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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 22 Oct 1982, p. 61

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Factor, Prince Matchabelli and L'Oreal. She efficie her current responsibilities which include purchasing, BETSY LES Betsy, owner of "Chance to Dance Place," started her business as a hobby. Beginning as a student of Jacki Sorensen's Aerobic Dan­ cing 3 years ago, Betsy soon became an instructor and held classes in local school gyms whenever possible. In Sept. of 1981 "Chance to Dance Place" at 804 Mill Street opened its doors. Having served .over 1,000 area residents, the 12 week session currently underway has nearly 300 students. Betsy feels that the main reason for her success is the feeling of exhilaration people experience when leaving ciass after a good workout. Betsy, a teacher at Hilltop school for the past 8 years, graduated from Bradley University with a degree in elementary education and later received a master's degree from Northern Illinois University as a reading specialist. CHANCE TO DANCE PLACE 804 Miff Street, Mchenry " ̂ 1MB * . . . Qux <̂ TXeQ. ^Women f3n !Su±ins±± ARLENE PREUND Longhorn Steak House is a family owned business which originated 37 years ago. Arlene, together with co-owner and par­ tner Jim Freund, took over the business 15 years ago. While ably handling such myriad responsibilities as hostessing, bookkeeping and tending bar, Arlene also personally cooks all of the Longhorn's delicious daily specials. In addition to this, she puts her years of experience in the restaurant business to valuable use by serving on the Board of Directors of the McHenry County Restaurant Association. LONGHORN STEAK HOUSE Rte. 120,2V2 miles East of Mchenry MARY JURCZYNSKI Mary, a 1980 graduate from Western Illinois University in Macomb, with a major in management and a minor in psychology, started with Osco in Barrington Vk years ago as a trainee. Subsequently she was transferred to Round Lake Beach as a second assistant. In September, 1980, Mary received a promotion to the larger volume store in McHenry, assuming the responsibilities of supervision of employees, merchandising, pur­ chasing and various administrative duties. We congratulate you on a job well done. OSCO DRUG 4222 W. Elm Street, McHenry DARLENE HEIM Darlene is co-owner of Krystal Klear Cleaning Company which has been in operation servicing the McHenry area for 14 years. Her rpalm of responsibility includes scheduling, payroll, training new housekeepers & personally servicing certain accounts. Darlene feels her major contribution to the company is in' the residential aspect which has grown from 1 girl & 1 account wh$n Darlene took over to the current number of 7 girls and 25 accounts. The commercial phase of the business is worked by Darlene's husband, Ed & son, Warren. KRYSTAL KLEAR CLEANING 815-385-1877 CONNIE HANSEN Connie graduated from McHenry High School in 1959, married, and devoted the next several years to raising her family. She returned to the business world as a part-time clerk at Osco seven years ago. Within six months she was transferred to the cosmetics department and is currently the Head Cosmetician. To enable her to assist her customers with the current fashions in beau'y, Connie attends approximately eight seminars a year which are sponsored by such major beauty companies as Revlon, Max She efficiently manages ordering and general supervision of the department. OSCO DRUG 4222 W. Elm St., McHenry PRAN KEDZIE Fran Kedzie has been the owner & operator of Fran's Hidden Curl Beauty Shop for 9 successful yrs., having graduated from Don Roberts School of Beauty, McHenry in 1971. In addition to ser­ ving your beauty needs, Fran also puts her talents to use in costume as "Daisy Doo" on Halloween, and as the Peanut Lady, helping to serve the needs of McHenry's children on Kiwanis Day< PRAN'S HIDDEN CURL 1212 N.GREEN ST., OCT. 8, McHENRY MEL GIBSON As co-owner of Gibson's Home Improvement in McHenry, Mel handles all accounting, inside sales and advertising. She opened the business two years ago with her husband. Besides full-time duties at the showroom, Mel also serves as wife and mother. Thanks Mel, for being the perfect partner. GIBSON'S 3334 W. Elm (Rte. 120), McHenry MARGE OLSZEWSKI Marge, owner of Mar Ray Costume Shops, started her costume business in McHenry, in 1965 with a few rental items. This has developed into a fascinating career with thousands of costumes and an additional store in Palatine which was opened 7 years ago. Marge started studying dance at the age of 5 and began teaching at 15. To further her dance education, she studied tap and jazz with the famous Tommy Sutton in Chicago. The dance studio originated in 1964 with a recreation program of dance for children. Marge is now retired from teaching, but remains active in the Costume Shop. The dance studio is now owned by her daughter Carol and the gymnastic studio is under the direction of her daughter-in-law, Jill. This is truly a family operated business which is proud to be a part of the McHenry business community. MAR RAY COSTUME SHOP 3923 W, Main St^McTtemy

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