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GOODWILL CHRISTMAS Holiday bargains at local outlets With the Christmas holi­ days comes a beautiful trad­ ition-- the custom of giving gifts. But, more and more people are feeling the pres­ sures Of a tight economy which puts a strain on the pocketbook -- a dilemma at gift-giving time. Maybe you are a tradi­ tionalist who prefers a sim­ ple celebration away from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas rush. Or maybe you're an individualist who likes to stand out from the crowd and give gifts that are different and unique. In either case, take heart. This year, lots of folks will be doing their holiday shop­ ping in hassle-free, good- value stores nationwide. These smart shoppers know they can find a host of desir­ able items at a Goodwill In­ dustries store. Got a trendy teen-ager who's into the disco scene? Goodwill has lots of funky costumes and accessories in­ cluding rhinestone jewelry, lavish shawls, hats and skin­ tight jumpsuits. v How about a record play­ er for your youngster for $10? Or a reconditioned stereo for under $100? Interested in gifts for the house? How about an elec­ tric popcorn popper for $5? A chest of drawers for $15? Need Christmas decora­ tions, artificial trees or toys and games for gifts? Better get to your Goodwill store early. These items, which are held aside til Christmas, are usually gone by the first week in December. Maybe you're an antique lover who likes seeking out old valuables. You will love Goodwill's hidden treasures. Finds have included an antique side table for as low as $5, a marble-top table for $135 and a tiny antique piano for $100. An antique shaving basin in imitation jade has a price tag of $100 in a New York City store that also of­ fers an art deco-style make­ up compact with an inlaid black-and-white pattern for $25. Plenty of rhinestone jewelry and silver lame eve­ ning bags share the display case with them. Goodwill offers more than just discarded used items. Some mechandise is actually brand new. As an example, textile merchants donate items with slight imperfec­ tions such as pots and pans -- great gifts for friends with a new house. You might not find these specific items at your neigh­ borhood Goodwill outlet -- there are about 800 across the country. But you're sure to find good values in all kinds of quality merchandise. Through the years Goodwill Industries has be­ come increasingly selective about the kinds of items ac­ cepted to be repaired by the handicapped people it serves. You'll find that many Goodwill, stores have been upgraded to meet the needs of people in middle-income neighborhoods. These stores attract smart shoppers who can find a wide variety of household items, new and donated clothing, quality furniture and small appli­ ances. Most required light repair by the handicapped Goodwill workers before PAGE 5 • PLAINDEALER - they ever arrive in the store. This means that the mechandise you buy will often be in better condition -- at a lower price -- than items found in an antique or secondhand shop. So, if you make the deci­ sion to do your Christmas shopping at your local Goodwill store you'll have two reasons to be satisfied. Your purchase will be a real bargain and you'll have helped Goodwill restore the priceless value of self-es- teem in the life of a fellow human being. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 31. ISM CRANBERRY CORDIAL 4 cups fresh cranber­ ries 3 cups sugar 2 cups gin Wash, then drain and coarsely chop the cranber­ ries. Place them in a large screw-top jar and add the sugar and gin. Cover tightly, invert the jar and let it stand 24 hours. Turn the jar upright and let it stand 24 hours. Repeat this procedure for 3 weeks. Strain the liqueur through cheesecloth into a decanter. Cover. Spoon the drained berries into a jar. Cover and refri­ gerate. Give both the cordial and cranberries as a gift. Makes 3 and one-fourth cups cordial and 3 cups berries. The cordial should be served at room temperature. The berries should be refri­ gerated. They are good over ice cream. I can't let Christmas go by without publishing this re­ cipe for homemade coffee li­ queur. It is continually re­ quested by readers. LEMON LIQUEUR 2 lemons 2 cups vodka 1 cup sugar With a vegetable parer, peel the lemons in continu­ ous spirals. Place the zest and vodka in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let it stand one week. Shake occasional­ ly Remove the lemon sest and add the sugar. Shake until the sugar dissolves. Let the liqueur stand 7 days longer. Makes 2Vfc cups. Join McHenry Savings 1981 Christmas Club! We'll Give You a Christmas Tree Ornament Free! Now s the time to get ready for next Christmas and all its expenses. Join our 1981 Christmas Club now to be sure of having sufficient funds. You II be earning 5'j % interest AND you'll receive as a gift one of our handsome sculptured tree ornaments. Our sup­ plies are limited, so come in while our selection is complete. With all this going for you at McHENRY SAVINGS, why go anywhere else? McHENRY SAVINGS McHenry Savings V A NO lOA* ASSOCIATION^^ 1209 North Green Street. McHenry 815 385-3000 10520 Main Street Richmond 815 678 2061 10402 North Vine Streel (Huntlev Center on Route 47) Huntley 312 669 3333 SAVtRS HOURS: f:00 a.m. la 4:30 p.m. Monday. Tuetday and Thwrtday; *00 a.m. to 0:00 p.m. Friday. f:00 a m to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. McHenry Office Drtvo-ln Window* opon Wednetdey f:00 a.m. la 3:00 p m Cloted Wednesday in Richmond and Hanltay . Depot<lt insured to SI00 000 by the f ederol Savings I loon Inturonce Corp fattetirjUopie, f/dpin̂ HfM(/iryjiople< ESLE