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":;?6 CREATIVE PROJECT -- Several students in Mrs. Kohrt's fourth grade class at Edgebrook school have been doing "String Art" for their creative independent study projects. Mike Bauml, Jim Wynveen, Bill Miller and Jim Chrisman worked together to complete this nautical scene with string for their principal, Dan DeRoche. The boys are proud that Mr. DeRoche has displayed their art over the fireplace in the school's main lobby. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 4-H NEWS MODERN MISSES CLUB Local Achievement night of Modern Misses 4-H club was held recently at Zion Lutheran church, McHenry. Mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers came. The meeting was called to order by Jane Eppel. Amy Opfer and Debbie Muskovin led in flags. Cindy Gilmore led the pledges. New officers sworn into office with a candlelight ceremony were President Diane Muskovin, Vice-President Linda Muskovin, Secretary Debbie Herdrich and Teasurer Beth Cable. Mrs Harris and Mrs. Muskovin explained the awards and made presentations to the following: JoAnn Blume, Jane Eppel, Colleen Godina, Sue Godina, Julie Koss, Jeanette May, Linda Muskovin, Beth Cable, Tammy Schultze, Diane Muskovin and JoAnne Harrer Special awards were given to Diane Muskovin and JoAnne Harrer. All members were given achievement awards. New members welcomed to the club were Barb Human, Jenifer Koss, Debbie Freund, Barb Pintozzi and Sandy Williams. A fashion show was presented at the meeting which featured all sorts of knitted, crochet and sewn dresses, hats, vests, shorts, tops and shawls. Refrehments were served and New Bill Gives More Money To College Vets On Dec. 3, a new V.A. Education bill went into effect. This bill provides a 22.7 percent increase in benefits for college veterans receiving monthly allotments, and an increase of 18 percent for veterans in apprenticeships and on-the-job training. The new rates for college veterans are: Additional Single 1 Dependent 2 Dependents Dependents Full Time $270 $321 $366 +$22 ea. 3/4Time 197 240 274 +$16 ea. V2Time 135 160 183 +$11 ea. Less than Half Time -- Tuition reimbursement only. These rates are retroactive to Sept. 1, 1974, for veterans presently receiving V.A. educational assistance. As of this writing no firm date has been set for payment of the retroactive period. Any veteran with active duty after Jan. 31, 1955, may still be entitled to such benefits. Any veteran who has used up his 36 months of entitlement may again be entitled to educational assistance as the new bill grants a nine-month extension of benefits for undergraduate studies to veterans with 18 months active duty. Illinois veterans are reminded that the state of Illinois provides a scholarship to veterans with one year of "Honorable" service, and who were residents of Illinois upon entry and discharge from the service. This scholarship is applicable only at a state university or junior college in Illinois. For further information contact Howard Miller, veteran's coordinator, McHenry County college. FREE dROP CLOTH 9 x 12 plastic With purchat* ol 1 go I Ion ol ELLIOTTS PAINT VYCITAL'S HARDWARE 1228 N. GREEN McHENRY Civil Defense-Director Gives Snowmobile Tips PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11.1«H McCuIlom Lake Geny Milbratz 385-8543 Snowmobiling has become a tremendously popular sport in (he last few years. Not only Is it popular in the northern areas of Illinois, but many families travel to the northern states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota for snowmobiling weekends John J. Shay, McHenry county Civil Defense director, points out that the following basic equipment should be carried on snowmobiles: a compact first aid kit, an emergency fuel supply, a company, a topographical map of the area to be traveled, an extra drivebelt should be carried like a' spare lire plus spark plugs with necessary tools for installation. According to Shay, carrying a light-weight block and tackle with 50 feet of one-fourth inch nylon rope could mean the difference between abandoning a machine or continuing the trek if badly stuck. A hand-axe, hunting knife, waterproof container of matches and a small pan or kollle will become handy items for one stranded for any length of lime. Also, k<'«>[) some lea bags in the emergency supplies. Black tea is more energizing than coffee for most people. Advise someone where you intend lo go and what area you are likely to be in. If an emergency should arise such as a breakdown or becoming lost whic h requires existence under winter survival conditions the first rule is-don't panic! This is vital lo survival. Light a fire. This will keep you warm and attract attention of rescuers on the ground or in the air. If a shelter is needed, it can be made with snow, poles, evergreen boughs, or anything thai will break the wind. A hundred-foot circle tramped in the snow with paths radiating from the center like spokes in a wheel can be readily seen from a search plane during daylight hours. Evergreen houghs PUNCH LINK OF THE WEEK * f is Me' Invite Children To Village Hall For Holiday Party Children from the village, to age 12 are invited to the village hall Saturday Dec 14, for the Christmas party It starts at 2 p.m., and a special guest is expected. REMINDER Ladies of the Lake Christmas party is Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Cullom Knoll. Members are reminded to bring a dollar grab bag for the gift exchange. SYMPATHY Condolences to the family of Joseph DeMar of W. Parkview on his death, Nov. 30. placed upright in the snow' beside the paths are helpful. They will cast shadows on a sunny day. Warren Clark of Maple Hill passed away Dec. 5, of a heart attack. Our condolences to his family. BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Rose Gutt and Gertrude Walter, both Dec. 11 Janet Michels is wished a happy birthday, Dec. 13, and Dec. 16, Jim Mass and John Penny celebrate birthdays. Robbie Muise will be six years old, Dec. 17. IN HOSPITAL Madelyn Barten has been a patient at the Illinois Research Hospital for the past two weeks. She is undergoing tests, and it's not yet known how long she'll remain there. Cards and letters would be most welcome. ON THE \ MORNtMG AFTE*y TH£ NIGHT BEFORE JUST NEVER SEEMS 70 BE , • WORTH IT' \ Many of us put off till tomorrow what we should have done last week. FORMAL WEAR RENTAL for . ALL OCCASIONS 1214 N. Green St., McHenry the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m Plans for the coming year were discussed at the Nov. 26 regular meeting held at Parkland School. Plans were made for a Christmas party to be held at Parkland school Dec. 17. Gifts will be exchanged during the party. On the committee are Lisa Opfer, Amy Opfer, Beth Cable, JoAnn Blume, Barb Human, Barb Pintozzi and Debbie Muskovin. The club will go ice skating and tobogganing at Veterans Acres Jan. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. The members decided to make and send cookies to Downey's Veteran hospital. Lisa Opfer, Scribe Life is a lot like a party -- you have to leave before it 's all over, it has started a long time before you arrive, and you can't be the whole cheese all of the time. spurgeons HOLIDAY PHOTO SPECIAL! I •wffSS? l w* iC* VV. 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