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PAGE 8 - PLAINDKALER-FRID « » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • « j V.A. NEWS { An energy bank that makes ice in winter to cool a hospital the next summer, solar energy to provide another hospital's hot water, and a university- spawned computer program to choo6e the optimum air con­ ditioning system from among thirty possible methods - these are among the futuristic projects being developed by the Veterans Administration in an intensive drive to conserve the nation's vital energy. In Wilmington, De., a VA research laboratory is being equipped with solar panels to provide heating and cooling systems that will be linked to a computer feeding data to the agency's Washington, D C. headquarters VA engineers there will compare the building's energy requirements with those over a four-year span when only conventional energy sources were used for heating and cooling. In a separate project, a new 60-bed VA nursing home in Wilmington will be equipped with an energy bank that will convert waste energy from a \Y. OCTOBER 1976 heat pump into ice which will be stored in a huge, un­ derground tank for use during the summer when it will provide chilled water for cooling the building. VA engineers describe the system as unique and say it will achieve significant energy savings from the beginning. Under design for installation at the VA hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., is a system that will use the facility's incinerator in conjunction with a waste heat boiler to produce steam - burning 1,000 pounds of waste per hour - to recover an energy equivalent of 83,000^allons of oil each year. Solar energy will provide hot water for use in a VA nursing home in Palo Alto, Ca., a new hospital in Augusta, Ga.; a clinic in Reno, Nv., and a research and education building in Miami, Fl. In a joint effort with VA engineers, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh are designing for VA a computer program which will allow the agency to analyze over 30 different air conditioning systems for optimum energy consumption in VA hospital. And at the VA hospital in the nation's capitol, a computer system that is the vanguard of others to come operates the hospital's environmental control system The computer optimizes air conditioning and heating equipment so that the most use is made of the required energy. It even schedules equipment maintenance. VA engineers say that they were also able to use the computer to determine that an existing cooling plant had sufficient capacity to take care of a planned building addition. Looking even further into the future, VA engineers are ex­ ploring the possibility of in­ creasing the agency's efficient use of energy by installing what are known as "total energy systems" by which hospitals and other VA facilities generate their own energy and make the most efficient use of the ^aste by-products. ADOPTION REFORM Director Mary Lee Leahy of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services last week called for reform of Illinois laws governing adop­ tion Speaking at legislative hearings on adoption in Chicago, Mrs. Leahy urged that stricter laws be passed to prevent persons from being forced or tricked into giving up their children for adoption. WHY WE RECOMMEND ME HOUND LIEIIMMM FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE, 19th DISTRICT We are attorneys with firsthand knowledge of Judge Herrmann's judicial ska lis, his knowledge of the law, his concern for fairness, and his consideration of all persons who come'before his Court. Signing this recommendation are Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. We believe the Judiciary transcends political parties and that citizens should place in the position of great responsibility the best qualified person. Judge Herrmann in our opinion is the best qualified man. We have authorized the use of our names in this en­ dorsement: Louis F. Aiello James E. Berner Louis A. Bianchi James M. Boback John D. Bolger Michael T. Caldwell William I. Caldwell William M. Carroll, Jr. Joseph Condon John Cowlin Edward Dean Hugh A. Deneen William Elman James C. Franz H. Joseph Gitlin Hamilton O. Hale Theodore L. Hamer James P. Hecht Thomas Henley Vette Kell Harry C. Kinne, Jr. Paul T. Labti John T. Licastro John E. Looze Victor P. Lundemo James M. Mclntee Harold P. McKenney Charles M. May James Militello Thomas Schermerhorn Kenneth C. Schuh Paul Thompson Percival Thompson Donald Truckenbrod Michael A. Ungvarsky Gary Weber Philip M. Wertz Don A. Wicks Thomas C. Zanck Pol.Adv. paid for by Executive Committee, Lawyers for Herrmann, James E. Berner, Chairman County Board Candidates RICHARD O. KLEMM Republican JAMES D.CURRAN Republican MILTON J. "MILT" McHALE Republican d fatter (font fv&fMt Dear Mae One of the most touching letters I ever read came