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l 'V ( iK lo IM MNDKM *-"R - \VK?) \? nO \ V, NOVEMBER 10,1982 Editorial PLAINDEALER"> Opinion Remembering Veterans Today, Ed's ticker is getting ready to quit. At 85, he's outlived all of his closest relatives and friends. Ed tried to smile as he said, "The younger people, they just don't have time." Then there's Tony, who has many years ahead of him. But his old high school buddies - now in their middle thirties - have long since forgotten about him. Sometimes Tony forgets things too, due to the North Vietnamese shrapnel lodged deep inside his skull since that day, that year, Tony seems unable to place. Not every patient in our VA hospitals has a story as gut-wrenching as these.., Some stories are happier, some even sadder. Only a few patients have gone to the VA, like Ed, to die. And, certainly, not all will spend tneir lives walking up and down the VA's wards like Tony. But the theme of loneliness ... of being forgotten ... is common enough in the lives of the veterans in our VA hospitals, common enough that we should all take notice. We don't need to explain why none of us should allow Ed and Tony and others like them to become forgotten people. All erf us owe a tremendous debt to the men and women who have fought America's wars, and all of us know that. It's a great idea to show you remember the sacrifices these veterans made by hanging a flag in front of your home on Nov. 11. And we'd really appreciate your attendance at the McHenry Veteran's day observance. But let's do a little more than that this year. In honor of Veterans day, the Disabled "American Veterans organization urges you to drop in at the VA hospital nearest you to visit just one or two veterans. They need to be remembered. Crime Rate Down The latest measurement of the national crime rate shows that for the first half of 1982 serious crime is down for the first time in four years. While one can't be certain this is the beginning of long-term trend, it is nevertheless a hopeful sign. It is doubly gratifying because it refutes the shallow forecasts of social theorists who had warned that high unemployment would inevitably lead to a great increase in the crime rate. That hasn't happened. Though unemployment has risen, the crime rate has declined-by five percent in the serious crimes category. Credit for this decrease must go, in part, to a major assault on drug traffic and organized crime in general. That this has been accomplished in a period of deep recession and high unemployment makes the accomplishment the more impressive. Local and state law enforcement agencies share the credit for Jhis improvement, which offers Americans the first glimmer of hope in years that this nation can eventually rejoin most of the western world in providing its citizens a relatively safe place in which to live. Interest Rates Interest rates have been tumbling for a year now, and yet few major chain stores and charge card services have reduced their sky-high interest rates on balances owed by customers and card holders. One recalls that when interest rates rose to their all-time high of some 21 percent during the Carter Administration, stores and credit card services hiked their interest rates considerably. Customers accepted this painful adjustment because they knew interest rates were up everywhere. But since the prime rate is now 12 or below at major banks and going down, adjustments on interest rates charged on balances payable to credit card companies and department stores are excessively high. Customers should be alert to this "take." They should patronize those firms which charge fair interest rates, which adjust them to meet conditions. Energy Conservation Peter B. Fox, director of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA), has announced the availability of five energy and resource conservation fact sheets. "The publication of these energy conservation materials is part of our effort to expand the public's awareness of energy and resource conservation," Fox said. "This will help individuals and small business save money in the long run." The fact sheets, put out by DCCA, provide helpful information to residential home owners as well as small business operations on how to conserve energy and combat increasing fuel costs. They are printed in large bold-face type and allow ample front page space for the name and address of a local community organization if desired. "DCCA's Community Energy Conservation program is making these five energy fact sheets available free of charge to individuals, businesses ami organizations as part of its program to conserve the energy resources of Illinois," said Fox. * The fact sheets cover: Water Conservation - Water consumption facts and conservation tips to help reduce water use in the bathroom, laundry, kitchen and outdoors. Heating - How to cut energy consumption by reducing heat lost through windows, doors, furnace, vents and hot water heaters. Lighting, Appliances, Kitchen, Laundry and Bath • Sixty-six suggestions to cut energy used by ovens, stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators-freezers and other high energy-use appliances. Travel - How to make the automobile more cost and energy efficient and cut travel costs by using mass transit systems. Cooking - How to cut the amount of energy used to operate air conditioners and fans. To receive the fact sheets, call the department's toll free Energy Hotline at 1- 800-252-8643. Winter Driving Safety Learn how to drive in bad weather this winter by reading the National Safety council's colorful eight-page pamphlet, "Hot Tips for Cold Weather Drivers." The pamphlet has numerous winter driving ideas, including this one: "Carry a bag of cat litter in your trunk. The gritty material can be used to give a car increased traction in snow or on ice. It's more easily ob­ tainable than ashes or sand and it's conveniently packaged." For a free copy of "Hot Tips for Cold Weather Drivers," write Public Relations Department, National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111., 60611. Include a stamped, self-addressed, business size (No. 10) envelope. New Ward Map Of McHenry HU111LMR LI llltlllll imiimi Above is the new city map which will serve residents of Several hundred voters may find themselves in a new McHenry for the first time in the election to be held next ward. For this reason they are encouraged to study the April 12. Four aldermen will be selected at that time, boundary lines. Five-Day Tribute HonorVietnan Veterans America is finally going to honor those 2.7 million Americans who served this country by fighting and dying in Vietnam. