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PAvrc. 16 PLAl.tUE U.ER - FRIDAY. APRIL 30.1982 • I'l AINIMAl I R Editorial Opinion "Ask A Lawyer" Day May 1 Admission Fees Psychology works in strange ways. One of the strangest is reflected in the profusion of admission fees to various exhibitions and shows. At boat shows, auto show, or even antique shows by church groups, the idea is to get people to come so that, immediately or eventually, they'll buy items displayed. Why, then, charge an admission fee? It's partly because of the strange psychology among much of the public that if one must pay to see something, it must be worth something. ° Not true for exhibitions and shows, necessarily. If getting all the various products together is time-consuming, and if renting a hall or site is expensive, that cost should be borne by those selling their wares. The public shouldn't be gullible enough to pay admission fee to a commercial show by dealers selling. In some cases, the show itself makes money -from admission fees paid by those being solicited. Suppose salesmen calling on homes organized and came in a group and asked a fee -to listen to them What would be the reaction" School Reading Every so often parents in school districts in various parts of 'he country find reading assignments given their children offensive The latest example concerned parents in Giraud, Pa More than one parent , in this case, found books assigned to be obscene, too full of profanity But the school board felt it had to back an author who publicized himself and his book by personally flying to the scene and defending obscenities. In the end, the school board refused to withdraw the book from the school library and issued a self-righteous statement about free speech and academic freedom. That doesn'i solve the problem in this area. With a cheap iilm world increasingly demeaning American living standards and values via television, teachers and school boards must use common sense. Every family, every parent, has a right to bring up its young ones as parents wish. No school teacher nor school has the right in the name of education to feed all students smut and filth with reading assignments. What some teacher might not feel is smut and filth will be just that to some families - perhaps traditionally more sensitive or sheltered. For this reason, optional books without smut in reading assignment should be a common sense rule in all schools. Pornography, f i l th and degradation have long been exploited by the ciever who pass it off as art. It may be true that trie pubis's support of this stuff makes it profitable. That doesn't make- ;t desired reading for students or anyone else. Roll Call Report (You r Cong ressmen s Vo te ) Washington-- Here's how area senators voted after returning from the Senate's Easter recess. There were no House votes (uban Policy - Hv a vote 41 for and 39 against, the Senate killed a non-binding resolution similar to one approved by Congress at the time of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. Among other provisions, the measure reaffirmed the Monroe Doctrine, urged a toughei policy towards the Castro regime in Cuba, and recommended military action if necessary to thwart international Communist subversion in the Western Hemisphere The vote occurred during debate on legislation (S Kes20.' to permit telev ising Senate floor proceedings. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D.-Conn., who supported killing the measure, said the resolution could upset the Administration's delicate, efforts to involve Mexico, Cuba and other hemispheric nations in the search for peace in Central America Dodd added that the measure "resurrects the ghost of the Tonkin Gull resolution by giving the president virtually a blank check to undertake whatever military action he deems appropriate without obtaining a declaration of war or without any further congressional involvement." Sen. Steven Symms. R. Idaho, the sponsor of the resolution, said the vote at hand was "a vote for the Monroe Doctrine, and a vote for prevention of a Soviet military base in Cuba. It will be a vote for opposing Soviet-Cuban aggression and subversion in the Western Hemisphere." Senators voting "vea" wanted to table and thus kill the Symms resolution "senators Alan Dixon, L> , and Charles Percy, R., voted "yea". I l l inois Asks For More Surplus Cheese Governor .James R Thompson has announced that Illinois had requested an additional 3.5 million pounds of surplus cheese to be distributed to needy Illinois residents. The surplus cheese, made available to the states by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will supplement 1.5 million pounds of cheese that was distributed in Illinois in February. The current proposal involves distribution of the cheese to food banks throughout the state These private organizations regularly distribute food to individuals in need The cheese would serve as an addition to the food banks' normal food supply. Participating food banks will distribute cheese over a six- month period as needed, For Your Information Deor friends, Tho traditional funeral service arose from deep emotional needs of the bereaved family and friends. It aids in the healthy grieving process that enables the survivors to adjust to an altered reality. Feelings of guilt, like those of anger, are norr..o! in grief and the bereaved must be helped to overcome them for mental health. Respectfully, PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHENRY. ILLINOIS - 385-0063 Those persons with a legal problem - or think they have - and need a lawyer to talk with, "ask a lawyer" at no cost Saturday, May 1. Volunteer lawyers will answer phones at seven locations around Illinois from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to give the public general con­ sultation on legal problems. "Ask a Lawyer" day is sponsored by the Illinois State * Bar association Lawyer Referral service in cooperation with bar associations in Chicago and suburbs, Lake county, Winnebago county. Will county, Peoria county and Sangamon