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~~ A "SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, December 1, 1992 - 5 How to select and care for your tree Nothing compares to a real Christmas tree, grown right here in Ontario, to enjoy during the holiday season. The look, the scent and the feel of a natural tree are inte- gral parts of the warm, homey atmosphere of our most festive season. To ensure that your tree adds more charm than needles to your Christmas decor, here are a few tips from the Christmas Tree Growers Association of On- tario, Inc. on buying the fresh- est tree you can find and how to keepit that way. What to take OT -- --wT When heading out to choose just the right tree for your home, dress warmly. Make cer- tain that each family member has warm, footwear, over- coat, mitts or gloves and a hat. A saw is recommended to cut your tree. Saws are safer and easier to use than axes and will cut the trunk of your tree more cleanly. Many tree farms will provide you with a saw for use while you're there. Selection The most popular tree availa- ble to consumers in Ontario are Scotch pine (medium length needles), spruce (short sharp needles) and balsam fir (soft, ar- omatic needles). Whatever your preference, pick a tree with strong green col- or and noticeable fragrance. Care Store the tree in a sheltered but unheated area such as a porch or garage until ready to use. When you bring the tree in- doors, cut about one inch off the butt end to open the tree stem and allow waterintake. Place the tree in a stand that gallons) of water and top it up daily. If the water drops below the end of the trunk, the stem may reseal itself and require a fresh cut. Keep the tree away from all sources of heat and drying, in- cluding radiators, furnace " ducts, television sets, fireplaces and windows with direct expo- sure to the sun. Remove the tree within two to four weeks. After that amount - of time in a heated building, even the freshest tree will begin todry out. Ralph Spademan of Spademan Tree Farm in Utica is a mem- ber of the Christmas Tree Growers Association of Ontario Inc. which has a few tips on selecting a fresh Christmas tree and how to keep it that way. ' CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FOR LITTLE ONES... visit The Children's Den 197 Queen St., Port Perry 985-9982 Fashionable, quality kidswear -- infant to size 16 Esprit, Osh Kosh, Elvira Vali, Kiddo, Bravo & More o o oO 5 . [4 »7 0 o J o 2 o > hy " Q . J, oO 0 Fs o Le) CHECK OUT OUR IN-STORE SPECIALS Extended store hours beginning Dec. 1st holds a generous supply (2-3 Safety Ensure that all electric lights and connections are in good con- dition. Turn the lights out when leaving your home or retiring . for the night. Never use com- bustible decorations or lighted candles on a fresh tree. The best protection for a tree is moisture. Because of its high moisture content, a fresh tree is naturally fire resistant and will remain so with a continuous supply of water. nvironmental Facts One acre of Christmas trees produces enough oxygen to sup- port 18 people in a year. Christmas trees are harvest- ed and are a renewable resource for the public's enjoyment. Christmas trees are biode- gradable. Most Ontario munici- palities recycle Christmas trees y chipping for mulch which is used in parks. Popular Christmas videos With the festive season upon us video stores begin to rent out more and more Christmas mo- vies. Always popular are the old fa- vorites like White Christmas The Grinch That Stole Christ- mas and A Christmas Carol. Humorous Christmas movies such as Chevy Chase's Christ- mas Vacation and Ernest Saves Christmas are also big rentals, according to Annemarie Knopp of Cinemax Video in Port Perry. Other popular Christmas mo- vies are Prancer and Walt Dis- ney's One Magic Christmas. A new title this year All I Want For Christmas is already prov- ing to be a popular rental this holiday season. Although not a Christmas show Sister Act is a popular mo- vie which she said will probably remain popular throughout the Christmas season. New titles to be released just days before for Christmas will be Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Luke Perry, Boomerang with Eddie Murphy and Out on a Limb, which is the second part of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. HO AY ENTER Mother Jackson's Open Kitchens Ltd. 15350 Old Simcoe Road 985-7373 Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10-6 Saturday 10-4 1kg. pkg. Pastry Dough - wer $2.15 Mince Meat Tarts - 6 per pkg. -- 5 2] | per pkg. Hors D'oeuvres ---- 5) % | 1 7 Varieties per pkg. from New Homestyle Tarts $2.00 Also available in cases