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' PAGE 14 - I1 LAIN DEALER -WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1978 Construction Continues School To Open On Time STAFF PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD Above: Work continues on the cafetorium at Johnsburg High school. The two-in-one combination will serve a dual purpose. Students will eat lunch there, and the stage area in the background will serve as an extension of the television studio and will be used for small dramatic productions and special presentations. Below: Bricklayers complete the final wall which will enclose the auditorium at the new school. The auditorium will be a theater-in- the-round and will accomodate more than 700 people. It will be used for large group instruction, plays and productions, and will be available for community use. Above: Shown here is the administrative office complex at the Johnsburg High school. The office area is located in the center of the school. In addition to several administrative offices, the nurse's office and a conference room will be located in the complex. Below: Construction of the gymnasium, pictured here, may not be completed when the school opens in early September. The maple wood gym floor must sit for three weeks after its arrival before it can be installed, so the wood can adjust and equalise itself with the humidity in the building. Permanent bleachers will be constructed on one side of the gymnasium and portable bleachers will be constructed on the opposite side. When completed, the gymnasium will be capable of seating over 1,200 spectators for athletic events. "Johnsburg High School will open in September and the building will be ready for class use." That's the word from Dr. Ken Falkinham, Assistant Superintendent of Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12. Falkinham has been in close contact with construction engineers and is aware of the progress in each phase of the building program. The electrical system at the school is approximately eighty per cent complete except in the auditorium, according to Falkinham, and eighty-five per cent of the plumbing is finished. Final coats of paint have already been applied to much of the vocational wing erf the school and painting continues in other areas as work cm ceiling grids is completed. Approximately eighty per cent of the masonry is completed, with the academic portion of the building being substantially finished. - The auditorium is almost enclosed. But, since it is not a high priority in the building schedule, the assistant superintendent says that the auditorium probably will not be completely finished when school opens. He indicated, however, that it should be ready in time for fall and spring productions. Locker room facilities adjacent to the gymnasium will be ready in September, but the gym may not be completed before classes begin. According to architects, after the maple floor for the gymnasium arrives, it must sit for approximately three weeks before being installed. This is necessary to give the maple wood time to a<Qust and equalize itself with the humidity in the building. The restrooms in the academic areas are nearly completed except for the setting of the fixtures. The septic tanks are in the ground and the septic fields are scheduled to be installed soon. The well is ready and waiting for a pump to be installed. Permanent spectator bleachers are going to be constructed in May around the football field which will be seeded in the near future. The track and tennis courts are scheduled for construction in June and July and following their completion they will be surrounded be a fence. Although the landscaping on the site will not be finished when the school opens, Falkinham expects the parking lots to be completed in time for student and faculty cars. Cabinets for each room have been made and are scheduled to arrive for installation on May 16. Moveable furniture for all classrooms is scheduled for arrival August 15. Falkinham said that the electrical accident caused by Commonwealth Edison employees at the school site two weeks ago had little effect on the building schedule. The accident resulted from the short that destroyed a $32,000 transformer as Commonwealth Edison's personnel were working on the electrical system. The company has replaced the transformer and all switching gear within the building at no cost to the school and has restored full electrical power.