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Honesty Coalition Against Legislator's Pay Hike PAGE IS - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER I 1?7« The Coalition for Political Honesty will organize a state­ wide lobbying effort designed to block any salary increase for state legislators. "It is a gross insult to the taxpayers of this state that a state legislature with such a dismal record on ethics bills should even consider granting its successor a 75 percent pay hike," said Patrick Quinn, coalition spokesman. "Even after 635,000 voters signed petitions to end double- dipping and conflict-of-interest voting, these same politicians killed bills to outlaw these practices in record time. "The people of this state must teach these legislators the only type of lesson they un- derstand-one that hits them in their pocketbooks." Quinn said the coalition will ask each of its 12,000 volunteers "lo bombard state legislators with letters, phone calls, and telegrams with our simple message: No ethics reforms- no pay increase." The coalition spokesman said Illinois legislators' $20,000 salaries "are the third highest in the nation, a statistic rivalled only by their rate of in­ dictments and convictions, where they clearly are number one." Vocal opposition to the pay increase, Quinn said, "is the only tool which citizens have to register a strong protest over the legislature's terrible performance on ethics bills. "We are asking all Illinois voters to help us remind politicians that they will deserve the public's respect and confidence only when they put the public interest ahead of ^ their own financial interest." Quinn said interested citizens may obtain the names and addresses of their state legislators by writing the Coalition for Political Honesty at 44 Washingotn Blvd.; Oak Park, II., 60302; or by calling (312) 323-4588. Discontinuation Of Livestock Feed Program The livestock feed program is being phased out as the limited stocks of Commodity Credity corporation (CCC) - owned oats available in the reserve for use under . this program are depleted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced. The oats remaining in the reserve are expected to foe sold to livestock producers in drought affected areas before the end of this month. USDA said. Disaster relief will continue to be available through other government programs ad­ ministered by the Depart­ m e n t ' s A g r i c u l t u r a l Stabilization and Conservation service <ASCS>, Farmers Home administration (FHA), and Federal Crop Insurance corporation (FCICi. CAT EJCHAT ̂ « I .I- "I HI Q P R GUESS WHO'S COMING 70ST4/P A NEW PET, VISITORS OR A NEW BA8Y CAN CAUSE UNUSUAL PERSONALITY AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES IN AM ESTABLISHED CAT. INTRODUCE ALL "STRANGERS" GRADUAllY VOIR CAT CAN THEN HAVE • A LITTLE TIME ID ADJUST. UNDERGROUND SURV/YOR A SOUTH CAROLINA CAT. "SAM!1 STAYED ALIVE FOR ONE WEEK WHEN A SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM CAVED IN ON HIM. HIS OWNER TRIED FRANTICALLY TO DIG HIM OUT- NO LUCK. 7 DAtf5 LATER, SAM POPPED OUT ON HIS OWN. HE'D USED HIS OWN SYSTEM TO DIG HIMSELF OUT! Mtrs&OOWRYOU! A DIET CONSISTING OF LNER. HEART AND KIDNEY MEATS QHtf HAS BEEN FOUND ID CAUSE BONE DEFECTS IN KITTENS. BE SURE YOUR KITTEN GETS THE BEST START POSSIBLE BY FEEDING A GOOD COMMERCIAL BRAND FOOD-MADE FOR YOUNG CMS. Support Your Local S.P.C.A. or Human# Society The Law Serves You Interest On Mortgage Loans Affected By New State Law In 1974 the Illinois legislature changed the Illinois Interest Act to increase the amount of interest which a lender cans, charge a borrower. For many years, the maximum interest on a loan secured by residential real estate had been 8 percent. But since enactment of the 1974 law, interest up to 9' 2 percent was permissible. According to the Illinois State Bar association, the interest rate on loans for residential real estate will change again on Jan. 1, 1977. The new law will permit the maximum interest rate on conventional home loans to change each month, based on a federal government economic index. Over the past several months, during the period in which interest rates were frozen at a maximum of percent, the actual interest rates have been subject to market pressures and the availability of money to lend. Significantly, many home mortgage loans have been made for well under the maximum rate permissible. It is anticipated that interest rates will not rise appreciably when the new law takes affect in January, 1977. Under the new law, the maximum interest on January home loans will be set at 2'2 percent above the November, 1976 monthly index of long-term U.S. government bond yields. In February