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By Rebecca Tkoau season as far as merchandise goes," she "We also have a small teddy bear In the Hills attracting more customers to the mall said. "We have received oodles of new shape of a satin heart — It transforms and the stores," he said. merchandise and holiday fashions." from the heart Into the bear." he said. One big feature In Penney s Christmas Downtown Bowling Green has been Holiday fashions, those that may be RelUy predicted electronics, sweaters planning Is the exclusive rights to clothes decorated for the Christmas season for popular this year, contain "a lot of glitter and fashion watches, such as Coke and and toys from the recently released film. several weeks, and stores are prepared and glitz, also, velour Is big this year. A Pepsi labels, to be among the most popu- "Land Before Time," by Steven Spielberg. for the rush that usually accompanies the lot of the things are festive and go along lar Items this year. Hodullk said. holidays. with the holiday spirit -everything Is go- "I also expect to sec a lot of California ing fast," Hammond said. Raisin merchandise still selling a lot." Rel- "This children's line Is extremely popu- Uhlman's. 139 S. Main, kicked off Its Hours for Uhlman's during the Christ- Uy said. Extended Christmas hours for lar," he said. "We are expecting a better Christmas season with a visit from Mrs. mas season are Monday through Friday, Hart's Drugstore are Monday through Christmas than last — we're happy and Santa and Miss Piggy on Sat., Nov. 19. 10 am 9 p.m.; Saturday. 10 a.m.- 5:30 Thursday, and Saturday. 9:30 a.m.- 9:30 optimistic." "Saturday Is Uhlman's klckoff." Mary p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m.- 5. p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.- midnight; Sun- Tentative Christmas hours for J.C. Pen- Beth Hammond, store manager, said. "We day. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Store* In Woodland ney are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 are beginning our events on that day." Hart's Drugstore. 1094 N. Main, has a Mall are also anticipating a prosperous a m.-9 p.m.; Sunday. 11 am 6 p.m. Uhlman's Is offering free gift wrap, as complete assortment of toys for people of holiday season, Dan Hodullk. J.C. Penney Elder-Beerman. also In Woodland Mall. well as Increasing their hours (beginning all ages. Including electric trains, radio store manager, said. offers several Christmas Items and mer- Nov. 28) to give customers more conven- controlled cart and "Love Me Tender" chandise reflecting the holiday season. ient shopping hours, she said. dolls, according to Mike Retfy, general "We are looking forward to a real good "Right now, we arc at the peak of the' merchandise manager for Hart's. Christmas, especially with the opening of D St« Christmas, page 24
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By Debbie Hippie "Our Santa Is usually an employe* or a relative of an employee who flu the part," one employee said. Because the merchants of Bowling K Mart win be taking pictures Sunday Green have been good (his year, Santa evenings from six to nine beginning Nov. Claus Is rewarding them with a visit they 27 to Dec. 18, the employee said. plan to share with the children. Woodland Mail will be filled with chil- Many local businesses will sponsor a dren waiting to see Santa on Nov. 25, an Santa Claus beginning Thanksgiving Day. administrative assUtant said. One department store that plans on Santa win be arriving on Nov. 25 until having the happy-face character Is Harts, Christmas at 10 a.m.," according to Beth assistant manager Bill Sarago said. Isaacs said. "We don't normally take pictures for In addition to the local merchants re- the kids, but there will be a Santa the day trieval of the fabled character this year, after Thanksgiving," Sarago said. the "Promote Bowling Green Committee K Mart will also be having the treat for the children. D S*e Santa, page 7.
Photo try FaalVe Free DC Comics Santa Claus Is visiting Bowling Green. You can stop and make your Christmas list at various places around town. DC Comics offer entertainment for all ages. Whether you J MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR'S j are 6 or 60, you can < ^^ ^y RESOLUTIONS HAPPEN NOW! i find a DC Comics that's fun Book Your i to read. ! i SPRING BREAK « i i i TRIP ! < with us: < i b-1 one Travel i 445 E. Wooster, BG
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BT Ellxabrta Mut.no For the sports fan, a falcon mirror or clock and a variety of professional sports caps can be purchased at the Falcon Christmas Is right around the corner House on 123 S.Maln St.. In addition to and shopping time Is dwindling away. the traditional BG sweatshirts and sweat- Along with the pressure of finals week pants. cornea the pressure of finding unique gift A safe present that Is sure to please all Ideas. Is an edible one. Between Ben Franklin Do away with those boring gifts like and The Yum Yum Tree an array of gooey socks, undergarments, and the Infamous chocolates, exotic flavored popcorn and ties. Bowling Green area stores have crea- endless varieties of candles can be picked tive, comical, sentimental, and economi- out to tote In Christmas tins and bags. cal gifts available. If you really can't find the perfect gift The Source, located at 518 E.Wooster for that hard to buy person, many stores St..Is the stocking sniffer headquarters In and restaurants such as Kaufman's Down- town said Cralg Cheetwood. the store's Paolo by Pa«I Veraon owner. The store Is equipped with Inex- D SM GUI*, page 21 Finding the perfect Christmas gift is often difficult. pensive gifts such as Initial notepads, wind up Christmas characters, cookie cut- ters, and seasonal ornaments. Cheetwood expects the boxer shorts and plush stuf- fed animals to be among the big Herns to sen. Winthrop Terrace Apts. New Christmas Items Include sbt Inch to 24 Inch artificial Christmas trees and In- flatable ornaments. As usual. The Source has a variety of Christmas cards available ranging from sentimental and comical to •ISecond Semester Leases!• Adults Only'. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••A* Uhlman's Department Store on 139 S.Maln St. has that perfect gift for those 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. - Furn. & Unfurn. deep sleepers. Talking alarm clocks crow the time out hourly, are triangular In Includes: Heat, Water, Full Time Maintenance shape, and are priced at S30. Also avail- able are Initialized brooches, engraved pennants, lockets, bracelets and pens. But Office: 400 Napoleon Rd. Hrs.: Weekdays 9-5 you better hurry, because these Items need to be ordered two weeks In advance. 352-9135 The prices range from 56 to S15 Want to give religious or Inspirational gifts? The Village Preacher Christian Bookstore on 131 S.Maln St. has books, wallhanglngs and knlck knacks to meet the need.
Your Family presents Christmas Tree This Year's HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR The place to end all of your Christmas shopping worries! Today through Wednesday, Dec. 5th - 7th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom, University Union.
