The Huntley Farmside

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USPS 580-360
THURSDAY, FEBUARY 9, 1989
VOLUME 28-NUMBER 44
QFFICE PHONE 312-669-6621
SERVING THE PEOPLE OF HUNTLEY SINCE 1960
25( per copy
Bomb Threat At Huntley High School
Monday morning, February 6, at 10:10 AM, the Huntley High School received a call from a male voice saying a bomb would go off in one hour. The Huntley Police Department, assisted by The McHenry County Sheriffs Police and Huntley Fire Department conducted a search of the gymnasium area. All students were then directed to that area and an intensive search was made of the remainder of the school. After a determined amount of time had passed the students returned to their classrooms for normal activities.
Chief Rossi said "I would like to commend the kids for their attitude and conduct during the entire time. There was no chaos and they were all very cooperative doing the things we asked of them." Even the County Police commented the excellence of the Huntley High School student's behavior. The Chief also said this was the first time since he has been in Huntley (10 years) that anything like this has happened.
OfHcials are conducting an thorough and extensive investigation of the threat. In co-operation with the telephone company, all calls to the schools are being monitored.
The Chief said, "The way this situation was handled is a refelction upon the quality of the cooperation between the village, school and county forces."
100th Day Is Here At Last
The kindergarten, first and second grade students of Huntley Grade School celebrated their 100th day of the school year on Thursday, Feb. 2nd. (celebration originally set for Feb. 3rd - but changed due to certain circumstances). Despite the frigid cold weather, the helium-filled balloons, each addressed with individual student's name and school address, were launched by all the primary students that day. In the weeks to follow, students will wait in anticipation to see if their balloons will be received by another student in another town or state.
Huntley  Firemen  Appreciation Night  For Wives
The Winter Dinner held January 21st by the Huntley Fire Department is also Wive's Appreciation Night. A special "Thank You" to all the wives who are the unseen supporters of the Fire Department. They put up with calls at any time, day or night, also with meetings schooling and drills. It takes a very special woman to be a fireman's wife as they
must be very understanding and have lots of patience.
On behalf of all the Huntley Firemen I commend each wife for their support and understanding. All of you are a very special type of person and should be very proud; as we are of each of you.
Sincerely,
Dave Veath
Chief HFPD
Boy Scouts Blue & Gold Dinner "Strong For America"
As part of the entertainment for the Boy Scouts Blue ii Gold Banquet the Webelos presented "Surfin' USA. They earned their Showmanship badge with this peformance.
As part of the "Boy Scout Week" celebration, the Huntley Boy Scouts, Troop 167, held their annual Blue & Gold Banquet on Feb. 3, at the First Congregational Church. The theme for 1989 was "Strong For America." The guests attending were Dick Miller, District Executive and his wife, Helen Miller; Bill Grogg, SME Chairperson; Dave Veath, Chief of Huntley Fire Dept., and his guest Colleen Clark.
Den 4 began the evening with the Opening Flag Ceremony.  Dens 3 & 4 presented a skit in which they recited and explained the meaning of the Pledge of AUegience.
The entertainment portion of the dinner began with the Tiger and Wolf Scouts singing the song "Blue ii Gold ,
Traditions." The Webelos
presented "Surfin' USA", for
which they received their
Showman Activity Badge. A special thank you goes to
the Blue & Gold Committee:
Sheryl Stier, head of
committee and Sue Fruin,
Carol Barton, Patsy
Stohlquist, Joanne Kowalski,
and Carol Van Bossee. The following are the
awards presented that
evening. Tiger Tracks: Robert
Christiansen, 4; Derek
Taylor, 5; Daren Crabill, 4;
Andrew Kowalski, 4; Joey
Rizzo, 4; Chris Lane, 1;
Stephen Conrad, 5; Andy
Wingate, 4. Progress towards ranks for
the Wolf ii Bear Trail- Wolf (yellow beads): Lenny
Poltrock, 1; Jeremy Lombard,
2; Michael Mohney, 3; Jason
Brown, 2; Eric Stensing, 2; Quinn Frihart, 2.
Bear (red beads): Nathan Fruin, 1; Scott Stier, 1; Joey Carter, 2; Steven Wallace, 1; Jeff Essig, 1; Kenny Headley, 2.
Progress toward ranks— Arrow Points, Eric Ruth, 1 silver arrow.
The following each received the Wolf Badge and 1 gold Arrow: Ryan Mobley, Corey Ferris, Bryan Lee, Erik Hahn, Michael Mohney, Quinn Frihart. Jeremy Lombard received the wolf badge, 1 gold arrow and 2 silver arrows.
Nathan Fruin, Joey Carter and Scott Stier each received the Bear Badge, 1 gold arrow and 1 silver arrow.
Webelos Badge awards went to Ryan Christiansen, Ty Barton, Jason Stohlquist, Arron Mobley, Danny Markus, Ryan Schiesher, Chris Taylor,   , Robbie Williams, Scott Ruth, Hanns Von Bosse and Todd Schneiderman.
Webelos also received the following: Scott Strang, Showman; Matt Fruin, Showman; Ryan Christiansen, Showman; Ty Barton, Showman ii 1 gold arrow; Jason Stohlquist, Showman, Handyman ii 1 gold arrow; Arron Mobley, Showman ii Fitness; Danny Markus, Showman, Fitness & 1 gold arrow; Ryan Schiesher, Fitness; Chris Taylor, Showman; Robbie Williams, Showman, Fitness ii 1 gold arrow; Scott Ruth, Showman; Hanns Von Bosse, Showman & 1 gold arrow; Todd Schneiderman, Showman.
Booster Club Dance
The Huntley Athletic Booster Club is having it's 8th Annual Valentine's Day Dance on February 11, 9:00 PM at the Huntley Legion home.
We've made several changes in our dance program we hope everyone will find favorable. First change is in our entertainment; this year Straight Ahead Music will be performed by "D.J." Mike Hoffman. Secondly, we have discontinued our advance 50/50 ticket sales for the $1000.00 prize. Boosters are hoping the new 50/50 sales of $1.00 each drawn every 1/2 hour at the dance will add to the evening's enjoyment, along with door prizes being awarded. The final 50/50 sale will be at 1:00 AM for $5.00 each. Munchies will again be served throughout the dance.
Those who were unable to assist with earlier Booster activities during the 88-89 sports program may find this evening an opportune occasion to contribute your time. Volunteers are needed for both decorating and cleanup, also 50/50 sales during the dance. Contact Penny Tharp at 312-669-5933 evenings to volunteer your services. By volunteering, children may futher benefit from the activities the Huntley School District has to offer.
Decorating for the dance will be starting at 9:00 AM     - Saturday, Feb. 11th, bring your staplers and tape.
Advance tickets for the dance may be purchased from Penny Tharp or Melody Brown. The price this year is just $3.00 for singles and $5.00 for couples.
Planning Board
The next planning board meeting will be held on Monday, Feb..l3, at 7:30 in the Village Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be to present the revised concept plan of the Huntley Hills Corproate Center. The public is welcome to attend.