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PAGE 16 - PLAINDEALER • WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 24,11 ^ PLAINDEALER Editorial Opinion Beautiful Fall The news is good for all those who enjoy the beautiful colors of Fall. Dr. Arnold Krochmal, botanist for the Forest Service, says the unusually hot Summer this year will produce an early and especially vivid Fall coloring. Already in progress in more northern locations, the annual Fall show is even under way in the southeast, where dogwoods are already turning red and tulip poplars and sassafras trees are beginning to tint. What causes the color change? Trees whose leaves turn yellow do so because of the death of the green pigment called chlorophyll. The green hides the yellow and orange pigments until Fall, though they have been there all summer. Red leaves are manufactured by the tree or plant as chlorophyll disappears, are synthesized from plant food reserves. On Desegregation Professor Derrick Bell writes that since the 1954 Supreme court decision on segregated schools, events have shown that the court has slightly changed the popular interpretation of the famous Brown-versus-the-Board-of-Education decision. He says that in 1954 a temporary coalition of white liberals and blacks had their way, politically and judicially. But he also believes that forced busing and expedited integration have caused a reaction among many whites, and the courts. Bell cites decisions in 1974 and 1977 to show that the courts now limit attempts to achieve racial balance in schools. This may be because time has shown that in many states all-out integration did not achieve integration-but a new private- school, segregation, defeating the main purpose of court decisions. It may also be because it has been found that in integrated schools discrimination can still exist and that better results have been achieved by putting emphasis on creating first-rate all-black schools and high quality magnet schools, open to students of both races. Bell feels these desegregation remedies that do not necessarily massively integrate may serve black interest best today. Whether one agrees with that view or not, it's probably accurate to say that his finding that political, local and economic realities shape school policies as much as court decisions, is accurate. Building Permits The McHenry County Department of Building and Zoning has issued the following building permits for the month of August, 1980. Township , Permits Fees Alden 4 $ 693.00 Algonquin 25 1,897.80 Burton 3 138.20 Chemung - 50.00 Coral 3 131.00 Dorr 6 2,599.10 Dunham 2 65.00 Grafton 2 96.50 Greenwood 14 2,610.40 Hartland 3 495.00 Hebron 2 135.00 Marengo 2 574.00 McHenry 45 5,153.70 Nunda 15 2,282.10 Richmond 4 541.50 Riley 3 241.00 Seneca 5 440.00 TOTAL 138 $18,143.30 August, 1979 225 $21,464.12 The City of McHenry has issued the following building permits in the month of August, 1980. Bob and Shirley Jenkins, 1512 Freund avenue, fence. Joseph A. Wautelet, 5103 W. Shorehill, shed. Richard Rad, 3011 Virginia, fence. Mark Steven Cooper, 5815 W. Martin road, single family dwelling. David F. Gende, 1919 N. Flower street, garage. Residential Development Group, 5211 Winding Creek drive, single family dwelling. Phillip J. Pawl, 4910 Cumberland circle, siding. Phil Doherty, 4213 Ponca, garage. Richard W. Doherty, Jr., 502 Kensington drive, siding. Raymond R. Mathis, Jr.. 4116 W. Crystal Lake road, enclose deck. Joseph F. O'Connell (Bimbos), 1318 Riverside drive, sign. Richard Rad, 3011 Virginia, two-car garage. Craig S. Pierce, 4415 Parkway, shed. Wayne and Merrilee Tronson, Chris Masterson, 3321 W. Elm street, comm. addition. Thomas and Janice Wertz, 102 Canterbury drive, fireplace. Edward L. Parks, 1307 N. Park street, office alteration. J. Rudolph, 1210 N. Court street, siding. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karls, 3707 W. Grand avenue, addition. James L. Lewis, 901 Hampton court, shed. John D. Byrne, 5203 W. Springdale lane, fence. Donald and Joan Bauer, 3424 W. Skyway drive, porch- addition. Workers' Compensation Guide Is Available A newly-revised edition of the "Ready Reference on Illinois Workers' Com­ pensation" has been published by the Illinois State Chamber of Com­ merce. The 24-page desktop guide brings employers up-to-date on the latest important legislative changes in the state W.C. law. These amendments were signed into law this week by Governor Thompson. The booklet is available from the Center for Business Management, an Illinois State Chamber of Commerce affiliate, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago 60606, where further information is available. For Your Information Door friends, like th« doctor, policeman, flrertian, hospital personnel, social worker, and others, the funeral director is 'on call' at all times. This availability, 24 hours of the day and night, con­ tributes to the operating expenses borne by the funeral director in providing his services to the public. It is a professional