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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1987
VOLUME 26-NUMBER 44
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Drug Alert
Legion Auxiliary        Kevin  Ellison   Named  Fireman  of the  Year
Police authorities have released information that a form of TATTOO called "Blue Star" is readily available in some areas of the United States.  In appearance this is a small sheet of white paper containing blue stars the size of a pencil eraser. Each star is impregnated with LSD and can be removed from the paper and placed in the mouth.  Absorption can occur through the skin and also simply by handling the paper.
There are also brightly colored paper tabs resembling postage stamps in size and which have pictures such as Superman, Mickey Mouse, and other Disney characters, butterflies, clowns, etc. These stamps are packed in a red cardboard box with a picture of Mickey Mouse wrapped in foil in a clear lock-type bag.  The package usually contains five one inch square stamps.   This is a new way of selling LSD and is designed to promote new addicts through appeal and enslavement of children.
A child could happen upon these items by accident and have a fatal "trip".  It is also known that very young children could be given a free "tattoo" by older children who want to merely have seme fun, or by others who are interested in cuttivatinf new customer*.
Anyone having information regarding these items should contact their Local Law Enforcement Agency.
The police have informed us that there is a red stamp called "Red Pyramid" being distributed in the area. Also being passed around in this area are "Micro Dots" in various colors and as small as a pin head.  Also another kind of drug called "window pane" which is a paper grid that can be cut out of a panel to be absorbed through mucous membranes.  These are all laced with drugs - usually hallucinogenic drugs like POP and LSD.
Everyone is cautioned that if you see any of the above described drugs, DO NOT HANDLE!!!!
These drugs are know to react very quickly into the body and some are laced with strychnine.   Symptoms are:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit Urges Security Awareness
Crime prevention and law enforcement (Civil defense) are part of this program as well as the R.O.T.C. and U.S.O. programs. Jo Czonstka of Unit 673 of Huntley states that the local unit contri¬ butes to the U.S.O. which provides awards for out¬ standing cadets at the University of 111. Urbana, Chicago Circle Campus and Southern 111 University at Carbondale.
Legislation Aids Veterans Benifits
The American Legion has been a leader in the fight for every Congressional enactment of benefit to the veterans and their depen¬ dents. The American Legion auxiliary has been a strong and effective partner, we urge you to become involved in the legislative process and to communicate with congressional representa¬ tives. Write your congressman regarding pending Veteran legislation. Congressman Phil Crane, Washington D.C. 20515.
The members of Huntley Unit 673 of the American Legion Auxiliary will join the nation in preparation of the Bicentennial of the US Constitution, according to J: Czonstka, President of the Unit.
The focus for the year 1996-87 will lead up to the coinm«morstic»!i of tbe MfBing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, a year of thanks¬ giving and gratitude for 100 years of freedom under the oddest living constitution.
The purpose of this cele¬ bration is to educate all Americans, young and old, about the formation of the Constitution, to show it as relevant today as it was to the founding fathers and to reaffirm the principles this country stands for. The American Legion Auxiliary is very much involved and urges the public to become involved and participate in their community activities. Pres. Jo Czonstka
hallucinations, mood change and severe vomiting.   Get to the hospital as soon as possible and NOTIFY THE POLICE!!!
On January 17th the Huntley Fire Protection District held their annual dinner. The dinner was given to allow cheif Veath to present his men with the many awards and commendations they earned over the past twelve months.
The most outstanding award given was that of fireman of the year. This was taken by Kevin Ellison. The other awards given are as folUows: Bryan Spencer and Kevin Stark received their commendation for the completion of Arson ic Fire Investigation school. Harold Hansen Jr. and Keith Mallegni were recognized for their completion of paramedic training. Bob Ellsworth Jr. and Tom Hayden were commended on the completion of the Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance school. It also was brought up that Al Weisneth was a nominee in the Greater
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Lion's  Club Minutes
There being no piano player, Barney would not leaad us in song, so Pres. Hartman asked zone chairman, Leo Smith to lead in the Pledge, and Del Borhart to say the Prayer. Zone Chair¬ man, Leo Smith and Allen Garrnett from Dundee Lions were introduced as our guests.
After a chicken dinner served by the ladies of the legion, the minutes were read and approved. A motion was made by Gordon Schultz to accept the report and was seconded by Darrell Garrnett. Dan Ziller gave a report on the basket ball tournament at the Grade School and asked all to help who were ap¬ pointed to do so. He also said that next year's prices for tickets should be raised to $1.50. Ziller was also asked to check with the Grade Schoo! on "Quest", a drug program the Lions are thinking of sponsoring there. The steak fry is set for March 7. A motion by Kerry Ellison and seconded by Elmer Britton to put in the Town Calendar the last Saturday of February as Lions Steak Nite.
Jim Weirich waa asked to
check with the Lioness on how
many would be interested in
going to the Hadley School
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Historical Society  Opens  1987  Season
Sampler Series
Registration is now being taken by the McHenry County Historical Society for its award-winning local history lecture series entitled; "Sampler—Elements of An Exciting Past".  Beginning March 2nd at the Society's museum in Union, the series runs each Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. througli April 20th.  Each lecture will deal with a different local history topic.
This year's series will begin with a lecture and slide presentation on the Black Hawk War and the hostilities that occurred over a brief few months in 1832.  Brief though it was, the struggle between Black Hawk and his band of Sac Indians over Northern Illinois territory east of the Mississippi influenced both our local and national history.
Belvidere amateur historian K. Robert Blietz, draws upon his own research and involvement in area history to outline the actions which brought about the war, trace the hostilities and show the influence the Black Hawk War had on history.
A letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Belvidere, Blietz's interest in Black Hawk grew out of an interest in area Civil War history. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Boone County Historical Society, has been involved in Civil War Living History for 17 years and is a member of "Camp Fuller", a local Civil War history group out of Rockford, H.
For information and/or registration for the lecture scries, contact the McHenry County Historical Society at 815-923-2267.  Class sice is limited to 45.  The cost for the lecture series is $25.00, $20.00 for Society members and $6.00 for individual sessions.  Funds generated by the series support the Historical Society museum which is not tax supported.
Inside This  Issue
Community Calendar p. 2 Service Directory p. 4 Sports ic Leisure p. 6 & 7        ^ Neighborhood News p. 8 & 9 Down on the Farm p. 10 ic 11 Church Directory p. 9
Last Week's Winner: Kathy Robisky