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Show Xftlfe '(fltmgg-ffiefo- Mossage from Margie Silver polishing by Margie Memmott USU Extension Home Economist As the holidays approach, even families who seldom it in flannel or add-fre- e tissue paper then place it in a plastic bag. To help make things special. All over Beware of letting food sit too long on silver dishes...and, if the silver is not being used frequently, store it safely and properly. To store silver, wrap fuss have the urge to force the air keep it tarnish-freout of the bag, avoid contact bee, the country fine tween the plastic and the sliver and do not use rubber bands as making its way out of closures. silver is Wednesday, DecemoerS, 1993 Nephi, Utah Page 3 g Here comes the new phone boohs US West Direct began distribution of more than 144,900 new Provo directories on December 7th. And, in return, the company is hoping to get thousands of old phone books bade. Door to door delivery for the new directory will be completed by December 17th. These books contain several bonuses for customers, including community guides offering information about area his-toivoting, attractions, sports events,, the performing arts, transportation and maps. At the same time, outdated directories are being collected in recycling bins set up in the parking lots of all participating y, restaurants McDonald's through December 20th. Jeanne Jackson, recycling manager for US West Direct, says, "Last year we collected 14 tons of outdated directories, or 28,000 pounds. If laid these outdated directories would stretch a distance of nearly 1.8 miles. This year the hope company and to collect even more books. This is US West Directs 4th year to hold a phone book recycling program in Provo. US West Direct collects the old phone books, (in partnership with McDonalds Restaurants and Brigham Young University Recycling Center), for recycling and then prints all of the new directories of recycled paper which contains recycled end-to-en- phone books. d, I ii 'll .Uiiiti Give ILS. Savings Bonds. Get them at your bank, and be sure to ash for a gift certificate. teams" A public Kfvicc of thii newspaper Margie Memmott and closets to add a festive note drawers to holiday meals. According to JoAnn Mathis Ross, USU Extension Home Economist, regardless of how often silver is used, it should be polished a minimum of once or twice a year. Using a soft cloth or an sponge, apply a that is speor polish liquid paste cifically recommended for silver. If the piece will be used for eating or serving food, hand wash it in a solution of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly. To eliminate the water residue that can cause dark spots, hand dry with a clean, soft cloth. To create more sheen, buff each piece with another clean, soft cloth. When it comes to keeping the silver shiny, careful storage and or frequent use, rather than frequent polishing, is the key. Because polishing removes a minute layer of silver, it should not be done too often, especially to items, cautions The Soap and Detergent Association. all-natu- , fOO Stsms equity CgztlD Katio Thalman to travel to national Congress 4-- H Katie Lynn Thalman, a Senior at Juab High School, will represent Utah as the states best in her individual project area at the National 4-- H ' 'ppswedin SO minutes Congress in Chicago, December 4th - 8th. The 72nd National Congress assembles more than 4-- H c'jsyGSiepksne 1,600 of the nations best to compete for more than $300,000 in scholarships and awards. According Scott to McKendrick, state 4-- leader at Utah State University, the Utah representatives were chosen for their overall excellence in their individual project areas. While in Chicago, H will attend semithe nars and recognition banquets donors. They sponsored by will also tour museums and historical sites in Chicago. Katie, daughter of Ronald and LouAnn Thalman, repreBeef sents Utah in the She area. says she program has learned a lot about cattle from working daily in the family ranch operation. After being around a ranch this long she has acquired a knack for keeping animal calm something that has helped her in her showing contests. Katies trip to Chicago is sponsored by Syntex Animal Health, Inc. 4-- H 4-- t H flfSF5 4-- H Getting a home equity loan Or less! And has never been easier; thenks you can borrow to the Bank One up to 100 ofthe AH Loan ty Phone program. equity in your home, instead you do is pick up your phone ofthe 80 most banks will to apply. Then well give you lend you. Best of all, well an answerin aboutahalfhour issue you a special VISA 30-Min-ute 01993 BANC ONE CORPORATION Gold card that allows you easy to access your credit line. So call Bank One today. Because no other bank in Utah gives you aU this. EOZXSGZL Whatever it takes. Bank One, Utah, NA Member FDIC |