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PAGE 8 - PLAIN DEALER - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER H, 1979 Park Trip-Cabin Fever Cire , % Chicago area state parks are gearing up for possibly their busiest winter ever with added snowmobile and cross-country ski trails and w i n t e r i n t e r p r e t i v e programs. Deipite the last three harsh winters, or perhaps because of them, the state parks and conservation areas that lie closest to Chicago show an upward trend in winter visitation, according to, Illinois Department of Conservation attendance records. Winter attendance at the 13 parks that lie within a 90- mile radius of Chicago nearly doubled from 1973 to 1978. In 1973 some 330,987 visitors attended those northeastern Illinois parks during the months of December, January- and February, representing about 5.2 percent of those parks total year's park at­ tendance. During 1978, winter park visitation in­ creased to 617,006, and comprised 6.5 percent of the annual attendance, t. Although snowmobiling and oross country skiing are two of the most popular winter sports, they are by no means the onlv reasons many people have sought out the parks in winter, say park personnel. Winter camping, hunting, ice fishing, ice skating and the increased possibilities for solitude also draw many persons to the parks in winter. N a t u r e • i n t e r p r e t i v e programs are continuing at Illinois Beach and Volo Bog in Lake county, at Kankakee River State park in Kankakee county and Goose Lake Prairie State park in Grundy county. Because deep snow halted many of the nature hikes last year at Goose Lake Prayrie, site interpreter Vince Matthews has cleared 6.7 miles of cross country ski trails to make the prairie a little more accessible to winter visitors. At Silver Springs State park in Kendall county," a new 3.5 mile one-way loop will take skiers along the Fox river. All in all, about 10 miles of trails have been added at ' northeastern Illinois state parks for skiing, bringing the total to 37.5 miles in this area. A complete listing of state park trails and those provided by local govern­ ments in the Chicago area are available at the Illinois Department of Con­ servation's Chicago office, Room 100, 160 N. LaSalle street. Also included on the directory are ice fishing, ice skating and tobogganing spots. Winter camping has proven more popular in recent years when snow did not make roads impassible. Most of the winter campers are in vehicular campers and most of them are "the old campers who did it before camping became such a fad," says Chain MOOT YOUR When serving noodles as a filler to a meal, cook enough medium noodles to serve 6. Toss with butter that has been seasoned with garlic salt. \ shoe bag has many uses. P& one in the hall closet to hold mittens, muf­ flers and knit caps. One in the pantry or cleaning closet Spend NEW YEAR'S EVE at McHenry American Legion Post 491 2505 N. Ring wood Rd. In The Upfiioirs Hall 9:00 P.M. TILL??? -A > $10.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES: > , , ? * * FAVORS BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE (Per Couple) DANCING MIDNIGHT SNACK Music By: BOD & THE BLUETONES O'Lakes site superintendent Ed Rodiek. Just viewing the scenery from the comfort of a state park lodge draws many people to illinois Beach or Starved Rock State parks during winter. Whatever the inclination or interest, the parks seem to be a needed cure for cabin fever, and the prescription in the form of winter activities directory is available through the Department of Conservation's Chicago office at 793*2070. HOME By AprilMm will hold many small items, and one in a bedroom closet will hold hose and many other small objects. House plants require less fertilizer during winter months. They have less sun­ light to promote growth. To avoid misplaced ad­ dresses of friends in the future, cut the return ad­ dress from your 1979 cards and paste in an address book. ! I hat's why you need the protection that American Family's Special Homeowner Package Policy provides. It's the most complete home­ owners coverage we've ever offered. Call me today for all the details. 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U thru CHAPEL HILL WILL BE CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS beginning Dec. 2 (Oper^o^an^uiet^nj^^ The Club will be closed to the public Dec. 15. VISIT OUR PRO SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Special Prices...Good Selection Pro Shop Hours til Christmas Wednesday thru Sunday 11am-7pm CHAPEL HILL GOLF CLUB 2500 N: Chapel Hill Rd., McHenry OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (815)385-0333 Chicago Phone (312)451-0277 CLUB will b. clot«d during January. . SERVICE NEWS In In Wjir^ -- t Machinist's Mat Class Robert G. Cowl* of Robert »L. and Cowlesof 3108 W. Bull V road, McHenry, deployed to the Indi' Ocean. He is a crewmemL aboard the aircraft carrii USS Kitty Hawk homeported in SanDiego, and currently operating as a, unit of the U.S. 7th fleet. The Kitty Hawk is part of a carrier task force which departed the Philippines for Ocean 3rd the Indian Ocean to join another task force operating there. Ninteen U.S. Navy ships are operating in either the Indian Ocean or Arabian;? Sea areas with more , than 14,000 U.S. sailors . and Marines aboard. During the deployment, he will be participating in training exercises with these er 7th fleet ships and ose of allied nations. Port iSits are scheduled in an abd Middle Eastern ̂ - , *..