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Page 32--Shaw/Free Press Media Group, Inc. 1983 Fair Guide ii NEW I GEHL DEPENDABLE SERVICE OVER MCHENRY CO. SEE US FOR GOOD DEALS ON NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Am HI A. A. ANDERSON INC. SERVING THE HARVARD AREA FOR OVER 4S YEARS 20909 CROWLEY RD. • 815-943-4545 Contests & competitors "You can buy or handmake the clothing," Linda says. ' There's a show in Louisville, Ky., that requires the clothing be made by hand." A variety of formal fashions is accep­ table to judges of the competition. "Some people wear pant-suits and even knickers," Unda says. "I think the judges like skirts better -- they're men judges. The judges don't seem to like the western look -- it isn't elegant enough. "I'll be carrying a parasol--that hasnt been done before," she adds. "You usually want to try to keep both hands free in case the sheep starts jumping around, but I don't have to worry because Ginger is usually pretty good about that." Ginger will be wearing a black blanket, bows and wrap-around stockings. "It's hard to think of something different for the sheep," Linda says. "I put-stock­ ings on Ginger this year and people already are copying that." Linda is entered in )1 classes of the sheep show at the McHenry County Fair in addition to Ladies Lead. This year's is scheduled for J p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7. at Hansen Pavilion. Shaw • Hreo Pi ess Media pf.olo LINDA'S SHROPSHIRE EWE "Ginger" is also dressed for the Ladies Lead class Designing costumes for the animals is always a challenge for Ladies Lead con testants from year to year. sheep," she says. "Each year the con­ testants try to out-do each other." Linda's suit this year is a blade coat-and- skirt ensemble with white blouse and black shoes and hat and white gloves and parasol. "Ginger is white, and I chose black because it stands out," she explains. "I'm hoping the judge will notice it before the other outfits, which blend more. A lot of people use plaids, because they're easier to find." 4 6 Contest rules specify clothing in the show must be 100 percent wool. Confnueo 'iom page 31 County Fair is all about - a dress-up com­ petition to showcase tlie quality of woolen garments and the animals which bear the wool. ' I do it because 1 think it's fun," Linda says. "Ginger iikes the parading around -- she's a real show off." Linda has shown sheep at county fairs for must of her eight years tn the Hebron Helping Hands 4-H Club, and two years ago, she entered her first Ladies Lead competition. "It's difficult to come up with a new out­ fit each year for both yourself and the NOW A T OUR NEW LOCA TION! 2015 S. Route 47 Woodstock, Illinois 815/338-3550 CP ' tS€/i ewvice The most complete Fishing Tackle Store in McHenry County 'TACKLE "LIVE BAIT 'CAMPING •CUSTOM CANVAS WORK •TAXIDERMY "LICENSES M* J PROA* sHOP •0«r Old I malHif JIM'S MUFFLER QE BAY 0 1110 BROADWAY (Next to Marian Central) Hrs.:Wkdays:8-5 Woodstock, IL 60098 Saturday:9-3 <81S) 336-5977 BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE 10% OFF OUR ALREADY LOW PRICES 1976-1980 CHRYSLER LeBARON & DODGE ASPENS & PLYMOUTH VOLARE 6 or 3 cylinder; Complete $CQ 7f\ Cars with resonators Exhaust System Installed only 39. #U plus tax slightly higher 1975-1981 G.M. OLDS CUTLASS, BUICK CENTURY, REGAL, CHEVY CHEVELLE, MALIRU or MONTE CARLO 6 or 8 Cylinder; Complete 50 ni..e »•« / Exhaust System installed on,y ° ' p,us tox 1977-1982 MOST FULL SIZE BUICKS, OLDSMOBILES & CHEVYS 6 or 8 Cylinder; Complete SflQ 5Q Exhaust System Installed on,y P,u8 tax 1973-1978 8-CYLINDER MERCURY MARQUIS & MONTEREYS, FORD GALAXY CUSTOMS, AND LTD's Complete Exhaust $-4 CO Cfl , • System Installed ' OO.DU plus tax CONVERT YOUR RV, VAN, 4x4 or TRUCK TO DUAL EXHAUST As Low As *120.00 Complete FREE PICKUP & DELIVERY SERVICE . SALE ENDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 1983 IHIGH TEC RADIALS f/M HIGH TECH S/Mr