Lifestyles I About to peak These tulips in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dix on of Raeford have about reached their peak. The tulips, however, have put on a fine display for those who passed by the Jackson Street and Edinborough A venue residence. Food prices higher this year than in 1983 By Willie Featberatoae Couty Exteartoa Ckairaui This year food prices will be 4% to Th higher than they were in 1983. There are several reasons for this - including last summer's drought, increased marketing costs and stronger consumer demand. You probably won't notice too much difference in food prices right away. Most of that increase will come during the summer months when beef, pork and poultry prices are expected to go up. And when red meat prices go up, Fish and seafood prices usually follow suit. Many families eat more seafood to compensate for those higher meat prices. That in creases demand ? and when de mand goes up, prices do too. Fruit and vegetable prices are ex pected to go up. And cereal and bakery items will cost about 3^? more than last year. So you'll need to shop wisely. SIGNING A CONTRACT Whether you sign a contract for a house or a set of encyclopedias, remember that piece of paper is a legal document. Under certain cir cumstances you can cancel. But in most cases, you're bo^ind by the Extension News provision of the contract. So you should ask some questions before signing your name on the dotted line. Do you understand everything the contract says? Do you agree with everything the contract says? Is every blank in the contract filled in with information? Did you read the fine print? If you answered "no" to any one of these questions, do not sign. Get some help from a lawyer, the state attorney general's office or your local extension office. Remember, signing a contract is serious business. RETIREMENT INCOME Having enough money when you retire doesn't just happen. It's something that you have to pay for in advance - long before you say "goodbye" to your co-workers. The best guarantee for sufficient retirement income is advanced planning and preparation. In fact, financial advisors recommend that you plan and begin that investment program at least 20 years before retiring. And most adequate financial plans include a mix of investment* -- Social Security, savings, an nuities and similar income pro. ducers. Such planning would require you to: estimate the amount of in come you'll need for retirement, determine whether or not your pre'l sent provisions will meet these) needs and help you make a viabl J savings plan, TRUSTS IN ESTATE PLANNIN( The trust may be the most flexi ble and the most underused estate planning device. Stripped to its bare essentials, the trust is relative ly simple. The person using a trust authorizes someone else to handle property for the benefits of beneficiaries named under th^ agreement. Snow promoted to senior rank Margie A. Snow, granddaughter of Margaret A. McLean of Rural Route 1, Shannon has been pro moted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of senior airman. Snow is an electrician at Clarl^ Air Base, Philippines, with the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing. Birds, books and cooking can whet the palate By Ellen S. Willis Home Extension Agent At the time I am writing this ar ticle it is American Library Week. But why should not every week be Library Week. Education is a continuous thing throughout life and the library is a great place for continuing your education. If you have children itn your family there are many books on the development of children - ask your librarian to help you. Children need to have books read to them and also the privilege of having adults listen to them read 1 encourage you to read books and have your children read many books. Mrs. Jeanette Watson, a fifth grade teacher at Turlington school is wanting her students to know how things were done in the "good old days." Do any of you readers have or know where we can get a churn so a demonstration can be given on how to make butter. If you have any information please call me at 875-2162 at once. Thanks. PROPER BIRD IS KEY TO DELICIOUS DISHES Poultry is sure to please even the pickiest caters. It not only tastes good, but is fairly low in calories, is easy on the pocketbook and sup plies high quality protein, iron, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. No wonder poultry has long been a favorite food. Turkey and chicken may even be used interchangeably in recipes. Chicken can be cooked any way imaginable and its mild flavor combines well with many ingre PHONE FOR FOOD Fill*. Ikrtmf, BBQ. Chl. POLITICAL ADV. parts keep for up to nine months. If the fryer is purchased partially or fully frozen it can be stored in the home freezer for 12 months but it must be cooked when thawed. To stock the freezer when chickens are on sale, remember that whole poultry will keep its quality longer than parts or cooked poultry. However, fryer pieces packed for easy removal from the freezer are more convenient. For the calorie-conscious, the most nutrient-dense foods per dollar included spinach, beef liver, tomatoes, tuna packed in water, skim and low-fat milk, tofu, dry roasted peanuts, eggs and fresh carrots. Other good nutritional buys included ground beef, ground - turtrey, dry kidney beans, whole chicken and whole wheat bread. Following is a chicken bar-b-quc recipe that was a state winner in 1 4-H Poultry Bar-be-Que Contest: Chicken Bar-B-Quc 2 2'/4 lbs. broiler V* stick butter or margarine 2 lemons (juice) J/? cup vinegar (Continued on page 5B) Sullivan 's 210 S.W. 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