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SECTION J- PAGE 4- PLAINDEALER HERALD. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER X 1*4 Pioneers helping to save The Lady' The Statue of Liberty. Island Foundation, recently received a check for $300,000 from the Telephone Pioneers of America as a down payment on the S3.500.000 pledge by the Telephone Pioneers, which is a 600.000 member service organization of the Bell System and ATAT John Zimny of McHenry is chairman of the 'Miss Liberty Fund Raising Drive' for Nor- thern Illinois-State Area, which is part of 13 regions of Pioneers m the United States and Canada. The local organization sup­ porting the effort is Kisbwaukee Life Member Club of the Telephone Pioneers. The program is coordinated by Pioneer Partners which are spouses of the Telephone Pioneers It was originated in May of 1983 as strictly a bake sale project to be held on Election Day. nationwide, for three years, but it has expanded to penny collections, button sales, replica candy statue sales, bowl-a-thons, public appearances and fund-raising of all sorts. The Telephone Pioneers are dedicated to serving the han­ dicapped. needy elderly, en­ vironment, education, com­ munity and nation. AD projects undertaken, whether of special equipment or volunteer time only, are given free of charge. ' . * All donations received by the Pioneers are channeled directly to the specified projects." Therefore all donations to the McHenry high on list for sales tax receipts Sales tax receipts are the mainstay of municipal budgets <)f towns, cities and villages throughout Illinois. McHenry County, and the municipalities within, generated $1,638,719 74 in the first quarter of this year Within the codnty, the largest municipality, Crystal Lake, led the way with *519.753.71 in total tax receipts, followed by the City of McHenry Aith $292,383.45. Woodstock and McHenry County generated nearly the same amount in total tax receipts. $242,342.71 and $247,707.91, respectively The figures were released recently in a report from the Illinois Department of Revenue. Two of the more important categories in the sales ta* are food sales and automotive and filling stations. Taxes from the food industry, exclusive of eating and drinking establish­ ments, resulted in $125,684.93 from Crystal Lake, $79,885.44 from McHenry, $58,650.21 from Woodstock and $14,003.52 in unincorporated McHenry County. Automotive and filling stations are typically big money generators, particularly in the high traffic areas of the county. In Crystal Lake, revenues from this source amounted, to $110,352.24. In other areas, $102,647.24 came from unin­ corporated McHenry County, $97,146.63 came from McHenry, and $64,749.39 came from Woodstock. Elating and drinking establish­ ments also contributed dto state and local coffers, generating $34,515.85 in Crystal Lake, $$22,059.07 in McHenry, $30,306.69 in unincorporated McHenry County and $18,252.84 in Woodstock. Of prime concern to many people in the county are the building trades. During January, February and March, the slack times, sales taxes generated by the lumber, building and hardware sales included $39,650.41 in Crystal Lake, $20,327.22 in rural McHenry County, $20,104.17 in McHenry and $13,464.21 in Woodstock. County historical society gets three awards from state Recently the McHenry County Historical Sqciety received three Certificates of honorable mention at the 18th annual meeting of the Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums held at Macon County Historical Museum in Decatur. CIHSM is comprised of county and local historical agencies affliated with Illinois State Historical Society. The society's entries com­ prised the largest number of awards granted this year to one organization and were awarded in three different categories. The first was for the 20th an­ niversary Sunday programs held at the county museum in Union last year that featured local history Sundays for the villages and communities throughout the county. A second award was given for the society's historical plaquing program of marking local historic sites and structures. The third award came for an in- school curriculum program developed on local McHenry County history for use in the schools. Accepting the awards for the McHenry County Historical Society were President Irene Borre of Richmond and board member Clara Vogel of Greenwood. Hie county society was for­ med in 1963, is not tax supported and bases its growth and programs on volunteers. To find out more about the society, its programs and how to become a member, contact the museum at (815) 923-2267. I i ruA Spiess Arrow Week Continues thru October 6 Trump Dress Shirt Assorted stripes White collar No iron polyester & cotton. 