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Show 10 Tuesday, Apnl 12, Uutcc:22Ccu.irrY 1&34 back on these Fall ith mote hours of suruhim? and farmer leather on iu ua, moM of us arc gelling a louih of spring feser, s hitc ue aniuipait tla)s by the pool and outdoor bartutucs, wete aluj siting new light shed on tluxKoxcrcU furniture. Iti time for iprwg cleaning. Some area residents asked about I heir spnng-leaning Icihftiqurs said they can identify with those who dread getting started. But they base a few tips that have helped them bctoinc moreetlectisc cleaners osrf the years, Itartsara Langston, a West Point mother of three and aiusc tn the community, has been recognized by her neighbors for always hasing an insinng home, Langston saij her secret to cleanliness is to frequently base guests. "The easiest way to get your house clean is to find out youre has mg company." site said. Hut Langston admits she docs base her challenges. Shci not sure sshat she did before she purchased a second-hanelectric floor scrubber. Langston said shes learned to cut corners by purchasing small rugs for problem areas and using chair cushions and other machme-ssashablc- s to cover areas that otherwise would require difficult cleaning tasks. A dual purpose for such items is drapes were semi sheer and they wrre covered with large brown water marks. I called several dry cleaners, the Fatensum Service, and a noted cleaning authority all told me that nothing would lake out water marks." She put them, one at a time, in her washer in cold water for 10 minute. The water marks came out. and she washed them again In mild soapy water. The result; dean drapes, she said To clean walls with no streaks, Tidwell recommends wiping down or painted walls with a good white vinegar m warm no soap. water I ay ton resident Ami Seeley laid she finds taking her blinds down bothersome. She prefers washing her window covers with baby wipes, which she said seem to be just as effective as a full cleaning. Seeley said she and her husband keep a squeegic in the bathroom to go over shower walls and mirrors after each shower. T he quick process eliminates any r build-uas well as the need for cleaning mirrors. Seeley recommends resident interested in short cuts subscribe to "Better Homes and Cardens." A monthly "Tips, Tools and Techniques" column outlines g numerous cleaning tips, she said. Seeley said there she learned to put a handful of laundry detergent in the bottom of garbage cans to eliminate odors and insects and to e d d interior decorating. "With new rugs, place mats and chair cushions, for under $50 you can hasc a room look all brand-new.- " Langston also enjoys lighting a samlla-scentecandle in her house. She said the scent makes her rooms smell cleaner and makes her feel more like cleaning herself. She uses a laundry basket for Her children know quick pick-upthey have 24 hours to retrieve their things or they have to take on additional chores to cam them back. Langston suggests dusting with a sponge. She said dry dusting seems to just move dirt and dust around. d s. n!r With 27 windows all covered with blinds, she used to become os erw helmed by the prospect of until she cleaning them discovered the car wash. Langston says she just hangs her blinds on the matt holders at a local car wash where she first uses the foaming brush and then sprays them off wuh the sort spray. "I shake them and dry them with a towel and theres no spots on them," she said. Zclda TidwcU of Farmington offers this tip for cleaning drapes. "After a lot of ice and snow bud J up on a patio roof, leakage came into a large south window. The hard-wate- time-savin- Tablecloths for round tables can add freshness and class to a room, especially when matched to curtains, bedspreads or coordinated M. Ann Mallory UVmOe Review cofummd the hem on both sides. The fabric needs to be 54 inches square. Since fabric is usually only 44 inches wide, a strip of 10 inches will have to be added. Fold the fabric in fours. Take the first measurement plus the 3 inches for the hem (27 inches). Hold the measuring tape in the corner of the fabric. Measure and mark the 27 inches down the side of the folded fabric. Keep measuring that 27 ; SCHOOL MENUS milk or chocolate milk. Monday, April 18: Dino chicken chunks, tater gems, green beans, cherry shortcake