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PAGE 4 - PLAINDEALKK - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 ili»o Care With Combines ( B y D a v i d P l o c h e r a n d E r i n H y n e s ) A farmer was driving his combine on a public road when a station wagon full of kids approached from behind. The woman driving the station wagon misjudged the combine's slow speed and ran into the farm im­ plement Nobody was seriously injured but the six kids were all thrown from the station wagon and the farmer was smashed to the windshield This incident that oc curred a few years ago in Illinois is typical of many accidents that happen when The McHenry Plaindealer Hi: W»«« ( lm SI .MI USPS US 200) 117S M<H»nry IMInoif fcOOSO PKon. lH Ml 0170 Publnhad f v r y Wxjnttdey 1 Friday a t NUHanry III ,noi l Sa<ond Clan Poi tog* Paid a) MUManry l l l inon ty McHINVV PUBLISHING COMPANY POSTMASn* Sand oddrai t changat »o MUHanry Plamdaala ' MI2 W ( lm St McManry l l l lnoi t MMS0 Subtcnbax era raquat 'ad to pra«ida immadla 'a not lca ol <han|a ol oddraai to Fha MtHanry Pio.odaalar 3117 W ( lm St MtHanry III MOM A daduct ion o* ona month Irom • •p.rQfion ol a lubxript ion mil l ba mada wbara a thong* of addra•• i t providad through tha Pot t OMlca dapartmant Lorry E Lund Publ isher Ad*U Fro« l ich -Ed i tor NjwsrAPfB -jRU^r ,980^2 NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES In MtHtnry County Ow»»id« HUMon County SALE DATES: OCTOBER 11th THRU 25th SEMI-ANNUAL CuAtMbtXape/ui SALE 2O*0Q Prices Include: 'Measuring •Fabric •Tailoring 2 WEEKS ONLY SHOP AT HOME PHONE 385- 7531 i i' . [ Only twice each year wi l l the manufacturer per- * mit discounts on the fu l l range of our luxur ious fabr ics. Don t delay come down now to get a f ree est imate, or cal l and we wi l l br ing the fabr ics to your home •cA/iccJ"} zmu ^J^xafizru 1253 N. Green Si. McHenry, 385-7531 McHefm Drapery & (l.irjH-i ('.<». b r i i i m i u loda\'* fashion in window decor Introducing'| f[I f|:fi UxiverDrape •«] ] t h e u n f a b r i c < < ! ! ' drapery a • v! / £ ami... If iii'mi II ><>il Sluni*'\ LARGE selection of colors FREE measuring service LOUVER DRAPES. WINDOW SHADES. MINI BLINDS, and WOVEN WOOD SHADES.... NOW AT A SPECIAL SALE DATES: October 11th thru 25th (20% OFF <cM,ccMEnxu ^J^zafis.xu 253 N. Gredn Si. McHenry, 385-7531 farmers move equipment on a public road But this is only one of the hazards a farmer should be aware of when moving equipment With harvest underway, here are a few suggestions --Empty the grain tank to reduce weight and lower the center of gravity --When practical, remove the header if it is wider than the basic machine, then transport the header on a truck or implement carrier. • --Be sure slow moving vehicle 'SMV> emblems and reflectors are working and comply with Illinois law --Measure the height and width of your machine and write this information near the operator's platform with paint or wax pencil or wax pencil for quick reference. Potato Storage-Here are a few tips to keep potatoes from sprouting. First, cure potatoes in a dark, moist place for a week or two at 60-75 degrees F. Then, store them at 35-40 degrees under dark, moist c o n d i t i o n s . T h e s e precautions will decrease sprouting, which makes the potato shrivel and use up stored carbohydrates. Remove any sprouts by hand periodically Incidentally, if vour potatoes are looking green, they've been exposed to light and are producing chlorophyll. Cut off the bitter green areas before using. Now that the furor of gardening is almost over, it's a good time to have a soil test done. The McHenry County Farm Bureau < Route 47 and McConnell road, Woodstock) will have a laboratory analyze your soil for phosphorus, potassium and Ph, for a small fee. Collect a half cup of soil from a depth of 4-6 inches, taking soil from several places in the garden or yard. If you have a large garden or yard, or one with quite varied conditions, it's a good idea to collect two separate sam- Submit the soil to the Farm Bureau office in a jar or plastic bag. You'll receive a fertility report through the Cooperative Extension service, complete with recommendations. A soil with a balanced pH and fertility is the basis of a good garden or lawn. Pumpkin Shortage-Soggy as it's been lately, pumpkins are getting waterlogged and rotting. There's not much commercial growers can do, so don't expect a wide choice when you make your Halloween selection. If you have a few pum­ pkins in your garden, try setting them on a board, on an inverted bowl - anything to keep them off the ground. Harvest as soon as the rind is hard and has a deep, solid color. For help with horticultural problems, contact the Cooperative Extension service in Woodstock, 789 McHenry avenue (Rte. 120), 338-3737 or 4747. Weed Seeds-can lie dormant in the soil for as long as 100 years. Then