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At last week's Johnsburg Consolidated School District No. 12 board of education meeting a resolution dissolving this district was passed in recognition of the formation of the new Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12 July 1. • \ The new uhit district, for the first time, will be responsible for educating students K-12, rather than the K-8 grade arrangement of the former Johnsburg elementary school district. The first school in the Johnsburg area was actually a log church built in 1843. One lay teacher, Henry Thelen, taught it) (his school. McHenry County Superintendent Educational Service Region records reveal that in 1927, one teacher was employed by the Johnsburg school district. Sister M. Serverina was hired at a salary of $1,750 for the year. From 1901 until 1953 an unique situation existed in conjunction with the Johnsburg public school. A district school, built in 1066, and a Catholic parish school located just a few feet away, were both taught by Roman Catholic nuns from St. Joseph's convent, Milwaukee, Wi. When fire destroyed the parish school Feb. 9, 1945, firemen were able to save the public school building. While work was begun on a tem­ porary building, classes for grades one through six were held in Hettermann's garage. Seventh and eight graders were able to continue their studies in .the district building. The following Fall, the students attended school in a temporary structure. After five years of make-shift arrangement, monies were voted for a new school which opened in 1950. Board of education members at this point in time were Joseph Huemann, Edwin Hettermann and Peter Freund. Six nuns were hired as teachers. In May, 1953, as litigation was in the process in regard to nuns teaching in the public school, at a regualr meeting of the school directors, a policy was adopted which stated, among other things, that all teachers commencing with the 1953-54 school year would belay teachers. As the parochial school then withdrew its students, this gr« the public l ?po« the opemnKof the IS school fi&r, Johnsburg elementary school was staffed by two lay teacherf, and was attended by thirty-five students. At the beginning of the 1954-55 school year Edgebrook school in McHenry was not complete, causing a shortage of classrooms for McHenry. Since Johnsburg had a surplus of classrooms a cooperative program on per capita cost basis was worked eut between the two school districts. McHenry employed the teachers, who then taught under the supervision of Chauncey Duker, McHenry superintendent of schools. Students from the first five grades of McHenry were transported to Johnsburg, and the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students of Johnsburg were transported to McHenry. The first seven man board of education for Johnsburg District 12 was elected in February, 1955, under the direction of Richard L. Tazewell, McHenry county superintendent. Members elected were Joseph Huemann, Edwin Hettermann, Michael Schaeffer, Joseph Frett, John Weingart, Frank Schmitt, and Elmer Meyers. In July of 1955 Philip Shutt was employed as the first superintendent of Johnsburg District 12. On April 30, 1956 Duane Andreas was employed to teach science, mathematics, health and physical education in the seventh and eighth grades and to serve as athletic coach. Andreas was to become the employee with the longest service in the Johnsburg school system, later becoming principal of the new Johnsburg Junior high, and finally its present superintendent of schools. He was among five teachers in 1956. On Feb. 20,1957, Paul Dority of Cary was employed as superintendent to replace Shutt. At this time, on July 20, 1957, there was an Educational rate referendum to increase the rate from 50.4 cents per $100 to 71.4 cents per $i00 equalized assessed valuation. The referendum passed 80 to 65. In September of 1958, James VanBosch was hired to teach at the elementary school. He is presently principal at the junior high school. - To keep pace with growing enrollments three rooms were constructed in the basement of the school during the 1958-59 school year. Then on March 21, 1959, a bond issue for $225,000 was placed on the ballot. The * vote was 294 to 188. excellent dassrooms, a •purpose room, a kitchen, a faculty lounge, toilets and several storage rooms were added „to the present Bush elementary school. On April 28, 1959, at a special meeting of the board of education, James C. Bush was employed as superintendent. Entering the district at a time of rapidly increasing^ enrollments, he provided energetic leadership and dedicated service to the community for many years. On Ndv. 4, 1965, a letter was presented to the board on behalf of twenty residents, all of whom were parents of children attending St. John's parochial school. The letter was a proposal requesting a dual, enrollment program in science, mathematics, and foreign language. The letter was signed by seven men representing various areas of the district: Thomas Huemann, chairman, Johnsburg; Arthur Herman, Hiller's subdivision; Jerome E. Olsen, Sunnyside ' Estates; Roger Pechous and Donald Wolf, Jak-Ana Heights; Raymond Thelen, Pistakee Highlands; Thomas Cahill, Dutch Creek Woodlands. The board agreed that dual enrollment would be allowed if additional facilities were made available. On March 18, 1966, a special meeting