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PAGE S - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1»78 TOP O' THE MORN IS ' The great day hasn't arrived, but it is time to be prepann'. St Patrick's Birthday " Twas the eighth day of March, so some people say, * St Patrick at midnight, he first saw the day' While others contend 'twas (he ninth he was born. An' 'twas all a mistake between midnight and morn But mistakes will occur in a hurry and shock. And some blamed the baby and some blamed the clock. So that with all the talk there was. no one could know If the child was too fast or the clock was too slow! "Now the first faction fight in owld Ireland, they say. Was all on account of St "Patrick's birthday Some fought for the eighth, for the ninth more would die; And who wouldn't see right. \vhy. they blackened his eye ' "At last each faction so positive grew , That each kept a birthday, pnd Patrick had two' Until good Father Mulcahy, who showed them their sins, „ Said no one could have two birthdays, but twins! Said he: 'Bhoys, don't be lightin' fur eight or fur nine; Don't be always dividin', but sometimes combine Unite eight and nine-- seventeen is the mark, ; Let that be his birthday.' -Amen,' said the dark. " 'If he wasn't a twin, sure ins history wiii show That he's worth at least any two saints that we know,' Then they all 'tuk a dhrop,' which completed their bliss; And they keep up the practice from that day to this." Author unknown Along with parades and the wearin' o' the green, the Irish have been known on occasion to take the little dhrop. They sing -a lot on St. Patrick's Day and Cfind need to wet their whistles -- EARL WALSH So I Hear SPORTS EDITOR-" WHO. NOW? Paddy, how is it that whenever you ask an Irishman a question he always answers with another?" "Who told you that?" The Irish in our area didn't all reside on Irish Prairie West of the tracks on Route 120, the street was known as Kilkenny Avenue We recall many of the old Jlicks smoking clay pipe§ $enny apiece) and some real * tyd ones didn't have many teeth to hold them. My mother used to tell about an old Irishman who failed to bank his house with straw or cornstalks in preparation for When his potatoes froze in the cellar, he said. "Shure. we must be submissive to the will of God " We break from St Patrick for A LITTLE OF THIS. THAT AND OTHER THINGS One last reminder about the Chicago Bears' basketball team coming to West Campus Thursday night --they will play- members of our faculty ---hope our all-stars are in shape for a rugged game --should attract a crowd - Tom Miller thinks we should eat corned beef and cabbage at the Kiwanis dinner before the game --He is pushing tickets -Do you know where they are serving the dinner ?~Johnsburg9-Yep. At the community club-Thought they served sauerkraut up there --Wayne Gaylord was one unhappy fellow when the Warriors were eliminated in the Sectional tournament --He thinks every McHenry team should go to Champaign - That's loyalty --Our boys gave out every ounce of effort all year to show they are made out of the right stuff --Our Brenda got her way on one bridge --She drew response from several state officers by continually pointing out the dangers of the narrow bridge north of McHenry on Rte 31 -- It will be widened --And it should be named Brendas Bridge --The girls in Patricia's Card Shop saw robins perched on the Vycital Hardware antenna last week --And I thought birds were smart -- Somebody went to a lot of work to wrap and mail sonje beverage can stoppers -- Somebody thinks they know the writing --TWanks, An- nonymous, something I always wanted -- Now, back to St. Patrick, himself. Have a good time on the 17th of March I never tire of the following so chose it to windup this column: AN IRISH BLESSING May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields And. until we meet again. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. BUMPER STICKERS Remember when you c^uld find parking for your auto-- A^but never a seat on the streetcar? 1978 Corned Beef and Cabbage DINNER FROM 5 P.M. LUNCH FROM 11 A.M MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW 2.500 N. < HAPKI HILL Kl). MrHKNRY :i«.V0333 HILLGOLFU w BLOCKADE FAILS - Police officer Jim Molner leaps high in an attempt to biock the shot by fireman Ray Simon, while two ieiiow officers keep the path to the basket tied up. Simon and fellow firemen from McHenry Company I fought off the McHenry police department for a 64-46 win at the McHenry Junior high gym Sunday. