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I^ PIAINDEALER - WED., PUN BENEFIT DINNER P. .-OCT. 9, .1968 * j (Continued from page 1) and the speed of the waiters - Working without pay or tips - to back up Rotary pledge of "service above self, and "he profits most who serves best." ft The funds raised by this outstanding dinner are used by the club for many worthwhile community projects. The latestproject was the building of the rest rooms and storage building at McCracken field. Other projects have provided the speaker system at the filed, benches for the city park, donations to the library and many more. « President A1 Blake reports that ticket sales are heavy, and advises everyone to get theirs early. This years committee ir charge is composed of DonVirgens, Don Gerstad and Don Weingart. Tickets can be obtained from any of the forty Rotarians or at Ben Franklin store or Ernie's Sport center. McHENRY GIRL ENROLLED IN HOSPITAL SCHOOL Kathleen A. Parker, 1010 W. Oakleaf drive, McHenry has enrolled as a junior student in the School of Radiologic Technology at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge. Kathleen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Parker and a 1968 graduate of McHenry Community high school, McHenry. After successfully completing the course, students are eligible to take their state boards and become registered x-ray technicians. National 4-H Week, Oct. 6-12 will be observed across America by more than 3% million 4-H youths, a half-million volunteer leaders and thousands of professional workers and friends of 4-H. The slogan for the annual observance is: "Join 4-H.. A World of Opportunity". Obtain information on 4-H from your county Extension Asst. advisenaiarwiZ^^^^ SSalass! Top Cancer Service Award Is Presented {Continued from page 1) the year after the committee decided to enter. •The county press gives much coverage to the work of the county ACS unit. We have many people who work in behalf of the Cancer Crusade and other projects so we wanted to help give credit to this widespread effort," said Peasley. "Earning an award the first time the local chapter has entered competition is a tribute to the news media of the county which aids in the total public informational program." In the service area, Mrs. Gregory , and her committee members make bandages for cancer patients. She must organize volunteers to sew a supply of dressings for patients in a community. She calls on patients and their families. She serves as a source of information, the first contact many people have with the American Cancer society when they learn someone in the family has cancer. People call Mrs. Gregory to find out about transportation and financial assistance. "We find out what we can do to help," Mrs. Gregory said quietly. "We have a growing number of workers on this committee, and Pm proud of the honor accorded them at the state convention." The county unit has been stressing that cancer can be whipped in many cases if persons will act soon enough. The unit is also asking the question on the minds of many people: "If you are smoking, won't you quit or cut down? If you're not a smoker, won't you decide now never to start?" Climbing incidence of lung cancer, plus growing number of deaths from this source of cancer, prompts the county unit headed by Arnold N. May, Rich- MISSIONARY VISITS CHURCH The Congregation at Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock, will have as guest speaker Miss Alpha Jaques, missionary from Central Tanganyika, Africa on Sunday, Oct. 13. Miss Jaques tion. Winning floats will be will speak at both services 9 shown and the queen candidates and 10:30 a.m. will be seen by the large crowd Miss Jaques a missionary of expected. the Board of World Missions of The homecoming dance will t*16 Lutheran Church in Amer- Committees Plan Program (Continued from page 1) be held Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 to 11:30 p.m., based on the theme, "Alice in Wonderland". A fine dance band will provide music for the event, which will be held in the East campus gymnasium The class of 1968 is'being especially honored at the dance and invitations have been sen'1 to all of last June's graduates. Tickets will be sold before school each day and also at the door the night of the dance. Homecoming queen candidates are Julie Fenwick, Sue McClarey, Penny Walters, Beth Okal, Jo Ann Freund and Julie \Vhiting. The name of the queen, chosen by a secret vote of the entire student body, will b© disclosed during the dance. es, -- The parade route will be much sewer. ica, is at present on furlough from Tanganyika, where she served as a nurse from her arrival in 1954 until this, her second furlough. She was assigned to the Iambi hospital, an institution of the Lutheran \Church of Central Tanganyika. Reveal Income $@yrces By Government Did you know that the city of McHenry received only 25 percent of its income from local real estate and personal property taxes last year? The sales tax brought in more (33%). The rest comes from fines, license fees and various service chargsuch as those for water and the same as other years. Hie line of march will form on the south side of -the east campus, proceed south on Green to Kane, west to Center and north to Main street. Frqrn there the parade will turn east and con- That* s part of what members of the Government Improvement League of McHenry County learned at its recent meeting in Crystal Lake when County Treasurer Cal Skinner, Jr., spoke on the sotarces of local tinue back to the School, then government income. turn north on Green to Broad other tax districts whose instreet, east to Riverside Drive come was analyzed showed a and back to Pearl, then south to much higher percentage coming the school. from local property taxes. Nunda township, for example, received 79 percent of its income from local property taxes. Most of the rest came from motor fuel taxes, which were then mond, to stress the dangers of smoking. Awards \vere presented at the twenty-second annual confer- „ ence of the Illinois Division of spent on specific roadimprovethe ACS. Mrs. Gregory, Mc- ments. Henry, and Dr. Charles Lock- High school District 155 (in wood, Jr., Marengo, were this Crystal Lake