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AY^SCHQM. M® L-r :&g McHenry Area 7 •••••••••• Do You Know Someone new? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO O U R A R E A M M ! I'» KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST > Farm Equipment George P. Freund.Inc. Case - New Holland 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHENRY Bus. 3854)420 Res. 385-0227 IIRECL? RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors Inc 2318 Rte. 120 8 1 5 - 3 8 5 - 0 7 0 0 Schillings (PONDER LAKE FUNERAL HOME Herb Halm Director 815-728-0233 STANDARD STANDARD SERVICE ^•PR EXPERT TUNE-UP ATLAS Tires, Batteries, Accessories QUALITY American Oil Products PH. 385 0720 3817 W. ELM STREET it RADIATORS • Cooling System Specialists it AIR CONDITIONING • Trailer Hitches Fabrication it STEEL SALES • Welding & Ornamental Iron WOMK OUt 2!S ADAMS BROS. ̂ McHenry, (Next to Gem Cleaners) Public Pulse (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression ot their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give - signature, full address and phone number. We ask too, that one individual 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.) HOUGHTON HEATING • Air Conditioning • Gutters PHONE 385-5476 McHENRY DR. LEONARD B0TTARI 1 3 0 3 N R i c h m o n d R d , M c H e n r y E y e s e x a m i n e d C o n t a c t L e n s e s G l a s s e s f i t t e d M o n , T u e s , T h u r s , F r i , 4 6 p m T u e s , T h u r s , F r i 7 9 p m S a t , 9 . 3 0 t o 3 0 0 P h 3 8 5 4 1 5 1 o r 3 8 5 2 2 6 2 EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. F i r e , A u t o , F a r m , L i f e R e p r e s e n t i n g RELIABLE COMPANIES 4 4 1 0 W R t e 1 2 0 , M c H e n r y 3 8 5 3 3 0 0 McHENRY LETTER SERVICE P a g i n g S e r v i c e N o w A v a i l a t M i m e o g r a p h i n g T y p i n g A d d r e s s i n g M a i l i n g L i s t s 3 5 0 9 W P e a r l S t . , M c H e n r y P h 3 8 5 0 2 5 8 , 3 8 5 8 0 2 0 M o n d a y t h r u S a t u r d a y DENNIS CONWAY A U T O L I F E F I R E State Farm Ins. Co. 3 3 1 9 W E l m S t M c H e n r y , t i l 3 8 5 7 1 1 1 . McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES S A L E S S E R V I C E & R E N T A L S M o n S a t 9 5 3 0 F r i d a y t i l 9 0 0 9 3 G r a n t S t . , C r y s t a l L a k e P h 4 5 9 1 2 2 6 t£.s,PS; "We were out for some clean wholesome fun which most of the public feels is hard to come by, and we find ourselves agreeing. The rink is only open to the public from 8 to 11 on Saturday night and it seems every 5 or 10 minutes of skating (while just getting used to your skates) it is announced that only a trio or advancing couples or waltzes, or collegiate skating, etc., is allowed. During a waltz which we were trying to learn (It's been a long time since we skated in 4-H and back then the waltz wasn't so professional) we and another couple were asked to leave the floor because we weren't proficient. There were only about five couples on the floor, two of whom appeared to be the rink officials with whistles and yes, they all skated quite well. We kept well to the outside and thought we were having quite a nice time. "Several incidences of this type occurred with other couples and their children. True, there is a beginner rink, big enough for about five of us to skate 15 feet one way. We can only say that it's too bad roller skating has become a serious type of 'fun'. "Parents should see how the kids who go out to roller skate have to stand back and watch the 'experts' skate the better part of each hour. Normally we wouldn't take the time to write a letter like this to the public but it is in this vein that we are becoming more and more convinced that we're going to have to show our children that home is the best place to have fun and family entertainment. Society has necessitated that teen-agers and young adults go to bars and such because this is where society will accept them. In defense of the roller skating rink they did advise us that we could take lessons on roller skating on a certain night of the week, which isn't the point at all. We don't want to be ex­ perts, we just want to have fun doing something that was fun when we were young and we want our children to enjoy it. "We were honestly having a good time, we thought, and several friends had even commented during the first half hour that we should make it a point to get together and do this once in awhile. And then we learned that since we weren't proficient we weren't allowed to have fun. 'Just for Fun' roller skating? Fun for who? "Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hemmingsen" A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Weekly Market Review Hardly a day goes by that we are not asked some of the following questions: "Stocks have leaped up in a short period. Why don't we have a correction worthy of the name"; "XYZ company just reported miserable first quarter earnings, why did the shares to up"; "The yield on long term bonds is very attractive, how come money isn't chasing them instead of stocks". The list of questions goes on and on and they all have one answer. . . We are in a Bull market. That may sound like an over simplified answer to many complex questions but we believe it is the best answer. In Bull markets, investors don't worry about today's developments but instead they look out to the future in an optimistic frame of mind. Also, Bull markets do not accommodate those who missed the boat and are anxious to buy in but only after a steep correction. Certainly we will have and have had pullbacks but the bouncing ball to keep our eye on is that the Bull still appears alive and well. This keeps the major trend upward and explains a great deal of the market's action which otherwise would be quite confusing. And frankly after six years in which the dominant trend was Bearish, it feels darn good. Despite the sizeable move and new recovery high for the Dow