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If Pgt, 10, Sec. 2 - Plaindealer - Wed., June 12, 1968 Personal Property Tax Since the personal property tax bills have been received in McHenry county, residents have started their annual discussion about how bad the tax is. "It's unfair", some state flatly. Others point out that it is not assessed in proportion to wealth -- that the middle class and the poor pay throught the nose. Just what is this personal property tax and who gets it? The "who gets it?" question is easy to answer. About 80 per cent of the personal property tax gofes to finance the local school system. (That's just like the revenue from the real estate tax is distributed.) The other 20 per cent is divided among cities, villages, townships, fire protection districts, park districts, sanitary districts, library districts and county governments. That 20 per cent goes a long way. None of the personal property or the real estate tax leaves the local level of government. Upon investigation, one finds that without the personal property tax, real estate taxes would have to be raised 25 per cent to raise the same amount of revenues That's the increase that would be necessary to raise the $3,000,000.00 that the personal property tax brings in. As to the question "what is the personal property tax?", the best answer is to outline what items are assessed, for the assessment determines in large part what your tax bill will be. In McHenry county the average person is assessed for two things; automobiles and household furnishings. The assessment for one's car is 60 per cent of the Red Book value of the standard model of your car. (The Red Book lists the average price your model car would tiring at a car auction.) For household furnishings, most families are assessed between $200 and$500 depending on various factors. "But everybody doe n't pay their share," some will say. "Right," is the answer, but latest figures show that an overwhelming majority paid last year's personal property tax bill -- over 85 per cent! Of course, that means about 15 per cent of the people and businesses are "free-loading" on the rest. The unfortunate fact is that most of the community's most prominent people are among the tax evaders. (Very few big delinquents are hardship cases.) In one township, for instance, there's a bank vice-president, an insurance company presidents elected village trustees, governmental employees„ including teachers, precinct committeemen from both parties and even lawyers. If these community leaders are unwilling to uphold law and order, is it any wonder that the youth of today may sometimes deliberately break a law or sneer at law enforcement officials? Serving The Economy Dramatic events have obscured the fact that 1968 probably has been the most prosperous year in the history of the American economy. As- the first quarter of the year ended, basic economic measures indicated that the consumer was enjoying a new surge of buying power. Business profits reached all time records. Throughout the United States, major department stores reported sales increases from ten to 15 per cent. Sales on appliances and* foods had similarly risen. Automobile manufacturers were anticipating an unprecedented volume. The unemployment rate was the lowest in fourteen years. Personal income and personal savings were at record levels. ^ However, the potentially explosive economy did not become active through accident. A massive increase in advertising helped to allay fears which threatened to strangle the American economy. Advertising increases were initiated by national manufacturers. But perhaps more significant was the effort of the local retailer. During 1968 local newspaper advertising alone has increased by more than ten per cent. This expression of faith on the local level is perhaps the ultimate key to the new prosperity. For always, it is the retail sale in thousands of local communities which charts the future of the largest of national industries. When the hometown merchant communicates effectively with the local shopper the impact is nation-wide. The local retailer obviously served the nation's economy well during the first quarter of 1968. The Traffic Courts A veteran traffic court judge has proposed that the system of traffic courts be abolished, at least for minor traffic offenses. In their place he would substitute a misuse fee - to be charged to the registered owner of the vehicle. The more serious charges, like drunken driving, hit and run, etc. would continue to be handled by criminal courts. But the vast majority of offenses, for which the fines and waived bail vary according to various judges and customs in various localities, would be taken out of traffic courts. Judge Lyle H. Truax (a veteran traffic court judge in the state of Washington) believes the present system of sending minor traffic cd'ses into courts is neither fair nor workable. He cites the fact that only a small percentage of violators are caught, that they are charged with a crime which becomes a permanent part of their record. And he adds that many pay different fines or waive different amounts of bail for the same offense - depending on circumstances or the custom of the judge. There are several advantages in the proposed system. One is that since the misuse fees would be handled by a central office all offenders would be charged the same amount for same violation. Another would be to place greater responsibility on the owner of a vehicle. Still another would be elimination of the need felt by many citizens to protect