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PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, KFBRUARY 23. 1979 HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS Snow On Roof--Leaks Ahead Get as much snow off your roof as you can now, and install electric heating cables along the roof edges and in the rain gutter to minimize further damage from ice and snow, advised the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC), trade association of the area's leading builders. But even these steps may not be enought to stave off damage from the snow that has been driven into the roof and attic and is waiting for higher temperatures to melt and begin dripping onto ceilings and walls, says HBAGC President C. Cass Collins.', "Some people will automaticliy blame the builder, saying that if the house was built right in the first place, this wouldn't happen," he said. "But the builder isn't at fault There is absolutely no way to - prevent this damage other than to keep the snow off the roof in the first place. Once the snow collects on the roof and begins working its way between the shingles, you have trouble". The problem is caused by the build-up of snow on the roof edges and in rain gutters. Because the edges are colder than the portion of the roof over the rooms, the snow turns to ice, and gradually begins to build in size until a ridge of ice or "ice dam" is formed. The roof is designed so that water and melting snow drains off. However, if a ridge forms at the edge, the water from melting snow can't drain. So it begins to back up, and some of it forces its way between shingles and into the seams of the metal flashing around the bases of roof vents and chimneys. "This action continues until the snow and ice force their way into the attic," Collins said. "Eventually the ice will reach a point where the attic is warmer than the surrounding air, and then it will begin to melt, resulting in water that leaks down through the ceiling and walls." Theoretically,, if you could keep the attic temperature below freezing, there would be no problem -- at first. But even with the best insulation, there will be some heat loss into the attic, and this will melt some of the ice. "What will cause most of the damage to become evident is the thaw in the spring," Collins said. "There is no way to prevent the sun frum even­ tually heating the attic and causing the ice to melt. That's when a lot of people who thought they had escaped the damage so far will realize they had more ice in their attic than they thought." As to people who ask why the damage is so much greater this year than in previous years, Collins notes that the ice dam problem occurs every year. It's worse this year because there has been so much more snow over a short period of time, with no thawing period in between. In most cases, the damage should be mostly cosmetic, requiring a new coat of paint on ceiling and walls. If drywall sections are seriously water­ logged, they may have to be removed and replaced. If in­ sulation in the walls becomes soaked, it should dry out by early summer or sooner. There should be no structural damage to the framing members of the house from the melting ice. Collins advised home owners to check their insurance policy because in some instances, hover! .vrtf t.vpth will pass away. but my worn* shall not pass awa\ HAL LINDSEY- c c , ,ORSON WELLES b.* A PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL INURPRISES RELEASE Adults $250 CJhildM25 SHOWING FEB. 23 - MARCH 1 LIMITED ENGAGEMENT McHENRY THEATRE 385-0144 SHOWTMES: MON.THURS. 7:30 FRI. 7 & 9 SAT. I SUN. 117 9 THEATRE RENTED-SORRY NO PASSES ACCEPTED SHOWPLACE 1-2-3-4-5 CRYSTAL LAKE 815-455-2000 815-455-1005 CLINT EASTWOOD EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE* FH. I SAT. 24:1S63M&1H5 SW. THUS 24:1W4M45 ACTION-ADVENTURE WARRIORS* fK.l$AT.2:3W3M45*lW5 SUH TMKS .2JHJM4H WARREN BEATTY HEAVEH CAH WAIT* FID. I SAT. SIM THWS. 24:1S*3H45 THEATRE RENTE! NO PASSES ACCEPTER THE LATE GREAT PLANET EARTH pc fit. I SAT 2:1S4»MS«fe1M5 SUHroWS. 