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Spring Grove Eva Freund 675-2135 Busy Schedule Ahead For Lotus Woman's Club Fourteen members and guests of the Lotus Country Woman's Club were en­ tertained at the home of Mrs. Stella Condon in Richmond on Wednesday afternoon, March 15. Hostesses were Mrs. Con­ don, Mrs. Wanda Todd and Mrs. Nora Miller. A delicious buffet lunch was served. Meeting was opened by President Rosemary White with a salute to the flag and the reading of the collect. A moment of silent prayer was offered for Mft. Siedschlag who had recently passed away. Minutes were read by Secretary Arleen Kruger and Treasurer's report by Wanda Todd, both were accepted as read. An invitation has been ex­ tended to the club by the Wonder Lake Woman's Club to attend their reciprocity night on Thursday, April 20, at 7:30 at Nativity Lutheran church, 3506 E. Wonder Lake road. The program will be presented by Richard Mikus directing the Harrison school stage band. The spring meeting of the McHenry County Federation of Women's clubs will be held at Martinetti's, Crystal Lake, on April 12. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Hosting will be the McHenry Woman's Club. All presidents of affiliates are requested to turn in reports. Reservations must be in before April 1. Thank you notes were read from Hazel Winn and Alice VanEvery. African violets were presented to them for Valentines. Sunshine Chairman Frances Heinemann reported that members Marge Sargent and Sah Hanssen were ill. It was decided that a con­ tribution would be given to charity as a memorial for Myrtle Siedschlag. Nominating committee appointed was Margaret Powers and Susan Rudolph. It was announced that the TB Mobile Unit would be in Rich­ mond sometime in April. At the April meeting the program will be "Antique Show and Tell". Mrs. Van Every has two books of minutes of the first meetings of the club and these will be presented. An auction was held with Mrs. Pauline Horak as a very capable auctioneer. USHERS MEET Rev. John Kilduff and the ushers of St. Peter's parish met at the home of Dan Miller on Wednesday night. Following the meeting cards were played and a lunch was served. PARTY SUCCESS A large crowd attended the annual St. Patrick Day card party and luncheon held in St. Peter's hall on Tuesday af­ ternoon. The chicken ala king was delicious and many lovely prizes were given away. Members of the committee wish to thank all who helped make this party a success. ; BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Happy birthday to our son, ; Vic, who had a birthday on ; March 20. We celebrated on ; Sunday by having brunch in Lake Geneva. Vic and his wife, ; Martha, and Charlie and I ; enjoyed all the delicious food • very much. CHRISTIAN MOTHERS MEET Members of the Christian Mothers Society met in St. Peter's parish hall on Thursday - evening, March 16. Meeting was opened with a prayer and salute to the flag by President Dori Schaitz. Minutes were read by Secretary Kay Smith and the Treasurer report given by Beverly Schmitt. Com­ mittee chairmen were called upon for reports. Publicity Chairman Eva Freund stressed the importance of good reading material and urged everyone to subscribe to the "Observer", a most interesting newspaper. On April 16 a "Father and Son" breakfast will be served by members of the Christian Mothers in the parish hall. The date set for the "Mother and Daughter" breakfast served by men of the parish is May 7. A change has been made on this date, the April 23 date has been cancelled. Mention was made of the summer social, but nothing definite has been set. You will hear more information on this at a later date. A nominating committee was appointed, members of the committee are Mary Ann Thelen and Eva Freund. The program at the April 20 meeting will be presented by the children in C.C.D. classes. PALM SUNDAY COMMUNION On Palm Sunday twenty-two children of St. Peter's parish will receive their first Holy Communion at the 9 a.m. Mass. Their parents, CCD instructors, Sister Lawrence and Father Kilduff have worked together to instruct these children and prepare them worthily for this their special day. Com­ municants are Maryann Busch, John Bychowski, Eileen Commings, Melinda Griskenas, James Hines, Paul Hines, Brett Hruby, Matthew Fuller, Peggy Fuller, Donna Fuller, Katie Kagan, Valerie May, Vickie May, John May, Irene Panek, Peggy Rinda, Cheri Schmit, Eileen Sutton, Jackie Werner, Robert Wolf, Carol Popelka and Frank Marchetti. Rehearsals for "Of Thee I Sing" Progressing Well It has been reported that rehearsals of "Of Thee I Sing" are progressing well by the West Side Players. It is not an easy task to form a large company of actors into a single unit. This is being carried out very well by the director, Ron Ziegluwsky, and the student director, Pat Morrison. The musical portion of rehearsals, which are being directed by John Leighty, are'also coming along smoothly. The play will be presented April 27, 28, 29 and 30. The curtain will rise at 8 p.m. in the McHenry high school West campus auditorium. HAPPINESS IS: FINDING WHAT YOU WANT IN THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER'S CLASSIFIED WANT AD SECTION TODAY !!!! Here & There In BUSINESS Firm Displays Art Works Of County Resident Rules Of The Roads Available In Many Stores IWII of TM VOAO (j.e ; mi tistiN* ouiiTiem A NO ANIWHI ILLINOIS DRIVERS EXAM