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;r.E,ir^E^.^^AV^v,'^ lldi lorial Opinion Fewer Gas Stations /ear-af more than 6,500. A spokesman lor the Service Station Dealers of America The Department of Commerce predicts another decline in He number of gasoline stations this spokesman lor the Service (SSDA) says the number of stations-something over 150,000- will decline by 20 pa-cent! • The decline has been in progress for several years. As recently as 1972 there were about 226,000 service stations in the nation. The SSDA claims major oil companies are engaged in an effort to take over independent stations, but this is denied by the oil companies. Whether the charge is justified or not, legislation has been introduced in the House which would prohibit most of the large refiners from operating retail service stations. Meanwhile, the number of independent stations and the number of company-owner stations continues to decline. What that seems to mean is that in rural areas, stations will become harder to find. And in some states, the number of stations is declining sharply. For example, North Carolina Service Station association membership is down to about 185, from 600 members a few years ago! Motorists, therefore, must look harder and longer for stations, and as their number decreases, the potential for higher prices due to less competition is ever-present. The trend, in other words, is disturbing, especially since the number of cars on our highways continues to increase annually. Organized Crime Act Legislators have introduced a bill in the House called the Organized Crime Act of 1981. It's designed to apply all resources of the federal government to the war on organized crime and violence. The new law would allow the federal government jurisdiction in "murder for hire" cases involving killings, though to a limited degree. It would provide for better protection of government personnel involved in investigations, etc. It would make it a federal crime to threaten or harm the families of federal law enforcement officials and provide better protection for witnesses and informants, plus those under subpoena to testify. The proposed law would provide better protection of the identity of informants. It would enable the federal government to apply to the courts for reduced sentences, in return for helpful information and cooperation from a defendant. It would allow federal judges to increase the penalty imposed when a federal crime is committed through the use of violence. It would allow judges to seal portions of wiretap evidence, which reveal ongoing criminal investigations. It would allow federal judges more discretion in setting bail, so the danger to society, upon release of the accused, is taken into full consideration. And it would allow for closer cooperation with state and local law enforcement officials collaborating in investigations of a federal offense. Florida legislators see the need erf these reforms in their state. The need is also apparent in every other state. Society will be well served if tne Organized Crime act of 1981 is speedily enacted into law by the 97th Congress. Accreditation For County Jail Program The McHenry county jail, Woodstock, will receive an accreditation award r e c o g n i z i n g i t s achievements in developing a new health care system for inmates, the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) has , announced. The jail yras accredited by the American „ Medical association afler par­ ticipating in the ISMS- administered Illinois Jail H e a l t h p r o g r a m . An ISMS technical advisory committee surveyed the jail's health care system and submitted its recom­ mendations to the AMA Advisory Group on Ac­ creditation, which granted formal accreditation. The jail can extend its ac­ creditation in 1983 following another evaluation by the ISMS committee. The Illinois Jail Health program involves 16 of the state's county jails. Em­ phasis generally is focused on upgrading health care services to meet each facility's objectives, with accreditation as a secondary goal. Under the program, ISMS worked with jail personnel and the County Health department to bring the facility's health service into compliance with AMA- developed standards that contain approximately 70 requirements, including screening for contagious diseases, provisions of regular and emergency care, and training of jail officers. When the McHenry county jail enrolled in the program last year, personnel were briefed on the national standards and required to pinpoint deficiencies in existing health services. "ISMS provided technical assistance, but the burden of meeting the standards rested solely with jail and health department of­ ficials," noted ISMS President Dr. Fred White. Illinois is one of 23 states plus Puerto Rico to