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/ V SECTION 2- PAGE IS • PLAIN DEALER - WEDNESDAY, MAY States add new angle to driving out of state If you're stopped for a minor traffic violation in one of 30 states and fail to answer the charge, the state can suspend your license. When Gov. James Thomspon signed SB 1306 into law, Illinois joined many other states in the "Non-resident Violator Com­ pact." - Under the legislation, Illinois can suspend the driving privileges of anyone who fails to appear in court or answer charges for minor violations occurring in another state. One of the benefits of the pact is that Illinois motorists will not have to post their license, bond card or cash for bail. The driver's license remain suspended until the driver answers the charge. There is a $15 reinstatement fee. The pact comprises 30 states from Colorado and New Mexico to the east coast. There are some exceptions, however, and those are Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Ohio. The law replaces the "in lieu of bail" provision of the Illinois motor vehicle statutes. In this state, a driver will not have to post the license, bond card or cash. But, failure to pay the ticket or appear in court will result in a suspended driver's license. The law will take effect on ,July 1, 1984. Other laws signed by the governor include; -Extension of the vanity plate program permitting seven letters or numbers. The law will permit a wider selection of plates and will generate more money for the state. The law vtook Effect Jan. 1. ^-SB 490 extends the life of a^ driyer's license from three"^ yeares to four years. It also in­ creases the fee from $8 to $10. Hie four-year licenses are now issued over a three-year perioc^ -Senior citizens will not have to take the written exam when they renew their licenses if there are no traffic convictions or accidents on their records. The law took effect Jan. 1. -SB1269 and SB1270 expanded the definition of "handicapped" persons to include those suf­ fering from cardiac or respiratory conditions and those who frequently transport blind people. The law also permits handicapped people to submit a signed affadavit in lieu of a costly medical exam. -A new law now allows motorcycles to operate with modulating headlamps during the daylight hours. The modulating lamp will increase visibility of the motorcycle. -Sixteen and seventeen-year- old persons may be licensed to operate a 1 Class M motorcycle if they complete the IDOT motorcycle training course. Pickup truck owners now face higher fees as Public Act 83-12 raised the rate from $30 to $48 beginning in the 1985 registration year. Other laws waive the fourth, quarter fee for new registrations submitted during the last month of the registration period, grants a short-term permit to move unlicensed vehicles within the state, authorizes the issuance bf multi-year plates to trucks 'of 16,000 pounds or less and allows pickup trucks to display per­ sonalized and handicapped plates. -Eliminates the charity vehicle (CV) designation for passenger cars and motor­ cycles. CV plates will be issued to. vansf, trucks, trailers and buses other than schools owned by charitable and religious , organizations. gener Adjust corn planting rate to conditions To get maximum corn yields for a specific fertility level and soil type, it is important to plant the proper number of kernels per acre, / There is a^-Joig--difference between planting for a specific population in April or May and a specific harvest population in October. Most seed-oprn compares base their recom­ mendations on total plants at harvest rather than total seeds plantecL The population at harvest is always less than the number of kernels planted. Populations are reduced because not all kernels germinate and emerge, some The (EXTENSION) People AAAMl checked for wear, they may be set for the desired planting population. The operator's manual outlines planter ad­ justment for desired populations. In addition, tables m most operator's manuals give the recommended maximum travel speed for a given planting population. This speed should not be exceeded as planting rates change at speeds higher than those recommended. Seed size and shape also affect the maximum planting speed that can be used for accurate metering. If small kernels are planted, it may be necessary to operate at less than the maximum recommended speed as plateless planters will plant a lot of doubles at the higher rate of travel. In some instances, it may be necessary to reduce the speed as much as two-thirds of kernels or plants are lost to pests or disease, and the rotary hoe or cultivator may destroy others. These sources usually account for population losses of 15 to 20 percent. Thus, the number of kernels planted per a£re should be 15 to 20 percent more than the desired harvest population. Perhaps the most important factor affecting plant population is the maintenance, adjustment, and?operation of the planter\ For this reason, it is important for producers to check planter parts for wear, especially those parts used to meter the seed. All excessively worn brushes, backing plates, and springs should be replaced. Once planters have been For homeowners •;Jmur»nc€ coverage that helps keep up with the rising cost of rebuilding your home, check with state Farm. Ask me about our Homeowners Policy with automatic Inflation Coverage. DENNIS CONWAY 3319 W. Elm St. McHanry 385-7111 Like a good neighbor. 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Besides celebrating the benefits of having a pet, in­ cluding companionship, af­ fection, and protection, Pet Week's goal is to promote responsible pet ownership* which means providing food, shelter, love, and proper health care, as well as making the pet a good citizen, according to the C.V.M.A. As a^public service, the association" has distributed packets of educational material to suburban public libraries. of pet ownership The C.V.M.A. ad and prospective consult their local on any question to; or pet care. 'T SUPPORT THE the maximum recommended speed. Regardless of the travel speed or kernel size, producers are encouraged to check kernel spacing as they are planting. An adequate check may be made by digging out 11 consecutive kernels, measuring the distance between the first and last ker­ nels and dividing by 10. In addition to proper spacing to assure the correct population, it is also important to plant kernels at the right depth. Corn should be planted two to two and a half inches deep and producer^ should check the planting depth regularly. For additional information, contact the McHenry County Extension Office at 789 McHenry Ave. P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 60098. Phones 338- 3737 or 338-4747. wm \5i'i WELCOME WAGON HAS USEFUL GIFTS AND HELPFUL > INFORMATION FOR YOU... ALL FREE. JUST ENGAGED? NEW PARENT? MOVED? My visit s o friendly way to get'•answers to where-to-find questions about our town and available goods and services. Local stores are anxious to help too and have gifts for you when you visit them. 344-3966 • 385-7980 Buy An Olympic Coin. 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