Tilt December 1988 Pan Tilt December 1988 Pan Oopsie Daisy tops wish list but just try to find one Herald Special Been combing the aisles for that special gift for that special kid Well Santas helpers at the toy and department stores report many are doing Just that National have teen reported to be higher than last Christmas and local Hills toy sellers have reported better and increased sales One of the most popular items not on the shelves in many stores is the Oopsie Daisy Doll This is a battery operated llfesire doll that can crawl make sounds even trip fall and cry much like a real tot The reason for the high demand of the doll may be due to the realism conveys Deportment awl toy stores say trie lack of the Oopsie Daisy dolls on the shelves Is due lo lion and underproduction This cose seems to parallel that of the Coleco company and Cabbotfe patch kids which were formerly all the rage Lorna Bell of Zcllers in Georgetown is supervisor in charge of toys at the department store and says We vc had more colls than vc can possible handle However has not yet been lo lie quire the loy Den so Bayles a salesperson at Trio Mart says We had a million calls for It But Ihey an in the same position as Even a large organisation liki Toys Us in Oakviile finds it hard to keep I htm on the shelves As salesperson summed up the si tun lion Once we through they re gone How this the only popular toy on the i Elves at the North Pole may have run of the magic thai makes a doll come to life but Barbie is still as popular as ever among young girls Another doll thai has made a recent appearance on the market Is one called Dolly Surprise It allows young girls to develop grooming skills as Its hair grows My Pony seems popular us well and this horse figurine a long main and tail continues lo com a large following Despite the prominence of women in today cor porate world the popularity of food and kitchen remains Tliire an makes and models re is Price which tea lures sets from Many of more ex have work stoves that allow a child to prepare small kid sized dishes Some also come with plastic food or younger children lo pretend with Obviously Santo has been cartoons in the afternoon and on during the warm as figures from some of the years most popular land sometimes animated shows have Income the rage among boys Of thfre is the video name system and the most popular anions boys alii with local department figures and playacts mm kids as Gl Joe Nlnja and others have become big sellers One of the reasons for the popularity of these toys is the fact that they combine many Interesting and basic playthings with the hero figures suet as care and trucks planes and military machinery Locally there seems to have been a decline in the purchases and stocking of play guns and war toys as well games are yet another aspect of Christmas giving They present an easy if the named Christmas shopper does not know what buy Zellers in Georgetown reports that the three most popular among gift givers this season are the Adult Plctionary and the Junior version of the game Both games Involve players attempts at drawing out phrases or words at age levels The third is again television spinoff and similar lo the Win Lose or Draw game Alternatives may be found in specialty shops such as doll or hobby stores Georgetown Hobby and Toy a which mainly focuses on hob by toys and models reports that remotecontrol Trucks and sports car models are among the The Doll Emporium In Acton specializes in porcelain and German mechanical moving dolls These range in prices from GO to but they suggest a that may become an heirloom with time Milling cm be a treat for a obviously found locked but some of the most popular lor art already becoming difficult for shoppers Learn to develop that winning edge Helping the less fortunate Kinnettes begin toy drive ByRICIf Herald Special Every once In a while Santa needs a Utile help Not always from the Santas seen In the malls and depart stores but from unseen poo pie like Jane Leonard of the Mrs Leonard manager of her own daycare service has been ill boxes of toys and taking dona lions or families that may not be able to afford to their kids the type of Christmas many of us lake for granted With drop off locations at Johnston Realty the Georgetown Herald the posl office and Mrs Leonard own residence 17 Greystone Crescent she ruis been filling her garage with clean workable toys describing the type of toy being looked for as a donation If they include outlines or batteryoperated toys it would appreciated Operated by the net Its with help from their Kinsmen counterparts toys will be distributed by ihe Lioness Club about two days before Christmas Kids toys are not the only function of the loy drive however Donations are accepted at dropoff points and from the Kinetics and Lioness Clubs to provide gift certificates and special gifts for teens who may be lacking in material gifts Christmas Previous loy drives been sue Lasl year did said Mrs Leonard Bui arc getting better and re