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PLAINDEALER Editorial Opinion A Simple Gift We are forturiate to be living in a country where most of the people enjoy luxuries undreamed of by poor majorities in developing countries. At this holiday time we can remember that a simple gift such as a bowl of nourishing porridge each day, farm tools or improved rice seeds can mean survival to a wild or a family trying to struggle out of poverty in a Third World nation. We can give a gift of life'and hope through a contribution to CARE, the international aid and development organization. Contributions may be sent to CARE, 660 First Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016, or toany regional CARE office. Pipe Smokers In this age when smoking is known to be harmful, it's good to know science is fighting bade seeking to lessen dangers of puffing the weed. In that connection, a new book, , sheds surprising light on the ancient art of pipe smoking. Americans are interested in this ancient habit, which was begun by North American Indians more than a thousand years ago. But it is the white man, in the last hundred years, who has developed the art to something of a science. And here are space-age rules of the game: First, the pipe sucker must have at least two pipes, to rest one between puffs. Second, he should clean a pipe while it is still hot, immediately after it is smoked. The dottle, which is the "soup" in the bottom of the bowl, must not be allowed to sitandsoak into the briar, or other bowl material. While the pipe is still hot, use pipe cleaners (rule three) to clean out the stem and push one or two all the way into the bowl, pulling it up from there if possible, thus letting the cleaner travel only one way. One can double a pipe cleaner and push it through the half stem and bowl too, of some pipes. Rule four is to scrape out the bowl to keep the char only about the thickness of a penny. You want some char but not more. Rule five is to periodically clean the bowl with a good soaking in rum, cognac or perhaps alcohol. Sixth, use a pipe sweetener every month or so to keep the pipe sweet. This can be bought at a tobacco shop and is made of alcohol and oil of wintergreen or oil of cloves. All this will help one avoid nicotine, and a smoke which bites the tongue. And much fun can be had with all this fiddling and fussing about! If you must smoke, this will lessen the risk to your health. The Best Years? It's surprising how many members of the World War II generation reply, when asked, that the war years-aside from the killing-were the best of their lives. Even women often say these were their best years. Yet turmoil, shortages, uncertainty, etc., were the order of the day during World War H; and people were uprooted from homes and towns and scattered all over the world. Men submitted to rugged living conditions, limited freedom, and were often asked to risk their lives. Nevertheless, this period is looked back upon, among those who survived at least, with considerable nostalgia. One reason for this feeling is that the country was then united behind a single purpose. There was a clear goal, which all could understand; Americans pulled together with a sense of urgency and patriotism. Another reason is that the United States won, and won without suffering more fatalities than the nation ordinarily suffers in four or five years on the highways. While every fatality was a tragedy not to be minimized, that kind of toll doesn't bleed a nation white. Finally, one aspect of military life is order (aside from combat). And order, to some degree, depending upon the individual, is comforting, often bringing with it a sense of acceptance or resignation, even tranquility. Finally, those who experience hard times together or dangerous combat, or who risk their lives in joint military undertakings, when perhaps every life depends on each individual carefully doing his duty, build lasting bonds erf respect, and often friendship. And so it may be true that many of life's most lasting friendships are built in wartime, when mass movements of the population bring people of diverse culture and background together (who otherwise might never meet) both in military service and in defense industries. Sheriff's Report NOVEMBER -1980 PRISONER COUNT FOR THE MONTH Adult males received 173 Adult females received .10 Juvenile males received o Juvenile females received 0 Total prisoners received $ 183 Total prisoners discharged 176 Average prisoner countper day 46.9 Prisoner records prepared 183 Warrants served 125 Court processes received .670 Court processes served 454 Bailiffs in court 92 Persons taken to court 153 Meals served for the month 3,633 Persons conveyed to other institutions 9 Mileage conveying persons .990 Mileage serving court processes 3,725 Mileage patrolling and investigating 90,064 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS HANDLED Total number of accidents 167 Personal property 109 Bodily injury 56 Fatalities 2 Warning tickets issued 