SECTION 2 - PAGE 10 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22.1*78 OlICE TICKETS The City of McHenry Police department has issued the following tickets. Bonnie L. Markwart, 824 Royal drive, disobeyed a stop sign Thomas W. Ludwig. 4221 South street, disobeyed a stop sign Phyllis J Brenner, 1205 Circle drive, disobeyed a stop sign Carol L. Arient. 5118 Willow, speeding, 43 m ph in a :*() zone David W Norin. 7624 Center dhve. Wonder Lake, disobeyed a stop sign Joseph Vlistretta. Ingleside. overweight H Brunch, Wis no valid Steven Whitewater safety test Jerry C Luciano 2908 Michael street. Wonder Lake, speeding. 48 niph in a :15 zone Robert K Waddell. 8514 Memory trail. Wonder Lake, overweight Denny L Vearton. Cary. overweight Sarah J Stoll. Vernon Hills, disobeyed a stop sign Claire S Reynolds, 4610 Sussex drive, speeding. 39 mph in a 25 zone Michael C Oberhuber, Woodstock, speeding. 48 mph in a 35 zone Larry S Bockhurst. Wood stock, fleeing and attempting to elude police, disobeyed a stop sign and leaving the scene of a property damage accident Dean L. Hamil. 4010 Kane street, driving while license suspended Robert S Kilday, 3712 W St. Paul avenue, illegal tran sportation of alcoholic liquor Albert Jovanic. 2802 N. Iroquois, disobeyed a stop sign Mary C Moran. 1812 Orchard lane, speeding. 56 mph in a 25 zone Mark Savalick. 8922 Memory trail. Wonder Lake, speeding, 56 mph in a 25 zone, no valid driver's license, transportation of epen liquor and fleeing and attempting to elude police Daniel L Krysiak, 410 Fisher road, speeding, 44 mph in a 25 zone Norman E Feverhammer, Woodstock, overweight Helen A Deckert, "2711 Stilling boulevard, disobeyed a stog sign Jimmie L Colberg, 4420 W Shore drive, speeding. 45 mph in a 30 zone Jeffrey A, Vickery, 6411 Roundup road, failing to reduce speed to avoid an - accident Jean C Wiley. 8910 Ramble road. Wonder Lake, failure to yield Susan Clouse. 3705 W James street, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident Warren C Witt. Crystal I^ake, improper backing and leaving the scene of a property damage accident Joseph M Wahl, 3914 Main street, no valid safety test James E Verharghe. Elgin, overweight Robert Ft Schooley, 5219 W Victor drive, speeding. 37 mph in a 25 mph zone Clarence L Mullen. Jr., 1415 Bay view lane, no valid safety test. Duane E. Caufield. Batavia. overweight. Frank Wilson. Jr , Chicago, overweight and no valid safety test Jeffrey A. Wright, 5302 Maple Hill road, speeding, 46 mph in a 30 zone Symbolic Wishes At New Year In Scotland, when friends come to call on New Year's Eve -- it is known as Hogmanay or "first- footing." Wishes are symbolized in their offerings, such as a piece of coal wishing "a warm house " A loaf of bread expresses the wish for • a full larder" and an evergreen bough wishes "may you have a long life " Next Leap Year Comes In 1980 Leap years come every four years except for the years which number a century, as 2000 will be Leap years are necessary to keep the Gregorian calendar in tune with the solar year The solar year consists of 365 days. 5 hours. 48 minutes and 46 seconds Leap years use up those extra hours and keeps the Gregorian calendar accurate The Gre gorian calendar will remain ac curate until 2500 A D YOU AND YOUR PET By Robert L. Stear, D.V.M. When Cats Catch Colds Cats are as susceptible as their owners to viruses that cause respiratory distress. Unfortunately, cats rarely escape with the feline equivalent of the "common cold " They more often develop the fever, sneezing, and runny nose that signal a major problem for the pet owner Cats are infected when tiny virus particles floating through the air enter the mouth or nose and grow on the cells lining the nasal passages These viruses become firmly entrenched in the cat's respiratory system, causing symptoms lasting a few days or weeks to as long as two years There are also cases where an apparently healthy pet carried a hidden virus in fection but resisted it until the pet was subjected to crowded living conditions, poor diet or a similar stressful situation Feline respiratory disease is especially severe in catteries or humane shelters where the Bv Robert L. Stear, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Services Norden Laboratories infection can move swiftly from animal to animal. Some professional breeders have seen as many as 45 percent of their animals affected at one time. Cats kept in private households are not affected quite so often since their op portunities for reinfection are fewer. In cats, respiratory disease is a "complex"--a condition that can be caused by at least three different viruses and one parasitic organism. Sometimes these agents work in com bination