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an<uJ5*Me if TRENDS Saturday, August 31,1985 Section B A salute to America's workers^ I A m 1 Name: Bill Weller i 1 LABOR DAY Name: Bill Weller Residence: Crystal Lake. Occupation: English teacher at Crystal Lake South High School, football and basketball coach at Cary-Grove High School. Years at Job: Six with District 155. Job advantages: "There is a great deal of satisfaction when you see a student learn. Sometimes, that's few and far between. But when you see that light go on, you realize the student grasps what you're trying to get across to him. That's what it's all about." lion ̂ h*rnf " Americans owe unions a "thank you" for Labor Day. The first obser­ vance is believed to have been a parade on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City probably organized by Peter J. McGuire, a carpenters and joiners union secretary. In 1883, a union resolution declared "the first Monday in September of each year a Labor Day." By 1893, more than hail the states were observing Labor Day on one or another day. On June 28,1894, President Grover Cleveland signed into law an act making the first Monday in September a legal holiday for federal employees and the District of Columbia. Now, it's observed as a legal holiday In the SO states and Canada. Job disadvantages: "With coaching, I don't have a lot of free time. Of my roles as a teacher, the one I dislike most is tfie disciplinarian. If I had my druthers, it'd be more of a mentor type of thing." What Labor Day means to me: "It's the end of summer. We have a break and get back for a season of learning. They'll be burning for learning." Name: Chuck and Kaaren Gies Residence: McHenry Occupation: self-employed, retail, Gies Shoes and Shoe Repair, McHenry ' Years at Job: Chuck, 28; Kaaren, 16. Family business established 1935 Job advantages: "We make our own decisions. And the shoe repair trade is dying down. There's not that many in the business, our business has been good." Job disadvantages: "You're more or less married to your business. If you close down, you have no business. It's also a struggle for the little guy; bucking the big shopping centers." What Labor Day means to me: "Just another day off for us; usually a day that the family gets together." Name: Barb Ross Residence: Old Carpentersville Occupation: Manager, Mister Donut, Carpentersville Years at Job: Three months Job advantages: "I enjoy working with the people. Each shift has its regular customers so there is always someone to talk to. It's interesting Working with all the different types of donuts, too." Job disadvantages: "If someone doesn't show up, then I have to come in and work." What Labor Day means to me: "We have a family picnic. I just hope everyone shows up (for work) so I don't have to come in and work." Name: Mae O'Brien Residence: Woodstock Occupation: Volunteer, Memorial Hospital Auxilary, Woodstock Years at Job: More than 30 years. "I wasn't a charter member, but I started soon after that." Job advantages: "I just like it. It's my way of doing charity. The people are fun and they really appreciate you." Job disadvantages: "Bad accidents. When it's children, that, especially upsets you." What Labor Day means to me: "A very quiet time at home with my husband." Name: Charlie Baker Residence: Crystal Lake Occupation: Set-up man, TC Industries, Crystal Lake Years at Job: 23* Job advantages: "The hours are pretty good, (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and there are some pretty good people here. We get along pretty good." Job disadvantages: "Well, you always need more money..." What Labor Day means to me: "Well, it means the end of the summer...the girls look better in the summertime. But probably it means the same to me as it does for anybody. Time to pitch some horseshoes and have a picnic with family." Memorial to sponsor program on wellness Antique show set at mall • • Mnra than <;n HoaWc frnm 19 have their niOtlirP tflkpn Sinalp ( Health risks and what can be done to minimize them will be the em­ phasis of Memorial Hospital's "Pri- ojity One: Wellness" program to be Offered at Woodstock High School, beginning Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. The weekly, six session course, led by a panel of health profession- ads, covers topics such as stress management, nutrition/ exercise, substance abuse, cancer preven­ tion, and cardiac risk factors. Prior to the course, on Sept. 5, 7, or 10, each participant will visit Memorial Hospital for an hour-long individual health risk appraisal, in­ cluding a blood test, fitness screen­ ing, cardiac risk analysis and stress-level assessment. Results are given to each participant at the first Priority One session. Using this in­ formation as a guide, the course compares test results with national statistics and helps participants dis­ cover ways to improve their health. Priority One staff includes a reg-, istered physical therapist, regis­ tered nurses, a registered dietitian, physicians, a stress management specialist and a certified substance abuse counselor. The $40 registration fee includes pretesting, including lab fees, a Pri­ ority One handbook and post-test- ing. Class size is limited to 30. To register, call 338-2500, ext. 622, be fore Sept. 5. More than 50 dealers from 12 states will exhibit and sell their fine collectibles and antiques at Spring Hill Mall during the Joyce Ayers' Antique Show, Sept. 12-15. The show will include a large as­ sortment of fine antique furniture, glass and silver, books, magazines, and political memorabilia. Shop­ pers will also have the opportunity to dress up in vintage clothing and have their picture taken. Single or group shots are available. Joyce Ayers' coordinates approxi­ mately 20 shows in six states. The show is free and open to the public during all mall hours. The mall is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. County historical society wins state awards - For the second year in a row, the McHenry County Historical Society received word that it had won three awards from the Congress of Illinois Historical Societies and Museums, which is a part of the Illinois State Historical Society. Two awards were certificates of excellence. To achieve this, a nomination must display considerable creativity, serious scholarship, or an efficient utilization of resources. Last year the society hosted a "Sports History Sunday Pl$gram" at its museum in Union. To highlight the program, members of the 1952 Hebron Green Giant state basketball champs were presented with certificates noting their outstanding contribution to McHenry County sports history. Those involved with planning the award-winning program included Toney Roskie and Don Peasley of Woodstock, and Dick Rabbitt arid Earl Walsh of McHenry. The second certificate of excellence went to the Historical Society for a conservation/restoration project undertaken with the Marengo High School F.F.A. members, Jim Raabe, Rod Rankins and Cole Samuelson in the Ag-Mechanics class of Lester Finder. i As a result of their research and restoration efforts, an early 20th Century David Bradley 2-row Check cdtn blanter was made operable for demonstrations at the museum. The F.F.A. members at both Marengo High School and Huntley High School are currently working on other such projects for the museum. A final award,"a certificate of Honorable Mention, was also awarded for a county sesquicentennial bus tour cosponsored with the McHenry County Conservation District last fall to local historical sites within thecountv. 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