140 Tickets issued 387 Prisoner Count: > Lowest day of the month -11-28-80 31 Highest day of the month -11-20-80 58 For Your Information Dear friends. There are increasing signs that nations are at long last growing weary of war and strife, and are turning toward Christ's hope of Peace on Earth ..Good Will to All Men. Let us hope and pray this Christmas Day that the balm of tolerance and charity is truly extending across the earth. MERRY CHRISTMAS PETER M.JISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME Building Permits The City of McHenry has issued the following building permits in the 'month of November, 1980. Eric Wales, 5517 Brittany drive, fence. John A. Mitchell, 907 N. Front street, sign. Jim and Debbie Harding, 711 N. Lillian street, single family dwelling. Richard Rad, 3011 Virginia, fireplace. 2107 Properties, 5808 Hill street, truck storage. Residential Develc drive, single fi rad Paul it group, 5302 Winding Creek ulEltman, 6613 Hayward court, single family Conrad] dwelling. Christopher H. and Sheryl M. Kennebeck, 4212 South street, single family dwelling. H.J. Wurgler, 506 Sflbury, work shop. James and Ivy Sitkoski, 5302 Malibu court, fireplace. J. Althoff and Assoc., 801 Mill street, industrial. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dettmer, 4510 Clearview avenue, addition. Residential Development group, 5308 Winding Creek drive, single family dwelling. Stoffel and Reihansperger, 3424 W. Elm street, addition to office. Dale Evans, 4104 W. Bull Valley road, fence. Residential Development group, 100 Heritage drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development group, 5214 Abbey lane, single family dwelling. Residential Development group, 5406 Winding Creek drive, single family dwelling. Residential Development group-Coldwell Banker Co., NW corner of Royal drive and Crystal Lake road, for sale sign. Donald Gerstad, 305 Dale avenue, pool. Rhyan Mgt., 1204 N. Green street, alteration-theatre. McHenry Township Fire Protection District. 3610 W. Elm street, parking lot Residential Development group, 5203 Abbey lane, single family dwelling. Albert K. Stobbe, 506 Kensington drive, shed. Residential Development group, 5207 Abbey lane, single family dwelling. Residential Development group, 5209 Abbey lane, single family dwelling. Dr. James McMahon, 3433 W. Elm street; alteration Dentist office. George Thompson, 3932 W. Elm street, enclose outside stairs. John Justen, 3620 W. John street, alteration. PLAINDEALER ^ Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Tha Plolndoalar invite* tha public »o im »hl« column at an •'prxiion o f thair vlawr, on »ub|act» of gonorol intorott in our community. Our only roquott it that tho writort glvo signature, full addrot* and phono number. Wo atk too. that ona individual not writo on tho soma subject more than once a month. Wo reserve tho right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in ob|e<tionable tasto.) 1^^ Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Dec. 3-10. HOUSE 'Bay American'--By a vote of 280 for and 107 against, the House adopted an amendment giving protection to U.S. manufacturers of mass transit vehicles. Buses and subway cars bought by cities with federal aid must have at least 50 percent American content and be assembled in the U.S. and a bid by an American manufacturer is the "low bid" even if it is up to 15 percent higher than a competing foreign bid. Members said during debate the measure would benefit the sole American manufacturer of subway cars, the Budd Co. of Philadelphia, and the two remaining U.S. bus builders, the General Motors Truck and Coach division and Grumman Flexible. The amendment was attached to a mass transit bill (HR6417) later passed and sent to the Senate. Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., the sponsor, said his measure would make it more difficult for "foreign manufacturers to come in and take lobs away from American workers, and that is what is at stake here - jobs." Opponent Bill Frenrel, R-Mim., said the amendment "will contribute to inflationary pressures, contradict free trade principles and probably not achieve expansion in the domestic industry as is intended." Members voting "yea" wanted to give American bus and subway car manufacturers an edge against foreign competitors, even if that means higher prices. Reps. Robert McClory, R-13, and John Anderson, R-16, voted "nay." LSD Payment--By a vote of 249 for and 96 against, the House passed and sent to the Senate a bill (S1615) providing a tax-free federal payment of $625,000 to a former Army man who was given the psychedelic drug LSD without his knowledge. James R. Thornwell, now of Oakland, Calif., was administered LSD during interrogation in 1961 while Army counterintelligence agents suspected him of giving classified documents to foreign agents. He contends that his personality was altered by the experience and that he has not been able to hold a job. Rep. Dan Glickman, D-Kan., a supporter of the payment, said: "The man has become somewhat of a - using this word in the kindest sense I can say - mental vegetable." Rep. Harold Sawyer, R-Mich., an opponent, said there is no medical evidence that LSD causes prolonged lethargy. "His difficulty is that he just does not want to work." he said. Members voting "nay" either opposed any federal payment to Thornwell or thought the $625,000 payment was excessive. Anderson voted "yea." McClory did not vote. 