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PAGE II - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1980 Winter Driving) Tips Captain Hugh - S. McGinley, commander of District 15, Illinois state police, recommends some tips on winter driving. With winter months upon us one big question is, "If I'm snowbound in my car, what should I do?" First of all, McGinley said, "Don't panic and stay with your car, It's the best shelter you have." Rj|n your engine and heater for only 10 minutes or so every hour. You'll stay warm enough, and you'll be conserving gas in case you're stuck for a long time. When running your engine, keep your window cracked for air. And most important, make sure your tail pipe isn't covered with snow, if it is, deadly exhaust fumes could back up into your car. Tie a colored scarf or cloth to the antenna or door handle and light a flare if you have one. Remember batteries are far less efficent in cold weather, so be sure it is at full power to get you started on those cold days. Tires are your only contact with the driving surface, so be sure they are in good shape. If you have a front wheel drive vehicle, put the snow tires on' the front wheels. Wiper blades should be in good condition or you'll be driving blind. When they become worn, be sure they are replaced. Keep the windshield washer system filled with antifreeze solvent. Shut off wipers before you shut the car engine off. If the wiper switch is left on, the blades may stick and freeze to the windshield and damage the wiper motor when the engine is started again. Give yourself a good field of vision in all directions and clean snow and ice off the entire windshield and all other windows or your car. Attached to this message is a winter survival kit for cars. Survival Kit Most of the items needed for the kit can either be purchased for a reasonable price or perhaps even found in the home. Among the items that you may choose to place in the kit, you might consider: -A flashlight, spare bat­ teries, candles and matches. -Bright red or orange cloth and string which can be used for a signal banner, face mask or first aid purposes. -A small sharp knife, can opener, safety pins and a spoon. -Facial tissue, aspirin, canned fuel or fuel tablets and a small compass. -High calorie food such as chocolate, raisins, candy bars. -Small cans of soup or stew can be heated with the candle or fuel tablets you have already packed. Likewise, tea or instant coffee may easily be made in an emergency by melting snow inside the coffee can. By punching three holes around the top edge, you can hang the can from the rear view mirror of the auto and place the candle or heat 'xbiet on the dashboard beneath it. -Two dimes, taped to the cover of the kit will insure that a stranded driver will always have change to make a phone call from an isolated phone booth. -Tie a pair of mittens or gloves, scarf, or stocking 2nd CHRISTMAS POTTERY SALE student, amateur, & professional potters at McHenry County College .Dec. 1st 4-10pm '"ec. 2nd 10-9pm cap around the outside of the can for added protection against the cold. The coffee can survival kit should be kept in the passenger compartment of the car to insure that it is accessible should the trunk be jammed by collision or buried by snow. Other items that should be carried in the luggage compartment but moved into the car if severe weather threatens while you're on the road are: First aid kit, fire ex­ tinguisher, flares, booster cables, shovel, ttow cable, heavy clothing and sand for traction. BBQOOOOOOOBB Safety Hints BBBBCOOOOOBOe ' By Alan J. Dixon Secretary of State A year ago I announced a new program in my office designed to make conditions safer and more convenient for Illinois motorists who normally renew their drivers licenses during winter months. Renewal notices are mailed to drivers ap­ proximately 45 days before the expiration of their licenses, but anyone may renew his or her license up to one year in advance of the expiration, avoiding ice and snow. Many have taken advantage of this op­ portunity. Drivers whose birthdays come during cold and bad weather months no longer are at a disadvantage at license renewal time. Even if a road test is not required for renewal, they must drive to a facility for a photo, but they don't have to travel under hazardous street and road conditions. This "up to one year in advance of the expiration" renewal service also is available to persons who usually are out of town when their drivers licenses expire. (A copy of the Rules of the Road will be sent to you upon request. Write to Alan J. Dixon, Secretarv of State, Springfield, 111., 62756). Polish Legion Auxiliary Officers Newly installed officers of the new Polish Legion of American Blachuciak, finance officer; Frances Novosad, treasurer; Veterans ladies' auxiliary. Liberty Chapter No. 188 of Sally Bujak, secretary; Helen Brut, chaplain; and Wanda McHenry, are shown below. They are Evelyn Ficek, Krcfct, sergeant-at-arms. president; Barb Bryniarski, vice-president; Viola STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD About 150 guests were in attendance last Sunday when the newly formed Polish Legion of American Veterans ladies auxiliary, Liberty Chapter No. 188, McHenry, held election of officers. They included national and state officers and many representing local Legion posts. The installing officer was the state president, Alice Walet. The gathering was held at Legion Post 491 clubhouse, where a buffet and dancing followed the installation. 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Come in or Call 526-6604 f̂ WAUCOnDA flAC'iORAL BAVK Routes 12, 59 & 176 "The Drive In Bank' Wauconda, III. 60084 Member FDIC Legion auxiliary, No. 491,; president of rifle squad, Post 491, George Loser; com­ mander, World War I barracks, Walter Riech- mann; commander, V.F.W. Post No. 4600, Dave Hansen; president V.F.W. auxiliary, Post 4600, Eva Snell; senior- regent Women of the Moose Boards Ask That Pass Competency Most Illinois school boards believe applicants for teaching certificates should be required to pass written examinations in basic literacy skills and in the subjects they want to teach. Although the measure drew substantial opposition, a majority of Illinois school boards voted Saturday, Nov. 22, to support a required test for new teachers. The resolution was voted on by 670 school board representatives to the an­ nual meeting of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB). Most of the delegates felt it wasn't too much to ask that the State of Illinois weed out candidates for teacher certificates who cannot write grammatical English or use simple math," ob­ serves Harold P. Seamon, IASB executive director. However, many boards feel they can do the job better at the local level. They see the test as a stamp of approval by the State that could make it more difficult to fire un­ satisfactory teachers. School board delegates also voted on more than 20 other resolutions and elected officers at Saturday's business session-part of a three-day training con­ ference for board members and administrators. Delegates were nearly unanimous in voting to "urge the General Assembly to continue to study possible alternative sources of revenue for local school districts, including enact­ ment of a local income tax or sales tax." Many delegates favoring the measure said school districts should have the option of using income or sales taxes in order to reduce property taxes. "Delegates were very sensitive to the important relationship between local control and the power to tax," Seamon notes. "Most board members, I believe, want tax rates established locally rather than by the legislature." On a related resolution, therefore, school boards also were nearly unanimous in asking the legislature for the power to raise property tax rates without voter ap­ proval. "This position will not be popular with many property owners," Seamon notes, " but many Illinois school districts have their backs against the wall. I think the measure received near- unanimous support because local boards are willing to take the responsibility for tax rates and to let voters judge their actions when they stand for reelection." IASB is a voluntary association of 932 school boards, created to help boards solve problems and improve performance. Questions voted on at the meeting are introduced in Lodge No. 1348, Patricia Knapik; and from Spojnia Camp 5, McCullom Lake, John and Jean Lucarz. Teachers Tests the form of resolutions by one or a number of school boards, and each IASB member board is entitled to one vote on each resolution. Hie annual conference is held jointly with the Illinois Association of School Ad­ ministrators and Illinois Association of School Business Officials. "The annual conference is the only opportunity for all Illinois school boards to jointly define their positions on vital issues," Seamon explained. "The General Assembly is under constant pressure from groups with their own axes to grind, and it is left to local boards of education to defend the interests of students, parents and taxpayers of their communities." 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