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PAGE 2 - PLA1NPEALER - WEDNESDAY. JULY 25.1«M Insights Roll Call: Congress adds convention support Johnsburg Library proven to be asset to community WASHINGTON- Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes before the Current summer recess. HOUSE IP ARTIES- By a vote of 226 for and 169 against, the House passed a bill (HR 5950) to spend an additional $4 million in taxpayer sub­ sidies of the 1984 Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. The Senate later aproved the bill on a non- record vote. ftiis brings the subsidy of convention expenses to about $8 million per party. The money is raised through the optional "presidential check-off" box on tax returns that diverts $1 or $2 of many tax payments from the general fund to a presidential election fund. Supporter Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., said House members as "patriotic Americans" should approve the added subsidy, which is earmarked for security at San Francisco and Dallas. Opponent Lynn Martin, R-H1., said Los Angeles and Dallas "should be ashamed of themselves" for seeking the money in view of all of the economic benefits the conventions will generate for them. Members voting yes favored a 25 percent increase in the taxpayer subsidy of this year's GOP and Democratic nominating con­ ventions. ILLINOIS- Philip Crane, R-12, voted no. PORT- By a vote of 259 for and 33 against, the House passed and sent to the Senate a bill (HR 3678) authorizing $9.2 billion over five years for planning or building more than 300 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects throughout the country. This is the first large- scale water resources bill approved by the House since 1976. In addition to funding projects such as port dredging and navigation to spur commerce and dam construction to control flooding, the bill provides loans for repairing water systems in aging cities. Also, it cancels hundred^of planned but outdated Corps of Engineers projects, and creates a National Board on Water Resources Policy to set national priorities for water-related con­ struction. • Supporter Arlan Stangeland, R.-Minn., said "we are fast ap­ proaching the point where deteriorated or outdated (public works) are posing bottlenecks to national economic growth." : Opponent Dick Cheney, R-Wyo., said the National Board on Water Resources Policy revives a bad idea of the Carter Administration arid would deprive states of "fundamental control over their own water." "Members voting yes supported the bill. ILLINOIS-Philip Crane, R-12; voted no. SHARING- By a vote of 85 for and 213 against, the House rejected an amendment placing a greater financial burden on local interests that directly benefit from federal development of water resources. The amendment, which was backed by President Reagan, was proposed to HR 3678 (above*. Local beneficiaries are required to contribute a small part of the cost of most water projects funded in the bill, on the rationale that those who reap direct profits from the taxpayer's investment should invest some of their own money. This amendment sought to require part of the cost-sharing payment to be made "up front" as a test of m whether local beneficiaries are committed to the project. Sponsor Ttamas Petri, R.-Wis., said "a lot of so-called vital projects wqttfd become less necessary the moment we ask the beneficiaries ...(to help with the costs." Opponent Virtdnia Smith, R-Neb., said "we have never provided (public works) money on the basis of the fellow that had the most at home. We have provided it on the basis of need." Members voting no were opposed to requiring upfront payment of part of the local share of water resources projects. - ILLINOIS- Philip Crane, R-12, voted yes. SENATE ACROSS-By a vote of 49 for and 44 against, the Senate tabled (killed) an amendment to inflict a four percent across-the-board cut in the fiscal 1985 appropriations bill for the Justice, State and Commerce departments and the federal judiciary. As later passed and sent to conference with the House, the bill (HR 5712) has a $11.45 billion pricetag, $722 million above the House figure and $296 million more than the Administration had requested. Warren Rudman, R-N.H., who voted to kill the proposed cut, said "accusations that the bill is too-high" should be directed at the White House. "These increases, in the main, were requested by the president." he said. Don Nickles, R-Okla., who sponsored the amendment, chided lawmakers who refuse to cut spending after "all the time running back to the states and districts saying, 'Yes, these deficits are terrible and we need to get them down.'" Senators voting yes were opposed to the four percent spending cut. EL.- Alan Dixon, D, voted no. Charles Percy, R, voted yes. SPREAD-The Senate rejected, 44 for and 49 against, an amend­ ment to spread America's democratic ideals throughout the world by means of educational and cultural exchanges rather than through the National Endowment for Democracy. The amendment sought to kill a $21.3 million appropriation for the year-old endowment, while increasing funding fo the USIA's Fulbright and Hubert H. Humphrey fellowship programs by $11.9 million. It was proposed to HR 5712 (above). The House earlier deleted all fiscal 1985 funding for the endowment, and whether the project will survive is to be determined in a House-Senate con­ ference. The Democratic and Republican parties, along with the AFL-CIO and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, operate the National Endowment for Democracy with taxpayers' money, developing various programs to promote democratic ideals overseas. Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., who supported the amendment, said "I have never seen, in 32 years of public office, such a raucous, outrageous raid on the federal Treasury" as the endowment is making. Opponent Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, called the endowment budget "a pittance compared to what the Russians are spending" worldwide to undermine democracy. Senators voting yes wanted to kill the National Endowment for Democracy and allocate part of its budget to educational and cultural exchanges. IL.