county. Lawyers answering the phones will be able to tell callers general principles of law that relate to their inquiries. If a caller requires specific legal advice or service, he or she will be advised to consult a lawyer. "We find many people hesitate to see a lawyer when they think they may have a legal problem," according to Betty L. Beer of Aledo, chair of the State Bar Lawyer Referral Service committee. "We hope the Ask a Lawyer' day'will let people find out if they have a need for legal services and the steps they can take to resolve legal problems." The toll-free phone lines at the Illinois Bar center in Springfield will be an­ swered May 1 by volunteers of the Sangamon County Bar association Young Lawyers division. Anyone in the state may call either (800 ) 252-8908 or (800) 252-8916. O t h e r c o o p e r a t i n g associations and local phone numbers include the Chicago Bar association, 312-332- 1111; Lake County Bar association, 312-244-3140; Northwest Suburban Bar association, 312-253-2562; Winnebago County Bar association, 815-964-5152; and Women's Bar association, 312-236-3866. The public service project is intended to enable persons to understand their rights and responsibilities under the law. "Too often, we take for granted that the law will protect us, but there are some steps we must take to protect our rights," ac­ cording to Ms. Beer. "This Law day, Illinois citizens will be able to talk directly with a lawyer and learn how to make the law work for them." "SOCIAL SeCURlT/ IS NaT IN DANSeR...tufas J0ST RUNNING OUT OPUOHey RASTfeR..." . --V-* Traveline Calls Up Sharply 'PLAIN DEALER"^ Letter to the Editor Public Pulse ,Th« Ploind*ol«r th« public to »Hi» column oi on • xpr«ft»ion ol th»ir viwwv on ftwb|#ct% of g«n»fol int»r«tt in out community Our only rtquttl ift thot the writ#f» giv« ftignotur* full oddrett ond phont numbu W• oftk too thot on# individuol not writ* on th* torn* ftub|*tt mora than one* o month We r«ttrv» th« right to d«l*t« ony mot*riol «rhich we (ontidf libelous or in objectionable taftto ) OPINIONS ON DAM "Editor: "I wonder if the people of Wonder Lake know that their directors voted to open our dam for public inspection tours. Our subdivision ( Look Out Point) is totally against this procedure as are many others; and the majority of the people in Wonder Lake are opposed as well, but they are not made aware of what their directors are voting for "Please note, there are no safety precautions taken and there is no insurance to cover anyone who might be in jured while taking the dam 'tour'. Guess who will be stuck with the lawsuit if there is an accident? You guessed it, all Wonder Lake property owners with lake rights. I can't afford that risk. Can other Wonder Lake residents9 "Also, it looks as if we're still going to be stuck with an exorbitant bill for repairing the dam In one article I read that the bids were lower than first announced,- but then I recent Iv read that the bids had just been received so how could anyone have known at the time of the first article that the bids were going to be lower9 "Who's pulling whose leg9 I cannot understand why we can't go the cheapest, most practical route Lower the lake water, repair the sluice gates and the dam, dredge the lake down to its former depth and get" our beautiful Wonder Lake back in tip top condition at a fraction of the cost of just having the sluice gates repaired! "If anyone has a better idea, I haven't heard it yet! "Walter O. Miller "5302 Hilltop Drive "Wonder Lake Former Masters President "Former Look Out "Point President" Energy Aid Available The McHenry County Housing Authority is still accepting applications for the 1982 Illinois Home Energy Assistance program. This program is aiding elderly and near poor households meet the high cost of energy used to heat their homes. Applications are being taken every Monday through Thursday from 9 to 4 in the Housing Authority office at 329 Lake avenue in Wood­ stock until the funds are exhausted. Persons may be eligible for assistance if they meet income guidelines. McHenry county residents who feel they may qualify should call the Housing Authority at 338- 7752 and ask for Diane Kelly for further information. "Family Law" Guide Available In State beginning in May. Additionally, some of the cheese will be made available to other private groups for one-time only distribution The 3.5 million pounds r e p r e s e n t s I l l i n o i s ' requested share of a total 70 million pounds of cheese being released nation wide. Further details of this second surplus cheese distribution will be announced once the United States Department of Agriculture responds to the state's request, which contains Illinois' distribution plan. Continent A continent is defined as a large unbroken land mass completely surrounded by water. What are the nine grounds for divorce in Illinois9 How is child custody decided by the Court3-' May a wife use her former name after a divorce? A pamphlet entitled "Family Law" is available from the Illinois State Bar association explaining the Illinois "Dissolution of Marriage Act". Answers to the most common questions about dissolution (divorce) and legal separation are provided, including what court actions are necessary in obtaining a dissolution of marriage. The pamphlet describes the court proceedings leading to a dissolution of m a r r i a g e , r e s i d e n t i a l requirements, and the grounds for misconduct that must be proved before the dissolution can be granted. Also included is general information about legal separation, maintenance (formerly called alimony) and marital property rights. S p e c i a l p r o b l e m s sometimes encountered by parties involved in a dissolution are also ex­ plained, including protecting children or property while a petition for dissolution is pending, and changing maintenance or support provisions after dissolution has been granted. The Illinois State Bar a s s o c i a t i o n o f f e r s t h e pamphlet free to individuals and bulk quantities are free t o n o t - f o r - p r o f i t organizations, such as libraries and social service agencies. To obtain copies of the Family Law pamphlet write to Directorof Public Affairs, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Bar Center, Springfield, 111. 