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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1971-02-04, Page 5'VIE MORON -JEXIPOIrit*/ SOAPOR:tili . . Let us help you get the most out of electricity. Make certain you are taking advantage -of a properly planned electrical service that will avoid overloading — that is adequate to handle today's additional appliances. Call Us Noir For a Free Estimate NATIONAL ELECTRICAL WEEK FEBRUARY 7th TO 13th When we comparO 4he een(l'"I' fort and. quality of life that we ; enjoy today with the wet* and - leisure styles thstkwere cornituUl at .the turn. of the •century, are reminded of the tramped- oils technical advances that, have come to us through electricity,. The itodern housewife with her electric frypan, dishwasher, automatic washer and dryer and as many as 200 portable elec- trical appliances, wouldn't part with these matenial things which give her the time and energy ' to seek more personal rewards in her life. And today's factory worker works a 37 I/2 hour. shift be-' cause electricity has provided the means for attaining an ever- higher level of production. He, too, has time to join service clOs or pursue a hobby. Based ,on the average kilo-. watt-hours available in Canada; each production worker in a. mod- ern plant has the energy equi- valent of 534 men helping him on his job all the year long. The average Canadian house- hold in 1969 used 4,600 kilowatt hours of electricity, equitailent to the muscle power of 21 able- bodied men working an eight hour day non-stop the year round. One of the back-breaking tasks that farm folk knew 0.140.- 40 yeap ago was pumping water by 441. An able-bodied pers,o4 using muscle power only te apqre ate an old-fashiaped hand pUrnp would have to work two full days to equal, the amount of water delivered by one electric motor on an autornatic-pinnping system using ; Or electricity costing two cents. Electrified mass transit sys- tems and electric vehicles of all types could prOvide the trans- • portation requirements of the city of the future. Strategically located nuclear generating plants could provide the energy. for electric -heating and cciolirig of the city's industrial plants, com- mercial buildings and homes, provide power for the battery charging demands that would be required by many thousands of electric vehicles. The average homeowner has a big stake in today's con- troversy. He has much to gain and at the same time much to lose in the contamination of our environment. Under today's nuc- lear technology, the fis,sioning -of one pound of uranium is equi- valent in energy to 2;700,000 pounds of coal, 300,000 gallons of fuel oil and 10,000,000 cu. ft. of natural gas. MODERN KITCHEN OF THE THIRTIES The electric range was the pride and joy of this young city housewife. • Correspondent Mrs. Ethel Thiel Bryce . Skinner, • Mitchell, Chairman of 'the Mitchell and District Credit Union Ltd. welcomed, the mem- bers to the annual dinner meeting held4 Monday night at the Royal Hot ' He pointed out that at the end of the first year 19611,the total assets amounted to $22,000" while at the end of this year it' had reached the half-million. mark. There are 829 active members, A dividend of 6 1/2% will be paid on shares for 1970, as well as 4% rebate to be allowed on interest paid during the year, by borrowing members. This past April, renovations to the office were completed and at this time, Personal-Chequing Account Service was prdiaded. Between ' January lstTrand December 31st, 1970, 142 loans were approved' and eleven exten- sions granted.. "'Operations show $20e,03 amount of loans, com- pared to $142,456 in 1969. A by-law amendment now gives this Credit Union' power to. loan $20,000 with security of a mort- gage. Assets for' the year were $542,550 as compared to $435,879. of 1969. Board of Directprs for 1971 and 1972 apPointed 'are William Butler, Jack Robinson, Filmer Chappel, Cletus Crowley, Albert Bowman, Harry Kaysmith and Ivan Torrance. Credit Com- mittee, James Scott, Sanuel D. Smyth and Frank Ward.- The Supervisory Committee, Oliver Hoffmeyer, Clarke Moses. and Harold A. .Cook. Treasurer - Manager, OiCar Rogers, OffiCial Staff, Mrs. Oscar Rogers and Mrs. Alfred Francis. Zane Lee and Allen Reid, of the CIAT Insurance of Stratford were present and presented a fire extinguisher to Harold Diegel and first aid kits to Mrs. Thomas Coulton and Mrs: Alvin Wolfe, also tickets drawn on the lovely Clematis plants which decorated the tables, were won by Mrs. Albert Bowman, Harold Cook, Joe Weimier, Mrs. gthel Thiel, Mrs. Bryce skinner, Ivan Tor- rance, Mrs. Verna East, Mrs. ' Gerry Carey and Alvin Crawford. Bank were given to Bryce Skin- ner and Mrs. Oliver Hoffmeyer. During the evening Gary Ham- mond, Vice Principal of the Mit- chell Public School, with the use of Ids coloured slides took those present on a trip which he and another gentleman took to seven of the West Indies Islands last 'July and August, with his talk `explaining each slide one almost decided that they had been on an enjoyable trip. Mm'sletfien Gaffney accompanied