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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18,1996 - VOLUME 35, NUMBER 40 - HUNTLEY, ILLINOIS TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
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Don't miss the newest addition to the Huntley Farmside news¬ paper -- a Sports section! Featuring school, Park District, and community sports, the Farmside Sports section is your source for extensive coverage of local sports. begins on Page 6
Trouble battling the common cold? Dr. Amsler offers tips on avoiding this winter virus.
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It's not too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day. Let the Farmside help you send your loved ones a very special Valentine on the Valentine's Day Greetings page.
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For those puzzle Jjuffs, the Farmside -presents a new feature -- a crossword puzzle guaranteed to keep even the most exper¬ ienced puzzler-solvers guessing.
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Skating the day away at the park...
I nese youtn enjoy a competitive game or ice nocKey ai Or Iimers Park in Huntley.
See related story on page 7
County Zoning Board to hear property appeals
A petition has been filed for hearing before the McHeniy County Zoning Board of Appeals by CharlesHill and Maude Hill for a reclassification of the subject property from an " A-1" Agriculture District to "PD-E" Planned Development-Estate. A conditional use permit was also requested toallowforthe construction of a public road in a flood plain.
The property consists of approximately 51 acres andis located at 17910 Harmony Road, in unincorporated Marengo, in Coral Township. The hearing was held on Jan. 17 at 1:30pm at the McHenry County Government Center.
A petition has also been filed for hearing before the Board of Appeals
by Peter P. Kelly for a reclassification of the subject property from an "A- 1" Agriculture District to "PD- E"Planned Development-Estate. Furthermore, a conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a public road in a flood plain.
The property consists of approximately 3 5 acres and is located at 8220 South Union Road, in unincorporated Union, in Coral Township.
The hearing will be held on Jan. 18at 1:30pm in room #C-290 of theMcHenry County Government Center, located at 2200 N. Seminary in Woodstock, at which time all interested may appear and be heard.
Huntley receives new area code
On Jan. 20, 1996, Huntley, along with portions of McHenry, Lake, Kane and Cook counties, will receive a new telephone area code.
The new area code is 847. Residents of Huntley will need to dial the new code when calling outside the area.
Other areas that changes to the 847 area code include Algonquin, Barringon, Carpentersville, Dundee, Elgin, Hampshire, and Lake in the Hills.
While the new area code takes effect on Sat., the telephone company is allowing a grace period until April 19,1996. Calls to the 847 area code will still be completed if callersfail to
dial the new area code.
After April 19, callers who dial the old 708 area code will hear a recorded message informing them of the new area code.
The cost of dialing numbers that remain in the 708 area code will not change for those who have changed to the 847 code.
In August, the 708 area code will be divided again, withcommimities such as Aurora, Bartlett, Carol Stream, Geneva, St. Charles and West Chicago receiving a 630 area code.
Those with questions about the area code changes can call 1(800)988- 5888.