their criminal record by 'fighting traffic violation charges - since the misuse fee would be only a civil infraction. One wouldn't, as now, be unable to answer yes (in many states) when asked if he had been found guilty of a crime because of a previous traffic conviction. ^'5'B">nrffyr8"5"inrrBTB»fl'a'axB'aWB a"fl"B8'fl'8"BTT,a'Yo o"g a o 2 : Do You Know Someone New In Town? We would like io exfiend a welcome to every newcomer to our community. Fran Olsen 385-5740 Joan Sfull 385-5418 Ann Zeller 385-0559 CALL ROYAL WELCOME 0 fi g g g g g fi. g. B g.B-fl-g SJLSL9JL9-UJJU.C DAYf;/' m Jfeii m //•:cf w tSEEE?i Need Sparks Growth In Vocational Education In the not too distant past vocational education rated as a dumping grouhd populated by slow learners and hapless types. But no more! •: In hundreds of communities aeross the nation youngsters who didn't go on to a college are already receiving intensive training in occupations ranging from auto mechanics and drafting to beauty culture and welding. Thus rather than being misfits, students are now participating in the new style of vocational education and are now known as can-doers. Most of the fuel for this revolution in vocational education comes from Uncle Sam. For example, in the fiscal 1967 year, 273 million dollars in federal money was spent on the can-do courses. According to "Nation's Schools," a trade journal for administrators, local and state governments, an additional 552 million dollars was earmarked for vocational education the same year. The trend is noticeable to area schools with close to 800 such schools with an estimated 1,800 by 1975. These huge, beautiful and expensive schools draw student# across district lines. One under construction in Dallas, Texas? will cost 11 million dollars and enroll approximately 8,000 pupils^ "Schools must assume responsibility for getting students directly into the work force, just as they assume responsij bility for getting kids into colleges," says Grant Venn, an authority on vocational education with the United States Officip; of Education. < Here is a 'new look' in vocational school projects: - m Chicago, Jones Commercial High looks more like an office building than a high school. Adding to the impression is required student attire., female students for example must wear two-inch heels, stockings and hats. Courses include a personality development program and a grooming program. The grooming laboratories contain shampoo basins and hair dryers. - In Fairless Hills, Pa., the school is a school-away-fromschool for students from • five district high schools. They attend on a half-time basis. Students take academic subjects at their home high schools. This arrangement avoids duplication of vocational facilities in neighboring high schools and minimizes capital outlay. - In Perrysburg, O., the Penta County Vocational School and Technical college is situated in the center of an 880-acre , industrial, park. This school is open 16 hours a day, seven days a week, year 'round. The school has become a virtual magnet for industry. A nearby auto plant will employ 12,000; and the other industries will employ more than 6,000. ' -, In St. Paul, Minn., an 8-million dollar vocatiohal park on a 22 acre site presently accommodates 1,800 students. The major labs include those devoted to chemistry, metallurgy, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics. Vocational schools have come a long way the past two years with great accommodations and fast growth by 1975. Selective ^4 Service Set out below are questions frequently asked of the Selective Service system, along with appropriate answers. Your cooperation in printing or announcing these will be in the public interest. Q. If I receive my baccalaureate degree this June and enter graduate school for a course of study which would not permit me to be deferred as a student, can I be deferred if I join the ROTC? A. Yes, if certified as a member of the ROTC, you would be eligible for a 1-D classification. Q. My local board has refused to classify me into a deferred class. Can I request a deferment from the State Director of Selective Service? A. You may request it, but he has no authority to grant a deferment. The state director can appeal a classification, request reconsideration of a Classification, ot-jppstpone an induction, but he cannot defer you. Only "the local and appeal boards have the authority to classify. Q. I just turned 18 and am registered with Selective Service. Can I volunteer for induction orK must I wait until I am called by my local board? A. Any 18-year old registrant may volunteer for induction into the Armed Forces by completing and filing with his local board an Application for Voluntary Induction (SSS Form 254). Q. I am now classified in Class II-A because of my occupation. Is there a time limit on that classification? a A. Yes, Class n deferments shall be for a period of one year or less. Additionally it is noted that if there is a change in yOur status during the period of deferment in Class II-A, your classification will be reopened and considered anew. Q. May I, as a registrant, see my Selective Service file? A. Yes* Information contained in records in a registrant's file may be examined by the registrant, or by any person having written authority dated and signed by the registrant. A IG-inch globe is 1/50 millionth the size of the earth. PUBLIC PUBJI (The Plaindealer invites uie public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our ohly request is thlt writers limit themselves to -300 words or less signature, full address and