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\LEim TO SANTA The first letter to Santa arrived recently at the Plaindealer office. Local youngsters are invited to submit letters, which will be printed as received. Names and addresses must accompany letters. "Dear Santa, "I would like you to bring me some toys for Christmas. Here is my list: 1) dolly. 2) stuffed puppy. 3) popcorn game. 4) stuffed kitten. 5) play kitchen. 6) play sewing maching. 7)tv winnie the pooh. 8) winnie the pooh piano. "I love you Santa, Love, "Susan Nellessen "2916 N. Riverside Dr." "Dear Santa, "I wish you a Merry Christmas. I wish you would bring me a Rub-A-Dub dolly. Also I would like a Holly Hobby oven. If you could bring me something else, I would like it. "Love, Barbie "1400 N. Fairview lane "McHenry" "P S. I would like a Cher." "Dear Santa Claus, "I would like a baby Olive for Christmas this year and I would like a bike for Christmas. Some kids do not believe in you but I do I, would like a horse for Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and best wishes all through the year. "Love, "Vernetta Pryor "1102 Oakleaf "McHenry" "Dear Santa Claus, "I would like a cap gun set and a bike for Christmas, and two model cars, and snak dip cars and a Six Million Dollar man and a watch for Christ­ mas. Also a set of toy horses and I would like a picture of you. I wish you a Merry Christmas, Santa Claus. "Love, "Hobie Pryor "1102 Oakleaf "McHenry" "Dear Santa. "This is what 1 want for Xmas, a Rick 'O Shay racer, a Wolf man, a Green Goblin Lizzard and Iron Man Thor. The end". "From, "Jim Frett, 6 years old" "Dear Santa, "My name is Robert Robison and my brother's name is Keith. We live at 3718 N. Hamlin drive, McHenry. We both have been pretty good this year so do you think you could bring me a Minnesota Viking jacket, gloves, sweater, Pivot Pool, Fonz jacket, Dracula record and an Electric football game (teams are Dallas cowboys against Pittsburgh Steelers)?" "My brother, Keith, would like a Snorkel firetruck, a cement mixer, Police Chase, Corgitown and a military set." "Most of all please bring our Daddy something nice because he was in a <^Tr accident and has been sick for a long time. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus." c "Love, "Robert and Keith Robison" "Dear Santa, "I would like a Lil Camper Wilderness set, Lincoln Logs, GAF View Master, Hugo-man of a thousand races, Li'l sport basketball game, Winnie the Pooh toss 'n turn game, Twizzle-game, operation- game, Electro-bowl, Basket, "Batter-up" baseball, Super Touch basketball, Jaws and Transport-track with cars- Hotwheels. I was a good boy most of the year. I will have some milk and cookies waiting for you. " Todd Doherty "502 Kensington drive "McHenry" "Dear Santa Claus, "I hope that you are getting the stuff that I want. Do you like the stuff that I am getting? I am going to tell you after this. I want a race track out of the Sears catalog and a Super Toe out of the same book. And most of all, how is Mrs. Claus doing? "Steve Major "5220 W. Orchard drive" "McHenry" "Dear Santa Claus, "I am four years old. My mommy is writing this for me. I have been trying to be a good girl. I would like to have a Sit *n Spin, a dolly and some clothes. I love you, Santa. "From Rorry Major "5220 W. Orchard drive" "McHenry" FIND TMt LETTERS IN TMI5 PICTURE THAT 5PELL. •y ooer NOTICE TO OUR LAY-A-WAY CUSTOMERS Your Lay-A-Way items must be paid in full and picked up by DECEMBER 20th, 1976. Any merchandise on Lay-A-Way after this date will be placed back on sale and your down payment will be forfeited. Don't disappoint anyone on your gift list - Christmas is only days away! 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY RT 47 & > COUNTRY CLUB P ROAD WOODSTOCK CRESCENT <£AV" DAMPING PRESENTS Holiday Dinner Specials FOR DECEMBER t TUESDAY BREAST OF CHICKEN SESAME Marinated boneless breast sauteed with sesame sauce. • WEDNESDAY C0QUILLES CRESCENT BAY Scallop casserole in lobster sauce • THURSDAY BEEF B0URGUIGN0NNE COMPLETE DINNERS WITH WINE $495 (Regular menu also available) GALA NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION CALL FOR RESERVATIONS Horse Owners Are Affected By New Regulation Illinois horse owners will be affected by a new Equine In­ fectious Anemia (EIA) regulation effective Jan. 1. In addition to negative EIA test requirements for exhibition, entering the state and auction, the new law will require the following: "An Illinois equidae more than 12 months of age which are sold, traded, offered for sale, leased, loaned or transported on public roads, streets or high­ ways in a conveyance within Illinois must be negative to the agar-gel immunodiffusion test (Coggins Test) for EIA within 12 months prior to such tran­ saction or movement." Equidae moving to slaughter are exempt from this requirement, and if an animal is moving directly to a licensed auction market for sale within 48 hours of movement that animal is exempt from the requirement until he is released from that market. The Advisory board of livestock commissioners met Dec. 8 in Springfield to consider possible repeal of requirements for entering the state, exhibition and transportation. After listening to three and one- half hours of testimony on the issue the board yet&Tto retain existing regulations. 