The Huntley Farmside

              "USPS 580-360 THURSDAY, May 21, 1987 VOLUME 27-NUMBER 7
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Wellness  Week A  Success   In   Huntley
Lions Club Meeting.
Wellness Week was held May 11-15, at the Huntley Elemen¬ tary School. During the week, students were offered infor¬ mation and activities relat¬ ing to such topics as health, safety, nutrition, fitness, drug abuse prevention and stress management.
To kick off Wellness Week a Fun Run was held and over 100 students participated. There was special recognition for the winners in feach division and all participants were eligible for door prizes. Mid-week found students en¬ joying many different assem-. blies. One in particular was a big hit with the kids. The Expo-Sonic Rockers brought their message of living drug free in a way kids can relate to.Wellness Week ended with a SO's party where 5-8th grade students enjoyed doing many of the things that kids back in the 50's did. One high¬ light of the party was an Elvis impression performed by Caleb Kittel.  The party ended with still more door prizes.
This is the District's first attempt at providing a Wellness Week which is a supplement to the Health Curriculum. Many businesses in Huntley and surrounding Communities were very sup¬ portive by providing funding, prizes and supplies. Wellness Week Donations: NPI Contracting, Inc., Huntley Dairy Mart, Robinson Industries, Inc., C&R Sales, Huntley Family Restaurant, Ben Hansford Chevrolet, Brill Realty, Huntley Country Store, Bakley Tile, Inc., Hansen Heating ic Plumbling, Inc., McHenry FS, Inc., Outlook Envelope Co., Ace Hardware, Solarcrete Energy Efficient Buildings, DFC Transportation Co., James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, Huntley PTO and American Legion Women's Auxiliary.
Inside  This Issue
Community Calendar Pg. 2 Village Map Pg. 3 Getting Fit Pg. 5 Sports Flash Pg.5 Church Directory Pg. 6 Thoughts for Lite Pg. 6
The regular meeting of the Huntley Lions Club was called to order on May 12, 1987 by President Hartmann at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion with those members in atten¬ dance as shown on the Atten¬ dance Record and Guest Regis¬ ter.
Meeting started off with 9 Union Lions and 2 guests. Every one sang God    Bless America and Lion Del Borhart led in prayer. Lion Fred Schuttie led the pledge. Guests were Fred Schuttie and Pete Podschwit.
After a splendid meal served by the Legion ladies the following reports were given.
Lion Dammyer gave a report on Angie, he said she was in a coma and waiting for the second transplant.
Lion Tessmer said steak fry's all set for June 21. Get out and'sell those tick¬ ets.
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Dhamer  Proclaims   May As  "Older Americans"   Month
President Ronald Reagan and Governor James Thompson have proclaimed May as "Older Americans" month. Special celebrations are taking place throughout the nation and the State of Illinois, to honor those persons, known as "Senior Citizens", for their contributions in building our society and their efforts to provide a free country for future generations.
The phrase, "It's hell to get old" is beginning to diminish in it's connotation, as progress is being made in the field of gerentology. Older people are encouraged to stay healthier by programs promoting exercises and acti¬ vities, knowledge of medicine and the encouragement of em¬ ployers to hire these experi¬ enced, reliable persons in the work force.
The new "age discrimina¬ tion" law, which was passed by Congress in 1986 insures the older person who chooses to continue working that they may do so at any age without fear of losing their jobs and that they be treated as an equal by their employer.
Huntley is fortunate to be able to celebrate "Older Americans" month all year.
Pictured above is Village President Jim Dahmer with Mr. Fred Ahrens proclaming May as "Older Americans" Month in Huntley. Mr. Ahrens is the Chairman of the Huntley Senior Citizen Club.
The Huntley Senior Citizen Club has been in existence for about 17 years. Rev. Robert Frank, Meta Tessmer and Earl Johnson were instrumental in getting the Huntley Club started. The Club now has over 45 members and meets at the Congrega¬ tional Church the 4th Thurs¬ day of each month. A pot-luck is served at noon and social activities provided following the meeting. All persons over the age of 50 are invited to join and participate in the
Clubs activities. The Club is self- supporting and does not rely on any financial help to subsidize them.
While the Senior Club meets once a month, the Huntley Senior Center provides meals and activities every other Thursday. The Center was started by Louise Kreutzer, Director about 7 years ago. Meals are served to those who attend and are also delivered to those Seniors who are un¬ able to attend.
Funding for the Huntley
Lion Britton passed out tickets for the trip for two and said keep your tickets in your pocket and not to lay them on your dresser.
Huntley Lions Club donated $4000 thru Mrs. Diecke to the Eye Research Hospital.
Lion Fred Schuttie then talked about the C.A.R.E. Program, also he had some informative slides to show. Most of the money goes to the hungry in Equador and the Huntley Lions voted to send $50 for this project.
Last on the list was Pete Podschwit who showed slides and talked about Diabetes Awareness Program. Pete said the real danger of diabetes is when you do not know you have it. Kerry Ellison is the chairman for the Huntley Lions.
Received a thank you note from the Center for Visual Rehabilation which the Huntley Lions donated $2000.
Members were told of $210 the board voted to Girls State.
There being no other busi¬ ness a motion was made  by Darryl Garnett and 2nd by Don Tessmer, meeting was ad¬ journed.
JUST A REMINDER
Next meeting is Awards Night. Be there. Something for everyone.
May 31, Boat Trip to cele¬ brate our 40th anniversary and installation of officers. Need reservations.
June 1st, Steak Fry.
June 28th, Town Picnic.
There will be no cards mailed for the last meeting of the year which is June 9th, so try and remember. Dick Kohiey, Secretary
Center has, in the past, been provided by Revenue Sharing funds from the Village of Huntley and Coral and Grafton Townships. Since, Federal Revenue Sharing has now been discontinued , funds will have to come from other sources for the Center to continue to operate after this year.
The Huntley Senior Center, which is registered with the State of Illinois as a non¬ profit organization has no Continued on page 7