With growing interest in
creative cookery, and entire
families taking part in pol-
watching, what better place
than the kitchen to add one
of America’s favorite fur-
nishings — a fireplace.

If you thought fireplaces
belong only in the family
room, think again. The ease
and economy of installing a
factory-built fireplace has
inspired homeowners to in-
clude them in other rooms
of the house. More and
more, fireplaces are show-
ing up in kitchens — partic-
ularly when the room is a
center for family activities:

Unlike conventional
masonry fireplaces, built-in
style, factory-constructed
units come ready-to-install.
There's no need to knock
out walls, do extensive re-
modeling or build a special
foundation. That's because
these built-in units feature
“zero-clearance,” which
means they can be safely
placed right on or against
existing walls and floors.
Face a factory-built fire-
place with any non-com-
bustible material to match
the raom decor, und the re-
sults can look as authentic
as a traditional hearth or as
“now” as a contemporary

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FAMILY KITCHEN: A GREAT SPOT FORA FIREPLACE

kitchen,

Contemporary is the look
of so many freestanding fire-
places available today. Their
brightly colored porcelain or
enamel finishes — or even
basic black — can accent a
modern mood. Freestand-
ing fireplaces dre even easier
to install than built-in units
— just remember to include
a fireproof base and follow
the manufacturer's specifi-
cations and building code re-

quirements for proper clear-

ance from nearby walls.

Because factory-built fire-
places come in a wide range
of sizes and shupes, finding
room for one ina good-sized
kitchen needn't be a prob-
lem, If space is tight, choose
a compuct, buill-in model; a
slim, freestanding, conical
style; or a fireplace of either
type, designed for corner in-
stallation.

The chance to cook with
wood or charcoal year-
round makes the kitchen un
ideal spot for a fireplace.
Barbequing doesn’t have to
be a seasonal ritual — spe-
cial grills for fireplaces
make it possible to cook and
serve wood or charcoal-
broiled entrees indoors dur-
ing cold weather. And, with

only seconds from grill to
table, food won't lose its
sizzle.

Is yours a country kitch-
en? Then an old-fashioned,
wood-burning stove might
provide: just the right.
authentic touch. No longer
hard-to-find relics, wood
stoves are widely sold Loday
in a variely of styles, many
of which can be used for
covking as well as heating.
Since the energy crisis be-
gun, stove sales have soared
as homeawners sought these
oldtime appliances for their
practicality, as well as their
nostalgic charm. Improved
efficiency in loday's wood
stoves und factory-built fire-
places make both a good sup-
plemental heat-source and a
good decorating idea.

A brightly burning blase
in the kitchen hearth ean
make cesking and meal-
times even more pleasur-
able. And, even though the
lable is a natural family-
gathering spot, a fireplace
nearby udds one more good
reason to make the kitchen a
real “living” room. An ex-
perienced, reputable dealer
can help you decide what
type, shape and size wood
healer best meets your
needs. T

INSTALL A KITCHEN FIREPLACE, equip it with a grill and enjoy barbequed
meals, yearround, With just séconds from fire to table, food grilled indoors

won'l jase its sizzle.t ”

The Goad Old Days

For those nostalgia bulls
who long ta return to the
simple life of yesterday,
here's haw the Early Ameri-
can housewile spent her day
in the kitchen:

Meals were cooked over a
fireplace in great iron pols.
Later, she fad to hand-
pump water for doing the
after-dinner dishes, (She
made her own soup, oo.)
Since there was no refriger-
ation, she had to seout
around fur cool places to
store foods, as well.

Yes. those were the good
old days! .

Get the Snack Knack!

Snack time is the perfect

occasion to cul dewn on
_food costs and is a great
lime to help your family to
betler nutrition.

Since most’ snacks con-
sist of “junk food” that is
nat only expensive but of lit-
tle food value, do your fam-
ily and your budget a favor
by crealing your own
snacks.

Fruit jellos, puddings.
cheese-and-cracker combi-
nations ure some of the taste
treats you can concoct for
those between-meal snacks.

