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Urge Walker Letters On RTA Tax Earmarking James Kenna, far left, tour leader for MCC's European Theatre Adventur before leaving for O'Hare airport. MCC Students On "European Theatre" Trip A group of McHenry County college students, along with group leader James Kenna, instructor of theatre at MCC, left Crystal Lake Ji^ly 2 to begin their "Europeart Theatre Adventure." \ The students include Suanne Fanter, Jody Johnson, Don Jones, Miriam Kenna, Dorothy Mclnerney, Jeff Norman and James Wilcox, all of Crystal Lake; Alan Cina, McHenry; Doug Dunham, Pearl and James Miyashiro, Woodstock; Martha Spratler, Cary; and Margaret Wild, Fox River Grove. During the twenty-three day tour, students will attend theatre performances in five countries including Ireland, England, France, Denmark and Sweden. Students did three weeks of preparatory work in various phases of theatre before leaving the country. They will have daily seminars while in Europe in order to earn from 1- 9 semester hours of credit. Students will also complete one paper for each class for which they are registered. organizes students Chapel Hill Golf News Low Putts was the event for /he day. Laura Schmitt won in Class A with 13. Class B had a three way tie with Mary Jane Nowak, Karen Schmitt and Dee Schuette each having 17 putts. Class C also had a tie with Gretchen Garrets and Tink Meyer with 18 putts. Mary Jane Nowak sunk an approach shot on No. 13 for a par. Maureen Doherty sunk an approach on No. 14 The Little Chef team made a big move, scoring a maximum 8 points for the day. Good shooting girls. "Only the Governor of Illinois stands between the fulfillment of one of the major demands of RTA opponents: earmarking of all RTA imposed taxes for expenditure 'within' each county 'which directly benefit' the residents of that area," reports State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. (R-McHenry County). Skinner, a'major foe of RTA in its original form, had sought three major concessions from RTA proponents in the legislature. The most important was permission to "opt out" of the Regional Transportation Authority. "There was just no way that we were going to be let out once they had us by the pocketbook," Skinner said. "The attempt made a lot of headlines for a lot of legislators, but everyone sensed from the start the 'opt out' was not even going to be considered." The second most important concession sought was the earmarking of all the additional 5 percent sales tax on gas and any parking tax for expenditure "within" the county where it was collected and "for the direct benefit" of the residents of those areas. "This involves only about 11 percent of RTA's total projected revenues and is really a minimum concession, in my opinion," Skinner said. 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Only from the polar re­ gions, via Canada, and from Mexico ( in summer) do we get dry air misses over the UniteJ^tates . QUALITY SINCE 1850 CYCLONE IS COMING TO Jos.H.Huemann & SONS , WELL DRILLING Ever since the Gold Rush Days, men in tough jobs have needed rugged pants built for *hard work, with good fit for comfort. LEVI'S Blue Jeans became their uniform--pants they could depend on. Times have changed, but LEVI'S insistance on quality has not. It's a proud heritage, one you can count on. LEVI'S-- since 1850. LnDSTDNE IJI 't V hrven St. \ l t Henry, I I I . Tax Help For Elderly, Disabled To Governor Illinois senior citizens and certain disabled persons will receive significant additional property tax relief under the provisions of new legislation according to State Representative Cal Skinner, Jr. (R-Crystal Lake). Rep. Skinner was one of the three prime sponsors of a bill recently passed bjMhe General Assembly that will rrtean about one and one-half times as much property tax relief from state government for the elderly and disabled. "Both individuals renting and those owning their homes are qualified under this new program," Representative Skinner said Last year, the average amount paid by the state to senior citizens and disabled persons who had applied for a tax relief grant was $157. Approximately $20.5 million was distributed to senior citizens and the disabled during the first year of the state's so- called "circuit breaker" property tax relief program. To qualify for a grant under the existing formula, an individual's property tax or one-fourth of rent paid must be greater than 6 to 7 percent of the individual's income. Under provisions of new legislation, the 6 to 7 percent figure will decrease to 4 percent. The Department of Revenue estimates that so far only .45 percent of those eligible for grants under the program have applied Rep. Skinner reminded tenants and homeowners who have not yet applied for their 1972 and 1973 grants, that they can still do so. "All they have to do is contact