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THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1987
VOLUME 26-NtmBER 49
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School  Board  Meeting
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of School District #158, Huntley Consolidated Schools, Huntley, Illinois was held in the High School building on February 25, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.
At 7:44 p.m. Dr. John Adelmann, Dean of Instruction, from McHenry County College, addressed the Board and visitors present con- ceming the need for passage of the MCC referendum.
The meeting was called to order by the Secretary at 7:51 p.m. Upon roll call the foUowing members answered present: Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Schadt, Mr. Greve, Mr. Miller, and Mr. Bauman. Absent: Mr. Heavey, and Mr. Freeberg. All present joined in the pledge to the flag.
1. Mr. MiUer moved, Mrs. McDonald 2nd to appoint Mrs. Schadt as President ProTem.
5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
2. Mrs. McDonald moved, Mr. Greve 2nd to approve the minutes of the January 22, regular meeting as written.
6 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
3. Mr. Greve moved, Mrs. Schadt 2nd to approve the minutes of the January 22, executive session as written.
5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
4. Mrs. McDonald moved, Mr. MiUer 2nd to approve the minutes of the February 14, retreat/workshop as written.
4 yeas - 1 pass - 0 nays Motion carried.
5. Mr. Greve moved, Mrs. McDonald 2nd to approve the minutes of the February 14 retreat/workshop executive session as written.
4 yeas - 1 pass - 0 nays Motion carried.
6. Mr. Greve moved, Mr. Bauman 2nd to approve payment of the monthly agenda of bills and imprest. Education - $47,227.92; OBM - $18,466.79; Bond ic Interest - $227.23; Transportation - $6,771.23.
Yeas: Greve, Bauman, McDonald, Miller Nays: None Pass: Schadt
4 yeas - 1 pass - 0 nays Motion carried.
7. Mr. Miller moved, Mrs. Schadt 2nd to approve the following graduation dates:
May 29 - Sth Grade, May 30 - High School.
5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
8. Mr. Greve moved, Mrs. McDonald 2nd to approve June 3 as the last day of the 1986/87 school year and change the June 9 institute day to June 2.
5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
9. Mrs. McDonald moved, Mr. MiUer 2nd to give tenative approval for the senior class trip for 1986/87.
5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
10. Mr. Greve moved, Mr. Bauman 2nd to approve the employment of Donald Hasse as part-time custodian.
Yeas: Greve, Bauman, McDonald, Schadt, Miller
Nays: None
5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
11. Mr. Greve moved, Mrs. McDonald 2nd to approve the proposal of Milburn Cain & Co. to provide the required auditing services for
FY 87. Yeas: Greve, McDonald, Schadt, MUler, Bauman Nays: None 5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried. _	
12. Mr. Greve moved, Mrs. Schadt 2nd to go into executive session at 11:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel.
Yeas: Greve, Schadt, McDonald, Miller, Bauman
Nays: None
5 yeas - 0 nays Motion carried.
The board returned to open session at 11: 40 p.m.
13. Mrs. Schadt moved, Mrs. McDonald 2nd to adjourn at 12:02 a.m. 5 yeas - 0 nays Meeting adjourned
These minutes subject to Board approval at next regular meeting.
Blood   Drive Tuesday 3:00 -  7:00 Congregational  Church
Pictured above are Huntley's newest Firefighter 2's they are: Keith Mulaney, Joe Henning, Tom Linholm, Harold Hanson Jr., Kevin Ellison and, Jeff Jacobs (Not pictured)
By D. Scott O'Brien
At the March meeting of the Huntley Fire Protection Disrict the following men were awarded their Firefighter 2 certificates; Keith Mulaney, Joe Henning, Tom Linholm, Harold Hanson Jr., Kevin Ellison and, Jeff Jacobs. To receive certification as a Firefighter 2 a person must pass a practical written test given by the state fire marshal's office. With the addition of the above named gentlemen our fire department has 19 certified Firefighter 2's.
Not only have our firefighters been attending school but they have been putting their training to practical use. In February there were 29 ambulance calls and 10 fire calls for a total of 39
calls. Also, Cheif veath would like to remind all residents of the viUage ordinance prohibiting burning inside the village limits. His concern was brought on by a rash of brush fires last weekend, in the county. He Felt this was caused by the fact that we have been experiencing such an early spring and that we had an unusually dry winter. Furthermore he would discourage anyone from burning until we receive a rain storm and, if you must bum to contact the fire department. Their non-emergency phone number is: 669-5066.
Strangers
Most children know enough to stay away from strangers they meet on the street. But youth should also be taught to follow safety rules when they're around familiar strangers — people they have seen before, but do not know well.
And because children may also be abused by trusted friends or relatives, it's important that they know how to handle these situations as well, according to McHenry County Extension youth adviser, Kathy Halstead.
Halstead says most of today's adults grew up in a more innocent time, when children felt they could trust most adults. Some still wonder if they need to teach their chUdren to question the motives of people they see every day or know well.
"We're living in a different world today," she said. "Every year, over a million children 'disappear' or are sexually abused. Most parents fear harm by total
strangers. But research shows that the majority of abduc¬ tions and sexual abuse are committed by individuals familiar to the child, often a relative."
Nationwide, only a few thousand of the missing children reported each year have been kidnapped by total strangers. Most have voluntarily run away from home, been abandoned by parents, or abducted by the non-custodial parent. In 80% of the child molestation.
There is also some evidence that the number of boy victims may be increasing.
"People who abduct or abuse children use a variety of methods to gain the confidence of the youth." Halstead said. "They may make a simple request: "Nice day, feel like going for a walk? They may pretend to be sent by a parent: "Your mom got sick and asked me to come get you.' Sometimes they'll promise something desirable: Continued on page 12
Legion  Meeting
Huntley American Legion Auxiliary Unit 673 wiU hold its March meeting Much 19th at the Legion Building at 7:30. Please be there, we need to discuss the coming events. Com Beef and Cabbage on the ISth from 12:00 - 4:00. $5.00, $4.00-Seniors, $2.50 for children under 12, all you can eat, all invited, lets make it a success. Legion Birthday coming up on the 28th of March. Birthday dinner dance, roast beef dinner $7.00 per person, guests welcome, 6:30 - 7:30 cocktails. Call for reser¬ vations 669-3196. Lets have a big tum out. Blood Bank Tues. March 17th at the Con¬ gregational Church from 3:00 - 7:00. Auxiliary will be calling to remind you. Blood is badly needed. We thank you for your cooperation. Happy Birthday Dick Enstrom, we wish you the best.
Jo Czonstka, President
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