The Huntley Farmside

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VOLUME 11 — NUMBER 34
THURS., NOVEMBER 26, 1970
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This   picture  was   taken   showinu   Larry  Hale   showing   Hair Spray is Flammable.
School Board Minutes
The regular board mooting of school district 158 was held in tho High School Building on Nov. 16, 1970, at 7:45 P.M. Upon roll cM the following answered present: Mr. Jurik. Mr. Bastian, Miss Mackcbon, Mr. Brandwein, Mr. Michelson and Mr. Stading. Mr. Bein absent. A motion was made by Mr, Michelson.
proveThewnnutes te read. The mo¬ tion carried 6 yeas and no nays.
At this stage of the meeting Mr. Bein made his appearance and thero was a motion made by Mr. Brand¬ wein, seconded by Mr. Bein to pay the regular monthly bills. This mo¬ tion carried 7 yoas and no nays. Motion made by Mr. Bein and .seconded by Mr. Brandwein to trans¬ fer $414.01 from the educational fund to the revolving fund. This motion carried 7 yeas and no nay.s.
Motion was made by Miss Macko- cben, seconded by Mr. Stading lt> approve of a contract from Lorainc Lid to teach half time in the High School for a sum of $3,174.12 for the balance of the school year of 70-71. This carried 7 yeas and no nays. Motion made to adjourn by Mr. Bastian and seconded by Miss Mackeben. The meeting stood ad¬ journ with 5 yeas and 2 nays with Mr. Michelson and Mr. Bein casting the nay votes.
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School Pictures
The pictures for high school and grade schoal studuents are in. Tho packet of pictures cost $3. The deadline for bringing the money or returning the pictures is December 5th. There will be picture retakes on December 1st, in the event you did not gel one taken before or if the present ones are not satisfac¬ tory.
The grade school will have the family plan separate from the high school. Anyone having three chil¬ dren in a designated building may pay for the first two studeunts and receive the additional studeunts pic¬ tures free.
The high schol students will re¬ ceive their pictures for observation on Monday, Nov. 30, during the study hall and may either pay for them then  or anytime before De-
The grade school studuents were given their pictures to take home on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.
Park Board Report
The regular meeting of the Hunt¬ ley Park District was held Wednes¬ day, October 28th. 1970 at 8:00 PM. Upon roll call those present were: Commissioners.
The president asked for the read¬ ing of the minutes from the pre¬ vious meeting of 9-23-70 after which £l,?ncition was made' by Mr. Deicko, seconded by Mr. Ream to approve the minutes as read. Upon roll call yll Commissioners voted aye and tho motion carried.
The treasurers report was then presented, aft m- which a motion was made liy Mr. Rcam.seoonUed by Mr. Mackenben, to approve report as read. Upon roll call all commission¬ ers voted aye and the motion car¬ ried.
President Piske then presented the monthly bills for payment. A mo¬ tion was made by Mr. Mackeben, .seconded by Mr. Ream to approve all bills for payment. Upon roll call all commissioners voted aye and the motion carried.
At this point attorney Cowl in entered the meeting.
Discussion was then held concern¬ ing the care of the picnic tables and benches for the winter months. It was decided to store as many as possible in the log cabin to protect thorn from the elements.
Commissioner Mackeben then re¬ ported on his progress on repairing tho toilets. A platform is to bo in¬ stalled at each entrance, which will not only make them easier to enter but will alsio help secure the build- ing.s. It was decided to purchase a plasUc-type front screening for the toilets which will result in more privacy around the buildings and also greatly improve the looks. Mr. Mackeben also presented a sample of new signs which are to be posted on each building.
The board then received past dis- cus.sion.s and decisions concerning the additional average to be repur¬ chased from the school board.
It was decided that after meeting with the School board and determin¬ ing a flot price or average price. President Piske and a school mem¬ ber met a surveyor so that the average can be figured and a plat of survey can be secured.
The president then called for the
election of a new vice-president to
fill the recent vacancy. .Mr. Deicke
moved for the  nomination of Mr.
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PARK BOAKD
Demonstration Home Fire Safety
A homo fire sa'.ety demonstration designed to save lives and property from fires was proronted to Huntley .Ir. & Sr. High on Nov. 20 by Larr>- Hale, public relations representa¬ tive fo: the Country Companies if UloLHiington.
Major causes of fires that com¬ monly occur in tho home were re- viewod for the irroup by means ot visual aids. An electrical panel demcnstrated the proper use of a fused safety switch, displaying hov. an overload, over-fused wire burns, plus the total fire problem caused by inadequate, out-dated wiring. Im¬ proper handling ol flammable liquids was also discussed during the educa¬ tion program.
In addition to the home fire de¬ monstration, proper techniques for .selecting and handling carbon dio¬ xide, water and dry chemical fire extinguishers wtre presented.
The home firo safety demonstra¬ tion was arranged for by Ken Reed, agent   for the  Country  Companies.
