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Show THE SENTINEL Section 3 Thursday. Oct. friends and neighbors who have had first hand with the product or service are good sources of infor mation. Finally, don't rely on price alone to determine the best buy. The most expensive item is not necessarily the right choice. 3. "When" sdhould I buy? Prices on almost Life In a can... experience Outsmart disaster f hp firniirh can do it, so can you. Oscar, the grumpy Sesame Street character, lives in a garbage can. Tf CWrar And while you don't need to take up residence in one, living out of a garbage can could save your life in a disaster.; However, the garbage can has to be one you've stocked carefully with emergency supplies. not everyone will experience earthquakes, floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes or flat tires in his lifetime. But if you do, will vou be readv? gloomy about survival odds under disastrous conditions. But the worst part of a disaster may not be the event itself. Often the aftermath takes the largest toll on life and health. Lack of food, clean water, beat, light, first-ai- equipment, d trained medical help it's lack the of you if you had to cany heavy cans and bulky sweaters in your arms. But a backpack makes it simpler. Your emergency supshould include ply several essentials. Consider water purification tablets, matches, candles, a filled canteen, a warm clothing, a first-ai- d kit, a transistor radio, needed medications, an if area map, food and you have canned food a can opener. You might also include a poncho or other protection against rain, first-ai- d instructions, a list of emergency aid locations in your community, basic preparation, not the tools, flares and y instructed to include among their recommended year's supply of food, clothing and fuel an emergency two-wee- k Probably the heaviest item on the list is food. Eloctrolux With Power Head. Like New. oo Wt repair all makes of vacuums. Specializing In Klrby, Hoover, Eureka A Bison. We repair all makes, etc. 4081 W. 5415 S. Keams ( estate with relatives," Maughan said. He explained further that your children can, when they reach age 18, withdraw and spend at their discretion their allocated portion without answering to anyone. "Your children will share ' (your estate) equally, regardless of need, and a guardian usually the wife will be appointed for minors and and must answer to the f V that are not easily perishable and are high in calories unr nutrients. Also include vitamin tablets. Once you've organized tefCXB PRICK GO UP CHECK Gora Pew ONRU68R?J m : v. life your against and preparation you do, this simple supply might save your life. It only takes a few hours to prepare a will, but it should be done in consultation with an attorney, he said. "There are so many mistakes you can make on a will. Some people think you can fill out a form, but it doesn't work that weU." "Something as simple as a misplaced 'and' or as a purchase, there are five steps that will lead you to the right choice. The Utah State Consumer Affairs Division suggests that in any transaction you ask yourself: 1. "Why" am I buying? If the item is Comparison shopping takes time but there is an obvious payoff you save money, although price should not always be the major factor, and you may be able to get a better deal. No matter what you are considering The Utah State Con- most in available 'or' may completely sumer Affairs Division " libraries or 'can be obwill's points out product test tained by subscription or a change meaning," he added. reports are a valuable at newstands. The repor- . The cost of preparing a will can run anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars depending on what kind of will you design as well as a number jof other factors. "A will may be just part of an estate plan. There may also be trusts that are a part of the estate plan," he said. "A will tool in consumer product ' ts can be very useful as comparison shopping selection. Product testing is conducted by a number of non-prof- aids. Remember though, they are only "guides." To use the results: 1. Check the cumulative index of the magazine to determine if and in which issue a report was published on unbiased it and groups Test organizations. results are published in magazines which are Dark Beer Have you ever noticed be entirely that nearly all bottled might adequate even if you're beer is sold in dark glass weathly, but sometimes it bottles. It is for a good might not be enough," he reason. Exposure to light added. causes beer to go stale While the average more rapidly. So, if you American male spends buy more beer than you over 100,000 hours ear- - can refrigerate, keep it in dark place for ning a living to take care a of his family during his,, - maximum preservation lifetime, he is reluctant to time. spend three or four hours Correct Change Only in estate planning to take For the right comcare of them after his bination of coins you can death. almost buy anything "A widow," he pointed .from a machine. The apout, "lives an average of proximately six million 12 years after her vending machines in the .husband's death." . U.S. account for $13.8 Both the husband and million in sales each the 'wife should have a year. both will iirthe event they v the product you're looking for. Check the date of the report. It may be 2. swering the questions Pay On Time the Pills Despite having access to the safest and most plentiful food supply in the world, Americans continue to increase their vitamin intake. One-thir-d of all Americans take vitamins regularly to the tune of $1.5 