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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1975-02-27, Page 22Red Wed Beat FAR have - with doors mad4 Hans GLE? and T large scape First on Hi Cryst Court Phone PIANO A Minto Satin -di holiday Flood T days 7: faailitik hill an snowm4 Special for fan GLEN Dial 33f Page 6--C essroads—February 27, 1975— JOHN STEWART—'... breadmaking is very relaxing' CHILD'S PLAY Put new life into old cans By BUROKER & HUNTSINGER • Recycling centers are urg-' ing everyone to save empty tin cans, step on them to flatten them, and see they are used again. But here's a way to put new life into a container and give it a brand new use. The first step, however, is to open It very carefully and be sure it doesn't get flattened or dented in any way. Although they are called "tin cans," that name is rath- er deceptive. Forne .thing, many receptacles particu- larly those containing bever- ages — are made of alumi- ' num these days. Most are composed of steel which has been covered with a thin coat of tin. Those used to preserve food are usually enameled on the inside so there will be no discoloration. And, thanks to modern industrial methods, machines exist which can produce as many as 500 con- tainers in one minute. Small juice . cans make ideal desk or dresser contain- ers. But don't remove the top. Instead; use an opener that punches a hole = usually two are desirable so the air can get in and the juice can flow out easily. Wash the inside of the can and punch two more holes. Work the punch edge so the inside is pushed way back and the sides of the hole are smoothed. You will find these openings, are just . the right size for a pen, pencil, and blade end of a pair of scissors,' to slip into without getting all tangled together. CAN HOLDER—This recycled and decorated can, Its top punched with holes to hold items tidily In place, makes a handy desk container. Before putting the can to work, however, decorate its outside. This Can- be done in several ways. Cover all the ,outside surface with contact paper, wall paper, cloth, or any other material that will hide the advertising that tells its original purpose. Along the top and bottom edges glue a rim of rickrack or a narrow strip of felt to serve as a border. Felt cut- outs of initials or flowers or other decorations may be added, or paste decals or magazine pictures if that is preferable. The container can become as tailored or frilly as one wishes. This kind of holder is par- ticularly useful for colored pencils or felt pens. You can always be certain the one you want will be exactly in the spot where it was last placed — actually, "canned and pre- served" for future use. Carpet controls sound By BARBARA HARTUNG Q. I live in the city in an apartment right next to a freeway which is very con- venient for getting around but which is very difficult so far as the noise and light is con- cerned. In decorating my con- dominium I need ideas to cre- ate an inward feeling. I'd like almost a cave atmosphere only not depressing. What might you suggest? — L. L. A. For sound control you might consider running Car- peting right up one wall, pref- erably the wall opposite win- dows. Or you might like en- veloping yourself in fabric. Even thick felt on the walls creates- some sound deaden- ing effect. Or shirr fabric for greater sound control. Cover all floors with thick carpet so you don't have any hard sur- face floors. Even kitchen car- peting would help. Drape win- dows instead of using shades or blinds and check into add- ing acoustical ceilings. If the walls are painted or covered in a plain felt, large wall hangings of fibers also absorb noise. Use overstuffed furniture that envelops you. If you don't like to keep your window open or draperies open, use some large photo- graphs of beautiful nature scenes to keep you from feel- ing locked in a cave. For light control, line your draperies with a heavy, light -proof fab- ric. CIO tKING CORNER Opera star kneads dough to relax By SUSAN DELIGHT Next to singing a perfect aria, opera -star John Stew- art's highest ambition is to make a perfect loaf of bread. "Breadmaking is very re - lazing for me," he said. "At my apartment in New York I often spend the hours before an opening opera perform- ance cooking and baking. I get any nervousness out of my system by measuring, beating and kneading." Stewart says he always tries to find an apartment when he is spending any length of time away from New York. "I like to cook for myself — restaurant food is so poor," he sai&A`Unless you go to an expensive restaurant the meat is poorly prepared and the vegetables are over- cooked. This is not true in Eu- rope. Even the cheaper res- taurants there serve well - cooked food." The opera star spends part of the year singing in Europe, where he maintains an apart- ment in Frankfurt, Germany. He says