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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 9 Mar 1979, p. 16

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PAG^^JPljAINDEALEF^FRDMYJfl£JlOT|9^9TO Market Basket Survey Grocery store prices in McKenry have risen 5.5 percent the first two months of 1979, a Plaindealer market basket survey shows.' The first week in January, the Plaindealer checked the price of 50 food and non-food items which are commonly purchased. Hie prices were checked at the three largest grocery stores in the city. The prices were averaged and recorded. The first week in February the process was repeated and again this month the survey was done. In January, if a shopper had purchased one of each item (one lb. of items sold by the lb.), the list would have cost $62.08. March 1, the same items would have cost $65.44, an increase of 5.5 percent. February 1, the items cost $64.32. The increase in the last month is approximately 1.74 percent. Heading the list of increases is produce, where prices have jumped 16.3 percent already this year. Meat prices show the next sizeable gain, up 12.5 percent. Milk products are down .7 percent, although they increased 1.4 percent this month. Of the fifty items in the survey, thirty-four have increased in price since Jan. 1, while 9 have gone done in price and the average selling price of seven items has remained the same. The biggest single price increase was in the price of cabbage. January 1, cabbage was 23 cents per lb. Two months later, the price had jumped 143.5 percent to 56 cents. A head of lettuce had a substantial price increase, rising 53.2 percent from 62 cents a head to 95 cents a head. The largest decrease found was in the price of a pound of vine-ripened tomatoes. In two months, the average price had dropped from 76 cents per lb. to 52 cents, a decrease of 31.6 percent. Below is the entire list of items, showing the average selling price of the item in McHenry at the beginning of 1979, the average price March 1, and the percentage the price increased or decresed. PRODUCTS (Increased) Bread-Butternut Large Sandwich Oatmeal-Quaker Oats (18 oz.) Cheerios (15 oz.) Ketchup-Heinz (20 oz.) Reynolds Wrap (200 sq. ft.) Bathroom Tissue-Charmin (4 rolls) Detergent-Tide (5 lb. 4 oz.) Dog food-Alpo (can) Dog Food-Gravy Train (5 lb.) Cigarettes-Marlboro (carton) Cooking Oil-Crisco (24 oz.) Flour-Pillsbury (5 lb.) Spaghetti Sauce-Ragu Soup-Campbell's (vegetable) Corn-canned Peas-canned Peaches-canned Lettuce (head) JAN. 1 .77 RANGE MAR. 1 PBRCINT 79 2.S .55 .61 10.9 1.00 1.05 5.0 .67 .68 1.5 2.68 2.79 4.1 .93 .97 4.3 2.58 2.61 1.2 .33 .34 3.0 1.49 1.53 2.5 5.13 5.25 2.3 1.14 1.15 0.9 .92 .97 5.4 .70 .78 11.4 .24 .25 4.2 . .39 .40 2.5 .42 .43 2.3 .77 .81 5.2 .62 .95 53.2 Apples-Red Delicious (lb.) Carrots (lb.) rihhuBB (lb.) Potatoes-Baking (5 lb. bag) Hot Dogs-Oscar Meyer (lb.) Hard Salami-Oscar Meyer (% lb.) Pork Loin Rib Chops Sirloin Steak (lb.) Ground Beef (lb.) Pork Loin Sirloin Roast (lb.) Bottom Round Roast (lb.) Pot Roast-Chuck Arm (lb.) Ocean Perch-Frozen (lb.) American Cheese Singles-Kraft (M lb.) Milk (gallon) Margarine-Parkay (lb.) PRODUCTS (Decreased) Macaroni k Cheese-Kraft Liquid Detergent-Era (64 oz.) Dish Soap-Ivory (22 oz.) Coffee-Hills Bros. (2 lb.) Tomatoes-Vine ripened (lb.) Bacon-Oscar Meyer (lb.) Ham-Center Slice (lb.) Eggs-Grade A Large (dozen) Butter-Land O' Lakes (lb.) PRODUCTS (No Change) Baggies (150 bags) Baggies (150 bags) PaperTowels-Name Brand (roll) Potato Chips-Jays (9oz.) Sugar-Domino (5 lb.) Soup-Campbell's (tomato) Bananas (lb.) Chicken-Whole, Frying (lb.) .57 .62 8.8 .29 .41 41.4 .23 .56 14S.0 .99 1.02 3.0 1.39 1.64 18.0 1.91 2.14 ^ 12.0 1.92 2.02 5.2 1.75 2.11 20.5 1.15 1.62 40.9 1.39 1.62 16.5 1.75 2.08 18.9 1.37 1.95 42.3 1.76 1.79 1.7 .76 .81 6.5 1.78 1.84 3.4 .63 .65 3.2 RANGE .33 .32 3.0 2.64 2.62 0.8 .97 .95 2.0 4.78 4.55 4.8 .76 .52 31.6 1.90 1.89 0.5 2.32 2.16 6.8 .92 .82 12.6 1.60 1.53 4.3 RANGE .81 .81 - .81 .81 - .73 HO .73 QQ -- .09 1.23 .09 1.23 _ .22 .22 - .34 .34 - .62 .62 TURN ONS No. but H ttw trip worthwhile DOMD't lovo make the world go around? e Fish is a tender alternative for menu planning because it's nutritious, low in calories and naturally tender. Unlike meats With tough muscles, fish doesn't need long cooking to tenderize it» In fact, food experts warn that overcooking fish dries it out and ruins the delicate tex­ ture. 