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^ rAu^. io-rijrtiivuc.riiiL.it - McHehry High School State Scholars A , itliUiV/il 9) A m FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 2, 1933) Readers of the Sunday Chicago Tribune were surprised and pleased as they scanned the photographs of 10 charming girls in the picture section i^done from McHenry whom they recognized as Miss Virginia Engeln. Photos of the girls are printed each week, with each girl receiving an award of $100 and a chance to compete for one of the grand prizes. A winter of extremes is coming to a close in a few weeks with spring to arrive soon. Features of this winter were the warmest January in 53 years and the coldest day, Feb. 10, in 24 years. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Mtffch 4, 1943) Received an amusing "correspondence card for busy soldiers" this week from Bill Kinsala. On these cards the soldier has merely to cross out what he doesn't want to say from a variety of answers. The only answer not completely satisfactory was the last one, where Bill left five question marks after the statement, "I expect to be home". He could have said "soon" or "some day" but evidently our young soldier isn't inclined to even guess about the future. Another McHenry girl has joined the ranks of the Army, bringing the total to three, one a WAAC and two army nurses. Miss Eleanor Althoff, R.N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Althoff, has joined the army nurse corps. Her cousin, Angela Tonyan, is also a volunteer and has se.ved in Hawaii for many months. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of March 6, 1958) Emergencies are the rule not the exception at the local telephone office since the tremendous rise in population. However not often do they occur simultaneously. Within seven minutes they answered three emergency calls and satisfied the needs of all concerned. The four local telephone employees are Elaine Gustafson, Jane Viverito and Barbara Link, operators, and Catherine Beatty, supervisor. Flashing some of the best teamwork of the season, the Warriors basketball team defeated Lake Park 75-67 in the regional tournament at Crystal Lake. Matt Eichinger again led the way, scoring 26 points, and found a worthy running mate in John Steinbach. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the .files of March 7, 1973) Two persons lost their lives by drowning when they fell through thin ice which covered ponds. Father John Grebowski, resident priest at St. State Scholars representing West campus high school are, from left, seated, Angela Anderson, and Jason Warren, Wonder Lake. East campus students named State Scholars are, seated, Joe Wonder Lake; Darren Cepulis, McHenry; Theresa Gallo and Julie Gildemeister, Wonder Lake; Gattone and Larry Kenyon; and standing, James Wynveen, Tresa Gorski and Chris Stumbris. standing, Donna Hoch, Wonder Lake; Debra Laskonis, Hallie Miller and Patty Schillaci, McHenry; STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Joseph's Novitiate Catholic seminary, Ridgefield, drowned while trying to rescue his 150-pound German Shepherd that had fallen through thin ice covering a pond at the seminary. Thirteen-year-old Mark D. German of Marengo drowned when he fell through the ice on a pond located at the corner of Route 20 and Meyers road, west of Marengo. A monumental 72,000 pounds of newspapers, magazines and corrugated cardboard were ac­ cumulated at the McHenry Market Place for the first of the monthly paper drives held locally. The largest contributor in February was the Knights of Columbus lodge, which added 5^ pickup truck loads of well bundled newspapers and magazines to the collection. Wildlife Calendar OPEN OUTPATIENT CENTER The new Outpatient Services center at Memorial hospital in Woodstock is now open. Patients are asked to use the new entrance to this addition on Blakely street. A parking area is adjacent to this entrance, Lee Pesce, executive director, said as he an­ nounced details of the services being offered. Hours for the Outpatient Services center are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. During other times outpatients should enter throagh the Emergency Ser­ vices entrance, also adjacent to the Blakely street parking area. A receptionist in the emergency ser­ vices area will register visitors and direct them to the outpatient area. (A monthly column from the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education project of the McHenry County Conservation district.) Woodchucks, skunks, raccoons, gray squirrels, fox squirrels, mice, opossums, chipmunks, bats, flying squirrels, starlings, wood ducks, sparrows, screech owls, chimney