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PafteJO^NORTHWEST HERALD Section B Tuesday,August 13,1985 Regional Wildlife foundation holds logo contest Social Security -(Continued from page IB) The Wildlife In Need (WIN) Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to contribute to the support and expansion of the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Project, operated by the McHenry County Conserva­ tion District. Directed by Sally Joosten and coordinated by Andrea Kane, the wildlife center cares for injured and orphaned wildlife until they can be released back to the wild. The project also provides educa­ tional progams promoting preser­ vation of habitat, coexistence with wildlife and assistance with nuisance animal problems. WIN is sponsoring a contest for the design of an appropriate logo to be used on correspondence, pro­ motional material and wherever necessary to publicize WIN's ob­ jectives. The contest is open to all McHenry County residents, ages 13 and older. WIN Foundation board members, officers, commit­ tee members and their families are not eligible. Entries should be submitted in black and white on 8te" x 11" paper. Artwork must be original and include a logo design with the lettering "WIN" or "Wildlife In Need" Foundation. The entry form or facsimile must be completed and enclosed with each entry. Entries will be judged on originality, attrac­ tiveness, relevance to wildlife rehabilitation and education and continuity or our purpose. Judging will be made by the ex­ ecutive board of WIN and commit­ tee chairpersons. Decisions will be final. Winning entries become the property of the Wildlife In Need Foundation, with all rights to use or publish any logo submit­ ted. All entries must be postmark­ ed by Sept. 1,1965. First place winner of the logo contest will be awarded a limited- edition print "Small Wonder" a saw-whet owl; second place, a 10 by 14-inch "Bunnies" print; and third place, a 9 by 12-inch "Fox" print. All prints are by Sally Miller. Winners will be announced. Free child identification program to be held at mall As a public service, the Wood- field Mercants Association and Woodfield Bank are sponsoring the Instant Photo Corp. of America IndentiChild program on Friday, Aug. 16, from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Marshall Field Court at Wood- field. The IdentiChild program pro­ vides each child with an iden­ tification portfolio containing a photograph, fingerprints and vital statistics including name, ad- Courts Bargain Price 'til 1st Show Starts < I ' l l ' l l i-L-- Follow that Bird iq Fri.Thurs. 1,2:45,4:30 * Silverado (*iD Fri. Thurs. 7,9:30 (No Bargain Show) ̂ * Real Genius TO Fri.Thurs. 12:45,3,5:15, 7:30,9:45 * European Vacation (Pti3) Fri.Thurs. 1:15,3:15, 5:15,7:15,9:15 *Pee Wee's Big Adventure IPG) Fri.Thurs. 1,2:45,4:30.6:25, 8:15,10:10 ^ 'Fright Night m Fri.Thurs. 1:10,3:20,5:30.7:40,9 ^ Fri.*7:40 Fright Might replaced by 7:45 "K»tun»of thtLMngPttd." "My Science Project IN) Fri.Thurs. 2,4,6,8,10 -.v^b dress, height, weight, bood type and allergies plus other important identification information. A child safety tip sheet is also available for parents. The Schaumburg Police Depart­ ment and Alexian Brothers Medical Center will assist in ad- minis ter ing the program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for the IdentiChild service. Woodfield is located at Route 53 and Golf Road in Schaumburg. rest of the professional self-employed, with the exception of doctors, in ine same year, monthly benefits were provided for disabled workers, age 50 to 64, and for disabled children, age 18 and older. Also in 1956, reduced benefits were made available for women at age 62. In 1958, payment of benefits to the dependents of disabled workers became available and in i960 the age limit was removed on benefits to disabled workers. Reduced benefits were made available at age 62 for men in 1961. Self-employed doctors were allowed coverage in 1965 and benefits be­ came available to students age 18 to 22 the same year. Also in 1965 the Medicare program was enacted with hospital and medical insurance. In 1972, the automatic cost-of-living benefit increase provision was enacted and the SSA was selected to run the new Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The SSI payments began in 1974. In 1977, the Aid to Families and Dependent Children (AFDC) was transferred to SSA and in 1980 the DHEW became the Department of Health and Human Services. Major AFDC reforms in 1981 promoted self-sufficiency of recipients through work programs. In 1983, amendments to the act restored financial soundness to the SSA program, with major changes including coverage of new federal civilian employees and all employees of non-profit organizations. The amendments also included taxation of SS benefits for higher-income beneficiaries and a gradual increase in retirement age in two stages to age 67 in the year 2027. Both area SSA offices are responsible for all social security matters, including the issuance of SS numbers. "We take applications for all types of social security benefits, primarily retirement, survivors and disability; plus we handle the Medicare program and all