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Show SAYS SHE by Michele Bartmess panic that a waterbed anywhere but in the basement would end up there and not by choice. Todays models put less stress on the floor joists than does a refrigerator. Like most people I have a prized possession. There the similarity stops, I'm sure. Generally a person, in case of fire, would try to save that possession. I would not. Couldnt. It might be used to put the fire out, but I dont think I would wait around. You see, my absolute favorite possession is my waterbed. Im sure there arent too many others out there willing to admit that their bed is their favorite thing. Place, maybe. But not thing. Waterbeds today are not the same as they were when they first came on the market. They contain far less water, thus are not as heavy. There once was widespread I've had my bed nearly two years and frankly the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages. can think of only two of disadvantages, at least in my situation, is as long as my arm. First off, the bed is difficult to make. If I didnt share a room, I would probably forego that daily opportunity. One reason mine is so hard to make is that its against the wall. Thus I can come at it from only two directions. Mine is only a super single. If it were a queen or king, which, incidentally, cost no more than the single (which is bigger than a twin) it might be even harder to make. Confused? I was, But there wasnt Actually I advantages and the list ical situation. room for anything bigger. Waterbed bedding is both expensive and hard to find. Apparently the craze is not sufficiently widespread as to entice department stores into marketing the items, so the specialty stores have a corner on the market. We solved that problem by converting regular sheets, simply sewing a pocket on each of the four corners. It isnt pretty, but nobody but the inside of the dryer and drawer sees it. Laying on the bed to write letters becomes difficult only when the cat insists on walking around. Every now and again the bed develops air bubbles and has to be burped. Until I get around to doing that, it sloshes every time I move. In the summer after I take off my thick quilt and replace it with a lightweight bed cover, the bed never looks quite neat. Because of the wall situation I never get the sheet and blanket pulled quite as taut as they should be and every wrinkle shows. Even if I,do get it looking pretty good, one good flop on the bed during my lunch hour produces the messy look. Fortunately I never developed that intense desire to have every inch of my home look like it should be in "Better Homes and Gardens. It is not an easy task to sit on the bed to put on your shoes. And unlike a conventional bed, there is no place to put them when you take them off, save about six inches before you run into the pedestal. I Getting in bed is easy. Getting out is another story. I have some worries about what is going to happen when I get older and grayer. I may encounter some difficulty. As it is, I have to throw myself out of the bed and unless I go at it in just the right manner, its at best a com have mastered the art of putting them on while seated on the bed and Im working on mastering the art of putting them in the closet when I take them off, but its so hard to break lifelong habits. Especially bad ones. Occasionally the magazine Im reading will be flopped off the bed by my movement or the cats. It always lands between the bed and the wall, requiring great skill to extract it. Despite all of these minor I love that bed. There are two reasons, both associated with creature comfort. I have a slight back problem and the waterbed helps it. It beats the plywood under my mattress routine that I endured for years. It is the most comfortable thing I have ever put my weary bones upon. The cat also finds it most comfortable, spending hours a day sawing logs. Despite what many people irra-tation- s, think, it does not wiggle all night. Within four seconds (I timed it) of my movement ceasing, the bed is also still. Unless the cat continues to stalk. Actually sometimes I dig my foot into the mattress just to make it bounce a little. Its very soothing. The other great advantage is temperature control. The bed is wonderfully warm when I climb in in winter and during the summer months the heater can be turned down. dont think I would like the modthat dont have a heater, despite the fact that they use conventional I els bedding. Because of those creature comforts I can overlook all the other problems. I guess its kind of like a reverse situation with my contact lenses. They look good, but sometimes dont feel very good. Those I would try to save in event of fire, however. After all, you can sleep - if you can just find a place.anywhere K. Week's Births - Area Families Greet Arrivals babies Sixty-fou- r So. 4850 West were born to residents of Granger, Hunter and Kearns in the week ending Sunday, hospital records show. The newborn were equally divided between boys and girls (32 each). Babies were born to the following families during the week: Pecharich, Neil, Scott, Evans, Mack, Chippewa Dr. Bethel, Jimmy, Gandalf Dr. 3711 3747 Gary, Kathleen Ave. Van Zalinge, Michael, 1649 W. 2700 South 4764 Anderson, Charles, 4241PaskayDr. Petersen, Brent, 5032 3560 Highwood Dr. Piper, Nelvon, 3315 Lee Ann St. Schaffer, Ron, 