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PAGE 14 - PI-AINDEALER - FRIDAY. JUNE 17,1983 /• PLAINDEALEtTN Lt. Governor George Ryan's Editorial Opinion A Channel Idea Arthur Unger, television columnist of The Christian Science Monitor, has come up with a suggestion most Americans would hope could be acted on in the future. v Lamenting the fact that many good documentaries are not shown during available, to them one channel (on cable or Dy viewer to tune in any of the many films or documentaries any independent producer makes available. If the miracle of electronics would allow viewers to tune in their selections at varying times over a period of a day or two, very few would be unable to see a documentary they considered of major interest. One channel reserv ed for the general public, in effect, is an old idea, but still a good idea. Congress turned over the primei3 channels to commercial interests long ago. „ * If one had been reserved for public service, the vast wasteland of recent decades in U .S. television would have not been so complete. It seems time, at last, for one channel to be utilized solely in the interests of uplifting the level of education, culture and art of the American people. A Trade Department? Malcolm Baldridge, Secretary of Commerce, has suggested the United States establish a new cabinet-level department, the Department of Trade. Foreign trade has become so important to the economy, he says, the various offices in different departments now dealing with trade should be combined into a single department. The lone exception, Baldridge suggests, would be to leave foreign trade activities of the Department of Agriculture where they are. But since agricultural exports are such the U.S. so much foreign currenc Whatever the outcome important to the people of this country. It's estimated that a million jobs have been lost in the past three years alone because of a decline in U.S. exports. --Agricultural exports now account for 40 percent of U.S. agricultural production. The export of U.S. manufactured goods now consumes 25 percent of industrial production, Thus foreign trade is vitally important to all Americans. Currently the Office of the U.S. Special Trade Representative, the Commerce department, the Agriculture department and other offices deal with trade policy and enforcement. Whether or not one favors creation of the new department, it would seem obvious the present system leaves something to be desired. Roll Call Report (Your Congressmen's Vote) from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS June 16, 1963--Valenune Tereshkova made 48 orbits in Vostok VI. June 17, 1942--Army ' s wartime magazine Yank, famed for its pin-ups and Bill Mauldin's "Willie and Joe" cartoons first published. June 18, 1873--Susan B. Anthony arrested for voting, Rochester, New York. SENIOR ACTION LINE WASHINGTON -- Here's how area^House members were recorded on major roll call votes immediately before the Memorial Day recess. There were no Senate votes. Each vote was a test of wills between the House and President Reagan over the president's desire to defer, until fiscal 1984 or later, the expenditure of money Congress wants spent in 1983. Under the 1974 Impoundment Control Act, a president can delay spending for specific programs unless either the House or Senate overrides him. In each case below, Congress won and the money now must be spent. The votes occurred as members rushed to catch planes out of town, either to return home or begin an overseas iunket. One member observed the hurried atmosphere and complained about the way the House often disposes of important legislation. "People come in here and they do not know what they are voting on, and a lot of things get through this place without much consideration whatsoever," chided Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif. There was no rebuttal. HOUSE CONSERVE - By a vote of 280 for and 170 against, the House directed the president to spend $4.5 million on two programs administered by the Department of Energy. Both programs use federal outlays to encourage development by the private sector of energy-conservation devices and technologies. Supporter Ralph Regula. R-Ohio, said "$4.5 million is not a lot when you talk about the potential benefits of energy conservation." Opponent Robert Walker, R-Pa., said "here is a chance to say whether you are for deficits or against them." Members voting yes favored spending the $4.5 million in fiscal 1983. Illinois voting no,: Philip Crane, R-12. R & D - The House voted, 265 for and 121 against, to override President Reagan's deferral of $8.75 million earmarked for programs to tap fossil fuels as marketable energy sources. The president said the money is unneeded in fiscal 1983 because of program backlogs, while supporters said its immediate release will quicken the development of peat and coal gasification and other fossil technologies. Supporter Sidney Yates, D-Ill., said the programs are achieving "greater efficiency in the utilization of the nation's most significant energy resource (coal)." Opponent Dan Lungren, R-Calif., asked:"When are we going to stop complaining that the Administration is spending too much money" and then vote against the president's deferrals? "We cannot have it both ways, " he added. Members voting yes wanted the $8.75 million spent in fiscal 1983. Illinois voting no: Philip Crane. ISLANDS - By a vote of 266 for and 116 against, the House directed the president to spend $3.19 million for a new hospital in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory near Guam in the western Pacific. The figure is part of a $10 million fiscal 1983 appropriation for building the first section of the hospital. Supporter Sidney Yates, D-Ill., said deferring the $3.19 million would delay the project and raise its eventual cost by $500,000. Opponent William Dannemeyer, R-Calif., said he agreed with President Reagan that, thanks to lower inflation, the $3.19 million is unneeded in fiscal 1983.