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rvice TRENDS Satlirday, September 14, i 98S Section B ¥ iw ByJoeAgnew Herald staff writer A UTUMN: Season holds a bounty of activities Labor Day marked the end of the sum- "mer season. Beaches have closed and com­ munity swimming pools have been drained. The sun's not as hot, and the festivals that seemed so abundant just a month ago, seem to be dwindling fast. Face It folks, the cooler nights and the changing leaves are dropping not so subtle hints that the fall season will soon be with us. So, you ask, what can a person do to take advantage of this crisp and colorful time of year? Autumn opens up a lot of opportunities: for work In and around the home; or leisure activities outdoors. John Shiel, manager of Educational Services for the McHenry County Conservation District, suggested that, since bugs are no longer a nuisance, this is the perfect time to take an overnight camping trip. He noted that there are five campsites in McHenry County that offer a variety of scenery and trails at no charge. More information about them can be obtained by calling his Ringwood office at (815) 338-1405. That call will also allow a person to be placed on a mailing list for a newsletter. Hie publication keeps up-to-date on the conservation dis­ trict's various fall programs, which include two all-day workshops. One will be a local Heritage Fair, to be held Oct. 5 at the McHenry County Historical Society in Union. Shiel said the workshop will help promote local history, and persons can register for a $4 fee. The other is a Managing Woodlands workshop. Persons attending the program will learn about everything from pruning trees to government taxation on the sale of forest products such as timber. Its $15 fee will also cover lunch and dinner. Some other day workshops planned are: the Cary Prairie Fest on Sept. 21; a Jim Post concert, Sept. 21 at 8:15 p.m. at the Woodstock Opera House; an Owl Hoot at Glacial Park at 7 p.m. on Sept. 22;, and a Sept. 29 Prairie Walk at Veteran's Acres Park In Crystal Lake at 2 p.m. Some October programs include Birding at the Triple R Ranch, at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 1; and a Fall Color Bus Tour of MCCD sites on Oct. 12. The second trip is sponsored by the Community Education Department of McHenry County College. Persons will travel by bus, leaving the MCC parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Mdteturning at 4:30 p.m. The fall color tour will be lead by Ken Fiske, a recently-retired conservation district director. McHenry County spots where persons will be taken include the Hollows, a reclaimed gravel pit with ponds and trails; Hickory Grove, where waterfowl is said to be abundant; and Glacial Park, home of the conservation district's office, with its many trails and spectacular land forms. The registration fee is $10, and persons can register at the MCC registration office, or mail a check by Sept. 30 with name, address and social security number to the MCC Community Education Office, Attn. Anne, Route 14 & Lucas Road, Crystal Lake, 60014. For information on other programs and services offered by the McHenry County Conservation District, write Shiel at 8512 Harts Rd., Ringwood, 60072. The Illinois Department of Conservation is also offering some similar programs at its Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside. All programs are free, and pre-registration is required. They include: Signs of Fall, a leisurely walk through the bog -- minus the mosqui­ toes - on Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m.; Hawk Watch, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m., where persons can watch for hawks as they migrate south; Fall Migration and Color Walk, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.; The Fall Skies, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m., in which Richard Wend will help persons understand the fall night skies using binoculars and telescopes. For information on other programs offered by Volo Bog, call (815 ) 344- 1294. After taking in the sights and sounds of fall in the country, Shiel recommends that persons turn their attentions to work to be done in and around the home. "There's lots of do-it-yourself activity that fall serves up," he said. • Right off the top of his head, Shiel was able to make several suggestions for enjoying the upcoming months. One was scouting out the many apple trees growing freely in the area, then making cider with a press. Another idea Shiel had was for home canning, which he said is especially ideal for persons who suddenly find themselves with a surplus of vege­ tables from their summer gardens. He sale that since it's normal for gardeners to end up with excess zucchini and tomatoes, it would serve them well to to obtain information through their library or the Extension Service to preserve them for later use. "It's part of a cycle of get­ ting involved in what you eat," he said. Shiel also suggested that interested neigh­ borhood gardeners FALL-Page 6B Emergency services accepting applications for suxiliary police .1 The McHenry County Emergen- qy Services and Disaster Agency tMCESDA) is accepting applica­ tions for the next Auxiliary Police Course that will start