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The Huron Expositor, 1966-02-03, Page 81,7 *-THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., FEB. 3, 1966 111111110111MOIN••••••••• 4 1 YOU'LL LIVE BETTER WITH FULL HOUSEPOWER! ELECTRICITY SPARKS, THE 9 • Make sure you are taking advantage of properly -planned, scientifically -designed full housepower. "Full housepower" means that safe, complete wiring, is installed in your home. It means that your home will be completely equipped with enough circuits, outlets and switches to handle future expansion and additional appliances. You'll live better eleotrically today and in the .future if you plan full housepower w-isely now. Let us advise you on fUll housepowtrfor your home. FRANK, KLING LIMITED' Phone 527-1320 -- Seaforth Check Your Home for ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARDS during NATIONAL ELECTRICAL WEEK One out of every 10 fires in Ontario is caused by -the misuse of electricity! ,FUSES , Fuses are the safety valves in your electrical wiring. • Fuses greater than 15 am, peres must Lnot be used in ordinary lighting and'igei6t- acle circuits, as the condnc- , tors in these circuits can safe- ly carry only 15 amperes. • Never- replace blown fuses with pennies, Washers, tin foil or oversize fuses. If 15 ampere fuses will not allow .0you to operate the lights and appliances which are now connected in a cir- cuit, then this circuit is over- loaded. -- FLEXIBLE CORDS Flexible cords must not be used for permanent wiring, that is, to make permanent extensions to circuits. These cords are not large enough to safely carry as much current as the permanent wiring with- out becoming dangerously ov- erheated, Flexible cords create elec- trical fire hazards when. they „aver"— 6 CitY"Wate or badly deteriorat- ed; (b) run under rugs; (c) nailed to baseboards, door or window frames, walls and ceilings; <d) run throu'h partition's: walls and floors; (e) permanently -connected to permanent wiring by *Ilea' or joints; (f) operating appliances which have heating ele- ments such as kettles, toasters, irons, rangettes and heaters; (g) used to proyide multiple --bliaTieffes and outleUrkom one socket or outlet:- , FIXTURES and APPLIANCES All fixtures and appliances must be approved by the National Electrical Week Hydro Has Top Role In Modern Living 2. About 60 years ago some peo- ple said the electric light bulb was a bottle with a red-hot hair- pin. Factories relied on steam en- gines. OiT and gas lamps light- ed most homes in Ontario. And, except for the occasional sput- tering arc light, streets were gloomy, poorly lit through - fares.' Some people laughed when Sir Adam Beck, one of the founders of Ontario Hydro and its first chairman, proposed de- velopment of 1w -cost hydro- electric power for ,the benefit of the people. Others bitterly at- tacked his -proposal to harness power and distribute it to the Sweet and Sour Onions With Roast Pork Onions lend mellow flavor to winter Meals. The home economists at the Consumer Section„ Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, suggest boiled onions with Sweet and Sour -Sauce to- serve with roast pork. -They're -easy-to-prepare, low in cost and a colorful addition to any meal. To make the sauce, combine in a saucepan 1/4 cup brown , 2-- tablesp-ocins-:•conistarch7 1/4 teaspoon -dry rnutard,j teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ginger. Gradually blend in combined liquids (% teaspoon chili.. powder, 1 cup tomato juice, 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons vinegar). Cool and stir constantly until.smooth and thickened. Simmer 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Makes sauce for 12 small onions (about 11/2 pounds) -enough for six servings. ONIONS ARE PLENTIFUL utes longer. Four to five serv- ings. - Onion Tips Perk up your 'winter meals with onions. They're plentiful right now and you'll find many uses for thein. Here are some hints to help you make the best use of them:. WJien you buy cooking onions Wok for well cured, firm, solid onions with dry skins. The grade mark, Canada No. 1, Indi- es thatLthe.y_have-been-pack- ed according to certain stan- dards and are of a medium size. Those that are smaller or larger are either marked Can- ada No. 1 'Small or Canada No. 1 Jumbo, or the size range may be marked on the bag. When ,you store onions, a cool, dry place is best -avoid storing at freezing temperature. If they are in a sealed bag, open the bag 'to allow the air to circulate. They will keep for two or three weeks in at kitchen cupboard without be- ginning to -sprout. Sort. them frequently to check for decay or sprouting. When peeling quantity of onions, skins are easier to re- move if you pour boiling water over them and let stand for a minute or two. Then plunge onions into cold water. When you want to bring out the onion flavor, brown chop- ped onions in fat....before add- ing to casserole dishes.; stuffing or sauces. When- you want just a trace of onion flaypr, add onion slic- es to broth, soups or sauces and remove just before serving. For salads, rub only the galad bowl with a cut onion for subtle flavor. When the recipe calls for on- ion juice, cut a slice from the blossom end of the onion and scrape pulp with a spoonor knife. If you " need several spoonfuls, however, it's easier to grate the onion. When you want choppedon- ions in a hurry, it!s.