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VOLUME 17 - NUMBER 44
THURSDAY, MAKCH10,1977 , PBONB   -
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SERVING   THE
HOBO SHOW
PEOPLE   OF   HUNTLEt SINCE 1960
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Last Saturday, March Sth, the First Congregational Church held its Annual Hobo Show. The program consisted of: Waitin' for the Robert E. Lee Raise A Ruckas - Sherry Payne,
Bobbie Tessmer, Kim Eckman Hole in a Bucket - Mary Lou Hardy, Gerry Lange Three Littke f ishies - Madelyn Miller,    Cris    Stewart,    Sara Lindsey, Robin Plane, Sherry
I ELECTION BOARD RULES TO KEEP CHUCK RUTH'S NAME ON BALLOT
Last Monday, March 7th, a hearing was held by the Grafton Township Board of Election at the McHenty County Courthotise. The hearing was held to determine if Charles Ruth's name will be on the Township Ballot.
Some of the spectators attending were William Ruth^ LeRoy Wirsing, Vemon Kays (County Gerk), Mary Stroupe, Louise Kreutzer, Chuck Lamb, Max Bundgard and Marge Rom.
The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Mildred Ruth. She introduced the Board of Elections which included Floyd Schmuck, senior auditor; Richard Enstrom, Township Clerk and herself as Supervisor. Mrs. Ruthekcused herself from the Board because she is the nominees mother. Township Gerk, Richard Enstrom was named Chainnan.
The questioning of witnesses was conducted by Bernard Naurusis, attortiey for Ed Eckman; Chuck Rutii, who conducted his own questioning and Tom Schmitt, attorney who was fliling in for Township Attorney Herb Franks, who is hospitalbted.
The hearing began with an opening statement by Attorney Naurusis followed by Chuck Ruth's opening address. Attorney Narusis had anticipated asking for a continuance but decided to go ahead after Mrs. Ruth stepped down and two witnesses were present. He stated that Chuck had not befen the original nominee. He said that they were not certain where the convention was held or when.
Chuck reiterated that the convention was held 47 days before the election. He agreed to attorney Narusis' statemiCBt that lie did oot file a petition for the office of Supervisor and was in independent candidate. Attorney Namsis said that the conveotim did not seem
to have followed the procedures in the Election Code Chapter 46 I Section 10-8 and 10-10.
Leopoldine (Oily) Kuestner, of 11905 N. Main St., was called to testify. Mrs. Kuestner is a registered voter of Grafton Township and had signed Howard Ruth's petition. She had signed Charles Ruth's certification of nomination as the secretaty of the convention.
She was asked about the convention by attorney Narusis and stated that it was at the Village Hall. She stated that she didn't know who had designated the place. She said that about SO people attended and was asked to give specific names. She named; Ruth Wasserstrass, Pat Hare, Millie Ruth, Chuck Rutii, Bill Rtith, Penity Tharp, Norm Brettschneider and Max Bungard. She could not remember more as the room was full of people.
Mrs. Kuestner was asked if Mary Lou Hardy was piresent.-andshe said that she saw her towards the end of the meeting. Mrs. Kuestner explained that she was nominated as secretary.. She stated that all motions were voted on by a voice vote aiid there were no negative votes. She said she didn't know how many voted as there was no roll call. There had been two papers passed ainong-the petitioners. In all 38 signatures were recorded.
As far as Mrs. Kuestner recalled there were not any specific rules of convention used. Mrs. Kuestner had kept Minutes of this' meeting. Oily was nominated by Dan Ziller.
At this time in the hearing a copy of the registered letter lent to petitioners was shown. Each of Howard Ruth's petitkfners wm sent a registered letter; Mrs. Kuestner had received a letter and a phone call reminding her of the meeting by Mr. Schultz.
Norm Brettschneider, chairman according to Mrs. Ituettaer; ahd said that only those who had signed the petition could ihstei..
She said that the purpose of the meeting was ezplat^u^iprflttike' vacancy left by Howard Ruth's death. .,        •     ,\l. ,
Chuck Ruth was nominated and no other ttoiniaatloniiiwitijN^^ule; Ron Pierce closed them and Jim O'Connor 2nd the taotio^i; it Wtt • voice vote with no nays.
Acting Township Attorney, Tom Schmitt, ttked.Mrs. Kueitoertf any of the petitioners were threatened or iiitiaikMtted ofVftif^en could have been nominated. Mrs. Kuestner said thataaypoi^ {sold
SCHOOL BO AID MINDTES FEBBUAKT28,1977
This being a continuation of the
; regular meeting of February 14,
1977, now being held in the High
School Building on February 28,
1977, at 7:45 PM.
Upon roll call  the following answered present Mr. Brettsch¬ neider, mr. Ruth, Mrs. Livingston ^ Mr. Richmond and Mr. Stading. Mr. Zifk and Dr. Grau absent.
A motion was made by Mrs. Livingston   and   2nd   by   Mr. : Brettschneider to approve of the Vocationa] Plan as submitted. Motion carried 5 yeas Sc 0 nays.
A motion was made by Mrs. ^yingston and 2nd by Mr. Bfittschneider to approve of the DatV Banks excluding the ixxiks . for a sum of S300.00. Motion carried 4. yeas and 2 nays, ' Mr.richtnood and Mr. Ruth cast¬ ing the nay votes.
At 8:40 PI< Mr. Zirk made his appearance. *     At 10:30 PM tho Board went into an  executive   session   and came back out at 11:25.
A motion to adjourn by Mr. Stading and 2nd by Mr. Brettsch¬ neider, meeting stood adjourned.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
3/14 -18/77
Monday, beef-B-que on a bun, potatoes, buttered com, ginger¬ bread w/riches whip, and milk
Tuesday, roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered vege¬ tables, buttered bread, fruit, and ^ milk
Wednesday,   chicken   noodle soup w/crackers, chicken salad sandwiches,   celery   and   carrot : sticks, fruit, and milk
Thursday, spaghetti w/meat ; sauce, tosaed salad w/dressing, _ buttered bread, baked dessert, ' and milk
Friday, fresh orange juice, tuna and noodle casserold, buttered peas, buttered bread, sugar cookies, and mikl
PAPEIDKIVE
Troop 167 will be having a paper drive on March lltii and 12th. Pleaae have your papers tiedor in bags. Place them by ihe
' curb and we will pick them up on one of the two days.    For any
'special pick-ups please c^ Don DeDina 669-5933 or Gary DeDina
: or Dave Bjora ac 669-3237.
HUNTLEY HAlVESHaS
The Huntiey Harvesters 4-H Qub will participate in the County wide Heart Association Balloon Sale on Saturday March 12tii. The 4-h Boys and Girls wUI be in town Sat. morning with bright red heart shaped balloons to be given away to everyone who'd like to help the Heart Aaan. The Harvesterswill be doiag this for a Communtt;- Service project. nOOP167'S ANNUAL
PANCAKE BIBAKFA8T ON MARCH27,1977
The Troop's Aiuual Pancake '; Breakfaat wfll be held on Match ! 27th at the Huntley Fire Station; . rMark your calendar and keep the 'date open...Further inforaiatlon will be pablished at a later date. Thb years breakfiut wfll be held V l^ter ' this  year  than   usual. 'Certainly hope yoa wfll attend.