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PAGE 12 -PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24. 1982 Make This Her "Golden Christmas" THIS WEEKS "KEEP ON DIGGING" SPECIAL 10% OFF Mittens and Hats with any "Keep On Digging" Card iaywvav NOW fOR CHRISTMAS WttH-t SELECTION IS BEST! 'oittsiTE: _7(i£ ^aitxLon <Sfzoh,fi, 1007 N. FRONT ST., (S. RTE., 31) McHENRY ton 385-7747 HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-5:30, SAT. 9-5 CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS! Roi%cX 'A fir, Give your 2-door, 4-door, station wagon or compact auto that special touch of class with the XLR 100 Running Board by Owena .Classic. Made of rugged, bright anodized aluminum that won't peel, rust or pit, the Classic XLR 100 gives your vehicle the quality custom look that accents its own natural beauty. Compact-type autos 66" Mid-size 2-door..... 78" Luxury autos and station wagons 90" • - ^ Add a touch ol class to your pickup, van or 4 x 4 with the Xi R 90 Running Board by Owens-Classic Made of anodized Aluminum for strength and durability the Classic X' R 90 is yours for sheer practicality and super goocJ looks Pickups. Vans. 4 x 4s 56" 4 x 4s (full length) 72" Pickups. Vans (full length) 94" Club. Crew Cabs & Ford Vans (full length) 128" (815) 385-5970 ADAMS ENTERPRISES 3017 W. Route 120 McHenry, Illinois Music and holidays go together When we think of. Christ­ mas, we usually remember the music -- carolers and families around a piano. The number of people join­ ing in the musical merry-mak­ ing grows about six percent each year, reports The Ameri­ can Music Conference. There are more than 50 mil­ lion amateur musicians in this country, says AMC. many of whom would be prime candi­ dates tor a musical gift. "The gift of a musical instrument is ideal for chil- dren. in particular." notes James Johnson. AMC presi­ dent. However, he advises parents to give children real instruments rather than toys. " "Only real instruments can help youngsters develop an appreciation of good tone." Johnson says. AMC offers these addi­ tional suggestions for musical gift-giving. • Small, inexpensive ins­ truments make great stocking stuffers. Harmonicas, tonettes. flutophones and recorders would be good choices. Prices start under five dollars. r-SHEILA IS BACK- SHEILA GALLI SHEILA IS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HER OLD f RIENDS AS WELL AS MAKING NEW ONES. CALL HER EOR AN APPOINTMENT EOR YOUR NEW HOLIDAY LOOK! ff 7V«?/I>Cop\ 9 B6AUTV SHOP 1330 N. Riverside Dr., McHenry 385-7112 • Synthesizers are big hits with teens these days. They 're easy to learn'and their "plugged-in" sound is capable of imitating most orchestral voices, as Well as creating totally new tones. A small, portable synthesizer, generally pre-set. costs about $600. • Accessories should be appreciated by any musician. Equip guitar-playing friends with picks (3/25 cents) a strap ($5-$ 10) and a capo ($2.95- $10). Woodwind players can always use reeds (60 cents- Si .30) and mutes are great for trumpets, trombones, and French horns ($6.50-540). Check with musician friends, teachers and music stores for other ideas. • Piano, the most popular instrument, is one gift the entire family can enjoy, This is an investment that may not fit under the tree, but which will certainly be the first gift unwrapped. Prices are around $1,000 and up. • Surprise a loved one with a gift of music lessons. Check with local music teach­ ers. music stores and commu­ nity groups (many recreation departments or YMCAs have group lessons) for prices. Then, let the lucky recipient select the teacher they like. Or. if he or she is already taking lessons, ask the teacher to make up a "gift certificate" for. say. a month's worth oj lessons. For those who want to give a traditional Christmas gift, music is the answer. And. it's one that will keep the thank you "notes" coming all year long. 0 ifts (Eg £5 • T Robin's Roost miniatures and tollhouses Quality Dollhouses From 38-* 1,000 •Building & Electrical Supplies *Dolls and Dollhouse Families •Furniture for Children •Fine Miniatures for Adult Collectors Shop Where The Selection Is Best! CULL FOR HOLIDAY HOURS 131 Center Street Grayslake, Illinois (312)223-4455