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ByKathyFos leaning for the casual to formal look In footwear. The popular add washed Jeans of last Women's satin and mid-heel suede Christmas season are being replaced. pumps with various attachments arc po- pular, she said. This year's denim Jeans are moving to "For women anything goes. Pumps the dark wash, with dark twisted denim with bows, rhlnestones and attachments Jeans and dobby Jeans moving Into the have been selling really well." limelight this year. Boots win be seen In the three-quarter According to Mlndy Chamberlln, as- duck style, canvas leather, lace-up ankle sistant manager of Elder Beerman In the length and sweater style, she said. Woodland Mall, the production of the do- "Sweaters are common In browns, bby Jean Involves "rolling the fabric on a pumps In black, and the men's wlng-tlps press with pins on It. It raises the fabric In burgundy and brown." she said. and looks like holes In the Jeans." In the kids' department, sebagos win be Sweaters to wear with Jeans are always a a hot seller, Koehler said. "Sebagos are big seller, Chamberlln said. "In the ready- the typical boat shoes that you see every- to-wear area, we sell many sweaters. one In." Handknlt. shaker styles and cardigans are Children will most likely be sporting usually the most popular," Chamberlln saddle shoes, flat boots, and dress shoes. said. Leather hand bags with brass zippers Glfty Items like accessories and wallets and brass handle parts that accent and are always popular for people who can't match the shoes will be on shelves also. find Just that right gift, she said. "We sell Shoes for the athlete. Including names Just about anything. You name It." like Nike, Reebok and L.A. Gear, are being According to Kathy Koehler, assistant sold In colors of red, white with blue or manager of Klnney Shoes at the mall, pink trim, and basic black. Paolo Illustration by Sasan Schalx men's slip-on wing tip shoe and tassel "Basketball players usually buy high dress shoe may be on top of men's tops for more ankle support." Mary Sue Holiday fashions: What's hot and what's not. Elegance Is predicted for the holiday Christmas lists. season and Into the new year. This holiday season the shoe store Is D SM F«d>, page 7. tstt
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Fads From page 6. Zimmerman, assistant manager of the Family key in Chinese noel mall's Footlocker said. "When they come down (from a Jump), they won't twist their ankles," People are basically not tying their ByKrUtlWatt brate Christmas In the all out way Ameri- biggest celebrated holiday In our coun- shoelaces unless they are going to per cans do. but most don't." try," Jiang said. form, but the colorful, wild designer shoe- She said that very few families have laces of past days have faded, Zimmer- American Christmas traditions aren't Christmas trees and few decorate houses The Spring Festival can last up to a month, and many families celebrate .the man said. the only ones that exist In this country. with colored lights. full month. She said that many of the men Exercise clothing like short and long United States colleges and universities exercise tights with stirrups arc popular host Chinese Foreign Exhange Students. "The main thing Chinese families do at and women take a break from work and In blue, black and green. College fleece Chinese students at the Unlverlsry will Christmas Is watch the Grand Party on the children are allowed free time away from sweatshirts win also be big sellers this practice traditional beliefs during the CCTV English Program put on by students school In honor of the Festival. winter, she said. holidays. and teachers In China," Jiang said. "The When dining out and attending holiday program Is meant to entertain and bring "It's like a big family reunion. Every parties, exercise pants and sweatshirts According to Xlang Jiang, a University the family together." family unites and celebrates and will simply not be appropriate. graduate student working on her masters In China, "the Spring Festival, which Is exchanges gifts together, this Is like Chin- "Satiny formats (for women) In royal In Political Science, "a few families cele- celebrated In January or February, Is the a's Christmas". Jiang said. colors like Jade and red are popular this holiday season," said Sue Gable, manager trainee at JC Penney In the mall, "but pastels are still In." ktanye dresses are being sold In knee or tea length, with the look of layers and ruf- fles accenting the skirt of the dress while big bows highlight the waistline In the back of the dress. The old fashioned velvet dress, com- monly sold In burgundy, Is usually below SHOP the knee, but not quite tea length. Gable said. "Strapless dresses with or without the Jacket, depending on how daring you want to be, are a hot look this season also," she said.
Santa From page 4. of Commerce" Is also contributing to the festive season. According to Chamber of Commerce executive manager Joan Gordon, their Santa will be appearing In a "house" In front of the Huntlngton Bank, designed specifically for the occasion. " We've always had a Santa, whether he's been In a trailer, outside or In a house," she said. Santa Claus will be appearing free of charge on the weekends, Gordon said. Ames and Hills department stores win also have a Santa for the kids. The money you spend helps Bowling Green grow and prosper
A pan of everything you spend in local stores When you shop locally, everyone benefits. It's goes lo make Bowling Green a better place in more convenient so you save gas and time. which to live. Merchants pay taxes, donate to And you gel good service in Bowling Green community and university projects, and because local businessmen appreciate your generally support local institutions. The business. They depend on you lo keep Iheir merchants want to work to improve and stores going strong. And some of whai you support the good life in our community. spend goes back into the community in the form of taxes to help pay for the services needed lo keep a community allractive and strong.
Remember...Your money buys more when you shop at a local store . It's good for you, good for us, good for the community!
mniTi iTifiTTT-~n—rr—" 8 Maaday. Dae. 3. IMS Holiday represents freedom Jewish festival lasts eight days, commemorates religious liberty
By Ivan Grof cr Involving one day's worth of sacred oil lasting eight days, enabling the menorah to remain lit In the temple after the temple Often mistaken for the Jewish version was desecrated," Kottler said. of Christmas, Hanukkah win be cele- brated from sundown Dec. 3 to sundown The menorah has nine candles, one for Dec. 10. Bruce Kottler, coordinator of the each day and a ninth that Is called the Jewish Student Group said. "Hanukkah Is Shammash, which Is used to light all the often mistakenly referred to as a Jewish other candles. Christmas, and actually It has no re- lationship to Christmas at all." The holiday Is celebrated with tra- ditional song. food, candle lighting cere- According to Kottler, the holiday com- mony, and gift giving. memorates a time when a war was fought over religious freedom In what today Is A game that Is played during this time called Israel. is called Drcidel. According to Kottler, Dreldel Is a game of chance. The festival lasts for eight days to rep- resent a miracle that happened during the One food that Is consumed during Han- time of war. ukkah Is known as Latkes. The Latkes are "It focuses on a miracle that happened a type of potato pancake.
Photo by Peal Vernon GREETINGS CHflHUKflH The lighting of the Menorah Is a tradition firmly embedded In the Jewish religion.