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constructed split level design.
bedrooms, family room, den, guest room,
sundeck, double carport and much, much
mare. Fully landscaped tot with high rear
fence which afford privacy. Asking $72,500.
Call Kelly and lets talk homes.

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* $30,000
- $40,000

- $70,000

How to

Have you ever thought
about covering your walls
with fubric to conceal im-
perfections, but lacked the
budget for’ a professional
job, and felt too intimi-
dated to try the process
yoursell?

With fabrics and the
“quick staple” method, you
can cover imperfect walls.
By using the same fubric
print from flaor to ceiling
and wall to wall, you can
also enlarge a small area.

A good starting point is
the left corner of the room.
Measure wall areas and esli-
mate how many lengths of

home in excellent
residential neighborhaod.
Large nicely landscaped
fot fenced on 3 sides.

Living room has free
slanding fireplace. Bright
basement with large
windows and high ceiting.
One finished room down.
Sundeck over carport.

Listed exclusively al
$50,000.

Cover Walls with Fabric,

the desired fabric you will
need, depending on whether
width is 48", 54°, or 40".
Cut the fabric in lengths lo
coincide with the height of
your wall, Most walls are
about &-9° high. Be sure to
allow 4° extra lo include
2" finish-fold at lop and bot-
tom. The only necessiry
tools are a chand-staple gun
or automatic slipler: one-
inch-wide cardhoard of
wood strips; hammer and
small nails; scissars: fabric
knife; folding knife: folding
ruler: standing dadder to al-
low convenient stapling al
ceiling: plumb rule with
chalk line or level: and
pliers.

Save-Mor on corner lot .
facing Graham Avenus. 3 :
bedrooms, tiving room, §
large kilchen with dining
area, Heat and hot water, |
Aitached E
carport. Fenced rear yard.
Listed price of $28,000.

Includes stove and fridge.

natural, gas.

Copperside Estates - Rural residential fol. Irregular
shape Bll‘ frontage on Copper River Road.
neclion to private water system available. Yours for

Can-

3 bedroom modular home
on large fenced lol, Lot
nicely treed and privale.
Large garage workshop
with concrele floor. Wired.
Good garden areas and on
water sysiem. Built in
china cabinet in dining
area. Price includes slove
and —_ fridge. Very

reasonable ai $32,900.
ee

Rurai homestead on 800
acre parcel of land inf
Rosswood. 2 bedroom
homestead provides year
raund accomodation.

Some clearing ready for
seeding. Beauliful view of
mountains. Parcel and
home sile well secluded.
Asking $32,000.

Looking for a mobile home. We have a 12x68 fully
furnished on pad in central trailer park.
condition. Tool shed. Asking 513,000 M.L.S.

Night Phones

Excellen!

Beyond the beauty of
lingn-covered wails, some
other advantages include: nu
special preparation of the
walls; no removal of old
wallpaper; excellent acous-
tical properties; insulation:
and the advantage of un-
damaged removal af labric
at any time.

Once you get “the hang”
of il, you could grow so en-
ihusiastic you may decide to
cover (he walls of all your
rooms, For further instruc-
tions on how to staple Tab-
ric Lo walls, send 25c with
your name and address lo:
Belgian Linen Association,
Dept. ‘SC, 280 Madison
Avenue, New York, New
York 1OU16, +

Crock Plates:
Innovative Appliances

Crock plates, a logical ex-
tension of convenient crock
pots, are now becoming al-
niost as pupulur as their pre-
decessors.

Nutritious nmieals can be
served conveniently und eco-
nomically on the high-tem-
peralure stoneware mulli-

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water

An unbelievable bargain!
AOver 2200 5q. ff. on the
Amain floor, including a 370
Hsq. 4. master bedroom
with a Raman bath. A
aconvenient kitchen area
Awith family room and
area adjacent

B home.

Avenve In Thornhill and
A asking $58,000. Call Kelly
and lets talk offers.

Over 1500 sq. ff. attractive
3 bedroom home. Many
extra features such a5

bar, rec room,

natural gas. ,

Davis. Asking $75,000. Call
Horst or Christel for more
information.

