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8ECTI0N Z - PAGE «-PL AINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8,1979 -mcmmmcmKymmmm PLAINDEALER. Editorial Fast Food Spreads America's fast food chains have captured the imagination of the world. After the last world war, U.S. hamburger and milk shake establishments took Europe and other areas of the world by storm. The British have followed the lead with fast-food chains of their own, and have diversified beyond ^just fish and chips Outlets. Now Japan gets into the act-and in this country. The latest fast-food news is that a Japanese firm is opening a chain of Beef Bowl outlets in the U.S. They reportedly will serve only one dish, a sauced beef and seasoned rice, for $1.40. The plan is to pen two hundred of these outlets, which will serve beef and rice in thirty seconds, or less! That should be fast enough, even for the busiest among us.. Lure~Qf The Weed The DepartmentDr Health, Education and Welfare reported recently that 16.1 percent of the nation's teen-agers between 12 and 17 were smoking marijuana. That is not a hopeless percentage by any means, because in some of the nation's metropolitan areas the percentages are so high they hike the national average. But it is a disturbing percentage, especially in view of recent determinations that pot is detrimental to school accomplishment, to career accomplishment and even to physical health. The great lure of the weed, which fools so many gullible adults and teen-agers, is that its harm is so subtle it isn't recognized. Feeling great, when there's nothing to feel great about, or nothing accomplished, isn't the crime of crimes. But it robs the individual of ambition, industriousness and alertness. In today's world, only a fool trying to live in a fool's paradise can fail to admit such a philosophy is unrealistic. Depending on anything artificial to escape the real world, for a make-believe paradise, is a loser's cop-out by any standard of measurement. Building Permits The City of McHenry has issued the following building permits for the month of July, 1979. Residential Development Group, 5103 Greenbrier drive, single family dwelling. McHenry Community Consolidated School District, 701 N. Green street, fence. McHenry Community Consolidated School District, 3701 W. Waukegan road, siding. Ruben Boelter, 2012 N. Oak, siding. Residential Development Group, 5308 W. Malibu court, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 104 S. Heritage drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, i00 N. Huntington drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group. 102 N. Huntington drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 104 N. Huntington drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5305 W. Malibu court, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5303 W. Malibu court, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5301 W. Malibu court, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 5302 W. Malibu court, single family dwelling. . Residential Development Group, 5306 W. Malibu court, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 106 N. Huntington drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 108 N. Huntington drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 110 N. Huntington drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 101 S. Heritage drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development Group, 103 S. Heritage drive, single family dwelling. Thomas C. & Margaret F. Ruhnke, 5108 Shorehill drive, garage. John H. Cook, 5219 Dartmoor drive, pool. First United Methodist church, 3717 Main street, addition. Robert Grant, 4802 W. Prairie avenue, single family dwelling. Edward Schultz, 4597 W. Ramble road, addition. Roy Rohrer, 805 N. Green street, siding. Robert & Alice Mantor, 4408 W. Clearview avenue, fence. David A. Dolby, 6205 W. Katmai trail, single family dwelling. Arthur P. Tiffany, 4411 Home avenue, fence. Thomas M. Jenkins, 1818 N. Oak street, pool. White Hen Pantry, 4802 W. Elm street, sign. Thomas Poczekaj, 5103 W. Dartmoor drive, fireplace. G.C. Wilde, 3416 Fairway drive, garage. Robert & Janet Bastear, 4011 W. Maple avenue, enclose porch. Residential Development Group, 5104 Greenbrier drive, single family dwelling. Larry Jackson, 4517 Home avenue, fence. Ron Doherty, 1501 Green street, garage. Stevan Mroz, 209 Augusta drive, fence. Commons Vision Center, 4205 W. Elm street, sign. McHenry State Bank, 3510 W. Elm street, sign. McHenry State Bank, 4502 Crystal Lake road, temporary sign. Vernon J. Kramer, 4719 W. Ashley drive, addition. I It was once illegal for an Englishman to entertain an Irish minstrel. For Your Information