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MOflDl (limited 'QUALITY • our PRIDE SU£XM%A SAfC/AL KINiTKO !.**•< sutoiMrtlc water comilHonOj thot wet no electricity! A turbine water meter does it «iitt tf.unt Twin So AH other soflowfaf H»fc I KiNETICO'S twin tanks alternate so you •re never without soft wot»r. An EXaU$)VC benefit thot It taym»Me with tingle tenk NOW OVIR 1.000 IN snyici IOC All* G0to Know Xlnctko* • V • fooler ScienceMefetin*. October, !*77 describes Klnetieo s advantages os: "infloftiovs, "Phenomena!" and Incredible. 3*07 Chapel Hilt Rd. "Johnsborg" McHenry. H.600S0 Service On AH Meket Div. of Hoemonn Water Mgt., Inc. 815-315-3093 stllv,MG wo*™**" *UNOI$ FO* OVI* \$viass 24 Hour# Free Weter Te»t* Rentd Kate* On Request t PACiE 21 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, i«»82 • tJ lTIIJUlV IV, 1 »/<><_ County Health Department Offers Safety Tips For Christmas 1982 MCC student Fred Kerr (lefl) and Bob Muirhead, (center) parHime instructor at MCC, compare root systems of Corn plants with Loais Marchi. The plants are from the first year of a research project to develop concentrated root masses. The project is being funded by Marchi. Research Program At MCC The soil in Louis Marchi's garden is high in organic content after years of care by the Bull Valley gardener. Marchi, a conservationist, wants to see the same high organic content in agricultural soils and is funding research at McHenry County college which may yield the same results. Marchi, a 28-year local resident, is funding a scholarship for a student to study developing agricultural crops with massive root systems. Currently, one MCC student, Fred M. Kerr of Burton's Bridge, is doing research on corn varieties to begin work on developing the varieties with massive root systems. Marchi explains thaU.h%$oil in ou, county had an orgaityf eontent of about 5 percent before ftgmiQ°and construction came to the area.0 Now the soil's organic cpntent has dropped to 2 percent, he said, and there is little organic matter to absorb water or to deter soil erosion. Marchi believes massive root sjQtems in agricultural crops could help increase that organic content because the roots would decay in the ground and help improve and preserve the soil. Marchi visited MCC recently to watch analysis of the root systems of the first corn crop in the project. The corn was grown on the MCC campus. research will belong to the college and royalties will support future research at MCC. Bob Muirhead, one of the foremost corn breeders in the United States, is also a part-time instructor at MCC and supervised all the planting, growing, pollination and harvesting of this year's seeds and roots. Don Barrett, coordinator of the College's Agriculture program, ex­ plains the research may develop techniques to help farmers increase Marchi explained he chose the local. : yields at less bost-Barrett said the ;e for the research'.' Evaluation of ro6ts from'&ver 25 dif- •••••••••••••••••••••••• Keepin' Healthy •••••••••••••••••••••••« You ache all oyer, your nose is stopped up, you have a sore throat. How can you tell if it's a cold or the flu? It is easy to confuse one with the other. An important dif­ ference is that a com­ mon symptom of flu is fever, which you don't usually have with a cold. Flu symptoms are usually more severe than those of a cold and last longer^ ~ . Not until the 1930's and 1940's did scientists discover that flu is caused by constantly changing types of viruses. This year's' virus usually is slightly different from last year's. The difference generally is just enough to get by the defenses produced by the last flu shot, which provides protection for less than a year. Should you get a flu shot? They aren't Strongly recommended except for people who are at high risk of serious complication - those with serious heart, lung or respiratory diseases and those over 60 years of age. To have the best chance of being protected, it's best to have a flu shot before the flu season begins - sometimes by the first of November; so if your physician advises you to nave a flu shot, you should be immunized soon. It takes several weeks after you receive the vaccine for im­ munity to build up. If you wait until after the flu season has started, you run the risk of being exposed to influenza before your body has had time to bviild up complete immunity. S i d e e f f e c t s sometimes occur following a flu shot, such as a low fever or a redness at the injection site. But in most people who need the shot, the dangers from getting flu, and possibly pneumonia, are -con­ sidered greater than the dangers from the side effects of the flu shot. One exception is people with an allergy to eggs. Flu vaccines are made in egg cultures and may cause reactions in such people. However, the risk is small. Your doctor will advise you of any risk. * Influenza ip itself is rarely a fatal illness, but while a person's immune system is busy fighting the flu, the body is less able to resist a second infection. If this second infection is in the lungs, it could be life- threatening. The most serious of these is pneumonia - one of the five leading causes of death among people over 65. The symptoms of