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MHCALER-FRIDAY DECEMBER3,1982 "PLAINDEALER"\ Editorial Opinion Fuel Hope in Texas, researchers think they have developed a method of extracting hydrogen from water, using solar energy, attaining a recovery rate of about 13 perceiit. Thai would i a competitor w the process proves practical it would also reduce tne nation's vulnerability Mideast oil suppliers. More important perhaps, is the fact that hydrogen fuel burns cleanly; there would be no pollution from exhausts of hydrogen engines. That prospect has environmentalists enthusiastic. It sounds, scientists. reasonable cost, Americans will some day look back at 1982 as a year scientific discovery ranking with development of the telephone, steam engine, electric light, etc. For, not only would economic consequences of such a discovery be worldwide, the military and political consequences would be immeasurable. Aiding Crime Victims Sentimeflt is growing to provide more aid to crime victims, virtually forgotten in recent years as emphasis was focused on gauranteeing criminals their rights. The New Jersey Supreme court recently upheld a state law which allows families victimized by criminals to receive restitution payments from the convicted as a condition for parole. . In California the legislature has enacted into law a bill of rights for victims of crime. In Massachusetts a similar law is pending. (In New York a law is already on the bodes allowing crime victims to keep state compensation even if they later recover compensation in the civil courts.) The idea behind these and other legislative efforts is to put an end to the unequal and often indifferent treatment given crime victims. The Reagan administration joined thateffort with a presidential, task force, this year. The nine-member panel has been, holding hearings in various cities and will make recommendations. If it's possible to require criminals in most cases to pay damages aftef serving prison terms, or to agree to pay them as a condition of parole, that might be an effective brake on crime-badly needed at the present time. Phone Solicitations In the seventies certain sales organizations began experimenting with what is called "black box" telephoning. That is, a sales comoanv'hires a celebrity to record a solicitation. That is put (HI tape and a device used to call number after number, all day long, in a Mies effort. The voice might be that of a film star or famous athlete. But he or she isn't really calling, though the clever device used allows voice pauses and different responses. Manv objected in years past to "junk" phone calls. Sometimes sales organizations found their effort counter-productive. Now. however, it seems far-away sales organizations, caring less about local public opinion, are turning to these black box mass telephone methods again. This is disturbing because the telephone was not designed for mechanical advertising abuse. Such intrusion into American homes is an unwelcome invasion of privacy~and these calls often come at night. The new trend is worrisome because thereis no limit to the abuse. Clearly, legislation is justified barring such intrusions into homes which do not want their phones used for mechanical sales solicitations. For those who like to be solicited and there are some, the iunk phone companies could turn their recordings loose on them. Many are difficult to distinguish from the real thing-there are different scripts, various answers to various responses, etc. s '» ' • * * • \ • I , In Midwest Industry Employment Down Non-farm employment in the six-state north central region fell 4.2 percent between September 1981, and September, 1982, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Nov. 23. Employment losses in individual states ranged from a high of 5.5 percent in Michigan to a low of 3.2 percent in Ohio. Nationally, payroll employment was down 2.4 percent over the past 12 months. The north central region is composed of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. William E. Rice, regional commissioner for the Bureau in Chicago, reported that non-farm employment in the region fell to 17,656,000, a loss of 782,000 positions since September, 1981. Eight of nine major industry sectors recorded lower employment this September compared to a year ago. The largest cut­ backs occured in manufacturing which accounted for two out of three jobs lost over the year. Manufacturing payrolls in the north central region fell 539,000 over the year to 4,456,000, a 10.8 percent drop. No industry segment was immune to the cuts as all 25 manufacturing industries recorded employment declines since September 1981. Industries hardest hit, with employment cuts ranging from 14 to 20 percent, were machinery, except electrical (-148,C (-84,000 jobs), and fabricated metal (-76,000 jobs). ,000 jobs), primary metal The only industry sector with employment gains over the year was services, which grew by 63,000 to 3,679,000 in September, 1982. This