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Page 16 The Clarington/Courtice Independent. Bowmanvillc, Saturday. December 5. 1998 This little one was all decked out in Christmas finery, awaiting the arrival of Jolly Old St. Nick. This year's 37th Annual Bowmanvillc Santa Claus Parade attracted people of all ages to the downtown. Little Elf CACTUS CLOTHING COMPANY 5 King St. E., Sowmanville (905)623-4317 OUR SELECTION OF CASUAL AND CAREER FASHIONS IS LARGER THAN EVER We make gift giving easier with our "NO HURT FEELINGS GUARANTEE 7 " WELL ENCLOSE A SPECIAL RETURN CARD WITH ANY GIFT. THEY JUST BRING IT WITH THE ITEM AND WE'LL GIVE THEM AN EXCHANGE, GIFT CERTIFICATE OR REFUND. NO SALES PILL NEEDED! IT'S 50 SIMPLE! FREE LAYAWAY • FREE GIFTWRAPPING PLAY AREA FOR KIDS • LARGE CHANGE ROOMS We'll make it easy for anyone to select wonderful gifts for you during our extended Christmas hours! j MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 AM - 9 PM • SATURDAY 9 AM - 5 PM OPEN SUNDAYS 11 AM-4 PM Fill In the Info below and point them In our direction. Our wonderful staff will be delighted to help, and of course, exchanges can be made!! Or, ifyou prefer, we do Have gift certificates! CLOTHING COMPANY □ TOP SIZE. □ FAVOURITE COLORS □ JEAN SIZE_ □ PANT SIZE_ □ SKIRT SIZE. SOMETHINGS I WOULD LIKE FROM CACTUS CLOTHING CO.... I laJ Stretch Your Veggie Dollars! During winter months, prices of some fresh fruits and vegetables may be higher than at other times of the year. If there arc unfavourable growing conditions conditions in the United Stales, supplies of some fruits and vegetables can decrease, which affects their price. However, with over 225 different fruits and vegetables available, you can be adventurous in your vegetable choices this winter. Here are some tips to help you stretch your veggie dollars. Vegetable Tips -Look at the cost per serving and per half serving. serving. You can still enjoy your favourite vegetables by combining a half serving serving of a higher priced vegetable vegetable with a half serving of a lower priced one. For example, if broccoli is at a higher price at this time of year, combine it with storage storage vegetables such as carrots, carrots, onions, rutabaga or parsnip sticks. Remember, according to Canada's Food Guide To Healthy Eating, one serving is 125 mL (1/2 cup) vegetables. -Don't throw out broccoli broccoli and cauliflower stems. Peel, cut and use them steamed, sauteed or raw with a dip. -Widen your horizons with specialty vegetables such as celcriac, Chinese broccoli, daikon, jicama, kohlrabi, plantain and rap- ini. -Experiment with different different herbs to enhance the flavour of storage vegetables. vegetables. Salad Tips -Be creative with cole slaw. Use red, green or frilly Savoy cabbage. Add carrots, grated rutabaga, radish, celcriac or fennel. -Use small amounts of steamed broccoli or cauliflower cauliflower in marinated salads along with other storage vegetables such as carrots Choosing The Right Size For Your Child Is a bicycle on your child's holiday wish list? If so, it is important to know how to choose the right bike for your child. Today's kids want rugged tires, wild colours and cool components; however, however, parents want their child's bike to be durable, safe and reasonably priced.following tips can help you make your selection. selection. •Select the appropriate bicycle size for your child. Three to five year olds usually require a 16 inch (40 centimetres), while six to nine year olds generally need a 20 inch (50 centimetres). centimetres). The best way to check the appropriate size is to have your child straddle straddle the bicycle. Witli feet flat on the ground, there should be a 5 centimetres to 7.5 centimetres (two to three inch) clearance from die bicycle frame to the child's groin area. •Take a close look at tlic seat-a soft, mid-sized saddle makes riding any hike much more comfortable. comfortable. •Make sure die chain guard covers at least the top half of die chain. A large chain guard decreases decreases llte danger of loose clothing becoming tangled in the chain. •If your child requires training wheels, make sure they are made of rubber. Plastic wheels wear out more quickly. •Be sure to purchase a CSA-approved helmet for your child, as eight out of ten biking injuries involve the head! and rutabaga. -Surprise your taste- buds with specially leafy greens such as bok cltoy, collards, cscarole, kale, napa and watercress. Remember that collards and kale arc best steamed first and served as warm salads. -Add mandarin or clementine wedges to chopped spinach leaves and sliced mushrooms, and season with a soy sauce-type vinaigrette. -Stretch your head of lettuce. Mix it with other specially salad greens or sprouts. Keep Them Fresh -Select produce that is not damaged, bruised or wilted. -Buy only what you need. It's not a good buy if it goes bad before you cat it. -Store separately those fruits and vegetables that must be refrigerated. -Protect produce from the cold. For example, potatoes stored at too cold a temperature turn black when cooked. tl '& Tea Room Cakes • Pies • Tarts • Cookies Meat Pies • Fruitcakes • Sausage Rolls Breads • Buns • Handmade Chocolates Entertaining,,.Large orders welcome! v, jfflatn Street, ©rotm • (905) 983-9779 . -OJAZ with on a cold winter night. Orchard Park Furniture 28 King West, Bowmanville • 623-1131 0J