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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 11 Aug 1966, p. 8

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action One --.Page Eight THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday# August 11* McHenry Area Youth Win Top Awards For Various Fair Entries McHenry area young folks contributed their share to the top winnings at the annual Gpunty fair held last weekend. Among the highest rankings was that of 4-H grand champion Holstein earned by the first place for Mrs. James Coburn of Wonder Lake and a senior demonstration won a first for Mrs. Jane Duty, also of Wonder Lake. Local students made fine showings in the science fair exhibits. David Dowell of McHenry placed second, and among third place winners were Rory Marshall and Julia Gerth of Johnsburg. The Junior Olympics found Jeff Dusthimer of Wonder Lake emerging winner in 40 yards for 6-year-olds and Mark Hoffman of McHenry, "second among 7-year-olds. Susan Dusthimer of Wonder Lake won in the 100 yard class«*for 14-yearolds. Musin' & Meanderin (Continued From Page 1) to study for a year in Switzerland. In view of the opportunity extended through the AFS program, it would appear that her classmates made a wise choice of Lynn this past year as the girl "most likely to succeed". 0 Here is a young' lady who not only has the intelligence i and ambition to do just that, most pleasing personalities it ! but also many other necessary qualities, including one of the has been our pleasure to know. DONNA SCHMELZER animal shown by Bud Stilling pf McHenry, a member of the Busy Three club. The reserve championship in the same breed also went to a McHenry youth Richard Weingart. Open class judging brought more honors for both young men. Weingart won in the senior heifer Holstein class and Stilling won among yearling heifers. In the 4-H showmanship class the club dairy herd winner, with six animals, was the Go- Getters of McHenry. Judy Spitzbart of Solon Mills won in the open class poultry pullet class with her pen and also her cockrel. Open Class Open class competition in rabbit classes brought a grand champion ribbon for Eugene Krapewski of Spring Grove. Sindy Rudolph of the Busy Three 4-H club had the grand champion buck in the 4-H show. Donna Schmelzer, a candidate for 4-H queen, was among the top winners in home economics food demonstrations. A member of the Cherry Valley 4-H club, she also won blue ribbon honors for an arrangement combining annuals and perennials. In Girl Scouting, judging took place in four categories, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors. For a Brownie display, Mrs. Robert Reynolds kin of Wonder Lake, second; and Mrs. J. Van Kanegan Wonder Lake, third. Among Cadette displays', Mrs. Ray Bieschke of McHenry won second. More Scout Winners A Cadette demonstration won McHenry's very wonderful, long time married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Freund, last week welcomed their seventeenth and eighteenth greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Freund was beaming when she walked into our office to report the birth of a son to they^Frank Murphys (her granddaughter, Dorothy Hiller> of McHenry and a daughter to the Robert Coots (her granddaughter, Mary Kay Garritt) of Kentucky. The Freunds, who observed their sixty-second wedding anniversary last January, also have twenty-seven grandchildren. & K.A.F. CITY, SCHOOL COOPERATE IN NEW PROGRAM (Continued From Page 1) TWENTY-THREE PARTICIPATE IN DOLLAR DAYS (Continued From Page 1) Shoppe, Vycital's Hardware, Agatha Gifts and Candies, Gem One Hour Cleaners, Genevieve's and White's Men's Shop. With even a brief glance at this special circular, it is easy to find many items for all members of the family. Some are of a seasonal nature, whi'c others are for year 'round use. A number of articles are sure to have appeal for the younger set who are preparing for the start of another school year. The August sale is the second of two Dollar Day offerings in McHenry; this yediV These special days, held the second full. :we6kcnid of February aQd to shoppers arid at th& same time allow businessmen to clear shelves in preparation for new merchandise. DECISION ON VALLEY HI HOME EXPECTED SOON (Continued From Page 1) $200,200 was announced for the district. * Members approved the Lake Region YMCA using the Junior high gym on Saturday mornings during the 1966 - 67 year. A committee was named to screen applications for new bus owners and present recommendations to the board. Lillian Forsberg, employee in the administrative offices, was appointed authorized agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund. SHOP IN McHENRY BENEFIT COLLECTION "Doughnut Day" taggers in McHenry raised $846.72 for the benefit of the Salvation Army on its area-wide tag day held June 10, reports Mrs. Paul S. Jessup. 