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A Worthwhile Bill ^ Senate Bill 701,'passed, by the General Assembly at its re­ cent session , establishes a new State Department of Local Government Affairs and can be helpful to both local governments and taxpayers. The new department will gather up the present agencies and divisions of government pertaining to local govern­ ment and put them in one place. In the new agency will be an Office of Community Services, an Office of Housing and Buildings, an Office of Financial Af­ fairs, and an Office of Research and Planning. The functions of the State Housing Board presently in a separate statute and the Division of Local Governmental Affairs and Property Taxes now in the State Department of Revenue will be transferred to the new department. In addition, the State Fire Marshal, cur­ rently in the Department of Public Safety, and the Property Tax Appeals Board created by the 75th General Assembly as a division of the Department of Revenue will come under the newly created department. A director appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate will head up the department. An advisory board of fourteen officials of Illinois versed in the affairs and problems of local government will be appointed by the Governor to advise and consult with the director. ^ In this day of complexities in the property tax, in assessing property and in the equalization of such assessments, in budget­ ing and tax extension problems, this new department can per­ form a worthwhile purpose. The proper administration of the property tax can mean much to both public officials and tax­ payers. Czechs And Church One of the current issues in Czechoslovakia is the some­ times-silent reopening war between the Communists and the Catholic church, which has been in progress during most of the years since World War n. Now that hardliners have seized power, hopes of church­ men that they might regain former church powers are consider­ ably lessened. Under the liberal regime of Alexander Dub­ chek, the church had begun to expand its role in Czech society. More state-paid positions for priests (in many European countries priests are on the public payroll as a result of treaties with the Vatican), greater freedom of priests to travel to Rome to report (Communists charge this is a form of espionage) and state, agreement to the appointment of new bishops were some of the charch gains. Now J churchmen fear the process of; regaining their former power may be halted. Church publications remain uncensored and no priests or nuns have been jailed since Dubchek was ousted. But negotiations between churehmen and the state are reportedly in progress, and few know the tone of those talks, or where they might lead. If the past is a safe guide, one of the principle losers in the fall of Dubchek is likely to be the Vatican, since a majority of Czechs and Slovaks have traditionally been Catholic, though in recent years actual practicing Catholics have been reduced by government activities only four or five per cent of the pop­ ulation. Cooperative Progress Financial institutions are among the largest of advertisers in many community' newspapers^ The association between progressive local institutions and the hometown newspaper is a natural one. Both have a direct stake and interest in a prosperous, happy community. Both are in a position to do something about the direction a community takes. Until recent years, the average citizen regarded the local bank only as a place to deposit money and to provide highly specialized loans. Actually, the bank is in the business of pro­ viding "cradle to grave" services. Policies of the local bank have direct influence on the development of industry, agricul­ ture, and retail trade. Much of the new type of bank advertising is directed toward the individual citizen. It may be designed to explain how easily a personal loan can be obtained. It may be desigdn to encourage savings. Some of the best bank advertising carries the same kind of message found in good editorials and news stories which serve to build a better community. The progressive banker realizes that what is good for the community is good for his bank. As far as local business is concerned, the bank, the grocery and the department store, along with other retail services and shops, are parts of a unit. They move forward together. Financial institution advertising, along with other adver­ tising in the local newspaper, usually provides a gauge which points to the direction of community progress. /I & Tune-up /Jji \N / M t S Tune-up \ rm mm MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of gener­ al interest in our commun­ ity. Our only request is that writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address and phone num­ ber. We ask. too, that one in­ dividual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) I Social I | Security | PLACE VIGIL "Dear Editor; "On Aug. 16 the McHenry County Citizens for Peace and Human Rights will hold another Peace Vigil in McCormick park in Crystal Lake. Militarism will be the main topic of dis­ cussion. There will also be dis­ cussions about other subjects, readings about peace and love, and some singing. McCormick park is located on Route 14 under the water tower. The MCCPHR does have a permit for the vigil and every­ one is more than welcome to stop by and talk, pick up some literature, or just listen. "Peace, "Jim Schuessler "216 Park Lane "Crystal Lake" MEDICARE CARTOON "Dear Sir: "A