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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1987
VOLUME 27-NUMBER 29
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Commended Students  In The  1988 Merit  Program
Huntley High School has been notified that David Bond, Pat Glenn and Chad Warrington have been desig¬ nated Commended Students in the 1988 National Merit Scholarship Program and will receive a Letter of Commenda¬ tion in recognition of out¬ standing academic promise. Gene Goeglein, Principal, announced today that these seniors placed in the top 50,000 of more than one million participants in the 33rd annual Merit Program.
A spokesman for National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) of Evanston, Illinois, which conducts the competition, pointed out that being designated a Commended Student in the Merit Program is an accomplishment of which both the student and the high school may be especially proud. High performance in this rigorous competition is indicative of exceptional scholastic ability, which schools play an important role in developing. It is ¦ hoped that recognition of these young men and women will add to their motivation to pursue higher education and become productive adult citizens in a society that values talents such as theirs.
Participants entered the current Merit Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in October 1986, when most of them were juniors. Although their qualifying test scores are high, the 35,000 young people throughout the nation who are Commended Students scored slightly below the level required for Semifmal- ist standing in their respec¬ tive states. Only the 15,000 Semifmalists, whose names were announced on September 16, will continue in the competition for the some 6,000 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 1988.
Quilt  &  Coverlet  Program  Slated  for  Union   Museum
Members of the Society's Ways & Means Committee with a sample of the type of quilt to be shown at the Oct. 28th program.
On Wednesday, October 28th, the McHenry County Historical Museum in Union hold its final program of the season with an old fashioned quilt and coverlet show and tell program. Visitors are asked to bring a favorite quilt or coverlet from home and share its history with others. Both old and new textiles will be welcomed.
In addition, members of the Historical Society will draw the winning ticket for the two hand-stitched matching twin quilts made at the museum by volunteer quilters. Each year the Society raffles off a lovely traditional hand made quilt. This year's twin quilts are dresden plate designed on green backing.
The museum will remain open Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:30 and then close for the season. The office and research library, however, remain open Monday through Friday from 9 to 4:30 throughout the year. Those interested in learning more about the Society's quilting program are urged to attend Wednesday, Oct. 28th or call the museum at 815-923-2267.
L.E.A.C Closer To Clear
Last Friday evening the Landfill Emergancy Action Committee held a benefit dinner dance to aid in raising funds to help pay their legal debt. The debt is for all the legal fees incured to keep the landHll out of Huntley.
Those attending were served a wonderful dinner by the Legion Auxilliary and then entertained by Mike Hoffman of Straight Ahead Produc¬ tions. In addition to the good food and dancing, there was a presentation of a gift from the Huntley Lioness Club. This is the third such gift from that club. The first was in Feburary of nineteen eighty five with a gift of $100. In June of this year. Lioness president Jensen gave her president's gift to the cause, and Friday, Mrs. Schaller of the Lioness presented the L.E.A.C. with a check for $500.
With the donation from the Lionesses there also were many other donations in the form of door prizes. They were from the following businesses and private parties: Taylor Tree Removal, Huntley Pharmacy, Bill's Village Inn, Strode's Continued on page 15
Air Force Association Honors  Local Officer
The Air Force Association awarded its prestigious Citation of Honor to Lieutenant Colonel Steven J. Czonstka at its 1987 National Convention in Washington, D.C. on 14 September 1987. Col Czonstka, son of Mr. ic Mrs. Stanley V. Czonstka of Huntley, IL, was honored for his "innovative, resourceful and dynamic leadership in development, test and evalua¬ tion ot critical programs for systems essential to the Air Force's future combat effec¬ tiveness." He is presently Chief of the Electronic Warfare Test Division of the 3246th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The
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Huntley Senior Center Celebrates  7th  Birthday
On October 17th the Huntley Senior Center celebrated their 7th birthday. Founded by Director Louise Kreutzer, the Center continues to serve the Huntley and Grafton area. Approximately 30 to 40 home cooked meals are served each Thursday. Some are home deliveries for those unable to attend.
On October 29th the Center will have a celebration with
a birthday cake and the "cooks" invite anyone from the community to join them for this very special occasion. Reservations will be appreciated. (669-5892 or 669-5012)
Doris Ball, assistant and Nancy Grimes who also serves as Treasurer are on hand each week to help plan and cook the meals.
The Board of Directors are Vera Swanson, Don Hardy and
Ron Woodruff. In the past, the Center has received funding from Grafton Township and the Village of Huntley from Revenue Sharing. Since those funds are no longer available, the Center will be looking for new ways to help support their efforts. "We hope to continue for many years" says Mrs. Kreutzer, "and with the help of every¬ one I'm sure we will."