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VOLUME 18-NUMBER 46 THURSDAY, MARCH 1,1979
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HIGH SCHOOL GYM NAMED AFTER GLEN DELANEY
WHEREAS, GLEN DELANEY is completing his 24th year of service to Huntley Consolidated School District 158, and
WHEREAS. GLEN DELANEY has served as teacher, bus driver, grade school principal, coach and athletic director, and
WHEREAS, GLEN DELANEY has cheerfully and unselfishly given of his time and talents in service to youth, and
WHEREAS, GLEN DELANEY has demonstrat¬ ed tireless involvement in community activities, and
WHERAS, The Board of Education, as respresentatives ofthe school and community, wishes to recognize GLEN DELANEY FOR HIS DED ICA TED SER VICE.
BE IT THEREFORE NO W RE SOL VED THA T.¬
Wednesday, May 23, 1979 is hereby proclaimed. By the Board of Education of Huntley Consolidated District 158, as GLEN DELANEY DAY, with appropriate observances to be planned and executed.
The staff of the Huntley High School Yearbook, as representatives ofthe student body, hereby dedicates the 1979 yearbook to GLEN DELANEY.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT HENCE¬ FORTH AND FOREVERMORE:
The Huntley High School Gymnasium shall be known as
DELANEY GYM
Adopted this 22 day of February, 1979 by action of this Board ofEducation.
s/ nancy Livingston, President
Pictured above is Nancy Livingston, School Board President, presenting Glen Delaney with a proclamation naming the high school gym after him. The suprise award was presented to Mr. Delaney at the School Board eeting last Thursday.
MILLIE RirTH MARENGO BANK DIRECTOR
The First National Bank of Marengo held its third annual' Shareholder's Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21st. The meeting was held at the bank at 102 N. State St., Marengo. |
During the meeting the shareholders were informed by the bank's Chairman of the Board, Mr. Herbert H. Franks, that the shareholder's equity increased in 1978 to $702,276.51 and return on shareholder equity was 6.5%. Deposits reached an all time high of $5,254,884.30 with total assets equalling $6,306,965.43. The bank enjoyed a loan to deposit ratio a year-end of 83% with loan reserves reaching $13,745.00. Commercial loans as a per cent of total loans were 9.9%, Real Estate loans $16.8% Installment loans were 56.7% while Personal loans were 16.6%. 1978 showed a net profit to the bank of $45,499.24. or $1.49 per share, with a return on average assets of .87%. Mr. Franks, also stated how pleased the 6oard of Directors was with thc continued positive response to the bank and its expanding service base by the local community. In addition he noted the Board's continued confidence in the bank's man¬ agement and staff.
Out of the banks total outstanding shares of 30,500, 22,5% were represented at the meeting, either by proxy or in person.    The following indivi¬
duals were elected fo a Director¬ ship in the calendar year 1979: Charles Addis, Herbert H. Franks, Helen Lindow, Edward Mecum, Sr., Mlanden Mijan- ovich, Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr.. James Powers, Mildred Ruth, Burton T. Wolf. Each Director has served in that capacity in the past except for Mrs. Ruth, who has been an Honorary Director for the past year. Mrs. Ruth is a long time resident of Huntley and the widow of the late Howard Ruth.
Following the Shareholders Meeting the shareholders were invited to the bank lobby for refreshments, while the newly elected Directors retired to the bank's Organizational Meeting. During that meeting Mr. Herbert H. Franks was again unanimously elected the bank's Chairman ofthe Board based on his record of outstanding devo¬ tion and past accomplishments on behalf of the bank. TTie Board voted to retain the services of Mr. Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr., as President and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Steven C. Bell as Cashier. The following Committee Chairman were also appointed; Invest¬ ment Committee: Burton T. Wolf. Personnel Committee; Jim Powers. Loan and Discount Committee: Edward Mecum, Sr. Executive Committee: Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr. New Business Committee: Charles Addis. Building and Equipment Committee: Helen Lindow.
