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PLAINDEALER Kdilorial Opinion Labor Laws Review Learning History Americans are often inclined to learn their history and add to their knowledge (or misinformation) with novels, films and gossip columnists, who explain everything, including U.S. history, when asked. Good non-fiction books, by respected authorities, are not sought by most people. We listen to those completely unqualified to discuss various issues and questions, gain a semblance of historical background from sex novels, ask gossip and advice columnists to expound on serious issues and questions, and get a manipulated or slanted idea of U.S. history through television. Accurate knowledge can't be gained, so effortlessly. Rather, the individual who puts his mind in the hands of unqualified and specially-motivated sources will never be fully informed on either past history or the issues of the day. He will believe what propagandists want him to believe- which is, in effect, shirking the responsibility of citizenship-- so vital to the successful functioning of democracy. Trap Ban A bill in Congress- H.R. 1297 - would ban the use of the steel- trap, to ensnare wild animals. Already forty-eight countries throughout the world have banned this trap, which is a danger to humans and cruetly personified to animals. It's high time the steel trap was banned in this country also. Other types of traps can be substituted for it - such as the leg snare, cage or box trap. It's difficult to see how Congress can fail to pass H.R. 1297 - and concerned citizens should make their views known to their senators and district representative. The Rulers A prominent speaker once said: "The first lesson we must take to heart is that people are swayed by their emotions, not their intellects." The majority, which acts according to emotional stimuli, are but tools handled by clever brains. The individual whose decision is fashioned by an emotional response is like a fish that follows the bait without seeing the hook. Let no one imgaine that people, swayed by emotions, rule this country. The nation is ruled by the clever, who create situations which result in emotional reactions. Back of the popular emotion, however expressed, is the mind that takes advantage of the nature of human beings to secure a definite, specific result. PLAINDEALER Letter to the Editor PubUc Pulse (The Plelndeoler Invito* Hw puWIc to u» this column es on expression ot Ihoir views on wk|Kti of (Moral MWMI In our community. Our only request It that the writers give •Ignatura lull oMrns and phono numbor. Wo oik too. that ono Individual not wrlto on tho taiwa subject moro than onco a month. Wo rosorvo tho right to doloto any material which «• consider libelous or In ob|ectlonabla ta«ta.) SCHLAFLY REPORT "To The Editor: "On Friday, Aug.8, you ran an article on your front page which covered Phyllis Schlafly's appearance at a McHenry park to publicize her "Pro Family" con­ ference Oct. 6. The reporter werlt on to say thaf the press conference ' * deteriorated when'. ..ERA advocates began to agitate on other subjects not related to the topic.. .became most belligerent...were asked by McHenry league and club members to take down of­ fensive signs but they refused". "What I object to is not your coverage of Mrs. Schlafly's demonstration and the counter- demonstration by people "said to be from Wood­ stock", but rather your use of the front page of a newspaper to run editorial comments. I am of the opinion that editorials should be clearly marked "editorial" and that they are not run on the front page , disguised as a news article. ! "The reporter covering j the story was clearly a pro- ; Schlafly person, made no * attempt at objectivity, and I violated sound journalistic I principles by using in- } flammatory rhetoric such as * "belligerent" and "of- * fensive" to characterize the J people she is opposed to. "It seems to me the func­ tion of a news article is to give the facts and allow the For Your In format ion Dear friend*. f-f- A rebirth of the appreciation of manual skills is occurring in our nation. Furnitura making, weaving, macrama', matal working, jewelry - even gardening and tennis • all are being rediscovered. Mental and physical health • that elusive 'happiness' seems to require the creative wedding of physical and ' mental skills; one aspect of celebrating Labor Day. Respectfully, 4--«JL PETER M.JISTEN A CTM FUNERAL HOME Illinois State Chamber of Commerce will present a "Labor Laws Review" seminar Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Chicago's Marriott O'Hare. The all-day meeting, which starts at 9:30 a.m., will be aimed at individuals new in the personnel field, supervisors, employment personnel, labor relations types, industrial relations managers, office managers, small employers and any employer representative who gets involved in the employer-employee re­ lationship. This panel of experts will review recent changes in the laws, rules and regulations and answer questions: William Howe, labor relations manager, Chicago Tribune; Walter Liszka, director employee relations, Walgreen Drug Stores, Deerfield; John McDonald, partner, Keck, Mahin and Cate, Chicago; Donald McNeil, superintendent, wage claims division, Illinois Department of Labor, Chicago; Mrs. Billie Pilling, superintendent, labor law enforcement division, Illinois Department of Labor,. Chicago; and Leonard Day, ISCC labor relations manager. Among the problems to be discussed: Responsibilities to laid-off employees during a cutbtfk; how to handle Food