* Members voting yes wanted to override the president's deferral of the hospital outlay. Illinois voting no: Philip Crane. This column contains answers to stions that are frequently asked of Lieutenant Governor's Senior Action centers. Most of the calls at the Senior Action centers continue to be about the Circuit Breaker checks. The Department of Revenue reports that over 229,784 persons statewide received property tax-rent relief assistance from this program last year. The average amount of grant was $247. They are now processing 1982 Circuit Breaker claims. \ Q; - I have been getting a Circuit Breaker check for many years. This year, I got a letter saying that I was no longer eligible for my Circuit Breaker. How can this be? A. - Many people have complained about receiving such a letter this year. According to officials at the Department of Revenue,' the erroneous letters resulted from computer tapes which did not have information logged properly. The department gets computer in­ formation about an applicant's in­ come from both the Department of Public Aid and the Social Security administration. In some cases, the information from these two sources also included information about the income of other persons in the Circuit Breaker applicant's household. This made it appear that the applicant had too much income to qualify for Circuit Breaker. The Department of Revenue is now running corrected tapes from Public Aid and Social Security. They will notify applicants who have received erroneous letters. Those people will receive checks. The department's computers are now running-at full capacity, processing about 30,000 checks per week. They hope to have all of the checks, including the checks to people who got faulty notices, out by mid-July. < Q. - Why do women applicants for Circuit Breaker now have to use their own Social Security number when they have been filing under their husband's number for years? A. - According to Department of Revenue officials, when a husband's Social Security number is used, the computer feeds back information only about the husband. Women who have their own Social Security number should use it. If you do not have a Social Security number, the depart- ment does not expect you to get one before they will send you a check. You should notify the department that you have no Social Security number, however. Write to: Department of Revenue, Circuit Breaker Division, Box 3124, Springfield, 111., 62708. Q. - I received a notice that the annuity exclusion on my State In­ come'rax form has been disapproved. As in the past, I did not submit a copy of my federal income Tax form, but I did submit a copy of iny W2-P form. Now, the department is saying I owe ; them money. What should I do? A. - The Department of Revenue does not consider your annuity ex­ clusion application complete unless you include a copy of your federal Income Tax (1040) form. People who have not included the form with their annuity r application have been sent statements showing that they owe money. All you need to do is supply the Department of Revenue with a copy of your federal 1040. They will adjust your account. The policy of requesting the federal 1040 form first affected 1981 state income tax returns. As a federal document, the W2-P form includes an income subtraction for disability deductions. Department spokesmen have said that they believe the federal 1040 form is a more accurate reflection_of State taxable income. Q.v- I have heard about a new program sponsored by a phar­ maceutical company that is supposed to educate older citizens about the use of prescription drugs. Can you tell me more about the program? A. - The new program is called " Elder-Care". "Elder-Care" is a national consumer awareness- education program aimed at senior citizens and pharmacists. Since senior citizens make up 11 percent of. the population but use 38 percent of the prescription drugs, there is a potential for misuse of the drugs. Senior citizens have special needs which must be considered when drugs are prescribed. Among other things, older people often react differently to prescription drugs and commonly take more than one medication. Elder-Care encourages patients and pharmacists to communicate with each other so that all the special needs of the older patient can be met. The sponsoring firm is sponsoring press tours, advertisements in con­ sumer and trade magazines, a radio campaign and is providing in­ formational booklets and posters. Lieutenant Governor George Ryan was the main speaker at the official "launching" of Elder-Care in Illinois. For more information, contact Lt. Governor Ryan Toll Free at 1-800-252- 6565, or your local pharmacist. Building Permits The City of McHenry has issued the following building permits for the Month of May, 1983. • • • ; Thomas A. Janik, 113 N. Green street, fence. Residential Development Group, 5210 Abbey drive, single family home. Dehler