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V PAGE 14 • PLA1NPEALER-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1974 MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMEN -- Jim May and Barbaila Bryniarski, membership chairmen for V.F.W. Post 4600 and the Ladies auxiliary, are pictured left to right with Olive Lewis representing the V.F.W. Fifth District Ladies auxiliary and Jim Horton representing Fifth District of Veterans of Foreign Wars at the annual kick-off dinner and dance Sept. 28 at the V.F.W. home. HONOR VETERANS -- Thirty year members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600 who received recognition at the membership kick-off dinner are pictured from left to right -- Dick Smith, Leo Schaefer, Wally Smith, Bill Brennan, Fred Huemann, Vern Reinboldt, Bill McGinnis, Frank Gende, Jim Thompson and Clarence Tocha. Thirty year members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600 were given recognition when the Post and its Ladies Auxiliary held the annual membership kick-off dinner and dance on Saturday evening, Sept. 28. Charter members Dick Smith, Bill Brennan, Vern Reinboldt, Frank Gende and Jim Thompson were presented 30 year membership pins by Commander Bob Freund following a dinner at the V.P.W. Post home. Other 30 year members receiving their pins were Leo Schaefer, Wally Smith, Fred Huemann, Bill McGinnis and Clarence Tocha Senior Vice - President and membership Chairman for the ladies Auxiliary, Barbara Bryniarski presented a 20 year pin to Mary Kuemmel. Both the Post and the Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a dirve to obtain 100 percent in paid up membership by December 31 of this year. Dues for 1975 are now being accepted by both the post and ladies auxiliary. Representing the Fifth District of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were Jim Horton, Junior Vice Commander of the District and Olive Lewis, Chaplain for the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Freign Wars, also of the Fifth District. Announce Agricultural Supply-Demand Estimate There has been improvement in- rice, sorghum and cotton production prospects since last mpnth's crop report, but for feed grains and soybeans, the situation remains tight. Furthermore, the wheat crop, although still indicated to be a record, has taken a downturn since last month, and projected carryover of wheat next summer will again be quite limited. •Production estimates are as ol Sept. 1 and do not reflect anything that may have irjfluenced crop prospects since tMen. Wheat prospects weaken. A)1 wheat production for 1974 is estimated at 1,792 million bushels, a record crop but down 48 million bushels from the Aug. 1 estimate. Winter wheat Ioduction was down only 3 illion bushels but spring heat production fell 45 illion. Utilization estimates ire virtually unchanged from our last report. Carryover Stocks at the end of the 1974-75 Marketing year are now expected to total about 277 to 3}27 million bushels, continuing |he low stocks experience of the Jpast two years. * Banner production year for i-ice: The 1974 rice crop as of JJept. i is put at a record 113.5 Jnillion cwt.~ up from the 107.0 illion estimated last month, ie increase reflects larger creages and improved yields. record supply will more han offset the anticipated strong demand, resulting in a ^sharp buildup in projected wear-ending stocks. Little change in feed grain ^situation: Feed grain ^production for 197lis now put at 076 million tons, only 1 percent Jmore than the Aug. 1 forecast «and 14 percent less than last 4year. Corn production is ^forecast at 4,995 million | bushels, 0.6 per cent more than Jon August 1 but 11 percent less 5 than the 1973 eorp Sorghum j production is forecast at 645 i million bushels, up 4 percent * from Aug. 1 but 31 percent •below 1973. With the slight improvement indicated for total feet* grains, only small «changes in estimates of * domestic usage and exports for * 1974-75 have been made {Soybean situation still tight: The 1974 soybean crop as of |Sept. 1 was placed at 1,316 *«mllion bushels, up 2 million jjrom last month. This reflect in early an crops in midwest, crush, and carryout projections are unchanged for the 1974-75 year. P r o j e c t e d d o m e s t i c consumption of oil and meal is lowered slightly and exports of meal increased. The 1973-74 export estimated is reduced slightly but the September 1 carryover estimate oi 160 million bushels is unchanged. Oil exports are running strong and are now placed at 1,550 million pounds for 1973-74, while domestic use and stocks are each reduced by 50 million. Meal exports are increased by 50,000 tons and carryover stocks reduce the same amount. Draft Amendment To Tenure Law For Illinois Teachers While many Illinois school teachers were striking, State Rep. Donald E. Deuster (R.