„ convenient to have them in yonr freezer. You can store chopped raw on. ions in plastic bags and keep them in the freezer for gieveral weeks. When cooking onions, cook until just tender, otherwise they will be,soft and not near- ly as good in ffiivor. Parboil onions before baking or stuffing to save cooking time and minintize shrinkage. To prevent the centre of the onion popping out when cook- ed, make two cuts at right angles across the centre of the root end. To prevent fried onions from burning, add a few 'drops of water to the pan and cover the pan. ' • Canadian Standards Associa- tion. • Check for: (a) home-made and unapprov- ed fixtures and applianc- es; (b) loose or improperly made joints and connections - these may cause over- heating; (c) deteriorated wiring in fix - 'tures -usually caused by. heat; (d) wattage of lamps .(light bulbs) too high for fix- tures, causes excessive heating; (e) deteriorated fixtures, de- noted by rust, bare wires, • broken sockets; (f) drop cords used to open -ate,. irons, toasters and , heaters, or other appli- ances. If you receive an electrical shock from any appliance, have it checked immediately. Man has had onions and eat- en them too, since the begin- ning of time. In fact; historians tell us that onions are .the old- est vegetable known to man and they have been praised in leg- end and poetry for all manner of virtues. Many a good soup,stew or casserole would be dull and flavorless without them. In many dishes onions can be used boldly and generously - in... -others-flreVate-ifitile-effe 'dive when used with a subtle hand. Since ' onions play their role so well in enhancing other foods, we sometimes forget that they can be used as a main, dish vegetable. Boiled,, baked, creamed, fried- or stuffed, they make a tasty accothpaniment to the meat course.1 This winter there are plenty of the yellorw -cooking onions on the market. You can buy them in three, five and 10 -pound plas- tic or mesh bags. When you buy Cati,ada_ Na. .1 grade, the size mayvary. The minimum size for thi grade is 1% inches and the mamum is three inch- es. Those that are smaller will be marked Canada No. 1 Sniall or Canada No. Jumbo, as the case may be. The. home economist have tested many interesting ,-onion recipe's'. Here are two new ones for you. to try: PERMANENT WIRING Check for: (a) bare or improperly made and taped joints and con- nections; loose electrical connections may produce excessive hat; (b) sparking switches; (c) receptacles (wall plugs) that heat" up when in use; (d) objects hung on open wiring; (e) cables connecting water heaters, oil burners, sumP pumps, dryers and other electrical equipment,- in- secttrely fastened, giving a poor ground; (f) switches, receptacles and -light outlets, in the kit - ellen-, basement, bath- • room, utility ropms and garage not grounded; (g) interference on radio or television, receivers; this maymtbe caused by boor electrical connections= in your wiring system. • ' If you recognize any of these hazards in your bpme, ACT NOW. Call your Public Utility ;Commission, ()Atari° Rural Hydro, or ar qualified electrician. SEA00011 , FIRE AREAS, 1 and joiN S�TT,.Fire. ,Chief Sweet and Sour Onions "Lend mellow flavor to winter meals" 12 small onions, about 11/2 pounds % cup 'boiling water 1/2 teaspoon salt fii!v SAUCE: 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons, cornstarch " 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon ginger teaspoon chili powder 1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons vinegar Cook onions in boiling water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Mix dry ingredients for sauce. Gradually blend in combined liquids and cook, stirring con- stantly until smooth and thick- ened. Simmer five minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over drained onions. Six servings. Onion and Beef Casserole "A nutritious dish especially popular with the men" 4 cups (11/2 lbs.) sliced on- ions - 3 tablespoons butter 1 pound minced beef 1 cup soft, stale bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 3ei teaspoon pepper 24, teaspoon oregano ' 1 can (10 ozs.) condensed' tomato soup 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup buttered' bread crumbs ' ' ,Saute onions in melted butter until transparent, about 10 min- utes. Arrange half of the on- ions in bottom of a greased 6-cp casserole. Brown meat, then add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and oregano. Spread meat mixture over onions and cover with remaining half of sauteed oniong. Combine to - Mato soup and water. Pour ov- er onions and bake in a 350° F oven until onions are almost tender, about- 80 minutes. Sprinkle top of casserole with buttered bread crumbs, return to oVett and continue baking until onions are tender and ttfnibs broWried,,About 10 min. WANT ADS. DOTH* JOB! ,THE • HURON EXPOSITOR &stalk .