pneumonia are similar to those of colds and flu, but they are much more severe. Fever will stay high during pneumonia, and pains in the chest may occur as the lungs become more inflamed. Profuse sweating is also a common symptom during the most serious phase of pneumonia. The body can lose large amounts of fluids; so anyone suffering from pneumonia should receive extra fluids to prevent shock, a dangerous condition community because 1ft l|e$nted to reinvest his money, in th&'tounty where he has effrned a living fqr 22'years. "I wanted to not onlg help a student get his education but to also help farmers and soil erosion," he said. Marchi noted that any varieties of •plants which are developed in the ^ • marked by inadequate blood flow. The illnesses com­ monly called "in­ testinal" or "stomach" flu are" notTfhfluenza. They could be caused by any one of a number of things - a virus, a food- borne organism or even a sudden dietary * change. The abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhea of ."stpjnach" flu are not symptoms of influenza. There is not much you can do to avoid catching any of these diseases with the exception of the flu shot. It does help to maintain a good diet, get plenty of sleep, keep the thermostat down and humidity up in your home and, as much as* possible, avoid other people who have in­ fluenza. . If you need additional information about - in­ fluenza, contact the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Disease control, 535 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, 111. 62761. ferent kinds of plants grown at MCC was very successful and that workshops to share information gathered in the research with local farmers will be held next year. (From the McHenry County Department of Public Health With the passing of Thanksgiving, we begin to think about Christmas, a time of joy, a time of decorations and "giving of gifts. As with any time of festivity, a little carelessness can turn the time of joy into a time of sorrow or hardship. Some general guidelines to consider in decorations include specific ones related to your tree: 1. In selecting a natural tree, try to select a fresh one that is green, with needles that are hard to pull from the branches and do not break when bent between your fingers and with a trunk butt that is sticky with resin and a tree which does not give a shower of falling needles when the trunk is bounced on the ground. 2. Choose your tree placement carefully, keeping it away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources as well as keeping it out of traffic and from blocking doorways. 3. Just before placing it in its stand, cut off about two inches of the trunk and then place it in a sturdy, water- holding stand with widespread legs. If it is a large tree, you may have to fasten it to the walls or ceiling with thin guy wires. 4. Fill the tree holder with water and keep it full of water the whole time the tree is indoors. 5. If using artificial snow on the tree or in decorating the house windows and mirrors, carefully follow the directions on the labels since artificial snow sprays can irritate lungs if inhaled. 6. Never use lighted candles on a tree or other evergreen decorations. 7. In placing lights on a tree, use only lights that have been tested for safety as identified by the "UL" label from Underwriter's Laboratories. Check your lights for broken and cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections prior to putting them on the tree. 8. Use no more than three sets of lights per single extension cord. 9. Turn off all lights on trees and other decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. 10. Never use electric lights on a metallic tree. Precautions to remember with your other decorations include: 1. Place candles only where they cannot be knocked down or blown over. 2. Keep candles away from decorations and wrapped paper and always use non-flammable holders for the candles. 3. Use only non-combustible or flame retardant materials for making decorations and trimmings. 4. If decorating With spun glass "angel hair" wear gloves since it can irritate eyes or skin. 5. Do not spray non-flammable artificial snow on to "angel hair" or non-flammable cotton since the dried combination becomes flammable and will burn very rapidly. 6. Choose tinsel or artificial icicles of plastic or non-leaded metals. 7. Families with small children should avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable, avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food, and keep trimmings or decorations with small removable parts out of the reach of children where they ca'nnot be swallowed or inhaled 8. If making paper decorations, looK for materials labeled "flameproof." 9. Never place trimmings near open flames or electric connections. 10. Be especially careful if paper is used for Christmas costumes. 