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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 8 Oct 1975, p. 6

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Kaleidoscope features Indian handâ€"crafts _ *‘People just don‘t stop and realize how much time aftd work goes into making these articles."‘ Ann Gawman, one of the coâ€"ordinators â€" of Kaleidoâ€" scope was referring to the Canadian _ Indian â€" Crafts which will be the new feaâ€" ture in this year‘s event. The exhibition and sale of works by local craftsâ€" men, is sponsored by the Women‘s Committee of the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Art Gallery. It is to be held Oct. 10 to 13th inclusive at the gallery, as part of the Oktoberfest festivities. Miniature and mediumâ€" sized Indian dolls, bone chokers, delicate bead neckâ€" laces, quill boxes and small mats are among the Indian crafts to be displayed and sold at the event. ‘"The â€" craftsmanship is excellent. These articles really belong in an art galâ€" lery, they are so beautifully done."" says Mrs. Gawman. Page 6 â€" Waterloo Chronicle, Wednesday, October 8, 1975 After holding the Kaleidoâ€" scope last year, members discussed what could be improved_Afor this year‘s event. Mrs. Gawman sugâ€" gested _ Canadian _ Indian crafts, and has been responâ€" sible for that category ever since. ‘‘I‘ve learned an awful lot in the last year about Indian crafts," she says. ‘‘Their work is really exâ€" quisite and time consumâ€" ing." Quill boxes are an excelâ€" lent example of Canadian Indian craftsmanship. Usâ€" ing a soaked porcupine quill, the craftsman would deâ€" sign a pattern. for example. a moosehead. on birch bark. Indian crafts at the sale will come from Manitoba. Manitoulin Island and Thunâ€" der Bay. as well as several other reservations. White Bread j 60% Whole Wheat 100% Whole Wheat Cracked Wheat Chuckwagon J The More You Buy, The More You Save! (Bring your own container â€" No extra bags at these prices). Bags .05° extra. COME AND SAVE MIX OR MATCH : No Phone Orders or Dealers Please "‘Creators of Delicious Baked Foods" WATERLOO SQUARE MALL STANLEY PARK MALL Bakeries Ltd. ‘‘We have a wide range of prices, from 75 cents to $120 to make things availâ€" able to everyone," says the Coleridge Drive resiâ€" dent.~ . Iroquois silver, Eskimo prints and Huron masks are also included in the exhibitionâ€"sale. Six Waterloo artists in upcoming Artfest Another interesting piece of art work to be sold is a decoy made of tamarac twigs from an evergreen tree. Although it really floats, it could also be a decorative piece in the home. Six Waterloo artists will be participating in Artfest ‘75, an exhibition and sale sponsored by the Big Sister Movement of Kitchenerâ€" Waterloo this weekend. The third annual exhibiâ€" tion and sale will be held at the Kitchener Farmers‘ Market. Kitchener, Oct. 12 and 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The box is lined with sweetâ€" grass. ‘‘There is a lot of artistic planning and skill that goes into making these articles, it‘s not just sewing. The quill is soaked to become pliable, but it is still very sharp." More than 40 local artists will present closeâ€" to 300 paintings. Waterloo artists partaking in the event will include: â€" Michal â€" Manson. Judy Thomas, Heidi Strack, Carol Wainio, Dave Gowâ€" land and Robin Wight. “‘We're confident that it‘s sayerkraut will be served going to be a great show." quring the event. For more says Anr White, publicity information, call 743â€"6621. chairman for the event. ‘‘The funds will be used to o meet our operating costs B ta S and continue a group recâ€" e l reation program we run for For the fourth consecuâ€" tive year. Beta Sigma Phi Members will be acting as P § the â€" official _ Oktoberfest hostesses,. _ supplying visiâ€" tors and residents with useâ€" Eeeapeneet e ful information. at 1eat 1 451.55 Mded 79 the giris." The Big Sisters will reâ€" ceive 20 percent of the proâ€" ceeds from each sale. Alâ€" though the Big Sister Moveâ€" ment receives some fundâ€" ing from Federated Appeal and a grant from the federâ€" al government which end next March, the organizaâ€" tion must raise in excess of $10,000 annually