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J 1 PAGE 21-PLAINDEA1.EE-FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1979 Town-Country Tips by David Ploch.r E.lcnt.on S.rv.c* 3M 3737 338-4747 1979 Farm Exports Up $5 Billion - Farm exports for fiscal year 1979 are expected to total $32 billion, nearly $5 billion more than last year's record high. While higher prices make up much of this increase, export volume also is expected to rise 4 percent from last year's 122- million-metric-ton level. In the marketing year just past, 54 percent of the wheat producers' crops moved into export; 68 percent of U.S. rice production was exported; and about half the soybeans and soy products, cattle hides and tallow were sold in foreign markets. Agricultural exports have become basic to economic health in this country, not only on the farm but in business and industry as well. These exports produce an agricultural trade surplus that can be applied against the deficit in non-agricultural trade. U.S. agricultural exports also generate more than one million jobs in this country-about half of them on the farm in the production of commodities for export and the remainder in the export-related businesses off the farm. Farm Rental Survey -1 receive calls quite often from landlords and tenants asking "What Cash Rent Should I Charge for my Farmland?"., A soon-to-be mailed questionnaire will give us the information to answer these questions. I am working on this survey with Dr. Frank Reiss, University of Illinois land economic specialist. We will be asking for information about the people owning and renting the land and specifics on two different parcels of land that are cash rented. In addition there will be one section of the questionnaire devoted to pasture land rental arrangements. All information in the questionnaire returned will be kept confidential. The results will be made available in summary form. Please give me a call if you do not get the questionnaire and want one or if you would like a copy of the results. Crop Production Report - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) production report last week put U.S. corn production at 6.66 billion bushels. Last Year's production was slightly over 7 billion bushels. Their estimated yield for 1979 is 95.8 bushel. The U.S.D.A. also released a world crop production report showing wheat production estimates to be 31 million tons below the 437.9 million tons in 1978. Course grains were 40 million tons below the 1978 figure of 7.41 million tons. This same report, reported oilseed production was up 16 million tons from 158.9. million tons in 1978. Tillage Systems for Illinois - Intensive use of the moldboard plow, disk, harrow and cultivator was once the only practical tillage system that could give a crop producer reasonable assurance of a good crop. Today, modern crop production methods have changed this. In addition, water quality and other en­ vironmental considerations are calling for us to change our crop production methods. A new extension publication "Tillage Systems for Illinois" has been prepared by Ex­ tension Specialists in engineering, plant pathology, entomology and agronomy. The new circular 1172 compares tillage systems. Cattle and Crop Outlook - July is a critical month for crop development ~ especially corn. The July 26, 2 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outlook Update will focus on the latest acreage and production estimates. These are both very important for pricing and marketing strategies. The semi-annual cattle in­ ventory report will also be included in the July 26 update. U of I agricultural price and outlook specialists Tom Hieronymus and Darrell Good will examine the probably price and supply implications from these figures. - The afternoon workshop will be held at the Extension office, 224 W. Judd street, Woodstock. Ag businessmen and farmers are invited to attend. Safeguard Your Hogs from Pseudorabies - Although new interstate shipping rules to help prevent the spread of pseudorabies took effect in May, it's up to you to safeguard your swine herd from the disease. A USDA veterinarian onder Loke Inn & Lot Featuring Chinese & American Cuisine NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH-TUES. THRU FRI. 11:30 TO 2 SPECIALS! •TUES. & WED. ALL DAY SENIOR CITIZENS 10% OFF •THURS. ALL DAY-FRIED CHICKEN $2.85 •FRI NITE-FISHERMAN'S WHARF $2.95 y<cwH0mlfc rrTTr McHenry CARRY OUT ORDERS! 5506 E WONDER LAKE RD WONDER LAKE ILL PHONE 815-728-0411 OPEN FOR DINNERS: TUES. THURS. 