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TWO FOR ONE SPECIAL AT OUR DRIVING RANGE PAGE 6 • PLAINDEALER -FRIDAY. JULY 2», IMS crossed the finish line with no ex­ pression of pain what so ever. That might be credited to the fact Valentine is the NCAA 111 champ fii the 10,000 meters. He heard about the McHenry run through a friend who was getting married and couldn't attend the race. He asked Valentine if he would take MIKE LAMB The McHenry Fiesta Days annual seven-ntile run can no longer be considered just a McHenry area event. The City of Chicago has made its trademark on the foot-race. Chicago native Daye Valentine completely took over the seven-mile run Tuesday evening and captured the McHenry title. Although Crystal Lake's Gayle Peterson was the first lady to cross th4 finish line, Belida Bay of Chicago was second. Valentine, 21-years-old, took the title with a time .of 34:10.3 His nearest competitor was Jim Wheeler of McHenry who finished in a time of 35:39.0. Valentine had created such a large lead at the half-way mark, it was almost certain he would have no problem taking the race at that point. "This was a good day for me," said the North Park University track athlete. "I played it smart. I let everybody who wanted their picture taken sprint out first. I had a feeling The McHenry Plaindealer Valentine wasn't sure at first if he would because of a leg injury he developed f«m a marathon he ran a (Continued onfeag* 7) Fiesta River Run Over 265 runners were off at the sound of the gun as they left Pearl Street Park and raced to the finish line at the city beach on Riverside drive. They crossed the Fox River twice and near the halfway mark of the seven miles, Johnsburg Rescue Squad mem­ bers were on hand passing cups of water to the contestants. Some of the runners drank it without breaking stride, while many found it great for a quick shower as they poured it over their heads. Dave Valentine, of Chicago, had built up a one-minute advantage by the time he reached Johnsburg, and easily defeated all entran­ ts as he returned to McHenry in a time of 34:10.3 Staff Photos Wayne Gaylord A police officer clears the traffic as over 265 runners begin the seven-mile River Run from Pearl Street Park, Dave Valentine of Chicago waves, thanking the crowd for their cheers as he crosses the finish line in a time of 34:10.3 to capture the win. This runner cools off with a cup of water handed to him near the half way point in Johnsburg. An orange drink for the winner. BUY ONE BUCKET OF BALLS AND GET ONE FREE Try Oar Chef's - • Specialties , limth & Dinner '{"J*" ' Specials . SBjpfl $395.5095 wtWiMtl •TUESDAY f":SuA Lamb Shanks & Short Ribs I •WEDNESDAY I j-™*? Prime Rib & Pork Hocks I ™ •A Sauerkraut *v IPI •THURSDAY I Corned Beef & Cabbage -6<li and BBQ Chicken I W •FRIDAY § fei2 Lake Perch Separate Men & Women Saunas and Jacuzzis Clean, modern locker rooms Total body fitness using the most modern equipment available • rull range exercise increases strength and flexibility • Fastest, most productive mode of exercise •Training by certified instructors available at all times * Jackie Sorensen Aerobic Dancing & Workouts *Martial Arts Training * Most modern & fastest suntanning in McHenry County Ut CHARTER MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT ON THE FIRST RENEWAL CHARTER MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON EXTRA-COST PROGRAMS AND RETAIL MERCHANDISE NCc*?̂ 804 MILL STREET IN McHENRY Callus Behind Taylor Made Golf Company Headquarters (Old Mill) on Crystal Lake Black Top •AVAILABLE AT NOMINAL COST ABOVE 1BASIC MEMBERSHIP 344"! CHAPEL HILL COUNTRY CLUB 2500 N. CHAPEL HILL RD McHENRY 815-385-0333 OUR OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS Weekdays 10 am-6 pro Sat 9 am-5 pm