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Let us provide the organ, teaching plan and price that best suits your money. The Note Shop teachina and service has made us the leading organ dealer in our marxet. L NETTGEN'S NOTE SHOP QUMJTY KEYBOARD MERCHANDISING CRYSTAL POINT MALL CRYSTAL LAKI, ILL. RT. 14 * MAIN (BY K-MART) PH. 8I5/4SS-0300 SHOWPLACE 5 • • dolby stereo 3 ACAMMY NOMMATMNIS "SUPERMAN" PS fa !*** SAT. 1S* m MUMS. 7 NLY BARS AM MATINEES THA 1:10 $1.15 EXCEPT "SWPtKMAIT ft JOHN L. FREUND Third Annual Celebration FRI. A SAT., March 9 & 10 MEET OUR PET GORRILLA! (Bring a Banana and Get a Fre« Drink!) GREAT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! Freund Funeral Home Serving Wonder Lake and Chicagoland Area 815 728-0233 7(11 HANCOCK DR. WONDER LAKE ROUTES 31 & 12 SOUTH OF RICHMOND, ILL. Bob 6 Linda Rupart extend a hearty welcome to you and your company. We hope our excellent food and drink will make this a memorable dining occasion. I FRIDAY AND SATURDAY * 5 OZ. CPU) WATER LOPSTER *595 } A COMPLETE MENU AVAILABLE AT AIL TIMES TMfcytnlM* 4p til lip FriOytSaM* 4 pa til lip haMNp «• *• Mm lad Tmfcj an SaMqr 1141 Ml 4 p DRINKS AT POPULAR PRICES 815-678-4098 OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION O _ . . . , „ O .Vr' o\lzW GET READY FOR 10 SOF OUTDOOR RfCS FABULOUS _f f > i RENTAL CQ1 E? | EQUIPMENT an LE | *Polarguard and Down § Jackets & Vests % To 20%0ff S *All Waxless Skis Q 40WoOff 5 *All Other X-C Skis and g Boots 20°?o0ff z *Corduroy A Chamois Shirts£ Bibbed Knickers and other 3 selected clothing 33%Off § *Selected Items § & 50%0ff g •CROSS COUNTRY SKIS S O § 5 o SATURDAY ONLY, MARCH 10 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Come Early SAVE 25-75^- On Rental X-C SKIS & GEAR •10 SPEED BIKES* BACKPACKING •CAMPING GEAR*T1UCK CAPS •WILDERNESS OUTINGS O 180114 S. Route 47 (1 block South of Business 14) Woodstock, Illinois 815/338-6088 Z OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION FUNNYSIDE "Sixteen countries in 14 days. If we took this one, we could keep up on our jogging!' R ~"""OPEN YEARrROUND Nitely. and Sunday* from 2 p m GENOA THEATRE GFNOA CITr MS I Just off 12 on Hwys H & R. 2 Miles North of Richmond 414 279 6491 - DAY NITE Friday-Saturday 7:00 & 9:10 Sunday 2:30, 4:40, 6:50. 9:00 Monday-Thursday 7:00 & 8:50 COMING: THE CHEAP DETECTIVE & T.G.I.F.; MIDNIGHT EXPRESS & THE EYES OF LAURA MARS; SUPERMAN; CALIFORNIA SUITE; TT cKw™~ JUST AN*ENT,Ri M -A ADMITS ONE PERSON* Silt MARCH • - 15 T *FtrMR» vnder ISmiI sit wiHi Ends Maroh 8: Magic (7:00 & 8:50) MARCH 9-15: ONE WEEK ONLY) I ACTION - COMEDY. WITH COUNTRY WESTERN MUSIC "Hava truck (and orangutan!) will travel." Walt Disney's THE LOVE BUG & NORTH AVENUE IRREGULARS; ANIMAL HOUSE. SONDRA LOCKE "HAPPY HOUR^ Weekday 4-6 4:cv̂ (formerly "The Cork") Sr Under New Management ^ Restaurant St Cocktails ' CASUAL DINING NIGHTLY Friday Fish Fry 5-10 Saturday 5-10 Tuesday thru Thursday 5-9 The Uncle's Luncheon special 11-2 Tues. thru Friday 11-3 Saturday (Kitchen closed Sunday & Monday) NIGHTLY SPECIALS Tuesday-Barbecued Ribs Thujfeday-Roast Beef Wednesday-Chicken Fry Fifday-Fish Fry Saturday - Prime rib 7518 Hancock Dr., Wonder Lake Carry Out 653-9202 Something New ... EVERY TUES., WED. & THURS. FAMILY DINNER FRMK s. Includes Soup, Salad, Roll and Butter ... Only .THE HERITAGE HOUSE Rtes. 14 & 23 HARVARD EVERY FRIDAY EVENING A Delicious FISH FRY for only Includes Soup, Salad, Rolls, Butter, Choice of Potato Pancakes, French Fries, or Parsley Boiled. EVERY SUNDAY SURF & TURF all at raasonabla prices Phone 943-6153 For Reservations OPEN FOR LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:30 to 2:00 p.m. EVENING DINNER HOURS: Tuesday - Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 5 p.m. -11 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. CLOSED MONDAY

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