the maximum interest rate will be adjusted by the December index, and so on. The Illinois State Bar association advises home buyers that the new law does not mean that their interest rates might change each month after they have obtained their loan. Such "variable rate" loans are being used in some states, but the Illinois law says that the maximum interest rate at which a home loan can be made will be 24 percent above the index of long-term U.S. bond yields. Once a buyer secures a loan, the interest rate Will not be subject to change. Also, in disaster areas designated by the President, additional aid may be provided, as is now being done in several states through hay and cattle transportation assistance. The livestock feed program was authorized in 1954 by a congressional action amending the basic disposal authority for surplus farm commodities detailed in Section 407 of the Agricultural Act of 1949. It limits the grains available for this use to those owned or controlled by the Commodity Credit corporation This action came when surpluses were becoming burdensome and was one of the many over a span of years designed to find useful outlets for commodities acquired by the government under the support program. UNDERSTANDING DRUG ABUSE a health column from the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare What Do You Know About Drugs?--Part II The following is the second part of a test designed to see how much you know about drug abuse. Circle the correct answers, then compare them with those at the end of the column- 1. At what point in time does a person who uses heroin become physically depend­ ent? (a) Immediately (first time) (b) After four or five times (c) After prolonged use (20 times or more) (d) Different for each per­ son 2. Why is intravenous injec­ tion the most dangerous method of using illicit drugs? (a) Because of the rapidity with which the drug enters the system (b) Because nonsterile equipment and solu­ tions are likely to cause serious medical compli­ cations (c) Because the amounfCof drug entering the bloodstream is likely to be large (d) All of the above 3. When a person becomes physically dependent on drugs, what is the primary reason he continues to take the drug? (a) Experience pleasure (b) Relieve discomfort (c) Escape reality (d) Gain acceptance among friends 4. Which of the following drugs does not cause physi­ cal dependence? (a) Ethyl alcohol (b) Morphine (c) Peyote (d) Secobarbital (e) Codeine 5. Which of the following has the highest immediate risk to experimenters? (a) Inhalants (b) Marihuana (c) Nicotine (d) Heroin -q}eap aivipauiuii ui qnsaj sauinsuios UK> uiaqi 8utyius 'aui[ore8 JO 'Xvjds {OSOJ3B 'an|8 autqd -JIB SB ipns 'SlUBJEqUJ (B) S p3)3BJ)X3 SI 3ui|B3S3ui U38ou;on|[Bq aqj qoiqM UIOJJ *3)oX3<{ (3) f suiojduiXs [BMBJpqjIM JO J3SUO JO jjojuioosip aq) (q) £ juaui -dinba ajuaisuou jBjnoiuBd ui' 'aAoqi aqj jo jjy (P) Z aauapuadap sasnro XpjBUi -iqn asn panadaJ inq 'uos -jad qoB3 JOJ juajajjia (P) T If you would like to know more about drug abuse, write to the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information, P.O. Box 1909, Rockville, Maryland 20850. CONSUMER GUIDELINES Conserve Energy Conserve energy by using your laundry care appli­ ances wisely. Separate lightweight and heavy­ weight items for faster and more uniform drying. Don't overdry. That wastes energy and can leave some garments with a harsh feel. To eliminate wrinkling, re­ move garments from the dryer as soon as it shuts off. Also, clean the lint filter of the dryer as often as pos­ sible D0MT MISS mi! coome MMsmmMU MICROWAVE OVEN DEMONSTRATION! SATURDAY, DEC 4 FROM 11 to 3 P.M. See the "NEW" DELUXE FULL SIZE CAROUSEL WITH 5 STAGE AUTOMATIC BROWNER Sharp's new R-820U gives you automatic browning and separate timers for both the browner and oven. There's also Variable Cooking Control, which defrosts, simmers, roasts or cooks at full power. Not to mention our lighted cooking guide, walnut graining and a stainless steel interior. MICROWAVE OVENS FROM *297MI ( C O A S T T O C 0 A S 1 r S T O R East Campus Recognizes High Achievement Students HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS McHenry East campus has released the names of the students honored for high achievement during the quarter ending Oct. 29. Fresh­ men recognized for grade point average 4.000 included Caroline Freund, Patricia Goebel, Donna Grandt, Jill Hutchinson, Tim Kleiner, Robert Koester, Lori Robertson and Tim Sabatka. Those achieving 3.999 - 3.50 grade point averages were Margaret Adams, Wendy Adams, Eileen Ahern, Barry Anderson, JoAnne Blume, Christie Conway, Denise Deck- man, Jeff Fendt, Debbie Freund, Robin Fullmer, Gayle Hess, Deena