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PAGE 12 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 15,1M0 Time For Home Owner I To Prepare For Winter Senior Hot Line If you're buying a new home this Fall, or if you are already a home owner, the next few weekends should be spent preparing your home for the upcoming winter, according to Bruno Pasquinelli, president of the Home Builders association of Greater Chicago (HBACG) "There's always the possibility of a severe winter in our area," he said, "and the builder can only do so much to produce a problem- free home. Preventive maintenance by the owner is of the utmost importance." Pasquinelli added that in addition to preventing maintenance problems, proper home care can save the home owner energy and money. "The best place to start," Pasquinelli suggested, "is to have a thorough inspection of your home's heating system. The furnace should be checked before it is turned on for the first time and all the filters should be cleaned or changed." A check should also be made, Pasquinelli noted, on fireplaces and the firewood you plan on using during the u p c o m i n g s e a s o n . Humidifiers should be checked and cleaned as well and, once they are in use, should not be overused. "It can be dangerous to over- humidify during cold weather," Pasquinelli said. "If there is a lot of con­ densation on the inside of the windows, lower humidifier " the Weatherstripping around doors and windows should be checked every year. Por­ tions of the weatherstripping may have to be replaced and, if so, it is best to do it before the real cold weather sets in. Gutters around the home should be thoroughly cleaned after the leaves fall so that water and melting snow will drain freely. A complete inspection of the landscaping may also prove helpful in protecting the home for winter, ac­ cording to Pasquinelli. "Look for lowhanging tree branches that could break under the weight of snow or ice," he said, "and remove them now. Lawns may have weak spots that need reseeding now in order to avoid erosian problems under heavy snow," he added. "All hose connections should be double checked to be sure they are completely turned off, otherwise ex­ panding and freezing could develop," he said. Home owners should also stock up now on snow- removal and snow-melting equipment, Pasquinelli said. "It always seems like winter is a long way off but once that first storm hits, it's often too late to do some preventive work around the home. Now is the time for it to be taken care of." By Lt. Gov. Dave O'Neal The Senior Legislative forum is a statewide legislative lobbying group designed to serve the elderly The forum will sponsor its third annual meeting Oct. 14-16 in Springfield, and all in­ terested persons are invited. Q. What will this con­ ference offer" A. Panels on a variety of topics of interest to the elderly will be offered, plus a host of distinguished speakers. A reception for conference attendants is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 15 at the Executive Mansion. A banquet will be held later that evening in which awards will be presented to the "Representative of t Year" and "Senator df7 Year". Q. What topics will workshops cover? A. Workshops and panels will cover the areas of "Aging Network: How it Works," "Consumerism and Crimes to the Elderly", " T e c h n i c a l A d v i s o r y Committee on Aging", "Health", "Income Main­ tenance", "Nutrition", "Social Services", and "Transportation". Q. Who will some of the speakers be? A. A welcoming address will be made by Lt. Gov. Dave O'Neal, who created and now oversees the Senior Legislative forum. Special guest will be Robert Benedict, commissioner of the federal Administration on Aging. Speaking at the awards banquet will be Dr Ephraim Fischoff of S p r i n g f i e l d , P h . D . , Professor of Humanities at Sangamon State university and Visiting Professor in Medical Humanities at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Em- ceeing the banquet wity be Rep. Josephine Oblinger, R- Sherman, a legislative advocate of senior issues and former director of the Department on Aging. Robert Gustafson, Chairman of the Forum, will present the awards. Q. Can you tell me more about %ie Senior Legislative Forum A Crealed in 1978, the Forum Oow boasts a membership of over 450 different Senior Citizen organizations. It serves as a legislative lobbying and educational group. The Forum operates on a statewide basis through 13 regions, which correspond to the boundaries of Area Agencies on Aging. In each region there is a locally elected regional board. Q. How do I register for the conference? A For registration in­ formation, call toll free Lt. Gov. Dave O'Neal's Senior Action Center at 800-252-6565/ There is no conference registration fee, but there is a cost for meals and hotel rooms The conference will be held at the Springfield Holiday Inn East. BAPTIZED - Jennifer Leonard, Ron Pastor Gerald Robinson after being church. Pastor Gerald Robertson, of the Alliance church was pleased to baptize Jennifer Leonard, daughter of Mil and Mrs. Dean Leonard, McHenry, and Ron Bieber son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bieber, McHenry, Sept/21. Following the ey^ning s e r v i ce^ the-cotrgfe g a t i o n heard testimonies of the life- langing work of Jesus Christ within the hearts and minds of Jennifer and Ron. On the basis of the evident work of Jesus Christ in these two lives the congregation witnessed and approved their baptism by Pastor Thurs., Fri., Sat. Oct. 16,17,1 n Thurs., Fri., Sat. Oct. 16,17,1 n _ SPECIAL BUY Quantities Limited to Available Supplies ^prideN or CHICAGO U FR66 SIX BEEF STEAKETTES with every $39.00 Purchase Va Boneless, Delicious, 2-oz. Portion Sizes Beef Patties Quarter pound patties m lL I c Patty Pack JU 1 5 ML *8.20 SHRIMP T-Bone Steak Close-trimmed. |uicy. tenderized 9 steaks per box Sold only by $ Ol 8 e lift hnif Each 5Id .box siq 7Q ••siHk ^ 8 to 9 oz cuts NewYork Style Strip Steak Delicious, lean, boneless.tenderized 14 steaks per box ' Sold only by $148 •20.72 X Eact Steak approx. 