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PAGE 12. P.LAINDEALER • TUESDAY. DECEMBER K, 1961 iSDAY, DECEMBER 22^961 PLAINDEALER"S Editorial Opinion J Christmas Memories While some in this country choose not to observe the Santa Claus tradition at Christmas, which is their privilege, for mo6t American children Christmas Eve is a magic night unmatched for the rest of the year. How many have tried to stay awake Christmas Eve night, to hear Santa land on the roof? How many have left food by the fireplace? How many have thrilled to the marrow at a glimpse of him, in red and white? How many millions of fetters have gone out to him, of childish hopes for wonderful toys and fun? If it can't last, and it can't: if it isn't real life, and it isn't, it is nevertheless a magic time of joy and excitement and wonderful anticipation for youngsters, and even reward for parents. For young and old the sweet memories never die-and help keep the home a nostalgic, loved centerpiece in our long agos ana memories. Driving Care The United States is known as a country where almost every family has a car. Many have two or three, or even four automobiles, with children given cars of their own. We also kill more people with automobiles than any other nation on earth. What is the answer? Perhaps one of the answers is to make it harder for people to obtain driver licenses. Or maybe we should have periodic checks for all drivers so that when a licensed driver no longer is capable of meeting standards the state feels are necessary for the safety, his license could be revoked. But this will have no effect on accidents caused by drivers who know the rules but disregard them. We must, in every way, cut down on the toll automobiles are taking. All drivers should use special caution in the winter months ahead and during the holiday season, and not drive under the influence. 'PLAINDEALER-N Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Ths Plaindeoler InvitM fhm public to um this column as on oiprossion of thoir viows on sufcfoctt of gonorol intorost in our community. Our only roquost is thot tho wrltors givs signature full oddross and phono number Wo oik too. thot ono individual not wrtto on tho tamo subfoct more thon onco o month. Wo rosorvo tho right to doioto ony motoriol which wo considor libolous or in objoctionoblo tosto.) WILLING WORKERS "Dear Editor: < "May I please use this column, in behalf of the Willing Workers, to recognize the good people who shared their buttons, yard goods, yarns, etc., with us this past year. Without their help we could never have achieved what we did. "We were, in turn, able to give FISH, Headstart, Birthright, Downey hospital, Lincoln school, victims of burnouts, Carestoel, Valley Hi, and others who needed us, over 1,300 articles. As these folks know, we are not subsidized, but earn our own Circuit Breaker funds by selling some of the handmade articles we create, and their con­ tributions help us stretch our funds. "We were almost out of funds and materials as the year began, and so many came to our rescue with help that our year turned out bettej? than even we an­ ticipated. The librarians helped us in more ways than anyone would believe. "We are in the McHenry library community room every Friday from 10 to 1:30. Come see what we do. "Sylvia Grayson "For the Willing Workers " Dec. 31 Deadline For Property Tax Relief Illinois senior citizens have only until the end of December to file for property tax relief under the state's circuit breaker property tax relief program, reports Republican can­ didate for Comptroller Cal Skinner, Jr. "The State really has a pretty good tax relief program for senior citizen renters and home owners," Skinner, a former state representative, said. "It is a legislative determination that senior citizens and the disabled who earn under $12,000 should have assistance in paying their real estate taxes or that part of rent that goes toward real estate taxes. "Most seniors have un­ doubtedly already applied for their 1980 property tax relief because the Revenue department sent out ap­ plication forms at the beginning of the year. Those who have not yet filed for their circuit breaker benefits have only until the end of the month to do so," Skinner said. Application forms may be obtained from the Depart­ ment of Revenue in Springfield or Chicago, from most local senior citizen activity centers and from most legislators. Those unable to find the proper forms elsewhere are welcome to contact Skinner at 360 S. Madison street, Woodstock, 111., 60098. Skinner has taken a special interest in the circuit breaker program since it was proposed by Governor Richard Ogilvie in 1972. "I endorsed it in my first campaign for state representative and spon­ sored the two major ex­ pansion of property tax relief benefits during the 1970's. The program is not good enough yet, but it is better than is available in most states," Skinner said. For Your Information Dear friend*. The first Christmas found shepherds In adoration and wis* mon booring gifts for tho nowborn Savior. This samo Josus Christ lator said, "What you do for thoso tho loast of My brothron, you do so also unto Mo". A truo commemoration of Christ's birth should in­ clude generous qifts to tho poor and needy so they too may know