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SECTION 2 - PAGE 10 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 13.1978 pesticide Town-Country Tips by David PlocK»r Extension Service 338 3737 338-4747 • David G Plocher, Extension Adviser. Agriculture. McHenrv County) P e s t i c i d e C e r t i f i c a t i o n - Because of federal EPA regulations, on some farm used chemicals, it is necessary for farmers to be certified applicators. T Extension service is cooperating with the Illinois Department of Agriculture in holding certification schools for farmers A school will be conducted Thursday. Dec 14th, 12 4 p.m. in Woodstock It will be held at fair grounds in Building CAMP DUNCAN WICK is offering a special / 3 Month Winter Membership Membership Includes: Full pool privileges, participation in all winter activities, and reduced rates in all classes. Winter Membership Effective for the months of Dec., Jan., and Feb. s30.00 per family *15.00 per adult $10.00 per student Next session of classes start Jan. 8. Members may register starting Dec. 26. Non- members may register starting Jan. 2. Winter Activities Include: •Cross Country Skiing •Ice Skating Stop in or call for information CAMP DUNCAN YMCk (312) 546-6116 Loren Bode, Ag engineering specialist, will be on hand to discuss sprayer calibration and incorporation equipment. Loren is well qualified to an­ swer the questions you may have about sprayers An alternative to attending the school is to pick up a study guide and take home test from our office. Contact me if you have questions. We are P.O. Box 431. 224 W. Judd St., Woodstock or phone 338-3737 or 4747 New Officers For llolstein Club- Congratulations and good luck to the McHenry-Lake club officers for 1978-79 President is Clyde Mitchell of Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda. Norman Heinrick of Crystal Lake was selected vice president and the secretary- treasurer will remain Ron Bauman of Huntley. The reporter for the club is David Shanks of Garden Prairie. We will be working together on a dairy tour for early spring. The specific topic will be an­ nounced soon. Christmas Trees The turkey has been stuffed, baked, covered and gobbled up and for me that means Christmas time is close. Everyone is an individual when it comes to Christmas trees Some like to buy a ar- tifical tree, others a real tree off a Christmas tree lot and if you are like me a fresh cut white pine is tops A decorated Christmas tree has been traced back to about 1500 in Germany. The custom of the Christmas tree was in­ troduced in the United States during the war for in- dependance by Hessian Troops What was a quaint foreign custom became fashionable in the eastern United States by about 1850. I have an area directory of Cut-Your-Own farms if you so desire. It also gives a lot of other Christmas tree hints and facts. Be sure and dress ap­ propriately when going out to hunt that special tree. Warm boots, gloves, coats and hats are a must. When you get th£ tree home, take another 2" off the bottom. Cut it flat.This aids in better water uptake and keeps the tree green, moist and safe longer. Rootworm t»7»- Tips-Last week I promised you some 1979 rootworm tips Since many of you are now looking at early chemical purchase, read closely In general, rootworm soil insecticide performance in 1978 was the best in several years. I suggest a crop rotation and soil insecticides as the main options for control, of rootworm larvae in 1979 (as I have in the past). The potential for rootworm damage in first-year corn is low Corn following weed-free soybeans will escape most rootworm damage. Some damage occurs when corn follows soybeans in fields that have been infested with weeds or volunteer corn during August or September. The beetles are attracted to these weedy fields and deposit eggs there Generally, if a soil insecticide gave good rootworm control in 1978. it probably will provide adequate control in 1979. Failures have occurred when the same insecticide has been used for several consecutive years in the same field. If an insecticide gave poor control last year, switch to another one in 1979 Weatherstripping Job - The other evening I found myself looking around at home for the local draft. I knew it was there because I felt it - cool air I didn't need like when it was 98 degrees outside. My draft, it turned out. was coming from a strom window "someone" had left open. If you have all those storm windows closed and still feel a draft, weatherstripping may be needed. On a windy day. check around windbw edges with your hand or with a lighted candle. If the flame flickers, heat is being lost. You can also check win­ dows and doors by shining a flashlight along outside door and window edges while someone inside watches to see where light penetrates. j Ice or condensation buildup on the inside of storm windows, is another sign weather- stripping is needed. If you need weatherstripping, the materials may be bought by the foot or in kits complete with suitable fasteners. To deter­ mine how much weather­ stripping you need, measure the total distance around the edges of the moving parts of each window or door. After weatherstripping is applied, doors should open and close with a slight resistance but with no binding. You may have to add shims under the hinges, or sand or plane the edges to get doors to fit right. If you have spring metal or V strip weatherstripping, it may have flattened out over time. You can increase its ef­ fectiveness by bending it open slightly with a broad putty knife Baking Beans? Add "zip" to those baked beans. Stir in prepared mustard and canned pineapple chunks. Heat well before serving i£Mi mmmmmrnrnt Our gift to you this season . ood r ' H i - r3» m Evenson's Hallmark Athens Gyros Italian Way Winston Bakery Earring Tree Casual Corner things come mall Pearle Vision Foot locker J. Riggings Bakers Sole Hole The Gap 12 NEW STORES and SERVICES to make your holiday shopping even more complete and exciting. 1 3 0 s t o r e s t o c h o o s e f r o m . . . featuring . . . Carsons, JCPenney and Wieboldt's. Convenient too! All together in one neat package. efiiurat One minute ea«.t of the Tri-State One minute west of Skokie Highway (Rt 4 1 ) at W o u k e g a n (Rt. 4 3 ) a n d Belvidere Roads (R*. 