was 1.7 percent above the level of September, 1981. Growth in the health services accounted for 27,000 of these new jobs. Employment in government was down 2.8 percent over the year to 2,899,000, a reduction of 85.00U positions. Most of these cuts were in local government where employment fell 66,000 over the year. State governments employed 20,000 fewer employees. Federal government employment edged up 1,000. Employment in retail trade was down 72,000 from September, 1981, to 3,013,000, a 2.3 percent decline. Employment cuts of 4 to 6 percent were found in apparel and accessory shops, general merchandise stores and auto dealers and service stations. A 2.5 percent cut was recorded in wholesale trade. Employment fell 26,000 over the year to 1,023,000 in September, 1982. Construction employment slid 8.1 percent to 628,000 in September of this year, 55,000 jobs less than a year earlier. Mining employment in the region declined 4.9 percent to 87,000. a loss of 16,000 jobs since September 1981. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS December 3, 1766--Dr. Thomas Bond delivers what is believed to be first formal clinical lecture in Amer­ ican colonies, at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. December 4, 1923--For the firsuime, a message to Con­ gress from a president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, is broadcast by radio. December 5, 1908--First numbers used on football uni­ forms, University of Pittsburgh. December 6, 1933--With repeal of prohibition the day before, Americans crowd liquor stores and restaurants for their first legal drink in 13 years. December 7,1949--Chiang Kai-shek fled to Formosa. December 8,1801--President Thomas Jefferson delivers his first annual message to Congress in writing, estab­ lishing precedent that remains unbroken utitil Presi­ dent Woodrow Wilson. PLAINDEALER--> Letter to the Editor Public Pulse (Th« Ploind«ol*r invito* th« public to ui« this column at on tiprtnion of thoir viows on iub|«ct» of gonorol in teroftt in our community. Our only roquott it that tho writtri givo signature, full oddrots and phono numbor. Wo oik too that ono individual not writo on tho tomo subjoct moro thon onco a month. Wo rotorvo tho right to doloto ony motorial which wo consider libelous or in objectionoblo toot#.) Need Volunteers For Income Tax Assistance THE LINCOLN PROGRAM "Editor: "My complimehts to the McHenry high school students for their en­ joyment, participation and interest in a true historical program of "Visit with Abraham Lincoln" which was presented for both East and West campuses last week. It was a pleasure to see the young people living the historical times of Abraham Lincoln; asking him questions pertinent to the 1864 reelection period, interested in the ramifications of slavery on a society ostensibly free. "The band and choral participation of West campus and the marvelous organ accompaniment, "Hail, to the, Chief', as Abraham Lincoln walked into the auditorium at East campus, was a pleasure and an indication of how much our young people do want to be involved. To me, it was a pleasure to present the program. "It also showed from the interest of faculty and students that more programs of this type would be welcomed in our schools. There are many business and industrial possibilities of assistance to our grade and high schools. And, wherever there is something that would be helpful to the students, we as the general public should try to bring it to them. "It was a fitting prelude to National Education week and I hope that as often as possible, this sort of special activity can be shared with our schools. Again, congratulations to our fine students and faculty. "Sincerely, "Beatrice M. Newkirk" ON ABORTION "Editor: "It is not easy to 'rationalize tolerance of abortion'. It is a very delicate subject, one which some people choose not to discuss. Abortion has been around for many, many years, both legally and illegally. "I have known women who have had abortions. The pain and guilt they suffer is unbelievable. A few were forced to seek professional help. These women were not 'self-centered or pleasure-oriented.' They were the sole support of their families. "Of course, one can say that these women should give up -the act that leads to conception. But, God did not have that in mind when he created us. He did, how?ver, give us the ability to make our own decisions. As far as birth control methods are concerned, they do not always work. "Has it ever occured to anyone how doctors and scientists discovered what the fetus can feel or do in certain stages of development? Think about it. I am pro-choice, I do find it distasteful to terminate a pregnancy after the first trimester. And just the thought of watching a movie showing an actual abortion makes me cringe. "Abortion or no abortion, it all comes down to the same old story, trying to live someone else's life for them. Regardless of the situation, I do not appreciate anyone telling me what to do with my life. I