At the conclusion of the program, oach member received a check sheet to be u5cd for tho fire inspection of his own home.
The Country Companies public relatit«>>-depArtsiaat pneaents jnoro than 900 demonstrations annually promoting "Safe Living in Your Community'" to 100,000 persons throughout Illinois.
Country Companies arc insurance affiliates of the Illinois Agricultur:d Association, with the local agency office located in the McHenry County Farm Bureau building. Hie Country Companies consist of Coun¬ try Life, Country Mutual, Country Casualty, and Mid-America Fire and Marine Insurance Companies, and Country Capital Investment Fund, Inc., a mutual fund.
County May Get State Park
McHenry County may have a 1200 acre State Park located adjacent to the McHenry Dam State Park, south of McHenry according to a report of Executive Secretary of the Regional Planning Commission of McHenry County at their regular meeting Thursday Nov.   19.
This   land  encompasses  the   322 acres involved in the zoning request for a gravel mining operation which according    to   Frank    Sheahen    of Highland    Park   will   be   rehabili¬ tated after the gravel is removed. The company involved is the Land Defiance  Development  Corp.  This company   possibly   could   mine   the gravel in this area under state own- nership,   paying   commissions   and royalties to the state. The design of the operation has been designed' by Prof. Thomas C Hozlett of the.; University of Illinois and the min¬ ing of gravel, if approved would bcj with an eye to futute recreational use.
Quay was presented with a plaque.l the "Echo Award" by the Fox Val-J ley Defenders. He was also re-ap-[ pointed to the position of Executivel Secretary of the Planning C6m-| mission.
This Picture was taken of Ken Reed and L«rry Hale oa Nor- ember 20tfa. They are representative from Country Mutual and lead our Fire Safety Assembly.
Sheriff Elect Art Tyrrell JiedivesiMkey
Art Tyrrell, first Democrat elec] led to serve in the McHenry Countjl Courthouse in 106 years, will havtl a donkey to take with him when! he's sworn in as sheriff on Monday,| December 7!
The U.A.W. Local 922, one ofl the first to support Tyrrell's candi-i dacy before the primary elections! last summer, presented Tyrrell with! a big stuffed, lovable donkey at lastl week's regular membership meetingj in Woodstock.
With it they extended best wishesl for a successful four years as the! county's chief law enforcement of-1 ficer and offered their support of his efforts. Morris Graves, president! of the union that serves Woodstock! Die Casting, attributes Tyrrell's successful entry into politics withl his formal education in law enforce-l ment and his experience in practical! law enforcement work.
Tyrrell was a special agent withl the Illinois Crime Commission fori five years. He had nine year's ex-| perience with the Chicago police de- (Continued on Page TwoJ SHERIFI
MenuOfThe Week
MENU — Week of 11-30 to 12-4 Monday — Weiner winks or plain hot dog with cheese, vegetable, but¬ tered bread, dessert and milk.
Tuesday — Italian spaghetti, toss¬ ed garden salad,  Russian dressing, buttered French bread, chilled fruit.»i *, dessert and milk. ^r
Wednesday —•  Pork patties and  • .tomato   gravy,    mashed   potatoes, vegetables,   peanut   butter   bread, {buuttered bread and milk.
Thursday — Hamburger wi bun, :atsup, mustard, pickle, potato ;hips, vegetable, chilled fruit and nilk.
Friday — Fish and tartar sauce, .vhipped potatoes, Calico cole slaw, juttered bread, dessert and milk.
\1970 Little 8 iFinal Football {Standing
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Earlville
Mooseheart
Hampshire
Huntley
Genoa-King.
Hiawatha
Central
Hebron
Richmond
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7
5
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4
2
2
2
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0
1
2
3
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5
5
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8
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1
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1
1
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222
185
190
169
114
56
49
24
24
220
96
85
75
115
149
131
231
270
\Huntley Boys On
lllConferance {Team
Those boys from Huntley who Imade the All-Conference Team iwere:
OFFKNSE — Dan Fruin ( guard); iBill Ruth (tackle) and Lennie Bo- Ihart   (end).
DEFENSE — Dave Schmitendorf |(end).
Those chosen for Special Mon¬ ition were:
OFFENSE — Pat Donahue (tackle); Glen Bohart( end); Darwin Campbell (halfback) and Dave Schmitendorf   (fullback).
DEFENSE — Bill Ruth (tackle); Bill Ruth (tackle) and Len Bohart (linebacker).
Those nominated for Honorable Mention were:
OFFENSE — Gary Schultz and Phil Lindsey.
DEFENSE — Bob Smith and Robert Standford.
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School Calendar
Nov. 26th — Thanksgiving Heyday Nov. 27th — Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 1st — Grade School BWket-
bail — St Marys Home Dec. 3rd — Grade Basketball Away
— St. Josei^ Dec. 4th — Central Basketball Away Dec. 5th — lunior Vanity Basket¬ ball -    Central Here 9:00 Dec. 8th — Grade School BMk«(-