816-L«nc*iter Farming, Saturday, November 26, 1994 Ida’s Notebook Ida Risser It is difficult to realize that winter will soon be here as we’ve had many nice warm days lately. I’ve gathered some unusual red henries and some dark blue berries to use in dried arrangements. Then I try to put a name to them as I look through a guide to North American trees. We have several small oak and maple trees in our lawn and I hunt a name for them too. It was surprising to learn that the correct name for what I call ‘Mimosa-tree” is really “Silk tree.” Sometimes it is also called “Powderpuff-tree.” Our Spirea has been pruned and we’ve transplanted some small evergreen trees. Even an Eastern Redbud or “Judas-tree” has been transplanted and I hope that it grows as the flowers are a beautiful purplish-pink. Recently we had a dinner party planned, but an hour before serv ing time, we got a cancellation. As B-SERIesOUS! 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The holiday shopping season is in full swing. And unless you are one of those early bird shoppers who purchase all their gifts before Thanksgiving, you probably will be facing large crowds and long hours as you navigate the store aisles in search of that perfect present. But by following a few simple tips, you can ease the shopping burden, said a family resource education specialist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “Holiday shopping can be very stressful,” said Dr. Marilyn Furry, associate professor of extension education. “So you should take some precautions to make shop ping trips less tiring and more fun.” First, Furry said, you should have gift ideas in mind before heading to the store. Use catalogs, magazines and newspapers for help. Listen for hints from people Belsnickel To Visit Hershey HERSHEY (Dauphin Co.) Christinas past is brought to the present when Belsnickel pays his annual visit to the Hershey Muse um on Saturday, December 3, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This Bearded Nicholas will ask boys and girls if they have been naughty or nice over the past year. Good children will get a treat, but bad ones—watch out! The traditional Belsnickel, sometimes portrayed as a woman, was a mischievous mummer who visited 19th century children on Christmas Eve. 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Check the October 1994 Consumer Reports if you are unsure which companies offer the best merchandise or service. • Read product descriptions carefully. • Know the company’s return policy. • Make sure the company can offer timely shipping so the gift arrives before the holidays. • Ask about shipping costs and payment options so there are no surprises. and other holiday items will be displayed and sold. Belsnickel’s visit is free with Museum admission: adults $4; children (ages 3-15), $1.75. Workshop Children attending the workshop will make their own miniature Gin gerbread Houses, from assorted crackers, candy, and icing. Special refreshments will be provided. Pre registration is required. For more information and to make reservations, contact the Soci ety at (717) 233-3462. 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