would like to be left alone in making my decisions. Right or wrong! "Deidre D.Kent" VETERANS' DAY "Editor: "On behalf of the vets of the McHenry area, World War 1 barracks, American Legion Post 491, V.F.W. Post 4600 and the Polish Legion of American Veterans, I would like to recognize all thoe people who attended and made a special success of our services. "This annual occasion and the Memorial day services in May are the vets' way *of paying homage to our war vets who are dead, and pay a special salute to all vets who are sick and in hospitals throughout the country. "I want to especially mention a fine group of young ladies and gentlemen who help us make this day memorable. I'm speaking of our high school chorus and marching band and their very dedicated leaders, John Leighty and William Toalson. "Remember, this is a day off from their regular activities also, yet they see fit to help us make a success of our programs. "Bemie Matchen "Post 491, American Legion" REFLECTIONS ON TRAGEDY "Editor: "Two weeks ago a needless tragedy occurred to a family in our com­ munity. I'm referring to the untimely death of Janet Cody and the painful injuries sustained by her husband and son. "Losing a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister is immensely painful and heartbreaking and we share her family's grief and sorrow. But our community has also suffered a great loss. Mrs. Cody was one of only a few in her profession who could be classed as a 'great' teache*. "We were privileged to have her serve us for over a decade. During her tenure she helped mold and shape the characters of hundreds of our children at the most influential time in their development - when their basic at­ titudes toward learning and achieving are formed. She pointed them down the right road that leads to a life of happiness, and fulfillment. Mrs. Cody loved and respected her children and believed in their essential goodness and capacity to learn and grow. And her children responded to her devotion with a great affection for her and a desire to learn and succeed. As a friend I knew her as one possessed of great energy and zest for life. She had many interests and was so well organized that she ac­ complished more in forty-two years then most of us could in a hundred. . "In closing I must also pay tribute to the brave men and women on our. rescue squad who receive not a penny for their services. It takes a rare talent to perform their life saving duties while racing against the clock, working in difficult and dangerous surroundings. We owe them our support. "Ruth Beardsley "McHenry »» MADRIGAL DINNER Woodstock Community high school will hold a madigral dinner Dec. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. in the school, boasting food from the traditional Renaissance period. There will be entertainment by the school's madrigal singers. Interested persons may call 338-4370 to make ticket reservations. Community organizations and volunteers are needed to participate in VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. Special emphasis is currently being placed on recruiting new organizations to offer assistance during the coming filing season. Free income tax assistance is frequently > provided by local civic organizations, educational institutions, churches andj neighborhood groups. During the previous filing season IRS trained volunteers assisted approximately 30,000 individuals at over 200 sites throughout jiorthern Illinois. VITA volunteers help lower income, handicapped, elderly and non-English speaking individuals who have simple tax returns. Volunteers receive a four- to-five day training course in basic income tax law, taught by specially trained IRS instructors. More com­ plicated issues, such as business in­ come and sale of assets, are beyond the scope of the program and are excluded from VITA. Training classes will be conducted in January and February. They are held at the sites of the sponsoring organization either during daytime or evening hours. The IRS will schedule classes for groups of 12 or more who wish to participate. IRS invites interested organizations and individuals to contact Nethus Bryson, VITA Coordinator, by calling 886-4669 from Chicago or 1-800-972-5400 from elsewhere in northern Illinois. Efforts will be made to place in­ dividual volunteers with sponsoring LVITA organizations seeking ad- sistors. HANDY ORNAMENT BOX Have you lost that special box that had those neat little parti­ tions in which you kept your Christmas ornaments, or has it disintegrated with the passing of / time? Try using an egg carton! It al­ ready has nice little cups to fit your ornaments and keep them safely stored for another merry Christmas! SMOKE SIGNAL COURSE... 