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JANUARY PRICE FREEZE Wadaeaday Page Brrrr Warm up with a hot tub NO The first hot tub in North America appeared in the 1950s In San la Barbara some ex converted some old wooden wine van into hot tubs similar to the hot tubs had used in Japan It was the start of the modern hoi industry which has recently become popular across Canada and the United States Today the industry has grown far beyond converted wine tubs and consumers can find a large number of hot tubs and spas on the market What a the difference What the difference between a spa and a hot tub A hot tub is a water tight wooden container de to hold to 1 gallons of water and one to 12 people It may be round oval or rectangular with straight or slanted sides Most hot tubs have a heater pump and filter called support equipment to keep the water hot and clean Many also have hydrotherapy jets called hydrojets or air bubblers to create a bubbly water effect A spa is operated and used like a hot tub It also uses similar heating and filtering systems Spa shells are usually manufac tured or either a vacuum formed acrylic material or constructed of concrete or gunlte on site In Ihe acrylic spa models which arc the popular in Canada there are a variety of designs colours and sizes Design shapes range from squares and rectangles through rounds pears kidneys and octagons level seating re diners and loungers are available features Standard colours include blue brown and black marble solid blue bone and sequoia Spa sizes start with intimate two person model and go to sizes that will hold 1012 persons comfortably For the hot tubs you can buy ex pertly crofted round wooden in a variety of woods redwood cedar mahogany and teak stalled inspected and ready to use within a couple of weeks You can put them indoors or out below ground partially below ground or completely above ground You II Hot tub provide relaxation and enjoyment find spas and hot tubs on patios decks and roofs In family rooms basements and greenhouses a I most any location conducive to a re laxing soak Increasingly popular are the port able or selfcontained spas which can be set in the backyard on a patio or set up indoors When the time comes to move or change houses the portable spa can Be laken with you Portable spas util ize compact equipment packages with pump niter and heater hidden beneath the spa skirt All the owner has to do is have an electrician safely wire equip ment to a power source fill ihe unit with water and then turn it on Automated controls Today you can buy your spa or hot tub equipped with electronic control panels These can be set for continuous 24 hour low speed heat ing and filtering and for automatic startup and shutdown Control switches for heater whirlpool or air blower jets arc now mounted on the side of the spa and can be operated The most popular are chlorine or brominebased chemicals developed especially for use in hot water and free from chlorine odors associated with earlier chemicals available Today you can also buy auto mated chemical controllers that monitor and automatically feed the required amount of chlorine bro mine or other controlling chemicals Into Ihe spa Alternative water purifiers include those using Ions or ozone to kill bacteria and algae set into the walls of the spa are also becoming popular est development is a fibreoptic light that illuminates without any meal connection to the spa Benefits of soaking According to some medical authorities a good soak in a spa or hot tub is a form of preventive me diclne a means of avoiding ill ncss Spas and hot tubs offer a drug free way of reducing stress They arc said to relax muscles en courage socialization and reduce Of course you should consult Sour doctor before using a spa or tub if you have any type of while soaking which can be set to heat up the health problems A new innovation is a remote tern and automatically shut it down control which can be operated at preset times and at preset tr from inside the house or even from a car or plane Such controls turn Advances have also been made in on heater jets and blower A the various chemicals to sanitize spa simpler control is a time clock water and keep it clean and fresh For more Information contact The Canadian Spa Pool As- Airport Rd Mla- Ont 1R8 Unique gifts for hot tub or spa aficionados NO What do you buy for person on your gift list who has everything including a hot tub or spa How about a huge stocking full of hot tub and spa amenities Consider unique gift ideas Spa Fragrances They come in a rainbow of scents to fit every mood and mask any chemical odor Spa Thermometer To keep easy track of water temperature for prime hoi water comfort and safety Hoi Tab Rental For that friend who dreams of owning a hot tub or spa have a hoi tub driven up your friend door ready for enjoy a fruit drmk play a card game or read a book while soaking with a spa bar or table Custom Tiles Provide custom tiles with logos or signatures to be installed alongside the tiles around your friend spa Control System A central con trot switch which can be installed right alongside your spa will pro gram pump and healer operation pool cleaners lights music action Spa Pillow Buy two or more so everyone who likes to relax in the spa or hot tub can do so in comfort Tub Apparel Choose from all styles of wraps for wearing to and from the spa Wraparound styles arc easy lo remove before hopping In Hot Water Safely Sign A handsome water resistant sign thai comes ready to- mount in blue or brown It contains information on water temperatures lengths of stay in spa or hot tub and medical re for spahot tub use To find any of these items look in Yellow Pages for your nearest hot tub or spa dealer For more information contact The Canadian Spa A Pool As sociation Airport Rd Mifr- slssauga Speed skating Life in Just lane In speed skating at the 1976 Olympics She la Young became the American to win three medals in the his lory of the Winter Games A gold in the 500meter sprint a silver in the I 500- meter and a bronze in ihe 1 000meter The intensity that and other speed skating medalists exhibited during their competitions muscles tensed and faces etched w th rural on is depicted on a special coin released by the Royal Canadian as part of The silver com captures the essence of strength and excitement created when ever push themselves to very I m I in the pursuit of excellence As well as be nj each bodies to ensure such authenticity Speed skat has been an integral nan of the Winter Olympics since they began Chamontx France in The speed skating hero that year was who won two gold one silver and one bronze medal in four Other athletes such as of the United Slates the great Dutchman Schenk and the Canad an Boucher have all shed hem selves in world competition Ochowicz says she is pleased that her sport is being depicted on an Olymp Sec Selected Items On Sale THE- STORE WecerryalargeeeleclfonoBlyteeandcefcxjre el it W competitive prices Moo Werner Unoetie end Dental 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