PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. ltM Dry conditions and • cool temperatures brought about an early fall this year and with it, an early harvest season. Many county producers have already begun harvesting their corn fields and others will soon follow. Producers can gear up for the harvest by making sure their combines are in proper working order. A good way to start is by reviewing the1 operator's manual. It is difficult to remember all there is to know about machinery adjustments and operating principles from one harvest season to the next. note early harvest Man Charged with disorderly conduct The (EXTENSION) People AAAml Combine deck plates should be set as wide as possible without losing any filled ears and ad justed so they are farther apart at the rear than at the front. When -adjusting concave-to- - cylinder clearances, it is best to Start with a wide clearance and slow cylinder speed. The cylinder speed may then be gradually increased and the clearances decreased until the best performance is achieved. The goal is to adjust the cylinder speed and clearance that cobs pass through with a minimum of breakage and very few kernels. The cleaning fan speed should be set as high as possible without Mowing corn out the back of the combing. This is especially important to reduce the amount of trash in the grain tank. Caution should be taken not to overload the chaffer and cleaning sieves. rs McHenrv m m Sim, 187") lairidealer McHenry Herald (USPS 335-200) Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 815-385-0170 Circulation 385-0178 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage PAID at McHenry, Illinois by SHAW FREE PRESS v NEWSPAPER GROUP POSTMASTER Send address changes to McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, Illinois 60050 ' Subscribers are requested to provide immediate notice of change of address to the McHenry Plaindealer, 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050. A deduction of one month from the expiration of a subscription will be made where a change of address is provided through the Post Office department. Thomas C. Miller-Publisher - Donna Bertulis-Editor i3toar& IPmning ilrtospaper MEMBER NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES In McHenry County By Cprrier ,-r-. 50 Week 1 Year bV Mail $19.00 Outside McHenry County 1 Year by Mail. $27.00 When combining, it is best to operate the header as low as possible, keeping the gathering chains out of the soil. The chain speed should be matched to the ground speed so that stalks are not pushed forward or pulled back into the combine so quickly that ears snap off and fall to the ground. In down corn or corn with weak stalks, it is best to drive slowly. The speed for minimum losses may be as slow as two miles per hour. Studies have shown that increasing the speed from 2.3 mph to 3.10 mph in creased losses by more than three bushels per acre. For additional information contact the McHenry County Extension Office at 789 McHenry Ave., P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 60098. Phones (815) 338-3737 * or 338-4747. Plaindealer News Service A McHenry man was arrested by police alter he reportedly threatened another person outside a local tavern. Nelson C. Brand, 27, 2904 N.. Hickory, McHenry, faces a charge of disorderly conduct after ^he allegedly threatened another person with a shotgun. Police said that although Brand did not produce a weapon FORESTRY A new cost-share program to provide financial assistance to forest landowners is now k available throughout Illinois. For information, contact the Illinois Department of Con servation, Forest Resources and Natural Heritage, 524 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-2361/ ' a , during the threat, a rifle was confiscated from his truck. The incident occurred at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 22. In other incidents: -Jeffrey B. Peterson, 27,9015 Lawrence, Harvard, was arrested, for driving under the influence, transportation of open liquor, driving with a revoked license and no rear registration light. -Timothy D. Townsend, It, 3008 Emily, McHenry, was arrested for transportation of pen liquor. v -Lester Teppo, 34, 9017 Pine, Wonder Lake, was taken into custody by police for speeding and driving without a valid driver's license. Spending a small amount of pre season time to review this in formation can save a great deal of time during the all too hectic harvest season. It is also important to examine combines thoroughly before harvest time rolls around, checking engine speed, belts, chains, slip clutches, snapping rolls, and other parts. Any damages or excessively worn parts should be repaired or replaced. Frequent ad justments and checking of parts during the harvesting process will also help to reduce costly repair time. Free seminar set on rape Learn more about the new Rape Victim Assistance Project in McHenry County at a free seminar to be held Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at McHenry County College. The new project, offered through Family Services, has been in existence for 10 months and offers short-term counseling and 24-hour emergency response to rape victims at no charge. , \ Jackie Kaufman, developer of the Rape Victim Assistance Project, will discuss the new project and the issues surrounding rape as they affect the victim, the community and the offender. The free seminar is being sponsored by the MCC Re-Entry Program and will be held in Room 143 of the college's main hall building, located at the intersection of Route 14 and Lucas Rd., Crystal Lake. The MCC Re-Entry Program should be contacted by those planning to attend the seminar. Call (815) 455-3700. Registrations will also be ac cepted at the door the evening of the seminar. 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