The Huntley Farmside

              HUNTLEY^
VOLUME 15 — NUMBER 18 & 19
THURSDAY, AUGUST, 8, 1974
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•VS SURE TOU AKE BIGBT. THEN GO AHEAD" — David Croekott
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July Park Board
by Doug Strickland
The monthly meeting of the Hunt¬ ley Park Distriot Boand was held last Wednesday ni^ at 8 p.m. All were present with the exception of Commissioner Ream.
Presideat*^arisek oalled the meet¬ ing to order. The minutes from tbe last regular meeting' were read and apiwoved. The minutes fnom a July 3rd special meeting were read and also approved.
The treasurer's report was given and approved by a unanimous vote.
Shane Jordi was also present at this meeting. Being a Boy Soout, he has been kxiking for a project. He has an idea to build bird feeders for the park. A motion was made by Comniissioner Deicfce to "grate¬ fully accept bird feedens for our paA.'' Comndssdon Tuias seconded the motion, which was approved by a unardinous vote.
Next on the agenda was to pay the nioi^lily bils. The boand ap¬ proved tbe aivropriation of $5863.54 to pay these bails.
Eteotric limiting for the paik was also discussed. It was suggested tfaat tbc wire be purchased and in- atalled while tfae ground is stUl soft. Contlnaed on Indde Back Page PARK BOARD
Police Report
July 22 — 2;00 a.m. Several burg- laf alarms were set off liecause of the heavy rains and high winds and police continued to patrol ail biuld- ings to see that they were secure.
July 27 — 12:30 p.m. On duty po¬ lice officers asasted the McHenry County Poiioe with an accident north of town. Police secured scene until the Sheriffs Dept. arrived.
July 27 — 2:15 a.m. Police ob¬ served a group ot people gather on Main Street of which 6 or 7 were drinking beer. They were advised to discontinue making so much noise and drinking in public. These peo¬ ple expressed a desire to cooperate and dispersed
July 27 — 4:00 a..m Police were summoned to the area of Bast Main St. on a repoit that several intoxi¬ cated individuals had enga^d in throwing beer cans in the street. It was reported that a window had been broken. Police stated that they could not receive the identifioatiOn of tlie subjects at thnt time, how¬ ever the Chief assures action will be taken to prevent further similar activiti^.
July 28 — 3:00 a.m. Huntiey Po¬ lice were summoned by a female Continued on Page Two POLICE REPORT
New Heeuls of. Huntley Legion^ Auxiliary     is
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On Satuiday, July 27tfa, new of¬ ficers of the Huntley Amertoan Le¬ gion Post 673, as well as tbe new offieers of the Huntley Auxiliary Unit were indalled.
Colons were advanced by the Hum- ley Redskins all giri color guard The medang was opened fay the Senior Vice Commander, James Mtanning. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was said hi unison. Ro- Eckman and daughter Debbie sang our Niational Antiiem, The. Star Spanned Banner,' Tbe meeting was then turned over to the AiuUMnny President, Mae Cliesak, in Order that the Auxiliary could proceed with tfae instdlaliioo of its new (rf- fioers. Mrs AnJoM Chesak, retir¬ ing Presddent gave an Interesting speech and presented her i^&b..
Mrs. MlarkiD Kariove, Crystal Lake, was installing offioer. Assist¬ ing her was Mrs. Bemiece Bakiey, Chaplain, Lois Haak, Sgt. at Aims ard Mrs. Roland Biai^aidi, Mud- oian. This yeais ofiticere are as fol¬ lows: President, Mns. MaHlyn Eck¬ man; 1st Vice Resident, Vera Ras- musseo; 2nd Vioe Preddent, Neva Robertshaw; Secreiary, Violet Jurs;
Treasuner, Mabel Sohuliz; Ohapiain, Continued on Page Two LEGION  INSTALATION
Vandalism To Rural Mail Boxes
In the past several months the HunMey post office has experienceil a marked inorease in vandalism and destructjitm of runa] mail boxes.
Postmaster Richard Michelsen wishes to remind those Who^ would willfully destnoy, vandalize, or tamp¬ er with rural mail boxes, that to do so is a federal oltiinse punishable by flhe, imprisonment, or both. Botii county and federal postal inspedaom service autiiorlties have been no¬ tified of the hdgh incidence of mail box vandalism in the Huntley rural area and both have investigations under way.
Parents who do not wi^ to have their teenage children involved in a serious federal offense siiould caution them to stay away from all rural mail boxes except their own as it could lead to a heavy fine, im- prisitMiment, and a costly payment for damages or loss of mail. ,
August Villeige Board
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by Doug Strickland
The monthly meeting of tfae Hunt¬ ley Vfflage Board was held last Thursday, August 1st in tlie village ball. All board members were pre¬ sent!
Mayor Enstrom called the meet¬ ing to order. The minutes from the last meeting were approved by the board. Tnustee Frank made a mo¬ tion to pay the bills. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ackman.
The zoninsr board report on the Melahn property was read. Trustee Frank made a motioa seoonded by Trustee Manning to accept Om re¬ port. The motion carried ail ayes.
Salaries for taking the manUtes at the z(»iing boiard hearings was discussed. Tnustee Stroupe made a suggestion to tfae effect that the boairi hire a court r^XKter for these meetings. Attorney Caldwell said that he would check into this. A mo¬ tion was made by Trustee Franfcand seconded by Trustee Manndng' to pay Mary Stroupe $30.00 for taking minutes at tiie Melahn hearing and to pay Diane Downen $15.00 for taking mdnutes at the Weltaen hear¬ ing. The motion carried all ayes.
