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PAGE 19 • PLAINDEALER UNICEF Appeal Every day of the year, thoughtful American express their concern for the plight of too many millions of needy children in the world. One day in particular, National UNICEF day, has been designated by Presidential Proclamation for all citizens of oodwill to act jointly on their behalf. Three-quarters of the world's children live in the poor countries where disease, malnutrition and illiteracy are taken for granted Recently, earthquakes, floods, droughts and other disasters have further imperilled the very existence of many of them. Children are the world's most important resource. If those in need are neglected, the future of our own youngsters and the peace of the entire world are in jeopardy. Caring, planning and working for a future for these children has been the year-round job of UNICEF (the United Nations Children's fund) since it was founded in 1946. Many of the children in our community will Trick or Treat for UNICEF this Halloween on behalf of their less fortunate contemporaries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Let's follow their lead in generous observance of UNICEF day. The Unemployed Almost forgotten in the worry and governmental movement to combat high unemployment is the fact that today an unemployed member of a family doesn't necessarily produce economic hardship. Labor Bureau statistics do not yet take into account the mass movement of women and youngsters into the labor market. In the past when the father, the breadwinner, was unemployed, that almost invariably meant economic hardship. Today, while not attempting to minimize an unemployment problem that unquestionably exists, it's also true that the numbers and percentages of unemployed are not so meaningful as in the past. If the husband is out of work today his wife may be working, or vice versa. Or a working son or daughter might be unemployed. This counts in Washington's statistics. Therefore, unemployment in some cases today is not the traditional problem, and there are still many tough jobs which go unfilled. Any new outlay of taxpayers' money to alleviate unemployment should be realistic and fair, encouraging work when there is work available and taking into consideration how many members of a family have jobs-and whether hardship actually exists. Halloween Halloween has its origin among the Druids cen­ turies before the Christian era, and from the Roman festival of Pomona. Later, the church adopted the day as a special one, and the name is of Christian origin, referring to the eve of All Hallows Day. Druid customs were so firmly entrenched that, although the Romans outlawed their observances in both Britain and Ireland during their occupation, many of the observances survive to this day. Halloween is one. To the Druids, October 31st was the end of the year; thus the festival. The Druids also believed this was the time good souls of the dead went into animals, especially the cat. They believed punishment of the wicked could be lightened by gifts and prayers. In the United States the day has come to be associated with young people, who gather in goodies in . or treat calls--a vast improvement over the tnisduef and destruction1 of former years. The 31st is also Protestant Reformation Day, dating from Martin Luther's rejection in 1517 of the church's teaching that one could buy indulgences for both the living and dead. Building Permits Building permits recently issued by the Department of Building and Zoning for McHenry County include: Ronald and Pamela Teuscher, 8715 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, to build a raach home at 8917 Oriole TraU in Greenwood Township for an approximate value of $38,000. The permit and service fee of $187 was paid by the applicant. Linda McNally, 5615 Woodland Drive, McHenry, to build a new single family residence at 514 Sunrise in Pistakee Highlands in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $42,000. Permit and service fee-$173. Zion State Bank and Trust Company Trust No. 780, to build a single family residence at 917 W. Edgewood Dr. in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $39,000. Permit and service fee-$l99 60 Charles F. Froula Jr., 2803 W. Rt. 120, McHenry, to build a single family residence at 1408 Eastwood Lane in McHenry Township for an approximate value of $40,000. Permit and service fee-$200. Area Art League Hosts Winter Dimensions II I Winter Dimensions III, a fine arts and crafts exhibition, sponsored by the Northland Area Art league, will be held Nov. 4, 5, and 6, in the Nature center at Veteran's Acres park in Crystal Lake. Area artists and craftsmen will display a variety of original artwork, including ceramics, fibre work, painting, photography, jewelry, and a selection of excellent craft- work. With the holiday season approaching, it will give the public an opportunity to pur­ chase unique gifts. A special patrons' preview night will be held Friday evening for persons pledging an amount toward the purchase of a work of art. Their pledge entitles patrons a "sneak preview" of the fair. Demonstrations will also be a featured part of the fair and artists will be available to answer questions or discuss their work. The Northland Area Art League is a group formed by resident