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One special event will take place on both Wednesday and v Thursday, August 1 and 2 of the fair- Kiddies'Day. TheMideay ; will open at noon both days, and children's reduced price rides ;Two programs set f Two upcoming programs » sponsored by th McHenry * County Conservation Disrict will I focus on different aspects of the plant communities at two district sites. On Saturday, July 28 at 9 a.m., | district volunteer Lucy Cardella ;* will share her knowledge and s interest in the folklore association with traditional uses of plants in a trail walk entitled "Herbal Folklore." The site will rhe Hollows which is located Route 14 between Crystal and Cary. Participants are invited to meet at the trailhead by the main parking lot. About one mile of trail walking will be required. MCCD summer intern will go in effect from noon until 5 p.m. both days. Senior Citizens should take special note of the offer to aid in their cost-cutting. On Wed­ nesday and Thursday, Senior Citizens may attend the fair for $1 on either or both days. Reflecting the character of the fair and the extent to which volunteerism is carried out, all fair officers, directors, and department superintendents purchase the $8 season ticket. Carnival and concession workers buy a $5 exhibitor's season ticket or the $8 season ticket. on plant life students Terri Donovan and Janet Schreiber will interpret their perspectives on the railroad prairie along the Nippersink Trail protion of Glacial Park on Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m. Some late summer prairie plants should be in bloom at that time including jewel weed, big bluestem grass, butterfly weed, nodding wild onion, and blazing stars. Participants should park in the mowed area north of Harts Road, just west of the railroad right-of-way. No pre-registration is required for either of the free public programs. 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SIOAC Red, 1 Of A Kind I mm 9 By Donna Bertulis Plaindealer editor Other than her height, there is little that distinguished Lene Villumsen from the other 4-H youth who visited the Freels farm in Johnsburg Tuesday. Like the other dub members gathered, she listened at­ tentively as Annette, 17, and Mark, 12 gave demonstrations on how to care for certain farm animals. It is a requirement for raising show animals in the 4-H organization. But Lene traveled a bit further than the others to arrive at the Freels farm, north of McHenry. She came from Denmark. Hie tall, slender 18-year-old is one of 14 young people from Denmark who recently arrived in Illinois to make new friends and learn about life in America through the International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) am­ bassador program. Earlier, Lene stayed in Ford County with a 4-H family. She has been staying in McHenry County at the Tony Freels farm since July 15, and will leave for her trip homeward on July 31. The purpose of the (IFYE) program is simple. 4-H is a popular worldwide organization, and the youth involved are in­ terested in learning and sharing with sister clubs. During her stay, Lene and Annette and Mark Freels were able to compare culture and agricultural practices of both countries. The program helps the teenagers bridge the distance gap between clubs located in different countries, yet similar in interest and goals. That common goal, according to the Lincoln Cloverleafs ad­ visor, is "learning life's skills." Originally, when 4-H was started in the U.S., in the 1900's, the clubs were for mainly rural youth, to teach them agricultural skills. Since that time, the organization has grown to include urban youth as well, and the focus changed to teaching career skills in general. Lene, who raises animals and a garden on her family's dairy farm in Denmark, says the 4-H program there has experienced the same growth pattern. "In my area everybody knows what 4-H is. We are beginning to have 4-H in the cities too." Although 4-H clubs in Den­ mark concentrate more on group, rather than individual projects. Lene noted that the popularity and growth of the organization seems worldwide. Lene is in her 10th year of 4-H, Annette Freels in her eighth and Mark Freels in his fourth. "You're never too old to be in 4-H," she said. In America, the IFYE program is sponsored by the National 4-H' Council. In the State of Illinois, 4-H is con­ sidered the youth organization of the University of Illinois, Cooperative Extension Service. during July 29 prairie walk Illinois license plates proclaim the words "the prairie state". But what is a prairie? According to the poet, Pat Pardee, prairie essence can be summed up as "It is colors and textures, flowers and grasses. The movement of