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Show 4 I Utah Safety Council Warns of Winter Driving Hazards Utah's rising traffic death toll during recent months has generated considerable speculation on what factors account for the increase. The Utah Safety Council Is making a special study to try to find some answers. But meanwhile, wintry weather with its bad road conditions has arrived, and this is often pointed L is one of the ' accidents. principal caus It is not uncc i for someone to blame ere rear- end collision i .wo inches ofsnowonthel ay,ortopln the cause of an accident on f bad visibility from falling snow. Although these conditions do make drivinghazardous, mostly it is the failure of the driver to adjust his driving to the weather conditions that causes accidents. Reduced speeds, doubled distances between vehicles, or the use of snow tires or studded tires could eliminate that rear-en- d collision so often blamed on the fresh fallen snow, and anew set of blades on the windshield wipers could Increase visibility for a driver caught in a snow- fall. It is up to each driver to o- I - NEW YEAR'S EVE I iDANCEi - AMERICAN LEGION HALL ECHO I I (Old Echo School House) 1 i $10.00 per couple 8 j Includes Dinner Noisemakers j 0 6 Mixers e CONTACT je LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE NOTICE All persons formerly insured with Dearden Insurance Agency please contact Simi'ter Insurance Agency LLON SIMISTER, New Agent for any questions or service regarding your insurance needs. . . . Phone 3362391 or 336-551- 5. THE SEASON'S BEST TO EVERYONE! BROOKS SHOE SHOP ' May peace be with you! Kamai TIPS FOR A SAFE HUNT Each year foe news is watehed for firearms accidents and foe numbers of injuries and deaths are tallied. Most of these 'accidents' result from carelessness. Here &te a few safety follow: 1. Check your equipment to be sure it is safe and operable. Faulty rifles and ammunition should never go into the field. 2. Never carry loaded weapons in cars. Its even safer to unload the magazines and open foe action on weapons being carried in vehicles. 3- - Unload weapons In camp. . headlights durlngdaytime snowstorms to help others to see you. Falling snow reduces visibility and snowbanks can conceal driveways, intersections, pedestrians and other vehicles. 3. Get the Feel of the Road. Keep a check on the surface of the road testing It for Using a single brake application, find out how easily the wheels will slide. 4. Follow at a Safe Distance. Keep well back of the vehicle ahead so that you will have plenty iff room to stop. Drive at slower than normal speeds. It takes three to twelve times more distance to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement. 5. Brake Before Turns. Anticipate braking situations and start slowing down well before you reach a turn, an Intersection or the crest of a hill. 6. Pump Your Brakes When Stopping. Pump your brakes to prevent the wheels from locking and skidding on ice or slippery snow. Pumping is a quick application of the brakes followed Immediately by a full release. This gives alternate intervals of maximum braking effect and steering control while the wheels are rolling. 4 precautions that may reduce sorrows that accidents and-th- 2. See and Be Seen. Keep windows and windshields free of snow, Ice and slush. Turn on 4. Keep weapons 'always THE SUMMIT COUNT BEE 7 Coalville, Utah Thursday, December 19, 1968 pointed In a safe direction. When carrying them in the. field point them skyward or at the ground except when actually shootmg. 5. Be sure of your target when shooting. Dont be so quick to shoot that you don't; know what you are shooting at.' Identify, then shoot if foe target is right. . 6. Be especially careful removing weapons from vehicles, and while crossing fences and dont use your rifle for a prop to lean on. slip-perlne- ss. Frequent light cleanings of upholstery fabrics and carpets are easier on you and the fabric than an annual harsh cleaning. Make a habit of removing light stains as they become evident. A good quality solution may he used for removal of light soil such as on arms of chairs. Four a small amount of the cleaning agent In an old pie tin or similar container. Dip a hand brush into it and scrub the soiled area lightly. Follow Immediately by nibbing with a piece of old toweling or similar material. Repeat If necessary. Respect by family members, regular dusting, an occasional washing, and periodic polishing and waxing are about all that Is necessary to keep wood tone furniture, old or new, in good shape. Getting a new piece of furniture for Christmas? Protect it by waxing it as soon as possible after purchase and at weekly intervals for at least three times. Wax protects all woods and some is needed here in the west where the air is so dry. The best furniture wax is the hardest wax obtainable. Apply It to the clean, pre -- waxed surface in film like layers, but no more than mice or twice a year. Let the wax dry thoroughly before buffing with a soft doth. Check instructions on the can for exact time recommended. Also, a brisk rubbing with a woolen cloth, after dusting, enhances the beauty of waxed finishes and Is a most satisfactory treatment for any wood finish. Water can be one of your carpet's worst enemies and causes mors carpet stains than anything else. The reason is that many housewives who would get very excited about the danger of staining from food, beverage or other material spilled mi the carpet fail to realize that bad stains can result from any excess moisture left in the carpet. This indudes tracked in snow, water leading from Christmas tree holders, or any spilled liquids. If you allow it to remain, the water or other liquid soaks through and softens the jute backing. As the carpet dries, in wick like action an ugly brown stain comes to the surface. When you see the