to conâ€" tinue operation. Demonstrations will be given in making lacrosse sticks as well as quill Klait- ing during the event. ‘ The Canadian Indian crafts are only one segment of the Kaleidoscope. Potâ€" tery, weaving, macrame, silkâ€"screening, _ stationery, jewellery, children‘s toys, copper enamelling, batik and other crafts will also be soid and exhibited. Deâ€" monstrations in these crafts will also be given during the four day event. , The art gallery is located at 43 Benton St., Kitchener. Kaleidoscope hours _ will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 13, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 12. Admission is $1, children and senior citizens 50 cents. A Gerâ€" man coffee house will also be held at the event. At the present time, there are over 100 matches of Little Sisters with Big Sisâ€" ters who reside in the Waâ€" terloo Region. Admission is $1, children under 12 free. Oktoberfest sausage and sauerkraut will be served during the event. For more information, call 743â€"6621. The Beta Sigma Phi Soroâ€" rity consists of 10 chapters throughout Kitchener and Waterloo and has a memâ€" bership of over 200 women. Garbed in their homeâ€" made dirndls consisting of a yellow skirt, black cumâ€" berbund, or vest and white blouse, they will be located at Speaker‘s Comers. corâ€" ner of King and Benton Streets and at the Chamber Beta Sigma Phi official hostesses are pleased to announce that they will continue the practice of law under the firm name of Barristers & Solicitors {formerly associated with Brock & Coleman) â€" JAMES W. SLOAN RICHARD C. BIGGS BIGGS and SLOAN 35 King St. N. (Old Post Office Building) Waterloo. Ont (519) 579â€"5300 and at This year members will devote 2,000 hours manâ€" ning the information booths for the community. Acâ€" commodation, â€" babysitting. lists of activities and loâ€" cations are some of the questions they will answer. of Commerce Caboose on Hwy. 8 near the 401. In the last four years, the sale of Oktoberfest butâ€" tons and souvenirs ‘have raised $28,000 in donations used for local charities and bands. This year, proceeds will go towards the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Kidney Foundation. Since Waterioo Fire Department Chief fire prevention officer Chuck Devison preâ€" sented Cedarbrae Public School principal Dave Chalmers with the departâ€" ment‘s ‘Busy Beaver‘® School Fire Safety Award on Friday morning. The Waterloo Fire Department ‘Busy Beaver‘ School Fire Safety Award was presented to St. Agnes Separate School principal Don Schlegel by fire prevention officer Doug Cassidy. The school won the award, Friday mornâ€" ing., for their ability to vacate their school quickly and orderly. 1971, the following organiâ€" zations have also received proceeds from the sale of buttons _ and _ souvenirs: Canadian _ Mental _ Health Association,. _ Kâ€"W _ Flying Dutchmen Band, Dutch Boy Cadet Corps, Venturers allâ€" girl Drum and Bugle Corps. Beta Sigma Phi‘s will sell buttons in festival halls throughout the Oktoberfest festivities and along the parade route Monday, Oct. 13. Souvenirs will also be sold in Kiosks at Fairview Plaza, Waterloo Square, Market Square and Speakâ€" er‘s Corners. The kiosks at the plazas will be manned Oct. 9 to 18th, excluding Sundays, " Body. medium or curly Shampoo & Set â€" Short Hair â€" Special $4. Shampoo, Set & Style Cut â€" Special $5. Call Georgina Preston 743 â€" 7784 BEAUTY SALON Coiffure Cottage Perms Half Price Reg. $20. Now $10. Reg. $25. Now $12.50 OPENING SPECIALS Open Daily and Mon. Thuts. & Fri Evenings during prime shopping time. The information booth at Speakers‘ Corners will be manned from Oct. 7 to 19th inclusive from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Chamber of Comâ€" merce Caboose on Hwy. 8 will be manned weekends only, including the holiday Monday. Family members of the sorority are also assisting with driving, selling and baby sitting. Some club members are working on the final details of the Thanksgiving Day parade float. Last year, the sorority float won secâ€" ond prize in their class, and received a plaque from J . M. Schneider and Son.

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