swifts, woodpeckers-all these are wildlife that can make their home in your house. Soon they will be looking for suitable living quarters for rearing their young. Right now is the time to protect your home from becoming a wildlife nursery. Start with the chimney. To wildlife, it looks like a great substitute for a hollow tree, so it is a commonly used den and nursery site. It also can provide wildlife with a direct, though usually unintentional, access to the interior of the house through the fireplace or the furnace. Chimneys should be inspected and if found unoccupied, capped by a professional. Or you may bolt heavy wire over the top. This will prevent All these birds use hollows in trees for nesting, so they may try to enter a chimney. Going down is easy, but they often can not fly back up. Eaves and attic should be next. Check outside for holes,^ cracks, or loose siding. Check inside for signs of occupation such as nesting material, food remains, or droppings. Be thorough. These areas can provide wildlife with access to the walls. Make sure attic vents are secure. Completely darken the area and look for cracks admitting daylight. Make sturdy repairs with metal or heavy screening if necessary. Patching with wood will not deter a chiseling woodpecker or a gnawing squirrel for long. Check air conditioners, dryer and stove vents, and any louvered ven­ tilation areas. These are favorite nesting sites for sparrows and starlings. Both of these birds build large bulky nests which can interfere with air exchange. Both of these birds produce very loud young that per­ sistently call for food from sunrise to sunset. climbers such as raccoons awj^_ Remove any old nesting material squirrels from using the chimney and that is found. Louveredvents can be discourage use by bats. backed with screening or hardware It also prevents the chimney from cloth. Chicken wire can be folded and becoming a trap for wood ducks, placed in the entrance of stove and starlings, sparrows or screech owls, dryer vents. Foundations should be inspected for holes and cracks. Check stairs, porches, and crawl spaces for holes or nearby burrows. Digging animals must be discouraged below ground as well as above ground. Woven wire can be crimped into an "L" shape and buried in the ground to discourage undermining of the barrier. Window wells can be covered to prevent small mammals from becoming trapped. Woven wire will let light and air through. In any case where you suspect wildlife habitation, begin an eviction process before making repairs. Animals need a dark, quiet, warm and secure place to rest. If these con­ ditions don't exist, they will move. Light up areas with a mechanic's trouble light. Leave a radio playing nearby. Create as much noise and disturbance as you can. Wet down underground den areas with water. Place ammonia soaked rags in the area. Within a few days, your unin­ vited guest should have departed. Make one last check to be sure everyone, adults and young, are gone and then repair; Lastly, look around your property for natural habitats and wildlife homes. The tree cavities, hollow logs, and wood piles so badly needed for nest and rest-are they there? Put up a bird house or a nesting box, create a brush pile, and enjoy wildlife in your backyard, not in your home. If you need advice about an unin­ vited wildlife guest or if you find a wild animal or bird in need of help, call Sally Joosten, project director, at 815-338-3276 or the McHenry County Conservation district at 815-338-1405 or 815-678-4431. Name Chairman Of Medic Alert Carole J. Murphy of Algonquin, was recently named the chairman of the 1983 Fox Valley Area Medic Alert committee for Medic Alert week, April 3-9. "Because of Medic Alert's emergency identification system, people with hidden medical conditions know the Medic Alert emblem they wear will speak for them even if they can't speak for themselves," Ms. Murphy commented. "We estimate that 20 percent of Fox Valley's citizens have hidden medical conditions such as diabetes, allergies, epilepsy or heart conditions," Carole Murphy went on to say. "We want to bring Medic Alert service to everyone who needs it. It helps save lives." The week is being sponsored by Medic Alert Foundation In­ ternational, Turlock, Calif., a non­ profit, charitable organization. Medic Alert hastWo regional offices if ad­ dition to its headquarters which serve to protect Vt million Americans. One of them is located at 840 North Lake Shore Drive. The phone number is 312- 280-6366. Introducing... burbans Brand new at Spiess--the whole attitude of dressing that allows you to choose separates that fit your particular lifestyle. 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