at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, and continue for Qve weeks. » • . The 20-hour course will be held in the MCESDA Operations Room at the courthouse in Woodstock. The course will cover duties of auxiliary police and their role in government with MCESDA, traf­ fic and crowd control, criminal jjistice skills, search and rescue Operations, radio operations, county geography, tornado spot­ ting and standard first aid. The eOrriculum was developed with the guidance of the McHenry County Sheriff's Department by MCESDA Assistant Director Barry Valentinr ' The graduates of the course will be able to assist in various ac­ tivities as a backup to county sheriff and police organizations, gaining better proficiency for them and a tax savings to local residents. The people volunteer their time and buy their own uniforms and equipment. As part of their continuing education program, they assist the sheriff and local police in traf­ fic control at public gatherings and functions such as the county fair, festivals, celebrations, high school activities and other govern­ ment or non-profit functions. The training exercises have assisted in training the division, and as a result when emergencies have arisen, such as the 1982 air crash, floodings and tornadoes, they were on the scene in minutes and remained for days. Lt. Jim Hein of Lake in the Hills INDEX/SECTION B is the commander of the division. He stated that the auxiliary police division, in 1985, has had one of the most active years in recent history. They, along with other MCESDA divisions, donated over 730 hours to the McHenry Fiesta Days in addition to numerous other public service activities. Any person age 16 or over is welcome to join. This is the first time the course is open to age 16. "We intend to use them in a lesser degree than we do the older members, and they wdl serve as a reserve unit," stated Hein. Age age 21 they will be <eligible to at­ tend another training class of 150 hours and become a member of the well-trained sheriff's auxiliary deputy force as a deputized citizen volunteer." Advance registration for the class is mandatory. Persons must register by calling the MCESDA officer at (815)338-6400 by Thurs­ day, Oct. 16. Male and female ap­ plicants must be 16 years of age or over, and reside in or close prox­ imity to McHenry County. There are 15 other volunteer divisions that are part of MCESDA, other than police. In­ quiries are invited, if more in­ formation is desired. They in­ clude: Administrative, Air- Support, Commissary, Citizens Radio Service, Radio Amateurs, Tele-Communications, Emergen­ cy Assistance, Maintenance and Supply, Posse, Public Informa­ tion, Radiological, Scuba, Shelter­ ing, Water Safety Patrol and Weather Observers. Food sei employees set trip ̂ The Illinois School Food Service Association (ISFSA), McHenry County affiliate, will be traveling by bus to the Holleb food show on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The bus will leave from Cary Grove High School at 3 p.m. The cost for members is $3, for non- members $5, payable on the bus. The October meeting wljl be held at Johnsburg High School on Thurs­ day, Oct. 3. Railton will be the hosts of a food show. There will be a short meeting and election of the 1985-86 officers. Registration will be at 5 p.m. Dues of $3 for the year will be due at that time tor members. The ISFSA is an affiliate of the American School Food Service Asso­ ciation. All persons employed at the county's school food services are welcome to become members of the association. For more Information oontact Aleta Gemmell, Northern Area director at Johnsburg District 12; or Ingrid Davidson, president of the McHenry County Affiliate, at McHenry High School, East Campus. Fall activities resume for learning disabled children ship of 30. Last year's activities for the group included a lecture by Dr. Helmer Myklebust, learning disabilities specialist, and a three- hour sensitivity session to ac­ quaint the public with the world of the LD child. Plans for the coming year in­ clude committee coffees, a guest speaker from the Waukegan schools, preschool training ses­ sions, and rights-for-parents training sessions. Prospective members and any interested parties are urged to call the following chairpersons': CRYSTAL LAKE - The McHenry County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities is resuming its fall ac­ tivities. The association is a non-profit organization within the state of Il­ linois. Its purpose is to support the education of the learning disabled (LD) child, Increase public understanding of LD, and improve school and community relation­ ships relating to learning disabilities. There will be a Huntley District 158 committee coffee on Thurs­ day, Sept. 26. For more informa­ tion, call (312) 669-3392. The newly-formed support group had a successful first year in 1985, with a starting member- Joan Santis, Crystal Lake, (815) 455-0639; Eileen Weber, Woodstock, (815 ) 728-0240; and Linda Muehler, Huntley, (312) 669- 3392. Support group helps deal with death of a loved one A support group for persons who have recently experienced the death of a loved one -- be it a spouse, parent or child -- will meet at 7 p.m., Sept. 19 (and the third Thurs­ day of each month) at the Regional Cancer