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PAGF 21 - PLAINDSAI.RH - WKONKSDAY. FEBRUARY 27.1980 HIGH SCHOOL BOARD IN BUY- BID SESSION (Continued from page 1) plan to tackle the app­ earance problem this year. Ron Dale, director of vocational education, said that school shops had im­ proper venting for paint jobs and such work was con­ sidered too risky for students. The Transportation Handbook will soon be available for parents' guidance and information as the board approved the new text prepared by the director. He said the book would not be distributed to everybne, but it could be examined and copied on request so that families would know what to expect from school bus service and requirements to be met. At the recommendation of superintendent Robert Swartzloff, the board moved to delete from the board policy a section governing procedures for reducing the teaching force (known as "RIFing). Swartzloff ex­ plained that a recently enacted state statute superseded local policy on this procedure. This law specifies that teachers must be released according to seniority in the district. Swartzloff indicated that negotiated RIF procedures (if any) in contracts with teachers groups .would remain in effect. In the case of District 156, Swartzloff said that he didn't anticipate any staff changes before the end of the year. In personnel matters, the board approved the ter­ mination of five employees, mostly resignations. In­ cluded was the resignation of Walter Coari, West campus custodian, who will take a part time job as ground- skeeper at McCracken field effective March 1. Others leaving are James M. Sobacki, bus driver ; Martha Meyer, East campus cook; Louis Vervoort, bus driver; and Virginia Fikejs, East campus BD aide. The board approved the hiring of Michael Janik as East campus PE instructor; Charles Weston and Terese M. Berhle as bus drivers; Marjorie LaCroix as East campus cafeteria helper; and Kathleen P. Coles as a clerk at Central Ad­ ministration. The transfer of Judith Tracy from cafeteria helper to cook at East campus was also okayed. The board, after waiting for final changes in the recommended school calendar for the coming year, approved it with the changes. Board members were informed that the graduation date was not built in the calendar but would be decided later. In answer to a question about a possible two graduation ceremonies (one for each of the two 4-year schools) in 1981, Swartzloff said the point had not been settled at this time. In suggesting proposals for agendas of future educational meetings of the board, president Neumann urged a discussion of the lack of parental interest in parent night activities and various booster groups, and the reason for, and possible ways to counteract the problem. Only female and young goril­ las sleep in trees, mature males sleep on the ground at the base of the .tree. Motorists Escape Injury Deaths In Several Area Crashes A McHenry woman was ticketed by Sheriff's police after her car struck an unidentified object last week. Kathleen McAndrew, of 4506 Garden Quarter, McHenry, told police an approaching vehicle crossed the center line of River road and forced her, auto off the road. Ms. McAndrew said she drove completely off the road and hit something as she applied the brakes. The report indicated that she did not stop to see What was struck. She was ticketed for failure to report an accident. On Ringwood road, a car driven by Joyce A. Banchak, of 203 Lubliner, Spring Grove, ran into a fence after it was forced off the roadway by an approaching vehicle. Richard E. Ramberg, of Fox Lake, was driving south on Draper road when According to the report, ;n the car slid into the west- another auto pulled out from, bound a driveway. Ramberg said he tried to avoid the collision but was unable to do so.~ The driver of the other auto, Linda D. Schiller, of 533 N.. Draper road, McHenry, was ticketed for failure to yield the right-of- way. The Sheriff's police were called to investigate a car in a field last Saturday night. When they located the driver, Josephine L. Joyce, of 7608 Ash, Wonder Lake, she said she lost control of the car on a patch of ice. The auto traveled through a fence and came to rest in a field off Howe road. Kerry M. Kraus, of 214 N. Timothy, McHenry, was driving east on Route 120 when the rear of the car began to slide. lane and struck another vehicle. The other vehicle was driven by Mario V. Camarena, of Waukegan. Slippery road conditions .contributed to a two-car collision on Route 14 last Diana M. Knoll, of Woodstock, was driving east on Route 14 when her car slid into the rear of the auto in front of her. The other auto was driven by James R. Bohl, of 3101 Victoria, McHenry. Donald L. Neuman, of 7515 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, told police he was driving east on Banford road when a dog ran out in front of his car. Neuman swerved to miss the dog. He then lost control of the car, which ran into a tree. Record Corn Crop (Town and Country Tips by Dave Plocher) McHenry county farmers produced another record corn crop. The preliminary) statistics show that 116.? bushels per acre were produced in 1979. In 1978, the yields were 104.8 bushels per acre. Soybean yields were 34.4 bushels per acre which is also up from the 1978 yield of 31.4 bushels per acre. These yields came about because of the farmer's efficiency and knowledge; and also the research of universities and industry. Grapes Easy to Start- More and more home owners are interested in growing grapes. You can buy plants from many sources or start your own with cane cuttings. To start your own it is important to select