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ROBERT MUSIKANTOW. Ph.D. psychologist for th« for rkHvnl^Coonty0114 Commun,ly "•nto1 Health Centsr Hold Tea Business SECTION I • PAGE S • PLAINDEALER • FRIDAY. OCTOBER 17. II At College For Women's Week (Editor's Note: This is another artiele in the Today's Psychology weekly series of especially written articles for McHenry county readers. The topic this week ' is "Comparison For most of us comparison is a way of life. We are constantly comparing ourselves to others, in terms of looks, personality, money, etc. We compare ourselves to movie stars, religious figures, fashion models and heros of all kinds, never realizing or considering the destructive nature of this process. When you compare yourself with another there are one of two possible outcomes. Either you end up -feeling bad because someone appears to be superior to you or you feel a brief flash of egotistical pleasure when you think that you are better than someone else. Com­ parison therefore leads to unproductive conflict and pain and is clearly distinctive. A person who compares Book Details Steps Against Toxic Dumps As any former resident of Love Canal can tell you, discovering a toxic chemical dump in your own backyard can be a nightmare. Aqd the U.S. Environmental Protection agency has estimated that there may be as many as 50,000 hazardous dump sites located around the country. What would you do if you discovered a dump or a toxic wastewater discharge in your neighborhood? A free publication from the National Wildlife federation, "The Toxic Substances Dilemma: A Plan for Citizen Action", will give you some answers to that problem. Written in layman's language, the book outlines step-by-step procedures for the average citizen. The 123-page manual, which is illustrated with photographs, charts, and graphs, begins with the basics--definitions of chemicals, toxic substances, and pollutants--then discusses their risks and effects. Federal and state laws controlling toxics are explained. A case study in New Jersy is presented to illustrate how effective citizen action can be. The NWF "how-to" book also provides instructions to help citizens obtain in­ formation, find local sup­ port, use the media, and push for enforcement of anti­ pollution laws. "It's hard work getting information, getting sup­ port, getting action. But it can be done," concludes the handbook, which was researched and writted by the NWF, the nation's largest conservation education organization. Single copies of "The Toxic Substances Dilemma: A Plan for Citizen Action" are available free of charge by writing to: The National Wildlife Federation, Dept. TD, 1412 16th street, NW. Washington, DC 20036. Meals Reflect Theme Of School Lunch Week . i During National School Lunch week, Oct. 12-18, lunches served in schools throughout the country reflect the theme of "Eat to Learn, Learn to Eat." This year schools were asked to focus on the foods of Mexico. Schools in Illinois and across the nation were urged to prepare Mexican foods for lunch and break­ fast menus during the one- week celebration. Suggested school menus during National School Lunch week included taco salad with turkey,' refried beans taco, tostada, gaz- pacho and flan de vanilla. "School lunch rooms provide an important part of education," State Supt. of Education Donald G. Gill said. "It's difficult for a child to learn while suffering from inadequate nutrition." About one million school lunches are served to Illinois students each day. Schools serve nearly 100,000 break­ fasts in Illinois daily. Based on special hard­ ships and family income guidelines, many children receive free or reduced price meals in school. Last year, the number of free or reduced price meals served in Illinois schools were 15.6 million free break­ fasts; 215 thousand reduced breakfasts; 70.5 million free lunches and 5.4 million reduced lunches. Set MR Benefit Proclamations for more than 50 Illinois towns declaring the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Knights of Columbus Mentally Retarded days have been issued by mayors, town presidents and - city managers from Chicago to Belleville, from Rockford to Springfield. The Knights of Columbus 11th annual fund raising for mentally handicapped youngsters is expected to gross in excess of $800,000 during the two-day drive. Ten percent of the gross collections goes to help underwrite the costs of the Illinois Special Olympics, summer and winter games. The balance, after minimum costs are deducted, is returned to the mentally retarded institutions, w o r k s h o p s a n d organizations where the money was collected. In ten years time, more than $5.5 million have been raised on behalf of the exceptional children. U.S. expects to announce 80% registered for the draft. STOP & SEE GEORGE RODENKIRC USED CAR MANAGER FOR 1981 PRICES! RT 31 and R t . 120 McHenry CADILLAC PONTIAC (815)385-6000 COME TO THE BIGGEST CAMLLAC-POMIAC DEALER IN TNE "COUNTY" himself to another person and attempts to follow his example is a mere con­ formist. He is nothing but a second hand human being trying to become a duplicate Of someone else. Why imitate another person? Why persist in thinking of people as higher or lower than oneself? You are a unique individual who is worthwhile just by the fact of your existance. Quit comparing yourselves and experience the excitement of being a free individual. The Crystal Lake Area Business and Professional Women and the McHenry County college are collaborating on the ob­ servance of National Women's Week Oct. 18-25. The mayors of Crystal Lake and Cary, Mayor Carl Weh- de and Mayor Gus Alexakos, have signed the proclamation announcing National Business Women's week. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the local club will co-sponsor a tea at MCC from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. All employed women are urged to attend. Sue Besemann will chair the presentation from the college, explaining op­ portunities available there. A film will be shown depicting the history and Objectives of B.P.W. Since the purpose of National Business Women's week is to dramatize the contributions of women to the business and professional life of the country, four county B.P.W. members will describe their experiences and answer auestions. Ruth Lynott will talk about real estate, Diane Veeneman, computer ser­ vices, Jeanette Shapiro, social work and Carrie Vought, banking. The thrust of the program at the tea will be career awareness and opportunities for advancement of em­ ployed women. McHenry County college is located at 8900 W. 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