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SECTION2.PAGE 3. PLAINDEALER-HERALD, FRIDAY. MARCH 8.1985 Parents responsible to teach dangers of drug, alcohol abuse McHenry County 4-H joins the national PTA in com­ memorating Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, March 3 to 9. According to McHenry County Extension Youth Advisor, Kathy Halstead, drug and alcohol abuse urt the biggest problems facing young people today. "Many parents feel their children aren't at risk of developing drug problems until their teenage years," Halstead said. "But research has shown that most nine and ten year olds already have some knowledge of illegal drugs and alcohol and their uses." Parents often feel they can't do anything to prevent their children from experimenting with drugs and alcohol, but Halstead says that is far from the truth. "Many kids who start using drugs and alcohol don't know how much harm they can do." "Although schools are doing their best to educate youngsters about the dangers of drug abuse, parents are their children's most important teachers. Prevention is the key to reducing the number of drug and alcohol abusers, and prevention begins at home." Experts urge parents to talk with their grade-school children about drugs before the topic comes up on the playground or in the lunchroom. "While five year olds will not understand about the effects of smoking marijuana, they will understand that people can put good or bad things into their bodies," Halstead said. "They can understand that milk, fruit and healing drugs 'Basketbowl' to benefit quadruplets M c H e n r y ' s K o l e n o quadruplets will benefit mis year's Memorial He "Basketbowl" game, to be played Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m. at the Clarence Olsen School. All proceeds from the game's ticket sales will be donated to the Koleno Family Fund, an­ nounced Kelvin Schultz, organizer of the game. For the past four years, the 4' Basketbowl" has pitted M e m o r i a l H o s p i t a l management staff against hourly employees in a contest of athletic prowess. Admission will be $2 and tickets are available through the hospital at 338-2500, extension 660 or the Resurrection Church, 338-7330. will help them stay strong and healthy, while junk foods, air pollutants and other drugs are not good for them." With young children, Halstead says it is more important to instill positive concepts than to give graphic details of what can happen when drugs are abused. Older children, however, should be taught facts as well as con­ cepts. "Parents can educate their children only if they have all the facts," Halstead said. "The PTA, your family physician or pharmacist, and the public library are all good starting points." In addition, she offers these tips on talking to youngsters about drugs: -Be prepared to explain how various dings affect the body and why people take them. Children will be curious about various drugs, especially when they start hearing about them from kids at school. Blake sure your child's school offer up-to- date education that focuses on prevention. -Point out the drug messages on TV and in movies. Help your children see who advertisers and program characters associate alcohol use with beauty, success and fun, and encourage us to use drugs such as sleeping pills, diet pills and extra-strength pain killers. -Keep up to date on the latest i GLASSES MADE WHILE YOU WAIT! (SINGLE VISION PLASTIC ONLY) OVER 1,000 FIRST QUALITY METALOR PLASTIC FRAMES *20 KIDS FRAMES METAL OR $4 C00 PLASTIC 15 FREE FRAMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS WITHLENSE PURCHASE drug crazes.. Drugs and slang terms come and go as often as fashions. If you use old, out­ dated terms and information, your child will think you do not really know what you're talking about and may not listen to you. -Speak to your children frequently about drugs. Sitting your youngster down for a one- shot talk will do little good. You must be consistent to have a lasting impact. Use TV stories, newspaper articles and movies to start informal discussions about drug use. -Be aware of the attitudes and values of your children's friends. When children feel pressure to use drugs, it usually comes from their friends, not some faceless "drug pusher" who lurks around the playground. Ask your children about their friends and get to know them. Make an op­ portunity to meet their parents. And never underestimate the power of peer pressure. -Teach your children to play and have fun. Children may experiment with drugs because it seems fun, or perhaps they are bored. Teach them to enjoy recreational activities and develop hobbies and interests. -Remember to be aware of your own use of alcohol and other drugs. Your habits will send your children a powerful message. Michael Belletire, right, director of the Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, presents State Sen. Jack Schaffer with the Governor's Voluntary Action Award. ' Schaffer honored for community service State Sen. Jack Schaffer was one of several people honored at the 1984 Governor's United Way Breakfast. The Illinois Partner in Building Better Communities Awards were created by the Governor's office of Voluntary Action last year to honor citizens who took a leading role in helping to provide needed services in the community. Schaffer was honored for his efforts to meet the needs of the mentally ill. He is the chairman on the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Commission and has a statewide reputation for his work on mental health issues. Director Michael Belletire, of the department of mental health, presented the award. The governor's office stated, "The people we honor today represent what is right with Illinois and our country. They have seen a need, recognized their own abilities and potential, and have done what many only talk about doing. The awards we give them today cannot adequately express our thanks for their tireless efforts, but they do represent our appreciation for their work." EMERGENCY FRAME REPAIRor REPLACEMENT (815)385-9240 DAILY 8:30-5:30 SAT. 8:30-2 WED. 8:30-1 McHENRY OPTICIANS 1301 RIVE-RSiDt' DR. McHENRY. ILL 4CRCSS f BOM THE FOX HOLE BIS 385-9240 i* ™ • :• • M o MMmM -.v % TRIUMPH IN EUROPE. In January, European audiences thrilled to our Chicago . Symphony Orchestra. From Stockholm to Madrid. It was truly a triumph, and Dlinois Bell is pleased to sponsor highlights of that triumphal tour. This nour-long telecast will feature an interview with Sir Georg Solti, and an uninterrupted performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony #4 from Royal Festival Hall in London. Europe has seen our best, and we're very proud. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Dlinois Bell both represent talented people working together with a common dedication, and are two of the best reasons to live and do business in our state. SEE "CHICAGO SYMPHONY: TRIUMPH IN EUROPE:' TUESDAY, MAR. 12.7 PM. WBBM-TV. CH. 2, WITH STEREO SIMULCAST. WFMT RADIO. 98.7 FM. Illinois Bell AN /Smutmat COMPANY c Illinois Bell. 1985