The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 March 1982 — Page 7

Community Corner

Wafer damages homes

By PATRICIA M. RATHBUN Extension Home Ec. With the rising water in the area, some people may be or have already experienced flood damage. If flood damage occurs in your house, you need to act immediately One of the first areas that are flooded are the carpets and rugs To prevent further damage, dry rugs and carpets quickly and thoroughly and clean by using a vacuum type cleaner made for removing water. Then shampoo them with a light-duty synthetic detergent or a conßnercial rug shampoo available at many stores The use of a disinfectant is also recommended Be sure to remove as much of the excess moisture as you possibly can If the moisture is not removed, it will start to deteriorate the backing When using a commercial rug shampoo, follow the directions on the package When using a household detergent, apply with a brush or sponge to a sma U part of the rug at a time Scrub gently Then wipe off the dirty lather and nnse this section immediately with clean water Work over the surface of the rug in this way m overlapping sections so as not to leave streaks, and when rinsing for the last time, brush the nap in one direction Dry the carpets as quickly as possible after shampooing byexposing them to circulating warm, dry air Open windows and doors if the outside tern-

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perature and conditions are satisfactory to provide such ventilation or use a fan. For small areas, hair or blow dryers may be suitable. Make sure they are thoroughly dry. for even though the surface seems dry. any moisture remaining at the base of the turfs will damage the rug Floodwater carries filth and disease bacteria from sewage systems, back-up sewage and barnyards. Foods, drug and medical supplies, and cosmetics that have been covered by floodwaters may be unsafe to use Destroy fresh meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables, prepared and processed foods, medicines and cosmetics in cardboard containers and other packages that are not hermetically sealed if they have been in contact with floodwaters This includes flour and other commodities in bags. Destroy the contents of crowncapped bottles and screwtop glass containers, including canned food in glass jars, if the containers have been covered by floodwater. Seepage can carry harmful bacteria into the contents of all but the most tightlysealed containers Experience has shown that the only flood-damaged foods that are entirely safe for salvage are those in sealed metal cans, but such containers should be carefully cleaned and disinfected before opening Here is how to proceed

1 Inspect cans and destroy any which bulge or leak (indications of spoilage). 2 Remove labels. Keep like items together or mark cans with a code to help in relabeling the cans after disinfecting them Wash containers in warm water containing soap or detergent. 3 Immerse containers in chlorine solution containing 200 parts per million erf chlorine for at least two minutes. The proper strength solution can be made by adding one tablespoon of 5.25 per cent sodium hypochlorite, which is the ordinary liquid commercial household laundry bleach, to each gallon of water. Use more of the bleach if it is weaker than five per cent Rinse the cans in cold water Or place containers in boiling water and boil vigorously for at least 10 minutes. If proper precautions are not taken after flooding occurs, the result can be mildew — thin, whitish growth that grow wherever it is damp and warm and where ventilation and lighting are poor Not only is it unsightly, but it also leaves a musty odor and discolors and rots fabric, wood, leather and paper If it occurs, it should be removed as quickly as possible All mildew spores must be removed before it can be controlled Remove loose mold from outer coverings of upholstered articles, mattress.es. rugs and carpets by brushing with a broom out of doors to prevent scattering spores in the house Avoid inhaling the spores Run a vacuum cleaner attachment over the surface to draw out more of the mold Do everything con veniently possible to dry the article Sun and air the article to stop the mold growth If mildew remains, you need additional information for removing Contact the Extension office Taking immediate action when flooding occurs may save you time, headaches and moneylater

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Membership study for Rotary

Members of the Rotary Club of Syracuse were challenged by Alan Tehan. owner of Precision Automotive in Syracuse and past president of the club, during their Tuesday. March 16. meeting at which he presented a carefully constructed questionnaire to the members and one guest. Roy Troyer of Goshen Tehan asked members to reevaluate themselves and the club periodically in order to appraise, grade and then reappraise the club and its goals. The speaker challenged members to study the needs of the community as per the types and magnitudes of the

