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Problem Gardeners (Town and Country Tips by Erin Hynes) CCC Boys Plan Reunion PAGE 21 • PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11.1*1 This week, I deviate from my usual fare of yard and garden maladies to discuss a most delicate gardening problem - the gardener. As a group, gardeners are generally a mellow species with a fine appreciation for beauty, food and earthy humor. Yet there are a few traits some growers exhibit that send me to the nearest wall to pound my head. The Hysteric - The Hysteric is sure that his tree's problem is fatal, the insect in his yard is an unknown species sent from Mars to destroy the planet and that community spray programs will produce a generation of genetic monsters. He lives in fear of gypsy moth, oak wilt, med flies and dutch elm disease. Granted, there are a few extremely destructive disease and insect pests. Most problems, however, only weaken a tree over time. Some are harmless. As a rule, pests affecting the uptake of water and nutrients are the most serious. This category in­ cludes wilt diseases and borers. Leaf-affecting problems, such as leaf spots and chewing caterpillars, usually require several years of severe infestation to do much damage. The Hysteric would lead' a calmer life is he'd learn to identify serious insect pests and disease symptoms. The Blaster - The Blaster blasts every problem with his sprayer. His favorite saying is "There was something wrong with my tree, so I sprayed it". Pesticides require judicious use. Accurate diagnosis of the problem is the first step. The Blaster may use an insecticide to treat a disease problem, or spray for a harmless insect. Indiscriminate spraying up­ sets the natural balance by destroying beneficial in­ sects. Insecticides should be used only in extreme situations. The Blaster's world would be more har­ monious if he'd identify his plant problem and find the Walk Thru Valley To Pay For Eagles Home As the national symbol, the bald eagle, approaches its 200th birthday, threats to its existence still remain. Bald eagles depend on wild lands along the Upper Mississippi river for winter homes, but these lands are rapidly disappearing. Eagle Valley Environmentalists, Inc. (EVE) is in the process of saving a vital winter roosting area - Eagle Valley Nature preserve in south­ western Wisconsin. On Saturday, Sept. 26, EVE will conduct its annual Walk Thru the Valley to raise money to help pay for this winter home for bald eagles. Participants obtain pledges of money from friends, family and businesses, for a 20 kilometer hike through the beautiful scenery of the nature preserve and surrounding countryside. EVE invites everyone who is concerned about the fate of the national symbol to join the Walk Thru the Valley and help insure that this important bald eagle habitat will be saved. In addition to the fund-raising walk, there will be audio-visual programs, night hikes to search out owls and view the stars, and field trips to watch migrating hawks. Activities begin Friday evening, Sept. 25, and last until Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27. For further information, contact the office at EVE, Box 155, Apple River, 111., 61001, or call (815) 594-2250. American Viewpoints As a cure for worrying, work is better than whiskey. --Thomas Edison .. ask somebody who knows! Fall is unquestionably the best time of year to feed your lawn 1 Use the one fertilizer | recognized by millions I of pleased customers as the fall fertilizer. I Winter Green'. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Green view. . I ACE HARDWARE I • 3729 W. 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The Cloud Dweller would spare himself alarm by inspecting his yard and garden regularly and frequently. The Abuser - The Abuser overdoses his lawn with fertilizer, prunes his shrubs beyond recognition, hoes the roots off his vegetables. Although maintenance is essential for healthy and attractive landscaping, there is a point where human interference stresses plants. The Abuser should bear in mind that plant life existed very well before humans came along to assist. With the grace of the Powers that Be, plants will exist long after we're gone. The Illinois Cooperative Extension service provides equal opportunities in programs and employment regardless of race, religion or sex. For additional in­ formation contact the McHenry County office at 789 McHenry avenue, Box 431, Woodstock, 111. 60098. Phone 815-338-3737. The National Association •of Civilian Conservation corps alumni will hold the second annual reunion of Illini Chapter 42 at the Inn- -sbruck lodge in Champaign •Saturday, Sept. 26. The reunion is open to all former .CCC personnel. Organized in August, 1977, the national office reports 7,000 memberships with an increase of about 150 new members per month. The Illini chapter numbers approximately 350 and there are iriany in the state who are eligible to join if they can be made aware of the organization. Interested persons may contact Illini Chapter 42, NACCCA, P.O. Box 312, Champaign, 111. 61820. Hotel reservations for the one day reunion may be made with Andy Kmetz, P.O. Box 312, Champaign, 111. 61820. Formed in 1933 to, occupy jobless youths during the great depression of the thirties, the CCC built dams, cut fire breaks, did reforestation work and redirected many young men into useful occupations. Plans to celebrate the Fif­ tieth anniversary of the CCC in 1983 will be discussed at the reunion and future meetings. Barbershop Show Special Featured quartet on the Elgin chapter Bar­ bershop show special, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, at the Hemmens auditorium, Elgin Civic center, will be the Valley Four-Gers. This popular quartet has been entertaining audiences for almost 20 years. They are the 1976-77 Illinois district champions and were quarter finalists in both the 1977 and 1978 international com­ petitions. In 1973 they won the Ed Wilson Memorial award, the highest service award given by the Illinois district. They are all members of the Elgin Chapter S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and have an aggregate of over 123 years of barbershop quartet experience. Also on the show are the very smooth singing group called the Hartsmen. Composed of 20 men from the Midwest area, this group has been called the Robert Shaw Chorale of Bar- bershopping, due to the high quality of their singing. Three area < men are members of the chorus, Greg Boyd, Derek Gilbert and Darrell Polka. Tickets are available from them or from the ticket chairman, Don Lowe, 666 St. John street, Elgin, 60120, phone 312-741-1332. metA&Psto ©w* Presents A VERY SPECIAL SALE On All Hanging Baskets 1/2 PRICE I" Pot - $6.25 Reg. $12.50 10" Pot - $7.50 Reg. 115.00 ^ FRESH FLOWER & PLANT SPECIAL Sept. 11, 12 & 13 - Marguerite Daisies $1.39 a beack (Reg. $2.25) African Violets-4" pot $2.50 cack (Reg. $4.50 ea.) 2/$4.00 Tiddly Wink Plant • "Exacum" $1.98 4" pot (Reg. $2.49) Purple flowers in bloom Many varieties of the finest lush plants for inside including^ Swedish Ivy Pagoda Viae Spider Plant Creeplat Jenny Boson Fern Waadering Jew Don't Forget! Select One of Our Specials For... GRANDPARENTS* DAY...Sunday, September 13. They spoiled you rotten. Now it's your turn. On Grandparents' Day, Sunday, September 13, take them a plant, they will enjoy it for a long time. 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