The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 November 1984 — Page 5

"GRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

. (Continued from page 4) CHRISTMAS IS a time touched by stardust, wrapped in love and vibrant with the need to share joy with others. You can share your joy with others this Christmas season by adding one underprivileged child to your Christmas shopping list. When you are buying toys for your friends and loved ones, simply purchase an extra one and bring it to the following Wawasee Kiwanis Christmas Donation drop-off points: the State Bank of Syracuse and its branches, Hibschman Motors. In so doing, you will find that your Christmas joy has taken on a new depth and meaning. May you have a Merry Christmas, filled with love! is the wish of the sponsoring Kiwanians. ~°~ 1 \ JOE GRAY, executive director o] the Chamber of Commerce, was in Indianapolis Monday and Tuesday of this week

Spark his holiday with diamonds

It’s almost time to deck the halls with holly. Have you decided. as Christmas draws near, how to bedeck the man in your life in a unique and personal way? If he is an aspiring Ben Crenshaw, for instance, he already has a set of golf clubs. But, if you are looking for something new, the jewelry industry has come up with some

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attending the Orr administration-sponsored small business conference. Gray is vice president of Kosciusko Development, Inc., an organized group headed by the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, to bring more businesses and industry into Kosciusko County. OLD STANDBY Joe Thdpnburg is back in uniform. Joe is substituting on the Syracuse Police Department while chief Warren Swartz and his wife Jerry are vacationing in Florida. Joe was a 1 former member of the local police force, and appears happy to be back on the beat, even if it is just for a week or so. NEW OWNERS of the Fish & Fun Resort on the channel are Ed and Cathy Bogart. They report a “good summer business.” but are having it slow right now. They are hoping the forthcoming Winter Carnival and other winter events will fill their seven cabins and move some merchandise.

very exciting diamond gitt ideas for the golfer and other sports enthusiasts. There is the wide rangeof welldesigned diamond jewelry now available to men This is also a good reason to consider a diamond gift for him. There are a lot of inventive designs to choose from at your local jeweler. The traditional Christmas tie,

which does not enjoy a very good reputation, can be turned around this year with a diamond tie tack The time-honored tie tack has come into its own as a fashion accessory If he is a participant, or merely a spectator, there is a design to reflect his favorite sport 1 A racquet or baseball motif, tastefully set with diamonds, can help say Merry Christmas in an individual and personal way Rings remain the most popular piece of jewelry for men. but now there is a difference The selection is better than ever, from the traditional signet ring with triangular diamonds to woven rings set with round diamonds. Baguettes are also popular in rings to accent round stones or set in a row for a 1980’s look. French-cuffed shirts are in style again and what better way to set them off than with diamond cufflinks There are designs suitable for both daytime and evening wear. Mother of pearl or black onyx links wet with diamonds are among the classics. New on the fashion scene are selections of yellow and white gold links coupled with square diamonds. Homesand fires HARTFORD, Conn - New statistics from an insurance company indicate homeowners are burning their homes at an increasing rate, despite an overall downturn in arson.

Doing more with less —

Personalized holiday cards

The year, why not show your originality and creativity by making unique, personally designed holiday cards —for only 7 cents to 15 cents apiece? All you need to get started is a design and a greeting . . . pasted up on a master card. First, using india ink, draw (or trace from a favorite old greeting card) a design on a piece oLquality white bond paper, leaving a half inch border around the sheet. Next, print or write your seasonal message in india ink on a separate piece of the same size of paper ... or type your greeting or cut out a black-and-white one from an old card (to paste or tape onto the bond paper). When the design and greeting are set, have all the family members sign their names below the message

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V — nu. M Mill ’ git Cq < 1«i J Now take out an S’z' xH” matting board, which can be purchased from a craft or art supply shop, and paste your design and message onto it. With a light blue pencil (its color won’t reproduce when photographed), trace a half-inch border around the board. That done, figure out where — inside that blue boundary — you want to place your artwork and calligraphy. You might want to put the drawing at the top of the board, with the message directly below the center (and folding) line of the mat. That way, you can have your cards printed on heavy bond, fold them over and close them with a Christmas seal, and use the back side of the cards for addresses and stamps. To create conventional cards with the design outside and the writing inside (which will cost a little more at the printer’s and will also require envelopes), paste the drawing on one8> 2 ”xll” board and the message on another.

Once you’ve decided how to arrange your card, use a rule to make sure everything is centered and aligned pleasingly. Secure each piece with clear plastic tape, being careful not t cover any of the inked parts. You can use glue for this job, but tape is neater. Finish by erasing any stray pencil marks and covering any smudges with typewriter correction fluid. Finally, take your finished work to your local printer and, with his or her help, settle upon paper (size, tint, and weight), ink color, and prices. An original can be photographed and reproduced on practically any size or shade of paper in just about whatever hue of ink you like. However, black ink on white paper is the lease expensive — so you might choose to brighten up

