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CONSUMER ^CHECKLIST Christmas Shopping The most effective way to keep holiday spending in the black is to plan purchases and control spending. Project your thinking to January and just imagine the joy and other benefits you can experience if you can say, "Look, we have no bills for Christmas purchas­ es." SECTION 2 • PAGE 1 - PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 general News Mah held for child abuse A WINNER-Witti trees silhoueted against the night sky, in the forground, this beautifully lighted home of John Horvath, 1507 N. River Road, MrHenry, STAFF PHOTO 'WAYNE CAYlOtO won honorable mention in the home lighting contest of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce. Danny J. Elam, 20, of 523 Eagle St., Crystal Lake, remains in McHenry County Jail on a murder charge after a judge Wednesday denied a reduction of his $500,000 bond. Elam is held in connection with the Sept. 2 death of his 18- month-old stepson, Jesse. The defendant appeared Wednesday before Judge Henry Cowlin in 19th Judicial Circuit Court where the defense motion for a reduction of bond was denied. Crystal Lake police arrested Elam after an investigation into the alleged child-abuse case. Elam reportedly called police to his home Sept. 1 and ex­ plained that his stepson needed emergency medical attention, according to Police Chief Sam Johns. Crystal Lake paramedics responded and took the child to McHenry Hospital. He was later transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit of Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, where he died the next day of suspected internal injuries. Elam\is scheduled for trial before Cowlin on Feb. 14. Turn of century decor in home There's a special treat awaiting persons who visit the Dana-Thomas House during the Yule season, according to Elaine Svezia, site interpreter at the elegant turn- of-the-century Springfield home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ^Wglll-htfvfe-«tiie home decorated until Jan: 6 with the kihd of decorations that might have been used likthe home when it was a center of society and entertaining in the early 1900s," Svezia sail Visitors can see the decorations during regular hours, scheduled from 9 a\i. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Reviving a tradition begun by the hbme's first owner, Susan Lawrence-Dai a, a children's story hour on Dec. 30 will finish off the Christmas season. Sprir gfield thespian Kevin Purcell will entertai^ with Ctiristmas stories at 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. Parents must make ad vations for their children to atte hours, Svezia noted, by calling (217) 782- 677lrTfieli\a.m. and 3 p.m. performances will be tailored to children four- to six- years-old, while the 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions will be for seven- to 11-year-olds. A 16-foot Douglas fir brought to the house from the Conservation Department's Sand Ridge State Forest will grace the home's „ gallery throughout the Christmas seasoi '; The Dana House will be closed Dec. 25-: IN STORE SPECIALS ^ EVERY DAY VITAMINS -MINERALS •HERBS SUPPLEMENTS "FREEZER GOODS*COSMETICS*BREAD •FLOUR •GRAINS*PASTAS •EGGS «TEAS •DRIED FRUIT •NUTS *CAROB *SNACKS •APPLIANCES *HONEY •CONDIMENTS ^HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES V HEALTH FOODS 103 Van Buren -- 338-8380 On The Square-- Woodstock VOLUME DISCOUNTS COMPLETE KAL LINE IN STOCK DON'TTAKE ACHANCE ON YOUR FAMILY 'S HEALTH Dundee Dental Center Dr. Louis Blanchet, Director DENTURES • s145 ' C u s t o m M a d e - U p p e r o r L o w e r PARTIALS CROWNS '250 *225 ROOT CANALS • *70 RELINES -$65 * V Renaissance ruffles to satiny stripes these deliciously feminine blouses will take you through the holidays in style All in soft easy care polyester A. Sal* 19.09 Orig. $32. Romantic lacy georgette blouse with pearl-look accents. Misses' sizes / B. Sal* 19.99 Orig. $30 Gently detailed lace trim geor gette blouse Misses' sizes C. Sal* 12.99 Orig. $21. Elegant tone-on-tone stripe bow blouse In women's larger sizes D. Sal* 18.99 Orig. $28 Tailored georgette blouse with embroi dered trim Misses' sizes E. Sal* 17.99 Orig $22 Delicate petal collar blouse with covered buttons. Misses' sizes Sale priced thru Tues., December 20th F. Sal* 12.99 Orig. $21. Ruffled tone-on-tone blouse in misses sizes while quantities last unless otherwise noted E A C H C A N A L Brickyard, Ford City, Fox Valley Center, Gary Village, Golf Mill, Joliei Mall. Lakehurst, Lincoln Mall, Marquette Mall North Riverside Park, Ortand Square SHOP SUNDAY 11 to 7. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 'TIL 10 PM. SATURDAY 8 to 5. Southlake Mall, Spring Hill Mall. Winaton Plaza. Woodfield, Yorktown TREE OF LIFE 3-4 HOUR SERVICE REPAIRS • *15 12 HR SERVICE EXTRACTIONS-FILLS-CLEANING *20 T P l e a s e c a l l t o r a p p o i n t m e n t 2 0 1 P e n n y A v e . ( I L . 6 8 ) € a s t D u n d e e 312-428-8700 V i s a & M a s t e r c a r d a c c e p t e d