Stamp Workfare Project Is Extended The Department of Agriculture is seeking communities interested in joining a pilot program requiring food stamp clients to work off the value of their food stamps. Currently, workfare pilot programs are operating in seven locations throughout the coutnry. Legislation passed this May provided money to expand this number of sites to fourteen and also authorized the project to run for another year beyond its originally scheduled expiration next month. Sites that are selected to operate workfare pilot projects will receive federal reimbursement for 50 percent of their ad­ ministrative costs under today's new rules. In signing the emergency final regulations, Assistant Secretary Carol Tucker Foreman said that cities, counties, or other political subdivisions that already sponsor public service employment programs or that have demonstrated an ability to operate such a program are eligible to conduct the projects. Legislation passed in 1977 specified that the workfare projects be carried out in one urban and one rural area in each of the seven ad­ ministrative regions of USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. At the national level, the demonstration is administered jointly by the Departments of Agriculture and Labor (DOL). Legislation passed in May provides for extension of the projects through September of 1961, and for the addition of federal funding for ad­ ministrative expenses. Potential sponsors must submit an application within Toll-Free Referral For In-Home Services reader to arrive at his or her own conclusions, not to do our thinking for us. Am I wrong? "I was glad for one thing, though. Since I've only been in McHenry county a few years, I haven't really had time to find out where the commies, baby snatchers, coat-hanger abortionists, and really offensive people live. I'm glad they are all from Woodstock, and I better not catch any of them in Island Lake with their ERA signs or I'm gonna ask that reporter of yours to drive down here and take pictures of them for the FBI and the Plaindealer. After all, this is a free country and I have the right to be free of everyone I don't agree with. I'm sure your paper agrees with me on that! "Larry Bennett "Island Lake" (EDITOR'S NOTE - Mr. Bennett is so right - a newspaper should confine its editorial comments to the editorial page. But sometimes meetings, like this one, display actions that can only be described as "belligerent" and "of­ fensive" and there is no way of accurately reporting the meeting without using the words. One ERA card carrier from McHenry described her feelings as "embarrassed" - thus the reporter's reference to the out-of-town card bearer. We protect our McHenry residents when necessary). A toll-free number for referral of the elderly to in- home services provided by the Illinois Department on Aging's Community Care Program went into effect throughout the state recently. The toll-free number is 1- 800-252-8966. The Community Care referral number will be operational Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. "The Community Care referral number represents a major step in boosting availability of in-home services to the elderly," said Peg R. Blaser, director of ON METERS "Editor: "Concerning the subject "Should McHenry Keep Free Parking?" in your Friday, Aug. 22, issue of your paper, judging the comments of personal photos, they don't seem to boast the City of McHenry. "The parking meters have served the public before this summer, we should not be always expecting everything free. Small change won't be missed for parking, unless pennies run out, when they do - use nickels. "Yours truly, "Kathleen Majoros" "P.S. Have sent a letter to the Chamber of Commerce - trusting their decision on the issue is the best one for the City of McHenry. the Illinois Department on Aging. "Under this new referral system," she said, "persons can call one central number without charge and be quickly referred to a social service agency or provider in their immediate geographic area for eligibility determination and assessment of their im­ pairment level." The Community Care program was authorized last year by the General Assembly to help prevent the u n n e c e s s a r y i n - stitutionalization of persons aged 60 and older who need long-term care. Services for the eligible elderly include homemaker and chore- housekeeping as well as adult day care. During its first year of operation, Community Care CONSUMER VCHECKLIST A good investment for the working family is an automatic timer which will turn the air con­ ditioner off in the morn­ ing and back on late in the afternoon so the house will be comfort­ able when the family re­ turns from work. However, not all ap­ pliance timers will work with all room air con­ ditioners. Be sure the timer you buy will han­ dle the electrical require­ ments of your air condition­ er. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? Do You Knot* Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385 5475 JUNE VOIGHT 385-2850 *0 % /G<r, % HTML WHCW wage assignments and-or garnishments; how and when you can work "full blast" for seven days a week; what's involved in working a four-day 40-hour week; the vacation pay rule when a worker is ter­ minated; recouping monies owed by employees being terminated; when to dock a tardy employee; dress codes; employing minors; rest periods; and much more in the employer-employee area. For registration in­ formation, contact Pattie Cummings,--"Center for Business Management, an ISCC affiliate, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago 60606 ( 312- 372-7373). the next 30 days if they want to operate a workfare pilot project, Foreman said. She added that the department is actively seeking cities, counties and other political subdivisions that might participate. It is up to the sponsor to determine what type of jobs food stamp recipients will do. Workfare projects are currently operating in Sussex county, N.J.: Rusk county, Wis.; Muskingum county, Ohio; Berkeley county, S.C.; the City of Morristown, Tenn.; Clay county, S.D.; and two welfare districts in the county of San Diego, Calif. Political subdivisions wishing additional in­ formation and application kits should call: Claire L i p s m a n , D i r e c t o r , Program Development Division, Family Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250, (202) 447-8325. The final regulations appeared in the Aug. 15 Federal Register. enabled more than 5,000 older persons to avoid un­ necessary or premature placement in nursing homes and other institutions. The Department on Aging contracts with more than 100 s e r v i c e p r o v i d e r s throughout Illinois to provide eligible elderly with in-home services. LAST FLING D D The Low Serves You BANKRUPTCY A person's right to relief of pressure from debt, mental stress and discouragement is the concept of the Federal Bankruptcy Act. Many people believe that the bankruptcy court will take all of a person's assets and turn them over to the creditors. If you are over your head in financial debt and choose to file for bankruptcy, you must comply with certain r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d obligations but do not have to give up all of your possessions before your debts can be discharged. According to the Illinois State Bar Association many personal assets are free from seizure in bankruptcy through a set of exemptions proivded under Illinois law or a set of Federal exemp­ tions. A debtor has the choice of claiming either set of exemptions. Illinois law provides the following exemptions, among others: 1) A homestead exemption of up to $10,000 in one's place of residence for the head of household. 2) Personal property in­ cluding salaries and monies in the sum of $1,000 for the head of a household or $300 for the single individual. KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL (WELCOME DOES IT BEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS - 3*5-0063 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W Waukogan Road McHcmy 385 6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY Meeting Ploce:McHenry County 24 hours a day. 7 days a week Call 015 344 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 the 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 about interstate moving by cornponies 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 •or 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 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 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 ill BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant > Need Help9 Counseling Service 385 2999 24 houi Answering Service YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 houi CIISIS Intervention and Confidential Counseling loi youth and families An you conccrpnd about youi ongi y feelinqs toward youi childien' 24 houi Paicntal Stioss Lino 344 3944 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE PI it i i M • 217 522 5514 Answei to questions on government ll-(|l|IOlMt|IS MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892 8900 (Crisis Center Lin* for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call. Sppnsbring agency- McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. 3) Personal items such as necessary wearing apparel, books and family pictures. 4) Worker's compensation proceeds and insurance policies. A debtor may elect to claim, instead of the state exemptions, a set of exemptions provided under Federal law. These include the following allowances, among others: 1) The debtor's equity in a homestead up to $7,500. This includes real and personal property and consequently could be claimed by an apartment dweller. 2) Up to $1,200 equity in one motor vehicle. 3) All household fur­ nishings, goods, clothing, appliances, books, ranimals, crops and musical in­ struments held for personal use except any individual item in which the debtor's interest exceeds $200. 4) Additional property selected by debtor up to $400. 5) Up to $750 in equity in debtor's tools of trade, implements or professional books. The Illinois State Bar Association also advises that certain debts will not be affected by bankruptcy. They include taxes and certain debts incurred by f" ining money or property jr false pretenses, ony or maintenance of a se or child and debts for wiiuul and malicious in­ juries to the person or property of another. Whether bankruptcy is the best solution for financial problems depends on the individual situation and a careful evaluation of its implications. A lawyer can advise you fully on bankruptcy procedures, help fill out the necessary forms and make sure there aren't any problems that will cause serious trouble later. Any person whose financial problems are reasonably complex should seek the advice and assistance of an attorney. Definition Nominee: A modest gentleman shrinking from the distinction of private life and diligently seeking the honorable obscurity of public life. -Devil's Dictionary. Sert)ice & Pr ofe**ion01 Directory URL R. WALSH % MCK WALSH INS. 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