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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 16,1687

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM — Lakeland Community Daycare Center. Syracuse, an agency of United Way, held its annual Christmas program on Wednesday. Dec. 9. The program was in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Syracuse, at 7 p.m. During the evening. 200 children and their families, staff and board members participated in a program of Christmas songs, poems and skits. A dessert bar was provided for refreshments and a craft sale was conducted to help raise funds for the center. The items were donated by parents, staff and board members, , A special guest who arrived at the program was Santa Claus, portrayed by Ralph Hamell. He arrived with Santa Claus pencil boxes for all the children. The gifts were made by Agnes Hurd. Shown in the photo is Kyle Johnson. Syracuse, telling Santa Claus what he wants for Christmas. Johnson js the son of Dave and Patty Johnson.

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Christmas then & now

Visions of sugarplums, Rudolph the reindeer, red holly berries and mistletoe, carolers on a snowy starlit street, roast turkey with the trimmings and other heavenly taste treats and aromas — it all adds up to a picture perfect Christmas season. Here's a look back at Christmas customs past and traditions just begun: Then: The delightful custom of “bussing” under the mistletoe actually came from the ancient Druids, who called it “all heal” in the belief that it had the power to cure disease. A fourth-century bishop of Turkey. Saint Nicholas, was the real-life predecessor, of Santa Claus According to a legend, he dropped a bag of gold coins down a chimney into a stocking which a poor girl had hung by the fireplace to dry: hence our custom of hanging Christmas stockings. Cookies have been hung on the Christmas tree as decorations for centuries. It started in Germany as early as the 16th century when children made and frosted shepherd cookies for hanging on a fir tree. Now: In keeping with this lovely tradition, the people at the Pepperidge Farm Test Kitchen

have created packages of delightful gingermen ornaments: a whole menagerie of small bears, turtles and piglets, a congregation of little people — clowns, Santas, ballerinas, and angels as well as the sweet little old gingerbread man himself who is such a treasured custom of the holiday season. The whole family can get in the decorating fun. Gingerman ornaments can be frosted back to back with ribbon or festive gold cord sandwiched between the cookies for a secure hanger. Even colorful licorice strings make great hangers. Hat, skirts, and angel wings are all made from strategically placed ribbons and foil paper. Chocolate pieces, jimmies, miniature gumdrops and tiny marshmallows creatively placed on ready-made Gingerman cookies turn each ornament into a unique character with its own charm. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: • Royal Icing: Beat three egg whites and one pound of powdered sugar until very stiff peaks form. Flavor with vanilla or almond extract. Divide into small containers and tint with desired food colors. •To make ballerinas: Pipe "tutus” of royal icing with a star

tip. Make hair using “curling ribbon.” Curl ribbon with scissors. Split or shred strands of ribbon with fingers to look frayed and curly. Apply ribbon on head of cookie with royal icing. Give dancers colored eyes with pieces of gumdrop and melted chocolate

Choosing a diamond

By LLOYD JAFFE, CHAIRMAN American Diamond Industry Association (ADIA) In 1985, over 17 million pieces of diamond jewelry were sold in the United States for a combined dollar value of over $8 billion and many of those sales were generated during the pre-holiday rush. With the allowance of sales tax deductions through the end of 1986 — the new tax laws prohibit deducting major purchase sales tax in 1987 — there is added incentive for Americans to purchase luxury durable goods such as diamonds. Characteristics known as the “Four C’s” of diamonds give each polished diamond distinctive luxurious qualities:

for pupils. • For Santas. Frost bodies of Gingermen with red decorator’s icing. Pipe beard and moustache and fir trim on suit with white decorator’s icing. Use melted chocolate for boots, Jbelt buckle and eyes.

CUT: The shape of the diamond (round, oval, emerald cut, heart, marquise, pear-shape) is a matter of personal taste. A fully cut diamond has 58 facets so carefullyplaced they maximize the “fire” in the stone. CARAT: The weight of a stone has a lot to do with its ultimate value. A carat is roughly equivalent to one-fifth of a gram. CLARITY: The imperfections in a stone can make the difference between a quality stone and a flawed one. The fewer the flaws, the better the diamond. COLOR: Diamonds come in a variety of colors ranging from colorless to deep yellows. Extremely rare are shades of pink and deep blue. Adornment, love, prestige, pride and the desire to have something that’s one of a kind: these have been prime motives for buying, owning and giving diamonds for over 2,700 years They are reasons for choosing a fine diamond this year as well. Ringing of the bells At New Year’s time, many European countries blow trumpets to the four corners of the world at New Year’s. As the stroke of 12 nears, four trumpeters climb to the dominating tower of the town and play a hymn such as Martin Luther's “A Mighty* Fortress Is Our God.” "Sdingtimes a melody is arranged so each trumpeter sounds a single note on his horn at one time. When the first note stops, the second begins, the third note follows the second, etc., until the whole tune is played. In the British Isles, the bells are muffled as they are rung before the stroke of midnight to show their grief at the old year's passing. At the stroke of midnight, the bells are then unmuffled to sound out clearly as they announce a new year with promises of happiness.

