samme? ee ee by Andrea Deakin Terrace Book Reviewer One of the best gifts you can give a friend is a new book about their favorite hobby. Wooden toy making is not only a rewarding hobby emotionally — there is a steady market for well made wooden toys. ‘The Great All-American Wooden Toy Book’’ (Norm Marshall: Rodale Press: $17.95 hb, $10.95 paper) is a practical guide to the hobby, explain- ing how to chose the correct type of wood for your pro- jects; the tools and the other materials required, and the best way to finish the completed toy. . There are 38 patterns for everything from conven- tional trucks and boats, to a circus on wheels or a modern steam locomotive and tender. Detailed instruc- tions and diagrams are given for every model. RT dal ee He Ng LQ DESIGNING YOUR OWN TOYS David Wakefield, an Australian, operates a company called “Howling Woolf Woodworks”? in Ohio which ' specializes in toys, in particular toys which ‘‘walk, wad- dle, shake, march, meander, rock and jiggle’. “How to Make Animated Toys” (Rodale: $29.95) explains the basics of construction, from transferring patterns to wood to all the finishing details. David Wakefield also gives advice on designing your own toys. The book contains 30 patterns for moving toys, a timid turtle, a handcar, a kanga and baby roo, - boats, trucks and a brawny brontosaurus, amongst others. The toys are notable for the quality of their design and attractiveness. The construction of each is clearly and concisely given and accompanied by step-by- step illustrations and diagrams. For needlewomen “Not Just Another Embroidery Book’? (Edited Phyllis Stiles: Fitzhenry and Whiteside: $29.95) contains basic information on materials and sitiches and then follows with a variety of projects, from linens and cushions, children’s clothes and stitching on knits, recycled items and decorations for holidays, which are inventive, clearly and attractively presented and stir the imagination. DESIGNS HAVE A FRAGILE DELICACY " Needlewomen who en joy the delicacy of Danish cross stitch will find ‘“‘Roses and Flowering Branches in Counted Cross Stitch”? by Gerda Bengtsson (Prentice- Hall: $23.95) a source of delight. Each year the Danish Handcraft Guild publishes a calendar of cross stitch designs. This book combines flower designs from two such calendars. The designer, Gerda Bengtsson, is Denmark’s most popular flower il- lustrator. Her designs have a fragile delicacy which is most appealing. In order to avoid large areas of a single color she has worked with plants with small flowers and berries, so there are designs with Eglantine, Rosa Serafina, Cor- nelian Cherry, Ornamental Almond and so on. The > charts are presented beside the finished piece, all of which have been worked in Danish Flower Threads. A list of suppliers has been included, unfortunately they are all in the U.S. If a book is intended for the North American market Canadian suppliers should also be in- cluded. . 100 attend ‘dinner TERRACE. — The B.C. Old Age Pensioners Association held a Christmas: dinner at the Happy Gang Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Approximately 100 peo- ple attended the function, said Gladys Oliver, Public Relations officer for BCOAPA. ‘We were entertained by the North- west Singers, it was just - delightful,’’ said Oliver. E.T. Kenney Primary ‘School is expected to be carolling on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the Happy Gang Centre. — From the BCOAPA, to all, a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year. Eo aS . i CITY OF TERRACE ADVISORY PARKS _ & -- RECREATION COMMISION APPOINTMENT The City of Terrace Is requesting persons to serve on the Terrace Advi tlon Commission. The Commission is a volun- tary Council appointed agency, whose func- tion Is to advise Council! regarding the provi- sion of Parks and Recreation services In Ter- race. Appointments are for two-year terms. The Commission meets once per month. All interested persons are requested to con- tact Mr. E.R. Hallsor, Clerk-Administrator, City of Terrace by telephoning 635-8311. Letters of interest must be received by the City by January 23, 1987, at the following address: E.R. Hallsor Clerk-Administrator City of Terrace # 5-3215 Eby Street