im­ plement the Jail Health program, which is coor­ dinated nationally by AMA. Supported by a grant from the U.S. Law Enforcement Assistance administration, the program is an outgrowth of a 1972 AMA survey which uncovered what those who were in charge described as a shocking lack of attention paid to jail inmates' health needs. THE GAS PUMP CAREFUL BRAKING Go easy on those brakes and save twice. Careful braking will save you the cost of buying new linings prematurely, and will also save gasoline. Watch what's coming up as you drive so you can let the car coast to nearly a full stop instead of jamming on the brakes at the last moment. For Your Information Dear friends, A personal not* Is o propor acknowledgment for a floral offering, mass card, or donation to charity in momoriam. Whoro tha number of acknowledgments becomes too numerous for the writing of personal notes, acknowledgment cards, personally signed, are quite acceptable. Wo have a selection of such cards available to the bereaved family. Respectfully, PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME tocHENHY, ILLINOIS - 38 J 0063 Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's. Votel WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes June 18-26. HOUSE Public Broadcasting--By a vote of 146 for and 265 against, the .House rejected severe, Administration-blessed funding cuts for public radio and television during fiscal years 1984-86. The vote left standing less extensive cuts that will reduce Public Broadcasting Corp. outlays from their current $220 million animal level to $130 million in 1986. The bill (HR 3238X was sent to the Senate. v Rep. James Collins, R-Tex., sponsor of the deeper cuts, said his amendment deserved support from "those of you who voted for the Reagan budget...who said you wanted to have a reduced federal budget. Opponent Henry Waxman, D-Calif., said the severe cuts "would lead to the disappearance of exceptional public television and radio programs from the air." Members voting "yea" wanted severe rather than moderate cuts in pSblic broadcasting funding. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "yea." Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "nay." Homosexuality--The House adopted, 281 for and 124 against, an amendment prohibiting the use of Legal Services Corp. funds to "promote, defend or protect" homosexuality. The bill (HK 3480) including the ban and funding the poverty law agency through fiscal 1983 later was sent to the Senate. Sponsor Larry McDonald, R-Ga.. said that while people "in their own personal lives can do as they see fit", it is wrong for Congress to "venerate that conduct by expending funds to protect those practices." Opponent Gerry Studds, D-Mass., said the ban "is wrong and mean-spirited and it is unworthy of the members of this House and of the country." Members voting "yea" wanted to stop Legal Services Corp.' advocacy in behalf of the rights of homosexuals. McClory voted "yea." Martin voted "nay." SENATE Nine-Digit Zip--The Ser^te rejected, 46 for and 52 against, an amendment to deny funding for the nine-digit zip code, which is scheduled to be introduced soon on a voluntary basis. The vote came during debate on a budget reconciliation bill (S 1377) that was later sent to the House. Sponsor David Durenberger, R-Minn., said "we do not object to automation of the U.S. Postal Service (or) to its productivity. We only object to using nine numbers in the process of accomplishing it." Opponent John Glenn, D-Ohio, said conversion to the longer zip cods "is the best way we can get better productivity in the postal service." Senators voting "yea" opposed the nine-digit zip cope. Sens. Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted f nay." Child Care--By a vote of 46 for and 52 against, the/Senate rejected an amendment to restore $87 million the Reagan administration wishes to cut from federal grants to states for child foster care, adoption assistance, and welfare services. The administration proposes cutting foster care spending by 25 percent and combining it with other social services grants in a new block grant to states. About 110,000 children placed in foster care by state agencies would be affected. The amendment was offered to S1377 (see preceding vote). Supporter David Boren, D-Okla., said "some federal programs are so important as to require funding outside the context of a single block grant." Opponent John Danforth, R-Mo., said: "The question is at what level of government will we vest the responsibility." Senators voting "yea" favored separate and larger grants for foster care. Dixon voted "yea." Percy voted "nay." Busing--The Senate rejected, 30 and 45 against, an attempt to remove anti-busing language from a Justice department spending bill (S 951) that awaits final action. The vote affirmed a proposed ban on the department advocating busing as a school desegregation remedy. Sen. William Cohen, R-Maine, who supported killing the ban, said "the Supreme court has ruled that involuntary busing is one option, maybe even the last option, that should be used" to desegregate schools. Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., said "the American people do not support the forced busing of school children away from their neighborhoods." Senators voting "nay" wanted to prohibit the Justice Department from advocating school busing. Dixon and Percy voted "yea." Food Stamp Income Eligibility Limit Up Food stamp income eligibility limits will rise, reflecting increases in the cost of living, by ap­ proximately 13 percent July 1, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Mary C. Jarratt has announced. The 1977 Food Stamp act requires the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture to adjust income eligibility standards annually to reflect increases in the cost of living. The "Office of Management and Budget's poverty line is used as the standard for food stamD income limits. After allowable deductions are taken, the maximum net income limits a family of four must meet to qualify for food stamps will rise from $621 to $705 per month. The maximum gross income for a family of four without elderly persons will rise from $1,026 to $1,131 per month. ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someont New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!! CALL LORRAINE HONAHAN B85-5475 4 ttm wn cmi it* mttrt ptft* mn ft--i r-- tun mam mm/tut «r ROYAL WELCOME KNOW VUN AKAJ8YAL WELCME MESITKST ------ PLAINDEALER ^ Letter to the Editor Public Pulse r n |̂ eNi H10 ilign e fvoetifti ttie From July 1, 1981, through June £0, 1982, the maximum set monthly income for the continental United States, Guam, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands for households of various sizes will be: one-person household, $360; two-person household, $475; three- person household, $590; four- person household, $705; five- person household, $820; six- person household, $935; seven-person household, $1,050; eight-person household, $1,165. For each additional member over eight, add $115 per month. * * • * To hear some people, one would think that lung-power is more important than brain­ power. ERA BACKING "Dear Editor: "On June 30, members of the McHenry Business k Professional Women and the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters joined 1,500 other Illinois men and women at an E.R.A. rally in Springfield. The purpose of this rally and similar rallies held in 180 cities throughout the nation was to call at­ tention to the fact that the deadline for passage of the Equal Rights amendment is only one year away. "Today, in 1981, in the country that holds itself up as a model for other Democracies, equal rights under the law are still being denied to over half of its citizens. There are still places in the United States where women are not recognized as mature, responsible adults; where women cannot serve on juries, start a business, get a mortgage or control their property on the same basis as men. There are inheritance laws, pension rules and insurance prac­ tices that treat men and women differently. "No one wants women to be the same as men, only to have equal rights and protection under the law. Once written into the Con­ stitution, the E.R.A. will put women's rights to equality beyond the reach of politics and changing policy. "The McHenry B.P.W. and the L.W.V. is urging every person to help ratify the E.R.A. by learning about the issues and speaking out about what they learn. We urge them to write to their legislators and remind them that the Equal Rights amendment is simple justice and will protect everyone- both women and men. Public active involvement is needed in this crucial final year for ratification. "Cathy Nolan "McHenry B.P.W. Legislation chairman "Woodstock-McHenry L.W.V.- E.R.A. chairman" ON CONTAMINATION "Dear Editor: "Could you tolerate a sign at the grocery store stating 'Sorry, our supply of beef was contaminated-new supply in next week'? Can you imagine riding your bicycle down the street, accidentally splashing through a puddle-receiving a third degree burn from its contents? How about not being aide to drink water from your own well? What if, after a rain, you had to avoid the outdoors entirely? "Have you checked the ingredients on the products you buy lately? There are many chemicals listed on many products. Some may be entirely safe and not create any hazards or dangerous by-products during production, some may. How is the consumer to know? We can no longer assume that the companies who manufacture these chemicals are concerned about the welfare of you and