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Ringwood News 728-0343 653-9262 728-0295 Caution Farmers After Discovery Of Arsenic Randy J. Finney accepts diploma from Supt. Richard Swantz during graduation ceremony from McHenry Alternative high school last week. Behind Finney are the seven other graduating seniors from the Alternative high school. They are, left to right: Michael C. Boening, Karyn Poindexter, Steven J. Umbarger, Tamara L. White (face hidden), Kevin P. Maxson, Cecilia M. Larsen, and Lauren E. Turner. To right of Swantz is Clyde Leonard, director of the Alternative high school. STAFF PHOTO-JEFF BONATO Hold Ceremony For Eight High School Seniors The future and the past joined together last Wednesday night when a special com­ mencement was held for the graduating class of McHenry Alternative'High school. The future? The future is ahead for the eight students who were honored for their completion of high school. The past? Certainly the picnic-like atmosphere and festivities held on the Alter­ native school grounds honoring the eight graduates was similar to the way graduations used to be--before the number of students grew so large that formal guidelines had to be adopted in a solemn graduation exercise. The sight of eight sets of parents, grandparents, and friends eating, laughing and celebrating with teachers and administrators surely must have been reminiscent of past years when graduation classes numbered only a very few. Along with the touch of the past and the look to the future, there was no mistaking the pride in everyone's eyes when certificates were received. The students were to par­ ticipate in the huge graduation with their 400-plus classmates the next night, but Wednesday night was all their own. The Alternative high school is located on Waukegan street in McHenry. Forty-three students attended this year, with eight completing their senior year. Alternative education is the name given to the curriculum, which is a separate curriculum thdn taken by most students. Compare it to the Education For Life curriculum, currently offered at East campus. The students in these programs earn high school credit, but study different things than traditional English, arithmetic, and science. This year's eight graduates of the Alternative high school have varying interests, just as any group of teenagers would have. One of the graduates. Randy J. Finney, hopes to attend college at the University of Utah and major in forestry. Steven Umbarger, another Alternative school graduate, has worked on boats for three years on a shared-time basis between the school and a local business, and will continue working in that field. A third, Michael Boening, has been working at Baxter Laboratories, and will continue to do so. Interests vary, but one thing was common to all eigjU graduates Wednesday night-- the pride and satisfaction of a job well done. Merit Principles Gov. James R. Thompson recently signed legislation to create a Personnel code system in the office of Secretary of State Alan J. Dixon. The code will place more than 3,000 employees in the Secretary of State's office under a hiring code based on merit principles. Presently, 1,300 employees in the office are covered under the Illinois Personnel code. Thompson called the legislation "an example of the kind of good government we can have when we set aside political con­ siderations and work together to improve things." r I Bible School Dates Set For June 13 to 17 Vacation Bible school will be held at the Greenwood United Methodist church for one week, June 13-17, with sessions meeting each day from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is for chidlren from 3 years through sixth grade. Children from the Ringwood area needing a ride to Greenwood, please call Mrs. Arthur (Katy) Christopher. FLEA MARKET- CHICKEN BAR-B-Q . It may seem early to be talking about July dates, but we all know how quickly time flies by. The annual chicken bar­ becue will be held at the Ringwood church Sunday, July 17. This year a flea market will be held Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with exhibitors setting up their displays under the big tent on the church lawn. If vou are interested in renting exhibiting space, call Art Kreutzer, 1912 W. Lakewood avenue. Keep these dates in mind and there will be more details at a later date. TRAVEL NORTH The Paul Walkingtons en­ joyed Memorial weekend camping at Legend lake. Bill and Bob Baker joined them and also Clarence and Ida Mae Adams with their family spent part of the weekend. The weather was perfect so everyone could enjoy swim­ ming and boating. I { HERE AND THERE Gary and Diane Linstad with Bob and Barb Bergner, all of American Legion Post 491 i - RINGWOOD ROAD, McHENRY - I SPECIALS! FRIDAY FISH FRY... INCLUDES SALAD BAR SATURDAY PRIME RIB . FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (5:00-9:00 P.M.) . PERCH-ALL YOU CAN EAT . OTHER MENU AVAILABLE . OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT IN THE LOUNGE SATURDAY NITE: "BOB & THE BLUE TONES". COCKTAIL HOUR MON.--WED.--THIJRS.--FRIDAY 3:30 to 6:00 ('.ui Price* I I I I I I I I I I «l BUSINESSMEN'S LUNCHEON SPECIAL! 