and' milk. Breakfast: Breakfast burritos, sandwich or hot sandwich, vegetable sticks, choice offresh friiit. cookie juice and milk. and milk. Tuesday, April 19; . Hamburger on a bun, French Wednesday, April 13: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, fries, pears, cookie bar and choice of milk or chocolate milk. chilled pears and milk. Breakfast: Ham and hashbrowns, Breakfast: Waffles or pancakes toast, juice and choice of milk or wsyrup, juice and milk. chocolate milk. Thursday, April 14: Toasted cheese or bologna and Junior and senior high menus cheese sandwich, French fries, vegefor Davis County are: table sticks, fresh fruit, raisin cookEntree lines: ie and milk. Monday: Italian Day Breakfast: Scrambled egg, muffin, Tuesday: Soup Day juice and milk. Wednesday: Mexican Day Friday, April 15: Thursday: Potato Day Friday: Picnic Day Turkey Lurkey, whipped potatoes wgravy, green beans, roll and Ambassador Pizza will be served choice of milk or chocolate milk. twice weekly in junior high schools Breakfast: Bagels and cream and every day in the senior high cheese, fruit or juice and choice of schools. Elementary school lunch menus for Davis County are: Choice of cereal and toast served daily with breakfast. Picnic lunch includes peanut butter and jelly ROBERT REGANStaff photographer Surrounded by her educational materials, Dana Thomock says her g over loss of pounds. philosophy places health and well-bein- Lean From page 9 41 carpet-cleanin- inches all the way across the fabric to the other side. The mark will be curved. Cut the marked fabric and a perfect circle is made. Hem and press and the tablecloth is finished. Now for the variations. A square of coordinating fabric can be put diagonally on top of the circle tablecloth for added color and design. Fringe or trim can be used on the edges. A piece of glass can be cut to put on top to keep the tablecloth cleaner much longer. Reg. 12 Womens 10 Mens and style. N Mam. Kiytvaa MS-04- ( , I I MonFX " i Reg 35 4 Up With cut 4 style j . With Shampoo OU Pen, eUncot 4t Item like brand-namCleaner. Don t let thing gat too dirty In the first place. Spring-cleaIng effort go further In a gent house. erally well-kep- g strategy. "Just try to clean the year through so you dont have a big do." she said. Farmington resident Louise Robinson said she found a way to keep her home tidy while raising six children by involving her family and breaking up the chores. spring-cleanin- Another way to help the bottom flow out is to take piping available in craft store for making baskets, and pipe the bottom edge with the same or coordinating fabric. The heaviness of the large piping will keep the skirt full e this Some people simply on instead of sew ing, but washing hot-glu- may not make this a practical shortcut. Ruffles will also keep the bottom of the skirt full if all that work is worth it. Your decor would help determine any other variations to cushions, tie backs, etc., will give a room that professional look. A table with a small chair always adds a quiet place to a room and is a good idea for empty corners. It seems to add peace and comfort to any home. 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To pick up Commodities, applicants must bring picture 1.0. and some form of residence verification such as a utility bill. In order to keep this program tunning, we are in need of volunteers to help with the Commodity distnbution. Any help you would like to give, from two hours lo eight hours would be greatly appreciated. Volunteers need to TDD help at least two hours. To volunteer your time cell Mon.-Sa- t. Reg. - n The next USDA Commodities distribution will be held on Saturday, May 7, 1994, at the Davis County Courthouse in Farmington. Commodities will be distributed from 8 00 a m. and will continue until the Commodities run out. E SENIOR CITIZENS AND Walk In's s acentod eandia, environment Some room decor calls for use. Matching lamp shades, chair flounced skirts on the floor. A circle doesnt even have to be cut for this. Just find a large square about 6 to 10 inches longer than your first measurement doubled. Tuck the ends of the fabric under and blouse the fabric so its full. Not all decors will allow this liberty. Kaysville, UT 84037 43 rat-Wa- team to look cleaner and ara more inviting for work. Purchase lima aavara like amafl area rug and faonc cover. That item can be easily Cleaned tn a washing machine. Uae water. Duitmg with iponget and wet cloth remove flirt rather than spreading it around. Cut th chemicals. Vinegar or alcohol water won t leave a film on windows and Ofher s249; Selected Stylists a light NiCa-imellin- g cost-cuttin- g i Open pwg County ut e They are here cally. 