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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1989
VOLUME 29-NUMBER 34
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from 1 to 4, the McHenry County Historical Society will host a Christmas Pre¬ view of horhemade craft items, museum-made rugs and Christmas cookies inside the West Harmony one-room school Located on the grounds of the Historical Society museum at 6422 Main st., the school was built in 1895.
A classic example of the educational buildings that once dotted the countryside of a more rural McHenry County, West Harmony School consolidated with Riley School in 1954. Two years ago the Riley School Board donated the building to the
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McHenry County Historical Society and it was moved to the museum grounds where it has been undergoing renovation.
The Historical Society invites all to come visit West Harmony school and view it decorated as it would have been at a Christmas of 1900. It serves as a beautiful setting for an old fashioned Christmas gathering complete with punch and cookies for sampling. There'll be great home-made gifts for sale along with Christmas cookies, and an opportunity to see the renovation progress on West Harmony.
Lights! Camera! Action!
Huntley Park District was called to order by President Knott at 8 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1989. Present were Commissioners Knott, Yerke, Mercer and Borchart, Attorney Cowlin and Mrs. Warrington.
A motion to approve the minutes of the October 25th meeting was made by Mr. Yerke, seconded by Mr. Borchart. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Mrs. Mercer made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report, seconded by Mr. Yerke. All ayes and the motion carried.
The bills for the month were presented. A motion to pay the bills was made by Mr. Borchart, seconded by Mr. Yerke. All ayes and the motion carried.
A group of homeowners living north of Ol' Timer's Park expressed their concern about the location of the new soccer field. The board agreed to recheck the plans and this area before proceeding with the field. The Village of Huntley's request for the Park was discussed. A motion to adopt a resolution to authorize the President and Secretary to sign the Maintenance Agreement with the Village was made by Mr. Yerke, seconded by Mr. Borchart. All ayes and the motion carried.
The board agreed to ask the Village to change the fair market value per acre in the Developer Donation Ordinance.
Betsey Warrington's report included aerobics programs, Halloween parties, staff and volunteer appreciation party, safety evaluation. Town
Picnic, Senior's bus trips and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Convention January 18-21.
A motion to continue paying for bus trips for the Senior Citizens, limit of $1200, in fiscal year was made by Mr. Borchart, seconded by Mrs. Mercer. All ayes and the motion carried.
The Town Picnic and the tentative date of June 24th were discussed. Mr. Yerke was appointed to the Town Picnic committee. The board asks the committee to bring their recommendations to the board for approval.
A group of interested citizens from Algonquin asked if our Park District would be interested in including them in our Park District.
A motion to approve the ordinance disconnecting the property of L.B. Andersen from the Huntley Park District was made by Mr. Borchart, seconded by Mr. Yerke. All ayes and the motion carried.
The board studied different health insurance plans.
As a community service, the park will chip up live Christmas trees after the holidays. The bare trees, no tinsel or ornaments, can be placed at the south end pf the parking lot, by the fence.
Mrs. Mercer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Knott. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 pm.
These minutes are subject to approval at the next regular meeting.
Lois Parisek, Secretary Huntley Park District
Sam's Restaurant was closed to the public, but was crowded with 9 actors, aproximately 30 crew members and countless pieces of equipment Wednesday, Nov. 15. Black Swan Inc., a film production company shot a commercial for Case International, heralding its newest tractor, the Maxxum. Flora Abdullai made her film debut pouring coffee in front of the cameras with her usual smile and charm.
Following the scene in the restaurant, the actors moved to the Robert Ourey farm on Freeman Road to complete the commercial.
We will be able to see Flora and those new Maxxum tractors on TV beginning the first Saturday in January.
Although his restaurant had to be closed for the day, Sam thought it was all pretty interesting. "I'd like them to shoot another commercial here. But the next time, I want to be in it."
A 2nd Grade Turkey
Peter Morzos brought in a live turkey for "show and tell" in his 2nd grade class. The class tried to weigh the turkey and found it to be approximately 50 pounds. Everyone enjoyed seeing the traditional Thanksgiving feast au natural.
Fresh/Soph Tournament
The Huntley Boys Frosh/Soph will be hosting a 4 team basketball tournament on Nov. 24 and 25th at our school.
Participating schools: Sandwich, Wauconda, Marian Central, and Huntley.
Pairings: Friday, Nov. 24 — 6.00 P.M. Sandwich vs- Huntley.
Sat. Nov. 25 11:00 A.M. Wauconda vs. Huntley
Sat. Nov. 25 7:30 P.M. Marian Central vs. Huntley
There will be an admission of $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students.
Events For Huntley Seniors
Senior Christmas Party
The Senior Citizen Conununity Christmas party, sponsored by the Huntley Lioness and Legion Auxiliary, will be held on Dec. 7th from noon to 3 pm, at the American Legion. All seniors in the Huntley area are invited to attend. Reservations are a must and should be made by Dec. 4 by calling Nancy Grimes 669-5892, Doris Ball 669-5012 or Louise Kreutzer 669-5657. Seniors Dinner-Party
Seniors are invited to a "dinner-party" at the Village Inn on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 12:30 pm. A festive dinner will be served and there will be door prizes and surprises. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Doris Ball 669-5012. A $5 deposit is due when you make your reservation. This party is also open to all Huntley area Senior Citizens. Huntlev Senior Calendar Thurs., Nov. 30 - Center Open Thurs., Dec. 7 - Community Xmas Party at Legion Thrs., Dec. 14 - Xmas Dinner at Village Inn
Thurs., Dec. 21 & 28 - Center closed
Thurs., Jan. 4 - Center opens regularly
Notice: If Center is to be closed because of bad weather all regular attendees will be notified by 10:30 AM that day