OVER THE EDGE NEWSPAPER. OCTOBER I1, 2006 - EA i . U R E 9 Ritz Baker eFC icaubeanene — GERALD RUMBOTTOM y i _" P ‘ Ruins Boa rd Shop EDITOR IN CHIEF eral iy, Location: 1181 3rd Ave. TABATHA LUNDHOLM Location: 263 Brunswick St. = ee losed ee ; : temporarily close ceonenereceersemingpinstee. | cums if ee —_ a ' icecream _heaven@yahoo.ca__, . Houts of operation: Monday — Thursday, and Saturday 10am-6pm, Whati Ils: Fresh b i A 8 4nd eis fastinelle a Unfortunately, it’s closing down for the winter starting Octo- Friday 10am-9pm, and Sunday 12-5pm. i ae Cat BOOS ANG COOKIES. © Bopogos \wicaFe | ber 15th, but no visit to the PG downtown is complete without Established in: 2004 : peanut butter, butterscotch a —— lunch items such as stopping in this unique shop that is more than just ice cream. What it sells: Skate/snowboards, apparel and accessories, and both rue oe ii ape ee Run by the husband and wife team of Wolfgang and Rose- hard and soft goods. we pee otncne a "ald ea Plus th — marie Tietbohl, Ice Cream Heaven successfully recreates a feeling Clientele: Mostly Teena ee and young adults. ' pubemnittie. smembiemaniii of Europe through its music, decor and, of course, food. What makes it special: The staff. It’s a specialty store, so the top Mae — — ch “Europeans find this place just like that,’ says Wolfgang-- and brands that they carry, and the fact that they‘re not a corporation. 100. er se ee Ae oO engs CE aLOune — it's easy to see why. While you can get homemade soups and Student specials: 15% off of soft goods, and 10% off of hard goods. : sie nunsy: sandwiches, coffee, tea, fondue, and more, the main attraction is Best time to go: Whenever they're having one of their monthly sales. - Other tidbits: The Ritz Bakery also caters to local events such as Obviously the ieee ‘There's a snowboard swap this coming October 14%, where they offer the Canada Day events. " The couple, who spend the winter months in their homeland 10% off of new snowboards, and free wax passes. They also throw the of Germany, seek to provide the residents of Prince George with odd kegger for customer appreciation. European-style ice cream not generally found in Canada. This includes serving such specialties as ice cream coffee and ice cream spaghetti. While chowing down on these snacks you can look through the couple's collection of fountains and gemstones, which they collect from around the world and sell, Even though the ice cream will be gone until next spring, you can still visit the shop and look at the wares on Friday nights at 7:00 when the Pritice George Laughter Clubstun by Jorg Helnis, holds free sessions. McInnis Lighting ANDREW KURIATA, . EDITOR IN CHIEF E &| Sports ANDREW KURJATA Location: 1289 4th Ave. EDITOR iN CHIEF Hours of Operation: M-S 9-5:30 Location: 1455 3rd Ave. S ani — Pretty straightforward as a lamp and paint shop, but if you need a lamp or paint, this is defnitely where to get it. Opened in 1920, it’s al- most as old as Prince George itself. = Hours of Operation: M-Sa 10-5 If you want something for the outdoors, you can probably find it here. Inventory includes telescopes, snowshoes, guns, swords, freeze- dried food, binoculars, tennis rackets, remote-controlled tanks and cross-bows, plus much more. Where Else? There are plenty of other places to visit while downtown. This in- cludes: * a i Darlene’s Yarn and Handwovens KYRA JANOT STAFF WRITER Location: 394 George Street Hours of Operation: 9:30-5, T-Sa PR Pi si ea : ER te . Bars and Pubs oa Darlene’s Yarn and Handwovens is the place to. check out for knitting ~The Generator : enthusiasts everywhere. Whether a seasoned veteran or a mere begin- “Sgt. O Flahertys . net, anyone with an appreciation for fibres can enjoy the wide variety -the Cadillac Ranch of yarns available at Darlene's, as well as the selection of other knitting necessities (needles, patterns, etc). Darlene herself will also be offer- ha ing lessons (dates and times to be announced after Thanksgiving) for -Mr. Jake's Steakhouse Wolfgang Tietbohl with one of many unique items for sale in Ice ie sealer hh oe tei ege ere sence ales and learn new techniques. With a very personal and one-on-one atmos- “North 94 Fenet pmaeneeneaven Cate phere, as well as the only working weaving studio in Prince George, it's -the Europ be Bistro definitely worth a trip downtown for anyone interested in making their -the White Goose Bistro own clothing from scratch, There are currently Thursday afternoon ‘ drop-in knitting groups if you get stuck on a project and need some Pawn Shops/ Thrift Stores oo advice, and if you Bes this article you can score an extra 10% -the Flipside A es allah off for the entire month of October. =Big Deals _ a