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SECTION 2^ PAGE 6- PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MAY 9,1179 Pl..\IM>r.\I.F.R Editorial Opinion Improving The Family Retirement Age A recent Lou Harris poll found that the majority of Americans favor a change in retirement age policies generally applicable in the United States today in the private sector. (Last year mandatory federal retirement was changechfrom 65 to 70.) This majority view seems to be a logical outgrowth of recent medical progress, which has enabled people to live longer and healthier lives. The growing conviction today is that workers who are fully competent and capable of doing their work should not be forced to retire at age 65. Since the federal rule has been changed, momentum is understandably growing for similar changes in the private sector. Part-time work, or continuing full-time work, is often possible with employees who are alert and in good health. No one should be forced to continue Working, of course, but neither should those capable of continuing be forced to retire at age 65. No. 1 Food Additive This year Congress begins a review of federal food-labeling laws. And predictably the sugar industry is lining up its defenses against charges that American food is too sweet and that Americans' health suffers as a result. At a Kiwanis meeting in Washington recently, the director of public relations for the Sugar association, had this to say about sugar consumption: "Sugar's safety is backed up by the scientific community and the federal government....Sugar does not contribute to any of the death-dealing diseases like diabetes or coronary heart disease....We're not eating more and more sugar. We've been eating about the same amount since 1920....Sugar is not addictive." ' Some of the statements are merely misleading. For example, the link between sugar and diabetes is under study and has not been firmly established. Others are inaccurate. Americans are eating more sugar now than ever before-the average citizen consumes 128 pounds per year. Sugar is the leading food additive by a wide margin. Which foods have sugar added, and how much, is obscured by the inadequacy of present labeling laws. Sugar is added heavily to many foods not usually perceived as sweets or desserts. A chicken coating, for example, is more than 50 percent sugar. A "100 percent natural" cereal is nearly one quarter refined sugar-23.9 percent. Voluntary complete labeling-the approach the sugar ancl other food industries want to keep-has not been widely observed or successful. It has instead led to partial listings of "nutritious" ingredients, and in some cases, inflated claims about food value. Consumers hould be able to determine nutritional value for themselves, after reading a label that shows by percentages the complete list of ingredients. PLAINDFALER' Letters to the hriitor Public Pulse (Th« Plotndoolor invito* tho public to wit thit this column ot on tipitttion of thoir viowi on tubf*ct» of gonorol intorott in our community Our only roquott it thot tho wvritort | ivt tignoturo fulljDddrott ond phono numbtr Wo otk too thot ono individual not writo on tho tamo tubjoct mora than onco ooch month Wo rotarvo tho right to doloto any motoriol which wo contidor libolout or in objactionablo totto ) NO MEET--EAT? Editor: "On Wednesday, May 2, the McHenry Walk-in Center and "Meet and Eat" program celebrated its second an­ niversary at the Moose hall. In addition to the extra dessert which was served, came the news by Marge Jones that we may soon lose our favorite meeting spot due to a lack of funds. "It seems that this year we will not receive a share of the city's Revenue Sharing funds as we have in the past. Why we were left out of consideration is something difficult to un­ derstand. Perhaps we are to be considered as second hand citizens. All of our surrounding cities made their annual contribution, and as a result the senior citizens of Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Hebron, Fox River Grove, etc., do not have the problem we have. "Here's hoping the mayor and the City Council recon­ siders their grants and once again give us a piece of the Revenue Sharing that we had in the past two years. We as senior citizens, feel we are not second class when it comes to casting our votes and would like to be remembered as solid citizens speaking for a gainful program that enables us to enjoy a meeting place, not only to meet and eat but also to pursue our hobbies and crafts. "Many of our people would lose their spot to meet and share companionship. The lonely have some one to talk to and discuss their problems whereas others able to share in creating a feeling of sociability and sharing it. We need the city's support and are hereby asking their support. "Dick Wojciechowski "Wonder I^ake" POSTAL SERVICE "Editor: "Help - McHenry - Help! "The Post Office department is costing me money - because the mail is so slow. "A letter taken inside our local post office is taking six and seven days to arrive in Woodstock, 10 miles away. "On April 9 we mailed a letter that arrived in Wood­ stock April 16. Another was mailed April 10 and it arrived April 16, 1979. "I gave each letter five days by mail, to reach its destination, otherwise I face a penalty by my peers. One letter was two days past due, the other one day past due. Why