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\J / Lightning storm kills two By Kelly Thoopaon Plaindealer staff w staff writer A thunderstorm slashed through McHenry County Sunday afternoon leaving two dead and eight people Injured, when they were struck by lightning. One man was fatally struck at Knox Park, McHenry. Otto Nor, 44, Hebron, was hit by a lightning bolt while playing soccer in the park. He was taken to North­ ern Illinois Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. The McHenry Comity Deputy Coroner later pronounced him dead. Also injured at the parte was Jona­ than Anderson, 20, Crystal Lake. He was taken to- NIMC, where he is listed in fair condition, according to a spokesman at NIMC. McHenry Police said they Could McHENRY not release any information at press time. In another lightning tragedy, John H. Muehlfelder, 25, of Marengo, was killed after being struck by a light­ ning bolt at Crystal Woods Golf Course, 5915 S. Rte. 47, Woodstock. Apparently, the bolt hit the shelter he and seven others were standing under, according to a McHenry County Sheriff's Police report. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the McHenry County depu­ ty coroner. Several rescue squads from various areas rushed the other victims to Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock, where they are being treated for injuries- John Craig, a resident golf pro at the course, said he learned of the accident when a man ran into the Golf Pro Shop, saying he had been knocked unconscious and several more people had been struck. Craig said he and another employ­ ee then drove to the accident scene to aid the victims until the police and rescue squad arrived. The shel­ ter is located (HI the highest land, surrounded by trees. "They all had their spikes on and were on high ground in a wooded area," said Craiig. Three of the survivors are in the intensive care unit and the other four are listed in stable condition. Barry Valentine, of McHenry County Emergency Services, Ma­ rengo, said two items to be avoided during a thunderstorm are metal and trees. "Trees attract lightning: Wearing cleats and carrying golf clubs will do it too," he said. <L Valentine said its unusual for two separate incidents to happen within the same county formally, about seven people are killed by lightning all year, he said. However, the contributing factors, of metal, woods and high ground made it a higher probabill they would be struck. >ility that Unknown to many, lightning rath­ er than hurricanes or tornados, claim the most lives, he said. Injured were: Julia Long, 61, Sleepy Hollow;, Ralph Long, 66, Sleepy Hollow; Donald Rodholm, 44, Elgin, Raymond K. Lang, 28, South Elgin; Thereise C. Daliy, 53, South Elgin;, John Daliy, 53, South Elgin; and Jeffrey Speyers, 26, South Elgin. ~T AN EDITION OF THE NORTHWEST HERALD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 , 1985 City looks south for sewer site By Anthony Oliver Plaindealer staff writer ffi A sewer plant may not be on ev­ eryone's wish list, but for south side residents and city fathers, it has been foremost on the list for quite y some time. For McHenry Shores residents in particular, a south plant would mean a sewer system to replace ailing private septic systems and, ultimately, paved streets in the sub­ division which has seal-coated grav­ el roads to this day. For city fathers, a would open up a great the south to developm clal and residential, thi the tax base and relieving some of the demand on the one sewage treat- t of land to commer- broadening pup Plaindealer photo* by Amy K. Brown No rain on this parade The rain held off until after the parade, above, hatffinished its route on Sunday, during Johns- burg's annual Saufen Und Spiel Festandparade. Theevent commemorates the 63rd anni­ versary of the Johnsburg Com­ munity Club. At right, 1-year- old Erin Latessa and her father, Mark, try to imitate the Johns­ burg High School cheerleaders. m Howeverthereafc about 4.1 mil- lion catches to building a south sew­ er plarit and every one of them bears a dollar sign. Just who is going to pay for the facility has long posed a problem for the city council. A spe­ cial service area for McHenry Shores and other affected property owners is generally considered to be cost prohibitive and the council has turned to larger units of government for help. Following convoluted dealings with the Illinois Environmental Pro­ tection Agency (IEPA) which, in effect, have eliminated all hope for such a plant, there is a glimmer of daylight, according to information provided by Mayor William Busse at last week's city council meeting. The city has already completed "Step 1" in the grant process, but is saddled with a high project number, meaning there are many other cities and villages whose need has been viewed as greater by IEPA. Step 1 is a grant to conduct a study of the need for a project, Step 2 is a grant for engineering and design of the project and Step 3 is a grant for construction. Busse reported that the city is pursuing three routes toward a goal of obtaining grant funding for the $4.1 million facility. First, the city is •& CITY -- Page 3 Good Morning Today's Weather a PARTLY SUNNY . very warm and humid with a 4b percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday. High in the mid or upper 80s. Monday night partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low in the upper 60s. Lottery Daily game: 884 Pick Four: 4563 Saturday's winning LOTTO number was: 9-25-26-32-39-40 Local report Christian women host breakfast . The McHenry County Christian Women's Club will have as its speaker for its Sept. breakfast meeting the Founder and National Chairman of Christian Business and Professional Women's Coun­ cils and National Vice-Chairman of Christian Women's Clubs, Dr. Helen D. Baugh. The meeting will be Restaurant, Routes 31 at 9:30 aflti. \* ;l and 14l V ember isN'Fa! Wednesday. Sept. 11, at Hob Nob The theme for September isVFall Into Fashion", presented by Reed's Women's Apparel of Crystal Lake. Louise