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Bears To Test MCHS Faculty Stars At West Gym Thursday The Chicago Bears will test their basketball ability tomorrow night against the McHenry high faculty in a benefit game at West campus. Tipoff time is 8 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Junior class, who are trying to raise money for the Prom later this spring. Jim Blum playmaking guard of the faculty has promised to go belly to belly with 6'5" 265 lb., Dennis Lick of the Bears Jack Tierney the tall man of the local crew, will probably pair off against Barrington's Gary Fenik. The football coaches who will be playing, are getting some single-wing plays in order, just to test the Bears' defense. It should be a fun evening. The Bears have promised to stick around after the game and sign autographs, and visit with local fans. Here is your chance to meet some of the Bear players, get their autographs, and talk of the new coaching changes within their organization. Tickets are on sale around the community, and will be available at the door. So put down tomorrow night for an evening of good entertainment, and come to West campus gym. have a nice weekend. feed a bird DOES YOUR HOME QUALIFY? Vinyl Siding Siding made from B.F Goodrich vinyl for 10 Lucky Homes You con be among the 10 who will be chosen for participation in a program of publicity for Northern Illinois Vinyl Distributors. The size of your house is not important. Northern Illinois Vinyl Distributors has been appoin­ ted distributors for Certain- Teed Vinyl for Chicago and suburbs. To introduce Certain-Teed Vinyl Sidings. Northern lllmois Vinyl Distributors will install siding completely on each of the 10 selected homes and for those cooperating. the homeowners will save hun­ dreds of dollars on the in- stallatioin of Certain-Teed Vinyl siding. With Certain-Teed Vinyl siding, you choose from many beoutiful colors. This fine protection for your home will not crack, dent, rot or peel j~ and its ihsulation will keep your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter. For the 10 homes selected not only is the price sharply discounted but terms will be arranged. If you think your home will qualify and if you would like Certain-Teed Vinyl siding on your home at a sharply reduced price, call 815-385- 5117. Switchboard open 24 hours daily ond Sunday. Leave your name address and phone number and a representative will call you for an appointment. Out-of-town, call collect. If a phone is not handy, drop a card or letter to P.O. Bo* 6. McHenry. LAKE REGION YMCA NEWS New Programs At YMCA For Preschoolers And Youth New Lake Region YMCA preschool and youth swimming classes begin the week of April 10 and conclude June 18. Potential participants are urged to register early at the YMCA All swim instruction classes are taught according to the swimmers ability and meet once a week for ten weeks. New programs include a fifteen minute gym class and warm up followed by thirty minutes of swimming for 6 months through one year old girls and boys There is one instructor for every six children in all pre-school classes One parent must participate with each child. Classes are available on Monday at 9:45 a.m., on Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. and-or Friday at 8:45 a.m. of 2:30 p.m. There is also a swim instruction class available on Saturday from 9-9:30 a.m. and from 11 30-noon. A similar program is available to 1. 2 and 3 year olds on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. and at 12 45 p.m., on Wednesdays at 9 am and 12:45 p.m., on Thursdays at 9:45 a m and on Fridays at 8:45 a.m. and 2:30 pm. There also is a swim in­ struction class available on Monday from 6:30-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9-9:30 a.m. and from 11:30-noon The same gym and swim program is available for 4, 5 and 6 year old girls and boys with the addition of tumbling and balance and coordination skills using special equipment. The classes are one hour in length and for three levels of swimming skills Beginning classes are on Monday at 8:4f a m and 1.10 p.m., on Wed­ nesday at 2:30 p.m., on Thursday at 2 p.m. and on Friday at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p m. Repeat classes are on Monday at 11 a.m., on Tuesday at 2 p.m.. on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m .on Thursday at 1 p.m. and on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Advance classes are on Monday at 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 11 a.m. Programs For Adults The week which begins on April 10 signals the beginning of high school and adult spring programs at the Lake Region YMCA. Most of the programs meet once a week for ten weeks I Clearing I | Off The | (Sports Desk | North Park Faces Humboldt State The North Park college