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First trade fair continued from page 20 were an energy program by ar­ chitect Mark Elmore, featuring topics from conservation and retrofitting to auditing and solar energy to weatherization and energy conservation; Woodstock Gymnastics Academy floor show;, Woodstock Gym & Slim action wear fashion show; Slimmers Group of Woodstock and Crystal Lake demonstration of exercises; Jones Locker Service meat- putting demonstration; musical entertainment by "PM Express"; leaded stained glass window demonstration by local artisan Greg McCoy; silk flower- arranging by Mary Ellen Marunde of the Pump House; fall fashion show by Ackemann's; a p r o g r a m b y M a r y K a y Cosmetics; and color consultation by specialist Jill Northrup. Other demonstrations included one by Yolanda's Catering, "Piz­ za with Pizzazz," using a Sicilian recipe. Members of Woodstock's Young Hong Karate Institute gave a demonstration. Visitors also signed up for numerous gifts that were given away -- a child's car seat, por­ table television sets, a home com­ puter, clock radio, microwave oven, a pair of soft contact lenses, a landscaping plan, stereo system, a trip to Las Vegas and many more. Then, after working up ap- Eiate appetites, visitors ed festive fare -- pizza, cued ribs, chicken, chili, pastry, candy, corn on the cob, nachos and Italian specialties -- all offered by local restaurants and stores participating in a "Taste of Woodstock." Participating restaurateurs and food vendors included Swiss Maid Bakery, Uncle Dan's, The Loft, Old Court House Inn, Mellum's Woodstock Confectionery, Little Pizza Heaven and C & M Ponderosa and Inn. Business Showcase 84--Page 21 Some food was prepared on the spot, while other dishes were prepared in advance. Area food merchants planned and worked six months in advance. As well as providing residents and visitors with a convenient look at commerce and industry in the Woodstock area, the fair was planned as a fund-raising activity for the chamber and as a promo­ tional boost for businesses and other organizations in Woodstock as well as city government. Planning for the fair actually began a year in advance with the nucleus of a committee who had been hard at work for the past several months addressing all the many details to be taken care of as the weekend approached. The committee was chaired by cur­ rent chamber President Rich Abromaitis and included Doug Wilbrandt, Diane Brandstrom, Charie Clark, Tom Neis, Tim Porter and chamber Executive Manager Ron Huber. The only charge for the day was for refreshments. All other ac­ tivities, including admission to the exhibits, parking, demonstra­ tions and entertainment, were of­ fered free. At their booth, representatives of the chamber sought people to fill out questionnaires for opinions and information, and those who did Were eligible for prizes award­ ed during the fair. Unfortunately, the fair was marred slightly on Saturday even­ ing when passing thunderstorms deluged the area with rain and knocked out power about 8:15 p.m. Leaving the fair earlier than expected, exhibitors and visitors were guided from the darkened building^ by local police and firemen and no mishaps were reported. However, sponsors of the fair were neither daunted nor discouraged by minor problems, To Your Favorite Corner Of The World Near or Far... By Land, Sea or Air... We can get you There. Come To Our Cruise Show Sept. 25 at the Woodstock Opera House: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Get more Infurmrtton et our Booth at the Trade Fair. -------------- SERVICE ON THE WOODSTOCK SQUARE 815-338-6800 but rather encouraged and ex­ cited by the prospects for the following year. "The purpose of this was to help the chamber and promote business and the community in general, but there was something else important, too. Everyone seemed to be in a jovial mood. It was fun, people were happy, and everybody had a good time," Abromaitis said after the first fair. Prior to the weekend, the se- 7 cond annual fair already was something of a foregone conclu­ sion, given the waiting list which had developed for booth space at the fairgrounds for the first fair. The results of the three-day event then confirmed the optimism about the second annual event in 1984. Said Abromaitis recently, "This year is planned to be a much big­ ger and better Business Showcase '84." a; a o s c c a a p a a o G o o c g G n a t a BUSINESS SHOWCASE '84 Booth F6 Hundreds of FREE GIFTS will be given away just for stopping by the Carpet Time booth! Pick up an Armstrong serving tray or small vinyl remnant. No purchase necessary of course! Hurry, while quantities last. 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