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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-03-29, Page 3• • What's cooking? Plenty, especially at Cooke's Greenhouse in Clinton, where spring has arrived in all its beauty, and for the Cooks -work. Even though it was a pleasant 18 degree day outside last Friday, Ken, Rosie, and Steve were busy Inside, tran- splanting some of the nearly 100,000 flowers and vegetables they will do this spring. (News -Record photo) Carpet care vital for long life The service a carpet gives depends on its basic qualities, the kind of traffic it gets and the care it receives. To maintain the best sppearance level of your carpeting, housing specialists of the Home Economics Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, recommend a basic care plan. This includes daily care, instant removal of spills topreventspots and ad stains, weekly vacuuming, seasonal brightening, if required, and annual cleaning by a professional. Carpeting needs daily light cleaning to prevent dirt from working its way into the carpet. Light P g cleaning consists of three individual strokes with a vacuum sweeper or cleaner over a given area of carpeting — forward, back and forward in heavy traffic areas such as hallways and the kitchen. For best results, carpets or rugs need thorough cleaning once a week to get rid of deep down dirt. Thorough cleaning with a vacuum cleaner takes seven strokes of slowly moving the vacuum back and forth to allow suction to remove soil particles. When it becomes necessary to give carpets or rugs more thorough cleaning than they get with a vacuum cleaner, there are several options: the dry powder method, the aerosol method, the wet or shampoo method and profes cleaning. For the dry powder method, absorbent powder is sprinkled on a thoroughly vacuumed rug and brushed into the carpet with a clean broom or a bristle hand brush. The powder ab- sorbs the soils and some dirt and then is vacuumed up. This method is safe on carpet that is colorfast, It ' is .quick because there is no drying time involved ---I — does, however, provide only surface cleaning and is less effective than shampooing. The easiest method, but not the.most effective, is the aerosol method. The product is sprayed directly on the rug and, as it dries, it absorbs some dirt and soil. Like the dry powder method, the residue is vacuumed up. This is a good method for spot cleaning and for smaller rugs. The wet or shampoo method is more involved and takes more time but the end result is better. All furniture should be removed from the carpet. After the carpet is thoroughly vacuumed, shampoo it •with an electric or manual shampooer containing a water and detergent solution. Work in 3 x 3 foot areas, pushing the shampooer back and forth to overlap for even cleaning. While the rug is still damp, stroke •the whole rug or carpet with sional a clean broom for an even appearance, The form captures the dirt par- ticles and dries to fine powder. Be sure to follow the direction on the label of the\carpet shampooer. Overall cleaning is a job for professionals. However, first aid can be given spots and stains as soon as they occur. Have some cleaning supplies in a convenient place so they are available at a moment's notice. Consult carpet care booklets available from carpet manufacturers for detailed information on how to care for various types' of carpet's and clean specific stains on them. Pil CLINTON.,NEWS-RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1979—PAGE 3A Maple syrup, unique natural sweetener Producers of maple syrup are ready for the spring rush. The sap usually starts flowing in Eastern Canada maple bushes about mid-March and runs until mid-April, with the cooperation of the weather - sunny days and frosty nights. Canada claims almost 70 percent of the world's production of maple syrup, of which 90 per- cent is produced in Quebec and the rest in Ontario and New Brunswick. The collected sap is strained, then boiled down to syrup at 104 degrees C (219 degrees F) in evaporators. Since the sap is at least 96 percent water, it takes several hours to boil down to the density required for maple syrup (66 percent sugar). To get the proper density, colour and clarity requires great skill on the part of the producer. The syrup is then filtered and bottled or canned while still hot to prevent mold for- mation and loss of colour and flavour. Maple syrup must be graded for in- terprovincial and export trade. A label bearing a grade nark must meet the requirements of the Maple Products Regulations ad ministered by Agriculture Canada. It is graded on colour, flavour, freedom from fermentation and soluble solids content. Canada No. 11.115tmaple syrup must be uniform in colour, free from cloudiness and Extra Light, Light or Medium in colour. The characteristic flavour increases with depth of colour: It should have no trace of fermentation or other objectionable odour or taste. The same requirements hold for Canada No. 2 syrups but it may have a stronger maple flavour and it will be amber in colour. Canada No. 3 syrup is used for processing or exported for use in syrup blends and