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SECTION 3-PAGE 6-PLAINDEALER--WEDNESPAY^MAY 25, 1977 EDITORIALS Toil-Free Trend The use of toll free 800 numDers is booming. The two-fastest growing areas for this service are long-distance catalog shopping with credit cards and public service calls to government. The Internal Revenue Service now has 800 numbers for every state, for taxpayers with questions. So does the Consumer Pro&ict Safety commission (800-638-2666). Peace corps and Vista take 'recruits on 800-424-8580. Peace of Mind helps mentally distressed persons on 800-231-6946 Those seeking runaway children can sometimes get in touch on 800-621-4000. * » There are other local and statewide 800 numbers, of course, offering help to alcoholics, giving information on child care, abortion, food stamps, adoption, to senior citizens, etc. And the growing number of catalog sales numbers offer a means of shopping which saves time, travel and effort. Various kinds of reservations, car rentals, etc., can be dialed on 800 numbers A "Toll-Free Digest" is available for a fee, listing mast 800 numbers (Box 800, Claverack, N.Y. 12523) and the telephone operator will provide such numbers-but only if you have the exact name of the organization. The boom in 800 numbers is welcome. It allows many to stay at home more, burn less fuel and reduce traffic congestion-and avoid frayed nerves from consumer "combat" Five-Day Delivery The latest news concerning the Post Office department is the mental sunburst from postal officials and the Commission on Postal Service-that the nation can't afford six-day mail delivery. The commission recently reported to a House Post office subcommittee that the Postal Service couldn't survive in its present form if it doesn't get more money from Congress and eliminate Saturday mail delivery. Decent postal service is one of the few federal services that reaches all the people, equally, and it should be subsidized to the necessary degree. If other countries can provide citizens six-day delivery, it would seem this country can manage it also. The time might come when the fuel crunch will force five-day delivery. Until then, six-day delivery should be retained, especially since mail is moved so slowly by the present postal service; the change would make it even slower. Letters mailed Wednesdays would often require five days for delivery under the new plan, since many today already require three days. Many feel the urgent necessity is to get the postal service out of semi-private hands and back under the government, with new management. The private corporation experiment has been tried and often found less than the public expected. CB Operators Man Rest Stops Holiday Weekend "We expect thousands of CB radio operators, working through the International CB Radio Operators association <CBA>, to be providing valuable road safety in­ formation over the forthcoming Memorial day weekend," announced Howard D. Wolfe,' executive director of CBA. The CBA Memorial day "Rest Stop" program is a national effort to set up 'coffee and soft drink' roadside stopping areas for Memorial day travelers. The concept has been endorsed by the governors of more than forty-five states to date and additional en­ dorsements are still coming in. CBA will establish volun­ teer-manned "Rest Stops" at major interstate junctions and along interstate highways for the 75-hour period starting 6 p.m. local time Friday, May 27. The "Rest Stop" locations will be set up with the latest forty channel radios, provided on loan by cooperating manufacturers of CB radio equipment, through local equipment dealers, and distributors. According to statistics released by the Electronic Industries association recently, the American public's appetite for CB radio has not diminished in the past year. "The EIA forecasts between 2.1 and 2.2 brand new CB licensees in the first quarter of 1977 and a total sales volume of 10-12 million new forty channel CB radios during all of 1977", reports Wolfe. A state breakdown shows that some states (Texas, California, others) now have one car in eight equipped with CB radio and the number of mobile units installed and operating is expanded nationwide at the rate of 27- 30,000 per day. "There is little question that by 1980 every other American car (1 in 2) will have a CB radio installed," reports Wolfe. "The impact of CB on the American life is becoming more evident everyday. It is almost im­ possible to pick up a newspaper in a major metropolitan area on any given day and not find at least one story relating how CB radio has saved a life, or assisted in locating a lost per­ son, or made it possible for a law breaker to be quickly apprehended." CB radio operators interested in participating in the CBA nation-wide Memorial Day "Rest Stop" program are encouraged to contact CBA at Post Office Box 1020, Roanoke, Va. 24005. Students at James C. Bush Elementary school part­ icipated. as well as studied, a variety of ac­ tivities pertaining to bicycle and summer safety. An en­ tertaining and