responsibility we willingly occept. Respectfully, Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Sept. 4 through Sept. 10. HOUSE Federal Pensions--The House voted, 309 for and 72 against, to continue awarding two cost-of-living increases each year to federal pensioners. Retirees benefiting from the vote are former civil servants, congressmen and military personnel. At issue was a proposal to save $700 million annually in federal outlays by providing only one cost-of-living hike each year. The vote came during debate on HR 7765, a budget bill later passed and sent to conference wi,th the Senate. Rep. Robert Bauman, R-Md., a supporter, said the House should provide twice-annual increases by way of "honoring the congressional commitmenLlo^ederal retirees." Rep. Robert Giaimo, D-Conn., an*jpponent, spoke of the "pressure that has been put on the members of this body by the lobbies of the retired employees" and called it "disgraceful." He added: "There is nothing as good in this land as a federal pension." Members voting "yea" wanted the pensions of retired congressmen, civil servants and military personnel to be bolstered by two annual cost-of-living increases. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "yea." Rep. John Anderson, R-16, voted "nay." A Feminist Issue--By a vote of 229 for and 111 against, the House adopted the more conservative of two proposals to help out spouses , of Foreign Service officers. The amendment allows domestic relations courts to include the officer's federal pension in property settlements in divorce proceedings. The legislation was attached to a State Department bill (HR 6790) later passed and sent to the Senate. Most opponents wanted the House to adopt a farther- reaching amendment entitling a former spouse to a portion of both the federal pension and survivor's benefit. Unless a court ruled otherwise, the entitlement would take effect. Rep. William Ford, D-Mich., who favored the amendment leaving any division of the Foreign Service pension up to the courts, said "I am pleading with the House not to get us into the domestic relations business...." Rep. Pat Schroeder, D-Colo., who opposed that amendment as too weak a reform, said that because of the rootless nature of Foreign Service work, "following death or divorce, the spouse has insufficient work experience to find a job, no retirement benefits..'.and no right to a portion of the benefits of the member of the service." Mo6t members voting "nay" wanted Foreign Service spouses to be virtually guaranteed a portion of their former spouses' pension and survivor's benefits. McClory and Anderson did not vote. BillygoaU-The House refused, 124 for and 260 against, to kill a "resolution of inquiry" directing the Carter Administration to furnish the House with "full and complete" information on Billy Carter's relations with Libya and the White House's handling of the affair. Following this tally, the resolution (H Res 745) was adopted by a voice vote. Since Administration officials have already provided what they contend is the full story of the Billy Carter controversy, this was largely a partisan effort to focus attention on the issue during an election year. Rep. Peter Rodino, D-N.J., who voted "yea," said "passing the resolution would be a fruitless gesture because the issue is moot." Rep. Robert McClory, R-Ill., who voted "nay," said: "....the President has not answered many of the questions that have been generated by this controversy." Members voting "yea" opposed the resolution. McClory voted "nay." Anderson did not vote. SENATE Pay Raise--The Senate voted, 78 for and 13 against, to block a proposed 9.1 percent pay raise for congressmen, federal judges, and other government employees who are currently paid over $51,112 per year. The provision was added to an energy and water resources spending bill (HR 7590) that was later passed and sent to conference with the House. The pay freeze affects about 21,000 federal employees. Another 1.4 million federal workers still would receive the raise on Oct. 1. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., a supporter of the freeze, said: "Given the current double digit inflation and the huge budget deficit, this is not the time to be granting substantial salary increases to those who are already paid at levels far higher than the average American...." Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, an opponent, said: "I would rather see us reduce our own pay than destroy the effectiveness of government by limiting everybody else." Senators voting "yea" opposed the pay increase for top federal officials. Sen. Charles Percy, R, voted '*yea." Sen. Adlai Stevenson, D, voted "nay." Viet Vets Aid--By a vote of 35 for and 51 against, the Senate rejected a plan to help some Vietnam war veterans find jobs by subsidizing part of their salaries. The vote came on an amendment offered to a Veterans Administration bill (S 1188) later passed and sent to conference with the House. Under the proposal, the VA would have spent about $247 million over the next five years to give employers an incentive to hire Vietnam veterans. Those who now earn less than $13,000 per year and have not used the educational benefits due them under the GI bill could have up to half their wages in new jobs paid by the government for up to 18 months. Sen. Larry Pressler, D-S.D., sponsor of the amendment, said: "Had it not been for their service in Vietnam, many of these unemployed veterans would have the seniority and skills to retain employment in our present troubled economy." Sen. Henry Bellmpn, R-Okla., an opponent, said: "....statistical evidence indicates that in general Vietnam veterans do as well in career readjustment as their non- veteran counterparts." ' Senators voting "yea" favored the additional benefits. Percy voted "nay." Stevenson did not vote. ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? isssessssssss Do You Know 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 4 UL PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME v* BP S&- *0 OA '"ft um wntHu Legislators State Senator* Jack Schaffer <R» - 33rd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake. III., 60014 Phone 455-0309 Springfield Phone 217 782-6525 Karl Berning (R) - 32nd 625 Deerfield Road Deerfield, III , 60015 Phone 312-945-3200 State Representatives Thomas J. Hanahan <D> 4R01 W. Route 120 McHenry, III., 60050 Phone 385-3427 Springfield Phone 217-782-6476 Calvin L. Skinner, Jr.. (R) 33 rd! P O Box 308 Crystal Lake, III., 60014 Phone 459-6050 Springfield Phone 217-782-8000 Donald E. Deuster <R)- 32nd 510 N Lake St. Mundelein, III., 60060 Phone 312-566-1972 Daniel M. Pierce (D) - 32nd 580 Roger Wiltaims Ave. Highland Park, III., 60035 Phone 312-433-2551 Betty Lou Reed (R> - 32nd 027 Holly Court Deerfield, 111 , 60015 U.S. Senators Charles H. Percy (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3859 Chicago, III., 60604 Phone 312-353-4952 Adlai E. Stevenson <D) THE JUGGLERS .̂ tiKTION 230 S Dearborn Room :W60 Chicago, III., 60604 Phone 312-353-5420 U.S. Congressmen John B. Anderson <R> 301 W Stale St. Rockford. III.. 61101 Phone 815-962-8807 Robert Mi-dory (R) 326 N. Genesee St. Waukegan. III.. 60085 Phono 312-3:16-4554 Food Space One cubic foot of freezer space will hold 35-40 pounds of meat or 40 pint cartons of various foods. HIGH GEAR KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS - 385-0063 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385 4300 FAMILY SERVICE t MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W Wawkoqon Road M( Homy 385 6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY Meeting Place 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 runardund or referrals by persons who meant well but didn t know how to help7 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 companies buses or troins. 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 (3)2)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 Bo* 1607 Rockville Md 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems foi heating and coating to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun pnweiod hot wotei system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312 793 3580 Chicago ill BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant' Need Help" Counseling Seivice 385 2999 24 houi Answering Servue YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McH«nry Phone: 344 3240 24 hutn Ciisin Inteivention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families An you (onteiond obout youi ongi y feelinqs toword your thildten"1 24 lioui Pai ontal Sti ess I me 344 3944 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Plioiir 21/ 522 5514 Answoi to questions on government I ills MENTAL HC MTH 1-000-892-9900 (Crisis Center Lin* for McHenry C* . /4-Hour Emergency number and professional *tnft *••!!' your coll. Sponsoring agency- McHenry County C*~tpre!tensive Mental Heolth Service System. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS Sept. 21, 1093--Duryea brothers demonstrate successfully 1st gaso­ line-propelled motor vehicle made in America, at Springfield, Moss. Sept. 22, 1973--German-born Henry Kissinger sworn in as 56tJTsec- retory of State. Sept. 23, 1806--Meriwether Lewis and William Clark return to St. Louis, after their 2-year exploration of the West. Sept. 24, 1046--American troops under Gen. Zachary Taylor occupy Monterrey, Mexico, after 3-day battle. Sheriff's Report 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 Meals served for the month Persons conveyed to other institutions Mileage conveying 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 Prisoner Count: Lowest day of the month - 8-30-80 Highest day of the month - 8-5-80 204 43 7 4 238 243 44.9 238 183 714 549 147 196 3,339 15 1,626 5,432 96,027 170 105 62 3 103 532 37 54 Serv'ce & professf"10 Director MM R WALSH t MCK WALSH INS. fir* Auto form Lifo Roprotontlng RELIABLE COMPANIES 4410 W »<• 110 MtHonry MS 1100 DR. 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