same He also established the idea that businesses and educational institutions have annual reports and periodic selfstudies. so should the Rotarv Club The questionnaire asked members such questions as why they joined the group and any satisfaction they had in that decision No signatures were required but members were asked to tell their interest in committee assignments, give an appraisal of the meeting and program, and make any comments on special programs such as ladies night. Tehan's leadership was greatly appreciated by the club and the questions have caused members to consider the current membership and growth goals for the future The club is also going to be studying its effectiveness in the community based on the ideas and opinions expressed on the questionnaires K|H9 .Jr. T TO WED MAY 15 — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Garman, r 5 Warsaw, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter. Barbara Jo. to Michael L. Evs ter. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eyster. 5»77» CR 17 Goshen. The bride elect is a first-year student at Memorial School of Nursing. South Bend. Her fiance is employed by Goshen Rubber Company in technical service. The couple is planning a May 15th wedding at Sugar Grove Church. Goshen. Milford Helping Hands enjoy party By SCOTT WEISSER For their March meeting the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club enjoyed a bowling party on Monday evening at the Wawasee Bowl A fun evening was enjoyed by all with Shannon Angle receiving the high score for the night. Following bowling the members enjoyed refreshments at the Dairy Queen The next meeting will be held on April 15. iFIGNT INFLATION ! Repmr It! Air Condilionors | Dehumidifiers | M Refrigerators — Freezers c ® Whirlpool Washers And Dryers j; ta Sfcep Servie* Only 612 South Third St.. Syracuse 457-4867

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APRIL WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. (Maxine Lucille) Stoffel, r 2 box 531 Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter. Angela Marie to David Patrick Wall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. (Beverly Joan) Wall, r 1 box 164-R Pierceton. The bride-elect is a 1981 graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed at Thornburg's Drug Store and Mike's Soda Shop. North Webster and her fiance is a 1978 graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed at Frank Wall Excavating. Pierceton. .An April 16 wedding is bring planned at the Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Syracuse. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. John LaTour. Jr.. 107 West Carroll. Syracuse, have announced the engagement of their daughter. Jolinda L.. to Patrick C. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brown. 1819 Crescent Drive. Warsaw. Miss LaTour is a 1962 seventh semestet graduate of Wawasee High School and Brown is a 1979 graduate of Warsaw High School. Brown is presently employed at Ener-Trek Corporation. Syracuse. No w edding date has been set. Milford Kiwanis see slide presentation Members of the Milford Kiwanis Club and their ladies heard a talk and saw a slide presentation at their ladies’ night meeting at Peddlers' Village near Goshen on Monday night. Speaker was Arch Baumgartner, and the talk and presentation concerned a trip the Baumgartners took, along with Mr. and Mrs. Willard Conn, also of this area, last fall. It included two weeks in Central Europe and todays in Ireland. Club president John Replogle asked members to introduce their wives and guests. ITHNTION: Farmers Hove you seen how the Agro-Soy brand soybeans yielded in the Purdue University test plots ? If not. check with us for the results I We Curry ... • Parker Sm4 Cara. $S 1.50/log • Baley Seed Cara. SSS.tO/aoq • Bfra fayßaaaa . $12.95/iog • Meat PaMc Vamriar $9.95/«og "CUSTOM MOHOf service" • Fill Dirt • Grovel JfcML.. BBSS And Repair Coleman Lanterns Bucher Farms aisoof asaaua o» Okwi io*» — AM- MBS

Wed., March 17.1982—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

CALENDAR Week Os March 17 To March 24 WEDNESDAY Ladies* Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse PTO monthly board meeting 12 noon, elementary and junior high, at Syracuse elementary library Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., Beacon Restaurant, Syracuse Psi lota Xi 7:30p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30p.m., Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Twiiighters Bunco Chib 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, Vernon Road, onehalf mile east of South Shore Golf Club, Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Al-Anon 9:30 am, Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse - Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m.. Milford Fire Station IV V ——- FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45a.m., Milford Community Building SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a .m., Three Flags Drive-in. Syracuse SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous, open meeting 10a.m., North Webster Fire Station MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis /z 7 a m.. Classic Restaurant, North Wphst TOP 106 6:30 p m.. Calvary United Methodist Church. Syracuse FOE Mens Meeting. Aerie 3760 7 p.m.. Lakeland Eagles. 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Columbian Reading Circle 7:30 p.m. Milford TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant. Syracuse Milford Area Development 5 p.m., Doll's Decorating. Milford Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m.. Syracuse Town Hall, open to public W’awasee American Legion Auxiliary 7:30p.m.. Legion Hall, Syracuse WEDNESDAY Ladies* Aid 7 a.m.. Syracuse Church of the Brethren Eagles Auxiliary Meeting, Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles. 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, Vernon Road, onehalf mile east of South Shore Golf Club, Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse '1 lA\ od 00 ' b \l Xgrtucty Fried Chicken . 900 S. Huntington St. 457-51 f 7 Syrocuso

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