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SECTION 2 • V\t,K 14 • PLAINDEALKR-HKRALD, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 24.198S Sports mrnmmmmm--mmm Hinkle 'excited' about new opportunity By Joe Kiisek •....I, , • hbi^mmb mran nfwi ovxncv CARPENTERSVILLE Over the years at Crown High School, and then later at Dun- •••Crown, Jim Hinkle had his ihire of fine basketball players. Some went on to play at the collegiate level, some did not. Some of the ones who stopped probably could nave on the junior college Problem was, according to Hinkle, nobody asked. Now Hinkle wul be doing the ••king. And asking often. law week, Hinkle was named head coach of the Elgin Com­ munity College men's basket­ ball team. He is the third coach in three years at ECC, and takes the place of Ken Westray, who resigned in March. This past season, Hinkle led Dundee-Crown to a 19-7 record and the Fox Valley Conference championship. It was Hinkle's third FVC title since the in­ ception of the league seven years ago. "I'm excited," Hinkle said about the ECC job. "It's exciting for me and exciting for the school and community. It's thrilling to get a chance at another level/' The first order of business Hinkle has is to establish ECC as a "viable option" for com­ munity high school basketball players. In the past, ECC had a reputation of recruiting solely out-of-district players. "We want to make it a viable option, not a last option," em- Sports Log Swim passes sold The City of McHenry Department of Parks and Recreation will begin selling pool passes for the summer, beginning May 1. The fees are: Family: $45 for city residents; $90 for non-residents. Individual adult: $25 city residents; $50 non-residents. Indivkkial child: $20 city residents; $40 non-residents. Pool passes may be purchased at McHenry City Hall, 1111 N. Green St. The hours are weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Satur­ days, 9 a.m. to noon. City residency status is anyone residing within the corporate limits of the City of McHenry. This year the pool will open on Memorial Day weekend, Satur­ day, May 25. For more information, call the park department at 344-3300. Youth, women's softball The Youth 12" and Women's 12" softball registration will begin Monday, April 29 for teams comprised of 80 percent of its players residing in the City of McHenry. The teams which meet the minimum of 60 percent of its players living within the McHenry School District boundaries may sign up beginning Monday, May 6. Registration will open at 8 a.m. at the McHenry Park Depart­ ment office, located in City Hall, 1111N. Green St. All registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. All fees and a completed roster must be turned in at the time of registra­ tion. The league fee is $250 for both leagues. A tax equalization fee (non-resident) of $75 per team will be add­ ed to any league fee. This fee will be assessed to all teams which do not meet the minimum of 80 percent McHenry residents on their rosters. For further information on softball registration for these leagues, call the park department at 344-3300. Golf lessons offered CRYSTAL LAKE - The Lake Region YMCA will offer golf lessons for youth and adults the week of April 29. The lessons will be taught by John Swenson at Twin Ponds Golf Course. Youth classes, for ages eight and up, will begin Thursday, May 2, at 5 p.m. for one hour, and last four weeks. The cost will be $44 for non-members of the YMCA. Adult and high school age participants will meet on Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., or Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., beginning Saturday, April 27 and lasting five weeks. The cost will be $48 for non-YMCA members. Swenson will concentrate on teaching golf fundamentals of grip, swing, club selection and golf etiquette. If possible, participants should bring their own clubs. Sign up at the Lake Region YMCA in Crystal Lake, or call 459- 4455. Gun dog seminar set A Gun Dog Seminar will be held at Gypsy Glen Farms Hunt Club on Darrell Road in McHenry. The five Sunday sessions will take place June 2 to June 30. The owners and their dogs will learn from professional trainers how to turn their dogs into better hunting companions. For more details, call 385-2141. MASF movies planned The McHenry Area Soccer Federation will again present a "Movie Night" Wednesday at Hilltop School. The soccer films will be shown from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hilltop, located on Lincoln Road on the east side of McHenry. ------ I I APRIL PAINT SPECIAL ^369^o COMPLETE ACRYLIC ENAMEL PAINT JOB FREE ESTIMATES •Expert collision work •Framoitrolghtaniflg •Export Mto pointing •Wo hoar oil Imuronco company ostimatos •Collision work specialist •Custom color motcMng •Import ft domestic auto •Full ropoir service •Complete Mt OtteHIm WE ARE THE INSURANCE EXPERT8 "SERVING McHENRY COUNTY SINCE 1042" J. MITCHELL AUTO BODY HOURS *ON. FRI.8-5 MLittflQE 4011 MAIN ST., McHENRY 815-385-9300 phasized Hinkle repeatedly. "You hear things from coaches talking about tneir players, 'if all else fails, he'll go to ECC.' "We don't want that to hap­ pen." Hinkle has already received commitments from two of his former players - all-conference guard Mike Harris and forward Jeff Saeger. "We nave*something for the college student," Hinkle said, "and we have it for less. Why should a player spend $9,000 to (day basketball when he can play and develop for $900? "I think it's important to •make c contact with the local coaches. And not just one phone call at the beginning of the season. When I call three years from now, I want a kid to see his tions as maybe A, B and then IC. Right now, that's not the way it is. "There is an attitude factor that has to change." Hinkle sees enough talent in the ECC district to build a winning program for the Spartans. But winning basketball games is not currently No. 1 on Hinkle's list. "My philosophy is the player must be a student first. They must learn responsibility and dedication first. Winning is a by­ product of those things. "It won't happen overnight. I may end up with just five players, but it will be five players that will be at practice everyday. "It's a challenge. I'm looking forward to giving it a try." Larson, Teuber help MCC nine win again Plalndealer-Herald photo by Chris Juzwlk New»S«rvlce Four double plays helped McHenry County College's baseball team sweep a double- header Saturday. The host Scots improved their winning streak to four with 4-3 and 7-1 wins over Oakton College. "I just wish we could have those two games back against Elgin. It'd be nice to play them again, but that's history," Coach Bill Ottley said. MCC improved to 5-4 in the Skyway Conference and 10-4 overall. Paul Zaglauer went the distance for the win, allowing three hits. He walked five and hit three batters. Oakton scored a run in the seventh, but Zaglauer hung on. Another seven-inning gem was turned in by Jeff Kruse in the nightcap. He walked four, fanned one and scattered six hits. Kruse scored on Todd Howell's fielder's choice. McHenry's Fritz Larsen scored on Todd Summerville's single, Howell scored on Kris Teuber's sacrifice, and Kurt Ljunggren singled in Summerville. In the first, Dowdy and Zelke had RBI singles. Teuber doubled home a sixth-inning run. The waiting is the hardest part, that's for sure. But a pair of McHenry relay teams fared well at the county meet. The 400 team of Lisa Lucarz, Trudy Milstein, Salena John and Ton! Reteck was fifth, as was the unit of Colleen Samen, Lucarz, Pam Bradley and Reteck. It must have been worth the wait. • BRUCE Save up to 20% on selected styles of America's favorite hardwood flooring Spring is in the air. and so are SAVINGS during our big Bruce Decorating Sale. A beautiful Bruce floor is perfect for just about anywhere in your home. And best of all... they Ve on SALE! So hurry! 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