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IWCIK 22 - PLAIXDEALKR - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1979 Beef Prices Affected By Weather Severe winter weather across much of the beef-producing region of the U.S. will bring higher beef prices to con­ sumers sooner than had been expected, the National Live Stock and Meat board said this week. Near-record snowfall and sub-zero cold Have disrupted both the marketing of beef and the growth rate of cattle in feedlots, explained Jay H. Wardell, manager of the Meat board's Beef Industry council. "Cattlemen throughout the Midwest and high Plains states £ire finding it difficult if not impossible to get their cattle to market because of the recent storms," Wardell said. "Likewise, beef packers and processors can't get the product to food stores with their usual efficiency. This has the short-term effect of limiting availability an bringing prices higher." .On the long-term, however, the greatest impact on supply will come from the fact that cattle put on weight much slower in cold weather, Wardell said. "When the thermometer drops to 10 to 20 degrees below zero, cattle burn up more feed energy just keeping warm. That means less feed is con­ verted to beef and less beef is available for the market." Beef prices are expected to increase about 15 percent in 1979, Wardell said. But higher prices that had previously been predicted for this spring will reach the supermarket much sooner due to the inclement weather. "We had been predicting somewhat stable prices for the first part of 1979," Wardell said, "but the present situation has changed all that. It looks like higher prices are starting now." Even though prices are rising, there is no possibility of a beef "shortage," Wardell stressed. "There will be good supplies of all beef cuts in the meat case all year long" he noted. The beef industry is entering a cyclical period of somewhat lower beef supplies than the previous four years, Wardell said. "This is due to a decrease in the size of the U.S. beef herd, which was caused by extremely low prices for cattle from 1974 through 1977. During this time, cattlemen were forced by a severe cost-price squeeze to decrease the number of cattle in their herds. Now, we are seeing the result of that decrease. "But the higher prices of 1979 will encourage producers to increase the size of the herds, setting the stage for more beef and stable prices in the future. But it will take time, perhaps as long as three years, before this can be completed." Despite the beef price pic­ ture. Wardell said there are some bright spots on the horizon for consumers. Pork producers have indicated they plan to increase productiom by 10 percent in 1979, most of which will reach food stores in the fall and winter. Chicken growers, likewise, are planning a 10 percent increase and turkey producers will be bringing about 20-25 percent more birds to market. "The smart shopper, by looking for specials and buy ins when the time is right, can still find ways to stretch the meat dollar," Wardell pointed out. Johnsburg Mary L. Gunderson 385-3052 (wir l Scout \rns TROOP 41 The Girl Scouts from cadet troop 41 entertained Brownie troop 480 by displaying their musical abilities, Tuesday, Jan. 23. Cheryl Buchholtz played the guitar, Laura Dwornicyek played the French horn and Cathy Moscarello played the flute. The Girl Scouts played selections that the Brownies would be able to sing. Jan. 27, five members of the troop went to Veterans Acres to enjoy ice skating, sledding and tubbing. All met at the skate shack for hot chocolate before leaving. The weather proved to be perfect for all that was planned. Winter Woes Winter is the time of year when your car uon't start and your fuel bills won't stop. Coping With A "Great Snow" Guess about all of us are suffering these days because of the confinement to our homes due to the "great-snow" that has blocked driveways, walks, streets and parking lots! We can only visit our friends by telephone and then need to wait for a dial tone. We can readily understand this, and are happy we have this outlet. Even our churches have been inac­ cessible. Most of us are comfortable and warm, have sufficient food on hand and should be very thankful for these blessings! It is hard for the children when they have to stay in and away from their friends; and it keeps mothers on the alert to find activities for them like games, crafts, baking, helping with dinner, or reading to them, etc. For some of us it is an op­ portunity to catch up on the letters we owe, to try new recipes, to call old friends, read a magazine or a book, maybe catch up on that pile of ironing or mending, those dresser drawers . that need straightening, and that clothes closet. Here is also a chance to put aside those items no longer needed, too small or too large, wearable clothes which you can donate to your church's rurftmage sale?, along with other household items, or the newspapers, dishes, etc., left , over from a garage sale When you find these items, remember the Clothing Closet, 211 Dean street, Woodstock, supervised by the Church 0 Women United, who always have need of such items. So maybe these suggestions will help you to enjoy being inside, since apparently we are still to have "more snow." But, now I must stop and practice what I preach, eh? HOME AND HOSPITAL Please pray for all our sick /\AONTOO/V\ER ARD Savings Spectacular Sale ends Sal., Feb. 3 Wards has the safe that guards 3 ways. Bedding prices start as low as lnnerspring mattress or foundation «*•*: * •* fe i . ia Thermo-cel insulation, l%"-l7/s" thick in walls, helps in fire resistance. price Our regal-firm twin-size Riviera. i > You'll get super support from the double- tempered coils; and the wire-mesh insu­ lator eliminates coil feel. Covered with an elegant rayon/polyester damask. Add a matching torsion-support foundation. Full, queen and king sizes also on sale. Full size, each piece, reg. 169.99 109.97 Queen size, two piece set, reg. 399.99 .. 