Page 22-1 he Chronicle, Saturda>, ? Buying Firewood A roaring fire in the fireplace can be a warming, IljJj-jl .'.maw- -4M? ^ right conditions, heating a room with wood also can be an energy-saving, economical step to take. But be careful when purchasing firewood, cautions the Better Business Bureau. There's more than one way to get burned. As with any purchase, it's possible to minimize the risk ofjrouble ifJhe buyer knows the reputation of the seller. Also, be sure to check the local market rate and ask a few questions about the type of wood being purchased. Since firewood is an in* frequent purchase, few con- ^ sumers are aware of the prevailing price. Inquire around to get the best deal, but be wary of a drastically low, out-of-line price. Why end up with less wood than bargained for or wood that is too green to burn? Verify that delivery is included in the quote and that there are no other hidden costs. Understanding the Quantity Most people know that wood is often sold by the "cord," but exactly how much is that? A standard cord is defined as a wellstacked pile- of logs, eight feet by four feet by four , feet. This is the equivalent J of 128 cubic feet of wood ' and weighs about two tons. Since Tew home fireplaces can bum wood that's four j by eight feet long, wood is I usually sold as a "face ' cord" or "tier." This is a ? :I~ f i? -I-. r _ iuui uy cigni ieei on a side and cut into desired lengths. For example, a ' "face cord" of 16-inch pieces is actually one-third of a standard cord. Be sure to understand which type of cord is being purchased and for what price. Keep in mind, too, that' although a firewood salesperson may talk about a "rick" of wood, there is no precise meaning to the term. It can mean different amounts, depending on who is selling, so be sure to get more specific with that vendor. In some areas of the nation it is rrfore common to buy firewood by the ton. If so, look for the driest wood available. There's no point in paying for extra water? TvDes of WooH The type of wood Is also an important factor. Hardwoods like oak, birch, hickory and maple bum slowly with a minimum of smoke. By comparison, softwoods are easier to ignite because they are resinous, but they burn more rapidly. Examples of softwood are pine, spruce, fir and other evergreens. That softwood residue is what creates creosofe~ deposits in a chimney. There is a potential danger that the creosote can ignite, so burning softwoods will require more caution and diligent chimney maintenance. I A third category of wood I comes from fruit and nut I trees, such as apple, cherry, beech or pecan. These smoke with an aroma thai resembles the tree's fruit. The wood often sells at a higher price than hardwoods with greater heating value, but fruit tree woods burn with a steady, pleasant flame. For the most economical fire, stick with the hard- 1 woods. Otherwise, a combination of the woods types can be worthwhile. Soft- I wood can make the fire I N start quickly, the hardwood will make it last long and the fruit wood will add a fragrance. January 31, 1981 wMc "SY WITflbzif 1! A V-A-CHEK... I A3 BOUNTY Mjun ^ b.."V4 Eg PAPER I UPOUND D I ' W TOWELS JseOAKE Mixl iff 9 (7 \ m 'M NM WVYBWrTW Vl SWIFT H ? |?3 CANNEI m a % CAN ' Mg} I? PORK CHOPS., i. *1" HIC yi PINKY PIG BRANO PRESH BONELESS CCNT1R CUT U PORK CHOPS. , ls. *244 SV JJ W D 1RANO ALL VARIETIES PRANKS OR SLICED f) BOLOGNA.... Ill M4* SLICED (A W D BRAND ALL VARIETIES PRANKS