basketball team will travel to far northern California to play Humboldt State in a quar­ terfinal game of the NCAA Division Three tournament. The North Park Vikings earned the trip by winning the Midwest Regional championship, 65 to 62, over the University of Minnesota-Morris last Saturday night at Central college in Pella, Iowa. Down to the final eight teams in the NCAA tournament the Vikings will take a 26 and 2 record and 18-game winning streak to Areata, California, to play the Humbolt State Lumberjacks. The Lum­ berjacks (18 nd 9) earned their spot in the quarterfinals by besting Ashland college of Ohio, 69 to 68, at home last Saturday. Waubonsee Chiefs Tops In Skyway Basketball ATTENTION WRESTLERS The McHenry Wrestling club will meet at Parkland Jr. high at 7 p.m. Wed­ nesday instead of at West campus. Please bring your own towel. 1978 Skyway Conference Standings Final School W L Waubonsee 12 ® 0 Truman 8 4 Lake County 8 4 Elgin 7 5 McHenry 3 9 Morton 2 10 Oakton * 2 10 The Skyway Conference basketball season ended magnificently for some and mercifully for others. As stated in the preseason report, Ray Lumpp and his Waubonsee Chiefs hoped to improve on their almost perfect 9-1 record Well, Coach Lumpps dream came true. His tribe not only improved but did it by 3 games with a perfect 12-0 record. (2 extra games were played because Morton college came into the conference) All Conference Coach Ray Lumpp had an uncanny group of athletes. He had John McQuade the Skyway Con­ ference M.V.P. for the second year in a row. Joining McQuade on the unamimous All Con­ ference team was teammate Ivy Clark. Another all Con­ ference repeater was Oakton's spunky little ball handler, Tom Arns. Joining the elite All Conference unanimous group for the first time were Bob Rami an of Elgin, the SCCC top scorer with 297 pointSt with a 24.7 game average^ Dave Jackson of McHenry, and Ricky Tipton of Truman. Other Skyway Conference selections were second time Tracy LeSure of Waubonsee and newcomers Mike Marzullo of Elgin and two players from Lake county, Keith Halverson and Mike Tylkowski. Those who received honorable mention recognition were: Jim DeStefano and Scott Pope of Morton, Ken Fanter of McHenry, Chris Calhoun and Mitch Witt of Lake county, Dan Carlson of Elgin and Dennis Walsh of Truman Skyway All Conference Team 1978 Tom Arns, Oakton; Ivy Clark, Waubonsee; Keith Halverson, Lake county; Dave Jackson, McHenry; Tracy LeSure, Waubonsee; Mike Marzullo, Elgin; John McQuade, Waubonsee; Bob Ramian, Elgin; Ricky Tipton, Truman and Mike Tylkowski, Lake county. Top SCCC Scorers Bob Ramian, Elgin; Dave Jackson, McHenry; Tom Arns, Oakton; Ivy Clark, Waubon­ see; Jim DeStefano, Morton; John ' McQuade, Waubonsee; Mark Marzullo, Elgin; Mark Garcia, Truman; Chris Calhoun, Lake county and Tracy LeSure, Waubonsee. Dave Jackson, Woodstock high graduate playing for McHenry County college, took second place behind Bob Ramian of Elgin in scoring. Dave also finished in sixth place in total rebounds. Mike Zimmerman Chosen Most Valuable Wrestler M i k e Z i m m e r m a n . McHenry s 167 pound wTestler. was honored by his teammates last Thursday night as the most valuable wrestler on the 1977-78 varsity wrestling squad. At the annual Wrestling Awards banquet at West campus, the star senior was presented with the coveted trophy as a result of an all-team vote. Zimmerman obviously deserved the award, if one looks at his records. He boasts a 24-7-1 season record, a 101-25- l varsity career record, the most varsity falls for this season-9 the fastest fall for this season in 19 seconds (which also set a new school record*, 215 match points scored this season. 6th place in the Har­ vard tournament. 2nd place in the Rockford tournament. 1st in Conference, 1st at Districts. 3rd at Sectionals and wrestled in the State tournament. The Pender award for the most improved junior was awarded to Junior Rivera who wrestled at 145 pounds Voted honorary varsity captain by his teammates was senior Jeff Hurckes The most valuable J V Wrestler award was presented to Ed Hughes Honorary JV captain award was voted to Dave Ramer. Tom Creutz received the most valuable freshman award while teammate Pat Ferbracne, who wrestled at 98 pounds on the varisty squad all season, was honored with the most im­ proved freshman award. Receiving membership awards into the 100 point club on the basis of match points earned this season were Mike Zimmerman - 215 points, Bruce Brda - 165 points and Jeff Hurckes - 103 points. Second Award plaques were presented to seniors Jeff Hurckes and Tim Oakley and junior Mark Ziszik Receiving their Major letters were Tom Hughes. Jeff Hurckes. Marty