getting newer toys in bcller condition Mrs Leonard attributes Ihis he Rosalie a leader In the field of personal development and one of speakers will be the guest speaker at the Jan 10 1989 public Information night sponsored by University Women Club of Gvorgelown In her presentation Developing the Winning Ms Wysockl will outline the basic habit patterns that winners use to develop their lapped potential will explain techniques that help individuals achieve greater personal success and how to project a more positive professional image Attendees will learn how to work smarter not harder and using these winning strategies they wiL be encouraged to develop their own personal and professional winning game Ms Wysockl background In dudes a 12 year career as a business teacher followed by five successful years in direct sales with publishing company She was a sales professional and later a sales manager where she responsible for recruiting sales training and management develop- In 1 she established her own Human Resources Development company and has awards including the 1988 Motivator of the Year Award for Canada from Success Motivation International Because the University Women Club Is this seminar as a community educational service It Is subsidizing a major portion of the seminar costs Tickets are only person and are available at IDA Pharmacy or Georgetown Fabrics The presentation will be held from Georgetown District High School Coffee and dessert will be served k Kinsmen sponsor Tour of Lights Once again the Kinsmen Club of Georgetown is the Senior Citizens Tour ol the Christmas Lights Wednesday Dec 14 This murks loth anniversary of this event in Georgetown and pro mises to be the best yet The Kinsmen are asking all citizens of Georgetown lo ensure their Christmas lights are turned on for this event Already there are some impressive displa The senior citizens will be picked up in Travclways buses and the Ac at designated pick up points at approximately 30 p The buses Marketplace The bus convoy will be escorted by the Regional Police along as many streets as possible The seniors Will then be brought lo St Andrews United Church for a reception where enter will be provided Refreshments will served and door pnies will oe presented San la Claus The senior citizens will be able to join in singing of Christmas carols After the festivities the buses will return the seniors to their pick up points The Kinsmen thanks the many local merchants who have donated the gifts and refreshments which make this event a continuing success year after year Winners from bazaar announced the Good Service of Hub the drive collect both loys and donation for loei and term Herald photo The Georgetown Parent Child Centre located at SI Andrew Church Mountain view held its Home Parly Bazaar on Nov A raffle of donated items was held The following is a listing of the winners Two games from ChlldscopeToy Magic were won by Cindy Lukas from Florist was won by model from Georgetown Hobby and and picture frame from Georgetown was won by Tom Crawford a haircut from First Choice Haircut ten was won by Beth Ian won a dinosaur cookie Jar from Consumers Distributing and a Christmas fruit cake donated by Craig Gray Anita Alton won a luncheon for two at McGibbon Hotel Sue Macdonald won a wreath donated by Gail Cart wnght Hicks won a ring holder and vase from Connoisseur s Court a from Con Distributing and a sachet The bazaar went well and everyone seemed to have had a good lime The Georgetown Parent Child Centre was especial ly thankful to at who donated items and put in time during the day and also to those who stopped by and shopped They feel that they will probably be having a Home Party Boiaar again next year The Open Door dro night In the basement of Si last Wednesday lirw and by arc Open Door hosts successful pizza party By Herald Special Open Door says a big thank you lo everyone who supported their fun dinner on Wednesday Nov 30 We served approximately din and made a profit of in a very successful evening Thanks to all the young people and their parents who donated food and cook for the dinner We would also like to thank the Cellar Restaurant who donated the Caesar salad and the following businesses who made can trlbutions The Butcher Shop Pizza to St Church for the Profits will go towards the operating expenses of Ihe dropin center and the Young Parent Pro gram The young people are ex CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Phone 1168770101 WITH Your copy Is available at many our located dealers like TOWN MILK ACTON PICK UP COPY OF THE TODAY THE SALVATION ARMY The Salvation Afmy in cooperation with the Lakeside Chapter the ODE SI Vincent Paul and Acton Rotary Club will supply Christmas Hampers families in need upon request plications are table at The Salvation Thrift store Mill Street East Acton 853 The Social Services 19 Willow Street North 853 3310 and The Salvation Atmy Thritl Store Mill Street Georgetown 877 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