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•fhH - . - ' . ' .-• •• ercoming fears of the driver's exam House! clears the way for vote on Chain-Fox agency The most fearsome lot to fcefall man is probably not, in his opinion, a nuclear war. Neither is it flood or famine, earthquake or tornado, or even little men from Mars. Very likely a Gallop Pofl on the subject would accord number one position to be the three-year (now extended) visit to the driver license office. Cleverly concealed by only the bravest souls, it strikes terror in the hearts of teens and totterers alike Horror stories surpassing any of today's flicks are told by the accused and the accuser. Substantiation comes from real people in everyday situations. One officer^ has vivid memories of three accidents in which license seekers showed an utter disregard for the rules of the road. He has proof of their ineptness in the scars he bears several years later. In the defensive |niailkm are the accused who contend that they are harassed by examiners with little or no sympathy for a system out of control. Musro' &, anderin BY KAF 9$ur own experience of very recent days was a success story that must be repeated to give hope to the hopeless. After drawing No. 84 in a line that had reached only 52, the first attempt to continue to be a legal driver was a failure: But with only three weeks to establish our status as driver or walker, persistence was the key Our arrival at 7.45 a.m. the next day gave us a No. 4 position. We had mixed 4zoo BIUION eupeer PEFK/T *̂ *ESR RATES. RED INK RAIN $800 BILLION OWED BY DEVELOPING CCWRM/ES. feelings It would be good to have an unpleasant experience behind us. On the other hand, to be the first failure of the day was a distinct possibility and this proved no encouragement to a sagging ego. As more and more people hurried in to take their turn, it occurred to us that drivers are getting younger every day. Only gentlemen next to us was our approximate age. This was comforting, plus the fact that a look over his shoulder revealed he must take all of the tests. We had only one. and for most drivers a vision examination is the least of the three. However, a recent problem with one eye suddenly loomed as life's most serious threat. We had driven since age 12, before examinations entered the minds of those who would harry the public. What would we do if suddenly this necessity of life should be taken away. We counted our past blessings as we eyed a bleak future on the walking path. Then we heard No. 4 called. With enough identification to pass us into Fort Knox, we approached a lady examiner. In spite of a friendly face, we en­ visioned her as an enemy before whom we must bare our in­ nermost doubts as to our right to drive a car. On rather good" authority we had been told we would not. for the first time, pass without glasses. But would we pass with our newly acquired helpers? The doubt had become a fixation of the mind. After we had properly ad­ justed our new specs, we were promptly asked to remove them by the firm voice of one who knew her business. Which of four circles was complete? The first two came with ease and we felt fairly certain about the two that followed. .Five was another matter. Then the voice again, "Try again. You cant pass without reading at least through five.'* At that point we understood for the first time how a soldier in the front lines goes on. When terror strikes and the stakes are high, there can be no retreat. He summons all the courage within him and stands his grand. Could we match his strength? Of course not! But we could draw a mental image of the difference between a life behind the wheel and one on foot. That difference prompted another hard look at the circles. What seemed an eternity elapsed before we mumbled an answer and went on to new challenges extended by the machine. The end finally came and the calm voice explained. "You will have one restriction, a side view mirror." The realization came sud­ denly. We had passed, and without glasses. As we pondered the miracle aloud, we gushed forth our gratefulness, "You're so nice." To this she responded. "No, you did it." Suddenly there were no ogres in that room. Everyone was nice. There were no horror stories, it was all Alice in Wonderland. Four years may pass quickly but for now it is true joy. We passed our driver license test. Legislation clearing the way for a Nov. 6 referendum on the creation of the Chain Of Lakes - Fox River Waterway Management Agency has been approved by the Illinois House, according to sponsor, state Rep. Dick Klemm, R-Crystal Lake. Klemm was the sponsor of a bfll last year that allows the voters to decide whether they want an agency to manage the