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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1988
VOLUME 28-NUMBER 35
OFFICE PHONE 812-669-6621
SERVING THE PEOPLE OF HUNTLEY SINCE 1960
254 per copy
Keep The Wreath Red Again
For the sixth straight year the Huntley Fire Protection District will be involved in a state wide campaign to alert residents conceming fires caused by holiday decorations. The project is called "KEEP THE WREATH RED".
As in previous years a la^ge wreath has been put up in the window in front of Station #1 on Coral Street. The red lights on the wreath will be constantly lit. If there is a fire in the district caused directly by holiday decorations a bulb on the wreath will be changed to white.
During the last five years the lights on the wreath have remained red throughout the holiday season. The fire district asks that all residents please continue to be fire safety minded again this year and "Keep The Wreath Red".
Make sure Christmas trees are fresh and kept away from any type of heat and that they are checked often for water in the tree stand. Make sure all lights are UL tested and check all lights and ¦-nrds to insure they are in
good condition. Never use inside lights for outside use as they are not made to withstand the weather. Keep children and pets away from electrical cords around the Christmas tree and other lighted decorations. Be very careful when you're smoking, or others are smoking, around Christmas decorations. Gift wrapping should never be discarded in the fireplace. House Bill 3, signed into law by Govemor Thompson, required all dwellings to have smoke detectors installed by July 1, 1988.
When looking for a gift this year, think about choosing a smoke detector and fire extinguisher. "Smoke Detectors Save Lives" and what better gift to give to 'someone you care about.
The Christmas holiday season is a time of joy. Don't let this time be saddened by not taking proper care of Christmas trees and decorations. The Huntley Fire Protection District wishes all of you a happy and "safe" holiday season.
Dave Veath
Chief HFPD
Hydrants will be flushed Dec. 6 & 7
Hey Seniors!
Are you aware that a Christmas party is being planned just for you? That's rightl The Huntley Lioness Club along with the American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Christmas party at the Legion on Thursday, December 8 at noon. In addition to the dinner, entertainment is being planned, so mark your calendars and plan to attend thia gala event.
Any Senior Citizen in the community is welcome to attend the dinner. Those who are planning it are hoping for a large crowd — they would really like to see YOU there. Reservations are required, so please call Fred Ahrens at 669-5968, Nancy Grimes at 669-5892, Doris Ball at 669-5013, or the Legion at 669-8485.
Webelos   Earn   Readyman   Badge
On November 26th the Webelo Scouts went to visit the Huntley Fire Department. Chief Dave Veath, Bill Kreasal, and Kevin Ellison were the men who instructed us in earning our Readyman Badge. In our meeting Kevin Ellison taught us how to treat burns, cuts and scratches, and broken bones. Towards the end of the meeting the men put a dummy on the table. On the dummy he showed us how to do C.P.R. and the Hiemlich Manuever.
by Ryan Christiansen and Chris Hecht
Minutes of The Huntley Planning Commision
Nov. 14, 1988
The regular monthly meeting of the Huntley Planning Commission was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Rohlwing. Those members of the board present were Ed Domagalski, Jack Daum, Robert Schachtner and Paul Mercer. Also present were Mayor Dhamer and Building Inspector Schaller.
The minutes of the October 3, 1988, meeting were read. Mr. Domagalski moved to accept the minutes as read. Mr. Daum seconded. Motion carried. Mr. Schaller questioned the correct lot number of Barry Borchart's plan.
The agenda was read. The first order of business waa presented by Ken Bakley. He is seeking approval of Preliminary Plan of the 14th Additon and fees have been paid for this meeting. Mr. Bakley and his engineer explained that they presently have a Preliminary Plat
approved for the 14th Addition, but they have since had requests for larger parcels, ao have made some
adjustments with some larger parcels and also resoned an area from R-4 to M-2. Baxter ic Woodman have reviewed this, however, the Chairman of the Planning Commission has not received a letter conceming this plan. Mr. Bakley did have a copy from Baxter & Woodman and read to the board.
Mr. Mercer moved that the Huntley Planning Commission recommend to the Huntley Village Board and the Huntley
Zoning Board of Appeals to approve Bakley's Preliminary Plan of the 14th Addition and to reflect the changes of residential to manufacturing. Mr. Daum seconded. Upon roll call there were five (5) ayes and no (0) nays. Motion carried.
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101 Things To Do With A Dead Boxelder Bug
by Seventh Grade
1. Use them for fishing bait
2. Scare someone with them
3. Give them to the tarantula in science class
4. Make chocolate covered boxelder bugs
5. Use them as hair clips
6. Get enough of them and use them as easy to care for pets
7. Tie them together and use them for making designs on cups and glasses
8. Stick the legs of boxelder bugs into pierced ears for earrings
9. Make boxelder bug juice by putting them into a blender
10. Use them to start a new fashion fad—jeans with squashed boxelders on them
11. Eat them on a salad
12. Make jewelry out of them by hooking their legs together for necklaces, bracelets and ankle bracelets
13. THROW THEM AW AYI
14. Use the goop that ooses out of squished boxelder bugs to caulk around windows and doon
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