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Great-Tasting Garnish For Turkey Treat The Tree Trimmers CONSUM O R N Food decorations that just look pretty on the platter are Serve something with your holiday turkey that do^n’t get pu^ed aside like a piece of parsley. Raisin Stufting in Orange Cups is as tasty as it is good- looking. The taste is in the cornbread or chicken flavor stuff ing mix that’s in the hollowed-out orange halves. Because the mix has a vegetableyseasoning packet that is separate from the crumbs, it does not need to be cooked in the bird for flavor. That makes this side dish quick, as well as eye-appealing. Choose walnuts, pecans, almonds or peanuts for extra crunch. Neither Santa nor elusive rfves deccH^te the Christmas tree— unless you live in the land d make-bdieve. Launch holiday festivities with a tree-trimming party ending with delicious Easy Chocolate Cheese Pie and a pitcher of cold milk. The pie is made, to order for this busy time oi year and can be prepared early in the day or the night before. Semi-sweet chocolate squares and cream cheese provide a rich creamy mixture; the adhtion of thawed frozen whipped t^^ping lends a light, fluffy quality to this holiday pie. Oiill or freeze the pie until Arm. Garnish with grated choct^te and take it to the trimming i»rty. When Mom Buys a Truck EASY CHOCOLATE CHEESE WE 3 squares Baker’s soiU-sweet chocolate % cap water 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 ecmtainn' (8 ox.) Cool Whip non-dairy wh^ped ti^dng, thawed Mothers buying trucks? It happens more often than you’d think, for mothers are - the prime purchasers of toy trucks and cars, non-fad toy items that appeal to young sters year in and year out. To help mom shop for a Christmas truck, experts who design the well-known Erti toy vehicle line have these tips: a long play life and often can be passed from one child to another. • Check for safe 06^ struction. Quality toys have rolled edges and anooth fin ishes that won’t snag little fingers while stacks and other protniding accesso-' ries should be of flexible materials. 1 baked 8- or S-izuh graham cnu^cer crumb crust, cooled Heat chocolate with water in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Beat cheese until smooth and fluffy; gradually beat in chocolate. Fold in whipped ping. Spoon into crust. Chill 2 to 3 hours or freeze until firm. Garnish with grated chocc^ate or chocolate curls, if desired. Winter In Alaska, A Season Of Activity • Children value real-’ ism and a few manufactur ers produce toys that ate faithful copies of the real thing. Ertl trucks, tractors and cars, for example, are authentic replicas, designed from the maker’s own blueprints. • Toy vehicles ^ould mat^ the youngster’s rize and age. For pre-schoolers, l/48rii scale (an inch hquals 4 feet) toy trocks are ^nall enou^ for easy handling RAISIN STUFFING IN ORANGE CUPS 3 medium oranges 1 package (6 oz.) Stove Top cornbread or chicken flavor stuffing mix 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped nuts Cut oranges in uring an apple corer for scalloped edge or small shaip knife for zigz^ edge. Remove orange sections and reserve. Squeeze the juice firom the mem brane and add water to make 1-1/2 cups. Pre{»re stuffing mix as directed on package, using measured liquid, adding sugar with the vegetable/seasoning packet, and lading raisins, nuts and orai^e sections with stuffing crumbs. Spoon mixture into orange cups, ^rve with roast turkey, if desired. Makes 6 serrings. Surprising as it may seem to some, in Alaska winter is a traditional party season. In between downhill or cross-country skiing, snow- machining, dog muring, ice fishing, ^eddii^, ice skating, and winter camping, Alas kans give great parties. The most famous Alaskan bash is the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous each February. The annual fling com memorates hardy pioneer prospectors and trappers who stayed through Alas ka’s winters- Gold nugget and fur auctions remain a part of the citywide festivi ties. jiwquoT^ □ • Durable metal toys — either steel or die-cast—have yet large enough to provide interesting operatii^ fea tures. Older children will be delighted with larger-scale trucks, up to two feet long. atMmFivys During “Rondy,” cham pionship professional sled dog races leap to a start on the downtown avenues. Car nival rides, Eskimo blanket tosses, ski races, snow- machine competition, craft fairs, arts displays, a down town grand prix auto race and more, keep the action in high gear. Sled Dog Mushing, Alaska's official sport, is celebrated in winter carnivals throughout the state. MANY TOYS HEXPFUL TO SPECIAL NEEDS THE DISABLED Since the United Naticms declared 1981 as the Inteama- tional Year of IMsabled Per sons, It is inrticulai^ tin^^ to know that the toy industry has many products adtalde for children with learning or phys ical disabilities. AcccH'^ng to Toy Manufacturers oi Airier- ica, Inc., the industry trade association, most of these toys and games, while not speci fically developed for dfe- abled, have bem found us^ul for children wiSi “special needs.” teracticHi which is vital to everyone's healthy develop ment. There ,are demonstrations of northland arts, such as log-cabin building, winter time games, like curling. Nighttime evente include the Miners’ and Trappers’ costume ball. Visitors also see melodrama theater, snowshoe softball and sled dog weight pulling cham- pionshiftt. Piq:q)ets, stuffed animals and dolls are first objects d love. Often they are called universal translators of love, security and affection because they help children express their in- nennost feelings and build self-oonfidoice. Handicapped children who stage their own puppet productions are strengthening their motor skills, too. For instance, s(xne ccmstruc- tion sets and simple snap-to gether mod^ kits are fun, learning tocds for all children, and especially help physically handicapped children develop eye-hand coordination and motor Rknig with minhnfll frustration. Balls to cath and throw, modeling clay and push-pull toys can be used effectively to help develop visual-motor control; dexter ity, strength and coordination in arms, hands and fingers; and help balance muscle