546-047- 6 0am Craata an Incentive. Invite someone Ovar so you will cKan m praparation. Oat hatp, Find ways to In voiva me wtsota (amity, Braak it up. Ciaan ona room at a tme and men a braak. half-hou- For your security, we pay workers' comp and all our professionally trained cleaning teams are bonded and insured. We tailor our service to meet your needs. N. Main Ctaarwsg given by and dont mind the cold biweekly or special fy- Kara ara soma kSail tor , by child, Thomock was one of those who had to overcome obesity and unhealthy habits. She found through her research that there are thousands of ways to lose weight, but Thomock says that many programs and theories have some good ideas but no one had it put together without extremes, Thomock said. Thornock took the most important, credible ideas in her research ercise 20 minutes. and through experimentation went To eat so many calories the food down to 150 pounds and from a you eat needs to be high in nutri- size 14 to. a size 4. She developed ents, such as vegetables, and low in her successful ideas into a program fat. Eating foods like this can be and has taught free classes for the hard to get used to. past 12'2 years. In the late 1980s Thornock pubPeople are living on Diet Coke and Prozac, she said. They have lished her first book, Eat and be so many bad habits to overcome. Lean, which sold 80,000 copies loDescribing herself as being a chub- - WITH ANN ff asurement. For instance, the measurement is 24 inches. Double that is 48 inches plus 6 inches for ipjfur:r51 Ul tl Decorating - with wallpaper andor borders. Another plus: Theyre simple to make. To measure the length of the tablecloth you'll be making, hold the measuring tape in the center of the table top. Drop the other end over the edge of the table until it hits the floor. Holding the tape taut, take the measurement that hits the floor and add 3 inches for the hem. The width and length of the fabric will have to be double that me- survival, your body will store all the food you eat, even if youre taking in less fat and calories. When you eat the right amount of food your body only stores what is needed and then burns the rest off. Thomock said that when she was overweight she was on diets consisting of 500 calories and three hours of exercise a day. Today she eats between 2,000 to 3,000 calories daily and on an average day I ex- p .i. M sharpen scissor by cutting old sandpaper. Seeleys husband. Alan, said his secret to dean carpets is spraying them first with cleaning chemicals using a tree sprayer. After a Alan cleans the carpets with a machine using strictly clear water. "That way, you dont have to worry about not getting all the shampoo out," he said. Centerville resident Dora Wmiand agrees that soap can create a problem if left in carpels. "I always have a professional dean my carpets." she said. "Your carpet can be cleaned every six months if done correctly." Wcrsland said she mixes her own cleaner using either a tablespoon of alcohol or gin to a spray bottle full of warm water. This, she uses on window and metal items. "Brand-namcleaners will lease a residue," she said. "With this, windows really sparkle." Wcrsland said over the years, she has learned a lot from a book written by a fellow Centerville resident Eugenia Chapman. The book "How to Clean Your House and Everything In It." ofTer tip and technique for cleaning everything imaginable. Wcrsland said she learned that spreading lemon oil on her shower walls keeps water marks away. Everyday cleaning is her biggest 'i W Throw on tablecloth for freshness ; - v3 ideas spring-cleanin- g Jcmc r ramos n takesiod N9Ww Quality SentceSetwork Irrmimx IruGretn Mrar ManisAmmcin Home shield SrrvrcrMaMrT customer! tw only Not valid wnh othr offer O Expires V3194 ' Key vlll 1700 S. (50 W.) Frontage Rd. Sandy 8210 S. 700 E 8-- 8 Mon.-Sa- t. 9-- Sun. 10-- 5 " 8 x A I Mon. - Fri. .J J iKltv!' Salt Lake 2184 E. 3300 S. 8-- 8 Mon.-Sa- t. Sun. Prices Effective thru 42094 10-- 5 |