of the board was held to consider improvements required to make the district's school facilities adequate for present and future needs. A new junior high building was proposed providing twelve classrooms, including two excellently equipped science labs, a foreign language lab, a library, boiler room, combined multi-purpose and lunch rooms, a kitchen and toilet facilities. The board passed a resolution calling for a special election to consider the issuance of bonds for the amount of $650,000 to provide for the new building on a site purchased from John P. Schaefer, consiting of 20.46 acres, lying on the north side of the homes on Church street east of St. John's Catholic cemetery. The election would also consider the raising of the educational tax rate. The district then received notice that a federal grant, written by Duane Andreas, would be allocated to John­ sburg school, in the amount of $112,000 in cash for three years to help defray the dual enrollment and other educational curriculum in­ novation expenses proposed for the new junior high and the school system. Under the dual enrollment program, the first of its kind in the Rockford Catholic diocese, students from St. John's Catholic school would attend Johnritarg Junior high in half-day Mskms for the study of science, mathematics, foreign language and social studies, as well as have access to the learning center, which Extension c , \ (By George J. Young, Ex­ tension Adviser, Agriculture, McHenry county, University of Illinois) ' v J Heat Stresses Beef Cattle - Feedlot cattle reaching the high choice and prime grade are particularly susceptible to heat stress. On those rare occasions when temperature and humidity are extremely high and there is no wind, fat cattle have difficulty discharging body heat as fast as they produce it. And the fatter they are, the more they suffer. Minimizing heat stress in * cattle during hot weather requires proper ventilation and , shade. Sprinkling them with water may be needed in an emergency. Drinking water should be clean and cool because one way " cattle give off heat is by adding A water vapor to the air they breathe. If their heat loss cannot keep up with internal heat production, body tem­ peratures rise. When body temperatures get too high cattle become overactive and convulsions and death may result. , 4- 4 Marketing cattle before they become overfat is probably the easiest way to avoid death losses. If fat cattle are marketed in hot, humid weather, load them during the night or early morning when it's cool. Oat Plot • Our twilight meeting at the oat variety demon­ stration plot will be Thursday, July 15, 6:30 p.m. until dark. The plots are on Bill and Ray Olbrich's farm, Dunham->road, one-eighth mile west of Route 23. Salute To Agriculture -1 tip my hat to McHenry F.S. for their fine Salute to Agriculture day. On our nation's birthday, it is very appropriate to give special recognition to the farmers and agri-businesses that feed our country and produce more than onejialf of the corn, soybeans, and wheat that moves through the world export markets. This is no i small task considering that only 4.2 per cent of our coun­ try's population are farmers. Soybean Board Election - The Illinois Soybean Program Operating Checkoff board election will be July 13 at the Extension office in Woodstock, was a new educational concept at that time. (The conclusion of this history of Johnsburg District 12 will appear in the Friday issue). X - . Firestone 0UBLE BELTED 1976 NEW CAR TIRES POLYESTER A78-13, Black wall. Plus * 1.76 F.E.T. and old tire. If w« should Mil out of your size, well Qive you a "rain check". MtuWng lat«r delivery e! the advertised price. • B LACKWALLS 1 WHITEWALLS I tab Jnm price NOW ftifmuiftf June pries NOW >E.T. A78-13 B78-14 C78-14 E78-14 F78-14 G78-14 H78-T4 J78-14 F78-15 G78-15 H78-15 J78-15 L78-15 $36.00 37.80 38.45 40.00 44.10 45.95 49.50 45*30 47.10 50.70 52.50 54.90 •25.00 27.25 29.25 29:25 32.25 33.25 36.25 33.25 34.25 37.25 36.25 40.25 $40.00 42.00 42.70 44.40 48.95 51.05 54.95 57.60 50.30 52.35 ills 61.05 *28£0 30.50 31.50 32.50 35.50 37.50 40.50 42.50 36.50 36.50 41.50 42.50 44.50 $1.75 1.98 2.05 2.27 -2.43 2.60 2.83 2.96 2.54 2.65 2.87 3.03 3.14 All prices plus tax and old tire. Offer expires 7/31/76 Came in and have your air conditioner conditioned. 4005 W. HE. 120, McHENRY, ILL PHONE 305-2323 H0IIK: DAILY I 'JUL H $ Ml. SAT. IAN. to 3 P.*. Your AC-Delco mechanic t* fully trained to servio* your oar's air conditioning system He has the tocjs and the original equipment quality Deloo parts to get it done promptly. See us about getting your air conditjpner in condition. [llBISCooldownandfi^.. with the names you know. perils open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dan Walters, Hebron, and Dave Martin and Roger Sass, Marengo, agreed to serve as volunteer election judges. Carcass Shows - Committee members of the McHenry County Livestock association and the McHenry Lake County Pork Producers association have firmed up details for the 1976 Hog Carcass show. Live evaluation will be July 21 at the county fairgrounds and carcass evaluation will be July 23 at Jones Packing company, Lawrence. For more details, call Paul Kruse, Hog Carcass Slow chairman, 338-5443, or call our office. The livestock association's Beef Carcass show will "be July 28 and 31. Live evaluation will be on Lloyd Getzelman and John