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PAGE • - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25. 1«8 I ALUMNI ACTION - Ai far left, Twig Millertakes a long shot during this first quarter of the game between the graduates of even and odd years from McHenry high school. The "Evens" wearing dark shirts beat the "Odds" by a 73-70 score. From left are Miller, Bill Oeffling, Don Bentz, Jim Heard. Myron Bentz, Vern Peterson, Gary Fairchild, Mark Bentz and Paul Morenz. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD EAST CAMPUS POM PON SQUAD-The above girls perform during half-time of the home sophomore basketball games. Clockwise, from top right center are, Barb Humann, Lynne Kathan, Beth Weiser, Cindy Stanek, Teresa Deveikas, Anne Bazan - Co-captain, Patty McMillan, Angle Burmann. Christie Conway. Sue Gunderson, Dee Strum, Terry D'Angelo, Lisa Grimmonpre, Carrie Mortell and Margo Lund - Co-captain. Not pictured are Lisa Bassett and Dawn Beishk, Managers. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD i- -- EARL WALSH So I pear SPORfe editor Anybody for breakfast? It is near that time again for the annual pancake breakfast at the Johnsburg Community Hall. Serving will be done by players from the Johnsburg Tavern (formerly Het- termann's) team. The date: Feb 5 The time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The boys brag a little about cooking and serving, but their wives will be behind the scenes. Eddie Hettermann sponsored that team for 23 years and everybody knew they were the team to beat. So - Gel up early Or get up late ~ Hit right down and They'll fill your plate. The local ambassador, Bill Oeffling, will sell you a ticket -- with a smile. January 16,1978 Dear Mr. Walsh: Would you please put the following in your column. There is an opening in the Men's 16" Softball league. Any teams interested should write to: Bernie Klapperich 4812 Paulson McHenry, II. 60050 ..All players and sponsors must be located within a 15 mile radius of the McHenry VFW. All teams should include team name, sponsor's name, and name and phone number of the manager. ; The decision of which team will be accepted will be determined at a league meeting in February. Thank you Bernie Klapperich Normally we would set this up separately, Bernie. But, since you requested putting it in this column, you got it this time. You might call it a grand opening-opening a letter from our high school basketball coach. Gordon Stringer, who now resides in Holiday, Florida. Modesty* forbids me from giving you the whole letter, but let's shoot the works with most of it. "I want to congratulate you for your very effective column "So I Hear". Thru your column I have been visited by many EVEREST! King of me hill. SportsWear by ski-doo. TMa k Mm efM that iim<i aM lk« ml. And lor IWI, Skl-Ooo mddt • iww d*m»mlon in fiHwmimi TIm IvarMt 4441/C. Tito Mf ^ a A A M n yeen w r 9 i/< vnwr wiw ski moeeti oH*r a chotc* at 44$ or 141 )n toolod lotoi GoBooib ski-doo. Wii4ds*l8enin& snowmobile. TRI-MARINE 4019 LAKESHOlE DRIVc WONDER LAKE -- 815-653-3000 former students and I have received many fine letters about the lives these students are living. At my age it is very gratifying to learn that so many former students are living happy, successful lives." Coach Stringer thinks teachers should remember the real purpose of education is to train students to lead happy, successful lives. Coach says his latest fine letter was from Dick Stenger of California where many of his former students now live. It must gladden the heart of an 80 year (?) old man to have the respect and admiration of so many former pupils. Such a person knows the richness of life. Ded^Earl, Since as long as I can remember we had two bridges in McHenry, the Pearl Street bridge was called the "Old Bridge" and the bridge on Rt. 120 was called the "New Bridge". Because of this so called naming of our bridges and the construction of a newer bridge to replace the "Old Bridge", I am calling on you to set us straight to what we shall now