phone number. We ask , too, that one individual not write ohthe same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) SUPPORT FROM HOME "Dear Sir: "It has been my pleasure to receive the McHenry Plaindealer during the past months on a regular basis through the mail. I never suspected that I would ever look forward to receiving the hometown paper until I joined the Navy after graduating from McHenry high school a year ago. ' 'Many times I have wanted to write and express my graditute for the job your paper is doing in keeping its local servicemen informed, of what is happening in their home towns. However, it was your Memorial Day issue that I received today, which compelled me to write this letter, and let you know what a fine job you are doing in promoting pride in the hearts and minds of all the servicemen from the McHenry area. It is a great feeling knowing that your hometown stands behind you in the defense of our country, both in the States and overseas. "Pm sure Pm joined by many in expressing sincerest thanks for your time and continuous efforts in the role you are taking in the support of the men serving their home town and country. Many thanks again, and God Belss you and your fine staff.' "Respectfully Yours, "Thomas A. Walkington "B53-19-99 AN USNAF "El Centro, Ca. 92243" ILLINOIS STATE NEWS State Fair entertainment this year, regarded as tops, will be headed by the full Lawrence Welk troupe on Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 16 and 17. Other headliners include: Ed Ames, RCA recording artist and "Mingo" star of the NBC network series, ' "Daniel Boone," Aug. 13; Don Adams, star of the TV series "Get Smart," Aug. 14 and 15. Supporting acts include the famous Negro comedian "Flip" Wilson, "The Kids Next Door" and the Elkins Sisters, a precision acrobatic dance trio. -Air is still polluted by smoke and soot. But it is also polluted by the wastes and gases from oil and gasoline and from the new chemical processes that create our wonder drugs and fabrics. Get a better job--earn more money. Prepare for a Wayne FREE Booklet Accountants, auditors, CPAs earn S7.500 to SIS.000 a year -- some more. LaSalle trains you at home in your spare time. Thorough and practical; previous bookkeeping unnecessary. Individual Instruction by CPAs. Cost Is low. LA SALLE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY of Chieooo • A Corrrtvondcnr* /nadtudun INSIST ICMKSKNTATIVt S AOMISI ft CUT HKKt Please send Accounting booklet. 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Zip Big Pay • Job Security • Prsitig® aSpl'le trains you in spare time at home for.opportunities in USINESS LAW MANMMENT rp m rrm r~m •§ •• •• r--n cn I LASALLE extension ohiveiisityi of Chirago • A Corrupondmci /ttffftfufww _ J McHenry Plaindealer I I Education Bureau, Dept. 511 I TRAFFIC - BUS® Step up from the ranks of the untrained-- prepare for a big pay job in the kind of work you like--where salaries are high, promotions frequent. and you are in demand in good rim*^ or bad. LaSalle trains vou at low coat. For free booklet telephone 385-0170 or mail coupon 8812 W. Elm St. McHenry, I1L 60050 Pleue tend free opportunities booklet Name Age Address Town Phone Q Check nere ~ 210 G. I. Bill facts. dTi FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the flies of June 7, 1928) A very pretty wedding took place at St. John's church at Johnsburgp June 60 when Miss Agnes Hettermann was united in marriage to Anthony Freund •with Rev. Fr. Weber officiating. With the close of school (Hi Friday the teachers Hvihg out of town left at once for their homes. Miss Edna Geist for Bremen, Ind., Mr. WillisD Superior, Wis., where he hopes and expects to see President Coolidge at his summer home in that vicinity. Miss CDwyer, Dane, Wis., Miss Misner, Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. E.A.Koeraer to Naperville, Miss Esther Keller remaining in this city. Miss Mary Kinney of the eighth grade has gone to her home in Mankato, Minn., and Mrs. Anna Barron to Ridge way, Wis. Sunday June 3, was Knights of Columbus day in McHenry as a banner day for the Knights of Columbus of McHenry county at which time a class of fifty candidates from Harvard, Woodstock, Elgin and McHenry received the honors of second and third degrees of the order. The degree work took place at St. Patrick's church hall. This is the first time in nine years that the local council has had charge of this joint initiation. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phalin are. the parents of a son born at Woodstock hospital June 3. TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of June 10, 1943) A fence will be installed around the property known as the clay hole. Some neighboring residents have been accustomed to Ashing in the clay hole and will not be denied this privilege under an agreement. Ice skating will also be con|inued. Parents with small children expressed favor in the action since some apprehension for their safety has been felt in past years. This year for various reasons rationing among the more important ones the boys who participated in athletics during their high school life were not able to have a banquet, however their awards were presented to them during the last week of school. Rev. Heber J. Miller, who has been pastor of the McHenry Community Methodist church for the past several years, graduated last weekend from the Garrett Biblical school in Chicago and was ordained a minister. Miss Rita Martin was hostess' at k pre-nuptial shower held at her home on Main street honoring Miss Arleen Bacon who became the bride of Carl Hiatt of the United States army. One of the early June weddings to occur in McHenry was that of Miss Gladys Larson of Elgin and Mr. Arthur Miller of McHenry which took place in St. Patrick's rectory, Rev. William A. & Rourke officiating. