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hi aindhai.kh Editorial Opinion f Metric Future President Reagan has proposed to halt funding of the 7- year-old Metric board, an independent agency working to educate the public in metric numbers. The two million dollar cost of the board was part of the voluntary effort of recent years to convert from inches, pounds, etc., to the metric system. Already many large corporations and producers have converted. Many use both systems on labels and parts. Some still stick with the old English-American system (which the English abandoned when they entered the European Common Market). Opponents of the President's proposal to stop funding of the voluntary effort say this will delay conversion. The Reagan Administration says the board has done its job and familiarized Americans with the metric system and that conversion will now continue as the market place and the people dictate. Whatever the result in Congress in 1982, the U.S. conversion is well under way. General Motors, for instance, will complete its total conversion in another year. But for some small businesses, conversion is a real problem and a financial one. And all agree conversion should be voluntary, not mandatory. Media Slant Conditioned to bigger and bigger welfare spending and more and more social idealism for decades, most of the working press is guilty, at times, of adopting the cliches of big brother government and the big spenders. A good example was a recent television new program involving the economics editor of a respected newspaper speaking on a first rate news program. Discussing proposed cuts in the growth of welfare and other social aid programs, he continued to say that those being "punished" were the poorer classes. One understands how he meant his words. But such language inflames and alienates some who assume, as a result, they are being wronged. What all Americans who live on U.S. welfare must keep in mind is that other Americans are maintaining them. The determining question, in the end, must be whether the other Americans can afford to continue the charity and welfare. Housing subsidies, rent subsidies, college student food stamps even for the rich, unemployment checks, food stamps for increasing millions, fuel bill supplements for those fortunate enough to get on the federal payee list, make-work jobs, Medicaid, etc., are all justified-if the nation can afford it. If there is not enough money, these growing programs cannot be allowed to continue to grow. No one is being punished, if the rest of the nation can't support them. There may be hardship cases and they deserve sympathy and compassion-and financial aid when the government has the money. But the federal government isn't a money machine with a golden press. The charity and welfare Americans receive comes from tax-paying fellow Americans. If they can't continue to increase the dole, for all these good causes, no one is being punished. It's just a case of the money not being there, and of the government having borrowed too much too long, so that continued overspending will bankrupt the economy and end the high American living standard for all. From Washington By U.S. Representative Lynn Martin The questions of pollution and the environment are surfacing in debate here in the Congress. It is a very important issue, one that not only affects our lives but the lives of future generations. As discussions continue regarding the renewal of the Clean Air Act or possible amendment of the Act, I will be looking forward to your comments. I thought you would be interested in one survey of our Congressional district on this matter. The Chicago Lung association conducted a telephone survey of 1,400 Illinois residents, out of which 200 were from the 16th Congressional district. The results of the poll, conducted in January, are quite in­ teresting. Here are some of the results of those surveyed in the 16th - Congressional District. ...77 percent of those surveyed in the 16th Congressional district believe that air quality is as good or better now than it was 10 years ago. (Highest percentage of all areas surveyed) ...65 percent of those surveyed in the 16th Congressional district believe that air quality is 3s good or better now than it was 10 years ago. (Highest percentage of all areas surveyed) ...58 percent say they have not been personally affected by air pollution in the last year. ...82 percent of those surveyed in our area ap­ prove of government efforts to control air pollution. ...73 percent are willing to pay higher prices to have cleaner air with 22 percent saying no to an increase in prices. ...57 percent are opposed to relaxing air standards for economic growth while 37 percent favor relaxing standards. From the results of this survey, area residents are very positive in their feelings toward current air quality and government efforts to keep the air clean. This is one issue that will outlive us all, so we must give it our utmost attention in the weeks and months to come. Some areas of the Clean Air Act may need changing; goals must be realistic, yet none of us want to see deterioration of what has been accomplished. Msdlc A!f?ft Emblem I Serves In Emergency SECTION 2 - PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALEF - WEDNESDAY. MARCH. 