Reed, owner of Reed's Hut, has assembled a collection of the latest in fall fashions. The music will be presented by Pam Ericson, a soprano from McHenry. Reservations are essential and may be made by calling Julia, 459- 9296, or Stella 459-2529, before noon Friday, Sept.6. Cost of the breakfast is $5. A nursery is available with a reservation. - Blood drive set at NIMC --It doesn't take a long time; for some it may even be a good chance to "take a load off their feet" and relax a few minutes. The pain is small; hardly more than a pin prick. The reward up front may seem to be just a glass of orange juice for energy. The real reward comes later; perhaps not for the giver but for the receiver. A gift of blood may reward someone with life. An unconscious victim of an accident will not be able to consider where that vital pint of blood came from. A baby, just born but in neea of a whole new blood supply, may grow up without having heard the story of the blood donor who made his life better. Northern Illinois Medical Center will be sponsoring a blood drive through the Aurora blood bank Thursday, Sept. 19,1 to5 p.m. at the center. The community made NIMC's last blood drive so successful that donors had to be turned away. This is the second chance to give someone a second chance. For more information call 344-5000, extension 3909 or 3310. INDEX/SECTION tk Obituary Musin' & Meandering Sports This is a 2 section, 18 page newspaper ORTHWEST nEWBPAPERB| McHenry man hurt in motorcycle fall was injured Sept. riding a motor- Henry Police x A McHenry 4 when he fell wl cycle, accordir reports. Albert F. Dormeyer, 39, of 3606 W. James St., McHenry, was taken to Northern Illinois Medical Center (NIMC) by ambulance following the mishap at the intersection of John and Fourth Streets in McHenry. He was treated and released. Dormeyer told city police he was riding south on Fourth Street, made a left turn and lost control of the motorcycle on some loose gravel on the pavement. 9 He was issued citations for viola­ tion of classification and driving with a suspended license. Vehicles meet Charles M Wiltberger II, 18, of 6929 Prospect Place, Spring Grove, was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way and having bumpers too high after his truck collided with another vehicle In the intersection of Elm and Green Streets on Sept. 3. John C. Ridgeway, 24, of 8418 Bur­ ton, Wonder Lake, told investigators he was driving west on Elm Street when the truck made a left turn in front of his vehicle. No injuries were reported in the 10:04 p.m. accident ACCIDENTS Page 3 Church plans 20th year amid growing popularity By Kelly Thompson Plaindealer Staff Writer Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, celebrating this month its 20th anniversary, seems to have learned well the biblical story con­ cerning manna. It's population has been growing, and growing and growing with a seemingly bottom­ less supply. Since its' inception, in 1965, the chuich at 404 N. Green St., has gained at least 100 new members each year. More than 50 percent of those are from the Catholic faith, 25 percent from others, such as Meth­ odist, Baptist, and the remaining 25 percent from Lutheran. "Lutherans are actually a minor­ ity here," said Pastor Roger Schneider. The migration into the church has brought the total population up to 2,000 members. The secret behind the constant growth? No secret, says Schneider just alot of good, old-fashioned caring. "We emphasize the grace and love of God rather than the rules. A spirit of concern" is cultivated, he said. From that philosophy has emerged numerous support groups, which take the form of courses and clubs. These get-togethers help one another cope with life's difficulties. Schneider recounted the story of a couple in his congregation, where the husband was dying of cancer. The couple had planned to move to Arizona for milder winters that would be more endurable for the husband. But the wife told Schneider they would not leave McHenry because "the support system was too good." The local church assists many members daily with their burdens. One elass, called "To Love and to Cherish" deals soley with relation­ ships between in-laws and spouses. A group called, Senior Discus­ sions, which meets on Sundays, serves as a sounding board for high schoolers to talk about subjects im­ portant to them. These include dat­ ing relationships, vocations and friendships. College students have the opportu­ nity to join "College and Career." At meetings, the young adults talk about issues like abortion, capital punishment, and drugs on campus. Shepherd of the Hills "is very av- tive with youth," said Schnieder. About 35 percent of the population is younger than 21 years old. Also available to the youth is a week-long retreat to Lutherdale Bethphage Misson in Axell, Neb. There young adults work with physi­ cally and mentally handicapped patients. "They develop close friendships," both with each other and the pa­ tients, he said. A week-end retreat to Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn, Wis., is also offered. The week-end is filled with fellowship time and winter sports, such as toboganning and skiing. Participants leave "feeling very close," he said. All ages are welcomed to Bible school classes. For adults, there's the Beth-el Bible Series. It provides an overview of the bible, dealing with large concepts. Also taught is "Germs of Wisdom," which is based on the Book of Proverbs. The class concentrates on improving interper­ sonal relationships, Schneider said. A fellowship, called "XYZ," if only open to senior citizens. Schneider explained the acronyms stand for "extra years of zest." They often go to dinner theater and take boat trips on Lake Geneva, said Schneider. Shepherd of the Hills Pastor Roger Schneider church stands in front of a tractor as it smooths ground irig coi. CHURCH-Pages for an additional 55 parking slots next to the parking at 404 N. Green St., McHenry. The grow- congregation of the church has led to the [ing lot being expanded twice.