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of May 29, 1958) Job's Daughters of Bethel 98 of McHenry held election of officers May 26. Those chosen to serve for the next six months fait in spare time are Kay Bucher, honored queen; Dorothy Ann Cook, senior princess; Barbara Krickl, junior princess; Kathy Prawl, guide; Carailie Covalt, marshal, Mrs. Elizabeth Fairchild is the new guardian. An important milestone in the life of Miss Sara Kay Douglas and other prospective nurses took place Sunday, May 250 when the Peter Bent Britain hospital school of nursing held its annual capping ceremonies in Boston, Mass. Young Edward Linnane, Jr., 4JS of Lakeland Paris, was injured when struck by a car, he was taken to McHenry hospital wher e he was treated for a broken elbow,. Pfc. Richard I. Olson of Island Lake, assisted in the bunching of the army's Redstone Missile at Cape Canaveral, Fla. This marked the first time that a large ballistic missile has been fired by a team of U.S. military personnel. Mrs. Pauline Heilman of 707 Center str^t will observe her eightieth birthday anniversary May 31. A party in her honor is being planned for family members at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. John Weichmann, also of Center street. The Girls Athletic association banquet was held on Wednesday evening and Miss Maurie Taylor was presented the alumna award for outstanding contribution to the organization. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TOPIC "The Lord is my rock, and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation and my high tower." This verse from Psalms is part of the Responsive Reading in this week's Lesson- Sermon to be read in all Christian Science churches this Sunday. Subject of the Lesson is "God the Preserver of Man". Selections from the denominational textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy include the following; "If we are Christians on all moral questions, but are in darkness as to the physical exemption which Christianity includes, then we must have more faith in God on this subject and be more alive to His promises." The Illinois State Fair, Aug. 9 through 18, is recommended as the "best buy" in '68. Daily single gate admission will be ten cents until 10 a.m. and 50 cents from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fran 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. admission will feefrefe. Free entertainment will be presented on 10 different stages within the grounds each day and there will be a multitude of varied exhibits. INDIAN GUIDE CAM POUT FOR 76 IS SUCCESS In spite of soggy, cool nsather„ seventy-six fathers aai sobs In the Lake Regies YMCA's TwHan Guide writes program were present for the aiEMKil campout at Camp Hastings at Laic© ¥illa recently. Responsibility for the weekend program was delegated to members of every tribe to attendance who contributed th©ir energies in ©very area of tte weekends' activities to malts tto campout a success. Registration arrangements were handled by the Blackfoot tribe; tribal displays were arranged by the Crow tribe; surf the Saturday afternoon games wer© conducted fey th© Miami trite. Supper time program was handled by the Shoshone tribe, and after dinner entertainment around the campfire by the Mohican tribe. After little braves bedded down for the night, big braves gathered for recreation of their own under the direction of the Mohawk tribe. Sunday's campout program included a morning chapel service conducted by the Saukanuk tribe and an outdoor project by the flag was handled by Chippewa and Algonquin tribes. An after-lunch songfest was arranged by the Pawnee tribe and awards in different areas of participation were presented by the Fox and Pottawatomie tribes. At the conclusion of the campout, an election of new Indian Guide Longhouse officers was held for the 1968-1969 year. Paul Linak5 Woodstock, was elected chief, Frank Trnka0 Lake in the Hills, medicine man, and Tom Prather, CaryD tallykeeper. An excursion that will bring some real thrills and excitement to fathers and sons in the Indian Guide program is planned for Saturday, June 15, when an all-day trip to the Circus/World Museum in Baraboo, Wis., is scheduled. A chartered bus will leave the Crystal Lake Plaza at 7:30a.m. and arrive at the Museum at 10:30 p.m. There will be a circus performance at 11 a.m. and a demonstration of four horse teams will follow. After lunch0 the participants will have a visit to the Midway and excitement of viewing a circus parade. Departure from Baraboo is scheduled for 2:15 and return to Crystal Lake at 5:15 p.m. Members of Indian Guides and their dads are eligible to participate. Reservations should be made with tribal chiefs or the Lake Region YMCA Program center, 55 N. Williams street, The New Jersey highway department is experimenting with a "fog broom'* a netting of fto nylon wrapped around a revolv° ing frame, which is said to clear particles of moisture out of the air. : FREE INFORMATION mmi schools A To help our readers fiuF&her their education, _ The McHenry Plaindealer offers this opportunity to learn more about the subjects In which you are interested. Mark the courses in which you are In- ,t©r©ated. You will receive brochures and information free of charge. 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