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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-11-15, Page 22PAGE 12B—GODERICH SIGNAL-ST4.R, THURS')AY, NOVEMBER 15, 1973 Pour -year-old Jeffrey Alcock knows how to spend his time while his mother is doing her Christmas shopping. Jeff is captivated by one of the many mechanical baby-sitters that are being introduced each year in department stores. He is probably enjoying a fantasy in which -he it; a pony express rider, or maybe a cavalry captain leading a charge against hostile Indians. Jeff is the, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Alcock, of RR 3, Brussels. (photo by Mark Restoulej During the Christmas season the hone is the center of family activity, hospitality and Christ- nurs magic but often in this warm and secure scene that sante borne can become the site of .tragedy through a lack Of salet v pract ices. As a result it is . of the greatest importance to pay at- tention to a few ureas of poten- tial hazard. A fresh, healthy evergreen is surprisingly fire resistant • but as it deteriorates over the Christmas season it can ignite readily with a consuming fury. 'i'y avoid a heartbreaking ('hristr))as buy the freshest tree possible and stand it in a pail, or similar receptacle, full of water with its trunk sliced diagonally at least one inch above the original cut to in- crease absorption. Above all remember to keep the container full. It is surprising how much water a, Christmas tree can drink. 'l'here are many do-it- yourself flame proofing methods on the market and the majority are useless in the case of coniferous trees since the needles will not absorb them. Generally the drier the tree the less effective t he flameproofing will. he. The safest tree of all is usually a living tree, kept well watered. It requires no extra treatment. ,,...I Christmas lights, except out- door floodlights, require very low wattage and shouldn't Overburden your 'electrical system when spread out' among the various household• branch Be sure Santa knows the facts Many current housThuld con- flicts Oyer women's liberation might he resolved simply by the acquisition of that' miracle ap- pliance - the. dishwasher. Con- sumers' Association of Canada will publish_ the results of its tests on nine popular makes of 'dishwashers in the December issue of CANADIAN CON- SUMER There are three basic types of dishwashers " on the market, ranging in price from about $250 1 o $60O: 1. BUILT-IN: under counter permanently connected hot- water, drain pipe and electric circuit — "Advantages: saves space as it fits into counter; nu need to set up foeach use; leaves kitchen area and sink frees Disadvantages: permanently installed and cannot be moved from one location to another or from one home to another. 2._ PORTABLE: _top, or front loading, mounted on castors — Advantages: no 'installation - hose snap onto faucet and elec- tric cord is connected to wall outlet: can he moved and taken to another home; convenient for loading and unloading as it can he moved to table and cup- boards: lowest price; front - loaders permit top to he used as counter space Disadvantages: requires storage space; small capacity: noisy.. • 3. CONVERTIBLE: front iN loading portable, mounted (frr castors — has advantages and disadvantages of a portable but can be built-in at a later date; most expensive. Although. portable dish- washers are available in either top or front -loading models, the trend is toward front -loaders. These Models provide ad- ditional counter space with the option of wooden chop -ping .boards on their top surface. Top -loaders are less 'convenient as the top must be cleared before opening. Convertible •dishwashers must he front - loaders so that they may later he built-in under the counter. :TO OBTAIN THE MOST EFFICIENT I:ERFOR- MANCE FROM YOUR DISH- WASHER*: make sure drain. internal water spray arms and filter' are not clogged; use only dishwasher detergent; use recommended amount - of detergent; make sure detergent dispenser.is nut overloaded and that lid on dispenser will close properly; er,sure.nthat detergent cup is not moist before adding detergent ur detergent will cling to dispenser; remove ex- cess food from dishes; load dishes and cutlery as directed by manufacturer:- -make sure hose is not kinked; when inser- ting detergent, be careful that it does nut touch metal utensils as it will cause dark ,spots; pla, e cups and glasses upside down so water can dram out; •make sure that sharp knives du not protrude as t hey„ may damage the' inside of the machine. .. *Consult instruction hooklets for specific directions fur each machine. PRECAUTIONS Some materials and types of construction are not compatible with the high- water tem- perature and detergent used in dishwashers. If in doubt whether- a material will withstand dishwasher treat- ntent, check with the manufac- turer ur test -wash one piece. The following items should 'not he washed in a dishwasher unless su- labelled by the manufacturer: anodized aluminum, finish may dull ur discolor; antique or hand - painted china, rnav fade; cast iron, finish may he damaged causing rusting; dirilyte tgold ci-►lo.ured flatware); hollow - handle knives, adhesive may loosen; • inexpensive plastic.; ,milk glassware, will turn yellow; woodenwware, will warp and lose its finish. For additional details and Consumers' Association of Canada test results. on dish- washers and dishwasher detergents see the December issue Of CANADIAN CON- SUMER, -un sale at newsstands early in, November.' Also available from CAC,. 