The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

SECTION 2 - PAGE IS - PLAIN DEALER HERALD. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 17.1984 c The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) has entered its opposition to the 19.3 percent rate increase recently proposed by Illinois Power Company. The case is now pending before the Illinois Com­ merce Commision (ICC), and is the first major rate-increase case to be undertaken by the new con­ sumer organization. The announcement follows a unanimous decision by the CUB board of directors at its Oct. 5 meeting to proceed with the case In filing CUB's intervention petition with the ICC, Ad­ ministrative and Program Direc­ tor Susan Stewart described the watchdog organizations^ rational for intervening in the IP case. "First," said Stewart, "it is CUB's belief that the figures sub­ mitted by Illinois Power in this case must be carefully scrutiniz­ ed. Costs of the Clinton nuclear station, essentially responsible for this rate increase request, have been revised upward again and again. Just last week, IP added another $290 million to its estimate, boosting Clinton's price tag to almost $3.15 billion. We opposes power rate increase Voters flock to register; By Anoela Burden 9 nnn nKtonfao Kallnto .......' nave serious doubts about Clin­ ton's economic viability. "Second," said Stewart, "IP's anticipated start-up date for Clin­ ton, now set at November, 1986, is too optimistic and inaccurate, based upon information we have see. „ CUB believes that it is simply too soon to discuss a rate increase for a plant that may not be generating power for years. "Finally," she added, "because CUB ia a grassroots consumer organization, we cannot ignore the great public outcry in central and southern Illinois regarding the economic burden of the Clinton plant and of IP's relations with utility consumers generally. In a series of 'town meetings', held by CUB and other interested organizations, these subjects have come up again and again." Stewart added one note of cau­ tion: "Deliberations on the costs and merits of Clinton have been ongoing for years. We recognize that'our involvement does come late in the game. While we are op­ timistic that our intervention may bring to light some questions about the way the ICC deliberates its rate cases, we are hazarding no predictions about the outcome of this case." Stewart referred to a dissenting opinion, authored by ICC Commi- sioner Daniel Eosenblum, which criticized the manner in which the ICC arrived at its decision to grant Commonwealth Edison a 4.7 per­ cent rate increase in July, 1984. The Eosenblum dissent, published in early October, raised serious questions as to the ICC's handling of evidence that had not officially been entered into the record, and took the commission to task for limiting public participation in rate-increase cases. The IP case is CUB's second in­ tervention before the ICC. The first came in September, when CUB raised questions about a pro­ posed reorganization of Central Il­ linois Light Company. That case, still in its early stages, will pro­ bably be decided in early 1985. CUB membership is on the rise as a result of a statewide member­ ship campaign, now in its second phase. More than 45,000 Illinois utility customers now belong to CUB. Additional CUB member­ ship information is appering in gas aid electric bills in October. Consumers who fail to receive a CUB message with their bills can contact the CUB office at its toll- free number: 800/222-2822. NIMC names d new director Northern Illinois Medical Center (NIMC) is pleased to an­ nounce the arrival of James Atkins to head the Nutritional Department. Atkins has extensive experience in the nutritional and food ser­ vices areas including commercial restaurants, hotels, and 14 years in the health care field. He has worked for St, Anne's, St. Elizabeth and the University of Chicago Medical Center. Atkins holds a degree in Food Service Management and teaches part-time at Triton College and the College of Du Page. By Angela Burden PliMMkrHmMNmltnlei The McHenry County Clerks office had an especially busy day a week ago Tuesday, the last day for voter registration. More than 400 persons registered to vote. According to County Clerk R o s e m a r y A z z a r o ' s calculations, 6,122 people registered to vote in the one- month period ending Oct. 10. In that same period, 682 voter address changes were made at the office. "Hie way things are going, we're expecting a big voter turnout for the Nov. 6 election," said Chief Deputy Clerk Kathy Schultz. From Sept. 27, more than 1,400 applications had been made in the clerk's office for absentee ballots. That figure is expected to more than double before the election. According to Patricia Pinnow of the clerk's office, more than 3,000 absentee ballots were applied for in the last presidential election year. She said absentee ballot ap­ plications by mail must be made prior to Nov. 1, which is the last day the office will send out absentee ballots The ballots must be returned no later than in the morning mail on Election Day, Nov. 6, so they can be delivered to respective polling places. Absentee ballots may be applied for personally in the clerk's office up to Nov. 5. "We