Ryan's farm, Woodstock, and carcass evaluation will be at Jones Packing company, Lawrence. Contact either Jim Book, Beef Carcass show chairman, 943-5526, or our office for details. Grain Feed Handling Hand­ book - A, handbook entitled, "Planning Grain Feed Han­ dling" has been published by the Midwest Plan Service. Good planning is essential if feed handling and grain systems are to operate properly. The need for planning is emphasized in this 72-page, illustrated booklet. We have copies of MWPS-13. Hot Weather Affects Lettuce • Slow growth makes lettuce tough and bitter. Crowding low fertility, dry soil, late planting and hot weather all stunt the growth of lettuce and reduce its quality. In fact, hot weather causes lettuce to flower and go to seed. p/event Cabbage Heads From Splitting - Heavy rains after cabbage heads are well developed often cause splitting, University of Illinois vegetables crop specialists recommend prompt har­ vesting. If it is impossible to harvest all the cabbage, twist or pull the plants slightly to destroy some of the roots. This will cut water uptake and may prevent the heads from split­ ting. Some varieties are more prone to splitting than others. Plant Parsley Annually •- Parsley is a biennial plant. However, during the second year, it flowers, produces seed and dies. Therefore, to assure continuous production you should make a new seeding each year. PAGE 13 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. JULY 7. 1978 Bicentennial Issue Of Blue Book Is Published Tropic Tomato Blend one can of condensed tomato soup and one soup can of water. Stir in Vi teaspoon of grated orange rind. Chill at least four hours. Serve in chilled cups with parsley or chopped orange garnish. Makes two to three servings. Limited distribution of the new 1975-76 Bicentennial edition of the Illinois Blue Book officially started today, Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett has announced. First copies of the full color book were presented last week to president of the Senate, Cecil Partee. and speaker of the House of Representatives, William A. Redmond. All members of the General Assembly also received Blue Books before scheduled ad­ journment. "We have two new features highlighting our latest edition of the Blue Book," Howlett said. "One v is a special Bicentennial section and the other is an historical first, the listing of all members who have served in the General Assembly, dating back to 1818 when Illinois became a state." "In recognition of America's 200th birthday, the colors of this edition are printed in Bicen­ tennial red, white and blue with the cover predominaantly white," said HoWlett. "A word of explanation may be necessary for those who believe this would no longer make it the Blue Book. The term "blue book" is of English government origin. In Britain, parliamentary reports were usually published in blue covers - hence the term "blue book". Through the years that nickname became in­ corporated into the titles of many American official manuals and publications, regardless of their color. Despite its fewer pages, the new Blue Book is filled with color photos, both the United States and Illinois Con-* stitutions, history of Illinois and State Capitol buildings. In addition, the 656 pages include all elected officials and state legislators, Illinois elected legislators in the Congress and state agencies and their functions, along with judges throughout the state. State symbols of the state tree, bird, insect, mineral and flower are pictured on the in­ side of the front and back covers. Normal distribution of Blue Books will start late in July. ATTEND MUSIC,CAMP Brett D. and Kim E. Bender of 102 E: Navajo Trail, McHenry, were included in the 229 students of junior high school age to attend Illinois Wesleyan university's second music camp at Lake Bloomington during the week of June 27 through July 3. In addition to the music program, the campers had the op­ portunity to take part in many recreational activities. DEAL 1/1//TH THE PRO S ' McHenry Firestone, Inc. First for Fashion CRYSTAL POINT STORE HOURS,: MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, 10-9; SATURDAY, 10-4; SUNDAY NOON TIL 5 SUNSET DESIGNS Sale of exquisite handwork kits! REG. "So6' 2.28 i JIFFY STITCHERY KITS 2.63 2.88 REG. 3.50 REG. 4.00 KIT INCLUDES: o printed design on quality homespun e 100% wool yarn to complete picture • needle and mounting board • full color print to follow • complete instructions Completed picture measures 5x7" or 4x5"; several pictures make a lovely wall grouping. Choose from many still life designs. DESIGNS SHOWN ARE ALL 4.00 KITS ON SALE FOR 2.88 WONDERFUL SMAU1 PIECES OF STITCHERY TO WORK ON AT YOUR LEISURE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THEY WORK UP FAST FOR PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS NEEDLEPOUVTER PICTURE KITS 2.99 REG. 4.50 KIT INCLUDES: • printed design on 100% cotton canvas • 100% wool yarn to complete design • needle and mounting board • full color print to follow • complete instructions - e « BRIDE , GROOM .-t I -JUNE 20 •f 1900 ART NEEDLEWORK CRYSTAL LAKE AND ELGIN Ticket validates first 2 hours, upper deck Elgin Plaza Parking Direct entry into Spiess thru encased ramp Convenient tree parking tor 2300 cars at Crystal Point Mall For Elgin store, call her at 741-4300 For McHenry County store call her at Crystal Lake 455 3600 *»