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Exhibition At Opera AUTOMATIC A U C T10 N Check Your Resistance ~ your CHOice May Bi GONe » / / / / * * * * ' * ' * ' ' * * ' * , * * ' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ' * * ' ' ' ' ' ' ' " ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 311 items must be Sold - Wall to Wall! 60% Off Retail Price 70% Off Retail Price 80% Off Retail Price 90% Off Retail Price Hours: 8:00 ti! 5:30 Mon. thru Sat. 1228 N. Green St. McHenry, Illinois House McCullom Lake Margaret Loewe . * . 344-0811 An exhibition of oil paintings and watercolors by artist .Douglas Wilke con­ tinues through May 25 in the gallery of the Woodstock Opera House. The twenty-five artworks are grouped in four series: rustic landscapes, skyscapes, racehorses and horses grazing; and small birds. From Naperville, Wilke was originally trained in medical illustration and then expanded the scope of his work to include' oils, acrylics, watercolors, and sculpture. The exhibition is free to the public and open Tuesday through Saturday, noon until 5:30 p.m. and during all performances at the Opera House. Nitrogen On Wheat (Town and Country Tips By Dave Plocher) The amount of Nitrogen applied to winter wheat this spring should vary. The general rule is that stiff strawed varieties on 2 (to 3 percent organic matter soil with no alfalfa or clover seeded should receive 50 to 70 pounds of nitrogen per acre. If other varieties are, used, 30 to 50 pqunds of Nitrogen per acre should be * used. When you use wheat as a nurse crop with alfalfa or clover you can decrease nitrogen rates by 20 pounds per acre from the general rule. Increase nitrogen rates from the general rule by 20 pounds per acre if the soil organic matter is less than 20 percent. Decrease nitrogen rates from .the general rule by 15 pounds if soil organic matter is over 3 percent. Research has shown that you can get a response to nitrogen applications on wheat up to the time of flowering. Possibly even later. Keep this in mind if your wheat shows signs of nitrogen deficiencies later this spring. The best form of nitrogen for wheat is ammonium nitrate. But since this is more costly to manufacture you'll have to settle for prilled areas as the next best choice. Safety First Folks!!-- From time to time we are reminded of the hazar- dousness of this occupation farming - I was reminded this morning. As reported by my co­ worker in Green county, Illinois "A local farmer was finishing the task of spreading a-buggy of fer­ tilizer. He evidently wanted to check something on the buggy so he dismounted leaving the P.T.O. engaged. As he attempted to set up on the hitch or cross it an un­ covered pin or u-joint caught the edge of his insulated coveralls. As he attempted to free himself his arm was caught and torn off. He was then wrapped around the spinning shaft. A while later his mutilated body was found by his wife who had to shut off the machine and go for help for her dead husband." Why was the buggy not shielded? Why did the. far­ mer crawl up the buggy? Why, why, why? Be sure you keep safeguards in place on all of your machinery. Be sure to keep out of dangerous areas. Be sure to have help with those jobs that safety warrants having help with. Corn Nematodes--We have not talked a lot about corn nematodes but they are in nearly aH corn fields in the world. Populations are usually not high enough to cause damage, but you should be aware of them. Damage by these microscopic roundworms may appear early^in the season as pockets-Tnstunted corn. Plants may lpok water or nutrient-deficient, even though no drought is oc­ curring and fertilizers were generously applied. Later in the season, there may be poor earfill or stalk rot in field pockets. University of Illinois pilot pest-managements pro­ grams in Iroquois and Hancock counties have recently unearthed corn nematodes beyond the economic threshold in one out of every four to ten fields. If you suspect them to be a problemt.give me a call and we'll get soil and root samples. Tips on Picking and Using Strawberries--Red, ripe, luscious strawberries - their nutritional value, how to pick them, how to care for them, and how to freeze and preserve them - are topics discussed in a 20-page brochure just released by the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension service. This colorful brochure will help consumers use strawberries wisely. Single copies at "Tips on Picking and using Strawberries", circular 1056, are available free from the McHenry County Ex­ tension service, P.O. Box 431, 789 McHenry avenue, Woodstock, 111. 60098. Strawberry and Small Frnft Proceedings Available--Proceedings of the 1980 Illinois Strawberry school and the 1980 Illinois Small Fruit school afe available. The two proceedings contain University of Illinois' recommendations for varieties and insect,' disease and weed control. In addition they have cultural a n d m a n a g e m e n t suggestions for growing strawberries, raspberries, grapes, blueberries and blackberries. Illlustrations showing how the strawberry plant grows in relation to its environment SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. MAY 21, ISM auction. The* ladies will also be planning for their annual July picnic at the June meeting. Volunteerism Program Village Gets New Columnist It is with mixed feelings that I t*li you this is my last column. Other commitments have come up, and there is just not