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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. MAY », 1984 \ Insights yy The Disabled American Veterans asks you to remember our war dead on MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day remembrance "Editor: "Memorial Day ha* always held a special meaning to me. In fact, the most touching ex­ perience in my childhood was going with my Grandma each Memorial Day to a tiny cemetery at the edge of my hometown located in south­ western Illinois. "She and I would tidy up my uncle's grave, supply a small American flag in the tiny metal holder stuck in the loosened soil near the flat grave stone bearing his rank and name then she planted a yellow mum or bright red geranium next to the flag. We would then kneel for a few moments in silent prayer in honor of his memory. She loved him so much! "Uncle Ed was the youngest son in a family of seven children. His father, my grandpa, died when he was very young. It was with the help of his older sisters and brothers, my dad included, that my uncle continued his education and got his treasured high school diploma. The family had high hopes for their youngest brother, hoping he would have things easier with a good education. He graduated in 1938, the year I was born. "He went overseas wfeen I was Just three years did to fight for God, country and his famify. He told my dad the reason he joined up Was so his nephews or nieces would never have to go to war. "He gave much serious thought about Joining the Army. Two of my older uncles were already serving, one as a telegraph operator in Germany and one as a M.P. in another part of Europe. Uncle Ed made a difficult decision to follow his older brothers, he was sent to the Philippines right out of boot camp. He never returned home. "As I grew older, I read with great pride his name along with countless others on the city's memorial roll in the city park. (Much like the Viet Nam roll in Washington) "These young men gave their lives so we as Americans could enjoy the freedoms of today. Please, do not forget them. "Memorial Day is a time for all of us to reflect, a time to mourn those of our young men lost in past wars and a time to pray for a peaceful future. MAN OF WAR Someday I'll be a soldier, Just you wait and see, IH fight a war somewhere For God, family and my country. They'll say that I've been gallant, They'll say that I've been brave. But, no one on this earth, Can return me from my grave. Many men will follow , Just you wait and see. they'll fight a war somewhere For God, family and their country. They'll say they were gallant, They'll say they were brave. But, no one on this earth, Can return them from their grave. They may have been someone's sweetheart, Father, brother, uncle or even son. Men who stood and fought, Till the battle had been won. "Evelyn Heinz McHenry County sees its 150th year Thompson against SS benefit tax Gov. James R. Thompson said he supports legislative efforts to , "decouple" Illinois tax law from new federal requirements that would tax Social Security benefits. "There are several bills currently in the General Assembly that > 'decouple' Illinois, thereby^ continuing Illinois' longstanding practice of not taxing our senior citizens Social Security payments. I support the idea behind those bills," the governor said. Under federal law, effective for the 1984 tax year, half of Social Security and railroad retirement benefits are taxable at the federal level if the household's total income ex­ ceeds $25,000 for a single person or $32,000 if married and filing jointly. Most of that total income 5k McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH served every Sunday from 10am-2pm * ADULTS *7.25 CHILDREN(wder)$5.95 •\ 820 N.JOHN ST.. McHENRY 385-1072 / would come from outside sources, not from Social Security. If there is no action by the Illinois Legislature to subtract the retirement benefits from the federal adjusted gross income when the Illinois tax return is filled out, then these benefits also will be taxed at the state level. „ "While I understand the need at the federal level to adopt this action to keep the Social Security system viable, I believe we can forego this additional taxation at the state level to help ensure that our elderly are encouraged to be active and of help to our society," Thompson said. "In addition, this would set a precedent for our state to be taxing the retirement benefits of our people. This state's policy has always been to make retirement income exempt from taxation." Something special is hap­ pening this year of 1964 in McHenry County, and yet few are aware of its historic value. Although the actual date will not be marked until November, plans go forward for the ob­ servance of the county's 150th anniversary of the arrival of non-Indian settlers. Nancy Fike of McHenry, director of the county's historical museum, has taken steps to assure that the ob­ servance will not go unnoticed... She gone even further in suggettmg that our own city of McHenry should be recognized as the site of the first cour­ thouse. The persevering young woman approached the McHenry County Board at its April meeting with an im­ pressive account of the tremendous contribution made by the first settlers. Her words also noted the rapid growth and organization made in the first 16 years after Samuel- and Margaret Gillilan and eight of their nine children, Edward Rutledge and two brothers, Alonzo and Morris Cutler, crossed the Fox River at the present site of Alonquin. Their accomplishments along with those who immediately usm' &, anderin BY KAF followed, are etched into the history of McHenry County. / Newcomers to the McHenry community may be unaware that the first courthouse was erected here in May of 1837. Its location was the southeast corner of the Pearl Street Park. Because of a collection of original documents which have come to the McHenry County Historical Society through members of one of the first settlers family, the then Owens, it is now felt that the exact site can be determined. Verification comes through a survey of 1840 indicating the laying out of McHenry. Ms. Fike's message to the county board was in the form of an appeal to initiate action which would result in the plaquing of this McHenry site by the historical society. Ms. Fike" and her loyal workers > at the society's headquarters in Union, feel recognition of historic sites and structures and natural areas is as important to us today as it is to future generations. We heartily agree. If you do, urge your county board mem­ bers to take the action necessary to remember the, proud part our community played in the early days of the county's formation. Truck safety inspections may fall Owners of most pick-up trucks and recreational vehicles will no longer have to have their vehicles inspected twice a year if legislation approved by the Illinois House May 16 becomes law, according to state Rep. MEET THE STAFF Ginny Polnow District Circulation Manager Ginny Polnow works as the McHenry Plaindealer's district circulation manager. Although she has been working in this office only a month, she has extensive experience in the field, after working in the cir­ culation department of our sister newspaper the Crystal Lake Morning Herald, for two years. Ginny played a large part in setting up the Plain- dealer's new carrier delivery service and subscriber expansion, and she now supervises about 48 carriers. Her duties include recruiting and replacing newspaper carriers, subscriber promotions and contests. Basically, she sees that the newspaper arrives at our subscriber's doorstep regularly and efficiently. A life-long Crystal Lake resident, Ginny graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School and has continued her education at McHenry County College. Ginny, who has five brothers and four sisters, enjoys skiing, softball, camping and bowling. <#> m -y<w Can Cowd 0m lb . . Ramdealer DickKlemm (R., Crystal Lake). "These safety inspections are of dubious value. No one has been able to demonstrate a relationship between the tests and accident rates. They are a nuisance to truck owners and it doesn't make any sense at all to inspect trucks and recreational vehicles when we dont inspect cars," Klemm said. f Under HB 2430 all recreational vehicles and second division vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds LET US NEVER FORGET THEIR SUPREME SACRIFICE ALL FACILITIES OF McHENRY STATE WIUBECUSn MONDAY, MAY 28TH MEMORIAL SAY McHEl Mimbii FOiC 1875 Plamdealer McHenry Herald (USPS 335-200) . Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 815-385-0170 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday ft Friday at McHenry .Illinois Second Class Postoge PAID at McHenry, Illinois by SHAW FREE PRESS NEWSPAPER GROUP - POSTMASTER Send oddress changes to McHenry PlainUeaier 3812 W. Elm St.. McHenry, Illinois 60050 Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of chonge of address to the McHenry Plaindealer. 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry. III. 60050. A deduction of one month from the expiration of o subscription will be made where a chonge of oddress is provided through the Post Office deportment. Thomas C. Miller-Publisher Donna Bertulis-Edhor r fltoarti ©inning ihtospaper MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SU8SCRIPTION RATES By Carrier 50' Week 1 Yeor . 119.00 In McHenry County 1 Tear $27.00 Outside McHenry County or less would be exempt from the state's twice-yearly safety inspections. There are an estimated one million second division vehicles in the state and more than 800,000 are vehicles which weigh 8,000 pounds or less which would be exempt "Many of the people who are buying small trucks today use those trucks just like passenger cars. Given the cost of a new pick-up or RV, I think it's likely that most of the owners take at least as good care of their trucks as the average driver does of his car," Klemm said. HONOR YOUR DECEASED WAR VETERANS for Memorial Day FREE AMERICAN FLAGS We will provide any friend or family member with a flag to decorate the grave of a loved one. • Stop by our funeral home between 10a.m% and 3p.m., Monday thru-Friday Or By Appointment George R. Justen and Son Funeral Home UltW.h».l (•15)385-2400 V