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Governor • - V • : - b '>• f eniqr Hot line but was session in Circuit Breaker I'm on fixed income could make use of ' Circuit Breaker money am receiving now. For the second con- year, the General " failed to pass an Circuit Breaker tax for Illinois' senior and disabled. Due to of bills which would re the situation, this tax cannot be coniidered next Spring. means, for three years f, the two million senior i and the disabled, living 1 income, will fall even behind the rest of the 's citizens in attempting to > up with the cost of living bare necessities of 'life, _ as food, housing and fuel. What are the bills which die majority of senior citizens favor and what have senior organizations done to endorse those bills? ... A. Representatives of senior organizations throughout the state, members of the Lt. Governor's Senior Legislative forum, have endorsed two bills and contacted their legislators. The bills would hike the Circuit Breaker income ceiling limit from $10,000 to $12,000 and serve an additional 35,000 to 40,000 homeowners or renters. Circuit Breaker relief presently reaches 80 percent of those eligible, or 400,000 households. The measures are H.B. 188, sponsored by Rep. Cal Skinner, R-Crystal Lake, which passed diirin0 flp QnAnfiAr^H UUllll^ illC 3|IUllovrvU Festival Exhibitor Davidson, R-Springfield, which passed the Senate as amended, but was placed on the spring calendar. Skinner's bill would provide an additional $18.5 million in tax relief and set a flat maximum grant limit of $1200; Davidson's legislation would give eligible senior citizens and the disabled an additional $9 million and increase the maximum grant from the current $650 to $750, less 5 percent of household income. Q. What can senior citizens and the disabled do to see that this legislation, or something similar to it is passed next year? ' A. You should immediately write and call upon your legislators expressing your displeasure with the fact the Circuit Breaker boost failed this year and then contact them again next spring. The Lt. Governor's Senior Legislative forum will also keep in contact with members of the General Assembly throughout the year. Write or call Lieutenant Governor Dave O'Neal's Sehior Action centers at 160 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, 111., 60601, or No. 3 West Old Town Mall, Springfield, Dl., 62701, with questions or concerns about any government agency or programs. This column will be covering the many questions senior citizens may have on various subjects. • Call Statewide: Toll free 800- 252-6565; Metropolitan Chicago; 312-793-3333 m PAGE 3 - PLAIN DEALER - WEDNESDAY. JULY 25. llli optimum population level d m Rudi Considine, left, Woodstock, with world famous artist Ted De Grazia, at his studio-gallery and museum in Arizona where Considine exhibited with De Grazia. He will be a featured exhibitor at the Summer Arts & Crafts festival at Resurrection center Aug. U and 12 presented by American Society of Artists, a national membership organization, Catholic church. ! and hosted by the Resurrection Stock Judging, Auction Boost Youths' Efforts Excitement heightens when the McHenry County fair livestock judging is completed ancl exhibitors look ahead to the annual 4-H and FFA livestock auction. This event provides an op­ portunity for McHenry county 4-H and FFA members who have exhibited in the 4-H and Junior show to sell sheep, swine and beef animals, and the widespread support of this event by businesses, industries, civic groups and individuals i to the appeal. McHenry County Fair Wednesday, Aug. 1, and livestock judging begins the first day. The 4-H and FFA livestock auction is set for 12 noon Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Don Hansen pavilion. This Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Stolpa, 1713 N. Roger, McHenry, had their second child and first daughter, Jeanette Irene, July 16 in McHenry hospital. The 4 lb. 6 oz. girl has a brother, Eric, lVfe. Maternal grandfather is Leonard Stajeczny of Bensenville, 111. Mr. and Mrs. William Stolpa, South Milwaukee, Wise., are the paternal grandparents. Jaimee Lynn Gamen is the name chosen for the first child of Vaughn and Cheryl Gamen, ^307 N. Wilmot road, McHenry. ,, She was born July 16 in Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Woodstock, and weighed 9 lbs 15 oz. 1 Maternal grandparents are Gerald Ripley of Cape Coral; Fla., and Marjorie Nolan of McHenry. Paternal grand­ mother is Elsie Abraham of McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kunkel, McHenry, and Minnie Burns, Norridge, are great- grandparents. year's auction committee in­ cludes Lloyd Getzleman, Dan Walters, Gene Meyer, Brad Scott, Marie Slater and Bruce Olbrich. Many other men in the county assist, working through the McHenry County Livestock Feeders association. Auc­ tioneering this year will be provided by Bill Russel, Gordon Stade and Gene Fredrick. The auction provides a chance to buy quality meats to help young men and women who raise these steers, lambs and barrows^ Quality stands, out in these animals year after year. With the easy availability of freezing facilities-and with local locker plants willing to cooperate-many persons buy an animal with the idea of obtaining a freezer full of meat with known quality at a favorable price. Many people have home freezers or locker facilities in their communities. In past years, some organizations or individuals have donated their purchase to a worthy cause. Well known Woodstock artist, Rudi Considine, will be a featured exhibitor at the first annual Summer Festival of Arts & Crafts, to be presented at the Resurrection center, 2710 S. Country Club road, Wood­ stock, by American Society of Artists, a national membership organization. The show, to be hosted by the Resurrection Catholic church, will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Resurrection Catholic church will present numerous other activities and refreshments in conjunction with the show. Considine designed bottles, display and