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According to Phil Flortaa, sophomore mas day and Jaws worship during Han- I rent the velvet darkness of everlasting education major and folklore enthusiast, trkksh, the Wiccans worship during the light. Picture an altar within a circle surroun- they don't. But they do celebrate the Win- Tule. Ablaze with glory, I warn reborn. ded by four flickering candles, one In ter Solstice, also known as the Yule Flortan has studied witchcraft and the To start again the perennial cycle of each quarter of the circle. The circle U The Yule to fix and of the year Jubila- Wiccans for two years, arid says that the guardianship. garnished with sprigs of holly, mistletoe tion to honor Ike Lord and his Lady, the accusations of Satan worship among the That evermore drives me through and Ivy. seemingly In the traditional dual gods of Nature, and prepare for the Wiccans to absolutely unfounded deathand birth alike Christmas spirit The altar Is decorated In coming year. To rh« Wiccans, winter to With the companionship of our Lady purple cloth with purple candles. A bell, a representative of darkness but not evil. "The Wlccan celebrations are really I face btto the wind. goblet of wine, a saucer of saltwater and a The coming of the new year marks the celebrations of Nature. They have nothing Knowing that we try upon wings of horned helmet sit atop the altar. South of advent of light aadtb* Wiccans celebrate to do with Satanism." he said (hue. the ahar Is a cauldron filled with kindling this transition," Flortan said. The Wlccan assembly. known as a Co- Through timeless worlds, together. wood. He said that Wiccans are practitioners ven, gathers at the Temple and In an of the Old Religion of Nature, which was opening ceremony the Temple to conse- Following this prayer, each Covener Things are starting to look strange and very Influential in the period before crated. Incense to burned to cleanse the partakes of Ale and Cakes. The Temple to as you may have already guessed, this Is Christianity carse on the scene. Wiccans Temple. A saucer of saltwater on the altar cleared and the Co veners begin their Win- not the scene for a traditional Christmas continued to sstert Influence until the represents Life. The Priest and/or ter Solstice festival. celebration. Actually, It Is the altar for the Middle Ages and) often the Priests would Priestess drinks pours a libation to the celebration of the Winter Solstice Sabbath serve as an advisory body to the kings gods from the wine goblet. The witches, During the festival the witches play by the members of the Wlccan faith. Fol- cloaked la robes of red, blue, purple, games, sing and are entertained by skits lowers of Wlcca are commonly known as Gradually the religion fell loto disrepute green, yellow and white, drink the wine. and songs. The Covencrs often give gifts witches. because of propaganda and persecution at As part of the service, the Priest recites to each other at the festival A feast Is also The word witch conjures up Images of the hands of the Christians. The Wiccans a prayer that may sound similar to this: served. The Tule Is a time to cat drink black-dad. haggard women In pointed and other witches went underground, but and be merry. Just Bite a traditional hats soaring through the October air on today they are experiencing a renaissance I [eft Into deep darkness and death I Christmas gathering. Flortan said. (heir brooms, hideously cackling «nd cast- because society's prejudices are gradually knew i ! Se* Wrtckes, page 13. ing spells. With an Image like this, surely receding. Flortan said. Yet teas / of star-seed. AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA A «♦. A .♦. A A A A A. A AA A-A A-A A A A A A A A / i M THE SISTERS OF < 1 Share Christmas Joy! M ALPHA < Remember family and friends near and 1 XI H far with Hallmark < DELTA Christmas cards. 1 M < WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY M < HOLIDAYS A2A~AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA AHA w Precious Moments Gifts Free gift wrapping with any gift purchase Pills-n-Packages Pharmacy 111 Railroad t i$e« Man"'*'* C#t» *K f;y^;w^T;i^^¥^;¥T-^^T;T-T^Tl^TirT-TT-l S-J-J, l WM hVfc .VV .W V.' .4 . > , ^ f(f#. t>| . #, # fc| 4-,' . •'•*• •"•*• ■'•*• '"•'•' mam em m m m ■'■ - 12 Monday. D.c 5. 1988 Italy emphasizes religion, tradition By Anjlc BUndlu was no such thing as a gift- exchange, however. "In Italy back then they didn't have Christmas In Italy...a smllt broke oul on Santa Claus as Americans know him," she her face a* the remembered. said. "In fact, It wasn't a 'him' at all." Although they took place many years ago. the memories of the holiday season Llpare said the legend was that a little In her homeland are still fresh In her old lady went around to homes In search mind. of the Christ child. She would leave fruit Includes and nuts by the fireplaces of girls and Anna Llpare, a native of Italy who has boys were good (representative of the lived In the United States for over 40 Christ child) and lumps of coal for those Airfare years, shared her recollections. "It was a were bad. very religious time, not at all commercial and like America." she said. She described a tempting variety of There was no Christmas tree and the holiday foods. only significant decoration was an often "We made lots of cookies, and canollls Hotel times large scale manger. Because the (a pastry filled with a custard mixed with dominant religion of Italy Is Catholicism, chocolate and nuts) of course, and a tur- church services arc an important part of nover made of rlcotta cheese and choco- the holiday season. late was my favorite," she said. "On Christmas Eve we all went to Mass, Besides dessert, she said her family that was a sacred time." she said. "Then stuffed their own sausage and there was we came home and ate sfrnjaj!" always a variety of fish —"probably A sfln/a Is an Italian rendition of a squid, or shrimp, or dried cod cooked In a doughnut — batter dropped In oil, deep- tomato sauce." fried, and covered In powdered sugar. As Llpare reminisced she said one "couldn't really compare the two cultures Easy Payment Plan On Christmas Day. the entire family — and their holiday customs." aunts, uncles and cousins Included "It's a shame that everything In Amer- Compliments of Your Tours —gathered to celebrate the birthday of ica Is so commercialized." she said. "It Christ. If the grandparents were still alive, seems to take away from what Christmas their home was the gathering place. There really means." ^rnimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmg French i § GIVE YOURSELF A GIFT OF STYLE i *i Im holiday Come in and see how we can help you look and feel m contains i your best this holiday season. i i SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY variations I by Angda Murphy While walking through the streets of France during the Christmas season, an I American might feel that he Is not on the » other side of the world after all. The American will sec Christmas trees, ft lights, and Santas walking the streets ft which are typical American ways of cele- brating the holiday. Christmas customs In France are very similar to those of Ameri- cans, with a few exceptions. Cathy Kaiser, a resident of French i House, visited France last fall semester through the University student exchange program. Although she didn't spend Christmas In France, she was there a few weeks before the holiday to see the dec- JCPenney Styling Salon f orations. ft She said whole streets are decorated Woodland Mall with strings of lights, forming unique de- % signs down each street She also noticed JC •men. I Eqveu very large pine trees arc decorated with fsonsvl 352-0940 or 354-1077 Ext. 205 jf i 3 lights. Moaday.Dec .5. 