415 N. Country Club drive, McHenry, chairman for the area. "Doughnut Day" officials commended Mrs. Jessup and the Woman's club which s p o n s o r e d t h e d r i v e . T h e y more than doubled their goal of $;>00. Mrs. Jessup and the Salvation Army joined in expressing their sincere appreciation for the generous response of the volunteer taggers and contributors. Mrs. William Givens, :i419 W. John street McHenry, served as co-chairman. be erected in Nunda township, on the Walsh property. The other was a request by the McHenry State "Bank for a change on Nunda property for a home for the retarded. It was announced that the case concerning a proposal for a new trailer court near Crystal Lake would , go into court. The county had^previously turned down the zoning request, after which the court reversed this decision. The board showed 1,235 signatures in opposition to the establishment of the trailer court. Ask More Deputies The sheriff's office has made a request for nine additional deputies to be employed to patrol county roads, and the matter was taken under consideration. If they are allowed, the budget which is voted in September will need to be revised, and the increased force would go into effect next December. Numerous fracases described as near riot condition prompted the request. J. Schaefer of the North East Planning board was present to discuss the flood planning program. the No. I stage of which is completed. This is a threeyear program undertaken by the federal government which will aid subdividers and protect home purchasers. The cost runs §7,100 a year over a threeyear period, with the state contributing an equal amount. The Motor Fuel Tax for June was announced at $14,797.14 for the county, $1,518.51 for McHenry township and $1,232.07 for Nunda township. Royalty Reigns Over'66 Fair ' (Continued From Page 1) HOSPITAL PLANS EARLY OPENING OF THIRD FLOOR USE THE For Your Information Patient demand requires early opening of the third floor of the new McHenry hospital, George Frcun<|,'present; $a$ announced. Opening of part of the 137- bed hospital took place in early June, and expectations were that the fifty beds on the third floor would not be needed for some time. "Patient demand seems to increase with the availability of beds so we are seeking nurses on any of the three shifts to make opening of more beds possible," he continued. Freund issued an urgent invitation for registered nurses able to help staff the hospital on a part-time or full-time iMjrl oi puodsaj oj stseq "We know that many women who are registered nurses have been away from their profession for a few years, and : we plan training programs as an integral part of this expan- | sion into new beds," he rcveal- ! ed. Tony Corcoran, administration, says he anticipates moving into third floor b^ds gradually, probably into the pediatrics area first. Corcoran emphasized that the services of registered nurses i who c;in work only part-time j would be a big step forward ir assuring adequate, qualified nurses. dark-haired, blue-eyed beauty, was voted Miss Congeniality by the other contestants and was presented vVith a radio as her special memento of this honor. Chairman of the contest was Mrs. Dorothy Kleckner. Orion Samuelson, WGN and WGNTV farm director, served as master of ceremony. The judges first saw the contestants at the preliminary judging in July, then had a second chance to observe the e l e v e n c a n d i d a t e s i n t h i s County Fair appearance. Miss Sanders was crowned Miss McHenry County by the retiring queen, Cheryl Setser, Woodstock. Cheryl continued on to place second in the state county fair queen contest and to win a Miss Illinois title in Miss U.S.A. pageant competition. Noreen is 5-5tall, weighs 120 pounds and measures 36-24- 35. Plans Career Her hobbies include taking part in sports and in playing the organ. Looking ahead she plans to work as a secretary but hopes for marriage in the future. Miss Kristensen first won as Miss VFW in Woodstock competition before capturing the Miss Woodstock title. In the final scoring, Miss Sanders tallied 346 points on the score cards of the four judges. Miss Kristensen totaled 319; Miss Layne, 311, followed by Miss Chelini and Miss Dahlgren who were virtually tied for fourth just behind the three pace-setters. Don Peasley, public relations director for this increasingly popular contest since 1961, expressed appreciation to the eleven sponsors, the eleven candidates, the many who support the pageant with their attendance, and others who make it he fair's bigges crowd-drawing aracion. In an effort to help both the judges and the contestants, persons with special skills are obtained as judges. The two sessions of judging are held to give the candidates and judges a greater opportunity to be^ come acquainted and to arrive at the best possible conclusion. Judges through the years have a c c l a i m e d t h i s p r o c e d u r e though it requires more work on their part. * The 4-H King and Queen crowns grace the heads of two popular young people and outstanding 4-H members following Friday night ceremonies at the McHenry County Fair. Judy Johnson, daughter of i Mr, and Mrs. LaVcrne Johnson, Marengo, was crowned 4-H queen and Bill Berghorn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Berghorn, Hampshire, was crowned king. Bill is president of the McHenry County 