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t W G E 8 - P L A I N D K A 1 r n - F R I D A Y . O C T O B E R 2 2 , 1 9 8 2 Editorial PLAINDEALER"> Opinion Looking At Wood Stoves It's estimated that five million Americans now own wood stoves. The number is growing annually, as the cost of heating fuel steadily increases. And while in many cases burning wood has saved money for homeowners, a wood stove is not for everyone. > An adequate supply of wood-its availability-is one necessary condition. Its pice is another. Today, it's estimated that if the home owner can buy wood at less than a hundred dollars a cord, wood heat is economical. But if one must pay-as some in cities must-$150 and $200 a cord, there probably isn't any saving. Ana handling wood is a much more demanding job than using oil, electricity, or gas. A wood stove takes constant feeding and someone must naul the wood to it regularly. That would not be feasible for many elderly people, or for the infirm or for many females. There are also dangers involved. Fires are more likely with wood stoves. A major danger is a buildup of creosote in flues and chimneys-which can ignite under very hot temperatures. So not only must ashes be taken out regularly, but chimneys and flues should be cleaned periodically- ̂chemicals used when burning wood to prevent buildup. What many are doing is putting in a wood stove for supplementary or emergency heating. They use the wood stove only in the coldest months, or in cold spells. They have itavailable, also, when and if power is cut off, or if gas or oil supplies run out. Remember that with wood stoves utilizing fans, when the electricity goes out, the fan won't function, and that kind of wood stove will not heat properly in an emergency. Since there are more than 400 wood stove manufacturers today, producers having sprung up fast in all parts of the country as many sensed a good thing in the wind. The buyer should learn something about the various locally-available models and question people who own them, before installing one. And when doing so, buy a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a metal ash bucket, as part erf your program. The Cost Of Food The Department of Agriculture offers some helpful advice for those who wish to keep food bills down. First, eat out less. Despite the convenience and apparent cheapness of restaurant food, in most cases families can save considerable money eating at home. Second, avoid imported foods. They are high in price and are going higher. They must come quite a distance and are usually not as fresh as U.S.- produced food. Buy when foods are at their seasonal low. Parte, for example, is always lower in fall. Chicken also is often cheaper in the fall. "Answer Desk" For Small Business Since Oct. 14 one may pick up the telephone and dial, toll free, "SBA Answer Desk" at 800-368-5855. That's the number of a new small business information and referral service being offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Experts from SBA's Office of Ad­ vocacy will staff "Answer Desk" telephones from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EDT) Monday through Friday and will be prepared to handle questions from small business persons needing help or guidance with problems connected with their firm and government. During other hours, calls will be handled by a recording device and answered the next business day. " 'SBA Answer Desk' is being started as an important and needed service to primarily help small business men and women deal with the complexities of government," John L. Smith, Illinois district director said today. "Full-time information specialists will take calls on this toll-free line. If they cannot answer a question directly, they will be ready to refer the caller to the appropriate govern­ ment office in Washington or around the country. Our information specialists Will be supported by a wide variety of resource materials." Frank S. Swain, SBA's chief counsel for Advocacy, said, "Our 'Answer Desk' reflects the agency's respon­ sibility to be a strong advocate for small business. It will help all of us at SBA to be more responsive to small business needs." John L. Smith said, "It is not the intention at the outset of 'SBA Answer Desk' to become involved in case work or personal inter-goveramental advocacy. We first want to study the kinds of questions and problems we encounter with 'Answer Desk' calls. "We will provide help and referral services to all who call. Although we probably will not be able to im- mediately resolve all problems, our staff will provide callers with in­ formation and referral service. In the long run, SBA will gain by analyzing suggestions and complaints and direct research and policy efforts to solve these problems." SBA officials said they anticipate "Answer Desk" calls to include queries about federal contracts and government loans, government paperwork and regulation and small business training and counseling available through SBA and other agencies. *~* PLAINDEALER~> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (The PloindaoWr invites Hx puMk to use this column es an aiprmion of tKoir views on subjects o» gonorol in­ terest in our community. Our oniy roquest it thet tho wrttor. give slpnoturo. full oddresi end phono number. Wo ask too. that one individual not wrtto on the some subject mora than onco o month. Wo reserve