a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, PETER M.JISTEN fL QP)N FUNERAL HOME McHENRY. ILLINOIS - M5-0063 Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) Washington - Here's how area members of Congress were recorded on major roll call votes Dec. 3-9. HOUSE Pipeline--By a vote of 233 for and 177 against, the House passed legislation (HJ Res 341) granting concessions to 13 energy companies building a natural gas pipeline from the Alaskan Arctic to the U.S. Covering about 4,800 miles, the pipeline would be split at Calgary into trunks reaching to Chicago and San Francisco. The gas would be sold in virtually all states with the Midwest and Far West the heaviest users. The next day, the House passed the same bill (clearing up a parliamentary technicality) and sent it to the White House. Mo6t hotly debated was a concession enabling the companies to bill natural gas customers in advance ol the One Lump or Two? Mechanica l engineers a re s tudying the d i rec t use of l igni te coal in in terna l combust ion en­ gines . Th« coal fue l shows po­ tent ia l par t icu lar ly for use in heavy farm, cons t ruc t ion and mining equipment , and could provide another major demand for Ligni te coal . pipeline's completion. This would shift the financial risk to consumers while giving project sponsors the collateral they say they need to get loans for the $40 billion-plus project. Supporter Don Young, R-Alaska, said "this is a consumer- oriented package of waivers. In return for bearing a small financial risk, consumers will benefit by receiving a secure and economic source of U.S. fuel." Opponent Cardiss Collins, D-Ill., said the legislation "asks that consumers assume a burden of risk that no self- respecting banker will under take.... without any guarantee that the gas will ever be delivered to consumers or that the price will be economical." Members voting "yea" favored pre-billing of customers and other financial concessions for the Alaskan gas pipeline consortium. Rep. Robert McClory, R-13, voted "yea." Rep. Lynn Martin, R-16, voted "nay." Foreign Aid--The House passed, 222 for and 184 against, and sent to the Senate a bill (HR 3566) authorizing $5.8 billion in foreign aid for fiscal 1982. At President Reagan's urging, many traditional GOP foes of foreign aid supported the bill. Some Democrats who normally support aid abroad voted against it. Supporter William Broomfield, R-Mich., said that "if we do not help provide for stability in foreign countries, then our own security is in jeopardy." Opponent Ronald Mottl, D-Ohio, said he disliked large foreign aid outlays "at a time when we are cutting billions from any number of federal programs for our own citizens." Members voting "yea" supported the foreign aid bill. McClory voted "yea " Ms. Martin voted "nay." Libya--The House adopted, 356 for and 46 against, an amendment to the foreign aid bill (see preceding vote) requiring the president to report to Congress within 180 days on steps that can be taken against the Libyan government of Muammar Qaddafi, including a possible cutoff of oil imports. Supporter Thomas Downey, D-N.Y., said he doubts that any colleague believes "that American revenues in the hands of this worm, Mr. Qaddafi, have not been used to finance international terrorism and indeed potentially even the hit squads that scurry about in our land, if indeed they are here." Opponent Henry Hyde, R-Ill., said that while he is "no fan of the country of Libva" the amendment would undercut Administration planning against Qaddafi and perhaps "jeopardize 2,000 (U.S.) people in Libya." Members voting "yea favored a strong and immediate congressional stand against Libya. McClory and Ms. Martin voted "yea." SENATE R-l--The Senate rejected, 28 for and 66 against, an amendment designed to block the Administration s planned development of the B-l as the next long-range, manned U.S. bomber. Costing at least $30 billion, the B-l would be the nation's premier bomber until replaced by the Stealth in the 1990's. The amendment sought to prevent spending $2.4 billion in fiscal 1982 as the first installment on a fleet of 100 B-l's. It was offered to the $208.7 billion 1982 defense appropriations bill (HR 4995), later passed and sent to conference with the House. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., who voted "yea," said killing B-l funding would strengthen the national defense by freeinfl up funds for faster development of the Stealth. Opponent John Glenn, D-Ohio, said that "while research seems promising and must be followed, we cannot rely on our present aging bombers until Stealth can be produced unless we are willing to accept high risk to our national security." Senators voting "nay" supported developing the B-l. Sen. Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "nay." The Elderly--The Senate killed, 54 for and 36 against, a Democrat-sponsored amendment directing Congress to give top priority to eight recommendations adopted by the White House Conference on Aging. Among the eight are proposals to prevent changes in Social Security, provide federally-assisted housing for all old people who need it, set a government income floor for senior citizens, and increase federal support of gerontology programs. After shelving the amendment, the Senate unanimously adopted language in support of all 600 recommendations adopted by the White House conference. The votes occurred during debate on HR 4995 (see preceding vote.) Sen. James McClure,-ft-Idaho, who favored killing the amendment, called it "a gratuitous insult" to President Reagan and Health and Human Services Director Richard Schweiker. Sen. Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., said the amendment "makes clear that America's senior citizens are not political pawns but a vital part of society with important needs." Senators voting "yea" opposed singling out eight Conference on Aging proposals for special congressional attention. Percy voted "yea." Dixon voted "nay." BUDDY'S WORKSHOP Curing Noisy Furnace -- No "Lightweight" Household Task Does (he motor in our gas furnace require a special t>pe of oil? When ours began to get noisy, I used common household oil lo lubricate the bearings. A friend tells me I made a mistake. Is he right? Lightweight household lubr ica t ing o i l s a rc not recommended for furnaces . The lubr icant you need to use should be speci f ied on the furnace . ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO OUR AREA!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 % tb$f m»t't fttpt* ff# !*#»' fW nut wtictm nswssfs #r ROYAL WELCOME KNOW YOUR AREA ROYAL WEICOH ROCS IT REST Springfield Report i by Representative Dick Klemm They are advertised as "safe" legal alternatives to amphetamines or "speed." They can be purchased over- the-counter and are even sold through mail order ads in magazines. Yet, at least eight persons have died in Illinois, either from overdoses or com­ plications, brought on by these "safe" drugs. They are "look-alikes," "legal speed" or "turkey drugs," and their maih ingredients are usually caffeine or ephedrine. the same stimulants used for diet pills. But,s while their ingredients are the same as diet pills, their use and abuse is dangerously different. Instead of the one capsule a day that dieters may use, the look-alikes are often taken five or more at a time. While the ingredients to diet aids are clearly listed on the packages and the capsules are usually marked with a manufacturer's name, the look-alikes contain few if any instructions, ingredient lists or identifying marks. They are often taken from their original packages and sold by street dealers who claim the drugs are illegally obtained controlled sub­ stances. Now, we in the Illinois House are taking a hard look at the legality of these lookalike drugs. Last summer Illinois Attorney General Tyrone Fahner launched a crack­ down on the sale of the look- alike drugs. But, Fahner's efforts have been hampered by a lack of adequate legislation to halt the sale of look-alikes. Precisely because they are legal, over-the-counter drugs, cracking down on ,theij? abuse is difficult. At­ torney General Fahner used existing civil laws to sue the manufacturers last spring. Street dealers can be prosecuted if they misrepresent the drugs as a controlled substance but, there is no law on the books that can be used to press criminal charges against the manufacturers, as long as the manufacturers advertise the drugs as "substitutes or alternatives" to illegal drugs. However, when we return for the 1982 legislative session, lawmakers will debate new legislation that could make it. easier to prosecute the manufac­ turers. One proposed change has already been introduced as HB 1933. It would make the distribution or possession with the intent to distribute of a non-controlled sub­ stance a Class 3 felony, if the person should reasonably know that the substance may be used or distributed as a controlled substance. In simple English, what that means i*: if J a manufacturer or wholesaler knows that the pills they are peddling will ultimately end up on the streets, being pushed as "speed" or other illegal drugs, they can be prosecuted for a felony. When a drug manufac­ turer markets caffeine in unmarked capsules that resemble the capsules commonly used for con­ trolled amphetemines, they're not fooling anyone, but they have been able to circumvent the law. They obviously know that the drug will be resold as an am- phetemine, because that's the only possible reason for packaging the drugs that way. Sometimes, we in the l e g i s l a t u r e b e c o m e frustrated. It seems everytime we turn around, someone has found a new way to circumvent drug- abuse laws. But, whether it's look-alike drugs, illegal am- phetemimes, cocaine, heroin or any of the hundreds of other substances that are pedaled on the streets to our young people, we'll continue the fight against drug abuse. We have to, the stakes are too high not to. Editor's Quote Book Money giv ing i s a very good cr i te r ion , in a way, of a person ' s menta l hea l th . Generous people a re rare ly menta l ly i l l people . Kar l Menninger ire & Seri>lC profess'""10 ^irecto1^ JACK WALSH. AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS Fir*, Auto, Form. U4« Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 50ISW. Elm St., McHenry MS-MOO DENNIS CONWAY AUTO, LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 3319 W. Elm Stro«t McHenry, III. JAMES M. McllfTEE, LAWYER AVAILAM.E TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Injury /Trials Business Corporations Wills /P robot# Dlvorco-Rool Estate Workman's Compensation MM W. Elm Street. McHenry. Ill. ^^o^gjolnt^n^honejM5-i440 ^ Farm Equipment George P. Fremiti. I nc Case-New Holland 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry Bus.385-0420 Res.385-0227 DR. liMMO BOTTMt 130) Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Examined-Contoct Lenses Glosses Fitted Mon., Tum., Ttiure. Frl. 44pm Tues., Thurs, Frl. 7-* pm Sat. tifc-1 pm Phone:3$5-4151 or 3S5-2242 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES, SERVICE t RENTALS Mon.