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/- 2-PLAIN DEALER-HERALD. FRIDAY .JANUARY 4. 1985 Opinion/Politics Day-to-day problems are made New law cracks down on worse during holiday season Memories of the departed Christmas season lend credence to the belief that amidst the merriment there is suffering. It may be of the minor variety, but nevertheless, it is suffering at a time of year when such in­ conveniences are entirely un­ necessary. With additional hours spent over the oven in holiday baking, there is a definite need for en­ dless rolls of foil. Trips to the store place this modern kitchen fl$d high on the shopping list. This year's experience was disastrous in terms of time, which rates a high priority in December, and in money, which we thought we saved through a vSery fine sale. * After unrolling a couple of turns around, a smashed end of the foil began making shreds of silver paper which very soon vfould cover no more than a couple of raisins. No amount of cutting in an effort to even the fcil remedied the situation, and coaxing was no more produc­ tive. IA can opener is another in- dispensible item of the kitchen in the year's busiest time of food preparation. But how does it t^eat the faithful user? Not very Well. ;JOne minor infraction of tbe r|ile that says the cutting edge ihould sever the lid from the can Could be forgiven. Too often, hbwever, tiny pieces of metal remain uncut, and always directly opposite each other which demands ai hefty push on the lid. This action causes the contents to splash on the floor below. Then there is transparent tape, the vital ingredient in - usin' &. fcanderin BY KAF wrapping any gift. ' Even the most popular brand has a way of adhering to itself rather than the cutting edge, requiring un­ planned time to effect the rescue of the tape that went astray. Tape, together with scissors, a pen and gift enclosure cards, provides the best reason we know for a nervous breakdown. Invariably, one or another of the accoutrements slips underneath the body onto the floor, or under the wrapping paper. The wrapping paper itself is a distinct problem. Who ever heard of wrapping a gift with the wrong side of the paper showing? But the temp­ tation to do just that is ever present as the roll is unfolded, only to curl itself up neatly while you reach for the gift box. Exasperating at any time of year, but even more in the busy holiday season, is the utter unpredictability of key rings. Knit gloves are a favorite target as the key slides into the ignition of the car and the connecting metal clasp becomes entangled in the gloVe material. Beads and earrings are other sources of confusion -in the dressing-up-for-parties season. With few exceptions, jewelry placed carefully in a receptacle designed for this particular use is touched by the gremlins. What else could accound for two unrelated strands becoming entangled in a way that suggests another c choice would be in the best interest of sanity and ap­ pearance. Above all, however, in the chain of harassments is the price tag affixed so firmly to a gift tiem that it cannot be taken off without leaving either a dirty blob o or removing the color of a paper product. , The holidays were fun-we won't deny that. But we won't soon forget those little irritations which marred an otherwise happy holiday season. Legislation cracking down on able-bodied persons who park their vehicles in parking spaces reserved for the han­ dicapped became Illinois law op Jan. 1, according to Attorney General Neil Hartigan. , , The measure,,authored by the disabled persons advocacy division, establishes a standard fine of $50.00 for illegally- parking in spaces designated for the handicapped. The new law also exempts the handicapped from most parking meter fees, and adopts the standard han- \ dicapped parking sign recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation. "For thousands of disabled persons in Illinois, finding convenient and accessible parking is a tremendous problem," Hartigan said. "Mobile individuals who are insensitive to this problem create a severe hardship for the handicapped." Under the new law, police authorities will have the power to ticket violators. This should provide an effective deterrent to a problem that has existed in this state for many years, Hartigan said. The new law gives police the authority to regulate public parking spaces as well as off- street parking at facilities such as restaurants and shopping centers. • r • , In the past, enforcement has been spotty, due in part to confusing language in the old statute and a provision ̂for a maximum fine of $5 fir violators in shopping centers "Wnd other privately-owned bin publicly used parking areas. "Because many areas of the state do not have public tran­ sportation <that can be used by the disabled, they must rely on their own transportation," "Hartigan said. "This makes accessability to parking essential for many, disabled persons who work and can perform other activities such as shopping or running errands." Public pulse Poor road maintenance cited Your Legislators State Senator 32nd. Jack Schaffer (R), 56 N. Williams St. Crvstal Lake. 111., 60014 Phone: 455-0309 Springfield Phone: 217 782-6525- Dear Editor: Your newspaper publishes all the accidents and countrywide statistics about road accidents. I've never seen you publish how poorly the roads in McHenry County and neighboring counties are maintained in bad weather. Yesterday, Dec. 26, I was on Route 31 and other roads and there was little evidence of anyone doing anything to prevent accidents. It seems to me to be high time to put the blame where it belongs-road maintenance. Why aren't the trucks out spreading salt or gravel on the roads? Yesterday, the snow came during the day, so there was no excuse for the county road workers not to be doing the job of maintaining safe roads. Eleanore Perry HEY PAL... THE DOOR'S OPEN I ;,;?C0NW0l 'iitliftJ!! puce U.S. Senators" Alan J. Dixon (R) "230 S. Dearborn Room 3960 Chicago. 111.. 60604 Thone . 312 353-5420 , f 600 E. Alonroe , Room 108 Springfield. 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