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. ALL COCKTAILS 50* (EXCEPT BLENDED, CREAM & IMP DRINKS) INDIAN MANOR RESTAURANT & LOUNGE RTE. 31, Vi Ml. S. OF 120, McHENRY Energy - Saving Air Conditioner Tune - Up All Brands Of Window Air Conditioners Up To 20,000 BTU • Picked-up • Cleaned-out • Oiled • Complete Check-out • Returned ONLY *2495 Special Rate If You Have More Than One Air Conditioner Or If You Bring Air Conditioner To Us And Pick Up. (Removal & Re-install in window $15.00 additional) LEE & RAY ELECTRIC PHONE: S85-0882 1005 No. FRONT STREET MCHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050 Appleton, spent Memorial day weekend with Diane's parents, Art and Katy Christopher. The young couples enjoyed a day touring the Science and In­ dustry museum as well as a day at Great America amusement park. Dolores Brennan, Nellie Hepburn, and Kenny Brennan visited Webb and Lois Black- mon at Richmond on Memorial day. Sunday, Mrs. Hepburn and Art Jensen attended the Black- man family reunion at John Blackman home in Antioch. FAMILY GATHERINGS It was a busy weekend for the Zells with picnics and family get-togethers. Sunday Dick's family all gathered at their home in Ringwood. Phyllis' daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Clint Harris of Milwaukee, also joined the group to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary. Memorial day found the Zells traveling to Zion to be with Phyllis' family who met at her sister and brother-in-law's, Dorothy and Gordon Lietch. They had hoped to do some boating on Lake Michigan but the wind off the lake made it too cold for real enjoyment. GRADUATE Paul and Althea Walkington held an open house for their son, Lee, following com­ mencement exercises last Thursday of McHenry West campus graduates. Among the Doctor Paul Peterson, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, recently warned that farmers who use chemical feed pumps for livestock treatment should be certain to have an air gap between the household water supply and the tank where the chemical is mixed. Peterson's warning was issued as a result of arsenic poisoning which occurred in rural Douglas county. Three of the five members of the family were found to have elevated levels of arsenic in their blood and hair. ' An investigation to determine the source of the poisoning revealed that a chemical feeder was connected in line with the household water system. The feeder had been used frequently to pump sodium arsanilate through the system to the swine operation for the control of swine dysentery. The chemical containing arsenic guests present were Lee's brothers and sister; Ida Mae and Clarence Adams family, Jay and Jan Walkington family of Addison, Tom and Maya Walkington of Oregon. Guests attended from Woodstock, Harvard, Crystal Lake, Elkhorn, McHenry, Wonder Lake, and Ringwood. All of Althea's brothers and sisters with their spouses were also present so it was a very happy occasion for everyone. WANTED PEOPLE WHO ENJOY GOOD POOD AT REASONABLE PRICES! 1 FRIDAY SEAFOOD NITE PUBLIC ALWAYS WELCOME! SERVING 5 pm to 10 prfi CARRY OUTS PISTAKEE COUNTRY CLUB 815 W. Bay Rd. Phone:385-9854 SAVE 1975 SAAB WAGON BACK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AM-FM STEREO, GREAT FAMILY GAS SAVER. 1974 SAAB TWO DOOR 4 SPEED, RADIALS, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, LOW MILES. 1972 VOLVO 144 FOUR DOOR WAT MDC >2600 ONE OWNER, LOW MILES, WITH AIR, AUTOMATIC TRAN SMISSION, RADIAL TIRES. NEED A GOOD SECOND CAR? 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TWIN FILLETS OF $050 TENDERLOIN BEEF W/MUSH ROOMS O VEAL $ J75 PARMESAN W/M0STACCI0LI ^ BEEF BR0CHETTE $1*75 W/PEPPERS, TOMATOES & ONIONS ON RICE V PRIME RIB of BEEF Au Jus BROILED RAINBOW TROUT W/ALM0NDINE BUTTER AM OVR FAMOVS - SUNDAY SPECIALS - CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 10 AM-2PM (CHILDREN 8 & UNDER $2.00) "FREE ROSE FOR THE LADIES' SMORGASBORD 3pm (CHILDREN 8 & UNDER $3.00) o CHAPEL HILL GOLF U PAGE 5-PIAINDEALER--FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1977 First Baptist Church Plans Bible School The First Baptist church of McHenry, 509 N. Front street, announces plans for it's summer Vacation Bible school. The schedule sets the date from June 12 through June 19. The Sunday school hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and weekdays are 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Baptist church. First graders through Junior high school students are invited to enjoy Bible study, games, activities and refreshments. had siphoned into the family's water supply. Peterson warned that discovery of this incident represents "a potential problem of unknown magnitude which may affect the safety of rural water supplies, since operations utilizing such chemical feed pumps con­ nected to the household water supply are not uncommon in Illinois." John R. Block, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, pointed out that, while such water supply systems are no uncommon, the use of arsenic compounds for livestock treatment is not as widespread as it once was. Information concerning proper installation of chemical feed pumps can be obtained from local Cooperative Ex­ tension advisors, or from: Illinois Department of Public Health, Divison of Sanitation, 535 W. Jefferson, Springfield, 111. 62761. The Veterans administration is sixth among all federal agencies in budget outlays, with annual appropriations exceeding $18 billion. RENT Yt)UR OWN STORAGE SPACE Lighted & Secure AML GUETTLERS STORAGE 818 N. FRONT ST. 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