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Oakville Kitten Is Jaguarundi- A Rare Specimen OAKVILLE, Ont, (CP)-- 'When Betty Ikeda bought. a ; Fi small kitten in an exotic gift THE OSHAWA TIMES, Wednesdey, December 21, 1966 15) shop last July, she had no idea FFCF Swells New Church Fun d what she was letting herself tn So ee ee Jaguarundis range from Par- rare, accordiag. 9° De aie rare, ac a - dolph Peterson, the museum's curator of mammals. Y They have about the longest, thinnest head of any member of the cat family and in size stand between the ordinary wildcat and ocelot, Mrs. Ikeda's jaguarundi not urrs like kitten for. The kitten--a jaguarundi-- has reached four feet in length and is still growing. Eventually the family started getting it could grow to 35 pounds or the scratched as FROSTED CANDY CANE, IGLOO CANDELABRA, AND SAUCY SNOWMAN Christmas Pick For Wholesome This year Christmas come alive in a very special way by assembling new easy-to-make holiday pick deco- rations that the while family will enjoy creating. Gather the children around the kitchen table, play carols on the stereo, and see that each person has something specific to do. 1GLOO CANDELABRA The materials you'll need to make a unique candleholder centerpiece include: 1 piece Styrofoam 4" thick, 12" square (available at local five- and-dime and novelty stores) 15 plastic containers "Color- fast" round picks (each con- tainer has 150 picks in a mix- ture of four hues) 1 small bottle red food color- ng 5 white candles 744" long 1 can spray snow 5 Styrofoam balls 2" in dia- meter is 2 Styrofoam balls 14" in dia- meter table knife, pencil, scissors, sturdy » water - color brush bits of ribbon and red, green and black construction paper, card- board, glue. you can make Decorations Family Fun the Igloo Candelabra, you'l need the following your Saucy Snowman: 2 Styrofoam balls 2' in dia meter 1 glass ball tree ornament %' wide § glass %" wide ball tree long black construction paper 2" Styrofoam balls with of the snowman, Cover snowman's head. Press head and body together. ment makes the nose, and the 4" tons; a pick point, Push wedge in place. Cut a circle 244" in diameter from the black construction paper; then cut another circle 14%" in diameter, and a rec- tangle 2" by 4%". Glue both 2" items for ornaments! 1 chain of tiny glass beads 3"'| The %"' glass ball tree orna- snowman's glass balls sparkle as his eyes and but- just place each ball in| position with the opening point- ing toward the Styrofoam over lightly to | New Year Plans |Might Include |Part - Time Work 1! By ROBERTA ROESCH "Christmas with its spirit of giving is certainly not an ap- *\propriate time to talk about rising prices and budgets that '/purst atthe seams," a young | wife and mother said this week. "But nevertheless, I'm wor- lried about the money I'm spending. So as soon as Christ- |mas is over I must find a way to help with expenses, despite jthe fact that I have children to Completely cover one of brs care for and housework to do. re toothpicks; this will be the body|you suggest for someone with the|my needs?" other-2**Styrofoam bail with) yellow tooifipicks to make the|the need to help balance the the | budget; "What kind of work would If you are a housewife with to alleviate loneliness jand get away from your prob- lems; for some make-a-living insurance; for relief from housework and club work; for an Ferg for a boost in morale--temporary employ- ment can be the answer, if you have clerical skills. | HUNT FOR HELP The opportunity to find this employment has good prospects, too, since there is a national hunt on for skilled help initiated on the part of temporary em- ployment agencies who want to By ELEANOR ROSS Much of the pleasure of Christmas decorating is to de- sign your own unique decoration to display on a mantel, piano or table. An excellent "me- dium" to work in could be the think soapsuds and empty plas- tic bottles, such as those from a variety of cleaning products. These offer an ideal way to make something "out of noth- ing," so to speak. The basic idea is to. '"'pave" the bottles with thick suds, made by beating packaged soap or detergent and a little water, using a hand or electric beater. The consistency should be al- most doughlike, thick enough to hold its shape easily. Just a little preliminary experimenting should make you an expert on this phase. Now look around at the bottles on your shelves, or those al- ready empty and saved for craft projects, as so many of of a large temporary personnel firm and ask to be given brushup training at the -hours she can take it. Many of these offices will be ends of the rectangle together,|recruit the woman who is anx-|glad to do this, too, if she overlapping about 4"'. Glue the|ious to mix housewife duties) agrees to work, at Jeast for a Self-Made Holiday Decorations Are Inexpensive, Easy To Make us do. Let your imagination take wings, With the right trim- mings, one type lends itself to a stylized version of the three wise men. Beards can be fash- ioned from crinkle ribbon, a turban of gauze, a crown of foil, and so forth. PAPER DOLLIES suggest