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104 Area Adults Complete School i- More than 100 area adults did something unusual during 1976- -they went back to school and earned a high school diploma. For many of them, the thought of ever completing high school was considered to be out of the question a year earlier. However, that was before they heard about the G.E.D. testing program. This program, conducted through McHenry County college in cooperation with the county superintendent of schools, is specifically designed for adults who were unable to complete high school in the traditional manner. Successful completion of six tests, which cover the areas of English usage, social studies, literature, mathematics, natural science, and the Constitution, results in a high school equivalency certificate awarded by the State of Illinois. The equivalency certificate recognizes that, through testing, the recipient is cer­ tified to have mastered the essential concepts required of a high school graduate. Additionally, the high degree of success enjoyed by area residents is testimony that earning a high school diploma need no longer be considered as something out of reach of adults. In fact, according to John Adelmann, assistant dean of instruction at McHenry County college, nine out of every ten residents who completed the G.E.D tests during the past year at the college, did so successfully and were awarded x their equivalency certificate. the GOOD WORD from ft* ^ When Jesus came to the sea of galilee and pressed on up into the mountain, the multitudes followed. Behind were the cities where he had cured the sick and the infirm and the desert place where the feeding of the five thousand had taKen place. It is important to note that Jesus went up into the mountain. The multitudes that followed included the lame, blind, dumb, maimed and others. These people, helped by family or friends, struggled to catch up and keep up because they saw in Jesus a ray of hope, a chance to rid themselves of their ailments and af­ flictions. He had cured others; perhaps he would cure them. For us, it is a different story. Some of us are lame or in other ways afflicted, but we do not expect Jesus to come walking by as he did near the Sea of Galilee. If he did, would we see our ray of hope? Would we struggle to catch up with him. believing he might make us well? Jesus is so near that the quietest word can be a player.We have only to speak or to reach out. There is no mountain to climb. Tues. thru Sat. Feb. 8 thru 12 8x]0 Color Portrait • No appointment necessary • Limit: One portrait per subject. Two sub­ jects individually per family. Groups at $1.25 for each additional subject. The first at 99 cents. No subject pho­ tographed in group shall be eligible for an individual portrait at the sale price. • Additional prints available at reasonable prices in all sizes. • You choose from our many different back- ?rounds. rom 5-6 custom finished poses. • Satisfaction Guaranteed Complete Price Portraits By: EASTERN PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORIES Photographer* hour*: Daily 10-1, 2-5. 6-8; Sat. 10-1,2-4:30 /VUNVTC.O/IAE RY Our ajm? Pleasing you [TON Crystal Lake 105 Northwest Highway Route 14 Phone 45»-3120 FREE PARKING HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS When asked to comment on the G.E.D. program, Adelmann had the following to say: "In the eight years that I have been associated with the G.E.D. program, I have seen more than 700 area adults earn their high school diploma through this program. For many of them, the G.E.D. certificate has opened doors which were previously closed to them; many have enrolled in degree programs at the college, and others have advanced in their jobs. "An additional point worthy of note is the very high rate of success shown by those com­ pleting the G.E.D. tests through the college nation wise and in Illinois as a whole the percentage of individuals who are successful with these tests is much lower than is the case in McHenry county. Two major reasons for this, in my opinion, are that