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4619 PARK AVENUE, TERRACE, B.C. ¥8G 1V6

rie

An inspection of this 12x60
mobile home will prove
that it is good value for
$15,500. Situated on a
75x100 landscaped! lot.
Frice includes new metal
storage shed. Muriel has
the details.

young family.
bedrooms on the main
floor, large kitchen, dining
area, and living room.
Located in centre of fawn
close to schools and
shopping. Asking $35,000.
Calt Horst of Christel for
more details.

WIGHTM

electric heal,
tem. Landscaped. All for $28,000.

cooking crock plates.
* Many cooks prefer the
flat cooking surface, as fowl
and roast can be prepared
without the inconvenience of
placing them on end.

Cleaning of a flat plate is
easier than.a round pot and
many crock plates have a
non-stick surface.

REALTY LTD.

AUTOPLAN AGENT

5140 AGAR AVE. Only $26,500

Compact 2 bedrm. renovated reside
free standing fireplace, new floor covering
Large 89" tol, waler and sewer. Excl, 8B2.

NEW REMO On 80° x

200° lol

Atiractive package of mobile plus 12x56’ addlllon having 4 bedrms., ample
carpel, utilliy room,
pressure syS

REVENUE PROPERTIES

N= OUPLEX ON FINE ST, Two bedrms. each,
faundry.
fi Ranges and fridges incl. Good location. $31,500.

supper lower type.

just £45,000.

possession available.

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rec nS 635-3609 7
4611 LAKELSE AVE.

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KAEMBER BROKER.

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LTD.

(immaculate 3 bedroom
home, full basement, close
fo schools, recreation and
shopping. Beautifully
landscaped. Asking
$51,800. Calt Horst or
Christel for more details.

A spacious, quality built
home, set among mature
trees and shrubs, is
available for the
discriminating purchaser.
This large family home
features many af the most
sought after amenities and
can be viewed at any time.
Phone Muriel for an ap-
pointment.

GENER

nce, attractive interior. eleciric heal,
s of carpel and cushion floor.

separale dining room, fireplace, Good

i DUPLEX ON MULLER ST.2 bedrms. each, side
by side, drilled well, well kept, some furniture
J and appliances. Only $31,500,

DUPLEX AT 1946 WREN. Good revenue with
MM iwo bedroom suites, side by side. Appliances
included. Potentia! for extra suile or enlarging
MBeach sulte by developing the basement. Asking

md4St0 BLOCK OLSON AVE.

Nice three bedroom home within easy walk to all
gschools and downtown. Large family-rec roam in
Ffull basement. Listed MLS at just 347,000. Quic!

The plate’s convenient
construction allows usage as
a griddly, wok, steamer,
poacher, braizer-broiler,
chafing dish, warmer-server,
and. omelelte-crepe maker.

A high temperature
makes the plate warmer
than 4 regular oven, skillet,
or deep Iryer.

Excl, 74.

carport below. -

_ Helen, Givertson ,

635-2826

Jim Bufty a
635-6688 ff
Bob Ripmeester Mf
635-2832 a
BE
a

bedroom 1034 5q. ft. home.
Fireplace In fiving room
and a secand one Is located
In partially finished full
basement. Home is listed
at $53,500. Call Kelly.

Exceptionally attractive
family house in Thornhill
area. 3 bedrooms up and 2
downstairs, 2 fireplaces,
sliding glass doors off
dining and master
bedrooms onto: sundeck
large patio and many more
specta!l features. Asking
$56,500. Call Horst o
Christel.

Fourplex an Soucie Ave.
for sale comprises of four 3

W| bedroom 2 storey units with
electric ranges. Gross
Monthly income $1,090 per
month, ~ Excellent = In-
vestment.

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HORST GODLINSK! - 635-5397
MURIEL NEALE - 635-2944

JUDITH JEPHSON

- 638-1652

AFTER OFFICE HOURS

Small but cozy. Only one
bedroom but comtortable.
Situated in uplands area on
re Munthe Ave.
setting on no thru road with
large une acre yard.

Has quiet

KELLY SQUIRES - 635-7616
CHRISTEL GODLINSKI - 635-5297
FRANK SKIDMORE - 636-6691