10,1982 plaindealer- n Cr /s fs in tervent ion In the pork department, you'll find fresh picnics or shoulders and Boston butts. The meat from the shoulder is less tender than that from the pork loin, but if it's prepared by low, moist heat, cooks will be pleasantly surprised with the re­ sults, the speciali*' says. Pork liver is at. excellent buy. It has a stronger flavor than beef liver, but it is full of nu­ trients. Turkey prices are holding their own, and turkeys are still a good buy. So are fryers, so look for specials on whole birds and parts. There are good buys on Ro- maine and leaf lettuce, rutaba­ gas, carrots and potatoes. Ba­ nana prices have dropped in re­ cent weeks, so enjoy them, too. And don't forget the bargain- priced apples and pears. Cooked cereal, spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, dried beans and peas and regular cooking rice are excellent buys. For Your Information Dear friends, DEATH OVERSEAS When a U.S. citizen dies abroad, a consular officor from tho nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate i> responsible to report tho doath to thoDopt.of Stata and inform tho next of kin by cabio from ovorioas. Tho cablo will outlino tho options available and tho costs involvod. Disposition of tho remains must be governed by the laws and customs of the host coun- try. , ' - . Respectfully, (More next week) PETER M.JISTEN A CT)M FUNERAL HOME McHENRY. ILLINOIS - Mi-0063 A young man found un­ conscious outside a library at a midwestern college late at night last month, was at first thought to be a victim of a mugging or drug overdose until a fellow student noticed the emblem on his wrist. The 20-year-old college junior wore a bracelet with the words Medic Alert and the symbol of the medical profession on its face in red. On the reverse side was engraved an identification number, a phone number for Medic Alert's 24-hour emergency medical in­ formation center and the words, "diabetic -- takes insulin." Paramedics arrived and quickly transported the youth to a nearby hospital emergency room where a physician began treatment and simultaneously, a collect call was placed by a nurse to Medic Alert. "The student was a victim of a diabetic imbalance," said Everett H. Johnson, M.D., chairman of the Medical Advisory Com­ mittee of Medic Alert. "We strongly recommend to people who have diabetes and take insulin that they wear a Medic Alert emblem at all times. This is true of others who have a special medical problem which should be known in an emergency," Johnson ad­ ded. Medic Alert, founded twenty-five years ago, is a non-profit, charitable and tax-exempt organization which receives no state or federal funding. It is totally supported by memberships and private donations from individuals, philanthropies and corporations Estimates by the organization indicate that as many as three out of every 10 Americans has a special medical condition ranging from allergies to medicines such as penicillin, sulfa and local anesthetics, as well as hidden medical problems such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and epilepsy. These are all conditions which should be readily known in a medical emergency. Medic Alert, with currently over 1.2 million members in the United States, also issues a wallet card every year that con­ tains pertinent medical data and serves as a reminder to update other information if necessary. For information, write Medic Alert, Turlock, Calif., 95381. A regional office is located in Chicago. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) WASHINGTON - Here's haw area senators were recorded on major roll call votes Feb. 18-24. There were no House votes. Schools--The Senate rejected, 42 for and 49 against, an amendment whose effect was to prevent local school boards from making pupil assignments on the basis of race. The amendment was based chiefly on the premise that such assignments deny students rights granted them by the equal protection clause of the Constitution. It was offered to a fiscal 1982 Justice Department spending bill (S 951) that already contains the toughest anti-busing language ever approved by the House or Senate. The bill was headed for final passage and the House. Sponsor Slade Gorton, R-Wash., said "it is inappropriate for a school board as well as for a court...to classify by race students who have played no role in creating any unconstitutional discrimination or segregation whatsoever." Opponent Carl Levin, D-Mich.,. said "the issue is whether the federal government is going to dictate the answer to (de iure segregation or discrimination) for 15,000 local school boards and 50 state boards of education." Senators voting "yea" wanted Congress to outlaw actions by local and state school boards that assign students to schools on the basis of race. Sens. Alan Dixon, D, and Charles Percy, R, voted "nay." Drug Informers--By a vote of 62 for and 31 against, the Senate killed an amendment to provide the Drug Enforcement administration with more money for paying off drug informers. About 