Higgins, Linda Martin and Linda Miller. Also John Moehling, Carrie Ann Mortell, Penny Noiberg, Michael Norlock, Steve Parisi, Mark Petty, Anthony Pintozzi, ^ Nancy Potts, Rebecca Schaller, Cynthia Spencer, Rick Szumlas, David Thornton, Cynthia VanCleave, Maria Warren and Alane Zinke. Sophomore students with 4.000 rating are listed as Mary Beth Adams, Andrea Akins, Richelle Allen, Gail Huebner, Timothy Kozelsky, Lynn Lupo, Debra Maris, Maura Murray, Mark Patterson, Mary Rank, Mark Smith, Kristi Stanell, Jill Welter and Jacqueline Wolf. Recognition in the 3.999 - 3.50 area included Charles Adams, Maureen Anton, Ronald Baggio, Richard Beck, Linda Becker, Peter Bender, Debra Berry, Amanda Bourke, Roger Brand, Cindy Brubach, Geary Lee Cone, Russell Crittenden, Scott Dixon, Barbara Ellis, Susan Ewald, Desiree Frantz, Sandra Fuller, Diana Gran­ tham, Tami Gunder, Harlan Halligan, Donna Hamann, Patricia Harker, Janette Hayes and Gretchen Heidler. Also William Heinrich, Thomas Henely, David Hin- spater, Bonnie Hoffman, Lisa Jackson, Kelly Kalk, Stephanie Karwacki, Gerri Kocher, Steven Lingeman, Bennett Mayberry, Glenn Moehling, Audrey Panning, David Peterson, Teresa Polka, Nancy Preston, Susan Reeves, Dristine Salman, Christopher Sasso, Ruth Snyder, Richard Sund, Elaine Sweetwood, Karen Szumlas, Monika Treptau, and Judy Vyduna. License Plates Available At McHenry Bank 1977 license plates will be available for purchase over- the-counter beginning Wed­ nesday, Dec. 1, according to Secretary of State Michael Howlett. Presently, only passenger license plates may be pur­ chased from an area bank. However, beginning June 1, 1977, many banks will also be selling B truck and TA trailer plates over-the-counter. In McHenry county, plates may be purchased at several locations. Plates are available at the Tirst National Bank of Crystal Lake, Home State Bank\. of Crystal Lake, First National Bank of Harvard, First National Bank of McHenry, Marengo State Bank, and the First National Bank of Woodstock. * * * • Money ife only one in­ gredient of life'8 secret of happine&s. RARE BIRD...The Red- backed (or Australian) Rajah Shektuck is very rare in captivity outside of Australia but is found in the waterfowl collection at Sea World, Ind., San Diego, California, where the water­ fowl include 700 birds of 145 different species. • * * * Every minority has a tendency to blame the ma­ jority few its own mi stakes. , * • * * Life would be much sim­ pler if we didn't tiy to make people think we're what we're not. 4400 WEST ROUTE 120, McHENRY, ILL 385-6655 HOOVER REALLY RED Convertible Upright Triple-Action All-Steel Agitator 4-Position Carpet Selector Big Disposable Bag •59 95 COMPLETE WITH ATTACHMENTS ^ss, Model U4123 It's really red... with Oyster White two-tone. VALUABLE COUPON HOOVER VACUUM BAGS ] and Bags for all Other Makes ' of Vacuum Cleaners... A $3.00 Value! WITH THIS COUPON Pkgs. CAREY Appliance SALES SERVICE 1241 N. Green St 385-5500 McHenry, Charges Pending In Garage Breakln Charges are pending against William Bolger,~Jr, following his capture Nov. 5 in a car in the garage of Sally Burmann, 3709 W. Timothy, in McHenry. Bolger allegedly entered the locked garage and gained entrance to the automobile, where police found him. He was released in the custody of his parents, and charges are still pending in the case. Price Picture Retail milk prices per half gallon have increased less than two cents in the last two years. PHILLIP HOAGLUND HONORED - Phillip lloaglund of Europa Motors. 2414 West' Route 120. McHenry. has been awarded a distinguished ser­ vice plaque for ten years of outstanding sales and service' as a Saab dealer. A little gleam of time be­ tween two eternities; no second chance to us forever more! -Thomas Carlyle. \ M > X !( .( > Wt IJY LvmiHlJ Sunbeam offer. SUNBEAM Trade in your old shaver* on a new Sunbeam Shavemaster. The Shavemaster Shaver and Groomer has an adjustable groomer to trim sideburns, moustache or beard to the depth you want--just turn the 5-position dial. Gets around hairlines to keep you looking neat. The head has holes for stubby whiskers; slots for soft whiskers. Buy this shaver at Wards and receive a coupon to send to Sunbeam with your old shaver for your $7.50 refund. *Coupon gives details. Wards price 3688 Refund. 750 After refund. 29 38 M • * *** Big buy. Mister Touch-up Cutter Comb. i9«8 Reciprocating blade trims and shapes easily. With convenient travel case. Value. That's us. USE WARDS CONVENIENT CREDIT /VA(>isrrc;o/v\ERY IWM UII Crystal Lake STORK HOLIDAY HOI HS Saturday M:30 a.m. 10 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. lo 6 p.m. Wrrkda>n 10 a.m. lo p.m. 105 VirthwrM Hi«h*a> Koulr 14 Phonr 459-3120 KRKK PARkllNG