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PAGE 16 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MARCH 9.1983 "PLA1NDEALER™> Editorial Opinion M= mNHFiriri Comparing Recessions ^ Measured by most economic indicators, the present recession has been the most severe since the Great Depression. Unemployment statistics support this conclusion. . But other statistics show a surprisingly mild recession. Viewing the decline in industrial production, the 1981-82 recession has not been as severe as the 1973-75 or 1957-58 recessions. Also, if one looks at unemployment as the percentage of jobless out of the entire work force, the picture is not so grim. A chart recently published by the Wall Street Journal, based on government statistics, shows that other recessions have been worse. A problem today is that there are so many more in the work force. . Business investment has not declined as sharply in this recession as in several postwar recessions. Figures show that in 1948-49, 1957-58 and 1973-75 there were greater declines in business investment. Personal income shows a relatively modest decline in the current recession- contrary to expectations. Sharper reductions occurred, in fact, in many other post-war recessions. \ All of which indicates that high unemDlovment totals may be part of a structural trend in U.S. society that will keep totals high for some time to come-even in the recovery. That's why the president and Congress are currently stressing job training and job education. Equality Fog It has become fashionable in America to speak of people being equal. One finds remarks about people being equal on TV programs, in columns, and by vote-seeking politicians. Are people equal? Of course not. They never have been and never will be. There is no way any government can make people equal. All democratic governments can do is provide equal opportunity under the law to its citizens. They cannot even provide equal opportunity, only equal opportunity under the law. How could a poor ghetto child, without the best medical care, perhaps without enough parental care, without the best education, without all the advantages wealth, position and association confer, have equal opportunity with the child of caring affluent parents? i society has ever been able to make people equal or provide them equal irtunity. Nor can governments provide everyone jobs, comfort, security or Diness. it can be said about this American republic's democratic form of fcmment is: it offers all its citizens equal protection under the law and equal opportunity under the law, with fewer class barriers than almost any other mafor democracy, in Europe, South America or Asia. That is enough to make all Americans proud. ; Look A likes Blor centuries philosophers have mused over the question whether wives grow to ftok like their husbands, and vice versa. We think there's something to the thejry. TJiere are those who argue that people naturally choose mates who have the characteristics they admire (the characteristics of their own mother or father). Th& similarity can become more pronounced in later years. But in addition to this logical explanation, we believe wives and husbands sometimes develop traits, facial expressions and philosophies of their marriage partner. This is only natural, since they are together so much of the time. They can alM develop a similar mental attitude toward life in many cases, and similarities of temperament and philosophy. e think it true, then, that wives and husbands do often look alike as the years Do you? jens us *Dafci~Helps Plan* • rvices For State Elderly sg R. Blaser, director of the ^ois Department on Aging, has iced that the department is lyzing 1980 census data to identify »ral characteristics of the state's ^rly population. le depend on demographic jracteristics to help us in planning /ices for the growing number of »r persons in our state," said Ms. ser. "If we are aware of the jicture and location of the elderly llation, we can be more effective irgeting services to those with the itest social and economic needs." Is. Blaser said that a number of ices are funded with Federal sr Americans act funds which the irtment distributes to the state's irea Agencies on Aging. These funds are distributed on the lis of a formula that takes into sideration the number of older sons in an area, as well as the iber of minorities, those living in il areas and in poverty." 1980 there were nearly 1.8 million rsosn age 60 and over in Illinois, Jch is over 15 percent of the state's il population. Over 46 percent of se 60 and over reside in the City of :ago and suburban Cook county. jlS'When looking at the 65 + _ Jjulation, Illinois has the sixth ingest state total, ranking behind llifornia, New York, Florida, jjnnsylvarjia and Texas," said iser. Ms. Blaser also cited the following data as being significant and illustrative of Illinois seniors: ...About one in every nine persons in Illinois is 65 or over. ...In this century, the percent of Illinois' population 65+ almost tripled (4 percent in 1900 to 11 percent in 1980). ...The older population in Illinois is growing older. In 1900, 28 percent of the 65+ population was over 75 years, of age. In 1980, 39.7 percent of the population 65+ was over 75 years of age. ...In 1980, over 1,500 Illinois seniors were 100 years or older; over 6,000 between 95 and 99; and over 28,000 between 90 and 94. ...The 65+ population in Illinois is 60.7 percent women and 39.3 percent men. ...8.3 percent in every 10 older persons 65+ live in urban areas (generally places with