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enevieue A 1315 Riverside Drive McHenry 385-0238 FREE GIFT WRAPPING Once you make your purchase, store the tree out­ doors in a place that is pro­ tected from sun and wind, to conserve moisture. When you bring the tree inside, saw off an inch or two of the butt end to facilitate water uptake, and place the tree in a holder sturdy enough to anchor it (a holder for a five to six-foot tree should have tripod legs with a spread of 20" to 30"). Water the tree daily and keep it away from heat sources: the fireplace, TV, radio, etc. Place breakable ornaments high up on the tree, out of reach of chil­ dren and pets, and use only fireproof decorations made of metal, glass or asbestos. Avoid using decorations that look like candy; a child may mistake them for food. Before stringing lights, check for worn wires or loose sockets and don't overload circuits. Use spot­ lights on aluminum trees, rather than string lights. The aluminum branches can get caught in the light sockets and produce quite a shock. Never keep the tree lights on when you leave the house or go to bed, and get rid of your tree when the needles start to fall. When it comes to buying toys for under the tree, be sure to keep the safety of your child in mind. With young children, avoid any­ thing with sharp or rough edges, toys with removable parts or poisonous surface paint, flammable toys and stuffed animals with glass or button eyes. With an older child, guard against toys which are too heavy for his strength or which splinter and break, ill-balanced mo­ bile toys (tricycles, wagons, etc.), shooting or target toys that will endanger his eyes. Santa's Hints: Power tools arc the per­ fect gift for the man who spends his leisure hours in the woriohop. • * u • . SECTION 1 SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 5 • TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 22, 1977 HOLIDAY SAFETY " Christmas brings with it a lot of paraphernalia: trees, new toys, lights, candles, and gift wrapping. Bali, humbug! With all these seasonal additions, house­ hold hazards multiply, and homeowners have to be particularly careful. When you buy your Christmas tree, check for freshness. The branches should spring back when you bend them and the nee­ dles should be bright green. Bump the tree base hard on the ground and be sure that the needles don't fall; check the bottom of the stump to see that it is sappy and moist. Her Christmas Should Start i enevieue Looks that uphold a 'fresh fashion image "...season after season. Soft, gentle classics for today's npw woman. • Pantsuits • Coordinates • Blouses • Lingerie • Jewelry Or ••• let her choose her own with a Gift Certificate! • Long Skirts • Dresses V l t • Robes • Handbags • Sweaters CHRISTMAS HOURS Sundays (Starting Dec. 4) 11 to 4 Evenings (Starting Dec. 12) 9 to 9 • m _ - -• '