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Show ifestyle Section A Saturday November 26, 1983 Page 13 Run by Assistance League Community benefits from thrift shops By Hazel S. Parkinson Tribune Lifestyle Writer Since the opening of the Bargain Box and Grandma's Attic, a project of the Assistance League of Salt Lake, last February at 1215 Simpson Ave., each of the league's 122 members have volunteered at least 60 hours of time at the thrift store. Some have logged more than JOQ hours. The store is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a m. until 4 p.m. The store will close Dec. 16 for an extended holiday. A date will be announced after the first of the year. At least 50 percent of funds derived are given back to the community via the leagues philanthropic projects. Other funds are used for operational expenses, including a reserve fund. Use of the large (then vacant) building was made available to the league by Skaggs Ctf. Inc. The building had been used as a case lot grocery store. Grandmas Attic Although all of the commodities and waste materials had been removed, there were things that needed doing. Owners left some fixtures and painted them. An attractive room divider was built at one end of the room separating the Bargain Box from Grandma's Attic. Floors and windows were cleaned. An artist painted a design on the windows. New and better used goods fur- 2. Book Bank This program is centered at the Lynn Bennion Elementary School. League members present programs for each grade during the school year. After the program, each student in the class may select a book for his own to take home. In addition, many league members volunteer a day a week for six weeks to tutor a student at Lynn Bennmon School in reading. They work with the same student on a basis. 3. Childrens Space Library Earlier this year the league undertook a new project for its community arts contribution. The league established a space library at the Hansen Planetarium. Book lists were compiled by Mark Littmann, planetarium staff members and others. In addition to the books, shelving and other items purchased by the league, individual members purchased and donated books in their own names or those of children and grandchildren for the libraiy. Members also volunteer Saturdays from 10 a m. to noon for a "Space Speaks program of films etc., for children of elementary one-to-o- school age. Blood Pressures Taken 4. Blood Pressure Center The second Tuesday of each month, the league conducts a blood pressure clinic in the ZCMI Center Mall from 10 am. to 4 p.m. It is free to the public. League members are trained and certified by Utah Heart Association and the Disease Control Center. fPKwjtf I 5. Breast Self Examination ProIn cooperation with Holy gram Cross Hospital, a film and information desk is set up twice a month at the hospital. The film is repeated every 10 minutes. League members man a desk nearby where additional information concerning breast examination is given. i f I Takes Programs to Groups The league also offers to takes its self breast examination program to women's groups meeting around the valley. Members take the program on a regular basis to state agencies, businesses and church groups. ' VI 6. Drug and Alcohol Education Conference This is a new project which the league has scheduled Feb. 25 at the Salt Palace Center for parents, junior and senior high school students. The Governor's Youth Council is cooperating with the project as well as state agencies. Kay Fassio is chairman. . . ... , f &$$ ' That daily note nurses or atten-- t' dants can read such a note easily and quickly. It makes the patient or resident feel loved and Wedding rings of higher quality By Jeanne Lesem United Press International Couples tend to' spend more money on wedding rings for their second marriages. But many who are marrying for the first time also are trading up to higher gold karatages and heavier, more substantial styles, a recent survey shows. The bride in a second marriage often opts for a heavier or higher karatage gold wedding band instead of an engagement ring and a .lighter - NEW YORK 80 YEARS BRINGING THE JOY OF MUSIC INTO UTAH HOMES FOR BUY A BALDWIN PIANO OR FOR ONLY 4 52.77 v a month ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE AGREEMENT $186.71 DOWN, MUSIC EASY-PLA- Y mm ASSORTED (Sugarhouse Store Only) 50 CHOICE w ORGAN S, COURSE.tAA HtG.SI.50. LOWREY HOLIDAY ORGAN 4000 $6995 .am''iuu332E' HAMMOND CONSOLE ORGAN WLESLIE WAS $3900 2500 d popular, as well as and sandblasted, matte surface satm-fimshe- at Unmatched gold bands for bride and groom are often preferred to the traditional matching set, Ms. Meyer says. Contemporary designs include highly polished, sculptural, freeform bands. Theyre often sold with interlocking engagement rings nicknamed encagement rings. v A $ xrrrc; M THESE PLUS MANY MORE ITEMS ON SALE!! TERMS, LAYAWAY AVAILABLE ENDS NOVEMBER 30 AT 6:00 P.M. SALE HURRY, 416-474- 1 paper-covere- alre- Kevin C. What a delicious way to use leftover icing it sounds ady-made icing. Hugs ... Heloise DEAR HELOISE: When you or der pizza to be delivered to your; home, save the box it comes in. The pizza cartons are just right when you have to carry a fresh pie2 A Reader somewhere. Send your fovoritc hint to Heloise, P.O,- Box 32000, San Antonio, Texas 76216. Or4 write her if you have a homemaking prob-- " lem which she or her readers