Genoa Kingston Kirkland News from Genoa, Illinois • Page 1

15' enoa-Kingstbn-Kirtdand lia i Press: Newspaper Group Ow WtHwr Ihm 4 Yednssdsy, Jcn-jcry 28, 1931 Two Sections Back to school for Senior Citizens By LINDA SCHALLER At the November dinner meeting of the Genoa Senior Citizens, Grade School Principal Dann Dodd spoke to the group asking for volunteer help. I 5 'i 1 'I '5 i AA'l3iAAi these helpers can identify with their own grandchildren. Few families have available grandparents. As Kellerhals puts it, "You never need to be lonely. The days go by so quickly at school." Kahler speaks for all the teachers with helpers when she says, "It's great" She also has several mothers who help with her reading groups and it has worked wonders with these beginning readers.

There is no age limit to helping in the schools. Patience and understanding are the only skills necessary. The rewards are countless in the eyes and hearts of these youngsters. If you have any free time, help is needed at all levels of classes. Call Dann Dodd at the Davenport Grade School, 784-2448.

Glass helps with fifth graders in Kingston. The program has been in operation since after Thanksgiving, benefiting both youngsters and "oldsters." The helpers many times just play games with the children, practicing flashcards, reading or listening to them read. "The kids love them. Even difficult, problem children react very well to older people. They don't feel threatened by the authority of these With extra words of praise these childen just beam," said Jean Merritt in the Learning Center at Davenport.

Mary Kae O'Crady adds, "It keeps them (senior citizens) going. It helps give them a different outlook." Many of I YA fix Genoa Chamber of Commerce officers School. One senior citizen volunteer, Emu JohnsonWists Mrs. Kahler's first grade class at the Davenport Grade I Local attorney Robert Becker was elected 1981 Genoa Chamber of Commerce President at the Chamber's 24th annual dinner meeting Jan. 1, Born in Shelbyville, Bob attendei Marengo schools and gradual passes resolution flmxj I 1" G-K Board By MARK MICHELSON The G-K Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Jan.

20 authorizing a tax anticipation bank loan from the Genoa State Bank totaling $821,000 at a 9 percent interest rate. Tax anticipation warrants are monies which are borrowed in anticipation of 1980 district tax levy funds. These funds will be channeled into the school district's building education ($659,000) and transportation funds The $821,000 is the' maximum the school district may legally borrow because tax anticipation warrants can not exceed 85 percent of the total amount of the levy, according to Superintendent Dr. John Ingalls. In other business: Steve Stirlen was named head varsi- ty baseball coach and in fresh-soph and assistant varsity coach.

Genoa Middle School Principal Dave Burrows requested that when the high school construction is completed, one of the portable classrooms be moved to the Middle School. The matter was referred to the building committee for study. Area petitions filed Due to lack of funds in the school district, personnel cutbacks have caused overloaded classrooms in certain grade levels. Because of large classes, teachers are not able to give enough personalized attention to each student. This was an area where Dann felt that senior citizens might help.

He asked the senior citizen group if any of them had spare time that they would like to volunteer to help at the schools even if for just an hour a week. They would not be assuming any teaching responsibilities but would mainly be giving that "extra" attention needed by youngsters in the early learning years. He felt that the "grandparent relation" would be invaluable to many children whose real grandparents lived far away and were only seen once in awhile. That afternoon, nine people signed up to help, most of them helping out one morning a week at the Davenport Grade School and fit Kingston. Erma Johnson is helping out in Sharon Kahler'sJirsT grade class; Arline ClaueelT in Alicia Ryley's third grade ss; the Rev.

Joseph Howe is org ing a stamp club attJjK.ingston School; Margarep1unneriielps is speech class; jYances Kellerhals and Gladys Bridger Elp in the Learning Center; Laura joe neipea in uarier.e uorsDerry first-grade class; Don Field works with the seebndnd third graders; and Irene Get set for Tuesday Donkey basketball is coming to town! At 7:30 p.m., February 3 at the Genoa-Kingston High School gym, four teams of local riders will meet in three ex- -citing contests. The first game will feature a GTE Automatic Electric team against G-K coaches with the second game matching G-K teachers against a greup of local politicians. The final game of the evening will bring the two winning teams together for the championship. Coaches Joe Patterson, Ken Hayes, Dave Russell and Dave Burrows say their teams are all ready to play. Advance tickets may be purchased at Duval's, the IGA and Don's.

Local schools also have tickets available for this exciting tournament. Don't miss it! Sometimes people get under your skin." Retirement is not a sad time for the former postmaster. "I don't miss my job or the post office, but I dp miss the people." Dorothy considered her rela-. tionship with co-workers to be "one big happy family," with a good sense of humor. Retirement means adventure for Dorothy.

"I'm a bum at heart, I travel all over. I'm going to Florida next Her interest in camping developed 15 years ago when she bought a Volkswagen camper. By the time she sold the vehicle and bought a Dodge van, the VW had over 90,000 miles on it "Probably one of my faults is being extremely she laughed. Traveling in the camper allows her the freedom that she wouldn't have if she had to. worry about hotels or restaurants.

