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No Contracts For Many Teachers As Term Nears A total of 332 local teachers' association* in Illinois remain without a contract as school opening* draw near, according to a report from the Illinois Education association. Sixty- one of these are viewed as "critical" by the state's largest teachers' organization. IEA President Mel Smith said the state association ha* en­ couraged local association negotiators to intensify bargaining efforts during this crucial period prior to the opening of schools for the fall term. "We are hopeful the state school aid funding bill signed by Gov. James Thompson, which provides an additional $70 million in relief for hard- pressed school districts, will be a positive factor in local association negotiations," said Smith. "With changes in the school aid formula plus ad­ ditional revenues, local school districts are in a far better position to meet the needs of teachers and other school employee* at the bargaining tables," said Smith. "Teachers, like many other employees, have been hit hard by inflation, and salaries, fringe benefits, and board paid retirement plan* will be crucial to these on-going negotiations," said Smith. "Also crucial to continuing negotiations are provisions dealing with the problems connected with reduction in the teaching force in some districts, and the handling of recalls of teachers laid off because of these reductions," said Smith. "We are seeking settlements which are equitable and which offer our teachers reasonable economic and non-economic benefits that take into account the changing nature of teaching in the seventies." "I am personally hopeful that differences between local association negotiators and school boards can be resolved with a minimal amount of conflict," said Smith. During the next three weeks, IEA will be working with its local associations, and especially those considered "critical," to hasten the process of contract Settlement. Keepin' Healthy Cigarette smokers have become a much-maligned group lately, and much of what is written about smoking tor not smoking) is, I think, of­ fensive to smokers. I recently came across some ideas for ways to withdraw from cigarettes that I feel are not only the least offensive advice for smokers I have ever seen, but also seem to be practical tips for those smokers who really want to quit or cut down. On behalf of the Illinois Department of Public Health, I pass them on to those of you who want to try to stop smoking. 1 Each day. take a sheet of R'zxll paper and mark it off with ten horizontal and five verticle lines Wrap this paper around your cigarette package and hold it on with rubber bands Then, when you want a cigarette, unwrap the pack and, BEFORE smoking, record in the columns on the paper the time of day, what you are doing, how you feel (tired, hored, anxious, excited, related, etc.), and how much you really want the cigarette (ona scale of 1 "no real desire" to 5 "desperate need"). After you smoke, record how much of the cigarette you smoked - 4, two-thirds, This will help you keep a record of your smoking, and once you see your smoking pattern, you can decide which of the following suggestions might work for you 2 Allow yourself to smoke only in one place. And. when you do, don't do anthing but smoke - don't eat, drink, converse with others, read or watch TV 3 If you enjoy handling the cigarettes, find a substitute For example, finger a lucky coin, toy with a pen or pencil, try doodling or obtain a plastic cigarette Perhaps chewing on a carrot or sucking a lollipop Will help keep your hands busy A4. Make up a short list of ings you would like to buy Save your cigarette money so you will be able to purchase these items 5 Make a bet with someone that you can quit Put your cigarette money in a jar each morning, and forfeit it if you smoke. You keep the money if you don't smoke Try to extend this period to a week, then to one month 6. Smoke only half of each cigarette. Reduce the number of times you inhale. 7. Change any habits that lead to smoking. For instance, if you are a "kitchen smoker" in the morning, volunteer your services to schools or non-profit organizations to get you out of the house. 8. Take time to think and get fit by walking one-half hour each day. If you have a dog, take him along. Leave your cigarettes at home. 9. If you gain weight because you are not smoking, modify your diet. Remember, your taste buds have come alive again! 10 When you get a craving for a cigarette, wait three minutes before you "light up." During that three minutes, change your activity or thinking. The craving will probably go away. 11. Don't carry your cigarettes with you. Keep them as far from you as possible. Leave them with someone. 12. Never carry matches or a lighter with you. 13. Never say "I have quit smoking," because your resolve is broken if you have a cigarette. Say, instead, "I don't want to smoke" or "I am a non-smoker." That way you maintain your resolve even if you accidentally have a cigarette 14. Try to help someone else quit smoking, especially your spouse 15. Before each cigarette, ask yourself, "Do I really need this cigarette or is this just a reflex"" 16 Decide that you will smoke only during even (or odd) numbered hours of the clock (2-2:59, but not 3-3:59). 17. Take frequent showers throughout the day, or engage frequently in some other ac­ tivity during which it is im­ possible to smoke (washing dishes, mopping floors, laun­ dering hand-washable clothing, etc ) 18 Brush your teeth at least three times a day to get rid of the tobacco taste 19 If you have a sudden craving for a cigarette, take ten deep breaths, holding the last breath while you strike a match Pretend the match was a cigarette and crush it in an ashtray Then, immediately get busy on some activity. 20. Challenge yourself. Ask yourself, "Who's in charge of my life - me or the tobacco companies?" After you have read these tips, check the ones you think might work for you, and develop your own withdrawal program • • • * Silence is an under­ played virtue. 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In addition, moist air masses from the Atlantic move into the east from both the southeast and northeast, being warm and cool, respectively. When these masses of air meet, th$y often create an occluded front and unpredict­ able, but often rainy, condi­ tions. Generally speaking, if you are east of a strong air mass, it will move over you and bring the weather prevailing under it, to the west. Fronts move at varying speeds, usually up to about 30 miles an hour. So, the weather you have tomorrow may be five hundred miles away today, in a westerly dirertion. Today's Youth BY PATRICK DUDGEON Get A Card Young workers should obtain a social security card as soon as you enter the labor force You need a social security number if your work is, covered by the social security law -- and most work is! Show your card to your employer when you start to work or when you change jobs. This en­ sures that your wages will be properly credited to your social security earnings record. Your social security number is also used for income tax pur­ poses. You may be asked to give your social security number to anyone who pays you dividends, interest or other income that must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. If you don't already have a social security number, get one from your nearest social security office. Try to apply for your card at least four weeks before you'll need it You'll only need one number during your lifetime If you change your name, or if you lose your card, any social security representative will help you get a new card or one showing your new name Respects Age Navy Bill opines- Most people nowadays have more respect for "old age" if it is bottled. -Globe, Camp Lejeune. THE Furniture Hospital CRYSTAL LAKE UPHOLSTERY SHOP 5? REPAIRING ft REGLUING Larry & Jim Seymour >15/459-0653 Does every item you pick up in the supermarket have a higher price? There 18 one item that hasn't kept pace with spiraling inflation -- the egg. 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