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PLAINDEALER« Letter to the Editor Public Pulse ^ *> -- •"• <•»-«« « - * .w, 'f'ul r I'1" »•»•'•) MmM In Ml c«mmvnHy. Ovr onk r»iunl It Ttl»t I fe 4el^. wn, ewiwW Wfckk w« cwwMw Mfcelww w h, efclecMwwye «w«e.) I Real Estate Facts | CONTROLLER STRIKE VIEWS "Hi, "I am a pilot with Delta Air Lines • the Illinois Air National Guard and would like to express my feelings on the ATC (Air Traffic Controllers' strike. "First of all, the air traffic control system is just as safe, if not safer, than it ever has been. The No. 1 con­ trollers are more directly involved now than they ever have been with the every day operation of the system. The controllers are more cautious than ever. They are spacing the flights further apart. Furthermore, I know for a fact that I, or any of my fellow professional pilots would not even consider, for one moment, taking an aircraft off the ground if we thought that flying safety was being compromised the least little bit, in any way. "I would like to take this opportunity to say that the professional controllers who are keeping the system running are doing one super job. "(PATCO) doesn't think that they are lying when they are saying the system is unsafe. Let's put it this way - say it was high noon with the sun directly overhead - a fellow comes running down a jet-way and jumps on a DC-9 and says, 'It's night time, it's night time, it's night time.' He might actually think it is night time, but all of us would know it is day time, right? Also, I might add that the vast majority of the flights are flying as scheduled. Most all of them have empty seats. If your plans call for air travel don't hesitate for a second to go. "At one time, I was sym­ pathetic to most of their cau­ ses, but it is really difficult to have any sympathy with a group of law breakers. Let's face it - maybe the law is not right - maybe the law should be changed so they have the right to strike. I don't think so. The law might be changed to say that when the government worker's contract expires the parties sit down and negotiate, and abide by binding arbitration. I'm the first one to admit that I don't have all the answers. No one does. The strikers are sure seeking them in the wrong way. "One does not ask for the moon, and then turn around and go out on an illegal strike. That's not right. "Look at all the grief that the strikers are causing so many people. That's not nice. If you are going to do something, do it with class. "Besides, being a very misled group of very nice folks, they are doing the labor movement a grave injustice. "Sincerely, "Chuck Wiedemann" $20,940 To County From Arts Council (By Yvonne Beer, Executive Office, McHenry County Board of Reatlors). Major changes are forecast for the construction of the basic house within the next five years. A recent study of builder attitudes as they relate to energy issues conducted by Dow Chemical Co., states that the majority of the 743 builders surveyed predicted that downsizing of houses would soon become com­ monplace. Why? Because smaller, more compact • houses are less expensive to heat and cool. Many builders also predicted the reduction or elimination of such traditional areas as dens and dining rooms. Living and family rooms will be com­ bined into a great room and a similar approach is being taken with kitchens and dining rooms. Builders are combining the two into country kitchens. By in­ corporating half the square footage once used in the dining room, they provide a kitchen large enough in which to eat. Those unwilling to adjust to less living space but unable to maintain a larger house might want to con­ sider doubling up with another family or couple. Builders refer to this as "mingling" and are building houses with two private sleeping wings but a single kitchen to accommodate sharing. Builders are not the only ones predicting the down­ sizing of homes. Architects share their views. Virginia architect R. Randall Vosbeck was quoted recently by a syndicated columnist as saying that builders who fail to adapt to the new energy consciousness face ex­ tinction. "The industry will have to demonstrate that its product is energy efficient, or the public won't buy", the ar­ ticle quoted Vosbeck, who also is president of the American Institute of Ar­ chitects. He noted that energy consciousness goes beyond weather stripping. "It embraces such decisions as the shape and orientation of a home," he said. "And builders who don't marry energy conservation with energy consciousness won't be equipped to survive as those who do." The National Association of Realtors has designed an energy program in con­ junction with the Depart­ ment of Energy in which members are trained to understand how existing homes use energy, what can be done to increase a home's energy efficiency and how to use this information in the marketing of a home. Nearly 10,000 members have been trained by the National Association of Realtors. Four of these are members of the McHenry County Board of Realtors. Having recently received certificates as certified Residential Energy Ef­ ficiency Instructors Realtors Ruth Lynott, Harriet Halleran, Kim Dobbeck and I are now offering this service to the public free of charge. Anyone interested in obtaining more information on securing a speaker for c l u b s , o r g a n i z a t i o n s , schools, etc., may contact me at 338-3660. Whether you happen to be a home buyer, seller, builder or real estate professional, the energy efficiency of the home will be a primary concern for the future. * • • * Expect little and you will spare yourself dis­ appointments. BUDDY'S WORKSHOP Washbowl Noises Caused By Clogged Air Vent Stack What is the cause of the "gurgling" noise we sometimes hear in the downstairs washbowl when someone in the upstairs bath- room drains the basin? The problem may be that the air vent stack is obstructed. The vent pipe sticks above the roof and allows air to escape so that waste water will flow smoothly and quietly. Birds and wasps sometimes build nests in the pipe. These need to be removed. Most pipes can be cleared of obstructions by pushing stiff wire or a "plumber's snake" through the vent stack from above. Is there a simple way to remove the white ring left on furniture by beverage glasses. Quite often, the mark can be completely removed by rub­ bing the spot with a small amount of chemically pure petroleum. Allow to soak all night, then remove with a clean cloth the next day. WOODSTOCK THEATRE mfilN STREET - Just Off the Square ALL SEATS *1.50 *1.00 MATINEES DAILY SATURDAY THRU THURSDAY PAGE 17 - PLA1NDEALER FRIDAY, AUGUST21, m * * » n 8-Year Exterior One Co AT THE PRINCESS: Writ Disney AT THE GEM: The Illinois Arts council has awarded $1,514,016 of its $3,439,411 Fiscal 1982 state and federal budget to 380 I l l i n o i s n o n - p r o f i t organizations for arts programming. The awards were made during the council's major grants- making session of the year, held in Chicago July 23-24. . • Thp. awards reflect, an average cut of almost 9 percent in the total amount given to organizations last year, based on IAC's budget being cut 9 percent by the Illinois General Assembly. IAC, . a | SERVICE NEWS SssssssssssssssssssJ state agency, provides partial support for arts programs throughout Illinois. Applications may be made in the fields of the visual and performing arts, film, literature, public media, community and ' presenter development, and arts services. The following is a list of not-for-profit organizations which received IAC grants in M c H e n r y c o u n t y : Algonquin, Contemporary Concerts, Inc., $2,740; Crystal Lake, Clay Workers' Guild of 111., $1,100; Wood­ stock , New Oratorio Singers, $1,800; Woodstock Opera House, $5,300; and Woodstock Theater Festival, $10,000. She was HOT.... He was BOTHERED! McHenry Man Promoted In Air Force Richard J Thiel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. .Thiel, of 3510 Oakdale, McHenry, has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of airman first class. Thiel is a telephone s w i t c h i n g e q u i p m e n t specialist at McChord Air Force base, Wash., with the 1905th Communications Squadron. ZDL ."JC! 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