1988 13 fnmc* Witches Frontpage 12. From page 11. Two special cake* ■ La Buchc and Buch« In the weeks before Christmas due to their afterward, they celebrate with the Revers- While we stag Christmas carols, stuff de Noel - are made for the French celebra- parents' threats of calling Father Christ- ion, or Christmas meal. The meal Is much stockings, buy and wrap presents, dec- tion of Chrtstmaa. mas and cancelling their presents. Chil- like the American Thanksgiving meal - orate the tree, wait for Santa and thank dren In France write letters to Perc Noel. I turkey Is served and there are family God that we are finally away from school, The French have Fere Noel or "Father requesting their favorite toys as American "meetings" or reunions. the witches observe the Yule In their Christmas" Just like the American Santa kids write to Santa. households, according to Florlan. Clam. He squeexes down chimneys and Families decorate Christmas trees and In the Wlccan home everyone Is enter- places toys and presents In the shoes that Jean-Francola Billy, a French foreign exchange gifts in the same way Ameri- tained by ancient Wlccan legends, an children have neatly arranged around the exchange student at the University, de- cans do. evergreen tree Is decorated and family tree the night before. If a child's shoes arc scribed his family's Christmas traditions members do special things for each other. missing, then he or she doesn't receive that are also characteristic of other French The most popular song that Is played They also make gifts for the special peo- any toys. families. every Christmas Is "Petit Perc Noel" ple In their lives. In most Wlccan homes which describes a child's fear of not gel- Santa Clous also makes a visit to leave a Children's good behavior Is noticeable His family attends Midnight Mass and ting any toys for Christmas. few presents for the small children. WWW WWW 5j / / STUFFED | gj; AN.MALS 14 MOWUT.DSC.5. IMS Exotic recipes fronj tlje world i Reslft flour with salt, ginger and nutmeg. Combine melted butter, sugar, molassws and brandy. i Stir Into dry Ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly buttered cookie sheet, leaving 2 1/2 In- i ches between cookies. Bake In preheated 300 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool only until cookies can be handled. While warm, roll each around the handle of a wooden mixing spoon to form "cigarettes." Reheat cookies in slow oven If they harded before they are rolled. Cool completely and : store In airtight container. Cookies can also be shaped Into cones, which may be filled with a mixture i of whipped cream and chopped candled ginger just before serving. Makes about 4 dozen. i Ml it* »■» (*# W»*i «■»!>»» Is* M'aMM'aV mi 04 INM m IMMTJMMIM *JMmmtm6m*46*0*009 WNM <* M >»«■* *»«■»»< I B«AN©Y«ING TWISTS (Swcdcp) 1 1/4 cups sweet butter 3 1/4 cups flour, approximately 2/3 cup sugar cinnamon sugar, or granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 3 tablespoons brandy Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat egg yolk with brandy and mix Into creamed but- ter. Gradually sift in Just enough flour to make a smooth but soft dough. Gather this into a ball and chill for 1 to 2 hours. Pinch off small pieces of dough, and on a lightly floured board, roll into thin pencil strips, each about 5 Inches long. Twist these rolls together In pairs, rope fashion, and turn Into rings. Dough should remain cold until it la rolled, so divide Into portions and keep some chilled while you prepare the rest. Sprinkle with sugar of your choice and place on a lightly buttered baking sheet. Bake In preheated 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until pale golden yellow. Cool and store In airtight container. Makes about 5 dozen cookies. j^ry^*^^^ .DecS, 19M 13 rouifd will tcippt tun?n?ics j*******0*************0*,0*0*0*****0*f*0*0****0*0** The following 1* a traditional German cookie recipe from the recipes of native German, Frieda Kalberer. VANILLA BSOOT CH€N (Germany) 5 egga (room temperature) 2 cope granulated auger 3 1/2 cope anted flour 1 tap baking powder 1/2 tap. ult 1 tap. vanilla extract i i Beat egga until frothy. Add one tablespoon full of sugar at a thnc. Beat for 20 minutes, medium i speed. Gradually add vanilla extract and sifted dry Ingredients. Grease cookie sheet with butter. Drop rounded leaapoona of cookie dough onto sheets; one Inch apart. Coofctes must dry over night Bake In moderate oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit 10to 12mlnu»es. ! 4*0* ** ** 0jk m ** ********** *JI ** ** **** MMmmuMMM; ^ ************************ f***0******* *********** I MEXICAN tOMfOTC : lOeggyoDts 1 quart milk 1 cup white rum 1 1/2 cups sugar i 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or 1 stick cinnamon i : Bring milk to a bod. cool to lukewarm and add 1 1/2 cups sugar. Ring to boll and simmer for 20 minutes. Add vanilla extract and cool. Beat egg yolks until very thick and rlbbony Gradually beat in ! milk and rum. Stir, strain and chin. Hakes about 15 servings. *************** 0***** HsHMaHes *********************, IMMMM laJMM ******** aM gWatVUM XI ** **>**9***0* ******* : CH0C0LA?« TSUCTLES fFraoc«> 6 ounces (squares) dark semi-sweet chocolate 3 egg yolk* 1 tablespoon rum or brandy < 3 tablespoons sweet butter 1/2 cup finely grated semi-sweet chocolate 2 tablespoons confectioner*' sugar ! I : Melt chocolate In the top of a double boiler, act over boiling water. Beat In butter and sugar and keep stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well between additions. Stir in rum or brandy. Turn into a bowl, cover with waxed paper and set aslded overnight In a cool dry place. Do not chill. Shape Into balls about 1 Incdh In dameter. Roll In grated ! chocolate. Makes about 2 dozen truffles, depending on size. i ************************************************ *****+*****0***************f***0*** M ********** i SKITZ COOKIES (GcnDoBj) : 1 cup sweet butter 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional) 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg : 1/4 *M*poon salt 2 1 /4 cups sifted flour, approximately 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, or grated rind ot 1/2 lemon I Let butter soften slightly at room temperature; then cream with sugar and salt until mixture la light and fluffy. Add flavoring and egg and blend thouroughly Stir in enough flour to make a soft worka- i ble dough. Pack dough Into cookie press or pastry bag, using any pattern you prefer. Lightly butter baking sheets. Press out dough Into rings, strips, or any shape you choose. Bake in preheated 375 i degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until cookie edges arc light golden brown. Makes about 5 do- I zen cookies. t ! *************+to****** IS Monday. Dec. 5. 