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U- Selection of wildlife bird feed is important SECTION 2-PAGE II - PLAINDEALER . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER U. It83 All bird seeds are not alike. Select seed that will be at­ tractive to birds, not just the seed that is- the most inex­ pensive ai>ti easiest to obtain, says Dr.; Philip L. Nixon, University of Illinois Area Extension Adviser in En­ tomology. > Most wild bird mixes contain millet, sunflower, cracked corn, and milo. A good mix should ' contain mainly white millet with some red millet also being ac­ ceptable. Oil sunflower seed is eaten by more kinds of birds than is the striped seed. Milo is not attractive to most birds, and mixes that' contain large amounts of it should be avoided. A good wild bird mix should attract goldfinches, purple finches, juncos <snowbirds), cardinals, nuthatches, chickadees, grosbeaks, blue jays, mourning doves, and native sparrows, such as song, tree, white-crowned, and white- throated sparrows. Although safflower Is at­ tractive to some birds, they tend to prefer seeds included in the wild mixes. Thistle is expensive, but very attractive to finches, including goldfinches, purple finches, pine siskins, red polls, and house finches. Seeds included in the mix can be offered separately in order Uf attract specific types of birds. Seeds offered separately also reduce waste, since birds tend to push seed out of the feeder that is not attractive to them while trying to find their favorite If you decide to feed birds during the winter, make sure that you can do so for the entire winter. According to Carolyn Nixon, a local ornithologist, feeding birds probably In­ creases the number of birds that are able to survive the winter, but feeding for part of the winter may result in the death of birds that have come to depend upon you for a source of food. -- --general News Oldest female veteran 102 years Easter Seals achieves record service year The National Easter Seal Society achieved the biggest service year in its history in fiscal 1962, the latest year for which nationwide combined figures are available. In its annual report just released the Society said 750,315 clients received rehabilitation and other services through its nationwide network of facilities and programs, an increase of more than 11,000 individuals over tlje previous year. Program expenses, including patient and community ser­ vices, reached an all-time high of $111.6 million, a 5.4 percent increase over 1981. "Despite a difficult economy, total support and revenue was up nearly 5 percent amounting to $152.7 million, compared to $145.6 million in 1981," John Garrison, executive director of the Society said. "The public's growing sen­ sitivity to the needs of people with disabilities and Easter Seals' own public awareness efforts were contributing factors in the Society's financial growth in fiscal 1982," Garrison added. The oldest female veteran in the United States celebrated her 102nd birthday Dec. 8 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Louella Luhrman, a World War I veteran who entered the U.S. Army in 1918 as a registered nurse, was the guest of honor at a party given for her by the staff and patients at the medidal center's nursing home care unit. In a message to Luhrman, VA Administrator Harry N. Walters sent congratulations and best wishes "on behalf of a grateful nation." The oldest male veteran is 109- year-old Harry Chaloner of Florida. Chaloner is a veteran of the Spanish-American War who also fought during World War I. STAMP CONTEST Applications for the 1985 Illinois Salmon Stamp Contest are now available. The annual competition is open to all artists, and offers a purchase award of $1,000 for the winning entry. Contest rifles and procedures are available through the Department of Conservation, Salmon Stamp Contest, 524 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, 111. 62706, (217) 782-7454. JOHN LAMPE < Lampe appointed lieutenant colonel The United States Marine Corps recently announced the promotion and selection of John F. Lampe to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Lieutenant Colonel Lampe has served with the United States Marine Corps since 1965, and he has attended the Basic School, Amphibious Warfare School and Command and Staff College located at Quantity, Va., and the Naval Justice School at Newport, Rhode Island. When on active duty, he served with the Second Marine Division, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, and the Third Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan. While in Japan, he was appointed as a trial observer by tM"ffetted States Ambassador to Japan' and had additional duties in the Phillipines. Upon returning to the United States, he served with the Ninth Naval district at Great Lakes, 111., in a variety of capacities, including chief trial counsel for a 13-state area. He is presently a judge advocate - legal officer with the Marine Air Control Group - 48, 4th Marine Air Wing, Glenview, Illinois. He is married with four children and has his own law firm located at 3406 W. Elm Street, McHenry. For Your Information D*or friend*, It la almost 2000 y«or» »lnc* the birth of Christ, which wo commomoroto o« Christmas. Ovor all thoso yoars thoro hovo boon too fow whon tho 'poaco on oarth' of Christ's yoarning has boon a roollty. Too often wo hovo hod wars fought in His namo. 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