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CLASSIC TOYSby Kathy Wolfe

At this time of year when we are bombarded with ads for a wide variety of toys, Tidbits looks at those toys that have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, as well as some of our other favorites. •America’sNationalToyHallofFame,located

in Rochester, New York, was established in 1998. It honors those toys and games that have maintained their popularity over many years. In order to qualify for admission, the toy must be “widely recognized, respected, and remembered,” and foster learning and creativity. In addition, it must be more than a passing fad and show innovation. Toys in the Hall are not necessarily brand-name items. For example, the kite, bike, jump rope, rocking horse, and jigsaw puzzles are included. Checkers, yo-yos, jacks, and doll houses are all inductees, along with an item nearly child has played with, the cardboard box, a source of endless creativity.

•Originally designed as a cereal premiumprize,Mr.PotatoHeadwas thefirst toy tobeadvertised on network television. Introduced in 1952, he met the lovely Mrs. Potato Head in 1953. He sported a pipe for many years, but in 1987, it was abandoned when Mr. Potato Headbecametheofficial“spokespud”for theAmerican Cancer Society’s Great AmericanSmoke-Out.

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CLASSIC TOYS (continued):•A French mechanic took his inventionL’EcranMagique, or “Magic Screen” to theInternational Toy Fair in Germany in 1959,hopingtofindacompanytobuyit.Therewereno takers for his mechanical drawing toy at the fair,butheeventuallyconvincedtheOhioArtCompany to take a chance on it. They renamed ittheEtch-A-Sketch,andbythenextholidayseason,itwasoneofthenation’smost-wantedtoys.Theredplasticframehousedaflatgrayscreen and two knobs connected to a stylus that “etched” lines in aluminum powder on the back of the screen. Turning the toy upside down and shaking it erased the image and recoated the screen.

• The Kenner Easy-Bake Oven hit retailers’shelves in 1963, the brainstorm of inventor Ronald Howes, who was inspired by New York City street vendors roasting chestnuts and cooking pretzels. Two 100-watt light bulbs heated the food in a trendy turquoise oven, after little girls had mixed up the packets of cakemixwithwater.The first year, 500,000ovenswere sold for $15.95 each.Thirty-fiveyears later,more than16millionEasy-Bakeshad been sold, and today that number tops 23 million. The design has been upgraded 11 times over the years. The oven no longer uses light bulbs to cook, with current models containing a heating element.

•APortland,OregonorganmakernamedWilliamGruber was responsible for the invention ofthe View-Master. He introduced his creation at the1939NewYorkWorld’sFair,where itwas sold in photo shops and stationary stores asasouvenir.DuringWorldWarII,millionsofView-Master reels were produced for the U.S. government to assist the armed forces with airplaneandshipidentification.

•ThenameWham-Ohasbecomesynonymouswith good old-fashioned fun over the years. Althoughit’sbelievedthat thehulahoophasbeen around since about 500 B.C., it wasn’tuntil 1958 that it took on a brand name when Wham-O introduced a plastic hoop. Thecompany promoted the hoop with giveaways at local playgrounds. Four months after its debut, 25 million hula hoops had been sold. That sameyear,Wham-O’sFrisbee appearedin stores, and quickly became an American icon. In1961,Wham-Ohadanotherhitwithits introduction of the Slip ‘n Slide. Voted in the Top 100 toys of all time, this long sheet of plastic was a practical choice for those who

EGG NOG & FRUITCAKEDecember is National Egg Nog Month as well as National Fruit Cake Month. Here we present some interesting and amusing facts about these two holiday treats!• There are disputing views as to the origins of egg not. Some historians say that the concoction

came from a 1500s English beverage called “Pousset,” a mixture of eggs, wine, and milk. It was mostly consumed by those who were well-off, because a readily available supply of fresh milk and eggs was necessary. Other historians claim that the name comes from a Colonial drink made with rum called “egg and grog,” which was eventually shortened to “egg’n’grog,” and finally “egg nog.” Still others say that part of the name is from the old English word “noggin,” a germ used for a small wooden mug that was used to serve alcohol.