cartoon, which recently appeared in your newspaper re­ garding physicians and Medi­ care deserves some comment. The medical profession did not ask for Medicare, but the maj­ ority of phsicians have accept­ ed it because it is the law of the land and provides services for many people which they could otherwise not afford. "However, this law has also increased greatly the demand for medical services without increasing the number of phy­ sicians who deliver these ser­ vices. Many physicians work fourteen to sixteen hours a day to provide medical services to those who need them. Many wish to reduce their hours, but find it difficult to deny services for those who seek them. No one can deny that there might be an occasional unscrupulous physician who takes advantage of government payouts, but it seems unfair to indict the en­ tire medical profession. After all, Americans still have the highest standard of medical care in the world and the med­ ical profession deserves some "Let your fingers do the walking" is a phrase the tel­ ephone companies use to ex­ plain their yellty pages. The Social Security Administration also has a way to let your fin­ gers do the walking, with Med­ icare problems. This directory of Medicare information is named Your Medicare Hand­ book. The handbook is designed to give the individual information on both parts of Medicare and is presented in an easy to read manner. It supplies the Med-( icare recipient with addresses of where to forward their med­ icare claims. A person can re­ fer to the handbook to explain the deductible as well as the time limitation placed on send­ ing bills. The Social Security Adminis­ tration urges its Medicare ben­ eficiaries to use the Medicare Handbook to answer many of their questions. They are also more than willing to answer questions in the office or over the phone. The local office is located at 2500 Grand avenue, Waukegan, phone 312-244-5050. The office hours are 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and Monday 8:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are 65 or over and sign­ ed up for Medicare, and do not have a copy of your Medicare Handbook, please request one from the Social Security office and "Let your fingers do the walking." credit for this fact. "Fewer and fewer physicians are going into private prac­ tice of medicine because of its demanding nature and the su­ perior working conditions found in academic or indus­ trial medicine. If this trend con­ tinues, the American public will not get the care and service which it deserves. No publicity is given to all the services that a physician performs with­ out remuneration and this in­ cludes free clinics, teaching, and charity work. "Let us be fair, rather than indict an entire profession. "Sincerely, "Peter H. Griesbach, M.D., F.A.A.P. "President "McHenry County Medical Society" Stanley r. Yolles National Institute M.D., Director of Mental Health PLAINDEALER- WED. AUGUST 13, 1969 ••••••••••••••••••••• • • WORLD MOVES FROM BUGGY TO APOLLO 11 In the 75 years since the Ill­ inois State Fair was held for the first time in a permanent location on the present Spring­ field grounds, the world has moved from the horse and buggy to Apollo 11. The horse that pulled the buggy has moved, too; from in front, pulling, to the horse trailer behind a different kind of horse power, being pulled. Strangely fpough in those 75 years, horse shows at the fair have expanded enormously, as general use of the horse in everyday life declined. In 1894, a total of 101 ex­ hibitors entered 436 horses in the combined light horse and speed division with a total purse of $8490.50, the highest total ever offered to that date. In 1969, there are between 1,100 and 1,200 horses entered in the light horse division's horse, show alone, seeking shares of total prize money of $110,075. The speed division, which has been a separate category since 1895, is distributing another $535,000. Typifying the changes in 75 years, one single class in the 1969 horse show, the fivegaited stake, will distribute more prize money than the entire light horse and speed division in 1894. The Illinois State Fair has a $10,000 five gaited stake. Old timers who saw the horse show during the 1894 Fair would find some things still much the same, but they would note more differences than similarities. There were no gaited classes in 1894, thoroughbred and stand­ ard bred horses were shown in hand in the show ring for judg­ ing in addition to flat racing and trotting and pacing races, held afternoons on the track in front of the grandstand. The 1894 spectators saw classes for French and German Coach hor­ ses and classes for Cleveland Bays, while ladies entered the ring only in special "eques­ trian," classes for ladies (pro­ fessional lady riders were bar­ red.) In 1894, every horse entered, save one, was from Illinois. The exception was "Red Wine, a thoroughbred mare entered by James Rice of Mellott, Ind., which took the $25 first place money in the class for thor­ oughbred mares four years and over. The fair runs through Aug. 17. jr ynrmnrm nrranr rmnr n m mr mini w Are Yoi New Tune-up l i Town? Do You Know Someone New In Town? m W# would lik« to ixtmd a wtlcomt to « •••ry newcomer io our community. Cris Fail CALL 385-4084 Fran Olsen 385-5740 loan Stull 85-5418 • Ann Zeller - 385-0559 ROYAL WEL lH to fight CHILDREN'S LUNG DISEASES •B Support your local Cystic Fibrosis Chapter MENTAL HEALTH HELP FOR CHILDREN Mental health is desperately needed for our children and adolescents. Look