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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-07-28, Page 9it Save power and you save money If you notice your power bill continuing to shoot upward, perhaps you need a refresher course on how to save kilowatts. A slight change of a few well- established bad habits can be a beginning to conserving energy -- which means money. Most people think that the real culprits are convenience gadgets such as can openers, coffee grinders, or electric mixers, but these appliances actually require very little energy, report food specialists at the Ontario Food Council, Ministry of A-grf- culture and Food much larger 'users of energy are major appli- ances that heat or cool and operate for long periods of time, such as ranges, refrigerator, and freezers. If you concentrate your conservation efforts in these areas, you may be able to reduce your power bill substantially. Be stingy with your range: 1. Use big pots on big burners; small pots on small burners. Flat-bottomed pots are more ef- ficient than one with curved bottoms. 2. Use a saucepan or frypan big enough for the recipe that you are preparing, but not too large. 3. Check your oven for accuracy. Have faulty switches, burners and thermostats professionally and promptly fixed. 4. Preheat your oven just long enough for it to reach the desired temperature; any, longer, and you're wasting fuel. 5. When possible, cook more than one dish at a time in the oven. An oven meal makes the most efficient use of energy. 6. Finally, remember to turn off the burners and oven when you have finished using them. Freeze that refrigerator bill where it is: 1. Don't stand in front of an open fridge deciding what you want to remove. Decide ahead of time, so that you don't waste money air- conditioning the kitchen with the refrigeraor. 2. If leaving on vacation, reset the temperature control to a lower number. 3. Keep the fridge full. A half -empty appliance uses more energy because air is harder to keep cold than chilled food. 4. If your unit is not frostfree, don't allow the frost to .build up more than a quarter inch in the freezer section. SPRAY CANS & INSECTICIDES Read carefully and follow to the•letter all instructions on spray cans and insecticides, states the Ontario Safety League. Do, not use around children and pets and make sure your work area is well ventilated. Store these items in a safe place out of the reach of curious children. VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE BIN 8:00 P.M. Every Friday Evening JACKPOT $200 Must Go Special $10. door prize awarded each week on previous week's admis- sion ticket. Must be present to win. If not claimed, prize will in- crease $10. for follow- ing week. 15 regular games, 3 share -the - wealth. 6 cards for $1. Adrnittance to 16 Yr. and over. �o. !'"!.A.!.s.'„';;;;;;;;:t SIMMONS K f >> Queen Size Sleep Set $269.95 • ': • ave,.: \,;;�.: Citizens News, July 28, 1976 -Page 9 SIMMONS SUMMER SLEEP SPECTA(ULAR Qualify Bedding from Simmons Sim mons Slumber King Deluxe rthopedic 405 (full size) Adjusto-Rest* coil construction s• Simcel* insulation top and bottom for super firmness s Attractive cover quilted to Simfoam* for surface comfort • Use matching box spring for longer mattress life BUY SLEEP SETS ANO SAVE Mattress and Box Spring Mattress or Box Spring WilliiiIIMEINNEMOREENEmaly Queen Size Sleep Set $24995 TWIN SIZE $179.95 $109.95 FULL SIZE $219.95 $129.95 QUEEN SIZE $269.95 Simmons Slumber King* Deluxe • 312 (full size) Adjusto-Rest coils • Luxurious 1" thick Simflex* cushioning • Use matching box spring for maximum comfort NINE BUY SLEEP SETS AND SAVE Mattress and Box Spring Mattress or Box Spring TWIN SIZE $169.95 $ 99.95 FULL SIZE $209.95 $119.95 QUEEN SIZE $249.95 Simmons Garland QuiIt* Top Continental Bed Twin Size Mattress, Box Springs and Legs $149; 00 s Exclusive Simmons Adjusto-Rest coils • Scroll quilted with buoyant white felt Sturdy crush, proof pre -built border SIMMONS eautyrest* Mattresses an F Box Springs The Mattress with the 'hidden difference of individually pocketed coils. *T.M. SIMMONS LIMITED