The Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-06-19, Page 25A Future for
Angela . o
A Future for
the War Amps
Arid when there are no
more War Amputees? ,
A question we are asked, and we have a very
good answer. Angela Craig is a member of
our Child, Amputee Program and wears a
special myo-electric arm and hand the War
Amps helped to provide. This kind of help,
and the many programs we operate, will
continue far into the future because when
there are no longer War Amputees, we will
become THE CANADIAN AMPUTEES
FOUNDATION and will continue to offer
children like Angela every hope for the
brightest future.
Amputees helping amputees
Our legacy will live on
Wish to call us? Dial toll fres: Metro Toronto residents:
(418) 488-0600 Area Codes 519, 613, 705: 1-600-288-
8821 All other codes: The War Ampu-
tations of Canada Is a registered charita-
ble organizadon operated on a non-profit
basis, under the control and direction
entirely of our own members. Should you
wish further Information please do not
hesitate to contact us. Charitable Institu
tion Registration number: 0286831-09-
13 Donation Address: War Amputations
of Canada, Key Tag Service, 140 Merton
Street, Toronto, Ontario M411 1A5
ByGene Gary
Q. I recently painted a wall
that bad been papered. I re-
moved the paper with a
steamer and then thoroughly
scrubbed the plaster with hot
water to remove all the
paste. 1 then;. waited for the
walls to become dry before
painting, but the paint
blistered and peeled any-
way.
Can you advise me on what
the problem might
be?—R.D.E.
A. Possibly, you were too
thorough in your work. When
paper is removed from a
wall, every effort must be
made to wet the plaster as
little as possible. Severe wet-
ting will damage the plaster,
causing the surface to
powder and the paint to peel.
You may try painting the
plaster with diluted shellac
to bond together the powder-
ing surface and then paint
over this, but this is only a
temporary cure and the
plaster must eventually be
replaced.
Q. We have labored long
and hard to remove the old
stain and varnish from a 40 -
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year-old knotty cedar panel-
ing in our living room. We
like the appearance of the
bare wood, but wonder if it
would be wise to leave it un-
finished. If not, do you have a
suggestion for a finish that
would not alter it too much
nor yellow with
age?—R.M.G.
A. A clear penetrating
sealer would make a good
finish and would not color the
natural appearance of the
wood. After applying the
sealer you might use an ap-
plication of Liquid Gold. This.
will give the finish added
protection and just a slight
sheen.
For maintaining your
panel finish, you can use
Liquid Gold in the future to
both,clean and protect the
surfce. This product is
available at most super-
markets.
Q. Long ago a friend gave
me a copy of your column,
which said that you can
waterproof concrete.' I have
a fair -size patio and I would
like to make it waterproof if
possible, or at least more
waterproof. I would certain-
ly appreciate any informa-
tion ,you can provide on
this.—Mrs. W.C.
A. There are several good
concrete , and masonry
sealers on the market. Con-
sult your local masonry or
paint dealer for recommen-
dation as to products avail-
able in your area. Two
brands that I have had good
experiences with are
Thompson's Water Seal
(heavy duty) and Sinak Con-
crete Sealer. A sealer should
be relatively easy to apply
and will help protect your
patio surface.
Q. You recently stated that
the best way to restore a
valuable piece of silveio
have it replated. I believe If
you will check with a reliable
antique dealer you will find
that replating will destroy
much of the antique's value.
1 hope you will print a re-
traction before too many an-
tiques are destroyed.--M.S.
A. Certainly if the silver
object is an antique your.
statement would apply.
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However, the previous read-
er's question was how to re-
store the finish of a silver
item. If you will remember, I
provided information on re -
plating as well as' recom-
mending they consult a re-
liable antique dealer. If the
item is not an antique and
the owner wants the finish
restored, the best method
still is to have a professional
replate the item.
Q. We have a mildew prob-
lem caused by too much
moisture under the house.
Last year I installed a sump
pump. That eliminated the
standing water under the
house but the ground is soak-
ed and didn't dry out last
summer, even though all of
the foundation vents are
(and were) open. Mildew is
in our bedrooms and closets,
windows and walls (plaster)
on the north side of the
house.
Is there a way to cover the
ground under the house' to
prevent the moisture or do
you have any ,other sugges-
tion?—J.C.H.
A. First, make sure that
the ground around the house
foundation is sloping away
from the house so that water
will drain away from the
foundation. When the ground
is as dry as possible after
this summer season, you can
cover the crawl space with a
heavy polyethylene plastic.
