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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1986
VOLUME 26-NUMBER 39
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Santa arrives in Huntley, Courtesy of the Hunley Fire Protection District's brand new truck, Paul Ziller & Dennis Ball!
Santa  Comes  To   Huntley
On Saturday, December 20, Santa made a grand appearance at the First Congregational church arriving on Huntley Fire Protection District s brand new fire truck! About 60 children turned out to greet him. Santa sang songs with the children & told stories & each one got to talk to him & tell him exactly what they would like to find under their Christmas trees! The children enjoyed cookies, hot chocolate & a Disney classic, Mickey's Christmas Carol.
Gift  of Life
The Aurora Area Blood Bank thanks the many healthy Americans who know that donating blood is a gratifying way of sharing their good fortune. People donate blood for the benefit of those under¬ going surgery and those who require it because of trauma or injury. People donate because it makes them feel good.
There is no artifi¬ cial substitute for blood. The only source of life-saving blood transfusions is the volunteer blood donor who unselfishly donates the "gift of life."
For those who don't think about donating, consider this:
One donation, broken down into components, can help up to three people.
Plasma can help a burn victim, red blood cells can help a cancer patient, and platelets can help a leukemia patient. Any one of these patient's could be someone's mom, dad or little one. This is one obvious example of when it's better to give than to receive.
On behalf of the patients we serve, we thank you all the altruistic men and women who donated blood in 1986. We ask for your continued support in 1987. If you haven't donated blood before, please do so soon. Do¬ nations are needed to alleviate the holiday blood shortage. Betty Argyilan
Area Representative
Aurora Area Blood Bank
Park  Board
The regular meeting of the Huntley Park District was called to order at 8 P.M. On Wednesday, December 17, 1986 by President Tures. Present were Commissioners Gurnett, Tures and Jurs, Attor¬ ney Cowlin and LeRoy Wirsing. Commissioners Mercer and Olson were absent.
Mr. Gurnett made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 26 meeting, seconded by Mr. Jurs. All ayes and the motion carried.
A motion to accept the Treasurer's report was made by Mr. Jurs, seconded by Mr. Gur¬ nett. All ayes and the motion carried. •   The bills for the month were presented. Mr. Jurs moved to pay all bills, seconded by Mr. Tures. All ayes and the motion carried.
Mr. Wirsing talked about the tractors being repaired and that the ice warning signs ¦ are up.
Mrs. Warrington entered the meeting. She reported on the sledding signs, winter pro-ams and the banner for Timer Bakley from the soccer teams.
The board discussed possible changes in park boundary lines, as many non-park residents want to annex.
Mrs. Bernice Kalsow has made a tree dona¬ tion in honor of Jason and Bradley Kalsow. The board thanks Mrs. Kalsow and will plant the tree in spring in 01' Timer's Park.
The President declar-
Senior  News
After pot luck held at the Congregational Church Social Hall on Dec. 18th, Senior   , citizen club members were treated to Christ¬ mas songs by the Huntley Junior High singers. The program ended with all joining in several well "known Christmas carols, ending with "Silent Night.   Students were treated to pop and then were on their way back to school.
President Ahrens called the meeting to order and led in the pledge to the flag. Roll call was taken, minutes were read and approved. Treasury Schweiger gave his re¬ port, which was ap¬ proved. A donation was made to the Church in appreciation for let¬ ting us meet there and also to Jan Crabill for her help. Evelyn Benning was a guest. The birthday song was sung for December
celebrants.
Program Chairman Kruetzer announced she has been contacted by several organizations about trips and shows for 1987. One was going to Rosemont in May to hear Margaret Whiting. A lunch could be in¬ cluded if wanted. She also asked anyone having ideas for the by-laws to be voted on in Jan. to contact Lucille Thurow by Jan. 1st. She also moved that dues be raised to $3.00 per year. Doris Ball seconded, and the motion carried. Dues are to be paid in Jan.
Committee for the Jan. 22nd pot luck are Henry and Norma Garlieb and Mildred George. The meeting then adjourned.
Vera Swanson, Sec.
ed the meeting adjourn¬ ed at 9:05 P.mT
These minutes are subject to approval by the board at their next regular meeting.
Lois Parisek, ISec.
Huntley Park District
inside  This   Issue
Community Calendar P. 2 Sports & Leisure P. 4 & 5 Neighborhood News P. 6 & 7 Down On the Farm P. 8 Church Calendar P. 6 Congratulations to our winners: Dec. 11 Issue - Gordie Diedrick Dec. 18 Issue - Jeff Mansfield
New Year Greetings
Pre-School Christmas   Party
Daniel Peterson got to tell Santa just what he would like for Christmas at the pre-school Christmas Program.
PRE-SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Huntley Park District's Pre-school had heir Christmas program. The children invited their families & friends for a delicious pot-luck supper. During the supper a '[special visitor" from the North Pole arrived! The children got to sing songs & fill Santa in on what they would like for Christmas! After Santa's departure, the children presented their program telling their guests about what they had learned about Christmas traditions from different countries. They said "Merry Christmas" in three different languages and sang Christmas songs. On Thrusday at their class party, they got to break their
Pinata and get the treats out of it! Huntley ark District is taking registrations for 1987 for 3 & 4 year olds. The pre-school meets on Tues. & Thurs, 8:45-11:15 a.m. The fee is $40.00 per month. Connie Lombard is the director and Mary Lynn Peterson is the Asst. Director. Candy Woodcock is their assistant. For more ifnformation, call the Park District at 669-3180.
Some members of the pre-school class tell their family & freinds about Christmas traditions from different countries. Marion Hanson  Dqran Bloom, Rebecca Dvorak, Viki Spiniolas David. York, Ryan Ketchum & Gordon Pollard. Connie Lombard & Candy Woodcock, Assisting.
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