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IWOK It* • PLA1NDEALER • FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1981 duties, and her mother, who was "the most important one of all to thank". Hie judges had met earlier with the girls for extensive interviews and casual conversation at dinner. Handling the difficult task of choosing from this community's loveliest, brightest, and most ambitious young women, were Nancy McGrath-Reining, personnel director of Crown Industrial Products; Gene Radewald, a representative of Thomson Vacations Incorporated; John McPhee, of TTi rt at n ®UZI Schert, Bob Hartmann, Bob McCarty, Paul Hyland and JL too ILL Ken Graff, members of the Wonder Lake Ski club, are shdwn in the Multiple Barefoot maneuver, one of several which they will F « "use to entertain crowds at the special entertainment Sunday, x UL Mo July 19, as part of McHenry's Fiesta Days. FIESTA FOCUS' ON SKI SHOW (Continued from page 1) has served as a good basis for area Wonder Lake skiers. Several members of the club have advanced their skills and turned professional, going to either Sea World in Ohio or Florida, Tommy Bartlett's in the Dells, or Cypress Gardens in Florida. The members of the Wonder Lake Water Ski club spend most of their energy preparing for their shows, whicn are tilled with many exciting acts. They invite the public to enioy the excitement of barefooting, the beauty of the ballet and combination acts, along with the craziness of the clowns. This year's membership consists of members as young as 11 years old. Many of the members have participated foF\ several years; however there are eight members who are in their first season of skiing with the ski club. Tryouts are held several times during the summer and applications can be found at area stores. The Ski club began as a group of friends who got together and performed shows for their family and friends. Tradition has held true for the club; however, in the past couple of years they have also started skiing in other * areas. The first show of the season will be Friday, July 3, at 7 p.m. before the fireworks in Wonder Lake. Their next show will be performed for the Fiesta Days celebration. Following McHenry, they will travel to Crystal Lake Saturday, July 25, Lake Geneva, Sunday, Aug. 16, and end their ski season in Wonder Lake with a Home show over the Labor day weekend. MISS McHENRY CROWNED (Continued from page 1) ceremonies, paid tribute to long-time pageant director Mrs. Sharon Nye, who was presented a beautiful plaque in appreciation for her years of service in improving and enhancing McHenry's Fiesta days' queen contest, and for "...defining beauty in McHenry". Mrs. Nye received a standing ovation from the audience and the numerous committee members who have worked with her through the years. During the break, while the contestants changed for the swim suit competition, further recognition was given to the many individuals and organizations responsible for various lueen's top prize is a four-day aspects of the pageant. The queen' three-night, all expenses paid trip to the Bahamas, along with her mother or special companion. The American Legion auxiliary is responsible for much of the success of the pageant, and presented each candidate with a long-stemmed red rose, and hosted a special dinner for the Is the evening of the pageant. Evelyn mon, Marge Datz, and Sandy Schultz represented the auxiliary in its participation this year. Each girl also received a gold necklace, and the runners-up were given wrist watches, in addition to their bouquets and trophies. In the swim' sttit competition, Erin wore a black swlmsuit of her own creation, and hgK sewing, dancing, biking, jogging;wimming, and a deep love of animals' as her interests ana hobbies. In the impromptu question section, when the candidates were again in their formal gowns, Erin drew a sealed envelope out of the basket held by 1960 Little Miss Peanut, Tanya Dodge. Her question was, "If you were given the opportunity to express your feelings in an open forum, on the subject of your choice, what subject would you choose?" Erin replied, "I would choose the subject of violence, and of war, because we need peace all over the world. And I would tight for peace with words." As the four judges tallied their scores, Lisa Grimmonpre, Miss McHenry 1980, gave a moving and tearful farewell speech, citing those who had made this past year a memorable experience for her. She particularly made mention of Sharon Nye, who helped her feel confident in handling a queen's many and John Green, a commercial artist The candidates were judged on poise, personality, beauty and charm. The judges declared this "possibly the most difficult task" they would evftr have. After several