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PAGE 2 - SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDE^LER - WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 3. 1976 Pets are a true gift of love and joy, factthatmanypetshop8' but remember they have feelings, too! What could be more charming, more loving, more special than opening up a basket on Christmas morning to discover a cute little puppy or kitten all decked out in ribbons, right? Wrong! The idea is truly de­ lightful, yes, and would surely be the dream come true of almost any child But the truth is that there is probably nothing so cruel and shattering to a young animal than to be thrust into the midst of a hustling, noisy, excited family group! Just imagine picture bulbs flashing mercilessly into frightened little eyes, everyone grabbing to be the next to hold the ador­ able new arrival. You would never do it to a new­ born baby -- so why should a defenseless little pet be any different? Your pet needs time to slowly and gently adjust to his new surroundings. Even though you may buy him already housebroken or paper-trained, he needs some time to get used to his new schedule. This matter is even fur­ ther complicated by the Join our 1977 Christmas Club get a free gift and interest! Join McHenry Savings' 1977 Christmas Club now and have the cash you need for next year's Christmas shopping. In addition, you'll get free a hand painted Christmas pin and5'/4% interest on your savings. Come in today while our pin selection is complete. McHENRY S A V I N G S • mi iiiieiiiiii j McHenry Savings •P AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 1209 North Green Street 10520 Main Street • » McHenry. Illinois Richmond Illinois 385-3000 678-2061 Fsnc 900am to 4 30pm Monday Tuesday and Thursday 9 00am to 8 00 pm Fr.day 9 00 a m to 3 00 p m Saturday McHenry Dr-ve-ln Window open Wednesday 9 00am lo 2 00 p m Closed Wednesday m R.chmond McHENRY MONEY MACHINE OPEN ?4 HRS A DAY EVERY DAY' frJ-lefirjkiople, ̂ k/tryfyp/e/ Deposits insured to S40 000 by the Federal Savings and Loan insurance Core unfortunately, sell pups and kittens before they are really ready to be taken from their mother. The little babies find themselves prematurely weaned and surrounded by huge human creatures who mean well but may do more harm than good! A pet is probably the best gift anyone can give to a growing child. As they grow togther, the child learns the meaning or responsibility, of giving love, of kindness and the importance of gentleness. But these are lessons which the child must learn through patient practice. If you are planning to give your children a pet for Christmas, bring it home a few days before Christmas. The tremen­ dous thrill of having a new member of the house­ hold will not be diminish­ ed even if it does arrive a little ahead of Santa's other presents. This way, your pet will have time to quietly and lovingly adjust to his new home -- his new feeding habits, his new sleeping place, his new friends -- without-all of the clamor that comes with Christmas. Remember the true Christmas spirit of love, and think of your new little pet with all of the gentle consideration he deserves. It will make for a merrier Christmas for all! Healthful and hearty -- granola is great treat Looking for a different recipe for the holidays? Try baking the granola way -- it's great! What is granola? Gran­ ola is a generic name re­ ferring to an oat-based cereal made from a variety of grains and other in­ gredients. Although many people think of granola as a prod­ uct recently invented by natural food enthusiasts, it was actually developed in the 1880's. Not so new In the late 1960's it again caught the attention of the American public, and manufactured varieties as well of dozens of recipes for home-made concoc­ tions appeared everywhere. But what is it that makes granola so special? Besides good nutrition, there's a lot of good taste. Let's take a look at each ingredient: rolled oats -- high in protein and B vitamins (thiamine, ribo­ flavin, niacin); wheat germ -- the "heart of the wheat," rich in protein, B vitamins, iron and phos­ phorus; brown sugar hon­ ey -- adds an old-fash­ ioned natural sweetness; vegetable oil -- improves color, binds ingredients together; dry milk solids -- good source of ribo­ flavin, calcium, phosphor­ us and potassium; brew­ er's yeast -- provides pro­ tein, B vitamins, iron and phosphorus; coconut, al­ monds, sunflower seeds and vanilla -- add flavor and texture to regular flavored granola. Christmas treat Now that we've estab­ lished that granola is in­ deed tasty and good for you, here's a terrific idea for a Christmas treat the whole family can enjoy and you can feel good about serving! MIX-EASY GRANOLA BARS 1 '/2 cups Sun Country Granola Vi cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. Waking powder Vi tsp. salt '/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup firmly parked brown sugar 1 '/2 tsp. maple extract V2 < up chopped walnuts Measure granola, flour, bak­ ing powder and salt onto wax paper. Stir well to blend. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar, egg and maple extract. Add blend­ ed dry ingredients and nuts. Mix well. Spread in ungreased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Yield: 16-20 bars. Danish tradition SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TRADITION -- Bing & Crondahl presents its 82nd Christmas Plate entitled, "Christmas Welcome, ' a traditional scene in the famous shades of Co­ penhagen blue for whieh the fine Danish porcelain manu­ facturer has become renowned. The plate, which is hand decorated and sculpted in relief, was designed by the Danish artist Henry Thelander. The first Christmas plate ever cre­ ated was introduced by Bing & Crondahl in 1895 utilizing the then revolutionary underglaze technique. Each year thereafter Bing & Crondahl has issued a Christmas Plate which have become collectors' items throughout the world. At the end of each years' production, the master mold is destroyed so that no more plates can ever be made*