probably con solve lor you. Heloise can't answer mdivid-- f ual letters but will reply through her col umn whenever possible. t , , Christmas sale is )! eating the . ICKENS out Sofa of our regular rn U Bcth pcs.Loveseat Reg. s1290. & prices! Covered in Walton Natural, a textured tweed fabric compliments the toss pillow Sofa & c-r- nn Both pcs look. 77. Tuxedo styling to compliment any decor in tailored . white or 'y si 1 ? oatmeal Haitian cotton, or choose sleeper loveseat. Both pcs. Reg. s1190. & Sofa & Loveseat or Accessories 1051 E $699. queen sleeper and loveseat 'tfl' & 1 4 ?tt)0 So S700 . t v'y 467-270- 1 SANDY 9420 Union Square 571-4)- 13 P ? r gW, Contemporary Furniture SUGAR HOUSE 2141 So. IlOO last re- Heloise membered. My husband did this all the years his late mother was in a nursing home. Kathryn C. Smith What a thoughtful man! It really doesn't take much to send a card and the pleasure it brings is worth a million smiles. Heloise DEAR. HELOISE: I opened my kitchen drawer the other day and it was a mess. All my electrical appliance cords were all over the place and tangled. I have found a solution to the problem. After the toilet tissue is finished, I dont throw out the cardboard tube. I wind my cord around my hand and shove the cord into the tube I can stack them on their sides or stand them up in the drawer. No more worrying about the drawer being messy and theres an unlimited Sue Staley supply of tubes. DEAR HELOISE: I would like to pass on a hint about freezing fish. Whenever we are lucky enough to catch extra Lsh for freezing, I use zipper-typ- e plastic bags and freeze them in water. However, if kept too long they v ur M fin- ishes. ) s1090. if CONO. Changes also are occurring in deand tricolor signs. Two-ton- e yellow, pink and white gold rings are wedding band, says Debra Meyer, marketing research manager for the International Gold Corp. Most American couples typically gold wedding bands, buy Ms. Meyer adds. When gold prices first began soaring a few years ago, industry sources expected consumers to the minitrade down to 10 karat mum fineness for karat gold jewelry in the United States. Ms. Meyer attributes the reversal to renewed consumer interest in quality products. Loveseat Both pcs, Reg. AND MUSIC EXCELLENT in marks used clothing and toys for sale AmVERGARY GALEI! WRHYTHM, groups thrift stores, 1215 Simpson Ave. Philanthropic projects are beneficiaries. Jean Wong, Assitance League member, dee&ey ziwm am Y ... Even thoughi they are busy, lower-incom- AUTO-CHORD- still get that oily taste. After defrosting, I drain off the water, add fresh water and a pinch or so of baking soda. Works great. I never have to throw away fish anymore. Joyce Thompson All my fish experts agree with Heloise you. DEAR HELOISE: I came across a recipe w'hich you might like to share with your readers, just in time for the holidays. candies . .. . Its for maple-nu- t they taste like your buttermilk pralines and are just as easy to make. Simply heat one tub vanilla frosting (the ready-mad- e kind) and 3a teaspoon maple flavoring in a saucepan until thin. Stir in lz cup toasted chopped pecans. Drpp the mixture by level teaspoonfuls d onto a waxed baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Store the candy in the refrigerator. Makes about 6 dozen candies. While nothing can ever replace your scrumptious pralines, these candies are the perfect thing to make if you have any leftover hf keep in touch. to socks, underwear and parkas e children in Salt Lake City School Districts, from names given to the committee by social workers andor school principals, via teachers. This year 450 children have been helped. EASY-PLA- League of Sait Lakes Bargain Boy and Grandmas Attic. Funds help community. Helen Diumenti, left, president, Maurine Gohlinghorst open doors to Assistance wonderful way toLj!? 1. School Bell The league gives new clothing jeans, tops, shirts, HOWARD - it- - 4 DEAR HELOISE: Do you have a loved one in a hospital or nursing home? A simple postcard sent every day or so is raise: 15 v expresses love Six Major Projects The league has six philanthropic projects supported by funds they ORGAN 'V 4 niture, clothing, dishes, lamps, , ? P'Jf Mk. Christmas items are offered for sale in the attic. Members papered and painted the room in patterned wallcovering. The Bargain Box thrift store goods clothing, dishes, magazines, household goods, knicknacks and miscellaneous items are dison fixture tables. long played Clothes which have been washed or cleaned and ; pressed are sized, priced and hung on racks in the larger room. s , Marking Area , Another partition separates the Bargin Box from an area where members sort, mark and price each item. They use a price list and common sense to arrive at prices. Adjacent to the marking area, is a lounge for the volunteers which has a soft drink machine, sink and hot plate. Furnishings, couch, chairs, patio-typ- e table and chairs and a shag rug have all been donated by the members. Another partitioned area houses large items and storage for supplies. Folding chairs are brought out each month for the leagues regular membership meeting. Helen Diumenti, Bountiful, is league president. Ruth Bischoff, a past president, is chairman of the Bargain Box and Barbara Strong is chairman of Grandmas Attic. Pearl Culbertson is ways and means chairman. Larri Smith is projects chairman. aJT "jMh' . . ? 4 4 . t R T I |