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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 17 Aug 1983, p. 13

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Chase summer blahs with an at-home Are there kids in your home who need a summertime project? Here's one that will keep them busy around the house, teach them a skill, and produce something you've always needed. Interest them in making a photo in- ventory of your entire family's belongings. Whether they do it for the fun of using a camera or for a bonus on their allowances, a home contents in- ventory is invaluable for settling insurance claims, says SAFECO agent, Jack Swick, Insurance Broker of Swick, Bauman Insurance Agency. "Without an inventory it may take days after a fire or burglary to recall all that's missing--and then you still can't be sure you've remem- bered it all or valued it correctly,' he said. Canadian Salad lovers look forward to July's arrival with en- thusiasm, for this is the lime of year when gardens and markets show an abundance of Canadi: salad greens. In contrast with winter, summer brings us a tich variety of reasonably priced Canadian lettuce. Look for crisp, green leafy vegetables and buy no more than you can consume within a few days of purchase. Salad preens are delicate vegetables. To preserve their quality and nutritional value, store thei in the refrigertor in a tightly sealea container. A small container is best since 1 holds less air and 'vill minimize moisture loss by evaporation. With the exception of escarole, curly endive, Chinese cabbage and Belgian or French «ndive, all salad pre: should be -ucd, washed and di.cd before storing. "Photos are the easiest and fastest way to start an on-going inventory. You can keep it up-to-date just by saving the receipts of your next major pur- chases."' It doesn't take elaborate equipment to put your photo in- ventory together. You'll need: ...at least one kid who's' looking for something to do this summer, a camera with "fast" film--one that produces instant pic- tures, 110 or 35mm prints, 8mm movies or even video movies, a dark towel or blanket to act as backdrop for small objects, and paper or note cards to record details about the belongings in the picures. Your _ photographer should take overall pictures of every room, with closets and cup- boards open, and take closeups of special or costly items. When the pictures are done, write down the model numbers, styles, Original prices, and special features of the belongings in each photo to help you establish their value, and store the pictures and @éscriptions © im) a fireproof place. A good way to get your picture inventory started is to list all the rooms in your house-- don't forget the basement, garage, or storage shed. Then, in each room, the photographer opens closet and cupboard doors and takes a pic- ture of the belongings against each _ wall. (Often it's easiest to stand in the corners and taske pictures of the opposite walls.) After you have an salad greens are here Salad dressing adheres better to dry leaves. Before serving a salad, refrigerate the plates and bowls. Add, the salad dressing or vinaigrette just before serving. Rich and creamy salad dressings will un- doubtedly be among the nex products to be sw up in the wave of sc-c 'led "'light"' foods. In «ping with - this trend. Agriculture Canad's food con- sultants recommend a lighly seasoned vinaigrette which adds just 'he right touch to fesse. tie or siresht Salad --. cens. Vine better than any other -- condiment at bringing out the frangance of herbs and _ spices, combining them with its own aromatic flavour. Herb Salad Dressing 250 mL vinegar 175 11L. water 125 mL oil 15 mL sugar 5 mL dried parsley 5 mL dry mustard 5 mL basil @ Warning! The Chinch Bug It is an insect that if left untreated can do devastating damage to your lawn. The Weed Man is seeing damage being done already. If your lawn is starting to turn brown in areas it could be the pesty Chinch Bug is starting to show its damaging effect. THE Weed Mian 526-5977 Call Now For Free Inspection 5 mL tarragon 2 mL salt 0.5 mL pepper Combine ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate covered. Stir before using. May be stored up to-6 weeks in refrigerator. Makes 590 mL. all There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and 0. Whatever your blood type, the Canadian Red Cross needs your help to en- sure adequate stocks of blood and blood products to meet the needs of Canadians. Every month an average of 88,000 people across Canada give blood. Every year the Canadian Red Cross collects more than one million units of blood to ensure that blood is available for those who need it. Help the Red Cross continue to save lives. Call the Red Cross today for the location of the blood donor clinic nearest you. overall record of the room, take closeups of valuable belongings either singly or in small groups. FOY.Onr 7d probably want closeups of your silverware, jewelry, collections, musical instruments, tool, or even hobby equipment,'"' Swick said. After your pictures are developed, store the negatives or an extra set of prints in a fireproof location--the refrigerator, a safe deposit box, your work- place. Mark them with the date they were taken. each photo and write project originally cost, the model, style or iden- tification number, and any special features The final step in preparing your _ in- ventory is to number descriptions of the that would affect its major items in the value," he said. pictures. "Your in- When the descriptions are stored with the prints and negatives ina fireproof place, your inventory is complete. surance adjuster will want to know when you purchased it, where you vurchased it, what it A And how was your weekend? Some 200 motorcycle gang members from Ontario, Michigan and Texas attended the Vagabond Motorcycle Club's 22nd anniversary party last Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Vag's property on Con. 18 in Tiny Township. OPP and economically. come December. Kiss an old flame goodbye. Wed like you to take a minute now to think about something youd really rather not think about. Home heating. Because right now is the perfect time to do something about next winters oil bills. If your oil furnace is in good condition, but youd like it to run more economically, electricity is the answer. A dual-energy system combining oil and electricity will heat your home efficiently set up checkpoints in the area with aerial sur- veillance of the surrounding district being ac- complished by utilizing the force's 'chopper. No serious occurrences involving gang members were reported. For example, adding an electric plenum heater to your oil furnace will reduce the amount of oil you use by up to 75 per cent. While adding a heat pump will not only cut heating bills by 20 to 30 per cent, but also provide air conditioning in the summer, for efficient year-round comfort. If your furnace does need replacing, an electric furnace or one of the other electric systems can heat your home cleanly, efficiently and economically. ; Like to know more? Take a minute now and write to Ontario Hydro, Room U7 El, 700 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 1X6 and ask for our free booklet "Electric Heating Options for Your Home?" Because the minute you take now could add up to big savings

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