4 to 9. FRI. 4 to 10 SAT. 1 to 10 SUN. 1 to 9 BANQUET 8 HALL FACILITIES 20-120 GUESTS S3 .50 - $7 .00 ' PER PERSON FAMILY STYLE IBABER BUICKJ fv'icc spC- GM QUALITY SBMCE/MRfS W* alto Mrvic* all nkti ol foreign cart. AIR CONDITIONING SPECIAL Service air conditioning, evacuate ar)d service system. Check for leaks. Includes Freon. S31 85 8 cyl. TUNE-UP SE065 GM CARS & TRUCKS up to % ton only *0'V 4 & 6 cyl. system less. Includes replacement of plugs, condenser, fuel filter, air cleaner element, breather and canister filter/plus positive crankcase ventilation valve. Set factorv-specified"fengine dwell and timing. Adjust carburetor ---------- COMPLETE BRAKE JOB Install new front pads & rear shoes. Repack wheel bearings, cut front rotars & drums. Any additional parts extra. *75 .HASSIS LUBRICATION Cars & trucks up to J/« ton only. Includeilube, 5 qts. oil & oil filter change. 10" Complete RADIATOR FLUSH Flush Radiator, Check Radiator for leaks. Add New Coolant. Protects car against overheating and is good to 25 degrees below zero. s3195 i. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE Cars & trucks up to % ton only. Drain & refill automatic tran­ smission with 'fluid, change filter and gasket. I FREE CAR WASH I IwmiANYSERVICEWORKj 18% MmmnH m Part* mmi Ufc*r f*c S*«l«r (Mum Not to include above specials These specials good on all makes and models of M American made cars. abep- (312)587-2555 Service Hours: 7:30 am to 5 pm. Free pick up ft delivery service 7:30 to 6 pm suggests you use these management practices to avoid pseudorabies infection: •'Buy only test negative breeding animals from pseudorabies-free herds. -When you add breeding animals to the herd, isolate them for 60 days and then have them retested. -Treat all show and exhibit animals as if they were new herd additions: isolate them first, then have them retested. -Don't add feeder pigs from an outside source if you have a breeding herd. -Provide sanitized boots and clothing fjgfe all visitors that must enter your production facilities. Keep visitors to a minimum. -Don't let pet dogs and cats mingle with the hogs. -Maintain an on-the-farm rodent control program. Pseudorabies, also known as Aujeszky's disease, "mad itch" and infectious bulbar paralysis, is a herpes virus disease that primarily affects swine. Losses are highest in suckling pigs. The disease also affect cattle, sheep, dogs, cats and some wild animals, where it is almost always fatal. Affected swine are believed to be the main reservoir of the disease. Check Your Soil Acidity - Although soil tests can assess very accurately the need for limestone, many Illinois far­ mers are ignoring this simple tool. According to Ted Peck, an agronomist with the University of Illinois Cooperative Ex­ tension service, high soil acidity is "the oldest problem we've had, and there's really no need for it to be restricting and limiting crop yields-and yet it is." He said when pH drops to as low as 5.0, yields can be reduced by 40 percent. At 5.5, they still can fall 15 percent below normal. We urge farmers to test their fields for soil acidity every four years. Put that job on your fall list of things to do. Summer Gardens - Don't forget to keep the tomatoes watered to ward off blossom end rot. One inch per week of rain or sprinkling is needed. , A home gardener called last week worried about the first flowers falling off of the pickles. The first flowers are Area Youth Heads "Pippin" Cast "Pippin". The^production will be presented at the Woodstock Opera House Aug. 16 through 26. Leading the cast for the county-wide production is Jim Brown,. Spring Grove, in the title role of Pippin. Pippin is the son of Charlemagne, the legendary emperor of the Holy Roman empire in the Middle Ages. Charlemagne will be played by Michael Ferguson of Woodstock with his wife, Fastrada, portrayed by Deena Rohrer of Crystal Lake. Charles' younger son, Lewis, will be played by Eugene Svoboda, Wonder Lake, while Charles' mother, Berthe, played by Lorrie Preuss, Woodstock, concludes the members of Pippin's family. Pippin attempts to find the meaning of life and finds love. His love is Catherine, a widow played by Amy Steger, Crystal Lake. Along with her young son, Theo (Eric Carr of Woodstock), Catherine tries to show Pippin happiness in the simple life. Pippin's travels are led and narrated by a character called the Leading Player. This character, played by Dave Lindquist of McHenry, leads a band of players through songs and