is not sold on the retail market. Maple syrup flavour enhances baked beans, ham, vegetables (such as carrots, parsnips, squash) pancakes, breakfast cereals, eggnog, baked apples, appls)uce, to name only a few. The syrup also enhances coffee. Celebrate spring with ZEHRS CORRECTION Our four page insert in to -day's newspaper reads incorrectly as "B.C. SPARTON APPLES -- 5 LB. BAG." This should read "B.C. SPARTON APPLES --3 LB. BAG." We sincerely regret any in- convenience caused our customers by this error. Onions plentiful cheap this year Yellow cooking onions are selling at a very reasonable price these days. There's a plentiful supply especially in Quebec and Ontario, so now's the time to stock up on this flavourful vegetable. Store onions uncovered in a dry, airy place fn mesh bags or a shallow basket. Onions can be frozen and are convenient to have on hand. To freeze onions, remove the outer skin, root and stem ends. Chop and freeze on a tray before packing in freezer bags or con- tainers. When needed, just pull them out of the freezer and add to soups, sauces or casseroles. This "Onion and Beef Medley" from Food Advisory Division, Agriculture Canada, is quick and easy to prepare. Onion and beef medley 6 cups onion, cut in wedges 3 tablespoons butter 11/2 pounds ground beef 1 10 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1 1 -ounce package frozen mixed vegetables Saute onion . in butter until transparent. Add beef and brown. Drain off excess fat. Stir in soup and seasonings. Add vegetables, breaking them apart slightly. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender (15 to 20 min.), stirring oc- casionally. 6 servings. R.K. PECK APPLIANCES "Inl he Heart of Down Town Varna" • Vacuum Cleaners - Safes and Service of most makes • Ca Radios and Accessories • • Speed queen Appliances • Moffat Appliances • Smoke Sensors • insect Lights and Fly Killing Units • Handcrafted Gifts Varna Ontario i Phone 482-7103 11111141111111111111111111/ ii:ti•$•<; :;.:'i:ii} +i: Rti�';Sv+:rC :::{{%:+'$ .'55:::?:}Y ::. >i:{;•. •,p:•�$${ti�:titi}i;?'i:•'?tii%:i:'•i$i,:ii:i}i�%::i}v$$::,:v; :?;?::T.{':i:iv ::•:':2:':1::v v. �::.::v: .} ':., �..� �' ,; • �c•: \Y:. :.::. .... `•:tiF:?:ti<•::.};:<•;'? •:b:::;'+:{,''t•,<�;x 5;2? ;,:y? i:: ':: � �; r:k;:;::2:::: Ball -Macaulay LIMITED • BUILDING CENTRE Stop in your driveway... Get out of your car... Walk to your garage... Put your key in the lock... Pull open the door... Walk back to your car... Climb back in ,.. ' Or just press a button .. . Whatever the weathtr; Rain, Snow, Sleet, Frigid or Dry Conditions — in the Black of Night'— You need never leave the comfort and security of your car. Just press a button. A 'keyed' radio signal activates the opener mechanism, the door opens automatically, and you drive in. Features include: • Pocket size push button transmitter • Powerful 1 /3 hp motor • Automatic time delay before light goes off • Instant safety reverse • Manual disconnect • Positive locking • Easy, do-it-yourself installation • Fits most overhead doors to 7' high, 18' wide STANLEY U -INSTALL AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER $225°0 or less complete with hand transmitter unit helps you do things right Stanley U•INSTALL Garage boor Openers are available from BALL-MACAULAY LTD BUIIDING SUPPLIES Clinton 482-3405 Seaforth 527-0910. Hensall 262-2418 I If this "Quebec Coffee" recipe tested by the food consultants of Food Advisory Division. A non- alcoholic version using brandy extract is also included. It's our Canadian "Irish coffee" made with our very own Canadian sweet, maple syrup. QUEBEC COFFEE Quebec Coffee 250 mL whipping cream 15mL maple syrup Lemon Wedge Sugar 90 mL maple syrup 150 mL brandy 1 L hot strong coffee Whip cream, gradually adding 15 mL maple syrup. Warm six 25G mL mugs by rinsing in very hot water. Rub cut edge of lemon around the rim of each mug; dip in dish of sugar so sugar clings to the rim. In each mug, place 15 mL maple syrup and 25 mbl brandy, then add 150 mL coffee and stir. Top with dollop (about 50 mL) whipped cream. 6 servings. 3randy extract variation: Combine 10 mL brandy extract and 300 mL water. Use 50 mL brandy extract mixture in place of 25mL brandy. 4 CONTINUING EDUCATION CLINTON CAMPUS Classes are now being held at the Clinton Campus of Conestoga College in the following subjects: Home Study (Mathematics & English) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Home Study (Mathematics & English) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation There is still room available in these classes. For further information and for registration, please telephone 482-3458 or visit our Clinton Campus at Vanastra Road, Clinton, Ontario between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday and Tuesday. Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology We've got a lot to share. ok .for fine markets... of fine foods "PA zehrs colour insert i,n tod.y's newspaper HERE'S A SAMPLE OF OUR FOOD SAYINGS ZEHRS CANADA "A" GRADE LARGE EGGS WHITE 6 LITRE 2.4 Kg. LAUNDRY DETERGENT LARGE $ TIDE OUR REG. $3.43 9'- AVMLABLE IN ALL ZEHRS MARKETS TILL CLOSING TOES. APR. 3 a..