all in the wind as it passes." McHenry County residents are fortunate, according to a spokesperson for Friends of Veteran Acres Prairie (a committee of McHenry County Audubon Society), in having several protected prairie remnants which they can walk through and appreciate. On Sunday, July 29, Bill Wingate, naturalist, will lead a walk through the prairie at Veteran Acres park. The walk, spon­ sored by the Friends of Veteran Acres Prairie will begin at 2 p.m., leaving from the Crystal Lake Nature Center, 230 N. Main St., Crystal Lake. Among the many flowers that will most likely be in bloom are butterfly week, milkweed (common and green), prairie dock, rattlesnake master and yellow coneflower. Brown-eyed Susans, tick-trefoils, purple prairie clover, hoary vervain and false dragon head will also be in bloom. With luck, the aptty named Queen-of-the-Prairie wjjl still be in bloom. In addition, some of the prairie grasses mav be opening their tiny blossomf. The public in invited to jofci the conducted tour which w$l last one and one-half to tut) hours. The walk will be held regardless of the weather, u Participants are encouraged lb dress accordingly. Future walks will be held on August 26 and September 30. Judging of flower barrels Hie McHenry Beautification Committee wishes to inform the public that, although it will not be entering a float in the McHenry Fiesta Days parade this year, the traditional judging of area flower barrels will continue. Facilities, teachers needed for MCC education program McHenry County College's Department of Community Services is looking for facilities and teachers for the Community ^Education Program. Community Services is committed to short-term educational opportunities designed wj|h the needs and interests of community residents in mind. Convenience, flexibility and innovation are combined to create quality programs within reach. With that philosophy in mind, Community Services makes an effort to rent space in which to hold classes throughout the community. The idea is to take classes out to the people. What are specifically needed are meeting rooms that hold at least 30 people and space that lends itself to dance classes. Community Services is also in need of people who are experts in their field. They do not have to be trained teachers. Such individuals can be hired on a contractual basis for short periods of time without having to commit themselves to the college for extended length of time. Instructors are currently being sought to teach classes in the following subject areas: upho l s t e ry , ba r t end ing , calligraphy, nutrition and fit­ ness. Individuals to teach courses for senior citizens, children and gifted youth are also in demand. Anyone who has space available for rent to McHenry County College or who has a skill the^ would like to share with others should call MCC's Office of Community Services at 455- 3700, ext. 250. Continuing its 1984 goodwill tour on the Chicago and North Western, Steam Locomotive 1385 will be traveling through Crystal Lake and Harvard on Saturday, July 28. Scheduled stopoff times are 1:25 to 1:40 p.m. in Crystal Lake; and 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. in Harvard. A true museum piece, the locomotive was built in 1907 by American Locomotive Company at Schenectady, N.Y., and was one of 275 R-l Class locomotives used on the North Western. It is on loan from the Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Accompanying the locomotive will be its auxiliary tank car carrying extra water. Also in the consist will be an 80-foot streamlined baggage car 8903 painted Pullman green with Admission prices announced for McHenry County Fair C&NW lettering in gold. This baggage car, formerly owned by the North Western and donated to Mid-Continent, has been completely restored. The train will travel to, and remain in North Freedom, Wis!t its per­ manent home, until August 19, when it is scheduled to travel to Iowa. C&NW uses the 1385 to demonstrate pride in past ac­ complishments of the railroad, as well as acquainting people with its present modern rail transportation capabilities. It also helps people to learn more about the North Western in general. Simplicity no matter wnat your country of origin, a steer is a ternational 4-H Youth Exchange. Annette Freels, steer worldwide. Lene Villumsen, right, a 4-H left, recently gave a demonstration to the Lincoln member in Denmark, has been visiting the Tony Cloverleafs about how to raise and prepare a steer Freels home in Johnsburg through the In- for showing. Judging of the flower barrels, which are maintained around the city by local businesses, is expected to take place within the nex£ two weeks. 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