so long? "I am sending a copy of this letter to the U.S. Postal Service district superintendantof mails, Carl E. Lawrence, 433 W. VanBuren, Chicago, 111., 60007 and the U.S. postal manager, S.C.G. North Suburban, 111., 60199. One person cannot do it alone. Perhaps many of you have problems with mail today. Perhaps the City of McHenry and the Chamber of Commerce will help. "One other item - Why does McHenry have only one drop box in front of the post office? Go to Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Fox Lake, Antioch or Lake Geneva and you will find two boxes, one marked "Out of Town Mail", and the other marked "Local Mail". "What do we need to do to get service in and out of McHenry. "Winn Phillips "4406 N. Riverdale "McHenry" More than 40 out of every 100 adult American males are armed forces veterans. For Your Information An offended host once said a guest who salts food before tasting lacks judgment and one who salts food after tasting lacks manners. By that standard, good manners may be good for you, according to some nutritionists. Too much salt, sugar and fat in the typical American diet may not be good, they say. Nutritionists working for Dr. Audrey Maretzki of the U.S. Department of Agriculture have drawn up guidelines to help interested schools control use of sugar, salt and fat in meals they serve. Ms. Maretzki said families as well can benefit by using the guidelines to prepare their meals. "Where reasonable doubt exists, the National School Lunch program should err on the side of caution," said Ms. Maretzki. "Two common nutrition- related problems among children are obesity and tooth decay," said Maretzki. "School lunches are only part of a child's diet but they reach 26 million children and their purpose is to safeguard children's health. Apart from the scientific evidence-on ym< mmtmymKymm D*or friends, Parent* should be encouraged to spend time with their seriously III children - to touch thorn ond hold them. This calms tho child's fears. On every pediatric ward there is great anguish in children when Mommy must leave, or when a child wakes in the night to see only a strange nurse. Respectfully, PETERM.JIJSTEN & SON • FUNERAL HOME iRoll Call Report * (Your Congressmen's Vote) Here's how area Members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes April 23 through April 25. HOUSE Lottery Devices--The House passed, 269 for and 121 against, a bill enabling U.S. manufacturers to sell lottery materials -- such as instant-winner tickets and bingo cards -• in foreign countries. The bill (HR 1301) was sent to the Senate. Rep. George Danielson, D-Calif., a supporter, said: "Pass this law and create a few more jobs for American workers. Add a little bit to our own side of the balance of payments and raise some more taxes to help meet our budget deficit." Rep. Carlos Moorhead, R-Calif., an opponent, said passage of the bill "would place Congress in the posture of encouraging the development and expansion of the lottery services industry throughout the U.S." Members voting "yea" wanted to broaden markets for U.S. manufacturers of lottery devices. Robert McClory, R-13, and John Anderson, R-16 voted "nay." United Nations--The House rejected, 187 for iyrd 214 against, an attempt to eliminate the $41 million "technical assistance" contribution the U.S. is scheduled to make t</the United Nations in fiscal 1980. Technical assistance programs, to be distinguished from the U.N.'s peacekeeping function, mostly benefit Third World countries. The vote came during debate^n HR 3363, a State ^ department spending bill later passed and sent to the Senate. Rep. John Rousselot, R-Calif., said "the American people need relief from the mandatory assessments for technical assistance...an 'international income tax' designed to redistribute the world's wealth." Rep. Edward Derwinski, R-Ill., an opponent, said: "This amendment would not shave anybody's taxes. It would not work to the advantage of the American taxpayer. It will impede us and embarrass us and weaken our leadership at the U.N." Members voting "yea" wanted to eliminate the U.S. contribution to the United Nations for "technical assistance" programs. McClory and Anderson voted "nay." SENATE Ships For Iran--The Senate rejected, 26 for and 62 against, an amendment to eliminate budget authority for destroyers which the Shah of Iran ordered several years ago from a U.S. shipbuilder. The new Iranian government no longer wants the warships, and the Armed Services Committee has called their air defense system "clearly inadequate." The effect of this vote is that budget authority exists for the U.S. Navy to acquire them. At issue ave four Spruance-class destroyers under construction at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Miss. Total estimated price tag for the four is $1.35 billion. This vote occurred during debate on S Con Res 22, which set congressional spending ceilings through fiscal 1982. Sen. Donald Riegle, D-Mich., the sponsor of the amendment, said: "We are going to take these ships off the Iranian government's hands, obsolete though they are for our needs, and we are going to buy them out." Sen. John Tower, R-Tex., an opponent, said that "anyone who has paid attention to evolving Soviet naval doctrine over the past 25 years could come to no conclusion other than that we should avail ourselves of the opportunity to acquire these four (destroyers)." Senators voting "nay favored the U.S. acquiring the ships originally ordered by Iran. Sen. Adlai Stevenson, D, voted "yea." Sen. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. Federal Travel--The Senate rejected, 41 for and 44 against, an amendment to reduce fiscal 1980 budget authority by cutting out $500 million earmarked for federal employees' travel, $200 million for filmmaking by federal agencies and $200 million in overtime for federal workers. The amendment also sought to reduce the federal work force by one percent through attrition, at a projected fiscal 1980savings of $200 million. It was proposed to S Con Res 22 (see vote above). Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the sponsor, said his amendment would cut expenditures on "items considered extravagant by the American taxpayers." Sen. Edmund Muskie, D-Maine, an opponent, said the amendment had not been brought up in the Budget committee, and that he was therefore "not about to just act blindly" and vote for it. Senators voting "yea" favored the amendment. Percy and Stevenson did not vote. Crime Money--The Senate rejected, 38 for and 46 agaisnt, an amendment to increase the fiscal 1980 budget authority for the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) from $446 million recommended by the Budget committee to $546 million. The LEAA awards grants to and works with state and local law enforcement agencies in hopes of cutting crime. The amendment was proposed to S Con Res 22 (see votes above). Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., the sponsor, said the agency deserves more money because "in the last five years there has been extraordinary success in the LEAA program." Sen. Henry Bellmon, R-Okla., an opponent, said "the program has not reduced crime," and that LEAA should not get more money "at a time when it is necessary to exercise federal restraint" over the budget. Senators voting "nay" were opposed to additional funding authority for the LEAA. Percy and Stevenson did not vote. ARE YOU NEW IN McHennr Area? seeessssssss1 Do Vou Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 N McHENRV, ILLINOIS - 3854063 X1 mnmim KNOW YOUR ARE* KOMI WELCOME DOES IT BEST which there is much disagreement-common sense requires us to guard against over-use of sugar, salt and fat." Ms. Maretzki is director of the department's nutrition and technical services division of the food and nutrition service, which administers the lunch program nationally. The department's guidelines were used recently in 16 schools that participated in a nation­ wide demonstration to test the results of controlling salt, sugar and fat. "It will be months before we know study results but any school can use the guidelines." "When using these tips, homemakers should keep temptation out of easy reach. Keep the salt and sugar bowl off the table," she said. First, plan meals carefully. Enter menus on a chart. Check off dishes high in sugar, fat and salt and look for acceptable substitutes. "Replace fruits canned in heavy syrup with fruits packed in natural juices, water or light rup. Instead of fruit drinks, service fruit juices," Ms. 'Maretzki said. 'Replace desserts high in fat and sugar with fresh fruits or with cooked fruits served piping hot for full flavor. Serve dishes that use fruits for sweetening. As an example, bake cored apples filled with raisins or sweeten rice pudding with dried fruit," she said. "If using these tips, homemakers should keep in mind that substitutions and new combinations of food must please their family. After all, uneaten food provides no nutrition. If family members especially like foods such as chocolate milk, don't cut them out completely but serve them less often," Ms. Maretzki said. The department uses laboratory analyses to determine exact amounts of fat, salt and sugar in school lunches. "But homemakers don't need a laboratory to spot foods high in these items," said Ms. Maretzki. She said to make changes little by little, one ingredient at a time. Substitute ingredients where possible. Use skim or low fat milk or non-fat dry milk to replace milk or cream in many recipes and soups. 'To use less fat, bake, broil or oven-fry chicken, fish and french fries. Use pan liners instead of shortening to prevent foods from sticking to pans." "Measure the sugar, fat and salt you add while cooking. An extra dash of salt, dollop of butter or pinch of sugar in the peas may satisfy your creative urge at the ex­ pense of other precautions. Instead, add color and contrast to dishes with a slice of radish, cucumber, tomato, lemon or orange, or a sprig of parsley or sprinkle of paprika." "These techniques developed to reduce the fat, sug&r and salt in your child's school lunch can help improve your whole family's diet," said Ms. Maretzki. Observe Goodwill Week Vietnam Veterans week, from May 28 to June 3, will be a one-time opportunity for the people of the United States to put aside their convictions about the war itself and pay tribute to the people who were called upon to fight it, ac­ cording to Max Cleland, ad­ ministrator of Veterans Af­ fairs. National Goodwill week is May 6 to 12. Many churches in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin jvill honor Goodwill Industries, a non-profit organization devoted to helping mentally and physically