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SECT10N1J»AGE4J»LAINDEAUS^^ HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS * 3\ s Extension Comments Tornado Tips HOLD REOPENING - Grand re-openlng ceremonies took place at the Jewel Food Store, 3718 W. Elm street, Wednesday morning, April 14. Participating in the ribbon cutting were, left to right, Wally Wilson, area vice-president of Jewel; Ron Bahke, market manager; Dorothy Cusack, pastry hostess; Bob Harris, produce manager; George Wadslnskl, store manager; McHenry Mayor Joseph Staaek; Mike Jnenger, grocery manager and Sharon Karnatz, service manager. The newly remodeled store features an all new produce department with 48 feet of new refrigerated display cases. The Chefs Kitchen has also received a complete renovation. In the frozen foods department, 80 feet of new freeters have been installed. Also, throughout the whole store, new fixtures have been installed. Cost of the complete renovation project was In excess of $250,000. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD | SERVICE NEWS [ Marine Private Frank L. Leary, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Leary, Jr., of 514 N. ClementJ^ge road, McHenry, II., was graduated from recruit training at the Marine corps recruit depot, San Diego. Physical conditioning, discipline and teamwork are emphasized during Marine KENOSHA COUNTY SPEEDWAY Wilmot, Wis. NEW OffN COMPETITION RACING SUPER MODfflEDS I SPORTSMAN T.T. 6:45 First Roc* 8:00 P.M. NOW EVERY SAT. NIGHT Promoted by loft Auto Racing Tops in Auto Racing Call 414-826-2446 for Trackside Reports recruit training. Classes in­ clude instruction in close order drill, Marine Corps history, first aid, uniform regulations and military customs and courtesies. A former student of McHenry East Campus high school, he joined the Marine corps in August, 1975. Assign Airman To Norton AFB After Graduation The son of a McHenry couple has been assigned to Norton AFB, Ca., following graduation from the aircraft maintenance specialist course at Chanute ADB, 111. Airman Larry A. Page, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Arlie L. Page of 1008 Totem trail, was trained to maintain, repair and service aircraft currently in use by the Air Force and will now serve with a unit of the Military Airlift command. Glacier Park has 30 species of native tree, 1,000 varieties of wild flowers, some 100 miles of paved roads, and 1,000 miles of trails. (By George J. Young, University of Illinois Extension Adviser, Agriculture, McHenry County) Early Planted Corn Yields Higher • Things have not changed. This year, as in the past, you can count on early planted corn to yield higher on the average than later-planted corn. Start planting any time after April 20. Corn planted in April may yield no more than corn planted the first few days of May; however, your chances of finishing in early May are improved if you start in April. There are some hazards with planting early. They include: poor stand because of a cold, wet soil; weed problems In case the soil is too wet for timely cultivation; and frost injury. Last-Minute Fertiliser Suggestions • Most fertilizer decisions have already been made for 1976. However, there are a few items you may want to double check to assure good production this year. If you are planning to apply anhydrous ammonia preplant, it is best to allow three to five days between time of application and planting. This allows the soil ample time to absorb the ammonia and reduces the danger of ammonia damaging the germinating seedlings. If nitrogen is to be sidedressed, start as soon as possible after planting. This will get the nitrogen on before rapid corn growth occurs and nitrogen uptake is rapid. Immediate sidedressing also improves the chances of finishing before the corn gets too large for the equipment. And root pruning will be reduced or avoided. Damaged roots encourage stalk rot by giving the disease organism an entry point When seedlings are small, do not place materials containing free ammonia near them. Reduced stands may result from improper application of fertilizer at planting time. The maximum amount of N + K20 fertilizer than can safely be placed next to the seed is 10 to 12 pounds in 40-inch rows or 12 to i5 pounds in 30-inch rows. That's when nitrogen is in the combined form of ammonium and nitrate. Recent research has shown that nitrogen rates as low as 5 pounds per acre may injure seedlings if urea is the primary source of nitrogen. Therefore, seed-placed fertilizer should not contain urea. It may result in the formation of excessive concentrations of nitrite or ammonia which are toxic to germinating seedlings. Roses Need Care - If you ordered or are planning to buy new. roses this year, here are some suggestions for caring for them. A rose should be planted in a hole large enough to allow the roots to spread out naturally. And the plant should be placed so that the graft is about two inches below the soil surface. Roses need a good supply of water throughout the summer to produce new growth and flowers. Apply at least one inch of water weekly. , Fertilize in April, May, and possibly a third time before mid- July. The late May or early June application helps stimulate growth after the first flush of blooms. Established roses should be pruned in the spring, just after growth starts. Shorten the canes to 12 to 15 inches above the soil line. Urge Midwesterners To Prepare For Disasters Timothy Fink In Air Force Delayed Program Timothy L. Fink, son of Mrs. Raelynne Fink of 1210 N. Court street, McHenry, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force's Delayed Enlistment program, ac­ cording to Staff Sergeant Steve Loy, Air Force recruiter, 59 N. Douglas avenue, Elgin. Fink, presently attending McHenry West high school, is scheduled for enlistment in the Regular Air Force Aug. 26. Upon graduation from the Air Force's six week basic training course, he will receive technical training as a radio communications analysis specialist. He will be earning credits toward a Career Education certificate through the Com­ munity college of the Air Force while attending basic and other Air Force technical training schools. FINP1HE LETTERS IN TMI5 PICTURE THAT*5PELL PiCr&r B/KNK Winter snows soon give way to Spring storms-and the In­ surance Information Institute says that midwesterners should be aware of the horrendous devastation caused by nature's deadliest of all storms-the tornado. Tornados have already struck many Midwest states this March, traditionally the beginning of the tornado season. And in a study com­ missioned by the Atomic Energy commission, Dr. T. Theodore Fujita of the University of Chicago reports that the Midwest states, from Nebraska to Ohio to Kentucky, have been the hardest hit by tornados in the last decade. A tornado is a quarter-mile wide, mile-high black whirlwind moving along at 30 miles per hour, virtually destroying everything in its path. And in the last several years twisters have killed