Page 28--Shaw Media Group 1982 Fair Guide . -- r . . . . . Fair features t v." •». -i f mmmmm I iSS%T £#?• « life . •• > Shaw Media News Service phoio by Oaig Schretnei NERVE CENTER OF THE FAIR is the McHe/uy County Fair Association of- prepare exhibit forms and contest entries. But once the fair begins, the place fice Even before the fair, the office is a beehive of activity as fair workers becomes a madhouse. Calm before the storm at office By Jack McCarthy Sentinel sports editor WOODSTOCK - During five days in August, the McHenry County Fair draws onough people to form a small city. The carnival games and rides, animal ex hibits, various displays and a myriad mix of other activities turns the fair into a magical festival -- a beehive of attractions that traditionally draws thousands of visitors. A pre-fair visit to the ground! provided a striking contrast between how it will look during fair week (Aug. 44) and its preeent peaceful countenance. But it also raises questions about how it's Appointments suggested 81S-3J8-12J0 kvutHrkt Complete Bridal Boutique •Wedding Gowns •Bridesmaid Gowns •Mothers of the Wedding •Accessories •Invitations •Announcements •Personal Shower Gifts I Q H * 8 . in Ms of WooJUotA ' '• N. Benton all put together as a visitor arrives at the main fairground entrance on a recent humid day. The gates are chained and locked -- a far cry from fair week when the same opening will serve as a gateway to the festivities. But entry is soon found several hundred yards north on Illinois 47. In a barn inside a lone trainer is spotted loading two horses in to a trailer. "Getting an early start on the fair?" he is asked. "No, we've got to get to Moline." There appears to be little going on continued on peg* 29 ^ H E I S I E R ' S B O O T E R Y H E I S L E R S B O O T E R Y H E I S L E R ' S 6 0 0 7 E R Y j This COUPON worth 20 % OFF on ANY Purchase! SALE MERCHANDISE NOT INCLUDED Good Thru Sat, Aug. 14. PLEASE PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE One Coupon Por Family New Fall Lines Now ln...Shoes and Boots For Man - Woman - Children EXPERT FITTING, PERSONAL SERVICE Uetsfcr \ Family FootmerStne* 1908 SO N. WILLIAMS ST. Downtown Crystal Lske i S L f R ' S R O O U ft v H E ' S U R S B O O T E R Y H E I S L E R S B O O T E R Y