11S4JH45445 SHOWPLACE 5 •• DOLBY STEREO SUPERMAN* Fit. HMt* MML T1IUIS. 7 FN MY, SAT. IS* M damage from snow^nd ice may be covered. This includes damage to roof shingles and flashing that may have to be repaired or replaced. "Before making any repairs, home owners should wait until the spring thaw is well under way, just to make sure that they've experienced all the damage that is bound to oc­ cur," Collins said. "If repairs are started too early, the home owner may discover that there is still more ice that melts later on." As for the rest of this winter season, the HBAGC executive advises home owners to remove as much snow from the roof and ice from the gutters as they possibly can. This won't do anything for the ice that's already in bet­ ween the roof shingles and in the attic, but at least it will keep more snow from getting in. "Have professionals do the snow removal for you, because working on a roof can be dangerous, especially when it's covered with snow and ice," Collins said. "Also, if you can get the roof edges and gutters completely free of ice and snow, you should install electric heating cables that will prevent more ice from forming", he said. "This is certainly a measure to be taken before next winter. It's really the only way to prevent ice dams from forming and snow from getting into the roof". The cable, which is available from hardware and electrical supply stores, is fastened to the roof edges and in the gutter, and then plugged into an out­ door outlet just before snow begins to fall. It's also ad­ visable to install cable along edges where heated and unheated portions of the structure meet, such as the house and the garage, because this is where ice is apt to form. Ms. Bergstrand Presented CRS 4 Realtor Rank FS Recoils '78 Highlights § &AG<M in 3€aAM€i/Ml 21 N. Ayer Harvard Feb. 23 - March 2 7 & 9:45 Rated X Starring NINA FAUSE BIGG JOHN • IRIS MEDINA SUSAN FUENTES JOSE FERRARO Call me ngel,5ir! introducing DIANE DALTON as Jody Angel 8:30 only Rated X Introduction of a new Droduct-Gasohol-and success of a new service-direct from the farm grain marketing -were among highlights recounted during the 33rd annual meeting of McHenry FS for 600 farmers and their wives at Lake Geneva, Wis. Thursday night. Meeting at the Playboy club convention center, farmers from McHenry county, 111., and Walworth county, Wis. learned most farm supplies needed to put in the 1979 crops should be in adequate supply. However, General Manger Stanley Steagall warned in­ flation is pushing up the cost of doing business and will affect the cost of their inputs needed to plant, nurture and harvest corn, soybeans, wheat and other crops in the months ahead. Stegall said Gasohol is being introduced on an experimental basis at the Woodstock retail pump at the Woodstock warehouse this summer. Gasohol is composed of 10 percent alcohol made from grain and 90 percent gasoline. Better performance, com­ petitive cost compared with unleaded gasoline and less air pollution are factors reported in favor of Gasohol by ex­ periments conducted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the State of Nebraska. Since McHenry FS, the farmer-owned cooperative, began its grain marketing service, the company has helped area farmers market almost 900,000 bushels of grain in nine months of the service. Several McHenry FS em­ ployees were recognized for their many years of service. Included in the group was Steagall, who was further honored on the occasion of his having served as an FS member company general manager for 25 years. McHenry FS has an "FS Gallery of Builders" composed of portraits of board members who have served in a significant manner over a period of years. Richard Walters, vice-president of McHenry FS who handled the recognition program, an* nounced Steagall's portrait is being added to the "FS Gallery of Builders" to help mark his 25th anniversary and in recognition of his significant contribution to the expanded service of McHenry FS. Daniel Miller, Spring Grove, petroleum salesman, started with McHenry FS April 18,1944. Edward Condon, McHenry, plant food and feed salesman, started Nov. 1, 1956. Said Robert Gardne president, who presided durii.