1988 German traditions show joy By Karen Miller Hamburger Dom In Hamburg Is a tra- ance, welcoming and blessing the Joyous Saint Nicholas, or his Joyful assistant Christmas festivities are celebrated In ditional fair lasting from early November occasion, as other participants sing Krlss Krlngle, are the pre-Christmas mes- all Christian countries of the world In until Christmas Day. Booths are filled Christmas carols. sengers who Judge children's behavior. commoratton of the birth of Jesus Christ, with toys, sugared gingerbreads, and Promises of gifts come to those who are and West Germany Is no exception. thousands of knlcknacks. attracting the For months, native craftsmen have good, while bad children are threatened eyes and wallets of holiday shoppers. been busily producing replicas of the with bundles of birch rods, unless their Wclhnachten, as Christmas Is called In angelic Joy. the Golden Angel, to sell to ways are mended. West Germany, Is celebrated as the galest Chrlslklndlsmarkt. Kriss Krtngle's Fair, thousands of visitors. As history suggests, of all holidays and Is associated with love, remains the most traditional of German this symbol will not only serve as guard- In other areas of the German country- friendship, and joyous traditions. holiday fairs. It starts December 4 and Ian over fair time festivities, but win grace side, tradition holds that if children place continues through Christmas Day. every home It reaches. a shoe or large stocking beside their bed, Two famous Christmas fairs have a The mayor of Nuremburg kicks off the December 5 and 6 are commonly re- Saint Nicholas will leave a small gift dis- dopted unique significance, not only in fair by delivering a welcome speech. served as Sankt Nlcholaus Abend, or Saint playing his happiness In their fine behav- the German community, but around the A child dressed like Nuremberg's "Gol- Nicholas Eve. It Is the official beginning of ior. world as well. den Angel" makes a dramatic appear- the Yuletide Season. On December 24, Helllgabend, com- monly known as Christmas Eve In the United States, begins with attending church services, followed by home fes- tivities and family gatherings. In most German traditions, this evening is awakened by the decoration of the Christmas tree, a symbol of hope and promise for the upcoming year. The occa- "SEMESTER DEAL" sion of tree trimmmlng presents an abun- dance of gUttertng candles, gilded nuts, multi-colored paper garlands, shining red apples, and sensationally decorated gin- gerbread men. INCLUDES Presents are carefully placed under the tree along with marzipan, Pfefferkuchcn. and assorted cookies. Children are then permitted to enter the room, while sacred Christmas carols. Including O Tannen- baum and Stllle Nacht, are Joyfully sung. The long anticipated distribution of gifts Basic Service Jan. 5-May 10 follows. Basic Installation Christinas Day, known as Wclhnachten In Germany, Is a two-day public holiday. December 25 hi declared Der Erste Feler- HBO-Installation if Requested tag, and Is regarded aa a family day. The day Is spent laughing, enjoying the beauty of the Christmas tree, reading new books, and listening to seasonal carols. A Total VALUE of $72.62 - December 26, Der Zwette Felertag, Is commonly observed for visiting friends, For One Payment of $55.00 attending dances, and Indulging In fun- fUlcd activities. Of course, no German holiday goes by without a fascination with traditional delicacies. Roast goose, long loaves of freshly baked bread, Leb- kuchen, Pfefferkuchcn, marzipan, and as- sorted temptations adorn the hearts and A SAVINGS OF $17.62 (24%)!!! stomachs of Germans. Germans take special pride In their baked specialities and believe food to be the heart of Christmas and all holiday Happy Holidays celebrations. from Wood Cable TV 118 N. Main Street Office Hours: Bowling Green, OH 43402 8:00 A.M. -5:30 P.M. (419) 352-8424 Monday - Friday .txaurMu-j**,****: Dec*. IBM 17 Students consider resolutions ByKathyFos my cussing, spend more time studying, and write my grandparents more." The age-old question "What do you want Santa to bring you for Chrlitmai this A common resolution among University year?" has been replaced at the Universi- students Involves getting and staying In ty with the question "What Is your New good physical condition. Tear's resolution?" As yet another Christmas comes to a "I want to try to get In better shape. I head, and another year begins to wind haven't really done anything since high down, many students put their New school," Heather Adcock, freshman phys- Year's Resolutions Into perspective. ical therapy major said. Resolutions, those things people deter- mine to change about themselves, often Michelle Glvens, freshman psychology lead to thoughts of a bright and prosper- major, has the same Idea about physical ous future, or those of self-analysis, fitness. "My New Yew's resolution Is to which everyone dreads. become physically fit and get good Rente Swan, sophomore criminal Jus- grades." she said. tice major has no difficulty criticizing her own behavior. "I resolve to cut down on D See Resolutions, page 21. Photo illustration by Sasaa Schalx Students often find New Year's resolutions hard to live up to and often the only way to avoid breaking them Is to restrain oncsself forcibly. —t a—SL- *„«. *,..*. \ THE i _W A V E _ HAIO BECOMES APT 1135 2 EAST COURT ST iPHONE: \ 353~W A V E $2.00 off any one service with this coupon expires 12 17 88 ?.: niiiiiim'l'iii'ri'i'.'i'.'-'.'.'i'i |i.'ii|i.i.i,uu \ OUR BOOK BUY BACK IS IN FULL SWING We pay top prices for used texts. 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They fast until the first star ap- pears in the sky at which point they begin their Christmas feast. FROM THE FRIENDLY PEOPLE AT The feast consists of a 13-dlsh dinner representing the Holy Supper. In some houses straw Is placed under the table cloth to symbolize the manger and a candle Is Ut to symbolize the North star. Christmas day begins with "the Great MID AM BANK Matins." a long church service, after which the family spends time at home together. The period following Christmas 2 Convenient Locations in Bowling Green Is a lime for sleigh rides and visiting rela- tives. 222 SOUTH MAIN A second fast begins Jan. 5 and ends when the first star appears In the sky, 1480 EAST WOOSTER when the second, more public feast, the "Epiphany" begins. The morning of Jan. 6 Is spent In church again where many participate In the drinking of holy water. Presents are also £ THE WASH HOUSE exchanged on this day. 24 HR. 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There are some similarities between town, Sundance Restaurant Finders Re- concern for Mike F.liman, sophomore Don Granqulst, sophomore computer Russia and the U.S. Many Christmas car- cords ft Tapes, and BG's Tan and Fitness marketing major. science major wants to be good to his ols come from old southern Russia. The Center all offer gift certificates of any "My resolution Is to make It through ac- body, but he doesn't want to give up the Christmas tree, originating In Germany, Is price. counting a second time around." he said. finer things In life. used In Russia as a New Year's tree. Of Dave Harnlshfeger, sophomore unde- course, the Russian version of Santa So as that stressful time approaches, cided major, said he usually doesn't make "I want to head out to the Rec more Claus. "Grandfather Frost," brings every don't panic when It comes to buying resolutions this early because he does not often. I want to do It without cutting out good little boy and girl lots of toys and Christmas gifts. It may seem difficult to keepthetn. all the drinking." Granqulst said. Making goodies. brainstorm for a creative gift Idea without If I had to make one now. though. It a New Year's resolution Is not Important, first looking at what your sources have to would be to pick out a major. I want to according to Brian Blssonnette. sopho- Although traditions and beliefs differ offer. Lucidly, the BG area stores have sign up for my classes next fall for my more history major. "My New Year's from one country to the next, It's the cele- both unique and economical gifts appli- major." resolution Is not to make one." bration we all have In common. cable for the college student's budget. Shr"* Meny Christmas liuiirrluutBr and Happy New Year Come in and see us for gift exchanges, centerpieces and other gift and decorative ideas. WINTER COLORS DE BENETTON, 353-1045 428 E. 