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How Tar. MiHtNR Y O SECTION2-PAGE 10- PLAlNDEALER- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1984 general News Genealogists distribute 1885 history of county The 1885 History of McHenry County, a reprint of the original first history of the county, sponsored by the McHenry County Ilinois Genealogical Society, has been received by the Society and is bein distributed to those who hav already placed their orders. The book, originally published in 1885, recounts the early histories of Illinois and McHenry County, in particular, and presents many biographical portraits of its early settlers. Fully indexed, containing over 15,000 names, the "1885 History..." details the lives of these early residents of McHenry County, often in­ cluding names of parents and W. Sunnyside Beach, McHenry. "MCIGS" was founded in 1981 for the purpose of getting together those who are in­ terested in farmily research - instructing beginners in how to get started, assisting those further along with research problems, and in helping to preserve the old records of McHenry County. Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, and members receive a monthly Newsletter and the Quarterly Journal. y The membership grandparents occuptions^ ^ where they came from. Whether ' p one has any ancestry in the county or not, it is a fascinating book to read - and to own. It is not too late to order the 1885 History of McHenry County. Copies are still available. For those who wish to pick up their copy, arrangements can be made. Contact the McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society representative, Judy Robel, 2027 up women of all ages from all over the U.S., and Germany and Canada. One need not have any family ties in McHenry County - just an interest in finding the family's ancestry and wanting to do a good, thorough job of it. For more information, contact the McHenry County Genealogical Society, 1011 N. Green Street, McHenry, 111., 60050, or call Roberta Smith, 459- 2563. Dress properly for bone chilling cold Most people shiver at the thought of donning parkas and ski masks for the long cold months ahead. But as we plan our winter wardrobe^, we should think about how moisture and wind affect our comfort and warmth during cold weather. Maintaining comfort when the mercury dips below zero requires extra precautions, according to Nancy Moore, McHenry County Extension adviser. Clothing provides insulation that protects the body from cold air, but the insulating value of clothing may be reduced up to 90 percent if the clothing gets wet, Ms. Moore said. "Dead-air spaces within fabric and between fabric and the body trap body warmth," she explains. "Wet clothing has fewer dead-air spaces and it tends to lay close or stick to the skin. Wet garments, therefore, cannot trap or hold the warm air Actual Temperature Actual Temperature Wind-Chill Wind Speed MPH . (degrees F) Temperatue 15 . 0 -36 20 0 -39 25 • 0 -44 35 0 -49 40 0 -53 generated by the body." On a windy day, the tem­ perature of the air that hits exposed flesh can be much colder than the thermometer indicates. Low temperatures, coupled with high winds, can even endanger survival. The following chart shows the decrease in wind-chill tem­ peratures at 0 degrees Fahrenheit as wind speed in­ creases from 15 mph to 40 mph. "Below-zero temperatures and 40-mph winds arc not un­ common in Illinois winters," Ms. Moore said. "Under these conditions, there is a great danger of freezing exposed flesh. The danger becomes extreme as temperature drops and wind speed increases. For example, at 25 mph and -20 County Fair officials to annual state meet Officials of the McHenry County Fair Association will attend the annual meeting of the Associationof Illinbis County Fairs at Springfield, starting Friday. Charles Weingart, president of the Fair Association, heads the local delegation which in­ cludes the local chairman of two contests which provided con­ testants for featured events during the convention. The reigning Miss McHenry County, Lynell Lahner, .18, and winners of the junior and senior talent shows sponsored by the Fair Association, will vie in contests at the convention. Dorothy Kleckner is the Miss McHenry County Pageant chairman. Bill and Bertha Tammeus will be represen­ tatives accompanying the talent winners. Danielle Hyde, 13, Woodstock, will vie in the junior show. Maureen Serritella, 17, McHenry, will be the senior contest representative. Both talented entrants are vocalists and play a musical ac­ companiment. Two Woodstock young people will be in the junior contest as representatives of Boone county. They are Amy Reinhard and Heather Adelphia, both 9. They will sing^ and dance, winding up their presentation with a rendition of 'Swinging On A Star". Weingart said the business of the convention includes the opportunity to meet with con­ cessionaires, carnival people and potential entertainers. Robert Crabtree will meet with those interested in the harness racing and in the possibility of adding a race to the McHenry County card. Bill Beese, vice president, and Dorothy Schultz, treasurer, will also attend the convention at the Holidome in Springfield. degrees, the wind-chill factor plummets to -74 degrees. "When you stop to consider that most people .keep their homes at about 70 degrees above zero, you realize that the tem­ perature of your environment can drop more than 140 degrees in the time it takes you to get from your front door to the car in the driveway." For periods of extreme cold, choose clothing for both its in­ sulating qualities and its ability to keep cold air out, Ms. Moore advises. "Think tliickness! The principle involved is the same as that for insulating your house. Look for loosely woven or knitted fabrics made from thick yarns. Good choices are deep pile fabrics, fur, fleece, bulky knits and fabrics with filling materials such as down and synthetic fiberfill. Wear several layers of clothes, but make sure they don't fit too tightly, she recommends. Then, wear a protective layer. Outerwear that is water repellent and tightly constructed to keep out cold air will help retain body heat in the insulating layer of clothing. AID RETARDED The Family Service & Com­ munity Mental Health Center for McHenry county will hold its regular board of directors meeting Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the McHenry office, 4302-G West Crystal Lake Road, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Security is on America's mind today. 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