healthy vines that are growing in full sunlight. Cuttings are taken in fall once the leaves have fallen. The cuttings should be stored at 30 to 40 degrees in a manner that will protect them from winter injury. Planting should be done in early spring. The basal end of the cutting, the end closest to the trunk, should be put in the ground. Two to three inches of the tip should be left above the soil line. The next spring they can be transplanted to their per­ manent location. For more details on propagating and growing grapes, contact the Cooperative Extension service. Poinsettias Popular--I've seen so many poinsettia plants since Christmas, I thought I should share some details on poinsettia care with you. The details come from University of Illinois horticulturist Jim Fizzell. Most of the newer poin­ settia varieties retain their leaves and bracts remarkably well and may stay in good shape for several months. Yet, poinsettias are somewhat sensitive to drafts, sudden temperature changes, dry atmosphere, improper watering and dim light. Fizzell recommends a uniform room temperature for poinsettias of between 60 and 68 degrees and some humidity, if possible. Put your plant near a bright 64 Is your home insured for what it's worth, or just for what it cost you •»»» • •• See me to find out if your homeowners insurance covers you for increased value due to inflation. I'll explain State Farm's low-cost Homeowners Insurance with automatic inflation coverage. Dennis Conway 3319 W. Elm St. McHonry i » 345-7111 1 i Uke a too* neighbor, SWEFARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY Home Office Bkxynmgton Mnota - window, just out of direct sunlight. But remove it from the window at night if there is a danger of chilling. Plant roots need air as well as water, so avoid over- watering. Learn to gauge the moisture content of soil by ' its color and feel. Try to maintain the soil moisture at moderate and uniform levels, neither soggy-wet nor bone-dry. Try to prevent your plant from wilting. Prune Fruit Trees An­ nually--The importance of pruning fruit trees annually was one of many subjects covered at last week's horticulture sessions sponsored by our office. I'll give you a few tips the thirty- three people attending picked up. Annual pruning is very important. Light pruning can be done anytime. Heavy pruning though should be done the latter part of the dormant season (March or early April). Small water sprouts can be actually rubbed off in mid summer saving a lot of time later. Pruning is important because it improves fruit quality and develops strong trees that will carry a load of fruit. It also facilitates harvesting. When making pruning cuts it is important to make a flush cut, unless the tree is very young. Then the initial cut should leave a stub to be flush cut one or two years later. Treating pruning wounds of less than 2 inches in diameter usually is not necessary. Larger wounds can be treated by using proper materials. An asphalt paint especially prepared for trees or white-base indoor latex paints work well. Oil base paints and creosote materials can be dangerous. For more information on pruning and-or training fruit trees, contact us. Call 338- 3737"or write P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 111. 60098 Triazine Neutralizers--We have always been concerned with the carryover of triazine herbicides. This is still a concern even though there are now triazine "neutralizing" materials being sold. Independent studies at the University of Illinois and in other states suggest that if detoxification does occur when the neutralizer is used, it is not adequate to prevent injury. A great deal of the corn acreage is treated with atrazine and simazine, both griazine herbicides. Residues may cause crop injury and yield reductions among soybeans and small grains planted the year following the triazine useage. Contact me or your chemical supplier for assistance in selecting the proper herbicides. Building and Using a Cold Frame--For the serious gardener who wants to get a jump on the outdoor growing season, an easily-built cold frame is the way to start. A cold frame is simply a bottomless box that protects plants from harsh weather conditions during various times of the year. It can be any size you like, but a three by six foot unit works well for the home gardener. The frame should be about nine inches high in the front and about 15 inches high in the back. The frame should extend below the soil line to guard against frost heaving. In the spring the cold frame can be used in two ways: you can sow seeds in flats in order to have plants for spring or you can move plants that have been started indoors out to the cold frame to harden-off. Temperature regulation can be ac­ complished by opening the sash on sunny, warm days and then closing it in late afternoon to conserve as much heat as possible. Soil heating cables are used quite a bit to keep more uniform temperatures. Cold frames will allow you to get more out of your gardening hobby if you take the time to make one this winter. Call us or write for more details and plans. Central ORDER YOUR Air LENNOX Con.'!"l.".nm" NOW CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ALTHOFF INDUSTRIES 809 N. FRONT ST.( McHENRY 385-5700 CHARLES SCHERECK Charles Schereck, 68, resident of 2005 Hilltop, Spring Grove, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Chicago. He was born in Chicago Jan. 21, 1912, and had been a resident of Spring Grove over fifty years. Mr. Schereck was an employee at the Main Post Office, Chicago, for 12 years, and at the Spring Grove Post Office 14 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Rural Letter Carriers association. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Susan) Rout, Antioch; two brothers, Ben, Chicago and James, Florida; one sister, Rose, Chicago, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, in 1973,; two brothers and one sister. Funerai services were held Saturday, Feb. 23, at the K. K. Hamsher funeral home, with interment in Cole cemetery, Spring Grove. FLORENCE A. MULHOLLAND Florence A. Mulholland, 85, of 1004 Jasper drive, Whispering Hills sub­ division, McHenry, died Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Crystal Pines Nursing home, Crystal Lake. She was born Feb. 5, 1895, in Chicago, to Theodore and Delphine (Baret) Krier. Mrs. Mulholland was a 15- year resident of the area and a member of the Property Owners association of Whispering Hills. She is survived by her niece, Mrs. John (Loretta) Tratnyek, Chicago, and a nephew, Terrance Mulholland, Elgin. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, Oct. 25,1977, and one brother and a sister. A funeral Mass was conducted Monday, 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic church, Johnsburg, with burial in All Saints cemetery, Des Plaines. Visitation was Sunday, 2:30 to 8 p.m. at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home. Masses and memorials are requested to St. John's church. RONALD L. T1ESS Ronald L. Tiess, a resident of 5306 Highland drive, Pistakee Highlands, for the last 12 years,' and a former resident of Cicero, 111., died at Memorial hospital for McHenry county, Wood­ stock, Monday, Feb. 25. He was 39 years old, born in Chicago Dec. 18, 1941. Mr. Tiess was employed as a paper cutter with Total Graphics company in Ad­ dison, 111. He was a member of the McHenry Moose lodge. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie (Hickey) Tiess; a daughter, Christine Tiess and two sons, Michael R. and Timothy B., all at home. Also surviving are his father and mother, Louis and Anna Tiess of Chicago; several uncles and other relatives. Visitation was scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the K. K. Hamsher funeral home in Fox Lake. A funeral Mass will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic church; interment will follow in the Johnsburg cemetery. LOTTIE N. BENDER Lottie N. Bender, 83, of 3171 Bonham drive, In­ dianapolis, Ind., formerly of the Johnsburg area for many years, died in Westview hospital, Indiana, Monday, Feb. 25. She was born Nov. 8, 1896, in Chicago, to Frank and Elizabeth (McCaffery) Newell. Her husband, Ray E. Bender, preceded her in death Aug. 20, 1977. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Betty Schnittgen, Indianapolis; two sons, Raymond F. of Niles and Robert, of Wauconda; e ighteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be conducted Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic church, with Father Matt Rauen officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel cemetery, Hillside, 111. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m., at the George R. Justen & Son funeral home. Masses and memorials to St. John's Restoration fund will be appreciated. Instrumental Musicians Junior High Rates Superior At Contest THOMPSON TO GET •CORNY* GIFT Each of Illinois' 102 counties is donating a bushel of corn to Gov. Jim Thomp­ son as a symbol of the total corn production in Illinois. The governor is being asked to sell the corn and donate the proceeds to corn research. Thompson has already proclaimed the week of March 3 as "King Corn Week" in Illinois. On Thursday, March 6, Illinois corn producers will vote on whether to have a corn checkoff. If the referendum is passed, funds from the checkoff will be earmarked for corn research and ex­ panding the corn market. McHenry Junior high school entered 16 in­ strumental solo and en­ semble groups in the district solo and ensemble music contest at Harrison school Saturday, Feb. 23. The students were awarded 14 first division (superior) and two second division (ex­ cellent) ratings. Following are the entries and their ratings: Soloists (superior ratings): Tom Wynveen, Bill Iwanski and Mike BeUich, drum; Debbie Pierce, flute; David Popelka, cornet; Becky Mihevc, oboe; Dan Mohnen, bass horn; Lisa Settle, clarinet; Susan Beardsley and Tom Barry, clarinet; John Armstrong, bass clarinet. Ensembles (superior rating(: Flute duet, Cathy Blumm and Kari Anderson; Sonja Anderson and Chris Peterson; Kim Pempek and Michele Canady. Soloists (excel lent rating): Elizabeth Hoi ton, oboe; Clancy Foley, alto saxaphone. Accompanists for the students were Mrs. Pat Gattone, Mrs. Eloise Leighty, Ms. Donna DeFranco and Carl Kohrt. Some future dates for McHenry JHS music organizations are; Thur­ sday, March 6, 8 p.m., with concert for bands and choruses; Saturday, March 8, district band contest for concert band at Bound Lake; Thursday, May 8, spring concert for all music groups. - Geology Professor Gem Society Speaker PRE-SEASON The Hiawatha Gem and Mineral society will meet Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lake Villa township hall, corner of Grand avenue and Fairfield road. Douglas Sherman, professor of Geology .at the College of Lake county, will present an interesting film program entitled, "This Land." Anyone interested in rock hounding is invited to the meeting. Refreshments will be served. The first regular air mail service for civilian mail in the United States started in 1918. McHenry Man Found Dead On Trunk Of Car A McHenry man was found dead in his garage early Monday morning and Sheriff's police were called to investigate. Ronald Tiess, 38, of 5306 Highland, McHenry, was