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DECEMBER 27,1979 Town-Country Tips Blue-Left; Red-Right by Dovid NKIWI , E>%wtwi Swviw »JW JJMW "tgister (trow ine Tree Fruits - in your l^ck yard or garder can be t|»th fur and delicious Fruit trees do however, require <4»nsiderable care They also jfrefer an easily worked deep, fhd well drained soil Fruit Sees ck best in full sun {Spring planting is preferred i| all Illinois areas Soil, cfimate cultural practices, variety and rootstock all should he considered in cifoosing spacing distances Close spacines require careful pruning and management If you want to be ar informed grower dor't miss the Jan 8 workshop Growing Tree Fruits It will be held at our the I niversit> of Illinois rative Extension Sen ice Judd stree' in Wood You must call u> to bv Jan 2 There ;« a >hght cos* for the 7 to 9 .W orograrr and materials Htaadsidf \ eeetahle Markei At- von consider your roadside market remember consumers like to have ar abundance of produce to pick from Don't bwld for your pea^ seasar. Your market will ceneral!> look empty the rest of the time Be aware of construct K>r plans for your market The plans take into account customer safety and con­ venience and ease of operation restocking, checking out customers and cleaning up In addition make your display areas flexible as products change and keep expansion in mind Start b> making scaled down cutout of these areas displays, access aisles check out area grading and packing, cooler and storage V> ith the floor plan and the ^afet> convenience and operation tips above lesigr. a building that will economical!) enclose the area While designing the building ask yourself a lot of questions about operation of the stand Do net forget aisle size, door size, p r o d u c e c u s t o m e r s . e x ­ p a n s i o n w e a t h e r , a n d a p pearanee 1 11 offer more tips next week consumer s desires If you '.ave specific questions, call and request a copy of 1978 Illinois Roadside Market Conference Proceedings S e m i n a r - S w i n e producers don t miss the area Swine Day at DeKalb on Jan 8 Call the I>eKalb County Ex­ tension office or my office by J an 6 to register Herf .supplies - Consumer response to decreased supplies of beef will soon be tested Beef supplies in 1979 w ill be about 10 to 12 percent below those of 1978 C a t t l e p r o d u c t i o n a n d b e e f consumption have been on a collision course with shortage during four years of liquidation in the national beef herd The inevitable end will put pressure on beef and cattle prices to increase Consumers demand for beef will set the upper price stop on beef smbean seed Quality - The exact opposite of last year, the 1978 soybean seed quality is considered very Rood Seed germination and disease tests across the state averaged 90 02 percent and 1 53 percent respectively In northern Illinois. 118 samples tested averaged 88 5 percent ger rr ination with, only 2 43 percent discarded It should be a more relaxed < ar to purchase seed beans \ead the tags though and Know wr.at von are getting \trvc Yearn Eve huh 'lime DINNER SERVED 7pm - 10pm >30 nmn incuiots rJjl*lo>W,rrie kit, <jtrififc? rnpiirnenUa'v yftijrrtpdgr#: n<jtl To Ttot 04 BOB FREUND S ORCHESTRA 10 "¥ 111' 1 1 McHENRr COUNTRYCLUe Multi-Year License Plates < oated \Malfa Seed You will get better germination ami emergence, more uniform stand establishment and with less seed per acre needed These are a few of the sales pitches you may be hearing for coated legume seeds Coated seed of alfalfa and red clover generally means that the seeds have been coated with lime and nitrogen fixing Rhizobuim It may also mean that nutrients fungicides, and insecticides were included Dr Donald k Barnes, research geneticist at the University of Minnesota tested seed coated b> commercial companies •Y?eld results were not significantly different" ac­ cording to Barnes The data so far shows very little effect on alfalfa establishment, noduiatior and yield when used in nor-acid soils There may be conditions, though, where coating will be advantageous Further s:\wbes are needed." ( orn Protein - Man> of you now use Nitrapynn to preserve Nitrogen for plant use Studies by the University of Illinois and other Land Grant colleges have round Nitrapynn to be useful only under cefram conditions These conditions are primarily warm wet soil conditions when crops are not growing Studies at Purdue university now point to Nitrapynn as a factor in increased com protein content Greater kernel weight and germ size account for tni» protein increase Transfer Taxes - Making gifts of property is one way to save transfer taxes Both taxable and nontaxable gifts may be beneficial The $3,000 annual exclusion, the "split gift" provision up to $6,000 and the marital deduction are not taxable gifts. Also, these non-taxable gifts would not generally be a part of the taxable estate if made more than three years before death Even taxable gifts offer an opportunity to avoid estate tax on future appreciation in value caused by inflation If someone transfers property today by making a taxable gift, a transfer tax would be incurred based upon today's value If the property were transferred at death many years later rather than transferred by gift today, the transfer tax would be based upon the later inflated value An area Estate Planning seminar will be held Feb. 6 in DeKalb. Call us for registration details ( i r a in Cond i t ion ing Mechanizing grain handling, modifying for better efficiency and evaluating conditioning and storage alternatives are some topics that will be featured at the University of Illinois Grain Conditioning conference schedules Jan 17-18 in Champaign Grain handling experts from Georgia. Indiana and Nebraska will join University of Illinois agricultural engineers and agricultural economists to present the latest recom­ mendations for on farm grain c o n d i t i o n i n g , i n c l u d i n g techniques to lower costs and improve energy efficiency Several Illinois farmers and a representative of