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PAGE 22, WEDNIiSIAY, MARCHilI 1981 , Wl IITI3Y FRFE IPRESS Mainstreai WJ't. Roger Worh Canada's small and me- dium-siied husinesses arc being clohbered 1», high interest ra tes. The eviderice: bankruptcies and receiverships are at the highest level in >,cars and thal's only the tip of the iceberg. Most smaillirms thatl ail neyer show up in the statistics. Roger Wlorf h is lirecî'or, mCanaj li>ublie ,'ffairs, ('anadian îederatioi of Indepen~dent f flisiniess. Many entrepreneurs sirnply pay off the bis and quietly go out of the business. In addition, the smaller lirms that have been creating a majority of the country's new jobs, have, in Most cases, simply pigeon-holed expansion plans while interesi rates are in the 20O,'o range. WNhile the impact of high interest rates s flt hv busi- nesses big and sinail, the in- dependents tend to be bit harder because most of (hem borrow on a short-terni basis. lt's true, consumers are also paying the'high rates, but at least they can negotiate deals with lenders that fixes interest raies for a îwo, three or fouir Niear terin. For in(Iependteflt businesses, though the situation is some- what dilferent. Most entrepreneurs have vwhal are calfed demnand loans, and the rate increases imme- diately with every rise in the bank's prime rate. That's the raie the hanks charge their 'eCooking vwith Jehane Benoft"Jj For many years I have been aware of the effeet of light upon rilk and other daury produets. Sunlight and even the fluorescent lights of the neighborhood supermarket can give exposed milk a peculiar off-flavor that 1 find unpalata- hIe. A number of studies have been conducted on this subject, including those of Penn State, the University of Vermont and the University of Guelph in Canada. Their findiuîgs show tlîat in addition to flavor dete- rioratioon, mîilk subjected to light also loses such vitaunins as ascorbie acid and riboflavin. These findings were recentlv corroborated to a large degree by an i ndependerit study con- ducted hv the Ontaruio Dairv Council. Mv advice to the consumer is toi guard against the inivasion of light upon miilk, butter, cheese and kindred dairy prod- ucts by mnaking sure these sensitive foods are packaged in à container that shields the contents froru lighit. And speakin.g of dairv foods, here is a desert recipe that is a mnost cre<tit wort hy cuistomers. Bccauise of the ho rrendous rate increases during the last few rnonths, smaller retailers have been placed in a real bind. With inventories ut the highest level of the year during the holiday season, their high cost boans are also ut a peak. If the retuilers don't self the merchandise and pay off' the winner. Soak the sago in the cup SAGO PUDDING An old-fasliioned puidding, always enjoyed whenever served. In the summer, 1 top it with a thick layer of sliced or whole sweetened strawberries or raspberries or blueberries. In the winter, I use grated orange or lemon rind. Serve warm or cold, as is or topped with whipped creamn. 1 cup (250 mL> sago* 1 cup (250 mL> milk 2 cups (500 rnL) milk Y cup (160 mL) sugar Vi tsp. (2 mL) sait 2 egg yolks 2 egg whites 1 tsp. (5 imL) salt boans, they are forced to con- tinue paying the high interest ini the new ),car. Il i rany cases, this ma)' bc good news for consumfers. Smaller retailers are slash- ing prices to seil their goods, perhaps even Iosing money on some items. So consumners should shop uround. The big stores don't always have the best deals. (250 mL) of milk for 30 min- utes. Add the 2 cups (500 mL) of milk. Cook in top of double boiter, 30 to 40 minutes cov- ered, stirring once in a while. When the saal grains are transparent the sago is cooked. Stir together the egg yolks and the sugar. Add to sago, stir well until mixed and sort of crearny. Let simmer uncov- ered. Beat the egg whites and sait until foamy, incorporate into the hot pudding. Pour into a dish and top as you like. Serve hot or cold. * Sago cornes from tdie palm- sago trce and reseinhies mninute tapioca. It can be purchased in health food shops and imported food shops. DICKSON PRINTING- AJAX PLAZA C We opened our stationery and CD office supply store last October, and guess C what - we forgot to tell anyone about C have a grand opening! Too late now, of C course; so we're going to have a grand C un-opening, and you're invited. We'd 41 C like you to corne and see the layout of 0 te store, see the full range of 0 ttionery, office supplies - and c downstairs, the office equipment and c drafting furniture. No refreshments. 0 oballoons for the children. No 0 cowns - except for members of the 0 staf, whoare fifllly beginÏingto discover 0 Hey. we've got three great Proctor-Slex auto- C mtctatr ihhaan osuesnostale C ouget any shade of toast - right through to pure CD hbace'an a couple of terrifoc electroc ketties. Then teesa nfty electroc non-stick skillei. But wow! C ai tiI you see the deluxe coffea makar. Could be 0 yors.Brong in your f ree ticket. Hurry' CD~ ~ IT 0 C Choose from an assortmnent of outrageous wall signs zongers as the boss, the staff, or customers, or a M CD, nifty wall chart that tells nos onSly the caloroc content C of foods, but also how long to walk. cycle, swom, run, CD or get thos' rest, to lose the equovalent caloroes. If C weight doesn't worry you. there's another chart listong CD every phobia known so you can dentïfy and correctly O label your own pet f ear for the bosssl. Consumers Should Shop Around Ckissifoed Ads sel cail 668-6111 RICHARD'S FURNITUREslFNISHINO 20 % Off Ropaire end Reflnlshlng durtng March. Free Estmates "Give Your Fumture a Face Lft" 600 Eucid St., Whltby Ceili Rck Fbr.stall 666-2992