over 2,500 population.) ...The majority of older persons 65+ live with family (53.5 percent); 39.4 percent live alone or witn non- relatives, and 7.1 percent live in in­ stitutions. ...About 11.9 percent of Illinois older persons are below the poverty level. When female elephants fight, it is said, they usually try to bite off each other's tail. "All-Savers" Certificates Give Interest Tax Break Taxpayers who bought qualifying "Ail-Savers" certificates can exclude up to SI,000 ($2,000 on a joint return) of the interest on those certificates from their income, the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice said. The qualifying certificates were issued between October 1, 1981, and December 31, 1982. They have a maturity of one year and pay interest equal to 70 percent of the investment yield on the most recently issued 52 week Treasury bills. All-Savers certificates cannot be con­ tractually linked to any other in­ vestments or benefits and still be tax- free, the IRS stressed. This means that if a bank allows a taxpayer to enroll in a high-yield investment such as a 30-day certificate of deposit at 40 percent in­ terest, the bank cannot require that the taxpayer reinvest the funds, in an All- Savers certificate. If it does, the interest from this certificate is not tax-free. For more information on All-Savers Certificates, check the tax instructions that come with the tax package. Tax­ payers may also want to refer to free IRS-.publication 550, "Investment In­ come and Expenses. " Taxpayers can re­ quest this publication by using the order blank in the tax package. Excess Tax Claimed As Credit If you worked for two or more employers during .1982 and received wages totaling more than $32,400 MM! more than $2,170.80 of Social Security tax was withheld, you are entitled to claim the excess Social Security tax withheld as a credit against your income tax. If you file a joint return, you and your spouse must make separate com­ putations. _ / However, if .you worked for only one employer and more than $2,170.60 was withheld, you may not claim the excess as a credit against your income tax. Your employer should adjust this over-collection with you. PLAINDEALER"^ Letter to the Editor / Public Pulse Tho Plaindeoier invito* tho public to uso this column os on oxprossion of thoir viows on subject* of go«iorot in- torost in our community. Our only roquost it thot tho writors givo signoturo full oddross and phono numbtr. Wo otic too thot ono individual not writo on tho torn# subject mora thon onco o month. Wo reserve tho right to delete any material which wo considor libelous or in objectionable taste.) Senior Citizens "Well Nourished" HELPING THOSE IN NEED "Editor: "During times of disaster--those times of massive destruction and hurt inflicted upon man by man or nature--our American Red Cross office receives frequent calls from McHenry county citizens expressing concern and a wish to help. They want to help both in rescue efforts and in the alleviation of the suffering of victims. "This community does not lack for good intentions. But for these willing volunteer hands to actually and ef­ fectively assist during desperate times, they must be trained and organized in advance. "Training in special techniques of transportation. communication, feeding, shelter, damage assessment is important so that they may be of immediate and maximum aid to those in need and to other official agencies involved. Organization is also necessary so that each will know exactly how he-she is needed and where he is needed and how his efforts fit hand-in-hand with those of his fellow volunteers. It is too late, when tragedy strikes, for on-the-job training; the need then is for knowledgeable and ready men and women. "And we do need many. One of the responsibilities the Congress of the United States ordered the American Red Cross to undertake at the time of its charter in 1881 was to create a national civilian disaster relief operation, one which would provide immediate survival aid and comfort to those caught by the fire, the flood, the explosion, the tornado, the transportation disaster. "Training meetings will bo. available this spring. Interested persons should call the Woodstock ISCC In Conference "Shaping Illinois' Economic Recovery" is the theme of the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce 1983 Spring Legislative conference Wednesday, March 16, in the Springfield Hilton. Featured speaker will be Governor James R. Thompson, who will discuss "The State's Fiscal Condition and FY 1984 Budget." He will address^ the luncheon session. Business and labor join to focus on Illinois' economic recovery in a morning panel discussion featuring ISCC President Lester W. Brann, Jr. and Robert G. Gibson, president of the Illinois AFL-CIO. They will follow A. James Heins, professor of economics at the University of Illinois, Cham­ paign, who will discuss the findings of the ISCC 1983 Illinois Economic Growth Study. A panel of legislative leaders will report on major economic issues facing the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly. ISCC staff specialists will conclude the morning session by assessing the business- related bills before the Legislature. Hand Tool Safety There are seven common causes of tool-related accidents, the National Safety council said. They are: using the wrong tool for the job; using tools that are in poor condition; using tools incorrectly; usijig tools negligently; carrying and storing tools im­ properly ; dressing inappropriately for the job; and using tools before