The Huntley Farmside

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VOLUME 11 — NUMBER 52 THURSDAY, APRIL 1,  1971 — PHONE — M9>.M21 • If No Answer 459-0998 Home  Phone 459-0995
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¦X SURE YOU ABE RIGHT. THEN GO AHEAD" — DariU Crackatt
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Cowiin Appointed to Law Comm, by Gov. Ogiivie
walfeim J. Cowiin, Statie's Attor¬ ney «f JMtSii^WT; Coonty, has been appointed by Governor Richatd OgSl^
vie to serve a.^ a Commissioner on the Illinois Commission on Law En¬ forcement. This Commission, estab¬ lished by Governor Ogiivie in 1969, is charged with the responsibility of administering Illinois' participation in the Federal project established by the Omnibus Crime Control Act. Tlie Commission also coordinates and assists regional and local Com¬ missions in their participation in the funds and programs made possible by this Federal legislation.
Mr. Cowiin, whose appointment became effective March 18, 1971, has served as an As.sistant State's Attorney of McHenry County for four years prior to being elected to that officp in 1968. He has also served as a Chairman of the Mc¬ Henry County Commission on Crimi¬ nal Justice and as Vice-Chairman of the Lake-McHenry County Law En¬ forcement Planning Committee. As a member of these commissions he has played a major role in obtain¬ ing funds from the State which have been used to provide various educa¬ tional programs in our schools, and to obtain much needed equipment for our local law enforcement agen¬ cies. Another grant which was re¬ cently obtained through these agen¬ cies will provide one-half million toward the construction of the new court house facilities for McHenry County.
Election News
PROPOSED   CONSERVATION DISTRICT:
April 1—Last day to apply by mail
for an Absentee Voter's Ballot. April 3—Last day to appy in per¬ son for an Absentee Voters Bal¬ lot. County Clerk's office open. April 6—Election day.
On aturday, April 3, 1971, the Cotmty Clerk's office will be open from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. for anyone wishing to vote an absentee baUot on the PROPOSED CON¬ SERVATION  DISTRICT.
Absentee Ballots for the township elections are available from the respective town clerks.
52 Legion Birthday
The   American    Legion    Annual Dinner   was   held   last   Saturday, March  27,   at   the   Legion   Home. Approximately    twenty    members and their wives attended the Roast Beef Dinner which was served by the  first  Congregation   Church   in Huntley. Guest speaker of the eve¬ ning was Mr. Gil Giesler of West¬ mont,   County   Supreme   Comman¬ der for the Department of Illinois. At the 52nd annual observance of the    American    Legions   founding, Robert Schultz acted as master of ceremonies.   Special   guests   were Mr .Andy Anderson of Woodstock, Commiajider of the llth District, Ty Behrens of Hebron, Commander of the McHenry County Council, Wie- fur Hoak of Wonder Lake, Senior V.ce Commander of the McHenry Courrty  Council,   Homer  Mann   of Woodstock,   Hospital  Chairman of the McHenry County Cotincil, Dor- othey Mersman of Lockport, Direc¬ tor of tfae American! Legion Aux¬ iliary,  aad  ViUag: efresHem  Wil¬ pault  BriU.  Following  tfae dinner the Birthday cake was cut by three of    Huntley's    lifetime  -metnbers, Donald EJnstrom, Harry W*lt»dn, and  Leon  Olhaber.   Mr.   Weltzien mUA tift ^'*"'^'- are veterans ot World War f.lRny ^, 10, tUT'TW, and 25 years membership pins were presented by theCommander James Manning and Adjactant Don Ens¬ trom.   President   of   the  auxiliary, Mrs.   Arlene  Mattingly,   presented the Commander with a birthday gift f.om the auxiliary. The gift was a lighted  officers  name  board.   Fol¬ lowing the presentation of awards a dance was held in ther American Legion Hall.
Scht>ol Calendar
April 1 — F. F. A. Banquet — Tri¬ nity Lutheran Church April I — Baseball — St. Ed's. —
There April 2 — Report Cards April 3 — State Music Contest April 9 — No School—Good Friday April 10 — School Board Election April 12 — No   School   —   Easter
Monday April 16 — Grade School Concert April 19 — Inservice Day — V4 day
of school AprU 20 — P. T. A. April 20 — Baseball   —  Hiawatha
— Here
April 22 — Baseball  —   Richmond
— There
April 27 — Baseball — Central —
Here April 27 — Athletic Banquet April   29 — VICA Banquet
MENU WEEK of 4-5—4-9 Monday
Pizzaburgers, Buttered Corn, Pota¬ to chips, Peanut butter sandwich. Baked dessert. Milk.
Tuesday Scalloped potatoes & ham, Pickled beets, Hot com bread bread, Pea¬ nut butter sandwich. Dessert Milk.
Wednesday Italian spaghetti with Meat sauce. Lettuce salad. Butter bread. Grape¬ fruit & orange dessert. Milk.
Ibursday Hamburger on bun. Catsup, mustard, pickles. Potato chips. Cottage cheese &   fruit.   Peanut  butter   sandwich. Milk.
Friday NO SCHOOL
Conservation District Facts
The "Green Ballot" referendum to decide whether or not McHenry County will have a Conservation District will be voted upon at the upcoming township elections April 6th. Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. and voters are asked to cast their ballots at the polling places where they vote in all gen¬ eral electiplis.
To help in further acquainting the citizens of McHenry County of all aspects of a Conservation District, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from units all over the county will have a mass public, county-wide distribution of Con¬ servation District pamphlets on Saturday, Apr. Srd. So be on the watch for them — they may greet you in front of the grocery store, downtown or at your door. The "Green Book" 'they are distribut¬ ing answers bas c questions about a Consjrval^n Distri^.