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: Nicholas J. Freund, 517 N. Hill road, McHenry, to construct a bedroom addition with unfinished basement underneath at existing residence. McHenry township. Mitchell Considine, 4815 N. Wilmot road, McHenry, to construct a 3-bedroom residence at 8705 Clark road, Richmond. Richmond township. Gregory Dohrn, 5002 Hampshire, McHenry, to construct a 4- bedroom residence at 5205 N. Ridgeway, Ringwood. . McHenry township. THL HEADACHE Soak Raisins Before adding raisins to bread or coffee cakes, soak them in warm water for 15 minutes, then pat dry on pa­ per toweling. TAMPER- RlSlSTANT PACKAGING \ l-: TO OPEN: BREAK. ^-OUTSIPE UXTklNG BOX... NEXTOPEN PLASTIC SEAL WITH KNIFE -. CUT ANP PEEL IOFF FOIL TO expose INNER &OTTLE... Pie Topping Put a layer of marshmal- lows in the bottom of a pumpkin pie, then add the filling. You will have « nice topping as the marshmallows will come to the top. Sparrow is the name of many small, common birds. The name comes from an Anglo-Saxon word "spearwa" which, it is believed, was a general term for all small birds. F o r r o u r I n fo rmat ion Dear friends, 4 The death of a child is a most heart- wrenching exoerience for parents. Normal emotions of grief include bewilderment and disbelief-and feelings of guilt and anger. Chap- 'ers of 'Compassionate Friends' developed by bereaved parents, offer healing and hope by sharing with other parents who have 'been there'. For information: COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS P.O. Sox 1347 Oak Brook, II. 60521 Respectfully, «. t " PETERM JISTEN & 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 335-5475 t MlW WHCIHl tfCWHHHfl trSMSS ,*$$ mktrt mm mien* mmfiitt if °8(/G A/O A t 'Om ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best Sert»cC prof«»io"° Director JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL R. WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE & BONOS Fire, Auto. Farm, LK« Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 5011W. Elm St.. McHenry 3*5-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 3319 W. Elm Street McHenry, lit. 3*5-7111 JAMES M.MCINTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Injury/Trials Business Corporations Wills/Probate Divorce-Real Estate Workmon's Compensation 3436 W Elm Street. McHenry. II. For appointment phor^e: 3*5-2440 Form Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Case - New Holland 4102 W. Crystal LakeRd. McHenry Bus! 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE « RENTALS Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30 Friday til 9:00 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake Phone:459-1224 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Cxamlned-Contact Leases Classes Fittad Mon.. Tues.. Thurs.. Frl. 4-4pm Tues., Thurs., Frl. 7-9 pm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phone: 3B5-4I5I or 3*5-22*2 HcHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C.J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZYN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 8:30 P.M. ft SAT. 385-1360 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Jg^CAtfERTOCOWAgDS • I B E L L I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rt». 120 • 815-385-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 3*5-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G Wert Crystal Lake Rd.. McHenry, II. 60050 115-305-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 Hours a day, 7 day* a week Parent* Anonymous meeting* on Tuesday. Call 115-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 7, ^PERAL GOVERNMENT , T GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-0660 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Evor had a problom involving Hit federal govornmont and not known whero to call? And than been given tho 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: 000-972-6004 (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 000-638-2666 (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-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (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 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville, Md. 20050 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects «o home owner* looking for a sun-powered hot-water system.) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3500 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 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 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Ca. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff vyil 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 Russel C». Woodstock.il. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn. Executive Director ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS1 ̂ 81 St 455-3*1 T McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 800-092.3272 Monday through Friday, 0:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 800-942-3940 Free legal representation in civil cases to low Incomo persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic vialenco or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security, Public Aid. Food Stamps, Teneral Assistance ft Unem­ ployment Insurance'