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A Unique Look At Prairies A unique look at prairies from the ground up - and the ground down • was offered by Steve Packard, field representative with the Illinois Natural Lands in* stitute, to members of the McHenry County Defenders at their annual dinner Friday, March#). Packard stressed that the few undisturbed natural sites in the state are priceless. They harbor unique plants which are valuable not only for their beauty but as irreplaceable elements in the genetic pool. Prior to Packard's talk, about 85 Defenders enjoyed a homemade spaghetti dinner at the Greenwood Methodist church while renewing friendships and reviewing the group's achievements in 1961. The 1981 annual report, prepared by Bill Howenstine of McHenry, detailed major changes in the Defenders organization which included the employment of professional staff persons Greg Lindsey and Pat Dieckhoff and the opening of an office in Crystal Lake. Local environmental actions which the group took in 1981 included the promotion of biological controls for gypsy moths, support for wetland protection, opposition to the proposed FAP 420 which threatened important natural bogs in northeastern McHenry county, and op­ position to proposed gravel mining which would probably destroy the Spring Hill fen north of Lake in the Hills. The bogs and fen are among the prime natural areas in the state which Packard's agency is working to preserve. Defenders worked for legislation to maintain and improve air quality, to restore local control over gravel mining and to outlaw steel leg-hold traps. Recycling efforts were intensified as the drives in McHenry were increased to twice a month, and an a l u m i n u m b u y - b a c k program was initiated in both McHenry and Crystal Lake. The groundwork was laid for new drives to begin in Woodstock. Environmental education continued to be an important part of the Defenders program in 1981. The group co-sponsored a spring program on integrated pest management, the Reid Lewis presentation on the LaSalle II expedition and the Audubon Wildlife Film series. In addition, many informal programs during the<< year allowed the Defenders to enjoy potluck dinners while sharing en­ vironmental slide presen­ tations or outdoor activities. The establishment in 1981 of an environmental library and resource center at the Defenders' office augments the group's capacity to make environmental information available to the public. Other educational services which continued during 1981 in­ clude free Defenders fact sheets, the monthly newsletter, daily en­ vironmental tips on WIVS radio and the Speakers Bureau. The annual Theta award was presented to the Cary Prairie committee for successfully preserving the hillside prairie at Cary Junior high school. The 1981 Alta Rush Titus scholarship of $500 was awarded to Julie Oehme of Algonquin. Greg Lindsey, executive director, recognized all the members and friends for the many contributions of time, goods and funds which made MODEL CAR WINNERS-Steffen Kamrat, left, displays his winning model car as second and third place winners, Ken Borowsld and John Arvidson, look on. The annual contest held at McHenry Junior high school was sponsored by the P.T.O. This year, all students were eligible to enter and compete for prizes and trophies. The cars were Judged on neatness, originality, creativity and fcuthentWty. / ? * # * i < - STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Courthouse Squares w. SOME DOCTORS OPERATE ON A PATIENT JUST IN THE MICK OF TIME. A PEW HOURS LATER AMD THE PATIEKJT WOULD . HAVE RECOVERED. r £ ONE WEEK ONLY $2°° OFF EVERY GALLON OF BALTIMORE PAINT (BOJBH QOIDAA 4720 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY, IL. (815)385-1116 OPEN SUN. 9- 12 BALTIMORE Vapex flAT WALL FINISH OFFER EXPIRES 4/9/82 WHAT'S HEW? LAKEVIEW FORD-MERCURY IN FOX LAKE!! 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I AMMTIONAL 5% SAVINGS BEYOND YOUR ALREADY DISCOUNTED RATE ON ALL WHOLESALE ACCOUNTS. •eoefms aprk. jo, i»m possible the impressiv£ accomplishments of 1961. Lindsey then introduced the leaders of the organization. Heading the Defenders are Bill Howenstine of McHenry and Jim Veugeler of Crystal Lake, co-chairmen of the executive committee. Other officers and directors who served during 1981 are Larry Fergen, Wonder Lake; John Murphy, Alice Howenstine, Ward Duel and Dale Maule of McHenry; Bob Becker, Sydna Beckerm Jan Chinlund, Floyd Rogers and Alta Titus of Crystal Lake; Mil^e Stephenson and Jack Fankhauser of Cary; Anne Carroll and Nancy Irwin of Woodstock. The Defenders office is located at 65 N. Williams street, Crystal Lake. Hours are9:30to3p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. For information on mem­ bership or environmental issues, call 459-0450. Definition Optimist: A man who marries his secretary thinking he'll continue to be able to dictate to her. -Times, Los Angeles. Junior High Highlights This is McHenry Junior high's quarterly. The school visited Majestic Hills for the last time during the school term. All have enjoyed their trips arranged by Mr. Hanson and the Student Council. In February, the school held a turn-about-dance. The girls escort the boys to the dance. Disc jockey, Rick Johnson, played the present hits and gave away prizes. The students voted on the top 10 songs of 1961 and Cen­ terfold won first place. An assembly was presented by Tom Sterling. The film called, "The Marsh-A Quiet Mystery" was about animals and their natural habitats. Every grade attended. Student Council purchased jerseys for the eighth grade class to remember their last years at McHenry Junior high. Printed on the jerseys are the names of the whole eighth grade class. The girls' volleyball teams did very well for their season. The eighth grade girls came in fourth place. The wrestling team did exceptionally well this year. 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