C4 - The Terrace Standard, red December 20, On Make it a green’ Christmas" IF YOU normally like to re-use your plastic bags, re- cycle old bottles, and conserve paper, | there’s.no rea- son why you can’t keep the ‘ green’ theme going throughout the holiday season. If you’re having a difficult time fighting your way out of a pile of Christmas wrappings, wasteful toy boxes and a mountain of shopping bags, here’s some helpful ideas to make your Christmas more environ- mentally friendly. - Events, Outings or Certificates For holiday gatherings rent reusable dishware rather than using disposal items; long-distance dialing cards; a movie for two; restaurant dining; video rent- al; a sporting ~ event; a massage; pass/membership; music lessons, cooking class, Homespun Ideas Home-made terrarium; recycled flower pots-made out of old plastic bottles/containers; soapbox maga- zine holder-using an emptied box ‘cut’ atan angle down from the top and covered in attractive pictures; . @ floral arrangement; edible ornaments such as.cutout cookies, garlands of popcorn and cranberries... “ pinecone bird-feeder (just spread the pinecone in sugarless peanut butter roll in wild birdseed and hang outside); fabric grocery/ shopping bags; a hand made basket of organic foods; home-made preserves in reusable glass jars; jats or attractive sacks or mixed grains for porridge or organic rice; dried flower ar- Tangements. Store-bought Ideas Festive washable cloth napkins to prevent’ use of paper/disposable; wildflower seeds; hot water bottle with fuzzy cover; warm, woolly “pajamas; biodegradable soaps and shampoos; bicycling and hiking clothing; give a garden — include soil, seed and a shallow pot or two; baskets for a home recy- cling system; camping gear with which to enjoy the great outdoor; a refillable pen or pencil; a re-usable coffee filter (cloth or metal) with organically grown: coffee; a refillable razor with cartridges; give ‘green’ books to your family and friends, emphasizing: more environmentally responsible ways to-clean the home, travel, reuse objects, etc.; decorate a terra-cotta pot. Gifts of Time Shovel a driveway; house cleaning; window clean- ing; baby-sitting; walk a dog; mow a lawn; a car wash and wax; long distance phone calls; spend an entire day. with one child doing their favourite : ac- livities, Gifts that keep on giving Flowering-planting kit; a house plant, five seedling | trees; an unbreakable coffee mug-to replace: dis- ~ posable and unrecyclable Styrofoam; reusable lunch - bag; reusable ‘plastic-ware- for _sandwiches; a live potted Christmas tree to replant after Christmas. Energy/W ater Conserving Ideas A programmable thermostat, to turn heat down at night, etc., rechargeable battery kit for toys; flashes, ‘a fitness ~ Country Holiday Greetings We wish all our neighbors a beautiful season. ‘MISTY RIVER - TACKLE & HUNTING SHOP 5008 Agar Ave. 638-1369 tott Free 1-200-314-1360 THE EXTREME cold ¢ over the weekend kept Scouting members Inside and away from the chill. But that didn’t stop Scouting parents Rob Munson and Laurie Dahms from selling cultured Christmas trees. Buying these kinds of tees is one way to achieve an environmentally-friendly Christmas season, etc; solar garden lamps; public transit pass; an energy-saving shower head, a clothesline and pegs or wooden clothes drying tree; a goose-down comforter | to save on healing bills; shut-off timer for watering the lawn; low-flush toilet tank insert; compact fluo- rescent lights to replace regular bulbs (same light using 1/4 of the power); a faucet aerator which saves approx. 1/2 volume of water; a lamp and appliance timer; a dimmer light switch. Food/Clothing/Donation Non-profit organizations-tax deductible donation - made in someone’s name; check out vintage and con- ‘signment clothing shops for unique gifis with - originality; home baking wrapped in a napkin or ina basket; home-made. vinegar’s, jellies or mincemeat; |. ~. donate old toys to a toy bank for other children toen- | ey oe joy; | Sport equipment exchange stores ey Wrapping “Take the challenge of not using paper — try using ee Wishing You & Yours a Happy & Heartwarming Holiday Season. Dents RESTAURANTS 635-2295 Denny's will be closed at 8 pm Dec. 24 and all day Dec, 25. Denny's will re-open al 6 am, Dec. 26. Sandman (LN * T © R AA rt] Toll-Free 1-800-SANDMAN (i -BO0-726-3626) ' 635-9151 Merry Christmas — & Happy New Year! fom __ break from Dec, 2 24 ola f re iso Lakelse Ave., Terrace * 635- 323 PAULINE, SUSAN, DIANE, WENDY & TERRI Here's wishing you the merriest Christmas ever. As friends and family draw near, we thank you for your patronage during the past year. Bonnie’s | , Cut n’ Curl téa towels, scarves, handkerchiefs, beach towels or |°. . leftover fabrics; sew your own fabric gift bags; ee - Teniovable scotch tape — making it easier to save | wrapping paper for future use; reuse last year’s wrap- Be ping paper. — if it looks tattered, use it to secure po : fragile gifts inside the box; old maps, calendars or ~ posters make interesting wrapping paper. beautiful and loving season;: Thanks so much for your ends. He Your Decor Terrace Carpet Centre Ltd. ‘CHRISTMASTIME — ‘Here s wishing you the best of the holidays. And may the ~ magic of the season fill your heart and bring you joy. ' We hope to serve you in 1996. Avco Financial Services . 4557-A LAZELLE AVE., TERRACE _ TEL: 635-2826 Fax: 635-3964 3202 Munroe St. at Hwy. 15 W., Terrace 635-2976 ¢ 1-800-665-1657 ae TT =a \ Ae , a oS ‘9 sees, i, ; C4 he i 3 Ae See Hie ety a ND: A ewimite eon Wa us y a Ly Css oo “ey, va =. ‘ “ttn, oe oe) 2 SS ee ee | , 1 a ai INE we EVES 4 LAS N a ale Y Re i BES Mop your winter wonderland be filled SKEENA . > with warmth and - . PROJECT cheer during the holidays, SERVICES We oppreciate your patronage. Pam, Debra, Darren, Heath, Ryan Bava, Darren; Lorne, Olav, Tom Y 4445 Greig Ave., Terrace, B.C. (404) 438-0808 Merry Christmas | and thanks to all our Volunteers; Our Sponsors arid Our "Agencies Lovina Tyler, Freda Schmidt fo and the Board of Directors }. Dear Friends, What a wonder; afue time of yeart the holiday season gives us a chance to. - celebrate friends and family, and all that is special to us. It also gives us the opportunity to thank those who have meant so much to us throughout the year. In the spirit of this holiday season, I thank you Jor your business, loyaltyand |) Jitendship. And 1 look forward to a continuing, happy relationship in the years to come. Warmest wishes to your fam ily. pies ee ; 3 = onan : AES, Eh ovr, A Nl AS Se