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be found at the Pioneer Girls' hobo party ght a hobo pack, and a prize was awarded tost original items. Games were played, e object lesson was given from one of the crested Pastor Your Police Department by Officer Jim Fitzgerald Public Relations Officer McHenry City Police Phone 385-2131 ; Summer is now gone for good, and fall, what there was of it, I don't think ever arrived ill full bloom. However, I can safely say that the holiday season is quickly coming upon us, and I think that it is time for all of us to review a few simple things pertaining to keeping* our homes secure from burglaries. " What with the Christmas season almost here, our homes are going to be filled with Christmas presents ready for,, the giving, and it would be nice if the presents stayed that way instead of the taken. First, let's take the simple things, and those which should be done no matter what time of the year or what season is coming up. Those things are locking the door and the win­ dows whenever we leave the house. It is still true that most burglars get into the places they are going to steal from the same way that the owners get into them, through the front door. The second easy way is through an open or unlocked window. Once inside, it is no problem to open the back door and walk out with everything, including the kitchen sink. We have had several burglaries of this type where the bad guys left nothing in the house but the walls, taking with them all the furniture, even the wall-to-wall carpet. It would appear that those guys had to have had a truck, but no one saw anything strange or out of the ordinary. This is where neighbors come into the scene with help for the police. Many times we get calls that there is a strange vehicle prowling the area, and sometimes these calls are unfounded. However, the few times that they are founded, they have been a big help in the capture of criminals, those who had already done their crime, and those who were about to start. Never feel funny about calling the police department and reporting something out of the ordinary. That is one of the reasons we are there in the first place, and we will be happy to check out any such reports. Also, remember that there is no reason for you to give your name unless you want to give it. We will respond to any call if requested to by a citizen. However, I should also tell you the other side of the problem of not leaving your name. If the officer is unable to find the problem, it is nice to have a call-back phone number of someone to see so that we can ask the callers if they have any other information, or can point out the problem to the officer. I got a little off the track there - sorry. The next thing that we can check is those sliding glass doors that many newer homes have now. The easiest way to secure these is to obtain an old broom handle or a length of 1 inch pipe. When the doors are closed, if this pipe or handle is laid in the track ' of the sliding door, it cannot be opened from the outside, even if it is locked. Although there are commercial type locks available from most hardware stores, this method of cutting an old broom handle is far and away the cheapest, and more than does the trick. The next thing that you should get for your home is one or more of those electric light timers. A few of these placed on some lights inside the house give the home a lived-in ap­ pearance by turning on' and off the lights in several - different rooms, such as the kitchen and - the living room. You could even hook one up to a radio or the TV. Also, if you are going to be gone for any length of time, ' have your mail stopped, or arrange foi; a neighbor to pick it up. This goes for the newspaper too. If you wish, call the police and tell us that you are going, and place your home on our house check list. One of our officers will check your house every night you are gone. To get a house check, come to the police department and fill out one of our sheets (we will not take a house chfeck over the phone. How can we be sure that it is you on the phone?). All we. ask is that you call us when you return. The last thing I will talk about is the type of locks you have on the front and rear doors. No matter what type you have now, unless it is of the dead bolt type, someone can get in. A dead bolt type lock is the mose secure lock made, and cannot be broached short of kicking in the door itself. These type locks can be purchased almost anywhere locks are sold. Get out the union suit folks; I feel that snow is just around the corner, and this corner is less than a half block away! iiH hH Anxious to make the right arrangements for your wedding? The details fall into place after a Welcome Wagon NEARLYWED PARTY. We have some lovely gifts for you. Plus useful suggestions and helpful information from a wide range of wedding professionals. Call and let's reserve q place for you. Carolyn Farrington I'm usually at home 385-7980 Rhode Island is nicknamed Little Rhody, for its size. Ring wood News 385-8037 653-9262 728-0343 Vacation In GrandCanyon It was a wonderful