ROY D.SE AVER Roy D. Seaver of Harvard is the featured artist during March in the Oak Manufac­ turing Co. Art Display program. Mr. Seaver has spent most of his life in Harvard and lias recorded on canvas much of the area's history. Of particular interest are his paintings of the city hall and the sheriff's home, both in Woodstock; the Harvard Methodist church and the old Hub hotel, both of which were destroyed by fire several years ago. His reproduction of the church is being accomplished through a series of photographs of the former structure. Seaver has received numerous awards in area art shows including first awards at the Country Art Fair, McHenry, and a Best of Show Award at the Harvard Art Fair. His latest achievements in­ clude first and third place awards received in 1971 at the Harvard Art Fair. PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this col­ umn as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only re­ quest is that writers lim­ it themselves to 300 words or less - signature, full address and phone num­ ber. We ask too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We re­ serve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or inob- jectional taste.) GUN BILL "Editor: "A constructive bill (H.B. 12353) has been introduced. It would not take firearms away from sportsmen and other law abiding citizens but it would strike at the criminal using a gun to commit a felony. A first offense conviction would bring a one-to-ten-year sentence. Any later convictions on a same charge would mean a man­ datory two-to-twenty-five year sentence with no suspension or probation. "Compare this with the ridiculous measure introduced Nfttml ScM Of Sift Ortvtai At last! A practical aid for drivers! A Rules of the Road workbook which, while fun to use, stresses safe driving practices as the reader prepares for passing the state's written examination and driving test. The five million drivers who will be retested in the next seven years, new drivers, those entering this state from other areas, as well as the 120,000 high school students who take a driver education course each year are anxious to obtain this type of material for study and review. Entitled Illinois Drivers Exam & Road Test, this book, as it is small in size, does not appear to be a big work project. It is 48 pages, illustrated. Beginning in March this book is being made available for purchase at all of the 1,500 department stores, chains, drug stores and book stores who sell paperback books and magazines in the Chicagoland area. It is potentially (as it is already in stores where it has been on sale since published last November) the all time best selling book in Illinois. . This book consists of self-testing questions with answers on the same page. It is specifically designed to help the driver pass his state tests with illustrations of the high­ way signs, a sample written test and a study guide. There is preparation for the driving test and a map of the Chicago off- street testing areas. Written by Benjamin C. Bogue, for many years the director of the National School of Safe Driving, a specialist in traffic safety and driver education, this book relates the rules of the road directly to the driving task and makes clear how a driver can reduce his risk while travelii^: in the highway traffic system. It is the first opportunity for mo«t drivers to have practical ad­ vice on safe driving practices and should make real inroad* into the accident problem. Everyone wants to drive safely, now this book shows him how it ^an be done. Jump In Luther (to taxi driver)--1 say driver, is your Noah's Ark full? Driver--One monkey short, sir; jump in. by Senator Philip Hart, which would confiscate all guns from law abiding citizens within 180 days after passage, but it would not penalize any criminal for his illegal actions. "Write your senators and your Representatives, Senate Office Building, Washington, D C. 2050. "Frank Ehredt" I Tax FqcTsl CPA Describes Deductions For Contributions, Health Costs This is a third of a series of articles prepared by the Illinois Society of Certified Public v Accountants offering advice on filing 1971 federal income tax returns. Many taxpayers, in com­ puting their deductions for contributions and medical expenses, have difficulty in determining whi£h are deductible. David J. Branson, chairman of the taxation committee, Illinois CPA society, has suggestions in both areas. Taking contributions first, he points out that organizations qualified to receive con­ tributions that are tax- deductible to the donors are listed by the Internal Revenue Service, and listed organizations, when soliciting contributions, are generally quick to publicize their status. In general, qualified organizations are domestic, non-profit groups engaged solely in charitable, religious or educational activities, or which work on behalf of veterans, prevention of cruelty to children or animals or certain other public welfare causes. Again speaking in general terms, he lists the types of contributions that are not deductible as those to: in­ dividuals, however deserving they may be; organizations that engage substantially in lobbying; political candidates or organizations; professional organizations or labor unions (although dues to such groups may be deductible as business expenses); social or fraternal organizations; and charitable groups that provide a