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Editorial PLA[NDEALER"> Opinion Executive Power Even before Watergate, and then greatly accelerated, the recent trend in Washington has been a diminution of executive power coincident with a growing power and inclination by Congress to veto executive decision-making. Thus the recent Supreme court decision denying to Congress the power to enact legislation while retaining veto power over executive decision making was probably inevitable. A solid majority of the court agreed the growth of legislative veto power had grown beyond constitutional bounds. It was, in fact, hamstringing efforts of recent presidents to govern effectively. Congress, understandably, reacted to Watergate, and to President Lyndon rJohnson's Tonkin Gulf Resolution, by assuming greater control over the executive actfltfb&* • • This resulted in a wide expansion of two already-existing abuses: the •tendency in Congress "to grant powerful special interest groups(with powerful lobbies) exemptions from domestic regulations, laws or restrictions, and the tendency to veto foreign policy decisions erf the president. The latter abuse has reached the state that one committee in the House has, in recent years, sought to checkmate U.S. foreign policy according to its opposition party view. The long-term question is not whether this current committee majority is right, but whether any president can carry out a consistent, coherent foreign policy if politicians at the Capitol are to wield veto power over his critical decisions. Obviously, that's an intolerable situation and, in effect, paralyzes execution of U.S. foreign policy. On the domestic front, special interest groups already wield enormous power. They are much more effective in lobbying members of Congress than in lobbying the White House. No one industry can elect or defeat a president. But congressmen running for office in a single congressional district every two years are more vulnerable to a powerful, well-financed lobby. Thus the court decision-while increasing executive power-is basically a restoration of the balance between the three branches of government. % No-Till Crops The latest in farming innovations is no-till crops. In the case of corn and soybeans, no-till crops have been successful for two decades. Now potatoes, broccoli, cabbage and even tomatoes are being grown successfully at an agricultural research station in Fletcher, N.C., ana at other experimental stations. The method is to plant crops in an existing ground cover, which is put to sleep with a herbicide prior to planting. This method avoids plowing, with its saving of labor and time, and also prevents erosion. In addition, it avoids drying out the soi« which plowing does. in recent years at the experimental station in North Carolina, corn has been successfully grown by this method when it failed in plowed fields. In recent days an official at the experimental potato field said he was amazed at how well potato plants were doing there. Other crops are also being grown by this new method, obviously of interest to farmers and gardeners in every section of the country. It is not, of course, as easy as a brief description sounds. A cover crop is planted in fall and fertilizer disked in. Another cover crop mipht be planted. Also, some soils are too wet, and need plowing to dry them out But for most soils, the new process may offer a revolutionary, and easier, method of growing many vegetables. PLA1NDEALER~> '•t .. •.T HAND IT OVER! BUT IT'S Vcloot! •'•V,: -ify :*v^r • Ov-" ' -J . • . : . * -«5m Lt. Governor George Ryan's Letter to the Editor Public Pulse <1 he f lu Drooler invi to* tho publ ic to this column a\ on oppression of thoir viowt on »ub|OCt% of gonorol i ro^fm ouV community 'Suf oniy.request • % »ho* v*ri tors oivo s ignature ful l address and phone number. We d»V loo that om individual not nft A5MJ& »»Ukjih^4!l«Wrl the* lUi V«kon1h We reserve the ri^ht to delete huh l ibelous or IP Qb|»ct ionqbl* tes te | McHENRY BEAUTIFICATION "To the Editor: "The McHenry Beautification • committee would like to recognize you and photographer Wayne Gaylord for the fine pictorial article which the Plaindealer carried in a recent issue. ; We are. indeed, appreciative of the exposure and know that it will do I much to help promote our purpose, which is to beautify McHenry. "We have been very fortunate in the cooperation and help we have I - Identification • Cards Available The McHenry County Senior Citizens' council, in conjunction with I William Schramm of the Secretary of State's office, has announced a schedule for photo identification card sessions. The Illinois photo identification [card is available free to Illinois citizens age 65 and older. The I.D. card is valid for five years. There is a ^required fee for those persons under | the age of 65. », Three documents must be furnished p* for proof of identity, including at least [f one which shows the applicant's date |of birth. These documents could in- fclude birth certificate, driver's license, an insurance policy, a bap- * tismal record, a Social Security card, t a voter's registration, a Selective t Service card or an established credit I card. It is essential that