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PAGE 20 - PLAINDfcALEK - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1982 CHAMBER IN ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from page 1) and aesthetic values of the com­ munity; and discovering and correcting abuses which prevent the promotion of business expansion and community growth." The Chamber includes McHenry and all incorporated areas surrounding McHenry as well as the communities of Burton's Bridge, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Lilymoor, McCullom Lake, Pistakee, Ringwood, Sunnyside, Volo, and Wonder Lake. Any person, association, corporation, partnership, or estate having an interest in the objective of the organization is eligible to apply for membership. Reservations for the annual meeting or information regarding membership can be obtained by calline the Chamber office at 385-4300. BREAK GROUND FOR MEDICAL CENTER (Continued from peg* 1) were 'he first in northern Illinois. The Trauma center is a model for the rest of i he statfc." McHenry Mayor Joseph B. Stanek noied some of the problems en­ countered along the road to the ground breaking. He noted that the annexation of McHenry Shores, by the affirmative vote of both communities, removed an obstacle that could have stalled or even blocked construction of the new medical facility. The obstacle arose due to artificial boundary lines and rule changes made by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The McHenry mayor pointed to the community's participation in the project, citing the waiver of permit fees, participation in the utility construction and various annexation requirements which made utility installation less expensive and more feasible. Stanek also commented that there would be many spin-off benefits from 'he construction of the hospital -- a estimated $10 million to $12 million in paychecks, some of which will be spent in McHenry, the attraction of new people and families to the city, etc. As John Dailey noted in his remarks, "It is a commitment to go forth with a challenging venture." MUSIN' AND MEANDERIN' (Continued from pag* 1) desire to renew acquaintances that have suffered the interference of hectic, hurried lives. One of the 54 grandchildren, great­ grandchildren and great-great­ grandchildren who attend this year was Barbara Kamholz Melka, whose personal memories take her back to another time in McHenry history. The Kamholz home on Main street was the gathering place when Bar­ bara was a child and lived in Chicago. She remembers one particular item which provided irresistible - the old Victrola in an upstairs room. She also remembers the pump at the kitchen sink. The real thrift, however, was a visit to Grandpa Kamholz's barbershop in West McHenry. It was furnished with antique wall-mounted kerosene lanterns even though the shop was equipped with electricity. This was a memory we could also share, as we did the neighborhood where the Kamholz family lived. As a child we were sent to Fred Kamholz's barbershop because it was impressed upon us that "no one cuts hair with the skill of a barber". This was in the early days of what were referred to as 'beauty shops'. There wasn't one on every corner then, and old timers weren't con­ vinced that these lady operators entering a man's world were adept at more than putting permanent curls on a woman's head. The Kamholz berbershop was at one time located on Main street, and at another on Front, just around the corner south from the main business blocks----- Those were the days when the North Western -hotel featured an old fashion soda shop and penny candy. Memory may take us back, but reality will never let our dreams delve so deep that we imagine we are making any purchase for pennies today. - KAF Seniors To Hear Area Director The annual meeting of the McHenry County Senior Citizens' council will be held at the Harvard Moose Monday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Charles Johnson, executive director of Region II - Area Agency on Aging, who is responsible for the planning and coordinating of services in the eight counties surrounding the city of Chicago. Those local services funded by Region II include our nutrition and social service programs. All seniors are encouraged to at­ tend. If membership is not current it can be brought up-to-date at this meeting. In addition to program and funding status reports there will be an election to fill positions on the board of directors. According to Charles Jacobson, chairman of the nominating committee, Dale Osborne and Francis Ginter are running for reelection and Glenn Mensing and Hubert Mortimer are running for the positions occasioned by the resignation of Victor Lundemo and Regina Blank. