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SECTION 2 - PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, MAY ,25, 1884 Elderly driver and pet lead Thirty-two receive confirmation blessing police on high-speed chase to shePhe"1 of the Hins Lutheran Church By Laura Janota Plaindealer news service A 67-year old rural Algonquin resident and his Saint Bernard dog led an entourage of police cars on a high speed chase mb three counties last weeki 4 Ferguson, 67, of 25 Arbor Dane in unincorporated Kane Cotfe ity near Algonquin, was charged with a multitude of traffic offenses Saturday after he eluded police in a chase in which speeds surpassed 90 mph. He remained in the Kane County Jail Sunday in lieu of a $3,000 bond. At one point, Ferguson reportedly rammed a Kane County sheriff's squad car, knocking it into traffic on Route 31 near Route 62 in downtown Algonquin. Minor damage was reported, according to a Kane County sheriff's spokesman. Another highlight of the 20- minute chase, which started just south of Algonquin and ended east of Fox River Grove, came on northbound Route 31 near the McHenry County border where Kane County sheriffs deputies were foiled in their attempt to arrest Ferguson by the snapping Saint Bernard. According to Kane County police reports, the episode began at about 7:30 a.m. Saturday when Kane County sheriffs officers were called to Ferguson's Buffalo Park trailer to check on a (domestic distur­ bance. \ As police arHved, Ferguson took off in his car north on Route 31 to the county line, where he was stopped by a pursuing Kane County officer. As the sheriff's deputy ap­ proached Ferguson's vehicle, the dog attempted to bite the officer through the driver's window. Ferguson then sped north on Route 31, weaving through traffic in excess of 50 miles an hour, according to a sheriff's police spokesman. 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Reportedly forcing traffic and oedestrians off the road as he FAMILY MAIRSTYLING CENTER Annoucing Our New Everyday Low haircut Price, Now Only ^6®®! •*6*° everyday *%ppt not always necessary *5 stylists to serve you OPEN: Daily 8 to 8, Sat. 8 Phone 385- 0 Bridget raced down U.S. 14, sometimes in the wrong lane of traffic, Ferguson led the chase through Cary-Grove into Lake County. Police reported Ferguson lost control of his vehicle in a spin on U.S. 14 between Cary-Grove and Barrington. Ferguson was charged with reckless driving, speeding, leaving the scene of an accident, disobeying stop signs, improper lane usage, fleeing and eluding police and reckless conduct. In addition, the suspect was charged with driving with no valid driver's license and possession of a fraudulent license. Ferguson is scheduled to in Kane County Circuit Court in Geneva on June 12. A Service of Confirmation was held Sunday, May 20, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry, for 32 members of the Senior Confirmation Clasps The service, with more than 450 people in attendance Served as a climax of two years of formal instruction. During the seventh and eighth grade, class members study the Ten Commandments, Apostles' Creed, Lord's Prayer, Sacrament of Holy Baptism, and Sacrament of the Altar. They also receive an overview of both the Old and New Testaments. During the Service of Con­ firmation, each member of the eighth grade class knelt before the altar to receive the con­ firmation blessing from Pastor Roger W. Schneider. Following the service, members of the confirmation class stood in a receiving line at the door of the church to be greeted by the congregation. These students will now join the "Senior Special" discussion group for teenagers on Sunday mornings at the church. They will also participate in all the Senior Luther League activities and discussions provided by the. youth group at the church. 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