The Huntley Farmside

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VOLUME 12 — NUMBER 25 THURS.   SEPTEMBER   23,   1971
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McHenry County Chiefs Honor Cowiin
Right to Left:  Chief Larry Sabalino, Sleepy Hollow;   Sheriff   Art   Tyrrell,   McHenry   County; Chief   Elmer   Ocrkfitz,   Algonquin;   Bill   Cowiin, State's Attorney; Chief Richard Nelson, Huntley; Chief Herbert Laoge, Woodstock. On SeBtewber
8, 1971 at the regular monthly meeting of Ihe McHenry County Cliicf.H of Police Association held at Port Edward, Algonquin, Illinois. States At¬ torney J. Cowiin was the rcviplent of an award by   tfae   asxMitatton,   TIm:   award   was   made   to
Stites Attorney Ccwiin for his oiit- fteinding work in obtaining- convic¬ tions in a number of recent murder cases.
TliMo wore the "Mark Smith"' conviction for tho Murder of two young wonion, leadimj to his confes¬ sion of two others. Smith is now serving a total cf four life sentences.
The "Frank Alox Honnonberg" conviction, who was convicted of Murder and who was the first per¬ son wh^ received a "df^ath sentence" in McHenry County in more than 100 ye.irs.
Thnie Phillip lee Sopor conviction on two coimts of Miinlor.
Tho Citation in the form of ii Plaque, was made by Chief of Po¬ lice I.;iri7 Siibatino. of Sleepy Hollow Police   Department.
Sabalino is an Executive of tho National Police Officers As.socia.tinn by whom the award wns made.
SpeakinK for the McHenry County Chiefs Association Chief Herbert Lang of Woodstock stated, all the people of McHenry County should recognize States Attorney Oowlin for his outetanding work in obtain¬ ing convictions in these cases.
Sheriffs Arthur Tyrrell joined in the recognition of Cowiin for hL-v work in tho "Sopier" murdca- cases. Tyrrell went on to say that it is because of the profes.sional way these cases iiave been handled in the court, room by Mr. Cowiin and his staff that the 100% conviction rate for these horrendous murders have been so successful.
FFA Slave Sale
The FFA is holding their Annual Slave Sale Wednesday, October 6th, « P.M. in Gym of the High School. They are to work one day Satuj-day, Oot.   9.
If you bave add jobs to do around the place, here's a way to get some extra help. So come Bid and Buy.
Borad of Education Meeting
September   13.   197l!
The regular meeting of the B<xirdi cf Kducation of School 4)istrict  158. was held at  the High School  build- ins- on September  13.  1971  at 7:45 P.M.
Upon roll call the following an¬ swered prcs<:nt Mr. Jirik, Mr. Bein, Mr. Adams, Mi.sK Mackeben, Mr. Brandwein and Mr. Staddng. Mr. Michelsen absent.
A motion made by Mr. Bein and 2nd by Mr. Adams to approve of the minutes as read. Motion carried 6 yeas and 0 nays.
A motion made by Mr. Brand¬ wein and 2nd by Miss Mackeben to pay the following bills. Motion car¬ ried 6 yeas and 0 nays.
A motion madie by Mr. Adams and 2nd by Mr. Bein to transfer $89.05 from the Ed. fund to the Revolving fund and $246.70 to the In and Out fund. 6 yeas and 0 nays.
A molion made by Mi&s Macke¬ ben artd 2nd by Mr. Adams to ap¬ prove of the reinvestment of the following monies, $IOO,0(X).00 from the Fxl. fund, $29,0(X).0O from the Building fund and $44,000.00 from the Bond and Int. fund, at the State Bank of Hunitley. Motion carried 6 yeas and 0 nays.
A motion made by Mr. Brand¬ wein and 2nd by Mr Adams to ap¬ prove of the electrical work to the athletic field for a sum of $668.00. Motion carried 6 yes and 0 nays.
A motion made by Miss Macke¬ ben and 2nd by Mr. Brandwein to approve of the aontnaot for Pat Griffin to teach Art on a % time basis, for the sum of $4,944.00 for the school year of 1971 and 72. Motion carried 6 yeas and 0 nays.
A motion made by  Mr.  Bein anl
2nd   by  Mr.   Brandwe n  to   apprno
f the cont-ac's fir Cirolyn S-.;h3cht-
|ncr and Frsncs BoTliart for a sum
)f $4500.00 and also fo- Dan Kern
[the sum  cf  $1,800 00.   Motion  car-
fKed 6 yeas and 0 nays.