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - the organization constructing the Vietnam Veterans memorial in Washington, D.C. - is planning a five- day tribute that promises to combine the dignity of Veterans' day with the excitement of the Fourth of July. «' ' , .cil This National Salute to Vietnam Veterans, which will take place Nov. 10-14 in Washington, D.C., will consist of a dedication of the Memorial to Vietnam veterans, a candlelight vigil where the names will be read of the almost 58,000 Americans who died or are still missing; an entertainers' salute hosted by Jimmy Stewart, unit reunions and receptions; a grand parade down Constitution avenue; and religious services nationwide. Vietnam veterans should register now for the event by contacting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at (202) 659-2490 or by writing WMF, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, No. 308, Washington, D.C. 20005. 'jrfl All Americans are urged W par­ ticipate-- to become part of the homecoming that the Vietnam veterans never received. PLAINDEALER~"> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Th« Ploindoolor invites tht public to us* this column as on oxprotsion of thoir viows on ftubjoctt of gonorol in- torost in our community. Our only roquott is thot tho writort givo signature. full oddrott ond phone number. Wo ask too. thot ono individual not write on the some subject more than once a month. We reserve the right to delete any motoric! which we consider libelous or in obiectionoble taste.) ELECTION COST "Editor: "On the ballot in the recent election was a proposition to eliminate the TB tax. It was defeated in a close vote. The TB tax, I have read, costs each person in McHenry County approximately, 38 cents a year. It cost thousands of dollars to put this propostion on the ballot, all for nothing. "Will someone tell me how this ever got on the ballot in the first place? There have got to be more important matters for the McHenry County board to deal with. "Maureen Quantz "4216 Sioux Lane S"Mi WONDER LAKE BYLAWS "Editor: - "I wonder if the people of Wonder Lake are aware of how they are being manipulated. We have bylaws that are supposed to protect our interests, yet these bylaws only serve and protect a select few. People who live on our lake front, people who have acreage, people who assume properties--these select few still do not pay their fair share. It is still an item that has not been resolved. "We had a director who took it upon himself to fight the battle for the rights of the- people who were discriminated against by the governing body of the Master Property association of Wonder Lake. It is time the majority of people realize the discriminatory actions this monarchy inflicted upon them, by denying our God given right of freedom of speech and our right to yot$~and express our wishes. "The director of Indian Ridge was laid to rest before he could express and declare all of the unfair dealings - -- 7 ; of the MPOA of Wonder Lake. I urge people of Wonder Lake to wake up to the reality that the select few are taking advantage of them. They should start asking their delegates where their money is going, how it is spent, by whom it is spent and why. "The immediate family of the past director to Indian Ridge attended the September meeting, which in my opinion was conducted by a puppet board, with the coaching of the select few in the audience. "For any information regarding these statements, call 815-728-0605 or 815-728-0398, the immediate family of the late director of Indian Ridge. Grateful People Remember America's national salute to veterans on Nov. 11 is an annual time for prayers, parades, and speakers attempting to emulate an address delivered 119 years ago. There was no Veterans' day then. There was only a time of great uncertainty - during a bloody struggle - when Abraham Lincoln s] an obligation to those who died so tne nation might endure: "It is for us, the living ... to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they have thus far so nobly advanced." "It is... for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us - that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full measure of devotion..." The meaning in Lincoln's words is enhanced today by the fact that 85 percent of today's 30 million American veterans served during their country's wars. But Veterans' day is more important than statistics. It is a day for all citizens to recall battles and dark periods of adversity. It is a day to remember bright victories, devotion, and bravery. Most important, perhaps, it is a day when a grateful nation rededicates itself to Lincoln's call on the Congress and the American people "to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan." General Fund Balance Low The available balance in the state's General funds on Oct. 29 - the last working day of October - was $92 million, the lowest end-of-October balance since 1976, Comptroller Roland W. Burris has reported. Burris said that total General funds revenues for the first four months of FY 1983 were $2,702 billion, $158 million or 6.2 percent above the same period last year. But the comptroller noted that $110 million or about 70 percent of that increase was the result of an un­ precedented influx of federal money from the Public Aid Trust fund. Revenues from that trust fund were $248 million in October, $107 million more than in October, 1981, and $69 million higher than the previous monthly high of $179 million in August, 1980, LafNat Removal Lug nuts tend to stick to the wheel lugs after a period of time, making removal difficult. You can prevent this by re­ moving the lug nuts and spraying the wheel lugs with antiseize compound. In the event you have a flat, the job of removing those lug nuts wiQ be easy. Substitute Flour Here's how to substitute all-purpose flour for cake flour: one cup minus two tablespoons of all-purpose flour equals one cup of cake •flour. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AID EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS November 11,1647--Massachusetts requires every town of 50 house-holders to employ a teacher, and every town of 100 families to establish a grammer school. November 12, 1933--Nazi party received 92 percent of vote in German elections. November 13,1849--Proposed constitution for Californ­ ia, making it a "free" state, ratified by popular vote. November 14,1851--Harper and Brothers in New York City publish Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick." November 15, 1939--President Franklin D. Roosevelt lays cornerstone of Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Uranus Aurora Found An aurora on the planet Uranus, similar to the north­ ern lights seen on Earth, has been discovered by an astro­ physicist at the University of California's Space Sciences Laboratory in Berkeley. The finding proves for the first time that the remote planet, which is about 20 times Earth's distance from the sun, is surrounded by a strong magnetic field like that on Earth. Before the new finding, only Jupiter and Saturn were known to have strong magnetic fields. For Your In format ion Dear friends, Because the planning of a funeral service is a complex mix­ ture of religion, emotional and social natures, it should never be stereotyped or treated lightly. The funeral is basically a religious rite, hence its planning is of concern to your clergyman as well as your funeral director. Respectfully, M y. PETER M.JIISTEN &. SON FUNERAL HOME 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 » mm mum.. nci**n»u nsmsi JV v j mi»ri M*** "" 999 aril Wtictm mm*n *' °BLI No G+TioN ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royol Welcome Does Itj&est Seri>icC & profess*"10 Directory JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL L WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE I BONDS Fir*, Auto, Farm, Life RELIABLE COMPANIES Ml* W. Elm St.. McHenry DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. UFE, FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 3319 W. Elm Street McHenry, III. 335-7111 JAMES M. 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KEVIN WE6RZYN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 0:30 P.M. ft SAT. 385-1360 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME JMECATEJTOCOWAKDS • I S ) E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europo Motors, Inc. ~~ 2318 Rte. 120 815-385-0700 no 0 "U/Ofl ^SERVICE-LINE., McHENRY CHAMBER OFCOMMERCT " 315-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER . .'j 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry. II. 40050 ,g„' 115-315-4400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day, 7 days a wook Parents Anonymous mootings on Tuesday. Call 015-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 ' FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ' 202-755-0440 ' Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. wook days (Evor had a problom involving the federal government and not known where to callT And than been given the ru no round or referrals by persons who meant woU but didn't know how to help? Ten specialists availablo at this center.) r( „ NATIONAL RUN AWAY SWITCHBOARD ob Illinois Phone: 000-972-4004 Jfw (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run-away children.) MOVING HOTLINE - Phone 000-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by Companies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Phone 000-430-2444 (For Questions or Complaints on products ranging from toys to ovens.) NATIONAL HIGHWAY" ' TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phono 000-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car.) .j • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline ' TOLL FREE: 000-252-2070 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 000-430-2444 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or reporting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 000-523-2929, P.O. Box 1407, Rockville, Md. 20050 (Dispenses information on solar systems for hooting and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system.) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3500 Chicago, III. . • a j BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 305-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phone:344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover- ment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-000-092-0900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staK wil answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION - j Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C. , 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 \A McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 1 v ' 444 Russel Ct. <o] Woodstock, II. 40090 (015) 330-7100 IG'I JOO TRAINING OFFERED ' McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn, Executive Director Phone:344-1230 ^^LCOHOUC^ANONYMOUj^^^S15J^5-33^^^^