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PAGE 11 - PLAINDEALER - * * *-• t J-\ % m 1'% 4 9-Digit Zip Mailer Incentives Proposed incentives for volume mailers to adapt to the impending nine-digit zip code will be announced in March, Postmaster General William F. Bolger said this week. Meanwhile, the postal service will proceed with the purchase of necessary equipment to implement the code, with the realization that it can reap benefits whether postal customers use the five-digit or the nine- digit zip code. Consultation with large mailers on im­ plementing the nine-digit code, and refinements to the method by which it will be implemented, will continue over the next few months, Bolger said Actual implementation of the zip Code Add On program will not begin before June 1, he said "This is consistent with the proposed Congressional amendment that was dropped in the waning hours of the recent session, which stated that appropriated funds should not be used to implement the nine-digit Zip Code program before June l, to assure that we exercise all due caution in instituting this important and far reaching development," Bolger commented. "In keeping with the spirit of that amendement -even GIFT FOR RE8CUE SQUAD - Pat Serra, first vice-president of the Fox Ridge Women's club, presents a 9500 donation to Bev Beyer, treasurer of the McHenry Area Rescue squad. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Select United Way Committees For 1982 though it did not become law--we will continue the developmental work that the amendment not only allowed, but encouraged. As a result, I think we will have a better program and greater acceptance." Bolger said the case for a nine-digit zip code is a sound one, but is not fully un­ derstood. "We will use this extra time to better inform the public, business mailers and all other interested parties about it," he said. "Since business generates 80 percent of all mail, the program is aimed mainly at business mailers, and it is incumbent upon us to do a better job of ex­ plaining the program's benefits", Bolger continued. Plans at this time still call for notifying all households of their zip code add-ons next October. He reiterated the following points about the program: ... The Postal service needs to automate in order to handle growing mail volume (now at 105 billion pieces a year) and to control its payroll (which amounts to approximately 9250 million a week) and reduce the size of the postal workforce ...The automated equip­ ment can be used to process five-digit zip coded mail with good financial returns, but the return will more than double when the equipment is used on nine-digit mail, since that will allow a much finer sortation of mail. ...Use of the nine-digit zip FRIDAY, JANUARY M.1M1 code wiif be entirely voluntary. ...All savings (which are estimated at $600 million a year by 1967 using the nine- digit zip code) will pass to mail users in the form of more stable postage rates, since rates are set to cover postal costs. ...The new system will reduce sorting errors and should improve the delivery of mail traveling beyond the originating local area. .No deadlines will be set for conversion to nine digists, nor will there be any penalty for non use There will be ample services available for persons to obtain nine-digit zip code information, from a toll free phone number, to the updating of small ad­ dress lists at post offices, to computer tape assistance for large mailers. ROBERT MUSIKANTOW. Ph.D. psychologist for the Family Service and Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County (Editor's Note: This is another article in the Today's Psychology weekly series of especially written articles for McHenry county readers. The topic this week is "Sexuality II".) Even in today's modern educated age, there still remain many common misconceptions about sexuality. The reason these myths persist is most likely due to the fact that so many of us find it embarrassing and difficult to communicate openly and truthfully about our sexual experiences. In today's article, I will be discussing