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Shaw/Free Press Media Group, Inc. 1984 Fair Guide--Page 75 alent show Stake races OTtmued from pege 47 .oitz won the contest as die three- linos-one "Sam Smiley Trio." Six ears later,- Fierce was using the pro- essional name oC "Billy Panda" and ad appeared at ChicagoFest. Jazz musician Steve Sandner was aying with an enstomble at Buttons lay near Traverse City, Mich. Win­ er of the first contest in 1965, Sand-' er had formerly played with the jazz and led by the late Stan Kenton. Senior contest winner in 1977, Brian ovhianeii had recently joined the tanta Fe Opera Company pi New Mexico as ah apprentice. Richard Schoen was in television nd radio commercials in Chicago. In 967, he won second place after being, tested by his sister, Chris, who came' first. She was residing in Eden *rairie> Minn., and occasionally per­ orating publicly as a soloist. Although Peter Swenson did not win he contest, he was a talented partici­ pant in . 1970. Swenson, who studied lusic in Boston, has performed with le New Oratorio Singers and also entertained at the Old Court House Inn.. . Like Swenson's, the paths of other contest alumni brought them closer to home'.. The 1961 winner, Marie Meyer, was crowned Miss Woodstock in 1962. JilL Schaefer was a county and state con­ test winner in-197®, and she later did choreography for McHenry's Fiesta Days.and Summerfest celebrations. Tlie 1976 senior winner/ Nicholas Pavkovic was still playing piano and had appeared with the Lake Forest Symphony at Hawthorn Center in Vernon Hills. V Another senior winner in 1960, Mike Hammer was majoring in voice at Northern Illinois University at DeKalb and was lead vocalist for the university's Madrigal Singers. ."In the first place," you're dealing with kids who love to compete with each other," said Tammeus of the contest. "I've always been interested ' in giving than that kind of opportuni­ ty. I enjoy it every year." continued from page 38 But not just any horse can enter a stake race. Horses must be nominated (by their owners) to one of several horse associations each year in January. A sustaining fee is paid at that time and two more times during the year (usually in April and June).. If a horse is in good shape and runn­ ing well, the sustaining fee will be paid all three times. However, if an injury occurs to an animal, the owner will stop sustaining payments and continue to pay only on the which will be healthy come fj ing time. Hayes said stake races making a comeback. "I think racing is making some sort eback," Hayes said. "The last of years the crowds have proving at other county fairs When asked if the lack of keeps the crowds down, replied, "I'm sure it does." X <v 0£ee s &Llo CDetailers w & "Your Complete Car Care Center" Interior and Exterior Clearing Rust-Proofing Paint Shield * Fabric Shield Undercoatlng FREE ESTIMATES 1036 LAKE AVE., WOODSTOCK 815/338-5690 70 Years of Community Service Modern Health Care at Memorial Hospital in Woodstock •Outpatient Service Center • Mental Health Unit •24-Hour Emergency Services • Community Health Programs MEMORIAI HOSPITAL •Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Services • Family-Centered Maternity Care •Auxiliary Snack Bar and Gift Shop •Ambulatory and Inpatient Surgical Services We invite you to visit the Memorial Hospital and Auxiliary.Exhibit in Massey Hall ~ Booth 7 <£222 ̂ «r Memorial Hospital f jn for Mc Henry County 1914-1994