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«§£ i P/U.K gg - PI. VINOKALERJ Open Prairie Walk Series On Sunday, May 30, Bill Winfate will conduct the first of the summer wafts at Nor- ty and a 1 history series of Veteran Acres Wingate is a profi theaatera Illinois lifelong student of the. of iwriheiii Illinois. As he introduces the group to the f flowers of the prairie, Wingate only identifies them, but also recounts the uses made of these plants by early settlers. Since Spring woodland flowers are still in bloom, this May walk will also go through a wooded area to observe which (Hants choose this hsbitat over the open grasslands These walks are sponsored by Friends of the Veteran Acres Prairie, a committee of the McHenry county chapter of Illinois Audubon society. They are held on the last Sunday of each month, May through August, and will last from one and one-half to two hours. The group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Nature center in Veteran Acres park in Crystal Lake. Everyone is invited to attend. The walks continue no matter what the weather is, so come prepared for whatever the weatherman has to offer. For more information, contact Claudia Cichon (312 ) 639-5362. Applications For_ Fall Musical The Woodstock Musical Theatre company is now accepting ap­ plications for director, musical director, choreographer, assistant director stage manager, set designer and set construction foreman for their production of "Oliver", opening Oct. 8 and running through Oct 23 at the Woodstock Opera House. "Oliver" is the musical version of Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist Set in I^ondon in the 1880's, "Oliver" t oncerns an orphan boy whose many misadventures lend the setting for such well remembered songs as "Where is Love?" and "I'd Do Anything". "Oliver" auditions will be announced later in the summer. Those interested in participating in one of the above areas should send their resume and references to WMTC, Kathie Cornelia, Personnel Committee, P.O. Box 613 Woodstock, III. 60098 The WMTC is a not-for-profit community theatre, which shares residency in the Woodstock Opera House with other completely separate performing arts organizations. Old Spencer Mill Remodeled One of McHenry's landmark buildings, the Spencer Mill, on Crystal Lake road, is being remodeled and prepared for business by its moat recent owner, James L. Althoff. Althoff has been busy these past months twinging the old mill up to modern building codes and specifications. He noted, however, that as much of the original building would be saved as possible. "There's not a bolt in these beams," Althoff said, referring to one-foot- square timber support beams in the mill. "They're all held ^gether by wooden pegs." In the basement of one can see the arched | the wall where Boone through the building. In the opposite wall was a similar arch, and Althoff said the creek then wound down to about where the George P. Freund Implement dealership stands today. The creek turned a water wheel, which supplied power to the reat of the ture, ay in creek ran plant. The water wheel was later replaced by a steam engine. . Althoff said the building was con­ structed in 1869 by A.H. Hanly. In the building was the McHenry Mills and Champion Brick Yard, operated by A.H. Hanly and Sons. All of the brick for the building was made on the Hanly farm, south of the site. "They dug the clay from the field and made bricks on the farm," Althoff said. The brick factory was later sold to John Spencer, in 1906, and later passed to his son, William, in 1914. William Spencer continued the milling operation. Inside the building, wooden grain elevators climb to the top of the four stories and the V-shaped hoppers are still perched above the first floor. Running between the elevators is a square, lattice wooden platform which served as a self-operated elevator. "A man would stand on the platform and pull himself up to the top floor with a rope," Althoff said. . Following Spencer's ownership, the mill and the operation went into the hands of William Meath, in 1949 or 1950. The name was changed to McHenry Mills, Inc. Meath began the making and grinding of feed. The historic building was then sold to Charles "Chuck Miller, who rented out the structure for the operation of Miller Feed and Seed. Althoff said the roofs had fallen in and lay that way for years. The roofs and the concrete floors were replaced. "We found some old tools under the floor and we don't even know what some of them were used for," Althoff said. The outside of the building was sandblasted, showing the white brick of the original structure and the red brick used for a later addition. Althoff said he intended to paint the building Work continues (above) In the Spencer mill as painters and carpenter* remodel the historic building. Owner Jim Althoff said a let ef werk war needed to bring the structure up to modem specifications se that a new tonai can move * flowed through which supplied power to the mill. STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD bring the structure ap to modem specmcatieas so mat a new in. The photo (left) shows the arched passage where Beene rough the basement of the mill. The creek turned a water to make it look aa it did a century ago. The McHenry contractor added that when the building is finished he may try to have it included on the National Registry of Historic Places. To date, the structure has no such status. Calendar Of State Events During the warm spring and summer months, visitors and residents of Illinois are greeted by more than 1,000 special events throughout the state, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA). The latest Illinois Calendar of Events features the state's most popular activities and events through Sep­ tember this year. Available to the public at no charge, the Calendar is published by DCCA's Department of Tourism, headed by Lynda Simon. The Calendar is one of the many vehicles produced by DCCA to simulate tourism in our state. "It is part of our Illinois, Inc., promotional effort to encourage out-of-state people to visit Illinois, as well as make Ulinoisans aware of the many exciting events that take place in the state,' explained Peter B. Fox, director of DCCA. The Illinois, Inc., economic development and tourism promotional program has been im­ plemented by DCCA since August, 1961. The format of the 32-page, pocket- size booklet allows for quick reference to festivals, museum exhibits, music and theatre, arts and crafts, sports and the 102 county fairs held in July, August and September. "There are many more activities and events that take place in Illinois during these months. We encourage visitors to our state and Illinoisans visiting other areas of the state to call or write to our travel information centers for up-to-the-minute in­ formation," said Deborah Smith, publications manager. Colorful illustrations and con­ venient maps which highlight Illinois counties, state parks, conservation areas, forests, historical sites and highway welcome centers add to the festive and visual excitement of the calendar. To obtain a free copy of the Illinois Calendar Events, and other helpful brochures, write to Illinois Travel Information Center, 208 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111. 60601. SEEK LIBRARIAN The Northern Illinois Library system is looking for a librarian to establish a demonstration library in an area currently unaerved in the Johnsburg community. Interested persons should contact the Northesp Illinois Library System, 4084 E. State street, Rockford, 61188, by June 1. r miiimm mm McHENRY LION' CLU FRIDAY, MAY 28,3 pm.-9 pm. 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