other related items," Hiscomb says. "Our office can usually process claims within 14 days. We do extremely well, timewise and accurately," Biscomb said, crediting his staff of 14 for their efficiency. "Social Security is no longer a 'cheap program'. A substantial benefit is available to beneficiaries," Biscomb says. He explained that close to 100 percent of the $8.6 million in monthly benefits in McHenry County is spendable income. "The influence on the local economy is quite substantial," he said. Biscomb said that his office is "the starting point" for persons with questions on Social Security and Medicare. "We're in the business of serving the public. It is a fascinating career, dealing with people of all ages and situations. We do whatever we can...because we hate turning people away," Biscomb said. Through the Woodstock office, located at 1090 McConnell Road, Biscomb says they have 18,400 retirees and survivors receiving benefits, in addition to 1,300 persons on disability pension and 435 on supplemental security income benefits. Biscomb and Williams both emphasize that persons with questions on benefits or Medicare are welcome to stop by their offices. The Elgin office is located at 1845 Grandstand Place, Suite 200. According to Williams, who has 30 staff members, persons who are in need of advice or help can contact his office by telephone. "We do a good deal of business on the phone. Practically everything can be covered by phone and mail," he said. Persons wishing to contact the Elgin office can call (312) 742-5052. "When historians write a retrospective of the 20th century, Social Security will undoubtedly be identified as the most significant piece of domestic legislation enacted during that 100-year period. Born in adversity and tempered by crisis, Social Security...amended on numerous occasions over the years...has done more to lift and keep Americans out of poverty than any other governmental initiative," says Margaret Heckler, HHS Secretary, on the SSA program. Social Security Act 1935-1985 Shown is a replica of a commemorative stamp the U.S. Postal Service is issuing beginning this week. The stamp honors the 50th anniversary of the Social Security Act. Booklet designed for working woman Women's legal rights as they pertain to jobs and job op- portuni tes have changed significantly in the past two decades. Yet, many working women are still uncertain about these rights and about the protec­ tion and sources of assistance of­ fered to them under federal and state law. A recent publication by the U.S. Department of Labor outlines women's legal rights as they app­ ly to employment, and explains how women can assert their job rights. The guide covers on-the-job rights; dealing with promotions; training, maternity leave; sexual harassment; union participation; social security; retirement, and more. It provides explanations of what women should do if they believe any of these rights are be­ ing denied or violated, and lists the names and addresses of federal and state agencies respon­ sible for enforcing these laws. Samples of official complaint forms are also included. To order, send $12.95 to: Federal Reprints, P.O. Box 15301, Washington, D.C. 20003. (Continued from page IB) ordered to complete the DUI project. Laurie A. Blake, 4801 Bonner Drive, McHenry, was fined $400 and costs on a charge of DUI. She was placed on supervision and ordered to complete the DUI project. Martin G. Rachford, 4105 Queen Anne Road, Woodstock, was sen­ tenced to serve 14 days of periodic jail time on a charge of reckless driving, amended from DUI. He was also fined $300 and costs for driviagon a revoked license. James E. Hinger, 1017 N. River Road, McHenry, was fined $300 and costs on a driving while intoxicated charge. Gay A. Wright, 2915 Richmond Road, McHenry, was fined $400 and costs for DUI. Wright was placed on supervision and ordered to com­ plete the DUI project. B e f o r e J u d g e T h o m a s Schermerhorn: ^ Ronald Tranberg, 4602 E. Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, was fined $200 and costs on a charge of resisting arrest, $600 and costs for DUI and $25 and costs for speeding. He was placed on supervision and ordered to complete the DUI project. Brian Powers, 7409 Chippewa, Wonder Lake, was fined $75 and costs on a battery charge. Philip R. Webb, 2400 Hedge Place, McHenry, was fined $200 and costs on an assault charge. Save 20-60% on every brand name fashion, in every department, everyday. "And get hassle-free returns, • individual dressing rooms and 10,000 new fashions every single week." Getting the maxx for the minimum means a lot more than finding the same great fashions you can find in depart­ ment stores and specialty stores...it means finding them all for 20-60% less than depart­ ment store and specialty store regular prices, every single day. And extras, like our hassle- free return policy, individual dressing rooms and a fresh selection every week. • Now that's the maxx for the minimum. TMYKDfc r t i 4 L i M West Dundee Grana Opening Sunday, August 18,12-8PM < Spring Hill Fashion Corner at the intersection of Route 31 and Route 72 (W. Main Street) All Chicago area stores join the celebration--12-6PM. % V. i