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PAGE 20 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS The desert shall rejoice Follow peace with all and blossom as the rose. men. go i A merry heart doeth od like a medicine. A merry heart maketh a Christmas Plants cheerful countenance. So, you received tw bi,', 1213 Un U r -Isaiah 35:1 -Hebrews 12:14 -P 1:roverbs 17:22 -P r : They'll Light Up Your Family's Faces.! Christmas Ideas to Fill Santa's Sack Even eleventh-hour Santas should be able to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list.With a little planning and shop- ping savvy, gift-buyers can offer quality, lasting pre- sents without spending a fortune. Here are some gift suggestions for the whole family, and none of these items should cost more than $30. For Children Playmobil, a toy set that's actually guaranteed to be fun (or your money back), comes in a super de- luxe size containing enough pieces to keep kids crea- tively occupied for hours at a tine. With three-inch- high figures and accessor- ies in eleven different themes, the Schaper toy sets allow children to create their own realistic or fantasy play situations from police rescue to cow- boys or Indians, to farmers or knights. Young housekeepers will enjoy decorating a new Victorian-styled doll- house from Kusan. Fully assembled with snap-on turret and staircase, the dolîhouse is scaled to fit most of today's popular miniature furniture, and is made of sturdy plastic to withstand long hours of play use. Four-wheel drive goes miniature for climbing and racing fun with Stomper 4x4s. The Scha- per toys feature working headlights, supertread foam tires and real four- wheel drive that enables them to tackle just about any child-imagined obsta- cle course. A special Wild Mountain set comes with two of the powerful vehi- cles, plus two mountains, bridge and logs for climb- ing action. For Teenagers Tennis fanatics will keep their swing in shape this winter with a tenniS set that can be played in- doors. Cosom's complete game includes two light- weight plastic rackets and a high-performance ure- thane ball that bounces like crazy, but won't harm furniture or windows. When spring comes, the garne can also be played in the backyard or driveway. For less-active play, gamesters will enjoy going head-to-head with Tour- namlent Stadim Check- ers, a deluxe-sized version of a long-time family favorite. Players compete to move their marbles down the stadium and out the center goal by rotating the concentric rings of the game board. Strategy is the key to moving one's own marbles without let- ting the competitor get closer to his or her goal. Teenagers might also be delighted with the gift of companionship-a pet. Depending on the reci- pient'spreference and life- style, the perfect animal might be a frisky puppy, an entertaining parakeet or an extraordinary snake -the choice will depend on the amount of time required to care for the pet. A local pet shop can give advice and tips on care, feeding and special needs of each animal. For Aduits Almost everyone who writes thank-you notes will enjoy it more when they're writing with a gift from the Ronson Pen Collection. Elegant styles in tradition- al metal finishes or in dis- tinctive tortoise-shell ena- mels will add fashion to anyone s signature. For modes, liquid ink smoothness, gift-givers can choose from ten System 11 models with roterchangeable nylon and rollerball points. For those who prefer the familiarity of a ballpoint, the Slim r styles provide medium or fine points in an elegantly slender, fashionable pen. To add an unusual decorative touch to the home, an aquarium stocked with colorful, exotic fish might be the' ideal gift. Fish require minimal care from their owners, yet add a fascinat- ing panorama of color and motion to any roomn. A variety of typescan be found at a local pet shop, where experienced person- nel will be happy to pro- vide tips and advice on se- lection, care and feeding. The entire family will want to team up for a live- ly game of Ring Table Tennis, an unusual twist on the all-time favorite game of ping-pong. The Cpsom game comes with a free-standing plastic hoop, through which players hit the ball instead of over the traditional net. Complete with paddles and balls, Ring Table Tennis can be played anywhere-on a table, on the floor or even outdors when spring weather returns. t o- t- o0zen piiiL u ý[àL mas this year. They're sure to look lovely al Christ- mas day, but afterwards it's up to you to take care of these tender holiday gifts. Don't clump themn all together and treat them identically; different plants have different needs which must be met to in- sure years of blooming and growth. For instance, cyclamens like bright, indirect light, cool nights and sandy, moist soil. Kalanchoes~ prefer warm, sunny days and deep, infrequent waterings. Kalanchoes also nçed short winter days in order to bloom. The poinsettia, the all- time Christmas favorite, thrives on an environment similar to that of the ka- lanchoe, but requires, during October and No- vember, at least fourteen hours of darkness every .single day to induce buds to form. Tiny Tannenbaum A baby pine tree covered with tiny orna- ments makes a great gift that will be a part of every Christmas hereafter. Sew Thoughtfull Any seamstress would appreciate a tiny basket full of thread, needles, and the latest in fancy sewing gadgets. di-o nlants for Chrisi M * * M * M * M * M * M * * * M * M * M