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« I * i MM PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER - THURSDAY. DECEMBER SI. 1181 She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, two sisters and five brothers. A Funeral Mass was scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at The Church of St. Mary of the Assumption, McHenry, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends called Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m., at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home. DAVID WALKINGTON David Walkington, 75 , a former area resident, died in Scottsdale Memorial hospital, Ariz., Dec. 26. Mr. Walkington was born in Woodstock and lived in this community until moving to Arizona in 1945. By trade, he was an electrical contractor, self employed. He was a member of Mount View Baptist church, Phoenix, Montezuma Masonic Lodge, No. 35, AF & AM, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, No 640. In 1961 he was named Man of the Year by the IBEW in Phoenix. Survivors are his wife, Effie, of Phoenix; three sons, David L. of Fullerton, Calif., Arthur Powell of Claremont, Calif., and Charles Powell of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; one daughter, Dorris Senini, of Scottsdale; one brother, Paul Walkington, of Ringwood; and seven grandchildren. Services were conducted Dec. 30 at Green Acres mortuary, Scottsdale, with burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens. I l l inois Taxes Offer Two-Week Amnesty EDWIN DOLAN Edwin Dolan, 74, of 4202 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, died Monday, Dec. 28, at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Wood­ stock, 111. He was born April 27, 1907, in Chicago, the son of Lawrence and Minnie (Lange) Dolan. Mr Dolan was a retired equipment expeditor for the City of Chicago; and belonged to the Wonder Lake Young At Heart club. In 1927, in Valparaiso, Ind., he married the former Adeline Cook, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Miss Lois Dolan of Chicago. Two brothers, Lawrence, Jr and Willis, preceded him in death. Visitation was scheduled from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Freund funeral home, Wonder Lake, with a Wake service at 7. A Funeral Mass will conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, at Christ the King Catholic church, Wonder Lake, with interment in the church cemetery., Memorials may be made to the Wonder Lake Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad ELIZABETH MILLER Elizabeth A. Miller (Mrs. Tony J. Miller) 5706 N. Route 31, Ringwood, 111. died Sunday, Dec. 27, at her home She was 83 years old, born in McHenry township April 10, 1898, the daughter of Joseph H. and Anna (Schaefer) Justen. Mrs. Miller lived in the area all her life. Her husband Anthony preceded her in death Oct 3, 1961. Survivors are one son, Richard J. Miller of Ringwood; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Groell of Ringwood and Mrs. Stella Engels of Genoa City, Wis.; five granddaughters; three great-granddaughters; and a brother, William H. Justen of Crystal Lake. The Illinois Department of Revenue is offering a special two-week amnesty program in which persons who have evaded Illinois taxes can turn themselves in without fear of prosecution. Revenue Director J. Thomas Johnson ordered that the period between Dec. 28 and Jan. 8 be set aside as Amnesty weeks. "We're offering wayward taxpayers one final op­ portunity to step forward and clean the slate before the state's new stepped-up tax enforcement activities get underway," Johnson said. He pointed out that the first phase of the build-up in the state's tax enforcement staff begins in mid-January. The added attention to tax compliance is the result of a decision in mid-November by Gov. James R. Thompson to intensify efforts to eliminate tax cheating and assure that,, taxes are being collected equitably. "We hope to substantially increase our abilities to ferret out tax evaders and tax cheats through this stepped-up enforcement program," Johnson said. On Jan. 16, the department begins hiring and training the first of 240 auditors and tax collectors to be added during the current fiscal year. A second group of trainees begins in April and a third in June. Additional staff will be hired next year, Johnson added. "In the meantime," he said, "in the spirit of the season, we will be offering one last chance to start the new year with a clear con­ science." During the designated period, persons can voluntarily submit in­ formation that they have not paid state taxes owed, ac­ cording to the revenue director. In return, the Department