„ municipalities at cost. But del, spite the opposition, Hydro was formed- in 1906. • Evidence clearly shows that the Hydro family concept has been amply vindicated From a small beginning it has grown into a flourishing partnership between Ontario Hydro and more than 350 municipal utili- ties which each day served more than 2,000,000- customers -in lig cities, tewns -and rural areas, National Electrical Week is being observed this year from February 6 to 12 to eoincide With the birthday of ' Thomas Edison, who demonstrated the first practical incandescent lamp in 1879. It is also a fitting time to see how Ontario has progress- ed since Hydro was founded. An abundant supply of low-cost electrical energy has fostered the province's huge complex of manufacturing, business„ agri- cultural and mining industries -and a high standard of liV- Today Ontario ,,Hydro meets 00 per cent of the total elec- trical requirements of the prov- ince. In addition to the muni- cipal Utilities, Ontario Hydro serves directly over 500,000 rural customers with a network of more than 49,000 miles of rural distribution lines, and some 200 large industrial cus- tomers. • • Availability- of low-cost elee- tricity has led to increasing power demands, which double • in tIte-Woliifice approximately every 10 to 12 year. Last fall power demands reached 7,800,- 000 kilowatts. This compares with .a, demand of 4,000 kilo- watts in 1910. • - Today the province enjoys among the lowest electrical rates in the world. The aver- ake, cost per kilowatt-hour for an -Ontario householder is 1 1/3 Lents, compared with about 21/2 cents in the United States and more than •11/2 cents for the rest of Canada. Represent Today's Demands The electrical system of a home can be ,likened to the brain and nervous system. A flick oftr a switch sends orders to the electrical system which then relays them on to do your bidding, operating appliances, bringing cozy warmth to chilly rooms, wafting in cool, air-con- ditioned comfort during dog days, or doing any of a dozen tasks around the home. - But if your electrical system is overloaded - inadequate ser- vice entrance, insufficient cir- cuits and outlets - then fuses blow and appliances -function only half-heartedly. When you modernize your home, you should first see that your electrical system is also modernized to handle the in- creased demands on it that modern living calls - for. It pays to plan for these three essentials: , An Adequate Service En- trance - Your local electrical contractor will help you de- termine your needs depending on- the electrical eijuipment you are planning to have. Enough Branch Circuits -Be sure to insist on a Housepower panel with 20 circuit positions, and several general purpose circuits of lightsl and low - Wattage appliances. You shbuld have at least. two circuits for the portable appliances in the. kitchen, plus special circuits for- water heater, dishwasher, air • conditioner, freezer, power workshop, etc. And of course a full 23U -volt circuit each, for range and dryer. Enough -Switches and Outlets -Indoors, switches should be located at every room entrance, top and bottom of stairs and bY the bedside. 'Outdoor lights should be controllable from in- side the house as well as from' garage, patio or .. garden.. En- ough planned` convenience out- lets save .much needless run- ning around. Classified ads pay dividends. 4 4 64 510 9P 0 • •mbiiimmosil/r 4 ,-.TtGET • MORE OUT OF GET THE MOST OUT OF ELECTRICITY:_ ELECTRICITY SPARKS THE How well is your home equipiied to meet the new advances in electrical living? Is your home wiring overloaded now? Is it really adequate to handle additional appliances. Start the sixties right, by having your present wiring inspected and adequate wiring installed by our experts. Then you'll be ready for the sixties—ready to live better electrically! LISH-AkOARE-- PLUMBING —• HEATING ELECTRICAL WORK Phone 527-1620 -- Seaforth 4 4 • WEDDING INVITATIONS . Phone 527-0240 : Seaforth • WASII DISHES_ OR B IES... • OR CLOTHES... OR DOGS.:. OR SMALL BOYS... then read about thisJiew approved water heatin appliance NATIONAL ELECTRICAL WEEK OR AIMING WITH A CASCADE 40 YOU NEED NEVER RUN OUT OF HOT` WATER AGAIN. - It's electric. ft's safe: It's cjependa,ble. It's low cost. As your needs increase, so does Cascade 40's output. It can produce hot water electri'cafly SIX TIMES AS FAST AS NORMA.L USE DEMANDS! And no matter how mucla lyt water you use, you save with Hydro's low rates, Cascade 40 is flameless, clean, silent, NO. a ten yr g4arantee on the tank. Have an.approved Cascade40 Eleetric Water Heating Appliance installed in your home. • APPROVED T1g new Cascade 40 Water H&bingApp1iance is an APP OVED PRODUCT developed through the combined research and resources of Ontario Hydro and electrical manufacturers. For details, call -144K*2 your hydro FEBRUARY 6 - 12 'Seaforth Public Utility Commission, it S.. BOX JOHN: FLANNORY D'ORLEAN SIUS Chairgiail Mayor Commissioner • • • • • • • • 0