time to do everything well, so from next week on you will be reading a new column from McCullom lake, written by Peg Loewe. It has really been a pleasure talking to different village residents about varied topics over the almost four years I have been writing this column, and I'll miss that contact, but it's nof fair to villagers not to have a good column every week, and Peg is going to give you just that. Neil and Peg Loewe and their son Michael, who will be two in August, live on Maple Hill drive, and have been in the village for about two years. Peg is a terrific lady, and is very easy to talk to. If you have news, please give her a ring; she'll be glad to hear from you, believe me! It's really been fun, and I'm going to miss it! PERMITS If you are contemplating doing any adding on at the old homestead, or if you are remodelling, be sure to obtain a building permit first and avoid the bassle and the fine that will ensue if you don't. Just call Tom Farrell, and he'll take care of it for you. twenty-fifth anniversary celebration for the village has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held Wed­ nesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the beach house. Anyone interested in being a part of the village's silver anniversary celebration is cordially invited to attend. There isn't too much time left, the party is going to be Saturday/ Aug. 16, and people are still needed to help., LADIES OF THE LAKE The Ladies of. the Lake conducted thpir annual plant auction at the May meeting; a meeting that was well attended by nineteen ladies. There was another new member introduced, Marian Wolhert, and two guests came along to visit; Alice Hughes and Joan Beck, a new village resident. All the ladies had a- fine time at the auction land then enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be held Thursday, June 12, at 8 p.m., at the beach house, and will be a surprise package BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Happy birthday, with a guaranteed sunshiny day this week, to Eden Bran- cheau on May 22; Brook Elliot, who celebrates May 23; Karen Scarbrough, whose birthday is May 25, and to Ruth Brandt and David Sarabia, who share May 26 as their birthday. Hope you all have happy days! SO LONG! SUNTAN BOOTHS The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Medical society warned of the possible hazards of ultraviolet radiation from suntan booths. William L. Kem- piners, acting director of the state health department, said that excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation can result in severe skin burns and eye damage. It can also cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin! Kempiners recommended that persons planning to use suntan booths use protective eye-wear, obey the suggested exposure time and avoid direct contact with the. ultraviolet lights. Volunteers have been called the "salt of the ear­ th". Their generous giving means the success or failure of educational organizations, church activities and programs, and social service care givers. Webster defines - the volunteer as "one who enters into any service or un­ dertakes Anything of his own free will". Usually the volunteer brings enthusiasm and joy to his work thus making it all the more welcome to those he works for. The pay for volunteers is a personal satisfaction in the help given. Those who would like help in recruiting, organization and direction of volunteers, a program on "Volun­ teerism" will be given at 9:30a.m. May 28in the board room at McHenry County college. The presenter will be Eugenia Dankas from the Voluntary Action center in DeKalb. Ms. Dankas will present positive ideas on how to obtain and work with active, satisfied volunteers. This program is sponsored by the McHenry County Forum for Community Services. Nancy Moore, forum president, reports that there are 30 or more are the the the organizations that currently active in monthly meetings of forum. The objectives of forum are (1) reduce duplication of effort between agencies; (2) establish an information network; (3) determine needs of the people of McHenry county ; and )4) attempt to resolve the needs as determined by evaluation. The forum has been functioning in McHenry county since June of 1972. The monthly forum meetings are planned for a year beginning in September and run through June. Programs are planned to inform and keep Up to date services that are available to McHenry county citizens. Meetings are open to any interested person who would like to attend. Questions may be directed to Nancy Moore, forum president, at 338-3737 or 4747. Getting Rich Somebody once said, that if you want to make a living you have to work for it, while if you want to get rich you must go about it in some other way. £ h£ DING DONG During the month of May, the Mental* Health Bell ingers, volunteers who also appen to be your own neighbors, will be calling.on you for donations to this very important cause. Please be courteous when the ladies come to your door. CELEBRATION The May 21 meeting of the and the growth and fruiting habits of the red raspberry are featured respectively in the 53-page Strawberry Proceedings and the 46-page Small Fruit Proceedings.- Contact us for a copy. ONLY *9" M MO. 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 rent 312-259-3393 soft ARLINGTON SOFT WATER CO. No. 1 in th* fax Vailey Area Cop^i iqht I 9 7H NOW! 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