MABEL SCHULTZ SERVICE CHAIRMAN FOR AUXILIARY
Mabel Schultz, of Huntley, has been appointed State Community Service Chainnan for the American Legion Auxiliary for the administrative year 1978-79. Mrs. Schultz was appointed to this position by Maty Patterson, Lincoln, State President. Mrs. Schultz's eligibility is through the World' War II service of her husband, Robert. Mrs. Schultz states as the reason for her active involvement "I get satisfaction
s/ Robert Zirk, Secretary
from this organization that I am doing something to help others, as well as being greatful we are a Free Country for which our eligibilities fought". She has served the Huntley Unit as President 3 times, and just recently coniipleted a year as Second Division President (northem Illinois).
iDuring the month of March the 800 plus American Legion Auxiliary Units will be stressing Community Service. The goal of this program directed by Mrs. Schultz is to promote projects for the betterment of individual communities. These projects* often take the form of beautifi- Continued on Back Page
GRADE SCHOOL AWARDS
K-5 Fbat Seneater Awarda
Perfect Attendance: Kdg. Todd Muehler, Mary Ann Simpson, Kelly Bauman. Donnie Berry, Mathew Brown Karen Schrock; ScLD - Leann- Hansmann, Dennis Drende Mike Riedl, Shawn Strociek; i -
- Ammie Scholer, Chers Thackwray, Jeremy Wagner Andy Walter, Chad Reiser. Sally Warrington; 2nd - Laura Brackman, Carrie Oltendorf. Ralph Peters, Shelly Reh. Randy Reiser, Lee Cramsey, Angie Henkel; 3rd - Chris Akerberg, Brett Blank, Steve LaVergne, Ben Sheets, David Thackwray, Debbie Zoellick, Krista Bauman, Bill Connor, Todd Manke, Gwen Ziller; 4th - Marie Brackman, Kevin Frihart, Greg Jones, David Lohneis, Angel Lunaberg, Eileen Man¬ ning, Karla Dueker, Brian Eisenmenger, Jeff Ferguson, Brett Schur, Judy Wiesneth; Sth - Cindy Doden, Larry Basel, Becky Pierce, Jerry Roberts. Sherri Alwin, Heidi Hasselgren, Janis Jones, Todd Ream, and Courtney Sherman.
Vl day absent: Kdg. - Brad Ball, Heidi Behrendt, Sarah Mercer, Julie Ottley, Kimberly Strissel, Leigh Ann Ahren. Heidi Henkel; ScLD - Ron Reh; 2nd - Melanie Blank, David Simpson; 3rd Richard Wagner; 4th - Ken Basel. Janet Karotasz; Sth - Kim Looney and Holly Pupich.
1 day absence: ScLD - Jim Harp; 1st - John Mercer, Jamie Sweeney, Alena Weir, Julie Trickle, Michele Diedrick. Jessica Williams, Teri Alwin; 2nd - Ricky Walter, Tammy Zimmerman, Dewayne Berry. Jimmy Reed, John Goers, Michele Roth, Lisa Johnson; 3rd
- Brad Tharp, Kim LaRocco, Kristin Hutchison, Chris Brown, Pat Glenn, Lorri Landers, Matt Manning, Kevin Schrock, Matt Seiler, Becky Sweeney; 4th - Mark Brown, David Erath, Monica Fettes, Rex Hahn. Larry Rugg, Danny Zemanek, Cassie Evans, Wade Hulke, Vicky Leffelman; Stl^Cheryl Marsh, Ann Matz, PaHK *ohley, Ed Skytte, Tammy Leffelman, Rick Rogman. Mark Donahue, Mark Lohneis, Stacie Akerberg, Randy Doyle, Melissa Reeves, Paul Simpson, Valerie Weber, Carl Peters and Nicole Zemanek.
3-5 Flnt Semeater Awarda
All A's: 3rd - Jay Peterson, Chad Warrington; Sth - Michael Grismer, Stacie Akerberg and Elizabeth Martin.
All A's & B's: 3rd - Chris Akerberg, Anya Bedard, Brett Blank, David Bond, Michael Boyd, LaRae Brandmire, Kelly Clark, Angela Doty, Ken Froehler, Kristine Hutchison, Heather Jagman, Bernie Keams, Kim LaRocco, Barbara Larsen, Steve LaVergne, Amanda Pawl, Jamie Ryan, Andy Schadt, Ben Sheets, David Thackwray, Brad TRarp, Debbie Zoellick, Krista Bauman, Stephanie Beth, Roberta Brady, Amber Burfield, Christine Continued on Back Page