at the fig­ ures! Of the SO million school-age youngsters, perhaps 10 to 12 percent have moderate to se­ vere mental or emotional prob­ lems requiring some kind of mental health service. «-• It is estimated that as many as 300,000 children in this country suffer from the kind of mental illnesses known as psy­ choses and borderline psychotic conditions. Another l.OOO.Gou are af­ flicted with personality and character disorders. Only about 5 percent of the children in the U.S. who need mental health help are getting it. Of those who do get psy­ chiatric treatment, less than one- half receive help of the kind, quality, and duration needed. These and other figures com­ piled by the National Institute of Mental Health show the acute and immediate need for a wide range of effective com­ munity mental health services for children and adolescents. In most areas of the coun­ try today, adequate facilities, providing the variety and kind of services needed for children, \ are lacking. Help is on the way, however, under a new national mental health program providing Fed­ eral support for the construc­ tion and staffing of community mental health centers. Comprehensive/services, in­ cluding mental health help for children and young people, are being made available through­ out the country by these new centers. In New York, "teacher- moms" were trained to work with schizophrenic children. In California, a "drop-in" clinic for adolescents with emotional problems has been started. In Maryland, psychologists accompanied police on their founds to equip themselves to help police officers understand youth's behavior. These innovative programs, as well as more conventional diagnostic and treatment serv­ ices, are among the ways com­ munities are responding to the mental health needs of their youngsters. Over 330 new community mental health centers have been funded with NIMH funds aiding state and local resources. More than 100 are now in oper­ ation. Most of the others ex­ pect to begin operations this year. PLAN FOR PARENT CLASS SEPT. 8 AT HOSPITAL The iiext session of the free "Preparation for Parenthood" class at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County will begin Monday, Sept. 8. The second class in this series will be held Sept. 15, Mrs. Carolyn Strat- ton, R.N. in charge of the pro­ gram, has announced. Advance notice is given so mothers-to-be wishing to attend will have time to obtain a re­ quired permit slip from their physician sometime before the classes begin. Fathers-to-be are encouraged to attend. The free sessions are held in the hospital dining room starting at 8 p.m. A film on pre-natal care fol­ lowed by discussion will be of­ fered on Sept. 8. Movies on labor and delivery, and care of the mother and newborn baby are part of the final session on September 15. Staff doctors and nurses take part in this program, giving their time and service to aid parents-to-be. " Preparation for Parenthood" courses are held quarterly as a continuing service program at Memorial hospital. By 1970, NIMH expects to help build a total of over 500 such centers giving a full range of mental health services to both adults and children. Total mental health care for the com­ munity is the ultimate goal. SHOP • McHENRY; ••••••••••••••••••••ft Tips from a Pro Frederick J. Marsh NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER OF THE YEAR ...ARE YOU For Your Information Dear friends, We are occasionally asked if we welcome families of all religious sects to use our fun­ eral home. The answer is definitely, yes. We have provided our service to members of all the various faiths in our community and we have the cooperation of all of our good clergy­ men in honoring this tradition. Respectfully, PETER M. JUSTE N DD & SON H.FUNERAL HOME Mtfrtonry, llliopn 385-0063 u 1 AT TURTLE? OPTOMETRIST Dr. John F. Kelly At 1224 N. Green Street McHenry (Closed Wednesday) Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Hrs. Daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Evenings 8:30 p.m. Evenings by appointment PHONE 385-0452 Dr. Leonard Bottari Eyes Examined - Contact Lens Glasses Fitted 1303 N. Richmond Road Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tues., Thurs., & Fri Eve. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9:30 to 3:00p.m. No Hours on Wednesday -- PHONE 385-4151 If No Answer Phone 385-2262 OFFICE EQUIPMENT McHenry County Office Machines Sales-Service & Rentals Typewriters -Adders Calculators Mon. - Sat. 9:00 - 5:30 Friday 'till 9:00 p.m. PHONE 459-1226 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake, 111. METAL WORK Schroeder Metalcraft For Home and Garden Wrought Iron Railings Fireplace Screens Antiques 1705 S. ROUTE 31 PHONE 385-0950 INSURANCE Earl R. Walsh v Fire, Auto, Farm & Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES tWhen You Need Insurance of Any Kind PHONE 385-3300 or 385-0953 3429 W. Elm St., McHenry, 111. George L. Thompson General Insurance •LIFE *AUTO •HEALTH •FIRE •CASUALTY •BOAT Phone 815-385-1066 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry In McHenry Plaindealer Bldg. Dennis Conway AUTO, LIFE, FIRE STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY 3315 W. Elm St. McHenry, Illinois 385-5285 or 385-7111 LETTER SERVICE Mimeographing - Typing Addressing - Mailing Lists McHenry County Letter Service 1212 -A N. GREEN ST. PHONE 385-5064 Mon. Through Fri. 8-5 p.m. Closed Saturday- ACCOUNTANTS •I'ITMWWUUUU Paul A. Schwegel 4410 West Route 120 McHenry, Illinois PHONE 385-4410