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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1978 a «u Dick Seaborn, left, Madge Diedrich and Debbie Butler are shown in the fainting scene from the Johnsburg PTO-sponsored play, "Exit the Body", which will play at the James C. Bush school April 9, 14 and 15. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Johnsburg PTO Presents Comedy The Johnsburg P.T O. James C. Bush school in presents the play, "Exit the Johnsburg. Body", April 9, 14, and 15 at The play is a comedy which legal Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING The Nunda Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, March 28th, 1978 at 7:00 P.M., prior to the Budget and Appropriation Hearing for the Road and Bridge and Permanent Hard Roacf Funds, at the Nunda Township Office, 95 Grant St., Crystal Lake, Illinois, for the purpose of approval of final Dills before the close of the fiscal year ending March 31,1978 apd other unfinished1 business*. Nunda Township Board of Trustees Anita Sherwood Supervisor Helen Milone, Town Clerk Dated: March 13th, 1978 (Pub. Mar. if. 22,24,1978) Consumer borrowing re­ ported on the increase. knowing! ^ J STHM What is the most danger­ ous wind and barometer com­ bination? It's generally agreed that an east wind, moving to a north or northeast wind with a falling barometer, is the most dangerous wind and pressure combination experienced. There are exceptions to this general rule. Likewise, as a general rule, the lower the pressure falls, the more velocity one can ex­ pect from approaching winds. Whenever the glass falls be­ low 30.00, bad weather is probably close behind, unless the falling pressure ends al­ most immediately, and begins to rise. If the pressure goes below 29.00, one should brace for the storm of a lifetime. Occasional readings below 29.00 have been experienced, but they are rare, and also extremely bad weather omens. tells the story of a woman mystery writer who rents a New England house which was supposed to be the rendezvous point for some stolen jewels. Strange things happen during this play, but it promises many laughts. The director is Barb Miller from this area. The cast has all local, talented people. The April 9 matinee will be at 2. April 14 and 15 performances will be at 8 p.m. SUBSCRIBE - To The McHenry Plaindealer And Save $ 10.30 Over Newstand Price FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: McHENRY PLAINDEALER 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050. with check or money order for *10.50 for one year subscription within McHenry County. NAME ADDRESS _____ CITY ZIP MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" OPENING Sf* MARCH 31st I FAIRWAY INN AT PISTAKEE COUNTRY CLUB YOUR HOSTS: Barbara Walters & Alice Lenx Instant Replay OPEN YEAR ROUND SERVING: • Lunch • Dinner 7 Days a Week! FEATURING: • Fish Fry • Steaks • BBQ Ribs • Sea Food • Chicken DAILY SPECIALS Served Lunch t Dinn^fl FAIRWAY INN LOCATED AT PISTAKEE COUNTRY CLUB West Bay Rd. (Rte. 134) 2 miles West of Rte. 12 McHenry 385-9854 OPEN DAILY 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. FRI-SAT. Barbara Walters ft Alice Lenx 11 A M-to '0 P.M. Formerly of Andre's Steak House, Richmond Proposed Meat-Grading Changes Could Raise Prices Senior Hot Line Establishing a, "U.S. Ungraded" meat stamp- proposed by the USDA last month-would require more labor, equipment and time, and might raise consumer meat prices in the long run, says Tom Carr, University of Illinois Extension meats specialist. "Because of confusion, consumers might assume U.S. ungraded meat was inferior or uninspected," cautions Carr. "These assumptions would be totally unfounded because all meat sold across retail coun­ ters must be inspected for wholesomeness by state or federal personnel." The proposal was one of several made by the USDA. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Carol Foreman said the proposed changes would make the grading ser­ vice more informative for consumers by eliminating existing confusion concerning retail meat quality. Carr says the "U.S. Ungraded" stamp proposal, if adopted, might have the most impact on the meat industry. According to the suggested change, beef, calf, veal, mutton and lamb sold to consumers would be marked either with the traditional quality grade- prime, choice, good, etc., or with the ungraded stamp. Both graded and ungraded meat would have to be labeled as such all the way through the marketing chain and final consumer sale, explains Carr. Meat sold across any retail counter would have to be identified with the traditional quality grade or the ungraded stamp. "This change would pertain to all processors and retailers, even if they currently are in­ spected by state of federal authorities," says Carr. "In fact, only custom-slaughtered meat to be used by the original owner at home would be exempt from such labeling." Another proposed change, restricting grading either to the whole carcass or a side, with grading stamped only at the plant where the animal is slaughtered, should establish more grading uniformity, notes Carr. Current regulations permit meat to be graded at facilities other than the packing