Discipline!!! Wouldn’t it be 1 nice if your child did everything I * you said, never disobeyed, never , questioned your reasons? No, not really. Some disobedience is a healthy sign. It is a part of the ' child’s normal curiosity and desire for independence. We can teach our children very little by providing too much or not enough . discipline. Your child has to learn how to get along with other peo- ‘ pie and in other situations. In ! k order to learn how to do this, we ‘ must teach our children self- • control. To repeat what has been stated throughout this series: there first must be a solid foundation of 1 love. This must be felt not only by ‘ you but by your child as well. One way to reinforce this is to • separate the child from the ■ misbehavior. Instead of saying, ! ‘‘you’re a bad boy” try ‘‘That was a bad thing to do”. In this way the child is not bad but the action was 1 bad. A simple point, but very important to your child. ; Along with the need for ab- ; solute confidence in your love, • your child also needs structure. There must be an outline and limits. These should be firm but not harsh. Yelling and shouting creates more of the same. Harsh discipline results in resentment

your creations with watercolors or felt-tipped pens after you get them home. Holiday seasons are busy at printshops, so it’s wise to make arrangements early to avoid the rush. If you do, it’ll probably take two or three days to have your order completed. Besides being inexpensive, cards like these will carry your personal message to the homes of your friends ... and you’ll escape the flurry of shoppers thronging the greeting-card stores! For Free additional information and making personalized stationery and on The Mother Earth News magazine, send your name and address and ask for Reprint NO . 2011: “SilkScreened Note Cards.” Write to Doing MORE . . . With Less!, 105 Stoney Mountain Road. Hendersonville, NC 28791, or in care of this paper Copyright 1985 The Mother Earth News. Inc.

and more disobedience. Nagging creates “selective deafness” — your child stops listening to you. Threats and bribes are equally ineffective. What is left? Set fair limits keeping in mind that these will have to be constantly revised as your child develops. Allow some freedom within the limits. For example: Expect your child to dress himself/herself but let him/her choose the clothes. Mistakes may be made but he/she will learn from them. Set a good example. If you leave a mess, why shouldn’t your child? When you lose your temper, explain why and share your feelings. It’s not easy to teach a child self-control so try to remember to use some yourself while you are teaching it. Mental Health professionals are available 24 hours a day to answer questions and help persons who are experiencing individual difficulties or are concerned about a friend or relative. Phone (219 ) 267-7169 or toll free 1-800-342-5653. North Webster police list calls North Webster Town Marshall Judy Coleman submitted the monthly North Webster Police Department report to the North Webster Town Board at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The report shows that the department answered 100 calls during the month in addition to 252 information calls. The police department also recieved 23 Emergency Medical Service calls and extended 56 courtesy services. Officers issued two warning traffic tickets and made four traffic arrests. Officers also investigated eight traffic accidents, two civil and domestic disturbances, one vandalism report and made one criminal arrest. Other officer activities included investigations on eight disabled vehicles, six lockouts, eight alarms and 11 dog complaints. Officers provided nine escorts to banks, impounded one dog and discovered one open door while on patrol. North Webster Police ran 12 title checks and attended three fire and first aid calls. Officers worked 416.25 hours on active duty and 348.5 hours on call. Police cars were driven a total of 1,402 miles and used 107.4 gallons of gasoline.

Brs Invites You!« "S ... to reflect the “Past", Christ's birth t How we have celebrated Christmas and its H cherished symbols through colonial years II to the “Present” day. We’ll even take a II glimpse into a “Future" Christmas! There II will be Fun and Refreshments for all . . II please join usl II /( Friday & Saturday I Nov. 23 & 24th. I J 9:00-5:30 p.m. I Sunday, Nov. 25th. I 1:00-5:30 p.m. * I f A NAPPANEE GREENHOUSES [klfc/ \ IS4S.WHMN V — TWH / \ 773-4241 1 jin

Wed., November 21,1984 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Focus on the holiday spirit

Suffering from burnout weeks before the holidays arrive? Sick of the crowds, confusion and commercialism long before December 25? This year, give yourself and your family the gift of a happier, more relaxed holiday. The following tips will help you rediscover the Christmas spirit. Simplify shopping. Make a gift list and stick to it as closely as possible. Try. to think of personalized gifts with long-lasting appeal. Group gift selections by store and head for a shopping mall or department store where you can make most purchases. Set aside one or two days for shopping, arrive early, and avoid distractions. Wrap as you buy. Don’t gift wrap on Christmas eve — that’s the time you’ll want to put your feet up before the busy day.

Electronic gadget gifts are hot holiday items

Shopping for the perfect holiday gift is a job to try the patience of Santa’s best elves, but choosing something for a special loved one can be made easier with a little planning and foresight. “Electronics products are great gifts. They offer practicality, fashion, and a good value to the consumer for a variety of items ranging from video cassette recorders to compact disc players,” said Daniel Infanti of Sharp Electronics. He offers the following gadget gift suggestions, all small enough for any “elf” to carry: Portable televisions are great

for space-conscious apartment dwellers, students or anyone on the go.

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Even young children can do creative, personalized packaging. Display the decorated packages to add to the festive atmosphere. Find pleasure in giving. Thoughtful attention to your gift selections pays off in the heartfelt pleasure and enthusiasm of the recipient. Let the children in your household decide on the “perfect” gift for Mom, Dad or grandparents. Involving the children helps them experience the special pleasure in giving a gift. What better way to capture the holiday spirit? Take time for fun. Schedule Christmas dinner to allow for sitdown time with family and friends. Set aside time to let the children demonstrate their new toys. Enjoy a look at the gift book or sing a carol around the piano.

Many music lovers will appreciate a Christmas stocking stuffed with favorite audio tapes. And personal stereosare getting smaller and lighter all the time. The newest calculators combine beauty and brains. For business executives, there’s a sleek, solar-powered foldable model in a stylish metallic case that makes an elegant addition to purse or pocket. Students may prefer one of the latest card-sized models, with all the major functions, but only one-sixteenth of an inch thick! A portable video camera makes an ideal gift for a gadgetlover.

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