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Wildlife Calendar •" (A monthly calendar by the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Project of the McHenry County Conservation District.)' , Now that the leaves have fallen, it is Easier to see some of the summer nomes of wildlife. Check your trees £nd shrubs to see how many wild creatures shared your yard last summer without your realizing it. 1 Besides the nests of various songbirds and the large leafy summer tiests of squirrels, you may find a gray football-shaped object which was the home of bald-faced hornets. Many people become very alarmed by the fact that there is a hornet nest in the yard. They want it removed, and they don't want the hornets around in the future. What they don't jalize is that they and the hornets ave co-existed quite peacefully for an entire cycle of the hornet colony. The nests that hang in the winter trees are dead and abandoned forever. They will not be used again. Jjjlow they are only testimonials to insect architecture or a winter food source for an inquisitive woodpecker that has discovered the frozen larvae inside. ;• Next year's generations of bald- faced hornets depend upon the sur­ vival of mated females now spending the winter hidden under bark or in other protected places. In spring, these females will begin a new nest by themselves. 3r Each new queen collects fibers from (Ptten wood, plant stems and even pieces of paper or cardboard litter. {She chews them thoroughly, mixing them with salivary secretions and then constructs a few papier-mache cells in which to lay her eggs. She captures other insects such as flies and caterpillars to feed herself and her offspring. Her young will eventually develop into female workers that assume the nest-building and feeding activities, leaving the original fertile female free to assume the specialized role of an insect queen- -laying eggs. Eventually a generation is produced that contains both males i and females which can mate. After this generation, the colony begins to die, often well before cold weather arrives. Bald-faced hornets are a very common species in our area. And they are usually gentle-natured, stinging only when disturbed or when their nest is threatened. Because their nests are usually hung in trees, they are seldom a problem for people. Many other species of wasps are very common around buildings. Their favored nest sites are on the eaves of homes or garages which can cause problems if located near doorways. Knocking these active nests down will nothelp.The wasps will build again in exactly the same spot. The wasps themselves must be killed at night or during a cold snap with an insecticide. (Wear long sleeves and don't stand directly under the nest.) While wasp stings can be dangerous to people who are hypersensitive to them, these animals should not be destroyed indiscriminately. Their presence may make us nervous, but we should remember that they destroy many harmful insects and help to pollinate our flowers and crops. They eat and they are eaten. They have a place in the world which we can safely respect and appreciate. Consider Eye Safety When Buying Toys y ' Christmas shoppers should >emember eye safety when selecting toys for children, the Illinois Op- tometric association advises. ; ' According to the optometrists, an "estimated 71,000 children under the ~^ge of 15 are treated in the nation's emergency rooms each year for ^product-related eye injuries. Two- thirds of such injuries occur during ^play or sports; three-fourths happen While children are unsupervised. Although baseball, cigarettes, pencils, metal pieces and glass fragments are listed as leading Culprits, often lost in the statistical 'shuffle are bright, shiny - and -hazardous - Christmas presents. 'Many popular Christmas gifts can be potentially dangerous to the eyes of a child. What kinds Of tovs should be con- The Illinois association offers these guidelines: - ...in general, any toy involving a projectile including dart games, pellet guns, rocket ships, space robots or .Other "toys" which launch objects lto the air -- and perhaps into an eye. ...toys with sharp edges or sharp jints. .toys with small removable parts rtiich might be swallowed .b-b guns and similar gas, air or ^ring-operated guns. . ...bows and arrows, darts and llingshots. ...tools, such as hammers, saws, |ind drills. t According to Dr. Paul Randolph, an Optometrist and spokesperson for the IDA, parents should carefully consider eir child's abilities when selecting ys. "Projectiles can be especially ngerous because smaller children d to just stand there and watch em, rather than reacting to get out the way. A younger child's visual d motor skills are simply