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Show selves as I tried to express my pleasure at being conYou know I dont sulted. know anything about tires," I gushed sweetly, If you think we need them, then we probably ought to get them. Youre the head of the house - you should decide." That was exactly what he wanted to hear. Well, I thought I better had been married We only a few weeks when my husband called from work The car needs and said, new tires, and they are on sale at the tire center. What do you think?" I was so flattered ask your permission," he drawled, melting my heart that he thought my opinion worthy of consideration that my words fell all over them with his thoughtfulness. By the time the bill came, I MONTE LLAS REPAIR March Oil - Special Oil Filter Change Lube I was beginning to Mufflers 54.95 Lifetime warranty on most vehicles One year limited warranty Pnce on mufflers does not include installation For a Job done right at the right price S Highway 191 Blanding me). ! CONSULTING PRACTITIONERS I SCHEDULE After ten polite minutes of listening to a high pressure sales pitch, I was uninterested and excused myself. My husband gave the salesman more than an hour of polite responses before he came into the bedroom (where I was reading his Sports Illustrated magazine so it wouldnt go to waste) and asked, He says its a good deal, what do you RICHARD WARD Physical Therapist At San Juan Hospital 16 for an appointment Call 801-587-- X 21 Dr. WARREN PETERSON, D.O. ! March 28 Can 801-587- think?" Dermatologist 5 8:30 am - 4:30 pm think we dont need it," I stated simply, irritated he needed my opinion, and, more importantly, we cant & April 1 -2 1 6 for I an appointment Dr. EDWARD PINO Orthopedic (Bone Specialist) April 1. Call Mar. 1 1 & 18 Call afford it." He went back into the living room, from where I heard him say, My wife wont let me buy it. Sorry." Blanding am Monticello pm for an appointment 29 I was furious. After the salesman left I lit into him, Youre six years older than I am, five inches taller, and weigh 30 percent more. You dont need me to prop you up!" Oh, but I was wrong. Since then Ive learned that part of the role of a wife is to be a scapegoat, if not a sacri- learn things about my husband I hadnt even suspected: like the magazines. I was amazed at how many magazines he reI ceived in the mail. be he must avid an thought reader, but I soon became aware of the fact that he never even picked them up. ficial lamb, and I have So, I asked, Why do you come to accept that. get so many magazines if Hes still a nice guy who you dont look at them?" has a hard time saying no. Oh, one day this woman And good deals still hold called selling subscripa good deal of attraction for tions," he explained, somehim. When he says What She said what sheepishly. do you think?", he doesnt deal a what good they are mean it. Hes going and asked what kind of really do what he planned anyto things I am interested in. way. Asking me just gives Before I knew it, all these magazines started arrivAnd the bill for them," I thought, but didnt say out loud. Instead I said, You are too nice of a guy. You need to learn to say no." In a way, he did. But it was in a way I would never have suspected. I found out about it when an insurance salesman showed up unexpectedly. (At that time I thought he had come unannounced. Now I realize my husband probably made an appointment and then conveniently forgot to inform on most vehicles 8016782419 about. THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday March Dr. BARRY HILLMER Orthopedic (Bone Specialist) Apr. 15 & 22 Blanding am Monticello pm for an appointment him an out, one way or the other. Recently, he was shopping for me and came home with a package of cookies that was not on the list. These are only $2.10," he explained as he pulled them out of the grocery sack, and they had an instant coupon for one dollar off, so I fig- ured they are a pretty good deal. What do you think?" Cookies are one of my many weaknesses. I love my husband despite his few weaknesses, thats what I think. But I didnt say anything. He stopped listening to my responses long ago. Spring Quarter has 135 classes at CEU-Sa- n Juan Campus Spring quarter schedules are now available at the College of Eastern Utah - San Juan Campus administration building and counseling offices. The schedule features 135 classes that start March 25. Several new courses join the regular offerings, say college officials. Ruthellen CEU-SJ- C Pollan, art instructor, says her program offers new courses in watercolor painting, printmaking and color. The watercolor class is scheduled only in Monument Valley. It is an introductory course where stu- dents learn the basics and work at some very scenic locations," says Pollan. includes Printmaking instruction in mono prints, linoleum cuts and wrood block printing. Color, says Pollan, is color theory and practice and ation classes including backpacking, mountain biking and outdoor safety. Don Smith also dusts off his telescope for his cultural astronomy class. classes, Archaeology taught by Todd Prince and Lee Bennett, return to the schedule. Instructors Carol Waller and Pete Henderson also offer a growing number of music classes. The schedule features specialized courses in electronics and nursing, along with numerous general education courses such as computer office information systems, business, English, math and much more." Students are encouraged to sign up early for classes with limited enrollment. For schedule information, students can call the coun- seling r 16 i Dr. FRED WHITEHURST I Ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon) For an appointment call Dr. Ron Kirk at Dr. DENNIS BLACKBURN Podiatrist (Foot Specialist) Apr. 10 & 24 Mar. 13 & 27 afternoon for an appointment Call are, the more you hae to learn. Don HeroIJ (2)jSB ' the for an appointment X SJHCS MAMMOGRAPHY MOBILE VAN - Monument Valley Clinic March 1 Four Comers Care Center March 25 Bluff April 8 Oljato April 22 Call for an appointment 1 -- -- -- SAN JUAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES CLIP and SAVE ! FOOD STOfTCS 3 Monticello - Utah 801-678-220- ext. 124. fflnsuBO - at The brighter you r WALSH Cardiologist (Heart Specialist) Monday, April 14. 1997 Call center learning about the emotional impact of color in art." Both printmaking and color classes are held in Blanding. Warmer weather brings back some popular recre- - J. Dr. KEVIN 12. 1997 - Page 13 ing." $19.95 19.95 realized that tires werent the only thing I was naive ; 3 Whole Del! 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