his next amateur - chef project is to learn to snake pasta. "I have a friend in Frank- furt who says he will teach me. I'm planning to bring a pasta machine back with me the next time I return from Europe," he said. Stewart says his favorite cuisine is Italian, with French next. "11 like gourmet food, but like all midwesterners — I'm from Ohio — I like hambur- gers. When I'm rehearsing and am pressed for time, I usually order a hamburger." His favorite bread recipe, which he calls an "easy, all- purpose, no -hassle" bread, is shared with readers. He also shares a favorite variation. JOHN STIVART'S BREAD 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups white flour 2 tbsp. honey 2 tsp. salt 1 cake compressed yeast 2 cups lukewarm water. 1 tbsp. soft shortening In large bowl of electric mixer crumble yeast into 1 cup lukewarm water. Let stand for a few minutes; stir until dissolved. Add. honey, QUESTIONS WOMEN ASK Breast rebuilding advice sought By ELEANOR B.. - RODGERSON, M.D. Q. I need some information on breast reconstruction. Is there any way to rebuild the breast without an artificial implant? I have very saggy, ugly breasts because of child- birth. I have tried exercise and other things that did not work. I am only 22 and this problem is really getting me down. Please help. A. Gynecologists examine breasts for abnormalities, etc., but rarely do surgery upon them, or repairs. We re- fer our patients to general surgeons and plastic sur- geons who have experience in this field. You could request'informa- tion about these specialists from your local medical soci- ety. You want the best trained doctor available. Then ask him. what he sug- gests, if anything. It may be that what you consider ugly is not ugly to others at all. Sometimes excess tissue is removed; sometimes foreign material is implanted. Before anything is undertaken, your doctor will have to consider the possibility of a young woman like you having an- other pregnancy. In that case, will the increased hormonal stimulation of your breasts affect your surgery? Most women -do very well with supporting bras. If, how- ever, the present condition of your breasts is upsetting your whole outlook on life, it may be important for you to get your repair, remembering that repeat surgery might be necessary when your child- bearing is over and that any surgery has its risks. Q. What do doctors think about taking estrogens and their effect on the breasts? A. Estrogens are not used simply to firm up the breasts, and when indicated, estrogen medication is kept to a level where it does not produce swelling and tenderness of the breasts. A woman has her own sup- ply from her ovaries and these are the hormones that normally stimulate her breasts before her menstrual 'periods. Artificially, she gets estrogens from oral contra- ceptives and from medication used to treat the menopause. As far as we know, estro- gens do not of themselves cause cancer, but, if cancer is present, they may help it grow faster. Should women who have family histories of breast cancer take them? No one knows what harm might be done, but many doctors discourage their taking estro- gens in order to avoid extra stimulation. - For the woman in the menopause, there must be a decision between how much her symptoms bother her and the theoretical disadvantage of estrogens. Most of the time, miserable with hot flushes and headaches, she will choose what brings'relief and let the future take care of itself. minder of lukewarna wa- ter, about half of each of the flours, the salt and shorten- ing. Blend at low speed, then beat for two minutes at medi- um speed, stir in rest of flour to make stiff dough. Knead several minutes on floured board. Divide the dough ire.. halves. Place each in a 4% by 2% by l% -inch greased pan. Shape tops of loaves with floured hands. Place in waren place, such as oven with a pilot Dight, and let rise for 20 minutes. Bake in 375 -degree oven for about 35 minutes — five minutes longer if crust is desired. VARIATION: After bread rises, roll out flat and sprin- kle with three -fourth cup chopped nuts, two table- spoons cinnamon and one- third cup brown sugar. Roll up and bake in 375 -degree oven for 35 minutes. Add wa- ter until the dough doesn't stick•tt the sides of the bowl. It should be shiny and elastic. MOBILE HOMES DOUBLE -WIDE HOMES .Glendale .Pyramid .Marlette .Bendlx large selection of double -wide and single -wide models op display. `fast, efficient delivery and set up by professional servicemen. *low prices assured by our volume buying and easy purchase plans. MOBILIFE CENTRE 4166 KING ST. E. R.R. 3, KITCHENER No. 8 Hwy. between Hwy. 401 and Kitchener 653-5788 Whether you're just starting out ... or giving new life to au older home ... here are your dream rooms come true. At prices you can afford. 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