tha right to daloto any matarioi which wo consider liboloui or In ob|«ctlonobls teste.) ON UNEMPLOYMENT "Dear Editor: "I read where President Reagan intends to spend millions for new law enforcement agencies to stamp out narcotics, crime and prostitution. "I don't think he has to worry any further. If the unemployment rates go higher, the people who purchase narcotics won't be able to afford them, the burglars will have nothing to take, and prostitution will be free. "Bob Zmich "4503 Prairie "McH«nry » AID HOSPITAL PROJECT "Dear Editor: "McHenry hospital would like to recognize the McHenry Junior Women's Civic Group. "Last week we held our second annual Yellow Brick Road program - a health fair for young children, which familiarizes them with equipment and procedures they might encounter if they became patients in our hospital. "Many hours of planning and preparation go into a project such as this, which benefits all the children in our patient service area. Members of the McHenry Junior Women's Civic Group assisted us in planning and decorating as well as donning costumes to become characters of Oz. They gave their time, their talents, their energy and most of all, their interest, in serving McHenry hospital for the benefit of the community. "Sincerely, "Barbara J. Luther, "Director, Public Relations "McHenry Hospital" Roll Coll Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) From Washington Washington - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes in the days before the current recess. HOUSE Balanced Budget--By a vote of 236 for and 187 against, the House failed to achieve the two-thirds majority needed to approve a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget Undo- the proposal (HJ Res 350), deficit spending in a fiscal year could occur only during war or when three- fifths of both houses voted to allow the red ink. 'roe Senate earlier passed a similar measure, and a favorable House vote would have virtually cleared the way for ratification votes in state legislatures. President Reagan, a supporter, said after the vote that constituents "should count heads and take names. In November, we must elect representatives who support the amendment." Opponent James Oberstar, D-Minn., said the president and the GOP were advocating the constitutional amendment "to divert the public's attention from the crushing burden of recession...and the numerous other ills of our society brought on by the abject failure of the Administration's economic program/' Members voting "yea" favored language in the Constitution requiring a balanced federal budget. Reps. Philip Crane, R-12, Robot McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea." Fetal Research--The House adopted, 260 for and 140 against, an experimentation on aborted fetuses. The amendment later was voided when the House rejected the substitute bill to which it was attached. The vote occurred during debate on legislation authorizing $6.6 billion for the NIH over three years. The bill (HR 6457\ was sent to the Senate. . v Sponsor William Dannemeyer, R-Calif., said ' "one of the things that our society should stand for is a respect for human life." Opponent Henry Waxman, D-Calif., called the amendment "an ideological statement" that was unnecessary because "present law already deals with the dignity of life, including the fetus." % Members voting "yea" wanted to ban NIH research involving fetuses that have been aborted. Philip Crane and McClory voted "yea." Ms. Martin voted "nay." House Historian--By a vote of 132 for and 180 against, the House defeated a measure (H Res 581) to provide the House with a historian, whose duties would include planning Congress' bicentennial celebration in 1889. The Senate has a historian's office that costs taxpayers about $150,000 annually. Supporter Lindy Boggs, D-La., said "we will be in good shape for the celebration of our bicentennial" if the office of historian is created. Opponent Delbert Latta, R-Ohio, said the Library of Congress, the National Archives and the Architect of the Capitol have adequate resources to provide historical services to the House. Members voting "yea" wanted to establish the office of House historiaa Philip Crane, McClory, and Ms. Martin voted "nay." SENATE Jobs--By a vote of 60 for and 37 against, the Senate tabled and thus killed an amendment to create an estimated 200,000 public service jobs at a projected one-vear cost of.Sl billion. The vote came during debate on a bill providing stopgap funding of the government during the first part of fiscal 1983. The bill (HJ Res 599) later was passed and signed into law. The Democratic-sponsored jobs program was to have given the unemployed temporary work mi public works projects such as rebuilding roads and bridges. Its concept was similar to that of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). Sen. Dan Quayle, R-Ind., who favored tabling the amendment, said "this is not the right time to start talking about CETA public service employment. It has been repudiated." Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., who sponsored the amendment, said "our number one problem - unemployment - can be addressed by putting the jobless to work on another important problem facing the country - rebuilding the decaying infrastructure of our cities and towns." Senators voting "nay" favored the jobs program. Sen. Alan Dixon, D, voted "nay." , Sen. Charles Percy, R, did not vote. MX Missile--By a vote of 50 for and 46 against, the Senate tab] and thus killed an amendment to freeze already-appropriated funds for the MX missile until the Administration determines how the missile will be base. Critics of the missile say it will be vulnerable to Soviet attack unless the Pentagon devises a basing system more secure than any it has yet proposed. The vote' occurred during debate on HJ Res 599 (see preceding vote). Sen. John Tower, R-Tex., who favored killing the amendment, said that the Administration's posture in arms-reductions talks with the Soviets will be weakened if Congress ties its hands on the MX issue. Sen. Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., who sponsored the amendment, said "there is absolutely no justifiable reason for allowing production of a missile if you have no idea how you are going to deploy it." w Senators voting "yeaT' wanted to proceed with development1 of the MX missile. Dixon voted "nay." Percy did not vote. Construction Wages--The Senate tabled and thus killed, by a vote of 52 for and 44 against, an amendment to water down some provisions of the Davis- Bacon Act requiring union-scale wages on federal construction projects. The amendment would have exempted some projects from the wage requirements, set new standards for calculating pay scales, and permitted a new category of lower-paid construction "helpers. The amendment was proposed to H.J Res 599 (see vote above). Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., who supported killing the amendment, said the current law "prevents fly-by-night contractors from using cutthroat wage competition to win contracts which they will never be aide to complete." Sea Don Nickles, R-Okla., sponsor of the amendment, said it would save the government money and "prohibit the present practice of importing urban wage rates into rural areas." Senators voting "yea" opposed relaxing the Davis-Bacon Act. Dixon voted "yea." Percy did not vote. Drunk Drivers Drunk drivers will be forced to think twice before getting behind the wheel due to a bill passed recentlyj>y both the House and the Senate. The bill, which I have co-sponsored and fully supported, would reward states that crack down on drinking drivers. Drunk driving is an epidemic that kills 25,000 Americans every year and 5,000 of those are teenagers. Sadly, drivers on our nation's streets and highways have not been adequately protected from this deadly, daily menace. This legislation would encourage states to approve stricter laws against drunk drivers by offering highway safety funds to states who qualify. The highway safety funds must be used to aid in the enforcement of drunk driving laws through increased high­ way patrols, media awareness, etc. In order to obtain the funds, states would be required to have the following provisions within their drunk driving laws: Prompt suspension of a license for at least 90 days for a first offender and at least one year for a repeat offender. Mandatory sentences of at least 48 consecutive hours in jail or at least 10 days community service for an of­ fender convicted twice within a five- year period. Changes in evidence requirements that would make it easier for prosecutors to obtain convictions. Increased enforcement of the state's drunk driving laws. Illinois has already come a long way in cracking down on drunk driving and is one of the few states that is already very clcse to the C o n g r e s s i o n a l l y m a n d a t e d provisions. All that needs to be done is to make some administrative changes in the law and the state would qualify. In addition, this measure will allow the National Driver Registry to be hooked into a computer so a state can determine whether an applicant's license has been revoked elsewhere, I am very pleased that Congress took this long overdue action. The tragedy and devastation this disease thas caused families across this nation must be halted. States must begin to bear a greater responsibility to protect their citizens and I think this legislation gives them an incentive to achieve that goal. Building Permits The following building permits were issued by the City of McHenry in the month of September, 1982. ̂ Virgil H. Prine, 1610 N. Parti street, shed. Nancy Ohlson, 3816 Waukegan road, replace sewer. John E. Cassell, 4419 W. Parkway avenue, driveway. Leonard Martinez, Jr., 513 Stratford court, fence. Edward J. Thennes. 904 N. Front street, water service. i> Edward J. Thennes, 1005 N. Green street, siding. - W.S. Battery & Sales Co., 4410 W. Elmstreet, siding. -'fto S&S Petroleum, 3702 W. Elm street, sign. n< Charles Motejzik, 5202 Farington drive, addition. ̂ James Gibson, 1615 N. High view, garage. Thomas J. McNamara, 3804 W. Waukegan road, alterations Eagle Foods, 4400 W. Route 120. addition and remodeling. Ellen H. Semrow, 605 S. Broadway, fence. Hillcrest Ltd. Partnership, Corner McCullom Lk. road and Orleans, multi-family. McHenry Hospital Corp., Rt. 31 South and Bull Valley road, hospital. Tonyan R.E. Partnership, 3980 Albany street, foundation. Kirby Fish, 601 Kensington drive, shed. St. Patrick's Parish, Corner Green and Washington, residence. Steven Huska, 3509 W. Vine street, fence: Kenneth Tomkins, 3408 Fairway drive, fireplace. Chris Trotti, 4913 W. Willow land, roof. « ,u Whale's Tail, 3425 W. Pearl street, alterations. Rose Fedorenko, 1711 N. Lakewood