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THE CITY OF MCHENRY LANDMARK COMMISSION
October 5, 1993
The regular meeting of the McHenry Landmark Commission was brought
to order at 7:30 p.m. at the McHenry Municipal Center. Members
present were: Barb Byron, Marya Dixon, Donnabelle Doherty, Adele
Froehlich, Carl Fredrickson, Ruth Fenwick, Carol Jean Smith, and
Lori Wilhelm. Larry Huck was absent. Our special guests included
Brent Lane, Audrey Regner, Tom and Linda Josephs, and their son
Scott.
LANDMARK SCHOOL PLAQUING
The Landmark School will soon be 100 years old. Scott Josephs (a
fifth grade student) is currently enrolled at Landmark School in
Audrey Regner's class. Scott Josephs wrote a letter to Lori Wilhelm
and asked how to have his school plagued. Lori wrote back to Scott
with the details. Scott's teacher (Audrey Regner) has been
`-- assisting Scott. The Landmark School holds both emotional and
architectual significance to the community. The school started in
1894. It has housed students from kindergarten to high school .
The members each received a ballot to vote. The members voted on
the Landmark School 's plaguing. The vote passed unanimously: Carl
congratulated Scott Josephs and Audrey Regner on their great
accomplishment.
Audrey stated the plaguing ceremony would take place on May 1 , 1994
in the afternoon. The plaque will be bronze. The size will be
determined at a later date. Carl asked Audrey to provide him with a
sample copy of the exact wording to be placed on the plaque. Please
find a sample copy below.
McHenry School - Landmark
1894-1994
City of McHenry Landmark Commission
Plaque #
Date Plagued (5-1-94)
The school district will be picking up the expenses for the price of
the plaque. Carl thanked Audrey for all of her efforts. The
members applauded.
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BRENT LANE
Brent Lane was another special guest for the evening. He invited
the members to the Open House at the fire station on Sunday. Brent
will have his historic photos on display.
Brent has a personal interest and felt the historic pictures needed
to be updated. He took the photos himself. He took them at no
charge to the Commission. The pictures included his home,
Christopher's, Landmark School , etc.
The members gave their input and suggestions on how to photograph
certain historic buildings. Brent stated he would like to
rephotograph some shots. The members took great pleasure reviewing
his photos. Barb made a motion to accept Brent's generous offer to
take a set of historic photos for the Landmark Commission. The
motion passed unanimously by all members.
Brent Lane would like to extend an invitation to the Landmark
Commission to come over to view his home in the month of December.
Mr. Lane thanked the members for their support. Mr. Lane showed
interest in becoming a Landmark member along with his wife Debbie.
The members appeared eager to accept them.
OCTOBER PROGRAM
The members discussed and coordinated information on their upcoming
program. The members set up a schedule.
Carl asked for volunteers to work on the display cases. Donnabelle
was elected by the members.
WORKSHOPS
Jean Smith stated that all the members should be present at the
Landmark Workshops. She stressed the importance of them and that
all members should be present.
INVITATIONS
Invitations will be sent to Steve Cuda and John Lobaito to attend
next month's regular meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Newman
Recording Secretary