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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 13 Jun 1984, p. 11

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Rivers are a vital resource Police tickets PAGE 11 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JUNE 13,1984 June is "Rivera Appreciation Month in Illinois," a time for citizens to make themselves aware of the historical, cultural, recreational and economic contributions waterways have made to the state, and to promote public appreciation of their status as a vital resource. In proclaiming the statewide observance, co-sponsored by the Department of conservation and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Gov. James R. Thompson pointed out that the state owes much of its development to its rivers, to those who explored them, and to the pioneers who built the forts and cities along their banks. As Illinois citizens are becoming increasingly aware, the Governor said, our rivers also are important "as habitat for fish and other aquatic organisms, for recreation, as scenic resources, and for clean drinking water." Gov. Thompson called upon all citizens to become "involved in efforts to clean our streams, practice conservation, protect scenic areas, and advocate recycling." The Illinois observance is part of a nationwide "American Rivers Month" celebration, coordinated by the American Rivers Conservation Council in Washington, D.C., and co- sponsored by a wide range of environmental and resources groups. Its goals include: - I n c r e a s i n g p u b l i c awareness and appreciation of rivers. --Promoting cooperation between river enthusiasts and public officials. -Encouraging support for public programs designed to protect and maintain free- flowing rivers. Illinois Paddling Council and the Illinois Environmental Council are cooperating with EPA and DOC in sponsoring the two programs. Conservation Department water resource planner Greg Tichacek, designated as state coordinator of events and ac­ tivities- for both the Illinois RiversAppreciation M<tathftfid American Rivers Month, said the "recycling" of waterfront areas and facilities in many communities is a facet of the concurrent observances, now marking their third year. Such areas, often blighted, are being renovated and revitalised as commercial, residential, recreational and historical centers to stimulate their economic value while preser­ ving them as important examples of Illinois' past dependance on its waterways. Citizens across the state are being urged to not only become familiar with Illinois' rivers and streams, but to help protect them and make a positive effort 'toward undoing damage already done to most of them, Tichacek said. Among ways he recom­ mended for accomplishing these aims are the following: -Focus public attention on the waterways by sponsoring or otherwise participating in the presentation of river cruises, programs related to the need for clean waterways, festivals, clean-up events, boat and canoe races, or "Appreciation Days." -Inspire Illinois' citizens to take action toward improving the condition and water quality of the state's rivers. -Make state, local and federal government officials aware of the pbulic's concerns about its rivers, and urge those officials to take action toward addressing the pollution, damaging uses, destructive alterations, and other problems afflicting Illinois' rivers. People are not alone in needing our rivers, according to Tichacek. Along with serving as a water supply and energy source, aesthetic and recreational resource, and an artery for commerce, Illinois' rivers, their banks and valleys are the lcoation of some of the most extensive and precious parcels of wildlife habitat, he noted. "Many of the state's most significant ecological com­ munities and rarest assem­ blages of plants, animals and aquatic life are found in such environments," Tichacek ex­ plained. The two "River Mon- th "observances fit well with one of the Conservation Depart­ ment's on-going projects-its comparatively new Streams Program-which seeks to protect the state's rivers and streams and assure that they will be fit for public use many years into the future. "It may sound somewhat paradoxical to encourage public use of a river while trying to protect it from the effects of public mis-use, but the concept works well," Tichacek noted, pointing to the fact that festivals, fishing and other activities tend to create 'friends' for a waterway and inspire a desire to protect it. "In the past 20 years