PAGE 10 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11? 1$78 Political Jl 'IMiK LEONARD BRODY Judge Leonard Brody hasr~= announced that he will run for election as circuit court judge on the Republican ticket in the March 21 primary in McHenry county to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Judge Charles A. Parker. He is the senior associate judge having served in McHenry county since^yJanuary. 1971. Judge Brody »and his wife, Isabel, therapeutic dietitian at McHenry hospital, reside in rural McHenry. They have three children, all graduates of McHenry high school. The eldest, Howard, is married and a doctor in residency at the I 'niv^rsity of Virginia hospitals. Jeffrey is a reporter covering education news for a Springfield newspaper while studying for a Master's degree at the I 'niversity of Illinois. Kern is a sophomore at the same university with a major in KuroDean history. TAX FACTS ALIMONY Statisticians point out that the divorce rate in America has been climbing steadily in the last few years. That probably means that more and more taxpayers are making alimony or child support payments. If you're making such payments, you want to make sure that you take all the tax breaks you are allowed, in cluding some new ones. As of 1977, alimony is an adjustment to income instead of an itemized deduction. This means you don't have to itemize your deductions anymore in order to claim the alimony you pay. Here's an example of how this difference in the law can affect your taxes: Suppose you are single, have a gross income of $25,000, make alimony payments of $5,000, have itemized deductions of $1,000, and claim one personal exemption In 1976. that meant that your itemized deductions totaled $6,000 After subtracting the $6,000 and your exemption of $750, you had a taxable income of $18,250. Your final tax liability, after subtracting your general tax credit, was $4,411. In 1977, using the new tax tables with the zero bracket amount, personal exemptions, and the general tax credit built into them, you would subtract your alimony from your gross income to get a tax table in come of $20,000. Your tax $om the tables would be $3,999. You have realized a tax savings of $412. If you are divorced, you may also be making child support payments And if your divorce decree doesn't specify which parent is entitled to claim your children's exemptions, you may be entitled to claim the exemptions, provided you paid a certain amount of child support In the past, if you contributed $12,00 or more towards the support of your children, and your former spouse who had custody of the children couldn't prove that he or she contriubted more than you did, you were entitled to claim the exemp tions for the children. In a new change for 1977, you may have to have contributed more in child support in order to claim the exemptions for your children on your tax' return The new law states that you now have to pay at least $1,200 for each child in order to claim the exemptions. Remember, that's $1,200 for each child and not for several children • Here's how this provision could affect you: Your divorce decree doesn't say who will be allowed to claim your children for tax purposes In 1976, you contributed $1,300 towards the support of your two children. Your, former spouse, who has cus^jdy.' could only sub- stanBWe $800 towards their support. Under the special rule, you were allowed both exemptions. In 1977, you expect to con tribute $1,500 towards the support of the children. Even though you contribute more this year than last, you are not. entitled to claim the exemp tions for your children, because you did not contribute at least $1,200 or more towards the support of each child. xv ADVERTISED ITEM POLICY Each of these advertised items is required to be reedily available for sale at or below the advertised price in each ACrP Store, except as specifically noted in this ed. T6 Energy Savers For the Home This winter, your energy bill doesn't have to take the heat because warm temperatures in your home or apart ment keep the chill out. Here are a few conservation hints that can help you save kilowatts'and BTU's throughout the house. * HOME HEATING TIPS 1. Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows 2. Install storm windows and doors; double-layered ther mal glass panes also retain heat. 3. Insulate attic and walls up to a depth of six inches. 4. Install a clock thermostat for different night and daytime heat settings 5. Keep draperies and shades open in sunny windows; close them at night. 6. Portable heaters can warm a single room at much lower cost than running central heating. IN THE KITCHEN 1. Make sure dishwasher is full and allow dishes to air-dry after final rinse. 