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* I P4Gt 2 PI.4INPEALER HER ALD. FRIDAY . Opinion/Politics OCTOBER 12, MX to the good life Communication 1984 style, through a variety of media, makes us better informed people and improves the quality of life It assures that we have something of importance to say when we meet with the boys at the corner tavern or with the girls under the hair dryer Musi?' •' anderin BY KAF That's what we've been telling you, but is this necessarily the truth0 What better time than National Newspaper Month to do what the fourth estate can do best-be honest with readers und admit that much of what we give them to read and see be best put in File 13. - As we write, a TV voice tells us that as many as 20 percent of our friends may have mental illness Certainly not the kind of revelation that sends us into the arms of Morpheus without the benefit of sheep counting. It isn't that we hadn't questioned the mental com­ petency of a few of our acquaintences. but an honest conclusion usually prompts an admission that we might very well be on their 20 percent list also Disconcerting as this may be, it is only one of an endless array of you-should-know information being disseminated by every conceivable means. Even a trip to the dentist need not be one of those terrifying dignal fleck experiences of life anymore. Or so we re told Experts give us means we can use to make the face of our neighborhood dentist bring forth our best toothy smile Who ever beard of a two-way communication between the man in white and the fellow or gal blanched to the same shade out of fear? Anyone who has ever been under the drill knows intimidation merely by being in a prone position as huge hands reach into a wide open mouth while a drooping jaw aches. Dentists in a recent newspaper feature column suggested a signal system for those times when the mouth is wide open and full of fingers. A raised hand is recommended to discomfort. ieck, we've done better than that. We've squealed on oc­ casion, but did it help? Only for a moment of reprieve, after which pain went on. And what do you think of giving those rodents all the fun of strong drink, all to prove that alcohol injures the stomach lining? We know a few friends who would resent not being in on the fun. The news story tells us the rats were divided into five groups. Each was given a dif­ ferent preparation and an hour later all the rats were ad­ ministered half a teaspoon of straight alcohol, a dose equivalent to human con­ sumption of two dry martinis. Can't you imagine how many of your friends would volunteer? The poor little rats didn't have a say in their destiny. If they had, they probably would have voted to stay with cheese since the alcohol gave the tummy a jarring sensation. Humans are next for ex­ perimentation. These gems of the world of communication have convinced us that the folks whose hearing and eyesight are impaired may actually be blessed. They may guess, but they'll never be sure that 20 percent of their' friends have mental illness. The next time they visit the dentist they will have saved themselves from a hand signal that always leaves the the winner. And best of all, they can sidle up to the bar and guzzle their favorite drink, blissfully unaware some little rodents have tried it with disastrous results. Without that knowledge, the chose liquid probably will satisfy as it has always done. For a better life, stay away from the newspaper and TV. GIORDANO RESIGNS ~ Governor James Thompson accepted with regret the resignation of Louis Giordano as Director of the Department of Central Management Services and appointed Richard McClure as new director. FOREIGN HANDOUT £ Work completed on spring bills During the past week, action was completed on all bills sent to Gov. James Thompson during the spring legislative session, ac­ cording to state Rep. Dick Klemm, R-Crystal Lake. The final bill to go across the governor's desk was a measure requiring persons 60-years-old and older be named to two dozen b o a r d s a n d v c o m m i s s i o n s . Although he signed the bill after m a k i n g t e c h n i c a l c h a n g e s . Thompson told lawmakers he did so against his better judgement. He said all but two of the boards and commissions cited by HB 2509 already have senior citizen members. In other legislative action, the final week of September marked the final days for most legislative advisory commissions. Under a major reform enacted during the year, all but a handful of commis­ sions will cease to exist after September. The remaining com­ missions will go out of business at the end of March. K l e m m s a i d a H o u s e Republican Policy Committee in­ vestigation revealed that most commissions duplicated services or research provided by other agencies or legislative staff and that many commissions haf adequate controls to regulate travel expen&s and outside con­ tracts. In addition to HB 2509, which will return to the legislature for consideration of the governor's changes, legislation acted on dur­ ing the week included: Fishing Licenses (HB 3205). Allows the Illinois Department of Conservation (IDOC) to designate up to four days each year as license-free fishing days, during which persons can fish in Illinois without a license. Review classes slated at MCC for automotive service exams Area mechanics who wish to take the tests to become certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence 'MASKi in November can take refresher classes at McHenry dounty College during October j(nd November to prepare for the exams. I Eight areas are covered in the (ratification tests Each area will be covered, a sample test given and areas of weakness reviewed at MCC. Mechanics can register for individual sessions if they do riot require the entire program. * On Oct 16 the subject will be engine repair; Oct 19, the 4utornatic transmission; Oct 23 the manual transmission and rear axles; Oct 26. front end and auto Suspension; Oct 30. automotive f brakes; Nov. 2, automotive elec­ trical systems; Nov. 6, heating and air conditioning; and Nov. 9, engine tune-up. The classes will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in MCC's Applied Science Building. The instructor will be Pete Cook, the MCC automotive program coordinator. For more information call him at (815) 455-3700, extension 402. Register for the refresher classes in the MCC registration of­ fice Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m; or on Friday between 8:30a.m and4p.m. The NIASE fall 1984 certifica­ tion tests will be given Tuesday evening Nov. 13 and Saturday morning, Nov. 17 at various test centers. FREE HOT DOCS WITH THE PURCHASE Of ANY DRINK MON THRU FRIDAYS (11 AM-3 PM) PHYLLY'S McNBMV'S ANSWER 10 C23 (MP MUCH, MUCH MOW) 3944 MAIN ST. • McHENRY (Across From McHenry Depot) 344-5445 GOURMET TEA. COFFEE t ACCESSORIES >AL REGISTRY GIFT | CERTIFICATE | CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER? WHY NOT? SHOP EARLY AND SAYE... 10% OFF CHRISTMAS ITEMS •PAPER PRODUCTS •BOTTLE BAGS •WRAPPING PAPER •STICKERS NAPKINS. PLATES. COASTERS. 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