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V IV • - PLAINDEALER HKRAID. FRIDAV.DKCFJWBER 7.1984 Few gardening chores are left before winter sets in With winter rapidly ap­ proaching, most activities in yards and gardens have ended for the season. There are a few overlooked odds and ends that should be taken care of before winter sets in, however. In many cases, spending some time now will eliminate problems and frustration next season. As is the case all year round, proper storage of garden chemicals for winter is extremely important. As always, chemicals should be stored in a location that children and animals cannot readily get into. It is also Impor­ tant to keep them dry and safe from freezing. Bags or boxes of granular fertilizers and dust, powder, or granular pesticides should be taped or stapled closed and absolutely kept away from moisture. 'It is best to group similar types of garden chemicals for storage, rather than having everything mixed together. For example, store all insecticides in one area, all herbicides in another, etc. If at all possible, storage in a locked cabinet is best. Never place pesticides into food or drink con­ tainers, as results could be disastrous if an unsuspecting child got at them. Finally, always remember to keep the original label attached to the pesticide con­ tainer. Now is the ideal time to inven­ tory garden tools to see which need repair or replacement, rather than waiting until they're needed again next season. Thoroughly clean and inspect all tools and wipe metal parts with an oil rag. Now is a good time to make a storage rack or bin, rather than leaving them on the floor or stacked against walls, which can be dangerous. Most lawns have pretty well gone dormant and shouldn't need any more mowing, but don't forget the lawn mower needs maintenance before winter. After running all the gas out of the tank and draining the oil, disconnect the spark plug and clean up mat- The [EXTENSION) People EComputer can estimate inancial aid for college t e d c l i pp ings , e t c . f r om underneath. Inspect the blade for cracks or nicks and sharpen it. Consult the owner's manual for any other specific maintenance that may be required. Now is also a good time to order any parts needed. As this column covered most of this past month, many landscape plantings need protection from the upcoming winter. There's still time to wrap shade trees and shrubs. Winter mulches should be put down over perennial beds, spr- i ng bu lb p l an t i ngs , and strawberry beds before we ad­ vance into the severe cold of winter. Recent heavy rains in the McHenry County area have left evergreens with plenty of soil moisture going into winter. Put­ ting up some type of wind screen is beneficial for evergreens in win- dy , exposed s i t e s o r f o r e v e r g r e e n s t h a t w e r e transplanted this fall. Another way to protect evergreen shrubs that frequently are affected with winterburn is to loosely wrap them with burlap or similar materials. . For additional information, con­ tact the McHenry County Exten­ sion Office at 789 McHenry Ave., P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 60098. Phones: (815)338-3737 and 338- 4747. There is no longer a need to wait four to six weeks to find out what monetary options are available to help finance an education. The McHenry County College Financial Aid Office is now able estimate financial aid alternatives on-the-spot for the college of a student's choice. MCC just obtained a govern- nent-approved methodology computer called MData that can lelp individuals plan for their educational future conveniently, quickly and economically. The computer provides an aid ndex tha clearly lays out a arson's financial aid possibilities. Those interested in utilizing the college's new financial aid assessment service are en­ couraged. to contact Gail Howard, MCC's financial aid director. Appointment times are limited. The office is located in Room 145 of the college's Main Hall Building and can be reached at (815) 455-3700, ext. 263. It is important to call the college in advance of an ap­ pointment, as a number of documents are required for an accurate financial aid assessment. There is a nominal fee charged for an assessment. The range is $4 to $7 depending on the number of colleges requested. ^ Police investigate report iof man exposing himself I ! Police are looking into a report of a man who reportedly (exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl on three occasions within a short time on Dec. 4. j Police said the girl was walking home from school along n Street when a dark blue car led over and a man exposed iself to her. She continued walking and the car again<> stopped near the West End Pub and did it again. Check your winter road by Sec. of State Jim Edgar ! An average of five severe itorms that produce either six in­ ches of snow in 48 hours or damag­ ing ice come to Illinois every winter, according to the Illinois State Water Survey. Before leaving on any long distance trip this winter, check ! the latest weather and road condi­ tions and plan alternate routes. If j you must drive during a storm, be ; prepared to tl|rn back or seek refuge if conditions deteriorate. The Illinois Emergency Ser- ! vices and Disaster Agency recom- ! mends the following life-saving GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE! DRASTIC REDUCTIONS ON ALL REMAINING CLOTHING! A/)0/ /)rr BACH ROOM SALE <719 / 0 W r r A M Y A R T I C L E O F C L O T H I N G $ 1 . 0 0 e a c h Riverside Retail Outlet 1402 N. Riverside Dr. McHenry 815-385-5900 McHENRY OPTICIANS >.1301 RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY, ILL A C R O S S F R 0 V T H E F O X H O L E 8 1 5 3 8 5 9 2 4 0 GLASSES MADE WHILE YOU WAIT! (SINGLE VISION PLASTIC ONLY) SEN. CIT.