Decorating her house are oil paintings which Dorothy created, reflecting her love for the outdoors. Her collection of 3,000 to 4,000 slides of her vacations mirrors this attraction. "I love the mountains. To me, leaving work and going to the mountains is a renewal of emotions. In the Rocky Mountains it is so quiet and peaceful that 'you feel so humble in their feel rejuvenated." Besides her interests in photography, painting and tfaveTingTTMOlhylsff" has bicycling, golfing and wallpapering to keep her busy.

Petitions were filed for the April election in both village and township offices. The following candidates have il-ed: Gena. Mayor: Daniel W. Gallagher, Dale R. Barcus, the Rev.

Clair Denting; clerk: Elizabeth Mahmoud, Mar-cia Tewskbury; treasurer: Anna Susina; aldermen ward 1: Robert Par-rish, ward 2: Francis C. Conro and Robin E. Brown, ward 3: Yvonne Barcus and Gary Euhus. Kingston. President: Walter Dewey Lyle; clerk: Bonita Jennings; trustees: Helen German.

Two other openings: created by James Davidson and Carol 1 Grehn will be filled by write-ins. (Mark Michelson photo). Munueiein ina. am not rt a commission and Tabone refuse Burrows said the Music Assocmlion received $2,000 over the amount would have received originally. Grade schools principal Dann Dodd informed the board that the senior citizen volunteer program is successful.

He did note, more senior citizen volunteers could help the district. He also reported that the Kingston Community Club purchased an artificial Christmas tree for the Kingston Grade School for next year. Dr. Ingalls said he received a letter from Continental offering the school district an opportunity to purchase its own telephone equipment at a cost of $5,758. There would also be an option to sign a maintenance agreement, Ingalls said.

The schools "pay $168 a month for renting the phone equipment. The issue was referred to Lynn Schaller for study. The board payed January bills totaling $81,111.47 and $135,000 for payroll. The meeting ended in executive session for evaluation of tenured high school teachers. Drug raid made Genoa Police, after months of investigations and after securing a search warrant, arrested Michael Mar-tinek, 22, 125 N.

Brown Genoa on Jan. 23. Martinek was arrested for unlawful possession of cannibis and unlawful production of cannibis plant (growing cannabis), police said. Charges for possession of cocaine are pending the results of a state crime lab test, according to police. Martinek was also arrested on an unlawful use of a weapon's charge, possession of a switch blade knife.

Martinek was released on a $3,000 bond pending a Feb. 23 court date. pieces of mail during the two weeks before Christmas, Two years later in 1957, the post office began city delivery. In the years to follow, rural delivery came to the divisions of Ellen Oaks, Adalor Heights, Holly Court, Homewood Court and Drive and Wilshire Apartments. It also expanded its rural route to Willow Estates, Northwood, Southwood, Highland Hills and Ellwood Greens.

A change in political control meant a change in postmasters. After Pflaum, Dorothy worked under Wyman Hodgson and W.L. Parker. Political was taken out of the United States Post Office in 1970 before was appointed. Around that same time, the post office became more centralized.

No longer was the mail sorted at Genoa, rather it was sent by truck to the North Suburban Post Office which sorted it electronically. Previously, the mail came to the post office via the Illinois Central Railroad and the Milwaukee Road line. Once the mail was sorted, it would be delivered to areas such as Geneva and St. Charles within the same day. Dorothy agreed the effectiveness of the post office has always been the butt jpXjokes gnd criticisms.

"I tell my people at the counter to" smile and be congenial, then let off steam and pound the walls in back, G-K High School Principal Ray Morelli reported minimal compete tests win te given to eigmn anttteiuor level students in late Februaiy. He noted, minimal competeneyejsting will be a factor in graduation requirements in four years. Morelli also informed the board that Bill Patrick has elected not to graduate early, Cliff Kirk has dropped out of school and Roy Reingard, a fifth year student, will finish his school requirements at mid-year. He projected next year's high school enrollment be 375 students, down seven from this year. Principal Dave Burrows reported the citrus fruit sale ordeal is over.

A from Garden Prairie apparently ran off with a $7,200 check from the G-K Music Association. His company, Mundelein Industries, then resulting its call to the DeKalb Coun ty State Attorney for assistance. After finally receiving its money back, it contacted Nick Tabone at the Genoa IGA, who was able to secure the fruit. Dick Kearney offered the use of the old bowling alley as a distribution place for the oranges and grapefruit. Kirkland.

President: H.R. Williams; 2 year trustee, Gene Sparrow, Ron Wir-sing and Les Bellah; 4 year trustee, John Bruch, Gordon Harbolt and Don Emling; library board: Chere Kunkel and Greg Holtapp. Genoa Township. Supervisor: Don Mcrritt; road coniinissioner: Howard Butz; assessor: Dale Barcus; clerk Joanne Gustafson; trustees: Carol Cleveland, Paul Harmon, Vernon Freeman. The one position open will be filled by write-in.