'Superfund'---The House passed, 274 for and 94 against, and sent to the President a bill (HR 7020) enabling the federal government to clean up areas poisoned by chemical dumps and spills. A "superfund" of $1.6 billion is to be established over the next five years, with $1.38 billion supplied by the chemical industry and the remainder by taxpayers. Supporter Toby Moffett, D-Conn., asked: "How many of these Love Canal ticking time bombs are going to have to go off and blow up in our faces before we act? " "Editor: "People know so little about trapping. "1) People do not get caught in leg-hold traps, not even children. "2) The trap numbs the foot in 15-20 minutes, eliminating pain. "37 The longest trapping season in this state is less than 48 days, hardly a threat. "4) The most commonly used traps have a jaw sread less than 5 inches. "5) The largest threat to pets in this country is their owners that beat and mistreat them repeatedly. "6) More animals are probably killed by their owners' own autos than by hll the trappers in any one year. "The information in the Public Pulse column of Dec. 17 is grossly exaggerated! These so called facts have been created by persons not familiar with the actual methods of modern day trapping. "Any respectable trapper would be greatly angered by such a sight. When properly used the leghold device will not cause any injury whatsoever. There is ab- solutly no threat to children either, unless you have one of these devices in your backyard, or allow your little children to wander through the open fields and woods alone. Any child is much too large to be caught in such a device. These are not bear traps for pete's sake! "Modern methods and equipment provide a it loving sad life of e are the be angry situation that allows the trapper to examine creatures caught, and release unharmed those not wanted. Of the very small number of dogs caught, most are starving animals abandoned by their 'loving' owners, to live the sad lift a scavenger. These people you should at! "Also, there could be very serious damage to the wildlife of the U.S. Money spent on hunting and trap­ ping licenses, is the largest, most important source of funding for the Department of Conservation, and the Division of Wildlife Resources. Last year over 40,000,000 sportsmen spent over 300,000,000 dollars on state licenses. This money goes mainly to the management of wildlife, so as you can see the animals benefit also. "Most of the animals used in the making of fur coats, are pen raised animals that are grown to the desired size and then processed into pelts. This is much the same way meat is raised and processed for your evening meal. Of the wild animals used by the fur makers most are hunted and killed quickly and humanely, so there is actually no suffering. Trapping plays a very small role in such cases. "This blind campaign could be very dangerous to the already under-financed organizations mentioned above. Doihestic animals are probably more in danger from their orwners than they are from trappers. Protect these animals by reporting any abuse to the humane society immediately. "Please do not become part of this sadly misin­ formed group. They will actually end up hurting the animals they seek to protect with this foolish campaign. That would be very sad indeed. Very sad. "Brian Riley * "Box 123, McHenry" v ̂ ' ( O u t d o o r L i f e , December, 1978) Aerial Dive-Bomber The peregrine faicon, Faico peregrinus, is probably the world's fastest animal and a veritable Red Baron. It feeds on other birds, preferring to launch its attack from heights. In a steep dive that can reach 200 miles an hour, the peregrine zeroes in and strikes with power­ ful, taloned feet. It may even do a loop and pick up its prey in midair. McHENRV, ILLINOIS - 39540*3 ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? SS88SSS8SSSS Do Vou Know Somoono Now? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5473 JUNE V0I6NT 385-2S58 & V. X mnnmrn KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER Of COMMERCE MS-4300 FANILY SERVICE S MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Woukogon Road McHonry 385 6400 " PARENTAL STRESS LINE OF McHonry 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 Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to coll? And then been given the 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: 800 972 6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run away children.) MOVING HOTLINE PhoneSOO 424 9213 (Complaints about interstate 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 o 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 (Operotes five notional lines. Answers inquires about or repor ting 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 solor 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 Chicogo III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service 385-2999 24 hour Answering Service. ' YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone 344 3240 24 hour Crisis Intervention and Confidential Counseling for youth and families Are you concerned about your angry feelings toward your children? 