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Vocational Training On The Move IWGE 18 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. NOVEMBER S. 1982 Seventh Payment Of '82 Replacement Taxes Mailed JOHN I.VNK John Lynk is the newly elected Region 2 VICA president for McHenry, Lake and Northern Cook county high schools. He will lead the area's 400 members intoregional and state skill competition:^" John is an East campus junior who plans to bring honors to the local high school welding program. "Last year, I found out how difficult it is to become one of the top 16 students invited to Springfield for skill competition. I decided that I could be a top welder if I studied and practiced. Mrs. Mary Watrous made it possible for me to enroll in the MCC welding program to continue my occupational training. After learning about VICA when I was a sophomore, I wanted to help other students get involved. As Region 2 president and a state VICA office, I will have an opportunity to compete in contests and motivate other students to develop their vocational skills," said Lynk. Ron Dale, vocational director, feels that McHenry high's vocational program has improved substantially because of the club activities. Dale says, "Our teachers and students really enjoy the competitions and leadership training. Every teacher who helps a student to receive recognition feels satisfied that their extra "coaching" was a good in­ vestment of time and talent. Each student selects a contest skill and begins studying for the winter exams. "The independent study and skill practice is self directed by the student. Most students do not read and practice long enough to acquire competitive skills. It's amazing," concluded Dale, "how some students set goals and make a commitment to become the 'best' in the state". • Last year, Bruce Montressor, West Graphics teacher, helped Kelly Brough place fourth in the State of Illinois. This year, Kelly's goal is to be Number one. [Kurt Williams' father helped him achieve twelfth in the state Aviation McHenry high school provides leadership training throuf activities. East and West campus VICA members elected vocational club itrict officers. In photo, from left, are R . Kurt Williams, vice-president; Claudia Budaj, secretary; Kelly Brough, president; and Don Kasten, treasurer. VICA is the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Checks totaling 171.9 million in corporate personal property replacement taxes are being sent to local units of government as the seventh of eight payments to be made during 1962, according to J. Thomas Johnson, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The total distributed so far this year to the 6,788 cities, counties, school districts and other local taxing bodies is $378.4 million, according to John­ son. The largest share of this replacement tax money - or 52 per­ cent - goes to the state's 1,012 public school districts. Coming in second in the amount received are the state's 1,260 municipalities, which receive about 20 percent of the total. Next are the state's 102 counties, which receive a little under nine-percent; park districts receive five percent; sanitary districts and junior college districts each receive nearly four percent; road districts and townships each receive und*r two w*»nt. Other districts, each of which received less than one percent of the total, include forest preserves, fire, library, airport, mass transit, hospital, conservation. TB sanitorium, public health, mosquito, street lighting and water authority. The replacement taxes were authorized by the Illinois General Assembly in August, 1979, to replace funds lost to local governments when the corporate personal property tax was abolished by the 1970 state con­ stitution. Under the present system, taxes are collected by the Department of Revenue and the money is turned over to local governments. Distributions are made eight times a year (January, March, April, May, July, August, October and Decem­ ber). The replacement taxes are (1) a 2.S percent income tax on corporations; (2) a 1.5 percent income tax on part­ nerships, trusts and sub-chapter S corporations; and (3) a 0.8percent tax (Mi the invested capital of utilities. The expected lifespan for a mouse is about five years. skiiu contest as a sophomore. This year, Kurt plans to be the first junior to receive a gold medal. Each of the local teachers and advisors is sending a message to other schools that McHenry has people who care about young people and that McHenry has a solid vocational program. "It's a pleasure," said Dale, "to work with students, parents and teachers who want to bring skill and craftsmanship back into our work ethic." These officers are preparing to travel to a state leadership workshop in Joliet. They will learn how to conduct meetings and plan club functions. The local VICA members will begin club contests to prepare for the February regional examinations. The top 10 to 15 competitors for each occupational skill contest will meet in Springfield for a "hands-on" session. Judges from business and industry will select the winners ©r ewards and scholarships. The first {dace winners will go to Louisville, Ky. to compete for national honors. The 47 contest events include skills taught in industrial education, health occupations, home economics, and creative arts, such as photography, design and display. John Lynk will be responsible for organizing all of the Region 2 area vocational centers and high school members. Hie students raise funds to pay for all of their travel and competition. This year's theme is - "America's New Professionals, Conquering New Frontiers." GARDEN VFW AUXILIARY MEMBER KICKOFF-Membership chairman, Da Hogan, and president, Gerry Kuck, of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4<M, with the Ladies auxiliary 5th distirct president, Lillian Nielsen, and 5th district membership chairman, Mary Anthony, at the annual membership Uckoff dinner Oct. 24 at the local V'.FsW. post home. TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS OPERATIONS? CONFUSED???? WHAT HARDWARE? WHAT SOFTWARE? $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ PURCHASE/LEASE Let the MENNIP COMPUTER GROUP design and install the right package for your needs. 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Like most poisonous pl­ ants, Deadly Nightshade has long been used for medicinal purposes. . . as a sedative, narcotic and anti-spasmodic. • • • • With winter waiting in the wings, it's time to start think­ ing of indoor plants. You can have greenery all year with potted palms, ferns, even a rubber plant or aluminum plant. Most of these do well in various climate but it is a good idea to check with your florist or supplier before se­ lecting a plant for your home. Ask, too, about the care and attention that should be given to the variety you choose. Plants have varying sunlight and watering re­ quirements and need proper care if they are to thrive and look their best. - CHARLOTTE "PEG" RAINEY Charlotte "Peg" Rainey will be the guest of honor at a luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Ramada O'Hare Inn of Rosemont. The luncheon honoring "Peg" Rainey, president of the state of Illinois Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be hosted by Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 18, 18 and It. Gerry Kuck, president; Da Hogan, treasurer and Mary Fergen, trustee, will represent the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4C80 at the luncheon. Racial Balance Left To Boards The state board of education ap­ proved a resolution Thursday in Belleville which states that, while it is "greatly distressed" by the decision, it will not appeal the Illinois Supreme court's desegregation ruling to the ~v.¥. Supreme court, or petition the state court for a rehearing. Board member Thomas Lay Burroughs of Collinsville made the motion and the board approved the resolution 13-0. * On Oct. 22, the Illinois Supreme court ruled in a 6-0 decision that the state board of education lacked authority to establish rules which would require local school districts to achieve a degree of racial balance in their schools. 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