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First quilt show in the books
Arlen Bird, Union, earned top honors as show champion for her "American Glory" quilt, a reproduction of a quilt first stitched in the early 1800s.
Sue Bruss, Huntley, claimed the People's Choice Award with her "Who Doesn't Love Christmas (Presents)" – Raw edge reverse applique made using leftover fabrics "from her stash."
The overall results are as follows:
• Hand Quilted Bed Size - Appliqued: First, Bird (declined prize money); Second, Annette Hagerty, Harvard
Historians among honorees
Henry Kenyon, Aryln Booth, Mary Ellen Heelan and Pat Wirtz were among 12 people honored by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Oct. 15 at its "Chapters" ~ Stories of the Wise, Witty & Wonderful Luncheon at the McHenry Country Club. The event honors individuals age 60 and older who have contributed much to the community either through their work accomplishments, volunteerism, mentoring of others or being a builder of families. Congratulations one and all!
Presidential straw poll a dead heat
Democratic nominee for president, Hillary Clinton, edged out GOP nominee Donald Trump in the McHenry County Historical Society's straw poll during Autumn Drive – but just barely. Clinton mustered 136 votes during the three-day festival in rural Woodstock, followed by 133 votes for Trump, 25 for Libertarian Gary Johnson and 11 for Green Party candidate Jill Stein.
On the circuit
So if you’re trying to bring religion to a bunch of pioneers scattered across hell’s half acre, what do you do? You bring the shepherd to the flock.
Hops could replace roses as county's signature crop
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