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PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. DECEMBER 22,1978 Circuit Breaker Tax Deadline DAIRYMAN'S BREAKFAST-Clarence Adams. McHenry, pours for the guests at his table during the Dairyman's breakfast at the IAA annual meeting. At left is Henry Boi, Franklinville. ((Don Peasley Photography) Senior and disabled citizens who have not filed for Illinois Circuit Breaker tax relief for the 1977 claim year have until Dec 31 to apply with the state The state's Circuit Breaker law makes tax relief available to Illinois citizens 65 and older, or disabled, who have annual household incomes of less than $10,000 The Circuit Breaker, ad­ ministered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, is composed of property tax and additional grant programs The property tax program is based on the ratio of a person's property taxes or rent to his or her income and provides up to $650 for 1977 tax relief The additional grant program, providing up to $100 in tax relief for 1977. is based on a person's income. Basically, anyone who qualifies for property tax relief automatically qualifies for additional tax relief Illinois citizens not eligible for property tax relief can qualify for additional tax relief as long as they are 65 or older or disabled and have an annual household income of less than $10,000. State revenue officials reminded eligible citizens who have not already filed for 1977 to get their applications in before the end of the year or they could lose out on these important tax relief benefits More than $105 million in tax relief was distributed to Illinois senior and disabled citizens during fiscal year 1978 under the state's Circuit Breaker law, revenue officials reported. The department authorized 335,436 property tax relief grants totaling $67,635,618 More than $35,555,700 was awarded in 475.022 additional tax relief grants Since the Circuit Breaker law was enacted in 1972, the state had paid more than $356 7 million in tax relief to Illinois' senior and disabled citizens under the program. * The program is commonly referred to as the Circuit Breaker because it is designed to act like the circuit breaker in a home's electrical system When taxes begin to overload a senior or disabled person's income, the Circuit Breaker law provides tax relief. A p p l i c a t i o n s ( F o r m IL - 1363) to file for 1977 Circuit Breaker grants are available at area offices of the Illinois Department of Revenue, at the Illinois Department of Aging and its affiliated agencies, and from various senior service centers throughout the state. Assistance with filling out these forms can also be obtained free of charge at any of those of­ fices Citizens may also obtain applications and information by calling toll free either 800 252-8972 (Cook county residents should call 641-2150*. or the Lt Governor's Senior Action Center 1-800 252-6565. Bourbon Punch 1 fifth Bourbon 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate 3« cup fresh lemon juice 3 quarts lemon-lime flavored soft drink Chill ingredients When ready- to serve, combine all ingredients in a 5 or 6 quart punch bowl, adding the soft drink last Float a block of ice in bowl and garnish punch with orange and lemon slices, if desired Serves 32 Resolve Now For Next Year Thinking ahead throughout the year can earn time for you to en­ joy the holidays as well as save money. Carry a little Christmas note book and jot down the wishes you hear family or friends speak of wanting.• Usually these wishes are forgotten by Christmas time, yet those gifts are the ones that say you remembered Start a box marked Christmas 1979" -- and once you get one item in it you'll feel the satisfac­ tion of a gift in hand and be reminded to add to it With your budget in mind, watch the sales throughout the year and don t overlook the sales on Christmas cards and wrap­ pings that start the day after Christmas They are often half price or less -- this will save you time as well as money Cards can be addressed and packages wrap­ ped early Yotf spend much more if you do all of your buying at the last minute so avoid pre-holidav rush and panic » » • • We wish all products were as good as the adver­ tisements suggest they are. CERTIFICATES GOOD THROUGH SAT., DEC. 30th r L GIFT, CERTIFICATE _J BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry. Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Twenty dollars ($20.00) discount on the purchase of any SPORT COAT *55.00 to $80.00 value in either Beard & Stovall location ( Woodstock or McHenry} Must he presented^ time of purchase thru December 30. 