24 hour Porento) Stress Line 344-3944 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH 1800-S92-S900 ^Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number •nd professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring ogency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. PAG£ 13 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER M, 1SS0 Opponent William Dannemeyer, R-Callf., said state and local governments and the private sector should have primary clean-up responsibility and that "the federal taxpayer should be the court of last resort..." Members voting "yea" favored creation of the "superfund." Anderson voted "yea." <. McClory voted "nay." SENATE Civil Rights Bill--The Senate failed, 54 for and 43 against, to achieve the three-fifths majority needed to silence a filibuster against I960 fairhousing legislation (HR 5200). This killed the bill to strengthen the 1968 Fair Housing Act by giving the K Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) power to sue those suspected of discriminating in housing sales and rentals. HUD now can only mediate when discrimination is charged, and the Justice Department's power to sue in such instances is severely limited. Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., a supporter of ending the filibuster, said that by passing the bill the 96th Congress will be remembered as "the Congress that at last redeemed the promise of fair housing for the American people." Opponent Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, said that early next year "we will have a fair housing bill and it will be a fair bill that everyone who ia in favor of fair housing can vote for." Senators voting "yea" wanted immediate enactment of the 1960 fair housing bill. Sens. Adlai Stevenson, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "yea." 4-Day Work Week--The Senate adopted, 43 for and 38 against, an amendment allowing government contractors a work week consisting of four ten-hour days. Organized labor wants to retain the existing law requiring contractors to use a five-day, 40-hour week with daily overtime paid after the eighth hour. Business lobbyists advocate the change to four ten-hour days so that contractors do not have to pay overtime until after the tenth hour. The amendment was attached to a revenue sharing bill (HR 7112), which was sent back to the House. Sen. Henry Bellmon, R-Okla., the sponsor, said that "at a time when this country is faced with the need to conserve energy and improve productivity, it makes sense to allow thoselocal working arrangements which are productive and conserving." Opponent Harrison Williams, D-N.J., said the amendment would cause "a loss of jobs, as employers are no longer required to add additional workers to avoid overtime pay." Senators voting "yea" wanted government contractors to be able to use a four-day, 40-hour work week*__ __ - Stevenson and Percy voted "yea." Pay Raise--The Senate voted, 69 for and 21 against, to block s pay raise proposed for members of Congress and some 33,500 top-ranking executive branch employees and federal judges. The raise for congressmen would have been from 660,663 to $70,900. The vote came during debate on an appropriations bill (HJ Res 637) that was headed for final Senate approval. Opponent Jesse Helms, R-N.C., responding to arguments that executive branch raises were needed to keep good people, said: "I don't see any loaded buses leaving Washington with disgruntled $50,000-a-year employees." Sen Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who opposed the move to block the raises, said: "I think the American public will understand and support the fact we are attempting to improve the quality of government by allowing this nation's top management to receive the pay increase denied them over the past several years." Senators voting "nay" supported the pay raise. Stevenson voted "yea." Percy voted "nay." Keeping Warn Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fires," received iti name from Ferdinand Magellan, who found huge blazes aloni the shore as he rounded (he tip of South America in 1320. The natives, who wore no clothing, kept the fires going to stay warm in winter. Sert)ice pro fessiorv al Dire ctory MM. R WALSH t MCK WALSH INS Nft Awto Urm lift •apratantlnf RfllASIf rOMPANIfl 4410 W It. 110 M<Hanr, HI ISM OCNNIS CONWAY A U T O tin rim State Fan Im Co. 11IVW limit#** MrHonr, III MS /III JAMES M MclNTEE. 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