14 1/2 -16 1/2. 18.00 & 22.00. . CN v\ Sport Shirt j Assorted plaids. Lined collar & cuffs. 2 pockets 100% acrylic. Machine wash &'diy -M.LXL 20.00. Men's Furnishings., Arrow- Win A FREE 3 Day Fun Holiday Package at THE ABBEY on Lake Geneva! Register in our Men's Department, Spring Hill, Crystal Lake & St. Charles, for a FREE 3 days. 2 nights Fun Holiday at the famous resort & marina. The Abbey on Lake Geneva. Wisconsin. No purchase necessary. Drawing to be held Monday. October 8. t A" „_the abbey <t ̂ on Like geneva SPRING HILL CRYSTAL LAKE ST. CHARLES Environmental scholarship is awarded Statue of liberty will go directly to the foundation. Program pffwntations are available to any organization which requests them. An in­ spirational film on the Statue of Liberty is included in the program. Schools are also invited to participate in the Statue of Liberty fund-raising through the sales of 'Lady 116008'. Contact John Zimny for programs, fund-raising or donations at (815) 385-3615. The McHenry County Defenders announce the selection of Peter Swenson of Crystal Lake as the recipient of the 1984 Alta Rush Titus Scholarship Award. Swenson is a student at the University of Illinois, Chicago Campus. He currently is completing undergraduate credits before beginning his graduate studies in biology. His areas of study and interest in­ clude environmental toxicology, biological pest control, soil biology and environmental health. The recepient's interests are in line with concerns of the residents who support the Defenders. They feel his ap­ plication reflected a genuine concern for the preservation of the environment. The $750 scholarship honors and encourages a McHenry student of junior, senior, or graduate standing who is engaged in some field of en­ vironmental study. This is the seventh scholarship granted by the McHenry County Defenders in honor of Alta Rush Titus for her lifetime of work in en­ vironmental conservation. Alta Titus of Crystal Lake has a distinguished record of service in the field of conservation, and at a young 89 years of age, serves as a member of the board of directors of the Defenders. M^e+<WViir1 nnrl Amorirnn Fvncfw GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1984 At the usual Polling Places in the various Precincts in the County of McHenry and State of Illinois, a General Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: Electors ler Presldeat sad Vice President of the (Jailed States (to be represented on the ballot by names of the Candidates for President and Vice President of their respective parties.) Uaited States Seaator " Traateea of tbe University of Illinois RepreseataUves la Coagresi 12th and 14th Congressional Districts RepreseataUves la tbe Geaeral Assembly 63,64 and 66 Representative Districts Ctreeit Clerk Recorder State's Attorney Coroner County Auditor Members of the County Board (Three Districts - Four to be elected for each District > Judges NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION ' YES For the proposed Amendment to Section 6 of Article IX of the Constitution. •• . For the proposed Amendment to Section 6 of Article IX of the Constitution. NO For the proposed Amendment to Section 6 of Article IX of the Constitution. RETENTION OF JUDGES IN OFFI CE o Shall Henry L. Cowlin be retained in office as Judge of the Circuit Court, 19th Judicial Circuit? YES o Shall Henry L. Cowlin be retained in office as Judge of the Circuit Court, 19th Judicial Circuit? NO LOCAL PROPOSITIONS AND/OR REFERENDUMS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTION(S). MARENGO ' BALLOT FOR ELEMENTARY DISTRICT NO. 140 SCHOOL < INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS Punch the num bcr opposite tbe word indicating the way you de­ aire to vote > PROPOSITION TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL TAX RATE Shall the annual tax rate for ed- mmnsis at Schod net No 14*. McHenry County. ITbnnia, be inert-- ud from 1.41% to J M% upon the value of the tax •Me fuyeity in the (Satnct as equated or aaaeaeed by the De- YE8 NO It U estimated that the approximate amount of taxea extendible under the maximum rate of 1.41% for educational purposes now in force for School District No 140, computed upon the last fcnu • n value is $ Ml.Mi and that the approximate amount of taxes extendible for said School District No. 140 under the propoocd increased rate of 1.34% for educstional purposes, com­ puted upon the last known vahie is I7N.0M. BALLOT FOR GRASS LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.K. LAKE COUNTY AND LOTUS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. It. LAKE AND MeHENRY COUNTIES PROPOSITION TO COMBINE GRASS LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. M. LAKE COUNTY AND LOTUS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. It. LAKE AND MeHENRY COUNTIES (INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTERS Punch the number opposite the word indicstion the wsy you desire to vote ) Shall a combined school district with authority to levy taxea at the rate of 1M0% for educational purpoaes. and 190% tor operations, building and maintenance purpoaes and purchase of school grounds, each upon all taxable property of the district at the value thereof as equalised or meMtd by the Department of Revenue, be established* YES M7- BALLOT FOR COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO M PROPOSITION TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL TAX RATE It is estimated that the approximate amount of taxes extendible under the maximum rate of 2 01% for educational purpoaea now in force for Community Unit School District No. 300, com­ puted upon the last known value, is «3.M7.SC7.n and that the approximate amount of taxea ex­ tendible for Community Unit School District No. MO under the proposed increased rate of 1.47% for irrational purpoaes. computed upon the last known value. iaM.7tt.B6 lO (INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Punch the number oppoaite the word indicatiigthe way you desire to vote ) Shall the annual tax rate for ed­ ucational purpoaea of Community Unit School District No m. Mc­ Henry County. Illinois, be in­ creased from 101% to 147% upon the value of the taxable property in the district as equal­ ised or ssseaaed by the Depart rnenl of Revenue'* YES NO BALLOT FOR HAWTHORN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17 I PROPOSITION TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL TAX RATE (Instructions to Voters Punch the number op­ posite the word indicating the way you deaire to vote.) Shall the annual tax rate for ed­ ucational purposes of Hawthorn School Diatrict No 17. McHenry County. Illinois, be increaaed from 1.11% to 1.46% upon the value of the taxable property in the district as equalized or as- •eased by the Department of Revenue? YE8 NO It n estimated that the approximate amount of taxes extendible under the maximum rate of I.11% for ethicational purpoaea now in force for Hawthorn School Diatrict No. 17, computed upon the last known value is IIU.IS and that the ap­ proximate amount of taxes extendible for said Hawthorn School District No 17 imder the propoaed increaaed rate of 14f% for educational purpoaee, computed upon the laet known value ia II. PROPOSITION TO INCREASE OPERATION, BUILDING AND MAINTENAN CE TAX RATE (Instructions to Voters: Punch the number op­ posite the word indicating the way you desire to vote.) Shall the annual tax rate for operations, building and main­ tenance purpoaea of Hawthorn School Diatrict No 17, McHenry County. Illinois, be increaaed from B% to 46% upon the value of the taxable property in the diatrict as equalised or ssseesed by the Department of Revenue? YES NO It ia estimated that the approximate amount of taxea extendible under the maximum rate of 15% for operations, building and maintenance purpoaea now in force for Hawthorn School Diatrict No. 17, computed upon the last known value ia $37,>M and that the approximate amount o< taxes extendible for said Hawthorn School Diatrict No. 17 under the propoaed increaaed rate of 4S% for operations, building and maintenance purpoaea computed upon the last known value is 166.106 BALLOT FOR WAUCONDA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DI8TRICT NO. Ill PROPOSITION TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL TAX RATE „ (INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS Punch the number oppoaite the word indicating the way you deaire to vote ) Shall the maximum annual tax rate for educational purpoaea of Wauconda Community Unit School District No. HI, Counties of Lake and McHenry. State of Illinois, be increaaed and eetab- liahed at ISO percent on the full, fair cash value as equalised or ssseesed by the Department of Revenue instead of 1.10 percent, the maximum rate otherwise applicable to the next taxes to be extended for said purpoae' YES NO The approximate amount of educational taxea extendible under mdximum rate now in force if aaid School District a the sum of Sl.an.B7 The approximate amount of educational taxea extendible under the proposed increaaed rate i the sum of 11.104,146 BALLOT FOR PROPOSITION TO CREATE THE CHAIN-O-LAKES -- FOX RIVER WATERWAY MANAGEMENT AGENCY "Shall the Chain-O-Lakea - Fox River Waterway Management Agency be created" " YES *.ll be opened comi.uou.ly 8.88 A.M. uatll 7:88 P.M. oa Tuesday, Novembers, 1984. Dated at Woodstock, Illinois, September 2lat, 1964.' Rosemary Azzaro. County Clerk (Pub.-October 3,1984)