handicapped people become useful, self-supporting, con­ fident citizens, assets to their communities, Sunday, May 6. President Norman K. Dasenbrook of the local Goodwill Industrie^ em­ phasizes that handicapped people need several types of help because it offers not charity, but a chance for the handicapped to help them­ selves. He said, "It is our aim to help a disabled man or woman do more than merely survive. We help him find his way to apply his ability and to provide for himself and his family as a working member of the com­ munity. "Your purchases at Goodwill stores set a firm foundation for the 1979 theme for Goodwill week, "Goodwill...Working for People." Your continued good will strengthen the Goodwill of our community." HIGH ROAD... One of the most dramatic drives in the world is that across Going- to-the-Sun Highway in Glacier National Park, Mon­ tana. The highway winds by mountain peaks that grasp at 9000-foot heights. Triple Mass Transportation Funding In Seven Years State Comptroller Roland W. Burris has reported that fun­ ding of mass transportation in Illinois has almost tripled since fiscal year 1972 and 95 cents out of every mass transit dollar is now going to the six-county Regional Transit Authority in and around Chicago. The current monthly fiscal report of the comptroller, released last week, takes a special close-up look at the funding of mass transportation in Illinois and then focuses on still-rising state tax revenues and a detailed analysis of state spending compared with last year. Here are some of the key highlights of the report : -In the last four years, the state'has spent an average of $164 million for mass tran­ sportation, a dramatic increase since FY 1972, when ex­ penditures totaled only $33.8 million. -What happened to the $375 million mass transportation- aviation bond issue authorized by the General Assembly in 1971? Almost one-third of it -- $120 million - is still available. -How much of the mass transit dollar goes downstate? Since the Downstate Public Transportation fund was established in fiscal 1975 to support transit system outside Service Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 38S-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours7:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m weekdays (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not know where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-3"2-6004 (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 80(H24-9213 (Complaints about interestate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For questions or complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 ( Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF* CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child<Abuse Center McHenry County (312) 546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about, or reporting on. the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville. Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago, III. HIKTHKK.HT Frr|(nanl? Vrrd Help? ( <Min»«-lin|( Srniff. .W.ViW). 21-hour \»». ««rrin|E Sfrvicf. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 840 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock Phone: 338-7360 24-hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families. Are you concerend about your angry feelings toward your children? 24-hour Parental Stress Line, 344-3944. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. the RTA area, annual payments to the downstate systems have averaged $5.5 million. -State funding of mass transportation in the six RTA counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will has increased almost sixfold, from $30.3 million in FY 1972 to $178.3 million in fiscal 1978, underscoring the fact that almost two-thirds of the state's total population is concentrated in the six-county area. -While state support of the RTA has increased rapidly, the number of revenue passengers served has not changed dramatically, increasing only * 1.9 percent since FY 1972. -Total support of mass transportation in Illinois from federal, state, and local funds has almost tripled since fiscal 1972, with 95.7 percent of the current funds distributed to the RTA. While economic storm clouds continue to darken, the state's general funds are running far ahead of the three previous fiscal years. The $383 million available balance on March 31, 1979, is the highest end-of- March balance in the history of the general funds and the highest month-end balance since Sept. 30, 1974. Where are the» revenue in­ creases coming from? Income tax receipts are up 11.6 per­ cent; sales taxes up 10.2 per­ cent ; utility taxes have climbed 15.5 percent; inheritance taxes have risen 36.9 percent; in­ vestment income is up a striking 65.9 percent; and Federal aid has increased 22.7 percent from settlement of earlier social service claims. (il Seri'i^ |)ir<""'rV EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire. Auto. Farm. Li fe Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W Rte 120. McHenry 385 3J00 * DENNIS CONWAY AUTO LIFE FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 33I»W Elm St McHenry, I I I 385 7111 DR. LEONARD B0TTARI 303 N Richmond Rd , McHenry Eyes examined Contact Lenses Glasses l i f ted Mon Tues . Thurs . Fr i ,46pm Toes Thurs . 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