ir- Dear friends. Self-help groups ore booming and they don't cost a lot of monoy. Alcoholics Anonymous is the granddaddy of all. Mended Hoarts, a group for pooplo with heart surgery. Roach to Recovery has holpod 75,000 woman who had mastoctomios last yoar. Living I is a telf-help group for arthritics; thoro aro blind and doaf groups also. For solf-holp groups, chock your city or coun­ ty hoalth agoncy, or write: Solf-Holp Institute, Northwestern Univ., Evanston, III. 60201. Respectfully, PETER MJlSTfcN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHENRY, ILLINOIS - 385 0063 1R0II Call Report * (Your Congressmen's Vote) Here's how area Members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes July 19 through July 25. HOUSE AMTRAK--The House rejected, 197 for and 214 against, an amendment to continue the full 27,500-mile Amtrack passenger train network for another year. The amendment was proposed to HR 3996, a bill authorizing Amtrak operations in fiscal 1980 and beyond. As later passed afnd sent to the Senate, the bill cuts Amtrak to 22,000 miles in order to stem its massive financial losses. Rep. Albert Gore, Jr., D-Tenn., the sponsor, said that due to shortages of gasoline, passenger train service should be kept intact for at least another year. Rep. James Florio, D-N.J., an opponent, said that in preserving Amtrak's least-productive routes the House invites the failure of the entire system. Members voting "yea" wanted to keep Amtrak at its present size during the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. Reps. Robert McClory, R-13, and John Anderson, R-16, voted "yea." - Staff Increase--The House voted, 214 for and 120 against, to allow House members to enlarge their staffs by up to four part- time or temporary positions. This raises the present ceiling of 18 aides that a member can have on his personal (as opposed to committee) staff .It leaves unchanged the $288,000 limit on salaries for a member's personal staff. The measure (H Res 359) does not require Senate concurrence and takes effect Aug. 1. Rep. Carroll Campbell, R-S.C., a supporter, said the staff enlargement will give members "some flexibility for dealing with situations in their offices, such as a maternity leave, such as the need for a temporary employee to bring special expertise...." Rep. Lucien Nedzi, D-Mich., an opponent, said the hike "will guarantee more staff proliferation and, in its train, a requirement for more space, more furniture, more parking, and more telephones." Members voting "yea" wanted larger personal staffs. McClory and Anderson did not vote. School Busing--By a vote of 209 for and 216 against, the House failed to achieve the two-thirds majority needed to approve a proposed "neighborhood schools" constitutional amendment. The measure was designed primarily to outlaw court-ordered busing to integrate schools. Rep. Ronald Mottl, D-Ohio, the sponsor, said court-ordered busing "isa social policy imposed by aaactivist judiciary, and it is a mistaken social policy that is leading TO the virtual destruction of public education at neighborhood schools in cities where it is used." Rep. John Buchanan, R-Ala., an opponent, said: "The Constitution should never be amended in such a light and cavalier fashion. Would we rewrite the Bill of Rights on the floor of the House on the basis of one or two hours of debate?" Members voting "nay" either favored busing or felt that amending the Constitution was an inappropriate response to the problems of busing. McClory and Anderson voted "nay." SENATE Election Commissioner--The Senate confirmed, 73 for and 25 against, President Carter's nomination of Frank Reiche, a New Jersey Republican, to the Federal Election commission. Reiche was opposed by many Senate Republicans who doubted that he was a sufficiently partisan Republican and disliked his refusal to oppose public financing of congressional campaigns. The FEC, which enforces federal election laws, has three Democratic and three GOP commissioners. Sen. Mark Hatfield, R-Ore., a supporter, criticized "those who iead peopie to beiieve they represent true Republicansm...." Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, an opponent, said that if Reiche proves to be "not a partisan Republican" the Democratic party point of view could prevail on the FEC. Senators voting "nay" opposed the nomination. Sens. Charles Percy, R, and Adlai Stevenson, D, voted "yea." Abortion--The Senate adopted, 57 for and 42 bgainst, a more conservative position on the abortion issue. The language was included in an appropriations bill (HR 4389) later passed and sent;; to conference with the House. It permits federally-funded abortions when (1) the mother's life is endangered, (2) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or (3) two doctors say the pregnancy will seriously harm the mother's health. This vote puts the Senate more in harmony with the harder-line House, thus diminishing the chance of another months'long congressional standoff on the abortion issue. Sen. Birch Bayh, D-Inda supporter, said that due to the House's hard line the language "is about the best we can do under the circumstances." Sen. Robert Packwood, R-Ore., an oppoent, said taking a harder line against federally-funded abortions "only denies to poor women equal access to this medical service." Senators voting "yea" were anxious to compromise with the House on the abortion issue. Percy and Stevenson voted "yea." Illinois' Attorney General William J. Scott has initiated the state's first crackdown on illegal chain letter schemes with a consumer protection lawsuit filed in Winnebago County Circuit court. Scott's suit names as defendants two residents of Pecatonica, Tom Walsh and Esther M. Woolbright, iden­ tified by complainants as early participants and profiteers in a scheme which surfaced in Winnebago county in recent months. The Winnebago county scheme has been referred to as the "Circle of Platinum" and similar titles. Participation has been based on a six-name list, with each buyer handing $500 to his seller and paying $500 to the person named first on the list. The buyer than makes two more lists, crossing off the first name and adding his in the bottom position, in the traditional fashion of all chain- letter schemes. Because the mails are not apparently used, participants tell each other that the scheme is "legal" because it's not in violation of postal laws. However, as attorney General Scott has warned twice in recent months, such schemes violate the Illinois consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices act, as well as the state's Lottery statute. Scott has also warned that the originators and profiteers in the chain-letter types schemes would be subject to legal action. Scott rs legal complaint against Walsh and Woolbright asks that they be enjoined from further activity in the scheme and that any monies they may have received from it be placed in receivership for restitution to the eventual losers. Scott also asks that a $50,000 civil penalty be assessed for each violation of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices act. Scott's complaint notes that the pyramiding mathematical progression required for chain- letter schemes to work would soon exceed the currency supply of the nation or the population of the world if all the early participants were able to keep the chain functioning. Thus, the loss factor is built in and in essence is passed along the chain until it soon collapses. Scott's office has received information that the scheme has appeared in five counties in northern Illinois and may be starting in other areas of the state. Scott cautioned Illinois residents not to risk their money on any such chance schemes. Help Needed If your conscience won't stop you, pray for cold feet. •Tribune, Chicago. Stange Conceit is a queer dis­ ease. It makes everyone sick except the fellow who has -- -Grit. -- THE GAS PUMP You can waste gasoline by hauling unnecessary items in your car. Weight adds to re­ sistance and makes the engine work harder, using more fuel. If you must carry objects in your car at all times, don't keep them all inside the trunk. Weight in the rear raises the front of the car and increases wind resis­ tance, reducing mileage. \ Law Changes Interest Rates On SBA Loans The Smoking Habit A Forgiving Nature People who have smoked for a long time tend to feel that the damage already has been done and that it is pointless to quit. Not so! The American Heart association says that the smoker who quits eventually lowers the risk of death from heart attack until it is nearly as low as the risk of a person who never has smoked. What may have started out as a youthful exercise in self- expression has become a primary health hazard for smokers of all ages. A man who smokes more than one pack of cigarettes a day has nearly twice the risk of heart attack than a non- smoker. Never was nature more forgiving of abuse than through the regenerative process which restores to good health the smoker who takes a look at the odds -- and gets out of the smoking game. ARE YOU NEW IN McHeniy Area? Oo You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL 10ANSTULL 385 5418 Interest rates on Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans have been changed by enactment of a new law. A. Vernon Weaver, SBA administrator, explained this week. The legislation, which was signed into law by President