5 oz. 1 Rib-Eye Steak $ 1 4 3 X! Pride-of Chicaqo ° Boneless Beef Grill Steak Boneless, lean, great to barbecue, grill, broil or fry Sold only by 24 steaks in Iree/er twin pack $10.08 per 3 lb. Copyright Prime Packing Co Inc 1900 42 Each Steak Pork Choppettes Everbody's favorite Home style breaded Boneless. ready to cook Boneless, lean, tenderized 16 s teaks per box Sold only by 5lb.b0X *22.88 Each •Steak approx 5 oz Sold Only by 2J/« lb. 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Recipes and cooking instructions Gourmet to calorie-counters Sold only by 6 lb. box *15.52 6 oz.each Special Freezer • 3C KdQiriQ A" prod°c,s are ,r°zen and JJ plastic wrapped in special Iree/er boxes or hags lor easy slcage USDA IRSPf CTtOi Real Convenience Portion sued steaks and patl es l e t yoU se lec t and use j us t the portions you want tor each meal A real time saver' lu dr.a Pdi >ea By UM0N BUT H£RS/ Wards Promise It not completely satislied return remaining portions with proof ot purchase within 10 days tor prompt refund YOU CAN CHARGE ON WARD S CHARG ALL I PACKER ACCEPTS FOOD STAMPS Our 100% U b uovernrrent inspected steaks are specia l ly se lected and c losely t r immed for min imum waste and m. x imum eat ing p leasure THIS MEAT IS PROCESSED AND FROZEN AND IS NOT GOVERNMENT GRADED BUT IS PROCESSED UNDER USDA INSPECTION BY UNION BUTCHERS 105 Northwest Hwy. Route 14 815-459-3120 FREE PARKING Crystal Lake STORE HOURS: Mon.thru Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5p.m. WhytM rOWttr Agronomic Education Dir.xior ber are shown with ptized at the Alliance raid Robertson. The Alliance church has some very special events planned for the months ahead including Home Bible studies and a series of messages by Dr. Victor Walters of Trinity Evangelical Divinity school on the Book of Isaiah. Friends and neighbors are invited for these special events. For more in­ formation contact the church, 385-1519. • • • • Success accounts for much of the envy that folks generate. Tips For Effective Broadleaf Control Thirty years of experience with 2, 4-D for broadleaf weed control in corn should have given farmers respect for this chemical. However we have learned to expect reports of 2, 4-D damage to corn somewhere every year. 2, 4-D gives excellent broadleaf weed control at a , very reasonable cost and it will continue to be used because of that fact. Knowing how it controls weeds is most important in determining when and how 10 use 2,4-D. It is a growth regulator. It must be applied to a growing plant and it concentrates at shoot and root tips where active growth is occurring. Plants growing rapidly due to good conditions or plants growing very slow due to stress are more susceptible to 2, 4-D damage. While there are slight differences between corn hybrids in 2 4-D tolerance, we do not believe anyone can suggest a hybrid will never be damaged nor can anyone point to a hybrid that will always show 2 4-D damage. Weather growing conditions have a great influence on the effect of 2 4-D on weeds and com. "Onion Leafing" of corn plants is a common sign of 2 4-D injury but can be caused by other factors. Even this injury is rare and it generally occurs when the applicator, has not followed proper procedures as to rate, height of corn, weather, growing conditions, and application procedure or when there has been an unexpected change in weather. Some University of Nebraska research has indicated that significant corn yield reduction does not necessarily follow visual symptoms of 2, 4-D damage. The following points should be reviewed, un­ derstood, and practiced by anyone using 2, 4-D. The small risk of 2, 4-D damage is balanced by good broadleaf weed control at a reasonable cost: 1. Use proper application rate according to the label. 2. It is safe to spray over the top of corn up to about 8 inches tall. 3. If corn is over 8 inches in height, use drop nozzles and adjust to direct spray on weeds with minimum spray on the corn plant. Keep 2, 4- D out of the whorl. 4. Do not spray if tem­ perature is 85 degrees or more or forecast is for temperatures that high or higher the next day or two. 5. Do not spray corn that is under stress (temperature, moisture, chemical, etc.). 6. Do not cultivate for 7 to 10 days after application. 7. Do not spray corn from the time tassels start to emerge until grain is in the dough stage. 8. Avoid spraying on windy days. 2,4-D can drift and kill or damage soybeans, tomatoes, grapes and other desirable broadleafs. Use caution. 9. The coarser the droplet of spray the less drift and damage will occur. To ac complish this use lo\* pressure, high gallonage. and high but reasonable anc safe ground speed. Divorce Support Offer By Community Services Fox Hill Community services, a program of Lutheran Social services of Illinois (LSSI), is planning to hold a divorce support group from Oct. 15 through Nov. 26 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Geneva Lutheran church, at the corner of Third street and Franklin, Geneva, 111. This group is open to any person who is separated or divorced. Some of the topics to be covered include grief and loss, dealing with others, explaining divorce to children, "un-dependent living," dating and facing the future. Fox Hill Community services is part of a network spurgeon's We offer the LARGEST selection of UNIFORMS In McHenry County! FEATURING a complete line of Professional WHITE SWAN Products of social services offered by Lutheran Social services of Illinois. Every year, LSSI serves over 13CC000 people at more than 70 different locations throughout the state. Any individuals interested in this support group should contact Carol Scheidenhelm, the group facilitator, by calling the answering ser­ vice at 879-7266. Names will also be taken for those wishing to take advantage of this support group in the Spring. 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