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\ INGS TOME- Groundcovers Offer Easy Care And Lasting Beauty SECTION 2 • PAGE 3 - PLA1NDEALER-WEDNESPAV. DECEMBER 1. ltTC Group to a total of eight full time surgeons. Dr. Berg, his wife, Diana, and three children will live in Crystal Lake. The Illinois Indians (Thirteenth in a regional history_ series by Virginia Differding and Walter Wallace, prepared as a Bicentennial contribution from Northern Illinois University - Ed.) We live on their land; we've even taken their name. Still, most of us know so little about the Illinois Indians and their way of life on this feritle prairieland now named for them. Because the Indians did not record their history in written form, we have no reliable firsthand sources from them and must use reports by French missionaries, fur traders and explorers. In using such second hand sources, we must keep in mind that the French approached Indian society from their completely different set of cultural, political and religiousN values. It is never easy to understand an alien society and thus their reports oftaf indicate their European biases and confusion. / The Illinois tribe probably came here from the northeast, likely from southern Michigan, around the lake and finally settling in the area that is now our state. At one point, they were driven west across the Mississippi by the Iroquois Confederacy. They moved back into our area around 1670, about the same time that the French missionaries arrived. The full Illinois Indian country then consisted of areas we now know as Illinois, southern Wisconsin, eastern Iowa, eastern Missouri and northeastern Arkansas. Part of the Algonquian Confederacy, the Illinois (sometimes referred to as Illiniwek) linguistically and culturally were linked through that confederation to the Sauk, Fox, Kickapoo, Miami and Winnebago. Divided into five "subtribes" - the Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Moingwena, Peoria and Tamaroa, their primary identity was as Illinois since they, and possibly other subtribes shared common social, political and religious institutions. Their name, Illinois, in their language means "the men." Around 1670, their population probably was about 13,000, though reports vary. Only a century later, there were only 700. The deceases in numbers and dissolution of the tribe priamrily was due to their contact with the French, it seems. This occurred not as the result of a conscious or deliberate effort by die French but was due to a combination of factors. Cultural, economic, social and religious practices were changed gradually but radically as the Illinois made accommodations to the French and in many ways this was a choice made by the Indians themselves. Commercially and militarily they become linked in ex­ change for the prosperity and trade goods brought to them by the French. Further, they acted as middlemen for the trade of goods between the French and other Indian tribes. Protection also was im­ portant, since the Illinois believed that alignment with the French would make their land more secure against the powerful Iroquis invaders. Accommodation to the French led to economic dependence, conflict with other Indian tribes over hunting and trading rights and exposure to European diseases such as smallpox, measles, venereal disease and alcoholism. When the French lost control of the territory to the British, it meant the irrevocable end of the Indians' strength since economically they were so tied to the French they could not return to their traditional way of life. As Illinois historian Raymond Hauser describes it, "The tribe went through a collective psychological shock when the French left the Illinois country." Unable to defend themselves against the Iroquois or to maintain an independent economy, their numbers rapidly dwindled until by 1800 there were perhaps fewer than 100 left. The tribe's final collapse came during the War of 1812 when, aligned with the Americans, they aroused the hostility of other tribes and found themselves not even safe from their allies, who did not always distringuish friend from foe on meeting in the forest. Groundcovers offer a natural alternative to grass for land­ scaping certain areas where mowing is difficult, or where shade inhibits grass growth or simply where a change in pace is desired. They are easy to maintain, according to the American Association of Nurserymen, and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, tex­ tures and colors that offer the homeowner a wide choice to fit any landscape plan. Whether they are shrubs, vines, annuals, perennials, evergreens or deciduous, or whether they have flowers or broad variegated leaves, groundcovers are always low growing. They offer the ad­ vantage of being able to grow in places where other plants often will not, such as on slopes, banks, in heavily shaded areas or in trouble spots on a lawn. In any case, they can be a real asset to the landscape and add a delightful contrast to lawns or other landscape plants. It is essential to plan the area where groundcover is to be Eventually, Illinois Gov. Ninian Edwards took responsibility for the few remaining in Illinois, dispen­ sing protection and food to them. The last of the tribe left in 1832 to settle west of the Mississippi, leaving behind their land and resources. Everything was expropriated, their formerly balanced economy was in ruins and their strength and numbers virtually were gone. Another Indian, Cheif Luther Standing Bear of the Oglala Sioux, later offered this commentary on the frequently repeated scene of Europeans pushing Indians from their Homelands: "The white man does not understand the Indian for the same reason that he does not understand America. He is too far removed from its formative processes. The roots of the tree of his life have not yet grasped the rock and soil... "The man from Europe is still a foreigner and an alien... But in the Indian, the spirit of the land is still vested; it will be until other men are able to divine and meet its rhythm. "Men must be born and reborn to belong. Their bodies must be formed of the dust of their forefathers bones." NEXT; Movin' On ~ Indian Style. planted. Because they grow sideways, and should be pruned to do so, groundcover beds should be planted so they will grow fully over the desired area. Consider the conditions such as shade or sunlight available, the amount of traffic the area will get, the moisture and drainage of the soil. A local nursery garden center can give good advice on the best groundcovers for each situation. While varieties will differ in some of their requirements for care and planting, the homeowner should follow certain steps in planting and maintenance that almost all groundcovers have in common. Generally, they will not accept much walking on, even though they are fairly hardy. While they do reduce or eliminate erosion after they are established, they