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IMCV "> I'l AIMIKU.KH Wl l>\l:slnv. DKCEMBER 15.1982 PLAINDEALER~> Editorial •pinion Social Securify Rescue i nlitu-al j-1 keying has greatly lessened chances social security reform can fx- oiwwi od ii Mvis lame cluck session of C ongress. Worse, party considerations ihica'oii Uv jeopardize c ances the system can be rescued with a bi-partisan fff. TtVarl> m the first session of the 98th Congress, convening in January. Republicans complain Democrats demagogued on this serious issue in ^Noveinh'T They fear, as Senator Boh Dole recently said, that if they take the lead iii pushing necessary reforms (some inevitable future reductions) they'll IK ' penalized again in .1984 elections. v v Some.Democrats are pushing the idea that deficits in the system should be • nnde up uui i>f general revenues But the system will need close to $200 billion in i revenue >>y 1990 and with huge deficits already certain, there's no chance ' he i re;' ury will have .such sums available in the years immediately ahead. t here are only i hree possibilities for raising the large sums needed in years •t-st ahead The first is raising social security taxes -- which are already M liednM to foe raised annually. i he second is to limit cost-of-living adjustments to four percent for the next i wo years, and to link them to wage increases. 'Die third possibility is to bring federal and non-profit institution employees wito the system. Die tilst possibility would.,raise $133 billion (if social security tax hikes sc heduled for 1990 are moved up to 1984). The second possibility would raise billion. The third would raise $62 billion. Marty tv»eI federal employes should have been brought into the system long ago and K'npients should better be able to live with four percent increases in the uex! two years, in view of very liberal recent adjustments-now that inflation is under control. The auestion is, as it has always been, whether •'iiough members of Congress, in both parties, have the courage to do what is urgent and necessary, in the public interest. Women In Government Women gained considerably in recent statehouse elections, although they failed to register major gair.3 in Congress. They picked up an additional 61 seats across the nation, having tripled their representation in statehouses in the past fifteen years. In T, states women increased their membership in statehouses-the biggest Hairs being 10 in Florida, 8 in Massachusetts, 7 in Maryland, and 5 in New York and Indiana In F lorida and Illinois, targets for much effort, results were more good than bad. Florida 's gain of 10 seats included five senators, where females there now total nine, rather than lour. And in Illinois, the number of women senators increased from four to seven tas of January). In Illinois a change in the state constitution reducing the number of seats helped produce a loss of five in the lower house. The largest women's delegations today are in Connecticut (44) and New Hampshire 119)--23.5 percent and 28.8 percent respectively. 11 would be inaccurate to claim that the 1972 elections resulted in a massive surge of voters favoring women candidates because of disappointment in ERA ratification and resulting political activity. But it can be said that the trend of "lore women in state legislatures continuesand that the additional61 seats won bv women in 1982 is a significant continuation of that trend. ALL WE WANT... \ PGAR SANTA- |$3Lfl3EHUK>rt i HERE ^ wem* ,̂PMWr AWttgp R6MTERS AMP LASERS Extend Dairy Distribution The distribution of surplus cheese and butter to ne dy people will con­ tinue through December, 1983, Secretary <>! Agriculture .John R Block has announced Block said the T'.S. Department of \griculture has released an ad­ ditional 2B-> million pounds of process heet,e and 7 r> million pounds of surplus buttei toi distribution That brings to nearly $i biihon the value of government surplus dairy products earmarked lot use by needy households in the nationwide program A Inch began last December USD A has made a total of 500 million pounds of cheese and 125 million pounds of butter available to slates. USD \ pays the cost ot tran­ sporting 'he cheese and butter from federal slot age facilities to warehouses in the states. States are hen responsible for arranging .listribut ( !>ii «o food banks and other local chiirijable organizations which give (he pn>do<-ls to needy people. "States and local groups have done a good job of delivering the surplus cheese and butter to an estimated 10 million people nationwide," Block said. "We are pleased that the combined federal, state and local effort has worked so well to enable these products to be used by needy households." While the cheese distribution has been under way for almost a year, the butter distribution was announced in May and deliveries began in August. So far, USDA has delivered to states more than 135 million pounds of cheese and 8.2 million pounds of butter.. States have ordered nearly 195 million pounds of cheese and 42 million pounds of butter. The dairy products are bought under the federal dairy price support program. Currently USDA is holding in uncommitted inventory about 800 mill pounds of cheese valued at $12 billion and about 400 million pounds of butter worth about $640 million. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Contractors May Promote Energy, Water Conservation Washington - Here's how area House members were recorded on major roll call votes Nov. 29-Dec. 1. There were no substantive Senate votes. Nuclear Wasie--The House adopted, 190 for and 184 against, an amendment making it extremely difficult for a state to resist becoming the national repository for high-level radioactive waste. By 1987, the federal government is to pick a geologically-suitable site for permanent underground storage of nuclear waste. Presently, the waste is temporarily stored in various above- ground locations. Under this amendment to HR 3809, the chosen state will be able to veto its selection only if one house of Congress votes to sustain its position. The vote replaced language that required both houses to act to override a state's refusal to become the national repository. HR 3809 later was passed and sent to the Senate. Supporter Beverly Byron, D-Md., called it "potentially dangerous" to allow a single state to veto "any aspect of our atomic energy activities." Opponent Edward Markey, D-Mass., said a state "being asked to become the nuclear garbage can of this country for eternity" is entitled to strong powers to resist such a dubious distinction. Members voting "yea" wanted to make it easier for the government to require a state to accept the nation's permanent repository for high-level radioactive waste. Reps, voting yes: Robert McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16. Not voting: Rep. Philip Crane, R-12. Doctors--By a vote of 245 for and 155 against, the House adopted an amendment to prohibit Federal Trade commission regulation of the business practices of medical doctors, dentists and other state-licensed professionals. The vote soothes the medical community's anger over FTC anti-trust policies that agency says are necessary to promote competition among doctors. It occurred during debate on HR 6995, an FTC funding bill that was passed and sent to the Senate. Supporter Thomas Luken, D-Ohio, said "I do not want the FTC to practice its brand of quackery in regulating these...professions." Opponent John Dingell, D-Micn., said the amendment would "grant a special exemption for a single class of professionals from the normal rules of the free market. The consumer will ultimately pay." Members voting yes wanted to exempt doctors and other state-licensed professionals from FTC regulation. Voting yes: Philip Crane and McClory. Voting no: Ms. Martin. FTC Budgeir--By a vote of 241 for and 158 against, the House cut the Federal Trade commission budget by $42 million over three years beginning with fiscal 1983. The vote came during debate on HR 6995. It sets FTC funding at $60 million in 1983, $55 million in 1984 and $54 million in 1985. The vote was primarily a protest against the FTC. Supporter Tom Tauke, R-Iowa, said that when Congress is curbing FTC powers "it is appropriate that we also hold down the (budget) level." Opponent James Florio, D-N.J., said "in a time of economic distress, the public needs more protection, not less, from anti-competitive behavior and fraud." Members voting yes wanted to curb FTC anti-trust enforcement actions and at the same time save $42 million over three years. Voting yes: Philip Crane, McClory, and Ms. Martin. Budget Cuts--The House voted, 193 for and 172 against, to inflict a two percent across-the-board cut in the fiscal 1983 appropriations bill for the Treasury department, Postal Service, White House and other agencies. The $10.8 billion measure (HR7158) was passed and sent to the Senate. Supporter Clarence Miller, R-Ohio, said the $116.6 million saved by the vote was "a small amount compared to the total in this bill." Opponent Edward Roybal, D-Calif., said one result of the cut would be fewer Internal Revenue Service agents "who are devoting their time to the collection of revenue." Members voting yes favored the two percent budget cut. Voting yes: Philip Crane, McClory, and Ms. Martin. A booklet designed to provide energy and water conservation tips to commercial contractors is available through the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA). "How to Sell Water-Energy Con­ servation Products", published by the Plumbing Manufacturers institute, describes why water and energy conservation is needed, conservation methods and ways to promote con­ servation. Almost 2,000 of the booklets were purchased by DCCA's Office of Resource Conservation for distribution to commercial con­ tractors. "Commercial contractors