100 Gloucester Street, Ottawa, On- tario K2P 2E5, price 90c. ces to different circuits during circuits You may have tu, move some lamps and small applian- t he holiday season however. Outdoor lights should be plugged into weather protected sockets preferably controlled by an indoor switch so you won't have to handle a clamp cord or live circuit. If you use an indoor socket run an all -weather cord through a notched wooded strip in your window opening so rain and snow won't come inside. In such Oases you should Ilse only lights labeled for outdoor use. Also make sure the wire in- sulation isn't frayed, melted or pierced during installation. 1 ',►int outdoor bulbs down- ward and keep them away from downspouts and other conduc- t i‘ e surfaces - Seal Seal c•ord connec- tions with friction tape and keep them above the cord level sol, water won't run into them. !Motors for moving decorations should have a- grounded three wire cord, with the ground wire attached to the motor frame. The National Safety Council warns that indoor lights should be kept from contact with foil icicles and the tree's water pail. Watch out for louse sockets, 411. worn insulation and frayed wires./ Plug the string into a convenient socket so it's easy to disconnect when you leave the house. You Should use&unly off the tree indirect _lighting With ar- tificial metallic trees to i)rev'ent shock .-hazard.. All new lighting equipment should be approved by Under- writers Laboratory. Check the label before' you buy to see if this is the case. Try to use such noncan bustible -materials "as metal, glass and asbestos for decorations and commercial materials labeled fflamelirouf". Spray .on flocking and angel hair may be individually safe but . together they're combustible. Lighted candles should be used away from traffic in non- combustible holders. They are particularly dangerous near evergreen boughs' and polystyrene foam decoratintt'. if you're making candles melt your wax over hot water so that it doesn't burn. Crafts projects should be con - tined ti► clean, ventilated areas. You should dispose , of gift wrappings quickly, but neither wrappings ur evergreens should be burned in the fireplace. Evergreens on your mantel are an extra fire hazard. Even the romantic mi invites caution. Its herrie the sap of the Christmas set t ia, are poisonous, titularly to children. FULLY REMOTE CONTROLLED WITH FORWARD REVERSE & FOCUS REG. -119.95 A .Blot God stiti bet 1 Mrs AulE the TI ted bloo in ( Tl of Cent God Regi CAMPBELL'S • CH.aRGL.X FOR CAMERAS - AFTER SALES SERVICE 168 THE SQUARE -- GODERICH 524-7532 X X L` ►►X = X ��i.` XVXV:Mr�`- MVX<V This season of the year has long been a.rime of wonder and celebration for the_ peoples of the earth. It is the winter. solstice, the moment when the sun begins its journey hack toward the earth, when the dans begin to lengthen. Throughout the ages peoples have. greeted the winter solstice with rejoicing. The .Jews -called it Hanakkuh and link their celebration with the heruir ex- ploits of Judah the Maccabean. The Druids called it Mother Night. The Venerable Bede, an English monk and historian, records that t he A ngl i before their conversion to Christianity celebrated December 25th as the first day of the new year. To the ancient Romans, it was Saturnalia. The Scandinavians gave it the name- of Yule, and feasted. From many lands and cultures came the customs we identify with this holiday season: candles, holly, mistletoe, vule Togs, evergreens, -carol singing. Alt hough the custom is only 130 years old, the sending of greeting cards is now an established part of our holiday observance. UNICEF Greeting Garda are particularly ap- propriate, both in their outstan- ding quality - designs for the cards are d=onated by world- renowned artists - and in their larger purpose. On each UNICEF • card SEASON'S GREETINGS is written ,in.,the five official .languages of the United Nations, symbolizing the fact that the United Nations Children's Fund speaks for the children of developing countries round the world. On a UNICEF Greeting Card your SEASON'S GREETINGS is more than a friendly wish. Long after the holiday, your wish ' is working in UNICEF long-term programmes in 111 countries in health, education, nutrition and family and child welfare. 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