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• J - Insurance Plan Helps Face Up To Flooding FLAGS OF THE FUTURE - In keeping with the spirit of the country's Bicentennial, Mrs. Doukas' fifth grade class held a contest to design what they think the flag of 2,076 might look like. The children included information as to what the symbols and colors on their flags represented. The winners of the contest were Giselle Dowe and Susan Hautlinger with 286 votes. They are shown with some of the entries. The entire student body at Edgebrook school participated in the voting. March-Month Of Kite Flying, Chicken Pox The month of March traditionally brings spring weather, good wind for flying kites, and chicken pox. According to Dr. Joyce Lashof, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, chicken pox is a late winter- early spring disease, with the peak incidence occurring in March. "This March seems to be no exception;" she said, "as we have been receiving reports of chicken pox outbreaks^ in schools throughout the state." While chicken pox is ex­ tremely communicable, it is a mild disease in children. There is no vaccine that will prevent chicken pox, and, generally, when one member of a family contracts the disease, it will spread throughout the household. "The only thing parents can do," Dr. Lshof said, "is keep the patient comfortable and apply a calamine-based lotion to the rash to keep the child from scratching." The incubation period is two to three weeks, commonly from 13 to 17 days. Children should be kept home from school for about one week after the rash first appears. While in rare instances a child may develop serious complications from chicken pox, the great majority recover sufficiently in a week to resume normal activities. Louisiana is one state whose official bird has vanished from its habitat. The Eastern brown pelican, an endangered species, still is found in Florida. Recently, efforts have been made to reintroduce the bird to the "Pelican State" at *site south of New Orleans. As spring approaches, melting snows and heavy rains pose flood threats to many partsof the Midwest, according to the National Weather ser­ vice's River Forecast center However, insurance is available to communities qualifying for it through the eight-year-old National Flood Insurance program sponsored by the insurance industry and federal government, says the Insurance Information in­ stitute. The I.I.I, urges communities to look into the program as soon as possible because certain land-use and flood-control measures are required of the communities which must be surveyed by the U.S. Arihy Corps of Engineers. Communities and counties throughout the U*S. can apply for the flood program through the Federal Insurance ad­ ministration of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Once the community or county qualifies, its citizens can obtain the coverage through any licensed agent. Residents can protect their single-family dwellings up to $10,000 at a rate of only 25 cents per $100 of qoverage on the dwelling and 35 cents per $100 on the contents. Businesses pay 40 cents per $100 on' their structures, receiving up to $100,000 in coverage. They pay 75 cents per $100 on contents.' So long as they are within the qualified area, policies can be written on single-family dwellings (including mobile homes that are affixed to a permanent site),' farm buildings, dwellings which include a place of business, apartment buildings, buildings owned by local or state governments, buildings of religious or non-profit organizations, and buildings housing small businesses While the program was primarily created to cover flooding from rivers and waters along coastal areas, it also applies to damage caused by overflowing storm severs, creeks and other retention facilities. While flood insurance can protect the consumer and businessman from - undue financial hardship, it does not protect him from the after effects of a flood Therefore, here are a few precautions from the I.I.I.: Keep calm A clear head can always foresee dangers before they become tragedies Floods cause a myriad of hazards: fallen power lines, broken sewers and water mains, and debris-filled streets. Water, of course, is one of the best conductors of electricity. The resident who is re-entering his house should not compound the problem by using electric devices of any kind until the danger of using such devices is eliminated. Wearing rubber- soled shoes and rubber gloves is also a must to avoid elec­ trocution. The consumer should make it a point to know what his in­ surance policy covers and what it does not cover. He should prepare a list of personal property to help substantiate