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w LAKE REGION Honor YMCA Fund Pledge The Lake Region Y's Men's club, at a recent board meeting, authorized a $2,000 payment toward their YMCA Building fund pledge. Pictured on the left is Doug Gordon, Y's Men's vice-president, presenting the check to James C. Zoellick, YMCA executive director. The Y's Men's club raised all of the funds for this payment from last December's very successful Christmas tree sale. Payments from the Lake Region Y's Men's club now total $10,900 toward their subscription of $20,000, which is the largest pledge made by any service organization. Ringwood News Graidma Wiedrich Welcomes Fiftieth Great-Grand child The fiftieth great-grandchild of Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Sr., now residing at the Pistakee Nur­ sing home, was born on Feb. 29 (Leap Year) to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peterson. Deborah Marie's mother is the former Margie Wiedrich, daughter of Roy and Margaret Wiedrich. As a special note to those concerned Grandma Wiedrich will celebrate her ninety-ninth birthday on Aug. 9. TOWNSQUARE PLAYERS Mrs. Walter B. Miller (Barb to us) has been elected president of the Townsquare olayers. The Townsquare Players perform at the Woodstock Opera House and have presented such shows as "Guys and Dolls" and "Fiddler on the Roof". The Townsquare Players welcomes any person, 18 or okier, to participate in coming productions. If anyone in the area has a desire to be in a play do come and try out. Call 675-2066 for information Barb played the part of "Sarah Brown" in "Guys and Dolls" and the part of "Yente" in "Fiddler on the Roof". Good Luck in the coming year, Barb, and do keep us posted as to the coming events. BRIDAL SHOWER A bridal shower was held in the Alice Peet home last Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Helen Wildermuth, the former Miss Helen Wallace. The shower was given by Alice Peet and Alice and Leta Clark. The guests numbered 24 and were co-workers d Helen's at the Hi 11 top school. Congratulations, Helen, from the whole com­ munity. W.S.C.S. The April meeting of the Ringwood Woman's Society was attended by our local ladies and we all went to Woodstock for a luncheon and a program by the minister's wives. It was well worth the trip. The luncheon was delicious and the program was all musical by the chorus composed of the wives of the ministers. It was done in song and told a story on technethics. Our May meeting will be on May 11. This is a Thursday, so ladies please mark your calendar for this change. It is to be a tasters luncheon at 12 o'clock. Reservations are desired if you're coming in a group. There will be a speaker following the luncheon and sitters will be available. Bring a sandwich for your child, milk and cookies will be furnished. See you May 11, and remember to let us know if you are bringing a group. ABOUTTOWN Those square dancers are at it again. Here tell that there was a square that went to retrieve a banner on Friday night and then there was the Checkerboard Squares regular dance at Edgebrook school on Saturday night. Watch for the summer activities coming this summer, there is always a free dance in the city park in July and everyone is welcome to participate. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Acker man and Resae, Ralph, Rodney, Rhonda, Rachel, and Juanita all took a quick trip to the Mammoth Caves in Ken­ tucky over the weekend. They saw much flooding over the river tcwn areas. It was a very educational trip they said. Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Walsh of McHenry called on Mrs. Ruby Shepard this past weekend. Gladys Ainger of Hebron spent the day recently with her mother, Mrs. Shepard. U.V.Y.F. The United Methodist Youth FelltM'ship of Alden have in­ vited the youth of our parish to Voter League Charges Millions Are Denied Vote an afternoon of fellowship, fun and food this coming Sunday afternoon, April 23. The M.Y.F.ers of Ringwood are to meet at the Ringwood Methodist church at 2 o'clock wherevthey will be picked up in a car pool. Reservations should be made with Bud Jacobs or Patty Christopher if you plan to attend. There will be a small charge for the lunch served. Sunday, April 30, members of the Ringwood U.M.Y.F. will have a swim party at the West Campus pool at 2:30. There is a small charge for use of pool facilities. RECOGNITION SUNDAY During services Sunday morning, the Ringwood Sunday School teachers * were recognized for their con­ tribution to the youth of our community. Those being recognized were Terri Grupe and Debbie Walker, Lois Jacobs, Mary Baker, Millie Olsen and