really are busy here now, but we expected it. A presidential year election always brings out more voters,' Azzaro said. Voters applying in person for absentee ballots may do so in the clerk's office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, up to Nov. 5. The office will also open during those same hours or Saturday, Nov. 3, for persons seeking absentee ballots. Building permits Th* McHenry issued the following building permits in the month of September. Bill and Kay Witherspoon, 5916 Radcliff Court, single family home Jack Skaathun, 3100 Riverstream Drive, fence. Elf Company, 3512 Vine St., single family home. JoAnne Bye, 3717 W. Maple Ave., storage shed. Dale Seller, 1110 Oakwood Drive, storage shed. Walter N. Brown, 1319 Millstream Drive, siding. Ed's Rental & Sales, Inc., 904 N. Front St., temporary sign Ricky E. Forner, 6626 Hayward Court, single family home. Josephine M. Brisinte, 4404 W. Sussex Dri/e, storage shed. Nelson Electronics, 601S. Route 31, storage shed. Charles Haselow, 226 W. Canterbury, fireplace. Residential Development Group, 208 Fairfax Drive, single family home. Madalyn H. Otto, 1260 N. Green St., advertising sign. M.J. Walsh, 1501N. Court St., replace sewer. Sven and Patricia Hanson, 3204 Vista Terrace, garage. George Brda, 3105 W. Crescent Ave., storage shed. Residential Development Group, 211 N. Huntington, single family home. Cambridge Ceramics, 4909 W. Elm St., advertising sign. Ken Segerstrom, 4513 W. Home Ave., single family home. Ronald J. Schuette, 3209 Hunter Path, storage shed. Jack Walsh, 906 Center St., fireplace. Thomas A. Janik, 4921W. Prairie, single family home. Ron Ulakovich, 1100 S. Bonita, foundation garage. Ghering F. Schreiner, 4816 Bonner, fence. Tami's Furniture. 4605 W. Elm St., alteration. Kenneth and Mairaltu--hiwwhj^bcc Charles Engers, 3110 Judy Lane, fence. Antoni Walczuk, 4806 W. Shore Drive, addition. Bridal Cottage k Boutique, 409 N. Front St., advertising sign. Wilfred Nuhsbaum, 3918 W. Main St., alteration. Mrs. Charles Brda, 3714 Maple, replace fence. Eagle Food Center, 4400 W. Elm St., advertising sign. Edward S. Heyward, 1204 N. Riverside Drive, storage shed. Mark L. Justen, 3519 W. Elm St., demolition. George L. Justen Funeral Home, 3519 W. Elm St., advertising sign. McHenry Land Trust, 1110 N. Green St., siding. Mohr, Reilly, Prather & McNerney, 420 N. Front St., advertising sign. McHenry State Bank, 3510 W. Elm St., interior alterations. For Your Information ^ Dear friends, Around the home of the deceased, many tasks can be graciously handled by relatives and friends. Some can answer the phone and the door to receive visitors, relay messages, accept gifts of food, etc. These helpful persons can spare the family from many con­ cerns, yet make each caller welcome. A list of visitors and gifts should be kept for the family's later expressions of appreciation. Respectfully, * ̂ PETER M.JUSTEN s cpxg FUNERAL HOME McHINtY, IlllNOIS - SAT YES! h Mi* Ym tMM M SAY YES! It Gitaf T*r fUi Rn IrtUtltifcMt. Jo EkrirtiffH. Ik* Mf NrikiRv AwrarW 101 bttis facial Of Mr Mr S A Y M S ! l̂ wvv'Mrvywvw v ̂ Uv r PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL 4302 W. Crystal I ok* M., Suit* C Whispering Point*McH*nry, II (IIS) 344 3*40 or (312) *503*94 ran TRtATMtMf EUctrologitt' LUMBER CO SUPER LOW PRICES As Usual at Totem iumber TRUCKLOAD SALE!!! SELF STORING •TOUR CNOKjl n/ixt/ifl Hi3/o x *71 CROSS-BUCK MILL FINISH KWhite $54 95 •White PATIO STORM DOORS $11900 •White or Brown A beautiful income tax deduction that reduces the cost ot heating and cooling your home Ruggedly built and hand somaly finished to give your years of energy saving service AmHmt Totem Lumbar $ $ Dollar Saver STORM DOORS LVMBIR C rXtOlKOAJLV MO to 4 «0 SAT N too to (DO SUN 1 I 1/ 7 30 to 5 30 DAILY 30to9 00THURS IB 00 to 5 OO SAT two*"'. 9 00 to 2 00 SUN X RIVER ROVE 3121*893866 SPRING GROVE 8156756666 (t LUM 7 30 to 5 30 DAILY M0 to 4-00 SAT W0 to 1-00 SUN 30 to 5 30 0AILY 7 30 to 9 00 THURS 00 to 5 00 SAT 00 to 2 00 SUN FOX RIVER f VI SPRING •GROVE] 815 675 6660 GROVE 312 6393866 I SAVE 30% I IH STOCK'" Tafc A Growing Concern For Better Products £ Avanti ̂ insulated ! -v, b> PEACITREE x The Door Capable Of Being At ^ Home... Just About Everywhere \fou can insulate your walls, fill your attic with fiberglass, but the heat and cold can get in and out the same way you do--through your door. Storm doors may help, but the best solution is an INSULATED DOOR. A complete door system that will not warp or split. One made of steel. Avanti em­ bossed doors are the perfect solution ...Everywhere. A31C A 300 A41C A- W REG. 2/8 328.00 3/0 334.00 SALE 2/8 229" 3/0 23380 REG. 2/8 239.00 3/0 245.00 SALE 2/8 16730 3/0 17150 REG. 2/8 329.00 3/0 334.00 SALE 2/8 23030 3/0 23380 REG 3/0 292.00 SALE 3/0 204" OD A31D A100 REG. 2/8 334.00 3/0 340.00 SALE 2/8 23380 3 iq 23800 REG. 2/8 233.00 : 3/0 238.00 . SALE 2/8 16300 i 3/0 16700 i -J -1 • - I 00 I ' I I REG 3/0 281 SALE 3/0 19670 A66Q REG. 2/8 334.00 3/0 340.00 , SALE 2/8 22380 3/0 23800 _ *'•* ttllu "Q ' V" A66V A41D DECORATIVE LITE INSERTS FOR A600 SERIES '* AMERICA S NO. 1 INSULATING ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM IN PERFORMANCE AND SALES. Another "Dollar Stretcher" from Totem Lumber Co, 4*. ** ** *flMf