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Smoke detector fine gift idea si- < rION 2 • PAGE 13 1'I.AINDKAI.ER - FRIDAY. DECEMBERS. 11 If you're like most Americans, you're once again stumbling over the endless possibilities for that perfect holiday gift for a relative, friend or neighbor. The National Safety Council has this suggestion •• a gift that's available for less than $15 and might just save the gift receiver's life someday: It's a home smoke detector. Most home fires occur during the winter season, the Council says. The leading type of these fires is home heating fires, most of which occur between November and February, ac­ cording to Council statistics. A properly installed smoke detector can sniff out a fire and warn residents before it's too late to escape. Smoke detectors are especially important, the Council says, because most fires occur during the night while residents are asleep. Recent studies support the effectiveness of smoke detec­ tors, the Council says. Statistics indicate that occupants of a household with a smoke detector are twice as likely to survive a fire as those without a detector. Why is it then, the Council asks, that abbut half of all homes do not have smoke detectors? The Council answers its own question by saying that most people mistakenly believe they will discover the fire in time to get out of the house safely. This is a serious misconception, it warns, because most home fire victims die from inhalation of deadly gases produced by the fire rather than flames. The Council suggest the following tips when you look for and install the "perfect holiday gift": " ...There are many smoke detectors available. Purchase one that bears the label of a recognized testing agency, such as Underwriters Laboratories. ...Install at least one detector on each level of your home: on a basement ceiling, near the stairs, in hallways, near the bedrooms, and the living room. Put the detector on the ceiling at least six inches away from the point where the ceiling meets the wall. ...Test the detector one a month. Older models can be tested by allowing smoke to drift past them. Newer models have a push-button that simulates the presence of smoke and activates the alarm. *0 ~ The Carolers 1. Paint facial features on sty- rofoam balls. 2. Use angel hair or glue on yarn for hair. 3. Make the bodies from pa­ per cones. 4. Cut out arms that can be glued at the back and wrapped around the front. 5. Make pretty paper or rib­ bon bows. 6. Cut out paper song books and glue to the hands. general News Mother of five graduate nurse Kathleen M. Salgado, after attending school part and full time, is graduating with honors from Lake County college with an Associate in Nursing degree. Kathy, who is the mother of five children, started attending MCC part time in 1979 and continued her schooling throughout the pregnancy and birth of her fifth child. She will be entering her career field as a registered nurse in January and plans to continue her education in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree. Kathy is a home owner in Wonder Lake. KATHLEEN SALGADO Extension People: Basics of wild bird feeding Feeding wild birds is a great way to liven up the backyard winter landscape. Now is the time to make plans and do whatever is needed outdoors before the ground freezes solid and is covered with snow. By following a few simple guidelines and knowing specific foods eaten by certain birds, it is easy to attract the wide variety of birds found in McHenry County in the winter. Perhaps the most important rule of feeding wild birds in the winter is once you start, do not stop until late March when natural food sources are again available. A large number of birds can become dependent on your feeder in a short period of time, and cutting the food supply off in mid-winter could mean starvation for many. It is important to keep the feeder stocked and to clean off ice and snow alter storms so birds can get food when they really need it. Make arrangements to have feeders checked daily when going out of town in winter. There are a wide variety of bird feeders available commercially and even more types that can be homema^s. The basic criteria is simply to hold, support, and shelter food from the elements, yet make it readily accessible to birds. Hopper style feeders are very popular - for supplying various kinds of birds. Suet logs and small feeders that are relatively squirrel-proof can be hung directly in trees. Mount larger feeders on poles, and make a squirrel guard out of a sheet of metal formed into a slight cone shape. Place it directly below the feeder and secure it. Place pole-mounted feeders near but not directly under trees or dense shrubs so birds can seek shelter if ne&led. Sunflower seeds are one of the most popular wild bird foods. They will 'attract cardinals, blue jays, chickadees, nuthat­ ches, evening grosbeaks, purple finches and occasional others. The black oil type has been found to be generally more at­ tractive than the gray, white striped type, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service research. Commercial wild bird food mixes will contain various percentages of sunflower seeds, in combination with larger amounts of millet, cracked corn, and other seeds. These mixes will generally attract the same birds as above.. in addition to sparrows, juncos, mourning doves, and various others. Suet packed into holes in hanging logs or placed in onion or potato mesh bags is another popular wild bird food in winter. Downy and hairy woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches. and various others will be readily attracted. Unfortunately, starlings also will readily feed on suet and crowd out desirable birds, Thistle seed is a relatively new source for winter feeding that has increased greatly in popularity in recent years. Goldfinches especially are attracted, as well as chickadees, juncos, redpolls, mourning doves and others. Commercially available hanging thistle feeders are perhaps the best way to use thistle seed. The Gifford Park Association Prasants: r i WEE rwAi§ f 4 • AriHlN PERSON Mark Twain Benefit For Old Main Hemmens Auditorium, Bgjn.W- Friday. December 9--8 P.M. $7.00--Advance, $8.00--Door 12 P.M.Matmee Performarx -̂AIISeats $5.00 Tickets avalabte at 17^ c«r mow information call 8B84861 20% off all regular priced dresses for big and Httle girls. Mow's the time to save on festive finery for all their holiday gatherings. Percentage off represents savings on regular prices Sale prices effective thru Saturday. December 10th. Save *8 to *13 on men's rugby shirts. Your choice: Sale 10.99 Orlg. $24. Heavyweight poly/ cotton jersey has twill accents 2 side pockets Orlg. $1 g. Poly/cotton solid pullover with twill collar, pouch pocket styling. Orlg. $20. Striped poly/ cotton pullover with straight bottom. I / 40% off - all women's outerwear. Now"s the time to bundle up and save. We've got lots of smart ways to conquer winter's chill. Choose casual stadiums cozy quilts, rugged storm coats and up to the minute dressy looks At savings thru Saturday, December 17th. Junior wool blend coats. Sale 79.99 Orlg. S110 each. Choose a brushed coat with a hood or the stand up collar style with stitched detailing Both are in a rich wool/nylon blend. Misses' wool blend blazer. Sale39.9g Orlg. $$0. A wardrobe essential at a terrific price. Polyester/wool blazer is fully lined and haa an extra inside pocket 30% to 45% off W 41 *•••• f r i / k *. •:> I $ \ t 1 V 7 /k J\ t • > jry. k id i h rich leathers for men. Sale 94.99 Orig. $130. Suede bomber with warm acrylic pile lining and collar, side entry pockets. Sale 69.99 Orig. $100. Split suede bomber with sherpa-like lining and collar. Sale 124.99 Orig. S170. 32" long smooth leather with zip front and quilted lining or button front with zip out lining. Sale 99.99 Orig. S140. Zip front baseball style with zip-out lining, ribbed accents. All items on this page are available while quantities last unless otherwise noted. *'W3 J C FwifwxCeniHny.k* JCFtemey SHOP SUNDAY 11 TO 6. SHOP NIGHTLY 'TIL 9:30. M&r Brickyard, Ford City, Fox Valley Center, Gary Village, Golf Mill, Joliet Mall, Lakehurst, Lincoln Mall, Marquette Mall, North Riverside Park, Orland Square, Southlake Mall, Spring Hill Mall, Winston Plaza, Woodfield, Yorktown