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Churches Join Observance Of Soil Stewardship Week PAGE 19-PLAINDEALER--FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1977 Twenty-six McHenry county church congregations will participate in services calling attention to one of this nation's most valued resources-its rich land and plentiful supply of water-when they observe Soil Stewardship week May 15-22. Many will have special services this Sunday. Others will hold them Sunday, May 22. Says Mrs. Betty Hegner, "The purpose of the nation-wide observance is to remind all citizens of man's responsibility to protect and conserve soil, water, and other natural resources." Mrs. Hegner, Harvard, is president of the McHenry County Soil and Water Con­ servation district. A total of eighty-six church leaders throughout McHenry county were contacted by the district, and about a third have asked for the special Soil Stewardship week brochure that stresses the 1977 theme, "When We Care." "When we care about the land and all its associated resources, our attitude of stewardship extends beyond the grass and trees, the fruits and plow," said Mrs. Hegener. "It moves to necessary skills and technology, to community relationships and national challenges, to commitment and an acute concern about future generations who must depend on our soil to produce food for much of the world. "The United States is a country truly blessed with rich soil and an abundance of water. Our stewardship is a par­ ticularly serious one because the Midwest is indeed the Breadbasket of the World." The McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district has almost 1,400 cooperators, landowners in active contact with District specialists to put into effect one or more of the many practices that help conserve water and soil. This week, conservationists are planting thousands of trees- some for windbreaks, some to lessen or prevent erosion, some for future harvest under con­ trolled circumstances, and some for landscaping. This is a Selling America service with which the public should become better acquainted, since costs are minimal and the professional help is available, said Mrs. Hegner. Landowners build waterways and terraces. People driving the McHenry county highways are able to see firsthand evidence of widespread con­ servation awareness in one respect. "The number of grass waterways in corn and soybean fields is growing steadily," observed Mrs. Hegner. A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture survey shows only one-third of the land in Illinois is being managed properly for long-term use and protection against erosion. About two- thirds of the cropland needs added conservation work to lessen erosion. The survey said these are practices most needed: Terraces, Contour farming, conservation tillage, stripcropping, winter cover crops, drainage, grasses and legumes in rotation, and conversion to grass or trees. May 14 Deadline For Day Camp Registration Registration for the McHenry <?irl Scout's Day camp will close May 14 and no registrations will be accepted after that date. With the theme Valley view Pow Wow, this year's day camp will feature Indian songs and games, trail blazing, cooking over open fires, making Indian crafts and totem poles, nature studies in the woods and much more. The Day camp will be held June 13 through 17 at the Harrison-Benwell conservation property near Wonder Lake and bus transportation will be provided to and from the camp. Each Girl Scout has been given a registration form from her leader for the parents to fill out and return to Mrs. Robert G. (Darlene) Williamson, 3714 N. Claremont road, McHenry. Non-Scouts are welcome also A tablespoon of vinegar added to fat for deep frying will keep food from absorbing too much fat and eliminate the greasy taste. Russian Morn "Sasha" Voter League Speaker Russian born "Sasha", Alexandre Vereschagin, will be the luncheon speaker at the Woodstock-McHenry League of Women Voters annual meeting to be held Thursday, May 26, at 12:30 p.m. at Crescent Bay Landing in McHenry. Added to Sasha's highly acclaimed ability as a master chef and entertainer is his excellence as a lecturer. Someone once asked Sasha what his favorite hobby was, to which he replied: "Selling America to the Americans. They don't realize what they have here." Sasha, because of Com­ munism, had to leave St. Petersburg and live in exile in many lands beginning with Turkey and trailing through Greece, Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Latvia and France on the long road that1 ended in the U.S.A. He has often been called on to lecture on the history of the revolution, the nature of Communism and the "climate" in which it grows. He often calls his lectures, "Know Your Enemy". Anyone interested is cordialy invited to attend. There will be a short business meeting at 11 a.m. and the luncheon will begin at 12:30 p.m. ^Reser­ vations and further information may be obtained by calling Mrs. John (Ann) Byers, 112 N. Green street, before May 20. Babysitting will be provided at St. Paul's Episcopal church, 3706 W. St. Paul's avenue in McHenry. ALL NEW MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST SERVED IN OUR LOUNGE MIDNIGHT TIL 1:30 A.M. STARTING FRIDAY, MAY 13 --INCLUDES -- •JUICE •ROLLS •EGGS •BACON, SAUSAGE OR HAM $ 2 0 0 815-675-2302 RJ 31 N 10 JOHNSBURG RD NORTH 10 B ! 