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PAGE 20 - PLAINDEA1.ER - FRIDAY, MAY 4.1979 Hera find There In Business NFIB: Safety Inspection Ineffective The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) should prioritize its limited resources by conducting the majority of its safety in­ spections in large businessess and in businesses w^ich are traditionally "hazardous", according to the National .Federation of Indepehdent Business (NFIB). The small- business community believes that small businesses which are not involved in hazardous work, such as heavy manufacturing or construction, should be exempted from OSHA safety inspections. These findings result from a recent, nationwide survey of NFIB members. Eighty-eight percent of the respondents favored an exemption from OSHA safety inspections for small businesses in on- hazardous industries. Ten percent of the respondents opposed the idea, and two percent were undecided. NFIB is a non-profit, non­ partisan organization representing the interests of small business. With more than 570,000 current members ~ individuals who own small or independent businesses ~ NFIB membership surveys reflect the pulse of small-business opinion in America. The well-documented safety record of small firms and the questionable value of work­ place inspections as a means of preventing accidents were reasons cited for the heavy vote in favor of granting a blanket exemption to traditionally nonhazardoug^ small businesses. Under current procedures, OSHA relies on workplace inspections to prevent ac­ cidents and deaths in all in­ dustries. The method used to determine the relative safety of particular industry is a ratio called the "injury-illness in­ cidence rate". Industries with a rate of 9 per 100 workers are classified as "hazardous". Very small businessess - generally those with 20 or fewer employees - have an injury- illness incidence rate of only 3.5 per 100. Studies of OSHA operations and results including a recommendations report by the Interagency Task Force on Workplace Safety and Health, indicate that employee behavior is a major component in accidents. Only about 25 percent of all workplace ac­ cidents are preventable by inspections, according to the report. "Accidents occur largely due to behavioral problems with employees", explained Sally Douglas, a legislative specialist in NFIB's Washington, D C. research department. "The height of a fire extinguisher -- this is one of the physical components checked by OSHA inspectors - is not nearly so important as the attitude of the employee who might need to use that fire extinguisher. And what do you do about the guy who refuses to wear a hardhat on hot days or who 'doesn't believe' in safety shields? "There's only so much that most employers can say and do to protect employees," Ms. Douglas continued, "but em­ ployers in small firms tend to work closely with their em- McHenry Man Named To Plastics Society Board Kenneth D. Zabielski of McHenry, has been elected to the board of directors of the Chicago Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers In­ corporated (SPE). The objective of the society is exclusively to promote scientific and engineering knowledge relative to plastics. The goal of the society is also to keep its members technically informed and professionally up-to-date. All of SPE's ac­ tivities and publications are centered on education. The Chicago section has 1,600 members and meets once a month at the Elmhurst Country club for its technical programs. Zabielski is a gradute of McHenry County college and resides at 1807 S. Fernwood lane, McHenry, with his wife, Paula, son Ken, and daughter Dawn Marie. Ken is employed with the Chemplex Company of Rolling Meadows as a senior research technician. Gasohol Test Successful Illinois Bell has announced that preliminary results of its Gasohol trial in Peoria indicate the fuel improves mileage and offers potential savings in enginer maintenance costs. The company began testing Gasohol in 15 company vehicles in January. Based on a three- Midwest Performance Marine HIGH WATER SALE! Sat., May 5 thru Sun., May 13 7 CUSTOM KACHINA JET BOATS W/TRAILERS IN STOCK *9,500°° ~~ AND UNDER! CUSTOM HI PERFORMANCE INSTALLATIONS SERVICE; BERKELEY, HARDIN, JACUZZI WE HAVE MUFFLERS IN STOCK FOR HEADERS &O.T.S PARTS: S & S . S U P E R J E T , LIFELINE, CASALE, GIL MARINE, STELLINGS, AND MORE! authorized dealer Kachina Boats Your Personal Boat Company 4454 BULL VALLEY RD. McHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 (815)385-4579 From McHenry and Wonder Lake , 344-3100 Latest McHenry County Weather From $33,380 on your lot ft foundation What will a new home cost? 