4-H Alumni Number 36 Million PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY. DECEMBER 17. When renting property, both landlord and tenant need written lease for clear understanding of each o^f's rights. Lease is legal contract for letting of a piece of property by owner to renter --for a specific period of time--in con­ sideration of a certain fee. CHICAGO-An estimated 36 million Americans--about' one-sixth of the U.S. population--are former 4-H members, according to Extension Service, USDA, statistics for 1975. 4-H alumni may be as ordinary as the man next d o o r o r * a s f a m o u s a s America's first astronaut, Alan B. Shepard Jr. But as a whole they constitute a vast' talent pool that can be brought back into active support of 4-H through the n a t i o n a l 4 - H a l u m n i recognition program. Program in 24th year The program was launched in 1953 to identify and honor former 4-H'ers who are living * examples of 4-H ideals, and to encourage their continued participation in 4-H. County, state and national awards donated by Olin C o r p o r a t i o n r e c o g n i z e outstanding men and women whose accomplishments, fol­ lowing 4-H membership, ex­ emplify effective community leadership, public service, service to 4-H and success in their chosen careers. Nominations are in order Nominations at the county level may be made by local 4 - H c l u b s , c o u n t y 4 - H councils, county extension o f f i c e s o r i n t e r e s t e d individuals. Up to four 4-H alumni in each county are eligible for recognition pins. Four alumni winners per state, selected from am on county winners, are awarde recognition plaques. Eight national winners will r e c e i v e g o l d k e y s a n d expense-paid trips to the 56th National 4-H Congress, Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 1977, in Chicago, where they will be honored at a dinner hosted by Olin. All winners are chosen by the Cooperative Extension Service. Awards are arranged FOR TOTS - Tim Pender, left, Brian Pender and Rick Connell present a collection of good used toys to Edna Olson, president of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4600. Tim, Brian and Rick, all members of Boy Scout Troop 162, collected toys last October as a service project for the "Star Scout" badge. The toys will be used by other service organizations in the McHenry area to fill orders from Santa for less fortunate children. a n d a n n o u n c e d b y t h e N a t i o n a l 4 - H S e r v i c e Committee. ° C o u n t y a n d s t a t e extension offices can provide nomination forms and more details on the recognition program. if •\ : ! } i I if if if } i * \ 815/385-8899 * CRESCENT BAY LANDING | 3309 N. CHAPEL HILL RD.. McHENRY. ILL. J spurgeons Smart Sa Save At Spurgeons Save This Week! Pamper Them with Personal Gifts... Just What They Want I 385-4520 I BE AUTY SALON MON. 9"1 TUES. 9-9 WED. 9-5 Senior Citizens Day THURS. FRL SAT. Musical Novelty Jewelry Boxes $3 $32 Choose from our entire stock of decorative delights to hold her treasures! Ring and pierced earring boxes covered in colorful vinyl. Wooden musi­ cal boxes with jjrill fronts and floral painted doors. White musi­ cal boxes with pop-up ballerinas, painted with posies and ador­ able characters. Exciting assort­ ment ... alt at savings! 2 Give Him Zesty Old Spice* Gift Set Gift Set includes, a set of re­ freshing after shave 43A oz. and aerosol deodorant. Old Spice After Shave 43A oz. '2.25 In Stock! School Hats $ ] 9 9 Hats come in school colors and are bulky knitted into colorfast orlon acrylic; pouffy pompons. 1 size fits all! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE I Special Purchase! Shawls 099 Mm $5.99 Values Your choice! Bulky knit acrylic shawls in 40x40" with 5" fringe or 70x12" with 6" fringe. Black/ white or brown/beige combi­ nations. Hurry! i Give Her a Garden of Dusting Powder $025 Mm Eg. EA. Your choice!... giant mushroom, luscious pineapple and big apple, each containing a lush puff atop a cache of fragrant dusting powder. Mittens and Gloves $ 1 » $ 6 " She'll love a pair of warm bulky knit mittens for Christmas. She'll also love our fine selection of gloves in leather, vinyls and vinyl-knit driving gloves! \ • Its* • 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, ILLINOIS 385-4100 STORE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 9-9. S.V1. 9-6, SUN. 10-5 15