the Illinois Power company also will serve on the program The Ramada Inn Convention center. Champaign will house the conference Register in a d v a n c e P r o g r a m s a n d r e g i s t r a t i o n f o r m s a r e available at my office at 224 W Judd street or phone 815-338- T737 or ;:yi-4747 It's blue on the left, red on the right but if it's switched, don't be uptight That's the message Secretary of State Alan J Dixon is giving Illinois motonsts these days regarding their new. multi-year license plates and the sticky problems those little blue or red validating stickers are causing The majority of Illinois motonsts are getting the stickers - blue in the upper left or red in the upper nght - in the proper corner of the rear plate." Dixon said" Dixon said But others might be confused " Because of possible con­ fusion. Secretary Dixon said that law enforcement officials have indicated they will jnerely remind the motoring public of proper sticker placement when discrepancies are noticed 'Law enforcement officials especially will not ask *fSe motorist to remove the stickers." Dixon said, "because the theft-proof stickers would only clip off in little pieces and would be destroyed "State police and other law enforcement officials are cooperating • beautifully.'* Dixon said. "No sticker at all is another matter." Dixon said. "I have noticed some new plates on automobiles which have neither the blue nor the red sticker di played on the rear plate. Some motorists evidently think they don't have to put the sticker on the plate until the month it expries in 1979 or 1980. This is not true. The sticker must be displayed im­ mediately, when the plates are put on the automobile." Dixon said. The sticker is attached to the back of the vehicle license identification card. Any motorist who loses the sticker must purchase a replacement through the Secretary of State's office in Springfield "Now that new plates are being sold (since December 1) through banks, savings and loan offices, currency ex­ changes and some Secretary of State facilities, motorists who ordered special plates by mail are expressing concern because they haven't received their plates." Dixon said. "There are some delays caused by these special han­ dling problems. We are taking special pains to enclose the proper blue Br red sticker with each pair of plates to reduce complications but still allow motorists plenty of time to place the sticker and plates on vehicles prior to the display deadline." Dixon said. Village of McHenry Shores Jude La Francis 385-5067 Shores Officials Attend Municipal Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 20, President Rose Lillegard and several village officials at­ tended the Municipal Association's annual Christmas party It was an enjoyable evening, and a good way to begin the holiday season of parties and entertaining friends BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On Dec, 17. Paul Knoll celebrated his eighth birthday. He and many of his friends played games for prizes and shared refreshments. January first is more than just New Year's day for the Knoll family. They ring in the new year with lots of candles and several birthday cakes. On New Year's day. Paul's father John celebrates his birthday, and Grandfather Stanley Augustyn will have his special day along with John. JANUARY CALENDAR Jan. 2-Finance - 7 p.m. village hall; 3 - board of trustees - 7 p.m.. Annex; 4 - Public Health and Safety - 7 p.m. hall; 8 - Planning com­ mission, 7 30, annex. Zoning Board of Appeals - 7:30, hali; 16 - Ordinance resolutions. 7 p.m. hall; 23 - streets, water, and sewers - 7 p.m hall; 24 Zoning Board of Appeals - 7:30 p.m . annex (variance hearing); 25 - Parks and Buildings .- 6 p.m., hall. The next calendar will be prepared by the seventeenth of January, 1979. During this hectic holiday season, may you find joy in simple things, happiness in caring for others? and pleasure in just being with those you love. * i I Fish Populations * \ i Illinois Department-? J* Conservation fisheii&i biologists released a report last week which shows that bass populations in Illinois lakes are not adversely affected by bitf club fishing tournaments'. Responses from clubs surveyed indicate that most fish art returned to the lake in which they are caught. Biologists had been concerned about survival rates of released fish, but the data show bass which are properly handled and released soon after being caught stand a good chance of surviving. Bas^ clubs indicated that Lake Shelbyville is the most popular water for tournament fishing. TVcen'b Of Woodstock ANNUAL YEAR-END SAVINGS SPREE! Beginning Today, Tuesday, Dec. 26th. AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE Save UP TO 50% and more on selected Holiday and winter fashion apparel... Finest quality and styles on sale now! VI ( L SWEATERS Select from hundreds of fabulous styles at greatly reduced Prices! •C0WLNECKS •TURTLENECKS •WRAPS & CARDIGANS •NOVELTIES & BASICS Fabulous colors & styles Reg. to !30. FROM SPORTSWEAR COORDINATES ir. t Misses....UP TO 1/2 off MISSES SLACKS $17.*° HOLIDAY BLOUSES...Big Selection.... UP TO 1/3 OFF JR. PANTS .Many Styles from *9.*° SKIRTS ..Jr. ( Misses from,12.,° TOPS...... SimS-M-l 20% OFF PLUS MANY OTHER SAVINGS! SHOE SALE HURRY IN NOW AND SAVE! Holiday and winter select styles reduced! Jacqueline's* now $24.90 Values to *3*50 Connie's now$18»*° Values to $2*9* Sports & Casuals now Values to *2*50 Super shoes at Reduced Prices! COATS GREAT SAVINGS FROM THIS AREA'S FINEST WINTER COAT STOCK. •WOOLS and BLENDS •LEATHERS and FURS •PANTCOATSTND JACKETS •DRESS STYLES and LONGER LENGTHS Juniors 515 Misses 8-18 Reg, to !3G0." UP TO 1/3 OFF DRESSES Selected Holiday & Winter Dresses and Pantsuits... 1 & 2 Piece Dresses Long Dresses Multi-Pie^ PANTSUITS Size 5 13 & 8-18 UP TO 1/2 OFF m \ ODDS&ENDS Select from sportswear, dresses, * and accessories... UP TO 75% OFF \ 'Established 1894' TVeen'b iM-A HOURS Ki. Thurs 9-5:30 Sat. -9-5:30 Friday 9-9 Of Woodstock 108 CASS STREET ON THE CITY SQUARE