a row of choir boys with paper Jace doilies covering their 'shoulders' and small lsongbooks tucked into sudsy j|hands. | Choose a number of different bottles to create a family in turn-oftthe-century costume. A barrel - chested father carries home the holiday tree. Mother is dainty in her long dress molded of suds and decorated with sequins. Another bottle can be trans- formed into an impish angel with tattered foil wings and a halo set askew. With an idea of the effect you wish to achieve, you. are ready to go to work. First, coat the bottle with thick suds, applying the mixture more heavily where necessary for extra effects such as a gown, robe, or cloak. Smooth and shape. this "frost- ing' with a small spatula, wooden stick, toothpick; or fin- gertips dampened in water to Another plastic bottle might|~ The presentation of a cheque for $200 to the Reverend Roland Sanschagrin, OMI toward the building fund of the future church of the parish of Notre Dame de l'Assomption and the announcement of the winner of the fund-raising contest were the highlights of the December meeting of La Federation des Femmes Canadiennes. The meeting was held in the new parish centre at 517. Park Road South and each member brought a gift for a patient in the Ontario Hospital, Whitby. Father Sanschagrin thanked the league members for their generous donation and for assisting him in the decoration of the parish centre to which he extended a welcome to the members at any time. He also thanked them for 'serving tea at the recent open house. Mrs. Rene Lessard was de- clared the winner of the fund- raising contest and crowned queen of success for 1966. She was enthroned on a red chair decorated -jn the Christmas |motif and crowned by _ last |year's winner, Mrs. Phillippe Chabot. Mrs. Lessard was pre- sented with numerous gifts. Mrs. Yvan Gilbert, second runner - up, became the first duchess and Mrs. Viateur St. Pierre, the second duchess, They also received gifts as did the next seven members who raised the biggest amount of |money for the league charities. | Mrs. Yvan Gilbert, convener lof the $200 project for fund- size, and fitting it over the bottle cap, Again, smooth and shape as desired. Add more suds to form arms and to "sculpt" the desired general shape. An extra dimension can be added to a partially dry figure by dampening the surface with a little water and "gluing" more coating in place, Facial features and other trims can be applied this way, also, Tooth- picks are helpful in placing small foil shapes, available at notion counters, for eyes and mouth. Beards, hair, headgear and other accessories can be attached with straight pins when the figure is dry. Demure eyelashes can be made from tiny wedges of foil --snipped eyelash-fashion half- way up, curled and inserted into the damp suds. When the figure is completely dry, it may be colored with tempera paints, or let the By Presentation Of $200 Cheque raising announced that the pro- ject had been a great success, She gave the names of the win- ners from.the 25th to the 10th place and presented each with a gift of appreciation. Mrs. letter. from Father Awaka, mis- sionary "in the Congo, who thanked the league for sending him $150 for his mission. Mrs. that she had sent eight boxes of clothing to the Madonna House at Combermere. Mrs. Valeran LaLande reported five boxes ready to be sent. She also an- nounced that needy families in the parish would be provided with a $15.00 certificate for ex- tras for their children's Christ- mas, A visitor from the Port Credit Retreat House, Reverend Father Hlimuszko, greeted the members and reminded them that they should start their campaign now to obtain enough French - Canadian couples for the mission that would be held for them in February. It was also announced that a High Mass would be sung for all the members 'intentions dur- ing the Christmas holidays and that the members would take part in the Folk Festival activi- ties next summer. They are planning an 'exhibition and a home baking booth. During the social hour, Mrs. Wellie Richard was in charge of entertainment, assisted by Mrs, Yvan Gilbert and refresh- ments included punch and a cake decorated in honor of the queen of success. FARM FOR SKINS There are more than 4,000 mink farms in Denmark, one of the smallest European count- ries. ORANGE FOR JOY The ancient Roman wedding dress was topped by a flower- decorated coiffure and covered by a flaming orange veil. FE PRESERVER bath," says Mrs. Ikeda al will run and dive in with ore, The Royal Ontario Museum and the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo say Mrs. Ikeda's jaguar- undi is probably the only one in Canada, The museum has six specimens, all dead. The Lucien Ghamberland read a >a one yours: agp, but, it It's crazy to get into the bout her fish-hating cat. "It swims there, You have to lock the door Yvon Leger reported|when you get into the tub, or it you and you have to holler for grew, they had its claws cut, Not much is known about the jaguarundi's eating habits, but this one eats three uncooked chicken breasts a day es with a bit of cat food and cal- cium and vitamin supplements, Mottled and grey, jaguarundi has a tail as long again as the rest of his long, sinewy body. Its legs are sur- prisingly short for a cat. NEEDS LOOKING AFTER A full-grown elephant eats about 800 pounds of food a day, Brilfiant Fittle pin and earring set she'll wear on so many glowing occasions. 