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An old favorite One of the most popular Christmas candies is the popcorn ball: round and delicious, although some­ times a real challenge to the teeth. But such Christmas sweets are fun to make. Get together with the kids and try it. Here are all the ingredients you need. POPCORIS BALLS 1 V2 cup- of popcorn 4 tul i lopoon- of Imtter or oleomargarine \ / \ cup of water 1 cl ip of >upar cup of corn >\rup 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of vanil la First, of course, make the popcorn. The amount of unpopped popcorn in­ dicated will make about seven cups of popped corn, anywhere from 12 to 15 popcorn balls. Set the pop­ corn aside for a second in a large bowl. In a saucepan, mix the butter (or oleomargarine), water, sugar, corn syrup and salt with the popped corn. Cook this over a medium heat until (via your own testing method) a few drops form a hard ball when dropped into cold water. Remove from heat. Then stir in the vanilla, pouring it in a thin stream over the popped corn and stirring constantly to mix well. Shape the popcorn into balls with buttered hands and set the balls down on waxed paper to cool for awhile. Soon the popcorn balls will be ready for consump­ tion. By merely straightening a paper clip, you can cre­ ate a tree decoration. Push one hooked end of a paper clip into the popcorn ball for a hanger. The other end can hang from the tree branches. Red, green and yellow cellophane paper is per­ fect for making party fa­ vors or surprise treats out of the popcorn balls. Mere­ ly cut out a piece of the cellophane in a square which wraps nicely around the entire ball, then tie one end with colorful rib­ bon. BIKE ACCESSORIES If Mom and Dad are giving Junior a new bike for Christmas, Sis can get in on the big gift with a basket for the handlebars, a license plate with his name, a lock and chain. THINKING BACK Wi ' 1 nostalgia sweeping the country, why not go attic-hunting for Christ­ mas gifts? Memorabilia from the '20s, '30s, '40s and even the '50s, while hardly considered an­ tiques, have become popu­ lar. That old cover from a magazine someone in the family forgot to throw out would make an excel­ lent gift when matted and framed. A-CAROLINC WE GO Music has always played a large part in traditional Christmas festivities. A neighborhood caroling party on Christmas Eve is a happy way to renew acquaintar '<'s and spread good cheer JHV U Ml OPEN BEFORE CHRISTMAS! FULL S£RUIC£ PACKAGE OUR "PACKAGE" OF COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE IS WRAPPED IN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND TIED WITH THE PERSONAL TOUCH THAT'S ALWAYS YOURS AT THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY. YOU SAVE YOURSELF A LOT OF TIME AND TROUBLE WHEN YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FULL SERVICE BANKING PACKAGE. WHILE MAKING CHECKING OR SAVINGS DEPOSITS, YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT SPOT FOR LOANS, TRAVELERS CHECKS, A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX . . .EVEN LICENSE PLATES. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF McHENRY IS INDEED ALL THE BANK YOU'LL EVER NEED. CHECKING ACCOUNTS REGULAR SAVINGS PREMIUM SAVINGS CHRISTMAS CLUB SAVINGS BONDS REAL ESTATE LOANS MASTER CHARGE TRAVELER CHECKS NIGHT DEPOSITORY LICENSE PLATES INSTALLMENT LOANS BANK BY MAIL SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS AMERICAN EXPRESS EXECUTIVE CREDIT CARD BUSINESS LOANS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE LOANS BANK AMERICARD AUTO LOANS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES LETTER DROP "SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE BIG ENOUGH TO HELP" THE MEMBER: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER: FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FIRST NATIONAL BANK '• OF McHENRY 381 I West D im St ree t • • MEMHER K.D.I.I:. MEMBER EEDERAI. RESERVE Mellenrv. Illinois 60050 815-385-5400 # -- 1 1 - - - - - 1