I-example, chemical dumps. "Living in McHenry, we all feel safely distant from chemical dumps, acid rain, nuclear accidents. However, every time one incident is investigated our tax money is used. People must relocate out of a area, cannot sell their need WwawMai aid. Who pays? You and II "Isn't it time we realised the source of these problems? Shouldn't we examine closely our ways of life? We must Mop consumer demand for products that create these • waste only at toe level, but at business and government levels also. Or we soon may find our­ selves trapped in our own homes, drinking bottled water, eating what little might be found to be con­ sumable; afraid of our own surroundings! "Sincerely, "Diane Kappen" Legislators . State Senators Jack Schaffer (R.) -33rd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 - Springfield Phone: 217-782-6525 Karl Berning (R.) -32nd. 625 Deerfield Road Deerfield, 111., 60015 Phone: 312-945-3200 State Representatives Thomas J. Hanahan (D.) 4801 W. Route 120 McHenry, 111., 60050 Phone: 385-3427 Springfield Phone: 217-782-6476 Dick Klemm (R.) 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 2045 Stratton Bldg. Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217-782-8000 Jill Zwick (R.) 206 West Main West Dundee, HI., 80118 Phone: 42JM727 Room 1128, Stratton Building Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217-782-8179 Rockford, 111., 61105 Phone: 800^92-0740 1303 N. Richmond Rd.' Room 1 McHenry, IU., 60050 Phone: 344-3939 1206 Longworth Bldg. Washington, D.C. Phone: 202-225-5676 Robert McClory (R.) 326t N. Genesee St. Waukegan, 111., 60085 Phone: 312-336-4554 Donald E. Deuster (R.) 32nd. 510 N. Lake St. Mundelein, 111., 60060 Phone: 312-566-1972 Daniel M. Pierce (D.) -32nd. 580 Roger Williams Ave. Highland Park, 111., 60035k Phone: 312-433-2551 HOT THAT KiMD OP PLATlMUMf Special Qaalitks Because it can take such high temperatures--3223' F. needed 40 melt it--platinum is used to tine jet engines. Platinum does not produce dust during heat­ ing and cooling, so it is used to plate furnaces that produce fine optical glass. ° Cooling Grants Available Grants to pay a portion of the cost of medically necessary cooling are now available through the state's energy assistance program (LIEAP). Eligibility requirements are the same as those for heating assistance under the LIEAP program. ^Households must provide ppof of income; a copy of ^heir latest utility bill, if aspplicable; and a ^physician's statement that cooling is medically necessary for a household number. A certification Venn to be signed by a doctor may be obtained from local tIEAP agencies. Grants will range from $70 to $180 statewide, depending on income and geographic location. To receive assistance, individuals must make application to their local LIEAP administering agency. For complete in­ formation on the cooling grant program and the name and address of local LIEAP agencies, individuals may call, toll-free, 1-800-252-8643. "Individuals suffering from respiratory and car­ diovascular conditions; allergies requiring filtered air; stroke; skin diseases; diabetes; and heat exhaustion may qualify for assistance," Wayne Curtis, DCCA LIEAP program manager, said. Both home-owners and renters may qualify for grants, including renters whose utility costs are in­ cluded in their monthly rental payments. m SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMSCt OF COMMERCE 3SS-4300 FAMILY SERViqi t MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMSER 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 the runaround or referrals by persons who meont well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available atjfiis 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 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 repor­ ting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) v - 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 - j 312 793-3580 Chicago III. 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 Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH 1-S00-S92-S900 jCrisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Howr Emergency number end professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. CARL R. WALSH 4 JACK WALSH INS. tlx Awl* ftim lit* Representing •f UASIf COMPANIIS 4410 W at* 110 McHenry MS ISM DENNIS CONWAY AUTOIIM FIM State Fin Ins. Co. MIS W llm Sir** M(Nh>) III MS /III JAMES M MclNTEE. LAWYER AVAILABll TO PKACTICI IN: PWIOMI ln|ury/Trl«U Business Corporations H Wills/Prefcete DIvorceReellstete Workmen • Compensation 34M W.llm Str**t McHenry. Illinois for appointment phone: MS-1440 OR liMUM MTTAtl IMS Richmond M..McHenryN ly*s exemlned-Contact ItnsM Glasses fitted Man., Tim., Thura. Frl. 4-* pm Tues.. Thurs.. 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