299.97 King size, 3 piece set, reg. 519.99 369.97 7997 ^ each pit piece Kegularly 139.95 119?J Guards against |ire, theft, impact and explo­ sion. Wards safe^is UL listed, Class C rating: it withstands up to 1700°F for one hour, the interior temperature never exceeding 350°. Au­ tomatic relocking device provides additional security. 1-cu.ft. capacity. 167/HX151/KX22,/4" high. 1.6 cu. ft. safe, reg. 189.99 149.97 /if I1 vV \ A^V/'-V Save $90 7-pc dining room or 2-pc china cabinet. 42' colonial table extends to 66". Top is plastic laminate over wood products. Hardwood solids, veneers. 2 captain s and 4 mate's chairs. Save _____ 20% j%jii ,1^. -3n* i-' Full ftii*-. rrg. 35.99. 28.79 Oue**n (tiw, reg. 41.99, 33.59 Matching Drapes 20% off rsiM Stitchless-quilted floral bedspread. 29997 ^ Reirul Seamless beauty in machine- washable fabric; no iron­ ing. Choose beige, green. gularly 389.99 0 0 9 9 Twin 25-50% off other selected ™ v Twin size, bedspreads. Regularly 29.99 25-50% off. Wards big assortment £>of room-size rugs. M a n y s i z e s , ( i - ' O H a h h e r s , s t y l e s , colors! All have finished edges 30% OFF ALL ELECTRIC BLANKETS IN STOCK Save 23-36% Washable anti-static acrylic twin blankets. T w o s t y l e s . Reg. 10.99 N y l o n - b o u n d ends. Colors. ~ §\ Ueach Full, reg. 12.99, 9.97 each Make us your home base STORE HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to S p.m. Crystal Lake, 105 Northwest Highway Route 14 Phone 815-459-3120 FREE PARKING friends and neighbors, especially Eric Kuhlins, and all others who are hospitalized. They, too, are in need of remembrance in our prayers, since visitors are not able to reach them conveniently. Send a card! Pray, too, for our deceased friends and relatives. JOHNSBURG P.T.O. Regular monthly meeting should be Tuesday, Feb. 6, Bush school learning center, with an invitation extended to all parents and teachers. GIRL AND BOY SCOUTS Possibly a number of your plans have been postponed due to weather; but we would like to hear from Troop 454, Boy Scouts; Junior Scouts, Troop 88; and Brownies, Troops 150 and 480. SWEETHEART DANCE On Feb. lOfrom 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Johnsburg Com­ munity club, St. John's Home and School association will have its Sweetheart dance. There will be a free buffet. Be sure to ask your sweetheart, now! We look for better weather by then. This affair has always been most en­ joyable. NEIGHBORS Do what you can to help those who are unable to get out, call them when you go shopping, visit with them by phone, or personally, if possible. You could pack a "picnic" lunch someday and share it with them. Think how much you would enjoy it. ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL In celebration of Catholic School Week in the diocese, there will be a school Mass Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Junior high. Each family is requested to bring a guest family, and a dish for the Potluck dinner after the Mass at the Junior high. It is always nice when the children and parents join together on such occasions. Don't miss it! TIME FOR SHARING That is the title of an article on the front page of the Jan. 24 Plaindealer, and this is something that many of us have experienced during this winter. Most of our young folks are willing to help others, and have proven this time and again. There were several groups of high-schoolers in the various areas, with their shovels and sometime blowers, offering to clean walks, etc. Be sure to give them full credit for their good deeds! We want to compliment all the young gentlemen who helped their neighbors and friends in various ways during these "snow" days, and other times during the year. DATES TO REMEMBER Sun. Feb. 4-St. John's school, famity Mass, 5 p.m., and Potluck, dinner to follow- Johnsburg junior high school. Sat. Feb. 10-Sweetheart dance-St. John's Home & School association. Johnsburg Community club - 8:30 to 1 p.m Free buffet. Mon. Feb. 12-N.C.S.F. Juniors-St. Agatha court 777, meeting-Skating and sledding; pizzas afterward. Report cards for K through 8 will be sent home Friday, Feb. 2, and for high school, Monday, Feb. 5. Conferences will be held Monday night for K through 8. Parents wishing a high school conference may call 385-4003 Feb. 5, to request conferences during the day Tuesday, Feb. 6, or Wednesday night, Feb. 7. In List Key Agencies Conservation Directory The twenty-fourth edition of the Conservation directory, a comprehensive listing of all organizations agencies, and officials concerned with natural resource use and management in the U.S. and Canada, has just been published by the National Wildlife federation. As the largest such guide in the U.S., the 271-page 1979 Conservation directory lists the names and addresses of about 1,650 conservation and en­ vironmental organizations and more than 11,000 individuals- from the African Wildlife Leadership foundation to Zero Population Growth, Inc., from the Northeastern Bird Banding association to the Guam Science Teachers association to the Guam Science Teachers association. The directory lists key personnel in federal and state agencies and departments, members of Congress and those Congressional committees concerned with conservation and natural resources; con­ servation and environmental offices of foreign governments; U.S. and Canadian fish and game administrators; and national, provincial, and territorial citizens' agencies and groups. There are sections on the major U.S. colleges and universities which offer professional training for careers in conservation and natural resources; wildlife, environmental, and other conservation publications; and sources of audio-visual materials. The annual publication also lists all U.S. National Wildlife Refuges, Forests, Parks, and Seashores. Copies of the 1979 Con­ servation Directory are available for a fee from the National Wildlife Federation, 1412 16th St., NW., Washington, D.C. 20036. Serving Cheese' " " Serve all natural cheeses un- chilled in order to help elicit the distinctive flavor and texture. 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