30 percent of the net proceeds from assets seized by the DEA in drug busts would be earmarked for buying information. Relying on general budget appropriations for payoff money, the DEA now spends much less for this purpose that it would be able to under the amendment. The amendment was proposed to S 951 (see preceding vote) and was sponsored by liberals as part of their opposition to the anti-busing language in the bill. There was no pro and con debate on its merits. Sentiment for and against the amendment was based mainly on attitutdes toward busing rather than the merits of the new method of paying off drug informants. Senators voting "yea" were opposed to the amendment. Dixon and Percy voted "yea." Absenteeism--The Senate approved, 78 for and 10 against, a motion directing the sergeant at arms to call absent senators to the floor during debate on busing provisions of the Justice department spending bill (S 951; see preceding votes). There was no debate. Senators voting "nay" were opposed to higher attendance on the floor. Dixon voted "yea." Percy did not vote. 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 HONAHAN 385-5475 4 MMl KHC0M % ft* mkft tmrt <*•»' mu mum mmius*' ROYAL WELCOME KNOW VMM MEAJOYJU WELCOME MES IT KST .p- ^ "l Letter to the Editor Public Pulse |T»^ Plomdaolar invitai the public to ut* rtii» column at on ojiprottion ot thou on tubjoctt ol goporol intorott in out community Out only roquoM it that »ho writort givo signature lull addtott and phono numbtt Wo oik too that ont individual not writ* on tho tamo tubjoct moro than OIK* a month Wo rotorvo tho rt#>t to dalota any material which wo contidot libolout or in ob|o<tionoblo lotto ) ON ANNEXATION "Dear Editor: "Friday, March 5, ypur headlines read, "City Police Protection Needs Under Annexation Are Argued", and "Mayor Speaks Out Favoring Annexation", and are they important headlines? "Both refer to new tasks for many city employees, new and old, and of future elements the city has, or will have, particular interests in. "Trying to be impartial as a present citizen of McHenry is hard. For five years, I've listened to proposed projects, i.e.c.: sewer plant expansion; new hospital; sidewalks in older sub­ divisions; major road projects, and now I'm hearing people talk of an­ nexation of McHenry Shores. "That's nice and very interesting. "Interesting to know that residents of McHenry Shores need sewers and as any traveler of that area knows, road repairs. "Interesting to know that no matter what is said about projected police protection and city maintenance, it is going to cost money. My money, yours and theirs, mostly the present citizens of McHenry will foot the bill in some way, shape or form. "Now I'm sure our political powers will state otherwise, but you have to realize that my worries and lack of knowledge of the annexation are the same as many other citizens have. "There is no doubt a me-ger could be beneficial to both communities at a proper time after extensive study and planning. ' ' P r e s e n t l y , t h e management of this city says finances are tight for everything, especially employee wages, but yet the mayor feels we can feasibly take in McHenry Shores, make a position to advance a jpresent employee, give ^adequate police protection and proceed with growth in the area of the new hospital. "How about looking out for what we have before we prod ahead into something that is a major project for the whole community? "This is not to say the merging would be bad, but at the present time of tha alleged instability of McHenry's finances, a more indepth informational output JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONDS Fir*. Auto. Farm. I Ho Roprotonting RELIABLE COMPANIES 5011 W. Elm St.. McHcnry WM°° DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. Mlt W. Elm Str*#t McH«nry, III. JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Personal ln|ury Trloli Butlnoit Corporation* Wills/Probata Olvorco-Roal Ettoto Workman's Compensation MM W. Elm St root, McHonry. Ill Fpr oppolntmant pHo no: >43-2440 Farm Equipment George P. Freund,Inc. Cato-Now Hollanc 4102 W. Crystal Lotto Rd. McHonry Bus.385-0420 Res.385-0227 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHonry Ey«i Examined-Contoct Lontot Glaitos Fittod Mon.. Too* , Thurt. Fri. 4-4 pm > Toot., Thvrt, PH. 7-f pm Sot. f:30-3 pm Phono:3$5-4151 or 385-2262 McHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE « RENTALS Mon.-Sat. f-S:M Friday til t:00 93 Grant St.. Crystal loke Phone:451-1224 It Pays To Advertise In The PlaiMtealer I R E L I I RADIAL TIRE5 FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rt«. 