8 Halton! Hills THis Week Yo Decorations by Professionals Two Locations To Serve You OPEN SUNDAY 2 Mountainview Rd. S., Georgetown 873-7403 355 or St. 278: "2339 m4 Jim Taylor, Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Halton Hills, makes sure the wheelchair which his organiza- tion donated to the Georgetown Marketplace last year, top shape. photo by Oksana Buhel/HI Soft toy-making requires patience By Sally Plackett Special When making soft toys, your reg- ular needlecraft equipment can be used plus useful additions of a curved upholstery needle for sewing on external features; a blunt pencil or stick for dealing with the stuffing; and a pair of compasses for drawing and sizing up shapes. The main priority in toy-making is to avoid any materials or acces- sories which conceivably harm a child. Tf the toy is to be washed, stick to fur fabric, closely woven tweeds, suiting, heavy cotton and linen scraps. Felt may be used for fea- tures, but it does not wash well For eae: use felt yarn, lace and ribbons for trimming. Eyes can be made jai ution, or man- ufactured wiggly eyes as long as they are plastic lock-in type with hash washers, For very small children, always be sure to sew or attach any fea- tures or accessories in place very Home Front securel The best stuffing is polyester fibre fill. It is washable, non-aller- genic and easy to use. Non-flamma- ble shredded yarn or fabric can also be used. After you have finished cutting out your sewing project, the remaining fabric can be cut into 6” squares and stored until you have enough to make into yardage to cre- ate something new. In the mean- time, I would not be burdened with storing what appears to be rags. HOME FRONT TIP: To prevent shower curtains from forming any mildew, soak in a solution of salt water before putting them up for use. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: It is not so much our friends’ help that nee us as the confidence of their ahs information on alterations or sewing,.contact Sally Plackett 873- 8500. Better buckle up From Sunday (tomorrow) to ee 30, police officers across the Province will join for a common purpose; the creating of a province-wide emphasis on seat belt enforcement. The April campaign is the first phase of two province- wide campaigns targeting seat belts. Based on 1991 Ontario Road Safety Annual Report Statistics for drivers and passengers involved in fatal and personal injury collisions, unbelted dri- vers are'15 times more likely to be killed and five times more likely to be hospitalized than belted drivers. Unrestrained children are at risk too. 873-0300 874-3048 © KATHY ELLIS * Sales Representative 900 3 upgraded kitchen, bath. new i! fers chen, 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and LAKEVIEW GE GE M sisag The best value in Lal rooms, har family room. Priced ight + $164,900. ea pens ga rim SUNDAY, APR. 18 2-4PM WORDEN VIEW Directions: Hwy. 7 West we Georgetown to Worden View WHAT MORE E COULD YOU WANT? This spectacular Tudor as it all. 3,000 sq.ft. of beautifully appointed living space on. fants an ation eo ft irs with vane ld be a nanny sue). Theo aro bathrooms, spactacular large principal rooms andthe property i delight Call Kathy Ello yo apt. $439,000. ings, iting room, walkouts to deck at tree top level, and a fabulous Beckerman kitchen. ae: design, privacy, pizazz & low maintenance, $384,900. THIS gga SHOWS 5 BEAUTIFULLY The tudor style 2 storey throoms, COUNTRY LIVING naga mele oan 1870 P.E.L. museum. This §400 sq. ft. home is beautifully servation land: L bedroom, 6 bath home are: antique maple floor, pide pe cating Posgerpohl thon and so much more. Call Kathy Eilis*. $725,000, 9882 GEORGIAN foes oul $429.00 in fami poe a fantas- b,swinn ming pool, sauna, Wihtieced vereerecaley Call