11. Remove all wrapping papers from tree and fireplace areas im­ mediately after presents are opened and do not burn them in the fireplace since they can ignite suddenly, buring fiercely and may cause a fire in the chimney or house 12. Before lighting a fire in your fireplace, remove all greens, boughs, papers and other decorations from the area and make sure your flue is open. Keep a screen in front of the fireplace all the time the fire is burning and make sure the fire is out totally prior to closing the flue. If these few thoughts as well as other common sense ideas such as not drinking and driving are followed during the holiday season, yours ca^ be a joyous one. The Health depart­ ment Staff wishes each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas .and Blessed Happy New Year. "PLEASE. DADDY, DON'T GET DRUNK THIS CHRISTMAS!" John realized his problem and hbd been to programs for alcoholics.•for eight months John and the bottle^had happily parted company. Then^Jhe boss opened up the alcoholic beverages that Christmas Eve, -Just before closing time, and invited the staff to have a drink. V "Thanks, but I'd better be oiv jny way home," John replied, lifting-ljis coat from thfe coat rack. "Ah, don't ask John! His wife vfcoh't let him drink," laughing taunted one of the secretaries. That did it! Before he left for hQme, John was drunk. John doesn't remember clearly all that happened that Christmas EJve, but he solemnly declares he didn't commit the crime "jealous" persons accused him of. For close to twenty years, hbw, John has sat behind bars. It all started from a taunt and a Christmas Eve drink. "KISSING BALL" For as many years as you probably can remember, mistletoe has been used as not only a lovely Christmas decoration, but as one with a special note of affection. If you're caught under the mistletoe, you might just expect a sweet feiss.^ Mistletoe, though* lovdfy, is a parasite that grows on trees, . probably dropped r by birds that jtess through the trees. It can be a challenge to get the mistletoe clusters from the tiptop branches of tall trees. We derived the practice of hanging mistletoe, from the British, it seems. Their custom of the "Kissing Ball" was a special ornament made from evergreen branches, which was hung in a doorway. Each time a kiss was exchanged, a berry was removed. When the berries were all gone, thejg^sing had t£ halt; Iffifce, the bigger the "Kissing Ball" the better! MICROWFIVE 4 THRU D€C 23 THRU F»ipWFl>NLY! A^W) ~ • HtfNDtfY, DECEMBER 19 iPM-4piyiu We Are Open For: CHRISTMAS EYE.4pm-9 pm CHRISTMAS DAY - Noon-9 pm . NEW YEAR'S EYE-4 pm-? NEW YEAR'S RAY-Noon-9 pm Holiday Reservation! Now Being Accepted GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR DINNER AND DINNER THEATRE SEASON NOW AVAILABLE I I9S3 Season Opening "Subject to Chang*" Running Weekends Beainnina Jan. 7th BANQUET HALLS AVAILABLE PARTIES FROM 25 to 750 •WEDDINGS 'FASHION SHOWS *PROMS •SHOWERS 'REUNIONS •BRIDAL REHEASALS •RETIREMENTS. ETC FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION CALL: 815-678-2671 l/2 Mile N. Rte. 173 on U.S. Rte. 12 11106 U.S. 12 North, Richmond, Illinois 60071 Member: McHenry County Restaurant Association WHY GO SHOPPING WHEN YOU CAN GET SOMETHING FOR NOTHING DURING THE HONDA HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY? Without a doubt the easiest way to go Christmas shopping this holiday seastn will be at our dealership. We'll be holding some drawings* you can't afford lo miss. Because you could win a blue -ATC® 70 or Honda Khk 'N Go 2™ to put under the Christmas tree. It's ail part of our Honda Holiday Giveaway starting November 25th through December 19th. sion for the most festive time of |onda Holiday calendar free. And endar will be in stock for ^ou lo check out. \ Something else you'll want to check out will be all the great prices we're offering on our '82 models. When you see how they've been cut, we're sure you'll want to wrap up a good deal. So look for the Christmas Tree display when you come in lo enter the drawings. Jbf Honda |lolide*Gi^way. ^ M Christmas shopping has never been easier.. ,No Purehttt Nece«s«ry , ATC110 99 - $798 ATC185S &U4T- $1048 (limited quantities) Good Times Cyclery rt. 1 4 w. of 31 - crystal Ik., il 459-1631 CARTS, P IZZA CRISPER, BACON RACKS, ROAST RACKS, AND MORE AVAILABLE AT LEE & RAY ELECTRIC 1005 N . FRONT ( S . RTE. 31 ) 385-0882 Wclcomc To Tareydalc Restaurant BREAKFAST SPECIALS New York Strip Steak, with 4 Eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Toast, Butter and Jelly DAILY SPECIALS NO DISCOUNT ON SPECIALS SPACIOUS DINING ROOM Specifications: Kinetico Culligan lindsey Seers Electricity Required? No Yes Yes Yes Are timers. computer* or sensors required? 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Includes: Soup or Salad, choice of Potato, Rolls and Butter TUESDAY BROILED STRIP STEAK (COOKED AS YOU LIKE IT) * Includes: Soup or Salad, choice of Potato, Rolls and Butter. WEDNESDAY : BREADED SCALLOPS IN A BASKE1* ALL YOU CAN EAT I Includes: Soup or Salad, choice o1 Potato, Rolls and Butter. » 4.95 DISCOUNT EOR SENIOR CITIZENS AMPLE PARKING THURSDAY : SPAGHETTI AND MEATBAUS - All You Can Eot * Includes: Soup or Salod, Rolls and Butter. • ^ 2.99 ERIDAY ERItD SHRIMP IN A BAShl I Includes: Soup or Salod, choice of Potato, Rolls and Butter. 815-459-3839 5605 S. RTE. 31 & RTE. 176, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. DEEP ERIED PERCH All You Can Eat Includes: Soup or Salad, choice of Potato, Rolls and Butter. Abm strvMl from 11:00am »o 10:00 pm