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POET'S CORNER IIIK WINI) WAS Til Kit K H« \\ softly whispers the wind H ru th«' hiat'chcs of the trees <>n I he I ill <>[ (Jolyatha. A y'W'ii t ;i> , l on the cross is f.-ettire tea»ly to 0 f^opie i «. to see Mini often from iifar :<r rl SM: e Ix'^m to cry Soldiers uather nearby to throw the coin over the belongings of this Just Man A robe, which his mother has made for him everyone is trying to urab it - with their dirty and greedy hands... (>r ore sid< 11 he cross here on Golgatha it is loud « d wild - the other is quiet and very still and the wind is blowing softly across the hill. "O. Father; forgive them-for they don't know what they have done ^ to Me", His voice is breaking, as He speaks t His head turns to the side... a soldier runs across to Him - with a sword he stabs this man into His heart "He is dead" and soon, they all slowly part... But now the wind begins to howl the earth is shaking, the sun is getting dark "This was the Son of God" they whisper with t^acli other, and He is hanging here between heaven and earth He was our brother - - and the wind is carrying His holy word . around the world. . for He had witnessed how man can destroy and without mercy, kill during this hour of death=- He was blowing gently and soft over this blood trenched hill when the Son of God-from the hands of man was killed. i Marie Heiser PUBLIC PI LSK (The Plaindealer invite* the public lit um* thin column u* an e\preN*ion of their vie* on subject* of general interest in our community. Our onlv request is that the writers give-signature, full ad­ dress and phone num­ ber. We usk too. that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objeetional taste.) BOIQLKTS "To the Editor: "We always seem to hear about the bad things in our community, so I would like to tell my weekend experiences as a teacher in your fine town "I took my club, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) to Springfield for their state convention. It wasn't so much the journey that was interesting, but it was the many fine people in this area who made it possible "First of all, we needed transportation down there for eleven people Through the efforts of your local Chamber of Commerce, they hunted for a van for us to use. They talked to a car dealer who donated a brand new van for us to use (a total trip of 500 miles) for FREE. An unselfish act like this cannot be forgotten, as my students are very impressed for a busy employer to do such a nice act. "Also, since the trip was two days long, we needed hotel lodging for two nights. We asked the central school ad­ ministration for a little monev PET MINI ( OlUSE Parents wanting relief from their children's continual resistance and rebellion will want to consider attending the Parent Effectiveness Training <PET> mini course starting Tuesday evening. April 26. The course is being co sponsored by the Lake Region YMCA and the First Congregational church of Crystal Lake. PET is a national education program which teaches parents how to settle conflicts, make rules that stick, and foster independence with their children The course was developed in 1962 by Dr. Thomas Gordon, a clinical psychologist. Parents wishing to register or obtain further information about the course can call either the First Congregational church or the tegiom "WEAR m FORMAL RENT/ for ALL OCCASIONS &elt £ Staid l?14 N. Green St., McHenry s Foxes' Run § Leave the cooking to us this Easter Holiday! You'll enjoy our friendly service and pleasant surroundings HOLIDAY SMORGASBORD! ADULTS $495 CHILDREN S250 (8 AND UNDER) FEATURING: COUNTRY RIBS, BEEF, CHICKEN AND HAM DINNERS Serving Easter Sunday from 11 am 'til ? ALSO, SERVING FROM OUR SPECIAL HOLIDAY MENU! FEATURING: •LAMB . $450 •16 oz. Prime T-Bone STEAK. J695 •2 PETITE LOBSTERS 4 OZ. BUTT STEAK *850 •2 PETITE LOBSTERS 4A50 2-4 OZ. BUTT STEAKS *990 (FORMERLY VARESE'S) 1266 N.'GREEN ST., McHENRY RESERVATIONS IF YOU *£EFER 385-3120 Encourage Working In <t ' Proposed Legislation and they very kindly found enough to pay for my students' lodging "Because of the generous contributions of these people, and the continued support of our schools, and community, we came home with seven winners and a happy feeling for living in McHenry. "Sincerely "Ronald J. Schmitt" I House Minority Whip R Bruce Waddell (It-Dundee) has co sponsored legislation designed to "make working more attractive than going on U n e m p l o y m e n t C o m - pensation." "There are simply too many individuals who work, just packing up and leaving the .job because they can do almost as well collecting unemployment compensation." Rep Waddell said "This bothers people who do stick it out and continue work, and this was one of the complaints I heard over nd over during the campaign. Now with this bill I'm co-sponsoring, we'll have a chance to correct some of the gross faults in the system." 