strength. Multicolored ^ape-sorting games, activity boxes, nesting blocks and dixninoes help, learning disabled children understand concepts of shape, color and sequence. Connect- the-dots games, paint-by number sets, matching card games and single puzzles help these children to learn about matching objects visually and perceptually. Brightly colored flyii^ discs and kites have been used with handicapped youngsters to provide amdety-free, enjoyable physic^ exercise and social in- Electronics, a relatively re cent entry into the toy indus try, have been found to have several multiple uses with the handicapped. The distinctive sounds emitted from electronic gam^ make them suitable for the visually impaired and blind; bright, multicolored flashing lights and clear LED read-outs ciiaracteristic of electronics make them fun and useful for hearing impaired youngsters; they also have been used to help teach eye- hand cocxdination to learning disabled children. The Festival of Native Arts takes over the town of Fairbanks each March. Eski mo and Alaskan Indian tribes display the best of their cul tures. Dance, song and crafts competition ^ve visi tors a rare glimpse into the rich, thriving culture of Alaska’s people. Women from hundreds of remote vill^es proudly wear gor geous, exotic, handcrafted fur parkas and enter in spirited competition for the title of the best parka maker in the north. In February, the streets fill with “mushing” talk as the Women’s North Ameri can Sled Dog Races take over. After that b the 1981 Men’s National Curling Champion^ips. Competi tors assemble from all over America for marathon curl ing from .February 28th to March 5th. Curling competition on river ice sets the atmosphere for the Fairbanks Winter Carnival in March. Carnival concessions, including dog sled rides, fabulous monu mental ice-sculpture com petition, dbpiays of arctic goods, plus exhibits^ by many local organizations provide lots to do in a warm neighborly atmosphere. Also in March is the North American Open Sled Dog races. The top musbers from around the nation compete for the championship. March b also when Alaska plays host to the most de manding single sporting event in the world, the renowned Iditarod Sled Dog Race 1,049 miles from Anchorage to Nome. It iiP 434-2227 LADD W. HAMRICK FUEL SERVICE. INC. Distribute HOME HEATING SERVICE KERO^NE FUEL OIL AUTOMATIC CAR VtASH SELF SERVICE GAS E. COLLEGE AVE. BOILING STOINGS. N. C. Hundreds of miles of ski trail makes cross country skiing Alaska's fastest growing sport. commemorates a battle against the epidemic in Nome during pioneer gold rush days, and the mushers who carried the serum across the frozen wild«^n^. Every team that crosses the finish line in thb compe tition is a winner, and Nome makes that well known with torchlight parades and festi val events for spectators and mushers aUke. SNAPPER BONUS DAYS Information about how to participate in these uniquely Alaskan-American celebra tions is available from your travel agent, or by contact ing the Alaska Division of Tourism, Pouch E-699, Juneau, Alaska 99811, (907) 465-2010. Purchase any Snapper riding mower and choose one FREE attachment. Visit yqur neighborhood Snafgjer dealer today. Bonus days vyill end soon. The reason to buy is growing. GRASS CATCffiR BvSAUyandJM/IDAMS FREE BOOKLETS The industry also has some S5>ecially manufactured toys and games for the visually im paired and blind. Popular board and card games come in braille versions for the blind. Balls with bells or noisemakers iimde and games and piusdes with tactually Identifiable pieces also are available to be enjoyed by visually impaired and blind childreiL For more information on toys tor the disabled, write to: Toy ilanufacturers of America, Inc., 200 Fifth Avenue. New York, NY 10010 Eg Listed here are more valuable government pub lications to help you live better and cheaper. All are free, from the Consumer Information Center, Dept. B, Pueblo, Colo. 81009. Remember to include the item number. Guide to Health In surance for People with Medicare. 632J. What Medicare pays and does not pay ; what to look for in private health insurance. Food and Drug Inter actions. 57IJ. How com monly used drugs affect nutritional needs; how some foods affect drug ac tions; ill effects. Generic Drugs; How Good Are They? 572J. Generic versus brand name drugs and how generics may save you money; lists the most popular generic drugs and brand name counter parts. Questions and Answers on Condominiums. 594J. What to ask before you buy and how to avoid pit- falls; explains the prin cipal condominium docu ments and legal aspects of ownership. Alice in Debitland. 605J. The world of elec tronic funds. Facts on us ing automated teller machines, telephone bill paying and other forms of paperless money. Consumer Credit Hand book. 606J. How con sumer credit laws can help you shop for credit; what creditors look for and what to do if you are denied credit. The U.S. Government Oil and Gas Lottery. 624J. Discusses the govern ment lottery to award leases on federally owmed lands that may hold oil or gas; how to apply. Federal Information Centers. 621J. Centers across the country to visit or telephone when you need help from the Federal Government. DUMP CART Retail Value *15800 C. J. Hamrick & Sons, Inc. Boiling Springs, N. C. VERSXnLEVIUJUE Look one of the biggest portrait packages ever. $5.00 Deposit Balance Due When Picked Up Only No Extra Charge For Groups No Age Limit $14.95 6 DAYS A WEEK Mon. - Sat. Hours: 9 - 6 -k DAVIS STUDIO Main St Phone 434-7898 Boiling Springs, N. C 1- 11x14 2- 8x10 3- 5x7 15-WS What would you say to savii^ 50% onyour winter fuel Mil? ■*; • • ■ ^ : V • ■■ ■ This winter, you can make your family really happy. How? With a Fisher® wood stove. One of our efficient-burning stoves can keep your home warm and cozy for a lot less money than an oil or gas furnace. And that’s great news for your budget. You can choose Jrom a wide range of freest^ding models and fireplace inserts. Come in and see them today. And get ready to save money... all winter long! Thanks,Fisher! An idea America is warming up to. warns INC. 'Ihouse of better buys] Boiling Springs, N. C.
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