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p 14 weekender may 4 1996 ke it special for mom mothers day celebration originated in roman era u i u man 6 b i with a spring festival recognizing called hilaria began on the ides of midlent sunday was observed the through to the present mothers the idea of honoring mothers the mother goddess cybele this march fourth sunday in lent day has been an occasion for cele- first began during the roman era threeday religious celebration some historians believe that the in england midlent sunday ceremony honoring evolved into mothering sunday as cybele was later adopt- part of an early custom young men ed by the early church and women who were employed as as a celebration acknowledging mary mother of god this celebration also called free mothers servants gave their mothers special treats called mothering cakes continued on page 16 gift wrapping centre court thursday may 9th to sunday may 12th after youve purchased the perfect gift for mom have it wrapped at our gift wrap a booth in centre court voluntary donations will go to the markham hope foundation gift wrap hours thursday friday 11am 9pm saturday 10am 6pm sunday 12pm 4pm -v- r i a a a paint a pretty pot for mom kid s rkshop lower level by walmart saturday may 1 1 th 1 lam 4pm kids caii show their growing affection rjylom by painting her aunlque flower pot at our kids workshop flower pot paint supplied a 200 donation to the markham youth centre is greatly appreciated markville shopping centre eatons sears the bay ultra mart walmart pacific linen famous players f heatres over 220 more stores hwy 7 mccowan road 905 477-6600- qwtfxstl write a short letter telling ns why your mom is the greatest and you will be eligible to win your mom one of the following prizes a day of pampering marikas esthetics- 135 value liz paul hairstyle analysis b ail 80 peppertree klassics 25 gift certificate the glass store 25 gift certificate al dente restaurant 25 gift certificate companys coming cookbook mail or drop off your letter to the markham economist sun 9 heritage road markham ontario l3p 1m3 attn rena galanis- hurry deadline is may 81996 you can create your own porcelain doll for just 4995 you can craft your own specialty porcelain doll in only three lessons for 4995 and complete one which has a retail value of 195 all you need is the patience and the desire and we help you develop the necessary skills as you go along says sandy mccormick owner of the specialty doll store and studio in which the lessons take place sandys dolls the store is wellknown for its array of custommade porce lain dolls which are so lifelike they look asjf they might speak or coo and are made directly on the premises portrait dolls are also a specialty of the store and often a favorite for grandparents who wish to have a threedimensional portrait of grandchildren or their own children when they were young sandy says sandy along with her assistant sue harty have passed on their years of experience to anyone interested in learning the craft since the stores inception all materials are provided and clients need only supply the dolls outfit which can be made ordered or bought off the rack in addition dolls of any ethnicity can be crafted during the threeweek lessons register now for morning afternoon and evening springsummer sessions teachers are welcome to partici pate in the summer sessions either independently or in a group students get as much help as they require and we see them through to thefinished project sandy says sandys dolis is located at 172 bullock dil to sign up for the classes call 9052943655