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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. THE and i i i a v all vour Xew Year wishes be granted HORNSBYS -- f a m i l y ccnrivi 4400 W. ROUTE 120 iKcHEHRY. ILL! 666 RUSSEL COURT COURTHOUSE PLAZA BUILDING WOODSTOCK, ILL. Gary: 815 338 4250 Patrick: 338 1958 Central Life of Iowa FORMAL WEAR RENTALS for ALL OCCASIONS V), f a i b i M 1214 N. Green St., McHenry (iarv II Luepke and Patrick J. Letizia l ' l \ W C I V I . I ' L W N K K S wish to say ":fAa,d ®/ou" to our many fr iends and c l ients tor t lu- conf idence shown in l i s wi th the placement of of Life Insurance Protect ion in PAGE 12 • PI AIVDEALEH-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1»7< Conduct Placement Test Village of McHenry Shores Jude La Francis ' 385-5067 Evening Of Pictured are some of the 190 students from twenty-four eighth grade classes throughout McHenry county who took the high school placement test at Marian Sunday, Dec. 12. On Sunday, Dec. 12. 190 students took the first step toward becoming member of Marian Central's freshman class of 1977 by completing the SRA High School placement test at Marian. The total of 190 students was an increase of twelve over last December's total Again this year students participated from the entire county representing twenty- four different grammar school and junior high programs. Students who participated in the testing program will be invited to return to Marian Feb. 13 to complete registration for the freshman year. At this time students and their parents will meet with individual counselors. The counselors will evaluate both the test scores and the recommendations obtained from eighth grade teachers to advise/students and parents on the most appropriate Fresh­ man program. Any eighth grade student who was not able to take the test at Marian Sunday, but wishes to be considered for Fall, 1977, enrollment may complete a make up test Jan. 16. For further information regarding any aspect of registration at Marian call Robert Gough at 338-4220. Free Coffee Sm,9Cf Area On Tollway Free coffee will be available at all the tollway oases for motorists on Christmas eve and New Year's eve, Martin R. Binder, chairman of the Illinois State Toll Highway authority, announced. From 6 p.m. Dec. 24 to 6fa.m. Dec. 25, restaurants at all seven oases will serve free coffee to tollway patrons. Binder said. The free coffee will also be available from 6 p.m. Dec 31 to 6 a.m. Jan. 1. The seven oases on the 256- mile Illinois tollway system are Abraham Lincoln near South Holland, Hinsdale, O'Hare, south of the airport, Des Plaines. Lake Forest,Belvidere and DeKalb. During the holiday period, tollway maintenance crews will be on alert status to keep U)$ Applicants For Nursing Class McHenry County college offers an associate degree Nursing program which is made available through an agreement with Elgin Com­ munity college. Students ad­ mitted to the ADN program are selected with regard to their qualifications and the number of openings available in the nursing courses which are offered at ECC . The following local ap­ plicants have been selected for participation in the Fall, 1977 nursing class: Linda Hoppe, Stephanie Pitel, Lori Ricker, road surfaces in good traveling condition in case severe weather develops. I M c H e n r y , R e i n e t t e Strumidlowski and Dolores Vogl, McHenry, Judith Welter, Wonder Lake. In addition, ten alternates have been selected and notified by the college. NEW FAMILIES New families at Wonder Lake are Bruce Nf*Alexander, 5410 Marshall drive, Hickory Falls No. 3; Louis R. Lane, 4213 E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Center No. 2; Billy R. McClure, 5718 Niagara drive, Hickory Fall No. 1; William H. Rich, 5122 Willow drive, Wonder Woods; John R. Scaro, Jr., 7414 Maplewood road, Lookout Point No. 1; Harold H. Stone, Jr., 8405 Richmond road, Sunrise Ridge No. 2; John G. Vais, 7712 Pleasant driver, Shore Hills; and Russell M. Whitney, 3403 E. Lake Shore drive, Shore Hills. Caroling With Santa VIsit Over one hundred children in the Shores were visited by Santa Claus this year. Last Sunday saw the jolly fellow successfully deliver his bags of candy and toys to happy, smiling faces. The big man's visit was preceded by the Brownies and the Girl Scouts who went caroling throughout the village. At the close of the caroling, the girls were treated to hot chocolate and cookies at the village hall annex. Karen Novotny. chairperson for these" events, was pleased with the turnout and enjoyed everyone's assistance. Also on Sunday evening, Karen Amaro and her com­ mittee members traveled around the Shores viewing the homes for the House Decorating contest sponsored by the Shoreline club. The results of the contest will \>e in next week's column. The next meeting of the Shoreline club is Jan. 18, 1977. The club is open to all women in the Shores. Try to attend the next meeting, it would be a fun evening. The Shoreline club wishes all residents a joyous holiday and a happy and prosperous New Year, and may God bless you and yours. VACATION WARNING Before leaving on a vacation, please inform the police department. Your home will be on a special 'vacation watch' policy. Leave a number where you can be reached while on vacation. Also, don't turn your thermostat below 55 degrees. Several vacationers have returned home to find frozen lines or broken water pipes as a result of trying to conserve too much energy while on vacation. .CAR STICKERS Car dickers are now on sale at the village hall. The deadline for displaying your sticker is Feb. 1, 1977. FREE DOG TAGS Free dog tags are available at the village hall. All you need is a current valid rabies cer­ tificate in order to receive your free dog tags. Also, when purchasing your next rafeies tag, don't forget that they, too, are available at the village hall. RUNFOR OFFICE? Blank petitions for positions on the village board are available at the village hall. The positions to be elected are as follows: three trustees for a four year term each and to fill the vacanc^jfrfVillage clerk for two remaimftg years. The first day far'filing your petition is Jan . 