( the business session: "We extend congratulations to these men and their wives. We well know the importance of having the understanding and patienee which must be shown many times because in a position of providing service, inroads on family and home life occur". Financially, McHenry FS posted record sales for the seventeenth straight year, totaling $14,279,435, an in­ crease over the previous fiscal year by $1 million. Net income decreased $130,000, because of inroads in earnings caused by inflation, an $88,000 bigger payout for interest cost, and higher expenses. A total of $320,845 in cash and stock was returned to the Farm Bureau member customers in the form of patronage refunds, which were distributed at the annual meeting. HARRIET BERGSTRAND In recognition of proven professionalism, Harriet Bergstrand has been designated a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) by the Realtors National Marketing institute. Ms. Bergstrand is broker- manager of Realty World Durbin-Stovall Associates, Inc., at 4213 West Route 120, McHenry. She has been in real estate for eight years and is a member of the McHenry County Board of Realtors. Her educational background included North Central college in Naperville. She is a graduate of Realtor institute and she specializes in the sale of residential property. INSURANCE AWARDS-During a recent awards presentation by McHenry County Life Underwriters, the following area insurance men were present to receive their awards: Front row, from left, Marvin Hughes NQA and Loren Miller NSAA; back row, from left, H.L. "Jolly" Hanson, NQA, and "Chuck" Peterson NQA, NSAA. Long Wait For Decision On Nl-Gas Rate Hike Northern Illinois Gas (NI- Gas) has petitioned the Illinois Commerce commission for a general rate increase averaging 7.3 percent. The higer rates would provide income of ap­ proximately $47 million an­ nually, with another $46 million for resulting higher federal, state and local taxes. Average residential customers would see their bills rise about $2.60 per month, according to C.J. Gauthier, NI-Gas chairman. "The extremely disap­ pointing rate increase granted NI-Gas last November has forced us to seek rate relief," Gauthier said. The Illinois Commerce commission had granted a 3.69 percent increase which was substantially less than 12.1 percent requested. A decision on the filing is expected next January. TOP SALESPERSON Realty World, Durbin-Stovall Associates, Inc., surpassed $20,000,000 in residental real estate sales in McHenry county. Fern Konstant was top salesperson in McHenry. CRS Designation For Century 21 Manager Local Exchanges Benefit By General Telephone Plan In recognition of proven professionalism, JoAnne Geren has been designated a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) by the Realtors National Marketing institute. Mrs. Geren is manager of Century 21 Lake Region, located East of McHenry on Route 120. She has been in real estate for 9 years and is a member of the McHenry County Board of Realtors. Mrs. Geren's educational background in real estate includes a 2-year Real Estate course from the LaSalle Extension university. She is a graduate of the Realtors in- situte and is accredited by the State of Illinois to teach the principals of Real Estate. Designed specifically for R e a l t o r s a n d Realtor Associates, the CRS is a certification of skill, ex­ perience and documented activity in the field of residential real estate. f[ OPEN YEAR 'ROl'ND Nilrly. and Sundayn from 2p m GENOA THEATRE G f N O A C I T Y W I S Just off 12 on Hwvs H & B. 2 Miles North of Richmond 414 279 6491 - DAY NITE I R*«. $130 Adult., Tit Child JUST AND ENT,RE A0 -A , ADMITS ONE PERSON* SQC * Saall 0m T 'Ptnoni wndtr 15mw«t tit wiffc »up»rviiing por»n« or pay Adiw. "Little minds are wounded by the smallest things." La Rochefoucauld m Our usual admission policy applies SMM10N6 | PinocchiO I FH.5.15, 7:00, 8:50 I Sot.. Sun. ):J0. 3:20, St20, 7:10, *00 Thttt. 7 00, (:J0 Small One Eats fob. 22: Ki«| tf tk# Gypsies (8:30) t Joy r id* (7:00) FEB. 23-MAR. 1 CLASSICS ! Fti. 6: 40, 8:30 • Sot. • S»». I: K. 3:05, *55. 4:50, 8:40 . • I Man. - That. 8:25 NEXT WEEK FRESH CARAMEL CORN! POPPED AND BAGGED DAILY AT OPENING FIRST COME, FIRST SERVEDI (Our butt«r«d popcorn available, too) MAGIC ' ATTENTION North Fox Residents To S«rve You Better See Page 3 Section 1 McHENRY STATE BANK General Telephone plans to spend $6,109,000 of its statewide $75 million dollar construction budget in the 17 exchanges of the Belvidere division, ac­ cording to L.R. Kimberly, Belvidere division manager. Major construction projects for the Spring Grove exchange include the addition of swit­ ching office equipment to provide 100 additional customer numbers and two additional toll circuits. Equipment to provide zero-plus calling that allows direct calling of credit card, collect, and