HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-09-10, Page 5THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1970
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If you are in the market for a
washing machine, there are sev-
eral types to choose from --auto-
matics, wringer machines or
washer- spindryers.
In rural areas or where plumbing
facilities may not be adequate or
if water shortage is a problem, the
wringer washer which re -uses wash
water and the washer-spindryer
which has a low total water re-
quirement deserves consideration.
Wringer washers are still widely
used but the newer washer -spin-
dryers are gaining in popularity.
They consist of one tub with the
washer on one side and the spin-
dryer adjacent. The spinner is
this type whirls at high speed to
extract water from one load while
another is being washed. The
water goes back into the washer or
is drained. Ih most models, the
spinner can be used for rinsing.
No special plumbing arrangements
are required. The water supply
comes from an ordinary faucet
which should have a threaded fit-
ting to take the water hose. This
type of washer is usually more
expensive than the wringer models
and taked up a bit more floor
space.
Automatic washers account for
approximately half of the total
sales of washing machines in Can-
ada and prices can vary greatly.
Naturally, the more extras it has,
the higher the cost.
For the family with few wash
and wear or synthetic fabrics to
care for, the economy model with
the minimum of controls could be
adequate.
The middle -of -the -line washers
with cycle variations which are
suitable for synthetics include
three wash- water temperatures
(cold, warm and hot) and two
agitator speeds (normal and gentle',
and the same two spin speeds.
The deluxe models feature auto-
matic dispensers and other spec-
ial features. The added =actions
can include dispensers for bleach,
fabric softeners and rinse condit-
ioners. Another popular extra is
a sids-saving feature which per-
mits the re -use of the same wash
water for more than one load. The
water will riot be as hot or clean
for the second load and you may
have to add more soap or deter-
gent but it can mean a substantial
saving on the cleaning product
used. These models are sometimes
called "programmed" washers.
The dial has a choice of selections
with one single selection providing
the proper cycle and heat setting
for the type of fabric and load to
be washed. There are also partial-
ly programmed machines which
permit more washing flexibility
for special washing needs.
When you budget for an auto-
matic washer, remember to allow
for the charges for installing the
necessary plumbing and the 3 -
prong, 115-120 volt outlet.
It is important to take the time
to read fully the guarantee or
warranty that comes with the wash
er. It should be for at least a year,
and more for transmission parts.
Ask about the guarantee on the
whole equipment and on parts.
Make sure there is a service
centre available to you for the
particular model you buy.
Read the manual that comes
with your new washer. Reputable
manufacturers put a lot of time
and money into the manual and
the smart customer will read it
thoroughly and follow instructions,
no matter how simple and obvious
they may appear. Longer life for
the machine and better washes
will be the result.
For safety's sake, whichever
type of washer you decide to buy,
it should be equipped with the
3 -prong plug. This grounds the
machine electrically. Be sure the
outlet into which it is plugged is
properly grounded as well --in
some cases this has not been so.
When connecting or .disconnecting
the cord, stand on a dry floor and
be sure your hands are dry. If the
floor is unavoidably damp, stand
on a dry, rubber floormat. Use
an appliance outlet to plug in --
never an ordinary metal light
socket. Always grasp the plug,
not the cord when you make or
break connections; a final point,
be sure the appliance bears the
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA) seal of approval. (If import-
ed, the US Underwriters' Labora-
tory (UL) should be on it.)
Road Report
Presented At
Council Session
The Huron County Highways
Department predicts an estimated
surplus of $23, 365 at the end of
1970.
This will be possible because
the Ontario Department of High-
ways has approved only $826, 000
in subsidy or about $23, 300 less
than requested.
"This means our total program
will have to be reduced by $46,
600 and will result in a surplus
of county funds of $23, 300." re-
ported Elgin Thompson, Tucker-
'While
ucker-
'While it is a little early to
say for certain, we feel that be
deleting only a few minor items
we can complete all major const-
ruction projects poanned for 1970"
continued Thompson. "This is
possible due to savings trade and
by having completed some pro-
jects to date under the estimate.
The 1970 roads program and
estimates includes maintenance,
roads and bridges, $582, 000;
road construction, $601, 400;
bridge construction, $286, 000.
and bank interest and committee
pay, $60, 000.
A long range plan for road re-
construction is Huron County was
approved by council at Friday
morning's meeting. The three
top' priority roads are Salford 11111
(0.5 miles); Highway 87 at Ford-
wick (1.6 miles); and County
Road 1, Beruniller Corner (0.6
riles).
Council also passed a bylaw
approved a gross load limit on a
county bridge on a township of
Morris boundary road in Bluevale
to 10, 000 pounds or five, tons.
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Bayfield Group
Hear of Progress
In Municipality
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bilis no longer appear on the tax
notices.
Reeve Oddliefson gave a very
clear exposition of the difficulties
and accomplishments of Council.
It was of interest to hear that
the recent take-over of the street
lights will result in a considerable
annual saving. We were brought
up to elate on the status of by-laws
which occupy so much time of
council. Traffic and policing were
of interest to many members and
these subjects have been actively
pursued by council. The reeve
made the very excellent point
that the police and the village
need citizen support, and quoted
the responsibility of everyone
here to be on the alert for such
vandalism as the theft of our de-
lightful and unique street signs.
The condition of the beach this
summer has been disgraceful and
was of major concern in the meet-
ing. We humans are an untidy
group, but there is also deliberate
breakage of bottles. This has re-
sulted in many lacerations, spec-
ially to children. This organizat-
ion considered that leadership
might come from members during
the summer months, when the
problem of course, is at its worst.
The Lions Club has done an ex-
cellent job in the off season, but
is unable to cope with the problem
in the summer.
It is therefore proposed that
some financial support will be
available for next summer, and
that the executive will endeavour
to organize the older children into
beach patrols. No doubt the atone;
end of this project will be the
easier part to accomplish. We do
need volunteer help froma small
number of adults during July and
August and would appreciate
hearing from such in order to
launch a successful program next
year.
There is a vacancy for the sec-
retary of the Ratepayers' Associat-
ion, and to balance members on
the executive, it should be a
permanent villager.
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