billion per year. High Country Pollution The ski villages of Vail, Although you may be able to save on postage and checking costs by paying your utilities every other month, yo may be sacrificing your credit rating. Most utilities will not disconnect your service after one overdue bill, but they mark "delinquent account" on your credit rating. Telluride and Crested Year Squeeze One of the longest runinforced anti-smok- e building ordinances. All ning advertising camnew buildings are restricpaigns on tv has been to one or ted Charmin Bathroom Super fireplace Another tie-i-n with the stove and coal burning is Tissue's "squeezably Superman II movie will prohibited within the city soft" commercials. Mr been be Superman Peanut limits. has Whipple Their new Butter. squeezing toilt tissue sinSENTINEL ce 1964. slogan? "A peanut butter that people can look up WANT ADS WORK to." 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To make the best choice: learn how to interpret advertising claims and label information; check the library for product Scotts 4UVo QUALITY COPY RttfwoW VMUff dated if new products have been placed on the market. 3. Read the general buying advice included with most reports. It will help you become more familiar with the type of product you're looking for and to ask intelligent questions when you shop around. 4. Examine "how" and for "what" the product was tested. Are the research methods an- out-Pa- ss Save Over COUPON something you actually "need" you can justify the purchase. But, if you merely "want" the item, think carefully before proceeding. It's all too easy to become an impulsive spender. 2. "What" should I collect informative Product test results can be a valuable tool iOF.r$88 J tr throughout the year. Plan your purchases in advance and take advantage of the seasonal and other sales. Be sure that an advertised sale is genuine. 4. "Where" should I buy? Find out where you can get the best service, the best warranty, as well as the lowest price fo the specific brand and model you've chosen. If you have never dealt with the company, ask family, friends, neighbors, the Better Business Bureau and your Consumer Affairs Division. 5. "How" should I pay? Planning far enough in advance will allow you to pay for your purchase, or at least make a substantial down payment. If you use credit, shop around as interest rates vary and you could end up paying for the item again due to the rate of interest. test reports and relevant books or pamphlets; Comparison shopping brings obvious payoff varies everything steps to follow. Choosing a central meeting place in case of disaster will save you anxiety and worry. It's also wise to instruct family members in turning off gas, water and electricity sources. This can help protect your home from the backlash effects that often accompany disasters. You might never experience a catastrophic disaster that will pit your SPIRAL BOOK BINDING FOLDING tr IX your family or close friends discussing what COPY QUALITY Announces Their Two New Features rr (S . spend an afternoon with die, Maughan added. tiipin i an emergency stash, robinheritance court." 966-141- 6 are No will can your Enterprises cooking available, although they can be expensive. Avoid carrying food in glass containers. Store foods Don't wait too lata... supply. And a good place to store much of it, they Most adults work their were told, is in a garbage entire life to provide for can. their loved ones, yet A sufficient stash of thousands of dollars can i tooa, meaicai suppies, be lost if they do not have and a will, said Peter blankets flashlights, other necessities can be Maughan, development unobtrusively stored in a officer at Weber State clean garbage can in a College. corner, in a garage or un- , Seven out of eight der a table. If disaster adults die without a will strikes, you're prepared. and less than SO percent '" Just grab the garbage of those with estates over can and head for shelter. 160,000 have a wilL AcIf a can would be too cording to Maughan, not heavy, use a backpack having a will or estate for the same purpose. plan can rob spouses and Have it packed and ready dependents of benefits tnan rnnvpnientlv stored and money that should be where it's accessible. Or; theirs. if you have a car, con-- , He pointed out that the sider keeping part of your long court proceedings trunk stocked with with the Howard Hughes emergency supplies. This will is a good example of is a wise idea for times the types of things that other than disasters, too. can happen. "If you die without a If you have a flat tire or a suddenly dead engine in will a court will divide an isolated place, your your property according to state law and your spouse may have to share A.T. and a ingenuity. But if disaster itself, that often sleeping bag. kills. At a general conf eren-- , ce of The Church of Jesus SainChrist of Latter-dawere members ts, church freeze-drie- d might help. Under some conditions, however, relying solely on a cache in your car won't help unless your trunk . is storage an in easily packaged carried form. You couldn't take much with T foods Light, that need only moisture emergency supplies are flashlight, batteries, Statisticians 1 Page sumer help organizations. Often DnaflnrD? Dini,ff?inniGDn Admittedly, 8, 1981 a DIET .CENTER started the Diet Center program just last week you could already be noticably thinner of nutritionally balanced diet a 100 natural food supplement and a counselor who really cares make it work. Lose those extra pounds and keep them old 55-486- 969-881- T 0 1779 West 7000 South West Jordan O 8-- 1 :30 p.m. 21 |