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I'AGE H - PLAINDEALER-WKDNKSDAY. MARCH 3t. lfH Extension Comments (By G#org« J. Young, EitMilon Advisor, McHonry County, Univortity of Illinois) Illinois Agriculture Illinois' land area is only 2 percent of the nation's total, but it produces about 20 percent of the nation's food A recent release from • the Crop Reporting service shows that in 1976. Illinois Tanked number one in production of corn, soybeans, and red clover seed Although not shown in the recent release. Illinois is also the number one producer of onion sets, horseradish and swiss cheese The state ranks high in approximately thirty other categories also Illinois is also number one in U S export sales The state's share of feed grain exports is 21 1 percent of the nation's total and soybeans, 19 1 percent Not only does the State's fertile Land" help feed the nation, but it plays a large role in the world's population nutrition needs. Illinois* rank in agriculture gives support to the inscription on Davenport hall at the University of Illinois Ur- bana. "The wealth of Illinois is in her soil and her strength lies in its intelligent development - Andrew Draper. President of the University of Illinois 1894- 1904 " Agriculture Day Agriculture day was celebrated recently. The McHenrv countv Farm bureau dramatized Ag Day by inviting fifty-five persons to eat with their president. Don Luerssen. This is the number of persons one average U S. farmer feeds. A Russian farmer, by com­ parison, feeds only eight people Ten years ago. one average U.S. farmer Jed twenty-nine persons. TMs illustrates the increase^ of American agriculture production efficiency New Laws The University of Illinois Agricultural atlomies recently prepared a four-page summary of new state and ftederjU legislation relating 16 agriculture State legislation includes county libraries, senior citizens centers, usury laws, workmen's compensation exemption, minimum wage, and inheritance tax Federal laws include agricultural census, farm labor contractor registration, far­ mer-to-consumer direct marketing. packers and stockyard, rural development, estate and gift tax. unem­ ployment compensation, weather modification and emergency livestock credit. Just give the office a call, 338- 3737 or 4747, and a copy of this digest will be mailed. Sprawl McHenry county was men­ tioned as one example of urban sprawl in a recent article in a Kansas City newspaper Author of the article. William D. Tammeus. is a former McHenry county resident. Herbicide Residue There may be some herbicide carryover due to the below normal rainfall last season Conduct a grow-out test to check for this Details are available at the office Congratulations Congratulations to the new officers of the McHonrv-Lake Pork Producers association Their board recently elected this years officers and they are State director, Owen Richardson, Spring Grove, President, Jim Pedersen, Crystal Lake. Vice President. Burnell Russell. Round Lake; Secretary. Les Guenther. Woodstock and Treasurer. Charles Beard, Hebron First Silo The first silo in North America was built in McHenry county in 1873 by Fred L Hatch The excavation for it is still visible He got the idea for the silo as a University of Illinois student The Hatch farm today belongs to Arnold Kattner in Burton township, one mile east of Spring Grove Wildlife One can receive, without charge, enough wildlife food and cover seed for one-quarter acre area just by asking Bill Jararvis, wildlife biologist with the State of Illinois Department of Conservation has made these seed packets available through the Soil and Water Con­ servation district and the Conservation district. Carcass Shows The committees have set July 20 and 22 for this years' hog carcass show and July 27 and ^ for the beef carcass show Mark these dates on the calendar now and plan to participate. Call the office for details The beef carcass show is sponsored by the McHenry county Livestock association and the hog carcass show is co- sponsored by the Livestock association and the McHenrv- Lake Pork Producers association Coming Events i Call the office at 815 338-3737 or 4747 for more details). April 6 Observation on U.S. Swine industry, Woodstock. (Co-sponsored by VcHenry- Lake Pork Producers). April 8 - Offjce closed ^American Vuwpoints Win Top Contest Rat ing Statistics are no sub­ stitute for judgment. Henry Clay Saturday. March 19, the McHenry East Stage band traveled to the Mundelein Jazz festival and won its third consecutive first place rating. The judges commented favorably on the group's audience appeal, and the variety of styles the young musicians have mastered. For this contest, the band played Stan Kenton's "Send in theClowns", Frank Zappa's "Chunga's Revenge" and "Walk Him Up the Stairs" from the musical "Purlie". FIRST FOR FASHION Shop Monday thru Friday 10-9 Saturday 10-5:30. Sunday 12-4 Crystal Point Mall Companions For Spring J! Deaths JANICE E. PIERONI Janice E. Pieroni. a lifetime resident of McHenry, died at the age of 45 after a lengthy illness at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Saturday, March 26. She had made her home at 1310 N. Court street. Mrs. Pieroni was born March 28, 1931 in McHenry, the daughter of Albert and Caroline (Miller) Justen. She was a secretary at Montini Middle school, a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and the Christian Mothers society. Her husband, Edward, survives as well as three d ughters, Pat, Roxane and ^ ry Jean, all at home; her n ther, Caroline; and a bi ther. Jack of McHenry. She wa > preceded in death by her fai er. Albert in 19fi8 1 ie George R. Justen & Son funeral home scheduled visiting hours Monday from 1:30 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection was offered at St. Mary's church Tuesday at 10 a.m. with burial in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Montini Middle school, the McHenry Area Rescue squad or the American Cancer society. WILLIAM L. PETER William L. Peter. 