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r V Wonder Lake Anne Sowers 653-9549 A COLLEGE FOR EVERYONE-McHenry County college students delivered pointsettia plants which they had raised from cuttings to McHenry county nursing homes last week. The annua) project is under the direction of Dale Rathjen, MCC instructor in Greenhouse Management. The students delivered plants to the following locations: Woodstock Residence, Crystal Pines Nursing Home, Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Harvard Rest Home, Inc., Valley-Hi, Florence Nursing Home, Sheltered Village, Pioneer Center and Sheltering Oaks-Sheltered Care Home. MCC Students Stacy Barden, right, and Diane Jaworowsld present a pointsettia to Virginia Soucie, a Valley Hi resident. Don Barrett, coordinator of the agriculture programs at MCC stated, "We at MCC hope that projects such as this will enable residents of the college district to better understand that their college is a community college and that it exists so it may help everyone." Your Police Department by Officer Jim Fitzgerald Public Relations Officer McHenry City Police Phone 385-2131 Do you know what type of door locking device is the best, and most secure? It is called a dead bolt lock. A dead bolt lock is named so because it cannot be moved once it has been set, without u$ing either the proper key, or by using the latch on the inside of the door. We have all seen the large gold or silver rectangular lock with*the pointed shaped bolt sticking out of the one end. Remember how you could push the bolt into the casing and it would spring back out when you let it go? That type of lock can be easily slipped open by even tH£< most amateurish burglar. A dead bolt lock-bar goes out/ but cannot be pushed back because it is held out by a metai cam and not by a spring. Next to removing the door, the only way that the lock can be opened is by the key or the latch from the inside. Put these types of locks on all of your exterior doors and you will have taken another st&p towards a more secure home. Now, how about the other places that a burglar can get into your house, such as win­ dows or those sliding glass doors that are becoming so popular, or porch doors to areas that a burglar can hide in . while he tries to break open I another inside door.. As I said in another article, sliding glass doors can be easily secured by putting a broom handle in the track of the one sliding door, cut to ,the proper length when the door is closed. A metal bar or rod will also work well. Also, there are locks that attach to both doors when they are closed that can be bought at the hardware store. The best way to secure a window is still the lock. It sounds so simple to lock the windows, but how many times have you gone to unlock a window to open it and have found that it was already unlocked? Here again, you can cut off an old broom handle or buy a piece of one inch square wood and cut it to the length of the track of the closed window ° and wedge it into the track. Now the window can't be raised even if it is left unlocked. Porch or screen type doors •can be secured from the inside by cutting a piece of wood and 'fitting it tightly between the door handle and the door frame. Then if the lock doesn't work or you forget to lock it, the outside handle can't be pulled because the wood won't allow the handle to move. Garage door locks seldom work properly after many years of use, especially on the overhead door On the front of the garage. If the lock doesn't work, you can secure the door temporarily with a screwdriver. Simply put the screwdriver into one of the many holes in the track on the side of the door where the wheels go when the door opens. Find a hole near one of the wheels and put the screwdriver there. Then go to the other door and lock it. with a dead bolt lock. Now, your garage is secure. I hope this article had helped you. See you next week. =»(= | CUB SCOUTS A visit from Santa Claus highlighted the monthly meeting of Cub Pack 351. In addition to a candy treat each boy received a kit for his Pinewood Derby car Skits were presented by Dens 1 and 3. The entire Webelos den, including Pat King. Mike Kmetz, Tom Stilling, Mark Biggus and Mike Gorskj received Athlete pins Den 1 was presented the prestigious Cubby award, and then retired the colors. Accident Leaders Bicycles and bicycle equip­ ment head the list of "accident- causers" in the United States. Stairs, ramps and landings are next on the list which also in­ cludes: football and equipment; baseball and equipment; play­ ground equipment; nonglass ta­ bles; swimming pools; beds; li­ quid fuels; and. nails, tacks and screws Snowmobile Class Held For Youth In Wonder Lake The Lakers* snowmobile certification classes were held at the Wonder Lake inn for sixty-one youths between 12 and 16, with Gene Sickles, a certified instructor from the - Lakers club, conducting the class. Guest speakers were Mike Scully of the Fire department giving a talk on paramedics and Sgt. George Meyers of the * Sheriff's department showing a„ . film and speaking to the group. ̂ Giving a talk on the rights and wrongs of snowmobiling on trails and in the community were Paul Seeber, Bob Schell, and Bob Hermes, all Laker deputies With the McHenry county Sheriff's patrol, and Dennis Leo. the Sno-baller's deputy. Sunday. Dec. 17, the driving test was held at A1 Graff's field located on Howe road. Helping to organize this large group of youths in the field were John Moore, Dave Kuziel. and John Kuziel. Other helpers for the classes were Dorthy Gill, Sandy Christensen, Mary Leo, and Joan Frenssen. Joan Frenssen said that it i was quite a sight to see sixty- one children on snowmobiles. : very anxious to make good in- : their final run toward licensing : The Lakers wish to : acknowledge that many per- :j sons helped to make this large j class a success. GO-CARTING CELEBRITY Lee Rades, 12, son of Art and Joan Frenssen. was recently awarded a plaque by the World Carting association for achieving tenth place in the United States. This was ob­ tained after racing in Canton. Ohio in the nationals. He came in third in the Illinois-Wisconsin contest. Lee and his family do quite a bit of traveling to his com­ petitions throughout Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Mrs. Frenssen says that it has developed into a family sport, because they are all very in­ volved and enjoy traveling around to the different raceways in their camper The cart that Lee races now goes 65 miles per hour or