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PAGE 2 - PLA1NDEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1984 News and Views Several programs aid taxpayers with returns Viewing registration drive The registration deadline for the March 20 primary ended at 5 p.m. Feb. 21, and locally it came to a close quietly. This is in contrast to some areas where imposing campaigns were conducted to get registered as many as possible who are eligible to vote. Most of us have been in- usin' &, andenn doctrinated throughout our lifetime in the theory that to be a good citizen one must vote. It is a word promotion that has been backed more and more in recent years by action. We have accepted the premise without question until one day it occurred to us that an unin­ formed vote may be worse than no vote at all. There is never a voter who approaches the secrecy of the voting booth fully informed on every candidate. We may know his general philosophy and his promises, but even the best intentioned office seeker will probably not fulfill all of our expectations. Nevertheless, with the knowledge available we are compelled, as good citizens, to express our preferences as we see them for the good of the governmental units these men and women will lead. When we hear of massive registration drives we think of some person or some organization gaining through a bloc vote. There have always been political blocs and always will be, but the factor working in favor of American democracy has been that the electorate was not made up of a large number of national political and power blocks. They operated mostly on local levels, within two major national parties. With more and more talk of voting blocs, it appears to be a trend that must have its day. However, it doesn't alter the fact that the best government comes from a better informed electorate - an electorate of individual voters acting as good citizens, voting their peferences after giving thought to the candidates and the issues. Several programs are available to help area taxpayers complete their tax returns this year, state Rep. Dick Klemm (R-Crystal Lake) reminded area residents this week. Klemm urged anyone with questions regarding their tax forms, liability or tax procedures to contact the statewide toll-free tax in- AUCTIONEERS The Real Estate License Act of 1983, that went into effect Jan. 1, does not require auctioneers to obtain a real estate broker's or salesman's license before selling real property at public auction, according to Illinois Department of Registration and Education Director Gary L. Clayton. Auctioneers had ex­ pressed some concern that Senate Bill 738 would require them to become licensed in order to sell property at auction. formation hotline at 1-800-424- 1040. "Full-time tax experts there can answer any questions a taxpayer might have," Klemm said. "They can be as general as 'Where can I get tax forms?' or as specific as 'What does item number 24B on the 1040-A form mean?' " Another no-charge taxpayer assistance program is known as VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). The VITA program is especially for older, han- dicappoed or lower-income taxpayers who need assistance completing their returns. Specially-trained volunteers will work with qualified taxpayers, assisting them with the actual completion of their returns. Persons who do not qualify for the VITA program are eligible for assiatance through the IRS Outreach program. Outreach volunteers will not actually complete tax forms for outreach participants. However, they are available to answer any questions and to assist in­ dividuals with their tax returns. The VITA and Outreach programs are offered in many locations statewide. To locate the program sites nearest you, call (217) 492-4288. Area residents can alto contact Rep. Dick Klemm at his district office, 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, (815) 455- 6330. Tax forms and information are available there. Klemm also reminded property owners to retain receipts of all property taxes paid last year to take advantage of a new state income tax break. As of this year, the full amount of all property taxes paid last year can be deducted from a resident's taxable income for state income tax purposes. The Fosdick story The Plaindealer has received numerous calls concerning the Chicago man, part owner of a McHenry business, who was arrested last week on charges of aggravated incest and aggravated battery. Some callers deplored the fact that the incident occurred in their home town. Others wanted to be certain the children in­ volved did not live in McHenry (they do not). Some readers would rather the incident was not published at all. , Because it did occur, a story was necessary. However, the Plaindealer regrets deeply that our treatment of it was offensive to some readers. Tax help offered The McHenry County Senior Citizens Council is offering income tax assistance to seniors. To be eligible, seniors must have had a taxable income of $15,000 or less for 1983. This service is being provided by volunteers who have been trained by the Internal Revenue Service. The training was through the AARP system. Assistance with tax preparations is by appointment only. For more information, call (815) 455-2157 or toll free (800) 892-3273. h CHECK THESE SPECIALS ALTH0FF INDUSTRIES 24 HOUR SERVICE 815-385-5700 809 N. FRONT STREET McHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 WITH THIS COUPON SAVE »100#0 ON THE PURCHASE OF ANY NEW LENNOX CENTRAL AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM INSTALLED BEFORE APRIL 15, 1984 CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE WITH THIS COUPON SAVE •500 WHEN WE SERVICE YOUR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM BEFORE JULY 1. 