claims and prove uninsured losses, which are tax- deductible. He should keep the list and his policy in a safe place. After a flood, the resident should make emergency repairs, such as covering holes in the roof and siding to prevent further damage from water and loss from looting. Of­ tentimes these repairs are considered part of the in­ surance claim; save receipts. Water for drinking and cleaning should be treated before using If it cannot be boiled, it should be filterod through a clean cloth to remove excess sediment then treated with a chlorine solution Common household bleach can be used by following the in­ structions on the label and then allowing it to sit for 30 minutes If the label gives no in struct ions, first determine the percentage of chlorine in the bleach If it is one per cent, add 10 drops of bleach per quart of water If it is four-to-six per cent. add two drops per quart of water, and if it's seven-to-ten per cent chlorine, add one drop per quart If the percentage is unknown, add 10 drops of bleach per quart of water, but if the water is turbid or discolored, add 20 •Mjfops per quart. If bleach is not available, chlorine tablets can be pur­ chased from drug and sporting goods stores If there are no instructions on the packet, add one tablet to each quart of water. Floods can occur anywhere, but the most prevalent areas naturally are along rivers and coastal areas, particularly the basins of the Missouri and Ohio rivers If a resident does not have flood insurance, and lives in a flood-prone area, he should get it. says the institute. If his area or town is not eligible for in­ surance, he should contact his mayor or city council and ask them to begin the procedure to get coverage. If his area or town is eligible, then he should go to his agent and purchase the coverage as soon as possible. The Florida Everglade kite has become an endangered species because of its eating habits, the National Wildlife Federation says. The dark- colored bird eats almost nothing but the freshwater apple snail, which has become scarce due to drought, fire and drainage of marshes for agricultural and residential development. Youth On The Move JOSEPH SPIESS COMPANY CRYSTAL LAKE STORE GRAND OPENING PRIZES Win Free Spiess Charge Account of $1,000.00 44 ADDITIONAL SPIESS CHARGE ACCOUNTS GIVEN AWAY TOTALING $5,000.00 Grand Opening Tomorrow, March 25th, 10 a.m. Our Newest Spirit of '76 present to you! Just come in and sign the "Declaration of Independence" registry at our Crystal Point Mall store in McHenry county. First Prize: Spiess Charge Account Totaling $1,000! 2 Second Prizes: Spiess Charge Accounts Totaling $500 each! 2 Third Prizes: Spiess Charge Accounts Totaling $250 each! 10 Fourth Prizes: Spiess Charge Accounts Totaling $100 each! 30 Fifth Prizes: Spiess Charge Accounts Totaling $50 each! *Rules: Register by signing the "Declaration of Independence" in our Crystal L a k e store starting March 25th. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 years of age or more to register. You need not be present to win. Employees of Joseph Spiess Company, their agencies and members of their families are not eligible. Chances of winning depend on number of entries. One entry per person. Winners will be notified and announced in our newspaper ads during the week of April 19th. Winners may make the charge purchased in either Crystal Lake or Elgin store. (%|M SERVICES FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE • ALTERATIONS • BRIDAL REGISTRY • CHECK CASHING • DELIVERY SERVICE • GIFT CERTIFICATES • GIFT WRAPPING • MALL PARKING • LAY AWAY • PERSONAL SHOPPING • LOST AND FOUND • PUBLIC PHONE • MEN'S TAILORING • REST ROOMS • MONOGRAMMING • WHEEL CHAIRS (by Day id Plocher Agriculture Extension Adviser. McHenry county) llorse Management Serie* • The fourth session of the fi\e session Horse Management series will deal with vac cinations and health care programs for horses Dr. Cheryl Knobloch. Extension Equine Veterinarian, will be the featured speaker for the session Please come, if you are interested, even if you have not attended any of the past sessions. At the third session. Dr Knobloch talked about horse health management and parasitology With the cooperation of the McHenry County college and several of the management series par­ ticipants w*re able to bring feces samples and test the material for the presence of worm eggs Dog Obedience Classes • I<ois Li in ba ugh. Elaine Limbaugh. Dawn Vogts, and Louise Dewey of Woodstock. Jeanette Everett of Ringwood and Diane Miller of McHenry. are oonducting the 4-H Dog Obedience classes again in 1976. The classes are held every Tuesday evening P%C.E II • PLAINDEALF.R-WEDNESDAY. MARCH 