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Pag* 19--Business Showcase '§5 Showcase history continued Community Center Inc. was available. Woodstock city firemen cooper­ ated with members of the Wood­ stock Rural Fire Department on a booth, and highlights of the firemen's exhibit were a visit by "Sparky" the fire dog, a slide show about smoke detectors and a demonstration of fire extin­ guishers, plus information on fire prevention. As a special added attraction among the outdoor exhibits at the fair, the firemen also displayed a 1928 fire truck, brought to Wood­ stock especially for the event from its home at the McHenry County Historical Society Muse­ um in Union. The Woodstock Res­ cue Squad maintained a separate booth. Children received junior police badges and watched free "Mup- pet" and other children's movies screened continuously for their entertainment. Meanwhile, moms and dads browsed around to see what the Woodstock area has to offer. They could watch themselves on television via a closed-circuit set-up at America's Best Audio- Visual Center or view a variety of special programs lined up for the fair, from a karate exhibition to a demonstration of model airplanes to a fashion show to a concert by the Woodstock High School band. Outside there was a display of automobiles in Hansen Pavilion, which also offered dining facili­ ties and an exhibit of ultralight aircraft and remote-controlled model planes and recreational vehicles. Trade fair organizers went to Elgin and Motor Vaca­ tions Unlimited for a display of the recreational vehicles. Included in the entertainment were an energy program by ar­ chitect Mark Elmore, featuring topics from conservation and ret­ rofitting to auditing and solar en­ ergy to weatherization and ener­ gy conservation; Woodstock Gymnastics Academy floor show; Woodstock Gym and Slim action wear fashion show; Slim- mers Group of Woodstock and Crystal Lake demonstration of exercises; Jones Locker Service meat-cutting demonstration; mu­ sical entertainment by PM Ex­ press; leaded stained glass win­ dow demonstration by local artisan Greg McCoy; silk flower- arranging by Mary Ellen Mar- unde of the Pump House; a pro­ gram by Mary Kay Cosmetics; and color consultation by special­ ist Jill Northrup. Other demonstrations included one by Yolanda's Catering, "Piz­ za with Pizzazz," using a Sicilian recipe. Members of Woodstock's Young Hong Karate Institute also gave a demonstration. Visitors also signed up for nu­ merous gifts that were given away - a child's cac seat, portable television sets, a home computer, clock radio, microwave oven, a pair of soft contact lenses, a land­ scaping plan, stereo system, a trip to Las Vegas and many more. Then, after working up appro­ priate appetites, visitors sampled festive fare - pizza, barbecued ribs, chicken, chili, pastry, can­ dy, corn on the cob, nachos and Italian specialties - all offered by local restaurants and stores par­ ticipating in "A Taste of Woodstock." Participating restaurateurs and food vendors included Swiss Maid Bakery, Uncle Dan's, The Loft, Old Court House Inn, Mel- lum's Woodstock Confectionery, Little Pizza Heaven and C and M Ponderosa and Inn. Some food was prepared on the spot, while other dishes were pre­ pared in advance. Area food mer­ chants planned and worked six months in advance. As well as providing residents and visitors with a convenient look at commerce and industry in the Woodstock area, the fair was planned as a fund-raising activity for the chamber and as a promo­ tional boost for businesses and other organizations in Woodstock To Your Favorite Corner Of Th e World Near or Far... By Land, Sea Or Air... We can get you There. Come To Our Cruist Show Stpt. 24 at tho Woodstock Optra House: 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Get more information at our Booth at the Trade Fair. SERVICE ON THE WOODSTOCK SQUARE 815-338-6800 as well as city government. Planning for the fair actually began a year in advance, with the nucleus of a committee who had been hard at work for the past several months addressing all the many details to be taken of as the weekend approached. The only charge for the day was for refreshments. All other activities, including admission to the exhibits, parking, demonstra­ tions and entertainment, were of­ fered free. At their booth, representatives (Continued from page 17) of the chamber sought people to fill out questionnaires for opin­ ions and information, and those who did were eligible for prizes awarded during the fair. Unfortunately, the fair was marred slightly on Saturday eve­ ning when passing thunderstorms deluged the area with rain and knocked out power about 8:15 p.m. Leaving the fair earlier than expected, exhibitors and visitors were guided from the darkened buildings by local police and fire- (Please turn to page 19) Slop at our booth! D33 Woodstock's Complete Music Store- Back to school...strike up the band! We carry new & used instruments & all the supplies...from drums to books, amps to lessons. 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