4157 W. 3800 South 4217 Richardson, Kent, 3744 W. 4310 South Oldham, Kerry, 3963 Broadwater, So. 6470 West Scott, Kenneth, Holder Dr. Dexter, Jay, Dimrall Dr. Girls Longson, 3181 Southhampton Sorenson, 4271 Thomas, 6293 So. 2525 Farnsworth, Hazy Way Ruther, Craig, West Lake Road Thompsen, 610 wFREF. extra chain 5342 Woodledge Schmidt, David, Belfort Dr. 3747 Chow, Jacob, Kings Hill Dr. 3447 FUNERAL 4330 Cleaverly, Kim, 4189 Bluebeard Dr. Murdock, John, 4778 Harbour St. Jex, Brian, 6915 Luna .. Hoggan, Leslie, 4289 Whippoorwhil St. (See Page 6, Col. 7) system n Electronic ignition SOUTH REDWOOD We Never Talked The sensible ttaf te 4o is record your wishes in advance. McDougal Funeral Homes gladly provide yoo with a free booklet to record your wishes. Stop by or phone READY, AIM . . . Marcia Davis and Peggy Christensen warm up their arms for the rolling pin throw, one of the events at the Jordan North stake July 4th festivities. Pioneer-styl- - e Jordan North To Celebrate 1 6" & 20".bar & chain Carry case available bci KEARNS SALES & SERVICE (A Division of McDougol Western Auto) VI. 5415 So. 966-309- 2 GRANGER. An pioneer day celebration will be held in Jordan North stake tomorrow (Friday). Slated as the stakes celesesquicentennial bration, the activities will get under way at 10 Put you? electricity budget on a diet. a.m. with a direction of Primary. flag the the stake ceremony under brief A patriotic speech will be given by Dell VanOrd-en- , stake president. Following a flag ceremony, the days ac- - Crime Council Session Eyes Last Thursday KEARNS. During its last meeting, members of the Kearns Community Crime Council voted to meet on the fourth Thursday of each month during the summer. The next meeting of the council will be held at 7:30 p.m. on June 26 in the Third Precinct courtroom. Anyone interested in organizing a Neighborhood Watch in their area or in obtaining information about crime prevention, is encouraged to attend the Councils meetings, according to chairman Chad Terry. Try Green Sheet classified ads! 262-668- tivities will begin with games for all ages. Among them will be ball toss, sack races, three-legge- d races and arm wrestling. Also, log sawing, roping, stick pull, r. rolling pin toss and tug-o-wa- Food and drink will be sold all day, including sloppy joes, hot dogs popsicles and cookies. At the end of the celebration, two ball games will be played. The first will be the and the junior final one, from 5 to 6 p.m., will be the senior all-sta- s. The celebration is under the direction of Russ Davis of the stake high council. OBITUARIES! BURIED. Raymond Lloyd on Egan, 61, Wednesday Granger, in Valley View -- Memorial Park, following services at Granger West 5th ward. He died Sunday. Born on June 21, 1919 in Salt Lake to Lloyd and Golda Thorn Egan. Married to Lois Dimick on Jan. 7, 1966 in Salt Lake LDS Temple. Veteran of WWII, Korean War. Kennecott Member of employe. LDS church. Survivors, widow, Granger; son, daughters, Heidi, Salt Granger; Michael, Lake; Mrs. Carol (Cathy) Hendrickson, Draper; four grandchildren; brother, sisters, Joe, Sandy; Mrs. Darrell (Joyce) Herzog, Mrs. James (Shirley) Peterson, both Salt Lake. BURIED. Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) Jensen, 75, on Monday in Redwood Memorial Estates, following services at 6500 So. Redwood Road. She died Thursday in Granger. Born on Sept. 18, 1904 in BARBECUED SPAREMBS Randolph, Utah to LOCATIONS LAYTON, Layton Hill Mall BOUNTIFUL, 1756 South Main SALT LAKE, 21st So. & 23rd East 17th So. & 9th E. SANDY, 10600 So. & 13th E. WEST JORDAN, 27th W. & 78th So. William Aug. 14, 1929 in Farmington, Utah; he died Oct. 13, 1971. Member of LDS church. Survivors, son, Sherman, Kearns; 17 BUILDERS 968-212- If 10 SAFEWAY STORES INCORPORATED and Mary Hillstrom Brough. Married to Alfred Jensen on 3555 MART 1 W. 3500 So. grandchildren; 16 brother, William,in Evanston; preceded death by son, Keith, and daughter, Karen Just count kilowatts instead of calories. Estimate your energy costs with the new UP&L publication, Your Energy Budget Guide, available free at any Utah Power and Light office. Find out how much it costs to use all your electrical appliances by job or by the month. Skinny up your budget by cutting down on the kilowatts. The booklet that helps you decide where to save! Come in or write for your free copy. will A Muffler shield & manual bar & chain oiling Large volume muffler wspark arrestor screen 'c COPYRIGHT HOME About That Way Automatic 4085 Angeles School of Beauty Culture. Member of SurCatholic church. vivors, son, Edward, Kearns; six grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; preceded in death by son, Francis. Crane, James, 6241 Misty Dr. Hansen, Gregory, 3609 Atlas Way Thompson, Gary, 5951 Peanut Ore. Cir. Record, Joseph, 5485 Bailiff. Brown, Van Kern, brakehand guard - 3468 Byron, Wraparound chain Anti-vibratio- in Sandy City Cemetery, following graveside services. She died June 17 In a Salt Lake hospital. Born on July 6, 1895 in Thornby, England to Thomas and Barbara Gaughan Metcalf. Married to Edward Beck; he died Aug. 25, 1964. Married to Howard Kearns; he died Nov. 24, 1975. Formerly operated Los South McCuDGocIh) PRO MAC Mary M. Granger, on Friday Scott, 3903 4320 W. 5780 BURIED. Beck Kearns, 84, West A sharp idea from Leavitt. 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