have the means of promoting water and energy conservation in the home, after all, they build homes," DCCA Director Peter B. Fox said. "The booklets can help contractors save our resources as well as money." Copies of the booklets are available free-of-charge to contractors from DCCA's Community Energy Con­ servation Program, 320 West Washington, 5th Floor, Springfield, 111., 62706. They also may be obtained by calling the DCCA toll-free business hotline 1-800-252-2923. Health Grant Application, Plan Available For Review The Health Systems Agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties (HSA-KLM) has released copies of the 1983-84 application for federal fun­ ding. Interested persons may examine the grant application beginning Dec. 17 at the HSA-KLM office, 188 S. Northwest Hwy., Cary, (Telephone 312-639-0061) between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4.p.m. Monday through Friday or at the county clerk's offices in McHenry county. Oral and-or written comments on the grant application will be received at a public meeting Wednesday, Jan. 26. The public meeting will be con­ ducted between 1 and 5 p.m. at the HSA office. The application for the period May 1, 1983 - April 30, 1984, contains in­ formation on HSA-KLM's organization, management and budget. The application also contains a progress report for the 1982-83 program year and a detailed agency work program. Written comments are invited and will be accepted before and during the public meeting on the grant ap­ plication. Written comments sub­ mitted prior to the public meeting should be addressed to Mrs. Mary Barb Johnson, President, HSA-KLM, 188 S. Northwest Hwy., Cary, 111., 60013. BUILDING PERMITS Building permits were recently issued by the McHenry County Department of Building and Zoning to: Ken Murray and Edward Brunks, 4403 S. Roberts road, McHenry, to convert a garage into a private dog kennel. Nunda Township. Morton Chemical company, 5011 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, to erect a building to enclose generator. McHenry Township. Debbie Pickett, 1110 Clover, McHenry, to remove existing garage and construct a utility room and at­ tached garage. McHenry Township. Wesley Froehlich, 1821 N. Mobile, Chicago, to construct a 2-bedroom residence at 820 Plum street, McHenry. Nunda Township. PLAINDEALER~> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Tho rtniniU.l.r invit.t Mm public to u». thli column •> an .iproilon of th.ir vi.wt on »ubj*ct> of g.n.ral in- t.r.it in our community. Our only r.qu.tt it thot th. wrlt.r( giv. tignotur. lull oddr.st and phono number. W. ask loo. that on. individual not writ, on th. mitw lubjact mort than one. a month. W. r.t.rv. th. right to doloto any mat.rial which w. consider libelous or in ohf» ctionobl. ta»t».) IE"EH|USTM AS fePIRlTf "Editor "There aren't many Colorado Spruces cut for Christmas trees in this part of the world, unless they are stolen, of course. So if you are en­ joying a beautiful one, about 5 feet tall, this Christmas, you might ask the procurer where he got that tree. He sure didn't buy it from the Boy Scouts. :,(• lo i • Hw .««• $ " '^The wretch that cut the spruce from our parkway belongs to the same group of barbarians that litter our roadsides with their trash. "Our community and the lives of all of us are diminished by them. "Philip O. Wheelock "6118 Chickaloon Drive "McHenry" DEAR SANTA... % 0. •*?:? i i. * f: urn hnfp ' H; ;{<V ..,,f,. v, jP-' li ' / • 1.S aor ro tAOV/NG Bluefin Tuna The bluefin tuna moves every minute; prevented from swimming, it dies from lack of oxygen. By the age of IS, a bluefin will have swum an estimated million miles, Na­ tional Geographic says. WHO KNOWS? 1. How many U.S. presi­ dents were born in December? Name them. 2. Name the new presi­ dent of Russia. 3. Identify the first, mili­ tary airplane. 4. What is Arizona's State Motto? 5. Where is The Taj Mahal? 6. Name the flower for the month of Decem­ ber. 7. What precious stone is 8. When was the first heart transplant made? 9. On what day in 1936 did King Edward VIII abdicate the British throne? Aaawers to Who KMHI 1. Three. Martin Van Buren, Wood row Wilson and Andrew Jackson. 2. Yuri V. Andropov. 3. The Army bought a military plane from the Wright brothers in 1909 costing $30,000. 4. Ditat Deus (God en­ riches). 5. It is one of the. most famous tombs in the world located in Northern India. 6. Narcissus or Holly. - 7. Turquoise. 8. December 3, 1967. 