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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 13 Mar 1974, p. 7

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PAGE 7 • PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 13,1S74 Consumer Forum HEAR REFERENDUM EXPLAINED - McHenry County Farm Bureau board members receive a first hand report on the March 19 Mental Health referendum from Robert Lambourn, standing, executive director of Pioneer center. Lambourn reported progress in caring for the mentally and physically handicapped since a local tax for this purpose was approved in 1967. The March 19 referendum seeks voter approval for a gradual increase over the next several years as required. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) West Shore Beach Connie Schmidt 385-7841 Much Work, Money Needed For Road Repair West Shore Beach residents all have experienced the early thaw and resulting hills and holes in the various roads. Much work and money will be needed to repair the winter damages. 1973's treasury was drained by last year's ex­ penditures and only 1974 dues can provide adequate funding for repairs. All statements were sent out in January tq meet a March 1 deadline. However, many residents have not paid their dues yet. If you want action, you must support the association by paying your dues. Please submit to P.O. Box 209 or deliver personally to our President, Boyd Knaack. WERE YOU THERE? The property owners set March 9 at 4:30 p.m. Were you present to be of service to the community? Or did you let the other neighbors talk for you? SOCIAL SUCCESS Honored at a friendly get- together were Henry and Katherine Aissen, Joe and Esther Finiello and Marie Wegner. It has been a happy and busy time for our new couples; and a beautifully long life for 92 year old Marie. It was also a great pleasure for all who attended to show their fine neighbors how much they were appreciated here. The reception was held in the home of Bill and Helen Mohlman on March 2. AUXILIARY PLANS The monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary was welcomed at the home of Sylvia Wasicak last Thursday evening. Those attending have initiated a fund-raising project far future beach projects. This will include the selling of notes, cards, and other writing materials. At the low cost of ope dollar women of the * ih iscniiigti MCHenry Savings March 14th auxiliary will happily take any orders. Please help us make >this a good money-making project. Our beach needs more picnic tables, sand and swings. Your help is needed. HONEYMOON CRUISE Newlyweds Joe and Esther Finiello spent a luxurious honeymoon vacation on a Caribbean cruise. Flying from O'Hare to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and finally arriving at Port Everglades was only the beginning of ten fun-filled days together. Among their island stops were included: San Juan, St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbados, Caracas, Curacao, Aruba and Haiti. Life on their ship the S.S. Doric was like a dream come true with all the conveniences of home and more. Many happy memories will linger in their minds from the beautiful turquoise water to the delicious food preparations. Best wishes to you both for a long future ahead. EGG HUNT April 13 the Women's Auxiliary has planned an Easter egg hunt for the younger children of the community. Two groups will be formed consisting of ages 1-4 and 5-9. Mothers who wish to enter their children in the contest must donate colored eggs and sign up by calling Connie Schmidt. Make this a fun time for your little ones ajid join the hunt. Prizes will be awarded to the best bunnies as well as all those participating. Will be waiting to hear from you moms! RECYCLING SATURDAY Please try to bring your newspapers, magazines, tin and bottles to the McHenry Market Place Saturday, March 16. Help to eliminate un­ necessary wastes by cooperating in this worthwhile environmental project. Only you can save. SANDY MISTAKE The four loads of sand spread on the ice before the thaw was done by Jerry Raycraft. Sorry about the mix-up last week. PERSONALS Birthday wishes to Pete Knuth on March 16; ,Bev Johnson on March 18 and Shirley Wagner on March 20. Hope you all Wave memorable birthday celebrations. Hi to Duane and Sandy Schneider and family in sunny Florida. So happy you folks enjoy reading the column about your friends up here. Jim and Lydia Marshall hosted the Fred Schmidt family for an enjoyable dinner and evening of entertainment. Many get well wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery to Carl Swanson who has been confined to McHenry hospital. Ann Garrelts is recovering nicely from her broken hip and could use lots of en­ couragement from friends and neighbors too. Remember the luck of the Irish! 4-H NEWS CHERRY VALLEY CLUB Cherry Valley held its last meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wright. Don Limbaugh gave the treasurer's report. Share the Fun reports were also given by Dale Schmuhl, Robin Schmuhl and Neil Wright. Committees are get­ ting together for their skit to be given March 15. Our club has decided to have another softball team. Bill Sch­ muhl and Don Limbaugh will be co-captains. Diane Christiansen gave a health report on how to prevent lice. Lynell Limbaugh gave a health report on the skin. Mike Davis gave a health report on hepatitis, and Lora Schiller gave a report on shock. The group sang various songs and had a recreational game. Refreshments were served. Our next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mikael Davis March 22. Lora Schiller, Club reporter by Illinois Attorney General William J.Scott As citizens of Illinois we are protected by the toughest, most effective, far-reaching con­ sumer laws in the nation. With the Legislature's passage last Fall of my key consumer protection bill ~ the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices act - Illinois is fast becoming a nation-wide example of positive action in the interest of consumers and h o n e s t , l e g i t i m a t e businessmen. In previous columns I have given advice on how to avoid fraud traps. But suppose you DO fall victim to fraud. How can the Attorney General's office help? What can the At­ torney General's Division of Consumer Fraud and Protection do for you? If you feel you may be the victim of fraud, please don't hesitate to contact the/Attorney General's office. The addresses of the Consumer Fraud and Protection division offices are: in Springfield, Attorney General Wm. J. Scott, Division of Consumer Fraud and Protection, 500 S. Second St., Springfield, 111., 62706, (217) 525-1090; or in Chicago, At­ torney General Wm. J. Scott, Division of Consumer Fraud and Protection, 134 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, 