Shirley Cristy, and Althea Walkington and Katy Christopher. CANASTA CLUB The canasta club met with Bob and Jean Decker last Saturday night with high scores going to Shirley Cristy and Bob Low. BIRTHDAY PARTY Sherri Cristy entertained seven of her little friends last Saturday afternoon at a pre- birthday party. Sherri was seven years old on Monday, April 17. The highlight of the party was a cake in the shape of Raggedy Ann made by Sherri's mother and which brought a lot tf "oohs" and "aahs" from the little guests. Many more happy birthdays, Sherri. BAZAAR WORK DAY Thursday, April 27, the ladies will meet at Doris Low's home in Ringwood to work on bazaar items. HAPPY BIRTHDAY On April 23 Roger Barker will celebrate his birthday and on April 24 Clara Tonyan and on April 25 Mary Lyn Sonnemaker will also celebrate her natal The League of Women Voters Education fund charged this week that millions of Americans will be denied the right to vote in the 1972 presidential election. A nation-wide survey by League members reveals the existence of fundamental ob­ stacles to voting and registration which point to the need for a major ad­ ministrative overhaul of the American election system. The report of the Education fund's election systems project states; "In the presidential election of 1968, 73 million Americans or approximately 60 percent of the total population d voting age actually voted; while 47 million or about 40 percent did not cast a ballot. Millions ^f citizens fail to vote not Because they are disin­ terested, but because they are disenfranchised by the present itection system. In the case of minorities, the poor, the uneducated and the aged, the system imposes complicated requirements which excludes them from the electoral process. Ironically, millions of other Americans lose their right to vote not because they are part of a minority CM* because they are poor, but because they are part of the mainstream of American society. Moving to a new neigh­ borhood, accepting a company transfer, going to college, getting married, serving their country or exercising other rights, freedoms and obligations all too often has the effect of denying citizens their right to vote." More than 3,000 members of the League of Women Voters conducted the study of election officials and practices in 251 communities in all fifty states during the fall election period of 1971. Their findings document the need for widespread administrative changes and pinpoint specific election practices which deter citizens from either registering or voting. The data, they feel, clearly suggests that local officials have in many instances failed to use the tods allowed by law to make registration and voting easier and more accessible for all citizens. For example, 52 percent of the 458 registration places observed were not clearly identified and 38 per­ cent cf the communities had no additional registration hours available 30 days prior to the closing of registration. By observing citizen ex­ periences at registration and polling places, League volunteers also identified such problems as long waiting lines; short office hours; in­ c o n v e n i e n t l y l o c a t e d registration and polling places; and the frustration of registration periods ending many weeks before election day. However, significantly less than one-fourth of the local officials interviewed held that these or other concerns were problems in their community. The study also shows that the behavior of registration staff was not helpful 52 percent of the time and became significantly less helpful when citizens were from lower income, working class, or minority groups. Other figures revealed: - 77 percent of the com­ munities studied had no Saturday registration in non- election months and 75 percent had no evening registration; - i n 2 9 p e r c e n t o f c o m m u n i t i e s registration closed more than 30 days prior to an election; - 55 percent of the com­ munities charged a fee for registration lists and authorization for access to the lists was required in 38 percent rf the cases ; - 28 percent of communities surveyed gave poll workers no training and in an additional 60 percent, the training Avas 5 hours or less , - 38 percent of all polling places observed were not clearly marked as places to vote, - 89 percent of local officials do not publish a voter in­ formation guide; - 85 percent of the com­ munities reported election officials do not publish a sample ballot; -58 percent of the polling places lacked convenient public transportation. Thirty-two experts in the voting rights and election law fields served as an advisory committee to the League Education fund study. Based on the survey data, they developed a series cf recommendations directed to state and local of­ ficials as well as to community citizen groups. Their recommendations include: 1 - That the chief election official in each community use his broad discretionary powers under current law to expand citizen opportunities to register and vote. 2 - That the chief state election official ensure uniform interpretation and ad­ ministration cf state law by requiring local officials to comply with state-wide stan­ dards. 