2. Don't open refrigerator or freezer more than necessary and avoid frost build-up which makes units work harder. 3. A freezer packed to full capacity generally uses less energy. 4. Bake several dishes in the oven at the same time and pre-heat only when necessary 5. You can lose 20% of heat by "oven peeking," so use the timer. 6. Thaw frozen meats to reduce cooking time. IN THE LAUNDRY 1? Wait until you have a full load and never use hot water when you can substitute cold. 2. Over-drying is a waste of energy and car, wrinkle and shrink clothes. IN THE BATH 1. Repair leaky faucets. One drop per second wastes 700 gallons of hot water per year. 2. A shower requires only half as much hot water as an atefage tub bath. 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BAG GREEN PEPPERS PERFECT FOR STUFFING Relisd (5ray SPECIAL SAVINGS EACH WEEK/ ON FEATURED ITEMS PB1CEB EFFECTIVE THUMB. JAN. 12 THRU SAT. JAN. 14.1978 HONE BOLD TO DEALERS OR WHOLESALERS. JIEW HOURS! McHENRY STORFONLY SUNDAY 9 AM TO 5 PM MON. -- FRI 8 AM TO 9 PM SATURDAY ........ .8 AM TO 7 PM SCOUT NEWS PACK 162 McHenry Cub Scout Pack 162 was forced to cancel its Dec. 20 pack night and Christmas party because of the snow storm and dangerous road conditions. Cub Scouts will be given their Pinewood derby cars by their den mothers for the upcoming Pinewood derby races to be held at the Jan. 26 Pack night Scout awards scheduled for the December cancelled meeting will be distributed at the Jan 26 meeting. HACK 142 Cub Scouts in the newly formed Pack 142 enjoyed a festive Christmas party recently. Each scout received his pinewood derby car from Santa and all the youngsters at the pack meeting received a candy cane A pack outing was enjoyed by all the youngsters who went to the nursing home in Woodstock during the school vacation. The residents were thrilled with the lovely Christmas carols the boys and their leaders sang and the residents appreciated receiving cups of candy from the Cub Scouts. Den meetings have resumed Snd each boy will be building his pinewood derby car at his home with the help of his parents. The derby will be held at Valley View school at the next pack meeting, Thursday. Jan. 26 at 6:45 p m Judging the derby will be associate Judge Conrad Floeter; William Leonard, a design engineer; Frank Meenach, district executive from the Kishwaukee area; and Michael Andrews, a banker. Newman Club At County College To Start Again The Newman club at McHenry County college will be starting again as the second semester begins at the college, according to Rev. John C Holdren, sponsor < f the clt i The Newman Club is «i community of students and faculty who work, pray, share and socialize together. It is dedicated to the service of human needs committed to witness. Activities of - the Newman club include picnics, dinners, prayer services, retreats, dances, mass services, and other social services. All incoming people to the college are invited to join the club. Meetings are held every Thursday at 12:30, in Room 152 at the College. Anyone interested in joining the Newman club but unable to attend the meetings can con tact President Jim Dostal, 385- 4122, or Peer Minister Robert Coughlin, 385-9204. Hold Parent Effectiveness Training Course Registrations are still being accepted for the next Parent Effectiveness Training (PET.) course to begin Tuesday, Jan. 24. It is co- sponsored by the Lake region YMCA and the First Congregational church of Crystal Lake. Dr. Thomas Gordon's parent effectiveness training is a parent education program. The course teaches parents how to settle conflicts, make rules that stick, and opens up com munication with their children. James McClung and James Bidle, both certified P E T instructors, will teach the course. It meets for five con secutive Tuesdays at the First Congregational church on 461 Pierson street. Crystal Lake Parents interested in par ticipating should call 459-6010 immediately to register. Elect Officers Of Northland Art League Officers ot the Northland Area Art League. Inc , will be elected at the McHenry city hall at a meeting scheduled Friday, Jan 20, at 8 p.m. The slate of prospective officers compiled by the nominating committee includes vTed Golden, president; Lynn Schirmer, vice-president and Art Fairs; Roma Switzer, treasurer; Carol Hill, secretary; Shirley and Henry Haufe, publicity; Sally Miller, membership; and Elvi Mikk. special events and lectures. Editor's Quote Book There is only one fhing in the world worse than being talk ed about and that is not being talked about. Oscar Wilde