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PAGE 20 - PI.AIunirAl.FR . FRIDAY. MARCH 10. 1078 Ringwood News 385-8037 653-9262 728-0343 Month In The West Coast Sun For The Oxtobys California and Arizona were the destinations for a month's vacation for Bud and June Oxtoby. In spite of all the rain, they enjoyed visiting Universal studios and saw a taping of the Archie Bunker show "All in the Family" which was viewed on the air last Sunday evening, March 5. In their travels in California they observed some of the disaster areas with homes completely destroyed and trees uprooted by the mud slides, and flooding from overfilled reservoirs. They greatly enjoyed a visit with former Ringwoodite, Mrs. Anna Shadle, who is living in Lomita, Calif. It was a won­ derful time reminiscing about friends and neighbors when she lived here, and she sends her regards to all her friends. The Oxtobys spent two days in Las Vegas and a day in Tiajuana, Mexico. A week was spent in Sun City, Ariz., where they visited with Larry and Bea Freeman, Mrs. Ina Franks and the Karl Hoffs. The weather was beautiful with tem­ peratures in the 80's. WINSTROPHY It was an exciting time for Art and Katy Christopher and Patty when they attended the University of Wisconsin Little International Livestock show last Saturday and saw Dave Christopher receive the reserve championship trophy for beef showmanship. Dave was also a member of the winning team when the Ag Short Course students beat U. of W. football team in the rope pull. The Short Course team received the traveling trophy for the fifth consecutive year. Dave will be completing two years in the U. of W. Ag Short Course in another week. Ben Jacobs, Jr., and Sue Hushka also attended the show. TO BE CONFIRMED Last Sunday evening, Bud and June Oxtoby were dinner guests at her sister's Mr. and Mrs. Donald Butler. The family gathering was to honor Tim Butler who will be confirmed this Sunday. Bud will be a sponsor for Tim. ABOUT TOWN The Oxtobys entertained card club at their home last Saturday night. SUCCESSFUL RUMMAGE SALE With the help of many people making donations, sorting and pricing, and the people who bought, the Ringwood U.M.W. is happy to announce they made $300 at their recent rummage sale. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Gary Harrison March 15 and March 16 Max Davis will be 1 year old. March 19 adds another year for Michelle Lehmkuhl and Cory Betts; March 20 will be another milestone for Sue (Low) Madey, Rita Cerny, Ethel Wiedrich and little Michelle Lynn Van Every will be 1 year old. Ron Silzer will add another year March 21. Happy Birthday to all you wonderful people. ANNIVERSARIES We find Lynn and June Stuart with another anniversary March 18. Happy anniversary you two. THINGS TO REMEMBER Every Sunday -- Ringwood church -- Church services - 9:15 a.m. Every Sunday - Ringwood church - Church school - 9:45 a.m. Every Tuesday - Bible study - 9:30 a.m. - parsonage Every Wednesday -- choir practice - Ringwood church - 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 - 7:30- 9:30 p.m. - Wonderful Thur­ sday - Evan and Phyllis Vogel home. DIAL-A-PRAYER, 1-385-1234 View Cattle Feedlot Sales Farmers from three coun­ ties, including McHenry county, heard how they can improve the chances for better marketing and more profit from their cattle-feeding operation at a meeting con­ ducted by Interstate Producers Livestock association officials last week. IPLA is an affiliated com­ pany of Farm Bureau. At­ tending the meeting at Marengo were ninety-five farmers from McHenry, Boone and Winnebago counties. Carl Rylander, IPLA vice-president in charge of the cooperative's cattle marketing division, and three farmers discussed the IPLA cattle feedlot sales program. Jim Book, Harvard cattle feeder, served as program chairman and presented both Rylander and Larry Goulet. Goulet, McHenry, is the IPLA cattle specialist familiar with the cattle markets and packers with buyers in this area. Goulet serves seven northern Illinois counties. Dick Stoxen, Harvard cattle feeder, described his ex­ periences with the cattle feedlot program which features Goulet bringing prospective buyers to the farm to offer bids on livestock. Stoxen said selling cattle is extremely competitive and a farmer needs to be in constant touch with the market to be successful in dealing with buyers. "Goulet is a professional in the market every day. He has contacts with officials who can give him a good feel of the market. He knows what type cattle various packers prefer. He brings these buyers to your lllllfir TIDY h ft & £ <9 WOODSTOCK, ELGIN, AURORA Save up to 34% ... While we're unloading rolls of Evans and Black Carpets at special closeout "truckload" prices! 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WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY S-5 SUNDAY 12-5 farm. He keeps bringing them until you find one willing to pay what you feel your livestock is worth," Stoxen explained to his listeners. "If an agreement can't be reached, you can sell the cattle on a terminal market through IPLA and IPLA takes only a small commission for that work." Book said one advantage to farmers is that Goulet shows cattle to prospective packer buyers and they are not tied up from doing other things. "I can be combining or working in a field and not waiting for someone to show up 'sometime during the day,' " he noted. Rylander cited sales figures to show how the IPLA cattle feedlot sales program has expanded. From 15,816 cattle sold in 1969, the first year, IPLA sold 225,397 head in 1977. In addition, it sold cattle on terminal markets to total 560,000 head handled for far­ mers in Illinois and Iowa. "That represents a percentage of the 4 million sold in the two states to have an impact on marketing," he continued. Goulet told farmers he deals with thirty-eight packers who buy in northern Illinois. They respect his judgement and have confidence in IPLA. Don Cash, McHenry County Farm Bureau board member, said the meeting came about because the Farm Bureau marketing committees were seeking ways to strengthen the marketing prospects for far­ mers in northern Illinois. IPLA has had a strong feedlot sales program in western Illinois where it began this type ser­ vice It expanded slowly both north and to the west into Iowa. The program was instituted in DeKalb county last month. Altogether, IPLA had thirteen commission men representing the cooperative the way Goulet serves farmers in Boone, Winnebago, McHenry, DeKalb, Lake. Kane and Kendall counties. Peter Nero In Concert The Belvidere Community Concert association presents Peter Nero in concert Thur­ sday, March 16, at the Belvidere Community building at 8:15 p.m. The name Peter Nero generally brings to mind fantastic piano virtuosity and imaginative arrangements. However. Nero's musical genius goes far beyond his magical control over the keys, for he has already proven himself a master as composer, symphony conductor, musical arranger and most recently as a rock artist. Admission to this concert is by season membership in the Belvidere Community Concert association. The membership drive for the 1978-79 series will be held next month, April 17-21. In­ terested persons should contact Barbara Hugus, 8920 Sheffield Ct., Belvidere, 111. 61008. HaNand farewell. When hail does damage to your home, you can rest assured you're covered. American Family's Special Homeowners Package Policy protects you against practically every accidental loss imaginable. 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