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When replacing the cord set operating an appliance which has a heating element Flexible cords must not be uses as a substitute for permanent wiring, i.e. to make permanent extensions to circuits. These cords do not have the capacity to carry as much current as permanent wiring without becoming dangerously overheated. They are also continually exposed to strain or insulation damage. Check all flexible cords for: Q Bare or badly deteriorated condition Q Cords running under rugs Q Cords nailed to baseboards, doors or window frames Q Cords running through paruuons, walls and floors Q Cords permanently connected to permanent wiring by splices or joints Q Cords with splicesâ€"in flexible cords are not permitted by Ontario Hydro. Fuses are the safety valves in your electrical circuits, preventing wires from overheating and thus possibly causing fire. Fuses greater than 15 amperes should never be used in ordinary lighting and receptacle circuits, as the wires in these circuits can safely carry only 15 amperes. If fuses keep blowing, then the circuit is overloaded, defective or has a defective unit plugged into it and must be checked by a qualified electrician. When an ordinary fuse in a motor circuit blows during start up, it should be replaced by a timeâ€"delay fuse which will allow the passage of the high starting current. Check for: Q Fuses with a rating greater than 15 amperes. Q Fuses replaced with pennies, washers or metal foil. Is Your Home Safe From These Common Electrical Fire Hazards? Hamilton â€" 40 Centennial Pkwy. North (Across from Eastgate Square) 573â€"6030 â€" 490 Speers Rd. (1/4 mile west of Dorval Rd.) 842â€"5222 GET THE STYLE YOU WANT AT THE PRICE YOU WANT AND THERE‘S... . | py:iX 0 i. _ Dan Cooper is an awardâ€" Hydro. _ winning Associate Broker with Coun Town Centre Realty perating â€" Inc. and can be reached at : element _ 338â€"6550. â€" ADVERTISEMENT â€" SALESPERSON OF THE MoNnTH Ian Oliver, publisher of the Oakville Beaver extends congratulations to Jean Wrigley, May Salesperson of the month. Jean has been an advertising representative with the Beaver for the past 10 years. Her account list includes Lockwood Chrysler, The Region of Halton, Sleep Factory, Royal Bank, Countrywide, Sutton Group, Coldwell Banker and Cruise Holidays. The award recognizes Jean‘s outstanding performance within the advertising department of the Oakville Beaver. All fixtures and appliances must by approved by the Canadian Standards Association or Ontario Hydro. If you ever receive an electrical shock from any appliance, have it checked immediately by a qualified electrician. Check for: Q Homeâ€"made or unapproved such as a kettle, toaster, rangette, iron or room heater, purchase the set made by the manufacturer of the appliance. The attachment cord for such an appliance is a special heater cord, designated as HPN. fixtures and appliances. Q Loose or improperly made joints and connectionsâ€"these may cause overheating and fire. Q Deteriorated wiring or insulation in fixturesâ€"usually caused by heat. Q Wattage of light bulbs too high for fixturesâ€"causing overheating. QFixtures and appliances containing bare wires, broken sockets and fittings, or defective insulation. Q Light bulb sockets used to operate appliances. * Q Damaged or spliced appliance cords Q Appliance plugs which heat up in use. Jean Wrigley UPbAj:E{ c 1i Oakville Legion Branch 114 holds Bingo, Mayfair Bingo Hall, Speers Road, 12:30 p.m. Proceeds to charity. Rediscovering Yourself with Patti Whetstone. How to build your self esteem and value yourself in a time of transition. Part of monthly divorce support group, sponsored by Women‘s Information and Support Centre of Halton which meets on first and third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Women‘s centre, Hopedale Mall, Suite 230. No cost. Concert featuring teachers from the Oakville Performing Arts Camp to raise funds for teacher training for Haitian violin teacher, 7 p.m., St. Jude‘s Anglican Church. No entry fee but donations gratefulâ€" ly accepted. (Continued from page 7) Oakville Horticultural Society holds its Annual Flower Show at Oakville Place, 1 to 4:30 p.m. The best from Society members‘ garâ€" dens on display. Children of memâ€" bers and nonâ€"members, age 16 and under, encouraged to enter the Junior division. Information: 847â€" 1419. Oakville Singles club Midnight Madness casual dance,; 9 p.m. Oakville Legion, Navy Street. Open to all adults. Information: 823â€" 3128. Second annual Oakville Jazz Festival begins. Entertainment in the streets and at various venues throughout downtown core. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Towne Square: Frank Wright Quintet; official opening, 7 to 7:15 p.m.; Moncef Genaud Trio, 8 to 9 p.m. Jim Galloway‘s Wee Big Band 9:30 to 11 p.m. Midnight Madness, downtown Oakville. Shopping, entertainment, displays, demonstrations. Oakville Jazz Festival continues Bow Abop OB Halton Helping Hands, nonâ€" profit home support agency serving seniors and physically disabled adults. Regular house cleaning serâ€" vices, home maintenance, yard work, odd jobs and volunteer visitâ€" ing. Information: 844â€"0252 or 878â€" Appleby College Adult Length Swimming for fitness and fun. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m. Information: Jared, 827â€"7869. Oakville Literacy Council needs volunteers for oneâ€"onâ€"one tutoring. Call if you can help. Information: 815â€"2046. Victorian Order of Nurses, Halton Branch, Foot Care Clinics: The Kensington, 25 Lakeshore Rd. W. (844â€"4990) July18th, 1 to 4 p.m.; Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd. W. (825â€"9805) July 19th and 26th, 1 to 4:30 p.m..; Kerr Street Recreation Centre, 263 Kerr St., (845â€"8141) July 21st, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; $15 cost. Appointment necessary. The Angela Bruce Chapter, IODE Shop open each weekday from noon to 4 p.m. during July and August. Good used clothing. 154 Kerr St. Child Find Ontario, located at 710 Dorval Dr. Suite 210 looking for volunteers to help in office. Child Find Ontario assists in the search of missing children and proâ€" vides preventative education on abduction to parents and children. Information: 842â€"5353. Oakville Legion Branch 114 holds Euchre Games, 8 p.m. All adults welcome. Oakville Jazz Festival continues at venues throughout downtown core. Lakeside Park: Gospel Jazz Event, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Faith Chorale. Living with Cancer meeting, 7 p.m., Cancer Society office, 51â€"635 Fourth Line. Helps provide emoâ€" tional support and practical guidâ€" ance to patients, family and friends. A guest speaker, video or other activity may be planned for the evening. Group sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society. No charge. Information: 845â€"5231. Bronte Legion (Branch 486) holds Bingo, Mayfair Bingo Hall, Speers Road, 6:30 p.m. Proceeds to charitable, religious and community organizations. HAC annual Emission Testing, HAC office, Oakville Town Centre II, North Service Road, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Test takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Overeaters Anonymous meets, 8 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunn Street. Information: Sharon, 844â€"9518. Oakville Concert Band in conâ€" cert, 7 to 8 p.m., Coronation Park. Bring a lawnchair. Free. at venues throughout downtown core. Towne Square: 1 to 3 p.m., The Rhythm and Truth Brass Band; Aura with the Ron Rully Trio, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; 6 to 8 p.m., Memo Acevedo‘s Jazz Cartel. Lakeside Park: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., The Russ Little Trio; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Moncef Genoud Trio; 4 to 6 p.m. Peter Appleyard Quartet featuring Ed Bickert.