of Revenue will agree not to initiate prosecution for violations of the applicable state tax laws. "This does not mean they are forgiven for the money due the state," Johnson noted. He emphasized that all taxes, penalty and in­ terest will still be due. Complete Firefighter Course Free Solar Ileal For windows fac ing eas l , sou th , o r wes t , keep your d rapes and b l inds open dur ing the day . In -SOL-a t ion--the impingement o f sunsh ine on your home, wi l l b r ing a lo t o f tha t r ad ian t hea t in to your rooms a t no cos t . The s t ruc tu re and the fu rn i sh­ ings wi l l warm up , and re ta in tha t hea t in to the even ing hours , a t which t ime the d rapes shou ld be c losed to keep in the hea t you accumula ted dur ing the sunsh ine hours . L Hilary Rodenkirch, right, president of the McHenry Township Fire Protection district, presents 200-hour certificates to Paul Farwell. Tom Alverson, Bob Dowdy and Bob Hodges for completing their Firefighter II course. These four join others who have completed this course in the local district. "First National Bank of Woodstock is helping us plan for a comfortable retirement." & "' lane and I f ind today 's cost of raising a family doesn 't leave much to set aside for retirement. Yet. most of us with young families realize now is the time to begin. Thanks to the First National Bank of Woodstock and their Retirement Account Special­ ists. we were able to choose an IRA plan flexible enough to fit both our current budget and our retirement needs for tomorrow." I /S " Urf« i We were pleased to help Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, and we will be glad to help you. Our IRA plans are flexible and you can save in easy steps while earning high interest. An initial deposit of over $100 is required, followed by your choice of dollar contributions made weekly, monthly quarterly or yearly. So. let us help make your retirement a comfortable one. Drop in this week for a chat, or, if you prefer, call our Retirement Account Special ists at (815) 338-6200 for an early appointment. The Professional Bank First National Bank of Woodstock 225 W Jackson / 2100 N Seminary P O Box 549 Woodstock, Illinois 60098 , (815) 338-6200 * Member F D I C The amnesty program applies to persons who have not paid their business taxes or individual income taxes, as well as to those persons who have cheated on tax returns and paid less than was actually owed to the state. It does not apply, however, in instances where audits or investigations are already under way or where criminal charges are pen­ ding. To receive amnesty, the taxpayer or his-her representative should contact the department, giving (1) the name of the taxpayer, (2) address, (3) social security or FEIN number, (4) type of tax, and (5) tax years involved. In return, they will receive an agreement from the department that no criminal investigation of prosecution will be initiated against them by the Department of Revenue. Persons wishing to clean the slate with the State tax office can write the Department, come by any department office, or phone toll-free. Letters should be addressed to Illinois Department of Revenue, Director's Office, 1500 South 9th Street, Springfield, 111., 62708. Toll-free telephone numbers are 641-2150 for persons in Cook county and 1-800-252-8972 for persons in other parts of Illinois. District office locations include Rockford (3600 E. State street, Suite 201), and Wauconda (304 S. Barrington road). WHAT'S NEW CODED SWITCH This an t i the f t o r an t iuse dev i se ca l l ed Camtec V.P .S . I I , f ea tu res a coded ac t iva ­ t ion sys tem fo r your ca r ' s ign i t ion . The eng ine wi l l c rank bu t won ' t s t a r t un t i l you punch in the four -d ig i t code numbers . F rom Cam­ br idge Technology Corp . , Box 4130 , Spokane , Wash . 99202 . , ' ! ( - ; How To Subscribe to The McHenry Plaindealer The McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm Street McHenry, II 60050 3 Year$-$40.00 2 Years-$28.50 1 Year-$15.50 6 Months-$8.50 Payment Enclosed Name Address City Prices good in McHenry County. staff psychologist _ne»$ trom the Family Service jnd Mental Health Clinic of McHenif Count). (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry County readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service and Community Mental Health Center staff. This article is "Coping- Therapy-The Therapist's Role"). Many people have the idea that a therapist, through a mystical process of digging into one's childhood or reading one's mind, or a combination of both, can effect a "cure" of symptoms of depression, anxiety, or faulty relationships. Realizing on one level