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Shaw Media Group 1991 Fair Guide--Page 45 at the fair m Ttyj&4-IVESTOCK auction at the 1980 McHenry County Fair saw 83 sheep, 79 beef and 131 hogs sold to buyers from across the county and the Midwest. Auction boosters pay a premium for Sent ine l photo the animals since the sale price generally is less than the cost of buying and raising them. Livestock auction a fair highlight Shaw Medio News Service McHENRY -- One of the biggest attractions for fair-goers and par­ ticipants alike is the annual livestock auction held at the McHenry County Fair. According to Edwin J. Becker Jr. of the McHenry State Bank, the 1980 fair auction boasted the sale of 83 sheep, 79 beef and 131 hogs. Becker noted that the livestock buyers corne from a wide range of backgrounds and occupations as well as from all over the county and the Mid­ west. V. Some mammoth companies, like Union Carbide, make it a point to purchase animals at the county fair auction for the public relations value. Realtors, financial institutions, construction firms, veterinarians, farm machinery dealers, state senators and just plain folk all have been included on the rolls of purchasers at the county fair. The people who purchase the animals keep them for personal use or donate them to different organizations. "Last year, Congressman (Robert) McClory donated his animal to the buyer's appreciation dinner," Becker said. Becker said that the various show entrants pay a good deal of money to buy a potential prize-winning animal and then must raise and groom the animal for the show. "The cost of buying and raising the animal is usually more than is realized at the auction," Becker said. For this reason, he added, the auction boosters pay a premium to offset the cost to the contestants. The auction is limited to those people who have officially exhibited during the fair and each exhibitor is allowed to sell one market beef, three sheep or two hogs. The McHenry State Bank has acted as the collector and disbursor of funds for the last 10 years. "SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!" STOP IN AND VISIT WITH US AT OUR BOOTH AT THE FAIR. Please Support the 4-H Auction The 4-H of McHenry County raise some of the best livestock in the state. So come out Saturday afternoon and buy the steer, pig or lamb of your choice. JONES' LOCKER CAN PROCESS IT FOR YOU! £ T to; JONES' LOCKER SERVICE MEATS WHOLESALE Bt TAIL PHONE 338-1016 ON YOUR WAY TO THE FAIR Stop & Save on the Woodstock Square j FAIR DAYS SAVINGS EX CARE 8 oi. *1.99 I B0ILNS0AK 12 02. $1.99 I 24 HOUR COLOR FILM PROCESSING AVAILABLE ASK ABOUT THE LANDMARK FILM CLUB AND SAVE! REACH PLUS TOOTHBRUSH 99' BASIS SOAP 3.3 0/ 59' CENTRUM VI 30's s&.49 SUNGLASSES 20% to 50% OFF I LANDMARK PHARMACY 100 CASS ST., ON THE WOODSTOCK SQUARE Bruc« E. Ketle, R.Ph. Mary A. Fry, R.Ph