the applicant i'furnish his Social Security number. | The secretary of state and the £ Mc Henry County Senior Citizens' } council wants to make it as convenient I as possible for seniors to acquire these i.I.D cards, which are an ideal iden­ tification for persons who cannot or do knot wish to drive and provides (evidence of age for purposes of ^discounts, etc. For Your Information Dear fr iends, Too many friends are convinced that a bereaved family Is beyond any comfort that thoir presence at tho vl»ltotlon or fwnoral •orvlco could bring. This Is a tragic orror. Tho value of your prosonco, a sympathotlc glanco, a fow words, a handshako or kiss, oil help immoasurably to lift a bit of burdon and griof from tho boroavod. Respectfully, received this year from various organizations, businesses and in­ dividuals and it is our hope that such help will continue and grow with the coming years. We would like to make McHenry the prettiest city in Illinois. We know it's the best - now we'd like it to look that way. "Liz Nolan and, Maxine MoyCwiak, co-chairmen McHenry Beautification Committee" Following is the schedule for the Photo I.D. sessions at the senior centers throughout the county: Marengo, July 21, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;Hebron, July 22, Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; McHenry, Aug. 4, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Woodstock, Aug. 11, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EMPLOYMENT SURVEY Local representatives of the Bureau of the Census will conduct a survey of employment in this area during the work week of July 18-23, 1983, James L. Johnson, director of the Bureau's regional office in Chicago, announced. The survey is conducted for the U.S. Department of Labor in a scien­ tifically designed sample of ap­ proximately 60,000 households throughout the United States. Em­ ployment and umemployment statistics based on results of this survey are used to provide a con­ tinuing measure of the economic health of the nation. SENIOR ACTION LINE Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) . .WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes in the days before the Fourth of July recess. HOUSE SECRECY - By a vote of 250 for and 151 against, the House reaffirmed that it wants a secret investigation into the doctoring of committee transcripts by House employes. This was a defeat for Republicans, who wanted a public probe. The dispute concerns 1982 hearings into the Environmental Protection agency and 1980 hearings into alleged manipulation of silver prices. Unidentified Democratic editors of the transcripts apparently changed the meaning of what GOP lawmakers said, often so as to make the Republicans sound ridiculous. This vote was the last major obstacle to launching a secret probe of the distortions by the Democratic-controlled House Ethics committee. Had Republicans been victorious, they would have offered an amendment requiring the ethics panel to investigate publicly unless it approved secret sessions by a record vote. Supporter Gillis Long, D-La., said the Ethics committee has "the tools with which to conduct an expeditious and judicious investigation." Opponent Judd Gregg, R-N.H., called the Democratic strategy a "very fast- track attempt to get this matter out of (the) public eye." Members voting yes favored a secret Ethics committee probe. Illinois - Voting no: Philip Crane, R-12. AIRPORT - The House rejected, 170 for and 249 against, an amendment to limit the increase in passengers and flights at Washington National airport. Located minutes from Capitol Hill, National is prized by most lawmakers for its convenience. However, many area residents and officials say the airport - built nearly 40 years ago to handle prop planes - is unsafe. This amendment sought to limit air traffic at National and shift some of its flights to Dulles and BWI(Baltimore-Washington International) airports. It was offered to HR 3329, an appropriations bill later sent to the Senate. Supporter Don Pease, D-Ohio, said members of Congress appear "self- serving" when they block Federal Aviation administration attempts to shift traffic away from National. Opponent Eldon Rudd, R-Ariz., said National "belongs to the people of this nation," and that residents complaining about its noise and safety "have a choice not to live near that airport...." Members voting no opposed FAA plans to cap traffic at National Airport. Illinois: Voting no: Philip Crane. SENATE FOOD - The Senate rejected, 24 for and 73 against, an amendment whose effect was to cut funding for the three major federal food programs - child nutrition, food stamps, and the WIC(women,infant, children)feeding program. The vote occurredduring debate on the fiscal 1984 Department of Agriculture appropriations bill (HR 3223), later sent to conference with the House. At issue was whether money for the programs should be spread over 12 or fewer months. Supporters of the pro-Administration amendment said at least $1 billion could be saved by allocating over 12 months. This column contains answers to questions that are frequently asked at Lieutenant Governor George Ryan's Senior Action centers. . (} I have heard that senior citizens