-FREE FRAMES WITH PURCHASE OF LENSES OVER 19000 FIRST QUALITY METAL OR PLASTIC FRAMES *20 KIDS FRAMES METALOR PLASTIC 15 EMERGENCY REPAIR & FRAME REPLACEMENT Two Christmas plays will be presented The girl continued walking and the car followed her to the intersection of Home and Park Lane, where the man repeated the act. McHenry Police are also investigating the theft of stereo equipment and a CB radio from a car parked at the West End Rib, 4820 W. Elfu St,, McHenry. The theff was reported at about 1 a.m. Dec. 4. ear and conditions activities if you are stranded in a blizzard: --Don't panic and try to walk to safety. Stay in your car where you will have some shelter and are more likely to be found. --Avoid overexertion and ex­ posure. Attempting to push your car out of a drift or shovel heavy snow during a severe winter storm can cause a heart attack, even for persons in apparently good physical condition. --Beward of carbon monoxide. Keep a down-wind window slightly open for fresh air and run the engine and heater sparingly. Make sure that snow has not blocked the exhaust pipe. --Exercise by clapping hands and moving arms and legs vigorously from time to time, but don't overdj it. Exercise warms you but it also increases body heat loss. » ' The Crystal Lake Players Young Peoples' Theatre workshop will present three public per­ formances of its holiday produc­ tion, "A Twice Told Christmas" on Friday Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday>Dec. 9 at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Th$/ production which was recently cast, consists of two one- aqi plays, both of which present an inmistakable meaning" of Christmas, according to the Show's director, Sherry Engstrom )f Woodstock. The first play to be presented is humorous fairy tale about a scrooge-like creature who tries to spoil the season for everyone around him. The young cast will dramatize the story as it is nar­ rated by Joanne Blaul and Ivan Ewert, both of Crystal Lake. The second play to be perform­ ed is a serious drama, an unusual and child-centered version of the Biblical story called "Song of Rachel." The cast is as follows: Rebecca Stodola plays Rachel; her brother, Simon, is played by Dean She r idan . I nnkeepe r s Alpaeus and Deborah are por­ trayed by Ivan Ewert and Erin Sychra, respectively. The three traveling kings roles are acted by Make contributions wisely The holiday season is a prime time for charitable solicitations, and countless Illinoisans will be giving generously to charities. But, Illinois Attorney General Neil F. Hartigan warns potential donors that, "mixed in with the hundreds of very worthwhile charitable organizations there are- regrettably-some highly questionable groups which will try to take advantage of the Christmastime generosity of Illinois residents." More than 8,000 charitable organizations are currently registered with the Attorney General's "Office, and annual reports • of all active organizations are open to in­ spection by the general public. Illinois law requires most charitable entities to register with the Attorney General's Office and, with certain ex­ ceptions, they must document annually where their money has been spent. Illinoisans can determine quickly if a charitable group is properly registered to solicit in the state by phoning the At­ torney General's Charitable Trusts and Solicitations Divisions in Chicago (312-793- 2595) or Springfield (217-782- 8457). foot FOOT PAIN? 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I'm with WELCOME WAGON When you've just moved, you're pressedjor time And the gifts, community and business information I bring will save your family time and money Let me hear from you soon 1 (815)385-9240 D A I L Y 8 : 3 0 - 5 : 3 0 S A T . 8 : 3 0 - 2 : W E D 8 : 3 0 - 1 SELL YOUR ODDS & ENDS IN A FLASH WITH THE MAGIC OF THE CLASSIFIEDS Gel CMh In • fteah when you atverttae In the claMittea MCtlon .. now reaching move people then everl Clear out the clutter when you say the magic word '-Classifieds" All it takes is one quick cat* and our wta'ds w»tt piece your ad where will reecn thousands o> readers Th#re s no better way to sen your odds A ends adverse cars or reel estate, or a service Cast your sales sped now Ploindealcr Herold , M 4poc, NANCY LAZAR 344-3966 Joanne Blaul, Tricia Phillips and Courtney Norsworthy. Christy Dalton will play the role of Mary and Kari Peckenpaugh will play Joseph. Chorus members are Nita Patel, Nikki Svadlenka and Jac- que yerly who also portray angels. .Naomi and Peter, children of the innkeepers, will be played by Kim Gilboe and Jim Blaul, respec­ tively. Other travelers in the play will be portrayed by Jim Blaul and Julie Blaul. The play's nar­ rator will be Courtney Norswor­ thy. Intermission will feature a visit from Santa Claus and Jest-a- Clown. Tickets for the event are ob­ tainable by telephone at 459-2845. Tickets cost $2 for adults at $1.50 for children under 12. Any remain-^ ing tickets will be sold at the door of the auditorium at Central Elementary School in Crystal Lake, where the production will be presented. For further information about the Young Peoples' Theatre Workshop or 'A Twice Told Christmas' contact Joy Blaul, ex­ ecute officer of Crystal Lake Playfelfcat459-2845. a Tree donation Jim Edwards (right), McHenry County College's student trustee and a director of the MCC Foundation, knew the Founda­ tion was looking for ways of completing the master landscape plan for the MCC campus. He decided to buy the college the first tree to be planted on the "Illinois Tree Trail," a portion of the plan to contain only native Illinois trees and shrubs. Flowerwood of Crystal Lake offered a tree at reduced cost. Pictured with Ed­ wards is Ken Koehler of Flowerwood. The tree will be planted Saturday. Edwards spent many years in the service and is dedicating the tree to U.S. soldiers listed as missing in action. McHenry County military units are invited to participate with color guards and rifle squads in the 1 p.m. ceremony. In­ dividuals or groups interested in donating to the MCC landscape plan may contact the college at 455-3700. Bank is damaged by crash An estimated $15,000 damage was done to a branch of tne Wonder Lake State Bank in Johnsburg Sunday morning when a car ran off Chapel Hill Road and crashed into the building. A witness told county police he heard a crash and looked out to see a tan sedan partially in the fctfilding at about 7:40 a.m. Dec.' 2. The car then left the scene. A second witness followed the vehicle and obtained a license number which was turned over to police. Victor Rydin, 26702 Delores Court, Ingleside, told police when contacted that he was driving to church when his car began fishtailing on the Chapel Hill bridge. Rydin made it over the bridge but the car went off the roadway and struck the building. i 9>ft' , . ^NOf injuries were.reported. . 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