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At a raccit wnhihap, Pil» Business Leaieri of America from McHenry high school were ahle to take winning positions in many divisions in competition with eight other schools. Winners pictured include, first row, left to right, Hans Heidler, Sue Chernak. Bonnie Bourhe and Denise Hughes; second row, left to right, Mary Jurczynshi, Dawn Campbell. Tammi Strange and Amy Chaps; third • row, left to right, Jeff Franz and Jeff Hatch. ^ .STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLQRD FBLA Winners -- From McHenry The McHenry Future Business Leaders of America traveled to Cary-Grove recently for the Northern Area workshop. The workshop is a conference of eight schools from the McHenry area where the students compete in various business-oriented tests. McHenry rated very well, with the following winners and their contests: Data Processing, first, Jeff Frantz; second, Mary Jurczynski; third, Hans Heidler; Public Speaking, second, Marge Zielinski; Clerical, first, Denise Hughes; third, Amy Chaps; Bookkeeping, third, Dawn Campbell; Typing III, first, VISIT DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS - Richard C. Kelly, Democratic candidate for State Senator in the 33rd Legislative district, shown center shaking hands with' Lieutenant Governor Neil Hartigan, left, and Thomas J. Hanahan, State Representative for the 33rd Legislative district, at the McHenry county Democratic organization. LOVELY LISA...Jogging is great exercise and for Lisa Arnold it offers the op­ portunity to enjoy the sand and waters off Miami Beach. Advance Ticket Sales Saving For Flower Show Flower Show '76, Chicago's beautiful and flowerful salute to "America, the Colorful!", will be at McCormick Place March 20 through March 28. Specially priced advance tickets are available for show visitors. Advance tickets can be ob­ tained at all Ticketron outlets in the Chicago area or from the Chicago Flower show, 18 South Michigan avenue, Chicago, 111., 60603. Additional information and a colorful brochure describing the activities planned for Flower Show '76 are also available by calling (312 ) 786-0285. Proceeds from the Flower Sh'ow, which is sponsored by the Chicago Horticultural society, are earmarked for the society's many Chicago-area education programs.. Hor­ ticultural society activities include horticultural therapy programs, city beautification projects and the support and development of the public Botanic Garden in Glencoe. Two moneysaving tips # . for homeowners Too many homeowners have outdated in­ surance on their property. So a fire, a storm, vandals or burglars can destroy or steal more than your insurance covers. With the cost of construction and repairs going up fast, it pays to update your home­ owners coverage now. It'll pay you to check with your Country Companies agent, too. Because in most cases, he can give you the coverage you want for less with a Country Mutual home­ owners policy. The Country Companies. We're a little different than most insurance people.* Your [2^ Country Companies, ^ Agent COUNTRY tiff . COUNTRV MUTUAL • COUNTS* CASuAtT* • MlD-AMEaiCA (IMF AND MABtNC • IMSuAAMCF COMPANIES Mistake She-John, dear, I would­ n't let any one else Kiss me like this. He--My name isn't John. Keith Sonnichsen McHENRY, ILLINOIS PH. 344-2772 Loren Milter RICHMOND, ILLINOIS PH. 678-6691 Legal Notice lego/ Notice Cheryl Thacker; second, Chen Koehl Shorthand I, second, Donna Creger; third, Vanessa Schaan; Spelling, first place team, Bonnie Bourke, Tammi Strange and Jeff Hatch; third place team, Ron Fisher, Bob Thompson and Sue Chermak. The students will now travel to Springfield in March to compete in state-wide tests. Political Corner STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )SS. COUNTY OF McHENRY > IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ) PETITION FOR ADOPTION ) OF BABY GIRL MORALES, ) a female child. T No. 75 F 232 ADOPTION NOTICE TO: ROBERT TORRES and ALL WHOM IT MAY CON­ CERN Take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of McHenry County. Illinois, for the adoption of a child named BABY GIRL MORALES Now, therefore. unless you, ROBERT TORRES and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, file your answer to the Petition in said suit or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of McHenry County, 2200 North Seminary Avenue,. City of Woodstock, Illinois, on or before the 18th day of March, 1976, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in ac­ cordance with the prayer of said petition. «,Da,ted: February 5, 1976, Woodstock, Illinois. -s- Margaret O'Neil Clerk of the Circuit Court Samuel J. Diamond Attorney for Petitioners 3431 W Elm Street - McHenry, Illinois 60050 815-385-1580 (Pub. Wed., Feb. 11,18,25, 1976) Legal Notice The McHenry County CETA Program is submitting a revision for Title I of the Comprehensive Training Act. The Federal Government is in the process of changing its fiscal year from June 30,1976 to September 30, 1976. Anyone interested in reviewing the Grant may do so at the: McHenry County Court House, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Room 107, Woodstock, Illinois 60098 (Pub. Feb. 20,25,1976) CETA PLAN MODIFICATION The McHenry County CETA Program modification reflects a period Covering the period July 1, 1975 to September 30. 