14. If7* First Scout Troops Thrive About one out of every 100 * Boy Scout troops chartered during the year of Scouting'* birth in America are stilt alive and well, according to Pelbert Williams. M D., President of the Blackhawk Area council. Hoy Scouts of America. Inc Williams said it is impossible to pinpoint the first American Scout troop, since many troops operated before the Boy Scouts of America was even in corpora tod Today. Williams said there are 65.000 Scout troops, with I S million boys and well over a half million adult volunteer leaders There are. in addition, now nearly two million Cub Scouts in 6<) 000 packs and over 660. ooo pack leaders in Scouting s program for younger" boys <6-l0> a program introduced formally in 1930. and another 430,000 young men. women, and adult ieaders are now associated with the Exploring program beginning at 7 pm at Good times Hiding academy l^>is. IxHiise and Jeanette have been working with the 4-H I>og program for many years and are extremely qualified in­ structors At present we are searching for someone to work with the 4 II members in the area of IHig Grooming and Showmanship Contact me if you. or anyone you know , may be interested Phone 3383737 Why Should You Take • That" t <Mir»e In grade school, high school college, or even on the job. there will be a class; subject, or seminar that you feel will do you no good, makes no sense, and is just simply worthless But is it" It is important that you have a good attitude about what you do Think about that class, subject, or seminar and try and see a reason for taking it! Set a goal to learn some point about the topic and stick with this goal There is always some aspect of a subject that we can learn which will be of uae to us You will also find that with goals in mind, participating in the class will take on a new importance. POET'S CORNER YOUR BABY Look at it there to sweet and innocent, it's so calm aa tt Ilea. Its tender eyes, its ears and noae, the mouth that smiles and cries Watch the love aa it shines out so bright, For before you know it, it's taken flight. When it's sleeping, watch it cloae, and understand it's mine, It's yours now and always will be, ao treat it very kind. It's made in love, it will live in love, for love makea the world go round. So when it grows, teach him at love and he'll live aafe and sound Selena Mays ......WHY DO I LOVE YUU... Because I feel alive with you And you make my sad heart sing. Because I want to be with you And make of you, my king. Because I find that with each day My sun shines brighter still. Together we build tomorrow's dreams And with you by my side we will. I love you for the love you give Asking nothing in return. Because you teach me laughter And the wisdom, I must learn. I love you for the warmth I feel When I have you by my side. , I'll love you 'till the world turns And the universe has died. Mary Watson TRI E LOVE If you die first and I'm still here There's one thing you can do. Walk slowly up those marble' steps And I'll catch up with you. And if I don't arrive by the time You get up there, when you get inside Please save me a chair And as the years go by, If still I'm not seated, I'll show my love for you By keeping your chair well heated. There's nothing more to say Except. I went the other way. By Kamona Zmich EVERY DAY When I see each day go by, I know why I am alive. To help each one that passes by Not to falter on the side. He will help you on your way And give you strength each day. So take each day as it comes along. He will help to make you strong. Go along with a smile on your face ana the sun on your back, Don't look at yesterday, it will never come back. Rosa L Nichols I Have A Friend I have a friend and He is God, And He is true all the time. And He stands by my side all the time, When I walk the streets of gold in Heaven When I am God's child. DawnCrouse, age 11 HILDEGARDE medicine for mM oalv the geriatrics set, bat for all el as. Here she Is, M years eM and saying her latere Is of her. She Is sfcewa admiring a birthday cake presented to her after a recent performance la MUwankee, Wise. C O U R T H O U S E S Q U A R E S Hivt a nice weekend, . call a friend FRIEND Friend Friend Friend Friend friend HUNTER HUNTER COUNTRY CLUB 5419 KENOSHA ST., RICHMOND, ILLINOIS 60017 ON RT. 173 ONE BLOCK EAST OF RT. 12 TEL <81 5)678-2631 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE OPEN TO fiV? DAILY THE PUBLIC If U HSli GREEN FEES CLUB MEMBERSHIPS FOR UNLIMITED PLAY • • LUNCHEONS DINNERS 11:30 10:00 MON-THUR 11:30 11.00 FRI -SAT 12:00 9:00 SUNDAY S 50.00 Men's Membership $225.00 Restricted Men's Membership ( Mon thru Fri . 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