Metal Fabricators, 4004 Dayton,Industrial addition Martin F. Koleno, Sr. ,3501 W. Beach drive, alterations. After the Fox, Ltd., 1406 N. Riverside drive alterations. Cathy Piotrowsld, 5208 W. Shore drive, fence , Leonard Martinez, 513 Stratford court, pool. Berdyne Stewart,3907 Grove avenue, addition. Donald R. Meyer, Jr., 5107 Sandburg drive, fence. Robert J. Miller, 4304 Crestwood, siding. Armando G. Perez, Jr., 3201 Biscayne , storage shed Jewel-Osco, 4222 W. Elm street, narking lot. Graham Oil company, 4416 W. Elm stre< street, alterations. >w William J. Bolger, 3806 W. Anne street^driveway. David R. Anderson, 3805 W. Anne street, fence. Gerard Dominique 211 N. Timothy street, fence. Carolyn S. LaVarra, 507 N. Green street, driveway. Bob Pedersen, 1714 N. Meadow lane, partial driveway. Ohlrich, Ohlrich and Roth, 4103 W. Elm street, alterations. Steven Huska, 3509 W. Vine street, siding. James and Cynthia Bart, 5101W. Ashland drive, fence. * Tonyan Real Estate Partnership, 1403-23 Belden street, new commercial building. John Lakowske, 1611 N. Beach road, garage. Robert B. Denley, 5105 Greenbrier drive, fence. Tony Caruso, 5212 Wellington, fence. RUssell and Doris McKay, 3603 W. Anne street, fence. Francis Edward Mollen, 5303 W. Home avenue, storage shed. Mr. and Mrs. G. Kosmopoulus, 40; Robert D. Gustafson, 3205 StillhiD drive, fence. Joe Graziano, 4318 Sioux lane, fence. Charles and Susan Loomis, 5218 Victor drive, fence Mr. and Mrs. Dan Curran, 6231W. Chickaloon drive single family home. Kenneth and Lucille Fergen, 1904 North, fence. Residential Development Group 5310 Winding Creek drive, single family home. Residential Development Group, 5311 Malibu court, single iamily home. Residential Development Group 5415 Winding Creek drive single family home. Residential development Group 301S. Brookwood terrace, single family hokne. Residential Development Group 5412 Winding Creek drive, single family home. Residential Development Group, 5518 Abbey drive, single family home. Residential Development Group 5501 Abbey drive, single family home. Henry and Dorothea Rodiek, 3500 W. Biscayne road, fence. Norman and Kimberly Dunlap,43l6 W. South street, addition. Randall E. Peck, 507 W. Stratford court, fence. Leo Thompson, 3907 Kane avenue, alterations. Brian Coraak, 105 Heritage drive, fireplace. Residential Development Group, 5505 Winding Creek drive, single family home. Harold W. Ohrwall, 1706 Meadow lane, fence. David Louden, 5103 Cambridge, above ground pool. St. Patrick's church, 3500 W. Washington street, demolition. Non-Farm Employment Down Non-farm employment in the North Central administrative region declined 2.7 percent between March, 1982, and March, 1983, According to the U.S. Department ' of Labor's Bureau of Labor statistics. William E. Rice, regional commissioner for the bureau in Chicago, said employment cuts in individual states ranged from 3.3 percent in Indiana to 2.3 peroent in Michigan and Ohio. Nationally, non- farm employment slipped 1.6 percent in the 12-month period. The North Central Region is composed of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Payroll employment in the region fell to 17,046,000 in March, 1983, a loss of 468,000 from March, 1962. Em­ ployment cuts were reported in eight of nine major industry sectors. The only sector with employment gains over the year was the service in­ dustry, which grew by 1.2 percent. Although manufacturing industries employ only one out of four workers in the region, it accounted for three out of four jobs lost in the last 12 months. Manufacturing employment fell by 350,000 to 4,198,000 in March, representing a 7.7 percent reduction. Among the industries hardest hit, with Josses ranging from 8 to 20 percent were machinery, except electricil (- 160,000), primary metal (-49,000), fabricated metal (-38,000) and elec­ trical and electronic equipment (- 36,000). After manufacturing, the largest decline occurred in transportation and public utilities where em­ ployment fell by 42,000 to 871,000. This was 4.6 percent below the March 1982 level. Employment in com­ munications fell by 17,000 while railroad transportation and trucking and warehousing eacli lost 13.,000 positions. VITAMIN C The National Academy of Sciences recommends 60 milligrams of Vitamin C daily (45 mg for children under 11 and 50 mg for children 11- 14). This requirement can be satisfied with four ounces of orange juice, six ounces of grapefruit juice, half a cup of cooked broccoli or one medium size orange. WHO KNOWS 1. Who discovered the North Pole? 2. When did the Civil War begin? 3. How many years did the Civil War last? 4. Who was the 23rd President of the U.S.? 5. Which state has the most members of the House of Representa­ tives? 6. How many U.S. Sen­ ators are there? 7. Name the stone and flower for April. 8. When is Good Friday? 9. Has a date been affix­ ed for the crucifixion of Jesus? 10. What is the origin of the word April? Answers to Who Kaows 1. Admiral Robert Peary, April 9, 1909. 2. April 12, 1861, Charleston, S.C. 3. Four years. 4. Benjamin Harrison. 5. California. 6. 100. Two from each state. 7. Diamond and sweet pea. 8. April 1. 