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/ . SMITHS €*™'™s © ' WED. THRU SAT., SEPT. 17-20 «r TO THANK ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR TRUST AND CONFIDENCE, WE OFFER YOU ANNIVERSARY SA VINGS! | Fall Guide To Outings PAGE 1* • PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, ltM NAME FARM WOMAN OF YEAR --. Outstanding farm women nominated for "Farm Woman of the Year" honors gather following announcement of the winner at last week's' McHenry County Farm Bureau annual meeting. The contest was conducted by the Farm Bureau Women's committee. From left, front, are Esther Shanks, Garden Prairie; Libbie Aavang, Woodstock; Carol Frederick, Harvard, chosen winner; and Leona Liters sen, Harvard. In back are Gladys Renner, Woodstock; Mary Kay Diedrich, Spring Grove; Michelle Manke, Woodstock; Rose Miller, Ringwood; Florence Peters, Woodstock; and Janice Olbrich, Harvard. DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY in joh en < ooi> staff psychologist kno'wftF* A _ J sTHt fVVfeatfigg How far out from the It's that time of year again when swimming pods close, kids line up for back-to- school gear, and another summer vacation is recorded in the family photo album. And all those wonderful places you wanted to take the kids to this summer but didn't have time...well, they'll just have to wait until next year. Not necessarily so. Many places of special interest to kids are open well into fall and some even have winter hours. In fact, fall brings a batch of harvest season' activities that can't be ex­ perienced at any other time of the year. Here's a sampling of places in Illinois where crisp temperatures and falling leaves just means the beginning of fun: Patch 22: Rt. 22, Prairie View. 312-634-3059. Mike and Linda Kelly, owners of this small riding stable in Northern Illinois, will take parties of 17 children or more on a half hour ride through 835 acres of private nursery. Afterwards, kids can have a cookout at the party barn and visit the animals in the petting farm. Individual pony rides are available on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sleigh rides for groups weather con- di t ions permit t ing . Arrangements for the party barn can also be made for evening parties and bonfires as well. • Blackberry Historical Farm-Village: R.R. 3, Aurora, 312-892-1550. A replica steam train takes kids to an 1840 Pioneer farm, an authentic railway depot and a Turn-of-the-Century village containing 11 stores and numerous museums. Crafts people and folk musicians are on hand Sunday through Friday until Oct. 17 when the farm and village closes down for the season. On Oct. 4-5, a special Fall festival will also feature mock militia battles and children's theater per­ formances. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mills Apple Farm: R.R. 1, Marine, 618-887-4732. Apple orchards are abundant in Illinois, but at this southern Illinois farm, kids can make their own apple cider too. Buy the apples, then use the cider press to squeeze out as much refreshing liquid as possible. There's no extra charge. Dwarf trees allow kids as young as 2 years old to pick apples here. For a complete guide to f ru i t farms in Illinois, write Illinois Department of Agriculture, Emmerson Building, State Fairgrounds, Springfield, 111. 62706. Giant City State Park: Makanda, 616-5494151. Next to looming sandstone for­ mations, the interpretive programs at this southern Illinois state park draw crowds each weekend through the end of October. Topics like "Weather Whys," and "Bees and Beekeeping," are featured each Saturday and Sunday along with trail hikes and craft demonstrations. The Interpretive center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Place for Wonder, Field Museuid of Natural History: Roosevelt road at Lake Shore drive, Chioago, 312- 922-9410. This unique gallery where everything is meant to be touched, handled and examined, is a good place to keep in mind for a rainy day. Feel a dinosaur bone or try on a jacket from China and the management won't blink an eyelash. Trained volunteers guide ex­ ploration. The exhibit, equipped with Braille, is open year-round; weekdays 1-3 p.m., weekends, 10 a.m.- noon and 1-3 p.m. Puppet Place: 2146 N. Halsted, Chicago, 312-871- 5011. The only full-time, permanent puppet theater in the Midwest begins its Fall series with "Cin­ derella," Oct. 11. Per­ formances are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sun­ days and last approximately 50 minutes. There's an exhibit of foreign and an­ tique puppets in the lobby. The Puppet Place also takes its shows on the road to schools, clubs and special events like the recent ChicagoFest. Combine a trip to Puppet Place with a visit to nearby Lincoln Park zoo for Tearby a full day of fun. For more great places to take kids in Illinois, write for the Weekend Book and the new October, 1980-March, 1961 Illinois Calendar of Events: Illinois Office of tourism Travel Information Center, 160 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, 111. 60601. Traffic Deaths Up The Superintendent of Illinois State Police, Ronald J. Miller, announced the latest figures which indicate that during the month of August, 1960^202 persons died from injuries sustained from traffic accidents on Illinois streets and highways. State police, District 2, which covers Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Kane and DuPage counties v reported 178 persons have been killed in^hese counties since Jan. 1 of this year. One hundred and sixty-two persons were also killed during the same period last year in these counties. A breakdown of the counties for statistics in August of 1960 shows Lake county had 14 fatalities; McHenry had 3; DuPage county had 7; Kane county had 8 and DeKalb county had 2. As a comparison for August of 1979, Lake county had 5 fatalities; McHenry had 3; DuPage county had 4; Kane county had 6 and DeKalb county had 1. The statistics showed that 1,306 persons have been killed in Illinois in 1980. There were 1,227 persons killed during the same time period of 1979 showing an increase of 79 over 1979. In addition to the August fatalities, 24 persons were killed on Illinois highways over the Labor day weekend. AQUARIUM CLOSES The John G. Shedd aquarium will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, because of a special fiftieth anniversary event planned for that evening. Fall hours are now in effect at the aquarium, which regularly opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. during September and October. _ Register For Free Drawings! •GIFT CERTIFICATES: 1 Each $75-$50-$25 •CHIDLREN UNDER 12 - Register Each Day To win: •STUFFED ANIMAL or •PERSONALIZED NAME BELT No purchase necessary-winner need not be present SMITH'S «*££»'• ^ 105 Van Buren - On the Woodstock Square Mon.