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i PAGE 20-PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1973 POET'S CORNER "r,9?, RefWen,! LITTLE BIRD - - Little bird Flicker bird You just say the word, And all will follow thee! Little bird We'll let you rest, Build your nest, Go hunt insects for those who love you best. You're the first woodpecker we've seen all spring. You're the first woodpecker we've seen all spring! Stephanie Allen 4th Grade Edgebrook School CHARLIE Charlie is a mammal of strange quality. He has four legs + But sometimes walks on two. His ears are one-sixth of a foot But his hearing is not too good. His eyes are saucer-like, * But are near-sighted by the pound. His nose is like a charcoal button And his smelling js of that proportion. Some people ask, "What good is he?" Now we'Ve got an answer to that! His queer eyes are full of sympathy And his ears hear weeping, And his nose smells tears, And his eyes see a child All alone and queer. His feet take him to him, His tongue works up and down And silences the weeping And the child homeward goes. That is what he's good for, Charlie, the old, old dog. Stephanie Allen THE SWOLLEN RIVER There was a time as the river rolled by Tranquil and soothing to the naked eye Here and there a fish would splash The eternal strife, Nature's living clash. Flocks of mallards sailed in uniform splendor Songs of the redwings enhanced the peace asunder. Then cloudbursts up north hastened the river's flow. Filled the banks and dams with nowhere to go. So the river swelled, spilled over the land Then chaos and grief were soon at hand. It touched the poor and the almighty elite, Inundated "castles" and the lowly summer retreat. Bitter heartfelt loss, irreplaceable treasure To have what they had, impossible to measure. May the Good Lord give them dry reprieve, Extend your hand to those in need. By George Pittner PRECIOUS LIVES In Flanders Field the poppies are red That grow among the World War dead, They bow their heads in silent prayer In memory of those buried there. On a far Pacific Island The shifting whispering sands, Slip quietly across the grave Of a U.S. Serviceman. Beyond the reef the sea is dark No stone to mark his grave, A U.S. Serviceman lies quietly In his dark and watery grave. Korea and Vietnam now added to our list Where lives are lost, but still remembered By those who loved them best. And so they join their comrades From World Wars I and II, And dwell in God's great Heaven, Above the skies so blue. The taps are blown, the war is over, For those who answered the call, Wear a poppy and wear it proud For lives are more precious than gold. Elaine V. Ketelhohn YOUR LOVE, YOUR KISSES, YOUR SMILE. The sunshine of your smiling face Makes all my tear drops turn to flowers. You make a beautiful bouquet From dark and gloomy hours. Your kiss is my umbrella, It shields me from a rainy day. It turns the clouds to white again Along my way. You warm the winter in my heart And melt its icy snow By lighting the fireplace of love, And letting me bask within its glow. So give me your love, your kisses, your smile, Wherever I may go, That I may walk in sunshine thru the Showers, the hours, the tear drops, the snow. By Maureen M.J. Frantz THE EASTER BASKET. Easter, nineteen-seventy three Held a very special surprise for me. On the table was a basket ^ I'd never seen before, Filled with chocolate eggs and rabbits And jelly beans galore. Right in the middle sat a big Chocolate bunny, I never thought that it would be An Easter Basket just for me. It's been a long time since I've had one of my own, Because, for a long time I've been grown. My little "Easter Bunny", with eyes shining bright Said, "It's yours; I put it there last night". This Easter, nineteen-seventy three I have an Easter Basket inscribed, Byd&faureen M.J. Frantz Of Flood Areas To Boil Water The Illinois Department of Public Health has cautioned that all water obtained from wells in flooded areas should be boiled for five minutes before it is used for drinking or cooking purposes. James F. Neyens, regional engineer of the department's Aurora regional office, warned that flooded wells should be disinfected after the flood water recedes. "The average water well can be disinfected," he explained, "by adding one gallon of chlorine laundry bleach to ten gallons of water §nd pouring that solution into the well. The well should then be pumped until no chlorine odor can be detected in the water." After a well, has been disinfected, the owner should have a water sample tested to insure that it is safe to drink. Water sampling bottles and sampling instructions may be obtained from Region 2A, 48 West Galena boulevard, Aurora, Illinois, 60504, telephone (312 892-4272, or from any local health depart­ ment. Medallions To Commemorate River Exploration ,A tricentennial medallion has been struck to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the