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VOLUME 9 — NUMBEB 14
THURSDAY, JULY  11,  19«8
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Police Notice
On July 4, vandals using blue spray paint painted initials, numer¬ als and obscene words on various buildings and signs in Huntley. Ac¬ cording to police chief Richard Nel¬ son initials were painted on the American Legion Home, which had boen newly painted less than a month ago: the numerals "69" were painted on the residence portion of The Green Diamond Restaurant. A number of street signs were painted as well as Richard Lovins house. At the rear door of the medical build¬ ing obscene words were painted.
On Saturday at 9:50 a.m. a gas tank on a small tractor l)eing filled by Ronnie Reh exploded. Miracu¬ lously, Mr. Reh escaped without injury.
The Police Department reported that the window on a rear door at the A. E. Robinson Co. plant was broken on Friday night to gain en¬ trance to the building. According to police chief Nelson nothing, was re¬ ported missing and there was no vandalism.
Jim's Citco gas station was alo vandalised. The sign which appears in their advertising in the Farmside was puUed in front of the Ben Hans¬ ford Chevrolet business afltf'rated. Sections of the bell hose were Scat¬ tered in front of Little America; bottles, tire rims and other debris were strewn about. In the alley back of Main Street twsiness firms considerable debris was scattered also.
Miss McHenry County Candidates
Fireworks Show At K. P. Bakley's
Over 300 cars gathered around the K. P. Bakley property off Church Street to watch Mr. Bakley's fire¬ works display on the Fourth of July.
This display has been an annual event in Huntley for many years. The display this year lasted for about an hour. It was put on by Mr. Bakley in conjimction with Mr. Moretti, president of the Carpenters¬ ville Fireworks Co.
Mr. Bakley stated that one of the reasons for the annual fireworks display in the village is to show his appreciation to the many people in Huntley vrtio have supported him during the 25 years he has been in business here.
Huntley F.F.A. Receives Award
The Huntley F.F.A. Chapter re¬ ceived a Silver Emblem Award for outstanding work in F.F.A. work. Previous records indicate that the highest attained by the Chapter pre¬ vious to this event was a rating of Bronze Emblem during the 1963-64 school year. The Chapter now sets its goal for the highest award at¬ tainable of Gold lEknblem. The award is based on participation of various phases of F.F.A. work as compared to other Chapters in the State.
Among Miss McHenry County contestants in the record field of 13 are these local peised beaiiaci: K^tfiftinaiy JodgiBg is ton^cht, followed by the flaids ai the county fair the night of August 1. From left: Julie Enstrom, Miss Huntley; Susan Wendt, Miss Fox River Grove;  Carol McLaughlin, Miss Algonquin.
This field is complete, and a rec¬ ord number of entries will vie for the Miss McHenry County title, starting last evening, July 10!
That was the date for the prelim¬ inary judging—when the record 13 beauties from Algonquin to Wood¬ stock, and alphabetically in between —started the hard journey that may lead to good fortune, mudi happi¬ ness, and undoubtedly many pleas¬ ant memories!
Until this year the most entries had been 12. New community rep¬ resented is Algonquin with Carol McLaughlin as Miss Algonquin. Car¬ ol won't be bothered by the large number—sho has 14 brothers and sisters. New this year but not new to the contest is Miss Union.
The contestants have a big sched¬ ule ahead in the next two weeks. After the preliminary judging they will ride in Uie Woodstock V-J Day parade on July 14 and the MoHenry Marine Festival parade on July 21. Mrs. Dorothy Kleckner, chairman, has arranged several appearances fhis Sesquicentennial year — the year Illinois marks its 150th. birth¬ day.
The candidates, a representative of their sponsor, members ot the county press, and the Miss Mc¬ Henry County contest attended the preliminary judging along with the three out-of-town judges.
Contestants appeared both in formals and swim suits, and were interviewed by fhe judges. The can¬ didates determined their order of appearance by drawing.
Here is some background data on each contestant, listed with tlie name of the sponsor and in order of appearance.
1. Debbie Johnson, 16, Miss Cary, Cary Jaycees. Red hair, blue eyes; 5 feef, 1 inch tall; 104 pounds, 34-24- 34.
2. Joy Benda, 17, Miss Woodstock, Chamber of Commerce. Brown hair, brown eyes; 5-6,120 poiaids, 35-24-36.
3. Patricia Bopp, 17, Miss Har¬ vard, Harvard Rotary. Black hair.
brown eyes;  5-2, 106 pounds, 35-21- 35.
4. Julie Enstrom, 18, Miss Huntley, HunUey Lions Club. Strawberry blonde hair, blue eyes; 5-5, 130 pounds, 40-25-36.
5. Peggy Hoffman, 18, Miss Rich¬ mond, Richmond Businessmen's As¬ sociation. Blonde hair, blue eyes; 5-8, no pounds, 35-25-35.
