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~y PAGE M - PLAINDE ALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST I. It7» /-- v| - i PLAINDF.AI.ER. Editorial Opinion Average Income How much does the average American family earn annually? The latest figures say the average is $16,009. Half of America's families earn more than that, half less than that. What income puts you in the top 20 percent? If your family earns more than $28,000, yoti're there. These income totals apply to the year 1977, and would be revised upward somewhat to apply to 1979. What is disturbing is the finding that one in 10 American families has no wage earner at all. That means neither mother, father or any teen-ager works to earn money-the family lives entirely off the earnings of other Americans working and paying taxes. If this could be reduced, it would be possible to balance the budget quite easily. All types of welfare payments now consume over 200 billions of the approximately $500 billion federal budget. With defense taking over $100 billion more, not enough is left to pay other costs and government employee salaries and benefits. Poisoning One of the illnesses, which has afflicted millions mysteriously in recent years and which is still attacking unexpectedly in many families, is salmonella food poisoning. In warm climates much pork is suspect and one should eat pork only well done as a precaution. In recent years, however, poultry has been identified as the source of even more salmonella food poisoning than pork. Eggs are now known to be a carrier of the germ which causes the illness and cracked eggs should be avoided. The latest advice for those using uncooked eggs is to wash the outside of eggs. Also, one should wash one's hands after handling uncooked eggs or poultry and avoid putting any food to be eaten on a plate or cutting b&fc?d on which uncooked poultry has been cut or trimmed. I, Fair Schedule WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 (Opening Day) 9:00 a.m. - Antiques 9:00 a.m. - 4-H Sheep, Sheep barn 9:00 a.m. - 4-H Horse Show, Corral 9:00a.m. -4-H Rabbits & Guinea Pigs, Rabbit Barn 10:00 a.m. - 4-H Flower Gardening 10:00 a.m. - 4-H Gardening Indoors 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Junior and Open Class Arts & Crafts 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Junior and Open Class sewing Entries Judging 1:30p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 4-H Dairy - All Breeds 12:00 noon - Orion Samuelson, Grandstand 1:00 p.m. - 4-H Pigeons 1:00 p.m. - 4-H Flower Arranging 1:30 p.m. - Harness Racing, Grandstand Afternoon - Tractor Care 7:00 p.m. - 4-H Cat Judging 7:30 p.m. • Queen Contest, Grandstand THURSDAY. AUGUST 2 9:00 a.m. - 4-H Beef, Show Pavilion 9:00 a.m. - Junior Class Sheep, .Sheep Barn 9:00 a.m. • 4-H Swine, Swine Barn 9:00 a.m. - Junior Class Rabbits, Rabbit barn 9:00 a.m. • 4-H Horse Show, Horse Corral 9:30 a.m. - 4-H Poultry, Poultry barn 10:00 a.m. -Daily - Junior Class Color Breeds, Show Pavilion 10:00 a.m. • 4-H, Junior and Open Class Garden Show 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Entries accepted Junior and Open Class Foods Judging 1:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 4-H Goats, Goat barn 1:00 p.m. - Junior Holstein Class, Show Pavilion 1:30 p.m. - Harness Racing ̂ Grandstand 2:00 p.m. - Open Class Goats, Goat barn 2:30p.m. • 4-H and Open Class Pigeons, Poultry barn 7:00 p.m. - 4-H Night, Grandstand FRIDAY. AUGUST 3 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon '.Entries accepted Junior and Open Class Flowers, Bldg. E 9:00 a.m. - Junior and Open Class Beef, Show Pavilion 9:00 a.m. - Open Class Sheep, Sheep barn 9:00 a.m. - Junior and Open Class Swine, Swine barn 9:30 a.m. - Open Class Poultry, Poultry barn 10:00 a .m. - Open Class Colored Breeds, Show Pavilion 12:00 noon - Orion Samuelson, Grandstand 1:00 p.m. • Open Class Holstein, Show Pavilion 1:00 p.m. - Judging Junior and Open Class Flowers 2:00 p.m. - Junior Talent Show, Highway building 7:30 p.m. - Senior Talent Show, Highway building 8:00 p.m. - All American Rough riders, (Pick Up Truck) Thrill Show SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 9:00 a.m. - Western Horse Show, Horse Corral 9:00 a.m. - Open Class Rabbits, Rabbit barn 12:00 noon - Antique and Garden Tractor Pull also Tractor Rodeo 12:00 noon - Livestock Auction, Show Pavilion 6:00 p.m. - 4-H Dog Show, Highway building 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. - Sonny James SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 9:30 a.m. - Junior Horse Show, Horse corral 12:00 noon - Tractor Pull, Grandstand 8:00 p.m. - Demolition Derby, Grandstand Raise Value Of Food For Schools ; • i Roll Call Report] | (Your Congressmen's Vote) | Here's how area Members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes July 12 through July 18. HOUSE Vietnam-By a vote of 291 for and 122 against, the House adopted an amendment preventing U.S. funds from being used by the World bank to aid Vietnam. Since the World bank cannot accept U.S. funds bearing restrictions on disbursement, the amendment would disallow the U.S. contribution to the bank. The amendment was a part of HR 4473, a foreign aid appropriations bill headed for final passage and the Senate. Rep. C.W. Young, R-Fla., the sponsor, said that in view of the boat-people tragedy and Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia, "I find it difficult to see American tax dollars being appropriated (for the World bank) and then being used to make loans to Vietnam." * Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., an opponent, said the World bank already has a freeze on loans to Vietnam, and that this amendment therefore "will not cut off one dime for Vietnam." Members voting "yea" favored the amendment. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "yea." Rep. John Anderson, R-16, did not vote. Metric System--The House defeated, by a vote of 122 for and 280 against, an amendment to kill the U.S. Metric board by eliminating money for its operation in fiscal 1980. The Metric board was established in 1975 to expedite the nation's voluntary conversion to the metric system. The amendment was proposed to HR 4392, and appropriations bill later passed and sent to the Senate with $1.6 million for the Metric Board part of its total price tag. Rep. Philip Crane, R-IU., the sponsor, noted that Congress made the conversion voluntary, and said that "Americans do not need to pay a federal agency to tell them what to decide." Rep. Jack Hightower, D-Tex., an opponent, said that if Crane wants to do away with the board, he should try to repeal or amend the 1975 law that set it up, not attack its budget. Members voting "yea" want to eliminate the U.S. Metric Board. McClory voted "nay." Anderson did not vote. Ship Subsidy--The House rejected, 135 for and 272 against, a $69 million subsidy for construction of three dry-bulk ships by American shipyards. The money was in addition to $32 million already in a fiscal 1980 appropriations bill for the U.S. Maritime administration's subsidy program. The bill (HR 4392) was passed and sent to the Senate. The subsidy program is designed to keep the U.S. merchant marine independent of foreign countries in time of emergency. It provides U.S. shipbuilders with 50 percent of the cost of building a ship, so that they can better compete with foreign builders. Rep. John Murpny, D-N.Y., the sponsor, said delays by the administration make it necessary for Congress to appropriate the extra $69 million in advance of legislation authorizing construction of the three ships. Rep. Paul McCloskey, R-Calif., an opponent, called for an end to the subsidy program, saying "the U.S. shipping industry, which we are trying to promote, considers it an albatross around its neck that it is forced to buy a ship built in the U.S. at twice the cost it can be built elsewhere." Members voting "yea" wanted to appropriate more money for ship-construction subsidies in fiscal 1980. McClory and Anderson voted "nay." SENATE Nuclear Power--The Senate rejected, 35 for and 57 against, an amendment to impose a six-months' moratorium on new construction permits for nuclear power plants. The moratorium would have begun with the Oct. 1 start of fiscal 1980. The six months would have been used to consider regulations limiting nuclear plant construction in populous areas. The amendment was offered to a bill (S.562) authorizing operations of the Nuclear Regulatory commission. It was later passed and sent to the House. Sen. Gary Hart, D-Colo., the sponsor, said the amendment would increase confidence in nuclear power by "letting (the public) know we are siting these reactors where they will do the least damage if there is an accident." Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., an opponent, said that due to the energy shortage "we must continue to build and operate nuclear plants - and without further delays." Senators voting "yea" favored the moratorium. Sen. Charles Percy, R, voted "yea." Sen. Adlai Stevenson, D, voted "nay." Nuclear Waste Disposal--By a vote of 55 for and 37 against, the Senate killed an amendment giving states power to reject any federal plan to^dump nuclear-power waste within their boundaries. The amendment was proposed to S 562 (see vote above). The vote left unresolved the issue of where and how radioactive waste from nuclear power plants is to be permanently stored. Such wastes now are temporarily stored in the state where generated. Sen. Charles Percy, R-Ill., a supporter of killing the amendment, said the states' veto could "grind the nuclear industry to a halt." Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., an opponent, said Vermont or any other state "should accept some of the spent fuel from plants in that state. But no state should become the nation's dumping ground without prior notification, consultation and approval." Senators voting "nay" want states to be able to veto the permanent disposal of nuclear wastes within their boundaries. Percy and Stevenson voted "yea." Senate Office Bldg.--The Senate voted, 49 for and 46 against, to appropriate an additional $57.4 million to continue construction of a third Senate office building. The vote came during consideration of HR 4388, an appropriations bill later passed and. sent to conference with the House. Since Congress last year halted construction, little work has been done on the steel shell of the proposed Philip A. Hart Senate office building. Sen. Bennett Johnston, D-La., a supporter, said that "the completing of that building is the only responsible thing that the Senate can do....as between leaving that building an uninhabitable hulk and finishing it off, at a time when the Senate needs space, there is no choice." Sen. John Chafee, R-R.I., an opponent, asked: "Is it right for us, 100 senators sitting here not exactly in undignified surroundings, to proceed with this building that will cost $200 million and say to the people, 'Well, you save, you fight inflation, but not us. We need more staff. We need bigger offices. We need rooftop restaurants. We need paneled offices. But you save, you peasants out there, but not us.' " Senators voting "yea" favor construction of a third Senate office building. Percy voted "yea." Stevenson did not vote. / The value of the foods the J.S. Department of Agriculture lonates for use in school lunch ind child care food programs yas increased from 13.75 cents b 15.75 cents per meal July 1. The 15.75 cents represents the alue of food, or