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PISTAQUA HEIGHTS FOCUSES ON POLLUTION (Continued from page 1) one can enjoy the beauty of the lakes and woods; take ad­ vantage of the fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, ice skating, sledding and other recreational activities; and all this within walking distance of one's front door. Because of this, I plan during my term of office to continue the excellent work done before me in preserving the natural beauty and residential character of Pistaqua Heights." It's the interest, concern and volunteer effort of the people here that makes these goals possible, Batchelder said. "Of course there'll be fun along the way with a wide range of social activities. All in all, we're looking forward to a live(ly) '75". COMMUNITY INVITED TO VIEW SCHOOL PLANS (Continued from page 1) Thomas Hovey reported to the board on specific groupings of the upper grades which will go into effect next school year. The fifth grade will be self- contained except for the science program. Sixth, seventh and eighth grades will be arranged into four groups of equal numbers and will be departmentalized as is now being done. The proposed plan was approved by the board. The board also approved the transfer of $1,200 from the education fund to the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund. Notification was made to board members of two field trips planned for the primary grade on Jan. 23 for social studies. One group will go to Hawthorne Shopping center and New Century Con­ dominiums to study a shopping center and how people live in multi-dwellings. The second group plans to visit a factory and study concepts of manufacturing and tran­ sportation. Board approval was given for these trips. MUSIN" AND MEANDERIN" (Continued from page 1) to the detriment of an energy shortage. Unless prices soar too high on gasoline we hope additional taxes wiii,, take pre«dence over rationing. This is America, and unless we extend our privilege beyond good sense we believe each of us has a right to select our own form of diversion. The fellow up the street may prefer to sit in the corner tavern or eat a steak every other night. Our choice may be to drive. " Unless what we do is a threat to the well being of the great rhasses, we're all for having a Choice. K.A.F. SANTA IN JANUARY? (Continued from page 1) 20,000 miles each year. He is seen often in commercials, including some for cars, an insulation firm, and a Chicago mail-o-gram service. As expected, the experiences of Santa in one year are of such enormity as to perplex the mind. Even so, one in par­ ticular stands out as his favorite story of 1974. It had its start down in Nash­ ville, Tenn., last October where he. had attended the Grand Ole Opry and was visiting with friends. Among the many little folks he met was a 9-year-old boy named Chris. Late in November, after he returned to North Pole, a letter arrived from Chris' mother. The youngster had developed shingles which covered 50 per cent of his bodv and_was zz LA ES ARK WHEELOCK SAY WINNER :ent of !' * *, * * * * * * * * * * * * £ * •if * * * * > * * t * * * * | * •m (Continued from page 1) Judging took place last Dec. 15, but names of the winners were kept secret until awards night. Judges were the Rev. Ruth Wegner of the Ringwood- Greenwood Methodist church, Judge Leonard Brody of the McHenry Circuit court and Edward Datz, alderman of the second ward of McHenry. Miss Wheelock's essay is printed here: MY RESPONSIBILITY AS A CITIZEN "We were born in 1776 and raised in the spirit of unity. We are the brothers and sisters of the United States of America, each of us having respon­ sibilities and obligations to our country as we would our family. We are responsible to each other; we are responsible for ourselves, and I am responsible for carrying out my responsibilities as a citizen of my country. As a member of a family should clean his room, I must dust the shelves of my mind and sweep the floors of my soul so that anyone entering will not find dirt underneath the rug. Then, as a child should assist in keeping the rest of the house in order, I must do all that I can to eliminate imbroglios or transgression which may soil my country, as I must preserve my country's constitutional concepts. "To do this, I must be certain not only to vote, but to be well prepared and informed so as to vote constructively; and to do this, I must be fully aware of the daily events as well as the past, not only by reading the headlines, but by participating in various community or governmental organizations and always bearing in mind my country's history so that mistakes will not be repeated. "I am responsible for living peaceably with my brothers and sisters in order that my country remain united; and I am responsible to live in harmony with the peoples of other nations, my neighbors. "As a child should keep his dog from trampling the flowers in a garden, I am responsible for preventing destruction and exploitation of my country's unique and precious resources. "As a child is taught to share his candy with his brother, I must not stand by and let my countrymen, and my fellow man, starve while I eat well. "My daily responsibilities as a citizen are as a child's daily chores. Responsibilities which I " should not have to be reminded of, which I should do willingly, such as paying my taxes. And just as a child must obey the family's rules, I am responsible to obey the laws of my country, whether or not I agree with them. However, if I really feel severe as to prevent him frgm wearing clothing. His parents had recently been divorced, and to top his unhappiness, his friends and classmates ridiculed Chris for believing in Santa. Although Santa receives about 150,000 letters a year, this seemed one that needed im­ mediate attention. All arrangements were made for him to fly to Nashville when at the very last moment the