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Show Sun Chronicle Thursdav , June 19, 1975 repairs require special safety precautions Do-it-yours- elf Snow depth record set The June first snow survey set new record snow depth and water content figures Farmington upper had 102 inches of snow' containing 48 6 inches of water, an all time record high of the year, is 31 6 inches The record high May 1 reading is 46 0 inches of water read last month. Flood damage has been less than expected, thanks to the cool May which also left the high snow banks in the mountains. Most of the reservoirs are full or expected to fill. An extended fall growing season could make the best use of the plentiful water supply and offset the late wet spring. measurements The previous high for June on record was 66 inches of snow containing 31.1 inches of water in 1953. The average snow water content for May 1 1, usually the highest reading 1975 is the I'.ight now ot the "Great American Home Renovation " Families ii ioss the country are finding that the current tight immev situation makes buying a new, better and eur more home spacious piohibitive Do-i- t yourself is the spinig move many are deciding to make Home improvement industry figui es indicate business may I ns xsc unpin reach as high as this year warned Linn billion $.55 Baker, Council Home Fainting and wallpapering are seemingly two of the easiest ways to spruce up your house But even they can cause a whole nngillah of mishaps Ladders and liquids are the danger points here. Using makeshift ladders, the wrong ladder and misuse of ladders have brought down additions and alterations can be complex and dangerous woi k if safety isn't made part of your fix it philosophy Falls, repaiis. electric burns, shock, and lacerations are just some of the avocational hazards facing your homestead handyman, poisonings SECT lysiiMHimiJHi C 1iesident of the Utah Safety more than decorator one live-- Boxes, cartons, cans and chairs are pixir and perilous substitutes for the real thing Certain types and sizes of ladders, like paintbrushes, are designed for different jobs Metal ladders, for instance, should never be used when working wth or near electricity Ladders should be placed on a s llid footing Keep in mind that paint and y solvent are materials Recent gov em- poisonous inent statistics show that almost 12,(HK) persons are tiealed Were tmrMng harder than ever to save ymsmme m hospital emergency rooms annually for injuries cause by these substances. The majority of involve cases these poisonings to children four years of age and under The lesson of this, cautioned Baker, is to keep youngsters away from the areas where you are working Busy parents may find the investment well worth while to hire a babysitter during PRICES EFFECTIVE JUNE 19 THRU JUNE 25, 1975 c 5 29 CANNED HAMS;? BACON Blackhowk . . . 1 1.29 79 89 Oz 2 WIENERS LINK SAUSAGE Hr. GROUND BEEF remodeling periods. This keeps the child safe and prevents the parents from being driven to distraction Another problem with paints and solvents is paint cans, thinner f Sir... paint-speckle- A Grade Lb. CHUOC STEAKS con- tainers and brushes near sources of heat or ignition. Gasoline belongs in your ear or in your power lawn mower but not in the house! Using it as a cleaning agent to wip up spots, clean paint burshes, or wash clothes is inviting trouble into your home. Gasoline vapors are invisible fast movers and any ignition source, from the pilot light on your stove or gas heater to even the static electricity caused by an affectionate pat to the family cat, can set off a tragic ex- i WHOLE FRYERS Avoid putting flammability USDA Choice Lb. d plosion. Wallpapering. What could go wrong with that? It may come as a shock to some, but FRISKIES BUFFET Food... con 1 SYRUP Golden Griddle o CLEANSER Comet CHARCOAL Sue Xings.ord. . . that pretty, shiny aluminized wallpaper on the market or the tin foil variety that you piece together yourself can, if improperly installed, become electrically hot. If you decide to use this type of wall covering, make sure you trim carefully around the junction box under the metal plate around electrical fixtures so that no contact is made with live wires. This is especially important to remember in rooms such as the bath or kitchen where electricity and water are present. The cartoon character hitting himself on the thumb with a hammer and expressing his displeasure isnt so funny when it happens to you. Improper use of hand tools can cause annoying and painful injuries. Never force a hand tool to do what it was not made to do. Keep tools sharp and in 20 .09 25 C 1 .1 9 PEANUT BUTTER skiPPy...o, I4, REAL LEMON JUICE 97 65 BEET SUGAR 1 0 Lb. Bag Nestea CAMELOT ORANGE JUICE 6 Oz. Can CAMELOT repair. A tool rack in your home workshop is good ICE CREAM ULTRA CURES HIBAKERY 'a Gallon WHITE OR WHEAT 4 TOILET TISSUE BREAD ... 4 Roll . Camelot 1 6 Oz. Loaf $ 29 Pack e HAMBURGER BUNS GOLDEN RIPE BANANAS 2 PEACHES ' In RADISHES OR GREEN ONIONS the beautiful 45 it. .... Bunches . Melocrust 21 6 MILK . Cream o Weber Vi Gallon DELICIOUS APPLES large 33 Size "...Lb C with each S3 purchase M GLADLY ACCEPT USDA This Week Next Week 9 6--1 6 to to 5 Dinner Knife Salod Fork 19 19' fOOO STAMPS Min helping to help you feed your family better. . r . t POT PIES ' - PIZZA 1.25 2Z 29 Banquet Each Jeno Asst. Each STORE HOURS: t address 3620 WALL AVE. OGDEN 9 AM TO 10 PM MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 10 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY cb ,.hodes 5 Pak Pkg Meadowdale HASH BROWNS r, 6 39 "T 1.19 MILD CHEESE We have low. discount prices on the very finest quality ol products, in every part ol our store. So if you use food stamps, you'll find they buy a lot more with us. And rest assured, we appreciate Power tool accidents are of the most common hangups. Poorly maintained equipment and misuse of equipment can bring your hopes for home improvement to a grinding halt Check out your tools for damaged wiring, dull edges, worn parts Take time to read your instruction booklet and keep it nearby for reference. All electric powered tools should be grounded or double insulated. Take advantage of the guards supplied with the tool. Dress for the job Don't wear loose, dangling sleeves or jewelry they could get caught in moving parts. Always disconnect power tools when not in use. Con- one c BLUE SEAL OLEO NOW ONLY S3 FRESH EGGS Night Blossom" pattern RED 8 Pak FRESHlDAIRY : This Week s Feature is the CALIFORNIA . work home-handyma- n 1! LB. DINNER KNIFE strongly recommended, by the Utah Safety Council. This keeps the tools readily available, safe and out of the of children. reach and good Organization housekeeping are the keys to fast, productive, hazard-fre- 75 sider safety glasses goggles purchase. a wise and workshop remodbe a source can eling projects of pride and pleasure for the buff. But if the resident handyman chisels on safety, he may find injury will really put the clamps on warned Mr. his style, Baker. 'Home-made- you-do-- it '' |