exploration of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers by Jolliet and Marquette, according to Bob Sullivan, tourism director of the Department of Business and Economic Development. The medallions are available starting May 17. This date coincides with the departure of a reenactment voyage in St. Ignace, Mich., being co-sponsored by the state Department of Business and Economic Development. Seven men and a boy, dressed in 1673 garb, will depart then on a four-month voyage along the two rivers, following the same route as Jolliet and Marquette. This official state medallion of the commission will be available on a first-come, first- served basis, and will be distributed through banks and savings and loan associations in Illinois on a non-profit, community service basis. The front of the medal depicts Louis Jolliet, the ex­ plorer, with the words "Louis Jolliet Tricentennial, 1673- CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT - A three-vehicle chain reaction accident last Wednesday night at 2212 .N. Route 31, north of Mcllenry, resulted in slight injuries to one of the drivers, Bonnie R. O'Neill of 930 Laurel avenue, Woodstock. She was taken to Mcllenry hospital by the McHenry Rescue squad. The accident occurred when a truck driven by Alan J. Robel of 2027 W. Sun- nvside Beach drive, McHenry, had stopped waiting for a vehicle to make a left turn into a farm yard. Suddenly his truck was struck ill the rear by an auto driven by David S. Brill of 508 Laurel avenue, Wauconda. Ms. O'Neill was south-bound on the highway when she hit the rear of the Brill auto, which in turn was forced into the rear of the truck. Ms. O'Neill was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD 1973" encircling the design. The reverse side shows a canoe scene with Jolliet, Marquette and Indians, depicting the voyage of the first white men into Illinois. The words "Louis Jolliet and Pere Marquette Expedition, May-September 1673" encircle the design. The photo of Jolliet used for the front of the medallion. obtained from the CKicago Historical Society and the reverse print was taken from a 1966 commemorative stamp with the permission of the U.S. Postal Service. Additional information may be obtained from George Ar­ nold, Illinois Tricentennial Commission, Box 29, SIU, Edwardsville, 111. ITEM: Breakfast should fulfill or more of your day's nutri­ tional requirements. Neat Fashions for Boys Casual, yet neater, separate mix and match easily in the spring and summer fashion picture for boys. Among the components in this line-up are sports shirts in knits and cottons; sweaters of all types including tank tops; crop­ ped, zip-up and shirt jackets; jeans; baggies with cuffs, pleats and highrise waists. Checks, plaids and prints make up popular patterns and there is occasional use of solid collar and cuffs on patterned shirts. Shoe styles for spring include updated slip-ons, good-looking ox­ fords and boots. Moccasins offer: a choice between traditional and novelties such as self-leather trim.: Ties come in two-tones, dashing- cap-toed lace-ups, bold bump toe," oxfords. Shoe textures have many finishes; smooth, grained, waxy,, glove, brushed, suede and some antiquing.^Colors in great favor, for shoes include browns, tans, white for combinations, and in sueded leathers there is cactus, brass and off-white buckaroo.- This is a bank? Have you noticed that lately some banks seem to spend more time trying to give away blankets, spoons and bedsheets than they do in giving service? Now, we're not against an occasional premium. We've been known to give lollipops to the kids and key chains or matches to the adults. But if we start spending all our time on premium pro­ motions, then - something is bound to suffer. We're afraid it might be you!- ^ We figure the reason you come to a bank is to get honest, convenient, interested service. . .the kind that will help solve your financial needs. That's the premium you'll earn every time you visit McHenry State Bank! Roast Leg of Ark 10 to 14-pound roily boneless leg of pork ham) To roast in tmn; Place pn rack in open roasting pan. In­ sert roast meat thermometer so bulb is in the center of the largest muscle but not in fat. Do not add water. Do not cover. Roast in a slow oven (325°F.) until thermometer registers 170 °F. Allow 24 to 28 minutes per pound or a total of 3Mt to 4Vi hours for roast ing. , To roast on rotisserie: In­ sert rotisserie rod through center of roast and place on rotisserie. Insert meat ther­ mometer at an angle«so tip is in center of roast but not rest­ ing in fat or on rod. Roast at low to moderate temperature to 170*F. (3 to 5 hours). FLAGSTONE Walls - Walks - Patios Including Split wall 8" width Veneer Stone Natural Weathered Edge Ground Cover - All Colors Featherock Chunks - Boulders - Veneer Fox River stone Company RTE. 31 - SOUTH EIGIN . 742-6060 STATE baimk McHENRY r STATE BANK 3510 W. Elm Phone 385-1040