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■■ The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 9, 1998 Section Two Pace 13 ■A 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 •M J (fêuntbcwn to Clarington Concert Band Performs Claringlon Concert Band entertained a group at Bowmanville High School on Sunday afternoon. The concert was entitled "Holly Jolly Christmas." The band played festive music and also other selections. Above, Barrie Hodgin, the conductor, leads the band. Holiday Gift-Wrapping Tips y If you're all thumbs, help ■ ' ( 'is on the way ! Wrapping ' packages attractively doesn't '■ (have to be time-consuming or ; l difficult. "The key is to be . (organized, master a few - basics and use your imagina- \tion," says Nadia Adams, ;Product Manager responsible ' .for Christmas gift wrap at ■, Carlton Cards. ! ^ There are no rules when it \ /.comes to wrapping, but there L. are. a few simple guidelines y that can make it quicker and . easier. Carlton Cards offers y the following tips to help with '■'-your holiday gift-wrapping. ; - Getting organized \. ,! • Start with • a, plan and y decide how you like to wrap - all at once, or each gift as it is 1 ' purchased, Find a good' loca- -••• lion, and play some Christmas music. Card tables have a good, spacious wrapping wrapping surface and arc easily moved. • Make a list. Basics , include wrapping paper, regu- >* lar or double-stick tape, mail- iring supplies, tissue, gift tags, y ribbons, bows and a pen or f,v felt-tipped marker. Make sure '.you also have a pair of sharp .scissors! y • If you're pressed for time, consider convenience products. Carlton Cards offers gift bags in all sizes - from 'micro-mini' jewelry bags to 'colossal' bags for comforters. If you're mailing gifts, opt for one of the new :. self-sealing, padded mailers. These are pre-decorated in attractive holiday prints and have their own self-adhesive flaps and mailing labels. Just slip the gift inside and it's ready to mail. • when "eye-balling" a gift isn't enough to determine how much wrapping paper you'll need, usej.this. easy equation" to cut cxitctly die- - right size: f/V,' To determine paper length ' (•2 x box width) + (2 x box height).+ 2 inches. To determine determine paper width: box length + box height + 2 inches. Example: For a shirt box measuring II 1/2" (1) x 8 x 1/2" (w) x 1-1/2" (h) you will need a 22" x 15" sheet of wrapping paper. •. Carlton Cards suggests this fool-proof way to stuff tissue in gift bags without crushing it: Place the gift in the bottom of the bag first. Then, lay one sheet flat on the table. Pinch it in the middle between your thumb and forefinger, and jerk it upwards quickly. The sheet of tissue will automatically form a cone-shaped cylinder. For a full look stuff each gift bag with at least four or five "cones" of tissue. • For a different look, use pinking shears to scallop the edges of the tissue before forming the cones, or layer red and green tissue. and pluck up both sheets together. For a shiny glamorous look, layer a sheet of cellophane on top of a sheet of coloured tissue. tissue. , Creative-Solutions i .. '/Wrapping gifts in unexpected unexpected ways adds to the fun Christmas morning. Some ideas: • Roll golf balls in cylinders cylinders of tissue, then tie curling ribbon at the ends and in between each ball. • A decorated coffee can will make a fun disguise for a small gift. Roll the can in several several layers of tissue, and glue or tape the tissue to the bottom. bottom. Gather and tie loosely With ribbon. Decorate with miniature silk poinsettias or one of the new peel and stick curly cascade bows. • "Tie one on" to give packages a designer look. Try cinnamon sticks, silk scarves, candy canes and miniature ornaments. Toy cars, giant lollipops, and stuffed bean bag toys are cute tie-ons for children's gifts. • To avoid "piecing and patching" use the new, extra large, extra wide wrapping paper or opt for a plastic drawstring holiday bag. • Paper doilies make great package decorations. Top a small wrapped package with a circle cut from a doily and add with a sprig of holly. Or make. a lacy , doily, bow - just accordion-pleat a round doily and staple it in the centre for an instant bow. • If you're wrapping several several related gifts, make a "tower". Wrap packages in coordinated wrapping paper and stack. Tie the tower together with metallic Christmas tree garlands. "Santa shops here!" That's what the staff at Paddy's Market says, as they're shown in the above photo. Front row, left to right: Jody McKeen, Cinda McKeen, John Fanara; Back row, left to right: Jed McKeen, Darren Crawford, Rick Phillips, Ina Zàporozan and Larry Dean. On your visit to Paddy's Market you'll find an amazing selection of large and small appliances, new and used with prices tailored to fit any budget. Choose from top name-brand ranges, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, microwave ovens, bar refrigerators as well as a host of small appliances. Visit them soon, won't you? SS9 New & Reconditioned Appliances |f B3 Sales • Service • Parts (M3 Fridges • Slaves • Washers • Dryers • Buill-in Products • Microwmes Dishwashers 263-8369Taunton Rd., Hampton | -800-798-5502 P miles east of Courtice Rd.) ©J.p. |T ■if 111 I Graham's IGA is a family-owned and managed supermarket, so they really understand what a family's requirements are when it comes to shopping FL a for groceries. Shown in the above photo, from the left are: Kelly Robins, Garth Robins, Isabel Graham and Ross Graham. Together, with their friendly and .efficient staff, they're dedicated to providing you 'with the finest in foods at reasonable prices. Choose from the brand names you know as well as the full line of Our Compliments foods, the freshest produce available and the finest name-brand 4 meats to choose from. The Graham's IGA bakery produces wonderful treats daily and if you're looking for a great gift idea, how about a gift certificate. Drop in anytime. Flours arc Mon. to Wed. 8 to 9; Thurs. & Fvi. 8 to 10; Saturday 8 to 9; Sunday 9 to 6, 225, King St. East 623-4161 Bowmanville A v OJ.IL McGregor Drugs is overflowing with wonderful gift ideas for everyone on your gift list. Shown from the right: Cathy, Bonnie, Art, Shirley, Lyne and the rest of the friendly staff are ready to welcome you. At McGregor's you will find a huge selection of cosmetics as well as perfumes and colognes from the most famous names in the industry. For the men on your shopping list, you'll find aftershave, cologne and gift sets that are guaranteed to please. There's also a good selection of electric shavers by Remington, Philishave and Braun. At McGregor Drugs you will find a wide assortment of candies and boxed chocolates by Laura Secord and Black Magic as well as greeting cards, gift wrap and a host of great gift ideas, rtJLV ti, 1c* 5 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-5792