or so, there has been an increase in recreational use of rivers in Illinois, and a corresponding increase in public interest in keeping them clean and free- flowing," Tichacek pointed out. "And every stream needs somebody to love it. Nothing gets done to protect it other­ wise," he concluded. A local river-related activity is scheduled Sept. 16; Ninth Annual McHenry Canoe Race; Vic Hopp, sponsor. For further information on other activities, call Tichacek at (217) 782-3715. Hie City of McHenry Police Department has issued the following citations. .Ernest J. Rasmussen, 2207 Mill Lane, speeding, 48 mph in a 30 zone. John J. Haley, 4410 W. Lakewood, failure to yield the right-of-way. Lucia R. Brady, 2916 Ringwood Road, speeding, 47 mph in a 35 zone and driving while license suspended. Laura F. Smith, 1614 River­ side Drive, speeding, 38 mph in a 25 zone. Karen S. Thompson, 2521 Clara, speeding, 40 mph in a 25 zone. Richard A. Murphy, 5401 Winding Creek, violation of classification. David J. Sosinski, 1908-C Orleans, no valid safety test. Brent S. Blankenhorn, 4206 Crystal Lake Road, failure to reduce speed to avoid an ac­ cident. Diane L. Peterson, 1639 N. Park St., failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Gary F. Wilson, 4617 W. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, disobeyed a stop sign. Mark A. Ketchum, 401N. Kent Road, passing on the right. R. Scott Bujak, 3204 Hillside, disobeyed a traffic control device. Wayne V. Weese, 5215 Springdale, no valid registration. Robert R. Leo, 710 Country Club Drive, no valid safety test. James R. Miller, 4310 Sioux Lane, speeding, 50 mph in a 35 zone. Graham S. McGill, 2406 Colby Point Road, no valid registration. Elizabeth A. Schneider, 2810 Magellan, speeding, 40 mph in a 25 zone. Perry Moy, 211 Dale, no valid registration. Dana A. Scheib, 5202 Abbey, speeding, 55 mph in a 35 zone. FITNESS Warmer weather often en­ courages people to start a physical fitness program. If you're one of the thousands who plan on doing to, the National Safety Council says visit a doctor to make sure you don't have any medical problems that might be complicated by rigorous exercise. ASPHALT T.T. 7:00 PM - RACING 8:00 PM LATE MODELS--HOBBY STOCKS RACEWAY LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF LAKE GENEVA. WIS. ON BLOOMFIELD ROAD 24 HOUR WEATHER t INFORMATION: PHONE (414) 248-854* RACE MCI VEHICLE COURTESY Of OR MSB Y POWTIAC-OMC •CRYSTAL LAKE. ILH Beauty <£cfioot±, One. 2350 E. RTE. 120 *McHENRY •385-2290 SUMMER SPECIALS! COT, BLOW MY 14 **fl TUES.. JUNE 12-FRI.. JUNE 15 I TUES.. 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You can buy groceries, pilot a commercial airliner, get change from a toll collector on 1-294, watch a baseball player work, drive a bus, be arrested by the police, buy gasoline for your car, buy plumbing fixtures and lumber, rent a hotel room or get directions from a State Park Ranger. But, by gosh, it appears that starting in June, you can't buy a car on Sunday...not in THIS state, anyway. The representatives you elected in Springfield have decided it is OK to work on Sundays in this state if you're a clergyman, tower operater at O'Hare, a radio station D.J., a plant guard, building doorman or work in any of the occupations listed above. BUT, if you are an automobile salesman, by golly, you MUST have Sundays off i If you're the owner of any automobile dealership with a multi-million dollar mortgage on the place, the facility must sit idle for 1 /7th of every week! If, as a worker, you are required to be at your job 6 days a week and can ONLY shop for a car on Sundays, your state legislators believe, it seems, you should be penalized and given a hardship. i > Why don't you find the phone number of your state senator and state represen­ tative and call them up right now I Your local library will know who they are. Ask your representative what kind of brilliant thinking motivated this new "Never on Sunday" law for automobile dealers. Then keep those answers firmly in mind next election day. Remember, YOU elected them...and they have decided you do not have the right to shop for a new car on Sundays. We believe, as Americans, that true free enterprise gives us the right to open and close as we see fit...on Sunday, or any other day. We should have the right to be open or closed at any hour of the day er night...at midnight, 3 AM or only when the moon is full, if we want. Frankly, we WANT to be open when our customers are ready to shop. 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