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PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1975 Eastwood Manor Mary Ann Bellak 385-5705 "BAREFOOT IN THE PARK" -- In this scene from "Barefoot in the Park," which is being presented in the Woodstock Opera House by The Theatre company, Paul Bratter (Frank Harrison, second from right) quizzically asks his mother-in-law Mrs. Banks (Theresa Bill, far right) about her reluctance to "-pop knichi." Looking on are Victor Velasco (Ron Parks, second from left), the wierdo who lives in the attic, and Paul's wife Corrie (Sharon Harrison, far left). For the uninformed, knichi is boiled eel. "Barefoot in the Park" will be presented Friday and Saturday evenings, April 4, 5, 11 and 12. There will be a dinner theatre package available for the Saturday evening performances, a special showing for all area high school students at a reduced rate, and group rates available. For further information, call 338-7556. Four Generations Enjoy Prentice Birthday Party On March 8, Phillip Prentice of 2317 Lincoln, had a surprise birthday party. Sometime during the party one of the guests pointed out to everyone that four generations were at the surprise party. Phillip Prentice's father, Hazzard Prentice of Chicago was there for the first generation, for the second generation, Phillip Prentice himself, for the third generation, his daughter, Cindy DeGeorge of Rolling Meadows, and for the fourth generation Mrs. DeGeorge's daughter, Michelle DeGeorge. Everyone had a wonderful time, and we would all like to wish you a belated birthday wish Mr. Prentice! EASTER EGG HUNT Please remember this Saturday is our Easter Egg Hunt at Hilltop school. Thanks to all the women who called to Nation Salutes Farmers The nation saluted its far­ mers March 24 with American Agriculture day, a tribute launched with a proclamation issued by President Gerald Ford. "American farmers have a heavy responsibility," said John Martin, president of the McHenry County Farm Bureau, as he expressed ap­ preciation with the national recognition accorded a major part of this nation's economic well-being. "Farmers are willing to do their part toward feeding the world. They are among the most generous when it comes to donating their labor and the produce of their toil. The great American breadbasket, which certainly includes McHenry county, is^he best hope of the world to stave off malnourish- ment and starvation engulfing millions." If it were not for the farmer, we would not have the foods we eat. Or fibers for clothes. Or leather for shoes, or the papers, ink and chemicals that are an integral part of the daily lives of everyone. The American farmer is an ingenious, versatile in­ dividualist. He's a businessman. . .and investor. . an efficiency expert, mechanic and engineer. He's the nation's first con­ servationist. He appreciates the blessings given this nation in its fertile lam&s. He's also the country's biggest speculator- gambling against the weather, disease and insects. He's one of the world's biggest optimists to confront that trio. Martin, who operates a large grain, livestock, and poultry farm with his brothers near Marengo, warns that farmers today are caught in a troubling predicament. Farmers' costs are rising. What they receive for the food they sell is falling. Yet they know the world desperately needs food. "To produce endlessly drives prices being paid farmers down and further imperils them financially," said Martin. "Many won't be around in a few years to farm if this trend continues simply because the squeeze will destroy many of us financially." Martin cited these examples of how costs for the things he needs to produce food are climbing: (figures show mid- March, 1974, first, followed by mid-March 1975): Regular gas (before taxes) -- 31.6 cents vs. 36.2 cents. Diesel fuel (before taxes) -- 31.4 cents vs. 33.8 cents. Anhydrous ammonia (nitrogen fertilizer) - $183 a ton vs. $278 a ton. Phosphate fer­ tilizer - $181 a ton vs. $277 a tori. Potash fertilizer - $787 a ton vs. $97 a ton. Baling twin - $21.50 a bale vs. $34.90 a bale. Beef feed protein supplement - $185 a ton vs. $174 a ton today. A 100 horsepower tractor has climbed from $14,000 to $16,400 the past year. A four-row combine needed to harvest corn and soybeans this fall has climbed from $20,100 to $24,900 in 12 months. » Prices for what farmers are selling generally have declined -- although consumers have seen this drop reflected little, if at all, in the grocery store. (Figures show mid-March 1974 first, followed by mid-March 1975): Milk per gallon-74 cents vs. 66 cents; Eggs, per dozen - 62 cents vs. 63 cents; Wheat, per bushel--$5.15 vs. $3.68; Beef-$43.75 vs. $35.50 today; Corn, per bushel-$3 vs. $2.59; Soybeans, per bushel-$6.32 vs. $5.61; Pork, per 100 pounds- $34.70 vs. $39.15 today. The work of one farmer will feed fifty-one persons for an entire year, said Martin as he pointed out the significant efficiency in agriculture production that makes American Agriculture Day a reality. That's three times his achievement 20 years ago. In other lands one-half or more of the population is engaged in the single goal of producing enough food to feed their own people. In contrast, we are so blessed in rich soil and so efficient in farming skills that a fourth of all U.S. grain production is sold overseas for dollars. Those dollars are used to buy the television sets, cameras, typewriters, and above all today, oil that Americans want and need, said Martin. The U.S. agricultural know-how is the one bright hope to give America's balance of payments some hope that our exports can approach the clamoring demands for imports into the U.S. Consumers and farmers share a dilemma with food prices pushing upward and prices paid farmers pushing downward, so the proclamation calling attention to the role of farmers today is timely and much appreciated by the far­ mers of this nation who com­ prise only 5 per cent of the population, concluded Martin. * * * * Not every salesman can prove he is a seller. A GOOD FIRESTONE TIRE IS YOUR am.# • VMS • • • FIRESTONE 500 WHITEWALL free tpr>iiMTtNGl GRANT Lifetime BATTERIES 30% OFF (Offer Expires April 1) 20%°FF (OFFER EXPIRES APRIL 1) McHENRY TIRE MART 3931 W. 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Debbie Hoffmann and Fat Marack are ihe two ladies who took a lot of time in picking out and buying the prizes for the children who attend the Easter Egg Hunt. Debbie also came up with a really great idea, it's so good that we all agreed upon changing the rules a little. The winners will not be decided by the number of eggs they gather, but by a number that is written on them, this way whether young, or old, boys or girls, will all have a fair chance of win­ ning. Also please remind your children to wear boots and old clothes, needless to say this time of year there is a lot of mud around. Remember also a container for which they may gather eggs in. It's this Saturday now, March 29, at Hilltop school, 2 p.m. , looking forward to a really big turnout and for a lot of fun for our children! THE 1 6000 ffOBBI God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. 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