-Sot. 9-5:30 Friday til «:00 tl Grant St.. Crystal Lake Phone:459-1224 It Pays To Aiwtisa^ In The PlaiRdealer r • B E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rte. 120 815-385-0700 Otpyh! FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier See us, also, for every kind of printing need! McHenry Printing Services 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 TRAILERS HORSC « CATTLE TRAIltftS DUMP FIATBEDS CAR HAULERS TRAILER HITCHES (IXPIRT INSTALLATION) RUNNING BOARDS BRAOIN WINCHES ADAMS ENTERPRISES 3017 W Rte 120 McHenry II BIS 3SS S*?0 1 Expect Over 500 Calls To Yule Connection Volunteers preparing for the fifth holiday season of operation for the Yule Connection are expecting a heavy volume of telephone calls. "This is the year when a tight economy will take an even larger toll of the emotions of many Chicagoans," said Len U n t e r b e r g e r , t h e psychologist who is training volunteers who will answer the phones. The Yule Connection is a 24-hour precrisis hotline set up by the Church Federation of Greater Chicago and made possible with the help of the School of Public Health, University of Illinois at the Medical Center, Chicago. The hotline was set up to help those who are lonely or in need during the Christmas season. This year the telephones will be in operation around the clock starting Tuesday, Dec. 22, at noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26. "The telephones ring because of the extensive coverage of the project on television, radio, and in the newspapers," said Lydia Talbot, director of com­ munications for the Church F e d e r a t i o n . " T h a t cooperation lets people know we're here, but the phones ring because there is a dramatic need felt *by thousands of people. That need is for someone * to listen." The comprehensive index of community services is one of the keys to the project. Hundreds of agencies and community organizations cooperate with the hotline, as do hospitals, charities, police departments and churches. Last year volunteers handled nearly 5,000 calls in just over five days. This year the volume of calls is ex­ pected to be higher. Congressman Speaks On "No Record" Vote The House of Represen­ tatives has voted, without a recorded vote, without a moment of debate, to raise the amount of outside in­ come they can earn through speeches and other outside activities from $9,099 to $18,198, according to Congressman Lynn Martin. The entire vote took less than 20 seconds and mem­ bers of Congress were not notified that this issue was going to come up for a vote nor was the vote fully ex­ plained when brought up on the House floor. This same measure came up before the House of Representatives in October of this year and the measure was defeated by 271 to 147. Rep. Martin said she voted against raising the outside income. Rep. Martin angrily denounced the action the House took saying, "It should not be done in this sneaky manner. Voters have a right to a record from their elected officials on matters such as this." A statement to that effect was inserted into the Congressional Record by Rep. Martin. Usually When a woman throws a fit, it's usually a man who catches it. -Underseer, Panama City. A Point Of View Small boy scowling over report card to Dad: "Naturally I seem stupid to my teacher; she's a college graduate." •News, Dallas. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FAMILY SERVK£ 1MCNTAL HCALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Woukegan Rood McHenry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours o day, 7 day* a week Parent* Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE e 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 conversati^s 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. Voluoble for those interested in buying a used car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline Toll Free: 800-252-287S CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638 2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquiries 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 Rockviile, Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling 0 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 ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone 217-522-5514 Answer to questians on government regulations MENTAL HEALTH I-800-892-8900 ^Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff will answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. Mf tlillfll Wfllfh A elullo•» PvUVIOnQi VeWVyVIOwVivvVu *rwTWl vPvVlQliTfe Post Office Box 17400 Washington. D.C.. 20041 Phone (701)471-0404 McHenry County CETA Outreach Center 444 Russei Ct. Woodstock. IL 40098 816-8)8-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED. Robert O. Lamboum, Executive Director Telepnone: 344-1230