• Egg nog can be enjoyed with or without alcohol. The traditional old English beverage contained wine or brandy. When the English settled in America, brandy and wine were heavily taxed by the mother country, and rum was substituted by the Colonists. Most Americans who add alcohol to their egg nog now use bourbon. Many Europeans typically mix egg nog with white wine. The Germans add beer to theirs and call it Biersuppe. Egg nog in Mexico is called Rompope and has grain alcohol added along with a large amount of cinnamon.

• The fruitcake dates back to ancient Roman times when pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins were mixed into a barley mash. During the Middle Ages, the recipe was expanded to include honey, spices, and preserved fruits. During the 1400s, when the exporting of dried fruits to Great Britain from the Mediterranean began, fruit cake became a very popular item. Queen Victoria was very fond of the delicacy and it was regularly served at tea time during her

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CLASSIC TOYS (continued): didn’t have money or space for a pool. Yet

another success story followed in 1965 with the Superball, invented by chemist Norman Stingley, who received the patent for a “highly resilient polybutadiene ball.” Wham-Oproduced more than 20 million Superballs during the 1960s.

•Youmightnotrecognizethename“ThousandWonderBuilder,” the namegiven to a set ofwooden sticks and spools. In 1914, Charles Pajeau and Robert Petit observed kids playing with pencils, sticks, and empty thread spools, and created an inspirational toy for children that sold for 60 cents. Renamed Tinker Toys, by 1918 the inventors had sold more than 2.5 millionsets.That2.5millionfigurecontinuedeveryyear upuntil the1960s.Originally thepieces were all unpainted natural wood, but in 1932, red was added, followed by green, blue, and yellow three years later.

•Twoofourfavoritetoyshadthesameinventor.ReynGuyercameupwithagamethatrequiredthe players to use their bodies as playing pieces. He called the simple polka-dot vinyl sheet and accompanying spinner “Pretzel,” but when Milton Bradley bought the rights, the namewas changed to “Twister.” “The Game thatTiesYouUp inKnots” soldmore than threemillionunitsduringthefirstyear,andhasbeenplayed by an estimated 65 million people to date.In1968,anotherGuyerinventionbroughta reprieve to those kids who were in trouble for playing ball in the house. The four-inch NERF ball, which stood for Non-ExpandingRecreational Foam, had sales of four million itsfirstyear.

•AsarchitectFrankLloydWrightwasbuildingTokyo’s Imperial Hotel in 1916, his sonJohn was building an idea of his own. As John observed workers using a construction technique of interlocking beams, he visualized a set of toy logs made of redwood. He named them after Abraham Lincoln with a slogan of “interesting playthings typifying the spirit of America.” More than 100 million sets of Lincoln Logs have been sold worldwide.

•Play-Doh’soriginalusewasthatofwallpapercleaner. At the request of his pre-school teaching sister-in-law, chemist Joseph McVicker tweaked the formula a bit to produce a soft modeling compound for her students. Joe premiered his clay at a 1955 national education convention, and by the next year, he had a hit. Not only have kids played with about 700 million pounds of Play-Doh, it even has its own national day of recognition, September 16th.


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→ On Dec. 30, 1853, the United States acquires 30,000 square miles of land in what is now southern New Mexico and Arizona for $15 million. The purchase settled the dispute over the location of the Mexican border west of El Paso, Texas, and established the final boundaries of the southern United States.

→ On Dec. 28, 1869, the Knights of Labor, a labor union of tailors in Philadelphia, holds the first Labor Day ceremonies in American history. In 1894, Congress designated the first Monday in September a legal holiday for all federal employees and the residents of the District of Columbia.

→ On Dec. 29, 1878, the first game is played between two teams of the first professional baseball league in Cuba. Baseball was introduced in Cuba around 1864, when some students returned home from studying in the United States and introduced their fellow islanders to the bat and ball.

→ On Dec. 25, 1880, Layne Hall is born in Mississippi. When he died in 1990, Hall was the oldest licensed driver in the United States. In his nearly 75 years on the road, Hall never got a speeding ticket or citation of any kind.

