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F .GE 16 PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. MARCH 8.1974 PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give-1- signature, full ad­ dress and phone number. We ask too, that one in­ dividual not write on the subjcct mere thii. each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in obiectional taste.) NO RTA benefits "Dear Editor, "On March 19 voters of six counties will be asked to ratify legislation creating a Regional Transit Authority. We are told that 171 million dollars will be needed the first year, part of this to come from a 5 percent tax on gasoline and parking taxes. However, no plan or blueprint has been submitted showing where transportation will be provided. "Articles submitted to newspapers have promised three bus lines for McHenry county, one line to run on Route 120 between Woodstock and Waukegan. This is pure fan­ tasy, no fact whatever. "The planners, tran- sportatioii engineers, etc., who will be deciding where tran­ sportation will be provided, have not yet been hired. The board of directors, which will hire these people, has not yet been appointed. We are being told, "pass this bill to give us your tax money, we'll tell you what you will get for it later". The 8-man board of directors which will run RTA will have four appointed by the mayor of Chicago, two by the president of the Cook County board. It will be strongly dominated by Chicago and Cook county. McHenry county, having the smallest population of the six counties, will have no member this taxing board. We will be taxed without representation. "This RTA bill will benefit Chicago mostly, Cook county some. McHenry county can look for very little or nothing. "Walter Morris "916 Essex Court "McHenry" MORE ON RTA "Editor: "Descriptions of RTA by supporters are loaded with naked promises. Do not pay too much attention to all of the favorable things that they tell you will happen if voters ap­ prove this bill. Do give some serious thought to the un­ favorable things that they are not telling you. There is no practical way that beneficial Save $20* # on a Power Drive Toro Whirlwind Now *139,95 This specially priced 3.5 h.p. Toro® Whirlwind^ mower is available only while inventories last. So hurry. It features all engi­ neering and safety features that make this Toro a Toro. V. A11 controls near your hands Rugged 4-cycle engine starts fast Easy-to-clean air filter i HI "Safety Shield" helps protect toes Wind-Tunnel* housing vacuums lawns Self-propelling front wheel drive Model 16273 •Comparing regular and promotional manufacturer's suggested retail prices on Whirlwind Model 16273. Applicable in Fair Trade States only. Haven't you done without aToro long enough? George P. Freund, Inc. 4102 West Crystal Lake Rd. Phone: 815-385-0420 Do You Like to See SEEEDS and PLANTS GROW? The floral and garden departments at Flowerwood can help. We have THOUSANDS of, Plants and Seeds for every home or garden! SPECIAL SALE Flowerwood Potting Soil NOW lA Price 30Lbt- $150 R<g. $3.00 NOW 1 (Thru March 10th Only) >©c! Jlowftrwcx I 459-6200 Rts. 14 & 176 Crystal Lake OPEN DAILY 9-5:30 SAT. & SUN. 9 - 5 transportation can be brought to the majority of people in the suburban areas of Cook and the other five counties so these people will have to continue to depend on their cars, their neighbors, or their thumbs while subsidizing the tran­ sportation costs of the multitudes of CTA riders. "There has been no promise of specific aid to any agency except CTA whose financial woes inspired the creation of RTA and its high tax potential. "This legislation was maneuvered by Mayor Daley and his political pawns who vyould not dare vote contrary to his wishes. Getting suburban Cook and the other five counties to subsidize Chicago tran­ sportation would do much to cure Daley's long time headache. He is reaching out now into these areas and at­ tempting to make them responsible for Chicago's financial needs. Approval of RTA will signal other future tax demands. It will also provide another patronage trough for the boondogglers to feed from. "Supporters point out that the 5 percent additional sales tax on gasoline is a small amount over an annual period but, with the existing federal and state taxes, this addition will increase the tax portion of each gasoline dollar spent to 32 cents. No one has said what Marking taxes will be involved, upporters say only that church parking will not be taxed. This implies the strong possibility that all other parking will be taxed. "People who will continue to depend on their cars either through choice or necessity will be forced to pay substantially more to operate them so that others using public tran-' sportation can ride for less. The amount of aid to transportation in Cook and the five other counties will very definitely be subservient to the demands of Chicago Transit Authority. "A man in the $16,000 plus annual salary bracket was asked what he thought of RTA. He answered that if it meant cheaper transportation for him he was going to vote for it. So, if RTA is approved you will be subsidizing the transportation costs of people who are much more able to pay their way than you are. "This bill involves taxation without representation for a great mass of the people. There is no consideration for the senior citizen, the fellow who just manages to make it to his next pay day, or the guy who is trying to lay a little aside for his old age or a rainy day. All will be taxed, most will get nothing in return. "Supporters say that any faults can be amended by the Legislature after the bill is approved by the voters. But, the voters' strength is now, before the March 19 referen­ dum, and a vote against RTA is an action of self defense. "Harry F. Breen "9012 Vine Avenue "Wonder Lake" DRIVING HAZARD "Editor: "I just finished reading the Public Pulse letter on stop signs