not as 11-developed as an adult's. An cited child can begin waving a toy ut wildly, lose control, and that's SALE Four Days Only Dec. 9-10-11-12 SALE HOURS: TH., FRI. 10-9, SAT. 9-5, SUN. 12-4 NEW PIANO SPECIALS WAS NOW Kohier t Campbell Console Oak 2195 1588 SaiTiick High Polish Consolt Ebony 2725 1988 Samick High Polish Upright Walnut 3110 2488 Kawai Traditional Consolt Walnut 3375 2788 2988 Sohmer Traditional Consolt Walnut 4120 2788 2988 Steinway Traditional Ctniota Walnut 6660 5688 Samick High Polish Grand Ebony 6495 4988 Kawai Baby Grand Ebony 7395 5 9 88 Kawai Classic Grind Mahogany 9170 7488 Steinway & Sons Grind Ebony Special Price* U5tU, HECONDlllONtO AND REBUIll PIANO SPECIALS Walnut 988 WHnut 1088 Mriwsiny 1188 wtinut 1988 Milwftny 3988 MANY MORE NOT LISTED Guttranstn Starck Wurtttzer Chickaring Stalnway . 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Even if you are within walking distance of a grocery store, their supplies may dwindle if roads are closed tcr supply trucks. Include food that requires no cooking or refrigeration, %, emergency cooking facilities, in case of power failure. Natural foods allow the body to produce its own heat ef­ ficiently, especially quick-energy foods like raisins and other dried fruits. Try to keep an adequate supply of fuel in your home. Regular supplies may be limited by storm conditions, when a sharp edge or sharp point can cause disaster," he said. Commenting! on highly popular video games, ll>r. Randolph said that video games, in general, are good when not over-used because they help children develop eye-hand coor­ dination, rhythm and timing skills. However, he cautioned that hand­ held, "small screen" games can be dangerous because they are ex­ tremely demanding on the eye. He cited research which indicates that near-sightedness in adults is linked to the amount of "close work" they performed as children. The IOA encourages purchase of developmental toys, and has assembled a list of toys which help develop general motor skills, special WOtbt S«11S, eye movement Skills'and visual judgments, visualization and visual memory skills for toddlers, pre­ schoolers and children six years and older. The list is available free by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Illinois Optometric Association, 1301W. 22nd Street, Suite 306, Oak Brook, 111. 60521. so use it ,sparingly. Conserve fuel by keeping the house cooler than usual and temporarily closing off un­ necessary rooms. Power lines are downed easily during winter storms. Have a flashlight, candles and matches, a battery-powered radio, and extra batteries. Severe winter weather does not necessarily involve a storm. Ex­ tremely low temperatures can cause problems, too. In an emergency, an alternative heating source would keep at least one room warm enough to live in. This could be a coal, wood, or oil-burning stove, a fireplace, or space heater. However, use .emergency heating equipment' eafefully. Proper ven­ tilation is essential, and use extra [ion to prevent fire. Keep a fire tinguisher available. In a storm, help from the fire department may be delayed or unavailable. Learn how to handle alternative heating sources safely; a local dealer can help you. Should your home lose heat, keep water pipes from freezing'by wrap­ ping them in pipe insulation or newspapers covered with plastic to keep out moisture. Let each faucet fAUE - rLAUNUfcAttK drip a little to avoid freezing. Know how to shut off the water coming into the house. As a last resort, you may have to shut off the main valve to keep pipes from bursting. If the pipes do freeze, remove the insulation and wrap them with rags. Open every faucet all the way, and pour hot water over the pipes. AT MILK MEETING Roger Stilling, Richmond, attended the second annual Associated Milk Producers, Inc. Junior Cooperator program in Madison, Wis., Dec. 3-4-5, Some 90 young "people trom seven Midwestern states attended the three- day conference held at the Yahara center, north of Madison. The event was co-sponsored by the AMPI Mid- States Member Relations department and the AMPI Regional Women's committee. • Wednesday, DECEMD^H », Open Third Floor In Area Hospital The new third floor with 30 patient beds at Memorial hospital in Wood­ stock has opened for service. It features modular nursing beneficial both to patients and the professional staff. ;v Bonnie Giles, head nurse in the new unit which is part of the south pavilion under construction, developed plans to transfer 22 patients from the old third floor area to the new unit. The exciting third floor is being prepared for remodeling. The new unit has 10 double patient rooms and nine private rooms. 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