packaging for Monsieur Lucien Lelong, a Paris parfumer and couturiere until 1954 when Monsieur Lelong died. Since that time he has had his own studio and exhibited his award-winning works across the nation and in Canada. _He began studying art when he was only 6 years "old. Beginning with china painting, he later worked in charcoal and then, in high school, pen and ink, pastels and watercolors. Currently, he will be exhibiting his watercolors, pen-and-inks, and scraper-board (an old English art form). Considine will also demonstrate this fascinating art and be happy to discuss this art form and all his works with visitors to the show. Among his numerous honors, he was recently chosen to exhibit with Ted DeGrazia, world famous artist, at this studio-gallery and museum in Arizona. Well known for his art work, Rudi Considine is equally well known among his fellow artists for his willingness to assist them in furthering their careers. He was recently given an honorary award by the American Society of Artists for his outstanding achievement and dedicated service. Additional information may be obtained from American Society of Artists, 1297 Mer­ chandise Mart Plaza, ChicagOv* Wiyne Fowler Agronomic Education Director W ?f: Supplying Moisture For Corn In an earlier column, we discussed water use by corn, concluding that under typical conditions a crop will use 24 to 26 inches of water per season and that each inch should produce about seven bushels of griin. If you multiply this out, you'll find we're saying the typical crop yield is 168 to 182 bushels per acre. Yields less than this either use less total water or, more likely, are from fields impaired by less than optimum conditions. Higher yields use more water and-or we it more efficiently. Moisture needs vary with crop development and are at a maximum during a three-week period from prior to silking through pollination. If it is hot, dtfy, and windy moisture disappearance may be as much a$one-half inch per day during piirts of this critical stage. In many areas, this critical high- demand time coincides with dry periods of July or early August. Alleviating the Deficit -.There are cultural and soil management means to lessen the severity of drought. Using HOSPITAL NOTES MCHENRY Admissions: Dorothy L. Hartless of McHenry, A. E. Jeffery of Wonder Lake, and Gary E. Foszcz of Long Lake. WOODSTOCK MEMORIAL Admissions: Morris Crouch, Mrs. Virgie Noller, Mrs. Clara Noonan, Anthony Freund, William Ulrich, Robert Kief and Miss Kim Humphreys, all of McHenry; Mrs. Delores VanDaele of Ringwood; Mrs. Frieda Jean, Master Douglas Leman, Mrs. Mary Holbrook, Raymond Schleicher, Mrs. Rita Graff and Alan Berg, all of Wonder Lake; and Arjun Kaspari and William Kruger III, both of Spring Grove. HARVARD Admissions: Geraldine Coss of Wonder. Lake and James Cassens, Jr., of McHenry. You are cordially invited to the •Sr%, tot OVj( n) .-ocKRT o0d pogne. H°v« vrton®1* "MS®""J, J, .<"• For Reservations: 385-9836 1202 N. Green St. McHenry, III. m r̂ $'. O N L Y 8 RENTAL • NO installation charge • NEW fully automatic softeners • TWO year option to buy with • FULL rental fee deducted • ONE phone call can answer any questions ARLINGTON SOFT WATER CO. Copyright 1978 hybrids of at least three maturities and planting early helps move the pollination period earlier and spreads it over time to help avoid severe heat and drought periods. Narrow row spacing, coupled with early planting, enables plants to shade the ground more quickly, thus reducing evaporation and weed growth. Weed control is absolutely essential in saving water. Adequate soil fertility is a key to maximizing moisture use efficiency. One reason is the favorable effect of fertilizer on root development. A well- , fertilized crop uses slightly more moisture but is much more efficient in doing so. There is a natural tendency to assume that low plant populations are best in dry years. However, the fact is that about the same amount of water is going to disappear when a row crop is grown, regardless of the population. If water isn't taken up by plants and transpired through their leaves, it will be evaporated from the soil surface under a low population. Each hybrid you grow should be planted at its for your soil and management practices. Don't try to outguess the weather. If you plan for a poor year by cutting population you'll probably have a poor year regardless of the weather. Soil tilth, water intake, and moisture holding capacity can be improved by incorporating organic residues, such as manure or a green-manure crop. Reduced tillage practices that leave protective residues on the soil surface help con­ serve moisture for crop use. Irrigation For those who have access to an adequate supply of quality water, irrigation is an. obvious way of overcoming periods of moisture deficiency. One needs to investigate costs and potential returns carefully, considering that the system can be used for crops other than corn. Management of irrigated corn is more demanding and precise, but the returns can be great. RECK By Sarah Anne Sheridan » k If your family has a "sweet' tooth," we have found that, this Lemon Cake recipe makes • a big hit at our house. The', lemon juice and rind added to' the cake blends with the*, frosting to give itjust the right;- tangy lemon flavor. y Lemon Cake c butter I* c shortening c sugar eggs Sj c all-purpose flour % t salt t soda V r > c buttermilk . % t vanilla t lemon juice I lemon rind ~ V* Vi 2 3 3 Vi Vi 1 1 1 1 7. Political Corner TELLS CANDIDACY Steve Anderson, special assistant to Congressman John B. Anderson for four years, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Congress from the 16th district of Illinois. Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Next fold in flour that has been sifted with salt and soda. Lastly, add buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice and rind. Pour batter into a tube pan which has been greased and floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Frosting Melt VJ stick butter. 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