are given special discounts at various recreational areas like slate parks. Please give me more information. A Senior citizens are eligible for a number of recreational discounts including: Hunting and Fishing License Illinois residents age 65 and older are exempt from having to purchase ihe stale hunting or fishing license or Duck stamp. (The federal Duck stamp is still required.) The Illinois Department of Con­ servation has an optional Golden Years Hunting & Fishing License available for seniors age 65 or older. This card serves as an identification of age. Applications and additional information are available from: Illinois Department of Conservation License & Permit Section, 160 N. LaSalle Steeet, Room 100, Chicago, III., 60601, 312-793-2070 State Campgrounds Persons age 62- -64 can camp at state-managed campgrounds for half rate. Individuals age 65 and older can camp free of charge. The discount days are limited to Monday through Thursday, however. Seniors must pay the full fee on the weekend. Golden Age Passport Persons age 62 and older can obtain the federal Golden Age Passport. This gives them free lifetime admission to national parks, monuments and recreation areas, and a 50 percent reduction on camping, parking, and other federal fees. This Passport does not cover fees charged by. private concessionaires. The Passport can be obtained in person with proof of age. It is available at most federally operated recreation areas where it can be used. Contact the Midwest Region of the National Park. Service, 1709 Jackson Steeet, Omaha, Neb 68102 for a list of sites. 1 " Q. What other kinds of recreational activities are available to senior citizens? A. Most local senior citizens' clubs and centers have ongoing recreational activities. The activities vary widely from club to club or center to center Some of the clubs put together low- cost travel packages for members while others may offer field trips and regular entertainment. If you would like to know about the clubs and centers in your area, can Lieutenant Governor George Ryait's Senior Action centers toil free at 1-800. 252-6565. The Senior Action volunteers can put you in touch with the clubs and centers in your area or refer you to the appropriate local agency which h information on clubs and centers. Q. How can I find more information about county fairs and other special events being held in Illinois? » A. Two publications which list a&d describe various recreational and toursim activities throughout the State, such as festivals and county fairs, are available free of charge, while supplies last. Copies of (fee Illinois Calendar of Events and The Illinois Book can be obtained froro: Department of Commerce ai)d Community Affairs, Division of Tourism, 222 S. College, Springfield 111. 62706. Q. When is the state fair? Will senior citizens be admitted free of charge to the state fair again this year? A. The 1983 State Fair will be held Aug. 11-21. Persons age 60 and older, and age 16 and younger, will be ad­ mitted free to the fairgrounds. . Q. Will the Senior center be op^n again at the state fair? A. Yes. The Senior center will be op^n from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day of the state fair, providing seniors with air conditioning, refreshments and 'a place to visit. Seniors from across Ihe state will provide entertainment ui Ihe center This year another large room has been added,.,doubling the space from last year, so there will In- more room fftr arts-crafts exhibits. The peanut is not a nut but a member of the pea family. Sponsor Jesse Helms, R-N.C., said "this partial-year funding mechanism, which ffigywgy Aoy n*uOWi*y we really intend to spend* isio&ot fair toi, anyone involved. Opponent Thad Cochran, R-Miss., said the amendment could deny full benefits "to all those who are eligible for benefits under the law." Senators voting yes wanted lower outlays for the three food programs. 111.- Alan Dixon, D, voted no. Charles Percy, R, voted no. CONGRESS - The Senate approved, 78 for and 15 against, and sent to the White House the conference report on the fiscal 1984 legislative branch appropriations bill (HR 3135). Funding Congress and its many agencies, the bill sets outlays at $1.48 billion. That is about twice what Congress cost taxpayers in 1975, but an increase of only one percent over fiscal 1983. According to the Tax foundation, the average senator will cost $2.47 million in 1984 and the average House member $913,000. Senators voting yes favored the $1.48 billion outlay for the legislative branch. . Ill: Dixon voted yes. Percy did not vote. Child Abuse Cases Increase The explosive growth in the number of child abuse cases in Illinois is continuing with almost 5,000 cases per month reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Comptroller Roland W. Burris has reported. Burris said that total spending by the Children and Family Services agency has almost doubled in the last 10 years from $89.4 million in FY 1973 to $177.1 million in FY 1982 - an increase of 98.1 percent ~ but a restructuring of the department is allowing greater concentration on improving the social services provided to children and their families. The comptroller's regular monthly fiscal