minutes of deliberation following the final/*} impromptu questions, the .envelope was handed to Bonnie Gaza Sheehan, who announced the winners to the excited crowd. Wearing a silky classic white gown, Erin Kathleen Mullen took her walk through the audience as Miss McHenry 1981, hardly able to believe all that had happened to her. As queen of Fiesta Days with a theme, Our American Heritage, Erin will reign over the numerous events of the 10-day midsummer gala that provides local residents and their frienas and families with dozens of activities for all ages. Fiesta Days run from July 17 through July 26, and will include sporting events, outdoor entertainment, water ski show and boat parade, Drum Corps Magic, sidewalk sales, theme night, with feasting at 12 different restaurants in the Pearl street park, and the big closing parade. Throughout these events, Erin will appear to talk to the crowds, make presentations, and remind everyone that beautiful girls are a wonderful commodity in McHenry. McHENRY MAN DIES IN CYCLE CRASH (Continued from page 1) Peters, of Fox Lake, was uninjured in the accident. He was cited for driving with a suspended license. Nelson C. Brand, of 2904 Hickory drive, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital after the car he was driving was struck by another vehicle on Route 173. Police said the driver of the other vehicle, Charles R. Waspi, of Genoa City, Wis., crossed the center line and struck the Brand vehicle. Waspi was cited for improper lane usage. Kathleen A. Davis, of 301 Thornwood, McHenry, was taken to McHenry hospital following a one-car collision Monday night on E. Wonder Lake road, Wonder Lake. County police said an auto driven by Ms. Davis left the roadway and struck a tree. In a separate one-car accident, Diane D. VanSickle, of 263 Orchard, Fox Lake, was injured when the car she was driving left Ringwood road and struck a utility pole. The Johnsburg Rescue squad transported Ms. VanSickle was taken to McHenry hospital. B U Y Q U A L I T Y - B Y W H I R L P O O L - B U Y Q U A L I T Y - B Y W H I R L P O O L • B U Y Q U A L I T Y FOOD DOLLAR n Hi On Sale Now! m Model EHH150C REG. $441.00 Model EEV163C REG. $450.00 vv n « | 15.2 CU. ft. Whirlpool Chest Freezer / NOW ONLY... 389 00 . | |> 15.9 cu. ft. 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The new queen is a straight "A" student at Edgebrook school and during the summer months, in her father's words, "swims like a fish" at Griswold Lake, near her home. Since the family arrived in the McHenry area three years ago, Mika was listed with two talent agencies. From the selis tings she has been called upon to do some modeling for a Chicago advertising agency. Mika will be appearing in the Fiesta Days parade in McHenry. She will also represent the sponsoring McHenry Kiwanis club in district competition in August. ^ - Investigate Gas Station Robbery McHenry Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 4 p.m. last Saturday at the Union 76 station at Meadow and Elm street, in Lakeland Park. According to police, one of two men in an automobile produced a blue-steel revolver and made off with $170 in change and currency. The county police were called to investigate a burglary at Europe Motors, 2414 W. Route 120, McHenry, where a window was broken to gam entry. Cash from a register and tool boxes containing tools for. foreign and domestic autos were taken. County police arrested Peter H. Wirtz, of 1506 N. Freund, McHenry, following an investigation into an incident on Orchard Beach road, near the city. Wirtz was charged with public indecency. Bond was set at $1,000. Richmond Grant Will Provide Computers For Police The Richmond Police department has received a grant of nearly 19,000 from the Lake-McHenry Law En­ forcement commission to purchase a TRS-80 model computer to improve the village's law enforcement protection needs, according to Richmond Police Chief Andrew Meyer. Richmond won the grant over six other villages competing for the money, including Island Lake, Barrington Hills, Round Lake, Round Lake Park and Round Lake Heights. The grant includes $8,524 in federal funds and $473 in state funds, with Richmond providing a matching $473. The money will be used to purchase the computer, a line printer and several other pieces of equipment to \better keep Richmond police records and update arrest warrants from other law enforcement agencies. "We will be sending our employees to one-day computer schools at Radio Shack, where they will learn how to operate and program our computer in various functions," Meyer said. "We will also be looking at programs used by other police departments to see if they will be applicable to our police department's needs." Meyer hopes to have the computer