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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 12 Aug 1981, p. 14

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PAGE 14 -PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 12,1W1 Name 4-H Royalty Outstanding 4-H club members salute the new 4-H king and queen following 4-H day and night activities at the McHenry County fair. Jeff Martin and Debbie Kuhlman were chosen 4-H king and queen by a vote of the county's 4-H members. From left,, front are Linda Borhart, Vicky Schoenbeck, Jeanette May, McHenry; Jeff Martin, king; Debbie Kuhlman, queen: Sue Malenlus, McHenry; and Pennj Jeffers; in back, Gary Payne, Steve Drendel, John Fritz, Nikki Payne, 1980 queen; Ben McConnell, 1980 king; Barry Nichols and Ken Schumer. Don Peasiey Photography Jeff Martin, 18, Harvard, and Debbie Kuhlman, 16, Hebron, were chosen as 4-H king and queen Thursday night, Aug. 6, to climax 4-H day activities at the thirty- third annual McHenry County Fair,. Their selection was made by a popular vote of the county's 1,200 4-H members after the 4-H Extension council earlier this summer chose 12 outstanding 4-H members as king and queen candidates. Each of the candidates has outstanding records in 4-H project and leadership ac­ tivities. The new king and queen were crowned by their immediate jfredecessors. Nikki Payne and Ben Mc­ Connell. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Martin, is a 10- year member of the Harvard Prairie Toppers 4-H club, concentrating on beef and woodworking as project interests. At the fair this he won state 5 ft: $ e crowned by their * year he won state -- er Savers! achievement success in woodworking with a 2Vfc-foot by 4-foot showbox for his livestock projects. Jeff is working on the family dairy farm and is also working part-time as a carpenter. One of his in­ terests is softhall, and he's been a member of a county winning soft ball team that advanced to the state Sports festival twice and placed third in the state tournament in I960. "To me 4-H means lear­ ning to do things and displaying your projects with pride," he said. "4-H is a good way to start young people in future careers , and it teaches leadership and responsibility." Miss Kuhlman, a senior at Alden-Hebron high school this fall, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kuhlman. She is the fourth member of her family to be chosen 4-H queen. Susan (lg?47:-Diane- X1977). and Karen (1979) earlier reigned as 4-H queen. Active in many projects, Debbie is an eight-year member of the Hebron Helping Hands and the Hebron 4-H's club Her main projects have been beef, swine, sewing, cooking and knitting. She has earned the top county award In knitting, and two years ago as a 14- year-old she was a member of the state 4-H meat judging team that went on to win first in the nation in 1979. Her involvement in 4-H extends beyond project opportunities. She is active in 4-H Federation work, livestock and poultry judging, Share-the-Fun, food demonstrations, and 4-H food stand at the fair. She is the current 4-H Federation vice-president. "Through 4-H I have made lasting friendships," she said. "4-H has taught me there is no limit to the things you can achieve. 1 have learned to take respon­ sibility and to lead others, but 4-H is not all work." Members of the king and queen court are; John Fritz, Walworth, Wis.; Steve Drendel, Huntley; Gary Payne, Woodstock; Ken Schumer, Sharon, Wis.; Barry Nichols, Hebron; Sue Malen ius , McHenry; Jeanette May, McHenry; Vicky Schoenbeck. Rich­ mond; Linda Borhart, Hun­ tley; and Penny Jeffers, Harvard. 4-H night activities in­ cluded recognition of major project award winners. EAST ST. LOUIS Gov. James R. Thompson said, that his administration is committed to an economic development programs. Illinois is a co-applicant with the City of East St. Louis for ,<a $3.2 million grant to rehabilitate an industrial corridor in that city. Working Moms As of March 1980, 30.7 mil­ lion children under 18. or 53 percent of the total, had moth­ ers in the labor force. r. • - "* ' CB Help For Public | Illinois State Police Supt. R.J. Miller reminds that "Help is NEAR by CB." The enormous popularity of CB radios among the motoring public has created a nationwide communication network second to none. Virtually every single mile of highway Can be reached by CB radio in Illinois. The acronym NEAR stands for National Emergency Aid Radio system. NEAR serves to reduce police response time to emergency situations. Motorists are able to receive or transmit information to the police or other emergency service agen- state police installed in cies. The Illinois have CB radios their squad cars-and each district headquarters, is equipped with a CB base for monitoring calif. Channel 9 is utilized for emergency calls and in monitored daily. The Illinois state police call sign is "We heed the help of the CB'ers to promote highway safety, assist motorists in emergency Situations and help deter crimes." Miller said. The state police are stressing to the public that, "Help is NEAR oh Channel »•" V August Is Declared r As Tree Farm Month Governor Thompson has declared August as Tree Farm month in recognition of the more than 400 Illinois forest owners who par­ ticipated in the tree farm program. The State of Illinois provides trees at a nominal charge for conservation purposes. The McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district this year will also provide trees of a larger size and of a different species than that of the state, v For further inftrtnatten on either tree program please call the McHenry -County Soil and Water* akityfct at 338-0099. * * • « Laws are passed to be enforced but somepeople seem to have forgotten that theory--especially as it applies to them;•C"*' Rain Facility For Show In Springfield The Great American People show will have no more cancellations due to rain. The air-conditioned, beautifully restored Senior Citizens building on the Petersburg square in Springfield now houses performances on rainy evenings. If it looks like rain, patrons may call the Great American People show ticket office at 217-032-7756. On sunny evenings, the company will continue to perform on the multilevel set outdoors at New Salem State park. % * . For ticket information, write the Great American People Show, Box 401, Petersburg, 111., 62675. BUY "DANA HOUSE" Gov. James R. Thompson announced July 30 he has signed legislation that allows the state to purchase "Dana . House" in Springfield. "This Frank Lloyd Wright house is one of the architectural treasures of Illinois," the governor said. "It was considered the show piece of Springfield and one of the finest examples of Wright's work in the early 1900s. I intend to see that this beautiful work is preserved for all Illinois citizens to see." Sale Ends Sat. Aug. 15th 24%-35% off. Men's woven dress shirts at amazingly low prices. 21„*9 Long sleeved, Short sleeved reg. 6.99 each. reg. 5.99 each. An exceptional value, so stock up Tailored of smooth woven polyester/cotton broad­ cloth with todays fashion collar Machine wash, no iron. Solids. 14'.--17. Scoop! Big girls' dresses: neat school goers. *6 Special buy. Super array' Pretty trims, some scarved Machine-wash polyes­ ter. polyester/cotton or polyester/rayon. 7-12 12940 Simulated wood. 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