78, a resident of McHenrv- for the past eight years, died at McHenry hospital Friday. March 25 after a long illness Mr Peter was born in Chicago Aug. 10.1898. the son of George and Marguarite (Berlin) Peter. He was a butcher by trade and had owned his own retail shop in south Chicago for many years. He had retired two years prior to the move to McHenry. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edward (Helen) Som- mersof Silvis, 111.; close friend, Mrs. Hazel Moss, McHenry; Introducing Womanly Sized Sports Separates If you're all woman and need fashions a little larger than average, visit our new Sport Section where you will find great fashion geared for your kind of loveli­ ness. This group is by Mr. Alex in easy-care machine wash and dry fabrics. Polyester jacket in natural, 38-46 40.00. Short sleeve checked blouse in coral am el, 38-46 18.00. Polyester slacks in coral, 30-38 short 30-40 average, 18.00. Nylbn coral print long sleeved blouse, 38-46 22.00. Pull-on gaucho with mock fly in natural, 30-40 20.00. - • M* WOMAN'S SPORTSWEAR. ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKE Junior Put-Togethers for Casual Occasions New looks, new fabrics in spring separates for funtime Left Slacks by Time and Place in cotton-polyester dishcloth look fabric, military belt, natural, 5-13, 20.00. T-shirt by The Right Time in polyester and cotton knit, red, blue, yellow, S-M-L, 10.00. Right Paint­ er pant with front zipper in pure white cotton by Organically Grown, 5-13, 20.00. Draw­ string T-shirt in bold stripes. Polyester and cotton, green and white, SM-L, 12.00. JUNIOR SPORTSWEAR. ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKF CVtR ONI MJUON W run MODEL TBF18D MODEL GSD463 BUILT-IN FIVE CYCLE POTSCRUBBER® DISHWASHER • Normal Power Saver cycle for economical no- heat drying • Powerful 3-level Wash Action 17.6 CU. FT. 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Nr Mora c« tar «t Mt -4100 Far McMmy Cmly Mra. a* tar«(>y<M Uta. 4M-M0 Serving McHenry for over 50 years CAREY Appliance SALES & SERVICE 1241 N. Green St. 385-5500 McHenry Caution Can Prevent Accidental Poisoning Young children will eat or drink almost anything - including poisons--warns Nancy Moore. McHenry county Senior Extension adviser. Children don't always recognize dangerous materials. This year nearly one-half million youngsters will ac- cidently swallow poisonous substances says Mrs. Moore,/ Ninety-five percent of these children will be under five years of age. Medicine, insect sprays and household cleaning products are often responsible for poisonings. To avoid accidental poisoning Mrs. Moore en- two nieces; four nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives called at the George R Justen & Son funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday and all day Monday The Rev. Roger Schnieder of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church officiated at chapel services Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment was in Mt Greenwood cemetery, Chicago. courages parents and older children to follow these precautions: - Return poisonous products and medicines to safe storage immediately after use. -Read the label on all medications and cleaning agents carefully. These in­ structions are written for your protection -Keep all poisonous sub­ stances in the original con­ tainers with instructions intact -Clean out medicine cabinets periodically. Get rid of prescribed medicines that are outdated or not currently used by a family member - Buy and use household products which are available in child-resistant packaging. -Store food. cleaning products and medications separately Death could be the result of a mistaken identity. For a program on poison- proofing. call Mrs. Moore at 338-3737 or 4747. All McHenry county residents are eligible to use the Extension service.* PLAIN TALK FROM GEORGE L. HARKER THE NEXT MAYOR OF McHENRY Mister Marker, your opponents are spreading the rumor that if you're elected mayor, you'll re-appoint John Looze as city attorney. Is there any truth to that? HARKER: No, that's totally false. I have no intention of appointing Mr. Loose city attorney and I know for a fact he has no interest in the job. Moreover, I have already asked the present city attorney if he would stay on for a year during the transition of my administration in the interest of continuity. While he has made no commitment, he has indicated he would be willing. Mister Harker, your opponents are saying that you favor the development of a proposed 96 unit apartment com­ plex on Route 31 across from the Indian Manor- Restaurant. Is there anything to that? HARKER: It's just more misinformation. I have no objec­ tion to industrial development along Route 31. We have that now and I think it inevitably will continue. As far as the proposed apartment complex, I have no hard position for or against this particular one because I don't have all the facts about the development But it has been my con­ sistent position to favor growth by single family develop­ ments and condominiums. I would only support an apar­ tment development if there was overwhelming evidence of a need for it I don't know of any such evidence in this case. Mister Harker, your opponents are saying if you are elected mayor you will favor Whispering Oaks over other parts of McHenry. How do you answer that? HARKER: My record as alderman the past six years belies that charge. As chairman of the streets & sidewalks com­ mittee, I have made sure that paving and street repairs are done on a need basis equally throughout all four war­ ds. I was a strong supporter of the Peterson Park development I was the driving force behind the anti- vandalism ordinance which allows victims to recover up to '500 in damages without going to court I was also the author of the fence ordinance which regulates fencing throughout the city. I have worked to solve the problems of all parts of McHenry and will continue to do so as mayor. On Tuesday, April 19th ELECT GEORGE L. HARKER MAYOR A PLAIN TALKER YOU CAN BELIEVE PAID BY HARKER FOR MAYOR COMMITTEE WILLIAM BOLGER. VICE CHAIRMAN