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SECTION 2 - PAGE 4- PLA1NDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JULY 18.1984 Business workmen's comp agreement Hospital names employee of the month may lower insurance rates Gov. James R. Thompson announced an agreement recently between labor and management officials on workers' compensation issues that will help lower insurance rates by more than 4 per cent. "This agreement not only will help employers lower their workers' compensation in­ surance costs but will help bur injured workers receive their benefits more promptly, for many of them have their backs against the wall when there is a delay in workers' compensation payments," the governor said. "This is the latest in a series of successful meetings aimed at lowering the costs of workers' compensation while also helping the injured* worker. Labor and management are to be congratulated for these efforts to work together toward the common good." Under the agreement there would be four changes in workers' compensation law: -The interest rate on ar­ bitrators' awards will be changed effective July 1. The rate currently is 1 per cent over the prime rate. Under the agreement, the rate would follow the interest rate of six- month Treasury bills. -On permanent partial disability awards, the awward would be based on 60 per cent of the worker's average weekly wage rather than the current 66 two thirds per cent level. -The cap on the maximum weekly benefit for permanent partial disability would remain in effect for the next three years at $293 a week. -Changes would be made in the law to improve sections that deal with procedures within the Illinois Industrial Commission designed to speed up resolution of all cases, particularly hard­ ship cases. Accountants elect officers The June meeting of the McHenry County chapter of the Independent Accountant's Association of Illinois was held at The Timbers Restaurant, Woodstock. Les Roggeveen, of Roggeveen Accounting Service, was introduced as a new member of the Chapter. The main function of the meeting was the election of new offices for 1984-85. The officers for 1984-85 are Larry Booster, McHenry, president; Ken Martin Sr., Crystal Lake, vice-president; Mike Schuldt, Harvard, secretary; John Nihan, Woodstock, treasurer; and Shirley Harms, McHenry, as state director. Sherm Schmidt, Woodstock, was appointed chapter repressentative to the state nominating committee for the annual election of state officers to be held at the annual convention in Peoria. Also at­ tending the convention will be Larry Booster and Shirley Harms of McHenry. Any accountant interested in more information should con­ tact Ken Martin at 459-0707 or Larry Booster at 385-5899. Carole Knor, unit assistant on the eighth floor at Northern Illinois Medical Center was named the hospital's Employee- of-the-Month for June. A hospital staff member for six- and-a-half years, Knor was overwhelmed when notified of the honor. "I couldn't believe it when everyone walked up to me and Miss O'Malley (President of NIMC), stood there telling me I'd been selected. I was amazed, but I'm so happy to be here and I love the work. That has always seemed honor enough." Unit assistants actually function as the secretaries of each nursing station or pod, and Knor is responsible for two pods on the eighth floor of the new building. At the downtown site she worked on the second floor. "I cannot put into words what it means to me to work here," she said, "because the people and my job are very special to me." Her responsibilities include translating the physicians' orders for the unit, handling the phone calls, notifying doctors about consultations, and keeping the unit running smoothly, freeing the clinical personnel to handle health care rather than clerical work. A resident of McHenry for 23 years, Knor expressed her pride in being part of the community when NIMC moved to its new site on June 23. "It gave me a great feeling to know I wafe a McHenry resident when I saw the hundreds of volunteers from this and surrounding towns who turned out to help move the hospital. Every age was represented and many civic groups were involved. I am proud to live in such a caring community." An avid reader, she also spends her leisure time bowling or going to dinner theatre and shows with friends. Her son Bill, 23, lives at home,and Steve 25, is a resident of Johnsburg. Donna Rowe, computer programmer in Data Processing at Northern Illinois Medical Center, served as Employee-of- the-Month for May. A staff member for almost six years, Rowe was noted for her willingness to lend a helping hand on any project. She regularly gives many hours of volunteer time in the hospital's traveling exhibit at trade shows, health fairs, Yellow Brick Road, NIMC's children's health fair, and on any other event where her help is needed. Besides learning the system for the new computer installed at the medical center, Rowe was involved on the planning committee for the grand opening. Employees-of-the-Month receive gifts including a free vacation day, engraved pen and pencil set, dinner for two at an area restaurant of their choice, and a special parking place for the month in which they are honored. Nominees for the award are considered to have given out­ standing service to the hospital, to represent the highest stan­ dards and to have grown per­ sonally and professionally while fulfilling the goals and ob­ jectives of Northern Illinois Medical Center. Carole Knor, unit assistant, was named Northern Illinois Medical Center's June Employee-of-the-Month. 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Shop Spring Hill Mall Mon.-Fri. 10-9, Sal. 10-5:30, Sun. 114 (312)426-9100 Three attend tax seminar Larry Booster, Shirley Harms, of McHenry, and Ken Martin Sr., of Crystal Lake, recen|lybffife^ped from a two day senwnar sponsored by the National Association of Ta* Practitioners. The topics covered dealt with the various forms of organizations, the new regulations of Corporations, Corporate Liquidations and Partnerships. With the constant changes in the tax codes legislated by Congress it is imperative that accountants maintain con­ tinuing education in the field of taxation. The NATP sponsors seminars throughout the country to aid in helping acir countants and practitioners keep informed of these changes. Women's conference in August The third "Midwest Women ii{ Business Conference" -i> designed especially folj businesswomen and womett planning to start a business career - will be held Aug. 16-18 at the Drake Hotel in downtowi{ Chicago. ; _ _ . The conference is cosponsoreQ by the Northwestern University College of Continuing' Professional Education and thej U.S. Small Business Actj ministration (SBA)Z.* Registration is now being ac­ cepted at the College, 339 e£ Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illj 60611, (312) 649-8398. •> The conference will offeig women entrepreneurs a variety of workshops, seminars an) keynote addresses focusing or£ information needed to plan an& operate a small business, ao£ cording to Judith Burnisori^ assistant dean at Northwesterly Sessions on all three days of the conference will cove£ management, marketing finance and personnel topics. Aq exhibit hall will offer par* ticipants the opportunity tfr speak to vendors about a variety of business and personal ser> vices. Four featured keynot^ speakers -- Terry Savage^ Maureen Reagan, Marilyft Moats Kennedy and Patti M<£ Vay- will discuss future opK portunities and the economic! climate for women in business^ i i <