industrials this past week, a lot of market analysts faulted the market for a number of reasons and have turned Bearish. They point out, and rightfully so, that the advance-decline ratio isn't what it was during rallies a few months ago, that the breadth isn't as convincing, and upside volume was better earlier in the year- one can't disagree with any of these facts. However, in our opinion, the market is entitled to be more selective and for more group rotation to occur and we still do not see investors running out of investable cash nor a market without plenty of good things left to discount. News last week that the treasury's needs were $5 billion less than anticipated stimulated a strong rally in the bond market. Corrections will come and go but as long as sentiments about the future of the credit market does not turn gloomy, we look for higher stock prices. SERVING HANDICAPPED "Dear Editor: ' ' T h e c o n t i n u o u s machinations of Mr. Andreas and his Johnsburg school board sometimes jeopardize the children they are responsible for educating. For example, theirs is the only school district in the area to refuse funds to the Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM) for summer school. "Without Johnsburg's cooperation, District 12 children with minimal brain dysfunction and other serious learning disabilities must forfeit three months of the patient, personal care that might enable them eventually to lead happy, productive lives. They cannot now attend the summer school even though their parents would happily pay the entire cost themselves. "Many children who need special education programs^ face an unloving world. Adults shun them as 'not normal'. Companions torment them. They live with the depressing fact of constant personal failure. It is especially pitiful when a school district that should be committed to their welfare deprives these neediest of therapy. "I beg the Johnsburg school board: if there is a heart among you, reverse this cruel decision. It is not a policy to be deter­ mined solely by dollars and cents; you are tampering with the most defenseless of all children. Please, recall your moral responsibility to the children in your power. "Richard G. Kemmer" Consumers' Corner HOME SAFETY Whether you're in the market to rent or buy a home, several safety factors should be kept in mind. Inadequate electrical systems head the list of dangers common to older houses The tremendous increase in the number of large and small appliances has added to the problem. Other factors include the desire for better lighting, the increased use of power tools, and the multiple use of television sets. None of these were present 20 to 30 years ago when such older homes were being built. S t a i r w a y s a r e o f t e n dangerous--in houses old or new Take care that: your stairway has handrails that are at least 31 in­ ches above the steps; uniform measurement of treads and risers; basement stair risers close the opening between treads; stairs are not too steeply pitched; and there is a good source of light in your stairways. Avoid winding stairways that can be dangerous with treads of varying widths and depths. All rooms should have at least one window large enough for exit in case of fire. All fuel-saving devices should be vented to the outside; the chimney should be in good repair. As the result of winning the Radio Station WCFL School Spirit contest, McHenry school students have won $1,^ for their scholarship fund and the opportunity to hear two well known rock bands in concert. The contest required petitions, each of which had to contain fifty signatures. As the result of a concentrated effort by both campuses, but with emphasis at the freshmen and sophomore East building, 51,000 petitions were obtained carrying 2,550,000 signatures (a name could not appear more than once on a particular petition). The young people eagerly awaited the concert by the well known Eagles and the Dan Fullerton band, enjoyed May 12 at West campus for the student bodies of both schools. The idea for competing started among Student Council members, at East. Weekends and evenings were devoted to the tremendous task of ob­ taining signatures which ended in success. vwvwvwwvwvyvy ̂ V.A. NEWS EDITOR'S NOTE: Veterans and their families are asking thousands of questions con­ cerning the benefits their Government provides for them through the Veterans Ad­ ministration. Below are some representative queries. Ad­ ditional information may be obtained at any VA office. Q -- I'm a service disabled veteran who's eligible for a $25,000 grant from the Veterans administration to buy a specially adapted home. Can this benefit be used to acquire more than one home? A -- No. The law specifies that this benefit "shall be limited in the case of any veteran to one housing unit, and necessary land therefor." Q - A friend of mine, who was a veteran with a nonservice- connected disability, just died in a private hospital. Will the Veterans administration pay transportation costs to his place of burial? A - No. VA is allowed to pay these costs only if the veteran died while being treated in a VA hospital, or while being treated at VA expense. Q - With economic conditions as bad as they were the past year, how many veterans were able to get GI home loans from the Veterans administration? A -- According to VA's annual report for fiscal year 1974, the In the bathroom, shower doors should be made of safety or shat­ terproof glass; non-skid surfaces should be provided for tub or shower; electrical outlets, swit­ ches, and fixtures should be out of reSch of tub and shower users The above list of safety tips is by no means complete Coasult with a building inspector or an architect concerning total home safety. K0ENEMANN Country Made Sausages, Hams and Bacon GERMAN IMPORTS AND CHEESES A Full Line Of Delicatessen _ Just easf of Rt. 12 s 815-385-6260 V0L0 „ EDITORIALS SECTION 2-PAGE 