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. A luncheon will be served at noon, for which reservations can be made for members and guests at the local meet and eat certers or by calling (815) 455-6610. Following the meeting there will be a tea dance. Congressman Takes At The Washington A Look Scene by Anthony Oliver In the forefront of news recently, the Lebanon Massacre also occupied the forefront of a press conference held by U.S. Rep. Philip Crane (R-Ill.) Monday at Borre's restaurant. "Israelis catching a lot of heat for the massacre and certainly an in­ vestigation is warranted," Crane said. "To the extent that Israel assumed responsibility as the guarantor of peace, it has to assume some responsibility ! think you can depend upon Israel to provide corrective measures at home." If the Israelis feel Sharon knew beforehand, or could have done something, it may be a basis for a change in government, Crane said. Reporters at the meeting asked if this was suitable basis for cutting U.S. (military) aid to Israel. Crane responded that it was not. To date, he said, the United States has withheld the shipment of cluster bombs and some aircraft to Israel. The congressman pointed out that any attempt to withdraw support from Israel would effectively destablize an already sensitive region. "If there were no Israel, we would frantically be trying to create one," Crane said. "You can't substitute Israel for providing a counterpoise to Soviet presence." He commented, "We hold ourselves and Israel to higher values, and rightly so. This is an area where people do not hold the same values we do." Noting that political assassination was, to some extent, accepted Crane said the death toll under the Khomeini regime has reached more than 4,600. Crane said it was unfortunate that the Lebanese military was unable to assume the police duties following the assassination of Gemayel and Israel was put into that position. One reporter, Paul Harth, asked for Crane's response to the Yassir Arafat's assertion that the massacre would not have occurred if in­ ternational forces had not withdrawn from the area. "I doubt that American presence would have maintained order," Crane said. "Now, it is not in the interest of the Americans, Italians or the French io police the area." He did say the international peace­ keeping force was escalating the with­ drawal of Israeli and Syrian forces from Lebanon. In response to a query about a Palestinian homeland, Crane noted that there are 1.5 million Palestinians in the Mideast and there has to be some, resolution of the problem. "I don't think it will involv^'Mtal] nationhood;" Crane said. The Israelis would not tolerate this move because of the military threat, x. " Looking at the problem^ from the point of Israeli security, the border have to be reworked," Crane added. But, he commented there was no reason why the Palestinians could not live on the West Bank. "There have been Palestinians living in harmony (on the West Bank) for years," he said. An item of concern to all citizens, Crane was questioned on a flat tax rate proposal, which he sponsored. The crux of the bill would eliminate certain deductions in the personal income code and set a flat tax rate of 10 percent. Used as a starting point, business and corporate taxes could be examined for revision later, Crane added. Administration officials estimate i hat for a flat tax rate to garner the existing level of revenues, a 13 per­ cent rate would have to be applied. Citing Treasury department figures, Crane said that if the $90 billion (estimated) lost to the "un­ derground economy" were recovered, a flat tax of 10 percent would be all that is required. The underground economy consists primarily of those monies (private and commercial) which are not reported to the government. ' For example, take the person who drills a well and strikes it rich; making a million dollars, Crane said. The government would receive $100,000, but the person would keep 'he other $900,000. This, Crane said, could spur more intelligent investing of money. "Today, people say it is better to throw the money in a hole, rather than send it to the government," Crane said. Urging tax system revamping, Crane commented that the existing code is one of the "last vestiges" of discrimination in the federal government structure. "It discriminates against the size of your income, the source of your in­ come and your marital status," Crane said. Americans, he added, are basically honest people, but the discriminatory nature of the tax code and inequities that exist tend to promote cheating on taxes -- the underground economy. "If you don't address the principles of a discriminatory system, before long you'll be right back where you started," he said. "Realistically, I don't see passage of any flat tax rate bill for five years." Crane also commented that there was little optimism of the mandatory retirement age for federal employees being raised, as it was recently, from 65 to 70, in the private sector. More and mwe questions are being raised in the private" Sector about federal employees not laboring under social security taxes and "double- dipping" (taking advantage of pen­ sion plus social security) "The fact is, federal employees have a better pension plan than most," Crane said. He noted federal employees were recently brought under the Medicare tax umbrella. Regarding Social Security, Crane said, "They scream when you just talk about putting them under Social Security. Either you make it so there is enough fbr everyone or you make it so that anyone can get out." There is mounting pressure for just such a move, he said. As it is currently being discussed, a person opting, out woiild forfeit all contributions. The