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PAGE 14 - PI AINDEALER -WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23* 1M9 " PLAINDEALEIf Editorial Opinion Soaring Into 80's Soaring reports that an American builder is now turning out sailplanes comparable in quality to the best produced in Europe, which for years has had the high-performance market mostly in the bag. Today's sailplanes, made of glass and gel-coated, plastic, carbon and other space-age materials, are both strong and light A typical high-performance aircraft might weigh about 590pounds and have a glide ratio of almost 40 to 1. That means a pilot, at only 5,000 feet, has a radius of more than 30 miles to fly to find a landing site, even if he finds no thermals. There are new sailplanes on today's market with small props and engines, which in some models fold into the fuselage. The idea is that these engines allow the sailplane pilot to self-launch, to avoid landings on dangerous surfaces in an emergency. But purists prefer no engine, and their number is growing. Surprisingly, few fatal accidents involve sailplane pilots. These beautiful, light planes can land at a very slow speed, perhaps 30 miles an hour; thus the danger of serious injury Is greatly reduced. Flying without a motor is probably less dangerous than hang-gliding, sky diving or several other newly-popular aerial sports. With ballooning, soaring might well become the air sport of the eighties. Sailplanes can today travel hundreds of miles without using a gallon of gas! A Fourth Academy? James Webb, instructor until last year at the U.S. Naval academy at Annapolis, has suggested creation of a fourth military academy-for women. He believes Congress' vote in 1975 to require the three service academies to admit women, in the name of sexual equality, has proven a failure. Webb, a veteran of die Vietnam war and a graduate of Annapolis, says the introduction of women into the academies has hurt the military without helping women. He explains that die traditional role of the service academies has been-at cost to the taxpayer of $100,000 per graduate-to train men to lead in battle. He says nine out of 10 service academy graduates serve in combat jobs. •J The introduction of women at Annapolis has required "refinements" that include more emphasis on classroom and indoor work, and management, at the expense of stress, preparation for combat and male morale. Another unfortunate result, which stems from official fear of sexual considerations, is that midshipmen no longer rate their classmates in "peer evaluations," so long a cherished index to leadership qualities. Thus a double standard now exists and the old emphasis on stress, harassment, stern discipline and aggressive training have been deemphasized. Webb also believes fraternization hurts discipline and that many women in the academy are isolated and lonely. He says most males resent their presence. * Webb suggests if the academies are not to train their enrollments for combat leadership, which a coed system doesn't do, they should be closed and ROTC's utilized, or a separate academy created to train women for non-combat military careers. Equal doesn't mean the same, he points out, and politicians eager to placate women voters, in experimenting at the academies, are doing neither males or females a service. No editor is the final expert on this question but Webb's Candid view is one seldom heard, for political or diplomatic reasons, and deserves consideration. A fourth academy, for non-combat training, seems at first glance a reasonable proposal. The majority of both men and women in this country oppose using women in combat, but that shouldn't translate into deemphasizing combat training at all three service arnHwiiiiw It might also be possible that women heed not be trained exactly as men at the existing academies, since, as Webb says, equal doesn't necessarily mean the same. Pl.AINDKALI.K1 Letters to the iuiitor Public Pulse llwir view* M at f wr«l it th«t fit* wlun (•*• siywfw# Hmi om MKriM nmt writ* mm A wwrw lk« rlakt ta • riiii nlmw m mm tifitniM «4 our coownwmtf. Ow mutf mmrt • and pfcon* nymter. HtntlM. •) ON CANDIDATES "Editor: "On April 9 Candidates' night was held at Valley View school for the District 15 school board candidates. Knowing little about the intentions of any of the candidates, I felt this would be a good opportunity to be exposed to them all. However, only three can­ didates attended. Therefore, I was exposed to only three viewpoints. "One of the candidates who did not attend had a flyer distributed in his behalf. The flyer was not flattering to three of the candidates. This person, however, did. not feel it necessary to attend the meeting to be questioned by the public about his own intentions if elected. "I.knew very little about the four non-attending candidates. The three who were there convinced me by their presence that they were concerned about meeting the public they were to represent if elected. "A public meeting of this sort is a good opportunity for prospective office holders to voice their opinions. Perhaps next time the op­ portunity will be taken by all the candidates. "Sincerely, "Diane Happen" TRAFFIC FATALITIES According to the Illinois Department of Tran­ sportation and the Illinois State police, there were 114 March traffic fatalities on Illinois highways. For the first three months of 1960 there were 350 traffic deaths, an increase of 16.3 percent from the 301 deaths reported for the same period of 1979. For Your Information Deer friends, H th« person who mourns iiipp>SMSS Ills or her footings, they nm eddh* one More burden to boor. Don't folk about IT is poor MMce.Ttie survivor may well be point Huough on intense emotlonel crisis. He mey need to spook end net out his feelings - deniei, tben hisdidsi HnoHy to weeping end doipolrtng coidioiitottoo with the truth of loss. PETEPM.