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PAGE 14 - PLAIN DEALER - FRIDAY, MARCH », 1984 -- --general News Place names reflect Illinois' heritage Area actors given leading roles in musical 'Carousel' The Woodstock Musical Tlieatre Company announces the for its fifteenth major musical production, "Carousel". To bring this Rodgers and Hammer stein masterpiece to life, the WMTfc has assembled . one of the strongest sets of solo voices ever to hit the Opera House stage. Leading this impressive list are Bob Dapper and Laura Higgins playing Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan, the ill-fated lovers. No stranger to Opera House audiences, Dapper, a Harvard resident, can best be remem­ bered for his portrayal of Sky Masterson in "Guys and Dolls" Laura Higgins, from Wonder Lake, besides being seen frequently at the Opera House, has had impressive per­ formances at Illinois Wesleyan, most notably as Maria in "West Side Story". Playing Mr. Snow and Carrie Pipperidge, a prolific couple that provides comic relief, are George Richardson, Spring Grove, and Pam Litka, McHenry. Both actors had supporting leads in the WMTC productions of "Grease" and "Company". In addition, Litka, as Sarah, played opposite Bob Dapper in the WMTC's "Guys and Dolls". Cousin Nettie, who sings "June is Busting Out All Over " and "You'll Never Walk Alone", will be portrayed by Ruth Ann Bishop, Crystal Lake. Her distinct soprano voice has been featured in concerts, operas and operettas from the Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin to Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Bob Wilbrandt, who has played the romantic lead four times at the Opera House: "Oklahoma" "Annie Get Your Gun", "Damn Yankees"- for WMTC and "Brigadoon for the Townsquare Players, finally gets to play a villainous character, Jigger Craigin. The conniving and clinging Mrs. Mullen is played by Virginia Zymonas, Crystal Lake, whose theatrical credits and lead roles in Woostock, Crystal Lake, and Elgin are too numerous to list. Fresh from his well-received portrayal of Herr Schultz is last fall's "Cabaret", Don Crop, Mundelein, will play the starkeeper, who meets Billy at the back gate of heaven. Escorting Billy back to earth is the heavenly friend, playe by Charlaine Tiffany, McHenry. This marks Charlaine's tenth appearance at the Opera House. Among her many roles is a memorable performance as Mar go Channing in "Applause". Once back on earth, Billy discovers he had a daughter, Louise, played by Sandi Schau, Wonder Lake. She has appeared as a chorus mmember and dancer in previous shows, ex­ perience that will be evident in the ballet segmewnt of the show. Jim Martine, Roscoe, who will be remembered by many as Riff from "West Side Story", plays the part of Mr. Bascombe, a local businessman that Billy tries to rob. Martine will also be in the chorus with talented people from McHenry and three other counties. Tickets are now on sale at the Opera Houe Box office For more information or to place credit card orders, call the box office at (815) 338-5300. Box office hours are nonn to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. ONLY *5" PER TANNING SESSION CABBAOE PATCH DOLLS! j~ EARLY SPRING SPECIAL FREE REGISTER TO WIN! NAME ADDRESS PHONE ENTER AS OFTEN AS YOU LIKE •NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TANNING SESSION I WITH PURCHASE OF 5 SESSIONS! | (OFFER GOOD THRU 3/31 /84) j I (LIMIT ONE PER PERSON) Jrox a J3iau.ti.fuL -Jan all yiax...<yV o binning fxttClng ox f[gjilng... CaC[ m ox com* Cry todauf TANFASTIC% £ S7 v/ iv n tiu.oii f l V ^ 3 ! 0 0 W L I N C O L N * M c H E N R Y S I M A N S F N M A P M 3 4 4 5 0 0 6 1 i i f a By Bill McClain Natural Heritage Biologist Throughout history it has been common practice for people to name sites due to a particular feature of the landscape or an association with a particular person or group of people. Site names in Illinois are no ex­ ception. They reflect the state's natural history and rich cultural heritage of the Indians, French Conservation Connection explorers and the European settlers of the 1800's. Prior to 1671, no European had set foot in what is now Illinois. Several Indian tribes, including a large confederation known as the Illiniwek, resided within the present boundaries. The name for this