installed within the next two weeks and operational shortly thereafter. County Famfjy Adds To Conservation Laurels GOODWILL PICKUP The Goodwill truck will be in McHenry July 10 and July 24, according to Mrs. Nick (Agnes) Adams, local representative. All materials collected by the Goodwill Industries is used to train handicapped adults in job training and work adjustment. Donations are tax deductible. For pickup inforrhation, call Mrs. Adams, 1007 N. Plymouth, McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lillegard, Crystal Lake, have been chosen as the Conservation Farm Family of the Year by Council 16, which is comprised of nine County Soil and Water Con­ servation districts in northeastern Illinois. Charles Budreck, Jr., chairman of the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district and also chair­ man of the Council 16 committee that judged county winners, said earlier the Lillegards had been chosen as the McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation district winner for the year. The Lillegards have developed an outstanding minimum and no-till farming program which is conserving soil and water, reducing the use of energy and providing cover and food for wildlife and game, Budreck said. Lillegard said he is no-till farming 420 acres-260 acres of corn and 160 acres of soybeans. He has minimum tillage farming on 60 acres. "One notable aspect the judges ob­ served is that Lillegard is exercising significant concern with the preser­ vation of soil, water and energy on mostly rented land," Budreck said. The Lillegards own 65 acres and T^om said conservation efforts have improved ven He cited these benefits: 1 - Soil saving. "If we were to have an average soil loss of 25 tons an acre with conventional tillage, compared to an average soil loss of three tons with no- till, I save 22 tons of soil per acre. At a conservative value of $3 a ton, this results in a $66 an acre saving in natural resources. I don't include the value of the herbicides or fertilizers in that $3 an acre estimate." 2 - Reduction of labor, fuel costs and repair costs. "I can farm with smaller equipment. I save $11 an acre in plowing costs and $5 an acre in disking costs because I no-till that land." 3 - Providing cover and food for wildlife and game. "I feel conservation in all its forms is saving our resources in total-saving soil, clean air, water and fuels," summarized Lillegard. „ Budreck said the judges pointed out other factors that led to the Lillegard family choice to represent Council 16 in statewide competition among 15 other council winners. Favorable factors cited by the judges: well-maintained appearance of farmstead, and fence lines; attractive vegetable and flower gardens; and effective weed control in crops and pastures. BEACH SAMPLING Water samples collected from swimming beaches by the McHenry County Department of Health June 22 and 23 were obtained from several beaches on the Fox river and from some of the lakes in the county. Those Beaches at which there have been two consecutive unsatisfactory samples and which the department will be' posting as unsafe for swimming are:* Burton's Bridge and McHenry Shores, Fox river; Village of McCullom Lake, McCullom Lake and West Shore Beach, McCullom Lake; Highland Shores and Wonder View, Wonder Lake. markedly during the past seven years. Defenders To Offer Scholarship For $500 \ The deadline for filing applications for the $500 grant sponsored by the McHenry County Defenders is July 15. The Alta Rush Titus scholarship was established to encourage students to continue their edqcation working t6ward a degree in environmental science. ' The scholarship will be awarded for the 1981-82 school year. It is open to college juniors, seniors or graduate students who are legal residents of McHenry county. Selection will be based on academic record, character, leadership, ability 'to succeed and variety of interests. The scholarship is financed by revenue the Defenders ^ecei ve from sponsoring recycling drives in McHenry and Crystal Lake. Ap­ plications for the scholarship may be obtained by writing to McHenry County Defenders, Box 603, Crystal Lake, or by calling 385-6047. ATTEND OUR GIGANTIC WEEKEND CELEBRATION! July 3, 4 & 5th PIG ROAST Saturday and Sunday Starting at 1:00 P.M. \ LIVE MUSIC For dancing in our outdoor pavilion rOBlS®' The well-known LUSTIGEN KOMERADEN Barrels of BAND pr/ g sat. German 6 American 4 p.m.-Mldnlght Beer on Tap $un< j p.m.-S p.m. SING-ALONG Friday, Saturday, Sunday Song Sheata Furnished POLKA CONTEST Friday, Saturday, Sunday Special Prize tor the Best Costume dally. SWIMSUIT CONTEST Saturday & Sunday 2 p.m. Nothing to do, lust bring your suit! Open to all ages. 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