call our bridges. Shall we call the "Old Bridge" the "New Old Bridge" and the "New Bridge" the "Old New Bridge" or the "Old Bridge" the "New Bridge" and the New Bridge" the "Old Bridge" or the Old Bridge" the "Newer Old Bridge" and the "New Bridge" the "Older New Bridge" or the "Old Bridge" the "Later New Bridge" and the "New Bridge" the "Early New Bridge". I guess we could call them by numbers but then we also have to think of business places that use the name of "Old Bridge". There it is in a nut shell, what do you think Earl? George Worts Dear George: What do I think? You have me so confused that I can't think. Those who opposed the new bridge would have a name for it, but one must be careful what goes in print. Since the county engineered the structure and put the most money in it, maybe some of those officials have a name in mind. Some call it the "Pearl Street Bridge." One fellow told of driving over "the hump." Wonder what the "Old Bridge Tavern" has in mind for a name? You put it in a nut shell, George, as only you could do. However, it seems like a hard nut to crack. Yours, S.I.H. Two people have said they picked Michigan in the Rose Bowl because I picked em in this column. Of course they lost their money. Don't ever bet on my picks After picking the Dallas Cowboys all the way, it might be a good time to quit and trust it all to "Jimmy The Greek." Cousin Irene's husband, Paul Rieger, is the only person I met this winter who didn't complain about the snow. As the white stuff came down one day last week, he thought it was nice to cover up the old, dirty slush. The basketball game bet­ ween' MCHS grads Saturday night turned into a race horse, running game that ended 73 to 70-. IVIcHenry won! Cliff Fulton was all smiles throughout the game No pressure in this one. Jerry Larkin, one of McHenry's top athletes in past years enjoyed the game, joined by Wally Smith, his son John, the McCrackens and Yours Truly in the balcony. Dick Rabbitt will have a full report. SUBSCRIBE To The McHenry Plaindealer Florida Gamefish Award To Henry Mutschinsky Henry Mutschinsky, earned a Gamefish Release award in the Metropolitan South Florida Fishing tournament when he caught and released a sailfish. lie will receive a shoulder patch and Year Book with his award at the close of the tournament. -- Family Ice Skating For Handicapped On Saturday afternoon, Jan. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Nor­ thern * Illinois Special Recreation association is hosttfig a family ice skating party at the Nature center in Crystal Lake The party is for all han­ dicapped children and teens, and their families. The small cost per family includes hot chocolate and cookies. Notice Sports Picture Since previous notices (star­ ting last fall) have not been noted, this will be run from time to time. Being unable to use the many group pictures sent in, a decision was made to discon­ tinue all league groups except championship teams. Pictures takes by our staff photographers of athletes on the high school level will be selected as to their importan­ ce. Individual pictures of various sports will be appraised as to their newsworthy value and available space. It was a flood of group pic- tures last year that made this decision by the management necessary. LOOKING FOR HELP is Al Cythaml (1959 graduate) at right as Gary Fairchild (1970 graduate) looks for a way to block a possible pass. The game was sponsored by the Booster club. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Evens Beat Odds 73-70 In Rousing Alumni Game And Save $ 10.30 Over Newstand Price j FILL OUT AND MAIL OR BRING TO: [ McNENRY PLAINDEALER | 3812 W. Elm St., McHenry, III. 60050, | with check or money order for *10.50 for on* year j subscription within McHenry County. I I NAME I ADDRESS I CITY JZIP I I I I I I -I I I -I I •J MONEY BACK GUARANTEE FOR UNUSED PORTION" SUDDEN THOUGHT: Remember way back when it was an event when your mother bought a new broom? The old one was probably worn down to a stub or bent out of shape. BULLETIN McHenry, Illinois (USS) Local executive with McHenry con­ struction co., has boon asked to assist the world's largest metal manufacturer. After many years of research, a new product has been developed for remodeling homes. Solid vinyl bonded to solid steel, formed to make the perfect siding. 