1 Rep Waddell joined with House Minority Assistant Leader Gil Deavers <R- Normal) in proposing the unemployment compensation package. The key provision of the bill according to Waddell. is lengthening the period of time before an individual can receive benefits if he has left his job voluntarily, or fired for misconduct. "When there's a longer wait to start collecting money, they'll think twice before they leave the job." Rep. Waddell said "And if it's not as easy to collect unemployment com­ pensation after being fired, that will make an employee work a little harder at keeping the job he's got." Presently a person who leaves his job voluntarily has to wait eight weeks to. start collecting while a person who loses his job from misconduct has to wait only six weeks. The proposed legislation would raise those waiting periods to ten weeks in both instances. "And it's going to be a little harder to qualify for benefits under this bill." Rep Waddell said. "A person will have to earn one-and-a-half times his earnings over his high quarter of the previous year. Right now someone can qualify for unemployment benefits if they've earned $1,000 with only $275 of that earned outside of the high quarter." f Police Tickets Shelby J. Conley, Woodstock, speeding 43 in a 30 mph zone. Michael R Goodman, 123 Lakeshore drive, Lakemoor, speeding 45 in a 30 mph zone. Timothy J. Lamz, 4216 South street, McHenry, speeding 43 in a 25 mph zone. Stephen L. Underdown, 3503 Beach, McHenry, speeding 60 in a 40 mph zone. Phillip M Matlick, Algonquin, speeding 51 in a 35 mph zone. Patrick T Burns, Glenview, speeding 55 in a 35 mph zone. David R. Awbery, 5008 W Bromley, McHenry, speeding 42 in a 25 mph zone. Beverly A Ralph, 710 Emerald drive, McHenry, speeding 46 in a 30 mph zone. Bruce T. Otto. 1904 Woodlawn Park. McHenry. speeding 45 in a 30 mph zone William A. Douglass. 3212 StillhiH drive, McHenry. speeding 47 in a 30 mph zone. Daniel P. Justen, 1602 N. Ramble road, McHenry, im­ proper left turn. Franklin C. Muse, 2800 Mvang street, McHenry, disobeyed traffic signal when light turned red. Dennis E. Jeschke, 1506 W. Hickory, McHenry, speeding 41 in a 30 mph zone. Kenneth W. Ross, Long Grove, speeding 44 in a 30 mph zone. Richard H. Steege, 501 N. Green street, McHenry, no city sticker „ Richard H Steege, 501 N. Green street, McHenry, speeding 46 in a 30 ;i.ph zone. .John D. Ferbrache, 3205 Hunter Path, McHenry, speeding 40 in a 25 mph zone. John D. Bierman. 711 Cherry Valley drive. McHenry, im­ proper lane usage IN YOUR GARDEN Harvest Onions There can be green onions in the garden in six to eight weeks if sets are planted now Planting sets is the easiest and surest way to grow onions Sets are small bulbs less than an inch in diameter that have been grown from last year's seed. They can be bought in grocery, seed, garden and hardware stores. Plant onion sets anytime the soil can be worked-March in most of Illinois. A little frost will not injure them If planning to use them as green onions, place the sets upright in a furrow about three to four inches deep By setting them upright it-.prevents crooked green onions from forming. Place the sets about one inch apart in the row »At this spacing, one pound of sets will plant a twenty-live foot row If one wants to grow dry onions to use after the growing season, space the sets three to four inches apart in a furrow one to two' inches deep. One pound of onion sets will plant a row fifty-feet long. Early planted sets are less affected by blast or thrips than those grown from seed or transplants also, weeds are less of a problem Dry onions will be ready to harvest in three to four months- about late August or early September. Harvest onions when the necks are thoroughly dry or about 95 percent of the tops have bent over. Pull the onions and place them under cover to finish drying. Cut off the tops about an inch above the bulb, place in a well Tips For The Novice Automechanic