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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-01-17, Page 21FOR YOUR RRSP There has never been a better time to put your RRSP into AGF CANADIAN EQUITY FUND. The blue chip Canadian companies in which the fund invests have never been more internationally competitive. Among them, we believe will be a number of outstanding winners. Find out how AGF CANADIAN EQUITY FUND can improve the performance of your RRSP. MUTUAL FUNDS Preserving Wealth. Pursuing Opportunities. For more information contact: Helen M. Hetherington Financial Planning Consultant R.R. $3 Brussels, Ontario NOG 1H0 Bus: (519) 887-9964 Res: (519) 887-6817 Fax: (519) 887-9967 Toll Free: 1-800-869-8922 Head Office: 20 Erb St. W., Sults 800, Waterloo, Ont. N2L 1T2 Associated Financial Planners Lim;ted SUNSHINE COUNTRY CONSULTING AGRICULTURAL & SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING & COMPUTER SOLUTIONS INCOME TAX Ralph Watson Box 68 Brussals, Ont NOG 1HO Bus: (519) 887.6011 Res: (519) 887-6236 Stratford Cemetery Memorials Ltd. 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Reed CA Partner 1-Youngblut's Plumbing & Heating BLYTH \parryl 523-938_3i Scott Rivett Heating & Air Conditioning • Licensed ventilation • Licensed natural gas fitter • Custom sheet metal Scott Rivctt 529-7094 Dungannon THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1996 PAGE 21. How to prevent a frozen water pipe disaster By M.N. Parnu Picture this scenario. It's a cold, wintry day and the weather has been relentless for the past few days. You've just come back to your house after a week's vacation (hcpefully somewhere warm and sunny!) only to discover your pipes have frozen, burst and flooded your house. Your only consolation is that you think your home insurance will pay for the damage. That's not necessarily so. "If you have been away for more than four consecutive days and you did not make arrangements for someone to check your home daily, most standard home policies will not cover the damage resulting from frozen pipes," says Brian Speirs, a home claims expert. "In winter, you must ensure someone enters the premises daily to check O bituaries MARIE BURGESS Marie Burgess of Brussels passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996 at Huronlea Nursing Home, in her 95th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Burgess (1971) and dear sister of the late William, Garf, James, Edwin, Clair Long, Sara Campbell and Viola Bennett. Mrs. Burgess is survived by many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at Betts Funeral Home, Brussels, Jan. 17. Spring interment will take place at Brussels Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Melville Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. the heating." What to do if your pipes are frozen Turn your taps on slightly - as it thaws, it will melt and begin to drip. It's not wise to leave the taps running if you are going away for the day or off to work. Either remain present or turn the water off at the water main. Frozen water is strong enough to split pipes so you must act'quickly. If you can locate which pipe is frozen (hot water pipes freeze before cold water pipes) then you can try and help the thawing process by directing the heat from a hair dryer on the pipe for 10-15 minutes. Never use a torch to warm up the pipes as this could result in setting the house on fire. Just because your pipes are frozen does not mean that they will burst. But it's a risk you might not want to take so it's better to call -a Hullett Central is very pleased to welcome Mrs. Moore, who is here to teach Mr. Medd's Grade 7/8 class, while Mr. Medd is teaching her class in Australia. We would also like to welcome Miss Elliot our new English as a second language teacher. She is to replace Miss Whyte our new Grade one teacher. We are happy to welcome her to our Hullett Central staff. We are very happy to have them with us. The Grade 7/8 class is getting excited about the ski trip. They will plumber if the pipe doesn't thaw by itself. How can you prevent your pipes from freezing? There are usually two factors at work when pipes freeze - a combination of very cold weather for a number of days and pipes that arc installed too close to the outside wall with little or no insulation. While there is not much you can do about the weather conditions, you can insulate between pipes and outside walls which prevents cold air from getting to the pipes and lessens the likelihood of freezing. Sometimes it requires work on both the inside and outside. For example, if the mortar in the brickwork has foosened or cracks have developed, it doesn't take a big crack for cold air to get in and if the pipes are nearby, they can freeze more easily. be going to the Talisman resort. They are very grateful that their teachers took the time to carefully plan out their trip. The ski trip will take place on Friday, Jan. 19. Many parents will also be going on the trip. We will be leaving the school at 6:30 and we will return by 6:30 that same night. The public speaking will be held in the gym on Feb. 14. If anyone has any students born in 1991 or 1992 please call the school (523-4201) and let us know. While it's not a good idea for the long run, you could keep both water taps dripping when a cold spell hits. If the worst happens... and your house is flooding due to a burst pipe, what should you do? "As a home policyholder, no matter which insurance company you are with, you have certain responsibilities to minimize the damage as much as you can," says Mr. Speirs. "For example, shut off the water source and try to remove your possessions from the flooded area. Next, call your insurance representative that they will advise you on how to proceed from there." Once there is water damage, these claims can get very expensive and run upwards of $2,000 per claim. Drying items out will help minimize damage. Anything that you can do will benefit both parties in the long run to help keep down the cost of insurance. 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