9. Yes, April 7, 30 A.D. 10.Taken from the Latin verb "asperie" meaning to "open." Qaokkas With a Cwc Quokkas are knee-high members of the kangaroo family that live on an island off Western Australia and have played an important past in the search for a cure for muscular dystrophy. Studying the quokka, scien­ tist* proved for the first time that damaged muscle tissue can completely repair itself, National Geographic reports. E. at HAPPY FATHER'S DAY ! For Your Information Dear friends. A good family man is the unsung hero of any society. Every wife and children need a family head, steady at the helm, a provider, an instructor, an example of good moral character - yet one who can laugh and joke and play with the children, at all ages. With such men in abundance, who needs other heroes? Respectfully, X c< • PETER WJISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOMfc mchtnny iuinois tts-0063 . 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 M I CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 t tim mttttm °Blio No A t 'on tt--' f Urn Mitt* *»<•»«" tt \ ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Aroo-Royol Wolcomo Does It Best Sert)ice & profesSVOfl0 Dir ectory --r JACK WALSH, AGENT EARL H WALSH, BROKER INSURANCE ft BONDS Fir*. Auto, farm. Lib Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES SOU W. Elm St.. McHenry 3(5-3100 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. SSI* W. Elm Street' McHenry. III. MS" II IAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Per tonal Injury Trial* Business Corporation! Willi Probate Divorce-Real Estate Workman'! Compensation 343* W. Elm SMset. McHenry II. For appointment phone: 315-3440 Farm Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Case- New Holland 4»02 W Crystal lake Rd. Bus. 3S5-0420 Res. 3(5-0227 MCHENRY COUNTY OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE ft RENTALS Mon.-Sat. t-5:SO Friday til «:00 *3 Croat St.. Crystal Lake Phono: 45* 122* M. LEOMIO NTTAtl 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Examined-Contact lenses Classes Fitted Mon.. Twos.. Thurs.. Frl. 4-tpm Twos.. Thurs.. Frl. 7-»pm Sat. t:90-S pm Phone: 3SS-4ISI or 315-22*2 DENIAL CENTER DR. C J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK ONTIl 4:30P.M. B SAT. 335-1360 Wehavo II.V. Laughing1 (AilntUn • 9VBQflOVl Gas IIREUT RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Eurdpa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rt*. 120 ' 815-305-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 345-4300 FAMILY SERVICE* MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 4302-G Wast Crystal Lako U., McHanry, II. *0050 415-345-4400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRSSlllNE ' McHanry County 24 hours a day. 7 days a week Parants Anonymous meetings on Tuosday. n * Call 315-344-3*44 T STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 2I7-522-S514 > FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-3440 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. wook days (Evar had a problam involving tho fadaral government and not known whara to call? And than boon givan tho runaround or rolorrals by parsons who maant wall ' but didn't know how to heipf Tan spoclallsts available at this cantor.) - | NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois PhonO: 000-972-4004 (For confidential convarsatlons on problems dealing , with run-away childran.) MOVING HOTLINE Phono 400-424-9213 (Complaints about intorstato moving by companies, i buses or trains. Sponsored by Intorstato Commarca commission.) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phono 400-424-9393 (Answars quastlons about automobile safaty dofocts or whothor a particular model has avar boon rocallod. Valuable for thoiso interested in buying a used car.) ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abusa Hotline TOLL FREE: 000-252-2373 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION . 000-434-2444 (Oparotas flva national linos. Answars inquiros about < or reporting on tho safaty of products from kitchon appllancas to children's toys.) t NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 400-S23-2929 P.O. Box 1407, Rock villa, Md. 2BBS0 1 (Dispansas information on solar systoms for hooting and cooling to anyono from archltocts to home owners looking for a sun-powarod hat-wator system.) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3500 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Prognant? Noad HalpT Counseling Sorvko. 335-2999. 24 hours Answariag Servica. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St., McHenry Phono: 344-3240* 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phono: 217-522-5514 Answer to question ̂on govor. mont regulations. MENTAL HEALTH I -300-892-3900 Crisis Cantor Lino for McHanry Co. 24-Hour Emorgoncv number and profosslonal staff wil answer your cotf. Sponsoring agancy McHanry County Comprehensive Mental Health Sarvico System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Offico Box 17400 Washington, D.C., 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER AMRussalCt. Woodstock.il. 600*1 (SIS) 334-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED V. McHENRY COUNTY ASSOC ATION FOR THE RETARDED Rabort G. Lam bourn, Exacutlva Dlractor Phono: 344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (BIS) 435-3311 McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR ClTlfcBNS COUNCIL 300-492-3272 Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE LEGAl SERVICES, INC. ' 000-942-3940 Froo lagal representation In civil cases to low income persons. Lqndlord-tanont dispotos, domastlc violence or Impropor donlal of benefits such os Social Security , Public Aid, Food Stands, General Asslstanco t Unem­ ployment Insuranca • i [ \-