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Strong In retV 20% Off Any Full Service Haircut as meet would Imagine, most children sail glous beliefs, most attend a midnight or Chemical Service believe In the legend of Kris Krtngje. the mass on Christmas Eve. to return home Oder good thru January 1,1999. chubby little guy with the while beard and open presents Immediately after me who brings good little children presents. Ghanan holiday STUDY BREAK. traditional By Aadrea lash Ghana, a west African country, share Christmas traditions with both the United Statea and Great Britain Because the African nation was origi- nally a Brinish colony and the country is predominately Christian, the natives celebrate Christmas In ways similar to other Christian nations. Alex Amplaw, an accounting major, la an exchange student at the University from Ghana. He said Christmas Eve people stay up late to "welcome Christmas Day." They call the event "Watch Night" be- cause the natives are watching for an event to happen the night before Christ- mas. On Christmas Day. people stay home and spend the day with their families. A big dinner featuring chicken, turkey, or lamb Is served. Alex said normally the people of Ghana eat venison or Ash. so a change In teh menu makes the meal spe- cial. The people of Ghana open their pre- sents the day after Christmas. The day la Good luck on finals called "Boxing Day" because the presents and are In boxes. Happy Holidays from little Caesars X>1 tttHJCKHBBMmX Meaday.DecS MM 23 Needy helped with food, toys ITMIIMM Student Appreciation Day football game will be delivered to about 25 families He said the police have drop-off points Oct. 22. starting Dec. 17 and she said they win where people can donate good used toys, probably include some type of meat, new toys or money. Although people are needy y«ar round, "Anything that was donated was ap- vegetables, fruit and other Hems. the holiday season Inspires others to want preciated," she said. "It was a bad day The toys arc given to anyone who calls to help the less fortunate. and we were htcky to get that much." The names of the recipients were given the police and reports that they or to the Jaycecs by the Voluntary Action someone they know Is in need. If the In Bowling Green, there are programs Helping supplement the drive, she said, Center, 500 Lehman Avc.. Myers said. police arc given a child's name, age and to help needy families have food on the was Churchill's Super Market, 1141 S. sex. a toy will be provided. table and their children have toys under Main, which donated six large boxes of Helping fulfill children's wish lists, the tree. food. however, Is the city police force which Tinsel said there Is no screening pro- has given toys to needy families for 19 cess conducted to determine the extent of The Bowling Green Jaycecs sponsor a Individuals who want to contribute years through Its "Santa's Toy Box" pro- need. food or money to the program can do so at annual program, "Christmas Elves," to gram. "There Is not s big screening process collect and distribute baskets of food to donation boxes set up In banks, super- because who's to say Just that because area families. markets and other places In town last According to police crime prevention someone has s good Job their kids aren't week or by contacting the Jaycecs. Their officer Grant Tinsel, Santa's Toy Box doing without," he said. We work on a According to Pat Myers, co-chatr of the mailing address Is P.O. Box 92 In 3owllng helps all children within the city limits big scale because we don't want to leave program, the Jaycecs drive was helped by Green. Annually about 125 families with more anyone out for any reason." the collection of two large boxes of Myers said they wttl pack the food Into than 400 children arc the recIptents of canned and boxed food at the University's baskets the week of Dec. 13. The baskets toys. D See Jaycecs, page 26. BG Beverage Drive Thru Christmas Layaway Your Complete Party Center PuroH|j on all Bicycles CAM'S Fuji - Univega - Bianchi - Raleigh 12 pack $3.99 Rruncfters $1.39 Complete line of Accessories Darts & Hockey Equipment 1 S. College I Napoleon 352-9851 131 W. Wooster 352-6264 fr»j*k-fr»»r« U\ frvfrt^frTfrvtVvfre-l diet IA& tJjo Lfour cJLaundrif! 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"Now that Hills Is We also offer Holly Bean, for 58 99 celebration with entertainment through- Santa Claus will be visiting the mall here, we have the Ideal mix of stores In with any purchase. Sherry Shlnew, as- out the weekend of Nov. 19 and 20, ac- dally. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 the mall: that was Just the Icing on the sistant store manager, said. The Holly cording to Linda Peters, mall manager. p.m. cake." Bears arc white Christmas-decorated stuf- Temporary Christmas season tenants In The mall will also be offering "Wood- Woodland Hall Is open Honday fed bears. Woodland mall Include Buy-Rltc, a nove- land Hall Train" rides for .50 and a gift- through Saturday. 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.. Sun- Regular store hours for Elder-Beerman lty Hem store and Hickory Farms, Peters wrapping booth In the cafe court section, day 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. until Dec. 18.. when during Christmas are Monday through said. Sweatshirts with the song slogan Peters said. hours vary until Christmas. Christmas tree SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM thieves 'rotten' ALL OF US HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) - A rotten holiday season awaits anyone who steals an evergreen tree planted at parks In Hut- chlnson. Workers this week will begin spraying evergreens throughout the park system with a chemical retardant that puts off an odor similar to rotten eggs when exposed to temperatures above 50 degrees. VwUCS The non-toxic spray, primarily de- signed to ward off hungry rabbits and deer, has become an effective tool for the RESTAURANT city In Its battle to prevent evergreen tree thefts during the Christmas holiday, said city parks superintendent Tom Helntz- E. man. Sun.-Thurs. 6 a.m.-IO p.m. i726 Wooster Street "If the tree happens to be cut down and taken Into a home, at temperatures of 50 Fri. &Sat. open24hrs. For carry out, call 352-2193 degrees It gives off a very noxious odor," Helntzman said. Just a few smiles from home. 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There Is also a traditional dinner on this Happy Holidays According to Elsa Gutmass. an English day. Gutmann recalls that In the Eastern Instructor at the University, four candles, part of the country, consisting of the nine adorn the wreath. The colors of the can- federal states, carp and potato salad Is from dles are purple, red, yellow and white In served; while on the Western part of the Increasing lightness. country, a mostly mountainous and farm- "The candles symbolize the waiting ing region, beef and noodle soup with jfo Cooperative Education from darkness to light and the birth of franks Is served. On Christmas day a Christ" Gutmann. also a 1983 Immigrant country wide meal of rich stuffed goose Is from Austria. preferred. Gutmann said the real Christmas ex- Approximately 85-90 percent of Aus- ^J^. "Earn While You citement does not begin until the day be- tria Is Catholic, Gutmann said. J < fore Christmas, however. On this day Attending the Catholic mass called Jfr£ Learn In 89" Chrlstkind, similar to our Santa Claus. de- Chrtstmettc at midnight on December 24 livers presents underneath the Christmas and remembering the true meaning of l tree. Christmas Is very Important In Austria." ' ~r* 238 Administration 372-2451 The Christmas tree Is set up by the She said Christinas Is "a family affair, a mother while the father takes the children time to relax, and a time when everyone has time for each other." Adding to the atmosphere of Christmas Is the temperature which ranges In the low to mid thirties. Also, says Gutmann, such traditions as cookies, especially Leb- kuchen. and spiced wine, and Christmas Yvo9 caroling from the day after Christmas un- 6 til the Day of the Wtsemen In January arc special In Austria. *v Gutmann remembers her favorite Christmas memories. S& o "When 1 was older, I liked to help pre- pare for Christmas, like wrapping the candles for the Christmas tree, and when I could afford to buy a small present for s each of my parents." a ra Ja-cw From page 23. Myers and Tansel bath said the two or- AXt 1000's of items ganizations are considering combining operations this year to better serve the 1° area's needy, however no final agree- ments have been reach d Myers said bar orga illation would like on sale at 50 - 70% OFF to eventually Increase she program to serve more people. "We want so expand to 30. 