they awaken, germinate, and compete with crops of moisture, nutrients and sunlight. Current research is testing procedures that would cause seeds to germinate early. The weeds could then be killed by herbicides or tillage before the crops and seeded. Grain alcohol has been found to be a stimulant to germination, but has some problems associated with it. The main problems now encountered by researchers are how to keep these highly volatile chemicals in the soil and how to economically apply 120 to 160 gallons of ethanol per acre. Resear­ chers hope the answer lies in other types of germination stimulants now being sought. « Comments On Elmination Of Farm Machinery Sales Tax Sought-Farmers have until Nov. 3 to submit written comments to the Illinois Department of Revenue on the rules and regulations concerning the state's new law eliminating the sales tax on farm machinery and equipment. The new tax incentive for farmers is being phased in. On Sept. 1, one-half the cost of farm machinery became exempt from the state sales tax. Next year (on Sept. 1, 1961), the entire cost of such equipment will be exempt from state sales tax. Local taxes will be phased out also, unless local governments vote to reimpose the taxes. Machinery eligible for the exemption includes new or used farm machinery and parts used primarily for "production agriculture" and those that individually cost $1,000 or more. "Production Agriculture" means raising or breeding crops and animals for consumption or for future production. It also includes a n i m a l h u s b a n d r y , floriculture, horticulture and viticulture (grape growing). Comments should be sent to Dale Young, deputy director, Illinois Depart­ ment of Revenue, 1500 Ninth Street, Springfield, 111., 62708. I have other ad­ dresses if you have questions on the law or eligibility of specific items. Persons with questions can contact the Illinois Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Service unit in Chicago (312 ) 793-31% or Springfield (217 ) 782-5790. For a legal ruling as to the eligibility of a particular item for the exemption, write Legal Services division, Illinois Department of Revenue. Copies of the rules as published in Volume 4, issue 38 of the Illinois Register may be obtained from the Secretary of State's office, Rules Division, 490 Cen- t e n n i a l B u i l d i n g , Springfield, Illinois, 62756. Hps On High Moisture Corn-Farmers are finding little value in drying corn that will later be fed to cattle on their farms. But high moisture corn must be stored right. A key factor in storing high moisture com is maintaining the correct moisture level for the type of storage structure. Shelled corn to be stored in oxygen-limiting silos should contain 22 to 26 percent moisture. Shelled corn to be stored in con­ ventional silos, however, should contain 25 to 30 percent moisture. High moisture ear corn is usually 3 to 5 percent wetter than shelled high moisture corn because of the moisture in the cob. When the kernel moisture is optimal, high moisture ear corn usually is in the correct range. Drier high moisture corn can result in little or no fer­ mentation, leading to heating and mold formation. Wetter corn can result in bridging in feeders, freezing in silos, extended fer­ mentation, leading to prolonged protein break­ down and acidic feed, and lower feed intake. When ensiling in con­ ventional silos, both high moisture ear corn and high moisture shelled corn should be processed -rolled, ground or cracked before ensiling. As a final note, be sure to match silo size and feed-out rate. 2-4 inches per day must be removed from con­ ventional silos. So far, science has developed no process to make pupils like to study. • « • * The right time to fall in love seldom has anything to do with the action itself. HATE TO RAKE LEAVES? Equip Your SIMPLICITY Tractor, With A Grass Catcher Or Vacuum Collector NOW FALL IS HERE! When you want dependability, look for... Simplicity »./V AN ALUS-CHALMERS COMPANY ROSS BUS SALES 1801 Rte. 120-1 Mile East of Town McHenry ̂ ̂,-A 344-0822 RNNOUNCEMENT From McHENRY COUNTRY CLUD To All our Members and Guests Friday, October 10th, we will b« serving our last lunch fer this season Soup, Chili ond a Cold Sandwich Buffet will be available Tuesday thru Friday for the remainder of the Golf Season The Club will continue to serve dinner Wednesday-Saturday Fish Fry every Friday (rem 5-10 Brunch every Sunday from 10-2 PHONE Club house 305-1072 Pro Shop 315-3435 - Our Popular Last Stop will be open every Fri. & Sat. 10-12 pm with live entertainment We are Open to the Public-Closed Monday The Management McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB 820 N. JOHN STREET - McHENRY =Ma fife I SERVICE NEWS | Two Local Marines In Exercise Team Work 80 Marine Lance Cpl. Gerald W. Dahl, son of Normal E. and Arleen R. Dahl