-Dixon voted no. Percy voted no. "Editor, "In response to the illusory complaint of Mr. Schulz (July 11, 1984) about the Johnsburg Library District tax, I would like to congratulate those that, like myself, believe his ignorance to be a nuisance. This long-needed neigh­ borhood library is encouraging more literary usage for the community in that its services are easily attainable to all. The older children are able to ride their bicycles to the library giving them the extra op­ portunity to better themselves, through reading rather than becoming bored and mischievous. The other available facilities are a chore to reach and virtually inac­ cessible without a car. I would gladly forfeit half the money spent on the year's supply of candy, jiink food and similar "much unneeded" items for the comparable pittance of tax funds used to support our library, intellectual well-being, and yes, reading pleasure. The benefits of the Johnsburg Library District far exceed the tax, for everyone, give it a chance. Pamela Callahan Pistakee Highlands" Oppose Gravel Pit School "Editor, "I'm writing to protest against the annexation of the gravel pit along Route 120. Being a school teacher, I realize that the future and reputation of Valley View School is in jeopardy. Since the school will be surrounded on three sides by a 60-acre gravel pit, the noise level will be a definite distraction. The attention span of elementary students is very short, thus, concentration of the student will be greatly impaired The school will have to purchase special air filters which is ridiculous when you consider how schools are struggling to operate in the black. Most importantly, it will only take the injury or death of one student to turn the future of Valley View School into un­ certainty. It will no longer be a spacious, beautiful Valley View School, but an eyesore Gravel Pit School. LaDon Schneider McHenry Defenders recommend a careful study of pit project 'fo We're Celebrating McHenry Fiesta Days With-A Speciall TROPICAL GREEN PLANT SALE! - I DAY ONLY-FRIDAY. JULY 27-8AM TO 8PM Our 6". 8", and 10" Potted TROPICAL GREEN PLANTS Choose from a large assortment. NOW 25% ©OFF JULY 27 ONLY! McHenry Floral Co, 508 S. ROUTE 31 • McHENRY • 385-0404 a PRICES GOOD JULY 25-JULY 31 LIQUOR MART 2314 W. RT. 120, EAST OF McHENRY FRI., SAT. & SUN-OPEN AT 8 AM This Week You Could WIN 3,500,000 "Editor, "Members of the McHenry County Defenders are con­ cerned about the proposal by McHenry Sand and Gravel Company to expand mining operations around Valley View School. Though the Defenders Board of Directors has made a preliminary review ot the proposa^-no position wathe-isoue has yet been taken. The Defenders Board does think, however, that careful study of the potential environmental impact of the project should occur prior to any decision regarding annexation and zoning of the project area. We also think that citizens should be given ample opportunity to review and to comment on the proposal prior to action. The Defenders understand that according to the current proposal the mining operation would be annexed under a residential zoning classification. We know that residential development now is slated for some time subsequent to mining; however, we question the advisability of classifying a mining operation as residential. We fear this would set a bad precedent and that it could cause confusion. Careful study of the proposed reclamation VVVWVVVVVVVVWWWVVtfWVWVVMAMAAAAMMMVMAA Credit board for stand on pit issue "Editor: We applaud the District 15 School Board for having taken the appropriate actions to op­ pose any expansion of McHenry Sand and Gravel's present pit. But while the actions taken were based solely on the un­ deniable deterioration of the children's welfare, there is yet the issue of the loss of the school property value, so aptly ad­ dressed in Dr. Lynott's letter to the editor, published in the Plaindealer on July 13. We don't have to speculate to know this will be the case. So not just the parents and con­ cerned citizens, but all the taxpayers will someday be asked to pick up this loss. Janice M. Link McHenry For Your Convenience We Now Have Them YOUR FIESTA DAYS BEVERA6E STOP! KINGS 100'S Cigarettes $QV29 CARTON MPLUS" ST49 M PLUS Walker's Canadian $3.98 750 ML I TAX TAX 1.75 LITER Ancient Age *8.99 R.C., Diet Rite, RC 100 Decaffeinated RC 99 •-IT oz BOTTLES PLUS OEP Coke or Diet Coke (Decaffeinated or Reg) $2.79 12-12 OZ CANS Gordon's Gin *8.98 1.75 LITER Cool Off! Scheopp's Ice Cream *1.99 Sasha Vodka a *5.49 Stuarts Scotch ™ *9.98 Francia Vermouth ur« $1 .$9 7. GAL Gallo Wines 4 LITER 5.98 Andre's Champagne 750 ML New brut Champagne 750 ML * 1.98k'2.98 Michelob 24-12 OZ CANS *7.99 OEj 1 WBY MfBBY A Vi BARREL FtR YMR SMftMKR PARTY 1 Pabst 24-12 OZ CANS *6.49 HB1 aHKJ program is needed, especially if residential use is envisioned after mining has oc­ c u r r e d . P o t e n t i a l e n ­ vironmental impacts include a reduction of surrounding property values, increases in fugitive dust and in noise, alteration of the water table, and adverse effects on the health of childen aX Valley View Setltot? rtkrtflTlrcfitffi'lsy the McHenry City Council, these potential effects should be quantified and assessed. We also recommend that the economic effects of the project be studied carefully. The costs to the city of providing services should be compared to potential tax revenues to determine ac­ curately actual costs. If the project is approved, mitigative measures, such as a strong reclamation plan and buffer zones between the mining operations and the school and nearby residential areas, should be required. Our members will watch this issue with interest. We urge the citizens of McHenry to voice their concerns so that a responsible solution can be implemented. Greg Lindsey Executive Director GENEVA RACEWAY 1/4 MNLi ASPHALT! 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