111., 60602, (312) 793-3580. I emphasize the words "don't hesitate." If you aren't sure it is fraud -- contact us. If it only involves a few dollars, or cents! -- contact us. Our lawyers will determine whether or not it is possible fraud and whether or not the case would fall within the Attorney General's jurisdiction. But don't hesitate to ask. All the services of the Attorney General's offices are FREE. I included the telephone numbers of our two main Consumer Fraud offices because the Attorney General's Consumer * Fraud and Protection division has nineteen branch offices throughout the state, and there may be one in your area. If so, our central office will tell you the location and hours of the office nearest you. It always is best, if possible, for you to talk with us in person about your complaint. The Consumer Fraud and Protection division has com­ plaint investigators who will review the situation with you without prior appointment. (Our Chicago office is open at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. If you cannot come to one of our offices, please write and we will send you a com­ plaint form.) When you visit our Consumer Fraud and Protection division office please bring with you all pertinent receipts, contracts, cancelled checks, letters, etc. This will help our attorneys determine possible fraud and jurisdiction. After an investigator has discussed your complaint with you, the case will be assigned to an attorney who will make the actual determination of law. This usually takes from four to six weeks. The attorney then will notify you either: 1. That the Attorney General's office does have jurisdiction. 2. That the Attornev COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • New Drives • Resurfacing • Seal Coating for Old Blacktop • Parking Areas Put an End to Mud and Slushi Let your driveway problems be ours Quality Work at Reasonable Prices Qualified and Fully Equipped LOCAL and RELIABLE '* Call anytime for FREE ESTIMATE! PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE WHARTON BLACKTOP PAVING call 312-BA 3-5634 GRAYSLAKE General's office does not have jurisdiction. 3. That the case, though not in the Attorney General's jurisdiction, does fall within the purview of another state agency, to which we would dirdct you. Once jurisdiction is deter­ mined in the Attorney lieneral's favor, an attorney within the Division of Con­ sumer Fraud and Protection will write a letter to the businessman concernned, telling him the nature of your complaint. Upon receipt of our letter, if the businessman does not respond in a manner which clearly demonstrates that there is no substantial claim, a hearing may be set on the matter. Both you and the businessman will be notified by mail of the time, date and place of the hearing, for which you both must be present. At that time you and the businessman will have an opportunity to explain the situation to one of our attorneys. In the last five years, set­ tlements within the Illinois WHARTON BLACKTOP PAVING IS NOW TAKING ORDERS Attorney General's Consumer Fraud and Protection division have accounted for ap­ proximately eight million dollars in cancelled contracts, cash refunds, or exchanged merchandise. Most of these settlement s came as a result of the hearings in our offices. So, as you can see, the hearings are a very effective means of solving consumer complaints. However, it sometimes happens that the businessman will not answer the Attorney General's "nature of com­ plaint" letter, or he will not appear for the scheduled hearing. In these cases, the Attorney General has the authority to issue a subpoena to compel the businessman to appear in our offices. If the businessman should decide to ignore my subpoena, I have the authority to file a lawsuit in court against the businessman, asking the court to place him OUT OF BUSINESS until he does comply with our request to appear for a hearing. This is what I mean when I say the Illinois consumer statutes are eminently ef­ fective. However, I would remind you that it takes your help. My job is much snore difficult if YOU don't t§*e the time - and the responsiblity -- to inforrti the Attorney TAX FACTS (This is the third of five articles on 1973 federal income tax returns.) By Harvey L. Coustan (Taxation Committee Chair­ man. Illinois CPA Society) An exemption of $750 for each dependent can help cut an individual's income tax burden, so it's important not to overlook any of the exemptions available. A taxpayer's first exemption is himself, and if he is at least 65 years old by the last day of 1973 the $750 is doubled. If the taxpayer is also blind he is entitled to a third exemption. Young children, of course, are dependents and the dependency continues beyond age 19 if they earn less than $750 a year, derive more than half their support from the parent-taxpayer, and do not file a joint return of their own. If the child is a full-time student, the $750 gross income test docs not apply, regardless of age. The rules applying to natural children apply also to step- General's Consumer Fraud and Protection division of questionable business practices in your community. children and those who have been adopted. Any person who is a member of the taxpayer's household and meets the citizen or residence, income and support requirements and does not file a joint return of his own can be taken as a dependent. In the case of parents, children, and certain other close relatives, it is not necessary that they live with the taxpayer. If one shares with others in the support of a parent or other dependent, with no one in­ dividual providing more than half the dependent's support, it is permissable for one of the contributors of more than 10 percent of the support to take the dependency exemption each year. The others have to declare on Form 2120 that they will not claim an exemption for the individual that year and these forms are filed with the return of the person who claims the exemption. Any otherwise qualified dependent who was alive at any time during 1973 may be taken as, an exemption. This applies to one who might have died on Jan. l and to one who was born as late as Dec. 31. If a spouse died during 1973 one may still file a joint tax return with the deceased spouse unless the taxpayer remarried before the New Year. M2" % Sale! New Cantrece 30 Pantyhose If you have tried Cantrece 30--you know why you should stock up now at savings. And if you haven't tried it--this is your opportunity! This super yarn hugs your legs like a second skin and it wears much longer, too! Sheer to the Waist 3 060 prs. O pair, 1.25 7 fashion colors, 5 sizes for perfect fit. (See back of package for your size.) 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