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME Final Ruling Law Suit On "Junk Fodd" I ̂ ax Incentive Legislation The USDA announced its final rules limiting the sale of junk foods in schools Jan. 25 - and was promptly sued by five citizen groups that claim thejrules are too weak to do much good. According to Nancy Moore, Extension adviser of Illinois Cooperative Ex­ tension service for McHenry county, the rules were developed in response to growing concern among parents, teachers and others about the availability/ of foods of low-nutritional quality - "junk foods" - in schools. The concerned groups argue that soft drinks, candy bars, potato chips and other snack foods sold in school compete with school and sack lunches for space in a child's diet. The USDA rules state that schools cannot sell foods of "minimal nutritional value." This means soda pop, water ices, chewing gum and certain types of candies such as licorice, * hard candy or jellies can't be sold anywhere on school grounds until after the last lunch period. The schools must comply by July 1,1980, but the department urges them to begin sooner if. possible. - The USDA will allow foods that pass its nutritional test be allowed in the schools, Ms. Moore says. According to the test any food that provides at least 5 percent of the USRDA's (Recom­ mended Dietary Allowan­ ces) of either protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, calcium or iron will be acceptable. The standard is measured against a single serving or per 100 calories. Attorneys for the citizen groups charge that the rules are too weak and will still allow many foods of low- nutritional quality to be sold. They point out that chocolate bars, potato chips, pastries and similar items that many nutritionists believe are harmful and undermine nutrition education will still be allowed in the schools. Furthermore, they are concerned that food com­ panies will fortify banned products with one of the nutrients to make them eligible or that manufac­ turers will manipulate serving sizes to obtain ap­ proval. Ms. Moore states the lawsuit asks the court to force USDA to prohibit fortifidatioh of foods that otherwise fall below the standards and to ban sac­ charin-sweetened items. . USDA'S present test does not • take. into consideration, calories, sugar, fat/ cholesterol, salt and caf­ feine .content. The suit also would force USDA to judge foods by their overall con­ tribution to diets and dietary habits based on calories; salt, fat content and by their impact 'on nutrition education. > USDA argues that the rules are as strong as current scientific limitations will allow. Early in 1976, the department first proposed somewhat stronger rules but withdrew them when it became clear that industry would challenge the proposed rules in court as unscientific and arbitrary. At this time, the USDA final rules are still in effect, but the continuing public pressure may soon force changes and newer, tougher rules. New State Booklet : • A . , , ' ' '• Government Opportunities Increased capital in­ vestment, more jobs and an improved business climate are the aims of new tax incentive legislation in­ troduced in' the .Illinois General Assembly. Sponsored by Rep. Thomas W. Ewing (R- Pontiac) and, drafted by the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Taxpayers' Federation Of Illinois, the tax reform legislation (H. 3513) is designed to clarify the local property tax status of both commercial and industrial investments. "The measure, which provides a redefinition of real estate in Illinois, will be applied to both new in­ vestments and expansions, and will be clear, succinct and uniformly applied," said ISCC President Lester W. Brann, Jr. r , Brann summarized the need for new legislation: The tendency of assessing officials at all levels to force manufac­ turing equipment-business personal property-into the taxable real estate category must be curbed. Com­ mercial expansion is discouraged by this double- whammy-increased real estate taxes, plus the recently-enacted excessive income tax for replacement of personal property. > State Rep. Harold A. Katz, chairman of the Commission on the Organization of the G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y (COOGA), has announced the publication of a new edition of the booklet en­ titled, "Opportunities in State Government: Illinois Legislative and Executive Commissions, Boards and Committees to Which Public Appointments are Made." The publication lists 53 legislative and 249 executive commissions, boards and committees, with their telephone numbers, the number of public ap­ pointments, the appointing authority, term of ap­ pointment and compensation of members. "The public pays for these commissions; the facts can now be at their fingertips," Katz said. "It is a treasury of information on ap­ pointments available to the public." Katz stated that the availability of this in­ formation to the public creates a unique opportunity for citizens to review the commissions of state government and apply for membership on com­ missions that might be of particular interest to them. Application for membership on state government boards and commissions is generally made either through personal contact or through the submission of a resume to a citizen's legislator or one of the ap­ pointing authorities. Katz noted that in preparing the publication, COOGA was of the opinion that "providing the public with specific information regarding the opportunities for being appointed to a position in state government should increase the pool of available talent for these positions and ultimately enhance the quality of the appointees. This seems to be a step in the direction of improving the effectiveness and accountability of State government." To indicate the relative level of activity of these organizations, an appendix to the "Opportunities" book lists the fiscal year 1979 appropriations for the legislative commissions listed in the publication. "Opportunities in state government." is patterned after a similar book published by the California Joint Committee on Legal Equality in 1674, known as the "California Goody Book." Katz said that a copy of the book is being sent to each public library in the state. Katz acknowledged with appreciation the work of the Illinois Legislative council in the preparation of the booklet. Total March, 1979 72 120 Treatment Speeded By Medic Alert Emblem There are more than 1.6 million people in this country and around the world who have at least one thing in common and who have taken steps to increase their chances for survival and recovery in a medical emergency. They are members of Medic Alert, a computerized medical file and notification network marked by the in­ ternationally recognized Medic Alert emblem on a bracelet or necklace. Malcolm C. Todd, M.D., former president of the A