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Warm woollies
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econ be experiencing brisk business at the

je. Quay kiosk whera she sells-her handmade sweaters and teques for
the junior fashion set. ;

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WHEN it comes to
shopping, it’s easier to
pick up a phone than
to drive down to thie
mall. But most shop-
pers prefer the hands-
on approach so they
can browse and try
things on for size.

Even so, Talbots, which
has a store in Park Roval, sees
a finure in mail-order shap-
ping and bas inteaduced its
pre Canadian catalogue this
fa.

The ULS.-based retailer of

women's classic clothing
offers the following tips for
shopping by phone or mail:
@ Understand the return
policy before making a pur-
chase by catalogue. An
unconditional guarantee, one
thar allows purchases to be
returned for any reason and
ar any time for a replacement
or refund, is best.

@ Read the order form care-
fully — it should contain
helpful information about
any additional mail-order ser-
vices, Good services to look
faz include: toll-free number
for placing, orders, toll-freed
fax line, toll-free
Telecommunications Device
for the Deaf (TDD) line and
free gift’ packaging. The
order form should also
explain shipping and han-
dling rates and tell you which
credit cards or method of
payment the mail order com-
pany will accept.

® If you see something you
like and you want to order it,
read the description that
appears near its picture for
additional styling or fabrica-
tion features that may not be
readily apparent in’ the pic:

ture, For instance, the item,

you Bke may be available in

women

KWANTLEN College
desipn prad Nargas
Khabazia saw a short-
age of fashions for “real
women" like herself —
busy women with fami-
lies, careers und bedtes
that don't necessarily
accommodate a design-
er's sampie size 4,

So the North Van. resi-
dent created Stellar Bodies, a
line of work and weekend
wear sized 12 to 24, which
will debut Get. 5 during a
lunchwon show at Dundarave
Cafe, 2427 Marine Dr.

Prices range from $49.99
fora sleeveless knit shell to
$249.99 for a tailored jacket.

‘The show starts at 1 p.m.
Reservations: 926-8838,
Phone Khabazha at 980-
4437 for more information.

— Layne Christensen

an array of colors or patterns:
it may also be available in
women's Or petite sizes,
© Before calling, flag the
pages on which the merehat-
dise you're interested in
dppears.
@ Have the catalogue in
hand when calling. You will
be asked tor an itera sumber
and, if this item is offered in
different colors of patterns, a
color number.
@ if you're sending a gift, it's
a good idea to have the recin-
ient’s name and address
handy.

xpect the same level of
service you would receive in a
retail store — and don’t be
afraid to ask questions,
® Expect to receive your cat-
alogue purchase within a rea-
sonable amount of time —
10 days or less.

Saying No to Pesticides
How would you Hke to make ths he
environment a fie healthier without
even leaving yout backyard? A great

way to start ts by climinating, the use of pesticides on your lawn
and garden, After all, thes: chenileals can be polsonous to
humans and wildlife, and they potlute our soll, water, and alr.

Pesticide resktues can accumulate is the food-chain and
eventually cause hirsn fo birds, Ash. and other wildlife. For
instance, birds that eat pesticide-treated Insects are known to lay
abnormal ryrs.

When tt falas or when you water your lawn, pesticide
resklues seen inte the salt and pollute the groundwater. Or they
enter sewer system atl eventually make theic way Into lakes
and tivets, where they pose a threat to Ash and other aquatic
wildlife.

By not using pesticides, you may have work a ltte harder
to avold Infestations, But you'll be helping to reduce the risk of
Hunan aid wikillve. being exposed to these dangerous chemi-
cala.

Here area few ways to maintain a healthy lawn and garden
without using pesticides;

* Fick Infested leaves off ices and shuts by hand and dispose,
of them, “

© Using a garden hose, spray a strony stream of water on trees
and shrubs to dislodge Insects,

otf nevewuuy, use biodegradable insecticktes derived from \
tatural sources, ‘These are Gvallatly wl most Organic nucserics,

eo Put bitd feeders in your yard. Bids aie a netural form of Insect
control. :

Mtvaustes oy Pye tendeon

AE ys, Cancdion Wildiite Federation
aE Cammunications Oepartment
2740) Ruennaviow Unve
Ottawa, Ontario K2s AZ

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