A motion made by Mr. Adams and 2nd by Mr. Brandwein to ap¬ prove of a contract for Nancy Fike to teach in the Jr. High for tl':io sum of 59,862.00 and al.so for Nan¬ cy Hutfhings to teach in the Hiph school for a sum of 57,840.00. Mo tion caxxied 6 yeas and 0 nays.
A motion made by Miss Macke¬ ben and 2nd by Mr. Adams to ap¬ prove of the following applicants to attend Jr. College tmder the .In. college act, William Thomas. Stan¬ ley Hafferchamp, Tom Tiberi, Bar- BRD.  OF  EDUCATION
PTA Huge Success
Tuesday evening PTA meeting had an attendance of over 160 par¬ ents and teachers. We had a very informal meeting with the intro¬ duction of new officers followed by a speach on safety given by chief Richard Nelscn.
A plea was sent out for old gym shoes. Anyone may leave them at the grade school office or give them to Mrs William Leggee.
Mr. Banks, Grade School Princi¬ pal, introduced the grade school teachers and staff. Mr. Marks, Supertendent of Schools, introduc¬ ed the high school teachers and staff.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by the "fifth grade vocal group" under the direction of Mr.  William Leggee.
The meeting was adjourned so the parents could visit their child¬ ren's rooms and aquaint them¬ selves with the teachers. Coffee and cake were served in the cafeteria.
We would like to thank all those who help make our first meeting such a success. We're looking for¬ ward to seeing you again at our next meeting.
Legion Juniors and Sons Installed
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American Legion Juniors Installed
On Sunday, September 19th the Installation cf the American Le¬ gion Auxiliary Juniors and the sons of the American Legion was held at tho Post Home in HunUey. The Commander of the J A L opened the meeting. The Advance of the colors. Pledge. Commander Kenneih Jacote then turned the meeting to the Jun¬ iors. Mrs. Robert Schultz installing Officers, Mrs. Arnold Chesak, Mu¬ sician, Mrs. John Mattinly, Sg-t. at Arms and Mrs. Mazie Blott, Chap¬ lain. The Juniors were inst.nlled President, Stan Workowski, Vice President, Maurine Dwyer, Secre¬ tary, Kathy Gucihia, Historian, Tar- ya Workowski, Treasurer, Kim Eck¬ man. Chaplain Lori Monitor, Sgt. at
Arms, Gail Eckmarv, Asst. at Arms, Melanie Eckman.
Susan Weltzien was escorted and congratulated for her fine woric as president last year and she recedved a gift from her grand aunt Mrs. Arnold Chesak.
Then the J A L Instalkatioo. Past Commander Robert Schultz insrtall- cd. Commander Gary Schultz, Vice Commander Jeff Schultz, and Ken¬ neth Jacobs, Ed Elianan, Paul Schultz, Robert Englert, and Henry Bjom, Tom Bjom and Joel Beldon are advisors. Guests were the par- cnis, llth Distriot Commander An¬ dy Anderson of Woodstock, Uth Dis¬ trict Adjutant Don Enstrom of Hunt¬ ley, County Commander Haack and wife Lois of Wonder Lake, Pwt Commander Jim Manning, Arnold Chesak, Mrs. Tom Bjom. A pot luck supper was then served.
$229,632 For Huntley Schools
Huntley school officials announced that they will receive $229,632 in state aid for the 1971-72 school year. This is an increase of $28,058 over tho previous year.
McHenry County Public Schools will receive a total of $7,363,574 in state aid for the 1971-72 year. The county will get $897,294 more than last year, according to state superintendent Michael BakaUs' re¬ port.
School Dismissed Sept. 6
Sdhools will be dismissed on Fri¬ day, Sept. 24, for Teachers Institute. This institute will take the form of a workshop in which Teachers will be developing curriculum plans.
Conservation Tustees Ask $397,550
The new McHemy Conservatiion Board Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 14 and approved a $397,550 tax levy ordinance. This includes $132,- 500 for general purposes and $265,- 050 for acquisition of land.
The $132,500 will be for tnavei expense of the Trustees, adnunisAra- tion, office help, insurance and em¬ ployee retirement benefits. TTiey al¬ so plan to hire a "qualified pension" for an executive director. They are now drawing up a job description for this individuaL
The tax will amount to .025 cents CONSERVATION TRUSTEES