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TERRACE BAY NEWS "Some 'safe not sorry' household hints Don't look now, The boss' wife is tripping over a trailing lamp-cord. Rush- ing to her rescue, your neighbor .spills a martini. Stunned by it all, a guest uses the area rug as an ashtray. The scenario for a pre- party nightmare and not the real scene? Let's hope s0. Holiday parties often 'disintegrate into a series of calamities, but pre-party planning and prepared- ness can prevent many disasters and cure others. Taping or tying lamp , cords to walls or table legs \ cuts down the odds on clumsy falls. It's also a good idea to stash away tippy tables, heirlooms and fragile furnishings. While: you're at it, re- place small ashtrays with plenty of the extra-large variety -- and plan to have them emptied regularly. Serve drinks with a napkin or coaster and scatter a supply of extras on all the tables. To cope with spills, stains and burns, Eureka Home Care Institute ex- perts advise creating a Party Survival Center. Se- lect a convenient spot and stock it with these first aid items: sponges, paper tow- els, mild detergent, white vinegar, dry cleaning sol- vent, mop, pail, vacuum cleaner with attachments and a stain removal guide. Your thoughtfulness will " be appreciated if you place another Survival Kit in a bathroom for your guests' use. Fill a decorative bas- ket with safety pins, sew- ing kit, band-aids, spot remover, comb and aspirin. No matter how-carefully you prepare, disaster can strike. If it does, the Sur- vival Center will allow you to act quickly and confi- dently. Survival Center. Remedy cigarette burns on carpets by clipping off darkened ends of carpet Blot up a spilled martini -tufts, then apply the clean- or other alcoholic beverage immediately. If allowed to sit, alcohol forms a perma- nent yellow stain on many fibers. Eureka experts rec- ommend applying a solu- tion of one teaspoon mild detergent, one teaspoon white vinegar and one quart tepid water to the spot. When dry, vacuum to remove residue and revive the fiber's nap." This cleaning solution also removes spots from cranberries, jello-molds, 'candied yams, slushy salt tracks and pet's accidents. For oily foodstuffs, choco- late, gravy, salad dressing and sauces, apply the same solution; let dry and then use the dry cleaning sol- vent you've stocked in the ing solution, dry and vac- uum. If the fireplace starts spewing ashes, make cer- tain the damper is open and working properly. A once-over with a vacuum equipped with Edge Kleen- er will remove ashy residue and draw out soot trapped between carpets and the edge of the hearth or base- board. More information on first; aid for party Spots and 'stains is available in Eureka's new stain remov- al guide. For a copy, send 25 cents in stamps or coins and a self-addressed busi- ness-size envelope to: Stain Guide, Dept. MGS, 1201 East Bell Street, Blooming- ton, Ill. 61701. PAGE 15 THE CONFEDERATION COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY LN ale Ar xe be Ale Abs NIN ES my "we NR CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION in cooperation with SCHREIBER RECREATION ASSOCIATION offers the following program UPHOLSTERY P Upholstery techniques are developed in this program to enable the student to recover most types of chairs and chest -erfields. The student is allowed to bring an arm chair of occasional chair, but not chesterfields or love seats, to recover. INSTRUCTOR: FEE: $25.00 includes some misc. material STARTING DATE: 1976 TIME: 7 = 10 p.m. Monday thru Friday ( 2 weeks ) - PLACE: St. Andrews Church REGISTER: with Mrs. Marlene Doig 202 Winnipeg Ave. Smart Shoppers GIVE Gift Certificates Easy to shop for No exchanges after Recipient chooses gift No gift to wrap Save time and trouble . Eva Connors January 26, Note: Refund of Fees will only be made should insufficient enrolment force cancel lation.