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Guide To Travel I Treatin9 The Common Cold >• William T. Kpmninpra "TKa R*w»t »•«.. u. j • - . . . Christmas Festivals JiW «J« you like to celebrate Christmas in a hi* city wav mU> bright Ughte YuleBde caroler, and buy SmaTi withJld-fashioned Christmas walks in rolling countrysides •nd^ming historic towns, Christmas festivals in Illinois provide entertainment for everyone. Voucouid find Christmas magic on a criso. snowv dav bv ctatoryf ft warm log cabin or elegant mansion CteSttSJcdebrS™^ Wh"h "re,uret0«nrich •*»«* «y Chicago's Holiday Celebration. Chicago kicked off its Ctotetmascelebration Friday. Nov. 27,atfaOn.m~t toe fa? toiStXJISLS™* "*• (Wack« drive? Santa and his reindeer came to town for the annual "Santa's !iSehL*UAm-Morc th*n 100 „ „ oats and reveling State street from Wacker drive to Congress Paricway""'"" a * other Th« world erf magic and fantasy comes to life in "The 5?,oC,?5Se5 .af,the Arie Crown theater, Dec. 17-Jan. 3 aJdmfn rtJilL ^?yi tickets call 312-791-6000. The theater will also present Charles Dickem' classic tafep ;^A Christmas Carol," Nov. 27-Dec. 30. The Hot Tix tidcet booth, Daley Center Plaza, Washington ='" pertonn>n~ êo t?le Animals: Dec. 20,3-5 p.m., Lincoln Park zoo. CmcaCo. Join in the caroling to winter-loving polar bears and pemguins, zebras and elephants during the zoo's fifth annual hoMiy celebration. Chicago-area choirs will commence the cardling at the sea lion pool. Later, the Chicago brass ensemble and Chicago brass quintet will also perform at the Lion and Primate houses. Santa will be on hand to greet visitors and hear children's Christmas wishes. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Way of the Lights: Nov. 27-Jan. 10, 9500 W. Illinois, Rt. 15, Belyule. Driving through Our Lady of the Snows National smine, you can admire more than 100,000 bright lights adorning shrubs and trees. During the Christmas celebration guests can view a life-size nativity scene with figurines carved from materials from the Holy Land, a stable with live animals, electro-art displays, films and puppet shows four times nightly. Old-fashioned Christmas Walk: Dec. 5-6, downtown Galena. Snowy church spires and tiered streets reminiscent of a seme from a Charles Dickens classic invite visitors to take an old- fashioned Christmas walk through the streets of downtown Galena. 'Begin at the Old Market House, the center of activity during the town's lead mining days, where you can pick up a map to 18 Cheery antique shops and savor hot coffee and cookies before venturing out. Other places to explore during the Christmas Walk include the historic U.S. Grant home, Fourth and Bouthillier streets, where you can take a tour by lamplight, the Galena Historical Museum and Gift shop, 211S. Bench street, and the Galena-Stauss hospital auxilairy bazaar, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. also at the museum. Downhill and cross country skiing are also available nearby at Chestnut mountain. A New Salem Christmas: Dec. 5-6,12-4 p.m., Lincoln's New Salem State Historic site, Rt. 97, Petersburg. The rustic simplicity of an 1830's Christmas is recaptured at the log hamlet where Abrahan Lincoln lived ana worked for six years. The old cooperage where he studied his law books by a hearth fire still stands. During this annual Christmas reenactment, costumed "villagers" including a blacksmith, broomsmith and barrel maker will demonstrate timeless crafts. While fiddlers entertain with country and holiday favorites, pioneer women will weave cloth and make hot cider and popcorn for visitors. Pioneer gifts such as corn husk dolls will be for sale and if it ig snpwy, sleigh rides will be offered. •••_• 2 « Ckrlstmas Celebrations at Naper Settlement: Dec. 6-13, 201 W~ Porter avenue, Naperville. Christmas at the Chapel, a series.of five musical programs at Century Memorial chapel begins the festivities at this restored pioneer village. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" kicks off the event Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Other performances begin at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A Victorian Christmas at Naper Settlement" highlights the season Dec. 12-13 from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Experience the evolution of Christmas from the 18$)'s to the 1880's through the sights, sounds, and aromas of the 19th century. You can take a sleigh or hay ride drawn by Belgian Draft horses or watch as costumed villagers portray typical Christmas activities-wrapping presents, trimming the tree, and baking cookies and homemade bread. Peer into Santa's magical workshop and see happy elves at work, or watch lively puppets tell tne story of <rThe Night Before Christmas." Carolers and wandering minstrels will provide musical entertainment throughout the village. Admission is charged. Christmas at the Statehouse: Dec. 17-18, Vandalia Statehouse, 315 W. Gallatin, Vandalia. Choir music will echo throughout the Pre-Civil war statehouse while costumed tour guides escort visitors through the decorated legislative chambers where Abraham Lincoln launched his political career. A 12-foot tree decorated with natural ornamentation by community school children and a live Nativity scene will be on view and hot cider and cookies will be served. 7-9 p.m. each evening. Christmas Candlelight Tours: Dec. 4-6 and 11-13, Pettengill- Morron House, 1212 W. Moss St., Peoria. A glowing Christmas tree serves as the centerpiece during the eighth year of candlelight tours of this gracious historic mansion decked with pine swagging, poinsettias and soft candlelight. Relive by-gone Christmases by joining carolers as they sing around an antique piano or sampling fresh baked cookies and spicy Wassail in tne cozy kitchen. Hours are 7-9 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 11- 12 and 2-5p.m. Dec. 6 and 13. Admission is charged. In conjunction with the candlelight tours, Glen Oak Botanical Garden Conservatory, 2218 N. Prospect, Peoria, will sponsor a free poinsettia display. Christmas at Clayville: Dec. 12-13,10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clayville Rural Life Center and Museum, Pleasant Plains. A traditional 1856's Christmas will be depicted during an open house featuring music and refreshments. (For more information on Illinois attractions and for a free the Illinois Calendar of Events, write Illinois Travel ition Center, 208 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. 