→ On Dec. 26, 1917, during World War I, President Woodrow Wilson announces the nationalization of many of the country’s railroads. The Railroad Control Act stated that within 21 months of a peace treaty, the railroads would be returned to their owners. In March 1920, the railroads became private property once again.

→ On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands of people turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Radio City Music Hall was designed as a palace for the people -- a place of beauty where ordinary folks could see high-quality entertainment. It remains the largest indoor theater in the world.

→ On Dec. 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. Within days, the Soviets had secured the capital of Kabul after overcoming fierce but brief resistance from the Afghan army.

EGG NOG & FRUITCAKE (continued):

reign. In the 1800s, it was the preferred cake at weddings and Christmas gatherings.

• Traditional fruitcakes are soaked in brandy, whiskey, or liqueur, which helps to prevent mold. Storing the cake in brandy-soaked linens also increases its life.

• Although some folks think that fruitcake gets better with age, it’s the subject of mockery to others, particularly late-night comedians. In a December, 1985 broadcast, Tonight Show host Johnny Carson joked, “There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other.” The fruitcake bashing continued after Carson’s death, countered with appearances by Marie Rudisill, known as “The Fruitcake Lady,” who had sent a copy of her book about fruitcake to the producer. Jay Leno continued the tradition by sampling a fruitcake on the show that was reportedly baked in 1878, and has been kept as an heirloom by a Michigan family.

• Looking for a creative way to get rid of your unwanted fruitcake? Visit the community of Manitou Springs, Colorado each January, where you can participate in the Annual Great Fruitcake Toss. Any method of hurling the cakes is permissible – your outfielder’s arm, slingshot, golf club, or mechanical device. If you want to attend, but don’t have a cake, you can rent one for $1.00. Don’t expect big rewards for being the winner – there is no prize money!

• An old English custom calls for unmarried guests at a wedding to put a slice of fruitcake under their pillow following the wedding. Legend has it they will dream of the person they will marry.


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Top 5 holiday treats for pets(NC)—The holidays are all about giving. If you have a pet in your life here are some fun ways to treat them—including a few gifts—courtesy of the animal lovers at PetSmart:

• Picture perfect. Get your pet ready for holiday pictures at your local grooming salon. PetSmart salons even have a Look Great Guarantee and, for a limited time, dogs can smell as sweet as a Christmas cookie with the sugar cookie-scented spritz that comes when the Top Dog Package is added to the grooming service. Your pet can also pose for a picture with Santa in-store during the first three weekends of December.

• Stay warm, dress up. To keep your dog cozy and stylish throughout the winter season, consider specially designed hoodies and coats like the Martha Stewart Pets Puffer Coat or give them their own special holiday outfit like the PetHoliday by Top Paw How the Grinch Stole Christmas Tee.

• Treats from the heart. Nothing says holidays like the smell of warm cookies baking in the oven. Dog owners wanting to include their four-legged friend in the family baking tradition can make tasty homemade biscuits in minutes using ingredients commonly found at home, like peanut butter, with a gourmet dog treat maker from Sunbeam.

• Give a gift that keeps on giving. Help save homeless pets and give a gift at the same time, when you purchase a Luv-A-Pet plush toy from PetSmart. When you purchase one or more of these toys, such as this year’s new Chance the Dog designed by Bret Michaels, 10 per cent of the proceeds go to PetSmart Charities of Canada to help save the lives of homeless pets.

• Stuff a stocking for your four-legged friend. Include your loving pet in the family festive fun by hanging their very own stocking filled with treats and toys. There are a variety of options to keep your pet entertained and happy, such as Martha Stewart Pets Holiday Intelligence Dog Toys that will test your dogs’ problem solving skills. For dogs that like to choose their own gifts, PetSmart has over 8,000 toys making it easier for dogs to sniff out their favourite toy.

More information is available online at PetSmart.com.

Ring in the New Year with your pet

(NC)— It’s the time of year where people make resolutions to be a better and healthier version of themselves. So why not make resolutions that will mutually benefit you and your pet? Here are some ideas to help you and yours have the best year yet.