Al labut troops ai9, en S.O.A.If. (Save Our jj^ne sources^ projects.   TW dij
of ' infcrfmatlon   ^d  ProBi .,. ,»
getting out' an Infonned vote ori tbe McHea^ County' CcHBenration District is an activity of a S.O.A.R. project. Tlie principle urWOA.H. are also tho«e of a Conservation District — the preservation of open space, wise use of our natural re¬ sources and provision for recrea¬ tional resources.
(aged in ican Re- tribbtion otiop ot
This Resolution Passed By McHenry
County Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the number of people in McHenry County is growing at an ever increasing rate; and
WHEREAS the abount of undevel¬ oped land is diminishing, and the cost of these lands is growing, at an ever increasing^ rate; and
WHEREAS open lands are neces¬ sary for the mental and physical health of the people of this Coun¬ ty by providing areas for recrea¬ tion, education, and contempla¬ tion; and by retaining green vege¬ tation which replenishes atmos- pheicric oxygen and allows for recharging of underground water supplies; and
WHEREAS municipalities will need green belts and nearby open lands in the future, to provide larger populations with such services as disposal of wastes; and
WHEREAS there are areas of uni¬ que geologic, historic, and scienti¬ fic interest in our County which should be preserved;
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that in order to ac¬ quire and hold wild and unde¬ veloped lands for the present and future benefit of our citizens, we fully support the formation of a ConservattMi District for Mc¬ Henry County.
FHA Week
FHA Week is from March 28th to the 4th of April. The FHA mem¬ bers of Huntley have prepared some sigrns of appreciation for the teach¬ ers and policemen in our town. As we know these people are doing their job, but often they are taken Conttimed on page two
FHA WEEK
Huntley Officials Attend Tornado School
Huntley PoUoe Chief Ricbard Nel¬ son and Civil Defense Director for the Community Percy Swanson, at¬ tended a meeting Wednesday, March 24 at the courthouse annex in Wood¬ stock, Illinois. At the meeting it was discussed what shoukl be done in event of a disaster, such as a tor¬ nado. The facilities which are avail¬ able to the police and civil defense directors of the Coimty and the co¬ operation between non-governmental bodies, such as utility companies and private ambulance, towing and con¬ tract concerns. Tornado season is fast approaching. Storm warnings are postN] and residents are asked to keep themselves alerted to the radio and television for weather bulletins. In case of power failing a citizen should have a battery oper¬ ated radio for their use to fbUow the directions of the civil officials.
Huntley has a two tone siren. Tbe high steady tone alerts of a civil disaster pending. The siren is Idown for a period of tne* anantes, three aimitcs of silenoe, ttOawba^ wtth another    three    rainute   litest.    In HuaUey reridents shauM leek shel¬ ter immediately when Ibis siren is blown. TV dielter areas ara The American Legion basement, school bu'ildhigrs,  and Union  Special Ma¬ chine Company. A resident at home should seek shelter In the southwest comer <^ the tiasement, keeping his portable radio .with him. All doors and  windows iW  tbe tide  of tbe house  where |he  tornado  k  ap. proach should'tie do^. Wfaidows and doors oo 1^ op| cslta .dde of the hoase sbo«ld be < eft open. If the house sfaooM not iave a base¬ ment  resideat riioald  seek  riielter behind  a  wall,   preferdMy  in  die center of tbe booas. Tbe police and civil defense  officials have  asked the cooperation of the icsidoits to make Hnatiey a safe place to Uve.
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HOW OFTEN DO THEY OCCURi
The average nnmber ot days with recent yean, r—tud from 41 ta Texas <• the Northeast and Far West.
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HOW TO mcOGNIZE A TORNADO:
UsuaUy a fmuel-sbaped doud. sphinfav npMy, aad utt^iuf earth from the base of a   tbander doud. Wben dasA by. It roar of hundreds of ataplaaes.
TORNADO    "WEATHER":
Hot, sticky days witb southerly winds and a thieatealag.
ever, many snch days occur without toitoadocsT
toward the lihe the
sky. How-
CLOUDS:
Familiar thunderstorm douds are present. An horn* ar two before a tonudo, topsy-turvy clouds appear sometiaws balgiag dowa instead of op. Tbe doods often have a grecnish-bladt color.
PRECIPITATION:
Rain, frequenfly hail, precedinK the tornado, wMh a heavy domipoar after
it has passed.
TIME OF DAY:
Mostly between 3 and 7 p.m., but tornadoes have accarrsd at all hours.
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL:
In most cases they move from a westeriy dlrecttsii. usually fa-oas the
west
LENTH OF PATH:
Usually 10 to 4« mUes (tbe average lei«th is 13 adlesK bot Ihegr amy iBore
forward for 300 miles.
WIDTH OF PATH:
The average width k about 250 yards, bot tbey bave cat awaOs
mile in width.
SPEED OF TRAVEL:
25 to 40 miles per hour avemfe, bnt they have varied
68 mOes per hour.
WIND SPEED:
Esttaaated moce thM 300 mOei per hoar wMhhi the   taraaia.
CAUSES OF DEOTRUCnON:
(1) Violent wbids whkh npm«* taness, deatwy bdUfai(s> «»d whidk a serfsos hazard brom objects Mown Aroii^ tha ahr.
(2) Mffefences la air pteamne which am Hft peo^ aal can caaae baildtai«i to coOapw.
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