being trained in their proper use. Red Cross office now to place a reservation, 338-1050. Or stop at 216 S. Throop, the intersection with South street. "Polly Pascu "Executive Director "McHenry County Red Cross" THE JOHNSBURG LIBRARY "Editor: "In the beginning discussion of a library for Johns burg there were two questions. One, do we really need one in between the McHenry library and the Fox Lake library? The second question is, can we afford it? "Today the governor is trying to figure what he can cut from the state budget and where we can get ad­ ditional tax monies just to keep the entire state in the black. The school districts have made cuts and are wondering where their needed ad­ ditional funding is coming from. "The unemployment office at Woodstock is jammed full every day. The rate people are losing their homes is the highest since the 1930's. "How can we ask the public to accept a library at a time like this when we have complete libraries at all of our schools. "The other things that were not brought out in the referendum that was sent out by the Friends of the Library are these: "Backdoor referendum means that the board can assess 5 cents per $100 assessed valuation for up to four years without voter approval unless someone gets 10 percent of the voters to sign a petition to request it to be brought up on a referendum to be yfttgd on by. the public. (Working Cash Ftod) "Buildings ^ Eight and one-third cents per $100 assessed valuation by referendum. "Buildings - 2 cents per $100 assessed valuation subject to back­ door referendum each year it is levied. This again can be done without a vote unless someone gets a petition with 10 percent of the voters to force a referendum. "Building Reconstruction - Eight and one-third cents per $100 assessed valuation authorized by referendum. "(Corporate) Please take note, 15 cents per $100 assessed valuation unless a higher rate is specified on ballot in referendum creating the district and may increase to 40 cents per $100 by referendum. "There are lots of open doors here that could leave us at the mercy of the library board to tax us out of our homes. "Sincerely, "Charles S. Russell " Resident J ohnsburg School District No. 12" Despite incomes that frequently dip below the poverty level, older persons who eat at senior citizen nutrition sites around the state are reasonably well nourished, a recent survey conducted by the Illinois State Council on Nutrition indicates. The poll, which was conducted last summer, surveyed about 4,000 older persons at 35 nutrition projects around the state. It asked the senior citizens to complete a 33-question survey about their eating habits. In announcing the survey results, Council on Nutrition chairman, Rep. Jim Reilly (R-Jacksonville) said, "Fifty-three percent of those who answered the survey said they have a monthly income at or below the federal poverty level of $390. Yet, despite the low income, the majority said they eat three meals a day and most said they eat from the four basic food groups every day." The survey found that 82 percent of those who eat at the sites are between 60 and 80 years old. Thirty-nine percent were between 60 and 70, while 43.5 percent were between 71 and 80. Two-thirds of the older persons served at the nutrition sites are women and most respondents said they spend between $10 and $30 on food every week, the survey also revealed. "The nutrition sites are designed to serve an educational function, as well as provide a meal for older persons," Reilly said. "At the sites, activities are planned which promote improved eating habits, wise food selection, and good general health habits. This survey seems to indicate that those programs are working and the good habits learned at the nutrition site are carried ovSr to the individual's home. Reilly said the survey results will be used by the Council on Nutrition in designing programs to encourage proper nutrition among older Illinoisans. SKINFORMATION "I have dandruff! What can I do about it?" This is a commonly-asked question, since most of us either have ex­ perienced or will experience some form of dandruff. Dandruff is usually defined as a condition of itching and flaking of the scalp. Occasionally these symptoms become quite severe, and there may also be some redness and in­ flammation - generally der­ matologists term this sebhorreic dermatitis. Treatment: No product will "cure" dandruff. But regular use of a good dandruff shampoo is often sufficient to reduce itching and flaking. But don't turn up your nose!Not all tar shampoos look and smell like a freshly paved road. TIPS by Bill Johnson Sale of Property The 1980 tax law provided an important option regard­ ing the sale of property. Any sale is now treated as an in­ stallment sale unless other­ wise elected by the taxpayer, and that the taxable gain need not be recognized until the proceeds of the sale are ac­ tually received. There is no longer any requirement re­ garding the amount of pay­ ment which may be received in the year of sale or that the payments be extended over a number of years. By extending the payment schedule or by simply delay­ ing the receipt of payments tax liabilities can be defer­ red and in some cases re­ duced. Cutting Board Always cut or chop on a wooden or plastic cutting board. This keeps knives from slipping and becoming dull. from H/STORV'S SCRAPBOOK DATES ADO EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS irch 10, 1969--James Earl Ray sentenced to life im- jprisonment after pleading guilty to assassination of (Civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. irch 11, 1850--World 's first medical school for wo- jmen, Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania, incorporated in Philadelphia. jarch 12, 1923--Inventor Lee de Forest demonstrates first sound-on-film motion picture. [ F o r Y o u r I n f o r m a t i o n Dear friends. Another service of your funeral director is to make a careful record of floral tributes so that the family can send notes of acknowledgement.If the family decides that the flowers are to be shared with some hospital, church, or other institution, the funeral director will see that they are promptly delivered. Respectively, PETERM.JIJSTEN & SON FUNERAL hCME ARE YOU NEW IN The McHenry Area? Do You Know Someone New? We Would Like To Extend A Royal Welcome To Every Newcomer To Our Area!!! CALL LORRAINE MONAHAN 385-5475 » mm 0iicittf tfCWHKHM nsmfts Ofit/G No A t 'Om t»9t "" **" T urn Minn mtmmt" IL ROYAL WELCOME Know Your Area-Royal Welcome Does It Best TMsamFmrnawm Seri>icC & prof®8 D»r€ ol sio* ctory MCK WALSH, AGENT EADL I. WALSH, HOUR INSURANCE trans Fire, Auto, Farm, lite Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES 5018 W. Elm St.. McHenry 385-3300 DENNIS CONWAY AUTO. LIFE. FIRE State Farm Ins. Co. 331* W. Elm Street McHenry. III. 385-7111 JAMES M. MclNTEE, LAWYER AVAILABLE TO PRACTICE IN: Personal Injury/Trials Business Corporations Wills.Probate Divorce-Real Estate Workman's Compensation 343* W. Elm Street. McHenry. II. For oppointment phono: 385-2440 Farm Equipment George P. Freund, Inc. Case - New Holland 4102 W. Crystal lako Rd. McHenry Bus. 385-0420 Res. 385-0227 Mchenry cwmty OFFICE MACHINES SALES. SERVICE A RENTALS Mon.-Sot. *-5:30 Friday HI9:00 93 Grant St., Crystal Lake Phone: 459-1224 DR. LEONARD BOTTARI 1303 Richmond Rd.-McHenry Eyes Exomlned-Contact Lanses Classes Fitted Aton., Tues., Thurs., Frl. 4-tpm Tues.. Thurs., Frl. 7-9pm Sat. 9:30-3 pm Phone: 385-4151 or 185-2252 HcHENRY DENTAL CENTER DR. C J. LUDFORD DR. KEVIN WEGRZYN OPEN 3 EVENINGS A WEEK UNTIL 8:30 P.M. ft SAT. 385-1360 NEW PATIENTS WELCOME WE CATER TO COWARDS l l R E U I RADIAL TIRES FOR ALL CARS Europa Motors, Inc. 2318 Rte. 120 815-385-0700 SERVICE LINE McHENRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 385-4300 FAMILY SERVICE ft MENTAL HEALTH CENTER « • 4302-G West Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry, II. 60050 •15-385-6400 TURNING POINT-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STRESS LINE McHenry County 24 hours a day. 7 days a week Parents Anonymous mooting* on Tuesday. Call 815-344-3944 STATE CHAMBER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS HOTLINE 217-522-5514 rEDERAL GOVERNMENT GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 202-755-8660 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. week days (Ever had a problem involving the federal government and not known where to call? And than been given the runaround or referrals by persons who meant well but didn t know how to help? Ten specialists available at this center.) NATIONAL RUN-AWAY SWITCHBOARD Illinois Phone: 800-972-6004 (For confidential conversations on problems dealing with run-away children.) MOVING HOTLINE Phone 800-424-9213 (Complaints about interstate moving by componies, buses or trains. Sponsored by Interstate Commerce commission.) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Phone 800-424-9393 (Answers questions about automobile safety defects or whether a particular model has ever been recalled. Valuable for those interested in buying a used car.) • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 24-Hours Child Abuse Hotline TOLL FREE: 800-252-2878 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 800-638-2666 (Operates five national lines. Answers inquires about or reporting on the safety of products from kitchen appliances to children's toys.) NATIONAL SOLAR HEATING AND COOLING INFORMATION CENTER 800-523-2929 P.O. Box 1607, Rockville. Md. 20850 (Dispenses information on solar systems for heating and cooling to anyone from architects to home owners looking for a sun-powered hot-water system.) CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION 312-793-3580 Chicago, III. BIRTHRIGHT Pregnant? Need Help? Counseling Service. 385-2999. 24 hours Answering Service. YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU FOR McHENRY COUNTY 4719 W. Elm St.. McHenry Phone: 344-3240 24 hours Crisis Intervention and Confidential Coun­ seling for youth and families. ILLINOIS STATE CHAMBER HOTLINE Phone: 217-522-5514 Answer to questions on gover- ment regulations. MENTAL HEALTH 1-800-892-8900 Crisis Center Line for McHenry Co. 24-Hour Emergency number and professional staff wil answer your call. Sponsoring agency McHenry County Comprehensive Mental Health Service System. NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 17400 Washington, D.C.. 20041 Phone (703) 471-0404 McHENRY COUNTY CETA OUTREACH CENTER 666 Russel Ct. Woodstock.il. 60098 (815)338-7100 JOB TRAINING OFFERED McHENRY COUNTY ASSOCATION FOR THE RETARDED Robert G. Lambourn. Executive Director Phone:344-1230 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (815) 455-3311 McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL 800-892-3272 Monday through Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES. INC. 800-942-3940 Free legal representation in civil rases to low income persons. Landlord-tenant disputes, domestic violence or improper denial of benefits such as Social Security, Public Aid. Food Stamps. General Assistance ft Unem­ ployment Insurance