my office and I will see that thev receive the of the new taxes for transportation within each of our counties. "One must realize that the total amount to be raised by such taxes is only about $70 million, while an addition $96 million will be siphoned from already existing state taxes which can be spent anywhere the appointed RTA board wishes. "To be really treated fairly, we should be guaranteed our fair share of the state subsidy as well," Skinner strongly believes. "We should be guaranteed a part of any forthcoming federal subsidy and all of the money our residents pay in fares, too, but proponents wouldn't even consider these reasonable requests, Skinner explained. Skinner urged residents who want to make certain that we get discriminated against as little as possible to write Governor Walker and urge him to sign the earmarking bill sponsored in the Senate by John Nimrod and in the House by Adeline Geo-Karis. The third most important concession was the request for a board member from each of the outlying counties. This proposal did not pass. Besides the earmarking proposal, the bill also would do the following: -prohibit any railroad from raising fares before July 1, 1975, if it is to be eligible for an RTA grant before then; -prohibit any RTA parking tax except on lots where a fee is charged, -provide that park land may not be taken except with the approval of two-thirds of the RTA board after public hearings and with court approval; -provides that the RTA board must try to sell its bonds publically, but leaves a loophole for private negotiated sale if no bids are tendered; -provides for reasonable notice before RTA personnel may enter private property; -gives local units of government the right to receive federal or state transportation grants without prior RTA approval. -gives lawyers two years instead of one to sue the RTA for wrongful death or injury. "As anyone who has followed the RTA debate can see, all but the tax earmarking portion of this bill can be only considered 'cosmetic' changes. There is still a gapping loophole whereby politically favored Chicago law firms will be able to become bond counsel and reap huge fees. There are also no provisions to force a rollback of Chicago and Northwestern's post RTA referendum fare increase or to require equal per mile charges for each of the commuter railroads. We who ride the Northwestern will still pay appropriate application forms," he said. Rep. Skinner's office is located at No. 8 Crystal Lake Plaza, Crystal Lake. . The revised formula in the circuit breaker program was developed by a subcommittee of the House Revenue committee. Members of the s u b c o m m i t t e e w e r e Representatives J. David Jones (R-Springfield), Joe Lundy (D- Evanston) and Skinner. "Public hearings were held in McHenry, Belvidere, Springfield and Chicago," / Skinner said, "and resulted in legislation that would have made it impossible for senior citizens to be taxed out of their homes. " U n f o r t u n a t e l y , " R e p . Skinner said, "The Senate refused to approve an additional bill that would have allowed any senior citizen to defer property tax payments while he or she was alive. Under the provisions of the bill, accrued property taxes would be paid out of an individual's estate. "Without passage of this bill," Rep. Skinner said, "there is a possibility that elderly people could still be taxed out of their homes. "I hope the senior citizeas of Illinois will let the members of the Senate hear from them so this additional bill can become law to permanently secure the homes and financial stability of Illinois senior citizens." Conserve Water The average shower consumes 20 to 30 gallons of water while a tub bath uses 30 to 40. more per mile than anyone else. "The bill isn't much, but it's all we can get at this point....if the Governor will only sign the bill," Skinner said. PAGE 7 - PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JULY 10,1B7« your week ahead »r or »wo»ms Forecast Period: July 14 to inly 20 ARIES „ Good grooming plays a major role in this Mar. 2\ - Apr. 19 week's activit ies. Actually, a member of the opposite sex will s t imulate. the sudden interest in your wardrobe TAURUS There is a possibil i ty of a clandesine meeting, Apr. 20 - May 20 during this cosmic cycle So, approach any re­ lat ionship with the opposite sex, cautiously. Some tr iangles, in your sign, will develop' GEMINI As the shift ing sands, so goes your thoughts May 21 • June 20 of changing your job, project or routine Most important , at this t ime, you might cast too many irons into ^e fire ' MOONCHILD This week, here 's a good policy to keep in June 21 • July 22 mind: In the company of s trangers -- silence is safe You might betray the confidence of a fr iend, unknowingly EEO One thing, above all , don' t follow your hunches. 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