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PAGE 12 - PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY, FEBB1JMXJIJ221 m mm general News Illinois counties launch fund drive for 4-H Scholarships available in state's 63rd district Chances are if you aren't a former 4-H member, your neighbor is. There are more than 40 million Americans who are proud to be 4-H alumni. Currently, five million youth are 4-H members nationally. They are served by six-hundred- thousand volunteers who are 4-H leaders. Although conceived as a rural program around the turn of the century to disseminate vital agricultural information, 4-H has since evolved into an ex­ tensive educational program State Rep. Dick Klemm (It- Crystal Lake) has announced that application forms for his 1984-85 General Assembly scholarships are available in his district office at 3 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. The scholarships apply only to state universities in Illinois. To be awarded this year are four, one-year scholarships to the University of Illinois and six, one-year scholarships to any of the other state universitites. In order to qualify for one of. the scholarships, the applicant must be a resident of the 63rd Representative District. In McHenry County the 63rd District includes Nunda Township, McHenry Township (except precincts 5,8,10,12, and 19), most of the City of Crystal Lake, and Grafton Township precincts 5 and 7. In Lake County, all of Wauconda, Fremont and Grant Townships are in the 63rd District. Klemm has again formed an advisory committee consisting of school superintendents, teachers, and lay people from the district who will review all the applications and make recommendations. The deadline for a completed application to be received in Klemm's office is April 30. For further information, contact the district office, 815-455-6330. BARTENDER from page 1 the floor. The injured man, Ronald Hill,'32, 1107 VanBuren, Wauconda, was taken to McHenry Hospital by the McHenry Fire Department. The bartender, James Hager, 40, who resides at the tavern, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and unlawful use of weapons. Witnesses said there had been an earlier argument between the two and Hill was struck as he was leaving. In another matter, Dep. Page, county police, saw a vehicle southbound on Wilmot Road, turn off its headlights and run a stop sign at the Route 173 in­ tersection. The time was after 10 p.m. Page pursued the vehicle in a chase that exceeded 75 mph and ended when the offender was forced to stop at a roadblock set up by the Spring Grove Police Department. Jay Flicek, 18, 4315 Crest- wood, McHenry, was arrested for fleeing and attempting to elude police and reckless driving. Bond was set at $4,000. ' tombing life skills to youth in urban and suburban areas. Life skills emphasized through 4-H projects encourage responsiblity, good citizenship, strong character, and a dedication to community ser­ vice. Projects and activities are designed to provide experiences to promote growth in the areas mentioned. 4-H has a problem. Money! Sources of money have eroded over the 10 years. 4-H volunteers have moved to solve the situation. A "$4 Million for 4-H" campaign is under way. The four million will be invested and the interest will be used for 4-H leader training and program support. Each county in TWinnto has appointed a committee to raise part of this money locally, ttie initial money will be asked of those participating in the 4-H program. Later, donations will be asked of the corporate community. In McHenry County Alberta England of Cary is chairman; Cindy Harris, also of Cary, If treasurer, and Cathy Corson of Woodstock is youth chairmaa. State chairman and member of the Illinois 4-H Foundation is Luther McKinney of rural Woodstock. Story telling time at area library Johnsburg District Library is offering two sessions of story hour per week, starting Monday, Feb. 27, and Thursday, March 1 at 10 a.m. The sessions will run for four weeks. Registration is required. Call the libary at 344- you're on the right track in the CLASSFED The price is low...results are high! Classifieds get your advertising message across faster than you can say "Casey Jones"! a laindealer Classified Display Ads 385-0170 Classified Reader Ads 344-4800 0077 or come in to the library during the week of Feb. 20-25. There is a limit of 20 children per session. The Johnsburg District Library is located at 2404 Johnsburg Road. Library hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m; Tuesday and Friday, ll a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. t 5 p.m. , County Defenders give reminder to recycle The McHenry County Defenders remind residents that the next local recycling drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, in the parking lot of McHenry Community High School West Campus, 4724 West Crystal Lake Road. Items which can be recycled include newspapers with no magazines or junk mail included; glass containers with all metal and plastic removed; "tin" cans which have been washed and flattened; used motor oil; cardboard and brown paper bags tied in easy to handle bundles, and aluminum scrap of all kinds. For further information about recycling or how your group can participate in a future drive, contact a Defender representative at 385-8512. February 18 through February 24 Olga Knows I9N4 f'utsv it illi nan Syndicate ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Cycle low. Mars, your ruler, occupies your house of endings and beginnings until September. During this time you gain needed support: financial, moral, spiritual, physical. And with Moon in op/tosing Libra this week you can certainly use all the help you can gel. Show appreciation. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Cycle low. Lucky Jupiter in your house of learning until the end of 1985 spotlights travel, foreigners, ethics, public opinion and private dreams. Lesson you learn during this time period sticks with you for the rest of your life. You discover that learning (like virtue) is its own reward. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Energetic Mars in your work house until September accents duty. You see your duty and you do it. Bui don 7 push yourself too hard or lose patience with those who are not as quick as you are. You're not called "Swifty"for nothing, Gem. Lowcycle begins on last day. Retreat. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Throughout 1984 Jupiter occupies your house of marriage, partnerships with both public and private agreements favored. A fortunate alliance could be entered into during this period. An old flame flickers anew and your sentimental heart warms. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mars in your house of home, security until September spotlights strength, self- discipline. You find compromise difficult and domestic tranquility elusive. But patience achieves what force ivnnot, Leo, so mind your mouth, your manners and your own business. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sepi. 22): Cycle high as week begins. "Lucky" Jupiter twinkles away in your house of life throughout 1984. Children, love, romance are featured, though not necessarily in that order. Sports, teaching, publishing, entertainment, speculation favored. Make hay, make time, make love, make money. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oci 22): Cycle high. Loyal Jupiter in your house of family until 1985features heritage, heredity, psychological roots, private life. Jupiter is the judge, the lawmaker, the helper. You now seek more permanent base, greater stabilitv. Fear not. Libra, Jupiter isn't known as "The Great Provider" for nothing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle high. Jupiter in your house of communication throughout 1984 features writing, public sfmiking, leaching and much positive give- und-iake with family, friends. Intuition is very strong with gut instincts right on the dime. Your restless mind and hasty heart seek new adventures. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Saturn is passing through a very sensitive area of your chart this year and you 're inclined to isolate yourself. Don't do it. You are most creative when working alone but too much isolation leads lo lonliness and fear. On last day of week high cycle begins. Get out and get it on. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20): Saturn, your ruler, lingers in your house of friendship until the end of 1985. You are now more serious, reserved and may find it difficult to ' 'get close" to others. You seem to need respect more than you need love. Lonliness can result. Cap, so don't crawl into shell. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Saturn in your house of status, reputation throughout 1984 features fame, ego, promotion, ambition. You demand respect. And, by jingo, you get it. Furthermore, it's the kind of respect you can pul in your wallet. Hallelujah! PISCES (Feb. I9-Mar. 20): Happy Birthday Pisces! Tolerant and kind, you are easily influenced by others. You do so hate to hurt anyone's feelings, but this week you may have to "take a stand. " Draw strength from Taurus individual who is willing to enter ring with you. Week ends on bullish note. 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