cash instead of dod, given to states for use in chool lunch and child care food programs. The new rate, which will be effective until June 30, 1980, reflects changes in a price index which was prescribed for use in schools and institutions by child nutrition amendments enacted last fall. The index is based on producer prices for major food categories. For Your Information ' f & Dear friends, Modern research indicates that most mental and attitude changes seen in 'old' people are not biological effects of aging. They are the result of social pressures. The elderly should resist the stereotype of being mentally and physically infirm, slow on the uptake, and rigid In their ways. With good nutrition and physical activity, living fully can continue. Respectfully, PETER M.JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHENRY, ILLINOIS - 385-0063 ARE YOU NEW IN McHennr Area? You Know SomaoM Natf? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CAU JOAN STULL 385-5418 *8) rnrmmn KNOW TOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST Sheriff Report JUNG. 1979 | Aggravated Battery Aggravated Assault ^ Burglary Burglary from Motor Vehicle Theft Motor Vehicle Theft ' Deception Vandalism -Deadly Weapons Sex Offenses Offense Involving Child Cannabis Control ContSubstance Act Liquor Cent Act Motor Vehicle Offenses Disorderly Conduct Interference with Public Officer Bribery Other Traffic Offenses Serv Other Agency Public Service < Public Complaint Lost-Fobnd-Missing Departmental Service - Investigating Quasi Crime Animal Complaints Stray Dogs Mental Case-Except Suicide „ Suicide Attempt Death-Body Found Traffic Services Traffic Acct Inv. Prisoner Count for the Month Adult Males Received Adult Females Received Juvenile Males Received Juvenile Females Received Total Prisoners Received Total Prisoners Discharged Average Prisoner Count Per Day Prisoner Records Prepared Warrants Served ' Court Processes Received Court Processes Served ^Bailiffs in Court persons Taken to Court als Served for the Month Pe?*ons Conveyed to Other Institutions MileagaConveying Persons Mileage Serving Court Processes Mileage Patrolling and Investigating Accident Investigations Handled Total Number of Accidents Personal Property Bodily Injury Fatalities Warning Tickets Issued Tickets Issued 11 6 47 10 106 18 1 133 3 3 2 6 1 i 59 3 1 - 1 3 16 31 126 71 42 92 3 1 1 2 3 11 9 182 8 10 5 205 193 29.1 205 156 449 321 76 86 1,887 10 1,072 6,127 92,986 175 114 60 1 194 624 Be To Your Pet Of course, you mean to be kind in taking your dog, with you. But in extremely warm weather you may be risking his lif;. On a hot summer day the inside of a car heats very quickly. On an 85 degree day, for example, the temperature inside your car, with the windows slightly opened, will reach 102 degrees in 10 minutes. In 30 minutes it will go up to 120 degrees. A dog's normal body temperature is 101.5 to 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit. A dog can withstand a body temperature of 107-108 degrees for only a very short time before suffering irreparable brain damage, or even death. A closed car interferes with the dog's normal cooling process, that is, evaporation through panting. If your dog is overcome by heat exhaustion, you can, give immediate first aid by immersing it in cold water until the body temperature is lowered. Legislation Governor James R. Thomp­ son recently vetoed legislation which would have exempted food and drugs from Iliinois sales tax. The Governor said the loss of revenue from such an exemption would necessitate either an increase in the sales tax percentage or substantial cuts in state programs. Thompson signed a record $2 billion education bill July 13. The plan- changes the school aid formula and other confusing practices in the funding process, he said. The Governor signed a tran­ sportation bill on July 16 which he labeled 'distressingly inadequate.' Thompson said he signed the legislation to avoid disruption of vital highway maintenance and to insure payments to employees and vendors. Unemployment Compensation Former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Walter V. Schaefer, special hearing of­ ficer for a pending workers compensation insurance rate petition, recently submitted his report and recommendations to the Illinois Department of Insurance. Acting Insurance Director Philip R. O'Connor will review the recom­ mendations. Judge Schaefer, according to , the insurance director, had been requested to consider nine major issues, including whether the requested rate change would be excessive, inadequate or un­ fairly discriminatory, and whether losses reported in the rate filing were based on reliable, audited reports. Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE it MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS UNE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 815-344-3944 Parents Anonymous meetings on Wednesday. STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8860 Hours7:30a.m. to5:30p.m. week days (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: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with ^run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (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. mkthki<;ht Pregnant? Mn-d Help? < <>iin»elinjt Srrvirr. .IH.V221-liour \n- mfpiniiSfnicc. 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. Sc"'tc , profess'""" r>irec"'rV EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire. Auto, Farm, Lit? Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W Rte. 130. McHenry 3S5 3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO-LtFE FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 331»W Elm St McHenry, III 385 7111 DR. 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