dances highlighted by actual magic in the opening number "Magic tp Do." The players, who take on numerous parts as Pippin travels from one adventure to another, include Sue Boddy of Cary; Stacey Heuvelman of Richmond; Andrea DiPasqua, Cindi Dose, Greg Evans and Danielle Griffiths of Crystal Lake; and Greg Carr, Beth Davis, Debbie Goins. Andrew Hoag, Robin Rerriich, John Tibbitts and Dtfug Weisz of Woodstock. "Pippin" represents the second major priduction by McHenry County Youth theatre, which was formed by the production's director, Anthony Casalino. Casalino heads the theatre department at Woodstock high school. In addition to the cast members, the crew and or­ chestra for "Pippin" are also made up of McHenry county young people. Further information about performance times and reservations may be obtained by calling the Woodstock Opera House ticket office Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. . •.» BUILDING PERMITS The McHenry County \ Department of Building * and Zoning has issued * the following building ' permits for the month of ; June. i June,1979 Township Permits ' Alden 9 • Algonquin 32 ; Burton 1 \ Chemung 5 Coral 8 ' Dorr 10 Dunham 4 • Grafton 18 Greenwood WIS Hartland . 7 Hebron ' 4 Marengo 1 McHenry 70 Nunda 45 Richmond 11 Riley 2 Seneca 10 Pippin, Jim Brown of Spring Grove, sits dejectedly as "Leading Player", Dave Lindquist of McHenry, at­ tempts to console him with the song "Right Track" in the McHenry County Youth theatre production of "Pippin". David, a 1978 graduate of McHenry West high school, was recently selected to play the ambitious lead role for the Aug. 16-19 and 24-26 performances at the Woodstock Opera House. Ticket information and reservations may be obtained by calling the Woodstock Opera House Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5:30 p.m. McHenry County Youth theatre has announced the cast for its production of the musical |ale flowers and they will drop was also visited by a rotten »t. Pull them by the maturit^ date to stop this problem. Also be sure you have thinned out beets, radishes, carrots, and such. These will not develop well if spaced closely Mental Health Annual Association Dinner Set The board of directors of the Family Service & Community Mental Health center has announced that the annual association dinner will be held this year in Crystal Lake at T,C. Spirits Saturday, Sept. 29. •The dinner dance, which features mental health SDeakers, is open to the public. The annual center report will be mailed to members of the association and friends of the center in August. Anyone wishing to be included on the mailing list is asked to call the center at 385-6400 and ask for Mrs. Fendt. As a result of the approval of the National Institute of Mental Health grant, eight new staff have already been hired. Ad­ ministration is still seeking qualified professionals to work in the areas of crisis in­ tervention and child and adolescent therapy. The center is negotiating service contracts with McHenry County Alternative high school and the McHenry County Jail programs. Rehabilitation Familiar. Most people don't have to be led into temp­ tation--they find their own way. -Transcript, Boston. Leap Year Leap year occurs every fourth year when the month of February has 29 days instead of the customary 28. This is to compen­ sate for the fact that the year in the Gregorian calendar is ac­ tually one fourth of a day shorter than the astronomical year. Thus, every fourth year it is necessary to have a year of 366 days, rather than 365. ~x ; The board will try to provide 23 volunteers as its share in staffing the United Way campaign in the county. Three new offices of the center have been leased to enlarge the Woodstock office facility on Judd street. -SPENGEL MEAT PACKING CORPORATION Wher« the TOP Area Restaurant's Buy their Meat" U.S. GOVT. INSP. EST. NQ. 5/01 PRICES HAVE DROPPED BUY THE BEST • CALL US ABOUT OUR Top Quality - STEAKS GROUND BEEF & ROASTS 5 LB. MINIMUM PER ITEM MONDAY thru FRIDAY 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. TUESDAY 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. • SATURDAY 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. 1313 W. OLD BAY RD. PISTAKEE BAY - McHENRY, IL 815-385-8300 JOHN L PREUNO Freund Funeral Home Serving Wonder Lake and Chrcagoland Area New in your neighborhood? And still searching for the grocery store and more closet space? It's my job to help you feel at home fast. 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