1976. Planned expenditures reflected in the cost plan are $599,172 out of a total allocated through September 30, 1976 of $637,172 The Indirect Ad­ ministration costs of the cen­ tral staff will be 9.9 percent of the total planned expenditures. Listed below are the cost plan breakdown of the new plan compared to the original blon and the increase of individuals to be served. SECTION t• PAGES-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY ». t«7« -J «r» \v McCullom Lake Pat MilbraU 344 1585 Mention Local Woman in "Who's Who 9 9 l. Original Administration 72,678 Allowances 18,144 Wages 147,635 Fringe 14,339 Training 60,100 Services 48,809 New 91,269 18,144 212,776 13,382 202,600 61,001 TOTAL 361,706 599,172 2. Total Enrollments: Original, 700, New, 950, Terminations: 500, 848; Other Positive: 90, 225; Non Positive: 85, 160. The total modification can be viewed at the Manpower Office. Room 107, McHenry County Court House, 2300 Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. (815-338-2040, extension 296.) (Pub. Feb. 20 & 25,1976) Legal Notice McHenry County hereby requests informational inquiries from firms with auditing capabilities for Title I, 5 percent-vocational Title II, Title III, and Title VI of the CETA Act. Inquiries may be made by independent auditing firms from Mr. Jack Haffner, CETA Manpower Director, 2200 Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL (815-338-2040, Extension 298). Information inquiries must be into Mr. Haffner by February 27, 1976 at 4:00 p.m. (Pub. Feb. 20,25,1976) Budget asks $100 billion for energy, environment. A local resident. Mrs. Gloria Muise, 4706 W. Lake Shore, has been recognized in the "Who's Who Among Students In American Junior Colleges", an honor earned through high grade point averages and outstanding achievements. Mrs. Muise is a part-time nursing student at McHenry County Junior College. In addition to her required studies, she has published a variety of articles for the college newspaper. - A housewife and mother of two. Gloria is definite en­ couragement to Women con­ sidering going back to school. Gloria is the wife of Robert Muise LADIES OF THE LAKE The Ladies of the Lake will hold their first meeting on the third day of March, at 8 p.m. at the McCullom Lake community hall. Their first meeting will be a general meeting making plans for the year. The ladies have had a short vacation and I am sure they are all glad to be starting back, as their meetings are very interesting and full of business, so all you Ladies Of The Lake and new people, don't forget the date, March 3. ABSENTEE BALLOT - Any of the villagers that are going to be away at election time on March 16 will be able to obtain an absentee ballot to vote from Frank Kurth. Anyone wishing to obtain any in­ formation may call Frank Kurth at 385-1225 BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday wishes go out to, Mary Lenz, Cindy Cunningham, Feb. 23; Esther Anderson. Feb 26; Clayton Patake, Violet Gates. Feb. 17; and Jim Hocin. Feb. M. APOLOGY This reporter would like to say I am sorry that the column is not complete this week as I have had a very busy week and have not had time to get on the phone and call everyone to find out all the different things that have been happenir* in the village, but if there is any news and you would like it put in the paper, please call me. There is usually somone home to tab* any messages ^i, [?, 1 ReflreMs Your Income Tax According to government surveys, up to half o( the millions of older Americans who file income tax returns each year may be overpaying their Income taxes. Although they have been filing income tax returns for moat of their working lives, most parsons find that methods of determining tax deductions and habihttes become far more complex as soon as they roach age ®. "Quite frequently, these provisions can pone formidable challenges, even for experienced tax experts," warns US. Senator Prank Church (D-ld.). "But for'the untrained, and oflimes unmspecting. elderly taxpayer, theae complex tax requiroinents can prove to be mind-boggling " A new 46-page "Retirement Income Tax Guide," offered free as a public service by the American Association of Retired Persons and National Retired Teachers Aaeocattton, provkks helpful, easy-to-follow tips on preparing income tax returns. In addition to a simple line-by-line explanation of form 1040, which is used by most taxpayers, the Guide offers practical advice on filing requirements; treatment of pension. Social Security and other retirement income; fecial deductions and exemptions for retirees; and recordfcoepif*. The Guide also explains new tax credits and other changes in 1975 income tax regulations and adviass when and where to gel outside tax preparation help. For a free copy of the "Retirement Income Tax Guide," write to: AARP-NRTA, P.O. Box MOO, Long Bench. 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