1978 L <rv** GIFT CERTIFICATE! BEARD Si STOVALL 3 Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois * McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Five dollars (55.00) discount on the purchase of anv CASUAL SLACKS $15.00 to s23.50 value in either Beard dc Stovall location ( Woodstock or McHenry) Must be presented at t i m e of purchase - thru December 3 0 , 1 9 7 8 Does Not Apply to Jeans JU^( rGIFT CERTIFICATE*! BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois __ will deliver on presentation of this certificate Four dollars ($4 00) discount on the purchase of anv DRESS SHIRT *13.00 to J20.00 value in either Beard & Stovall location (Woodstock or McHenry) Must be presented at time of purchase thru December 30, 1978 J f GIFT CERTIFICATE*! IL BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, I l l inois McHenry, I l l inois we wil l del iver <>t) presentation of this certificate live dollars t >()<)) discount on the purchase of any SPORT SHIRT *16.00 to *25.00 value in either Beard & Stovall location ( Woodstock or McHenry ) Must he presented at time of purchase - thru December 30, 1978 J REDEEM THESE GIFT CERTIFICATES AT BEARD & STOVALL FOR $97.00 IN DISCOUNTS (but hurry - certificates expire Saturday, Dec. 30, 1978.) GIFT CERTIFICATE 5 BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock. Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Ten dollars ($10.00) discount on the purchase of any JACKET *50.00 to *75.00 value Twenty dollars ( $20. 00) discount on the purchase of any *76.00 and up values in either Beard & Stovall location (Woodstock or McHenry) Must be presented at time of purchase - thru December 30, 1978 J r GIFT CERTIFICATE \ BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Eight dollars ($8.00) discount on the purchase of any SWEATER '20.00 to *45.00 value L in either Beard & Stovall location (Woodstock or McHenryf Must be presented at time of purchase - thru December 30, 1978 J GIFT CERTIFICATE BEARD & STOVALL Store for Men Woodstock, Illinois McHenry, Illinois will deliver on presentation of this certificate Twenty-five ($25.00) discount on the purchase of SUITS L $110.00 to *225.00 value in either Beard & Stovall location (Woodstock or McHenry) Must be presented at time of purchase - thru December 30, 1978 POETS CORNER THE PROMISE When you walk along a byway At the close of a beautiful day And you see a ray of sunshine Through a cloud across your way. You see a heavenly promise Of a sweeter day ahead Of love, and joy, and laughter In the path on which you tread For in that silver ray of sunshine Is a beauty that can't be surpassed It's a promise of peace and devotion That you know forever will last. Louise Hipwell THE LIGHT I lit a light in my window Trying to guide you there Hoping that you would always know . There is peace and comfort and care. I lit a light in my heart so mild That is warm and glowing and soft To keep you warm when the world is cold A light to be held aloft. I lit a light so that you would know A bright warm spot so rare y n A place in the world to call your own^ With plenty of love to share. The light still burns in my window And the light still burns in my heart And no matter where I am my dear You will always share a part. Louise Hipwell A TRIBUTE FOR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN There is a drama everyday played out Across this land of ours By men who work in many trades And we seldom hear about. All over our land A brave band of men Stand at our call Their service to lend They come in the daylight And come in the night At any hour There are fires to fight. We hear of soldiers marching to war And sailors manning their ships. But these brave men stand day and night With no complaint on their lips h They wake up in the dead of night And leave their work by day They go when they are tired out And when other people play It takes a special breed of man Unselfish and caring and just, The task they do carries token pay Their lives they offer for us. Ix*t me thank in my own small way These men at our beck and call In weather both bad and good I pray that they never may fall. Louise Hipwell Walnut Spice Torte • «• M* 4W w m * 1 package (2-layer size) spice ... 1 cup fine graham cracker crumbs I container (9 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 cup applesauce Vi cup finely chopped walnuts Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding graham cracker crumbs to mix before beating and baking in two 9-inch layer pans. Split cooled layers to form 4 thin layers. Combine 1 cup of the whipped topping and the applesauce. Spread about Vi cup apple sauce mixture on each of three layers and stack; top with fourth layer. Frost top and sides with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Chill I hour before serving. 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