third number calls was installed and put into service in January, 1979. Also, General Telephone will construct 19,700 feet of new telephone cable to provide for customer growth and total private line services. This construction will require ap­ proximately 725 manhours of labor. Major construction projects for the Wonder Lake ex­ change in 1979 include the construction of 18,300 feet of telephone cable for additional customer services in the Wonder Lake exchange. Major construction projects in the Wonder Lake switching office include the addition of equipment to provide 400 ad­ ditional customer lines, 500 additional numbers, 12 ex­ tended area service circuits and additional automatic number identification equip­ ment to assure continued ac­ curacy in billing long distance calls. Also, a new vehicle shelter structure will be built in Wonder Lake in 1979 to provide winter protection for company vehicles and equipment. Locally, General Telephone's major construction projects for the Richmond exchange in­ clude the addition of switching office equipment to provide Zero-Plus calling. Name Dr. Berg Fellow Orthopaedic Academy James R. Berg, MD, McHenry. was inducted Feb. 25 as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at the Academy's forty-sixth annual meeting in San Francisco. Dr. Befrg was one of 487 Fellows installed in ceremonies held in the Civic auditorium arena. The inductions boosted the academy 8,801. membership to The academy is the nation's largest medical organization for specialists in bone and joint surgery. To be eligible for induction, all Fellows must have passed the certifying examination of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. McHenry Hobbyists In Outstanding Expo Show SNEAK PREVIEW FRI. FEB. 23-1 SHOW ONLY NORMA RAY p»iM5fnnwmtow>cowirt 1 pLflnT Of-the-Month Sale SCHEFFELERA, Reg. '8.50 Sale *5.00 In 6" Pot This lush and bushy plant does well in in­ direct lighting, is fast growing and needs very little maintenance. Weekend Sale BLOOMING BULB PLANTS Tulips and Hyacinths 1/2 Price Reg. *8.50 Sale >4.25 --While Supplies Last-- J owerwo i Rt. }4 & 176, Crystal Lake. III. 815-499-6200 Monday *Frlday 9 • 5:30; Saturday 9 • 5; S u n d a y 1 1 - 5 Henry W. Block The simpler your return, the less we charger If you qualify for the Short Form, we charge a very low price. But even if you need the Long Form, the simpler the return, the less we charge. That's another reason why you ' should let H&R Block do your taxes. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE HARVARD 302 W. Diggins OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-6, SAT. 9-5 Phone 943-6410 EVE. & SUN. BY APPOINTMENT MARENGO 220 S. State OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-9. SAT. 9-5 Phone 568-6363 SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT McHENRY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 1308 N. Park Phone 385 8630 OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO SERVE YOU BETTER OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-8, SAT. 9-5 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE WOODSTOCK 110W. Calhoun Phone 338-3330 OPEN WEEKDAYS 9-8, SAT. 9-5 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Plans are now being finalized for "Ex^o II", an outstanding show of radio-controlled air­ craft, tanks, and cars, to be held June 2-3 at Lakehurst center in Waukegan. A number of McHenry area people who follow this hobby will par­ ticipate. "Expo II" will feature "The Spirit of America" airshow team from Toledo, Ohio, which will give a 90-minute per­ formance both days. In addition, countless exhibits will be set up to delight and inform the radio-control enthusiast. There will be competitons in 13 different catagories, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each classification. Three other award trophies will be presented for "Best of Show", "Best Finish", and "Best Monocote". HAI Weekday 4-6 )AM/^ 4 (formerly "The Cork") Under New Management £ Restaurant & Cocktails # CASUAL " DINING NIGHTLY Friday Fish Fry 5-10 Saturday 5-10 Tuesday thru Thursday 5-9 The Uncle's Luncheon special 11-2 Tues. thru Friday 11-3 Saturday (Kitchen closed Sunday & Monday) NIGHTLY SPECIALS Tuesday-Barbecued Ribs Thursday-Roast Beef Wednesday-Chicken Fry Friday-Fish Fry Saturday - Prime rib 7518 Hancock Dr., Wonder Lake Carry Out 653-9202 -