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V l 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 23,1987 Peace & Prosperity! Joyous wishes to you and yours, as we express our appreciation for your very special friendship. Beaver Lumber 246 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-3388 Section Three Melissa Meets Santa at Nursery School Christmas Party * Merry Christens snd Happy New Yetr | There's no place like home for the holidays ! May you and your family enjoy a bright and merry yuletide! Management and Staff of MARQWILL FUR FARM Gifts of athletic footwear will make the holiday season happy, healthy and bright Jusl saying the word "Chrislmas" evokes images of glittering decorations, bright red and green gift packages, the smell of pine and home-baked cookies, and that wonderful warm feeling that you get deep inside when you give someone you love a gift. This year, why not give a friend or relative relative the "gift of exercise and good health" with athletic shoes! "Men's, women's and children's athletic athletic shoe sales explode at holiday time. After all, who wouldn't want or couldn't use a new, good quality pair of athletic shoes?" said Flo^d Huff, senior vice president and general manager of Foot Locker and Lady Foot Locker, the largest largest athletic footwear retailer in the U.S. Choosing athletic shoes Melissa Wheatley, of the Bowmanville Nursery School, seems a little unsure about sitting on Santa's knee at the Christmas party held on Thursday, De cember 17. All the children had a chance to chat with the man in red and everyone came away with a special Christmas treat. pers, strong heel counters, motion-control motion-control devices to restrict lateral movement, good cushioning--especially under the toes--and slightly elevated "step-up" heels. • Aerobics Shoes arc a blend of court and running shoes. Aerobics shoes feature feature slightly raised heels, firm heel counters. counters. wrapped soft rubber soles and plenty of shock-absorbing midsole cushioning--especially cushioning--especially in the heels and metatarsal metatarsal areas. How To Choose Alhlelic Shoes is a perfect perfect holiday shopping guide. For a copy, send $1 to cover postage and handling to: FL/7MNC. Foot Locker/I.tidy Fool Locker, How To Choose Athletic Shoes, P.O. Box 307. Coventry. CT 06238. Fool Locker, "America's Most Complete Complete Athletic Footwear Store," is the na- Rccbok, Nike, Avia, Saucony...walk- linn's largest chain of athletic footwear ing, running, aerobics, tennis...today, and apparel stores with more than SIX) there are hundreds of athletic shoe stores in major markets throughout the brands, styles and categories to choose United Stales, from. Thus, shopping for athletic shoes From Rccbok to Converse. Nike and can be quite confusing. To eliminate Avia, every Foot Locker offers a broad some confusion, first read How To spectrum of brand name athletic foot- Choose Alhlelic Shoes, a new 28-pagc booklet from Foot Lockcr/Lady Foot Locker featuring advice on proper fit and foot health. The booklet describes the unique functions functions of all types of athletic shoes. For example: • Running Shoes arc made for moving in one direction only--straight ahead. Most have nylon uppers reinforced with suede, leather or pigskin at the stress points and cushioned midsolcs and out- soles tiiadc of hard, rubber compound. Soles arc grooved or studded for traction. • Tennis Shoes are heavier and stronger than running shoes. Tennis shoes have strong lateral support because of the game's rapid moves in all directions. • Walking Shoes arc becoming increasingly increasingly popular as walking becomes a favorite favorite workout. Walking shoes have leather or nylon-mcsh-and-lcathcr up- wvar and apparel for men. women and children. Founded in 1974. more than 150 new lixit Locker stores will be added throughout the U.S. in 1988. Suggestions for making your Chrislmas shopping less hectic WARM WISHES A s •lie sweet sounds of Christmas echo round •he world, we wish you all the blessings of a joyous holiday season. Merry Christmas from The Staff and Management of Strathaven and * Strath Manor Homes 264 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-2553 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 If you arc one of those people who loves Christmas shopping hut hates department department store crowds, and if just the thought of piling into an overcrowded elevator elevator with your arms overloaded with packages makes you cringe, then the advice advice that is usually given is to shop way ahead of time. But for many, it just doesn't fed like Christmas unless they shop during the true holiday season, when shops arc filled with garlands and hows, and Santa seems to be everywhere. For those who want to enjoy finding those "just right" gifts without losing their Christmas spirit, the following shopping tips will be helpful: • Museum gift shops arc a wonderful place to find beautiful, unusual gifts. Especially Especially if you visit the museum in the morning, you'll find books galore, along with everything from reproductions of. Egyptian jewelry, to scarves, glassware, and beautiful prints of some of your favorite favorite works of art. You'll find all of this and more without having to battle the crowds that you'll find in the department store. • Try hunting for gifts in small local shops, such as the pipe and tobacco shop lor dad. or the liquor store for Uncle Harry. The nearby lingerie store may have the perfect silk camisole for. mom and. for the gourmet cook on yoUr gift list, the housewares store around the corner will have all sorts of kitchen gadgets: • While you arc doing your day to day * shopping, you can pick up small gifts as you go. You'll find perfume for grandma at the drug store, and perhaps a potted poinsel- Lola Wright - Susan Brooks Dan Hooper - Ron and Joan Hooper Art and Lillian Hooper : ; n Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanville lia at the grocery store for your son's teacher. • Another alternative is to purchase your gifts through mail order catalogs, where you'll find everything from clothing clothing to bed quills to kitchen gadgets. With some catalogs, you can even order order by phone--all you need is a credit card and you'll have the convenience of shopping without leaving the comfort of your own home. % % Glad Tidings GREETINGS Wc. wish you (ill the blessings of [he. Season. It has been a delight doing business with you! Merry Christmas! from the Mang Family Frank's Variety 43 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-1773 * * st « ss « $ Si l* A Seasonal Greeting to all our ^ wonderful friends...and a special S Thank You to all my customers in ^ •$ 1986. Wishing everyone a winning New Year, Z, * S Wright's Harness Supplies il. R.R. 1 Bowmanville ® Telephone 263-8191 Si pence &LOV6... GOODWILL TO ALL... We WISH YOU TH6MANV BLESSINGS OF THe sensoN ! < . Henry and PatVan Drunen : Vl Oshawa Sand & Gravel Supply Sollna Rd. N., Bowmanville 436-2110 HO! HO! HO! I May the joy of peace, love, health and prosperity be yours this holiday time, Thanks to all our wonderful customers! Hooper's Trophy Centre 19 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-1471 Have a warm and wonderful Christmas. We are delighted to have the opportunity to thank you for your continued patronage throughout the year. Come visit us soon. from all of us at Allouise Fashions J \ 49 King St. W. 623-5854 Bowmanville § illllllllllllllllllllllllllilllililllllllllllllllllHllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii