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By Angela Burden PlalndMler Herald News Service The theme for this year's Law Day ceremonies, "Liberty and Justice for All," was expanded on Friday by Presiding Judge Michael Sullivan during the annual event presented by McHenry County Bar Association. "What does this phrase Liberty and Justice for All mean to us as judges, to the public servants, to me lawyers and to the citizens? "The phrase has a noble and patriotic ring. But, I suggest it is more than patriotic rhetoric It's a demand...a challenge if you will...to each.of us in this great nation to do our individual part to insure the continuation and the growth of our nation's principles and goals," Sullivan said. , - He emphasized "that adherance to the law should not only be the concern of lawyers and judges. "The law is the thread that keeps the fabric of human society together. The rule of law permits peQple to live with each other in peace. "As the law works for us, it Assessors get bonuses of $3,000 Bonus payments have been issued by the Illinois Depart­ ment of Revenue to area tax assessors for meeting certain standards in their assessing districts. _ Those locally awarded were Theodore Pitzen of McHenry Township and Randall Woloski of McHenry County. The $3,000 bonus payments, which arrf provided under Public Act 83-1020 passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 1983, serve as a bonus to assessing officials whose districts have a year average level* assessment between 31 a third and 35 and a third percent of estimated market Value and have a coefficient of dispersion of 20 or less. A coefficient of dispersion is a mathematical measure to indicate uniformity of assessments. •. ' ^ The bonuses are available to township assessors, multi- township assessors and supervisors of assessment. Officials who feel they may qualify for a bonus should submit an ^application for the appropriate assessment year tQ the Deparynent of Revenue within 60 days after the tentative equalization factor has been issued in the 'fcqunty. MASTECTOMY GROUP Louise Reed, will be featured speaker wh€n Memorial .Hospitals' mastectomy support group meets, Thursday, May 2 from 7 p.m. in the hospital's second floor conference center. Ms. Reed will discuss wigs for ' patients on chemotherapy. The free program is open to anyone who nas had or is about to un­ dergo a mastectomy. For more information, call (815) 338-6200, extension 672. HAPPY JACK'S MANY THANKS FOR SPONSORING OUR ICE CREAM SOCIAL Fri. May 3 6:30-9:00pm LANDMARK SCHOOL P.T.0. FIRST INSTITUTE TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL INDUSTRY TRAINING CUSSES START JUNE 11 • 15-week course • Day & evening classes • Over 170 hours of intrepth-training • Hands on computer facilities ^ .Apptoied by the Illinois Slate Board ol [duc?tion Owned and operated by one ol the Preoiier Retail travel Agencies in Illinois 31 E. Crystal Lake Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815) 459-3500 ' _ . , \ - > - ' ' explain what law means to them peace should Page 15 - PLAINDKALKK-HKHAIJ). KDNESIM V. M \> 1.1985 must also work for our neighbor. It cannot be a ohe-way street. If there is not liberty and justice for all then there will be even­ tually liberty and justice for no one," Sullivan said. The judge said that ^as citizens, we must not become complacent. "We must keep the seeds of liberty and justice alive in our hearts." The bar association, in ad­ dition to honoring Thore Emricson of Woodstock with its Liberty Bell Award in recognition of his many years of community service in the county, also pre^nted awards to three sixth grad^ students, who were the top winners from more than 200 ir» ika ^ association's essay contest on the ]J?w. e youngsters were presented with achievement certificates and savings bonds in recognition for their outstanding essays. "It all began as a dream...the dre4m of living in a place that is independent and free...a place to be whatever you want to be, and go where you like," that is how Matt Herlihy of Canterbury School in Crystal Lake, started his essay on "what the law means to me." According to Malt, "the law protects every citizens whether far away or close to home. It cares for everyone iirQur society I\t millmne Tr» nrHor frv Iroon tho dream of peace and freedom alive, we should respect and understand the law." "The law means different things to different people. But some of the things the law means to me are: equal rights, freedom and safety," Patrice Gregor of South School, Crystal Lake, wrote in her award- winning essay. And, according to the final award winner, Megan MacDougall of McHenry Junior High School, "The law means to me three things : my physical protection, protection of my rights, and a better community. All laws that relate to these things, help me feel good about and safe in my nnmrtinniti; »». « * DENO BURALLI JR. presents JIM CRAIG \ in Concert SATURDAY,MAY 4,1985 8*15 P M WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE 121 Von Buren St. , Woodstock, IL 60098 RESERVED SEATING: $5.00 & $7.00 Visa-Mastercard . 815-338-5300 SHOP CLASSIFIED McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System Mental Health Crisis Line for McHenry County 1-8C0-892-8900 TqJI Free 24 Hour Emergency Number Professional Staff .will answer your call X 0 Qi m </> Qj CO mO c/> m m •5 2 * 8 2 O 5 (II 9- 3 6 ^ * 5 - - * (A 2 o | CD 5 O Z rt 0> C> M; 63U)K) OD OD UD ui in 0 i i i a j i i •• •• III 1 *