report takes a special close-up look at major changes in the Department of Children and Family Services in the last decade in both funding and objectives. The Illinois economic picture focuses on personal income in Illinois in the last four years and finds that in three of those years incomes lagged behind the inflation rate and were below the U.S. growth rate in all four years. In the regular report on the state's fiscal health, little has changed to reverse the deepening financial problems. Revenues remain flat and spen­ ding for the first 10 months of FY 1983 exceeded income by $122 million. The biggest revenue jolt is that corporate income tax receipts for the period were down $74 million from the same period last year. U.S. Foods The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a new system which will allow the Food and Nutrition service to ship USDA process and cheddar cheese, butter, non-fat dry milk, and honey directly to commercial food processors, for use in the manufacture of processed foods. These foods then would be sold to eligible schools and charitable institutions at lower prices that reflect the value of the donated commodities cqntained in them. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Mary C. Jarratt said the new plan, called the "National Commodity Processing (NCP) system, would make lower-priced processed foods available to schools and institutions which are not able to get them now. Currently, surplus butter, non-fat dry milk, cheese, rice and honey are provided free to state agencies that contract with food processors to convert the surplus foods into items that are easier to use. 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 365-5475 t mm mitmf if c . V i, Jfc* • i cA. PETER MJLISTEN f liNiRAL HCMfc McHENRY ILLINOIS 385 0063 w °Bu No ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE! BONDS Fir*. Auto. Farm, IK* Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 5010 W. Elm St.. McHenry MS-J30® DENNIS CONWAY AUTO LIFE. FIRE State Farm Irs. Co. sji» W. Elm Street McHenry III 305 /111 JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Injury Trials •wsiness Corporations Wills Probate Divorce-Real Estate Workman s Compensation 1414 W Elm Street McHenry II For appointment phpwe: 315-2440 Form Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Cose - New Holland 4102 W Crystal lake Rd McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res. 3*5-0227 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE B RENTALS Men.-Sat. «-S:30 Friday til t:00 tl Grant St.. Crystal Lake Phone: 45*122* DR. UMUM) BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eye* En ami nod-Contact Lenses Classes Fitted Mon.. Tues.. Thurs.. Fri. 4-tpm lues.. Thurs..fri. Mpm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phone: 305-4151 or 305-2252 McHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 1:30 P.M. ft SAT. 385*1360 We have Laughing Gas I I.V. »eilo«»on • B E L L I RADIAL TIRES - FOR ALL CARS Europo Motors, Inc. 2319 Rto. 120 tlS-ttS-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3S5-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd.. McHenry, II. 60050 815-305*6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-338-8080 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINI ">• -...» 217 522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT . GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 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 call? And than been given the runoround or referrals by persons who moant well but didn't kngw how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) 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.) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phono 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model hos 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-. 800 252 2070 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION -> 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or reporting on the. safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER •00 523-2929 P.O. Box 1607. Rockville, 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.) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago. III. BIRTHRIGHT . Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover­ nment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff wil answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mentol Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400 Washington. D.C.. 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 646 Russel Ct. Woodstock, II. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phone: 344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (815) 455-3311 McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 800-892-3272 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a./n. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES. INC. 800-942-3940 'r#* legal representation in civil rases to low income persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security. Public Aid, Food Stamps, General Assistance ft Unem­ ployment InsuraAce SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEN WHO BATTER Meets every Thursday 6*7 p.m. For information call 33ft'B0t0 i