Children: Embodiments of the true spirit of Christmas

To find the true spirit of Christmas, look in the eyes of children. To keep that sparkle in their eyes all year round, give a special gift of jewelry. Long after batteries wear out, that special gift from mom and dad or grandmother and grandfather will still be shining brightly. Children today are more sophisticated about fashion, and acquire a sense of style at an early age. In fact, during the holiday season, many more children will be looking for tiny little boxes under their Christmas tree. Suggestions From The Experts Jewelers of America, the national organization dedicated to consumer information and education about fine jewelry would like to offer the following gift ideas for the youngest members on your Christinas list: • A loving personal touch is achieved by giving a ring or pendant set with the child’s birthstone; • An add-a-pearl necklace. Start with just a few pearls on a gold necklace and, at each birthday or special occasion, add a pearl until you’ve created a com-

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COMPLETES FINGERPRINT SCHOOL State Police Trooper/Technician Tom Perzanowski, Syracuse, recently completed a week-long fingerprint classification school in Auburn. The school was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to better familiarize police officers as to how ink fingerprint cards are classified. The training will assist Perzanowski in recognizing the requirements for a fingerprint classification through the FBI. ISP field technicians provide crime scene evidence gathering functions not only for the state police, but any other police agency requesting assistance. Perzanowski. a member of the ISP since 1979, has been assigned road patrol duties in Noble and Kosciusko Counties. In April he transferred to the ISP Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory and currently serves as field technician in Kosciusko, Noble, and Whitley counties. Perzanowski lives near Syracuse with his wife, Janice, and four children, Tonya, Heather, Ryan and Mandy. Shown in the photo is Perzanowski receiving a certificate from FBI Agent Joe Hoffman from the Indianapolis FBI office.

New jewelry gives many changes to holiday wear

Every woman enjoys adding a new piece of jewelry to her collection and, when that item also serves to give greater versatility to her jewelry wardrobe, it’s even more delightful, says Kae McCulloch, fashion consultant to the Jewelry Industry Council. That’s why new jewelry called ‘enhancers’ or ‘add-ons’ make excellent holiday gifts, she reports. “A simple strand of pearls can become a handsome pendant, and two bracelets can join together to create an arresting necklace.” she points out. For Day Or Evening A case in point: One such set of bracelets features one bracelet in simple gold links, while the other is a single strand of matched diamonds. When they are joined together, the diamond part worn in front, they are perfect for evening wear. What looks like a simple pin becomes a pendant, to be worn on a strand of pearls or chain. Or you may choose to use it to fasten together a long strand of pearls

pietestrand; • A necklace with a colored stone pendant or pearl drop; • A delicate bangle bracelet inscribed with the date and a loving message;’ • Small cultured pearls made into a love knot chain; • Amethyst heart earrings; • Add-a-charm necklace with charms of the child’s favorite hobbv; •Matching “MotherDaughter” pendants, rings and bracelets; • Gold ID bracelets or personalized necklaces with the child’s name or initials; • Sterling Silver heart lockets; • Whimsical teddy bears or “Disney” character pendants and earrings; • Antique Victorian bracelets in silver and enamel; • Retro-styled pins in filigree with marcasite. One of the most popular gift items for children, that appeals to their whimsical tastes, is a bold and colorful watch. Many children will be lookinf for zany watches embellished with comic strip characters, or other popular children’s themes. And. of course, one is not enough for their varied tastes. Children will still expect toys on Christmas but, as an extraspecial gift this year, give them something that will last a lifetime. Your local jeweler will be able to show you the perfect jewelry gift for your child. And what’s more, he can offer special service if it has to be personalized with a child’s initials or sized to fit small fingers. Send For Brochures To find out more about fine jewelry, write to Jewelers of America, Dept. SC, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 to obtain copies of their FREE brochures on “What You

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for a different look. Pin the pearls to one side for a swag effect. New also are earring settings in gold in different designs that come with a selection of gemstones and pearls. Choose topaz, aquamarine or whatever stone you wish to complement the color scheme of your holiday apparel. Easy Transformation A 60-inch string of pearls can unfasten to create shorter necklaces and even a bracelet, making this item oi jewelry a day-to-evening set. With a wise selection of basic jewelry, which might consist of several different lengths and of gold chains, plus a couple of single and double strands of pearls, a woman can choose enhancers that will help her create many different jewelry ‘looks’ that will also go readily with her interchangeable earring collection. “It’s a wonderful and affordable way to expand your jewelry wardrobe,” McCulloch advises.

Should Know About . . .” Diamonds, Karat Gold, Pearls and more. Exotic gifts will entrance the fragrance While scarves, ties, bathrobes and books are the standard fare of most holiday gift lists, this season, why not break with tradition and introduce the exotic into the festivities? Give items that reflect the centuries-old traditions of Japanese culture. The following gift suggestions, provided by Tokyo-based Shiseido Cosmetics, one of the world’s largest beauty companies, will introduce your family and friends to the mystery, romance and untold nature of Japan: For the fragrance and cosmetics lover, Shiseido’s 1987 gift collection offers a selection of fine fragrances, treatment products, soaps and makeup sets that incorporate the practices of ancient Japanese culture with the advances of modern day technology. The highlights of the collection are Shiseido’s Spirit of Zen Eau de Parfum and Room Fragrance in specially designed ceramic containers. Demonstrating Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy in concept and presentation, the scent, a soft floral fragrance, takes its inspiration from Zen Buddhist traditions and ceremonies, while the containers reflect both modern day production technology and the age-old tradition of Japanese ceramics. The decanter is refillable and the box will serve as an ideal holder for jewelry, potpourri and mementos — both will be exquisite reminders of the gift long after the holiday has passed. Self-reliance The surest place to find a helping hand is at the end of your own arm.