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Orono Weekly Times, 18 Dec 1991, p. 15

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"These are very useful in giving ai light, fairy-like effect to a roomn, and taking off the somewhat sombre effeet of dark evergreens. The making nof rhemn will furnish amusement to the younger miembers of the family, as they are made very easily. The links are formed of strips of rather thick paper of various colours, about six juches long, and from haif an inch to an inch wide. One link being made of red paper, a strip of green is passed through it and the ends pasted together [your ebjldren would probably prefer the quicker stapler]. The choice of colours wilI of course be a matter of taste." (Casse11's Household Guide, 1871). Fifteen to weth feet of cint was coinsidered rzecessary --vfor a flov3r t ceiiling tree, and by- the 1880's, foils and gýlazed Iapers wer'e being emlye or chainis. Speciahty palier, such as orig-a- mi, iwrappin g paper, or fous fromn art or craft stor-es, create al more ele ganit look than simplle construction pjaper. - Gallier House Museumi Quarterly ~Bulletin, Volume XI, Numiber 3. The directions below for creating a Cloth Christmas Wreath and Papier Mâché Christmas Bails are reproduced from Thie Joy of Christmais (Barron's), by Helen Feingold and Mary Lee Grisanti. CLOTH CHRISTMAS WREATII Use 2 yards each of a solid-color, calico or small print cotton fabric; you will also need heavy-duty sewing thread and 2-inch-wide velvet or grosgrain ribbon. Crush each material lengthwise into a bulky rope. Secuire the ends and wrap the sewing thread loosely around and around the rope to keep the fabric in place. Tie the three Topes together and braid. Tie end of braid and bring ends together, shaping a ring; sew ends. At intervals, clip thread holding fabric in place and iemove. Sew back of wreath onto à wire ring or wire coat hanger bent into a ring. Tie a rilibon bow and sew in place over the joining. Dried flow- ers, small pine cones, artificial bernies anid other small ornaments can be pushed into the folds of the fabric. BALANCED FEEDS FARM SIJPPUES Durham Farmers' County CO-OP TAUNTON RD./ HWY. 115 BOX 1 78 ORONO, ONT. LOB 1iMo (416) 983-9134 STRINGS 0F POPCORN, cranherries, peanuts and dried fruits have long been favorite do-it-yourself decerations. Pictured above, a tradi- tienal early American tree recreated at Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan.,1 Hang wreath on a nail. After the holi- days, the wreath can be dismnantled andl the fabric used for sewing. PAPIER-MÂCHÉ CHRISTMAS BALLS Tear newspaper into l-inichi-wide strips (teaning rather thant cutting allows paper to te frioded more smoothly). Prepare wallpaper paste according to package directions and place in a bowl. Run paper strips through paste until wet and wvell coat- ed. Stroke off excess glue and place stips over a smnall orange, rubber hall or plastic foamn bail until it is com- pletely covered with a layer '/ inch thick. Place on a rack in a ,warrm, dry place (a radiator, hot air register or near the fumnace is ideal) and let dry several hours. With a single-edge razor blade, cut through the paper arounid the center of the baîl and twist to remove fromn mold. (if using plastic f0àim, omit this step). Put thie halves back tgthr insert a îoop for hang- ing, and cover the sash wýýith more strips ofwe paper. If you like, paste and apply color pic tures from magazines, pretty cutouts fromn old Christmas cards, or other colored papers. Let dry for several hours. Paint as desired wîth acrylic colors, let dry and'then brush with spray or lacquer. Abstract pat- terris, stripes, polka dots, funny faces, Christmas scenes, glitter, flowers, holly leaves, solid colors, words and sayings, anyth ing gocs! BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle will be considering appointments to various Boards and Committees. The following is a ist of the Boards and Committees and pertinent information relative to forthcoming vacancies. COMMIflEE/ FREQUENCY 0F BOARD DESCRIPTION TERM MEETINGS REMUNERATION Pound Keepers To provide a facility to house livestock 4 positions As required None until claimed by the owner. 1 year term Clarke Museum To operate a museumn in the former 9 positions As required None Board Township of Clarke on behaîf of the Term of Cou ncil Corporation of the Town of Newcastle. If you wish to be considered for appointment to one of the above Boards or Committees, application forms for appointment are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, Clerks Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. If you are interested in serving on undersigned by 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 27, 1991. 4, TE ION DiMarie P. Knight, A.M.C.T. THt OWN FjpDeputy Clerk Y Corporation of the Town of Newcastle NRwc 40 Temperanoe Street ý ýýOýýTABowmanville, Ontario Date 0~p:ON1RIOTelephorie: 623-3379 Wednesday, December 181991 P.. 62 MERVYN B. KELLY Barrister and Solicitor LAW OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - REASONABLE RATES Free Initial Consultation 9 arn. - 5 p.m. 6234444 Evening and WVeekç-end Appointments Available Cor ner Church and Temperance Sts., Bowmanvile I CRYSTAL PAGES NO G.S.T. 983-6150 We buy and seil lst and 2nd Urne around BOOKS, CRYSTALS, C.D.'s, STONES, CHRISTMAS CARDS, BOOKS-ON-TAPE, CRYSTAL SUN CATCHERS FEATURING Fabulous Austrian Crystal Jewellery and Exotie Jewelleiy from NATURAL STONES of your choice. PSYCHIC AND SOUL READING AVAILABLE Store Hours: Thursdays, friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m 5367 Main Street, Orono pat irwin lycett 983-9605 --------------- ------- l~a. ~ y- 1 1 1

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