Carter, applies to SBA disaster loans which have been ap­ proved as a result of disasters occurring on or after Oct. 1, 1978. Weaver listed these major changes: - Interest rates on the first $55,000 of SBA primary residence and personal property disaster loans are lowered to 3 percent from 7% percent, except for any refinancing. In the case of refinancing, the interest rate Will reamin at 7% percent. - Interest rates on SBA business disaster loans where credit is not obtainable from private sources and where refinancing is not involved are lowered to 5 percent from 7% percent. Interest rates on business disaster loans which in SBA's judgment are ob­ tainable from non-Federal credit sources remain at 7% percent. Because of the retroactive feature of the law, SBA officials will review, on a case-by-case basis, loans already made. The new law provides about $1 billion in new disaster loan funds. Administrator Weaver said the reviews will be made as expeditiously as possible. SBA disaster loans are available in areas declared to be disaster areas by either the President or the SBA ad­ ministrator. The loans may be used, within certain limits, to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property not covered by insurance. Physical damage disaster loans on homes are limited to $50,000. Loans on non-insured personal property losses are limited to $10,000. A com­ bination home-personal property loan is limited to $55,000. Refinancing of existing mortgages is also available in certain circumstances of severe damage, to a maximum of $50,000. In general, business loans are limited to $500,0001 • Make the inside of your car as clean as the outside. Use the crevice tool of your vacuum cleaner to get into the seat cracks and the soft bristle attachment for the dashboard, rear window well and seats. For the uphol­ stery and floor carpeting of your car, use the upholstery brush at­ tachment of your canister. ---- % mnnwik KNOW YOUR AREA-ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST Service Line McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE St MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHENRY COUNTY Meeting Place: McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 815-344-3944 _ . Parents Anonymous meetings on Wednesday. STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ; 202-755-8660 Hours7:30a.m. to5:30p.m. weekdays (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not know where to call? And then been given a runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-372-6004, (For confidential conversation on problems dealing with run-away children) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interestate moving by companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 800-638-2666 (For questions or complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 ( Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF" CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES Child Abuse Center McHenry County (312) 546-2150 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries about, or reporting on, the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago, III. HIK1HKH.HT I'reftnant? Hrlp? S«r\H-e. .Ifl.VZVW. 21-hour An- «Hrriii|t Sfrvicf. • YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 840 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock Phone: 338-7360 24-hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families. & Mre you concerend about your angry feelings toward your children? 24-hour Parental Stress Line, 344-3944. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations. Sen- Pro. ice & ion at 0ir^ torv EARL R. WALSH & JACK WALSH INS. Fire. Auto. Farm, Life Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 4«I0W Rte 120, MtHenry 305 3300 DENNIS CONWAY • AUTO-LIFE FIRE State Farm ins. Co. 33I»W. Elm St. MtHenry, lit. " 3e;-7in DR. LEONARD B0TTARI 303 N Richmond Rd , McHenry Eyes examined Contact Lenses Glasses fitted Mon , Tues , Thurs . Ffi>4-tp m Tues , Thurs , Fri., 7 9 p m Sat . t: 30 to 3 00 Ph 385 4151 or 385 JJ62 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES SERVICE & RENTALS Mon Sal» 5:30 Friday til 9:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal Lake Ph. 459 122* TScHenr^eiephonTXIsw^ • Answering Service • Car, Telephone & Paging Service • Complete Mimeographing & Printing Serivc" • Typing & Photocopying -- Ph. 385 0258 ASSOC.A^S 'NC REALTORS 3932 W. Rt. 120. McHenry "GATEWAY TO YOUR FUTURE" CALL US (815) 385-4810 McHenry Trophies 3715 W. John St. McHenry, III. 385-6559 Farm Equipment George P. Freund. Inc. Cote • New Holland 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd..' 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