1 2 0 ) Waukegan Wonder Lake Anne Sowers 653-9549 Pancake Breakfast At Wonder Lake Legion Post Home The Wonder Lake American Legion auxiliary is planning a pancake breakfast* to be held Sunday, Dec. 17, from 7 a.m.-l p.m. at the Post home, located at 4117 E. Wonder Lake road In conjunction with the breakfast, there will be a bazaar and bake sale. The proceeds of this event will go to the disabled veterans The American Legion is also preparing Christmas food baskets to be distributed to needy families in Wonder Lake. They will include a turkey, and other staples; but donations of canned goods would be ap preciated If you care to share in the feeling of Christmas good will to all, drop off some canned goods at the Legion SNOWMOBILE CLASSES All young people between the ages of 12 and 16 years old who intend to operate a snowmobile must attend a certification class. The Lakers Snowmobile club is making one of these classes available to the youth of Wonder Lake on Saturday, Dec 16 It will begin at 10 a m and be completed at 4 p.m The class will be held at the Wonder I^ake inn The Lakers have many other events scheduled for the coming winter months Jan. 28 is the date for the Rescue 50 ride, to raise money for the Wonder Lake Rescue squad Feb 11 will be the date to remember for the second Winter carnival, which will take place at the Tri-Marine. The public is encouraged to join in the fun on that day The officers for this year are president. Orville Closse; vice- president. John Kuzial secretary, John (Butch) Summerkamp; and treasurer. Jim Rachel Two deputies who will again be taking on this resjK>nsibility are Bob Schell and Bob Hermes Paul Seeber will be a new deputy Sandy Christensen will be very busy as the publicity chairwoman NEW ARRIVAL Mary Jo and Ken Graff will be having an extra stocking waiting to be filled by Santa this year They welcomed their first child, a son. into their lives on Nov 28 The new arrival en tered the world weighing 8 lbs . 12 oz. He has been named Jarret Kenneth Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Bushkopf of Woodstock and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs A1 Graff of Wonder Lake SPECIAL DAYS December is a special month for all of us. but even more special for our birthday people Dec 12 was the day Rick Berndt added another candle to his cake Jim Wagner is celebrating his eleventh bir­ thday today, Dec. 13. Happy birthday on Dec. 16, to Kla Cowell, who will be celebrating her seventy-eighth birthday. Dec 19, our Patrick will be very ready to celehrate his birthday Pat has been trapped in the house by the chicken pox, missing all the fun of sledding that has been provided by the freshly fallen snow COMING TO NATIVITY . Members of Nativity Lutheran church will be given the opportunity to participate at two worship services on Christmas Eve. One will be at 7:30 p.m., and will be a Com munion service, and the second one at 10:30 p.m., will be a candlelight service The Sunday school children will hold their Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. All member^ are invited to come and enjoy'the program which has involved many hours of practice and hard work. Gail Anderson has been working especially hard as program director. There wilH>e a LCW meeting tonight, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. All women are asked to bring a plate of Christmas? cookies for refreshments. There will be a grab bag of homemade items. There were two weddings during the month of Nov. Kari Fredrickson became the bride of Randy Redman, and Bar­ bara Romme became the bride of Gordon Brodin. Happy birthday is wished to the following: Amy Anderson, Dec. 3; Kelly Peters. Dec. 9; Harry Peters, Dec 10; Jennifer Kuss, Dec. 10; Charlie Jacobson, Dec. 10; Ed Malenius, Dec 13; Marilyn Romme. Dec. 14; Jay Hansen, Dec. 22; Krista Kaefer, Dec. 27; and, JoAnn Gran, Dec. 28. Happy Anniversary on Christmas day to Anthony and Gladys Dolce TO THE THEATER The Harrison music department will be taking students into Chicago to see the production of The King And I" and "The Nutcracker Suite" on Dec 17 Part of the ticket cost for these performances is being paid by the Band and Chorus Parents association Students interested in at­ tending these performances should contact Mr Romme or Mr Sorenson GET WELL C.et-well wishes are extended to Ruth Kinsey. who underwent an operation on Dec. 1. Hftr husband. Jim. says she is feeling good now and well on the road to recovery JAYCEES The Wonder Lake Jaycees are sponsoring a "talk to Santa" day Sunday. Dec 17 from 1 to 5 p m Call 728-0404 between those hours The organization is also selling giant coloring books They are available from any member, or at the post office in Wonder I>ake, and may be purchased until Dec 23. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dec 13-Wonder Woods Woman's auxiliary, 1 p m Dec 13-lower grade Christmas program at Harrison school Dec 15-Greenwood school fifth grade Christmas program. 7 30 p m Dec 16-Snowmobile c e r ­ tification class, Wonder I,ake Inn. 10 a m 4 p m Dec 17 Pancake breakfast. American Legion. 7 a.m.-l p.m Dec 17 Sunday school Christmas program. Nativity Lutheran church. 7 p.m. Dec 18-Senior Citizen Christmas party. Nativity Lutheran church Dec 20-Young At Hearts Christmas party; McHenry Country club Dec 22-First day of winter <! think it started much sooner this year'> INFANT IIKAl.TII CARK-- The Statewide Health Coor­ dinating council iSHCCi held a public hearing recently in Chicago to consider proposals for legislation to improve maternal and infant health care in Illinois The infant death rate in Illinois is alar­ mingly high compared to other states, according to Roy W Armstrong, Jr . executive secretary of SHCC Groups or individuals interested in in-, formation on factors which can reduce infant deaths may contact Dr Charles Bennett. SHCC, 525 W Jefferson, Springfield 62761 (217 785-2040) SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plaindealer And Save *8.80 Over Newstarid Price FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: McHENRY PLAINDEALER 3tl2 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050, with chock or monoy order for *11.M for ono year subscription within McHenry County. 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