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I < 3 PAGE 12 - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21,1981 PLA1NDEALER -- Editorial V Opinion $ § 7V § March Of Dimes The annual March of Dimes fund-raising drive is now in progress. It started when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was President of the United States, and has-continued since. This effort produced the Salk and Sabin vaccines, developed through the support of the March of Dimes' funds. Polio, since development of these vaccines, has been largely controlled through vaccinations. The March of Dimes has now branched out into other areas, and much has been accomplished recently in the field of birth defects. The March of Dimes is not a member of the United Fund, and is maintained independently, a choice of the March of Dimes organization itself. » Wasting Meat In supermarkets all over the country thousands of pounds of meat are thrown away or fed to animals every Monday morning. At stores which close on Sundays, much of the freshly-cut meat of Fridays and Saturdays is often no longer saleable on Mondays. With meat priced as high as it is today, it would surely seem innovative ideas are in order to get the public to buy meat on the last day it's fresh. Some stores mark down meat which cannot be held in counters another night--and when this policy is publicized, the results are good. Certain hours of the day might become meat-special hours, to clean out meat counters of contents which won't last any longer. The same is true with fresh produce and other perishable foods. We Americans waste too much in the home~ and we waste too much in our grocery stores Stores might announce on loud speakers, from time to time as demand and supply dictates, that there are specials available at the meat counter. The times, and the economy, cry out for less waste and full utilization of our meat supplies. Serious Reading John Cheever, a distinguished writer, recently authored a feature article for a national publication pointing out the value of good literature and good books-encouraging Americans to be good readers. Cheever is bravely optimistic about good books and serious readers but there is not much doubt that the greatest threat to serious reading in centuries is the TV tube. Currently, with mo6t American families to some degree at the mercy of three commercial television networks, the usual entertainment diet is vulgar and violent. As long as families can sit in an easy chair and watch color, moving films spiced with action, sex and crime, that addiction threatens the development of serious readers That is not to say there are not, still, many serious readers in America. But there are far fewer than is desirable. And especially for the least-educated, who are easily brainwashed and spent become a serious reader. manipulated by TV. The tragedy is that hours and hours nt daily watching the tube often preclude an effort to It might not be too much to say that in this country, with a relative absence of long tradition and homogeneous behavior, the takeover of the common man's mind by commercial television is the first step on the road to ruin. That may be the harvest of the decision just after World War II, to turn over the nation's (and the public's) airwaves almost totally to commercial interests-and not to make certain that they were utilized to uplift moral, educational and cultural standards. I £ > 1 *» Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's how area House members were recorded on major roll call votes at the opening of the 97th Congress, There were no Senate votes, Committee Ratios--By a vote of 180 for and 220 against, the House turned back a GOP effort to put more Republicans on such key committees as Ways ana Means, the tax-writing panel, and Rules, the committee with life-or-death control over pending bills. Overall, Republicans wanted ratios on all committees to better reflect tte increased GOP strength in the House. The Democrat-to-Republican ratio in the 97th Congress is 56-44, down from 63-37 in the 96th The vote came during debate on a measure (H Res 5) laying down House rules for the 97th Congress. Supporter Henson Moore, R-La., said "the Ways and Means committee is being stacked... by a philosophical minority in this house...the very same people who were repudiated by the American people on Nov. 4..." Opponent Jim Wright, D-Tex., said: "Just as the American people chose to select a Republican to sit in the White House, just so have the American people chosen a Democratic majority to exercise leadership in the House." Members voting "yea" wanted more Republicans 06 key committees. Reps. Robert McClory, R-13, and Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "yea." Government Spending--The House voted 216 for and 179 against to block consideration of additional House rules for the 97th Congress. Turned aside by the vote were proposals to limit federal outlays to a percentage of the Gross National Product (22.5 percent of GNP in fiscal 1982, for example), and to give the Budget committee rather than the Rules committee jurisdiction to police the congressional budget process; supporters said the Budget committee would be more tightfisted. The vote came during debate on H Res 5 (see preceding vote). Rep. James Jones, D-Okla., who was in favor of blocking consideration, said it was "premature" for the House to take up the measure limiting spending to a percentage of GNP. He promised a House vote on the proposal later in the year. Opponent Trent Lott, R-Miss., said the House should "demonstrate to the American people at the outset of this new Congress that we are deadly serious about righting the devastated economy and assisting our new president in bringing government spending under control." Members voting "yea" were opposed to the additions to House Apes. McClory and Martin voted "nay:"-- For Your In fo rmat ion Door Friends, No on* can rocoivo Social Socurity bonofits without filing an ap­ plication. Full Social Socurity rotiromont bonofits aro payable at 65, reduced benefit* are available at 62, or at 60 for widows and widowers About 3 months before you retire ph no or visit the Social Security office TO apply for benefits. Respectfully, A PETEPM.JUSTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME McHENky , I LLI N O I S - 313-0063 PLAINDEALER Letter to the Editor Public Pulse thm public »© us* this column at «n •iprtition ol