7-PLAINDEALER-WEDNDSDAY, MAY 14, 1975 Se *Vori Summer Camps :"iLe!liTted th^t eW million y°ung Americans attend summer Shi^Tm-mhIT' a y about half the states have enacted laws SinTf vlL lqna? Sa^ety' health and <*re ^ such camps. f ur I ,a, , been introduced in Congress which would establish a federal unit to monitor camps-if states fail to do so. Whether or not this approach is the answer, it's certain some action to set and enforce minimum safety and health standards at summer camps is necessary. Until there are minimum standards, established and enforced by state, and-or federal authorities, sending youngsters to summer c?T»nR will entail more of a risk than it should. Federal Lottery? One of the few means open to Congress to increase government income without hiking taxes is through a federal lottery. Already twelve states conduct their own weekly or monthly lotteries. A recent Associated Press survey showed that the recession has not reduced lottery income--in fact hard tihies often increase income. • Since a federal lottery would earn the nation billions and since the nation is now heading into a fiscal year (beginning July 1), with a predicted record budget deficit of sixty billions, some feel this is the time for legislative action creating a national lottery. Currently operating lotteries could continue to function, of course. Most of those who wish to gamble will gamble anyhow. Churches have long been allowed to wink at the gambling laws so maybe it makes little sense to allow blue-nosed objections to gambling to deprive the nation of available and badly needed billions, which instead now go to underworld gambling bosses. « School Spirit Winners QUESTIONING "FUN" "Dear Editor: "Alas, we, too, are thoroughly convinced that 'Family' night is a thing of the past. Having recently moved to the McHenry area we have1 been anxious to take our family and friends to try our luck at the "Just for Fun" roller rink in McHenry. Skating had been a fond memory of our childhood and we were anxious to have some 'fun'. "What we found, however, is that the only people that can have 'fun' are those proficient in roller skating and those who wear a whistle around their neck. Our group totalled eighteen people ranging in age from 3 to 32. We knew we might have trouble taking our children since so many 'fun' places frown on this so we purposely called to make sure children were allowed, rink hours, fees, etc. (We called three times since we were taking so many friends and relatives from all over the county and we didn't want to be disappointed). he 01' Screw-Ball! Brad Potts and Patti Althoff are shown counting petitions that won for the McHenry high school $1,000 for their scholarship fund and the appearance of popular rock bands. Tables are lined up in the Student Activity center at East campus where the signing of petitions took place. agency approved 306,188 home loans during that period-a good year, considering market conditions. Q - What provisions has the Veterans administration made for veterans who are unable to make it on their own because of age or general disability? A -- The agency has eighteen domicilaries for veterans who fall into these categories. Any VA office will assist in filing application for this benefit. Q -- Does the Veterans ad­ ministration engage in technical research to assist blind veterans? A - Yes. Among projects are ultra-sonic eyeglasses that indicate to the blind person fiis distance from an object, a laser cane that emits beams to detect obstacles and two machines that enable the blind to read. Q -- I just got an honorable discharge after three years in the military service. Am I eligible for a Veterans ad­ ministration business loan? A - Small Business ad­ ministration gives special consideration to veterans, and farm loans are available from the Farmers Home Ad­ ministration. VA's farm and business loans were discon­ tinued under PL93-569 (Dec. 31, 1974). Q I received treatment for a service-connected injury at a Veterans administration hospital about two years ago, but I need treatment again. Will VA give it to me? A -- Yes, and if as you in dicated, you have already established service-connection, all you need do is apply for treatment again. Q - I know World War II veterans who never used their GI home loan benefits are still eligible, but are they also eligible for school benefits? A -- The Veterans ad­ ministration can provide education benefits only for eligible veterans discharged after Jan. 31, 1955. Under a recent law, education benefits expire 10 years after date of discharge or May 31, 1976, whichever is later Q - The national cemetery in my state has been closed because of lack of space. Will the Veterans administration pay an additional allowance for veterans buried in private cemeteries? A - Yes. VA can provide a $150 plot allowance in addition to the maximum $250 burial benefit, when a veteran is buried outside a national cemetery. Legal Notice Public Notice is hereby given that on April 24th, A.D. 1975, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenrv County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as LAKELAND ENGINEERING CO. and LEMKO, located at Box 494, McHenry Township, McHenry, Illinois 60050. Dated this 24th day of April, A.D. 1975. Vernon W. Kays County Clerk e (Pub. Apr. 30, May 7&14,1975) SITTING OR SETTING? Is it correct to say a hen is sit­ ting or a hen is setting" The question doesn't interest most people. They want to know whether the hen is laying or lying when they hear her cackle For Your Information Dgar friends, Prayer, helping others, living as conscience dictates - these are the preparations we can make if we are wise. Giving of oneself to aid the sick the poor, the less attractive, pre­ pares us for the next life, where social status beauty, or learning mean little. Respectfully, PETER MJIJSTEN & SON UNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 1