and Cary-Grove) county's delegates. received 88 percent of its funds McHenry county's Cancer (excluding the school lunch Crusade topped $20,000 and the program) from local property breadth of particiapation was at a record level, May reported at the last county unit meettaxes. According to Skinner, a myth exists that local schools get a large share of their operating expenses from state and federal aid. Figures show this * "large share" to be only 7 percent from state aid in this high school district. PROPERTY TAX TRENDS Examining the trends of property tax expenditures over the past third of a century shows that the share of the tax dollar going to education has increased by one-third. Now, almost 80 percent of all real estate and personal property taxes collected go for school^. As the proportion for education has increased, the shares for township, city and county government have decreased. Township government dropped from 17 percent in 1936 to 7 percent in 1966. Likewise, municipalities now receive only about half of the 12.5 percent they received thirty years ago. Last year, less than 4 percent of the tax dollar went to county government, while 11 percent was the sh&re needed in 1936. STATE AVERAGES Comparing McHenry county's tax dollar to the average distribution of taxes in Illinois, Skinner found great differences. While almost 80 percent goes to education here, for Illinois as a whole only 60 percent is used to finance local schools. This happens to be the same amount McHenry County schools received thirty years ago. "This provides reason to suspect that McHenry County schools are receiving less than their share of state aid for education," Skinner suggested. Municipalities, special districts and the county government also receive less than the state-wide average. While the cities and villages in Illinois get over 19 percent of the average tax dollar, McHenry county municipalities receive only 6.5 percent. Flying Cross To B.E. Peclc (Continued from page 1) duty. Warrant Officer Peck distinguished himself by valorous actions while serving as aircraft commander of a UH-LD helicopter in support of friendly ground elements in a classified counterins urgency effort near Can Tho* "Warrant Officer Peck expertly maneuvered his helicopter into a landing zone to extract medical evacuees and deliver vital supplies to the harried forces on the ground. After approaching the landing zone three times, he displayed dazzling skill by landing the aircraft with only the aid of a single flashlight to guide him. His approach and departure had to be made low level in the face of intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire. "Warrant Officer Peck's professional demeanor combined with his dashing disregard for his own safety contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army." The above award was signed by Eugene F. Crooks, acting chief of staff. Just a little over nine cents of every tax dollar, onthe average, goes for park, sanitary, library, fire protection, and the other miscellaneous districts throughout Illinois. These special districts receive only a 3 percent share in McHenry county. Hie only type of tax district besides schools that receive more than the state average is township government. McHenry county townships get about 8 percent, which is just about twice the average received by Illinois' townships throughout the state. YOUTH DIES IN •CYCLE MISHAP (Continued from page 1) uties said the car left the road on the wet thoroughfare while rounding a curve. The vehicle struck a tree. King was found later and taken toCondell Memorial hospital, Libertyville, where he was pronounced dead. He was employed by the L.H. Wood Construction company of Algonquin. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert King, with whom he lived; a sister, City Denies Petition To Rezone Land (Continued from page 1) that he had been requested to prepare a new annexation petition for property owners in the Country Club drive area. There was no objection from the Council. Hie petition recently filed by those circulating the petition was not accepted in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court since it was not in the proper form, changes having been made since the petition was originally drawn several years ago. Hie Council voted to contribute $1,000 to the Christmas decorating program this year since the Chamber of Commerce plans a larger expenditure of new decorations which must be spread over a larger area sitibe the city has grown. _ Phyllis Ann Reid; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ben- - ton and grandmother, Mrs. Hattie King, all of Johnson City, m. Services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the Faith Free Will Baptist church, island Lake, with burial in Windridge cemetery. OFFER FIRST AID CLASS STARTING NEXT TUESDAY Hie McHenry Civil Defense, ir. conjunction with the American Red Cross, will sponsor a standard first aid course for interested persons. The course will be instructed by John J. Shay and Bill True, who are certified American Red Cross instructors. The first class will be on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. and will last for two hours. The course will run for five weeks, held in Room 211 at the McHenry West campus. There will be no charge except for book and necessary materials. Advance registration will not be necessary. For information , contact John J. Shay at 385-7700. First Coins The first coins minted in the Western Hemisphere were made in Mexico City in the 1530's. Hie inscription "plus ultra" (further beyond), and the Pillars of Hercules, representing the gates to the New World, appeared on the coins. NO To Doq Owners If you have not secured your dog license, do so before October 15, 1968. Immediate enfocrement of ordinance concerning dogs running at large. Tickets will be Issued. Police Department City of McHenry spurgeons Charge It! Save Now! Make the Most of Thrift Days! fYEAtt ss PILLOWCASES Save Up to 15% and Even More on Nationally Advertised Snow White Muslin! Flat or Fitted! Find All Sizes! Stock up now! 81 x 99" flat, 72 x 108" flat or twin fitted sheets, for bunk, cot. studio or twin beds. 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