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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 1 Feb 1978, p. 30

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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE S - WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY I, 1978 cessful, would force Johnsburg Unit School District No. 12 to hire all tenured teachers from McHenry who will be released at the end of the next school year. The outlook for a new iron removal water treatment system for McHenry remains bright, with the city eligible to receive funding for the project Montini primary school on Washington street has been cleared of all desks, black­ boards. and erasers Painters, carpenters, electricians, artists and entertainers from this, community and neighboring towns have converged upon classrooms which are being turned into beautiful and ex­ citing nighclubs and restaurants for Town & Country, to be held .June 10, 11, 17 and 18 Dr Robert Boos submitted his resignation to the board of Consolidated Klementary School District 15 at a special meeting held June H. He has served as top administrator in the district for the past six years. The 1977 concert season of the McHenry city stage band gets under way Thursday, June 16, at 8 p fh at the park Under the direction of Bill Toalson, these talented musicians have prepared a fine program to open the season Two men charged with th( kidnapping and molesting of a 19-year-old McHenry youth were scheduled to return to court in Will county June 14 John Lent, 20, of McHenry and Joseph Gomes, 19, of Bay City. Mich face charges of aggravated kidnapping and deviate sexual assault in connection with an indicTent Friday, May 17, involving John Orton, 19. of 4817 W. Orchard lane, McHenry. Tears, hugs and long- stemmed roses marked the crowning of Kimberly Ann Kantlehner, 18, as 1977 Miss McHenry. June J4, at the American Legion home. Kim, a 5'2" brunette with brown eyes, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Lester Kan­ tlehner, 1713 Ringwood road. A young McHenry business woman, Suzanne Kauss, has been named Chamber of Commerce Person-of-the Year. A 22-year-old McHenry man was killed June 18 when he failed to negotiate a curve in the road while riding a motorcycle on county highway "K" near Paddock Lake. Wis. Dead is Jeffrey G. Brda of 3105 W Crescent avenue in McHenry, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brda. The Task Force, a group of concerned citizens who were assigned the "task" of eliminating $600,000 from the budget of McHenry high school completed its work at a meeting June 16 and will recommend to the high school board of education a three- pronged plan which includes budgetary cutbacks totaling around $250,000. A large, three-section building on the grounds of Villa Desiderata, 3015 Bay View land. McHenry, was gutted by fire during the electrical storm of early Friday evening. June 17. The cause of the flames was lightning John Lent of McHenry and Joseph Gomes of Bay City, Mich were indicted Wed­ nesday. June 22, by the Will county Grand jury on counts of aggravated kidnapping and deviate sexual assault, ac­ cording to a spokesman for the Will county state's attorney's office. Rose Lillegard. president of the village of McHenry Shores, has been named president of the McHenry County Municipal association Richard Swantz, superin­ tendent of High School District 156 for the past six years, and a member of the staff for eighteen years, has resigned his post JULY About seventy-five persons gathered at the site of John- sburg's new high school in late June to witness ground breaking ceremonies By the next day, crews were on the scene to begin work on the structure for which the com- petion date is Sept 1, 1978. Unless an unforeseen tur­ nabout takes place in the state legislature. McHenry Com­ munity high school District No 156 has lost its immediate funding from the Capital Development board for the proposed construction of an addition to West campus. From Musin' and Mean derin "Channel 2 reporters and cameramen were in McHenry Friday to see how local drivers feel about the new five-cent gasoline tax okayed the previous day by the RTA board "They found out-just what everyone in the city could have told them without man-on-the- street interviews. "McHenry drivers don't like it, and they told them so while waiting for a full tank at ser­ vice stations. Neither do boat owners like that idea and they S-oclaimed their feelings udly enroute to marinas for the same purpose". Six persons, four of whom were already unconscious, were saved from death after taking a drug which contained various chemical compounds, including poison, during a party at a McHenry apartment complex Following an executive session, the board of High School District 156 appointed Robert - Swartzloff acting superintendent of schools for the term beginning in July and extending through next June. Two babies many people consider to have had a lucky start in life were born in McHenry hospital on 7-7-77. They are the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Wilkinson of McHenry and the son of Mr. and Mrs Keith Saxe. It will be another century until this 7-7-77 birth date happens again. An early evening swimming outing ended in tragedy when a 12-year-old boy drowned while swimming at the beach in Holiday Hills Dead is Patrick Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs. Albert Anderson of 1501 Evergreen in Holiday Hills A preliminary report con­ taining suggested plans for expansion was viewed by the board of Consolidated Grade School District 15 in session Tuesday. July 12. Suggestions included new gymnasiums at \ two schools and a connecting structure between two others. Members will decide later whether or not to include a referendum for, the proposed construction with a public vote previously set for early fall. With an award of a Title VII grant to provide a noon day meal, the . McHenry County Senior Citizens council an­ nounced that service at McHenry and two other centers will begin July 25. These meals will be offered to all persons 60 years and over, in McHenry, five days a week. Greg Johnson was named acting principal of West campus by the board of High school District 156 following an executive session. His ap­ pointment follows a year as assistant principal. A representative of the Residential Development Group, which is constructing the Planned Unit Development (f«HM«pa|i7) spurgeon's They're Here! 1977 was the year wo added exciting, new fashion to our store. Ruts, Ca tali no, Levis, Eccoboy, Garanimols, Warners Bros, Hanes Hosiery, Wrongior Shoos and more. Famous names that speak of style and quality for both men, women, A children. Come, put-together great new looks from our super collection. Come, see them all now. Levi's r At Spurgeon's we're in­ terested in serving you, the customer, with merchandise you want at prices you can af­ ford. In 1977 Spurgaon's celebrated Its 10th year of business In McHenry. *77, also marked the 70th an­ niversary of ^the Spurgeon's chain and the aquisitioni of their 70th store I spurgeon's McHeniy Market Place

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