• Eat more fresh food: This may seem like an easy resolution, however it takes time and preparation. For humans this means incorporating more fruits and veggies in your diet and for pets this means ensuring that their pet food uses ingredients such as fresh turkey, salmon and duck, fresh omega 3 and 6 oils (from coconuts and canola), wholesome berries and fruits and vegetables like peas, spinach and carrots. Now Fresh premium petfood by

Petcurean is a great example. You can learn more about choosing a pet food with the freshest, healthiest ingredients at petcurean.com.

• Get more exercise: Did you know pets can decrease our blood pressure and cholesterol levels and increase our opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and socialization? Exercising together will not only help optimize your health but also allow you to spend more time together.

• Use that agenda: This doesn’t seem like a resolution, but sometimes making a plan is the only way resolutions will come to life. Most of us schedule time for other appointments and meetings, so why not set aside some priority time for pets too?

Some Cats at Katie’s Place – The Hidden Gem Edition The volunteers love all the cats that come into our care. We know each individual is special and deserving of a family of their very own even if they not are the prettiest or the youngest or the most out-going and we believe there is a home for each and every one. We do, however, understand that needs of the human and needs of the cat need to mesh to ensure a good match all around. We still find ourselves looking around the shelter at some of the amazing animals we are privileged to know and wonder “Why in the heck are you still here?” .

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◆ It was beloved American film star Katharine Hepburn who made the following sage observation: “Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to give -- which is everything.”

◆ You might be surprised to learn that one out of every 18 people has a third nipple.

◆ The epic 1939 film “Gone With the Wind” was awarded 10 Academy Awards and is a beloved classic to this day. Given the astounding success of the movie, it’s shocking that one of the stars, Vivien Leigh, was paid only $15,000 for her role as Scarlett O’Hara.

◆ The world’s smallest spider is about the size of the period at the end of this sentence.

◆ You may not realize it, but not all “light” beers have fewer calories than brews without that label. A beer simply has to be lighter in color to be called “light.”

◆ The African ostrich lays an egg that weighs a whopping 30 pounds. It’s so sturdy that a grown man can stand on it without causing it any harm.

◆ When the Titanic sank in 1912, many passengers perished in the frigid waters because no ship came to their aid until the Carpathia arrived more than two hours after the disaster. However, there was another ship nearby as the liner sank: a freighter, the California, was only 10 miles away. The crew even saw emergency flares fired from the liner, but they thought it was part of a celebration rather than a signal of distress.

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Wizard Of OzOn the maind stage at the ACT, Maple Ridge. Friday January 18 & Saturday January 17, 7pm. Accompanied by Jonathan Reichert and teh Ridge MEadows Orchestra. For tickets, phone 604-476-2787. $12 advance; 4 packs $40; $15 at the door.

Open Mic/Stage at Kanaka Creek CafeEvery week until January 30, 2013; 101-24155 102 Avenue, Maple Ridge.Do you sing or play an instrument? Come out every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30pm!An acoustic only evening, open to musicians and audience alike…a really good way to spend a couple of hours, perform or just come and have a good time.

Ladies Coffee/Tea ‘N More get-togetherEvery Thursday morning from 10:30-12noon at Grace Community Church, 12240 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. All Ladies are invited and welcome for friendship, caring, sharing, snacks n’ more. The theme for Fall is ‘Various Themes, Topics and Conversation’. Look forward to seeing you - any questions call Jayne @ 465-6897