trip's %ponsor disappointed Santa. Learning of his predicament, a frequent visitor to the park stepped forth with a plane ticket from Albany to Nashville. In the meantime, Chris' mother had been notified. Upon arrival, Santa made his way to the home of the ailing child and at 11:45 Christmas eve was led to his room. Chris' mother awakened him. The first glimpse of the red suit and white beard brought a wide-eyed boy to a sitting position as he fairly shouted, "yup, it's{/him!" Does anyone doubt that LeRoy Scholtz has chosen the best life has to offer? there is an . unjust or outdated law, it is my responsibility to speak out; and if I feel that a law must be made or an amendment added, again it is my responsibility to let it be known, not only for my own good, but for the benefit of my country as a whole; -- " Yes, I should voice my conscience, for this country was born from the consciences of great mien; men who could not find it in their hearts to live under the injustices of their mother country. It is from these great men, that we have a great country, and it is my responsibility as a citizen to contribute whatever thoughts or feelings I have that may help to keep my country great. "I have many respon­ sibilities, but my prime one as a citizen is to fulfill my responsibilities, for I am ac­ countable to my country and for myself. "I am saying that my country is still young, and should not lose sight of hope, but should preserve its natural optimism like that of a child; I am young; I am the future of my country; I will carry my country's name as one would his family's name, Are You New In McHenry Area ? •••••••••• Do You Know Someone new? WE'WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY NEWCOMER TO O U R A R E A M M ! CALL JOAN STULL DORIS ANDREAS 385-5418 385-4518 4>r J G. i 99YAI WEIC99K OPEN McHENRY HOSPITAL FOR 1975 MEMBERSHIP (Continued from page 1) most concretely by the growing membership in our not-for- profit organization." The hospital's patients during the past year, Olsen noted, have come mostly from McHenry township, Crystal Lake, communities in western Lake county, Wonder Lake, the Richmond-Spring Grove area, and Cary, in that order. "Our traditional respon­ sibilities to these communities is reflected in our patient load over the last eighteen years/' Olsen concluded. "We believe our membership should reflect a mutual sense of responsibility on the part of citizens of these communities." The McHenry Hospital corporation's annual meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, and memberships received by Jan. 23 will assure reservations for the dinner meeting, Olsen said." and I must not let my country down. "Lark Wheelock" ONE-VEHICLE CRASH FATAL TO SUNNYSIDE MAN (Continued from page 1) Constance A. Miller of 4014 W. Kane avenue, McHenry, was- cited for improper lane usage and Robert E. Eppel of 6903 W. Route 120, McHenry, . was charged with failure to yield at an intersection. The accident occurred Friday afternoon about 5:30. Ms. Miller reported she was north bound on the highway and as she drove across the center line to pass a car that was turning, she hit Eppel's car. Eppel was stopped on Bull Valley waiting for traffic to clear. When he saw a vehicle turning east-bound onto Bull Valley, he pulled into the in­ tersection and his car was hit in the rear. Patricia L. Topolski of 1506 Evergreen drive, McHenry, was cited for failure to yield at a stop or yield intersection following a collision at the intersection of Route 120 and River road, just east of the bridge Thursday morning. She was taken to McHenry hospital by the rescue squad, where she was treated for minor injuries. Driver of the other auto, Helen C. Solchenberger of 4714 GardenjQuarter, McHenry, told deputies she was east-bound on the highway when her car was hit in the side by the Topolski auto. Ms. Topoiski reported she had stopped for the sign on River road and failed to see the other vehicle as she pulled onto the highway ESCAPE WHEN SNOWMOBILES FALL IN BAY (Continued from page 1) Lake Rescue squad brought the driver and passengers to shore but the snowmobile and' sled remain in the lake. Rescued were George Dellorto and his wife, Marilyn, and their son, Michael, along with William Wehrs and his wife, Phyllis, of Bensenville. No injuries were reported. Two others were not so fortunate. Richard Klein of Ingleside was missing after his snowmobile plunged through the ice in Lone Lake Sunday PAGE 15 - PLAINnFALER • night. His wife, Nancy, and a 10-year-old daughter, Kerry, managed to pull themselves out of the water. His body was found Monday morning. Richard Donato of DesPlaines was driving a snowmobile that went through the ice in the center of Pistakee Lake, off Eagle Point, in Lake county Sunday. A friend, Jeff Hopkins, of Grayslake had turned toward shore when his vehicle"** approached thin ice. When he turned around, he could see no light from Donato's snowmobile. Tracks led to an opening in the ice but there was no evidence of the driver or his vehicle. ARREST TWO FOR BURGLARY OF AREA CHURCH (Continued from page 1) burglary and theft over $150. Bond was set at $5,000 each and they are to appear in court Jan. 30. S h e r i f f ' s d e p a r t m e n t detectives, Elof Borgeson and Joseph Eisele, discovered that some of the stolen property taken in the burglary had been WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22,1975 Make Plans To Elect Directors Conservation Unit The McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district is formulating plans for the district's annual election of directors and annual meeting to be held Jan. 25, Two direc- fc- tors will be elected to serve two-year terms. Polling locations will be in Harvard, Lakewood, Marengo and Woodstock in addition to a polling booth at the annual meeting at the American Legion in Marengo. 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