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< PAGE 2: I'LAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 1984 News and Views Capitol Update: TEACHERS CAN ORGANIZE, STRIKE Remember the needy throughout the year At the risk of appearing to be ungrateful, we feel compelled to pass along a message we have often heard from some of McHenry's most active volunteers. "Don't just remember them at holiday time, but throughout the year" for the last two years, the generosity of McHenry residents has been evident in both the Thanksgiving ati(^ Christmas collections for the needy. For many it was no doubt M usin' &, ^anderin BY KAF a sacrifice and the giving was madeJn the) true philanthropic spirit. Some remember beyond the holidays, but the number who do is greatly reduced. Hunger is an ongoing feeling, and so is cold. Long after our Christmas goodies have been delivered, and the recipients are forgotten by us, they remember. They are still hungry; they need clothing and an assortment of .household necessities for which there is no money. Nursing homes - or even individuals living alone - have different needs that extend far beyond Christmas. They are old. ysome without families, whose aay would be brightened by a visit, or even a card. We were made aware of this particular need through a letter written on behalf of the residents of our own McHenry nursing home. In part it read: * "If we weren't smiling as you passed, please forgive us. If we looked tired or sad, please don't misunderstand. We were very glad to see you, but it made us sad to think that in a a few days the holidays would be over and once again our halls would be quiet and the joyful,*youthful voices would not come again until next year at holiday time. "We enjoyed so much the joy you shared with us. The smiles, laughter and caring that comes with that special time of year was invigorating. We identified with those pf you that couldn't remember or find the right words to say^what they weise feeling. We were just happy thau you brightened our day and made us-feel special. "We only wish we could find a way to preserve some of those special feelings for the long winter months ahead". What applies to the hungry and cold also applies to those who are cared for but need someone to tell them they are special people Maybe the generosity so evident at Christmas time could be extended throughout the year. Legislation creating Illinois public employee and public school teachers' collective bargaining acts and a state freedom btioformation act were among bills signed into law recently in Springfield, ac­ cording to state Rep. Dick Klemm (R-Crystal Lake). The collective bargaining acts for public employees and public school teachers (SB 536, HB 1530), give state authorization to these groups to organize and bargain collectively, and to strike. House Bill 1530, which affects only public school em­ ployees, went into effect Jan. 1. The bargaining act for all other public employees, with the exception of firemen and law enforcement personnel, isn't effective until July 1, 1984. Illinois' new Freedom of In­ formation Act will provide greater public access to the records of public bodies. Beginning in July, public bodies will have to keep indexes listing the information they have on file. People who want to obtain information from these files will have to submit a written request for it, The new law, which goes into effect Juiy 1,1984, stipulates the amount of time public bodies have in which to comply with requests and lists exemptions to the policy. Other legislation signed into law includes the following measures: -- Property Assessment In­ formation (SB 97). Requires that property assessment notices include certain in­ formation about the assessment process to make it easier for taxpayers to check the accuracy of their official property assessment: Property assessment records •(SB 919). Updates state law regarding the maintenance of property assessment records to make record-keeping more efficient and more accurate. Under this law, the transfer of property that is listed as exempt from taxation must be reported to the Supervisor of Assessments by the new titleholder. Veterinarians licensing act (SB 576). Establishes qualification standards, fees and licensing procedures for veterinarians, and sets up disciplinary procedures. This bill became effective Jan. 1. Licensing of surveyors (SB 697). Makes changes in the statutes regarding the licensing and qualifications of land sur­ veyors This bill became ef­ fective Jan. 1. Additional forms may be needed by taxpayers KEEPING WATCH LOOKS LIKE A LOW INFLATION VGARF Approximately 3.7 million taxpayers in Chicago and the northern 26 counties of Illinois received their tax packages the last two weeks of December. J.R. Starkey, IRS district director for Northern Illinois, s^id that taxpayers received a 1983 tax package based on the forms they used to prepare last year's tax returns. "Many taxpayers will need additional forms because of changes in their filing requirements. Others may want copies of our free publications," noted Starkey. "We encourage those taxpayers to either use the order form provided in their tax packages or call IRS." The order form is sent to . Internal Revenue Service, 1500 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City, Mo., 64131. Chicago taxpayers should call 435-1040 to order forms by phone All other northern Illinois taxpayers should call 1-800-424-1040. Tax forms will also be ^available at participating banks, savings and loan associations and post offices. Many public libraries will not only have the most frequently used forms available for distribution, but also an ex­ tensive file of individual forms available for reproduction. Give 780 million pounds free food In 1983 over 780 million pounds of free food -- mostly ch££££-a«4 butter -- worth -m^rethan a billion dollars were provided to the needy, according to Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Mary C. Jarratt. "Wa gave away nearly four times^i^re food this year than- we did\ast year," Ms. Jarratt said. "This feat is a tribute to the commitment of thousands of people who are working to get surplus foods into the hands of the needy." In December, 1981, President Reagan announced the distribution ot surplus cheese to needy families. USDA distributed 203 million pounds of cheese and butter worth $300 milion to needy households in 1982. Ms. Jarratt said. Happenings at STEAK HOUSF COMING JANUARY 29TH 17-PIECE Bit BAND FEATURING 40's Music and Dinner Buffet NOON-4PM s9. 95 198^ DINNER THEATRE Jan., Feb. and March Performances Ml FINAL WEEKEND! 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