that this is nonsense, many people avoid therapy because they know in ad­ vance that it will not work. Armed with the sure knowledge that "I can solve my own problems", they continue to endure the same pain and fear month after month, year after year. The therapist cannot "cure" pain and fear-only the person himself can do that. But, the therapist is often an absolute necessity to help the person find the solution to the particular problem. The stereotype of the "patient" lying on the couch talking ad infinitum about what happened at age 3 may be funny, but it is a tragic misrepresentation of the therapy process. The therapist is active in forming a relationship whi<;h provides the atmosphere in which personal growth can take place. Through suggestions, acceptance of the person as a worthwhile human being, objectivity and knowledge of treatment of emotional or relationship problems, the therapist can help in a way that is im­ possible for well intentioned friends, loved ones, or even medical doctors. ^jyhik tnirapi Ee there are many . y techniques, it is the unique relationship between the person and the therapist that makes the difference. Obviously, the stronger the feeling of trust and comfort, the more quickly therapy tends to progress. It is the responsibility of the person himself to work in therapy ; it is the responsibility of the therapist to direct the therapy so that growth can take place. Alternatives For Use Of Farm Machinery By Brian Sager, Extension Adviser, Agriculture Today's higher prices for machinery, higher interest rates, and tighter farm budgets are causing farmers to consider alternatives for obtaining the use of farm machinery. Among the alternatives are: individual and joint ownership, custom hire, and financial and operating leases. Since the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 eliminated the tax depreciation system, the leasing or purchasing considerations for farm machinery have changed considerably. For this reason, producers trying to decide whether to purchase or lease machinery should compare both the net cash outlays and the present values of those outlays for a given transaction. The present value equals the worth of a sum of money at a future time less the interest on that amount. Finding this present value is called discounting. For example, $95.24 today, at 5 percent or $4.76, would be worth $100 one year from today. The present value, therefore, is $95.24, the current worth less the in­ terest. When determining the present value of a piece of ') Pi JOHN L FREUND FREUND FUNERAL HOMES ^-•WONDER LAKE 7611 HANCOCK DR. S15-72I-0233 COOPER-FREUND •MARENGO 205 N. STATE 815-568-7345 machinery, it is necessary to begin with today's price, add interest, subtract tax credits, discount each year for the length of the contract, and add the totals of each contract year. The rate of discount is the "opportunity cost" of the capital or that amount of interest which could have been earned had the money been invested at the highest yielding alternative. The discount rate should be at least as high as the interest paid to borrow money. Under the Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) of the new tax act, most farm machinery and equipment is assigned a "guideline life" of five years; ' The recovery allowances for this period are 15, 22, 21, 21, and 21 percent. In addition, the amount of investment tax credit has been changed in the 3-year property class to 6 percent investment credit and the 5-year property is now eligible for 10 percent credit. The ACRS will, in all probability, make the 5-year lease the most common of the financial leases. A table for determining break even annual lease payments as a percent of the purchase price for a piece of machinery has been prepared by University of Illinois agricultural economists. Producers considering alternatives for obtaining the use of farm machinery may contact the McHenry County Extension Service for a copy of the table and pertinent in­ formation. The office is located at 789 McHenry avenue in Woodstock. Phones: 815-338-3737 or 338- 4747. . • fishing By Computer Microcompute r s cos t ing less than 58 ,000 cou ld he lp smal l f i sh ing f l ee t s inc rease p rof i t s by p ro jec t ing the ra te o f re tu rn on a new boa t o r p red ic t ing i f t he day ' s ca tch wi l l be wor th the fue l burned . A mar ine ec ­ onomis t says ins tan t compute r in fo rmat ion and ana lys i s p re ­ v ious ly ava i l ab le on ly ' t o b ig bus iness i s be ing p rov ided to commerc ia l f i she rmen th rough the un ivers i ty ' s Mar ine Advis ­ o ry Serv ice . 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