AHancwtef Fanning, Saturday, February 22, 1997 f h vtuz Long-Gone Lyricist February 27 is the birthday of poet and former Harvard professor Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). Unlike much poetry, Longfellow’s work was very popular m his day and remains familiar today. His “The Song of Hiawatha” and “The Courtship of Miles mX _ / Standish” are just a few of the longer works Longfellow penned. Few people know that Longfellow also wrote the words to the Christmas carol, “I Heard Bells on Christmas Day.” It was written during the Civil War, follow mg the Battle of Gettysburg, and after Longfellow’s son had been seriously wounded; “And in despair I bowed my head; there is no peace on earth.’ I said.” I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I know not where es- Use a day at home with a sick child to add to or simply enjoy an old photo album. Quick Baked Halibut 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 bay leaf 1/8 teaapoon ground cloves salt and pepper to taate 2 pounds halibut fillets Preheat oven to 350° F. Make a simple white sauce; Melt the butter, gradually stir in the flour. fZi NEEDED For SPRING CONSTRUCTION POPULATION SUMMER AND FALL OF 97 1000-4000 HEAD HOG FINISHER FACILITIES We Provide: Single source of pigs High Health pigs Fixed contract payment plus bonus Assistance in obtaining financing Successful record in industry Hog Finsher Ownership Benefits: Steady, positive cash flow Building equity in facilities “Dr. Seuss” born, March 2 -H W Longfellow then slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Add the chopped onion, bay leaf, ground cloves, and salt and pep per. Place fish in a greased, shallow baking dish. Pour the sauce over ~ >h and bake until fish flakes easily id all translucency gone, about 20 to minutes, depend ig on the thickness the fillets. 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