in your paper. I certainly wish someone would inform the engineer of McHenry county of the dangerous spot on Rt. 31, going north out of town at the Mc- Cullom Lake to Wonder Lake road. "Several times I come back to McCullom Lake and make the turn left at Rt. 31.1 turn on * is coming to my left turn signal and lo and behold, to my surprise I find a car passing me up on the left. I suppose going out of town they" speed it up. "Well, of course there is a sign showing there is a road but no, that is overlooked. Just this week I filled my VW with gas and sure enough, a gasoline tank truck did the same thing to • me going north on Rt. 31. Now this is a profw®'""*1 true!; driver, maybe not familiar with our vicinity, but I signaled to turn left and if I hadn't heard his wheels and motor roar, I would have been smashed - my beetle bug and me - by this monster carrying gasoline. He passed me at the intersection. "There certainly ought to be an orange or red blinker on Rt. 31 at this point for those using the west-bound road. Of course, there is a stop sign for those going to town from the west into 31. "This happened to me a number of times and I un­ derstand many residents have had it happen to them also. "Mrs. Rose L.Gutt "5111W. Parkview Drive" POLICE PROBLEMS "Editor: "I agree entirely with Layne " DeHaan's opinion of our local police attitude toward the public and their inability to perform their duty, par­ ticularly in reference to ethical and courteous practices. "I received two trumped up tickets from Sgt. Michelson for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor - or drugs. "Seventeen errors in writing the ticket, several of which were announced to me by Judge Brody the following morning. It took Sgt. Michelson the better part of me hour and eighteen minutes to make out this ticket while drinking coffee with eight other officers. I was refused a cup when requested. "All of this happened within three blocks of my home, which is at the Town club. "I know being 68 years old and retired, that business is bad all over, but how in heaven's name can an officer single out me as an easy target when there are more and more serious crimes going on? "Are we going to be forced out of town in order to be treated respectfully? "My trial has been postponed until April 10 through the very courteous and considerate Judge Kelley. "Victor R. Gustavson" DUAL SYSTEMS "Dear Editor: "I, Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things....Re: dual systems and double talk! For it's ostensibly 'The parent, by Catholic definition, who should decide upon the education of the child,..not the state.' Hilaire Belloc, The Contrast, Page 166. "However, the parent who tries,..the Catholic Church also decries, and enrolls his child in a Public School, where a Catholic Parochial School exists,., violates Canon Law 1374.. and.. Statute 117,.. and if they persist in this violation., they sin gravely, and cannot get absolution, until they revise their ways. "And Leo XIII in his En­ cyclical on 'chief duties of Christian Citizens' proclaims, 'If laws of State are at variance with the divine law, containing enactments hurtful to the church, or conveying in­ junctions adverse to the duty imposed by religion... or if they violate in the person of the Supreme Pontiff., the Authority of Jesus Christ.. Then truly to resist,., becomes a duty, - to obey, a crime.' Philip Hughes, page 126. "And Archbishop Francis J. Mclntyre of Los Angeles, 1947 stated: - 'Education is the function of the parent. If the statement education is a state function is written into the law,., it would permit future encroachments on the parental function of education,., that's what we mean by infiltration of Communist ideas.' "And Archbishop John T. - . itfif .. stated: 'There must be no wall of separation between God and the Child."., and that secularistic educators who raise this wall,., are in reality Fascist educators,., who perhaps without realizing it,., are planning to give our country millions of un­ controlled juvenile criminals.' "So learn from the loquacious... is my advice. If this viewpoint rankles., (and it ought, since it'll be your money!) Defend your wall of separation between church ?md state! Settle it at the polls. "Evelyn Gustafson "7111N. Oak Street "Wonder Lake" Free English Instruction Is Offered By MCC Area residents who have little or no knowledge of the English language are being offered free instruction in the language through the office of Community Services at McHenry County college. In an effort to offer McHenry county residents a central location accessible to all, the classes are being held at Marian Central high school in Woodstock. The classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Those interested may register at Marian Central at the time the classes meet. No tuition is charged for these classes and books are also provided at no charge to the students. "People in the county who have friends and neighbors who might need courses in English as a second language should pass on this information to them. Because of language barriers, many people who need this service remain uninformed. The only avenue of information open to them is word of mouth," said Bob Nolan,' instructor for the program. Nolan added that new par- Cite Illegality Of Giving Away State Documents It is illegal for political candidates, or any other in­ dividuals, to give away state government documents with their compliments, Michael J. Hewlett, Secretary of State, has warned. Howlett said publications such as The Constitution of the State of Illinois and The United States and The Handbook of Illinois Government may be obtained directly from his office, at no charge, by any citizen. B o o k s , p a m p h l e t s , documents and reports published by the state govern­ ment must have credit theron "Printed by authority of the State of Illinois," with the