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SECTION 2 - PAGE 12 - PLAINM- AtER HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19. J«»8t Business •Ml CUB highly opposed to possible rate hikes Pubco Corp. purchases Hornsby stores Expressing a concern that Illinois consumers may face a series of "nickel and dime" rate rincreases by Illinois Bell and AT&T, the Citizens Utility Board • CUB) intervened in opposition to a major phone case pending " before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). In the case, Illinois Bell is requesting $46 million in new revenues and AT&T is seeking | $19 million. 1 The cornerstone of the Bell ? increase is the establishment of '• a late payment charge for overdue phone bills, expected to bring $18 million to the com­ pany. The balance of the revenues would come from a series of increases in service order charges. AT&T proposes an increase for WATS, "800", in­ state long distance directory assistance, private' line and operator assisted services. "Basic telephone service is fast becoming an expensive commodity," said Susan Stewart, CUB administrative director. Stewart expressed concern that ordinary residential telephone users would absorb a disproportionate share of the costs of telephone service. In addition, the CUB would be exploring the possibility that equipment used to provide basic service was being phased out too rapidly. By Mike Farrell Arthur Hornsby Jr. Monday announced the sale of the Hornsby Corp. of Morris to Pubco Corp. of Cleveland, Ohio. The sale includes all 14 Hornsby stores, including the stores in McHenry and Wood­ stock, and the Century Wholesale operation in Morris. Officials from Pubco in­ dicated the Hornsby's headquarters will remain in Morris and they also announced plans to start a catalog operation. Last Monday, a meeting with Pubco officials resulted in an agreement to sell the entire Hornsby's corporation. The details were worked out last week. Hornsby said the company will be kept together and em­ ployees will continue in their jobs. He said cash was needed for continued growth. Horn­ sby's, which is family-owned, could have gone public to raise money through stock sales. Pubco already is a public cor­ poration. Hornsby said he has been asked to stay with the company, but has not made a decision. After a meeting Monday in Morris, Hornsby said that two weeks ago a firm was hired to Robert Kanner, of Pubco see if there was a company Corp., said that the company interested in buying the entire was built from nothing in the Hornsby Corp.. Several com- last 10 years. He said current panies expressed an interest, operations of Pubco began with Buckeye Business Products, which is the second largest manufacturer of data processing ribbons in the U.S. In 1983, a company called Pubco was in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and was obtained by the Buckeye Business Products owners. Pubco, which is traded on the over-the-counter stocks ex­ change, has three subsidiaries, all commercial printing operations, in New York, St. I/Miis and Cleveland. Kanner said the connection bvetween Hornsby's and the commercial printing will be the new catalog operation. Each store will have a catalog outlet. It will be operated out of Centruy Wholesale in Morris. Catalog sales in the U.S. are rising rapidly, according to Kanner. A real estate firm has been hired to evaluate new sites for Hornsby stores as well as to evaluate the existing stores. Hornsby's was founded in 1922 in Morris by Arthur Hornby Sr. LEWIS OPENS OFFICE Charles S. Lewis recently opened his practice, Com­ prehensive Accounting Ser­ vices, serving McHenry, Woodstock, Marengo and other nearby communities. The business is designed to serve the accounting, bookeeping and tax needs of the small and medium sized business and professional office. Lewis attended the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Economics. He is an Air Force veteran, having served in Korea. Building permits The City of McHenry has issued the following building permits during the month of November. Schmitt, Hogan and Schmitt, 1301 N. Richmond Road, temporary sign. First National Bank, 3814 W. Elm St., alterations. John and Susan Christensen, 204 Augusta, fence. r Norma Jones, 4118 Crest wood, garage. Tom McMillan, 6107 Ojibwa Lane, swimming pool. David Conaghan, 5113 Cambridge Drive, garage. Richard P. Gabbert, 114 Springbrook Court, storage shed. Marie Diedrich, 3726 W. Elm St., temporary sign. Albert W. Swanson, 3702 W. Bradley Court, fence. Arthur J. Harris, 3611 W. John St., fence. Robert J. Bittermann, Sr., 3613 John St., fence. Denis M. Buch, 4310 South St., siding. Bernie Matchen Jr., 917 Front St., addition. Residential Development Group. 301 Huntington, single family home. Residential Development Group, 5412 Sarasota, single family home. Kazimierz Piskov, 4514 Shore Drive, garage. Larry Lauer, 4309 Parkway, garage. Don Poczekaj, 3614 Drake Court, single family home. McHenry Builders, Inc., 3808 Oak Avenue, install sump pump. Jerome B. Steinbach, 3613 Cornell Court, fence. Devlan Corp., 4112 Elm St., demolition. Devlan Corp., 4114 Elm St., demolition. Jewel-Osco, 4222 Elm St., advertising sign. David and Evelyn Lowry, 5512 Shore Drive, fireplace. T.B.S. Properties, 3718 Elm St., alterations. Leroy and Chris Lippert, 3200 Terrace, fence. Residential Development Group, 122 Creekside, single family hornet** «»*•-' *•' - Bob Bittermann Jr., 1232 N. Green St., fireplace. William J. Bolger, 1207 N. Park St., water hook-up. Gene Glosson, 4703 Home Ave., woodburning stove.* !v?' <= < 'w Crystal Point moll Bring the children for a visit with SANTA! V>//' 'i R! He's here at the Mall everyday to listen to their wishes and gift them with a special coloring book! Have your childs picture taken with Santa... Monday thru Friday 12 to 8, Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday 12 to 6, and Christmas Eve 10 to 3. (photos available for a nominal fee) Extended Holiday Hours for your shopping convenience HOURS: Monday-Friday 10:00 to 9:30 Saturday 10:00 to 7:00 Sunday 10 .00 to 6 :00 Route 14 & Mam St ree t , Crys ta l Lake CASH & CARRY Bulk* or Packaged FARM CHEMICAL SAVINGS! *Wide Selection Available Free Storage Until Spring! December 26, 1984 thru January 11,1985 Stop by for your best deal on chemicals during our Cash & Carry Specials. Ask our Crop Production Specialist for recommendations. (Low prices available for May 31, '85 payment, also) McHENRY FS Marengo McHanry Huntlay Woodstock Elkhorn Chemung Zanda It's hard for us to convince people we're serious about conservation. 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And that's one of the incentives we offer, as part of our on-going conservation program If you replace your present gas furnace or boiler with a new one that's 77% efficient or better, you can earn a $100 credit on your coming gas bills, 50% provided by Northern Illinois ras, 50% provided by participating heating equipment manufacturers, on certain models Or instead of the *,r>0 credit, we can help you finance the cost of your new high efficiency heating equipment If your home needs ceiling in*.„n, we offer help with both financing and installation. To help determine what energy conservation measures would be mos" vorthwhile, you can take advantage of a utility-sponsored home energy audit that's a great value for just $15 And we have pecial conservation programs to help low income families, senior citizens, and the physically handicapped The next time you hear someone say that "the gas company" doesn 't really want people to use less gas, we hope you'll remember; At Northern Il l inois Gas, when it comes to conservation, we're a lot more than just talk NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS On* ol IIm NICOR basic energy companies 0