120 815-385-0700 Copyltl FINEST QUALITY COPYING WITH OUR NEW 8200 Automated Xerox Copier SM US, alto, for every kind of printing need! McHenry Printing Services 3909 W. MAIN 385-7600 Volunteer Training to the fine and intelligent people of McHenry should be considered. "As of yet, I've learned McHenry Shores is $41,000 in debt to Baxter and Wood­ man, a furlough police of­ ficer is threatening suit for his pay, the roads need extensive repair, the village wants sewers, and a former police chief comments on what is an important issue in the Shores for all full time p r o f e s s i o n a l p o l i c e protection. "These five points leave a lot to be desired at this point, as does the annexation of McHenry Shores. "I feel the voters of McHenry should wait until the November ballet to vote on the annexation. "Respectfully,, "Beth A. Jenkins" CORRECTION At last week's City Council meeting, Alderman Liz Nolan was incorrecetly quoted in referring to the McHenry Shores area as a "veritable slum". It should have read that Mrs. Nolan said "it could become a veritable slum". Handbook For Emergencies Fast actions that you can take in emergencies that could happen to you or your family are described in the National Safety council's free Pocket Emergency Handbook. The 28-page handbook contains information for medical, traffic, home and recreation emergency responses. For a single free booklet, (stock no. 192.25) write Public Relations Depart­ ment, National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111. 60611. Enclose a stamped, self- addressed envelope. For those who have con­ sidered the possibility of volunteering their spare time as a crisis intervention telephone worker, Con­ nection Telephone Coun­ seling and Referral service offers community residents the opportunity of serving as a team worker on the front line of defenses as people research viable alternatives toward resolving crisis. Connection is one of the major crisis intervention and informaflbn and referral lines in the state. Connection will begin its Spring Helping Skills Training class March 25 at 7 p.m. at the College of Lake State Chamber County, Building 1, Con­ ference room, Grayslake. The training is coor­ dinated by Curt Wennerdahl, MSW, training director. During the 45 hours of in­ tensive training, an in-depth view of the major crises area will be presented. Topics will include such subjects as suicide, grief, depression, anxiety and guilt, mental illness. Training will also include a weekend retreat workshop. Connection is one of the largest crisis lines in the state. Persons wishing to register should call the of­ fice. 362-3381. Set Conference Theme Exercise The reason people who exer­ cise tend to look and feel so much better than their seden­ tary friends may have some­ thing to do with the way they process their food. That is the view of a nutrition professor at the University of California "Reaganomics: Its Im­ pact on Illinois" is the theme of the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce Spring Legislative conference March 30-31 in the Springfield Hilton Governor James R. Thompson will discuss his proposed new budget and the state's fiscal condition at the Wednesday, March 31, luncheon session. That morning, Reagan administration officials and state legislative leaders will assess the impact of the President's economic recovery and "New Federalism" programs on Illinois. Among the panelists will be House Speaker George Ryan; Senate President Philip Rock; and Robert Mandeville, director, Bureau of the Budget. The legislative outlook for major business issues -- workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, energy, environment, and transportation funding - will be examined in an afternoon panel discussion. A reception for legislators is scheduled Tuesiav evening, March 30, following an afternoon meeting of ISCC's Small Business council. Business men and women and local chamber of commerce officials from throughout the state will attend the conference BUILDING PERMITS Building permits were recently issued by the M c H e n r y C o u n t y Department of Building and Zoning to: Charles T. Lehman, 7508 W. Madison, Forest Park, to build an addition to residence at 2912 N. Walnut drive, Wonder Lake. M c H e n r y C o u n t y Conservation district, 6512 Harts road, Ringwood, to erect a steel building at 10802 Windy Hill road, Harvard. Branch Court Cases heard recently in Branch court of the 19th Judicial Circuit include: Gus G. Funteas of 2712 Old Oak road. 'cHenry, was fined $50 and costs for disobeying a stop sign and placed on probation for one year on a charge of driving on suspended license. SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE « MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 3409 W. Waukegan Road McHenry 385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hour* a day, 7 days a week Parents Anonymous meetings on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 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 SWITCHBOARD 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 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 800-252-2878 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 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.) COKiUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 ho 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 questions on government regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-8*2-8900 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. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 666 Russet Ct. Woodstock, II60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Exectlve Director Phone: 344-1230 ¥ 7