and so weaken the cat that it becomes susceptible to additional bacterial diseases. The organism that causes most feline respiratory disease is a herpes virus Cats do not seem to develop any long term immunity to this virus, and can carry the infection long after their symptoms have disap peared. Although mortality is low in mature cats, most of which recover completely, the virus is devastating to young kittens Many die. and sur vivors can be stunted for life. Vaccines that will protect your cat or kitten from respiratory disease have been perfected in the last five years, and are now widely available from veterinarians across the country. Some products are given as nose drops, others are injected. One vaccination a year is sufficient for most cats, although an occasional animal may require two treatments a year for complete protection. It is especially important to protect kittens, as the5 tem porary protection they receive from nursing a vaccinated mother does disappear. Breeders often begin inoculating kittens at five weeks of age and repeat the treatment until they are certain the kittens have established their own immunity, usually at about twelve weeks. If you fail to vaccinate your cat. be aware that cats with colds have special problems. Often they become dehydrated and develop painful mouth ulcers When this happens, the cat refuses to eat, becomes depressed and highly- susceptible to pneumonia. Your pet may also lose a lot of weight. Treatment consists of an tibiotics. medicated ointments and fluids from your veterinarian, plus tempting bits of food and comfort from you During and after treat ment, the convalescing pet should be protected from all types of physical stress. Defend Corn Set-Aside The goal of the 1979 Set-Aside program is to secure a fair return to farmers from the market place, according to William L. ODaniel, state executive director of ASCS. Taxpayers all over the nation are expressing their dissatisfaction vocally and at the polls. Inflation and the energy crisis should be the concern of every citizen of ttoe United States. The 1979 farm program offers the agricultural producer an opportunity to contribute his share O Daniel stated the fact that present corn prices are stronger than in 1977 and may be largely attributed to the corn held in the ASCS reserve or on the farms in bins purchased taking advantage of ASCS facility loans In addition, the Administration has been en deavoring to increase exports with much success, evidenced by the results of the secretary's visit to China Critics of the 1979 program As the " "cold season" progresses, keep in mind that vaccination against feline respiratory problems is much easier than treatment and so much better for the health of your pet iDr Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. complain that the payment per acre for land taken out of production has been cut in half. O'Daniel said they fail to take into account the increase in the target price for corn to $2.20. The 1978 target price is $2.10. Producers participating in the 1979 program are guaranteed a payment equaling the dif ference between the higher of the $2 loan rate or the five- month average market price and the $2.20 target price. Therefore, if a producer par ticipates at the 20 percent level, and the market price falls below $2.20, he will receive a deficiency payment plus 10 cents a bushel for a voluntary diversion payment, giving him an incentive of $2.30, the same as for 1978. This would compare with the market price for corn in 1976. In addition, the participating farmer is eligible for price support and facility loans, participation in the reserve, and disaster payments. Management ' The wise man manages his finances The prudent man watches them The fatalist juggles his bills to avoid fore closure. ______ Cut It Short Rushing into the barbershop, the young man exclaimed, "Cut all three short." "What three?" asked the bar ber "The head, the beard and the conversation." The spirit of Christmas is in the air... ringing out joy and goodwill everywhere! Have the best holiday ever! i a Met/uj Here's hoping this holiday is the start of a new joy-f i l led chapter in your l i fe. Be happy always . . . and have a happy! Surinyside Dodge 4810 W. Rt. 120 McHenry 385 7220 Clmtm JMj/ We're up in the clouds with happiness over the holiday seasonl Be an angel and have the very, very best Yuletide yet! McHenry Auto Parts 3318 W. Pearl St. McHenry, III. 385-8080 MERRY CHRISTMAS Here s ho-ho-hoping that al l your holiday wishes come true , . and to al l our spe cial fr iends . . . a very special "thank you." Be merry ... . always. R & D A u t o Service 4250 W. 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