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UNLIMITED FLOOR PLAN CHOICES 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom models (312) 459-4114 Ranch - Bi-Level - Tri-Level - Two Story Duplex - Split Foyer - Apartment Houses • Motels MIKE O'BOYLE AND CO. 8 Columbus Parkway, Wheeling, IL 60090 VISIT OUR MODEL HOME Our model home is located at 8 Columbus Parkway, which is three miles south of Half Day, three blocks nor th of Lake-Cook Road, on the west side of Milwaukee Avenue (Rt. 21). The model home is open for inspection Monday thru Friday from 10 00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5:00 PM APPROVED BY ALL CONVENTIONAL LENDERS •Tit-- Iswwomes Quality with that Custom Touch ployees, and this creates a positive working envinroment. The outstanding safety record of small firms means that virtually all their OSHA in­ spections are incredible wastes of taxpayer money," Douglas concluded. "OSHA can't watch every business in the country, so it makes sense for OSHA to sort out priorities and watch those businesses which are statistically hazardous." Open New Electrolysis Office In Area Vivian A. McDowell, from Chicago, has recently moved into the McHenry-Ringwood area and is now opening an electrolysis office serving thisv area at 5308 N. Ridgeway, Ringwood. Ms. McDowell attended Northwestern university and had completed post-graduate work at Oakton Community college and the Ohio College of Limited Practice. She has practiced elec­ trolysis for the last nine years and is a registered professional electrologist of the American Electrolysis association and the Electrologists association of Illinois. Threads: Past, Present, Future Pediatrics Specialist Joins Hospital Staff Daniel Yamshon, D.O., specialist in pediatrics and' pediatric allergies, has joined the medical-dental staff of McHenry hospital, according to G. Sherman Porter, president of the staff. Dr. Yamshon is in practice at Ingleside. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and has been af­ filiated with Children's Memorial hospital and other Chicago hospitals including Augustana, Columbus, Grant, St. Joseph's and West Subur­ ban. Dr. Yamshon is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, DesMoines; he served his in­ ternship at Zieger-Botsford hospital, Detroit. His residencies in pediatrics were completed at Michael- Reese and Presyterian-St. Luke's hospitals, Chicago. He also was awarded a fellowship in allergy and clinical immunology at Presbyterian-St. Luke's hospital. Cruises Greet Spring month comparsion with 15 control vehicles using regular gasoline, the vehicles using Gasohol averaged 4.48 percent better mileage. "Our monthly maintenance review of the vehicles also indicate some savings in engine maintenance with the cleaner burning Gasohol", said Ron Aldridge, Illinois Bell's manager - automotive services. "We also found that Gasohol virtually eliminated gas line freezing problems during the winter months." Illinois Bell Bell is the first major company in Illinois to test Gasohol on the road. MODINE SALES Modine Manufacturing company has reported that sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1979, were $211,915,000, an increase of 24 percent from the prior year's $171,419,000. About 60 percent of the increase represents real growth with inflation accouting for the balance. Earnings for the year at $14,420,000 were 6.8 percent of sales and 29 percent over the previous year's $11,166,000 WEATHER BY PHONE Many winter-weary Chicago area commuters greeted a welcome sign of spring when the "Commuter Cruisers" on the Chicago river between Madison street (near North Western station) and North Michigan avenue returned to service Monday, April 23, with the first sailing at 7:45 a.m. Two 65-foot cruisers carry riders between the Riverside Plaza building, at Madison and the Chicago river, and the Wrigley building on Michigan avenue in seven minutes. $3,440,000 Invested In County Banks During April a new allocation of state funds was deposited in banks throughout Northeastern Illinois by State Treasurer Jerry Cosentino. Approximately $3,440,000 was invested in ten banks serving McHenry county. The annual April