Raymond Cole was pnesent at this meeting and had a question to raise to tfae board. He has puttiiBsed what
known as "FStei's Sfeo^'. He came
affect the water tttie. TVustee Frank made a motion to review this issue when mwe Information is avaaable. Trustee Ackman seoooded the motion. The motion was approved with all ayes.
Next on ttie agenda Was the ap¬ proval of the new Tax Levy Or¬ dinance beginndng May 1, 1974 and ending April 19, 1975. It provides for a tax levy of $229,510.00. The total amount appropriated for all village departments is $ 1,304,560.00. A motion was made by Trustee Stroupe to aocept thas owfinance. Trustee Eggers seconded tho mo¬ tion and it was approved with all ayes.
Ridiard Enstrom, just-resdgned Village Clerk, was present at the meeting. He Was presented an Om¬ ega gold watcfa for his 25 years of .seivioe to the connnumity and the board.
Harry Putdom was present at the meeting to oomptain about the Ss- tuit>ances as of late on Main Street from 2 a.m. until 4:30 a.m. A let¬ ter was given to the board from E. Konaszewski by Mr. Purdom in which Mr. Konaszewski states he is moving away from Huntley tiecausc of the noise and annoyances. A plan has been worked out with police chief Dan Dziewior to stop these disturbances and was exerciser this past weekend.
At this meeting the board was informed that Obudi Lamb has re¬ signed from the piatiiiing oommisimL
MoHemy OOunty CoKege made a request to use the viflage bal-.foi' a referendum dection. TWs dectitwv would be on August 20 fnom noon until 7 p.in. A motion was mode by Trustee Adcman and seoonded by Trustee Eggers to allow tlieni to use the hail with a $10.00 charge. The motion oanied all ayes.
Mayor Ensti^om brousfat out tliat WilBan Tooimaus can make a map of Hontl^ with dl the new Stieet nionbers on K. R wOuld cost about $50.00 The board dedded to use his sei-vkes.
Trustee Ackman asked about bav- VILLAGE BOARO
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ANNUAL HUNTLEY SPEWALK DAY.
"^SATURDAY,  AUGUST 10
Huntley Wins at McHenry County Fair
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Pictured aix>ve are the Huotiey 4-Her's at Oic McHenry Oounty Pair. These young peof^e again outdid themselves taking many c^ the top honors. The foilowing Is a list of their awards and names:
Gary Bottemien — Jtmior Cfaeon- plon Hol«teia in 441, «pe(»
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Reserve Senfar Cfaani|iioo In 4-11, Reserve Grand CStamipioa in 4-H, 3rd place in Open Cbss, 6ilh btoe ribbon in 4-H, tJtue in 4-H, 1st blue in Open Class.
Bill Becker — Junior Reserve Champion in 4-H, 1st Blue Rilibon, 3rU place in Open Class, lat in showmansliip.
John Drafall — 2 blue rfijijons In 4-H, i Red Ribbon in 4-H, 3rd and 5th and 6tii place in Junior open class.
Sandy Kohley — 4th bine rijbon in 4-H, 4th in open class, 2nd blue in 4-H, 2nd and 6tti blue in 4-H.
Robert Becker — Junior and Sen¬ ior Reserve ChamiHOn in Open dass - 1st and 2nd blue in 4-H, 6tii in Sliowmanship.
Erwin Looney — Blue ribbon in 4-H.
Paul lx>oney — Blue RiWxwi in 4-H.
Curtiss Looney — Blue Rit«bon in 4-H.
Tom Keams — Grand Champion
steer over aB md Grand dnnnploo over all Ottier breeds in 4-H.
Jhn Keams — 2nd Premium in Open Clan.
Kim Keams — A & B RMoob in 4-«.
John Keasut — Srft IHeahMt in
open <MM, A MHlNi la 441^ let Pi^ndeni in epeti enss,
Frank Keww —- Meserve Cfaam- pion over eMier- Ufeui in o^ee oImb, Reserve Oi«ad CNHnplon flor otmb- bredB and Otiwr iO «pen dMK, Znd and 4ith Pimidian in epen dass, 4tii in siiowmeHHp,
KailQr Meyer ^ CMunpioo Shott- horo femAe ki 4-H, Grand Cham- pton feoade over aU in 4H, )uinkr end senier apen dase for Grand Cheoapton fihoiilmu fetnale, Reserve Cbamfien SfaaMMm Steer in 4-H, CtKunfion Shuitimm Steer in JunbH- and Seaio» Opes GImb, Cfaanifiion Oroeebred fewale in 4-H, Reserve Champion OtaaAataA feoiale in Jun¬ ior and Seaiar open doss, Srd in siiowaMBsiup, Tied fer rate of gain for Shodliom in 4-il.
John Dc0aer — Omnd Cfakunpion for CfOMfcred aat other in Junrnr and open gUms, Grand Champion ov» al] breeds ia Junior and Open Continued enladie Back Page PAIR WINNERS
Emergency Vehicle On Display Augt^ 10th
Saturday, Aug. lOtii tiie Huntiey Fire Proteotton .Distiict will ia^o the Huntley Emergency Vettide on display at the Huntiey Center in firont of tiie HJtnUey Supermarket. Area reaidents are invited to ineped tlie veldde and adt queettoos of the rescue squad itat wtll be on
band to amwer qqbMIois aai eei- l*dn tiie functfem «C tte vcMde aad aqf»d memfaem. Tble k tntac done SB a oonBoaelty aeciiee ta Id- form tlie Hunilcy aaM rsildelti of ttie type of eiii^pinBat ud aanioa that is avallabie to them flar on am- eigency. .-»