9. December 11. ONLY ONE MORE SHOPPING WEEK HI XMAS... HB Keeping An Kycun Ivan 1 he Sovi'.'t military offi- •:\ -s arec-r p^ucms, the de- i'ici' to wllit h Russian energy •Mocks can !u r ! i war ma­ lum: and iIn' woilciwide dis' i i lnu ion " ! t ru tegk rna - i c r i a l s a re tmong ihe sub '.wis under analysis bv a stra­ tegic think tank located far from the corrixlors of power in Washington or Moscow. The Center for Strategic Technology draws on polit­ ical scientists, historians, en­ gineers and other technical experts tq keep an eye on the Soviet military system. f V i y i T f or Your I nf o t mat ion Dear friends Why are widows seven times more likely to die during their first year of widowhood than other women their age? The e onomic ~oed to sell the home and move to a new neighborhood, cutting her roots to fronds perhaps church (especially if she doesn't drive a car) - such adjustments when in deep grief, despair or depression can have devastating effects ori her health. Respectfully, (More next week) V A .y~ u. T rmnrt I I IH V\ JUSTEN & SON F DNFCPAL HOME ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? We Would Like To Extend A Royal Welcome To Every Newcomer To Our Area!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 °BLIG Nq At'on i»« »•"> "" llrll mittm """"" ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE ft BONDS Fir*, Auto. farm. Uf* lt*pr«Miiting REUAHE COMPANIES S0MW. Elm SI., McHenry 3UUOO DENNIS CONWAY AUTO, LIFE. FIRE State Farm IRS. CO. 331* W. Elm Street McHenry, III. 335-7111 JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Parsonel Injury /Trleli Eusliwu Corporotiont Willi /Probate » Olvorco-Roal Estate Workman's Compensation 343* W. Elm Street. McHenry. II. For appointment phone: 3(5-2440 Form Equipment George P. Freand, Inc. Caso - New Holland 4103 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry Bus! 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE « RENTALS Men.-Sot. 9-5:30 Friday til 9)00 93 Grant St.. Crystal Lake Phone:459-1225 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd. McHenry Eyos Exomined-Contoct Lenses Classes Fitted Mon., Tues., Thurs., Frl. 4-4pm Tuos., Then., Frl. 7-9 pm Sat. 9:3*3 pm Phone: 3«5-41i1 or 335-2252 McHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZYN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 1:30 P.M. ft SAT. 385-1360 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME JJGCATERTOCOWARD ̂ • •BELLI RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europe Motors, Inc. 2318 Rte. 120 815-385-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 315*4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd., McHmiry, II. MOM •15-305-4400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS UNE McHcnry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call I1S-344-3944 STATE CHAMMR GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL ^MINISTRATION Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to calif And than been given the runaround er referrals by persons who meant wall but didn't know how to helpf Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 000-972-M04 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run-away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone SM-424»9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phono 0M-M0-2M4 (For Questions or Complaints on products ranging from toys to ovons.) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 000-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safoty defects or whether a particular modal has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car.) ' ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 0M-252-2070 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 000-430-2464 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or reporting on tho safety of products from kitchen appliance: to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 000-523-2929 P.O. Box 1M7, Rock villa, Md. 20050 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architocts to homo ownars looking fo ̂sun-powored hot-water system.) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-35M Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Helpt Counseling Service. 305-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR MCHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hours Crisfe intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youfh and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER flOTLINE Phono: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover­ nment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1 -800-092-0900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff wil answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Offico Box 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 MCHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACHCENTER""" 444 Russel Ct. Woodstock. II. 40090 (015)330-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phono: 344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (115) 455-3311 McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 300-092*3272 Monday through Friday, a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES. INC. 000*942-3940 - Free legal representation in civil cates to low incomo persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security. Public Aid, Food Stamps, Teneral Assistance ft.Unem* ployment Insurance tip