product or service in return for the contributions, except for that part of the payment in excess of value received. For 1972 and subsequent years, certain limited political contributions may be deducted or taken as a tax credit. Deductions for contributions are generally limited to 50 per cent of the donor's adjusted gross income, a limit few taxpayers are likely to reach. Contributions "in-kind" - for example, used clothing or furniture donated to a "thrift shop" conducted by a charitable organization - may be deducted at their fair market value, the CPA official says. What about contributions of which no records were kept - small donations made in cash? The IRS, Bramson says, will generally accept a reasonable estimate for this kind of con­ tribution. As for medical and dental expenses, Branson says these are deductible only to the ex­ tent that they exceed 3 per cent of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. Drugs and medicine in excess of l per cent of adjusted gross income are added to the other medical expenses and are likewise subject to the 3 per cent ex­ clusion. Half the cost of premiums on medical insurance (including medicare premiums) are deductible up to $150. The other half, along with premiums in excess of $300 are added to other medical expenses subject to the 3 per cent exclusion. Any Auto ) I N S U R A N C E ® FOR INSURANCE CALL DENNIS CONWAY 3315 West Elm McHenry Phone 385-7111 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois THANK YOU The Fireman Of Co. One, McHenry And The McHenry Area Rescue Squad Wish To Thank All Of You Folks Who Made The Chicago Bears vs. Fireman Basketball Game Such A Success. The Proceeds Of This Game Will Greatly Help The Rescue Squad In Their Services To The Community. An Extra Thanks For Extra Help Must Be Given To: The McHenry Police Dept. The McHenry V.F. W. The Fireball 8 The McHenry Plaindealer The First National Bank The Juniors, Class of '73 & all the other helpful people from the high school. PAGE 13-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1972 medical insurance benefits receipted during the year must be subtracted from medical expenses being deducted , The cost of travel for medical reasons, other than meals and lodging, may be deductible if the trip is required for a specific ailment, according to Bramson. A doctor-prescribed trip to Arizona for relief of asthma or hay fever might be deductible, for example, but such a trip taken simply because Arizona has a healthy climate would not. In addition to doctors' and dentists' bills, all prosthetic devices such as dentures, eye glasses and hearing aids are deductible, as are laboratory fees and special household equipment required for medical reasons. H o w e v e r , h o u s e h o l d equipment that adds to the value of the home is deductible only to the extent that its-cost exceeds the value added. d f l B • « » • * * * m t « i * * * " * * i | « M " ! Pictured above are three part time parish workers who have been added to the staff at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North Green street, McHenry. Left to right are Mrs. Pearce Konold, Mrs. Joe Karls and Mrs. Harold Spruth. MORE TRAUMA CENTERS Selection of two new trauma centers brings to 26 the number now in Illinois, according to Dr. David Boyd, chief of the public health department's division of emergency medical services and highway safety. They are the Moline Public Hospital, serving the Quad Cities region, and Freeport Memorial Hospital. Since Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie dedicated the state's first trauma center six months ago, more than 4,000 critically injured persons have been treated in the centers. The entire system of 40 centers will be in operation by July 1. Add Part Time Parish Workers At McHenry Church Three part-time parish workers have been added to the staff at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, 404 North Green street, McHenry. Mrs. Pearce Konold, Mrs. Joe Karls and Mrs. Harold Spruth recently joined the staff as parish workers. The additional staff members will assist Pastor Roger Schneider with parish calling. Recognizing that in its six-year history Shepherd of the Hills had grown rapidly to over 900 members, the membership voted to add staff to assist in the ministry of the church. Each year the program ex­ pands to meet the needs of the church. Joe and Jim were in a speedboat racing across the bay at top speed, narrowly missing other boats in their path. Finally, Jim confessed to Joe, who was at the wheel, that he got frightened every time they had one of their near-hits. "Why don't you do what I do then, and you won't get frightened," answered Joe. " Tust close your eyes." mmmim WIN TROPHIES - Trophy winners at the McHenry County Livestock Feeders association meeting exchange congratulations. Attention centers on youthful Bruce Glass, center, whose steer won the rate-of-gain honors at the McHenry County Fair last summer. Other winners include, from left, Jim Book and Dan Walters, steer carcass judging competition; and Gene Meyer and Homer White, heifer carcass judging competition. (DO N PEASLEY PHOTO) HORNSBYS See Hornsby's For Low, Low Discount Prices On All Your Gardening Needs! GMOfMNH roots BEDDING PLANTS PIANTS. OteORATIVt SHRUBS WEED KILLERS FLOWER SEEDS Market Place Shopping Center 4400 W. Rte. 120 HORNSBYS ^ fami ly centers -- Daily 9-9 Sunday 9-6