* The accident created inconveniences for painters and other workers in the building, but the restoration of full power solved the problems. While most of the building construction seems destined to be completed in time for early September occupancy, there has been a delay in the installation of kitchen equipment. According to Falkinham, the subcontractor who will supply and install the the kitchen equipment is behind schedule and contingency (dans are being made in the event the kitchen is not ready for use when the school opens. Falkinham is convinced that, barring any major catastrophies, the high school will be ready for students when school begins in September. b Established July 21, 1930, the Veterans administration is the largest independent federal Agency. Max Cleland, the tenth Administrator of veterans affairs and the first Vietnam veteran to head the organization, was appointed to the VA's top post by President Carter March 2, 1977. MAY is BETTER lave Your Hearing Tested! See Your DOCTOR FIRST Then SEE USI 1-30 DAY TRIAL HEARING IS A PRECIOUS GIFT ... Have your hearing evaluated regularly by your doctor. ROBERT STENSLAND assoc. McHENRY HEARING AID CENTER 3937 WJAAJNST^MCHENRY 385-7661 I^",^ERvJcfcENTER™n WED S IVOO TO 5=00 | OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT County College Offers Summer Welding Course Summer is a good time to A total of nine different begin an electronics program courses are available during at McHenry County college. the summer for students who MILLSTREAM unifn Mchenry's Headquarters for Complete Repairs on Domestic & Foreign Cars •TUNE-UPS •BRAKES •TRANSMISSIONS QUALITY SERVICE AT REASONABLE RATES 10% DISCOUNT TO SENIOR CITIZENS McHENRYjLUNOis (815)344-2510 can attend class Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. Because the electronics program works by students completing a series of ex­ periments rather than at­ tending lectures, the student can set his own schedule to attend class any of the three nights for the hours that suit him between 6:30 and 10:30 p.m. Because a student works at his or her own pace, the program is ideal for people who are already employed. Courses offered this summer are all for four credits. The courses include Electrical Concepts I, Electrical Concepts II, Semiconductor and Vacuum Tube Fundamentals, Elec­ tronic Circuits, Industrial Circuits, Electric Circuits, Communications Systems, Industrial Systems, or Digital Systems. All of the courses will be taught by Edward Meyer. For additional information on the electronics program telephone MCC at 455-3700. Johnsburg •MAJOR & MINOR REPAIRS •MECHANIC ON DUTY 7 DAYS A WEEK California leads the nation in the number of veterans among its citizens. The Veterans administration says more than 3.3 million veterans reside in California. Mary L. Gunderson Chuck Hiller Visits Family For Weekend The George Hiller family, Spring Grove road, Johnsburg, had a visit the past weekend from their son, Chuck, coach with the Kansas City Royals, while the team was scheduled in Milwaukee. We know there was plenty of exictement at their house!, SCOUT PACK 454 There are approximately thirty-five boys, Cubs and Weblos in Scout Pack 454. They recently participated in a scout-a-rama, taking a first place ribbon for their booth. The pack will be attending a major league ball game in Milwaukee June 10. Their spring camp trip comes up May 20, and will be held at Camp Lowden, Oregon, Great times to all of you! 385-3052 m. PR AYE THE Furniture Hospital CRYSTAL LAKE UPHOLSTERY SHOP m REPAIRING ft REGLUING Lorry A Jim Seymour Acting Scout Master is Earl Betts, and secretary is Joyce Erie. Meetings are the fourth Wednesday of month at Junior high multi-purpose room. GOOD NEWS Everyone feels very happy to see Ed Hetterman back at his old job - tending bar! We'll be looking forward to seeing you again, Ed. HOSPITAL AND HOME Mrs. Leo Hiller of Hillcrest place, Johnsburg, tells us her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Leroy Hiller, is in McHenry hospital, and their two grandchildren are down with chickenpox. Grace Betz, Mrs. Leo Hiller's daughter, returned from the hospital today. Our prayers and best wishes to each one for good health soon. DUTCH CREEK The Dutch Creek Woodlands Property association, John­ sburg, representing ap­ proximately 115 members, has Pregnant, NEED HELP? CALL BIRTHRIGHT ORICE OfER MIL-RED. 1U M ML, IMNL-FR1.1 T« IMJL 24 MUM IMRCRM6 SERVICE 815-385-299S Richard Short as president; Keith Wetzstein, vice- president; and Mrs. Elinor Crump, secretary-treasurer. Board meeting is to be held in June. Its annual spring clean-up day organized volunteer crews for twenty acres of parks and entrances it owns and main­ tains in the subdivision. BIRTHDAYS Cindy Swartzloff, May 2; Eddie Frett, May 10; Father J. Dording, May 16; and Tony Freund, May 16. Our best wishes for a blessed and happy year! WOULD YOU BELIEVE? At a recent get-to-gether of the Wednesday afternoon Pinochle club, playing a four- handed game, with one deck, Olivia Hiller, Spring Grove road, Johnsburg, had a double pinochle and two extra aces- Some excitement--total game about 2700 points! Did thu^ever happen to you? P.T.O.- JOHNSBURG SCHOOLS Talent show, Tuesday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. at Junior high school gym with Thomas Piper, gym teacher, Junior high school as coordinator, and Mr. Van Bosch as the M.C. You are assured an enjoyable evening! DATES TO REMEMBER: May 21-First annual auction, benefit Johnsburg Rescue squad, community club grounds-Johnsburg, sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Pistakeeland. June 14-Luncheon card party- 11:30 a.m. B.V.M. sodality, Johnsburg community club. Aug. 11-12-13, St. John's 135 anniversary-St. John's Pioneer days • Johnsburg community club grounds. i