Overlap this material at
least 6 inches at the seams,
then seal the seams with
roofing cement. To assure
that it stays firmly in place
during this process, you can
use bricks to weight down
the seam area.
Another cause mildew
might be from moist a that
cannot escape coli in
the house. Regular coo ing,
laundry and bathing c ores
cause additional moisture.
The use of a dehumidifier
would help.
Q. Our patio floor has a
rough surface, almost like
the stucco on the side of a
house. I find it very unsatis-
factory. I • must admit the
cement finishing was done
by amateurs. Is there any
way I can smooth the sur-
face, either by applying a
new cement top or using a
filler of some sort?—R.M.
A. Go' over .the surface
lightly with a terrazzo grind-
ing machine — more than
one time, if needed, The
equipment can be rented.
After grinding, for an
improved appearance,'I
would recommend an ap-
plication of a concrete sealer
and paint. This also will keep
the patio floor from absorb-
ing water. Satisfactory re-
sults can be obtained by
using exterior latex paints
for masonry, portland
cement paints, swimming
pool paints or transparent
silicone water repellents.
If you wish to put a smooth
layer of cement on the sur-
face, first apply a concrete
glue before pouring the new
cement. But this process will
be more expensive.
BOOK REVIEW
MEET THE MOOSE. By
Leonard Lee Rue 11 with Wil-
liam Owen: Illustrated,;with
photographs by Leonard Lee
Rue 11. Dodd, Mead and
Company (Canada) Ltd., To-
ronto. 80 pp.
Reviewed by
PERCY MADDUX
The Loyal Order of Moose
was founded in America in
1888. This fraternal or-
ganization today boasts II a
membership of over a Mil-
lion.
The American moose is the
largest member of the deer
family. It is related to the
European elk. ,The habits
and life style of the
American moose are des-
cribed in the book "Meet the
Moose" by Leonard tee Rue
II with William Owen. How-
ever, we are warned that
meeting a moosecan be a
very risky proposition, as a
moose can be dangerous.
The book is full of photo-
graphs of moose (the plural
is the same as the singular)
and the writers' account of
these animals is very
graphic. This volume is a
very good introduction to
this creature.
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Crossroads—June 19, 1985—Page 7A
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S. S. KLONDIKE
From the late 1860s to the mid 1950s, some
250 sternwheelers plied the Yukon River
from Whitehorse to Dawson. They were the
mainstay of the Yukon transportation
system, carrying merchandise, supplies and
a few passengers. The construction of all-
weather roads and the airplane ended the
sternwheeler's supremacy.
The) sternwheeler S. S. Klondike sits in
permanent retirement on the bank of the
Yukon River in Whiskey Flats, Whitehorse.
Parks Canada has restored the S. S. Klon-
dike as a national historic site com-
memorating the importance of river trans-
portation in the development of the Yukon.
1dL
Built in Whitehorse in 1929, the S. S. Klon-
dike I ran aground in 1936 and was imme-
diately replaced by a virtual carbon copy,
the S. S. Klondike II. Both vessels could
make the downstream run from Whitehorse
to Dawson, a distance of 740 km, in 36 hours,
with one or two stops to take on wood. The
upstream journey back to Whitehorse could
take four or five days and six wood stops.
In 1955, the S. S. Klondike II steamed into
Whitehorse on her last run upriver. She has
been carefully restored to her 1937-1945
appearance. Tours are available daily from
July 1 to Labor Day, and by appointment at
other times of the year.
THE FORTIFICATIONS OF QUEBEC,
The historic stone walls and gates of Que-
bec City are unique in North America. They
give the city a European flavor which has
enthralled visitors for generations.
Quebec's first fortifications were built by
the French in the 17th Century to protect the
administrative centre of a colony stretching
as far south as Louisiana. After the fall of
New France in 1760, the British strenghth-
ened and expanded the fortifications against
possible invasions from the United States.
When British troops left Quebec a century
later, the new Canadian government yielded
to public sentiment and authorized the de-
molition of the city gates. The walls would
QUEBEC CITY
have suffered a similar fate later but for the
intervention of the Earl of Dufferin, Gover-
nor General at the time. He proposed a plan
to preserve the historic walls and beautify
the city without impeding urban develop-
ment.
Today, Parks Canada maintains the walls
and reconstructed gates as the Fortifica-
tions of Quebec National Historic Site.
For more information about Canada's na-
tional historic . parks and sites, contact
Parks Canada Information, 1141 Route de
1'E&lise, Ste. Foy, Quebec, G1V 4H5 or
Parks Canada, Ottawa, K1A 1G2.
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