Care Center at St. Joseph Hospital. The hospital is located at 77 N. Airllte St. in Elgin. "The death of a loved one can seem overwhelming. No matter Weight loss Lose weight the right way by learning about diet and nutrition, behavior modification and exer­ cise through Sherman Hospital's Healthy Habits Weight Loss Pro­ gram, Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the hospital. The 10-sesslon course, which meets on Tuesdays, is designed to help people achieve a slender when it happens, it is difficult to adjust to the loss," said Sister Peter Marie Coffey, O.S.F., a chaplain at St. Joseph's. "Grief needs to be ex­ perienced, rather than avoided, in order for healing and wholeness to take place. This support group can help." For more information, call the hospital's community relation! de­ partment at (312 ) 931-5510. r to start lifestyle by losing one to two pounds a week in a practical and healthy way. The course is con­ ducted by a registered dietician, registered nurse and physical therapist. « Advance registratin is required. For more information or to register, call Sherman Hospital at (312)888-8772. Sept. 14 through Sept. 20 Olga Knows Alcohol, drug abuse topic of seminar The McHenry County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Sub-Committee, along with the Regional Office of Educa­ tion and the McHenry County Sher­ iff's Police Safety Education Div- sion, will co-sponsor an Alcohol/Drug Seminar on Oct. 8. The seminar, which runs from 7:30-10 p.m., will be heid in the audi­ torium at Woodstock High School, 501W. South St., Woodstock. Robert Kajdan will talk on the need for alcohol and drug abuse treatment in the area. Gary Fields will address the school administra­ tors' viewpoints on alcohol and drug problems. A student will speak on the Illinois Teenage Drug Abuse camp which was held this summer. Literature on alcohol and drugs will be available. For more information, call semi­ nar co-chairman, Sgt George B Corson of the McHenry County Sher­ iff's Police Safety Education Divi­ sion at (815) 338-2145. Coca-Cola sale set at college A Coca-Cola sale will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to dusk, In the McHenry County College parking lot, at the intersection of Route 14 and Lucas Road, between Wood­ stock and Crystal Lake. The sale is being sponsored by the MCC Ag Club. ARIES (March 21-Aprll 19): New Moon (Sept. 14) in your house of health bodes new chapter, new chance. You Intuit. The following day low cycle begins. Continue to row your boat but do it gently. And if possible, quietly. Slide home early on last day and energy rturns. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Cycle low. You are now emotionally sen­ sitive and just a tad suspicious of partner's motives. Know this: To assume is to fool yourself. As pressure-packed week ends, journey begins. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Family matters continue to dominate script as you continue to press your point. If you seek the tfuth, you must shut your mouth occasionally and listen to your opponent. Cycle low as week wanes. CANCER (June 21-July 22):- If you didn't tell your wants, needs last week, do so now. Either speak up or write letters In the sand, for others cannot read your mind. Let your tongue be your heart's messenger. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): New Moon in your house of cash (Sept. 14) can mean new financial chapter Is about to begin. Ready money depends on ready response. Be prepared to cut knot that cannot be untied. • VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As birthday cycle continues, so do mixed emotions. You still have one foot firmly planted in yesterday. If heaven doesn't have the power to undo the past, why should you?^ LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Cycle high. G et lay of the land before you decide to lay claim, lay blame. After you are absolutely certain your information is correct, you lay down the law. Not a moment sooner. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle high. As birthday cycle nears, ten­ sion builds. You fuss, fret, fume. If you bite off more than you can chew, you end week biting your nails as plans bite the dust SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Cycle high. New Moon (Sept. 14) in your house of status, reputation promises new chapter, new chance. You have three names, one given by your parents, one friends call you, and one you earn yourself The last is all that really matters. * CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Energy builds. Travel plans, distant shores highlighted Don't wait until three weeks after unpacking to enjoy trip Grab the moment. Enjoy! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)': New Moon in your house of sex (Sept. 14) whispers of new promise, new partner, new plan. You learn to be silent from one who talks too much You grow. Week ends with a weak end. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 2 t i > : Difficult cycle • with Sun passing through opposing Virgo - soon ends This week, however, you put up with more than your fair share of evasive behavior. Know this: Evansion is the refuge of the weak, the cowardly. Don't force Issues Last day for fishy lovers under the covers.