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VOLUME 1« — NUMBER 41 THI}IS>AV. JANUARY 8, IW^
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D Thomas Wins Top Honors At Police School
Recently Offioer Donald Thomas of our Huntley Poiioe Department received numerous awards for his acWevemeoit during a Basic Law En¬ forcement course in Ootober of this yenr. The progrem is conducted by the University of Illinois in Urbana. Offioer Thomas completed 240 hours <A instruoticm attaining a final grade avers^e of 97.98. He was selected as the recipient of the Enrin H. Warren award, given for excellence in com- pletrng -the traandng course. As plaited in a letter from the program's director Vem L. PoUey, "Selection to receive the award represents a recognition whim oertaMy was well earned. Your cations aid demoiv ^rated abilities established you as the outstanding representative of your cJass." Officer Thomas also re>- oeivod a letter from Morvi nC. O'Meiia, Executive Wreotor of the Illinois Local Govemmental Law En¬ forcement Offioers Training Board staling 61 the Ervin H. Warren a- ward, "It is an hnor of wWoh you should be very proud, inasmuch as it is given to that individual who "best exempildficd today's concept of tomorrow's police officer." My sin¬ cere congratulations to you."
Officer Thomas also received a certifioate for recogditwn of out staidhig scholastic achievement at <the PoUce Trahing Instifcatei. A conrse in First Aid to the hijured wias completed by our police officer. Over aiE, offioer Thomas reoeived 4 certifScates, 3 letters of recognition and an outstanding award. He is now again on duty with the Huntley police Dept.
C Conley and Little America Win Twips At Vagrabond
The drawing for the weekend for two at the Va?albon Inn was held last Wednesday. Dec. 31st. Eaeh of the particroating merchants drew one name from their box. The fol- lowirg Js a last of wimners and the merchant:
Steve Dyer of Woodstock - Hansen Healing and Plumbing; Clarence Kopsell of Huntlev - Marlowe Feed and Hatchery: Paul Lohneis of Hunt¬ ley - Henneman Hardware; Paul N. Isenhart of Huntley - Freund Equdp- morit; at Schuman of Crystal Lake - V&V Electronics; Mike Grismer of Hundey - Village Store; Jeannie Wymore of Hampsihfae - Wetelen's Oountoy Store; Leona Bundgard of Huntley - Harry's I.G.A.; D. Horal- men of Lake in the Hills - Dr. James OXau^in; Sbahley Koch - Huntley Supermarket; Jean .^iderson of Cnrstai Lake - Ace Hardware, Hurtt¬ ley; Mary Hankes of Huntley - J. H. PattersOT Co.; Betty Hansftird of Batavia - Ben Hansford Chevrolet; Carol David of HunHey - State Bank of Huntiey; Karen Nepermann of Huntley - The Lemon Tree Boutique; Dick Michdsen of HunUey - Bev's Village Inn; L. Reding of Carpenters- viUe - Huntiley Restaurait; David Keams of HunOey - B & K Power & Equ^ent; D. Foulker of Huntley - Bowl Hi Lanes; Charles Conley of Huntley - litUe America.
At 7:30 p.m. cn New Year's Eve, the winning ticket was drawn by Heather O'BrSen at the Huntley Fanmaide Office. The winner was Charies Conley and Little Amerioa. Mr Oodey and ills fiancee, Renee, pian to use the trtp lor a honey¬ moon after Iheir mainiB^ b> March.
Pictured above Is "Alfio* as his Scouts fondly call him. He is better known to us as Al Jordi. AJ has been In Scouting in Huntley for tho past 10 yean, serving on the troop committee for many of those ycars^ In November 1973 be became the Scoutmaster for Troop 167. Recently the young men of his troop had the above portrait made for lilm. It is said to b« one of his prized possessions.
Among tbe high points of his career as Scoutmaster were 3 Scouts at¬ taining the rank of Eagle Scoot His son, Shane, was one of them. At hte Northwoods, bis troop was presented with a canoe paddle for "Extraordinary achievement in Scouting Spirit" which was a first for the HunUcy Scouts. Hia troop was awarded a plaque from the Galena Chamber of Commerce for being an outstanding troop - competing for the best dressed out of a parade of more than 10,000 scouts.
During be last two years, scouting has been busy with ancake break¬ fasts, spaghetti suppers, bratwurst sales and paper drives. His troop held campouts, canoe trips, campfires, camping, church services and many more.
Alfle will surely lie missed but liis fine standard will long be carried aa. Aa stated by a spokesman for the Scouts.
Tho wmiier of Ihe Hersey Bar at l!ie, Himllcy Suponnarket is James Marsh, 14807 Church St, HunUey. The winner of the Turkey is Betty Stewart of Rt 1   Box 67, Huntley.
School Board Meeting Notice
Thp regular meeting of the School Doard for District 158 wiil be held On Mond.iy, January v2 in he Board \ioom at 7:30.
Bills, committee reports, aad min¬ ute.'; of tho previous meeting wUl receive the attontion of the Board, a.s woll as proposed county calendar, Boai'd policies, and review of the evaluation report by the Division of  Vocational  and Technical  Edu-
cition.
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The winners names were drawn at 5:30 at the store by Sandy Kohley and Dotma Sdioler. who has the winoinc sUp. RetUjento may enter tliis contest st the J^uot-
School Menu
Menu Jan. 12 • 16, I9lfii
Mcnday — Pizza burgr^^ OD bun, buttered green beans, {xitata chips, peanut birtter bars, mOk.
Tuesday •> Chili dog on bnSi bat¬ tered com, potato ch^ baked des¬ sert, milk.
Wednesday — Orange juice, Tuna and noodle oasserole, fresh |foien pjeas, hot oom. bread, hBjdered bread, mixed fruit, millc.
Thursday — Chili with cnidcers, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cheese sticks, applesauce, mflk.
Friday — Teachers Inatituta, No Scho<^.
Huntley Crime Down   * 30%Inl97S
The following is.a vefitxt p Vb» Huntley Village Board on-lOort- ullalnis har^c^ed in 1995 in dpipaii- son to 1974 and past yean: '
Bugrglary decreased 10%- com¬ pared to 1974, 40% oompaxied to 1973. .'
Accidents declined 20% W .1975.
Disorderly conduct comidilitts in creased 16%. t,.      »
Juvenile complaints decfeasid 75% in. 1975.
Personal injuries aMendtd by police increased 70%. \'
Vandalism oomi^aintB da#eased 45% from 1974. T-i
The total crtoe ink* |ihi tie Vill aee of HunUey decreflkdT 80% since 1974 and a total at 45% mxfi^. 1973.
Pictured above are scenes sit Hw CtaMmaa mAf at PfiMfV fiib. At aniroximately 10:30 pjn. the ereniBg of Dm. tSti^ ffRM'<3Ni^fpti« U> entrance from the basement o( the local pob. ftti itito. U iSt JiilPllH'.'Tin on the main floor. He waa greeted by a Plajbey buuqr. ««b>li>^«iid the proprietor Elden PfafL Mask was pmided, ^Sis ezduiMM aad NfkMb* ments served. A good time was repoctedly had by aO.