of 2108 Jackson drive, Spring Grove, and Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Gillespie, son of Jack M. Gillespie of 4903 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake,- are par­ ticipating in exercise "Team Work 80". They are members of Marine Aircraft Group 40, based at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. The exercise, being con­ ducted in the North Atlantic, English Channel, and the North and Norwegian Seas, involves more than 60,000 personnel, 170 ships and 400 aricraft from Canada, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Por­ tugal, the United Kingdom and the United States. It is designed to demonstrate and improve the capability of the NATO Alliance to reinforce and resupply shipping from North America across the Atlantic, and from the U.K. to northern European ports. The ships will defend against simulated attacks from surface ships, submarines and aircraft The field training phase of the exercise involves an amphibious landing in central Norway to 16,800 troops from the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. Aircraft providing cover to the ships and infanty will be operating from United States aircraft carriers and bases in Ger­ many, Iceland, Norway and the U.K. A 1978 graduate of McHenry Community high school, Gillespie joined the Marine Corps in January 1978. A 1979 graduate of Carmel high school, Mun- delein, Dahl joined the Marine Corps in June 1979. Marian In Union Museum Art Show Participation in a recent art show at the McHenry County Historical museum in Union included the following students from Marian Central high school in Woodstock; Cheryl Graves, Maggie Monson, Debbie Liggett and Rene Sligting. Also attending the art show was Marian art teacher, Charlotte Leszc- zynski. In other museum related news, the historical society recently purchased and installed a microfilm reader. The reader will be available to the public for research at the museum during office hours Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 p.m. Presently the museum has microfilmed records of the U.S. census reports 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1900. The surveryor's notes of the original John Brink survey of McHenry county and the Black Hawk war records are also on microfilm. Plans are un­ derway to add more records to microfilm. At the September board of d i r e c t o r s m e e t i n g , Historical Society president Shuji Kimura of Crystal Lake announced plans for a county-wide historical plaquing program that the society was undertaking. Structures at least one hundred years old could be nominated for plaquing by the society. A committee is now in the process of establishing guide lines and procedures for such a program and hopes to work through the townships on it. Those wishing more in­ formation or interested in nominating 100 year old buildings should contact the museum at 815-923-2267. Oct. 19 dedication of the Luke Gannon log cabin has been postponed until Spring. The museum will remain open to the public on Wed­ nesdays and Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 through October. New members to the historical society are always welcome. Board of directors meetings are held every fourth Monday at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. One Way Upon telling his psychiatrist that strange animals were run­ ning under his bed at night, the patient was reluctant to pay S25 a session to solve the problem with a series of psychiatric meetings. Later, when the doctor saw the man on the street and asked him about the prob­ lem, the troubled man replied: "I'm doing great, I got a car­ penter to solve the problem." "How did he do it," wondered the psychiatrist?" "Simple," was the reply, "he sawed the legs off my bed." JOINS MARCHING BAND The Marching Blue of EIU for 1980-81 is made up of 187 students. The band performs at all Eastern Illinois university home games. In addition to instrumentalists, the unit includes drum majors, twirlers, a flag corps, and the Pink Pan­ thers, a precision dance group. Under the direction of Harold Hillyer, the band includes 65 music education majors and 122 non-music majors, including Jim King, a freshman, from McHenry. DON'S GAME ROOM 4105 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Wonder Lake, IL 815-653-9824 815-385-8543 Pool Tables, Pinball, TV Gamos I Buy Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Lead, Used Batteries PUBLIC NOTICES 15th ANNIVERSARY Sale McHenry Hearing Aid Center 3937 MAIN ST. 385-7661 SERVICE CENTER WEDNESDAY 10-6pm Zenith Custom 200 •FREE Hearing Tests •FREE Hearing Aid Check & Clean FREE CUSTOM rrW EARMOLD An in-the-ear aid designed and built for your individual hearing loss. Robert Stensland-Mgr. (25 Yrs. Experience) Robert Decker -M.A. Audiologist WE MAKE MOUSE CALLS! Batteries Vi Price 4b I