artists to encourage participation and education in the arts For details concerning the fair, or interested patrons, contact Winter Dimensions III, Lena Wells, 4014 Deep Cut road, Woodstock. For Your Information Door frionds, L«t us oil pouto In our busy live* and taka tho tima to honor and pray for our votorons who have fallen In our previous wars. Thoy oil folt that tholr livot woro givon for soma high mora1 purpose of tholr country. Lot us koop faith, thai no future wars wilt aver bo fought except to preserve high moral values for our nation. Respectfully, PETER MJUSTEN ft SON FUNERAL HOME McHenry, Illinois 385-0063 Trick or Treat? OUR ECONOMY| & WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1977 driving are alcoholics or near- alcoholics. but don't admit it to themselves. Alcoholism, can't be cured, but it can be stopped in its tracks, if we can get to the. person in time." J? Drunk Driving- A New Approach Alcohol was involved in nearly half of all the fatal auto accidents that occurred last year, according to the National Highway Safety ad­ ministration. Nationwide, there were 46,000 highway fatalities - about equal to the population of Rock Island, 111. or Long view, Tex. Even more sobering than those statistics, however, is the fact that most drunk drivers don't stay sober for long. Nearly two-thirds of the alcohol-related highway deaths involve problem drinkers. As law enforcement agencies crack down harder on drunk driving, they find they are Playing Political Games With Judges By John W. Gardner It would shock many Americana to know that Federal judges--those black-robed symbols of integrity--are often chosen for their lofty posi­ tions on the basis of cronyism and politics. We'd like to think that our Federal judges are chosen for the highest considerations of per­ sonal fitness. But in fact "His Honor" may hold his post solely because he held the right political cards and played them shrewdly. Theoretically, the President chooses federal judges. But by long tradition, federal judge­ ships are political plums that Senators are privileged to hand out. Sometimes they hand the plum to a good jurist, sometimes to a politi­ cal crony, sometimes to someone they're indebted to. A rotten system, but most Sena­ tors love it! And they'll hang on to it unless the citizens pry it loose. Congress should pass a law creating a national system of merit selection of judges. But they're not about to give away their politi­ cal plums. President Carter, in his campaign, called for just such a national system, to cover not only federal judges but U.S. attorneys. But when he took office he decided not to challenge the Senate on their entrenched political privileges. He issued a weak executive order establishing a U.S. Circuit Judge Nominating Commission which does not cover either federal district judges or U.S. Attorneys. It covers only circuit judges. As for the rest, the President simply .. suggests to Democratic Senators that they appoint merit selection commissions in their states. If Congress won't act, and the President won't act, there's still the voice of the citizen! When citizens get mad enough and raise 0i<} A former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, John Gardner is the Founding Chair­ man of Common Cause. enough hell, politicians listen. This one is worth getting mad about. Right now we have an historic opportunity. The U.S. Senate recently passed a bill creating 113 additional district judgeships (there are now 398) and 35 additional circuit judgeships (there are now 97). This bill (S. 11)--still pending in Congress--deliberately omits any provision for merit selection. In addition to the 148 new judgeships, 23 vacancies exist in the federal district court and nine in the circuit courts. This means that in time a quarter of the total number of federal judges will be Carter appointees. It's a perfect moment to institute a new system! But politics as usual seems to be the order of the day, and nothing is going to hap­ pen unless citizens stiffen the spine of their elected representatives. Tell your two U.S. Senators to establish for your state a federal judicial selection commis­ sion to assist them in making suggestions to the President of candidates for federal district judge and U.S. Attorney. If your Senators say that's impractical, tell them that their Senate colleagues from California, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma already have established excellent systems for merit selection. Remind them that both the American Bar Association and the prestigious American Judicature Society are solidly for merit selec­ tion. At a time when lawlessness extends from the lowest to the highest levels of society, a judi­ ciary infected with cronyism and political horsetrading is intolerable. It's bound to increase the cynicism of citizens. If you're fed up seeing politicians play their little games with our system of justice, you'll write soon. Publish Purchasing Pointers For Schools "A new UJ5. Department of Agriculture publication, 'Food Purchasing Pointers for School Food Service,' is designed to help local schools and school districts buy food in quantity," Assistant Secretary Carol Tucker Foreman said as she announced the publication. Although schools receive some commodities from the Department of