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tis theseasoh tuesday december 21 1982 sa13 stouffville those who think that santa claus may be coming around again this year with the same old pack of goodies could be in for a pleasant surprise if theytake a quick peak into some of the shops along main street i there are gifts that are unique and gifts that are expensive and there are gifts that are both unique and ex pensive take barthaus jewellers for example owner dave barthau has a fine grand fathers clock for some goodsized stocking that goes for 51595 a little more than in grandfathers day but then what isnt he also has some stouffville mugs com plete with town crest for just 495 he helped town council drink to the success of its new term by pre senting each member with one at their inau gural meeting dec 7 if youre looking for something really uni que how about a gold toothpick complete with holder for 95 or perhaps a silver swiz zle stick for 65 and then theres a brandy glass with with the glass straw across the street at cards hardware those rechargeable batteries at 3499 will be providing lots of bright moments for all those who buy them that cordless dust- buster at 3699 is another popular item and if you want to dear editor mayor eldred king is absolutely right government both federal and pro- vincial are major con tributors to the infla tionary mess in which we find ourselves however we the peo- ple must shoulder much of this responsi bility we demand cer tain services from the politicians services that if refused could result in their defeat at the next election so to remain in the good graces of the electo- rate governments give in paying out far more than they can afford as mayor king says many folks look on gov ernment benefits as something for no- thingwhen in reality theyre running the ifihntry intothe ground government- like a company pant continually pay out more than it receives this unfortunately is whats been hap- pening we canadians and americans too i sus- pect feel ottawa and queens park and washington can dip into their piggybacks at will and come up with the necessary funds to provide for our needs- never thinking that we the people must some time face a day of reckoning- thatdayinmyopin- ion has arrived if mr trudeau is replaced by mr clark or mr broad- bent theyll be faced with the exact same problems if theyre- fuseto grease the squeaking wheel they too will be turfed out in favor of some magi cian who will were a greedy lot make mother truly happy theres the top item in the store a 1295 refrigerator a couple of doors awav at the mareuer- ite shoppe theres the distinctive evita tulip dress after the peron of the same name just 72 the pe tite party frock has a style all its own or seeing as its christmas a nativity sincerely c angus jordan rr l valley scene would make a nice addition to the mantle piece and two main street stores are offering unique ones at marie adams christian supply cen ter the figures in the stable setting maintain their vigil via a music al accompaniment the price is 6995 most expensive item in the store however is a bible costing 8395 care and share also have a nativity scene with its own unique accompaniment only this time the small- slats above it are prop elled around in a circle when candles are lit be- neath the price is 2050 x a 1299 bamboo steamer at stedmans also provides a unique as well as practical gift however if you want your gift to be both uni- que and expensive then sound of music should meet your de mands sitting there just waiting to be gift- wrapped is a tv set with a 42inch screen priced somewhere around the 5000 mark getting it down the chimney of course- is another matter editors mail l opening soon mililken mills daycare ages 6 months to 6 years for registration call sharon at 8817682 or tina at 4752365 the carruthers family david claire karen and jennifer wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to the many friends in our church and community who have reached out in so many ways in response to our loss your love and support at this difficult time in our lives will never be forgotten sportswear shops huge boxing day- save save save i to the first 25customers wayne gretzky 500 autographed gift hockey stick certificate- 1 per family only stouffville n wfe s sportswear shop 24 westlawn cresent telephone v6405111 main street west unionville ne corner hwy 7 woodbine telephone 4777100 highway no 7 sportswear shop daily music in the food court at lunch time and dinner time shopping centre 130 stores services maa mm use our gift wrapping service in the mall have your childrens photos taken wth santa at markvilu santa photos 15x7450 35x7 900 6 5x7 1600 125x7 2900 daily 12 6 pm christmas program tuesday december 21 baiter shoppers singa long carols with hugh martin at noon lewis mcleod at the organ for three days tuesday december 21 stouffville carollersevemngs wednesday december 22 stouffville carollers evenings thursday december 23 markvfc choir puppet show a christmas witch for jennifer 1230 13 230 pm old fashioned strosng carobers santa says only 4 days left till christmas everything for all the family and friends can be found in markville so come to shop to be entertained or to relax have your picture taken with me ps regards from rudolph special event the wizard of oz a musical for children monday dec 27 in the food court times 1200 130 200pwi free movie sat december 18 in the morning 4 rhwy7 at mccbwarim wercyeflttbbooi v rgi r