confederation became the basis for our state name and that of a major river. The name of the Peoria band of this con­ federacy applies to this prominent Illinois River city. Several Illinois cities bear the names of prominent Indian chiefs, including Pontiac, Shabbona and Prophetstown. The origin of the name for Macoupin County can be traced to American yellow lotus, an aquatic plant whose roots were eaten by the Indians who called it the "Macoupa." Vermilion County's name is also linked to the Indians. In June of 1765, Colonel Croghan was captured by the Kickapoo and taken to their village near the present site of Danville. He described the journey as follows; "We passed through a part of the same meadow mentioned yesterday and arrived at (the) Vermilion River, so called from a fine red earth found there by the Indians, with which they paint them­ selves." Beginning in 1673, French explorers entered the state, traveling down the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Among these early explorers were Marquette, Joliet, Hennepin and LaSalle^ LaSalle was responsible for the construction of a fort near Peoria which he named Creve Cour (broken heart), apparently because of misfortunes ex­ perienced in the New World. The Europeans named a profusion of villages, prairies and prairie groves where they settled. The event which led to the name of Froggy Prairie, formerly in Honey Creek Township in Adams County, was described by an old settler: "It .originated at one of the old- fashioned spelling bees, where a school district from the west was pitted against the home district. Schoolhouse, a log cabin on the prairie; time, March 25, 1844; at candle lighting, present both schools in full force; wild grass taller than a man; water, boot-leg deep full of frogs, which made so much noise that the teacher was compelled to pronounce the words at the top of his voice in order to be heard at all. A schoolgirl from the west district called the place Froggy; and Froggy is has been ever since." Hundreds of prairies once AGAINST ALL ODDS* DAILY 1:45-44:30-9 k 4 SAT 2:154:154.304:30-10:301 SUITHUIS 2:154:1 W:3M:30 1 CNILREN OF THE CORN • Fit I SAT 2 4-6:454.4510:30 SUN-THURS 244:454:45 BLAME IT ON RIO. 1 Rl 1 SAT 2:304:30-74:45-10:30 SUN-THUKS 2:204:30-74:45 IFOOT LOOSE* FM:9 SAT 1 SUN 24:154:45-9 MON-fflUtS 6:45-9 SNEAK PREVIEW FRIDAY "TANK" W5 _ NEVER CRY WOLF ps Rl. M0N-TKUKS 4:45-9 SAT i SUN 24:15445-9 TERMS OF ENDEARMENT m Ftl, MON-THUIS 6:30-9 SAT i SUN 1:3044:30-9 DUDLEY MOORE UNFAITHFULLY YOURS m 1 Rl. HOUHUIS 6:454:45 SAT 1 SUN 2:304:304:454:45 REMEMBERING WHEN This picture was taken from the Triton year book of McHenry High School 1915-1916, Published by the Class of 1917. It was taken in the McHenry High school building now Landmark). Shown, left to right, at a meeting of the board of education are A.E Nye, superintendents William Bonslett, Nickolas Justeh, James B. Perry, William Welch, Stephen H. Freund, and John Claxton. Taking the minutes was Charles Page, Secretary. existed in the prairie state. Yet only a few survive as memorials to a way of life in pioneer Illinois. These include Burnt Prairie in White County, Fancy Prairie in • Menard County, Prairie City in McDonough County, Belle Prairie City in Hamilton County and Walnut Prairie in Clark County. Hie latter is so named because of the walnut trees which existed atV the edge of the prairie in pioneer times. The pioneers of Illinois faced many hardships, and some of them weren't so lucky. Dead Man's Grove, located between Mattoon and Charleston in Coles County, is so named because of the grisly find made there by an early resident. The peculiar shape of a prairie in Edwards County caused the pioneers to name the town which developed on it Oblong. Indian legend states that a very severe winter several years before the arrival of the European settlers resulted in the death of most of the buffalo. When the settlers crossed the Wabash into what is now Ed­ wards County, they found the scattered parts of the skeletons at a place now known as Bone Gap. Cave-in-Rock, in Hardin County, derived its name from the large, cavernous opening in the rocky cliff adjacent to the Ohio River. For many years, this cave served as a hideout for river pirates who would trick, rob and often kill unsuspecting travelers passing down