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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE I • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15. 1»7S Collectibles: presents that increase in value Many years ago. it was a Scandinavian Christmas cus­ tom to give cookies, cakes and candies as holiday gifts. These sweets were placed on handpainted wooden plates a n d p r e s e n t e d t o f a m i l y , f r i e n d s , a n d n e i g h b o r s . People saved these beautiful p l a t e s , r e m e m b e r i n g t h a t special Christmas through­ out the year. This old tradition of giving Christmas plates continues to be a unique way of expres­ sing holiday feelings. Cur­ rently. there are more than t h r e e m i l l i o n p e o p l e throughout the world who collect limited edition plates. According to Paul A. S c h m i d , p r e s i d e n t o f Schmid. creators and distri­ butors of collectibles and fine giftware. located in Ran­ dolph. Mass.. 'Today's col­ lectibles use century-old craftsmanship techniques and innovative modern methods to achieve finely de- Dollhouses and miniature furniture Miniature Heating Pads, Hot Water Bottles, and Kleenex S S t! If M Call For Holiday Hours Robin's Roost miniatures and dollhouses 131 CENTER STREET, GRAYSLAKE, PHONE (312) 223-4455 CHILDREN ARE DELIGHTED with this colorful Peter Rabbit music box that plays "It's a Small World." Begin the tradition of collecting in your fam­ ily with a music box or musical doll on Christmas morn­ ing. Unique musical gifts by Schmid. creators and im­ porters of collectibles and fine giftware, located in Randolph, Mass., are treasured and passed on from generation to generation. tailed designs. Because col­ lector's items are produced in limited quantities, they in­ c r e a s e i n v a l u e o v e r t h e years." The perfect way to start a collection for a child is with Schmid's cartoon character series, featuring the ever- popular Walt Disney and Peanuts characters. Adults will appreciate the artwork of limited edition Christmas plates handcraved by Anri, finely glazed porcelain or ex­ pertly cast pewter. The fa­ mous original art of Sister Berta Hummel which re­ mains in the Hummel family home in Massing, Bavaria, is reproduced in an exclusive limited edition Christmas plate series by Schmid. Another old-fashioned ^SKIERS" GIFT GIVING FASHIONS MAE WEST V; "* *' VEST / V 42.50 \ GLOVES 3500 RAY , vf.) n. STRETCH HOLLOFIL N~ 85.00 HARLEY \ / STRETCH DOWN v 135.00 Get dressed! We've got a full selection of the finest ski fashions. Come see us. WE'RE THE TEAM Of PROftSSlONAl SKI EXPERTS TORY 157.501 I NAN ///1 62 50 K / \ SSTRACER 100.00 • ROFFE • DEMETRE • SKI LEVI'S • MEISTER • POWDER HORN • GERRY • HOT GEAR • CB SPORTS *<Mr TWO LOCA TIONS FOR CUSTOMER CONVENIENCE murwn marine 194 ft Russel Road Yi mile south of Wise. Line 312-395-3550 Rt 12, Volo, III. 5 miles south of Fox Lake 815-385-2720 Hours for both stores: Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed , Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat, Sun 9 a.m - 5 p.m Closed Monday Christmas gift that has gained m o d e r n p o p u l a r i t y i s t h e music box. Since the Swiss invented music boxes in the late 17()0's. boxes of all shapes and sizes have de­ lighted families with their enchanting tunes, becoming keepsakes that are passed on from generation to genera­ tion. Music boxes feature a wide range of Christmas tunes, popular melodies and classi­ cal music. Schmid. one of the oldest importers of music- boxes in this country. offers a unique collection of more than 3(H) different musical boxes and jewelry cases. A wonderful Christmas surprise for both children and adults, music boxes range in price and style from colorful ceramic figures perched atop revolving bases to individu­ ally handcarved and hand painted works of art. A very personal way to ex­ press holiday sentiments, c o l l e c t i b l e s a r e l a s t i n g mementos that increase in value over the years. Fruitcake Cookies 'i cup butter or margarine, softened '•» cup light brown sugar, fit ml) packed 2 W?U beaten 2(i cups unsifted all-purpose flour ^ teaspoon baking soda teaspoon cinnamon cup dark rum lli cups (8 oi.) golden seedless raisins *4 cup (4 oi.) pitted, chopped dates 3 slices candied pineapple (I each of red. yellow and green), chopped 3 cups chopped pecans *4 cup <4 oi.) candied cherries, halved 6 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F Grease 2 large cookie sheets, set aside In large mixer bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream butter or margarine and sugar Mix in beaten eggs until light and fluffy In medium bowl combine 2 cups flour, baking soda and cinnamon Add to creamed mixture alternately with rum and mix well Mix remaining V» cup flour with fruits and nuts (except cherries) Fold into dough Form into 1 tables­ poon mounds, place on cookie sheet Top each with cherry half Bake about 15 minutes or until barely set Makes about 6 li dozen cookies About 95 calories each