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(The following was submitted ~ r Grenier of McHenry, a student at McHenry college). "Did you have any prior knowledge of an IRA assassination plan for England's Lord Louis Mount- batten?" "Do you believe the IRA used the plot of your book, "The November Man", as a blueprint for the recent bom­ bing death of the cousin of Queen Elizabeth?" "No". * These questions were asked of author and former newspaper reporter Bill Granger recently by McHenry County college journalism students. Granger, speaking to the class as part of the Visiting Professional series, answered that similarities between his fictional story of an IRA scheme to assassinate an English Lord and cousin of Britain's queen, and the actual assassination of Queen Elizabeth's counsin, Lord Mountbatten, were coin­ cidental. He indicated that although Lord Mountbatten's death in August came only three week after "The November Man" was released for sale to the public, it was highly im­ probable that the IRA used the plot of his book in planning the murder. As a reporter covering the war in Ireland in the early 1870's, Granger's contact with the IRA led him to speculate that the IRA would eventually ination Connection McHenry Highlights FACTS FROM McHENRY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PAGE 5PLAINDEAI.ER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER IS,1919 State Police Releases CTEP Monthly Figures J Author and former newspaper reporter. Bill Granger makes a telling point for his audience at MCC as both instructors and class pay close attention. Granger appeared as one of the speakers in the "Visiting Professionals" series. MCC PHOTO BY NANCY WELLS attack a member of the British royal family to attract world attention. He originally wrote the novel with Prince Charles as the IRA's target but changed the character to Lord Slough on the advice of his New York editor. ^ "The book is not really about the IRA, but the cynical game playing in Washington," Granger explained. "The book accurately reflects current makeup and state of the IRA as it is today." He further pointed out that the IRA does receive funding from "unofficial channels of foreign govern­ ments" as described in the book. Discussing "The Role of Journalism in Fiction" Granger told the class, "The modern novel has grown out of reporting". He advised his audience to "write in terms of experiences that are univer­ sal." He also emphasized the importance of giving the reader "a sense of place'. While Granger blames television for a steady decline in the quality of fiction writing, he feels that it will also bring back "the very involved novels" for those who find television to be nothing more than "illustrated comics". "The November Man", now in its fourth printing, has sold over 200,000 copies. The possibility of adaption of the novel into a screenplay is also being discussed. Granger's second novel, "Public Mur­ ders", will be published in the near future. Si, Si, Senor A dinner trip to El Niagara restaurant kicked things off for the International club this year. Although there are two clubs, sponsored by Ms. Everitt at East and Ms. Meding at West, the clubs will combine their efforts for special activities. Trips to ethnic restaurants, theatrical presentations, art exhibits and guest speakers sharing their experiences in foreign lands are only a few of the club's activities. _ Tin November, the club members will spend a day at the Milwaukee Folk fair to sample food and to explore the cultural exhibits of over sixty countries from around the world. In December, an In­ ternational buffet will start off the Christmas season. The students will bring a foreign dish to pass and will participate in folk dancing, caroling and in the breaking of the traditional Mexican pinata. A Mardi Gras celebration and a German picnic are two of the activities planned for the spring. Trip to France The goal of the International club is to open new areas of interest and acceptance of different cultures to its members. One exciting way the club is planning to achieve this goal is by offering a trip to France over Easter vacation. In Paris the students will have Phone Company Ordered To Pay Cook County Circuit Court Judge j Earl Arkiss en­ tered a judgement order requested by Attorney General William J. Scott requiring the Illinois Bell Telephone com­ pany to pay back taxes, interest and penalties totaling $115,150,855.00 to the State of Illinois. 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JOIN USAI^D ENJOY wd MUSIC BY DAVE DALION SATURDAY - OCT. 13th Starting 9pm. . .til 1:00am OAK PARK HOTEL AND L0VN6I ON PISTAKEE BAY ADMIRES TREE-Susan Thompson, Greenwood, talked to guests at the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting, then admired a tree at the wooded setting of the gathering with Charles J. Budreck, Jr., chairman of the District's board from McHenry. Susan talked about consideration in avoiding damage to trees in a talk titled, "Trees Need Their Skins, Too'. (Don Peasley Photography) JOHNF. LAMPE is pleased to announce the opening of his office Imm 1 for GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW AT 3424 W. Elm OPEN M-F 8 am - 5 pm (Suite 27) SAT. 8 am - 1 pm 344-3252 Evenings by appt. Hl SALE ON LAWN MOWERS and LINE TRIMMERS We're Bursting at the Seams with Snow-Throwers !! So • • • Lawnmowers and Line Trimmers left in our stock will be sold at BIG SAVINGS to you! 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Then they will travel to Normandy to see the medieval splendor of Mont- Saint-Michel. This fantastic opportunity to learn first hand about a foreign culture is open to any in­ terested McHenry high school student. There will be a meeting for all interested students and their parents on Tuesday night, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. in room 200 at East campus. • • * * If you want to be sure that human nature has im­ proved, read what hap­ pened in the various na­ tions about two hundred years ago. Captain James Murphy, District Commander for the Illinois State Police, District Two at Elgin has released the C.T.E.P. (Concentrated Traffic Enforcement Program) figures for the month of September. The program utilized 572 patrol hours with 1,192 enforcement contacts being recorded. There were 408 violations for speeding, other moving violations, 177; and equipment and other miscellaneous violations, 595. Additionally, there were 14 motorists assisted, 2 accidents in­ vestigated, and 5 criminal arrests. The 1,192 enforcement contacts in 572 mbnhours provided 1 enforcement contact every 28.8 minutes of patrol. C.T.E.P. was made possible through a grant obtained from federal authorities and the Department of Transportation. State Police officers are asked to participatte in this program on their off-duty time and are compensated with the grant funds. C.T.E.P.'s goal is to reduce the number and severity of traffic accidents at specific locations and times where the Department of Transportation has indicated from past experience that accidents are most likely to occur. The C.T.E.P. patrol locations in District Two were selected using Department of Tran­ sportation accident statistics in addition to the District Com:- mander and his respective • staff's recommendations. During September C.T.E.R. patrols in District Two en­ compassed specific problem areas in Lake, McHenry, DeKalb and Kane counties. As the months go by, thel State Police will keep you in% formed as to the progress of the C.T.E.P. program. Keep in. mind, C.T.E.P. was developed* to make our highways a safer; place to drive, and it is there to; help you, the motoring public.t The Veterans Administration' manages the nation's largest; health care system which in-; eludes 172 medical centers, 220 outpatient clinics, 91 nursing! home care units; and 16; domiciliaries. There is at least; one medical center in each oft the 48 contiguous states. I Vietnam era veterans hav^ been the greatest participants in GI Bill training with 65! percent of those eligible having taken some form of training/ compared with 50.5 percent and 43.4 Dercent, respectively, for World War II and Korean; conflict veterans. 1979 CL0SE0UI SAVE *33.00 Custom dry control Just set the degree ot dryness you want. When clothes reach this point, the dryer cools them down and shuts oft. PLUS • Special cool-down for Permt. 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