discovered lying over the trunk of his car by his son, Michael, at about 12:55 a.m. Feb. 25. According to the report, there was no evidence of any injury. The cai's engine had not been running and there were no keys in the ignition. The cause of death was not determined at the time. <McHenry county coroner tames Flagg is awaiting the results of a postmortem examination. Horse Bowl Feb. 28 A college bowl pertaining to horses is what McHenry county 4-H'ers , will be participating in Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Farm Bureau auditorium in Woodstock at 7:30 p.m. The College Bowl is ac­ tually for the 4-H members to exhibit their knowledge of horses. In the Horse Bowl (college bowl about horse?), two teams consisting of members from different 4-H clubs or 4 individuals are teamed against each other to see who can answer the given question the fastest. A panel with buzzers is used to see who can press the buzzer first. Once the question is asked, the team has 10 seconds to answer the questions explained Craig Scheidecker, Agriculture v adviser for McHenry county. The four members who have answered the largest amount of right answers at the end of the evening, will represent McHenry county at the Regional Horse Bowl at DuPage county Thursday, March 27, as well as winning prizes in the Junior (14 and under) or the Senior division. Last year four McHenry county 4-H'ers on the Senior team won the regional contest and went on to the state competition to place third overall in the state of Illinois. The contest is fun, free and open to the public to watch. McHenry MCC Students On Who's Who Listing The 1979-80 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges will carry the names of 43 students from McHenry County college who have been selected as being among the country's most outstanding campus leaders. Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in ex­ tracurricular activities and future potential. MCC students join an elite group of students selected from more than 700 in­ stitutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Only second year students are eligible. Outstanding students have been honored in the annual directory since it was first published in 1966. Second year students named from McHenry County college include the following from this area: McHenry: John Burke, Susan Carrick, Patricia Ceithmal, Barbara Floyd, Joe Huemann, Steven Nierman, Jeffrey Par- tenheimer, Judy Ryan, Lisa Shadel, Steven Stanek and Barbara Stuart. Wonder Lake: Sandra Schau, Anna Sperandio, Scott Topp and John Vrett. Spring Grove: Rick Nimsgern. Richmond: Lorraine Granahan. | Prepare For Census I The census taker rang the bell. An elderly woman dune to the door. "Morning, ma'm. I'm from the Census Bureau. Every ten years the government tries to find out how many people there are in the United States, and..." . "Lord, honey", she gasped. "I sure don't know the answer, but I'll try to make a good guess!" No one else knows the answer, either, unless a systematic count, or census, is taken. Such a count is conducted every 10 years, and 1980 is a census year. Is there any purpose to it other than simply counting heads? Yes, says the Census Bureau, and the benefits extend all through our society. In political terms, for example, the census assures every citizen proportionate represen­ tation both in state and federal govern m e n t . Economical ly , census in­ formation provides the basis for planning and funding a wide variety of Federal programs for local com- munities-from housing to health centers, from student loans to senior citizen's programs, from industrial development to Indian employment. The private sector, too draws upon census in­ formation in such diverse activities as planning a corporate marketing pat­ tern, selecting a church site, predicting future school enrollments, or laying out metropolitan bus routes. The local census district includes Lake and McHenry counties plus the portion of Cook county north of Howard street and east of Waukegan Cut out this ad and take It with you to the polls March 18 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION B E L E S A T E S FOR J O H N B . A N B E R S O N VOTE FOR THESE DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES Mfrat State JHWntiffkrt J KtanHMcElnm • [̂LacittiLiPMi i nianrtt rUmlM WfiM ftUmriTtltafB jcuNvii umm road.District headquarters are at Great L&kes Naval base, Building 3400, nor­ thwest corner of Green Bay and Buckley roads. The district is now hiring qualified persons to fill more than 700 positions-census takers (enumerators), field supervisors (crew leaders), and clerical workers. To qualify, applicants must pass a written test covering skills in reading, following written instructions, arith­ metic and other areas relevant to census work. The test may be taken any week until the end of March at the following locations and times: McHenry - Tuesday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Waukegan and Green street (City Hall, Council room) and also Richmond - Mondays, 10 a.m., Town Hall , Rt . 12 (Library building). Applicants must be available to work 40 hours a week, and must be 18 years old (or at least 16, with a high school diploma or the equivalent) . Partisan political activity is forbidden during the period of census employment. Most jobs will last until late in June. Ap­ plicants for part-time work also will be considered. If interested, call the district office at 473-9490. FARMER COOPERATIVE FORMED A $2 billion farmer cooperative cal led Growmark was announced last week in Blooming ton. 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