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Sec. 2, Pg. 6 - Plaindealer - Tue$. May 27* 1969 nic By - George W. Crane, Ph. D„ M.D. CASE K-513: Velma Johnston lives in Reno, Nevada. She has been affectionately nicknamed "Wild Horse Annie" because her diligent efforts have now preserved the wild horses of the West from extinction. Thanks to Velma and the splendid American Humane society, wild horses will still roam the mountain valleys of the West. For a long time, these wild horses have been hunted and shot for canned dog food. But for more than 100 years they added to the romance as well as the economy of Indian tribes of the western plains. An our present movies still depict cowboys rounding up wild horses, which were corraled and then broken to ride, after SAFETY RULES ANNOUNCED FOR POWER MOWING Following are safety rules that are recommended before you start a power mower, listed by Ward Duel, health administrator for the county. 1. Complete familiarity with the machine by reading the operator's manual. Learn where all the controls are located and how to operate them. 2. Give the machine a complete checkout. Check the fuel and adjust any loose connections. 3. Do a complete policing of the lawn so that no objects remain there to be thrown out by the blades. The tiniest iteras, such as pieces of wire, can be lethal. Keep children and pets off the area to be mowed. Once you are ready to work, keep your feet clear of the power mower while starting and operating the machine. Be sure the mower is in such a position that it will not tip while starting and operating. Never unclog the discharge chute while the mower is running. This is one of the most common power mower accidents. Turn off the mower and use a ^wooden stick to free the discharge channel. • It is good practice to mow steep slopes sideways. Vertical mowing can invite trouble as you can slip down into the mower or the mower can slide down onto you. Do not pull your mower; always push it. A foot injury is commonly caused by the operator inadvertently pulling the mower over his foot. Stop the engine when you leave the mower. An unattended running mower is an invitation to curious youngsters. It may result in disaster. Never allow youngsters to operate a power motor. The riding power mower is increasingly being used in many areas. The operator should always keep in mind the dangerous potential of the whirling blade underneath. One rule to emphasize with riding equipment is to look before backing up. The most tragic of riding power mower accidents involve operators running over their own children. The toddlers cannot get out of the way and their cries cannot be heard over the engine noise. Accidents can be prevented if every individual would attempt to find out all he can do to avoid accidents and then use caution and good judgment in acting on his knowledge. which they were sold to the U.S. Cavalry and other buyers. But that glorified picture of the Old West has faded fast. A recent NEWSLETTER of the Humane society of Denver reported that the wild horse population had dropped to a herd of 200. The Bureau of Land Management then planned to reduce this herd to only 20. Since there was a range area available of 23,000 acres, the Humane society wondered'why this drastic trend toward almost total extinction of our wild horses! For wild horses, as well as buffalo, add much to the historical nostalgia of those devotees of Zane Grey's "Riders of the Purple Sage" and other western novels. European visitors likewise relish seeing the "Thundering Herd" which they have learned to expect when they tour the West. For the heavily populated countries of Europe have no wild horses, since land is too scarce over there. In fact, the European farms are so small (2V2 to 5 acres) that the peasants can't afford even a domesticated horse. So I wish to < salute Velma Johnston and all those devoted members of the American Humane society for their attempt to insure the continuity of American wild life. And all our conservation commissions deserve praise, too, for trying to prevent extinction of dwindling species of birds and animals, such as the Whooping Cranes, Polar Bears, etc. One hundred years ago, the skies were dark with carrier pigeons. Now they are gone forever from this planet Earth! And, a recent estimate listed only 25,000 Polar Bears still alive, for sadistic hunters pursue them in helicopters and shoot them down wantonly, as did the Eastern hunters who chartered trains to engage in wanton buffalo hunts. Those hunters then left the dead buffalo to rot, for they merely shot for sport or to win rival wager? with their companions! The American Humane society and our conservation departments thus offer our nation an insurance policy which guarantees the continued existance of various birds, beasts and fish. Polluted rivers and lakes will also be restored to fertility, where fish and other marine life can again tempt anglers, as well as swimmers. America could also benefit from 1,000,000 new man-made' lakes, ranging from little farm ponds of Vz acre up to large 10,000 acre reservoirs. They would help stop erosion and floods, while offering millions of pounds of fish, plus recreation. (Always write to Dr. Crane in care of this newspaper, enclosing a long stamped, addressed envelope and 20 cents to coyer typing and printing costs when you send for one of his booklets.) News MARRIAGE LICENSES Jerry J. Miller, Harwood Hts., and Mary E. Jones, Wonder Lake. Horst W. Herman, Elgin, and Ulrike Mueller, McHenry. Everett Lee and Loretta P. Flynn, both of Wonder Lake. John A. Kuchinski, St. Char- ICO, anu VPU11aCm1uJ1I luvUlC, W'nJlni'HJto?!r Lake. Kenneth Mroczka, McHenry, and Consuelo Romero, Prairie View. Gene Parks, Dearborn Hts., and Wendy Sayler, McHenry. GET YOUR MAN WITH A Want Ad i^<i • for MEN When selecting a gift for him.... let us help! i \ STORE f0r MEN 1245 N. Green St., McHenry, 111. Phone 385-0047 Open Daily 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Fri. til* 9 p.m. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS USE THE FREE GREEN STREET PARKING AREA From This Day Forward.... so in love...to lovely a color candid wedding album by Gaylord, the second belt man at your wedding, who will capture the story of your wedding in professional color, to preserve every memorable moment...at reasonable prices \ C*M)I0 W* rHf WfOCH^C AUUM J4 by OATLORD . . . 385-0170 3812 W. Elm St. McHenry, III. 60050 | From The Farm Adviser's Desk| BE CAREFUL WITH CHEMICALS Crop spraying has become an activity of great economic importance. Widespread use of insecticides and herbicides has helped cause a remarkable in-„ crease in agricultural production. However, crop spraying can be dangerous. The same chemical that destroys weeds may be deadly to tomatoes, grapes, ornamentals, etc. Farm insecticides may also be deadly to honey bees. Many of the legal problems resulting from drift of chemicals has been 2,4-D. Farmers and other users of chemicals are urged to spray on calm days and with chemicals that are less likely to drift. According to a well-established legal principle, a landowner must use his land in a reasonable manner with due regard for the rights and interests of cithers. If he negligently permits a dangerous substance to pass from his land to that of another, he may be held liable for any resulting damages - so do be careful with ALL chemicals. Army Specialist Four William F. May, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred May, 8021 Blivin street, Spring Grove, was assigned April 24 to the 20th Engineer brigade in Vietnam, as a tracked-vehicle mechanic. STUDY ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO MANAGE FARM PROPERTY If you're planning to change the management of your farm property, F.J. Reiss, University of Illinois Extension land economist, suggests you study all the alternatives before making up your mind. Here are seven ways tomanage your agricultural property: 1. Direct operation. You live on the property and have a son or good hired man to do the work. 2. Custom farming. You have a relatively small acreage and have the time, inclination and ability to attend to all details. 3. Tenant operation. This may be your best alternative if you are prepared to meet the requirements of the landlord role. There are a number of lease types available and managerial requirements to meet. 4. Farm manager. Use the services of a professional farm manager if you kre not prepared or are unable to fulfill the landlord's role. 5. Trust arrangement. Use this method as part of estate planning. - You may retain a life interest if you need the income. However, you lose flexibility and control. 6. Closely held corporation. This arrangement works if your operation is large enough and you have or can obtain capable management. 7. Sell out. Consider this possibility if you have an alternative investment for your money. Think about selling on a long-term contract. PEONIES If you want to be sure of king-size peonies, a little attention now will pay off later this spring. Peonies require lots of water to fill out their flowers. If your plants don't receive at least one inch of natural water weekly be sure to soak them thoroughly. A light application of commercial fertilizer is often beneficial. Work a handful of 5-10-5 or 10*10-10 into the soil around each plant. Disbud your plants early in the season to allow only one bud per stem. Since peonies have a habit of falling over, particularly after rains when they are in bloom, arrange to stake or support the plants while they are still small. A wire hoop supported 15 inches above the ground on wire or wooden supports is commonly available in garden stores. To prevent botrytis which kills the flower buds just before they open, spray with zineb. Finally, don't worry about the ants on peonies. They cause no injury to the plants. HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS BVI OFFICER •*V<> JOHN JUSTEN John Justen has been named\ • to the new position of assistant treasurer and controller of-- Burgess Vibrocrafters, Inc., 5 £ Grayslake. The appointment was confirmed by BVPs board j f of directors at the recfent an-: > nual meeting. Mr. Justen joined Burgess in 1a, August, 1858, and has been ac tive in the administration of * the company's cost accounting<;* and general accounting functions. In May of 1966 he wafc!. elected treasurer of Brand Ser*!* vice Center, Inc., a wholly"; owned subsidiary of BVI. John lives with his wife and' - two children at 704 N. Center street in. McHenry. 'f*rOPF! 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