Oakville Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 21 Jul 1993, p. 35

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Remember that once the trigger has been pulled on an extinguisher it punc- tures a diaphragm to release the retar- dants and it must be refilled at a depot which will be found in the Yellow Pages. The only maintenance they need is an occasional shake to keep the pow- der loosened up inside. A dial on the top will indicate whether or not the pressure inside is adequate. Class D: combustible metals like magnesium or potassium which afe" not likely to be around the house. Water used against Class A fires is acceptable but against Class B creates steam and rapid spreading. and against Class C causes electrocution. Class C: includes Class A and Class B plus energized electrical equipment such as exposed wires or an electric fry pan. Don't worry about it clashing with your decor. It is supposed to, for high visibility and quick access. Most extinguishers are rated for A, B, or C fues, which cover most house- hold types. Class A; ordinary combustibles. e.g. paper, cloth, wood. rubber, plastics. Class B: flammable and combustible liquids, e.g. gasoline, grease. oil. paint, propane and kerosene. Mount the extinguisher on the kitchen wall (out of the reach of chil- dren and at eye level) away from potential fires (stoves) and near the door into the kitchen from the dining room. For over 30 year I have been a staunch supporter and a good friend to earthworms and they have generously repaid me with their diligence. When you understand their contri- bution to the well-being of the whole planet and all us creatures on it, it is impossible to stand idly by and deny them their reasonable requirement of a healthy environment. And it hurts me to hear them maligned and despised, second only to snakes. They are, in fact, the saviors of the human race and we owe them In the case of fire extinguishers, look for the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (UL) label for assurance of safety and reliability. They are inexpensive. starting at $6. and so simple in construction that your only vital concern in purchasing one is to see it has the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) label which guaran- tees it has been tested for reliability. Every home should have at least two: one in the hall outside the bed- rooms and one in the downstairs hall- way by the stairs. So we are all advised to follow advice of fire departments to test smoke alarms every time we move clocks for daylight sav changeovers. Today, with so much synthetic mate- rial in homes, fires produce a lot of toxic fumes before and along with the smoke which can prevent you from even waking up or from functioning quickly once you do. People who fail to install smoke detectors in the belief that they will be able to smell smoke in time to escape from a home fire are deluding them- selves. It is not too much to expect that fire extinguisher requirements will follow. And then they may move to include single family dwellings in the code. such a law. The Provincial Fire Code was revised so as of October 1992 all, existing and new and low and high rise, multiple dwelling units must be fitted with smoke alarms. (Continued from page 8) Fire extinguishers as kitchen utensils RESPECT FOR WORMS mg the our our They produce castings (manure) at the rate of about 25 tons per acre per year. They come up from burrows as deep as 15 feet each night and deposit their castings on the surface, right where farmers need it. The earthworm is the dominant thread that runs through the establish- ment and the survival of stable civi- lizations. from the Garden of Eden to the present day. In short, the great food growing lands exist only where the earthworm is present to till the soil. Without them there is no agriculture, even where the soil and climate are favorable. respect and assistance. Charles Darwin, who spent 40 years studying them, had this to say: "lt is doubtful that many other animals have played as important a part in the histo- ry of the world as these lowly crea- tures." How about that? Believe in aC'1irj.rri'J1-r "r'gr"'- lag-19.; 6kxhrrcteyrotxrt,derlretatteal-mde Dm'mb llOYD PKWY 338.6550 DOUG W' 3386550 KEN RIDES 338-6SS0 KEN FORBES" 338-6550 $151,900 $242,900 “adNULhwn/m $334,900 $19it,900 AWM n' JustcallCountlywide. 'qqq 338-6550 The mulch keeps the weeds down, keeps moisture in and excessive heat out. I have attracted hordes of worms to gardens where there was previously not a worm to be found. If you don't find an abundance of earthworms when you dig your garden there is a simple remedy to attract them. Put some mulch all over the ground in the rows between your veg- etables and flowers and cover the whole area in the fall and winter with leaves or straw. All they ask in soil (not too acidic and some moisture in the soil. What thoughtful creatures! l In burrowing they effectively aerate and the ground, making it easier for roots ove to grow and making water more acces- " sible as it flows down during rain enc showers. wot Smse25=mses+2Mmes&ixxAoaseeyeseryet*qr (“Mm.mmn. ”dual-k Bill MARSHA11" 3386550 LLOYD PKWY 3386550 GAIL MOREAU' 338-6SS0 'lll'ii'i',i(i KEN routs 338-6550 $159,“ $206,” $249,” $749,000 my return is a neutral ), cool temperature and organic matter Next week I'll tell you about red wrigglers. They have a different modus operandi and are the most productive of all. Their castings are the most nutri- tious and the most useable of any manure in the world; so join the host of worm admirers who know their true worth. Worms will be most generous in return of any help you provide them. Mywhthmmaddmu/kll il Countrywide - 338-6550 ‘ é Cl 1L7?" ij, ' s'rCi .9. 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