avenue, shed. Mark and Linda Serpe, 4711W. Home avenue, fireplace. J.L. Althoff, 814 Mul street, add-alteration. Donald Tonyan, 1709 N. Beach road, concrete driveway. Joseph LaRussa, 1704 Flower street; shed. . Richard Adams, 3909 John street, water main connection. Lawrence Freund, 3111 W. Kinley boulevard, garage. Royal Terrace, 803 Royal drive, greenhouse. * Worts Transit company, 1325 North drive, addition to garage. Jerome Michacls, 5012 Sandburg (hive, fence. Courthouse Squares A TIP IS A SMALL SUM Of MONCY GIVEN TO SOMEOME BECAUSE VOUWE AFRAID HE WONT LIKE NOT BEING FOR SOMETHING. YOU . HAVEN'T ASKED HIM TO VC. Loony University Payrolls Rise There were 109,494 employees on the state payroll in August, an in­ crease of 3,193 from the month of July, Comptroller Roland W. Burris reported last week. Burris said the increase occurred in the payrolls of the state universities, which climbed by 3,634 from July. The number of workers in the regular state agencies declined by 441, for a net overall increase of 3,193. There was an August total of 77,666 employees in the various state agencies, and 32,828 in the state university system. Compared with August of last year, the number of regular state workers has declined by 2,907 and the number of university employees has dropped 1,863. BROOKLYN ZfC In Brooklyn, New York, donkeys are pro­ hibited from sleeping in a bath tub. BB For Your Information Dear friends, Willi# th« experience of grief Is difficult, slow and wearing, It Is also enriching and fulfilling. Tho most boautlful paoplo wo have known aro thoso who havo known dofoat, known suffering, known struggle and loss, and havo found thoir way out of tho depths. They have a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. Roy ft Jane Nichols Respectfully, PETER M.JUSTEN s FUNERAL HOME MiMINDr IUINOIS U50063 ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? v , Do You Know Someone New? We Would Like To Extend A Royal Welcome To Every Newcomer To Our Area!!! " CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 j mm wiicim °**X, f+M urn mam mnunn ft ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best & §ert)ice Jessi<>n pro al Dire ctory JACK WALSH, ACENT EJUS. 1 WALSH. BMK£I INSURANCE & BONDS Fire, Auto. Farm, Ufa SHI ABIE COMPANIES SOIS W. Elm St.. McHenry DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. UK. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. SSI V W. Elm Street McHenry. HI. JAMES M. MclNIEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Injury/Trials Business Corporations WlUs/Probete Divorce-Real Estate Workman's Compensation 343* W. dm Street. McHenry, N. far appointment phone: 335-2440 harm Equipment George P. Freud, Inc. 4102 W. Crystal LakoRd. Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SfRVKi S RENTALS AAoa.-Sat. 1-S.X Friday til 9:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal Lake Phone: 459-122* DR. LEONARD DOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHoary Eyes Examined-Contact lonses Classes Fitted Men.. Tues.. Thurs., Frl. 4-<tpm Tues., Thurs.. Frl. 7-9 pm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phone: 335-41SI or 3*5-22*2 McHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. CJ. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZYN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 8:30 P.M. ft SAT. 385-1360 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME JJ[E£ATERTOCOWARDS • • B E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rt*. 120 •15-385-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE no 345-4300 . FAMILY SERVICES MENTAL HEALTHCLINIC • iCJQA 3409 W. Waukegen Reed vgr McHenry ,j'Bt 385-6400 (.v TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 015-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-0660 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 than been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to helpf Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phonet *00-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run-away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 000-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 100-630-2666 (For Questions or Complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens.) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 100-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been. recalled. Valuable for those interested In buying e used car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 000-252-2070 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 000-630-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or reporting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER •00-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville, Md. 20050 (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 312-793-3500 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Helpf Counseling Service. 305-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR MCHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer, to questions on gover- ment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-600-992-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number ond professional staff wil answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER '666 Russel Ct. Woodstock.il. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phone: 344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS fai«|-fW °