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Shop Wisely For Holidays Gift-giving should be a joyful experience for the giver and the receiver. Don't ruin the pleasure by straining the family budget. How much money should be spent for gifts each eyar? Gifts and cards, often overlooked as expenses in the family budget, may take more family income than you realize, according to University of Illinois Family Economics Specialist, Joan Bonnett. Families vary in the number and type of occasions they , observe for giving gifts and cards. They also differ in the amount of money spent, Bonnett continues. Recall family gift expenses for the past year. How many occasions required a special remembrance? How much was spent? What expenses are anticipated in the next 12 months? Don't forget that wrapping paper, ribbon and bows, postage, flowers, party decorations and food are also part of the special- remembrance dollar, advises Bonnett List the approaching special- remembrance occasions. For each occasion, ask the following questions: How many friends and relatives should be remem­ bered? Should they be remembered with a present, card or party? How much money is reasonable and available to spend? How much should be spent on each person? What extra expenses does the occasion involve? Have the cost of gifts, wrapping materials, postage, food and decorations been included? Christmas--the year's main gift-giving occasion for many families-can take a large part of the family income during December or January. Save time, money and frustration by planning ahead. After deciding how much money can be spent stay within a limit. Use the following money- saving tips to reduce gift ex­ penses: Take advantage of sales and specials to buy gifts. By planning far enough ahead, one may be able to purchase most gifts at bargain prices. Use imagination in choosing gifts. Try new types of stores and items. Instead of one large present, consider several small,, related gift items or combine purchases with homemade items. Make some of the gifts if the giver can sew, bake, paint or is skilled in other crafts. These may mean more to the receiver than a purchased item. Buy Christmas cards, sup­ plies and decorations for the following year during after- season markdowns. Instead of buying gifts for everyone, consider drawing names at Christmas when the family or group is large. Set aside a place at home for storing gift items and wrapping supplies. Be realistic in the amount of money allowed to spend for special occasions. Spend only what can be afforded. Sub­ stitute time, effort and skills for money and have a Merry Christmas. TMTHfHA "Friends In Service Here" McHenry Chapter CHRISTMAS! It is nearly here - His bir­ thday - with all its an­ ticipations, happiness, thoughtfulness of others, small, young, old, alone, parents, families - alone and together!! Fish is now busy planning their Christmas baskets for those in need...toys and other gifts (caps, mittens, scarves, books) for all the children, teenagers and our Senior Citizens. Volunteers are needed to help prepare these baskets Dec. 17 and drivers for Sunday, Dec. 18 and Christmas eve. If you can join in this happy task, call 385-6182. As a family or a group, you might like to take a family or two with special needs...call 385-6182. A master list will be compiled. All churches are involved, as well as the usual sources of our needy, Mental Health & Family services, Illinois Public Aid, Headstart, McHenry County Housing Authority, Visiting Nurses association, Prisoner Release, Migratory council, various churches and people who have been in contact with Fish. Delivery of the various food items, toys, etc. can be made up to 3:30 p.m. each day in­ cluding Dec. 16, by the generosity of St. Patrick's church, 3500 W. Washingotn street. Enter the main door into the vestibule and go left to the basement door. After 3:30 p.m. go right in the vestibule and place in ushers' room. Preparation and packing of the articles will be done at St. Patrick's Dec. 17. All non-perishable items of food can be used, as well as canned meats, and personal items which are not available with food stamps - toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, also soap, bleach and laundry detergents. If you have perishable items to give, call 385-6182 regarding delivery ; if you prefer to send a donation, it may be mailed to "Fish, Box 282, McHenry, 111. 60050" Gifts of toys and other items are preferred unwrapped, as this makes it easier in filling the baskets, but supplies of gift- wrapping paper, tags, cards, ribbon or yarn are most welcome. We have sixty-one families on our lists, some with as many as nine children. These baskets are distributed strictly in the McHenry area. All money goes to families as we have no overhead! All the folks of McHenry and surrounding areas have been most generous in this work...- make your own Christmas happier - join us! Spread the good word...tell others! M.G. Glaucoma - you don't feel a thing. After a while you can't see a thing. Glaucoma is the nation's second leading cause of blindness. Join the National Galucoma Alert! Write Prevent Blindness, 79 Madison avenue, New York, New York 10016 for more information. Senior Walk-In Center Location: McHenry Moose Lodge, Rte. 120 Time: Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 8 Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 Speaker: Gretchen Mills, O u t r e a c h s u p e r v i s o r , "Dispelling Myths" 1 p.m. December 9 Sunshine band practice, 10 a.m. Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 Cards and games, 1 p.m. December 12 \ Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 White elephant game, 1 p.m. December 13 Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 Cards and conversation, 1 p.m. December 14 Meet and Eat, 11:45 to 12:30 Decorate tor Merry Christmas ball to be held Thursday, Dec. 15; decorate Christmas tree and carolling party, 1 p.m. Grandparents Attend Baptism Li Wisconsin M r . a n d M r s . J i m H e t - termann and son, Scott, of Johnsburg, were in Oak Creek, Wis., last Sunday to attend the baptism of their second granddaughter, Julie Ann Rothery. Julie was baptized after the 11 o'clock Mass in St. Mat­ thew's church in Oak Creek. Sponsors for the infant were her aunt, Geralyn Rothery of St. Louis, and her uncle Scott Hettermann. Following the service, a buffet dinner was served in the Rothery home. Joining in the festivities besides the god­ parents and grandparents were Ted and Jean Stilling, and sons, Mark and Kevin, of Woodstock, Jim and Joy Boarini of Forest Park, and Julie's parents, Dave and Karen, along with her sister, Amy. $4 •- \m Microwave Holiday Values Now... three special microwave bonuses when you buy Litton limited time.* Buy the Litton 460 Memorymatics Microwave...a family size Micro-Browner Grill, 3-qt. baking dish, and new roasting rack are yours. The leading features of the Litton Memorymatic Microwave Oven are reasons enough to buy now. You can program cooking temperature, for time and speed to make any meal a perfect meal, the easy energy-saving way. Memorymatic Microwave Program Cooking allows you to program the cooking results you want automatically...at the touch of a finger. 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GREEN ST., McHENRY International Minister Reveals Documented Miracle PAGE a - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7. 1977 POETS CORNER Sigfried Veil will be the guest speaker at the Dec. 9 Women Aglow in Christ meeting at Martinetti'son Rt. 14 in Crystal Lake at 11 a.m. Like many others, Sigfried Veil thought he had everything he wanted out of life. Living in Uhingem near Stutgart in Germany, he held a top position with I.T.T. as an electrical engineer. He had a beautiful wife and four wonderful children with another one on the way. In worldly things he was rich. Then something happened over which he had no control, he developed acute leukemia. Despite the finest medical care he was given only a very short time to live. Through the prayer of his brother and other loving friends Jesus literally raised him from his deathbed and cured him completely. As a consequence of this documented miracle, there was a great revival in the area and Sigfried has been used in an international ministry. At present he is pastoring a local church in Crystal Lake and being used mightily in the C h i c a g o l a n d a r e a . A n i n ­ vitation is extended to come and hear this exciting speaker. A Christmas musical will be presented by Angela Amici. For information and reser­ vations contact Mrs. Walter lllick or Mrs. Anthonv Amici, both of McHenry, or Mrs. Wencil Stanek of Spring Grove. BIRTHS * McHENRY HOSPITAL FIRSTBORN Vincent A. and Brenda K. Giacomin of 4913 Bromley drive, McHenry, welcome their first child, a daughter named Cara Anne. The baby girl tipped the scales at a dainty 5 lbs. 14 oz. at the time of her arrival Monday, Nov. 28. D e l i g h t e d g r a n d p a r e n t s i n ­ clude Mr. and Mrs. Max Smock of Paris, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Abelindo Giacomin of Livonia, Mich. TUESDAY'S CHILD With her birth Tuesday, Nov. 29, baby Lisa Marie Williamson made proud parents of Bruce and Jessy Williamson of 3703 W. James, McHenry. The baby scales registered 7 lbs. IOMJ oz. at her first weigh-in. Grand­ parents waiting to bestow tender loving care include Dr. and Mrs. G. Dominique of McHenry and Mr. and Mrs. B. Williamson of Rock Falls, 111. / MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK A daughter born Friday, Dec. 2 is welcomed into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hagi, Sr., of Spring Grove. Mr. and Mrs. William True of McHenry are the parents of a son born Sunday, Dec. 4. H A R V A R D H O S P I T A L An 8 lb. 2'j oz. ba"by girl will brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blake of McHenry. She was born Wednesday, Nov. 30. Vanishing Waters (Lily Lake) When first we came to this home by the lake And loved the quiet and peace. Weplayed in the waters with fishes and birds And thought it never would cease. A pair of otters played and teased It was only a year ago. Some great blue cranes strolled in majesty And wandered to and fro. Where have the shining waters gone From the lake we loved so well. Where we played along the beaches And the fishes and animals dwell. The waters that we could sit beside And dream as we watched die dawn. Of a place where the wild goose sat down Or perhaps to drink came a fawn. Will the beautiful waters ever come back To cover the mud flats so bare. And bring back the contentment and peace For all of us to share. Louise Hipwell ^American Viewpoints A people united must not now be lost m suspicion, distrust, and selfishness or politics among our people. Lyndon B. Johnson GIFT CERTIFICATES IN' ANY AMOUNT! for Store • for Beauty Salon spurgeons © I itton Systems. Inc. ALL ABOARD 1 •" -TO*:;!?! ~M McHENRY SAVINGS & LOAN 4th ANNUAL MODEL RAILROAD SHOW „ -- _ • » * ' -- Bigger £ Better than Than Ever In Our Lobby • Operating Train For The Kids • Viritdge Lionel Collection & Other Models On Display NOW DURING REGULAR LOBBY HOURS UNTIL DECEMBER 17 m n C- r i. ri • i » «i t ' * -f i. i » -t • -J • i SL -I IC McHenry Sags • tit. 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