we have an unusually flexible testing schedule which enables people to take the tests when they are teady for them; and also, many area residents enroll in G.E.D. preparation classes offered through the college. These classes provide a good opportunity to refresh one's memory as well as sharpen up some forgotten skills. Participation in these classes and a flexible testing schedule, then, combine to make the testing experience a highly rewarding one." Further information about the G.E.D. program can be obtained by calling a counselor at the college. Casualty, Theft Losses May Be Tax Deductible TOPS IN DESIGN - Waters Edge, a Residential Development Group community of Robin-Ladd homes in McHenry has been awarded a Silver Key award by the Home Builders association of Greater Chicago. This award is given for design excellence in architecture and floor plan. Bill Ewald of Ewald and Associates of Crystal Lake was the architect for this project. The award was won in competition with over 700 other builders in the metropolitan Chicago area. Recipient of the award was a four-plex condominium floor plan in Waters Edge, located off Crystal Lake road, near West campus. Shown above are Herschel Farr of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago presenting the award to, from left to right, Jim Berg, Bill Ewald, Jim Weaver and Don Gerstad. EMPLOYMENT SURVEY Local representatives of the Bureau of the Census will conduct a survey of em­ ployment in this area during the work week of Feb. 14-19, Stanley D. Moore, director of the Bureau's Regional Office in Chicago, has announced. The survey is conducted for the U.S. Department of Labor in a scientifically designed sample of approximately 70,000 households throughout the 'United States. Employment and unemployment statistics based on results of this survey are used to provide a con- Losses to personal property due to casualties or theft are deductible on federal income tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service. However, deductions for such losses are limited to the amount over $100 for each casualty unless they are ^business con­ nected. The IRS defines a casualty loss as the complete or partial destruction of property resulting from an identifiable event that is "sudden, unex­ pected or unusual" in nature. Such losses can stem from hurricane, tornado, flood, storm, shipwreck, automobile or other accidents, mine cave- ins, sonic boom damage from jet aircraft, or acts of van­ dalism. Damage to ornamental trees and shrubs may be deductible if there has been a decrease in the total value of the property. Not deductible are losses from the breakage of china or glassware, diseases such as those involving trees or shrubs, expenses incident to casualty such as the care of personal injuries, and termite or moth damage. A theft, for tax purposes, is the unlawful taking and removing of your money or property with the intent to deprive you of it. Theft in­ cludes, but is not limited to, larceny, robbery, and em­ bezzlement. Extortion, kid­ napping for ransom, threats, or tinuing measure of the economic health of the nation. PAGE 21 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9,J977 formation on Disasters, Casualty Losses, and Thefts." and the "Workbook for Determining Your Disaster Loss" 'Publication 584). Both are free and may be obtained by using the order blank at the back of the tax package. blackmail may be thefts. A taxpayer, in claiming a theft loss, must be able to show that the taking of the property was illegal under the law of the state where it occurred, and was done with criminal intent. To take a casualty or theft deduction, the taxpayer must be able to prove that a loss actually occurred and that it is d e d u c t i b l e . S u p p o r t i n g evidence means being able to show: (1) the type of casualty or theft and when it occurrred; ( 2 ) t h a t t h e l o s s w a s a d i r e c t result of the casualty or theft; ( 3 ) t h a t t h e t a x p a y e r o w n e d o r was contractually liable for the property; (4) the cost or other basis of the property; (5) depreciation