24 - Friday, July 18, 1986 - North Shore News MEWS photo Stuart D DAN ROBINSON of North Vancouver City Parks Department uses 3 weed-eater to cut the grass near the trees in one of the city’s parks. Dan wears a pair of safety glasses and a pair of ear protectors as a safety precaution. Clean blankets thoroughly WITH TEMPERATURES on the upswing, blankets are one by one finding their way into closets — probably after being cleaned. Most blankets can either be washed or dry-cleaned, except for electric blankets which should never be dry-cleaned. Boxed and Ready for Delivery i 922-4171 A professional cleaner has the special equipment to process wool blankets safely, without shrinkage. A professional cleaner can also card and brush your blankets, returning them to their original look and feel. WES VAN FLORIST 4894 Marine Dr. West Van 922-3968 licrochips, transistors change the face of home entertainment LESS THAN 50 years ago, home entertainment meant a Saturday evening with the family huddled around the radio or listening in wonder to the new Victrola. That was before the era of tran- sistors, integrated circuits, and microchips. Advances in technology are transforming the conventional stereo hi-fi into a complete home entertainment centre, linking com- ponents such as compact and laser disc players, stereo television, and TV satellite receivers. This hi-tech home entertainment world includes new products, features, and terminology that can bewilder the consumer. However, all the new products being introduced by the industry have the same simple objective — better audio and visual quality. The conventional home enter- tainment centre is the familiar Stereo system, which includes an AM-FM tuner, amplifier, turn- table, cassette deck, and speakers. DEMANDS MET In recent years, technology has provided for advances in the quali- ty of sound reproduction, satisfyi- ng the demands of today’s more discriminating audio consumer. It is important to remember that the sound is what really counts in an audio system. According to Steve Witt, Technical Services Manger for Alpine Electronics of Canada, ‘The important advances in audio quality today are often obscured by the cosmetic features of many units now on the market.” Witt suggests that ‘‘bells and whistles’? gadgetry is secondary to “musicality’’ — the ability of BATHROOM audio equipment to convey the warmth, depth, and excitement of music, “The most important thing about an audio systern is the sound, so put away the spec sheet that talks about the knobs, buttons and watts per channel, and use your ears,’’ he says. Hearing is also going to be key in the field of video-cassette re- corders, the fastest growing seg- ment of the home electronics mar- ket. See Laser Page 25 SPECIALISTS Complete bathroom remodelling LUXURY MARBLE VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 211 W. ist, N.V. 987-3055 | And nothing to pay for 60 days! For the entire month of July, you can save 45% on the regular of vertical blinds. We even guarantee you won't find a lower bi ice on these quality dlinds any where.* And if you buy now, you department store prices autiful, easy-care won't have to pay a penny for 60 days (on orders of $500 or more, with approved credit.) Remember, Contour also offers special prices on mini and micro blinds, pleated shades, woven woods and roller shades. *Find the same blinds advertised elsewhere for less within 30 days and we'll refund the difference. Now open in Willowtree Plaza * Langley 533-5288 * North Vancouver 984-4407 * Vancouver 736-8541 * Surrey 584-7121 * Coquitlam 464-2136 * Richmond 273-4417 * White Rock 536-5598 * Clearbrook 852-4900 * Burnaby 432-1191.