stain, it's too late, the damage Is already done. The stain, one of the worst to handle, acts like a brown dye and requires professional skill to deal with it. You can prevent the stain by pile of putting about a one-in- ch paper towels or absorbent cot paper towels or absorbent cloths on the wet are and weighting it down with books or magazines. Change the absorbent material frequently until the carpet becomes dry. In this way foe brown staining material is drawn into the towels or cloths instead of remaining on the carpet. Remember, prevention is far better than cure when you are dealing with carpet stains. ng PUT PESTICIDES IN SAFE PLACE The Thompsons Tommy, Margaret and Jim j Dave Prudence Builder oi $100,000 "Ski Shack" starting. i Over th' County Jj Agents Desk LO (Lafe Bowen, Ross Bristow, Lynn Mitchell, Glen Blon- or Grant Geary for reservations. adjust his driving techniques to fit the conditions and always be on the alert to avoid accidents. Here are some basic rules for winter driving: 1. Start Gently. On packed snow or ice, start gently and gradually. In a car with manual shift, use second gear. Turn wheels straight ahead to ease V Most insect and other pest control programs are now com- - We Thank You lor your patronage 4,'WW.IMC PARK CITY TRUCK LINES Omitted from an article appearing in the Park Record of December 5 with reference to foe new Ski Shack was foe name of the Individual responsible for constructing same. This unique building was built by David Prudence of Park City, assisted by Robert Beall of Summit Park. The architect stated that this building was extremely difficult to build, and he along with foe qther Individuals concerned, re very pleased with foe results. Inasmuch as this is foe first Ski Shack constructed by a Park City individual, there is - pie ted for 1968. Put pesticides away In a safe place, so that children, pets, livestock, and irresponsible persons will not be endangered. For foe safety of your family and foe good of usable insecticides, fungicides, rodentlcldes and other poison1 ous materlp)8, Bore th 1 locked cabinet or locked room; where they will be safe until needed. Many housefold chemicals such as poisonous bleaches and aspirin likewise deserve careful storage. Place them where they will not endanger life or health. GUIDELINES good deal of pride and sense of accomplishment Involved. a Construction of the Interior of foe Chantider and Car 19 restaurant's were also performed fay D&V0I Robert (Bob) Beall has lived In with urea. quired for small graliu Furthermore, grain foliowing-in- g alfalfa, peas, or highly fertilized row crops needs little added nitrogen. Park Wishing you and yours holiday happiness! Dearden Service Ralph A. Miles Henefer John and Ellen Deardcc. FARMERS INSURANCE SIMISTER INSURANGE AGENCY 1 5 Leon Simister or 336-239- 336-551- Discovered National Tree FOR APPLYING Nitrogen can be applied In the foil to fall grain or to fields that will be planted to grain or row crops in foe spring. On pasture land. Utah results Indicate that it pays to wait until spring before applying nitrogen. .For equal amounts of fertiliser, foe spring treatments give 12 to 1 ton more forage per acre. Under Utah conditions, nitrogen fertilizer is needed on corn, small grain, cash crops, and pasture. However, fertilizer needs are related to foe water supply, foe crop rotation, and the use of barnyard manure. Where a lot of barnyard manurd is applied, little or no commercial nitrogen fertilizer Is re- City and Summit a .FALL-NITROGE- Nitrogen fertilizer can be applied in foe fall, but It should be plowed down or otherwise incorporated into foe soil. Nitrogen left on the soil surface may escape Into foe air as a gas. This Is particularly a problem Park since high school days, and aside from working on the Ski Shack, he alone with his wife, own and operates the lovely Chantecler Restaurant. resident Dave Is a life-lo- ng of Park City and utilizes foe summer months for contraction and cabinet work, which is his primary profession. When Park City changed from a mining camp to a ski resort, Dave became a certified ski instructor and spends the winter months on foe ski slopes Park . City. He is a member of the professional ski instructor of America.., and this season will be affiliated with foe New Park City West ski area, as a member of foe ski school under the direction of Mr. Bob Autry. The National Christmas Tree Community which will be in Park south of the President's the White House in Washington, D.C., came from Wasatch County. On Monday, December 16, the President of the United States, Lyndon Johnson, will light foe tree during foe special ceremony of the Christmas Pageant of Peace. Ralph A. Miles, Wasatch Area Forester, found foe tree which was sent. He received a special invitation to attend the Christmas Lights ceremony. Ralph Is the son iff Milton and Oral Miles; his wife Karen is tlw daughter of Will and Afton Durr ant, both families' live In Park City. Ralph Is a Park City Hltfi School graduate and received his degree in forestry from Utah State University in 1968. He and Karen are living in Heber City. When asked if he likes forestry work his mother remarked that trees are his best friends. Ralph certainly selected a beautiful friend to celebrate the nations observance of Christmas. Our Very Best Wishes I To all of our friends in Summit County we ex was j tend the greetings of the Christmas season. It of with real regret that we decided we must give all we our time to the dental practice in Morgan, for hold the resident! of North Summit in Jiigh esteem and hope that we may not lost contact with our many friends there. Again, thanks for your friendship, and loyalty, and a Very Merry Christmas. . j . DR. FARRELL AND RUTH KIRK. OLD-FASHIONE- D GREETINGS TO OUR MANY FRIENDS FROM THE STAFF AT Moore Motors Frank Moon Venn Meow Kent Winters; |