-Thun. 9-5:30; Fri. 9-8; Sat 9-5 * September 19, 20, 21 BOYSs JEANS - Sizes 1 thru 7, slim and reg. Were *12.00 *6.90 Sizes 8 thru 14, slim and reg. Were *13.50 *7.90 NEW FALL SHIRTS -Long sleeve knits, crew, turtle, collar. Regularly *6.00 to *10.50 / *4.99 to *8.29 JEAN CORDUROYS Sizes 4-14, slim & reg. Reg. *12 to *15 (Health-Tex not included). SAVE *3.00 LONG SLEEVE WOVEN SHIRTS - Stripes and plaids Sizes 4-14, reg. *9.50 to *14.50 SAVE *3.00 GIRLS: SWEATERS - New fall fashions, size 4-14 SAVE20% NEW FALL BLOUSES - 1/2 PRICE With purchase of any skirt at regular priceI Sties 4-14 DRESSES- Infant thru size 14. New fall colors and styles? (Health-Tex not included) " . SAVE 20% GROUP PJ'S, GOWNS - Size 4-14, reg. S17NOW »12.90 Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to save as much as $1175.00 on a single 9' x 12' Oriental Rug Available sizes 4'x b". 5'6" * 8'b7'9" * 9'9", 8'V * 11 '6", 9' * b" * 11'b", 10'6" x 16V" Round 4' * 4\ 6 *6', 7'x T, 5 * V, 9x9'. 10" * 14', 11'x 17', 12' x 20', 2'9" x 8 1", 2'9" x 9'. 2 9" x 1 11". 2 9" x 16 9", 2 9 x 19 Sample savings you can buy a 5'6" * «'6" hand made oriental lor as low as $420 00, an 8')" x 11 'b" oriental lor $840 00 You tan save $1.175 00 on our best luster washed, hand-made nine dragon all wool, 8 9" x 1 1 '9", $2,200 00. Mon..Thurs..Fri. 9-9; Tues ,Wed.,Sat 9-5; Sun. 12-5 CARPETS & AREA RUGS 200 Washington tn IN ft Bm ft 14 ) Woodstock, Illinois (815)338 1000 These rugs will be displayed in the Woodstock Store Only - 3 Days Only. Because of the slow economy and current tight credit, one of the largest importers of authentic hand-made oriental rugs in the world has had its New York warehouse overstocked for along time. This quality importer has delivered over $100,000 00 worth of oriental rugs to us for display and sale Additionally, they have reduced their price to us dramatically ...by over 34% and we're passing these tremendous savings on to you These rugs are, in every sense of the word, outstanding works of art and make superb investments BOVS A GIRLS: WINTER OUTERWEAR - Infant thru size 14 20% to 30% OFF •authentic •all wool •hand made $100,000.00 save over 34% > this weekend... TODDLER * INFANT: PLAYWEAR - Size 3 mo. - 4T REDUCED 20% CARTERS LAYETTE ITEMS.. .30% to 35% OFF SELECT GROUP OF THERMAL BLANKETS, QUILTS and QUILT/PILLOW SETS »• Regularly *7.50 to *18.00 .NOW FROM *5*00 from the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic ot McHenry County. A friend of mine who is a very fine musician, recently sustained severe injuries in an accident, resulting in complete amputation of two fingers on one hand. The trauma of the accident, the resulting painful operations, and only partially successful reconstructive efforts left him apparently without both his vocation and avocation- or so it would appear. A seemingly trivial question from one of his young students, ("Will you ever be able to play....?") inspired my friend to sit down and play for several hours. This was four months after an accident that supposedly had ruined his career and most active interest in life. Though there must have •been periods of profound despair, this man had enough determination and self confidence to overcome a seemingly impossible hurdle. There are literally thousands of accounts of people who have overcome similar, and even more disas t rous , personal tragedies. However, there are also thousands of ac­ counts of people with less profound traumas who have succumbed to the seductive depression and hopelessness that usually accompanies personal tragedy, whether it be a physical trauma, or an emotional trauma. Human beings are capable of an almost infinite amount of ingenuity and deter­ mination, but there must be a basic belief in themselves as worthwhile people to trigger the recuperative instinct. The drive is inherent in human beings, if the person can conquer the psychological barr ier . Particularly useful to a person trying to overcome trauma is the unconditional suppor t of family and friends, not the well in- tentioned but destructive admonitions to "not be unrealistic". Soon I must have my friend play Ode to Joy, Beethoven's celebratipn to the indefatigable spirit of man. earth does the "air ocean" extend? The air ocean, as we call it, extends outward from the surface of the earth no further than two hundred and fifty miles. Many people think that the air ocean ex­ tends into outei1 space only a few miles. Experts say 150 to 250 miles. This belief has been built up because all life exists from fifteen thousand feet above the earth (approxi­ mately) and about ten feet below the surface of the earth. Much has been writ­ ten about this and because no form of life survives beyond about 15,000 feet, some assume no air exists much beyond that point, or beyond the limits of weather. On the contrary, air does est** and extends otytwagsL for miles. That is why an earth-circling satellite must be pushed so far out into space. It must orbit beyond the thinnest outer reaches of the air ocean to escape fric­ tion and the pull of gravity