informative bicycle safety program designed especially for children was presented May 24 to students at James C. Bush elementary school. The special "Don't Be A Blob" program- was con­ ducted by Larry Williams, regional coordinator of public relations for the Country Companies. In the program, "Blobs" do not ride their bicycles safely. Colorful cartoon characters are used to illustrate safety pointers as Reddy Ryder, the hero, symbolizes safety in bicycle riding. In addition to the presen­ tation, students are doing research and related safety activities through a Learning center contract program. A bicycle safety check program will culminate the month long project. This aspect of the program is conducted in conjunction with the McHenry County Sheriff's Safety program, headed by Sgt. George Meyers. Student are involved in a bike safety check, required to recognize traffic signs and operate their bicycles through a safety riding For Your Information Dear friends, When a death occurs in the family, it is wrong to say to a child, "Grandpa is on a trip" or "Mother is living in the hospital". Children must be told the truth; they have built-in lie detectors'. Deceptive parents diminish the trust children place in their father and mother. Respectfully, PETER MJUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 Sheriff's Report ACTUAL OFFENSES 1977 1976 Homicide 0 0 Rape 0 0 Robbery 0 3 Theft 74 64 Auto Theft 6 5 Assault 0 8 Burglary 35 48 Burglary From Autos 1 20 Forgery-Deception 0 0 Criminal Damage 85 97 Weapons 8 ,10 Sex Offenses 3 1 Narcotics 8 5 Arson 1 1 DWI 0 4 Disorderly Conduct 7 1 Others 79 15 Suspicion 25 18 Missing-Runaway 19 12 Abandoned Vehicles 11 11 Non-Support 0 0 Anonymous Calls 15 15 23 Domestic Trouble 44 15 23 Emergency Assistance 8 6 Fatals (non-traffic) 3 1 Found Articles 28 17 Lost Articles 24 29 Mental 5 3 Outside Assistance 15 45 Overdose 1 1 Suicide 0 2 Attempted Suicide 0 2 Traffic 44 22 Liquor Violations 8 4 Miscellaneous Investigations 45 56 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS HANDLED Total Number Of Accidents 185 115 Personal Property . 115 75 Bodily Injury 66 40 Fatalities 4 0 Warning Tickets Issued 57 36 PRISONER COUNT FOR THE MONTH Adult Males Received 139 143 Adult Females Received 10 8 Juvenile Males Received 8 9 Juvenile Females Received Q 4 Total Prisoners Received 157 151 Total Prisoners Discharged 161 150 Average Prisoner Count Per Day 44 26 Prisoner Records Prepared 157 151 Warrants Served 14 104 Court Processes Received 585 638 Court Processes Served 488 601 Bailiffs In Court <> 116 111 Persons Taken To Court 49 111 Meals Served For The Month s 3,321 2,172 Persons Conveyed To Other Institutions 8 16 Mileage Conveying Persons 560 1,310 Mileage Serving Court Processes 5,415 5,205 Mileage Patrolling And Investigating 69,447 96,206 JUVENILE CASES HANDLED Homicide 0 0 Rape 0 0 Burglary 2 0 Burglary From Auto 0 1 Criminal Damage 6 . 0 Narcotics 0 0 Arson 0 2 Theft 0 1 Weapons 0 2 Disorderly Conduct 1 2 Others 2 2 Missing-Runaway ». 24 15 Traffic 0 1 Liquor Violations 0 1 Miscellaneous Investigations 6 16 Anonymous Calls 0 1 ARRESTS MADE DURING THE MONTH Theft 0 19 Assault 0 12 Burglary 2 8 Forgery-Deception 0 3 Criminal Damage 3 21 Weapons 1 2 Narcotics 0 9 Robbery 0 1 Sex Offenses 0 2 Driving While Intoxicated 15 9 Disorderly Conduct 8 7 Others 1 19 Non-Support 0 2 Suspicion 0 4 Abandoned Vehicles 0 0 Traffic 5 314 Liquor Violations 5 2 PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their view on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that the writers give-signature, full ad­ dress and phone num­ ber. We ask too, that one tv t 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 objectional taste.) SENIOR WALK-IN CENTER "Dear Editor: "Something pleasant for the Public Pulse. As it was stated in the Plaindealer, our dream has come true, only more so. Our Walk-in center is not only open, it is flourishing. "As I write this, we are getting ready for our first pot- luck luncheon and birthday party, which promises to be a huge success. We even have one of our male guests who comes to play pinochle every day that we are open, baking bread for the party. We have much to be grateful for. Many have given to make our dream possible some who wished no publicty, but who gave for their belief in us, and our reasons for wanting this center. For all of you, who did not understand, come visit us anyway, you will indeed be welcome. , "We are struggling to get programs you will like, but we always have conversation, games and cards, coffee and' cake. This Thursday, May 26, we have an attorney, Barbara Walters, to speak on "Wills and Trusts". She has informed us that the laws have been changed since the first of the year, and it may be to your advantage to think about your On The Move Small Independent Business You have May 22-28 is being observed as National Small Business week) Small, independent business. You have heard about it. You have reaa aoout it. probably even benefited from one. but what do you really know about