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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 18 Jul 1984, p. 19

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Fair premium books are now available The 1984 McHenry County fair premium book for Junior and Open competition is now available, and the lime-green covered book includes a tribute to one of the builders of this county attraction. Elwood Davis, who retired from the board following 10 years of service, is feted in the introduction to the 44-page book. Davis retired from the county highway department four years ago and since that time has managed the fairgrounds and coordinated building rentals until early this spring. Pete Reiland, fail* secretary, said Elwood will return from his Arkansas home before fair time to assist in preparation for the 1984 event August 1 to 5. Davis had a major role in im­ provements at the fairgrounds while managing the facilities. The annual Premium Book is available at the fair office on the fairgrounds Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m inducting noon hour. Reiland stresses that entries in virtually all classes closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18. The book includes details on the antique show, tractor pulling, horse shows, talent contest and livestock auction, in addition to pages of information on agricultural and home economics exhibi t ion possibilities. Country Jamboree scheduled for The Lambs anniversary The Lambs Annual Country Jamboree kicks off a two-day tenth anniversary celebration Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lambs is located at the junction of 1-94 and Route 176, two miles east of Libertyville. The jamboree will feature country music Stars, radio personalities, gourmet food, and a variety of summer en­ tertainment for the entire family. Both admission and parking are free; however, a donation at the gate will be appreciated. Proceeds directly benefit The Lambs, a not-for-profit com­ munity for mentally retarded adults. Additional parking will be available in parking lots of surrounding businesses. A free shuttle bus will be provided to and from The Lambs' grounds. Saturday's spectacular line­ up of performers include Country & Western star Lynn Anderson who will sing her hit single, "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden". Sunday, Gary Morris returns to The Lambs for the second year in a row, having recently won the Academy of Country Music Song of the Year Award for "Wind Beneath My Wings" and Billboard's New Male Single Artist of the Year Award. The Lambs Country Inn Restaurant will be closed the days of the jamboree; however, chefs will be serving delicious outdoor specialties including broiled salmon, BBQ pork, and Shish Kabobs. Refreshment booths will be serving sand­ wiches and beverages both days. For further information, call 312-362-4636. Madison Rock lord Milwaukee SEVEN ACRES •V™ ANTIQUE VILLAGE &. MUSEUM Route 20 and South Union Road Union, III. ' Have wheels you want to exhibit? There's NO ENTRY FEE for entered cars. Dash plaques and trophies awarded. For registration: 815/923-2214. FOOD & COLD BEER AVAILABLE SECTION 2 - PAGE 1 - P' MNDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, Mi Recycling helps Defenders continue its many programs The McHenry County Defenders have been conducting recycling drives in the county for more than 14 years. The funds they earn are used to support the group's many educat ional act ivi t ies : for example, programs on en­ vironmental topics ranging from mosquito control to land­ fills, a scholarship of $750 to a McHenry County upper-class college student, numerous publications in addition to a monthly newsletter, a library on environmental issues, a speaker's bureau whose ser­ vices are available to schools, clubs and other organizations. In addition, the Defenders maintain an office in Central School, Crystal Lake, 459-0450, with a staff on hand to give advice on environmental problems. Co-sponsoring the drive on Saturday, July 21, will be the Lake-in-the-Hills Boy Scout Troop 152, under the scout mastership of Dale McDowell. The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of MeHenry Community High School West Campus, 4724 W. Crystal Lake, Rd. Readers can help these organizations by ringing any of the following items to the recycling drive: newspapers (no junk mail or magazines in­ cluded) "tin" cans washed and flattened, glass containers which have all metal and plastic removed, brown paper bags and cardboard in easy-to-handle bundles, used motor oil, aluminum scrap of all kinds. The Defenders will also buy 100 percent aluminum cans; 29 cents per pound if crushed, 27 cents per pound if uncrushed. A penny per pound bonus is paid for lots of more than 100 pounds. For further information about recycling or how a group can co- sponsor a future drive, contact« Defender representative at 385- 8512. Fruit growers invited to group membership meeting Fruit growers in the McHenry County area are invited to at­ tend a membership meeting of the Lakeland Fruit Growers Association, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19, at Memorial Hall, 10308 Main St. (Route 12) in Richmond. The organization was formed recently to assist fruit growers in southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois with regional marketing and promotion of local f rui t production, along with some additional objectived. The schedule for July 19 in­ cludes a short business meeting, a slide presentation of a suc­ cessful apple fest ival , and presentations of products available from a local equip­ ment and supply dealer, a supplier of boxes for marketing fruit, and the Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association. SOFT WATER RENTAL 9" per mo. •NO installation charge •NEW fully automatic softeners •TWO year option to buy with •FULL rental fee deducted •ONE phone call can answer any questions O^r^ 312-259-3393 sS?t\ • ARLINGTON SOFT WATtR CO. Montgomery Ward Important Notice regarding Montgomery Wards Advertisement Recently Mailed To Our Customers In this week's advertisement recently mailed to our customers there are two errors we want to call to your attention: 1. In the "Advance Back To School" listing, our ad showed an incor rect regular price tor girl's sizes 2-6 panties. The regular price is not 3 pairs for $3.99, but is 3 pairs for $2.99...on sale for $1.99. 2. Our ad refers to "20% off all appliances." Room air conditioners are not part of this week's sale, and are not reduced 20%. We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers. 4th Annualt ROD & CUSTOM G ANTIQUE CAR SHOW • • r < r' July 22 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $4.00 public admission ihcludes all museum and village attractions and entertainment. A \ V Before The Snow Flies SAVE Warm Winter Outerwear ^ Infant -14 Boys and Girls Now in our Woodstock Store Soon in McHenry Layaways Welcome 1328 N. Rlvortldo McHonry 315-5220 •106 Van Bunn| Woodstock 338-0770 o§>lo o Is # ,0 ̂ e 3 . d* * vc' V s° 0° \ox ,eb :Y-eC 6° •C® vG® . t.

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