40 or 50 families If possible," she said. She said another Jaycees project Is col- *$#& Greek Items &fe lecting coats and mittens to give to the Wood County Derailment of Human Ser- Christmas Cards - Gift wrap - Bags - Stickers- vice* for distribution. Tags - Calendars - Candles - Pins - Ornaments - Ceramics - Stuffed Animals - Christmas Sweatshirts by Suzy Zoo - Christmas Hours Mon. - Fri. 10 - 8pm Sat. 10 - 5:30pm Sun. 12 - 5pm • • • Y.v .•••.••• V. naw wa*y wiy-v«»y -.v. Monday, Dec 5, 1988 27 Spain observes noel customs By LMtrs Spits c r America bu( seems (o be on a (read (be U.S. Instead of waiting for a Jolly old Igleslas, but only a few families are cur- toward American customs. man In a red suit and while beard to slide rently partaking In It. Miguel Igleslas, Instructor of Romance down (he chimney with a bag of gifts, (he It'i dusk and the family sits down for a Languages and a native Spaniard, said bearers of goodies arc the Three Wise Another tradition, thai of Sana Claus, huge celebration dinner. Aa they Indulge one of (he major differences between (he lien. Is also filtering Into (he Spanish obser- In a feasl, (hey look upon (he customary (wo countries Is (he time when gifts are vation of the holiday. Although he Is not nativity scene with Joy. When (he clock exchanged. Shoes as well as stockings are put out taking over the myth of (he Three Wise strikes midnight (he family (urns to each on (he wlndowslll (o be filled with smaller Men, Santa "Is becoming more and more other and says "Fells Navldad." It Is Spanish families express (heir time of Items, while larger packages are left be- popular because of the Influence of The Christmas In Spain. giving on January 6, which marks (he last side (he elaborate nativity scene. States. It's becoming a world tradition. of the 12 days of Christmas. But (he American custom of a Christ- Igleslas said. The country of Spain observes (his In addition (o the date of reception, the mas tree la being Introduced Into (he holiday In many different ways than traditions are also In contrast (o those of Spanish celebration. It Is a new Idea, said D See Havldad, page 28. IS YOUR IMPORT FEELING ILL? WE HAVE THE CURE THE SISTERS OF PHIMU wish everyone a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON 1 2* 5, II AT A ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA < f < HAVE YOURSELF A I < MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS > •< > V Shoplifting surges < > < < > during Christmas ■< >■ By Ckristiaa Taostpsoa steal trinkets and toys ... cosmetics are u £ also frequently stolen," Craft said. •< Trent Blackburn, assistant manager of Shoplifting In area stores has becomt so K Hart, 1U1S. Main St. said small ex- ■4 > frequent In-More Santa Clauses may soon pensive Items such as cordless tele- s* say "Ho Ho hold It Did you pay for that, phones, electric heaters and Jcwlcry are ■< sir?" frequently stolen. > A survey of 47.000 Mores, by Arthur Blackburn said he believed that college Young 4 Co.. showed that store thefts in- students have a lot to do with the Increase •< > creased by 5 percent last year. According of shoplifting In the area. LOVE THE to area merchants, security win will be In- "When students move away from home 1 ls» creased during this year's holiday shop- they don't have to answer to then- par- ALPHA GAMS ping season. ents... what do they have to lose If they "Shoplifting Is always a problem," said get caught?" EAT A ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA A rA w Floyd Craft, owner of Ben Franklin Varie- Representatives from Uhlman's and ty Store. 154 S. Mam St Elder-Beerman said their stores prosecute "Many shoplifters are younger kids that shoplifters to the fullest extent of the law — no matter what the circumstances. "We prosecute anyone who shoplifts no matter what age, race or gender," said Uary Beth Hamond, Uhlman's store man- ager. "We have added manpower and tightened security for upcoming holiday shopping...employees arc trained to deal with shoplifters." Sea Shoplift, page 31 Bagdad From page 27. But ill In all. Spanish customs still pre- vail. Each and every home displays a nativity scene, the family eats an enor- mous meal on "Nochc Buena," or "Good Night." which falls on the evening of Dec. 24. It Is common to eat turkey and. Iglesias said, his favorite, Turron - a very Spanish desert made of honey, sugar, and nuts. University student Carmen Magadan, senior biology major and 9-year resident of Spain, said the Christmas breakfast Is also a tradition. The family digs Into a danlsh-llke pastry to find the presents hidden Inside. Between Indulging in these two meals, the family may attend a Midnight Mass. a ritual common to Americans as well But most families either watch It on television or do not acknowledge It at all because "although Spain Is tradlonally a Catholic country, the religion Is not observed. Christmas Is more of a fun thing," Iglesias said. All 12 days of Christmas are recognized with decorations and lights throughout the town much like It Is here In the U.S. Having experienced Christmas In both countries, Iglesias said "It Is not as com- mercialized In Spain as It Is hare." But he added, with the standards of liv- ing rising higher every year In Spain the commercialized aspect of the holiday Is quickly catching up with the U.S. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST If you were to go to Spain during Christmas you would still find caroucrs. vast amounts of foodlespeclafly sweets), 1470 E. WOOSTER ST. and occasionally spot a Santa Claus or a Christmas tree much like you do In Amer- BOWLING GREEN, OH ica. But, In addition to eating new foods and experiencing new customs as well, you might have to wait It out for the pre- V "S SEVEN TASTY WAYS TO IMPROVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION nlon. lues. ,. a, MONDAY „ TERRIFIC 1 12' It's a pizza lover's dream come true. 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Ohio (AP) - A group Targets of the group's protest this protesting the sale of military toys for year Include the popular child-size children picketed a toy store and pass- "Army Gear" made by Galoob Toys ho-peful Santas Inc. of San Francisco; and Playmate ed out leaflets to Christmas shoppers PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Retirees, char- point In time we need to be that special during the weekend In an effort to dis- Toys Inc.'s "Teen-age Mutant Nlnja acter acton and college students donned moment." suade them from buying the Hems. Turtles." plastic replicas of turtles red velveteen suits and ersatz beards and The temporary help company trains About a dozen members of the Stop armed with Japanese warrior learned the how-tos of ho-ho-ho-lng at a and employs between 2,500 and 3.000 War Toys Campaign chanted peace weapons. Us. Nyer said. training class for Santas In a downtown Santas each year for work at department slogans and waved signs outside a department store Tuesday. stores, promotional events and communi- Toys R Us store In north Columbus These and similar toys arc arriving Height, weight and age are not Impor- ty-group events throughout the country. Saturday. on the 1988 Christmas market at an tant for would-be Clauses, said Dick Santas are Instructed In the basics of "War toys promote violence, and alarming rate, Ms. Nyer said Sunday In Lewis, who ran the class given by the Job, Including: they're telling children that war Is okay a telephone Interview from Salem, Western Temporary Services at the John —How to dress the part: Cap tassle al- and that It's okay to go out and kill Wanamaker store. If they have a love for ways In front, beard hooked around the your friends," said Diane Ramage, a children, a twinkle In their eye and a de- top of the head so It doesn't slip. member of the Ohio State University "Ifa disturbing. They're everywhere sire to spread holiday cheer, Western can —The best way to get a child on Santa's Students for Peace and Justice, which you look — guns, machetes, rifles, teach them the rest, he said. knee without breaking Santa's back: Joined In the protest. bombs, you name It," she said. "We want people with a sincere desire "Lower your leg. slide the child next to the Similar demonstrations were held "We can't Just lei our children be- to make children happy at Christmas leg and lift with the leg," Lewis said. during the weekend In New York. lieve that the only way to resolve con- time." said Lewis, who played Santa be- —How to laugh In a deep voice without Washington. DC, Grand Haven. flict Is lo nuke someone," she said. fore Joining Western. scaring children: Try a low chortle from Mich., and Seattle, said Karen Nyer, an Jim Conley, assistant director of the "These days and limes there are going the stomach Instead of loud ho-ho-ho's. organizer of the Stop War Toys to be a lot of children who are not going lo national campaign. See War Toy». page 31 have a happy holiday." he said. "At that DScl School, page 31. Howard's club H 210 N. Main No Cover Celebrate the holiday season with us! "Come see these bands over Christmas Break" December 14 Groove Masters 15-17 Madhatter 23 Almost Blue 30-31 Almost Blue s i- £ Moaday. DK 5, 1988 31 JiAiAiAiisfcii* A & * The sisters of Christmas, other holidays are ALPHA DELTA PI celebrated state-wide in Ohio wish everyone a Here l> a list of upcoming festival* and oval. Alien County Museum, lima other events In Ohio, prepared by the Through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25). Chil- Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism: dren's Wonderland, Lucas County Recrea- Merry Christmas Through Jan 8 "Omlngmak: The Mut- tion Center, Maumec koz" Exhibition, Cincinnati Museum of Through Dec.31. Christmas al COSI and Natural History. Cincinnati "Star of Bethlehem" Planetarium Show, Through Jan. a, "Greek, Etruscan and COSI, Columbus Roman Statuettes," Cleveland Museum of Through Dec. 31, Winter Festival, Ses M+A*AAAAA*M*M Art, Geveland World. Aurora Through Dec. 4, Holiday Tree Festival, Through Dec. 31, Christmas on the Quaker Square Hilton. Akron River. Woicott House Museum Complex. Through Jan. 7, Holiday Lighting Pro- Maumee gram. Cleveland Through Dec. 12. Christmas Tree Fes- O Sec List, page 33. War Toy* , School - From page 30. From page 30. Toys R Us store In north Columbus, said —How to deal with difficult questions: the group's weekend protest failed to dis- Lewis tells Santas not to promise specific rupt the first rush of the holiday shopping gifts. Little girls often ask for a little season. brother, he said. His suggested response "Sales have been real good. We're get- Is, "Well, that's nice, but that's not my de- ting a lot of traffic," he said. partment." He declined to comment on the store's For even more difficult questions, San- stock of military toys. A woman who an- tas may be able to offer only compassion swered the telephone at the Toys R Us re- and a friendly ear, Lewis said. One child gional office In Falrfleld also declined In Pittsburgh asked "for Daddy to stop comment Questions about the toys were referred to the office's general manager, beating me," he said. who was not available for comment Sun- day, she said. Ms. Nycr said her group had gathered studies showing that children who play with toy weapons and military games are more likely to show aggressive behavior toward other children. "We can't Just let our children believe that the only way to resolve conflict Is to nuke someone," she said. Jim Conley. assistant director of the Toys R Us store In north Columbus, said the group's weekend protest failed to dlt- rupt the first rush of the holiday shopping season. "Sales have been real good. We're get- ting a lot of traffic, he said. He rterHncrl to comment on the store's stock of military toys. A woman who an- swered the telephone at the Toys R Us re- gional office in Falrfleld also declined comment. Questions about the toys were referred to the office's general manager, who was not available for comment Sun- day, she said. Shoplift From page 28 A security guard for Elder-Beerman at UNIVERSITY Woodland Mall, said as a Mora becomes well-known In the area, Incidents of sho- plifting Increase rapidly. "Most shoplifters arc repeat offenders [3HE3I3E! N called rcfunders. Refundcrs will pick up WOOOUNO Hems from the store and present them to UAH cashiers for a refund," she said. "We can only charge them If may are scan taking Herns from the floor." She said the age range of shoplifters T varies, saying they have caught 13 year olds and 00 year olds stealing from the "If you don't get caught the first tune. yo« eventually wM." she said. 'Shoplift- Bowling Green, Ohio POERD. ing sol worth H - you could lose your Job and most Importantly the respect of 354-2222 32 M—day. Do*. 3. 1MI Bridge program is Today in history: Today Is Monday. Dec. 5. the 340th ple were killed when a car bomb shat- day of 1988 There are 26 days left In the tered a nine-story apartment building In new gift thought year. Moslem west Beirut. Today's Highlight In History: On Dec. 5. 1933, at 5:32 p.m. EST, One year ago: FBI agents searched a DENVER (AP) — Stumped for ■ Christ- Bridges In the 3-year-old "Adopt-A- national Prohibition came to an end In the federal prison where Cuban Inmates had mas present for the person who has ever- Bridge" program are scheduled for re- United Stales as Utah became the 36th peacefully ended an 11-day hostage siege ything? How about a bridge. placement because they arc deteriorating state to ratify the 21 st Amendment to the the day before. The agents reported find- or Impractical for modern traffic. Constitution, repealing the 18th. ing bottle bombs and thousands of The state Highway Department has On this date: homemade machetes, but no booby-traps honest-to-goodness historic bridges avail- Eighteen bridges, most made of steel or bodies. able to anyone who will give them good trusses, are eligible for the program, In 1901, movie producer Walt Disney homes and will haul them away. Pearce said. But so far only three have was born In Chicago. Today's birthdays: Sen. Strom Thur- But seriously, who would want a reached some stage of being moved In 1932, German physicist Albert Ein- mond. R-S.C . Is 86. Singer Little Richard bridge? mainly because of the difficulties In relo- stein was granted a visa making It possi- Is 56. Author Joan Dldlon Is 54. Author cating them. ble for him to travel to the United States. Calvin Trillin Is 53. Actress Morgan Brit- Cities, counties, park and recreation tany Is 37. districts, land developers — anyone who Moving expenses vary. For example, to In 1977, Egypt broke diplomatic re- wants to preserve some road history and disassemble and relocate all four. lations with Syria, Libya, Algeria, Iraq Thought for today: 'The most Important save some of the enormous cost of build- 185-foot-long spans of the Fifth Street and South Yemen In the wake of criticism single Ingredient In the formula of success ing a new trestle Is Interested In the Bridge In Grand Junction Is estimated to that followed President Anwar Sadat's Is the knack of getting along with people." bridges, said Sally Pearce, staff historian cost between $360,000 and $480,000 peace overtures to Israel. —President Theodore Roosevelt for the department. For a single span; $ 120,000. Five years ago: More than a dozen peo- (1858-1919). 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