10 homes in greater McHenry County will be selec­ ted for display purposes. Homeowners must give per­ mission ̂ o company to show pictures before and after material has been installed. Homes 5 years old or older with old asbestos, old shake or a paint peeling problem are preferred. » Fully Insulates \ All Side Walls Call Anytime 344-1468 We do not telephone solicit. By Dick Rabbitt Before a good crowd at West campus gym on Saturday night, the even year graduates, defeated the odd numbered basketball crew by a score of 73 to 70. It was a fun happy time, with both sides using their bench, and yet there was a bit of competition between the two groups. The evens, coached by Gib Kurtz, former coach at Woodstock, jumped out to an early lead, with Paul Morenz, Vern Peterson, and Gary Fairchild providing much of the spark in the early going. The Bentz brothers, tDon, Myron, and Mark countered, and kept the Evens from making a runaway of it in the first half. A foul called on the "Old Warrior" Cliff Fulton, led his opponent Gib Kurtz to the free throw line, and like a true performer, the Gibber sunk the two free throws, much to the delight of the crowd. With all twenty-nine players seeing action in the first half the Evens walked off at in­ termission leading 40 to 33. During the second half the Evens kept their lead in­ creasing it at one time to 13, but then with several minutes to play, the Odds began to catch up, and with 50 seconds remaining finally took the lead 67 to 66. This brought the crowd to life, and in the final seconds the Evens managed to hit a couple of clutch free throws to walk away the winner. It was indeed a grand night for all who attended. The Booster club did a nice job in staging the affair, and early reports took in over eight hundred dollars for the evening The players had a good time, the crowd seemed to enjoy themselves, and the two honorary coaches put on a good show During one of the numerous timeouts, Don Bentz and Billy Oeffling, members of the 1959 championship team, presented to Coach Fulton a framed photo of that great team. Debbie Koczor and Wayne Dixon Jr., were winners of the game balls. Don Bentz led all scorers with 15 pts, and Jim Heard has 12. In the first game the In tramural All Stars defeated the faculty 59 to 50. Pat Wirtz led the scoring for the faculty with 21 pts, and Dave Kotiw led the All Stars with 16. BOX SCORES EVEN YEAftS Name fg ft pf tp Oeffling 12 14 May 10 0 2 Morenz 4 2 1 10 Peterson 12 3 4 J. Hurckes 3 3 19 Meyer 10 1? Miller 4 0 2 8 Cuda 0 0 0 0 Mauch 3 0 16 Fairchild 2 0 2 4 Heard 5 2 2 12 T. Hurckes 3 0 16 K. Knaack 10 0 2 J. Knaack 10 12 Kurtz (Coach) 2 2 ODDYEARS Snell 0 l l l D Bentz .5 5 3 15 Cythaml 1 0 0 2 M Bentz 2 2 16 Farr 2 0 0 4 T Knaack 2 0 14 Freund 0 0 10 Mark Bentz 3 2 2 8 Frett 0 0 0 0 Karstens 10 0 2 B Hurckes 0 0 10 Janick 3 0 0 6 Reinboldt 3 2 4 8 Harbecke 5 2 1 12 T Miller 10 0 2 Total 28 14 15 70 ifalftime Score Evens 40 - Odds 33 Officials Pat Wirtz - Geo. Cadotte All Stars vs. Faculty ALL STARS fg ft pf tp Kotiw 7 2 5 16 Sek 3 0 16 Theel 3 117 Guzman 2 0 14 Pepping 2 0 0 4 Miller 110 3 John Myers 6 2 0 14 Jeff Myers 2 10 5 Schmitt 0 0 1 0 Totals 30 13 15 73 FORMAL WEAR RENTALS; for . ALL OCCASIONS . ,Wi ° °,yi t̂ r\ 1214 N. Greco St, McHe^-y DIM PRAYER 1 Totals FACULTY Stanowski' Wirtz KnaUer Luckett Blum Holm Trembly Wolter Neils Schmitt Borcovan Popp Glawe Wilson Totals 26 7 9 59 fg ft pf tp 5 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 21 4 0 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 o: 6 2 23 6 11 50 12 3 4 Faculty 11 6 18 12 50 All Stars 18 16 21 4 59 385-1234 T Mask Invented The catcher's mask was in­ vented by F.W. Thayer of Har­ vard University and first used in baseball in 1876.