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Page 2-PLAlNPE\LER-HERALP. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6.19*5 Opinion/Politics Michele Smith wins essay contest £ Michele Ann Smith is presented a pin by Barb Marrs (lefty; president of the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters. Smith's essay won a contest sponsored by the local LWV chapter. Michele Ann Smith, of McHenry, has won the League of Women Voters of Woodstock- McHenry essay contest. Michele is employed by the Shaw-Free Press Newspaper Group and is a 1904 graduate of McHenry High School East Campus. Michele's essay, "My Fellow Americans: An Inaugural Address If I Were Elected President" was Judged best overall by John B. Anderson, former 16th District and unsuccessful candidate in 1980; __ Jack Schaffer, It- Gary; Mai Bellairs, author and radio host; and David Condon, sportswriter. Special mention goes to essays submitted by Joseph Sullivan, 17, of Woodstock; Ron Okpisz, 18, of Ringwood; Ronald Naus, 18, of Wonder Lake; Laura Johnson, 18, of Woodstock; Marilyn Slanonik, 17, of Woodstock; and Pete Salzman, 17, of Crystal Lake. Michele receives a $100 savings bond and a year membership in the League of Women Voters. The LWV hopes to promote enthusiasm for the political process and responsible government among young voters. My Fellow Americans: An Inaugural Address If I Were Elected President " to serve you and than it has already seen is a great honor. I anxiously anticipate the »nyvming four years. Let this day be regarded as a new start. One that will bring about many changes. Changes that will unite and make us a strong and prosperous nation. / • If each of us takes time to look within ourselves and conquer our weaknesses, prejudices and any unwanted personal shortcomings, then, and only then, can we reach out to one another for support and guidance. This change on a national level shall encourage other nations of the world to follow in our footsteps. This change shall be the beginning of the world's common quest for peace. More than two hundred years ago, our founding fathers ventured into unknown seas and lands in search of a better life. * They envisioned a country governed, "...of the people, by the people.' They fought ~ people cou" challenges people and for the people.*' They fought for a society where all le could pursue nappiness as they saw fit. Numerous ted from their struggles and perseverances. Hie new found America evolved intothe land of their dreams. Their dreams led to the continued "fighting spirit" which allows us today to live in the greatest nation of the world. A nation we should always defend and be proud of because it offers the freedom we so often take for granted. Freedom which permits the occupation of our choice. Freedom to strive and accomplish. Freedom to fail and not be outcast because of our failure. Freedom to speak, write, praise or criticize any human and not fear unfavorable consequences. These freedoms shall continue to lead our country to newer and greater heights, opening new doors and tearing down old walls. Today we face a new age, a new era. Today we are on the threshold of a dream. CUT IT X CANT HBLP IT ITS QCrTTA COMS pov^N! Public pulse Rebuts accident report Dear Editor: In rebuttal to your article dated Jan. 16 "Failure to Yield," my wife and I were amazed at such a headline, feeling as if I were some kind of criminal. I don't disagree with the citation, but with the police report which had two minor errors, which I will not mention. To^tfet the record straight, I am not a reckless driver nor a lawbreaker. I've been driving for approximately 45 years and this is the first time I have received a citation for a collision accident and I am very proud of my driving record. Thank you. Harry F. Zydek McHenry / tmevco issues are of major concern House committee considers rules With the General Assembly facing a Dec. 31 deadline for reviewing all state utility regulations, utility issues could become a major concern of the coming legislative session. Under provisions of the state's "Sunset Act," all state regulatory laws automatically expire on specified dates, unless the assembly renews the re£lready, several proposals jave been Introduced this year 1®®^ neither completely private nor totally public. Although most are privately owned, they do not compete in an open marcet like other merchants. The House Rules committee met in Chicago during the past week to begin consideration of the rules which govern the House during the two-year 84th General Assembly, according to state Rep. Dick Crystal Lake. Klemm, R- state project. Gun Owners Card (HB 74). Repeals the state's Firearm Owners Identification Act. Presently, gun owners are luired to register with the requii state. fit Ira*? The break-up of "Ma Bell" and the entrance of dozens of new competitors into the telephone market will change the way the state regulates that industry. For years, long­ distance charges subsidized hone rates, enabling everyone to afford a 'i rn iciepnune C. 1 longer ei Springfield 1 Stain REPORT eryonc telephone. That subsidy no exists and we must that ^standard universal service. Jfc Finally, the Sunset mandate affords the legislature a chance for a complete evaluation of the ICC. To what extent could today's energy problems have been forseen and avoided by the ICC? what can be done to prevent repeats of past mistakes? These questions have no easy answers and one of the most important tasks facing the 84th General Assembly will be to decide how Illinois can prepare for an energy future fraught with uncertainty. k These include taxes 'affecting utilities. »changes in the way utility 'are calculated, restrictions on ' the jobs ICC workers can accept rafter leaving the agency, limits jn fees companies can charge ;fbr phone service and even one : measure stripping the ICC of authority to allow rate increases lor residential gas and electric service. These represent only the first , steps in the coming debate over ; utility regulation. r So far, three major areas of 'concern have been outlined: energy regulation, telecom- munications and the structure of - the ICC. A self-imposed deadline > of April 1 for rewrites of utility laws has been set. * The regulation of residential • energy costs, chiefly gas and : electric fees, is a delicate ; "balancing act since utilities ; represent hybrids that are A special joint committee on utility regulation will meet this month to discuss changes in the public utility code, which ex­ pires this year unless renewed by legislators. In other action, Klemm said several new measures were introduced. te Bidders a five percent] lis ivertiment contracts, for construction and projects. Also establishes a reciprocal preference on con­ struction bids so that Illinois contractors receive a preference on Illinois projects equal to the preference out-of-state bidders given their home states. For example, if Rhode Island gives its contractors a 10-percent preference, then Illinois would grant state contractors a 10- percent preference over Rhode island contractors bidding on a Assessment Boards (HB 06). Allows members of special multi-township boards of trustees to receive a $25 per *,000 people must special multi-township boards to oversee assessments. In the past, there has, bee® no means of members f6r travel, tfim and expenses. • Prisoner-of-War Allows people with special POW license plates to use them on light trucks. Present law allows only passenger car use of the S^NOTICE WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC V ALL JEWELRY & GIFTWARE.WEDDING SETS, CHAINS, EARRINGS & ETC $CASH ONLY 'DEALERS-LOT LOADS BY APPOINTMENT ASK FOR "Z" (815)344*1344 JEWELRY FACTORY OUTLET . McHENRY JEWELERS GRAYSLAKE JEWELERS RT. 120 & GREEN ST. 143CENTER ST. 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