allocation, called the Basic Deposit program, this year distributed $376.8 million to 879 banks statewide. Participants also were presented a new option of requesting either six-month or one-year deposits. Edison Income Declines Inadequate rates, severe winter weather and equipment problems resulted, in a 32 cents per share decline in Com­ monwealth Edison company's earnings for the first quarter of 1979, according to Edison Chairman Thomas G. Ayers. Net income for the period fell to $48.1 million from $66.8 million the year before. Common share earnings, previously disclosed at the utility's annual meeting, declined to 37 cents from 69 cents on fewer shares in the similar period of 1978. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS May 4, 1932 -- A1 Capone, Public Enemy Number One, is jailed for income tax evasion at Atlanta Penitentiary. May 5, 1818 -- Birthday of Karl Marx, German social philosopher and the chief theorist of modern socialism. May 6, 1856 -- Birthday of Sigmund Frued, Austrian neurologist and "father of psychoanalysis." May 7,1945 -- Germany signs an unconditional surrender as part of World War II, the bloodiest, costliest and biggest war in history. May 8, 1541 -- Hernando de Soto and a company of Spanish ex­ plorers discover the Mississippi River at a point near the present city of Memphis, Tennessee. May 9, 1754 -- The first newspaper cartoon, penned by Benjamin Franklin, appears in America. May 10, 1876 -- The Centennial Exposition opens in Philadelphia to commemorate the nation's 100th anniversary. Join Us For A Celebration Of GREEK NIGHT SUNDAY MAY 27th Featuring a Combination Plate of Greek Delicacies with Authentic ^ Greek Desserts N Greek Band! Belly Dancers! $1 coo • ̂ PER PERSON RESERVATIONS ONLY - Tickets May Be Purchased at Restaurant. FREE! Bottle of Wine to Every Foursome with Dinner (.j\Ic(,Hen*y (*Inn Tarrjjlv Hoijse 4512 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY, ILL 344-0900 (2 BLOCKS WEST OF McHENRY MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER) Now Appearing GREEN WATERS Tuesday thru Sunday nights HOURS: MOK.-THURS. 11:30 AM 1AM FRI.& SAT. 11:30 AM-2AM SUNDAY 9AM 10PM £ I Members of the McHenry County Mental Health Resource league created this unique quilt, focusing on conservation. Below is the emblem of the McHenry County Conservation district, while each of the remaining 34 octagons depicts an en­ dangered animal, bird or wildflower of McHenry county. The quilt will be among over 500 examples of fine needle, hook and loom art to be displayed at the Hawthorn center exhibition, "Threads: Past, Pesent and Future", on the mall May 5 and 6. It's all in the family! Mrs. Rosemary Sieverin of McHenry (seated, right), her mother, Mr*. Kathleen Majoros, and her daughters, Annette (left) and Monica display handstitcbed and handwoven items made by members of their family. In the background is a quilt, made'around 1914 and embroidered by Mrs. Majoros and her brothers and sisters when they were Children. These and many other examples of woven, hooked and stitched art will be on display. Kathleen Mondl Named Secretary Of The Year When choosing a boss, out­ standing secretaries in the United States would most like to work for an individual like author James Michener, ac­ cording to a poll released by Manpower, Inc., the world's largest temporary help firm. Manpower conducted the survey among its superior secretaries, named "Secretary of the Year for 1979", in con­ junction with the company's observance of National Secretaries' Week (April 22- 28). Kathleen Mondl earned the McHenry "Secretary of the Year" award for superior proficiency, capability and respnsibility, Mrs. Mondl is currently employed by the McHenry Manpower office, 803 Front street. Being flexible and adaptable is Mrs. Mondl's key to success as a secretary, with accuracy and competence in her work her most important respon- sibilites. Mrs. Mondl's "ideal" of a boss? CBS correspondent Harry Reasoner! ISSUED CHARTER A charter has been granted by the state to Window Well Protectors, Inc., McHenry, for "manufacturing and mer­ cantile". Timber Creek Farms and Nurseries 12608 CHARLES ROAD WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS 338-0200 338-0209 Spring is a Rose from Timber Creek •POTTED HARDY & HEALTHY •HYBIRD TEAS CLIMBERS FLORIBUNDAS GRANDIFLORAS •RED WHITE YELLOW PINK & MULTICOLOR •PATENTS & NON PATENTS Plant a l i t t le spr ing now!