allowed or allowable if any; (6) value before and after the casualty (photos are a good idea). The amount of insurance or other compensation received to offset the loss, including the value of repairs and cleanup provided without cost, must be deducted from the gross amount of the loss. If, for example, a person is involved in an automobile accident resulting in $300 damage to the car, and has an insurance .policy with a $100 deductible, there is no loss for tax purposes. The $200 the individual gets from the insur­ ance company will reduce the loss to $HX) and each casualty loss is only deeuctible to the extent that it exceeds $100. Taxpayers who need more i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e f t a n d casualty should consult IRS P u b l i c a t i o n 5 4 7 , " T a x I n - RECK By Sarah Anne Sheridan These cornmeal recipes are easy to make and-wil l be a welcome change from plain bread. Always serve them hot with plenty of but­ ter or margarine. They are a lso tas ty served with f resh vegetables or vegetable soup. Spoon Bread 2 c meal 2 c boi l ing water l l2 c milk 2 t sa l t 3 T but ter or tnargar ine 3 large eggs Sif t meal twice and s t i r , in boi l ing water . Afici tx i t ter and sal t . Add milk and beat­ en egg yolks . Fold in s t i f f ­ ly beaten egg whites . Place in a but tered baking dish and take 30 to 40 minutes in an oven 325 degrees . Corn Meal Muffins c corn meal t sa l t T sugar c milk T shortening eggs Mix together dry ingredi­ ents and s t i r in milk which has been scalded. Add shortening and cool . St i r in wel l beaten eggs. Fi l l greased muff in t ins 2/3 ful l and bake 25 to 30 minutes in an oven 400 degrees . V A < I ( . ( ) t y \ l K N imi a • i Automotive buys. Auto accessories on sale thru Sat. Save *1640*29 Steel-belted radial whitewalls. • 1 steel plus 4 rayon belts help tame road hazards and sudden impacts. • Rugged polyester cord body provides smooth-rid- ing«comfort, durability. Free mounting AVA1IA1 TTliliVVTUliOl TUBELESS WHITEWALL SIZE ALSO FITS REGULAR PRICE EACH* SALE PRICE EACH* PLUS F.E.T. EACH BR70-13t $52 $36 2.26 ER70-14 205/70R-14 $65 $45 2 74 FR70-14 215/70R-14 $69 $48 2.93 GR70-14 225/70R-14 $74 $51 3.08 HR70-14 235/70R-14 $80 $56 3 33 GR70-15 225/70R-15 $79 $55 3.13 HR70-15 235/70R-15 $86 $60 3.35 JR70-15 245/70R-15 " $90 $63 3.54 LR70-15 $96 $67 3.63 RAISED WHITE LETTERS (NOT ILLUSTRATED! BR70-13t $53 $36 2.26 ER70-14 205/70R-14 $65 $45 2.74 FR70-14 215/70R-14 $69 $48 2.93 GR70-14 225/70R-14 $74 $51 3.08 GR70-15 225/70R-15 $79 $55 3.13 Tires and other automotive items requiring installation not available at State Street. Quality retreads. Any 13" tire Any 14" tire Any 15" tire in stock in stock in stock *13*14*15 Plus .28-.58 f.e.t. each tube- lets blackwall and recappable tire. Whitewalls 1.50 more each. Tread design may differ. •WITH TRADE-IN tSINGLE RADIAL PLY Road Tamer sale priced thru March 1. 27%-33%off. Our finest bias-ply glass-belted tire. TUBELESS REGULAR BLACKWALL PRICE SIZE EACH* SALE PRICE EACH* PLUS F.E.T. EACH A78-13 * $37 26.50 1.73 C78-14 $43 28.50 2.01 E78-14 $45 30.50 2-26 F78-14 $48 34.00 2.42 G78-14 $52 36.50 2.58 H78-14 $55 39.50 2.80 G78-15 $53 37.00 2.65 H78-15 $56 40.50 2.88 •WITH TRADE-IN WHITEWALLS J7B-15, L78-15 WHITEWALLS AVAILABLE $4 MORE EACH AT SIMILAR SAVINGS Road Guard sale priced thru Feb. 22. Save 16% Popular non-resistor AC® spark plug. Improves gas OOc mileage and OO starting power. Re*. 99* 69* resbtor, 63' Save 27% Do it yourself with Wards garage creeper. 36"L hardwood frame, plywood 6** body, vinyl-cov­ ered head rest. Reg. 8.95 Save 16% Wards dirt-trapping spin-on oil filter. Reduces engine ««•*. 1.88 wear. Sizes for m o s t U S c a r s . ^ Brmther filler I . YOU CAN CHARGE ALL YOUR AUTO PARTS AND LABOR TO YOUR WARDS CHARG-ALL ACCOUNT ( On the go? Go with us. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THE AUTO SERVICE IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m. to9 p.m. Sat. 8:30-5, Sun. 12 Noon-5 Crystal Lake 105 Northwest Highway Route 14 Phone 459-6450 F R E E P A R K I N G * -