agriculture (USDA), they purchase many items directly from vendors. Previously, USDA had no guidelines for such purchases. This publication is intended to fill that void by suggesting procedures and specifications which buyers can adopt to fit individual school purchasing contracts. Part two suggests specifications and buying tips for selected food items used in school food programs. The publication is looseleaf so that as specifications are developed or changed, hew sheets may be Toastm asters Invito Guests To All Meetings The Crystal Lske Toast- master club will meet Satur­ day, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 19, at McHenry County college at 8:15 a.m. The club is inviting all men and women interested in improved listening, thinking and speaking to be their guests at the meetings. Toastmasters is a non­ professional, non-profit organization-of individuals working to improve their speaking abilities and to overcome unsureness and nervousness when asked to speak to a group or a meeting. CaH 455-2544 for further details. Copies of the publication (Program Aid No. 1180) have been sent to state agencies which administer school food programs for distribution to local schools. Other interested persons can purchase copies from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The publication is divided into two parts. The first part outlines procedures for sound purchasing practices, gives information on inventory systems and stock control, and includes sample forms and DIABETES MONTH "It's Time to Cure Diabetes" is the theme for the 1977 campaign of the American Diabetes association during November-National Diabetes month. toooooooeaoooooooocoogooooooco« ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL JOAN STULL 385-5418 w LET S GET TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT LOW-COST A U T O I N S U R A N C E . GIVE ME A CALL FOR THE FACTS ON LOW-COST H E A L T H I N S U R A N C E I D L IKE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ON L O W - C O S T H O M E ­ O W N E R S I N S U R A N C E . I D L IKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE FACTS ON LOW-COST L I F E I N S U R A N C E . IERICAN FAMILY N S U R A N C C N BD KNOW YOUR ARfWWVAL WELCOME DOCS IT K$T Call us for De ails ut AUTO HOME TSaSS Hi*- • AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSUfclAMCS COMPANY* MADISON, WIS. SSTS1 --OUR NEW LOCATION' Corner of Crystal Blacktop & Rt. 1 McHenry, III. pulling in a larger number of offenders. Some 400,000 Americans are arrested for drunk driving every year, nd and an estimated 40 percent are repeat offenders. Most scientific evidence today points to the conclusion that alcohorfsm is a disease and, by its vely nature, it almost in­ sures a pattern of repeat drunk driving. Is the solution to lock up the drunk driver and throw away the key? Or take away his driver's license? Many experts believe that such actions attack symptoms and not the un­ derlying problem which is alcoholism. A study by the California Department of Motor Vehicles a few years ago showed that among those whose licenses had been revoked, 68 percent continued to drive. New Approach A growing number of specialists in the study of alcoholism are arguing for "diversion" programs, a relatively new approach to combating drunk driving. Much of the pioneering in the diversion programs has taken place in southern California, with its auto-oriented society. There, thirty-seven programs have begun over the last two years. Gaylord Long, the executive director of one diversion program called High Gainjn Santa Monica, says that it and other programs start from the belief that, "Something on the order of half those arrested twice for drunk No Drinking . . The judge, before sentencing^ the offender, assigns him to a~J screening interview with£< diversion program counselors.^* If he's accepted and signs upt£ voluntarily, he attends ten**? weekly in-depth lectures on al£> aspects of alcohol and*? alcoholism. These are followed-; by a lecture every other weekj£ for nearly a year. Each session!* is followed by a group "rap* session in which all memt tell how alcohol has affe their lives and how their ati titudes and behavior ar< changing as they understac their situations better. A baa rule of such diversioi programs is that the "client" (as participants are called 1 stays sober - that is, no cbrinkir - while in the program, Diversion program result are encouraging so far. Of nearly 8,000 offenders in finished with the programs such as High Gain, only 13. percent have been rearrested. That compares with a 35 to 50 * percent rearrest rate predicted*' for drunk drivers who would!-' not get sent to diversion)" programs in a Los Angeles •' Police department study two - years ago. ~~ ' » ( The taxpayers get a break, ) too. The clients pay themselves ; for the diversion programs. Staff members, in addition to | their professional training,* ; have an intimate un- • derstanding of alcohol and' what it can do. Many of them % are recovered alcoholics. EARL R. WALSH I JACK WALSH INS. Fir*, Awto, Farm, Lift Rifrmntini RELIABLE COMPANIES ) 441# W. Rt*. IN, McNanry MS-DM DENNIS CONWAY AUTO-LIPS-FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. UltW.CImSt. McHmry, III. MS-7111 DR. 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