1984 • COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SERVICE • MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH AN* OTHER OFFERS WEIGHT-A-THON AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S "AMAZING SHRINKING MAN" WF.IGHT-A-THON SPONSERS NEEDED! 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No Body's Perfect' GIRDLES / Specially designed to adjust to your figure for perfect control and shaping...all month long! Special Introductory Offer '4.00 Refund from Playtex (See store clerk for details) ------ HUNTER Ether Hunter 77, 1321 N. River Rd., McHenry, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, in St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL. Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her husband Everett, on Aug. 4, 1963. He was the former owner of Hunter Boat Co, McHenry. Funeral arrangements are pending at the George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home. -- -- -- -- -- M A A S S Arthur Maass of Lilymoor, McHenry, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at McHenry Hospital. He was 86 years old, born in Germany March 13, 1897, the son of Frederick and Lusill (Kruger) Maass. Mr. Maass lived in the McHenry area since 1947, having come from Chicago. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Molnar. There will be no visitation; services and burial will be private. Arrangements were handled by the Peter M. Justen & Son Funeral Home. ------------ BURMAN Elsie E. Burman, nee Gavlik, 71, a summer and permanent Fox Lake resident the past 45 years, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, at McHenry Hospital. She was born ir Port Huron, MI, Feb. 24, 1913. Mrs. • Burman was a member of St. Bede's Catholic Church, Ingleside; Fox Lake Women's Club; Chain O' Lakes Chapter of A.A.R.P.; 4-T's Social Club; Grant Township Grandmothers Club; General Federation of Women's Clubs; and Long Lake Garden Club. Surviving are three sons, Harry W. (Sally) of McHenry; Charles (Delores) of Des Plaines, EL; and Richard (Joan) of Port Richey, FL; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Stanley Gavlik of La Grange, IL and George Gavlik of Burbank, IL; and a sister Mae Paar of Des Plaines. , She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Burman in 1974. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bede's church at 10 a.m. Monday, with interment in the church cemetery. Friends of the family may call between 5 and 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, at the K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home, Fox Lake. OPEN SUNDAYS 10 TO 5 Uu our Irn layowoy... or Chooao and Chargo today I ------------ LONDON Arline A. London, 76, of Solon Mills, died suddenly Saturday, Feb. 25, in Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. She was born Jan. 5, 1908 in Richmond Township, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Noble Merchant. Mrs. London was a graduate of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL and had been a grade school teacher in Solon Mills and Ringwood for over 20 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Community Church of Richmond; member and past secretary of the Richmond Pioneer Club; Royal Neighbors of America; Richmond Woman's Club; and Retired Teachers Association. On Dec. 21, 1930, in Greenwood, she married Joseph W. London, who passed away Sept. 30,1972. She was also preceded in death by a son Edward and a sister Elizabeth Marie Aubert. Surviving are three daughters, twins Mrs. Albert (Joan) Keller HI of Boscobel, WI and Janet London of Solon Mills, and Mrs. Henry (Carol) Metz of Richmond; a son Lawrence of Burlington, WI; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Amy Hotham of Blue Eye, MO and a brother William M. Merchant of Junction, WI. • Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home in Richmond, with the Rev. Glenn Mensing officiating, and interment in Cedarvale Cemetery, Solon Mills. Visitation was from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday. MERCURE Rita M. Mercure, 80, of 3105 W. Lincoln ,Rd., McHenry, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, in jMcHenry Hospital. She was born July 11, 1903, in Marquette, MI, to John and Anna (Price) Reault. Mrs. Mercure had lived in McHenry since 1946; was a member of the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption, McHenry; and was an active parent with the Pioneer Center of McHenry. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Morris (Carolyn) Ketchum of McHenry, Mrs. Richard (Dolores) Sokolowski of McHenry, and Mrs. Wayne (Rose Mary) Wirfs of Arlington Heights, IL; six sons, John (Jena) of Buena Vista, CA, Darreld (Barbara) of Des Plaines, IL; Gilbert (Marisa) of Jacksonville, FL; Richard (Margaret), Donald (Cathy) and Eugene "Butchie", all of McHenry. Also surviving are 30 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anna Ward of Detroit, MI, Sr. Grace Reault, with Sisters of the Poor, of Worcester, MA and Lillian Potvin of Schaffer, MI; and two brothers, Earl Reault of Clio, MI and Phillilp Reault of San Leandro, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas, Sept. 7, 1957; a son Robert, in 1949; and eight brothers. Visitation will be after 3 p.m. Friday in the George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home; a Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. James Gaynor at 11 a.m. Saturday, in St. Mary's church; and interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials would be appreciated to Pioneer Center.