3 ESSENTIAL TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR WEIGHT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Christmas, time to rejoice and celebrate! It is time to be with family and friends. Most, if not all celebrations are around food. Lately I have been sharing information on how to manage weight and obtain optimum health. Here are 3 essential tips to help you manage your weight during this holiday season. 1. Take ½ glass of warm water with 1 teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar 20 minutes before a meal. This home-made remedy can help stimulate hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach, which is responsible for breaking down foods. If you don’t produce enough HCl, you can be classified as having an underactive stomach. Symptoms of an underactive stomach – also called hypochlorhydria – can include excessive gas and belching after meals, as well as an over full feeling, abdominal pain and cramping. 2. If you are attending an evening gathering, have your regular meals during the day. Most people think that if they skip a meal during the day, then at evening time, they will be able to over eat and indulge themselves. This is not true; you are sending the wrong message to your body. By not nourishing your body regularly, your body will accumulate extra fat in your next meal thinking you are getting into starvation time. 3. Make salad your main dish. Most people think of meat as their main dish; there is more nutrients on leafy greens and vegetables that in meat. An excellent way to control your weight is by eating more high-nutrient dense food with low calorie content than low-nutrient dense food with high calorie content. For more information about weight loss and how to set up your 2013 New Year’s resolution to become healthier, and succeed call Patricia Dominguez, natural nutritionist, life coach and raw food consultant at 604-355-5433. You will get a free session with nutritious value for your nutrition goals.

Q: When will “Portlandia” return for another season? -- Susanna Y. in FloridaA: The third season of the ingenious comedy premieres on IFC on Friday, Jan. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes. The 10-episode series stars Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and Kyle MacLachlan. They’ll be joined by a slew of notable guest stars, including Chlo‘ Sevigny, Roseanne Barr, Rose Byrne, Bill Hader, Juliette Lewis and more.

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Q: I can’t wait to see what’s next when “Revenge” returns from its winter break. Do you have any scoops? -- Bridget W., via e-mailA: Everyone involved with “Revenge” is either very good at keeping secrets, or they don’t know what’s going to happen from week to week. I spoke recently with series guest star Michael Nardelli (as Trey Chandler), and he wasn’t divulging much.“So far, I’ve done the three episodes, and it seems like it’s going to go on,” Nardelli said. “I have no idea what they have in store. ... They’re very secretive, but I am hopeful that Trey will return.”You can catch Michael on the big screen in “The Collection,” which comes from the people who did “Saw,” so you can bet that sucker is pretty scary. He also produced “The Giant Mechanical Man”

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***Q: When will “Southland” return? -- Jimmy U., ChicagoA: The fifth season of TNT’s hit police drama returns Feb. 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Joining the show as a series regular is former guest star C. Thomas Howell. Also, “One Tree Hill” star Chad Michael MurrayÊis set to guest star in a two-episode arc.

***Readers: I have had numerous inquiries as to when season three of “Downton Abbey” premieres on PBS, and I am happy

to say that the date has been set: Sunday, Jan. 6. According to the folks at PBS, “The Great War is over and the long-awaited engagement of Lady Mary and Matthew is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues and personal crises grip the majestic English countryside.”And one of the reasons I love my job is that I recently received my press screener of the series, and I can tell you that this season is one not to miss. Not only is guest star Shirley MacLaine -- portraying Martha Levinson, Cora’s mother -- a welcome addition, the rest of the cast is back and better than ever. So, it’s no wonder that the series has been renewed for a fourth season, which will begin shooting in a few months and will air in January 2014.

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◆ “Digital picture books are very easy to make these days, and they make great gifts. But here’s a way we use our digital photos to keep the kids engaged at family gatherings. Each family prints out a selection of photos. We let the kids make their own books using half sheets of paper, glue and markers. They design frames, etc. After they have several pages done, we tie them together and make a cover of heavy cardstock. It’s a great take-home craft, a special souvenir for visitors and it gets them talking about family moments.” -- R.E. in Alabama

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Nothing is better than celebrating the holidays with a delicious panettone. The panettone originated in the city of Milan during the 15th century. It quickly grew to be an immensely popular dessert, spreading all over the world in countries such as France, Germany, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. When you taste you can understand why many countries adopted it as a holiday treat. Its quick rise to fame can be attributed to its light fluffy texture and sweet taste. Today there are many variations of panettone that can be made with candied orange, raisins, or even chocolate. If reading this doesn’t have your mouth watering yet, stop by Delizie Italiane and pick a panettone up! We have a great selection of panettoni imported from Italy to make your holiday season that much sweeter!

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