waterway. The measure called for a March referendum, which is moved back to November under this legislation. "Senate Bill 1381 brings the plans and guidelines for the agency up-to-date," Klemm "If it is approved by the voters, this agency will play a vital role in improving recreational opportunities in this area, and will help preserve the area's natural beairty so that generations to come can eujoy it as we have. The agency wffl also be responsible for promoting tourism in the area." Klemm explained that, if voters approve the referendum the first board elections wffl be held April, 1905. The agency will be able to levy a fee of not more Hum fio for small boats and $50 for large boats annually. No user fees for swimming, waterskiing, picknicking, snowmobiling, fishing and other activities will be charged. Klemm pushes Congress for balanced budget amendment State Rep. Dick Klemm, R- Crystal Lake, urged members of Congress to act on a discharge petition introduced in the House of Representatives. This discharge petition is intended to bring H.J. Res. 243-The Balanced Budget and Tax Limitation Amendment to the House floor for a vote by the members. The proposed amendment, introduced by Rep. Barber Conable, R-N.Y., is currently being held in the Rules Com­ mittee by the Democratic leadership in the House. The measure needs 218 signatures- one-half of the 435 Members plus one-in order for the discharge petition to be declared suc­ cessful. "The Balanced Budget Amendment is a sure fire remedy for national over­ spending and its passage is the most important thing Congress can do for this Country's economy today/' Klemm said. "The time is long overdue for the Federal Government to act fiscally responsible by passing the balanced budget amend­ ment. Forty-nine states have a balanced budget amendment State and local government as a group ran a $51 billion surplus last year,- while the federal government is $196.4 billion in the red for last year." Klemm added, "A recent poll shows 83 percent of the American population favors a balanced budget amendment" Capitol Update: Lawmakers send many bills to governor in final week Preparing for the final week of the legislative session. House members met in a special committee of the whole to hear testimony from various persons concerned with school finance, including Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, said state Rep. Efick Klemm. R-Crystal Lake. ; Klemm said he expects the legislature to continue to move toward solving the crucial problem of education funding throughout the state ;In other action, the legislature gave final approval to scores of bills, forwarding them to the governor for his consideration. A package of more than a di>zen bills dealing with hazardous waste was among the most important legislation to pass both the House and Senate Uiis week Klemm said. The bills were the product of a year-long sotdy conducted by the bi­ partisan Illinois Hazardous Waste Task Force. The hazardous waste measures include bills to establish a statewide Health and Hazardous Substances Registry to monitor the relationship between hazardous materials and cancer or other health concerns; require regular state EPA testing of private water wells located within half a mile of a hazardous waste site or sanitary landfill; and declare a moratorium on the practice of transplant costs for persons who have no insurance coverage or whose transplant claims have been rejected by an insurer. The grants, up to a maximum of $200,000 will be Warded by a fecial 12-member board on a aase-by-case basis. The bill also irohibits insurance companies from refusing payment for procedures on the basis that they are "experimental", if the National Institute of Health has deemed the procedure "non- experimental". Liver tran- injecting hazardous wastes intc^~splant claims are regularly deep underground wells until further study of the practice can be completed. In addition to the hazaradous waste package, the legislature sent the Governor a number of bills including: Organ Transplants (HB 2321) Establishes a state grant program to help pay organ MEET THE STAFF ' % t Donna f Bertulis Managing Editor Donna Bertulis was recently appointed head of the editorial department at the McHenry Plaindealer. She succeeds Adele Froehlich, whose retirement was effective April 13. Previous to her promotion, the 27-year-old worked as a staff reporter for the Plaindealer. The Bradley University graduate has had five years of newspaper experience. As editor, Donna supervises the editorial staff, in addition to writing and editing news and other duties involved in the production of the newspaper. A McHenry resident, Donna enjoys painting as a hobby. She plans to be