4.00 See our wide range of beautifully gift- whiteness of the suds - snow | Moving? Pack the first serve as a highlight to colorful|night's bedding and pajamas in trim. jone box, mark it boldly and The whole task is a challenge carry it separately. It'll be eas- and a delight. lier to find when you need it. lresulting cylinder to the 2%4"|with a paying job. circle, and then glue the 1%""| But how does the average circle on top -- and you have | housewife who hasn't been hold- Saucy Snowman's hat! ing a job prepare herself for|fer from a company they send | ie a bright bow around his| this opportunity? jher to for at least three months. eck, and get ready for the| If she care? Ayers myer: cutting out the form. for the|'oohs" and '"'aahs" when you|or typing in high school or sec- Frosty Candy Cane. |display this delightful Christmas| Tetarial school, she simply has While you're doing this, let| decoration. to begin at jorge geomy < the children separate " the| ROsTeD CANDY CANE _|or secretarial. school. Possibly "color + fast" picks into four! 4° hovel doorfront ni ¥ y» a or wall) she might prefer to enrol in one ae red, green, blue and) qecoration is made from just alof the commercial schools that < _|single piece of Styrofoam 4'! teach high-speed machine short- satag, emny ge Bae dable-| wide by 1014" long by 2" deep,| hand, since this is a form that pe st piece of Styrofoam jand 15 boxes of Diamond plain! is popular in many fields today. 7 ai "" wi 1z,)/round picks. If she already knows short- Re te te? deen Brash the| Using a table knife, carve the|hand and typing, there are jnside of the alcove with red|Piece of Styrofoam into the| three ways that she can regain "ood coloring. shape of a candy cane, then| her old speed and proficiency, Now cut 3 of the 2" Styro-|cover the front and sides with| and at the same time get the)' foam balls in half with the|the plain round picks. Coat| experience she needs to feel at table knife. Using a round pick||ightly with spray snow, and tie/ home in a modern office, to anchor each in place, put 2/2 /ittle bell ornament and bow | PRACTISE AT HOME | of the ball-halves on each 12'|@round the center. Affix to your! Pirst she can practise at side of the candleholder base,|W@!l or front door with a pic | home--taking dictation from an-| and 1 of the halves on the very |ture hanger. |nouncers or commentators on} top (cut a groove in the top, 2" | Whether you decide to make) radio or television, as well as|j wide and \4" deep, for the ball-|one, two or all three of these| from anyone who will dictate to! half to rest in). Christmas pick decorations, you) her. | Let the youngsters cover each|and your family will truly be| Second, she can find a busi-| of the 5 positioned ball-halves|creating your own Yuletide|ness friend of the family who! with blue and green picks (since |pleasure. Working joyfully to-| will give her' dictation in the) they're "'color-fast,"' you don't/gether at this time of affection| evening or on Saturdays at the! have to worry about stained |and good will -- what could be | office--at little or no pay--just| fingers and clothes). Make sure|more appropriate to Christ-|for the experience. } they leave room at the top of;mas? | Third, she can call the office each ball-half for a candle to re be placed later. Make the letters N-O-E-L on) the front of the candleholder by gluing on 3 halves of round picks for each section of each letter. Cover the front of the candelabra with a light coat of spray snow. | The two igloo carolers are a} cinch to make. One 144" Styro-| foam ball (head) and one 2"| ball (body) -- fastened together | with a round pick -- make each Fashion face features and mit- tens from bits of felt and glue in place. Tie a pretty yellow bow around the neck of the girl; a red ribbon makes an ex- cellent scarf for the boy. Hymn book is a l"' x 2" piece of folded foil held to the bodies by the felt mittens. Glue both carolers together, side by side. Cut a 2" wide by 34%" long oval from the small piece of cardboard, and glue the carolers onto it so they will #tand up by themselves. Wrap the base of each candle with transparent tape (to help prevent splitting) and carefully push a round pick into the bot- tom of each candle, about half- way. Then place the candles in position over each of the pick- covered ball-halves, and press down so that the exposed length of pick is forced into the Styro- foam ball-half. Touch up with blue and green picks where needed, Place the carolers in the alcove -- and you're ready to start the... SAUCY 8NOWMAN In addition to the red and yellow "'color-fast" picks that you have left ever from making jwhile, as one of their reliable temporary employees, without accepting a permanent job of- prevent sticking. 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