vi«w« on subjects ol gon»r«l intorott in our community. Our only roquott it tH«t »ho writort «ivo «i«noturo full oddrou ond phono numbor. Wo oik too tfcot ono individual not writ# on tho lomo tubjoct moro thon onco o month. Wo rotorvo tho rifht to doloto ony motoriol which Wo contidor liboiouo or in obfoctionoblo totto.) REMEMBERING does not eliminate pain. I've "To The Editor: seen animals get caught in "I am pleased that 33rd leghold traps and when the district citizens in McHenry, ---trap snaps shut the animal Kane, Boone, DeKalb and goes crazy with pain, Winnebago counties allowed me to have served them as their state representative for the last eight years. These have been exciting years for me which I tfill never forget "The strongest impression I shall retain of the 33rd district residents is that they are willing to 'fight city hall', whether the authority figure is the Regional Tran­ sportation Authority, Commonwealth Edison or the Illinois Department of Transportation. In­ cidentally, the citizens usually won those fights, if they didn't give up too early. That means our system of government still works. "The three major crusades of my career were to free us from the Chicago- dominated RTA, make real estate assessments fairer, and bring meaningful property tax relief to senior citizens. Needless to say, much still remains to be accomplished. At least I guess I won't be criticized for taking on 'small' causes. "Again, I am happy for the opportunity to have served as a public servant in the 33rd district. "Sincerely, "Cal Skinner, Jr. "State Representative" TRAPPING THOUGHTS "Dear Editor: "I'm writing in regards to the controversy on trapping; specifically the banning of the steel-jaw leghold trap. I've been following the Public Pulse columns and it seems that much that has been written in defense of the trap has gotten off the track and many of the facts distorted. "I'm a resident of Bull Valley and live very close to where the coyote that was pictured in the paper was trapped. My primary reason for living in this area is that it is one of the few places in the county where you can still see and enjoy our dwindling wildlife "It really gave me a sick feeling to see a picture of two young people posing so proudly with a dead coyote, making them appear as heroes. "I believe that God put everything on this earth for a good reason, to sustain each other, not for purposes of greed or vanity. Life is a privilege not to be taken lightly. Wild animals fight so hard as it is, just to adapt and survive in a world that is overpopulated by man. "I feel an animal's life means just as much to him as ours does to us, maybe more. How often do you hear of an animal committing suicide? Only people do that! "Maybe our hostages in Iran feel a little like trapped animals, helpless and at the mercy of man the ultimate predator.' "I'm sure that by now it's clear that I am opposed to trapping but that is just a personal opinion to which we all have a right. But I would like to debate the points brought up by the pro- trappers: "1--People have gotten caught in leghold traps. "2--A trap may numb the foot in 15-20 minutes, but this twisting, turning, biting often dislocating joints until they are totally exhaused and go into shock, which trappers refer to as 'sleeping' and many times the animal either chews off or twists off the paw or leg to which the trappers refer to as a 'wring-off. I have seen pictures of leghold traps clamped shut with toes left in them. "3--1 agree that people do beat and mistreat their pets and many get hit by cars and that this is also terrible, but, what does that have to do with leghold traps? "4--It's true that money from state hunting and trapping licenses does help benefit wildlife, but by ban- ing the steel-jaw leghold trap this would not threaten this money since we're not banning hunting or humane trapping, such as the Conibear instant kill trap. This trap was invented by a trapper,' Frank Conibear who wrote: 'It is probable that no instrument was ever invented that caused as much suffering as the common steel trap.' "5--The only animals ranched for fur in this state are mink and chinchilla, the remainder or 'fun furs' are trapped primarily by the leghold trap. "6--The campaign to ban the leghold trap is not a blind one nor is it misinformed, but is a knowledgeable group of' citizens who are con­ cerned with the welfare of people and animals. 7--One can carefully place a hand in a leghold without too much discomfort, which many trappers volunteer to do, but, what I would like to see demonstrated is a trap slamming shut on a hand, as it does on a paw - but nobody volunteers that. "8--1 find it hard to believe a coyote could actually At­ tack and carry off a chUd -- come-on now! Even a 200 lb wolf will not attack unless rabid. All the wild animals I've ever seen run from people for good reason. "9--There are human methods for predator control such as box-trapping for redistribution by trained people, but, usually if left alone nature has a way of balancing itself. "10--The need for disease control is perpetuated by trapping since skunks are the number one carrier of rabies and when too many predators such as foxes and coyotes are trapped for their fur, skunks overpopulate and spread disease. "11--The primary reason for trapping is for the Almighty Buck!' Most trappers will admit they wouldn't do it if it wasn't such easy money. "I am a member of Animal Protection Institute and Fund for Animals which considers banning the leghold trap as top priority only second to the clubbing of the baby Harp seals. "State Representatives Thomas J. Hanahan and Jill Zwick have agreed with and supported our worthwhile cause. "Sincerely, "Diane Kotalik-Ruffin" ARE YOU NEW IN McHenry Area? SSS6SS8SSSSS Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO °8( v\nw inurii KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WELCOME DOES IT BEST Accept Applications For Energy Assistance Grants r BUILDING PERMITS l Income-eligible house­ holds may now begin ap­ plication for energy assistance grants. Applications will be taken by LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance P r o g r a m ) l o c a l administering agencies located throughout the state. The local LIEAP administering agency for McHenry county is McHenry County Housing Authority, 329 Lake Avenue, PO Box 683, Woodstock. The director is Nancy Briscoe and the phone, 815-338-7752. One-time individual household grants will range from $60 to $430, depending on such factors as income, location and the type of heating system. Renters, whether they pay their own heating bills or not, and homeowners are eligible for assistance. Complete details on the LIEAP program and application forms may be obtained from local administering agencies. Information may also be obtained by dialing, toll free, 800-252-8643. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) is the lead state agency in the administration of the energy assistance program. Delegate state agencies assisting DCCA include the Illinois Department of Public " Aid, the Illinois Department on Aging, and the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation services. "Special target groups of LIEAP include the elderly and handicapped," John W. Castle, DCCA director, said. From Washington by Lynn Martin, <> 16th District Representative For Washington, D.C. it was bitterly cold. At home we would think it's just an average winter day, but here the people are not ac­ customed to 18 degree weather. The Washington monument had traces of ice glittering in the day's light; it was Jan. 5, the day I was sworn in as the new member of Congress for the 16th district of Illinois. There are 45 people from the district here to watch the ceremony. They're from every county in the district and worked in the campaign, but more important, they're friends. Four people can sit in the gallery overlooking the floor of the House of Representatives. The rest will watch on closed circuit TV in my new congressional office. The swearing in is to start at noon. My younger daughter Caroline can be on the House floor with me because she's not 12 until the end of the month. Children under 12 can be on the floor for the ceremony. It's noon and a new member's baby is crying. Nothing happens and more young ones start fussing. Next to Carrie and me is a young Congressman with a six-month-old and a twenty- SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3S5-4900 FANIIY SERVICE t MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 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 oh 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 call? 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 SWITCHSOARD Illinois Phone: 800 972 6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run­ away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800 424-9213 (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 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 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 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. 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 Parental Stress Line 344r3944 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-092-0900 .̂Crisis Center Line fer McHenry Ce. 24-Hour Emergency number end professional iteff will answer your cell. Sponsoring egency McMenry County Comprehensive Mental I Issllh Service System. "and we have entered into agreements with the Illinois D e p a r t m e n t s o f Rehabilitation Services and Aging to ascertain that those departments' field offices and «. LIEAP local administering agencies coordinate their assistance efforts." s Illinois' energy assistance program also includes a special weather-related emergency fund to provide for supplies, power generators, space heaters, and 24-hour warm centers in the event extraordinarily severe weather conditions. The energy assistance program will extend into the summer months to provide for medically necessary cooling in income eligible households. The McHenry County Department of Building and Zoning has issued a building permit to Richard C. Rotta, of 4614 N. Pioneer Road, McHenry, for construction of a two-bedroom residence, at 808 State Route 23 in, Dunham Township. J Need Host Families American host families are being sought by the American Scandinavian Student Exchange (ASSE) for 25 Scandinavian high school students from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland for the 1981-1982 high school year. Interested persons should ' contact Susan Ulbricht, 1103 Hazel avenue, Deerfield, 111. 60015. Letters- must contain the writer's telephone number. two-month-old. The toddler scoojisaway from Dad and down the aisle. I take the baby, and off goes Dad. With youngster finally and unhappily back, Carrie tries entertaining her. No luck. It's 12:15 and restlessness is everywhere. The little ones are all in velvet and starched cotton. They'd rather be in jean- s..and sitting still for 20 minutes is beyond some of them. Some youngsters leave the floor. Carrie and I go to the cloak room off the floor and split a cola. It's 12:30. The two of us go back and sit down. There are not separate chairs and desks; instead, there are rows of benches. The chamber is full...waiting. Then comes the gavel and opening prayer asking God's help and blessing. I silently add that if it's not too much trouble, there's at least one new member that will need a great deal of His time. Election of the Speaker of the House occurs. I vote for Bob Michel, Republican of Illinois. The podium cannot hear me so I try again. Tip O'Neil, Democrat of Massachusetts, wins; it was expected. He is then sworn in, the oath administered by the most senior member. That done, Speaker O'Neil turns to face the House and asks us to rise. As he does, I look up at my father in the gallery. He's 77 years old and never been to Washington before. He's smiling, the smile of one remembering. My elder daughter, Julia, is behind me. I glance quickly at her. Her eyes are shining, looking at the future. I can see my sister from the corner of my eye. She's crying. I touch Carrie's silken hair and take the oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. NAME ICCTA CHAIRMAN David T. Murphy of Cary has been selected as the North Suburban regional chairman by the Illinois Community College Trustees association for the current year. The Illinois Com­ munity College Trustees association is a statewide federation representing the 39 public community college districts in Illinois. Its of­ fices are located in Springfield. Allow $725,168 For Nutrition Education Assist&nt Secretary of Agriculture Carol Tucker Foreman has announced that $725,168 in nutrition education and training funds is being made available to the State of Illinois for fiscal year 1981. 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