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i 1 \ i 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 20,1989 Section Three ' Jaycette Donation Helps Salvation Army 111 Tilt milliMC t* il* "fïVxyKS • hm VYlsüihytyüiudmaAÏ Here's wishing your holiday soars! Thanks for your business and trust. / 1405 King St. E., Oshawa Just east of Townline Rd: 433-0135 and hardware Christmas Christmas is the time of year for, Hugging, kissing and hanging, Red tincel, In a, Singing Christmas way, Toys around the Christmas Christmas tree, Merrily waiting to see A smiling face, So sweet. By Kim Gifford Grade 5 ms, ^Smsaiù K/t 'ft liAc to o^tfl * tOOit to otto maty (ooocUnfrtl faUttdo tutd flatnoMO. Wo (eett * joy to oewc you- cuut toe toot fawtvtd to oeetHf tfoti etyti* Itt tAe. hmo frtiwtc. tttewf @A>Uitmao to <xlt! (*om tUl oj mo *ti WITZKE GREENHOUSES R.R. #3, Bowmanville, Ont. Pebblestone Rd. 728-9530 ■'wy . V* HO! HQ HO! May the joy of peace, love, health and prosperity be yours this holiday time. Thanks to all our wonderful customers! Cheryl Nicholson Edith Barrett Hooper's Trophy Centre 19 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-1471 From l lis birth comas hope for a kind and gentle world. Together in faith we can make it happen. PROPERTY VALUATORS & CONSULTANTS LTD. REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS Howiminvlllc Cohutirp 623-6023 372.3055 l Toy Research Helps Shoppers \ Bev Austin, of the Bowmanville Jaycettes, and her son, Nickie, present Isabelle Jones of the" Salvation Army with a $50 food voucher from A&P, and two Christmas Christmas stockings. The presentation to the Salvation Army's Christmas program was made at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, on Thursday, December 14. It may not buzz, walk, talk" or light up, but an informal game called Consumer Research could help make Christmas toy buying less stressful for many Ontario families. According to consumer experts, the equipment required is minimal: your children's wish lists, a few store catalogues and a copy of the 1990 Toy Report produced by the Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC). The object of the game is to fina toys , that will thrill the children Christmas Christmas morning and still hold their interest long after, says Carolyn Lentz of the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Commercial Relations (MCCR). Too often, children's choices are influenced by hard-hitting marketing campaigns, toy council oft ficials say. Tearful protests protests of "but eveiyone else has one," are heard more often than Christmas carols carols in some homes. Parents Parents face the same dilemma dilemma eveiy Christmas - how to fulfill their children's children's dreams without doing them the disservice of buying poor-quality playthings. "Children may be responding responding to peer pressure, pressure, but as parents we are victims of 'tear pressure' pressure' - fear of disappointing disappointing our children, says Leslie Burtch, director of evaluations for the council. council. "Regrettably, we always always seem to find ourselves ourselves dealing with two lists -- our children's wish list and our own list of toys we know will be satisfying. satisfying. The trick is to find a toy that appears on both." One of the best ways to do this is to sit down with the family for a game of Consumer Research, Lentz says. Challenge children to find a few of. the best toys listed for their age groups in the CTTC's repot, in categories categories that interest them. Also suggest they look up ratings for the items on their own wish lists. The Toy Report rates more than 1,500 products, products, based on a yearlong, yearlong, play-testing program. program. "This publication is the definitive reference guide to Canadian toys," Lentz says. "Not only does it help with the selection of quality playthings, it offers offers a great opportunity to show young people how to" use product reports. Too often Christmas teaches children to overspend overspend and buy on impulse. impulse. Why not teach them good shopping skills instead?" Once a few toys have been selected from the report, report, the consumer game can be augmented by comparing their catalogue catalogue prices. This activity teaches comparisonshopping comparisonshopping skills and has the added benefit of letting letting children see pictures of the products they like,, says Lentz. Trips to a few toy stores to see the mer- * Seasons Greetings § As nature sparkles in her new, white coat, we » Ç . As nature sparkles in her new, white coat, we [ think of those who have been great friends. « Br ? Best Wishes & 2 SCHWARZ BROTHERS * ■ LIVESTOCK LTD. BUY-SELL or TRADE ^ . TOP DAIRY CATTLE ^ R.R. 6 623-2895 Bowmanville * % PEAŒ & LOVE... GOODWILL TO fill... UJ€ WISH VOU TH6 MANY BLESSINGS OF THE SEASON! Monty and Pot Van Drunon Oshawa Sand & Gravel Supply Sollna Rd. N., Bowmanvlllo 436-2110 chàndise first hand can also be. a good idea. The Toy Report does not include include photos. Burtch points out that, despite best efforts, parents parents may still have to compromise in their final gift choices to avoid disappointment disappointment on Christmas Christmas morning. If it is within the family budget, supplement a good toy choice with one modestly priced fad item from the child's wish list. "Since advertising and peer pressure are here to stay, we have to get more creative in responding to the problem," Burtch says. "How about telling children the truth - that Santa holds them in too much regard and affection affection to bring them a toy that will prove disappointing." disappointing." The Toy Report is available at major bookstores bookstores for $8.95 and can be found in many libraries. libraries. Copies can also be obtained obtained by mail for $8.95 plus $2 postage and handling. handling. Write to the CTTC, 950 Gladstone Ave., Suite 110, Ottawa, Ontario Ontario K1Y 3E6. As well as shopping for good play value, parents should check toys carefully carefully to be sure they are safe, Lentz says. Electrical toys that are A Letter To Santa Claus December 1,1989 Natasha Procher Dear Santa Thank you for coming to my house on Christmas Christmas Eve. Thank you for my California Barbie. May I please have another another Barbie because I would love to have lots of Barbies and Barbie clothes. I love you and my whole family. May I please have Little Little Miss Make Up and Dress N' Dazzle? I would like a toy made by Santa and a toy Rudolph please and thank you. That's the end of my letter. Oh and a toy Garfield! Love Natasha Procher Age 5. not batteiy-operated should bear the CSA mark of the Canadian Standards Association. CSA officials also warn that electric toys such as trains, race-car sets, stoves and similar products products can be damaged and even made dangerous if they get wet. They should not be used outside. For further information information about safety standards standards for toys, contact the CSA Info. Centre at (416) 747-4058. General consumer advice advice is available for MCCR's information centre centre at 555 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M74 2H6 - (416) 326-8555 or toll free at 1-800-268- 1142. Ontario residents with an 807 area code may call the 416 number collect. The TDD/TTY line for the hearing/ speech impaired is (416) 326-8566. At this time of year, we extend our warmest wishes and express our deep appreciation for your loyal support. from staff of ASSELSTINE'S YAMAHA The business built on good service and personal touch. R.R. 2 Blackstock 986-4437 $ :•***•: ***❖*< Bragg Health Services S In the spirit of giving, we would like to offer our thanks for your support and confidence. May all your holiday wishes come true. Anna M. Bragg, R.N., Cert. Ref. R.R. 4 (416) 623-9198 Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3K5 Member of Reflexology Association of Canada (Ingram) International Institute of Reflexology Time to trim and make up lists, the tree up lists.,.and to say "Happy Holidays" to all our patrons! 2 McGregor Drugs . YOUR LOCAL I.D.A. DRUG STORE 5 King St. W. 623-5792 Bowmanville