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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-12-02, Page 46Pogo 1 j X fi �v is a 4 iil►fstiv+�.f�` �, is from the Canadian Toy 'Testing Council so"' tat cassettes Novelties Bible Games Postg9 Books for AH Ages Albums Jewellery Caitervars Plaques & Pial res 80 S 0470 ¶&aiant ICifr centre OPEN MON.-SAT. 9:30.5:30 "Huron County's only complete Christian Book Store OPEN EVENINGS 57 Albert St., Clinton 482-3128 FRIDAYS IN DECEMBER 4,11,18 Monday - Wednesday, Dec. 21 - 23 Christmas humor BY LOU -ANN DE BRUYN Picture this. Christmas is just around the corner and you still have to buy new toys for little Suzie and Johnny. You decide to spend Saturday, your only free day, at the toy store. It's Saturday now and you're inside the toy store. As you stare at the aisles full of toys, stacked from floor to ceiling, you begin to wonder, "Where do I begin? What do I look for? How do I choose?" Slowly, you make your way up Aisle One. It takes you almost 30 minutes to look at all, and examine some, of the toys on the shelves in this aisle alone and there are nine more aisles to go. At this rate, you will be in the store for at least another four and one-half hours — if you can handle the throngs of other frustrated parents sear- ching for the perfect toys for their children as well. But wait? A young couple ahead of you seem to be making their way through the store fairly quickly: They appear to be happy with their selections. You don't mean to pry, but you can't help but wonder how they can choose their toys so quickly so you approach them and ask them for their secret. "Haven't you heard of the Canadian Toy Testing Council's Toy Report?" is the answer you receive. Dismally you say no and ask them what it is. THE TOY REPORT In 1952, when play was just being recognized for its importance in child development, the Canadian Toy Testing Council (C1'TC) was formed in response to concerns about the durability, safety, function and overall suitability of toys available in Canada. It was at this point the CTTC established methods and standards for evaluating toys. These included: no snap judgements or unfounded statements, that testing methods had to be realistic and within the bounds of the valuable human factor so that both the toy manufacturer and con- sumer would co-operate and respect the test. Evaluation also rested on understan- Turn to page 17 • Cross Santa's sleigh with a Christmas sock and all you'll get is a stocking with a couple of runners. MAKE HER CHRISTMAS SEW BEAU IFUL with a Sewing Machine from Layaway now for Christmas! Hobby Lock Serge PFAFF CREATIVE 1471 FINESSE ;ABRIC'S IN CLIN ON Formerly Mary's Sewing Centre INTRODUCING CREATIVE COMPUTER POWER THAT LETS YOU STITCH WHAT YOU SKETCH 482-7036