better, and he is also trying a cart that will go 80 miles per hour or better. Lee was interviewed by Bob Wallace of the Channel 2 News and even had a chance to race with him as a spot on the newscast. Lee attends Northwood Junior high school and is in­ terested not only in carting, but football and wrestling too He is also an excellent mechanic. LOCALCLUBS Now that the holidays are over and we settle back down into a normal routine, you may want something to fill in the long months ahead until spring hits Wonder Lake. There are many clubs and vF f?TART5> WEDMESPAV JANUARY 3 (phiristoiics 1219N.GREEN ST. McHENRY PHONE 815 385 0182 £4 organizations in our com­ munity that not only provide social enjoyment to their members, but also do many worthwhile things that give a sense of accomplishment to all involved The Woman's club of Wonder Lake was formed in 1968. Members began meeting in each other's homes; but as the membership grew, they moved the meetings to Greenwood school. From there they moved to Nativity Lutheran church hall where they were given full use of the kitchen, since one of the highlights of their monthly meetings is the delicious desserts they enjoy. They meet on the third Thursday of every month ex­ cept December, June, and July. Every summer the Woman's club, wifh financial support from the Kiwanis club, spon­ sors Red Cross swimming lessons from beginning classes tip to the Senior Life Saving classes. They also give college scholarships every spring to two Wonder Lake students." Another scholarship to attend a week long summer camp is given to a worthy student in either art or music. Plans are now under way for a house and garden tour to take place this spring. If you would like to get in­ volved in any of these projects, contact their president, Mrs. William (Pat) Fitzgerald The Wonder Lake Senior Citizens club is a very active group They meet twice a month, on the first and third Monday. Many interesting programs are presented, primarily of interest to those over 65. Before the meeting begins on the first Monday, blood pressures are taken »or anyone who is interested Trips are planned throughout the year to give the members a chance to really get away for a day. Lydia Germain, their president, invites all interested senior citizens to stop in for one of their meetings and get acquainted. They meet at the Nativity Lutheran church hall, located at 3506 E Wonder Lake road. The Men's club, under the leadership of president. Tom Rishling. meets the , second Monday of the month at the American Legion. This group of men enioys a delicious dinner and discusses ways of helping the youth of our community. That is their sole purpose. They have given financial support to many youth groups, including the boys baseball. Harfison athletic department and the Scouting program ;; There is no age limit for membership, just an interest in doing things for the com­ munity. If you are interested in this organization, you could call Tom Rishling. Next week I'll tell you about a few more clubs COMMUNITY CALENDAR Jan 3-Young at Hearts. 11 a.m. - Christ the King hall Jan. 12 - no school for district 200. Jan. 14 - Harrison my,sic students' trip to "The King & i'\ Jan 15 - Senior Citizen meeting - 1 p.m - Nativity Lutheran church Jan. 17 •- Young At Hearts meeting - 11 a m - Christ the King hall. Jan. 18 Woman's club meeting - 8 p.m. Nativity Lutheran hall Jan. 19 no school for Harrison. PAGE 19-PLAINDEAliER-WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1919 Clinic For Snowmobile ' 1 ^ Drivers Being Offered A- Snowmobile Drivers Certification School will'be held Jan. 6. 9 a m to noon and Jan. 13. 9 a m to 2 p m.-at the McHenry county Fairgrounds A registration fee covers both sessions for the certification You need to attend both sessions to be certified The instructors will discuss operation proceedures. maintenance and safety. Snowmobiles will be utilized in explanations and on »Hp second session an actual operation test will be given utilizing the demonstration snowmobile. The clinic is open to anyone» and is sponsored by the McHenry County Conservation district, the University pf Illinois Cooperative Extension service and the Greenwood Gremlins 4 H club rVO To pre-enroll call the Cooperative Extension service at 338-4747 | Political Corner | Legislator^ Speaks Out Inflation Worries Based on an annual inflation rate of six per cent, consider what some of the following items purchased today may cost by the year 2001 tfrg.^4.50 Sunday newspaper <vTilbe $1.50. a large, fast-food type hamburger, now 75 cents, will be up to more than $3 by the turn of the century; a $4,000 car could cost more than $17,000; and. a $40,000 house will probably be selling for more than $170,000 The following statement was made over the holiday weekend by Rep R Bruce Waddell <R- Dundee) of the 33rd district "Throughout my career in public service. I have tired my best to obey the will of my constituents in the 33rd district and to provide them with the best possible return on their tax dollar. But judgments can be off-center or wrong, as with anyone and even with good intentions. "Realizing that. I am calling today for a rollback in the legislative pay raise that was voted>y the General Assembly last month. As local editors have pointed out, it is not a question of whether most legislators deserve it. Certainly many do, as provided by the state constitution, after years of no raises whatsoever. To anyone deserving it - whether in private industry or public life -an extended period without a raise would be grossly unfair "But I can see now, after talking with many people in my district, that the action of the General Assembly was not in keeping with the temper of the times. The public is speaking and I am listening. 1 will abide by their wishes, and I plan to do everything possible to see that those wishes are carried out And whatever pay increments they wish, phased over up coming years. I will carry back with me to Springfield "Therefore. I am asking now for constructive advice on other issues as well. All those who were against things should now- let us know what they are for I will be listening, so that we all can better deal with our tur bulent times. Citizens can call my office in Crystal Lake <815 455-1141) or in Springfield. (217 782-8178). We will be happy to hear from them." " ( P S T h o s e w h o a r e planning to send me more teabags will please notify me in advance if they contain ar­ senic. 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