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Page 2PLA1NDEALER HER ALP, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23,1984 Opinion/Politics Needed: a consumer advocate Now that we're down to the bones on the Thanksgiving turkey, we'll be expecting to learn that all the fun had eating it wasn't really so enjoyable after all. As he has in the past, Ralph Nader, consumer advocate extraordinaire, will tell us that what We ate had a lot of nasty contaminants that may stir up a M usin' &, anderin BY KAF good amount of trouble inside us. In other words, we only thought we were having fun as we tasted the turkey and stuffed the stuffing into a stomach yearning for a treat. Nr. Nader is a well-meaning gentleman but we think he's forgetting the real problems trembling the public. He's telling us we aren't en­ joying the things that we know delight us. We want him to tackle the tasks that we hate on a daily basis. Consider those markings on the roadways that try to guide us in turning. Some display a huge arrow in the right lane, indicating the driver can turn right or continue straight ahead. Another in­ tersection shows the arrow in the left lane and tells us we can go left or straight while the right may turn right only. The painted signs on the pavement are easily read when there are no encumbrances, but in heavy traffic in a city where the driver is proceeding in unfamiliar surroundings, they play havoc with any kind of timetable for travel. Try looking for a place to turn when you find yourself in the wrong lane with a long line of cars behind and beside you. Another problem spot for Mr. Nader occurs at some of our leading supermarkets. Even the post office makes one wonder whether he's in the United States or jolly old England. "Push," it says on the left door as we leave the office. Why are they confusing us? We were taught that as we drive or walk we should stay on the right side. Then why are we pushing another postal customer into the wrong lane in an effort to get out? And why do automatic door openers in some markets let you in on the left side and bar your entrance in others? Again, where have you been, consumer advocate? But of all problems to which he has shut his eyes, the worst is the matter of opening bottles and other containers. We consider our self strong, with the ability to follow a Your Legislators State Senator Jack Schaffer (R), 32nd. 56 N. Williams St. Crystal Lake. 111.. 60014 Phone: 455-0309 Springfield Phone: 217 782-6f.?5 J*- U.S. Senators Alan J. Dixon (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3960 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312 353-5420 600 E. Monroe Room 108 Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217 492-4126 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D C., 20510 Charles H. Percy (R) 230 S. Dearborn Room 3892 Chicago, 111., 60604 Phone: 312 353-4952 600 E. Monroe Room 117 Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217 492-4412 United States Senate Senate Office Bldg Washington, D C., 20510 State Representatives Dick Klemm (R), 63rd. 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake, 111., 60014 Phone: 455-6330 0 - 1 S t r a t t o n B l d g Springfield, 111., 62706 Phone: 217 782-8000 Ronald Wait (R), 64th 110 E. Second St. Belvidere, 111., 61008 U.S. Representative Philip M. Crane (R), 12th 1450 New Wilke Rd. Mount Prospect, 111., 60005 Phone : 312 394-0790 House of Representatives House Office Bldg. Washington. D C. 20515 McHenrv County Office 56 N. 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Next to Nelson AAPA Electronics <909"*U9ft M F 8:30-5 Sat 9-4 direction as simple as, "Push down and turn," followed by a picture of an arrow indicating the direction. With a sluggish drain in the sink, we set about correcting the trouble. We pushed hard ana we turned hard. Nothing happened. Ten minutes later, with red hands the only evidence of our expenditure of strength, we admitted failure and used another sink until help was available. Suffering the pains of a headache would seem enough punishment for a human to bear, but added to it is the task of lining up arrows, all of which are white, and pushing off the lid. We haven't mastered this one in the daylight. Imagine the frustration experienced in the dead of night when the head throbs and relief is far away. One of the anti-cavity rinses on the market displays the simply direction: Squeeze the sides while turning to open. Turn until cap stops to close. Do you close this kind of bottle? Not on your life! What you do is put the opened container on your bathroom {e until next time, all the e gloating over the fact that you have foiled the best laid plans of the manufacturer to make you miserable. In modern jargon, Mr. Nader, "Get on the stick!" We've been suffering far too long. Legislature deals with bills, vetoes this year THE JUGGLER k A perfunctory session of the General Assembly was held Wednesday for legislators to formally accept the Governor's veto messages, which will be considered when they return to the capitol on Nov. 27 for the fall veto session, according to state Rep. Dick Klemm, R-Crystal Lake. Klemm said that in addition to considering the vetos of bills from last session, the House will review several new measures that have been introduced this fall. Included among the hew pieces of legislation are: 'Election registration (HB 3284). Seeks to eliminate provisions requiring the use of uniform registration cards designed by the State Board of Elections. Leaded Fuel Restrictions (HB 3285). Would prohibit the retail sale of leaded motor fuels in quantities of more than one gallon.. Hearings would be conducted around the state by the Environmental Protection Agency. Vehicle Registration (HB 3287). Allows the Secretary of State to refuse registration or certificate of title for any icant with one or more iding warrants received more than 60 days orior to ap­ plication for title. Commerce Commission (HB 3282). Calls for the election of the., seven members of the Illinois Commerce Commission, three from the Chicago region and four from downstate. The governor would be allowed to choose the chairman from among elected members. Currently, ICC members are appointed. Farm Products (HB 3283). Would enable farmers to receive special permits exempting their two-axle trucks from weight restrictions when transporting grain from the field to the elevators during the harvest season. Aggravated Battery (HB 3281). Would consider an attack against a handicapped person aggravated battery, which would carry a stiffer penalty than ordinary battery charges. I 1 i • >; ' ! In Cooperation with the ; F.I.S.H. ORGANIZATION, MANE TAMERS & CO. would like to help ^ families in McHenry Co. - CCllllwl S have a bountiful Holiday, \ & CO. Won't you contribute to this cause by i donating canned or dry goods, paper products, or toiletries at the Mane Tamers & Co. Salon. Now thru Dec. 15, 1984, we'll give you $1.00 OFF on your hairstyling in return. THANKS for Helping Us Help Those In Need! 2906 W. Rte. 120 344-4040 McHenry, IL i SPECIAL I TANNIN6 $?95 I | SESSION Mty O | MONDAY-THURSDAY • ! 11:30 AM-2:30 PIN | (Oftef Good ttiru 1 J/Jl/14) " | |» Not VMM with OthorOtferi I I Limit One Per Perion j dorothy Russell's Furniture Ltd. 3611 West Elm (Rt. 120) / McHenry, IL 60050 / (815) 344 5400 ' WE'RE HAVING A BEDDING SALE TWIN SETS REG... - NOW!!! $,99'°° J 3000 FULL SETS REG... NOV/!!! $3W0° J 79OO QUEEN SETS REG... - NOW!!! $599.00 239< 8 YEAR TO 15 YEAR WARRANTIES ALL MATTRESSES AT LEAST312 COIL INNERSPRING UNITS!!! Factory Closeout OF 1984 DISCONTINUED STOCK dorothy Russell's Furniture Ltd. 3611 West Elm (Rt. 120) / McHenry, IL 60050 / (815) 344 5400 TV FOOD STORES . Crystal Point Mall ©1984 General Host Corporation TO® . V . . . . '• --i This is the traditional month of Thanksgiving. And we're thankful for a lot. It's easy to think that we continue to stay in business because we work hard, or because we have some special angle, or we're special in some other way. But the fact is we're successful only because you bring your automotive needs to us. And on any given day# you're free to go elsewhere Without your continued support, we'll go out of business. And we must never forget that. So for all you've done for us and our families, for the partronage that puts food on our tables, thank you. Baber Quick 91 S. Route 12 FOX LAKE, IL 012) 587-2555 K r