some of these myths. It is my intention not merely to reveal what some of these myths are, but also to facilitate more open communication between people on this most im­ portant topic, for it is only through honest com­ munication and an open accepting attitude that misconceptions can be replaced with fact. Here are some of the more common misconceptions that people have: 1--Men are more in­ terested in sex than women - This is a misconception based on past cultural conditioning that makes it more acceptable for men to have sexual feelings than it is for women. The fact is that both sexes are equally sexual. While men may become aroused more quickly than women, women are capable of a much longer, more sustained period of arousal 2--Men enjoy sex more than women - This idea is closely related to miscon­ ception number 1. Women have just as much capacity More YFU Scholarships Are Now Available to enjoy their sexuality as do men. Again, cultural con­ ditioning has played a role in surpressing women in this area Young girls often receive the message that it is not alright for them to ex­ perience sexual feelings. Girls also used to be told that having sex with their husbands was something to be done out of duty and obligation, as opposed to something that could be enjoyable for the woman. Thank God today's women are beginning to throw off the chains of such antiquated thinking 3--There is such a thing as a normal amount of sexual desire Each individual is unique and as unique in­ dividuals people vary as to how much they are in­ terested in sex. What is important in a marriage is not how often you engage in sex. What is important is whether or not people have siihilar amounts of desire and the quality of the in­ teraction itself The first official meeting in 1981 of the Board of directors of the United Way of McHenry County brought old and new board members together to select com­ mittees to manage the 1962 fund drive next fall. The present campaign, which has just been concluded, realized the goal topping sum of $275,000. The 1980-81 campaign that began last October saw many new contributors join in United Way's humanitarian work. The original goal, set before the campaign began was, $256,000, the highest it has ever been. The goal however, was a necessary one, as the 19 "different member agencies of the McHenry County United Way were compelled to make larger requests due to inflation. To surpass the original goal set, by $19,000 is considered a noteworthy accomplishment for United Way volunteers "The generosity of the people of McHenry county has enabled us to expand the number of agencies we support and to provide a broad range of human care services to our neighbors," said Frank Greenwald, former president of the organization. "Today, your United Way has 19 member agencies serving our neighbors in time of need. Our United Way performs many major functions each year, in­ cluding: identifying the human service needs of McHenry county residents, raising funds to meet identified needs; allocating revenues to member agencies in a manner that best meets current com­ munity needs; monitoring and controlling spending of United Way funds to avoid duplication and waste, and to ensure maximum ef fective service to people for every dollar spent." In establishing campaign goals. Jim Brown, 1981 campaign chairman, pointed out that there are six key elements "Articulation of known needs'," he said. "Commitment of United Way and agency volunteers; degree of participation by campaign volunteers in setting the goal; goal's relationship to untapped sources, and standards of achievement for both dollar goals and activity goals within the campaign plan." Campaign goal for next year will be set this spring after the agency budget and allocations hearings have been completed. Youth for Understanding International Student Ex­ change (YFU) has just announced the availability of additional scholarships for American high school students for year exchange programs, and new scholarships funded by the Finnish government for students going to Finland for the