employer, on the said. "President Reagan has said he will veto it." The Illinois congressman also predicted that social issues may play a more prominent role in presidential politics, if Reagan is elected to a second term. Charges have been made recently that the president has "turned his back" on conservative social issues, like prayer in.schools and abortion. Crane said economic issues had to take priority over the social measures and added that he agreed with President Reagan in this regard. - In the open format of the con­ ference, Crane wais asked if there was any Congressional support for an amendmentjo the federal criminal statutes which* would remove insanity as a defense/in situations like the Hinckley ca "You ca&t fault the jury in that case, because of the judge's in­ structions," Crane said. The prosecution had to prove beyond a other hand, would give the employee a shadow of doubt that Hinckley was one-ume raise,^ equal lo the amount t ^ when he pulled the trigger In Indiana, Crane pointed out, the burden of proof lies on the defense to show the defendant was insane at the time the crime was committed. Sunday Crash Injures Three Three McHenry area drivers were injured and taken to McHenry hospital following a collision early Sunday morning on Wilmot road, near Grandview. Michael G. Hogan, of 6601 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, was ticketed for improper lane usage. Hogan told county police he must have fallen asleep as he was driving north on Wilmot road. All Hogan could recall of the accident was that he was suddenly in the southbound lane and saw headlights approaching. Hogan swerved to the right but could not avoid a head-on collision with an auto driven by Gregory C. Walaszek, of 1108 Park lane, Spring Grove. The Hogan auto then spun and struck a third vehicle, which was driven by Edward H. Wickman, of 2018 Indian Ridge, McHenry. The Johnsburg Rescue squad transported all three drivers to McHenry hospital. Jeffery S. Connerty, of 3715 Claremont, McHenry, was riding a motorcycle north on Pioneer road paid to Social Security. Crane said it has been projected that if such a plan were adopted, every working person under the age of 50 would probably opt out of the system, regardless of the amount contributed. He also commented that the most recent baby boom will hit retirement age at about the year 2020. There has been zero population growth nationally since 1972. The average lifespan of Americans has been increasing steadily, Crane noted. In 1935, when Social Security was introduced, the average was 60. Today it is 73. By 1990, it is projected at 90. "There is no way the work force then could support the system," Crane said. "There would be two workers for each retired person. Today there are about four to one and the system is just about at the breaking point." Concerning double-dipping, Crane said any movement in that direction would have to be "grandfathered," particularly as if applies to ser­ vicemen. "The people who enlisted did so with the understanding that they could return to the private sector and still get a federal pension," Crane said.* Crane said salaries for on-duty personnel would have to be raised as a payoff for losing this benefit. 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Vincent, of 1707 Brent­ wood, McHenry, was arrested by McHenry police and charged with driving under the influence and illegal transportation of liquor following a hit-and-run accident on Riverside drive. Vincent told McHenry police he did not believe he had struck anything. Witnesses said the Vincent auto backed across Riverside drive, in the 1300 block, and struck a parked car. The auto then left the scene. The parked car was owned by Larry P. Loss, of 7606 Beaver, Wonder Lake. Carolyn R. Sima, of 4912 Wilmot road, McHenry, was injured last Thursday when she lost control of her auto on the wet pavement of Martin road. The auto traveled off the east side of the roadway and struck a Commonwealth Edison pole. The McHenry Area Rescue squad took Ms. Sima to McHenry hospital for examination and treatment. FOXY REFUNDERS MEET The next meeting of the Foxy Refunders group is scheduled to be held Tuesday, Oct. 5. Anyone interested in learning how to earn extra money for Christmas gift shopping can call 344-5463 for more information. million dollars to train," Crane said. He commented that 70 percent of the service pilots left after their first four- year tour of duty. "I'm not saying eliminate social spending," Crane commented, "but 'he cost-of-living adjustments went up twice as fast as the salary rate." Crane also commented that the un­ controlled government spending was almost exclusively in the social programs. • /' "When you spend money in the social programs, you can't see the turnover in positive economic aspects," Crane said. Crane noted that much military spending waste was unavoidable, due in part to uncertainty whether financing will be continued. Part of the problem, he said, could be countered by standardization of parts replacement between the ser­ vices. "Anything that would apply some business techniques to military contracting would be in order," Crane said. 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