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Times-Advocate, 1978-11-30, Page 6Odds 'n ends dozen Save 20c ACW make donation ** never laden hard more —Friday, December 1f — White and Brown Clover Leaf Times-Advocate, November 30/ 1978 □ JEWEL BOXES □ NECKLACES □ CHAIN PENDANTS FIGURINES Exeter Selecting Christmas gifts at Earl Campbell Jeweller is easy because there's so much to choose from. Experience friendly, personal service and a staff that is anxious to help you make your selection. By ELAINE TOWNSHEND What a beautiful morning! At least, as I write this column on November 21, it’s beautiful. The first snowfall came during the night and quietly covered the earth with white. Early this morning the air was cold but not bitter; the countryside was hushed; the snowflakes, like dry powder, floated on the air. Bits of sunshine and blue sky peeked through the clouds, and by ten o’clock the paved highways were dry. By noon, the snow had disappeared except for a few skiffs caught in grass. Some people say Indian summer comes after the first significant snowfall; Others claim it has already passed. I prefer to think Indian summer is still waiting in the wings. Last night winter touched the earth with a gentle hand, and it's difficult to imagine its touch will seldom be this gentle again. Today I refuse to think about the winter this first snowfall heralds. Instead I’ll enjoy the fresh air, crisp whiteness and exciting hint of a new season. Today I’ll avoid one particular fellow who, for the past month, has been telling me the signs for a bad winter outnumber the signs for a good winter two to one: “the hickory trees have been more heavily with nuts, and the maples dropped “keys" this fall than they have for twenty years." I won’t ponder the weather predictions in the Canadian Farmer’s Almanac today, and I’ll try to forget what I read yesterday: “December 1978. turning colder: snow S tt S. of winter flurries: high winds setting in, turning colder with snow; March 1979, comes in stormy; April 1979, con tinues cold and backward." I don’t want a radio or television weatherman to tell me accumulations of snow have arrived out west or up north and are coming closer. Most of all I don’t want to hear the phrase, “more snow expected in the lee of the Lakes." Please don’t remind me that words and phrases, such as snowdrifts, blizzards and white-outs, stalled cars, vehicles in ditches and stranded motorists, school buses returning home and postponements and can cellations, are not just parts of the English vocabulary but are facts of life in a North American winter. By now most of you have guessed, winter is not my favourite season, in fact, it ranks about fourth. Some of you are probably thinking, “if she hates winter so much, why doesn’t she move to a warmer clime?" The old saying “if it’s too hot for you, get out of the kitchen" could be changed to “if it’s too cold for you, get out of the freezer.” Winter in the sunny south sounds alluring - sandy beaches, ocean breezes, outdoor swimming pools and fresh fruits and vegetables. Something tells me a year would seem incomplete to me with only three seasons. Variety is the spice of life they say, and Canada sure has a variety of weather patterns in its four seasons. No matter how much I claim to dislike winter, I know I’d miss it. Besides, if I couldn’t complain about the weather, I’d have to find something e’se to grumble about. This is the way I feel in & now. or three days. Proper packaging is very important to help maintain the best quality of the baked products. The packaging must exclude air and prevent loss of moisture. Cookies and squares can be packaged in freezer containers such as plastic, aluminum or cardboard lined with a thick plastic coating or plastic liner. Plastic film placed between the layers of cookies helps keep them from being crushed or broken. Breads and cakes can be packaged in plastic freezer bags, plastic film or aluminum foil. Where Check the quality after two necessary, seal packages If you’re planning to bake ahead for the Christmas season, now is a good time to do it, suggest the food specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. If you bake now and freeze the products, you can enjoy them later without any fuss. First decide what kinds and how many Christmas goodies you wish to make. Make sure there will be enough room in your freezer for what you’ve planned. Choose cookies, cakes and breads that freeze well. If you are in doubt about freezing a particular product, prepare a small batch first and freeze it. with freezer or masking tape to ensure a tight closure. If the cookies, cakes or breads are quite sticky or have a frosting, freeze them before wrapping. Once frozen, wrap well. This will prevent the frosting from sticking to the wrapping. Always date the packages before freezing. For best quality, plan to use the baked goods within the recom mended storage times. Baked cookies can be stored1 for four months. Quick breads, muffins and biscuits can be stored for one month, cakes or squares for four months, yeast breads for one month and fruit cake for nine months. ERSMAN'S BAKERY EXETER, ONTARIO Phone 235-0332 White and dark Christinas cake; Plum Puddings now for sale ■ Please Order MR. AND MRS. DAVID OESCH Richmond Hill United Church was the setting for the October 14 wedding of Linda Ann Glenn and Vernon David Carl Oesch. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Glenn, Richmond Hill and the groom is the son of Mrs. Madge Oesch, Goderich and late Vernon Wesley Oesch. Rev. Dr. McNair officiated. The maid of honour was Berni Devlin and flower girl was Julie Glenn. The best man was Douglas Carl Oesch and the ushers were Frank and John Glenn. The couple has taken up residence in Seaforth. Both are employed at the Tasty Nu Bread and Doughnut Shop in Seaforth. ...FOOD VALUES WITH YOUR BUDGET IN MIND! OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK — THURSDAY & FRIDAY TILL 9 P.M. PLENTY OF PARKING AT REAR OF STORE - WE DELIVER PHONE 235-0212 Mitchell Choice Vitaminized [ 1 ldJR Jello Del Monte Fancy Tang JELLY The monthly meeting of the A.C.W. was held in the Parish Hall with vice- president Mrs. Chas. Smith in the chair. Mrs. N. Wells reported sending two bales to Manitoba. November after winter’s first gentle touch on the landscape. In the middle of a January blizzard, I’ll probably have a different reaction. A donation was sent to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Members quilted during the meeting. The Christmas meeting will be held December 12 in the form of a Pot Luck Supper and an exchange of home made gifts will be made. Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Gibson are on the nominating committee. Mrs. Genttner and Mrs. Andrews provided a lovely lunch. TOMATO MAXWELL HOUSE Niblets Fancy "We Make Christmas Shopping easy % 1 □ SILVERWARE « & CHESTS | □ ROYAL DOULTON □ CHARMS & — < « These are just a few of our Christmas Suggestions □ RINGS □ WATCHES & CLOCKS □ CRYSTAL □ FINE CHINA □ BAR ACCESSORIES □ PENS & DESK SETS □ GOLD JEWELLERY CHARM BRACELETS^ and Much, Much More f Mam St . 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