are suscep­ tible to damage from erosion on slopes or banks when first planted before their roots take hold. Therefore, it is always wise to place wood or metal strips in the soil across the bed at intervals of about 18 inches on steeper slopes and farther apart on less steep slopes until the plants have become firmly established. Prepare the soil sufficiently in advance of planting to give it a chance to settle. Compacted or hard soil, or clay, should be dug or loosened with peat moss or other organic material mixed in. The soil can be fer­ tilized, if necessary, and a nursery garden center expert can give the best advice on the proper one to use. Individual plants should be placed into the ground at no more than the depth which they were in the nursery or other planting area. Some types of groundcover propagate more rapidly than others and therefore may be spaced at greater intervals. Check with your nursery garden center. Be sure to pack soil firmly around the plants and water thoroughly. Most popular groundcovers need about an inch of rainfall a week during the growing season. Proper mulching with peat moss or other organic material will also help keep the ground moist. Water whenever the ground appears to be dry. Keep the beds weeded. After the groundcover is established, it will choke out most weeds and eliminate the need for attention. Dead leaves and stems and wild growth should HORNSBYS family centers ^ 4400 W. ROUTE 120, McHENRY RTE. 47 & COUNTRY CLUB RD. WOODSTOCK, ILL. HOURS: DAILY 9 til 9 SUNDAY 10 til 6 fell S5 coming to faun SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 1:00-5:00P.M. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 5 1:00-5:00P.M. 4 $ Santa makes his official entrance to McHenry this weekend and has stocked our store full of toys for boys and girls of all ages. We have the largest and most complete selection of toys in the McHenry area. * Come talk to Santa now! a 5* be pruned anytime of year. Prune the tops to encourage the plants to grow sideways along the ground. This will make them thick and full and give a neater, more uniform ap­ pearance. Groundcovers offer ad­ vantages in easy care, adap­ table growth and a wide variety of decorative landscape ap­ plications. Convention On Speech-Hearing Therapy Held Bonnie Wirfs Kurtenbach, speech therapist of Macon- Piatt Special Education, Decatur, II. participated in the fifty-first annual convention of the American Speech and Hearing association held Nov. 20-23 at the Albert Thomas convention center, Houston, Tx. Ms. Kurtenbach is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Skip Wirfs, 1714 N. Court street, McHenry. She attended McHenry schools and is a graduate of Marian Central high school. HERE AND THERE IN BUSINESS Or. James Berg Berlin Will Joins Medical Fulfill Orders Grouo Staff AU current and future r printing business scheduled for Berlin Industries' Lakemoor Press, In., which was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday, Nov. 21, will be assumed by other subsidiaries of the diversified graphics company, it was announced by Gerald E. Graunke, president, printing operations for Berlin In­ dustries, Inc. Graunke said he has already initiated steps to add equip­ ment and extend working hours of Total Graphic Com­ munication, Inc., Addison, and Charlotte Graphics, Inc., Charlotte, N.C., to complete orders already booked for Lakemoor Press and to meet the demands of future business. "While the loss of Lakemoor Press is a blow to us," Graunke said, "We are happy that no one was injured - either among our employees who were there or the fire departments which responded to the alarm. Our posture now is 'business as usual'." Lakemoore Press, located in Lakemoor, specialized in high quality, short run commercial printing work. Longer run equipment at Total Graphic Communication and Charlotte Graphics will be used to meet all commitments until further arrangements can be made, Graunke said. "I have already spoken with our major customers about the loss of Lakemoor and our immediate plans. Their understanding and cooperation has been most gratifying," Graunke said. No cause for the fire has been determined. t ,TNT MOVER...This monument at Charleston, Illinois, moves -- at least, the sphere does. Taken down, re-glued, it still moves. Some call it spooky, but real reason is action of sun, wind and rain on the polished sphere. DR. JAMES R. BERG To provide a full range of health care for its patients, the McHenry Medical Group an­ nounces the addition of Dr. James R. Berg, a specialist in orthopaedics, to its staff. Prior to joining the staff of the Medical Group, Dr. Berg was in private practice for two years in Lansing, Mi. Dr. Berg received his Bachelor of Science degree from Aquinas college. He earned his M.D. Degree from Loyola univer­ sity's Stritch School of Medicine in 1967. From 1967 to 1968, Dr. Berg served his in­ ternship at Orange County Medical center, Ca. He com­ pleted his first year residency in General Surgery at William Beaumont hospital, Michigan. He then served two years in the United States Army from 1969 - 1971. After his military service, Dr. Berg completed his or­ thopaedic residency at Boston University Medical center in 1974. Dr. Berg will bring the surgical staff of the Medical If the holiday season brings on a spirit of help­ ing those in need, there're many in Nursing homes who need someone to tidy their hair and trim their nails. What is an occluded front? What causes them to form? An occluded front is al­ ways formed when a cold front (which travels up to 35 m.p.h. or sometimes even faster) overtakes the slower-moving warm front. The cold air mass pushes the warm, often moist, air upward and there is a mix­ ing process which may con­ fuse the observer on the ground and even the profes­ sional in his forecasting office. A characteristic of an occluded front is heavy rain and often strong winds. Often, however, the cold front which overtakes the warm will speed up the e a s t w a r d m o v e m e n t o f weather and clearing will come sooner than had the warm front passed overhead in a normal manner. v Court News In a preliminary hearing before Judge Leonard Brody last week, probable cause on a charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance was found against Jeffrey P. Connor, 3415 W. Shore drive, McHenry. He was bound over to Judge James H. Cooney for a hearing Dec. 6. At that time, charges of possession of can­ nabis and disorderly conduct will also be heard. Steven E. Pesz, Route 2, McHenry, in a hearing on revocation of conditions of periodic imprisonment to which he had been sentenced for unlawful possession of cannabis, was found guilty of violation of the provisions, and was sentenced to fourteen days in jail. Retailing is on the move these days. One sign in a store window reads: "Grand Opening Clear­ ance Sale." 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