10. The elections are to take place in April. If you need any additional information, contact the village clerk, 385- 8500. BIRTHDAYS Today, Dec. 22, is Kimberly Ann Olbinski's 'birthday and Sally Wager's big day too. Sammy Perez has a birthday Dec. 23. On Christmas Day Armando Perez, Kristen Panerali, and Sheri Blue celebrate their birthdays. On Dec. 28, Dorothy Koleno has a birthday. May you all have a very enjoyable birthday. WATER PRESSURE DOWN? It has been the policy of the water company to flush the water hydrants every Thur­ sday morning in spring and summer. During the fall and winter, the hydrants are flushed on Thursdays also, but only when the weather permits. This flushing may create a lower water pressure for a short period of time. Please plan your Thursdays ac­ cordingly. A NICE TOUCH By now all of you should have received your semi-annual newsletter from the village board. This newsletter is meant to inform, enlighten, and clarify. It is also meant to generate responses from the residents, to pose questions and to seek support. Any comments regarding this 'nice touch' on behalf of your village govern­ ment should be directed to your village board. SHORELINERS LUNCHEON Friday, Dec. 10, several members of the Shoreline club met for lunch in Crystal Lake. Gifts were exchanged and yours truly won the door prize - a magnificent Christmas centerpiece. It was a very enjoyable, fun-filled afternoon. May the gift of love be yours at Christmas and may peace fill each day of the new year. And may the beauty of Christmas be with you through the year. Awards Dinner For Viscounts Sunday, Dec. 12, the M($Ieriry county Viscounts drum & bugle corps held its twenty-seventh annual awards banquet at the American Legion post in Crystal Lake. The manager, Wayne Kemp, introduced the guest speaker, Jqhn Schultz, former manager and drill instructor. Awards went to Kathy Cummings, most improved color guard; Ms. Circe Ann Getz, most improved musician; and Ms. Kim Cavis, Viscount of the Year. Special awards went to Paul Zimny for best drum major at DCI nationals and the manager's award to Milt Cook and Bill Lemke for their help and support over the years. SERVICE NEWS Tour Of Duty Takes Marine To Iwakunl, Japan Marine Corporal David J. Lutzow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Vomastek of 3817 Hiawatha Trail, McHenry, has reported for duty with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan. He attended MacMurray college, Jacksonville, II, and joined the Marine corps in September, 1973. Courthouse Squares "Dear Santa", "I want the Six Million Dollar Man and everything that goes with it and a train and walkie- talkies. I would also like the flying aces flight deck. Thank you." "Brian Hoffman" "218 N. Emerald drive" " McHenry" "Dear Santa, "This is what I want for Christmas, dolls, little people, little people houses, little dishes, that all. "My name is Debbie Bonus and I live at 3509 Oakdale Ave. McHenry, 111. "Good by "PS. I am 2 yrs. old. My big brother wrote this letter for me. "Thank you" "Dear Santa, "This is what I want. Com­ puter football, a majic set, boxing gloves, a football, a $ collection and hit and a run pinball machine, also tin can alley and uss enterprise ship motel. "How many toys do you make a year? "My name is Chris Bonus. I am 7 yrs. old. "Chris Bonus "3508 Oakdale Ave. "McHenry, 111." "Dear Santa, ' "I would like a doll stroller, a Jamie Summers Bionic doll, a stuffed animal teddy bear and a rag doll. Thank you." "Tracey Hoffman" "218 N. Emerald drive" "McHenry" FINP THE tETTCHS IM THIS PICTURE THATSPELL $HTA.CIAV£ OtTPROKHMOMl carpal dMkf mM (kkfrfmrtfrim) SMELL AND TELL. lake this simple safety drill and help keep natural gas one of the safest energies you can use. One of the hundreds of safety precau­ tions Nl-Gas takes is to add a distinctive odor to natural gas. So that, if you ever do have a leak, your nose should be the first to know. We want to be the second to know, so... 2. FIND THE GAS SHUTOFF FOR YOUR HOME. tf s located just ahead of your gas meter. This shutoff stops all gas service for your home. Make sure all adults in your family know where it is and how to shut it off. one of the best safety records in the country. And, together, we'll keep it that way. NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS On* of lt» NICOR toMtc •nvrgy comp»ni»i "Dear Santa, "I would like a grover hat and acarg, an oscar shirt, and cookie monster slippers, also a cookie monster doll and mr. snuffalapagoustoo. 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