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HOURS: M-F 8AM-8:30PM, SAT. 8-3 CLASS HOURS: 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:45PM, 4:45PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM, and 7:30PM Junior Dancercise (Girl* 9 Saturdays from 1 PM - 2 PM Cost $10.00 per month Adult Co-ed Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30PM-9:30PM Cost *20.00 per month •12) 2908 W. Elm St. • McHenry • 385-5690 PAGE I - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 20.1862 Reuschel And Biittner Accompany "Rescue 50" Photos By Wayne Gaylord Story By Carl Moesche leftefif Marathon Exceeds Goal JOHNSBURG -1982 was both the best and the worst year for the annual "Rescue 50" marathon run. It was the best because Sunday marked the first time ever in seven years that the marathon raised over $10,000 to benefit the Johnsburg and McHenry Area Rescue squads. It was also the worst because below zero tem peratures coupled with a steady, heavy snowfall made visibility nearly impossible for the 80-some riders during their 50-mile excursion through McHenry County. Originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, the marathon had to be delayed a week when the tem perature dropped to a dangerous minus 50 below with the wind chill factor. Sunday with temperatures a bit "warmer", riders from the Harmony Snowmobile Club, the McHenry Snowballers, the Moose, Snoebirds, Snow Trackers of Harmony, Hebron Penguins, Wonder Lake Lakers, Polar Pairs of Spring Grove, and other riders set out to eclipse the 1979 record of $9200 raised. The event was highlighted by the presence of two former Chicago Cub players -- pitcher Rick Reuschel, now of the New York Yankees, and outfielder Larry Biittner, now of the Cincinnati Reds. Reuschel, accompanied by his five-year-old son Daryl, drove from his home in Arlington Heights to Peer Inn in Johnsburg after picking up Biittner at his home in Barrington. Reuschel, Biitner, and event coordinator Jim Wright, the top pledge getter during the last three years, led the pack from Peer Inn, which headed north to Spring Grove, Richmond, Hebron, and Wonder Lake before returning to the starting spot. After leaving around 10:00 in the morning, snow soon began to fall and visibility became difficult especially in open fields of the run. Near Andre's restaurant, located just north of Rich mond, many riders ex perienced snowblindness and could barely follow the machine ahead of them. "This was definetely the worst ride ever," said Wright. "In some places you could hardly see the machine in front of you." "One year the run was called off because of there being too much snow," agreed Harmony club president Frank Meisner. "Another year there wasn't enough snow and we rode in mud. But because of the visibility, this ride had to be the worst." When Biittner was asked whether it was tougher to see than a Nolan Ryan fastball he replied, "1 never see that anyway, but I didn't think the ride was too bad." One who may have had a different opinion was event co-chairman Judy Mazrin who hit a drift with her machine and went for a spill. Uninjured, she continued her journey. When the riders returned at approximately 4:00 p.m. they were warmed by a hot supper provided by several local organizations and by a hearty group of well- wishers. The riders were also warmed by the fact that they had accomplished what they/ had set out to do. Over: $10,330 was pledged at the ride's beginning with more money expected to be collected. "It's getting more and more fun every year," said Wright, who brought in nearly $2500 alone. "Every year we're getting more and more people interested." This year besides the area club riders, people came in from Waukegan, Liber- tyville, and Des Plaines to particpate. On Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m., the presentation of the checks to the Johnsburg and the McHenry Rescue Area squads will be made at Chapel Hill Country Club. The top pledger will also be recognized as well as all those who took in pledges. And what's in store for next year? "I think we'll shoot for $15,000," said Mazrin. "We might have made that if we would've ran a week ago." MCHS Alumni Games Set McHenry high school's Annual Alumni basketball games will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23. The games are sponsored by the McHenry Booster Club. The first game, beginning at 700 p.m. will match the Even year graduatews vs. the Odd year graduates from the classes af 1969 and earlier. At 8:30 p.m., the Even year graduates will face the Odd year graduates from the classes of 1970 through 1981. Each game will consist of two, 20-minute halves. All interested players and cheerleaders should contact Mr. Paul Morenz at 385-3252 or Mr. Pat Wirtz at 385-0191 (home) or 385-1145 (at East Campus) to set up practice schedules. Baseball Registration Has the winter been geting you down? Well it's time to start thinking about baseball. On Saturday, Jan. 23 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., the Johnsburg baseball league will be taking registrations at Bush school for summer league play. Busn school is located at 2117 Church St. in Johnsburg. All boys and girls between the ages of 7-15 are invited to sign up. Professional baseball players Rick Reuschel and Larry Biittner were on hand Sunday for the seventh annual Rescue 50 marathon run. Reuschel and his five- year-old son Daryl arrived from Arlington Heights and Biitner arrived from Barrington to participate in this year's event which brought over $10,000 to benefit the Johnsburg and McHenry Area Rescue Squads. These were some of ihe scenes at Raymond's Peer^Jnn in Johnsburg, home base for the run. Above: Riders warm up their engines on the cold morning in anticipation of the 50-mile course. Reuschel's machine is the second one from the right and Biittner's is on his right. Left: Frank Meisner presents Biittner (left) and Reuschel (right) with certificates of appreciation for their participation as Daryl Reuschel watches up front. Bottom: A common sight wherever athletes go. Here Reuschel autographs a baseball for 13-year-old Steve Kuna. Right: After a long, cold ride, Biittner eyes a tablefull of hot food back at Raymond's. The menu was donated by local organizations. 11 "H-'-.T ii i - ii 'Hawk Girls • Top Hebron JOHNSBURG -Johnsburg high school's girls basketball team had little trouble ̂ with Hebron in the first game of its varsity tournament Thursday night winning 68- 17. The Skyhawks had the game well at hand by the end of the first quarter with a 24- 4 lead and never looked back. They led 34-7 at in termission and 50-15 at the end of three quarters. , Sue Dehn led Johnsburg with a game high 29 points ' and 10 rebounds. ThereSa <w Hauck followed in this scoring parade with points, while Cheri Kofles* and Jane Pecucci eacfr" netted 8. Kofler also picked off five ' steals which led to the Skyhawks' early success. In the other tournament^ game on Thursday, defen ding champion Wauconda defeated Grayslake. The tournament was not com pleted on Saturday as scheduled due to the weather and will resume at a later date. < Plaindealer Ice Fishing Derby Set The McCullom Lake Eighth Annual Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23 & 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bait, fishing license, food, and refreshments will be available at tne Derby headquarters, the McCullom Lake Beach House. Admission will be by ticket. The fishing derby is an annual event used to raise money for lake management projects by the McCullom Conservation Club such as dredging, weed cutting, and stocking of the lake. Last year over 500 fishermen participated. There will be hourly prizes awarded for the largest and smallest fish plus daily prizes for largest and most fish caught. For anybody unfamiliar with McCullom Lake fishing, there are some nice catches in store. Recent crels contained northern pike up to 11 pounds, large bass pushing five pounds, and perch exceeding 12 inches in length. The Lake also holds bluegills, crappie, bullhead, channel cat, and red ear sunfish. McCullom Lake Beach House is located one mile west of Route 31 on McCullom Lake Road, just north of McHenry. Watch for the signs. For more information about the derby, contact Gene Huff at 385-4540 or Harvey May at 385-7445.