it? t . In towns, villages and cities across the country, the small independent business located on Main Street U.S.A. symbolizes the American way of life. It is a dramatic story of courageous individuals who faced unknown challenges in a vast unexplored land, determined to succeed in spite of hardship and sacrifice. With strength and character, these men and women struggled to create a livelihood out of a lifestyle that required nothing less than industry and imagination. , Small business is as American as apple pie or the Fourth of July. Historians have recorded this event again and again. Adventurous colonists who voyaged to the New World came up against the cold winters and hot summers - climes unfamiliar to them. They realized immediately that this land was abundant with natural resources. Here was opportunity. In order to survive, a spirit of unity, a camaraderie, developed. People realized that they needed each other. Together they established an exchange of goods and services. What one person made, another sold, and still another used. The embryo of individualistic enterprise was born. This enthusiasm for the individual or family-owned operation manifested itself at all levels of business, be it manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer. The origin of this feeling was based on the thought that craftsmen and artisans could takepride in creating a product or providing a service. The concept that big was better did not exist. The triumphant idea of the moment was founded in thephilosphy that the endeavoring makes the dreams come true. - •- Over the years, small business has survived the ups and downs of the economy In the past, small business has played a rather quiet, behind-the-scenes role. The profile was low key. Not today. - Times have changed. The small business of the late seventies is not the same as the small business of the twenties or forties. For the small firm-the butcher, the baker-merely maintaining a business on a daily basis is difficult without having to be worried about the possibility of being caught in the ever tightening federal noose. The government has become the bane of small business. The most common problems stem from the fact that too often the Congress of the United States thinks big, not small. What is good for the boys in Detroit - the large car manufacturers - is not necessarily good for Sam's Shoes in Santa Rosa. There is a distinction. A great one. For this reason, the independents are banding together in the political arena. Proponents of their cause are making their feelings known. They are ready to take on a few rounds and win. The small business community no longer wants to be hassled. They want their problems solved. They are tired of yelling "paperwork, taxation, regulation." They want to yell "freedom." So that they can, they are working toward seeing that laws are written which will be in their best interest. They want the U.S. Congress to realize that there are constituents out in the heartlands who mean what they say. They want action, they want answers. Now. "Independents are organizing at the local, state and federal level,w says Wilson S. Johnson, president of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the largest business organization of its kind in the country. "The climate is changing. By querying our 500,000 members on their positon in regard to hot issues like energy, minimum wage, unemployment compensation and taxes, we can present an accurate opinion poll to members of the U.S. Congress." Small business is now in action. It is fighting on behalf of the 97 per cent of the nation's businesses which are dubbed small and the 54 per cent of the daily work force who are employed by these companies, who contribute 43 per cent of the Gross National Product. What do you know about small, independent business? Isn't it time you did? own will. Do come and hear what she has to say. "After June 1, our new hours will be Monday and Tuesday from 12 to 4, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 to 4. "Syliva Grayson" J® apartments fo'oz peTTER THE VfcAfc. 'ROUNP! rue inpia*I€ ot> rrl FUTURE LIVING...? Johnsburg School Holds Bicycle Safety Program rodeo. The Sheriff's depart­ ment program will be held June 1. The entire safety program has been arranged by Mrs. Kathy Mullen, Bush Learning center coordinator, in cooperation with two groups mentioned above. Hopefully, emphasis provided by the program will demonstrate and instill the importance of following safety rules when participating in this popular summertime recreational activity. PUNCH LINE Advertising Sign on a theatrical booking agency: "We rent hams." Are You New In McHeniy Area? ooocoooooooo Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 McHenry Imimiwji KNOW YOUR AREA--ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST MARRIAGE IS A NEW LEASE ON LIFE AT DOUBLE RENT. Tony Fick Chuck Lewandowski Tony Fick LET S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST AUTO INSURANCE. 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