Terrace, B.C, - V8G 2x8 dee ee ae Ne ae EMRE OR INTE RRL Ne ot DESIGNS FOR CURTAINS, SLIPCOVERS, PILLOWS The practical needlewoman may find ‘‘Sew it Yourself Home Decorating’? (Prentice-Hall: $23.95) both useful and a source of different ideas. Many designs look as if they come from the Golden Hand series, This collection was a very good source of new ideas and basic instruction, and it is useful to have some of them together again. Like this collection, they were notable for simplicity and clarity plus good design. Included is a wide range of designs, for curtains, slipcovers, and pillows, bed and bath linen, table linens and rugs. “Voque Dolls and Toys” (Fitzhenry and Whiteside: $27.50) contains solid basic information on craft techni- ques and patterns for 14 toys which have appeared in the past in Vogue and Butterick patterns, but are no longer available. Most of the patterns are given on charts, some are full size. They include Beau Bear, a lit- tle ballerine elephant, a clown, some soft dolls, a hand- some cat and a pelican with his fish. TOURISTS DRAWN TO SCENTED GARDENS For gardeners ‘The Harrowsmith Illustrated Book of Herbs” is a pleasure to read. The author, Patrick Lima, based his book on his personal experience setting up and maintaining ‘‘Larkwhistle”, a commercial herb garden on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario. The garden is open to the public and every year draws tourists to nibble and _ sniff their way through the scented gardens. Lima’s book is a practical guide to the growth and use of over 150 traditional plants. He discusses garden design, perennial, annual and biennial herbs for season- ing, herbs for teas, alliums, herbs for shade, plants for color and perfume and herbs to grow indoors for winter seasoning. The book is packed with information presented in a most enjoyable style and copiously il- lustrated with photographs and lovely drawings by Turid Forsyth. This is a useful and delightful book that cook and gardener can relish and fight over all winter, ‘‘The Har- rowsmith Illustrated Book of Herbs” is published by . Camden House, distributed. by Firefly at $19.95, POPULAR, VERSATILE MENUS Lastly for the cook, ‘The Dinah’s Cupboard Cook Book’? (Collins: $16.95). Dinah Koo founded the coun- try’s first gourmet food shop and catering service in 1972, She has joined with food stylist Janice Poon to present nine of their most popular and versatile menus in a series of suggestions for home entertaining. - Amongst the suggestions is an evening in Venice, ora Hawaiian Luau for 20, Then again there is an Oviental buffet for 30 or catering. a cocktail party. The book i is ene leas Sa SEE tral cas resettle AEA URN A TAE ER mere oe oot, SWS Terrace Review — Wednesday, December 17, 1986: 15 ifts to give a friend not entirely aimed at large scale catering, half of the recipes are dished for entertaining a home: Fruited curry of chicken and shrimp, lamb Satay Roast, savoury pies, peach melba cake. The cook book is packed with useful information and inviting ideas. I tried some of the dishes last summer at Bookseller’ 8 Convention in Vancouver and can ‘attest to their pleasures. The ladies can cook. . The Board of School Trustees AY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 88 (TERRACE) i {a 3211 KENNEY STREET, TERRACE B.C, V8G 3E0 be, PHONE: (604) 635-4931 as. Boarding Home Required | Special Needs Adolescent Boy Remuneration by Negotiation Please apply to: Andrew M. Scruton Director of Instruction - (Special Services) School District #88 (Terrace) 635-4931 - Local 37 The Terrace & District - Multicultural Association @ f/wishing all thelr friends peace and joy for Christmas and throughout the coming year. A special ‘Thank you’ to: Spee Dee Printers * Terrace CO-OP Overwaitea Foods * Canada Safeway McDonalds * K-Mart Woolworth * Northern Drugs | Shoppers Drug Mart * Polly’s Cafe Gill's Convenience Store Don Diego’s Mexican Restaurant Parks & Recreation Department for your contribution in making the 3rd annual Multicultural Potluck Dinner the most successful ever! »* Merry X-mas! f2sT?e Editor” § Quote. Book Basie research is when I'm doing what [ don’t know what l'mdoing. 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