4-H Federation. Crowning the new royalty were the retiring king and queen, David Hemmer and Peggy Schlosser. The trophy for the Kiwanis Clubs of McHenry County was presented by Clint Claypool; McHenry, Lieutenant Governor for the district. Judy and Bill were chosen by popular vote of the county 4-H members following the selection of the final six boys and six girls by a special committee who evaluated 4-H records and iother factors. Second to win ! Judy Johnson, 17 is the second member of her family to earn 4-H Royalty in McHenry county. Her brother, Dick, was king in 1962. Judy is active in both home economics and agricultural 4-H. She has carried 14 different projects and also entered the public speaking contest, mistresses of ceremonies contest and food demonstrations. Judy won the food demonstration and will go to the state fair as this county's representative. Judy has been active in 4-H for eight ye&rs. Berghorn, active for eight years in 4-H, has assisted dairy project members of the Busy Beavers as a junior leader. This past year,Bill and his sister won the agricultural demonstration contest. At the 4-H Night program, the Hebron Helping Hands received a trophy as the agricultural 4-H softball champs. Ralph Greener, Crystal Lake, president of the McHenry County Banders Federation, presented that organization's trophy to the food demonstration winners. Vickie HasweU, master of ceremonies winner in the "Share the Fun," was presented to the audience. Also introduced were three public speaking winners, Shirley Pederson Isabelle Haines and Larry Albrecht. AUTO CRASHES IN McHENRY AREA CAUSE INJURIES Three persons were hurt in a 'wo-car accident which occurred last Friday afternoon on Rt. 120 and Fleming road. All were treated at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Injured were Alden Hayes of Westwood Street Wonder Lake, his passenger, Miriam Hayes, and James Brown, 15, of West Frankfort, a passenger in the second car driven by Albert E. Sazalick of Ramble road, Wonder Lake. According to state police Sazalick was driving west and attempted a left turn onto Fleming road, driving into the path of the east-bound Hayes auto. Sazalick was ticketed for failure to yield the right of Way. William Casper of Ingleside was taken to McHenry hospital F/iday night following a onecar crash on Lincoln road, two miles from McHenry. It is believed he may have lost consciousness for a few moments, ran off the road and struck a power pole and small tree. State police investigated. Three persons suffered injuries in a car-motorcycle collision on Thompson road last Saturday afternoon. They were Miss Cheryl Payton of Genoa City, Wis., Ralph Zimmerman of Woodstock and Brent Smith of Wonder Lake. According to sheriff's deputies, Miss Payton was a passenger in an auto driven by James W. Fasano of River Forest when his car collided with a motorcycle driven by Zimmerman, which had Smith as a passenger. The Fasano car was reported to have come ou^ of the Berryland driveway onto Thompson road arid collided with the other vehicle, which was north-bound. Fasano was blamed for failure to yield the right of way. Joan Postlewait of rural McHenry was treated and released from Harvard hospital last week when her car overturned on Charles road, west of Woodstock. She told sheriff's deputies the car went out of control and travelled into a ditch. PHILATELIC SHOW Special frames depicting the design and development d»f the recently issued commemorative circus stamp will be displayed • at the Illinois State Fair by the United States Philatelic Agency. A special mailing facility operated by the Post Office department in connection with the sho.w will issue Illinois State Fair postmark cancellations for anything from the fairgrounds during the tenday exposition. AREA PROBLEMS • DISCLOSED IN "CHOICE TRAIN" * Woodstock will serve as ,ho# city to the opening of * the Northeastern Illinois Plarjnin£ commission's "Choice Train# this weekend. The ceremony will be held Friday, Aug. from 7 to 8 o'clock at the Northwestern Railway siding, northwest of the passenger station. The commission has two paflor cars which have been remodeled as an exhibit center and conference car. They ...art brought here to acquaint citi-r zens throughout the six-county area with the many problem^ that have arisen from the rapid growth of the metropolitan region and to invite public reaction to the five alternative plans which the commission has developed. Eventually, one of them will be recommended by that group to the various municipalities for their adoption, based on public reaction to the five plans, which accounts for the title, "Choice Train". IT PAYS TO Shop In McHenry HEADS 40 ET 8 On Sunday afternoon at the American Legion home in Huntley, George Mrachek of McHenry was installed as chef de gare of McHenry County Voiture 578 of the Forty et Eight. Installing officer was Sous Grande Historian Passe Raymond Siscoe of Indiana. Assisting him were Harold D. Vycital as conducteur, Clarence Hammond as garde le porte, and Charles Frisch as the aumonier. 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