- Mundelein) has been busy drafting a proposed amendment to the Illinois law on Teacher Tenure. At a recent meeting with teachers affiliated with the I l l i n o i s E d u c a t i o n a l association, Deuster said his goal in suggesting changes in the Teacher Tenure Law as to "provide our children in Illinois with the best possible education in a school system where our finest teachers are serving in the classrooms." Deuster said, "Under the Illinois School code a mediocre teacher in the classroom cannot be replaced by a superior or excellent teacher because of the rigidity of the Tenure system." According to Rep. Deuster, after a two-year probationary period all Illinois teachers become tenured until age 65 and can only be removed for incompetence or other grave and severe charges. Deuster said his draft bill will probably propose: 1 expanding the initial probationary period from 2 to 3 Soybean Crop County Loan Rates Announced The 1974 crop soybean county loan and purchase rate schedule was announced this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). County rates have been revised to more closely reflect changing market price differentials resulting from increased transportation costs, availability of new or expanded soybean processing facilities in some areas, and location of crop in relation to river transportation. In the ten major soybean producing states with more than 8o percent U.S. output, changes from 1973 crop county loan rates in about half of the 880 counties in the area range from increases of two cents per bushel to decreases of two cents per bushel. Rates are unchanged in about one-third of the counties in the 10-state area. In the remaining counties in the area and the U.S. changes range from increases of four cents per bushel to decreases of eight cents per bushel in a few counties. Rates for the counties are based on the national average loan level of $2.25 per bushel fqr 1974-crop soybean afe announced Aug. 29, 1973. The $2.25 per bushel national average loan level is unchanged from last year and is for soybeans containing 12.8 to 13.0 percent moisture and grading not lower than No. 2 on the factors of test weight, splits, and heat damage, and No. 1 on all other factors. Support will be at the rates for the counties where soybeans are stored. The premium and discount schedule is unchanged from that used for the 1973 Crop program. Copies of county rates will be sent! to State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation servic\offices in states where soybeans are produced. Copies also may be obtained from the Cotton, Rice, and Oilseeds D i v i s i o n , A g r i c u l t u r a l Stabilization and Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. Release Study Report On "Revolving Funds" The program evaluation commission on which State Rep. Cal Skinner, Jr. (R- Crystal Lake) serves has released a staff study on the use of "revolving funds" to finance some state government operations. According to Skinner, the staff of the Illinois Economic and Fiscal commission (IEFC) was asked to study these special funds because "many legislators felt they had insufficient information to make proper decisions about . the use of revolving funds." Skinner said a "revolving fund" is a special account set up in some cases when one state agency buys goods or services from another state agency. There are eight such funds in Illinois, covering such activities as state cars and aircraft, computer services and office supplies. Over $50 million annually flows through these funds. Skinner said. The IEFC staff found that basic financial records for many revolving funds were "woefully lacking," and that some funds experience cash shortages because the inter­ agency payment process is very slow. The report recommends computerizing the payment process, which should save an estimated $200,000 per year. It also recommends the abolition of two revolving funds, for air travel and personnel training, because they are too small to be efficient. The study was conducted in cooperation with the office of the Auditor General, according to Skinner. Skinner explained that the IEFC has done many evaluations of governmental operations, including property tax administration, water resources management, and student financial aid. "This study is narrower in scope than some of the others," Skinner said, "but it is still important. This staff report not only provides legislators with much needed information on these particular funds, it also demonstrates that the legislature can initiate improvements in governmental efficiency without cutting back direct services to citizens." The Illinois Economic and Fiscal commission, created in 1972, is bipartisan in composition. It is charged with preparing