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SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER FRIDAY, JUNE 23, IW8 This hard working lad...Springer young male, was found months ago in the area of the Bull Valley Hunt club. Could be he wandered away from his sporty owner. No one has claimed him 6 months later and he still is waiting for that home of his own. His time is almost up as his foster folks will be leaving our area soon. Loves the out-of-doors, very spunky and quick to learn. Good with family members as well and other pets. If you would like to make him a part of your household call, 815-338- 4420. * & HELPING PAWS ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 205 * Crystal Lak«, Illinois 60014 • (815) 459-2641 By Estollo Atwell Prevention is the key to the dual problems encountered in the lost and found pet situation and the overpopulation of dogs and cats, says Bob Frank, director of Society of St. Francis. He projects that in 5 short years, if his two-part program were implemented, we'd see an actual shortage of pets, and people waiting in lines to adopt from the very pounds and shelters that are pet slaughterhouses today. A n i m a l w e l f a r e organizations could resume functioning as protectors, not executioners. Abandonment statistics would decrease, and American taxpayers would be saved billions of dollars over the»years in animal control programs. Lost pets could be reunited with their concerned owners, and enough revenue generated to enforce the program and existing laws. His proposals: "A v/ permanent system of identification could prevent much of the trauma ex­ perienced when pet and owner somehow become discon­ nected. It is proposed that each dog or cat sold or given away be tattooed with a state license number, and a fee submitted to the state at the time of transfer along with an ownership form indicating the state license number. The registered owner would be responsible for said pet until a Change of Ownership is registered. Puppies and kittens would have to be re-tattooed at 9 months of age (to allow for tissue expansion in the growth process) and a certificate af­ firming the procedure presented to the state. The state would retain the ownership record and one-half of the original fee. The remaining money would be divided between the county and municipality where the owner resides. This would provide counties and cities with records for enforcement of rabies and license laws. Dogs and cats adopted from animal shelters or pounds would also be tat­ tooed, but no license fee required. "For any puppy or kitten sold or given away, a de-sexing deposit ($35 for cats, $70 for dogs, suggested) would be collected at the time ownership is transferred, and submitted to the state. If the baby animal is de-sexed within 9 months the deposit would be refundable upon presentation of a cer­ tificate from a licensed veterinarian. If an adult dog or cat is sold or given away the deposit would also be required and the new owner would forfeit said deposit unless the de-sexing were performed within 1 month. If the deposit were forfeited, the owner would be legally required to purchase an annual breeder's license until such time as the pet is de- sexed. "The quality of euthanasia depends greatly on the budget. Despite noble intentions and herculean efforts to protect animals, it is obvious humane' societies are not equal to the difficult task society has foisted upon them. Unless the "litter faucet' is shut down at the source all of us are likely to drown in the flood of our own insensitivity and apathy. For deplorable conditions to persist all it takes is a lot of good people who sit back and do nothing. "The proposals outlined would practically guarantee the survival of the humane ethic. Animals would be respected and cherished and the human spirit tarnished by all the carnage will be able to shine again. If we try we have everything to gain and nothing to lose. If we don't every time an animal is needlessly destroyed, a little of our humanity dies with it. That's a lot to lose!" Talk to people; urge your state legislators to pass laws beneficial to animals, pet owners, and taxpayers! If you need information on where to write your representatives, call the Helping Paws office, 459- 2641, or drop in at our new walk- in office at 465 W. Virginia street in Crystal Lake. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Fees for all dog adoptions include the cost of spay or neuter surgery from a vet of our choice or a percentage will be deducted from the cost of the surgery by a vet of your choice. Two Spaniel mix, 8-week-old female puppies, semi-long hair, brown-black-white, have had first DHL shot, 312-658-5086. One-year Collie Husky male, housebroken, very good with children and other pets, 815-344- 1130 before 3:30. Pedigree German Shepherd, 11-month-old male, very gentle with children and pets, first KHL, owner wants him to have more room to run, 815-455-2182. German Shepherd pedigree 2 - y e a r - m a l e , s h o t s , housebroken, excellent with children and pets, black-silver color, family moving, 815-569- 2062. Two Newfoundland mixes, one female spayed 11 months, one male 11 months, housebroken, good with children and pets, family moving. 312-639-6603. CATS FOR ADOPTION * Fees for all cat adoptions include the cost of the surgery from a vet of our choice or a percentage will be deducted from the original cost from a vet of your choice. Six-week veterinary checked little stray semi-long hair Calico, white-orange-black, 815-459-9223. Regal spayed beauty, white- grey-black-brown short hair young female stray, light green eyes, very affectionate and healthy, veterinarian o.k., 815- 459-0635. Two kittens, male and female, 8 weeks, home bred, black-white semi-long hair, 815- 385-1627 after 5. » Splendid grey paCrt-P|jrsian male 9 weeks old. Unusually showy domestic cat. Call Photocom, 815-455-2360. Young adult spayed female tortoiseshell short hair, orange- black-white, 312-639-2881. One-year neutered male dark and light striped long haired, all shots, 312-658-7132 after 6. Nine-weeks male, brown- white-black, home bred, 312- 639-2010 after 5. LOST AND FOUND Lost: Short haired orange- white male cat, black leather collar, 815-385-8175. Many more lost and found, if you have either to report please do so, it's our county's most expensive problem spent with your tax dollars and our most time consuming and heart breaking of all endeavors. Behrens & Zaun, Inc. 9 Realtors Buy your home through us. And ask for ERA's Home Buyers Protection. It protects you against the cost of repair or replacement of most major home components for a full year after you buy.* 'Modest applicable deductible. V. 5017 W. RTE.120 815-344-1010 LAKE ZURICH 78 S. OLD RANO RD. 312-438-5631 AND ANTI0CH 395-3535 ARLINGTON HTS. 255-2090 BUFFALO GROVE 537-3200 MT. PROSPECT 259-9030 PALATINE . 358-0744 SCHAUMBURG 885-0555 STREAMW000 837-4545 Thinking of Entering The Real Estate Profession? 1. 30 hr. course for R.E. Salesman Exam. 2. Full time training instructor. 3. Approved by the Illinois Office of Education. Limited Enrollment. For Information:' Call Rose McDonald 312-259-2090 Institute for the Develope- ment of Sales Potential, Inc. "PICTURE PERFECT" Comfortable 3 Br. Ranch with large country kit., tastefully decorated clean & cheery. Great home for summertime entertaining. Professionally landscaped with many trees. Lake rights 8 community parks. . _ *51,500 6 YEARS NEW This delightful 3 bdrm., 1 '/t bath, ranch w/see thru fireplace and 2 car gar., is just the place to raise a family. Located in a lovely river sub­ division. All this and more for •65,900 FOX LAKE AREA Pistakee Highlands 2 Br. Ranch with all new earth-tone paint & carpeting. It's just been remodeled -new kit. cabinets 8 counters, new alum, siding 8 new furnace 8 duct work. Five minutes to Fox Lake, train 8 shopping. 1 Yr. Warranty. 1 YEAR *37,900 WARRANTY! V BRAND NEW RANCH Brand new 3* Br. Ranch plus upstairs fam. rm., full bsmt. 8 2 c. gar. All wood cabinets 8 lovely earth tone decor comes with this home with an' in-town location. , _ _ a *62,000 LOVELY WOODED LOT The exterior is newly painted and kitchen 8 bath have been remodeled recently in this 3 Br. Ranch. There's o lovely wooded lot to enjoy summer fun. Coma out today 11 *48,000 COUNTRY SETTING This attractive hillside ranch has \ lake rights and is just across the street from the beach. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, family room make this t^e buy of the year. City Tax Burdens Revealed V'Mirror, mirror on the wall, wflp's the highest taxed of all?" lazingly. enough, in the {o metropolitan area, the answer wouldn't be the city of Chicago ... at least as far as property taxes go. Statistics from 1975 provided by the Commission on In­ tergovernmental Cooperation indicate that Chicago real estate owners placed twenty- first in a list showing the burdens borne by residents of the largest city in each Illinois county. The "prize" for paying the highest taxes in the Chicago metropolitan area in 1975 went to Kane county's Aurora, reports State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. (R-McHenry county) "Aurora residents paid 3.3 percent of the value of their homes in real estate taxes; Chicago property owners paid only 2.1 percent," the lawmaker says. "Residents of Elmhurst in DuPage county also paid 2.1 percent." In California, residents have just passed Proposition 13, which would limit property taxes to 1 percent of market value, that is, the price one's home would bring, if sold. Also higher taxed than Chicago are residents of Joliet. In 1975, homeowners paid an average of 2.3 percent of the value of their homes to th§ Will county treasurer. Taxed lower than Chic were residents of Waukegan and Crystal Lake, but not by much. Taxes on property in Lake county's largest city Were 2.1 percent of market value, while those in McHenry county's largest city were just under 2 percent. Statistics for other municipalities in the six-county area were not available for comparison. Skinner readily concedes that cities or villages which are not the largest in their respective counties may be taxed higher than the ones used in the study he is citing. Skinner has introduced several amendments to Senate Bill 1783 to gauge the feelings of his House colleagues on im­ posing a Proposition 13-like "solution" on property taxes in Illinois. "I'm not even sure Majority Leader Michael Mariigan <D- Chicago) will alWjfw^ amend- s to his bill t<f be con­ sidered. Democrat Guber­ natorial Candidate Bakalis is attempting to make property taxes a big issue this fall and - House consideration of my amendments to limit property taxes to 1 percent. 112 percent or 2 percent of market value might give Governor Thomp- • son a roll call that would show how shallow the Democratic party's concern for real estate tax relief really is." Skinner WOUI loWe pa&< said. "Certainly, rebating an average of $17 to every homeowtier and renter earning less than $30,000 won't help much and that's the plan the Democrats seem to be sup­ porting the most." Under Skinner's 1 percent anVendment. property owners in seventy-four Illinois counties would see their tsx bills rered. At 1' - percent, tax- rers in sixteen 1 ounties would get relief. Limiting property taxes to 2 percent of market value would only\lower lax burdens in Cook county. SLATK WISCONSIN FAIR With the theme. 'Thete s Nothing Like It." the 19^8 Wisconsin State fair will run eleven days, Aug. 10-20. The State fair will continue to offer grandstand tickets on a reserved seat basjsfor the convenience of ffiir aUendants. Tickets<~Sna further in­ formation are available by writing Wisconsin State Fair, State Fair Park; Milwaukee, Wis.. 53214. ShOtferHr YOUR COMPLETE SERVICE STORE FOR WINDOW & WALL DECOR OFF 20% REGULAR PRICE Sale Ends June 27th Custom Shades, Woven Woods and Shutters MILY 9:30 - 5:30 NED. 9:30-N00N CLOSED SUNDAY CALL FOR SHOP AT HOME SERVICE (815) 344-1888 RTE. 12 N. of 120 V0L0, ILLINOIS ' -I-M'X-l-XvX"." 1 YEAR WARRANTY I •49,900 at 1225 N. Green St., McHenry, II. Next to the largest public parking lot in town. Halfway between the McHenry State Bank and the McHenry Savings & Loan. *A year and a half ago we decided to open an Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop in McHenry. We wanted to serve the best ice cream possible so the search began. After shopping and tasting in over 30 Ice Cream Emporiums from Freeport to Chicago, we decided that Hey Bros, in Dixon, III. manufactured the product that we were looking for. We're sure that^we have "B.I.C.l.T." The Best Ice Cream In Town. Stop in & give it a try. We're sure you will agree. •WE ARE ALSO FEATURING VIENNA HOT DOGS IN 2 SIZES with all the trimmings, Vienna Polish Sausage with a new taste tingling mustard sauce & more san­ dwiches in the near future. •WE MAKE OUR MALTS & SHAKES with_reaj_ ice cream and our Frozen Yogurt is absolutely the finest. STOP IN AFTER THE MOVIE or anytime you got the urge. 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