by Donald B. Wilson, Member, SAE Pump Your Own Gas -- and Save More and more service sta­ tions and oil companies are attempting to reduce over­ head and operating costs, by offering a discount to anyone willing to gas their own cars. Some drivers, however, still pay nearly SI pertankful, either for the privilege of being waited^ upofr' or, in many cases, because they they don't know how to operate the pump. Virtually all self-serve sta­ tions have step-by-step in­ structions at or on the pumps and these directions are much easier to follow than those telling you how to assemble a 'bicycle or dollhouse! Another way of looking at it, the Automotive Parts & Ac­ cessories Association points out, is the hourly rate you pay yourself with what you can save. -The 2 cents to 5 cents per gallon discount to "doers" for the couple min­ utes it takes can save you more than $10 an hour. Always pull into a lane ventilated container such as a mesh bag/and store in a cool, dry place. PI \I\I)E\I Elt I ltll».\Y. APRIL H. I'lTT hold it with the end of the nozzle. Give the filler (gas) cap a half turn counter-clock- wise and pull. If that doesn't do it, try another quarter turn. Place the cap where it won't fall to the ground and pick up dirt AND where you can't forget it. If experienced service station attendants for­ get to replace caps - and they do - don't expect to be able to remember it automatically. Now insert th. .. ,?.zle into the tank filler ne^.. _ > far as it will go. Squeeze , ie trigger and fill the tank. . The flow will shut off automatically when the tank is full. If the flow should stop just after you start pumping, it's because you were pump­ ing too fast. Release the trig­ ger and resqueeze it. Once the nozzle indicates it has done its job, don't try to pump in more gas even if you can. The few extra drops isn't worth spilling gas onto your bumper, fender, clothes or driveway. Replace the nozzle and re­ turn the operating level to its original position, if necessary. Be sure to re-install the cap! Then congratulate yourself - you just became a very highly paid service station attendant! where the pump will be on the same side as the car's fil­ ler cap. If your car has a cen- ter-fill tank, pull forward so that the filler opening is even with the pump that you plan to use. At the pump of your choice, lift the nozzle from its receptacle. (You may have to pay first. In most cases, it is easier to over-pay and get change back than to under­ pay and have to make more trips to the service station.) With the nozzle in one hand, lift the nozzle holder or turn a lever a quarter turn counter-clockwise, depending on the pump. Look at the face of the pump to determine that the numbers are all at zero. Self- serve pumps only work when they are at zero. If the pre­ vious customer's gallonage and amount of money are still carried on the pump, check with an attendant or the cashier. That's all there is to it. Many of today's cars have the gas filler cap concealed behind the license plate. If this describes your car, pull down the license plate and ©1977 Automotive Part & Accessories Association. Inc. ONE DAY INCOME TAX SERVICE CALL 385-4410 for appointment Wednesday 5 to 10 p.m SMELT DINNER Soup, Steak Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, Fried Smelt All You Can Eat OPEN FOR LUNCH M0N.-SAT. 11:30-5 SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS 2-10 P.M. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY $2.95 RT. 31 NORTH TO JOHNSBURG RD., EAST TO SUNSET RD. 815/675-2302 1 at the Church of your choice On (00D FRIDAY H lS green grass and warm sunshine begin to push aside the ice and snow of Winter, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with jubilation and a sense of ever increasing wonder. All over the world families rejoice as they come together in fervent prayer and thoughtful contemplation. We e join our good friends and neighbors in proclaiming the glory of this holiest of holidays, nnd wish them its many blessings. lS you recall that miraculous morn, may you find comfort and inspiration in His message of faith and the promise of new life to come for all. Our Bank will be closed on Good Friday 12:00 to ,3:00 P.M. and the entire Bank will reopen Bank Lobby & Drive-Up Windows 3:00 to 7:30 P.M. •t*« McHenry State Bank 3510 W. Elm Street McHenry - 385-1040 V A FULL SERVICE BANK \ I WW Vtf Wtf WU VW Wtf MM MM Vtf Mtf Wtf IA4 lAf WW)