week of vacation for Patty Christopher when she visited fprmer McHenry residents, George and Sue Bradley, who are now living in Grand Canyon National park. While she did not have time to take the mule ride to the bottom of the canyon, there was a 'lot of sightseeing and time to enjoy its beauty. The pilot of the small plane she took from LasVegas to the park flew down into the canyon to show points of interest to the passengers. Ona drive to Show Low, Ariz., they traveled through desert where cactus had just finished blooming, past aspen groves with their bright golden leaves, and in the higher elevations there was snow on the San Francisco peaks. Patty also had a visit with Jack and Karen Kuhrt and their family who now live in Springerville, Ariz. The Kuhrts were former residents of this area. U.N.I.C.E.F. Thirty children of the Ringwood and Greenwood church schools were out Sun­ day afternoon and collected $65 for UNICEF. After the collection, they returned to the Ringwood church for games and lunch. Teh riders com­ pleted the bike-a-thon from Greenwood to Ringwood. If you have a pledge, the riders would appreciate having the money turned in as soon as possible. ITEMS COMPLETED When the sewing ladies met CARPET FALL SPECIALS CLEANING FALL SPECIALS £ •Light Housedeaning •Weekly-Bi-Monthly •One Time Fall Cleaning Jobs •Free Estimates 1 kBetfow. L •Light Housedeaning •Weekly-Bi-Monthly •One Time Fall Cleaning Jobs •Free Estimates •Light Housedeaning •Weekly-Bi-Monthly •One Time Fall Cleaning Jobs •Free Estimates iY 385-3881 at the home of Katy Christopher last week, projects were completed and items priced for the bazaar to be held on Saturday, NoV.10, with the roast beef dinner. The bazaar and candy sale will begin at 3 p.m. at the Ringwood church and serving times for the dinner ar^ 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available and may be obtained by calling 653-9262, 728-0222, 385-8037 or 385-7646. BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Christine Decker on No'v. 4; and on Nov. 5 we find James Funk, Sharon McGowan and Alan Peterson adding another year. Nov. 6, Guy Winters will add another candle to his cake, and on Nov. 7, Michelle Lehman and Roger Tonyan will celebrate their natal day. Nov. 8 is that special day for Rodney Ackerman; and on Nov. 9, Julis Nelsen adds another year, as does Laurie Bidlack on Nov. 10. Happy birthday to all of you wonderful people. There no anniversaries to our knowledge. THINGS TO REMEMBER Nov. 3 - Women of the Moose Christmas Bazaar - at Moose lodge - 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Nov. 4 ~ church services - Ringwood church - 9:15 a.m. Nov. 4 - church school - Ringwood church - 9:45 a.m. Nov. 5 - no school - John- sburg dist. - teachers institute. Nov. 6 ~ choir practice ~ Ringwood church -- 7 p.m. , Nov. 8--U.M.W.- 12:30 p.m. - - Ringwood church. Nov. 10 - Bazaar - 3 p.m. - at Ringwood church fellowship hall. Nov. 10 - Ringwood. church Roast Beef Dinner - serving at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. - call for ad­ vance tickets. Nov. 11 - church services - 9:15 a.m. -- Ringwood church. Nov. 11 - church school - 9:45 a.m. - Ringwood church. GOD BLESS DIAL A PRAYER 1-385-1234 Her Reason Judge-What makes you think your husband is getting tired of you? Lady--Well, he hasn't been home in seven years. Hobos aplenty were to Oct. 26. Each girl brought a hobo pack, and a prize was to the owner of the most original items. Games were songs sung and a Bible object lesson was given from one leader's pack. |n top picture are Mrs. Tentf Popp, Tiffany jeanette Smith, Tracy Popp, Mrs. Ruth Sveen, Allison Missy Carlson, Donna Skinner and Colleen Kapp. In picture are Robin Hlvon. Allison Heald. Courtney Greer, Petersen, Mrs. Suzanne Bearden and Shawna Boose. Hobo eaten from tin cans and bread, cookies and punch completed menu. Pioneer Girls meet at the Alliance church, 3815 W. Valley road, McHenry, each Friday from 4:30 until 6 from 6 to 16 are welcome and the club is open to all girls in such a club program. For further information contact Robertson 385-1519. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS ' November 1, 1963 -- A military coup deposes the govern­ ment of South Vietnam. November 2, 1889 -- North and South Dakota are admit­ ted into the Union. ^ t November 3, 1896 •-- The state of Idaho grants full suf­ frage to women, t-vi , November 4, 1952 -- President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon elected. November 5, 1911 -- Calbraith P. Rogers completes the first American transcontinental airplane flight. November 6, 1869 -- Princeton and Rutgers partake in the first formal intercollegiate football game. November 7, 1944 -- President Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected to his fourth term in office. Q ~ • This prestigious business address can be yours .... on a Whispering Point Center Office Miniums 4302-C Crystal Lake Rd. & Hanley, McHenry, IL RENTAL BASIS for as little as $450 * per square , foot > (Utilities not included) *UNIT E-2455 sq. ft. area. 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