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Ppge 2« PLAllNDbALER-HF.R ALD, FRIDAY . FEBRUARY 22.19*5 Opinion/Politics Human mind faces tough daily battle THE HUMAN MIND is a workhorse. Even though some of (he toil produces nothing of value, that fafct is of little con­ sequence. This busy mass of nerve tissue deserves an 'E' for effort in making the many decisions demanded of it each day. Take something as unpredictable as the weather. We can't do anything abqUt it, but does thatlstop the brain from going to ork? Not at all. If January is prone to produce winter doldrums, as many sist, 1985 is proving something more-the boredom isnt limited to the month declared sacred by the Roman deity Janus. The refusal of the skies to stop releasing regular and abundant amounts of the white stuff has resulted in a restless population of drivers. And herein is the test for the important stored in the cranium. usin' anderin BY KAF the highway sanctity of and city our own the least e car on IT ISN'T ENOUGH to battle snow on the streets. We cannot escape even in the driveway. Hie question is: To shovel or not to shovel. Meei important necessities of life requires that we get the road. Here is where the battle begins. Repeated private sbovelings are followed by repeated cleaning by road crews. This leaves streets and highways perfect for cars which can't «: beyond the drifts these crews create at the end of the veway. The brain must decide whether the war can be won when every battle is being lost. Is it in the interest of victory to keep j back with the shovel, or are there times when pride must tucked away in the realization that we have been ;red? ING IN FRONT of the television set on a cold winter ; causes terrible problems for our thinking processes also, thermometer is far below the level that an intelligent person would consider venturing out except for the most special occasion. In a society where we have come to expect our entertainment delivered to us, TV becomes the answer. What decision shall we make? Shall we sit in boredom watching some silly cartoon special that has pre-empted our favorite program? Or shall we call it a day and count sheep until sleep mercifully stills our turning and tossing body as we replay the activities of the last 24 hours. PROB greater The holiday rush is over and merchants are bidding for the few ROBABLY AT NO OTHER place is the brain put into nt st turmoil to make decisions as in d stores. dollars that remain in our pockets. The result is bargains galore. The brain comes into play again and tells us that by Christmas shopping in February, we're saving money, or at least getting much more for it. But the brain also tells us that we had better be careful. Most 58 percent markdowns can't be returned-some can't even be exchanged. We had better use that mind and be sure the fatty lumps mat settle in winter on otherwise sleek bodies will fit into the size we've chosen. BUT DONT THINK smugly that the mind will be able to go on a holiday in the recreation season ahead. Remember the potato bugs that stripped our A-l spud plants last summer. Recall the back that ached, Oh so hard, after the Is it worth all the effort we exerted? Or will our mind tug at a weakened spirit and say, "Let the supermarket take care of it* - And when the grass grows high and the temperature soars beyond the 90 degree mark, what will the decision be? Will we follow the practical side of nature and mow? Or will we yield to the lazy streak that exists in each of us and take comfort in front of an air conditioner? Remember, the body may often fall to the temptation to relax but the brain must keep moving. That's a rough world we're facing. I^uncheon is scheduled to honor 'Mr. Republican' Gov. James Thompson is scheduled^ to visit McHenry County on Sunday, March 3, to honor McHenry County Auditor A1 Jourdan, who has been named "Mr. Republican" in northern Illinois for the last two decades. The event will be held at John Evans Inn in Crystal Lake from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Also expected to attend are former Gov. Richard New bill gives mortgagees more opportunities Sen. Jack Schaffer, R-Cary, has introduced a bill, SB 89, giving taxpayers with mor­ tgages a better opportunity to study their tax bills and property assessment changes. At the present time, mortgage lenders are required to mail a* Public pulse County should own landfill Dear Editor: McHenry County needs to own the landfills in the county to ensure the health safety and welfare of present and ftiture citizens of tne county. On Jan. 16, the county board unanimously adopted a new solid w waste plan. This plan was developed by the Waste Study Advisory Committee over the past year and was the result of much time, research and effort. The plan is a positive step towards managing our garbage properly. Among its recom­ mendations, the plan calls for more recycling and reduced use of landfills. Citizens should commend county board members for their positive action. However, the County board postponed d decision on county ownership of landfills. There are many reasons to support county ownership of landfills. Ownership allows for the county board to control what wastes are accepted, to charge for monitoring and long-term care, to require necessary and ef­ fective safety precautions and to select who operates the site. If the county owns the site, it becomes the "landlord" and as such can evict the "tenant" when the tenant breaks the "lease." The tenant in this case is the private operator hired by the county to run the operation. In McHenry County, the Health Department would monitor waste disposal to insure that no hazardous or "special" wastes are deposited in the landfill. To truly make the newly-adopted waste plan effective, county ownership-private operation of landfills needs to be made part of the plan. Michael R. Teta copy of tax bills or assessment changes to the borrower within 15 days. Schaffer's legislation would broaden this mailing requirement to include all mortgage bankers. "Some taxpayers, who obtain mortgages from companies which do not necessarily originate the loan, Have been missing out on the opportunity to study their tax bills and changes as they occur," Schaffer said. "This bill would eliminate a gap in the Revenue Act to include all pay property financial in- taxpayers who taxes through stitutiohs." "All taxpayers should have a. right to know the status of their mortgage and any change that may affect them. This bill should give all taxpayers ample opportunity to study their tax bills and assessment changes and legally protect where it is appropriate," Schaffer added. SB 89 has been assigned to the Senate Finance and Credit Regulations Committee for a hearing. Mailbox manners assailed Dear Editor: If the City of McHenry would like to give their coffers a boost, may I suggest that the McHenry Police Department begin en­ forcing the no-parking ban in Letters One of the responsibilities of a community newspaper is to provide a forum for public comments. We invite our readers to share their views and opinions. The shorter the letter, the less we will have to edit to fit our space. The McHenry Plaindealer reserves the right to edit objectionable or libelous statements. All l letters must be signed with " the author's address and phone number (addresses and phone numbers will not be printed). Readers are limited to one letter per month on the same topic. 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