1 2 , I E F 1 ' 7 M l 1 0 N E W E N T R A N C E TRUCKS MECUM Ford-Mercury NEW 1977'S PICK-UP'S VAN'S 4x4's Has the '77 Truck for YOU ! ! Over 50 in Stock IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! UNBEATABLE DEALS on FORD'S SPRING WHEELS. Mecum Ford-Mercury W. Grant Hwy. Marengo 568-8093 Supporting practices such as grassed waterways, erosion control structures and ponds are also needed. This summer the ' district plans two demonstrations, on tree management and the use of ponds in a total conservation program. The public is invited and urged to attend. "Soil Stewardship Week might be the incentive needed to inspire people to resolve now to turn to the district for ser­ vices," summarized Mrs. Hegner. This will be the twenty-third annual Soil Stewardship week, presented by the McHenry County Soil and Water Con­ servation district in con­ junction with almost 3,000 similar districts in the nation. The custom of setting aside days to thank the Creator for the gifts of air, soil, water and sunshine began more than 1,500 years ago in France and the period was called Rogation days. French peasants prayed for help after crop failure brought on widespread hunger. FRANCIS T. COUGHLIN SR. Francis T. Coughlin Sr., 47, died suddenly at McHenry hospital Wednesday, May 11. An area resident for many years, he made his home at 103 S. Lake Shore drive, Lakemoor. Mr. Coughlin was born July 24, 1929 in Chicago. He was employed as a maintenance foreman for United Airlines at O'hare field, Chicago. He was preceded in death by a son, Francis Jr., in March, 1970, his parents, Raymond and Anna (Nash) Coughlin, and two brothers, --Raymond and Donald. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Monahan), three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth (Larry) Grandt of Hoffman Estates, Mrs. Susan (Gary) Adams of Johnsburg, and Patricia, at home; also, two sons, Terrence (JoAnn) of McHenry, and Timothy, of Huntington Beach, Calif., two brothers, Gerald of Mt. Prospect and Edward Leo of River Grove, one grandchild, Terilyn, a mother-in-law, Mrs. Patrick Monahan of Spring Grove, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Coughlin was a member of the Board of Trustees for the village of Lakemoor. The George R. Justen & Son funeral home will hold visitation for friends from noon until 9 p.m. Friday, May 13. A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered by Father Petit Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's church in McHenry. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Countryside cemetery. JEFFRFV (HOWIE) HOWARD * Jeffrey (Howie) Howard, 23, of 900 N. Rt. 12, Spring Grove, died Wednesday evening, May 11, at St. Threse hospital, Waukegan, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. The deceased was born in Waukegan April 4,1954, the son of William and Doreen Howard. He had been a resident of the Fox Lake area all of his life. He attended Grant high school and graduated with the class of 1972. He was a car­ penter by trade. Survivors include his parents of Spring Grove; a brother, Christopher of Fox Lake; his step grandmother, Rose Ellingworth of England; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert, in 1971. The K.K. Hamsher funeral home of Fox Lake scheduled visiting hours for Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. with the Rev. Mitchell Considine officiating Saturday at 10 a.m. chapel services. Interment will be in St. Bede's cemetery, Ingleside. GEORGE S. HARTMANN, SR. A memorial concelebrated Mass will be offered at Christ the King Catholic church, Wonder Lake, for George S. Hartmann, Sr. Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m. Mr. Hartmann died Saturday, May 7, in McHenry hospital. W H I T E H O U S E GREETINGS can be ar­ ranged for people celebrat­ ing their 80th birthday or for a couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniver­ sary. If notified at least one month in advance, the First Family will send the appro­ priate greeting card to the celebrants. Address requests to: The President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 ATTN: Greetings Office PLOWING TIME...Amish farmer works in the fields witli six-horse team and cultivator. 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