plant where the animal is slaughtered. "The present, system can result in wholesale cuts of the same carcass being given different grades," Carr says. vFor example, a hindquarter can be graded "choice" while the forequarter can be evaluated as "good". Carr explains the USDA proposed additional changes that would apply only to beef. One proposal would require removing the kidneys and fat surrounding the kidneys, pelvic region and heart before grading carcasses. According to Carr, this change could in­ crease the accuracy and uniformity to yield grading. In addition, the meat industry would be spared the expense of transporting internal carcass fat across country. Another proposal would require beef carcasses be ribbed to expose the ribeve at least thirty minutes before grading. That time lapse would insure that , marbling-fat streaks dispersed in the lean- would be sufficiently developed for accurate evaluation, ex­ plains Carr. "This change could be beneficial to producers who sell cattle on a grade and yield basis," , says Carr. "Frequently, more marbling will appear in a ribeye muscle exposed for thirty minutes compared to one exposed five minutes." However, a thirty minute wait requirement could severely handicap grading procedures of many large packers who use a chain, system, warns Carr. A third beef proposal would permit yield grade stamp removal from beef carcasses or cuts which had the fat layer trimmed to one-half inch or less. "Such a proposal seems logical," says Carr, "because an extensively-trimmed car­ cass would not fit the yield grade it was given originally." For more information about the proposed grade changes, contact Carr at 136 Davenport Hall, University of Illinois. Urbana 61801. Estate Zoning Asked In Chapel Hill Land A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHenry County Zoning Board of Ap­ peals by William S. Dick, Jerry and Susan Danko, and the Bank of Ravenswood, under a trust, for an amendment of the McHenry county zoning or­ dinance from "F" Farming district to "E-2" Estate district. The property contains about 5 acres and is located on the west side of Chapel Hill road, north of the intersection of Chapel Hill road and Lincoln road. The hearing will be held March 29, at 2 p.m., at the McHenry county courthouse. Room 112, 2200 North Seminary avenue, Woodstock. Those who may be interested can appear and be heard at that time. Q. In a rccent column, you warned consumers to check the legitimacy of any person who wants you to invest in a pre­ arranged funeral. Should a person even consider making pre-arrangements for a funeral? Q. According to the Illinois Funeral Directors association, today in order to avoid the necessity of selecting services during a period of stress, many people prefer a pre-arranged and, sometimes, pre-financed funeral from the funeral director of their choice. It is a method people choose to assist their survivors when death o c c u r s . G e o g r a p h i c a l separation by residence or travel may make this ad­ visable. Others who will be responsible for arrangements on a parent, for example, may also prefer to make arrangements in advance of need. 1. Anticipate the possible effect on survivors. Always consult the survivors who will be most affected by the death. Give them the opportunity to participate in the planning, not just sitting as passive spec­ tators. 2. Approach realistically the logic and economics of plan­ ning now what might not take place for many years. 3. Make sure that monies paid in advance of need for funeral services and mer­ chandise (including burial vaults) are always placed in trust for you. 4. An investment in a pre­ arranged and pre-financed funeral guarantees you the services you select. Meanwhile, your money is earning interest for you - an important hedge against continuing inflation. Q. How is the consumer protected from gimmicks and unscrupulous sellers of pre­ arranged funerals? A. The consumer should be alert to the possibility of fraud r by those who are not licensed to accept funds for pre-pai#-* funeral services or meip chandise. In 1955, the Funeral, and Burial act was passed to protect the consumer. The key facets provide that anyone who sells services or merchandise related to the final disposition of a dead human body must be , licensed to receive such funds, must be bonded and most importantly, must deposit • those funds in a bank or savings I association which is protected * by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance corporation. In^ addition, a client has the right' to cancel any agreement arffl.; recieve a prompt refund of hte * money, plus accrued interest.- Because the act provide^ criminal penalites for violation * licensees must perform. summary, you should makit.> sure the seller of pre-arranged 1 funerals are licensed and bonded. Q. Who can I contact to get more information concerning pre-arranged funerals? A. One source is the Illinois Funeral Directors association, 1045 Outer Park drive, Suite 120, Springfield, 111. 62704, telephone 217-787-8980. Write or call us at Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Senior Action centers at 160 N. 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