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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1995 - VOLUME 35, NUMBER 34 - HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS       TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
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Huntley Youth Football ends inaugural year
By Beth Berndt
The Huntley Youth Football Association ended its first year with the first annual awards banquet on Fri., Nov. 17 at the American Legion Hall.
The board thanked all of the parents and young people that helped make the first season successfiil. All ofthe lightweight players received 1st Place Division trophies, and all players and coaches received inaugural
Huntley Harvestors plan decoration of gazebo for Christmas
By Eric Ruth	
The Huntley Harvestors 4-H Club is will decorate the gazebo on the town square for Christmas at the club's next meeting on Thurs., Dec. 7 at 6:30pm.
Those planning to attend are advised to dress warmly. The group will meet at the First Congregational Church. The club will also make and decorate Christmas cookies.
Last month, the Harvestors had a potluck dinner, inducting new- members and giving awards to the 4- Hers that met last year's requirements.
"We had a lot of fiin and ate a lot of good food," said vice president Tim Hoeft.
For more information on the Harvestors, call Jan Hoeft at 669- 3941.
medals commemorati ng the first year. Huntley Youth Football was established to help prepare young playersforhigh-schoollevel football. By teaching players the proper fiindamentals at a younger age, they will leam the correct way to play first, before wrong habits are formed. The league also allows for compe¬ tition in a structured environment
with protective uniforms, something not found on a playground, park or backyard.
Schools that have a youth program already in place are years ahead of other high schools because the players have already leamed the funda¬ mentals. As a result, the players benefit, as well as the school.
The costs to operate a youth football
league are high. Equipment needs to be updated. League fees, insurance costs and many miscellaneous expenses need to be accounted for. Anyone wishing to sponsor Huntley Youth Football, please contact Tom Mohney at 669-5572 or Beth Berndt at 669-5621. This is an opportunity to receive a tax write-off, as well as gain comfort by helping provide an
Huntley Seniors return from Branson
Huntley seniors toured the Festival of Lights in Branson, Missouri last week. Thosewhocelebrated birthdays last week got cards and little momentos. Meniber Walter StufBe was lucky enough to pose with Jennifer Wilson, the most popular female star of Branson, Missouri. Wilson is the star of her own show, " 'Jennifer in the Moming,'' and was voted entertainer of the year for three consecutive years. More details of the seniors' trip will come in the following weeks. Looking for a special gift
for a Huntley senior citizen? Why not a gift certificate? They can be ordered in any amount by calling Alice Jordi or Vem Heine.
Alice and Al Jordi are guests of Jone Coach Travel touring Gatlieburg, Term, this week. They will visit Lexington, Ken., the Music Mansions Christmas Show, Pigeon Forge Festival of Lights, Christus Gardens, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway, Gatlinburgs Smokey Mountain Light display and the Twelve Days of Christmas Craft show. This might be a future trip for the club.
Walter Stuffle ofthe Huntley Senior Citizens' Club poses with Jennifer Wilson, popular star of Branson, Missouri.
activity that builds character and self- discipline in the youth of the community.
Board elections will be held on Jan. 25. Anyone interested in mnning for a position should contact Jim Geary at (815)923-2225 prior to Jan. 10. Registration will be held in Feb. for the 1996 season; the time and date are yet to be determined.
Huntley locals to appear in winter concert
The Crystal Lake Community Band will present its Annual Winter Pops Concert on December 3, 1995 at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake at 6:30pm. This concert ushers in the Christmas season with a variety of classical favorites, popular arrangements, marches and holiday pieces.
Several members are from Huntley. Annie Koenig plays her French hom, Dori Buck plays the saxophone, Lynefte Eeg plays the clarinet, and Carol Donahue plays the trombone.
Tickets are available by callingl- 815/ 477-BAND on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trinity Lutheran plans live nativity night
The Jr. and Sr. High Youth of Trinity Lutheran Church have planned an event to help the community remember what Christmas is all about. On Sunday evening, Dec. 10, the youth will protray a live re- i enactment of the first Christmas night, which will be complemented by the singing of favorite carols.
The stable will be set up directly behind the church. Families will be able to drive past with car windows open, or park in the space behind the church and walk up to get a close view.
After watching the shepherds and wise men honor the Holy Child, everyone is invited in for cookies and hot cocoa. Inside, Christian Christmas videos will be shown every
half hour for the kids, and Santa will be there to hand out candy canes and secret gifts.(ssshhhhh.)
Join in the sanctuary for group Christmas caroling from 6:00- 6:30pmor7:30-9:00pm.From6:30- 7:30, sip cocoa to the sound of three octaves of bells as they ring the familiar songs ofthe season. No other music so perfectly fits the handbells.
During this exciting and busy time of the year, take a look at our Christmas focus. The youth hope everyone will take this opportunity to spend some time on the heart of Christmas. Mark your calendars for Dec. .10, 6-9pm and join in.
Trinity Lutheran Church is located just off Main Street and the town square on N.Church Street.
Huntley C.A.G. chapter meets, plans block-watch program
By Beth Berndt	
The Huntley chapter of Communities Against Gangs met Mon., Nov. 6 to discuss issues related to preventing gang activity from coming to Huntley.
One idea the chapter is trying to implement is a block-watch program, which would identify certain houses as "safe" houses for children, or anyone, to go to should a problem arise. These houses would be identified by a symbol placed in the
window during hours that they are home.
This block-watch is an idea that is already in place in other communities, which seem to have had good response. It sends the message that the neighborhood is being monitored by concerned citizens and will held bring a sense of peace to people who need to be out of the house for any length of time.
C.A.G. is currently looking for "Block Captains" to help bring this process to Huntley. It would involve attending a couple of meetings, talking to neighbors and dropping off literature at their houses. For more information, please contact Ed Allison at 669-0542 or come to the next C.A.G. meeting on Mon., Dec. 4 at 7:00 at the Park District office.
Girl Scouts offer holiday babysitting
The Girl Scout Cadette Troop #134 will babysit your children while you shop on Sat., Dec. 9, 1995. Baby¬ sitting will be available from 9am until 3pmat Trinity Lutheran Church
in Huntley. AduU supervision will be provided. The cost is $2.00 per child per hour. Please bring a sack lunch for your child, as well as drinks and/ or snackS: Children must-be at least
18 months in age. Pre-registration is suggested. Call Carolyn Bien at (815)923-1214 or Kathy Watson at (708)669-0314.