married in October. &> IJiut Coh Cowd On Ik .. . RMcHenry • . . aindealer refused by insurance companies even thoughthe institute no longer considers them ex­ perimental. Social Security Decoupling (HB 2345) Decouples Illinois' income tax code from that portion of the federal code af­ fecting Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits so Illinois retirees will not have to pay state income tax on those benefits. Seniors' Half-Price License Mm. Plates (HB 2751) Allows per­ sons 69 or older who are eligible for "circuit breaker" tax relief to acquire license plates at half price ($24 rather than $48). Gang -Crime (HB 2873) Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to maintain a computerized record of all organized gangs, gang members and criminal gang activity for law enforcement agents statewide. Child Passenger Restraint Discounts (HB 2883) Allows insurance companies to offer free or reduced-price child restraint devices for automobiles to their clients. Prisoner-Made License Plates (HB 2927) Authorizes the Secretary of State to set prices for and purchase license plates made by Illinois Department of Corrections inmates. Child Abuse (HB 3095) Requires that any diagnosed cases of venereal disease in children under the age of 11 be reported under the Abused and lifyi I ! MM 1 Warn - - -- tMtK «««*»,g nmrways SSggsBW oiR-r- Phone lor yoor our-Wl Pro Shop !•"«»»• - ourwivwck ismowop§!!1-- lolNUSfOR LUNCHOROffiNE : 8 . • Fridoy F ,sh *rp* Smelt or Scrod. Soup « Feolur .<>9 lokeP CAN EAT, Salad Bar. AU ft to 2p.m. •Sunday BrunchVOa.̂ omeleis 4 Neglected Child Reporting Act. The bill is aimed at combatting child sexual abuse. Nuclear Safety (HB 3098) Increases annual operating fees for nuclear reactors from $100,000 to $400,000 to pay for increased nuclear safety programs, including in-house nuclear monitoring equipment for each Illinois reactor. State Revalue Collection (HB 3209) Allows the state to withhold money an individual owes the.state from the person's state-paid salary, public aid, insurance or retirement benefits. Comprehensive Education Plan (HB 3219) Requires the State Board of Education to develop a com­ prehensive plan and budget for elementary and secondary education throughout the state. Small Business Utility Deposits (HB 3239) Regulates the collection of utility deposits from Illinois Small Businesses and requires that interest be paid on such deposits at a rate set by the Commerce Com­ mission. Missing Children (HB 1655) CHAPEL HILL Vf COUNTRY CLUB 2S00 N. CHAPEL HILL RO• 2WUIN mUENRY 815-385-0333 lanidealer McHenry Herald (USPS 335 200) Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 815 385-0170 McHenry Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesdoy & Friday at McHenry. Illinois Second Closs Postage PAID ot McHenry. Illinois by SHAW FREE PRESS NEWSPAPERGROUP POSTMASTER Send address changes to McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry Illinois 60050 Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to the McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry III. 60050. A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be mode where a change of address is provided through the Post Office department. Thomas C. Miller-Publishrr Donna Bertulis-Editor /StoarO Winning ilrtospaprt MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Corner 50: Week 1 Year $19 00 In McHenry County 1 Year S27 00 Outside McHenry County Creates the Intergovernmental Missing Child Recovery Act of 1984 which establishes statewide methods for reporting and tracking missing children. Child Daycare (HB 2348) Allows the Depairttnent of Children and Family Services to make advance payments to approved public daycare facilities. Domestic Violence (HB 2376) Increases the state's marriage license fee from $25 to $40 with the additional $15 used to sup­ port the Domestic Violence Shelter and Service Fund. Circuit Breaker Eligibility ! (HB 2377) States that senior : citizens who meet the income requirements for circuit breaker property tax relief can qualify for such relief in the calendar year in which they turn 55, rather than the vear after. ! Illinois Coal (HB 24£3) Provides a 20 percent tax credit for the cost of research on Illinos coal utilization and a 5 percent tax credit for the purchase of special equipment needed for pollution control and coal combustion equipment. Handicapped Parking (HB 2441) Exempts vehicles with official handicapped iden­ tification from paying parking fees except at meters with specific parking time limits of a half hour or less. Requires local officials to impose fines on any drivers who violate handicapped parking regulations. 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