60601. traveled south on The McHenry Plaindealer Newspaper Available At The Following Locations: •WHITE HEN PANTRY •LAKEVIEW McHENRY DRUG •SUNNYSIDE FOOD /•BELL LIQUORS •ADAMS GROCERY •BOLGERS DRUG STORE •LITTLE STORE &BEN FRANKLIN •FRED 4 IRENE'S TAP •FRED 4 IRENE'S TAP •OSCO DRUGS # •SUNRISE GROCERY ^JEWEL £ •STEINY TAP ^•HORNSBYS •STEINY TAP • HERMES 4 CO. •McCULLOM LAKE GROC. ^LIQUOR MART •NORTHWEST TRAIN "•VILLAGE MART ' 4." * •BITS 4 PIECES •J 4 R STORE •REVCO DRUG •McHENRY HOSPITAL •ISLAND FOODS •FOOD MART •CONVENIENT FOOD • J 4 L GAS •COUNTRY CUPBOARD William L. Kempiners, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, has issued advice to cold sufferers. He said that there is an average of three colds tech year for each person in the United States, or some 600 million colds per year. "In addition", he said, "the American people spend nearly $800 million a year purchasing the 35,000-50,000 cough and cold remedies that are sold over the counter." Kempiners pointed out that none of the over-the- counter cold medicines will prevent, cure or shorten the course of a common cold. "The best any of them can do is make the cold sufferer more comfortable by relieving symptoms," he said. There are eight symptoms usually associated with the common cold, and they occur over a period of one to two weeks. They are: sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, aches and pains, mild fever, nasal congestion and coughing. "They generally occur in that order, but not always," Kempiners said, "for any symptom can occur at any time, and some symptoms may even be repeated during the progress of a cold." He advised age over-the-counter drugs that relieve six or eight symp­ toms. "Taking medication that relieves more symp­ toms than you are having, means you are taking drugs your body does not need," he said. Kempiners noted that plain aspirin will help relieve body aches and pains and reduce fever, while a simple salt-water gargle will help relieve sore-throat pain. "Bed rest and plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices, are still the best advice for cold sufferers." he said. Kempiners said that, although there is usually no need to see a physician for just a cold, many serious illnesses begin with the same symptoms. "If symptoms become more severe, in­ stead of better, after a few days, see a doctor," he advised. There is a possibility of complications from a cold, SECTION 2. PAGE 7 • PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2.1SS1 especially among the elderly and the very young, because their disease-fighting ability may be low. Although there is no practical way for most people to avoid catching cold, Kempiners noted a few precautions that can be taken to loWer the risk: 1 - Keep up natural resistance through good diet and plenty of sleep and exercise. 2 • Keep the humidity in your home up. 3 - Turn the thermostat down. Overheating your home dries out the air, which, in turn, dries out the mucus membranes in the Hose and throat.' ' ' ' MARIAN * PLACEMENT TEST Marian Central Catholic high school will conduct the high school placement test for all eighth graders Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8:15 a.m. to noon. This will be the only testing date. A testing fee is required. Those considering attending Marian Central in the 1982-83 school year are urged to be in attendance. [ Real Estate Facts | (By Yvonne Beer, Executive Officer McHenry County Board of Realtors). In today's changing real estate market, the appraisal plays a critical role in the home buying process and is the prerequisite to in­ telligent investment. A professional appraisal is a supportable opinion based on many hours of research. The appraiser considers the house and land worth, surrounding property values, the local property tax structures and even area traffic patterns. The housing make-up in the area, whether all single-family, or a combination of single family, duplexes, con­ dominiums and apartments are' also considered. The community services, location and neighborhood stability are evaluated as well as the home's structural soundness and it's major systems. For home buyers there are two types of appraisals. There is the appraisal commissioned by the prospective buyer who wants to verify the market value of a house. This is especially helpful if you're looking in unfamiliar areas. The appraiser will evaluate the property providing you with a ball-park figure on the value of the property. In addition, before you are approved for a mortage loan, the lender will require an appraisal. This wiU be done by an appraiser working for the lender and will to a great extent determine the size of the loan you obtain. If the home's appraised value is lower than the sales price, you may not be approved for your full loan request. In this event you can: ask to see the appraisal and obtain an appraisal from a second source; try to negotiate a lower price with the owner ; or approach another lender. When you need to retain the services of an appraiser, check his credentials. These include past appraisal ex­ perience as well as oc­ cupational designations, special recognition from reputable organizations and professional affiliations. The American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, q u a l i f i e s r e s i d e n t i a l members (RMs) and members of the Appraisal Institute (MAIs) who have special training in advanced techniques of appraisal. WAS YOUR PICTURE THE PAPER? 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