3-That identified voter needs be met through localized special services such as the use of temporary and mobile registration units; expanded registration and polling hours; bilingual materials; man­ datory training sessions for poll workers and maximum use of qualified deputy registrars. 4 - That citizen groups par­ ticipate in selection of local election officials, monitor their decisions and actions and work for the specific administration reforms required in their communities. The study also recommends that political parties, the mass media and educational in­ stitutions use their influence to create and maintain a responsive and responsible election system as well as provide and encourage the flow cf information to the public on registration, voting and elections The study, which covered approximately one-fifth of the U S. population, was conducted under a grant from the Ford foundation. Data was collected through three methods: (l) recording official registration and voting procedures, (2) interviewing government and election board personnel, and (3) observing citizen experiences. Of the 251 communities studied, 58 percent were cities; 13 percent were suburbs and 29 percent were small towns or rural areas. The sample in­ cluded 8 percent with a population over 500,000 ; 26 percent with 100,000 to 500,000; 33 percent with 25,000 to 100,000 and 33 percent with less than 25,000 population. The end of the world will arrive on time; so don't worry about the predictions. day. On the twenty-seventh John Hogan, Sr., and Clarence Adams, Jr., both share the day. O n t h e t w e n t y - n i n t h J i m Wegner and Dorothy Tonyan share the day. A mast happy birthday to all of you. ARVIDS0N POOLS ARE NICE! ABOVE & BELOW GROUND POOLS 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE • Complete and Competent SERVICE Construction Maintenance Supplies 815-459 0660 £|A|i*a ApyTrn ̂ Chemicals ""Equipment Our Offlm Irtn I t-K * Water Toys •Games & Gifts RenAnUdAtm & Quality Builders Rt 31 between Ciystal Lake and McHenry Phone 81S-459-0660 i3£r o y T* PAGE 5-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1972 Ask Tax District Reimbursement For Farm Relief G o v . Richard B Ogilvie said this week he will ask the General Assembly to reim­ burse all local tax districts for the tax relief he has proposed for Illinois farmers. Under the governor's proposal, county clerks would certify the amount of farm personal property assessments on the books for 1971. This amount, times the current tax rate for the district, w o u l d b e t h e s t a t e r e i m ­ bursement on taxes payable in 1973. Gov. Ogilvie commented: "Simple justice demands the personal property tax relief for farmers we have proposed Justice and the spirit of the c o n s t i t u t i o n d e m a n d replacement of the lost r e v e n u e , a n d t h i s i s a c ­ complished by the refund bill." The constitution requires abolition of all personal property taxation by Jan. l, 1979, and replacement of the revenues thus lost by local taxing bodies As proposed by the governor, the tax refund bill for the current year will get a $5 million appropriation This is estimated to be the first 20 per cent of the total revenue lost by local districts, and is approximately the amount that would be paid before June 30 without the exemption. The remaining $20 million needed for refunds, Ogilvie said, would be appropriated in the fiscal year beginning July l, 1973. The fefunds would go to all local taxing districts, and would be distributed by the Department cf Local Govern­ ment Affairs through county clerks, Ogilvie said. First payments are due June 1, 1973, while the balance is pa> ible "as soon thereafter as possible " OIL FOR HEALTH ME0/T£RRA#£AN PEOPLE ENJOY AN UNUSUALLY LOW //VC/PENCE OF HEART P/SEASE.., /RECENT MEP/CAL F/VP/N6S PO/NT TO THE/R TRAP/T/ONAL U5E OF OL/YE O/L AS A MAJOR FAC­ TOR S/NCE OL/YE O/L /S FR££ OF CHOLESTEROL . L^ANY POCTORS NOW RECOMMENP THAT O/VE- TF/RP OF YOUR TOTAL FAT /NTARE BE OL/YE O/L. if r CANADIAN CLUB 4 7 9 Fifth GIN - VODKA * 5 8 9 Gallon GALLO'S Carlo Russ's, Red. 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