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Service News JEFFREY GIES Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey J. Gies, son of Charles J. and Kaaren J. Gies of 2925 S. Lincoln Rd., McHenry has been promoted to his present rank while serving with 3rd* Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Helicopter Air Sta­ tion, Tustin, Calif. A1983 graudate of McHenry East Campus, he Join­ ed the Marine Corps in July 1983. ELIZABETH GOMEZ Marine Pvt. Elizabeth Gomez, daughter of Jose S. and Alicia A. Gomez of 2506 S. Maplewood Dr., Wonder Lake, has reported for du­ ty with 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune, N.C. A 1983 graduate of McHenry West Campus High School, McHenry. She joined the Marine Corps in March 1984. SALLY HEINZ Sally A. Heinz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Heinz of 3707 W. Bradley Court, McHenry, has been appointed a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. The new non­ commissioned officer completed training in management, leader­ ship, human relations and NCD responsibilities . She is a com­ munications computer specialist with the 1853rd Information Systems and Electronics Maintenance Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. SECTION 2 - PAGE 5 • PLAIN DEALER HERALD, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 5,1*4 Deicing salts cause serious damage to shrubery Applying deicing salts to spray mist. Salt also ac- borvitae, hemlock, and yew are amon^r the deciduous plants snow is plowed on tx roads and sidewalks is essential for safe travel in winter. Un­ fortunately, landscape plants growing nearby often are in­ jured by these salting practices. As winter weather rapidly approaches, it is important to understand how plants can be damaged and ways to protect them. Deicing salts can be ex­ tremely harmful to all types of vegetation growing along high­ ways, streets, and sidewalks. Near highways or other areas with high speed traffic, salt can drift onto trees and shrubs as a cumulate in the soil surrounding plant roots by runoff or from being plowed off with snow. Salt damage shows up in various ways on landscape plantings. It is probably easiest to detect on evergreens, ap­ pearing as a browning and general drying out of the foliage. Foliage facing the highway or street usually has the most severe damage, as it gets hit with the spray drift. Salts ac­ cumulating in the root zone, however, can cause foliage on the entire plant to be affected. White pine, scotch pine, ar- evergreen species especially susceptible. Deicing salts can also damage deciduous trees and shrubs, but it won't show up until the growing season begins. Salt The [EXTENSION) People AAMl Blood drive scheduled There will be a holiday blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 22, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Crystal Point Mall at 6000 Northwest Highway in Crystal Lake. Traditionally, the Christmas and New Year holidays bring with them a lowered supply of blood for transfusions to ac­ cident victims and surgical patients. The reasons are many and varied. Schools are on vacation and many of the large industries where mobile blood drawings are held throughout the year are closed. Those two facts combined with the hurried atmosphere of the' holidays, lessen a person's awareness of the importance of making blood donations. The Aurora Area Blood Bank is a regional blood center that is responsible for supplying the blood needs of patients in 22 hospitals in an eight county area, including McHenry County. spray can kill off buds and twigs, leading to "witches' brooms", or clusters of twigs appearing at the base of the branch. Salts accumulating in the soil cause a variety of problems, including reduced leaf and flower size, early fall color and leaf drop, stunting, and overall lack of plant vigor. damage isn't noticed after the salt was on the soil, les, hawthorns, white rectpak, hack- , 6arberry, and burnum species are especially susceptible to salt damage. , What can be done to help eliminate salt damage? Reducing the amount of salt applied to only what is ab­ solutely needed for safety is the first step. Remember that all that salt has to go somewhere and can damage more than just plant growth. Mixing salt with sand or other abrasive materials is helpful. Calcium chloride products are less harmful than sodium chloride. Futhermore, use care when, applying deicing salts. Con­ centrate on high risk areas, such as intersections, hills, steps, etc. Wait until it stops snowing and f before putting down salts, whenever possible. Not only will this save money, but it helps eliminate salt being dumped on plants. Finally, putting up some sort of physical barrier along high, speed roadways helps protect plants from spray drift. Wind­ breaks or screens make up of plastic, burlap, plywood, or similar materials can be helpful. Consider salt damage potential when making future plantings in these areas. For additional information, contact the McHenry County Extension Office at 789 McHenry Ave., P.O. Box 431, Woodstock, 60098. Phones (815) 338-3737 and 338-4747. Grant helps low income persons various The Community Services Block Grant Program for McHenry County can benefit low income persons in a variety of ways. * Businesses, through the use of three to five percent interest loans under the Fixed Rate Financing or Revolving Loan Fund programs, help generate more jobs for the local economy. Economic development programs enable low income persons to seek and retain employment or pursue educational opportunities through provision of child care, some transportation, or em­ ployer incentives to those who are eligible. Others may earn income by providing services. Anyone interested in more information should phone (815) 338-7752. 1 WATCH FDR OUR LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SIFT GUIDE THE DECEMSER 14th ISSUE! ALSO WATCH FOR OUR » FREE SIFT WRAP OFFER!