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Erin makes her victory walk among the standing-room-only crowd viewing the event. Competing in a field of McHenry area beauties, Erin Kathleen Mullen was rat&l highest in overall judging Tuesday evening to be proclaimed the city's new Miss McHenry. f The 21-year-old queen alio was named Miss Congeniality by a vote of the contestants. Erin's crown was placed on her head by Lisa Grimmonpre, Miss McHenry of 1980, who gave a moving farewell talk to the large audience. STAFF PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD r PAGE 14-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, JULY 3. 1981 /v A Queen In The Making Miss McHenry answers her question, poses during the bathing isuit competition and wears her Miss Congeniality banner. Miss McHenry, Erin Mullen (sitting) is surrounded by her court. From left are runners up, first through third; Deborah Poteracki, Susan Moulis and Jane Sorting. - The judges make their decisions after viewing the lovely ladies during the swimsuit portion of the program. Ring wood News Doris Low Katy Christopher 653-9262 385-8037 Hold Service Under Big Top Sunday, July 12, a com­ bined worship service for the Greenwood-Ringwood parish, will be held at the Ringwood church under the tent at 10 a.m. It will feature a time of musical worship...the choir will sing, there will be other special music, both in­ strumental and vocal, and a ten-minute devotional. Let's have a 100 percent tunout for this informal worship hour in the spirit of "Former" Methodism. FAMILY REUNION Family members traveled from all parts of the United States to attend the reunion of the Nelson clan at Shirley and Bill Cristy's home last Sunday. There were about 100 in attendance, with some of the folks meeting for the first time. The senior members of the Nelson family present were Clara Cristy, her brother George Nelson of Madison, and three sisters-Julia Nelsen of Colby, Wis., Esther Granberg of Oshkosh and Mabel Godfrey also of t Oshkosh. It was a very happy time for everyone with much visiting, a softball game and accordian music for en­ tertainment. Also three birthdays were celebrated. CHICKEN BARBEQUE If you have not already purchased your tickets for the chicken barbeque to be held Saturday, July 11, at the Ringwood church, they may be obtained from Alice Mae Wilcox of Woodstock, Marge Evans of Wonder Lake, Althea Walkington and Doris Low in Ringwood, Alice Peet and Katy Christopher in McHenry. The usual menu will be served with serving times at 4 to 5:30, 5:30 to 7 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. U .M.W PAL PARTY Shirley Cristy will host the secret pal party at her home Thursday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. All ladies of the church are invited whether or not you have a secret pal. Roma McGrath will have devotions. ATHLETIC PHYSICALS The Johnsburg District 12 school will be having its Athletic Physical night July 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Johnsburg high school. The cost of the physical will be $6 00 per student. These physicals are open to all District 12 students in grades 6, 7 & 8 and all sophomores, juniors and seniors. They are being given Wednesday, July 8 from 7 to 9 p.m., to en- I 1 American Legion Post 491 - RINGWOOD ROM). McHENRY - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY (5:00 - 9:00 P.M.) •PERCH-ALL YOU CAN EAT 'OTHER MENU AVAILABLE PLUS GIANT SALAD BAR INCLUDED HALL FOR RENT PERFECT FOR WEDDINGS, BANQUETS, PARTIES AND MORE courage more participation in the physical programs given by the school and are good for all 1981-82 in- terscholastic sports. Incoming 8th graders (freshmen) must see their family doctor for a physical. BIRTHDAYS Birthday greetings go to Eddie Erwin, Jr., July 5. On July 6, we find Nancy Bowman, Scott Sonnemaker, Richard Bounds, Jr., Scott Lehman and Charles Olsen adding another candle to their cake. July 7 finds Lucille Sowers and Michelle Daurio celebrating their special day and Brian Kreutzer celebrating his special day July 8. "Happy Birthday" to all of you wonderful people. ANNIVERSARIES "Happy Anniversary" goes to two couples this week, who by chance will be celebrating their special day on the same day, July 5. We , wish you all many more years of wedded bliss. DATES TO REMEMBER July 4 - Independence day - a holiday weekend, drive carefully. July 5 - church services - 9:15 a.m. -- Ringwood church. - no church school. July 9 - Secret Pal ex­ change night - 7:30 p.m. at the home of Shirley Cristy. July 11 - Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que -- Ringwood church - serving 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. July 12 - church services - 9:15 a.m. - Ringwood church - no church school. GOD BLESS Today, there are over nine million men and women who are Vietnam era veterans, while nearly three million actually served in Southeast Asia. SERVICE NEWS & Serves On Kitty Hawk Navy Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Robert G. Cowles, son of Robert L. and Ruth D. Cowles of 3108 W. Bull Valley joad, McHenry, has deployed to the Western Pacific. He is a crew member aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, homeported in San Diego. During the seven-month cruise as a unit of the U.S. 7th fleet, the Kitty Hawk will be participating in training exercises with other 7th fleet units and those of allied nations. Port calls are scheduled in Hawaii, the Philippines, Singapore and Australia. The Kitty Hawk is 1,062 feet long, carries a crew of 2,800 and can accommodate 2,150 personnel and 85 jet aircraft assigned to an at­ tack aircraft wing. ENROUTE TO WASHINGTON-Street, that is! This large house is making a turn off Pearl street, where it was located for many years, turning north to Washington. It was Seaman Recruit Rybak Completes Training Navy Seaman Recruit Tamara D. Rybak, daughter of Medard F. and Eireen A. Ryback of 1511 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training center, Orlando, Fla. During the eight-week training cycle, trainees studied general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on the-jog training in one of tne navy s 85 basic occupational fields. » Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligible for three hours of college credit in Physcial Education and Hygiene. •Bel-ray oil •Michelin & Goodyear Tires •Fairings •Windshields • Kerker Exhausts WE ALSO HAVE PARTS AND SEI •Kawasafc •Yamaha *Suzuki •Triumph ERVICE FOR: •akiv*Honda Before you purchase anything for your motorcycle check with MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE MON.-SAT 9-4 of The Cure "What cured him arguing with his wife?" "Arguing with his wife." VA News (Editor's Note: Following are representative questions answered daily by VA counselors. Full information is available at any VA office. Q. 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The VA no longer guarantees loans for small businesses. This service is provided by the Small Business Administration, which has counselors designated ^ tom assist veterans. Couplet your nearest SBAoTfice for details. Q. I am a veteran at­ tending school under the GI Bill, and I am having problems with my college algebra course. Can my wife, who is a math major, act as my tutor? A. No. Veterans Ad­ ministration regulations state that payment of tutorial assistance cannot be made to a veteran's parent, spouse, child, brother or sister. Q. Is there a difference in the rate of Veterans Ad­ ministration disability compensation paid for wartime and peacetime service? % A. No. The payment is the same for wartime and peacetime service. Veterans planning to buy a home, condominium, or mobile home should check into one of VA's most popular benefits, the GI home loan. All VA offices or v e t e r a n s s e r v i c e organizations have the details. necessary to remove traffic standards to negotiate the corner safely. Commonwealth Edison was also on hand to remove power lines. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD sy» I