m e r i c a n M e d i c a l association, stated that "the time factor involved with the gathering of a patient's medical history can be particularly costly in terms of dollars. In emergencies, Where the patient is unable to speak or communicate, the time saved by obtaining vital data through Medic Alert's 24-hour emergency information service can make the difference between life and death." The Medic Alert system of emergency medical in- dentification was developed 24 years ago by the late Marion Collins, M.D., of Turlock, Calif., for persons who have a special medical condition or who wish proper indentification if for some reason they are unable to talk or otherwise com­ municate. Some emblem wearers use the tag as a means of identifying blood type, that they are a scuba diver or jogger. National Medic Alert week, observed in April, calls the public's attention to the prevalence of hidden medical problems throughout the United States and to the importance of wearing an alerting tag. Medic Alert is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. If you have a hidden medical condition - allergies, car­ diac or respiratory problems, diabetes, or want to provide for instant in- • formation if you are unable to talk - consider becoming a member of Medic Alert. Contact the Medic Alert Regional Office, 840 N. Lake Shore drive, Chicago, 60611 for an application form. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? Do Ym Know Someone Maw? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JIM SHL3B54U LWIAHE HMHAHAH H5-5475 V % . ummn •RON TOM MU tONU. WELCOME DOES IT (EST SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE S MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385 6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY Meeting Place:McHenry County 24 hours a day. 7 days a week Coll 815-344-3944 „ Parents Anonymous meetings on Wednesday. STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217 522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving tfie federal government and not known where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialist available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD » Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run away children ) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800 424 9213 » (Complaints obout interstate 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 wheather 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 (31?) 546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about, or repor­ ting on. the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children s toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800 523 2929 P.O. Bcfx 1607. Rockville. Md. 20850 tDitpenses information on solar systems for healing and cooling to anyone frono architects to home owners looking for o sun- powered hoi-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793 3580 Chicago, ill. „ BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999 24 hour Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24-hour Crtsts Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and fomiltes 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 »o questions on government regulations MBNTAl HCALTH 1-B00-B92-B900 (Crtete Center Lin* for McHenry Cw. 24-Hour Emergency number end prof--lonol ./,»« uw.mr your coll. Sponsoring 09* <y McHenry Cowoty Comprohonoiv Mentoi Hoelth Sorvico System. Personal property replacement revenues are providing ta uncontrolled abundance for local governments. Since these revenues will continue to accelerate, the local tax base must be precisely identified, or runaway taxation will result. - Assessment practices are not uniform. Since the taxation of real property and personal property is the distinction between taxable and non-taxable status, it is important-for assessing /Officials and taxpayers alike-that the definition be uniformly applied. "this legislation has been needed for many years," Brann said. "If it were in effect now, those cor­ porations with investment options would be encouraged to pick Illinois over neigh­ boring states for expansion opportunities.". Brann added: "This in­ centive will preserve the stability of the local tax base,' while enhancing growth opportunities. The only\ opposition we expect will Come from those with a vested interest in manipulative assessment practices." Business Guidebook A new "Guidebook to Illinois Regulatory and Administrative Agencies" has been published by7 the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. The 24-page reference is designed to help employers find state agencies which regulate their businesses or administer programs which affect them regularly. In­ cluded are agency ad­ dresses, phone numbers, major functions and key contacts. This is the first com pilation of its kind in Illinois. It is intended to help business people, particularly small businesses, find their way through the regulatory maze of state government. The publication is available from the Center for Business Management, an ISCC affiliate, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, which may be called at 312- 372-7373 for price and other information. Building Permits The McHenry County -Department of Building and Zoning has issued the following building permits for the month of March 1980. TOWNSHIP PERMITS Alden 0 Algonquin 10 Burton 3 Chemung;? 4 Coral 0 Dorr 6 Dunham 0 Grafton 0 Greenwood 6 Hartland 2 Hebron l Marengo1 1 McHenry 22 Nun da 14 Richmond 0 Riley 1 Seneca 2 STATE RECOGNITION AWARD Illinois' Motorcycle Safety program has been awarded the Motorcycle Safety foundation's (MSF) 1979 "State Recognition award," Illinois Director of Traffic Safety Karsten Vieg said. This is the second con­ secutive year Illinois has received the award. Ac­ cording to Dr. Charles H. Hartman, president of the MSF, the award is given to the state that has made the most significant advances in motorcycle safety during the previous year. The core of Illinois' program is the "Motorcycle Safety course," which is offered free to any Illinois resident aged 15 or older. The course is offered at six universities and 128 locations in communities throughout the state. EARL R. WALSH t JACK WALSH INS. firm. Aalt. Farm, lit* R*prM*flllnf RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W.Rl*. 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