62701. Pamphlets are available for sale to law firms, banks and other for- profit organizations. Other pamphlets available from the Illinois State Bar a s s o c i a t i o n i n c l u d e : Adoption, Advice to Newly Marrieds, Auto Accidents, Buying a Home, Buying on Time, Careers in the Law, How a Lawyer Computes Fees, Joint Tenancy, Know Your Lawyer, Starting a Business, Wills and Your Rights If Arrested. BE| ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND* ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!! CALL LORRAINE HONAHAN 385-5475 X t lira witum V $*10 mbttt f-- um miam mmttut M ROYAL WELCOME MOW row UEMOVU WELCOME DOES dlESI Calls to Illinois' 24-hour, toll-free Traveline were up over 400 percent in the first two months of 1982 com­ pared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA), Office of Tourism. During January and February, 3,340 travelers made use of the state's recorded eventline com­ pared td^662 in early 1981. A total of 12,559 calls were reported in 1981. Lynda Simon, director of t o u r i s m f o r D C C A , a t ­ tributes the dramatic in­ crease to an excellent skiing season and to Illinois, Inc., Hold Copies Our tax laws say the indiv­ idual must prove his returns are correct. So play it safe and hold on to those copies of your returns and all support­ ing information. TAKING STEPS HOUSING CRISIS E . • \ :•», f •> i» ? -i f Hi $ UU? t JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS Fir*. Auto. Form, Ufa Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 501« W. Elm St., McHenry MS-M00 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO, LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 331* W. Elm Street McHenry. III. JfcHll MICE, LAWYER JAMES M. Mcl AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Pertonel ln|ury /Trial* Business Corporations Wills/Probate Divorce-Real Estate Workman's Compensation 3434 W. Elm Street, McHenry III Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Inc. Case-Now HoHanc 4103 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry Bus.385-0420 Res.385-0227 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Examlned-Contact Lenses Classes Fitted Mon.. TIMS., Thurs. Fri. 4-4pm Tues., Thurs. Frl. 7-1 pm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phone:3B5-41SI or 3SS-2242 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES, SERVICE « RENTALS Mon.-Sat. 9-S:30 Friday til 9:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal lake Phono: 469-113* It Pays To Advertise In The Plaiodealer F • B E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europe Motors, Inc. 2318 Rto. 120 (15-385-0700 Copyh! FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier S«e us, also, for every kind of printing nMdl McHenry Printing Services the state's new promotional and economic development program launched late last summer. Under an umbrella public relations and advertising c a m p a i g n , ' ' T h e Magnificent Miles of Illinois," the state hopes to capture a larger share of U.S. tourism revenues and generate at least 26,000 new tourism-related jobs in the next five years. Updated weekly, the Traveline features current information on major events around the state and nor­ thern Illinois skiing con­ ditions during winter. During times of gas con­ servation, fuel availability is also, highlighted. Traveline scripts are prepared from information submitted to the DCCA Office of Tourism at least two weeks in advance. For further information on I l l i n o i s e v e n t s a h d a t ­ tractions dial the Traveline, 800-252-8987"within Illinois. Or contact the Illinois Travel Information Center, 208 North Michigan avenue, Chicago, 111. 60601; 312-793- 2094. Programs For Aging In New State Report A newly published report on Illinois programs for the elderly, "Phase I of the Human Services Plan for the Aging", is now available through the Department on Aging. Copies of the report also have been distributed to Area Agencies on Aging and other public organizations serving senior citizens. The 100-page planning document covers the Department on Aging's current planning activities for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Primarily a data report, "Phase I of the Human Services Plan for the Aging", reports persons served, units of service provided, and dollars spent for fiscal years '81, '82, '83. Under Illinois law, ef­ fective with the date of this announcement, a 30 day period for public comment on the plan is in effect. In­ terested persons may submit written comment to the Department of Aging, 421 East Capitol, Springfield, 111., 62706. 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE 8 MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Woukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a wook Parents Anonymous mootings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8860 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. wook days (Evor had a problom involving tho federal govornmont and not known whoro to call? And thon boon givon tho runaround or referrals by porsons who moant woll but didn't know how to holp? Ton specialists available at this canter.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For Questions or Complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those Interested in buying a (Med car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answer* inquiries about or repor­ ting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607 Rock villa, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun- powered hot-water system.) CONiUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hour Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C.. 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CfTA OUTREACH CENTER 666 Russel Ct. Woodstock, II60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert O. Lombawrn, Exocttvo Director v Phone:344-1230 '