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" f c d d d l l l U d d d d B d 8 d d d B d f d B e 5 5 d 5 585B»55TBB -d-e-dd-5Td-5-»-8TOWrrdldd55d»B- r 8 V H d a d f l i l l l l »ed5rB-8-a -B5 - d B 8 d f l 5 f l 8 a B 5 5 B d 5 8 - B a 5 B d f l B B a -Bdd5Bd55d ¥ e d d d d 5 5 d d d f l d 5 f f V B - d d d B >r»r»dedry ^-dd PAGE 2 2-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. 1178 i i i ^»M»>y« » » i i »»m» * i * *»n» i» i » « « i « i in *maon> i o - Throughout the area, buried under piles of snow, mailboxes stand waiting the arrival of spring., But with signs of spring not visible yet, clever residents have devised ways to allow mail to be delivered to their home. "We have to have some way to deliver the mail," said Joseph Thome, the superintendent of Postal Services in McHenry. "We asked some people to put things out for the carrier to place their mail in." The postal superintendent said Wednesday, the office is aware that many boxes are buried so deep it will take residents some time to uncover the box. "We don't have the space to hold mail for the entire area," he said. "And we don't have the personnel to handle the crowd of people who would have to come in to pick up their mail. It would take too much time." Some homeowners have kept up with the snow, and the aggravation created when a snowplow covers a newly shoveled area, and the mailboxes can be reached by the postman. On Cambridge drive in Fox Ridge, there was access to the front of the mailbox, which was the only thing visible. The owner had uncovered the front of the box, while the rest remains hidden under a snowbank, A famer along Route 31, north of the city, devised a solid, portable mail box for himself and his neighbor. Placing their boxes on an oil drum, if the boxes get snowed in in their new location, the barrel can be picked up and relocated. On Augusta drive, where a mailbox was last seen standing early in January, a cardboard box, pushed into the snowbank, serves as a mail receptacle. Unfortunately, there was no flag to indicate mail needed to be picked up for delivery. | On Windridge drive, an ingeneous method was devised to receive the mail, a lunchbox. Written on top of the box was the house number 213. Once inside, the mail would be protected from the elements. And, of course, the mail remains protected from the elements. A resident on Fairview drive reported, "I paid $9 more than once to have some kids shovel out my mailbox and did it several times myself. After the plow kept burying it, I decided the hell with it." To remedy the situation, the man attached a cardboard box to a 2x4 and stuck the wood in the snowbank. "Now the mailman leaves the mail for all three boxes," he said, "and I take the mail and put it in the right boxes after it's delivered." The Postal Service superintendent indicated the carriers will continue to use temporary receptacles until people have time to locate and uncover their boxes. There's no telling how long that may take. Storm Losses Tax Deductible Immediate tax relief is available for many northern Illinois taxpayers who suffered property losses as a result of the Jan. 13 snowstorm declared an emergency by the President, the Internal Revenue Service announced. Tax law permits taxpayers in areas designated eligible for federal emergency assistance to deduct losses on either their current year s tax return or the prior year's return, according to Charles F. Miriani, IRS district director for northern Illinois. "Losses to business property are generally deductible in full while non-business losses are deductible only in the amount that each exceeds $100. Deductions are not allowed for the portion of any loss reim­ bursed or expected to be reimbursed by insurance or other compensation," said Miriani. Taxpayers can claim the casualty loss on their 1978 federal income tax return, which is due april 16, 1979, if they so wish, or include the casualty loss on their 1979 federal income tax return due April 15, 1980. Individuals who have already filed their 1978 federal tax returns can amend the return by completing Form 1040X and submitting it to IRS. Corporate taxpayers should use Form 1120X. Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Henry, Joe Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, McHenry, Mercer, Ogle, Peoria, Putnam, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will and Winnebago counties were designated eligible for federal assistance by the Federal Disaster Assistance ad­ ministration administrator. Miriani noted that taxpayers should compile lists of those items damaged or destroyed and determine their value immediately before and after the loss occurred. Before-and- after photos of the damaged property and judgements of appraisers are helpful in establishing the amount of loss. Two helpful IRS booklets, PubJfeation 547, "Tax In- ^jBition on Disasters, p^walty Losses and Thefts", $Snd Publication 584, "Work­ book for Determining Your Disaster Loss", are also available free from IRS offices. Taxpayers who need help in preparing their returns should contact their local IRS office or call the IRS toll-free. Chicago residents should call 435-1040. Taxpayers who live in the suburbs or the Joliet telephone region should call 800 972-5400. All other northern Illinois residents should call 800 252- 2921. • * • • It's a courageous leg­ islator who ignores the lobbyists and the pressure groups. • * • * Not every one of our dreams come true, but we continue to have our dreams. flllllllllllllUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllV IPOLICE TICKETS! The City of McHenry Police department has issued the following tickets. Charles J. Jesky, 3017 Virginia street, speeding, 40 mph in a 25 zone. Deborah A. Larson, Spring Grove, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Edward W. Nelson, 3209 River-Park drive, disobeyed a stop sign and driving while license invalid. John E. Kunter, Ingleside, improper display of registration. Ramon A. Ojito, 2706 Hamlin drive,'driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage. Michael J. Cochrane, Jr., Elgin, disobeyed a stop sign. Lee C. Walkington, Ringwood, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Gregory Roberts, 2101 N. Coolidge, speeding, 43 mph in a 30 zone. Steven P. Fester, Round Lake, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. John M. Jenkins, 5511 Lucina avenue, disobeyed a stop sign. Eduardo. E. Soto, Mount Prospect, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. William E. Hazel, 2625 Myang avenue, disobeyed a traffic control device. Leonard W. Jensen, III, 4904 W. Parkview, speeding, 56 mph in a 40 zone. Keith V. Schweikert, 313 Kent road, disobeyed a traffic light. Mark Savignani, 4116 E. Lake Shore drive, disobeyed a traffic control device. Michael J. Golbeck, 3719 Young street, too fast for conditions. Owen R. Kelsall, Orchard Heights, speeding, 53 mph in a 30 zone. Sharon L. Hammar, Mattoon, speeding, 46 mph in a 30 zone. William J. Behm, Crystal Lake, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Richard D. Reed, Wildwood, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Paul W. Visk, Crystal Lake, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Anthony Ippolito, 4405 W. Ponca street, speeding, 38 mph in a 25 zone. Ralph M. Berent, Chicago, driving while license revoked and driving while intoxicated. William Joseph Yeager, 515 Mineral Springs, too fast for conditions and no valid driver's license. \ Stephen J. Sarabia, 5113 Fountain Lane, no valid safety test and driving while license suspended. Joan R. Johnston, 4506 Garden Quarter, disobeyed a stop sign. . Thomas M. Babcock, Crystal tyt/leMwrnh GWoodstock Confectionery" 126 North Benton Woodstock, Illinois 60098 Hand-dipped Chocolates Rich, Creamy Fudge • Smooth, Tasty Caramels • Delightful Peanut Brittle • Fresh Caramel Apples Real candy ingredients -- No preservatives added. Daily Introductory Specials CANDY SO FRESH YOU CAN WATCH IT BEING MADE m Crescent Bay Landing presents TIRES Bernard Slade's Hit Comedy "SAME TIME NEXT YEAR" SATURDAYS • FEB. 17th 124th IN STOCK Dinner theatre # , _ Package $1374 REDUCED FOR CLEARANCE! per person inclusive Reservations PHONE: 385-8899 Hurry While Prices Are Best Psychic Irene Hughes BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND I . Wed.. Feb. U Dinner Performance GRgSCENT cBAY <5,AHPING McHENRY TIRE MART 3931 W. MAIN ST., McHENRY (815)385-0294 3309 N. Chapel Hill Rd., McHenry 385-8899 Lake, speeding, 43 mph in a 30 zone. Fred E. Kittredge, Crystal Lake, speeding, 43 mph in a 30 zone. Diane M. Valek, 1210 S. Hilltop, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Anthony S. Piasecki, 2002 Sunset avenue, speeding, 48 mph in a 30 zone. Theodore Spengel, 1314 W. Bay road, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Ronald E. Ervin, 8406 Acorn Path, disobeyed a red light. Judith A. Moore, 1106 Bonita lane, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Don F. March, 1205 Bonnie Brae, speeding, 54 mph in a 30 zone. Frank S. Pogany, Richmond, speeding, 47 mph in a 30 zone. Paul Ravenna, 7025 Hiawatha drive, Wonder Lake, improper lane usage. * * * * The better the speak­ er, the smaller and more understandable the words he uses. • • * * Just try to remember to drive carefully and make your automobile journey more enjoyable. Freund Funeral Home Serving Wonder Lake and Chicagoland Area 815-728-0233 7611 HANCOCK OR WONDER LAKE