< Navy Seaman\Finishes Electronics Course Navy Seaman Matthew R. De Buhr, son of Alfred A. and Cynthia De Buhr of 207 W. Broadway, McHenry, has completed the Navy's Basic Electricity-Electronics COUTS3. '. • ' t Four weeks of study at Navy Service School com­ mand, Orlando, Fla./sin- eluded review of basta^, .1, - f •-C; mathematics, fundamental electrical .formulas plus the principles of alternating ahd direct current circuits. Students also received in­ struction on basic circuit testing methods, including the use of multimeters and audio signal generators. A 1979 graduate of Johnsburg high school, he joined the Navy in July, 1979. Airman Becker With Tactical Air Command Senior Airman Gerald Becker, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Becker, Sr., of 1807 Woodlawn Park, McHenry has arriyed for duty here at Eglin Air Force Airman v Becker, a corrosion control specialist, is now serving with a unit of i the Tactical Air command. The airman is a 1976 graduate of McHenry high school. His wife, Barbara, is the daughter of Lenore Freund of 2410 Cuhlman road, McHenry. Kenneth Kearns : Is Promoted To Lance Corporal '> Marine Lance Cpl. Ken­ neth W. Kearns, son of William E. and Elizabeth A- Kearns of 7207 Hiawatha drive, Wonder Lake, has • been promoted to his present rank while serving with 1st Marine division, Marine corps base, Camp Pen­ dleton, Calif. A 1978 graduate of McHenry Community high school, he joined the Marine corps in July, 1978. TAX FACTS Leadership Parachutist Badge Award For For T.R. Michels Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas R. Michelsen, Jr., whose father lives at 817 N. Center, McHenry, recently received a Parachutist badge upon completion of the three-week airborne course at the U.S. Army Infantry school, Fort Ben- ning, Ga. During the first week of training, students undego a rigorous physical training program and receive in­ struction in the theory of parachuting. The second week they receive practical training by jumping from. 34- foot and 250-foot towers. The final week includes five static-line parachute jumps. Michelsen's mother, Mrs. Lillian E. Baumbeck, lives at 2918 Parkside avenue. J.E. Bush Completes Army Mechanic Course Pvt. John E. Bush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. bush, Sr., 1706 Sunnyside Beach road, McHenry, recently* completed a wheeled-vehicle mechanic course at the U.S. Army Training center, Fort Dix, N.J. __ _ «<( | I t i v. During the.. J course, students were trained to perform maintenance and assist in the repair of- automotive vehicles and-' associated equipment. They > became familiar with the functioning of automotive w h e e l e d - v e h i c l e c o m ­ ponents, operating prin­ ciples of internal combustion. ' gin$s, fundamentals of rid electrical systems, M : use of organizational, test equipment. Pfc. Rosol , Pfc. Catherine M. Rosol, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Rosol, 1506 S. Fairfield road, Ingleside, recently . received ; a leadership award upon completion of basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. The award is given to individuals who consistently display leadership qualities and perform their duties in a superior manner. IN GERMANY Pvt. Nancy A. Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Mitchell, 2205 Mill lane, McHenry, recently was assigned as a telecom­ munications specialist in the 327th Signal company in Germany. V; House rejects nuclear construction ban. (Thirdv quarter American wage rates rose 2.1 percent, t , V -V-* " "• " ' _ 2,;: U.S. wants hostages to be seen, > •' Join Us for New Year's Eve Serving dinner from 5 pm • 11:30 pm •LEISURELY DINING •RESERVATIONS REQUESTED •SERVING FULL MENU ikssm STEAK HOUSE Route 120 • 27a Miles East of McHenry • 385*9869 Q; What income tax A. The income 1 individuals and \ p61'C6llt* Q. What senior Illinois?' Q. Ea< entitled to number of < Illinois returi claims on the f€ This means Illinois citizen over exemptions are $2,C person. Q. Do senior cit to file state ?" returns? A^If you are i file a federal 1 return, you also state one. However* are not required federal return and i over 65 and income1 under married and " 65~and you income un< need not file (unless you hat capital gains deductions ot municipal bond interest) Q. My spouse died in 1979 Do I file a singly or ,a joint return? . A. You would file a joint return if you took advantage of the opportunity to file a joint federal return. Q. Are life insurance proceeds subject to Illinois income tax? ,*•- A. No, they are not taxable under the Illinois income tax law. Q. How about my pension benefits and social security payments? How much tax do I have to pay (Hi them? .0' A. There is no talk on Socia Security benefits. In ad dition, qualified employee pensions, distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts, Keogh plans, and government retirement disability plans are also exempt from Illinois income taxes. However, verification of these exemptions necessary. Check your IL- 1040 booklet (state income tax booklet) for instructions for line 4C. You will find details of documents needed to verify your retirement benefits deductions. Q. I have some Scries E bonds I want to cash in now that I'm retired. Will the interest accrued over the years nbw be taxable in Illinois? .,6h #o, -Utyeiflttjxpn any direct, obligation, S^the U.S. Treasury if no^xable, including treasury bonds, savings bonds and treasury notes and bills, as well as the Series E bonds. Q. Where can I get help if I have questions or problems? A. The Illinois Department of Revenue has taxpayer assistance persons in all its district offices-Springfield, C h i c a g o , R o c k f o r d , Wauconda, Peoria, Rock Island, Champaign, Fair- view Heights, Marion, Evergreen Park, West Chicago, Morton prove and Broadview. In addition, you may call the department toll-free weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 1-800- 252-8972. . Cook County residents can call (312) 641- 2150. (Try to avoid calling between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is the busiest time of the day for the operators and the lines are often busy.) IJ U • Conserving energy has be­ come aI national priority. 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