date of each publication and number of copies printed. No such publication may have written, stamped or printed thereon, or attached thereto, "Compliments of . . . (naming a person)" nor any words of similar import. Science Projects • • • • • • • • • NOW IS THE TIME . . .TO TALK ABOUT TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT TIRES See Us For A Complete Line Of Firestones WE'RE MAKING PRE-SPRING DEALS TODAY ! Tire$tonc McHenry Tire Mart 3931 W. Main St. Phone 385-0294 Third grade students at Edgebrook school have been busy making projects to ac­ company a Science unit on planets. Some made models, others charts, and a few made mobiles. They are children from Mrs. Schmaling's and Miss Heard's rooms. In picture above are Allen Pellegrino, and Deanne Brooke, in back, and Wendy Thurlwell, Connie Tomlinson, Tammy Poduch and Dawn Dobbertin. In photo at right are Jim Wynveen and Jenny Sawisch. ticipants may register at "the time they attend class. Students will be given a placement test to determine the level of instruction which is most suitable. The program can be adapted to suit both the beginning and advanced students, said Nolan. Further information on the classes can be obtained by calling Nolan at the college. Recommend Candidates For Appellate Judge Broiled Canadian-Style Bacon 8 to 12 slices Canadian-style bacon, 14 -inch thick Place Canadian-style bacon on rack in broiler pan 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and broil an ad­ ditional 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with Minted Peach Sauce. 4 to 6 servings. Minted Peach Sauce 1 package (12 ounces) frozen sliced peaches, defrosted 2 teaspoons cornstarch % teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice V* teaspoon dried mint leaves Drain peaches, reserving liquid. Combine liquid with cornstarch and cook, stirring constantly, until clear and thickened. Add ginger, lime or lemon juice, mint leaves and peaches. Bring to a boil. Re­ move from heat. Serve with Canadian-style bacon. Yield: 1% cups. Two candidates for Appellate Judge of the 2nd Appellate district have been recom­ mended in a poll among lawyers on the qualifications of the candidates. The results of the poll were announced by Richard Molcham, chairman of the Illinois State Bar association's Committee on Judicial Advisory Polls. Polls have been conducted on all candidates where there is a contest in the general election. No poll was conducted on candidates who were unop­ posed both in the primary and the general election. Democrat Francis X. Mahoney was recommended by the Democrats voting, was not recommended by the Republicans voting and was recommended by the total lawyers voting. Republican LeRoy Rechenmacher was recommended by the Democrats voting, the Republicans voting and the total lawyers voting. A total of 545 lawyers par­ ticipated from the 2nd district which is comprised of thirteen counties in the state. These r counties are DuPage, Lake, McHenry, Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, JoDaviess, Kane, Kendall, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago. Of those voting, sixty-six were Democrats, 293 were Republicans and 186 were unaffiliated. Molchan said the purpose of the polls is to "make a con­ scientious analysis of the qualifications of the candidates as viewed by their own colleagues, who know them best, and to make the results available to the voting public for such use as they may care to make of them." He said the "comparative ease with which judges may remain in office makes it im­ perative that only able can­ didates be nominated in the first place." Lennon stressed the point that the vote of "not recommended" for Judge does not reflect on the ability of the individual as a lawyer, but merely indicates that his colleagues, for various reasons, did not wish to recommend him for the judicial office sought." The candidates were rated on the answers to six questions contained in the ballot. The six questions, which could be answered "yes", "no", or "no opinion", are as follows: 1. Has he adequate legal ability? 2. Has he adequate legal experience? 3. Is he courteous and considerate? 4. Would he be industrious and prompt in the performance of judicial duties? 6. Have you confidence in his integrity? Various percentages are applied to each question for grading purposes - question No. 1,20 percent; No. 2,10 percent; No. 3, 10 percent; No. 4, 15 percent; No. 5, 10 percent and No. 6,35 percent. A candidate is considered recommended if he has a "passing grade" of 80. HOLD ANNUAL DERBY - There was excitement throughout the multi-purpose room of Johnsburg Junior high when Cub Pack 452 had its annual Pinewood derby. The cars were made and created by the fathers and Cub Scouts during their spare time. There were thirty-eight cars racing. Pictured above are the four proud and happy winners, Craig Westfall first place; Bruce Bichler second place; Tom O'Donnell, third place and Randy Rempert, fourth. i THINK MOOT IT! by BOB JUSTEN Medical science has proved organ transplants from the dead can be made to give a new life; at least for a while. Lest it be forgotten though, life AND death are inter- minded in every transplant. One person must die be­ fore another is given hope for continued or new life. It follows in the pattern that a seed must die before a plant may bloom. With our scientific progress a plain truth must also be remembered, "It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves." Boldness, inventiveness and miraculous happenings are made possible only through a Higher Power - not through man himself. When that fact is ignored, forgotten or not acknowledged, no array , of gadgetries or knowledge can restore life.,that which is dead GEORGE.R. JUSTEN FUNERAL HOME 3519 W. Elm Street, McHenry, Illinois Phone: 385-2400 FLASHBACK . . . 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