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Ministry of Home Agriculture Economics and Food Branch Ontario mamâ€"i...“ Hon LarMC "(norm-I Duplny Hun-nu tutu-um Bl? YING SISSORS .4 ND SHEA RS How many of you have been frustrated by scissors or shears that don't cut properly’.7 There are a variety of scissors and shears on the market and each type fulfills a specific cutting need, Shop carefully to select the correct type for the intended purpose. is the advice given by the clothing specialists with the Ontario Ministry of/tgn'cuiturc and Food.Hotne Economics Branch. Consumers should always buy good quality scissors or shears to ensure smooth and easy cutting, Look for blades that an: attached with a screw rather than a rivet. Those with a screw are easily adjustable and can be taken apart for proper sharpening. Scissors or shears that are riveted to guitar are not adjustable and cannot be properly sharpened. The two basic differences between scissors and shears are the shape of the handles and the weight. Scissors may vary in Site. but in general are lighter lll weight than shears. The scissors' shaft. located between the screw and the handles. is straight and both handles are ring-shaped. They are suit- able for cutting lightwaight fabrics or general household use, Shears are heavier and larger than scissors. Th; dressmaking shears is bent upward and the lower larger for inserting two or three fingers. These 1“ . allow for better control and leverage when cuttii on a large surface. When shopping for scissors or shears, always tat piece of fabric to test their cutting ability. Once } chosen the type you want. inspect several pairs they lit your hand comfortably. Check that the bla- all the way to the points and that they feel smooth when closing. They should also out easily along tlt length of the blades. Scissors or shears are a precision instrument (hit have proper care. Don't use them for anything oil what they‘re intended. For example. do not use d ing shears to cut cardboard or paper. Keep them ci dry and occasionally lubricate the screw with sev. chine oil. Store them carefully and avoid droppine they can get out of alignment easily. Have them sl. periodically. Buy good quality scissors or shears and with th- use and care they will last for many years. M l" FREEZER WENT OFF AI this time of year. ice storms can cause power failures. If this happens to you what should you do? The initial concern will probath be, what caused this. failure and how long will the power he ofl‘,’ [f the free/er is loaded, the food should stay frozen about two days. If partially loaded. the food probably will stay fnwen for one day. If the word is. the power will be restored within a 24 hour period. leave it alone and du not open the lid or door. If the power failure is extensive enough that power will not be restored within 24 hours. then place dry ice in the free/er to keep the temperature below freezing. The food should first he covered with newspapers or cardboard and he sun- to wear heavy gloves for protection. Or you could cover the free/er with blankets. taking care not to cover the vent openings. What procedure should be taken if you discover the plug has accidently been pulled? This is an entirely different 1’1 situation. in this case you would have to open [lit to determine the condition of the food. 15 it cut thawed. partially thawed or still frozen? Some food fruits and fruit pies could be refrozen if they are cw thawed but still cold to the touch. Ice Cream and should be discarded even though they are still cull touch but completely thawed. You should really assess the condition ofeach put. food and act quickly to get the freezer operating 4‘ certain that the food you have kept is safe to eat .1‘ the food you discarded really did need to be discardw A word to the wise! Be prepared. It is recommer‘ the Home Economics Branch that every boaschulx the booklet “Care For Your Frozen Foods. H‘- lhmugh the Information Branch, Ontario Minis’ Agriculture and Food. Legislative BuiIdingS, Queen - Toronto.M7A IAS. tl'.‘ Be that