summer. "If you are a high school student who dreams of visiting another country, this is your chance of a lifetime," reports Susan Greene, director of the United States program. "We are seeking students open to adventure, with good academic backgrounds, who want to spend a year living in countries such as Germany, Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, France or Norway. For more information on year or summer scholar­ ships, or on hosting an in­ ternational student, write to U S Programs Department, Youth for Understanding, 3501 Newark Street, NW. Washington, D C. 20016, or call toll-free, 800-424-3691. Avoid Crushing An almost foolproof method to avoid crushing fruits and veg­ etables in your shopping cart with heavier grocery items is to put your fruit and vegetable selections last on your shopping list -- and stick to the order listed! ALEXANDER LUMBER CO. "BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER" FEATURING COMPLETE LINES OF: •OLYMPIC STAIN »BRAMMER CABINETS •ANDERSEN WINDOWS •PRE-HUNG DOORS •NORD SPINDLES • JIM MARTIN PAINTS •LINCOLN WINDOWS •GAF SHINGLES •BUILDERS HARDWARE •PREFINISHED PANELING •CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPERAfORS Phone 385-1424 909 N. FRONT ST., McHENRY McHenry Handy Pantry (Formerly McHenry Quik Mart) 4502 W. RTE. 120 • McHonry Mon.-Frl. 6 to 10, Sat. 7 to 10, Son. 8 to 10 •Ice Cream| ASSORTED FLAVORS V, GALLON CMpkell's Soip •MIX OR MATCHH 4 PACK Why Not Try Our NEW "Handy Pantry Sandwiches' Tomasello's Pizza CHEESE & SAUSAGE 18 OZ. They're Delicious! OSCAR MEYER Hot Dogs QUARTS 1 LB. PACKAGE DEPOSIT CESSUBJEgTrOtUPPL : JAN. 30-FEB. 1 Gas, 20" width TORO NO SNOW SALE All this year's Toro Snowthrowers must go! We gambled and lost! Make yourself the winner at our expense. The light snowfall has left us with an over­ stocked inventory on all Toro blowers. Now we need warehouse room for incoming lawn equipment, and they must go. C'mon in and save yourself big bucks for the rest of this year, and be set for next year too. at a very low cost. Haven't yon done without aTrax) kmc enough? "THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUILT" 0E0. P. FREUND, INC 4102 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, III. 385-0420 'Comparing dealer's regular price and promotional selling price While supplies last EFFECTIVE: TO JAN. 31 JANUARY Inventory Clearance Sale REFRIGERATORS WHIRLPOOL GOLD FROST PROOF 19J CU. FT. TOP FREEZER. WHIRLPOOL ALMOND OR WHITE FROST PROOF 19.1 CU. FT. BOTTOM FREEZER.. 65500 FRIGIDAIRE WHITE FROST PROOF COflOfl 19.0 CU. FT. TOP FREEZER DAMAGED. MU WHIRLPOOL ALMOND OR VsO^ FROSTPROOF 17.2 CU. FT. TOP FREEZER 523' HOTPOINT WHITE OR GOLD CYCLE DEFROST - A A fin 13.6 CU. FT. RIGHT HAND DOOR. OUI WASHERS AND DRYERS iii HOTPOINT WHITP ^ u- 11J CU.SOV&? nfMll WHIRLPOOL ICE MAKER KITS. 420' . 50°° HOTPOINT 18 I *CJLT ^1 lT ^.^(1 wAsmsovP 9V' 385? .. 398" WHIRLPOOL 14 LBS 2 SPFFn»»•*•' WASHER SOLD OUT HOTPOINT TIME & SPECIAL CYCLE OAfUM GAS DRYER WHITE 3U8 FRIGIDAIRE TIME CYCLE OAfMin ELECTRIC DRYER WHITE ZOO WHIRLPOOL TIME & AUTOMATIC CYCLE AflCnA ELECTRIC DRYER WHITE 295 * ̂ WHIRLPOOL COMPACT ^ j ELECTRIC DRYER AVACADO Zo4 WHIRLPOOL 18 LBS 2 SPEED WHITE WASHER WHIRLPOOL 14 LBS 2 SPFFn»»•••• FREEZERS RANGES m PQ DQ PQ DQ DQ DQ PQ OQ WHIRLPOOL orfinnl HOTPOINTWHITE L FT. CHEST. Z59 3T ELECTRIC. 6.0 CU WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL • AflAnni FR,G,DAIRE GOLD 15.9 CU. FT. UPRIGHT 339 130" ELECTRIC SELF CLEAH DISH WASHERS CALAORIC ALMOND 30" GAS CONTINUOUS CLEANING. SALE DATES • ̂ I PREMIER WHIT«= ^\| lT SESBM** 3S85?a ?UT v ire-T a t a h i i t r r * / • * / - % • r \ WHIRLPOOL 9 CYCLE RUHT-IIL VESTA WHITE OR GOLD 37000 30" GAS CONTINUOUS CLEANING. MICROWAVES FRIGIDAIRE 6 CYCLE BUILT-IN. HOTPOINT 7 CYCLE DUILT-IIL .... 38400 38800 WHIRLPOOL TIME COOK. WHIRLPOOL TOUCH CONTROL IK M TEW COW.... 340™ 48100 369™ 2883 375" 29900 420™ ALL SMALL APPLIANCES ON SALE! PIUS SIMILIAR SAVINGS ON MOM MAJOR APPLIANCES IN OUR STORE LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N. Front (S. Rte. 31) McHenry, III. 385-0882 i