across my desk the other day. It closed with this question, "Does Jesus love me, even though I am retarded?" And then these words, "Please take this letter seriously." Since the letter was unsigned, I don't know who wrote it. But let's assume her name is Mae. Yes, Mae, Jesus loves you. For you see, if he didn't love you, he would love no one. Why do I say that? Because all of us are retarded, one way or another. Some of us, like you, have mental problems that limit our ability to learn or hold a job. Others harbor secret fears that keep them from doing their best, such as the fear of failure. Some people hide from life because they fear large crowds. Some babies are born blind or deaf. Some are born with a finger or a hand missing. A few are plagued with hor­ rible deformities. Some folks are just plain ugly. Some are too short, others too tall. Some are too fat, others too thin. Sane have irritating personalities that rub people the wrong They find it easier to make enemies than friends. Some people are handicapped by the lack of a good education. Or they're just clumsy and awkward at anything they attempt. And I could go on and on with examples of how everyone is "retarded" in some way. True, many peo­ ple appear to be blessed with abundant health, keen minds and pleasing personalities. But if you look deeply enough, you find some weakness. The prophet Isaiah says Jesus was "a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief." That's why he finds it easy to love us all. R. J. Hastings is editor of The Illinois Baptist in Springfield DONALD DOHERTY Democrat CHARLES (CHUCK) WEINGART Democrat PATRICIA DUSTHIMER Democrat Eight names will appear on next Tuesday's ballot as candidates for the McHenry County board. However, one on each party will not serve even if elected. Republican candidates are Richard O. Klemm, James D. Curran, Milton J. McHale and Ronalda Margason. Ms. Margason withdrew too late to have her name removed from the ballot. Among Democrats are Donald Doherty, Charles Weingart, Patricia Dusthimer and Timothy Flanagan. Mr. Flanagan died in recent weeks. THIS WEEK ONLY! OCTOBER 22 THRU OCTOBER 29 ALL SNOW »N STOCK BLACKWALL & WHITEWALL INCLUDES FREE MOUNTING! GRANT BATTERIES *10 OFF UP TO ANTIFREEZE AVAILABLE! « «*£ J McHENRY TIRE MART 3931 W. MAIN 385-0294 It is hard to find a man who has studied for three years without making some progress in virtue. -Confucius. Police Tickets Jeffrey R. Levesque, 216 Lake Shore, Lake Villa, speeding 58 in a 40 mph zone. Joe S. Knaack, 3609 W. Idyll Dell, McHenry, speeding 52 in a 40 mph zone. Scott C. Strange, 1911 North avenue, McHenry, speeding 53 in a 40 mph zone. Peter J. Resek, 3414 W. Lake Shore, Wonder Lake, speeding 53 in a 40 mph zone. Charles B. Shire, 606 S. Randall, Aurora, speeding 59 in a 40 mph zone. Re-Elect ALBERT M. JOURDAN McHENRY COUNTY AUDITOR Qualifications & Experience Count! 8EHUMX HKOCASSEITE RECORDER "It is my job to balance the books for the county government. I am proud to report that those books balance and that this county is operating in the black. I pledge to keep it that way." Albert M. Jourdan VOTE REPUBLICAN NOVEMBER 2, 1976 Pud for by Committ-- to Blrct Albert Af Jourdtn-Georg* Thompson • Trtmunr Frank J. Ficek, 209 Dale, McHenry, speeding 49 in a 35 mph zone. James Bishop, 1500 S. Shore, Crystal Lake, speeding 48 in a 35 mph zone. Roger C. Freund, 4513 W Ponca, McHenry, speeding 56 in a 40 mph zone. Pamela L Leibsohn, 420 N. Front, McHenry, speeding 56 in a 40 mph zone. John W. Koch, 2509 N. Villa, McHenry, speeding 43 in a 30 mph zone. James R. Caldwell, 2021 Western, Waukegan, speeding 55 in a 40 mph zone. Daniel L. Palmer, 1400 N Harrison, Algonquin, tran-o sportation of alcoholic liquor Fredrick A. Kinder, 102 S Vernon, McHenry, speeding 54 in a 40 mph zone. William J. Scanlon, 8716 Hillcrest, Crystal Lake, im­ proper lane usage Sandra J. Narcum, 4714 Parkview, McHenry, disobeyed traffic signal. Minnie M. Fischer, Williams Bay, Wi., failure to yield to oncoming traffic. Bruno J. Kiebles, 9219 392nd avenue, Powers Lake, Wi., driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. ) Sandra L. Miller, 3804 W. Waukegan, McHenry, speeding 43 in a 25 mph zone. William C. Kreutz, 4301 Sioux, McHenry, speeding 44 in a 25 mph zone. Paul L. Tansey, 606 Orchid Path, McHenry, speeding 50 in a 30 mph zone Edward L. Strauel II, 3808 N. Spring Grove, McHenry, speeding 43 in a 25 mph zone. Bruce W. Palomaki, 1520 Adams, Algonquin, speeding 55 in a 35 mph zone. Marilyn L. Lean, 5306 W. Shore, McHenry, speeding 52 in a 35 mph zone. Victor S. Adams, 4714 Garden Quarter, McHenry, speeding 44 in a 25 mph zone. April L. Klassner, 901 Florence, McHenry, speeding 40 in a 25 mph zone. Growing Up You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely. -Chronicle, Odebolt, la. 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