Franklin Township. Supervisor: Beverly Savage, Fairdale and John Moon, Kirkland; clerk: Gerald Holmes; assessor: Shirley Lawrence; i an wc 7 1 Dorothy worked 14 years at the Elgin National Watch Company before coming to the Genoa Post Office. She began there a few weeks before Christmas in 1955. At that time, the post office was at the Corner of Main and Genoa Mail novices Ken Pflaum, as postmaster and Bob Stroud, who started six months before Dorothy, were manning the office when she began. "It was at the time of year when you Dorothy Nutt Retired Postmaster.

had to remember what you were told, no time for another chance." The three were handling between 80,000 to 100,000 1 If the University of Illinois and University of Illinois CoHege of Law. He is married to the former Connie Burlie and has two sons, Robert III andScott Bob is a member of the Geiyla Jaycees, Genoa Rotary, Illinois BaAssociation and the Genoa United Fiul(l. He was also in the U.S. Navy for fopr years. An attorney since 1975, he waS; associated wjffi O'Grady and Cromley law firm unUf 1978.

Bob has also worked part-time Aith the DeKalb County States Atjprney since 1977. His present position i as an attorney and as Assistant Stales Attorney. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and eolf Robert Becker 1981 Chamber President lected Chamber Vice-President, ihla Jo Gilliland is presently branch lager of the Genoa office of 1st Sav in and Loan ot sycamore. 2ne nas bee with the bank for the past 18 years. She uso worked for the DeKalb Ag for five wars.

Borkin Waterman, Kahla attended Maple rark schools and took numerous U.S. Lague for Savings Associations InstituteVourses. She is a member of, the Salenk Lutheran Church, Vice-President the Welcome Wagon and serves on theJ ibrary Board. Her hob bies include volleyball, crafts and sew ing. Kahla Jo Gilliland 1981 Vice-President In addition, Walter F.

Cunny and Phil James are new members serving on the Genoa Chamber Board of Directors. Presently Chairman of the Board at Falls Products, Walt worked two years at Ideal Industries and as engineer and President of Falls Products from 1944 ltd 1979. Born in Chicago, he attended Illinois nstitute of Technology. Walt is mar-ied to the former Margaret Olson and las two children, Walter E. and Mary He is member of the Rotary.

Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society (KVHSJ, Society of Safety Engineers. and Classic and Antique Auto Clubs. He enjoys-jaiUqueLcajLCDllectinoniiias. played an Instrumental role in the construction of the KVHS Museum for Genoa. 1 y.

lU After 25 years, Nutt retires for adventure Walter F. Cunny Newly-elected Director i Phil James is co-owner of Genoa Insurance and has been with it since Aug. 1978. Previously, Phil taught in the Richmond school system for five years and was in the insurance business in Richmond for two years. Born in Genoa, he attended Genoa schools, Rock Valley Jr.

College and is a Northern Illinois University graduate. Phil is married to the former Cly Rhodes and has two sons, Scott and Eric. He is a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Genoa Lion's Club, DeKalb-Ogle Independent Insurance Agents, DeKalb Association of Life Underwriters, Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois and President-elect of the G-K United Fund. Lji Phillip James Newly-elected Director "'V Omtinufd on I Kingston secures easements With the last easement right-of-way granted, the Kingston-Genoa sewer project will be starting to take some forward steps.

At Monday night's Kingston Village Board meeting plans were to be set to begin advertising for construction bids. Engineer Steve Larson said this is done through trade magazines and Before bids are received, Larson said Kingston will have a pre-bid conference for all those interesting in bidding. This will be in one to two weeks. Approving everything from plans" the bidders, are the governmental financing agencies, Environmental Protection Agency and the Farmers Home Association. At last estimate, Larson said the project's cost is about $1.4 million.

An EPA grant will be financing 75 percent of its eligible costs, those concerning the construction of the main sewer line. An FHA grant will pick up the remaining tab. The village must also receive permis- sionTrom the" slate" highway deparP" ment to work along Route 72, Urson said. By PAM CAMPAGNOIX) Letters, letters, letters. Each week for 25 years letters needed to be sent out: bills, love notes, packages both large and small, business cor-' respondence and junk mail.

Dorothy Nutt retired in November, after eight years as Genoa Postmastejr and a total of 25 years with the post of ice. Her reason for an early retirement is that she wants to travel and do the things she didn't have time to do while working. "I thoroughly enjoyed my job. After I was made postmaster, I made up my mind to be the best one I could be." Before she became acting postmaster in 1968 and an official one in 1972, Dorothy admitted that she was somewhat reluctant to take the job. But once she received her appointment, the job became her life.

Responsibilites extended beyond paper. She was accountable for her car- riers when they were on their routes and for anything which happened even while she was-ert vacation. "Dogs are the biggest problem," the former postmaster said. For that reason, she insisted that all carriers carry cans of mace. "We've had some caseTGTwhrcliaF riers have been bitten and in need 4 fn.

uhinh tha Hnu numor Is wmpletelyliable.".