6. Ardelle Voeltz, 17, Miss Mc¬ Henry, McHenry VFW and Auxili¬ ary. Brown hair, brown eyes; 5-6, 120 pounds, 36-25-36.
7. Lois Hansen, 17, Miss Wonder Lake, Wonder Lake Fire Depart¬ ment. Red h«ir, green eyes: 5-4, 117 pounds,  34-24-36.
8. Sue Wendt, 17, Miss Fox Riv¬ er Grove, Chamber of Commerce. Blonde hair, hazel eyes; 5-7, 125 pounds, 34-25-35.
9. Linda Rudsinski, 17, Miss Union, Union American Legion. Light brown hair, blue eyes; 5-6, 125 pounds, 35-25-35.
10. Linda Slavin, 17, Miss Hebron, Businessmen's Assoc. Blonde hair, blue eyes; 5-7, 127 pounds, 36-25-36.
11. Carol Parrish, 17, Miss Crys¬ tal Lake, Chamber of Conunerce. Red hair, blue eyes: 5-7, 127 pounds 35-24-35.
12. Linda Fees, 18, Miss Marengo, Marongo VFW and Auxiliary. Brown hair, blue eyes; 5-3, 120 pounds, 34-24-35.
13. Carol McLaughlin, 16, Mi.ss Algonquin, Lual Shop. Blonde hair, gray eyes; 5-3, 117 pounds, 35-25-36.
Notice
TOPS SUGAR UIUNNERS
The members of T 0 P S Sugar Shunners will meet this week on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for their regular monthly business meeting, which was pos^ned one week be¬ cause of the holiday 4th <rf July.
It is hoped that all members will weigh in early and be on hand for the meeting. Progress reports on the current contest will tie given.
NOTICE-
F.F.A. MEETING
The July meeting of the Huntley F.F.A. is tentatively set for Monday July 29, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. members should attend as Fair arrangements and other activities will be dis¬ cussed.
Seven Confirmed At Trinity
The Rite of Adult Confirmation was observed during the 10:15 a,m. service, June 30, at Trinity Luth¬ eran Church, Htmtley.
The Rev. Dr. Frederick R. Harm welcomed eight new men*ers into the church, seven by confirmation and one by transfer from a sister congregation. Those c(Hifirmed in¬ clude: Lawrence Bartcm, Tbomas Harmon, Nds Jensen, Ronald John¬ son, Cathy Pickering, Mrs. Lillian Willis and Mrs. Ruth Ann Zimmer¬ man. Mrs. Nels Jensen transferred to Trinity from Tabor Lutheran Church, Suring, Wisconsin.
The new members also received Holy Communion witti the congre¬ gation later In the service. Ttiis brings to twenty-eight the nianber received into adult membenriilp dur¬ ing the first six months of 1968. Adult meny^ership at Trinity pres¬ ently stands at 534; t>aptized mem¬ bership is 74S.
Village Board Meeting
The regular meeting of the Village Board was held on Wednesday, July 3, at the Village Hall. AU members Were present with the exception of Richard Staab, who was on vaca¬ tion.
Following the reading of the min utcs, approval of bills, and the Treasurer's Report, Mrs. Alice Jordi was recognized. Mrs. Jordi stated that oil. gasolene and grease had washed onto their yard from a drain tile from the A. W. Garlieb Implement Co, Mrs. Jordi stated that their yard looked like a steer yard. The viUage board in¬ formed her that grease is not per¬ mitted to he flushed into the village storm sewer without a grease trap. The board also informed Mrs. Jordi that no individual is permitted to nm their waste material onto another person's property. The Board in¬ structed police chief Richard Nel¬ son to inform the business of this complaint.
A contract was given to the O'Leary Cwistruction Co. for the repairs to streets in the viUage in the sum of $5429.80. The O'Leary Co. had the low bid. The funds for these repairs will come from motor fuel tax funds, llie engineer's artl- mate for tjne job was |S,S98.70.
It was reported fhat the iidewalk on Woodstock Street atong the Amer¬ ican Legion property had been tom up when a tree was uprooted by the winds on Jime 29. The Board ordered that portion of the sidewalk repaired.
The village board next discussed the possibiliy of adding a chemical to the water in Huntley to reduce rust. It was reported that the city of Harvard is using such a diemical on a trial basis. It was stated that Harvard used the cfa«nical for a month and a half. The cost to tfae dty was $30.00 per day. At present it was reported that the city is paying $16.00 per day. The dhacnical being used in Harvard is a poly I^osphate. It was brought out that the chemical took out so mudi rust and other sediment from the pipes that the people's faucets began to leak. It was stated by a tepxe- sentative of Baxter and Woodman, engineers, that Harvard probably uses from three to five times more water than Huntley.
It was reported that Common¬ wealth Edison Co. is pladng new street lights on Bonnie Brae be¬ tween Lots 6 and 7, on Cindy Joe Avenue at Edwards and as Sunset Lane between Lots 6 and 7. These fixtures wUl be placed where no previous light futures existed. Com¬ monwealth Edison Co. is removing the li^t from in front of the Union Special Madiine Co. whdch serves no useful purpose, as the huge park¬ ing lights of that coR^Nmy ilhaninate a much greater area. TTie Common¬ wealth Edison Co. has replaced a light at the comer of Woodstock and North Street. TWs rtd fixture was replaced with one of the new type lights which will be used in¬ stead of the old fashioned light fixtures throughout tfae viUage.
A representative for Mr. O'Grady wae present atthe meeting to Aow the members of the village board the plans for the proposed build¬ ings which Mr. O'Grady would like to erect in baxk ot the homes on Uncoln Street No action was taken on this matter, however.
The board authorized the ocder for two single diemical punys on
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