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PAGE 8 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. MARCH 20, 197i_ McCullom Lake Gerry Milbratz 385-8543 Discuss Roads, Job Openings A t Village Meeting A lengthy board meeting, March 12, included discussion on the condition of the roads, also bid openings for certain jobs in the village. It was decided that temporary pat­ ches would be applied on some of the worst spots in the roads until better weather conditions permit the contractors to come iri.. _ Low bidders for village jobs were Jerry Raycraft, who will install the rest of the septic drain field for the village hall, and Joe Schmitt, who will do the grass cutting at the beach. Treatment to kill and control the growth of weeds at the beach is being looked into. Ralph Regner was sworn in as a village police officer for a probationary period of 90 days. A resolution was passed, by all board members, against the R.T.A. in its present form. May 18 is die tentative date for the spring trash pick-up, if it is approved by the disposal company. If that date isn't accepted, the trash pick-up will be scheduled for another weekend in late spring. A letter was read from a village tavern owner, seeking a reduction in the price of liauor For The College-Bound (Information contained in this article is aimed at helping students and parents prepare for college. It is presented in con­ junction with the Illinois State Scholarship committee). PARTI Now is the time for students who plan to $nter higher education next fall to begin taking certain steps that will help to insure that they receive the financial help they need. Knowing what sources of aid are available, and where to apply for them, is an essential first step in this process. Money to pay college expenses comes from one or more of four general sources: the family of the student who is applying for financial aid (including a student self-help expectation, which is asked of the student himself); from the college, which ranks as the second largest source of financial help for college students; from the federal, state, and local governments; and from what might be called "the private sector," which encompasses a huge variety of scholarships offered by individuals and private organizations. Hie Family Contribution Nationally, over half the money which is used to pay college costs cranes from the families of college students. The amount of money each family would be expected to contribute will vary, just as individual family financial circumstances will vary. Colleges and scholarship agencies make use of carefully designed "need analysis systems" in determining the amount of money each family might be expected to contribute toward the student's college expenses. It should be emphasized here that the concept of the family contributing, to the degree that it can, toward the education of its young, is fundamental in the administration of what are called "need-based" programs of financial assistance. While there are still sources of scholarship aid which are not need-based, over 75 percent of the dollars available to today's college students fall into this category. In this area of financial aid, whatever the family cannot afford to pay toward a college education could beecome available through one or more of the sources listed below. Help from Colleges ^ Every applicant for financial aid should make his need known to the financial aid officer on each college campus to which he applies for admission. The aid officer is in the best position to advise the applicant about available, collegiate sources of financial aid - sources which will vary from college to college. He knows the application procedures and the varying eligibility requirements which govern the awarding of financial aid. He administers many programs through which funds both from the college and from off- campus donors are funneled to needy students. The college sources under his control might include scholarships (often not need- based), grants, student employment, and loans. Aid officers also administer certain federal programs of financial aid, the largest of which include : The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program, (SEOG) in which students from low-income families may receive from $200 to $1500 per year toward their educational expenses through four or five years of undergraduate study; Hie College Work-Study program (CWSP), in which students may work up to 40 hours per week in order to earn part of the money they need to meet educational expenses, and The National Direct Student Loan program (NDSL), in which students may borrow up to $5,000 for four years of undergraduate study, and up to $10,000 for graduate and professional school study. All three of these programs are available to both full and part- time students, at both colleges and vocational-trade schools throughout the United States. Other federal programs, which must also be applied for through the college, include scholarships and loans for students in law enforcement, and in the medical, dental, nursing, and allied health fields. For information and application forms concerning these benefits, contact the financial aid officer at the college of your choice. Direct Help from the Government Government - principally at the federal and state levels - represents a substantial source of college financial aid. Reference has already been made to certain federal programs which are administered by the college financial aid officer. Other such sources, for which application is not made to the college, include: Social Security Educational Benefits, which provide from $33 to $165 per month for eligible students who are engaged in full-time college studies, up to age 22. Annually, $790 million are ap­ propriated nationally for this program, which make it the largest single source of college financial aid in existence. To be eligible, the student's natural parent(s) must be deceased, disabled, or retired. Application should be made to any local office of the Social Security administration. Veterans Educational Benefits tJ which are available to veterans or their survivors-dependents, provide at least $220 per month to students engaged in full-time study, up to age 26. (Benefits are also available through this program for part-time study.) To be eligible, the student's parent(s) must have been killed or disabled in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States. Application should be made to the local office of the Veterans administration. licenses here, which are feft to be too high in comparison with other cities and villages. The matter will be looked into, and a decision made, when all facts are known. Next board meeting is April 9. VEHICLE STICKERS There are just 12 days left to purchase vehicle stickers. License registration I.D. must be presented at time of pur­ chase. Stickers are available at the village clerk's office. Hours are Monday, Wednesdays and Hiursday, from 11 a.m. 