economic reports and making special studies intended "to improve the functions of state government . I t s s t a f f i n c l u d e s individuals trained in public finance and administration, economics, systems analysis, accounting, psychology, law, and program evaluation. years , 2 . - tenuring teachers for five-year periocfc which could be extended after a two-year review ; 3. - placing all teachers who are not re-tenured for additional five-year periods on an annual contractural basis, 4. - placing all teachers who reach age 60 on an annual contractual basis; 5. strenghtening the provisions for the evaluation of the performance of the teachers and administrators. i; ATTENTION MANUFACTURERS;; We Are A Mail Order House ° Looking For New Lines DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU THINK COULD ;; BE SOLD BY MAIL, IF SO CONTACT FAIRWAY PRODUCTS P.O. Box 71 Crystal Lake, Illinois All Replies Will Be Answered At its last meeting, the IEFC authorized evaluations of drug abuse programs and community mental health programs in Illinois. A recently completed report on day care licensing will be released shortly, according to Skinner. Fish Tip Mix melted butter, minced on­ ion, lemon juice and minced pars­ ley. The result is a most delicious sauce for fish. The major farm crops have been taking turns being in short supply, says L.H. Simerl, Extension economist in Agricultural Marketing at the University of Illinois in his Illinois Farmers' outlook letter. Beginning two years ago it was soybeans. This past year it was wheat. During the next twelve months, there will be a serious shortage of corn and other feed grains. Soybean prices sky-rocketed to $12 a bushel before falling back (after exports were restricted). Wheat prices jumped to over $6.00. Now, both producers and users of corn are wondering how high corn prices will rise, and when they will pass their peak. There are big questions on both sides of the price-making balance - supply and demand. In early August, it appeared that the carryover of old corn on Oct. 1 would be around 428 million bushels, and that the new crop might be about 4,966 million bushels. That would make a total supply of about 5,395 million bushels. Such a supply would be 958 million bushels, 15 percent, less than the amount used, exported, and needed for working stocks this past year. This is, of course, still a big question about the size of the 1974 corn crop. It could be 300 million bushels more or less than was forecast on the basis of prospects at the first of August. No firm estimate can be nUde this year until after a substantial part of the crop is harvested and weighed. Another big question is the attitude of farmers concerning the sale of their crop. They will be bullish. How many will hold for $4 a bushel? Or more? Many buyers of corn are persistent. In economic jargon, Family Agency Gives Service For Alcoholism Family Service and Mental health Clinic provides direct service for the person and his family who is affected by the problem of alcholoism. In order to adequately assist the problem drinker, the other family members need to be included in the treatment process. In attempting to offer the alcoholic and his tamily the needed help and hope for recovery, the clinic utilizes various forms of treatment such as individual and group therapy, family counseling, and educational and informational discussion groups for the spouse of the drinking or recovering alcoholic. Treatment is geared to help the alcoholic deal effectively with his life problems. Even though the alcoholic is unwill­ ing to admit to his loss of control and resists taking any steps towards helping himself, the s p o u s e a n d o t h e r f a m i l y members can bring about a change if they are willing to become involved and follow a planned counseling program. There is help for 'he alcoholic while he or she is still drinking It is not necessary to simply wait until the problem drinker "hits bottom", for the process DHIA TROPHY WINNERS -- From left to right: Henry Marlowe, Marlowe Hatcher; Bob Gerloff, 1st high herd; Chuck Weingart, 2nd high herd; Bob Gardner, McHenry Farm Service; Maynard Stohlquist, 3rd high herd; James Kagel; 4th high herd; Frank, Jr. and Dennis Zarnstorff, 5th high herd; Bob Peterson. McHenry - Lake Dairy Herd Improvement Association; Lee Hennig, 6th High Herd; Richard Payne, 6th High Herd Bi-Monthly; Gene Slack, Production Credit Association; Absent were Paul Rueff, American Breeders Service; Mel Johnson, Illinois Breeding Cooperative; and Ray Hess, Select Sires. The annual meeting of the McHenry - Lake Dairy Herd Improvement Association was held recently at the V.F.W. Hall in Woodstock. Norman Heindrich, Area Dairyman of Crystal Lake, was the master of ceremonies, and John Crown. Circuit Court