hundreds of persons and destroyed billions of dollars worth of property. In the years 1964-74, tornados have killed hundreds in the Mid-west, including: Indiana, 600; Ohio, 589; Kentucky, 553; Iowa, 402; Minnesota, 293; Wisconsin, 278; Illinois, 257; and Michigan, 201. In order to minimize the loss of lives and property damage, the Institute urges Mid- westerners to prepare now and keep informed about what to do before, during and after a storm. Before The Storm Keep in mind that inflation is increasing the cost of home repair and replacement, so review your insurance coverage with your insurance representative to make certain you will be adequately com­ pensated in the event of a storm loss. Be sure and keep important papers, including insurance policies, titles, wills and other records in a safe place where they are not likely to be damaged by water, wind, or fire, but where they can be easily retrieved. Also, keep an up-to-date inventory of possessions, complete with photos of your property. This will aid you and your representative in determining your losses after a storm hits. Also, keep a first-aid kit, a flashlight, a portable radio and extra batteries handy. Then you will have them when you need them most-during and after a tornado. If you live in a mobile home, the Institute recommends securing it with anchors or tie- downs and positioning them to "take advantage of natural windbreaks such as trees and hills. Even then, mobile home residents should seek more secure shelter in the event of a tornado, as a twister can quickly turn such a home into a mangled mass of steel and wood in seconds. When storm conditions develop, keep alert to radio and television weather advisories and plan your work and play schedules accordingly .- Remember-a tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop. A tornado warning means a twister has been sighted. If a tornado is sighted in your area, move to a place of safety immediately-the basement is the safest place if you have one. If you do not have a basement, move to the center and lowest floor of your home or apart­ ment where outside walls offer maximum protection, making certain to stay low, preferably under a piece of heavy fur­ niture, and away from win­ dows. After The Storm Be careful. Avoid loose electrical lines and stay away from badly damaged buildings that could topple over. Keep tuned to your radio for any instructions from community officials. Avoid using the telephone. Phone lines will be disabled or tied up with emergency calls. If your home or business has been severely damaged, turn )ff gas and electricity at the point these utilities enter the building. This will reduce the hazard of fire. You should inspect your property as quickly as is practical and report any damage to your insurance representative as soon as possible. Also make any temporary repairs that will prevent further damage to your property, such as covering holes in the roof or walls with plastic or other temporary siding. And keep the receipts, since these costs are normally covered by your home in­ surance policy. If you are forced to move to temporary quarters, such as a motel, this cost is usually covered by your insurance. And be sure to leave word with neighbors and your insurance representative as to where you can be reached. Following major storms the insurance industry mobilizes adjusters from throughout the country, says the I.I.I., sending them to the stricken area to expedite the handling of claims. Larger, more serious losses are given priority. In addition to insurance personnel, government and private relief agency officials, there will be other groups on the scene of a disaster. Looters, fly-by-night contractors, bogus "adjusters", instant "trefe surgeons" and a variety of others will attempt to take advantage of storm victims, especially if the resident has just received a check from the. insurance company. Unsolicited offers of assistance from other than bonafide relief agencies should be regarded with suspicion. A call to the disaster center, which is set up after a tornado, is wise before conducting business with over-eager strangers. Also watch for out- of-state license plates on trucks or cars in the stricken area fend report suspicious activity to the police. Tornados often strike with little warning. But knowing what to do before and after a storm can save not only time and property, but also lives. Two Speech Clinicians At Convention Nancy Johnson, Trudy Poirier and Marilyn Showalter, Speech clinicians from School District 15 recently attended the Illinois Speech and Hearing association's sixteenth annual convention in Chicago at the McCormick Inn. In this meeting of speech and hearing professionals, the most recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and , hearing disorders were featured. The needs of Illinois' com­ municatively handicapped children, adults, and senior citizens were discussed. pfever drink from your fingerbowl. It contains only water. Our greatest carpet sale ever! Horn* Improve man t Financing Available. 30 Days tarm at cash ™ Revolving Charfl -- Sale ends April 24. I Through gecc Easily Arranged Payment *4ayaid carpeting now$I88! 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You can vacuum it while it's still in place, but it's easier to clean the filter well if you remove it first Wash tha filter and i little Your owner's manual will tell you whether the filter in your air condi­ tioner is the kind that can be washed and reused If it is, you can get the filter even cleaner by first vacuuming it. and then hand washing it in warm water and a gentle detergent The type of soap recommended for washirfg woolens is best suited to this job Save on central air. If you've got central air condition ing in your home, there are several steps you can take to keep your central air system running efficiently Remember to clean or re­ place your furnace filters regularly. Clear away any debris from around the outdoor unit. And keep grass and shrubs trimmed back to 12 inches away from any working parts A call for help may help you save* If you've had your air conditioner for several years and have never cleaned it before, it could take a qualified serviceman to perform the kind of maintenance and repairs that may be necessary. In an older unit the condenser coil, refrigerant charge, and motor parts may need expert attention. * -- More ways to save. The idea of using timers on air conditioners is catching on. You can plug your window unit into an auto- ^ matic timer made especially for air conditioners. It works just like the kind of timer you'd use to turn your lights on automatically when you're away from home. You can set the timer so that your air conditioner comes on an hour or so before you get home from work on a hot summer day. That way your house will be comfortable when you arrive, but.you'll be using less electricity. | And your air con­ ditioner won't be running all day long. 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