'till 7 p.m. and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. 'till 1 p.m. As of April 1, 1974, stickers must be displayed on vehicles, and a $10 fine will be imposed on any residents who do not comply. CONSERVATION £LUB The conservation club meets Thursday, Mrch 21, 8 p.m. at the Lakeland park community house. The club is comprised of people who live in the area surrounding McCullom Lake, and have been responsible for keeping the lake clean and safe, also stocked with fish. Persons interested in helping to preserve the lake are invited to attend meetings. AUCTION AND BAKE SALE Donations are coming in for the March 30 auction and bake sale, but more items are still needed. Some things received so far are baby furniture, table sets, bar stools, some antique items, and miscellaneous household appliances. Residents may contact Jackie Raycraft at 385-7851, or Karen Parks, 385-2211, if they have something to donate. Pick-ups will be arranged, if desired. Those bringing baked goods may drop them off at the beach house, March 30, between 9 and 10 a.m. The bake sale begins at 12:30 p.m. and the auction starts promptly at 1 p.m. VOLLEYBALL A reminder that Saturday nights are adult volleyball nights at the community center. Among those who have played at some time or another thus far are the Regners, the Gleesons, the Walters, the Conways, the Parks, Rowes, Raycrafts. Also, members of the Scarbrough, Hansen, and Hocin families. They play for fun, and get a lot of enjoyment out of it. All residents, ages 18 and over, are welcome to join the volleyball games. COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPERONES Chaperones are again available for Monday evenings at the community center, so definite open nights for kids, will continue to be Monday and Friday nights, as before. Any other open times will depend on whether some one volunteers to chaperone. There still isn't much adult participation in the community center program. Since its opening in late December, approximately ten men have done most of the chaperoning. Luckily they don't think it's too much of a bother, to watch the kids, or the building would have to be closed. With so many kids using the facilities, it is felt that more parents should be willing to help out. The center won't be open during the warm months, so more volunteers would mean less turns to chaperone. IN HOSPITAL Get-well wishes are extended to Mrs. Jean Wade, who is a patient in McHenry hospital. Mrs. Wade, of W. Fountain Lane, had surgery on March 8. Friends who wish to send cards may write in care of McHenry hospital, room 202. FAMILY DINNER . It was a double celebration in the Hansen household, March 9. That was Dave and Lil's twenty-eighth wedding an­ niversary, also Dave's bir­ thday. In celebration of the occasions, the immediate family went out for dinner together at a local restaurant. I've been told that Dave is now 43 years old. , BIRTHDAYS Both Ed and Mary Lara celebrated their birthdays last week. Ed's was Maroh7, and his wife, May's, was March 11. Hope they both had a happy day. A belated happy birthday to Kathy Mass, who was 5 years old March 13. And to Patrick Thomas Walter, who turned 9, March 17. Best wishes to Mary Kantorski, whose birthdate is March 24. SPECIAL OFFER! Bag, cart or spreader with TORO Rider. Yard Dump Cart 400-lb. capacity for haul­ ing lawn debris, etc. Special Offer: Buy any Toro* Whirlwind® rear engine rider now and get a dump cart, seeder-spreader or bagging kit at no additional cost. Hurry, offer good only while promo­ tional stocks last. Bagging Kit: Holds bushels of leaves or lawn clippings. Heavy-duty fiber bag. Model 56027 Seeder- Spreader: Scatters seeds or fertilizer in a uniform swath. J Haven't you done without a loro long enough? I George P. Freund, Inc. PK?815 4102 West Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, Illinois 385-0420 ANNIVERSARY To Ed and Marge Stacknick, of W. Orchard Dr., a very happy anniversary March 26. ABOUT THAT BOOKLET Karen Parks and I have some good news and some bad news about the information booklet we've been working on. The good news, it's almost finished, the bad news, we have no one to print copies. We had hopes of getting the booklets printed free, so they could be furnished to residents at no charge. If there is a goodhearted, generous soul in the village who could get copies made free, or at a very nominal price, please call Karen, or me. The booklet will contain information on the various organizations here, plus some history on the village, also important facts and phone numbers helpful to residents. BEACH GALS Special meeting of the Beach Gals will be Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m. at the beach house. COVERED IN FOG Seems we have a "McCullom Lake Streaker" here, who was seen two weeks ago Wednesday night. If you missed it, it must have been too foggy. Kite Flying Safety Urged With spring and its winds lurking just around the corner, kite-flying season is about to break out in full force. In order to enjoy the sport and be safe at the same time, Gordon E. Smith, district manager of Commonwealth Edison company in this locality, encourages all kite- flyers to be aware of the guidelines for safe kite-flying: 1. Ordinary kite string is a must; never substitute wire. 2. Kites should be flown in open areas, away from traffic, overhead lines and trees. 3. If a kite gets hung iq> on a tree or on a line, do not go after -it. You could be out for the season if you fall from a tree and break an arm or leg. 4. Rain and lightning are dangerous to kite-fliers. Go indoors at the first sign of a storm. 5. Make a tail for your kite out of old pieces of cloth. Never use anything metallic. HONORED ON RETIREMENT - Members of the • AMP|^eMnttaUHKr McHenry, a. her retirement as secretary. She served in that capacity since 1988. Presenting her with gift is Charles Weingart, district director. (DONPEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) Junior High Students In Teacher Role For the past month, several Parkland students from Beta team have been traveling to "Young people should know and observe the rules of the sport," says Smith. "Ask your friends if they know the rules of the game - and help them out if they don't." Valley View school to help work with fifth grade students in reading and science. Each group of students spends about two and one-half to three hours at Valley View. The seventh grade students have been helping with reading. They have been working with individuals and in small groups on improving various types of reading and listening skills. The eighth grade students helping in science plan.:- and teach a complete unit on work and simple machines. 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