OR SLICSO K BOLOGNA.... V&z ?114 T1 HORMEl BLACK OR RED PEPPER HAM OR Ml COOKED HAM . & 99* i ^ Jj V) pkg* w VI u ... SMLRKHSa a HANDI-PACK franks A# r> niM a ? O^CARMAYER ALL MEAT OE IAUKUUNU Bttf BOLOGNA WW OWALTNIY ffmVilID GREAT DOGS. . LA IULB. K M SMITHPIf LD HKAT A SERVE /? PKG f mmm%3 COUNTRY HAM XJ I CARL BUOOIO ALL VARIETIES VI 18 * MEATS......! fjt .1|B ^ , n OLD HICKORY Yl 1 LB. 2 LB. BAP R OIIK fj ? ? #'-BB STAR BRAND BAR-B-QUE * W SLAW kf w-? brand u.s. 6 J1 ^ NON-BASTE V BROAD BRiA R / *^X YOUNG TUR 1H\ *|&"| 10/141.. B5 Thruway I Pine Brook I Pa Ok...!.. mi onu|i|iiiiy riaza Center Shopping Center I Mond londay-Saturday Monday-Saturday I go 8:00 to 10:00 8:00 to 9:00 Sunday Sunday I J 12:00 to 9:00 12:00 to 7:00 I 12: y * . IT j 7*51 wessonI mr HEINZ n *m nil I H KETCHUP I fM391 on*fnxosavA-cn*fc f^^eiipThe ^fljjfc? EXTRA 1 'fflMT 1 mva-cnik couponsI 1 ? l3H^ A ",TM ? COUPON AND PUKHAU Of | ? ^ H ||jrAfl4CT.PKG.60,75or 100WATT ,-= STANDARD OR SOFT WHITE --fl GE- UGHT bwiw ? 1 I Coupon good thru Saturday Jon. 91. I9RI. | A. 1 limit on# coupon por family I GRAVY TRAIN DOC FOOD Vao j64* MARTHA WHITf 4 MEAL MIX.... Ji'o ?1" LITTON TEA BAGS.... 'So1 $1M t ^^vrriiL^rifc THRIFTY MAID CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 4a?MM WE CRACKIN GOOD It SALTINES.... 2 VV?oz *1" Y? RKDOI MAID CHERRY fflf TV yf P,E BILLING... nJZ 98* U I L ft THRIFTY MAID SLICED OR HALVES ARTLETT liMMft PEARS 2 OSTESSf) D HAM ? wouai striped manomrs J ^ I A All WABIETIM _ Ym nkk vnMBUM IH K CRACKIN GOOD lili H BOX PIES IT 1 WITH II : iiiii 2109 ?HI, 9% oz. I PKGS. ~ NISTLE WITH MARSHMALLOWS OR PLAIN l3!? Wi\ COCOA MIX... $ 1" *"* DEEP SOUTH PANCAKE OR WAFFLE u*ny Ya SYRUP m1 99* RUKY yj ALL FLAVORS 4 PACK -16 OZ BTLS. ikft vi chek drinks t t EACH M** TCil IJL ASTORPARK 1 BACON U BIRD Slip.... %S '3" I >? I oiirrosT I I (A I MOUNTAIN DEW OR lorn pE3'$r \^2UTER P!31 ^ ENERS OR REEF [jt PRO M#vi MM KRAFT '"ss-?i?H jFl MACARONI, MS. 99- f i sav-a-chik coupons g|hh|sa1 ? | with this coufow a wo hmkha Of ;z^r:i ioct.pkc. [tus^ [] ' ^s| \ trashbags I Coupon good thru Saturday Jen. 31, IttTTl I Coupon got Limit one coupon per family I I 1 Limit b^v copyright 1 quantity rm thru saturo HARVKST FR^ Jl] [j HARVCST FRfsl wSlmM hy mSm CRINKLE CUT FOTI 8t 1 IkwSw# IMRGS*2^fe^ SWANSONS SAIIJ ? I?* ?!,. V iay^tMZWiM^irFfTP^kN CHICKEN, TUEKI> [ frj J ^ y^J I I ^ B I I uare I Walkertown I Westwood tenter I Shopping I Village N.C. 1 Center I Shopping Ctr. urdey I Monday-Saturday I CLEMM0N8 8:00 to 10:00 Mindef Theraday 8 f I Sunday m Mdny Saturday 8t#1 1:00 to 7:00 I tpdei 10 te 9 H' OWE OF A CHOICE V OF SAV-A-CHEK SPECIALS mp (j IAROE WJWCH ? HARVEST FRESH ^BROCCOLI m Save! 0 EXTRA t-A-CMPK COUPONS m TM* COUPON AND PUtCMAM Of 5QT. BOX CARNATION INSTANT MILK ?d tfirv Sotvrdoy ion. 31,1931. m coupon por family I HNHMaHHHBBNHPNOnNIC tMJOtl 931 W1NN-OIXIE CHARLOTTE, INC. JHTS RESERVED... PRICCS GOOD 'AY JANUARY 31, 1931. I MINUTE MAID 100% PURE FLORIDA RANGE JUICE -IMBi ALF ^Bf AL. 1 lLE iach 99* iswtrr IS... 3 ?. 99* K> MS.. V4koz M4f HARVEST FRESH ALL PURPOSE | STAYMAN 1 APPLES '33Li SUPERBRAND L SHERBET OR f ICE CREAM *108 nbr " AL. NCHFRY S, . . . BAG 59* (BURY STKAK, Ml AT LOAF. fOff FISH ** CHIPS... SOZ A0< i FKO. Of GERMAN V CHOCOLATE, \ GOLDEN LAYER, rOCONUT OR FUDGE I CAKES m* z. 1 m PEPPERIPGE ? FARMS SAVE 39< NORWICH ASPIRIN Mfc I Z100CT.C BUS. T I U.S. Hwy. 21 & I I Old CCC Camp I I Road I I Om" Nort* Carolina 1