Judge in Lake County, was guest speaker at the well attended banquet. President of the Board, Robert Gerloff, presided over the business meeting and the presentation of 500 lb. certificates and high herd trophies and plaques. The nominating committee report was given by Norman Liedberg, and five board members who completed one two - year term were nominated and then re - elected for another two-year term. These were Bob Gerloff, Woodstock; Lyle Vierck, Harvard; Ron Vohs, Woodstock; Lee Hennig, Huntley; and A1 Ames, Jr., Zion. These board members join Allen Heimsoth, Union; Bob Peterson, Hebron; Mary Paulsen, Wauconda; Joe Flent, Marengo; and Fred Von Alven, Spring Grove, to make up the McHenry - Lake DHIA Board Forty - one DHIA members with dairy herds averaging 500 lbs. of butterfat per cow per year were awarded certificates by the McHenry - Lake DHIA and the state DHIA. Chuck Weingart of McHenry has been the winner of nine high herd trophies in the past 10 years and a first high herd trophy winner three times during those 9 years. Chuck operates a forty-five cow family type dairy operation in McHenry with the help of his two boys, Rich and Keith. In McHenry and Lake Counties there are 110 dairymen on the monthly DHIA program, fifteen on the Bi­ monthly program, and forty - seven owner samplers The DHIA is a facet of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service with the local county office in the Old Court House on the Square in Woodstock. of creating a crisis and awareness can be brought about. This means the "Significant others" in the alcoholic's life must change their ways and attitudes to force the alcoholic to accept his own responsibilites for his drinking. The family must accept the alcoholic as a person and only rejects his or her drinking behavior. Because alcoholism is a progressive disease, early intervention can only aid in the recovery process of bringing the drinking under control.By neglecting or refusing to seek help, the family commits the same mistake of denial and resistance that the alcoholic does. In the alcoholic needs in­ patient services or hospitalization can be arranged by our staff. In addition to our clinical services, we cooperate with the county-wide Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon groups and consider them valuable sources of help and refer clients to them. In addition to daily office hours from 9 to 5 Monday through Friday, evening appointments are also available for alcoholism counseling Tuesday and Thursday until 9:30 p.m. the demand for corn is inelastic; relatively large increases in price are necessary to restrict sales and consumption. We know that prices must rise sufficiently to stretch-out the supply until the 1975 crops become available a year hence. The largest reductions probably will be made by foreign buyers. They will buy less corn from us because the price is higher, and because they have bigger crops than last year. Russian and China, which together bought about 180 million bushels from us this past year, may buy very little during the next twelve months. The European Economic community and Japan, buyers of over 600 million bushels since the last harvest, have agreed to cut their purchases by 10 percent. Taking by other nations, which exceeded 400 million bushels last year, are more uncertain. In any event, the corn harvests in the southern hemisphere next spring will influence the export demand for U.S. corn. The short supply and high prices for corn will cause some farmers to close out swine, dairy, and poultry enterprises. Other will save corn by selling hogs and cattle at lighter weights. If such adjustments are too little and too late, corn prices will rise to much higher levels next summer. Usually, however, adjustments are made quickly in short crop years, so that prices reach their peak earlier than usual -- often during the winter. Perhaps the biggest uncertainty this year is about restrictions on the exports of corn and other feed grains. The administration opposes such restrictions; but many poultrymen and possibly other feed users, consumer groups, and some members of Congress are urging such controls. This situation will keep prices jumping up and own, and will make it difficult for those who produce and use corn to plan effectively. from HISTORY'S SCRAPB00K DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS September 27, 1940 -- Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Triple Alliance. September 28, 1542 -- Explorer Cabrillo discovered San Diego. September 29, 1789 -- Founding of the U.S. Infantry. September 30, 1846 -- Ether is used as an anesthetic for the first time. October 1, 1812 -- First steamboat to sail down the Missis­ sippi arrives in New Orleans. 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