the Ohio River. Other villages, such as Flat Rock in Crawford County and Frogtown in Clinton County, have names which provide for interesting speculation and conversation. Like most places in Illinois, there is probably more to the story than just a name. CHILD SAFETY During the five-year period from 1978 to 1982, Illinois ranked fifth in the nation for traffic fatalities of children ages 0-4, with an average of. 24 per year. On July 1,1983, Illinois adopted , the Child Passenger Protection , Act jmd the fatalities through September, 1983, were six. As of Jan. 1, 1984, parents or legal guardians residing in Illinois who transport their children under six years of age in a motor vehicle while unrestrained are subject to an arrest. McHENRY COUNTRY CLIIB 820 N. John St., McHenry Announces Our EVENING SERVING HOURS Closed Luncheon Only. 5 to 9 5 to 9 5 to 10 5 to 10 Brunch Only EVENING SPECIALS •Tuesday is "Ladies' Day'* •Wednesday is "Men's Day" •Thursday is "Buffet Night" •Friday is "Fish Fry Night" (Plus Live Entertainment At 8 pm) •Sunday is "Brunch Day" •Monday •Tuesday •Wednesday •Thursday •Friday •Saturday •Sunday City pays for police radios The council ap­ proved payment of a $33,375.00 for the mobile police radios purchased last year. The money will come from revenue sharing funds. I n a n o t h e r matter, City Clerk Barb Gilpin was authorized to begin getting information on the purchase of a word processer. T h e c o u n c i l authorized the in­ stallation of an air conditioner in the communications room of the police department. The council also authorized the in­ stallation of another electrical panel in city hall. Police tickets I I I I I I I I I • I • I I STUDIO ONE VIDEO .nc 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 j 1 1 1 1 1 CIRCLE BUILXMMC • W. ROVTf 120 The City of McHenry Police Department has issued the following citations. Eddy Junior Garcia, 3939 Main St., improper lane usage. Thomas W. Para, 808 S. Carol, disobeyed a traffic control device. Todd Colin MacDonald, 2506 Orchard, speeding, 47 mph in a 30 zone. James D. Saylor, 4514 Garden Quarter, no valid safety test. Lyman J. Smith, 5611 Ridge way, Ringwood, speeding, 51 mph in a 35 zone. Jerry F. Lingeman, Jr.,'5401 Am By Lane, speeding, 58 mph in a 35 zone.9 Joseph P. Budreck, 1001 Cherry Valley Road, speeding, 44 mph in a 30 zone. Carol J. Snyder, 2914 Lincoln Road, improper lane usage. Janet R. Sullivan, 1716 Pleasant, disobeyed a stop sign. Jeffrey P. Prien, 6319 Giant Oaks, avoiding a traffic control device. Jeffrey T. Cadotte, 913 Third St., loud muffler, driving with a suspended license and unlawful use of a driver's license. Henry H. Bermeister, 216 W. 7 J w McHENRY. ILLINOIS 60050 •. If5-0252 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ITTv Open 6 days per week noon 9 p.m closed Tuesday WEDNESDAY NltHT IS| DOUBLE FEATURE NIGHT RCH. TWO MOVIES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN MARCH RENT ONE MOVIE-GET ONE FREE OFFER GOOD THRU MARCH 31. 1984 1 Year Video Club $25.00 Movie Rentalsfrom $2.00 i 1 1 1 1 1 rrr 1 1 1 r n mF SOMETHI NEW IS STRAIGHT FROM THE WEST COAST! Serving McHonry Co. for 22 Yoart i DUSTY'S PIZZA A RESTAiRANT 7613HOWE RD.. WONDER LAKE (815) 653-2400 Sunnyside, speeding, 40 mph ina 25 zone. Walter J. Freund, Jr., 1715 Riverside Drive, speeding, 41 mph in a 25 zone. Donald William Bay, 314 Kent Road, speeding, 40 mph in e 25 zone. Kevin J. Adams, 3722 Maple, speeding, 43 mph in a 25 zone. Panos F. Photopoulos, 7404 MacArthur, Wonder Lake, failure to reduce speed to avoid an a accident. Michael Allan Stasiak, 1711 Beechnut, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Hieresa M. Oziminski, 302 Burr St., speeding, 38 mph in a 25 zone. Debra L. Hagberg, 2808 Myang, no child restraint device. Nancy J. Ruiz, 2614 Sterling, no child restraint device. Ronald D. Lewallen, 1811 Grandview, a avoiding a traffic control device. Roger W. Zawacki, 933-A Wiltshire, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Sandra S. Stout, 4918 Willow Lane, speeding, 45 mph in a 30 zone. Solar law passes The McHenry City Council ap­ proved an or­ dinance regulating the installation of s o l a r e n e r g y devices and ap­ proved the fee structure for disc television antennas. The fees were set at $10 for residents and $25 . for non­ residents.