Nuss, Tim Oakley and Mark Ziszik Winners of their first Major M award in wrestling were Mike Zimmerman. Junior Rivera. Bill Cheatam. Bruce Brda. Jeff Musielak and Pat Ferbrache Minor M awards were presented to Horacio Fer­ nandez. Doug Zimmerman.Vic Betancourt. Tom Creutz. Eric Crittenden. Joe Mullen, Scott Mullen. Scott Zimmerman and Tony Parisi. Second year Minor M winners receiving cer­ tificates were Ed Hughes and Dave Ramer. Bill Dick, Ken Lauer, George Mason and Doug Wisner received certificates of participation. Receiving an award for being voted the "Friend of Wrestling" by the entire squad was Mr Charles Zimmerman. A special "Oscar" award was also presented to Tom Hughes for his dramatic performances. Also recognized at the awards banquet were the following matgirls: Teri Povidas, Linda Martin, Coleen Barry, Laura Kotke, Kathy Day, Terry Wirtz, Fran Brogan and Dawn Ortman. Roses were presented to the wrestling cheerleaders by the grateful wrestlers. They are freshman Nancy Lingeman, Lisa Adams and Linda Bentz; sophomores Sue Schulda, Debbie Pieper, Nancy Fowler, Mary Nett and Judy Honning; and varsity cheerleaders Karen Huebner, Sandi Schau, Cheryl Cashmore, Julie Bit- terman, Richelle Allen and Karen Szumlas. Also honored at the banquet, of course, were head coach Marty Sobczak and his assistants Bob Ludwigsen and Brian Wilson. Swimmers Sink Elgin and Dundee As New Records Go Into The Books Coach Mike Shanahan's McHenry "WaterWarriors" ran their season record to five wins and two defeats as they easily defeated Elgin and Dundee this past week. In the Elgin meet Mark Betancourt broke the sophomore 50 yd. freestyle record with a time of 25.04, and Pat Murray set a record in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5.53.7. Murray came back in the Dundee meet to set another frosh-soph record as he won the 200 I.M. in 2.22 Senior Whitey Hall seems to break a record in every meet. Against Elgin the young lad went the 50 yd. freestyle in 51.2, and came back two days later against Dundee and lowered the record to 51.1. The Warriors are enjoying one of their better seasons. Meets are held at 4:30 p.m. and I suggest that if you want to see an interesting activity, drop out to West Campus some time this season. You won't be disap­ pointed. MCHS 112 - DL'NDEE 55 200 Med Relay, Dundee, 1:58. Lichthaut. Peterson. Burreli & Eppley. 200 Freestyle, 2:11. Heinrich, McH., Arvidson, McH., B. Nvmen. D., Thornton, McH. 200 I.M., (X ) 2:22. Murray, JOIN THE FUN...AT McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB l/̂ ST. PATRICK'S DAY ̂ BUFFET Includes: L •CORNED BEEF 'CABBAGE with Irish Potatoes •MUUI6AN STEW •IRISH SALADS ALL DAY 11 AM to 9 PM $5»s McHENRY COUNTRY CLUB 820 N. John St. McHENRY--385-1072 McH.. Arvidson. McH., Sek, McH., & Betinger. D 50 Freestyle (XX) 22.9 Hall, McH , Berry, McH., Lichthaut. D . & Folz, McH. Diving, 194, Lacy, D., D. Nyman. D. Worts, McH., & Lund berry, McH. 100 Butterfly, 1:00.9. Berry, McH., Peterson, D & Roth, McH. 100 Freestyle. (XX) 51.L Hall, McH., Murray, McH., Relle, McH. & B. Nyman. D 500 Freestyle, 6:06. Betan­ court, McH., Arvidson, McH. Fetzer, McH. & D. Nyman, D. 100 Backstroke, 1:07. Lichthaut, D. Peterson, D. Roth. McH. & Thornton, McH. 100 Breaststroke, 1:10. Heinrich, McH., Foltz, McH., Eppley, D. & Burreli, D 400 Freestyle Relay, McHenry, 4:07. Thornton, Arvidson, Relle & Murray X F-S Record XX Varsity Record MCHS 102 • ELGIN 67 200 Med Relay, Elgin, 1:56. Sheehan, Larsen, Geirut & Dwyer. 200 Freestyle, 2:28 Hall, McH., Murray, McH. Rejman, E., & Thornton, McH. 200 I.M., 2:09. Geirut, E., Sheehan, E., Heinrich, McH. & Roth, McH. . 50 Freestyle <X) 25.04 Bet- tancourt, McH., Relle, McH. Larsen, E. & Dwyer, E. Diving, 176.0. B. Boji, E., K. Boji, E. Worts, McH. & Lund- berg, McH. 100 Butterfly, 1:083. Six, McH., Fetzer, McH. & Sek, McH. 100 Freestyle, (XX) 51.2 Hall, McH., Relle, McH., Carsen, E., & Dwyer, E. 500 Freestyle, (X) 5:53.7 Murray, McH., Arvidson, McH., Thornton, McH. & Rejman, E. 100 Backstroke, 1:07.3 Sheehan, E., Nash, E., Roth, McH. & Vick, E. 100 Breaststroke, 1:06.7. Geirut, E., Folz, McH., Heinrich, McH. & Petty, McH. 400 Freestyle Relay, 3:41.03. Murray, Relle, Betancourt & Hall X - Soph. Record XX Varsity Record 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 eicept 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. 8 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS I BAHAMAS *199*5 COMPLETE PRICE (PER PERSON - DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WEDNESDAY DEPARTURES INCLUDES: AIR FAIR-TRANSFIRS* ACCOMADATIONS AT FRiEPORT INN world over travel inc, 1311 N. Riverside Or McHenry, III 344-