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EARL WALSH' So I Hear PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18.HH Warrior Girls Lose Two In FVC Aft invitation came to our bouse from the McH< County Alternative Hif School asking us to come to a Lincoln Day Dinner. Frankly, we didn't know much about that group except reports of them being drop-outs from high schools. Whatever their reasons for not being able to cut the mustard in high school, it wasn't lack of ability to learn. We were agreeably sur­ prised at the way the students and adults have pitched in to make their school on Front St. a pleasant, workable in­ stitution of learning. Director Douglas Pratt impressed us as a dedicated educator, who has the friendship and respect of the students. We had the pleasure of sitting with Virginia Williams and Dorothea Wendt as a delicious dinner was served. Before dinner, they set out a table of the best bora d' oeuvres you could imagine. We scouted around and learned that Patty Doherty and her daughter (a student in the school) had prepared the delicacies. Financing the operation of the school hasn't been easy, but they make do with what they have until further assistance comes along. We talked with parents and heard many good comments. One boy walks miles to school,1 hit­ ching s ride when possible. Another young man rides the bus from Huntley. One mother said her daughter doesn't want to miss a day even when illness dictates differently. To tell it truthfully, we have heard report* that the students enrolled st Alter­ native were dropouts who couldn't conform to the rules. Hiat may have been true in some cases, but let me tell thee there were deep-seated problems which have been solved in this school. We asked questions galore and concluded that this group of young people want to further their education and advance to college if possible. We also learned that success in dealing with those who enroll is not 100 percent. Attendance is a rule not to be broken. Drugs and alcohol can cause the old heave-ho to transgressors. Yep. We were agreeably surprised. It was an evening well spent. It seems the hey-day is over for spending in various branches and levels of government. At the top, President Reagan is taking the bull by the horns even though he may not win a popularity contest with some groups. If only some way could be found to aid those who are really in need of help. There are many in dire need. Chop off aid to those who don't need it. Our friend Art Boger tops me in remembering old time items about our area. Art phoned to ask if I remembered the Coun­ tryman and Cox farm at Volo. Had forgotten, but remember. As Art recalls, they had a picture on the side of the barn thfrt drew attention. It was a picture of a $1,000,000 bull named Ragapple. they also had $500 Belgian Hare rabbits. Maybe there are Voloites still around who remember. Do you ever get mixed up <Mi days? Time usually goes fast, but Friday was Saturday to us last week. It persisted all day so there was nothing to do but sleep it off and get a fresh start. Coach Pat Wirtz's McHenry high girls basketball team dropped a pair of Fox Valley games the past week. On Thursday they lost to Dunee 50-44, and on Saturday to Crystal Lake Central 00-36. In the Dundee game, the Warriors were up by four early in the psried, when Karen Karpavicius, center of the Warriors fouled out of the game. Missing their leading rebounder WPS bad enought for the Wirtz crew, but then the old bugaboo free throws came to the front. The Warriors missed 3 on the front end of a one and one, along with two others that led to their downfall Sue Haddldt with 14. and Karen Karpavicius with 13 points led the Warriors. TOO TALL TIGERS On Saturday, the Warriors were mismatched against the tail-talented Tigers from Crystal Lake. Six-foot-one, Ann Parrish and 5'11" Cheri Karon were i»*t too TriUCh smaller McHenry We are still hearing politicians talk about balancing the budget. What else is new? When I hear a baby cry, I am sure the poor darling is either hungry or a diaper pin sprung open. Have been so busy since retirement that I wonder when I ever had time to work. crew to handle as the visitors raced out to a 20-5 first period lead and were never threatened throughout the contest. Taking advantage of their height, the Tigers used the fast break to perfection in the opening period for the wide margin, and increased their lead to 34-i6 at the intermission Coach Linda Brady of the Tigers had some kind words for the Warriors. She commented "they really hustle, its Just too bad they won't have some height to go along with it." That is the story of McHenry basketball, a lot of hustle and desire, but no big person to finish the job. There is no let up for the Wirtx team. Tomorrow they face league leading Crown, and on Saturday take on third place Cary Grove. Dick Rabbitt McHenry vs. Crystal Lake Central McHenry McHenry C.L.C. 5 11 11 • M 29 14 It It M fg ft tP Haddick 4 0 8 Karpavicius Karpavicius 1 3 5 Blume Berryhill 3 3 9 Haddick Blume 2 1 5 Berryhill Sproull 1 1 3 Koerber Geiger 2 0 4 Geiger Koerber 1 0 2 Dixon Bitterman 0 0 0 Bitterman Dixon 0 0 0 Totals: Totals: 14 8 36 ' - • * . r w-aTT. McHenry vs. Dundee fg tt tp 6 1 13 3 0 6 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 20 4 44 Dundee Crystal LakeC. fg ft tp Sigmund 0 0 0 Parrish 8 0 16 Walter 3 0 6 Holmes 2 1- 5 Bacon 9 0 18 Schwarz 4 0 8 Hustzi 5 4 14 Pilgard 1 0 2 Totals: 32 5 69 Rakow Cleveland Peterson Gamble Mars Raithjan Miller Totals: McHenry Dundee fg ft 6 2 8 1 2 1 1 1 14 19 2 7 2 4 2 20 10 50 15 13 7 • 44 « 15 It It 5# --~mm PICK AND ROLL-is executed perfectly by Sue Haddick ,(54) and teammate Deb Koerber (14) during McHenry's CO-38 loss to Crystal Lake Central. Koerber cut to the basket after setting the pick and converted this pass into her only bucket of the day. Ann Parish, (51), C'l" Tiger center couldn't stop McHenry on this play, but she scored 16 points herself and pulled down numerous rebounds against the smaller Warriors. STAFF PHOTO-JOEL WAKITSCH Harrison Gymnasts Travel The 1980-81 Harrison School Gymnastics Team of Wonder Lake is in its fourth season of touring McHenry County schools. The one and one-half hour show, under the direction of Jayne Mc­ Millan, consists of a variety of acts ranging from tum­ bling , mini-trampoline, bars, balance beam and vaulting, to acts of adagio, pommel horse and clowning. The main purpose of the gym team is to promote a non-competitive gymnastic program which can be in­ corporated into any physical e d u c a t i o n p r o g r a m . Progression of skills and safe spotting of tricks are emphasized strongly in the show. Assisting McMillan in coaching are teachers Rich Wiedemann and Tom Rome. The public is welcome to attend all performances free of charge. On Feb. 18 at 1:20 pm the team will travel to Hebron. Then on March 19 at 1:10 pm they will be per­ forming at McHenry Junior High. They will also stage a home evening show on April 29 and 30 at 7 pm. The performers range from fifth to eighth graders and include: (fifth), Doug Adams, Doug MacKay, Tony Salgado, John Dicieio, Pat Huff, Lynette Barry, Nancy Diedrich, Kari VanKanegan, Missy Lermer and Kathy Branett. Sixth graders are Jamie Dass Marshall Clark, imy Schillaci, _ Jerry Lubben, Cheryl Anderson, Jenny Turner, Jenny Peterson. Joy Wright, Rich S u l l i v a n , G e o r g e n e Grabowski, and Pat Huff. J.ft. Wright Kim Howard and Stacey Schillaci are the participating seventh grade gymnasts, while the eighth grade displays Bill Hart- mann, Chris Anderson, Michelle Lubben, Chris Grabowski, Toni Fruscella, Debbie MacKay and Laurie Brinkmann. 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