herself' In several songs which were 'much appreciated. Gerry Carey ex- pressed apprebiation to Bryce Skinner, the Executive, who plan- ned the meeting and the enter- tainers. Naficorial ,'Electrical Week and all through the year: The Seaforth Public Utility Commission urges you to , check your home for ELECTRICAL HAZARDS DURING • •••••:-.4•44 INSTALL. ADEQUATE CIRCUITS Adequate ^cirduits in your home will make electrical living more comfortable, safer and more satisfying. For pedk efficiency, phone for an electrical wiring check up nowl —Ask us too how little it costs to up grade your electrical service. FEBRUARY 7th TO 13th HEATING - PLUMBING ELECTRICAL WORK Phone 5274620 Seaforth Phone 527-b20 Exuberant : .. noisy ... hungry ... demanding .. , children. You'd better believe it. And be prepared. It pays, for instance, to have the full-time help of electricity on your side. A well- stocked frost-free refrigerator-freezer. A modern electric range wit time and temper-saving self-cleaning oven. Small electrical helpers for quick mixin beating, frying, percolating, opening of Cans. And with a dishwasher, there g s another big chore. As for the laundry you can forget A. An automatic washer and electric clothes dryet will take loads off your hands, anytime. it pays, too, to have tote and lots of hot water always al the ready. (You can count on Cascade electric water heater for that one.) • In facti-electricaf help need never end — as long as your home has ample- wiring, bUtlets and switches. ' it haSn't, speak to a qualified contractor about Elec- trical Modernization. (And the Hydro Finance Plan.) Make it soon. You'll be so much happier when you hear that shout, "Mom we're homer Full-time electrical help depends on op-to-date wiring —$50 BONUS— Your PUC will help with the cost and pay $50 towards the cost of upgrading any DOMESTIC OR COMMERCIAL SERVICE For Information Contact Your Local Utility or Electrical, Contractor NATIONAL ELECTRIC WEEK - FEB. 7 -- 13 tf N1 D 12 IACT SEA FORTH PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION .FUSES Fuses are the safety valves in your electrical wiring. • • Fuses greater than 15 amperes must not be used in ordinary lighting acid receptacle circuits, as the conductors in thege circitits can safely carry on- ly 45 amperes. Never replace blown fuses with * pennies,, washers, tin foil, or oversize fuses. If 15 ampere fuses 'will not allow you to operate the lights and appli- ances which. are now connected in a circuit, then this circuit is overloaded. FLEXIBLE' CORDS Flexible cords must' not be used 'for permanent wiring, that is, to make permanent extensions to circuits.' These „cordS are not large enough to safely carry as much current as the permanent wiring without becoming dangerously overheated. Flexible cords create electrical fire hazards when they are: (a) bare or badly deteriorated; (b) run under rugs; (c) nailed to baseboards, door or win- dow frames, walls and ,ceilings; (d) run through partitions,, walls and floors; (e) permanently connected to perman- ent wiring by splices or joints; (f) operating appliances r which ' have heating elements such as ket- tles, toasters, irons, rangettes and heaters; (g) used to provide multiple branches and outlets from one socket or o0tiet. FIXTURES and APPLIANCES All fixtures and appliances must be approved by the Canadian Standards '4 AsSociation. Check for: (a) home-Made and unapproved fix- tures and appliances; (b) loose or improperly made joints and ,connections - these may cause. overheating; (c) deteriorated 'wiring in fixtutes usually caused by heat; (d) wattage of laMps (light bulbs) too . high for fixtures, causes excessive (e) heating; deteiorated fixtures, denoted by rust, bare wires, broken sockets; (f) ,drop cords used to operate flying, toasters and heaters, or other ap- pliatieds:. If you receive an electrical shock from any appliance; have it checked immediately. PERMANENT WIRING Check fort (a) bare or improperly made and tap-' ed joints and connections; loose electrical connections may produce excessive heat; (b) "sparking switches; (c) receptacles (wall plugs) that heat up when in use; (d) objects hung on open wiring; (e) cables connecting water heaters, oil" burners, sump pumps, dryers and other electrical equipment, in- .securely fastened, giving a poor . ground; (1) switches, receptacles and light,out- lets in the kitchen, basement, bath. room, utility rooms and garage net grounded; (g) interference on -radio or televi- sion receivers; this may be caused by poor electrical connections in your wiring system. Seaforth The Name of the Came is Electrical Living. D'Orlean MIN, Chairman Dr.Roger Whitman, Mayor Ft q; J. Sills, Conimissimiers Walter Scott, Manager. l4rt . If you recognize any of these hazards in your home, ACT NOW. Call your Public utility CommIsslon.I3ntarlo Rural Hydro, o' a qualified electrician, TODAY'S KITCHEN -- STILL THE HEART OF THE HOME The modern housewife appreciates the functional efficiency of her compact, well-planned modern kitchen with a full complement of major and portable electric' appliances.