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Show The Summit County Bee Coalville, UT 84017 Friday, December 4, 1987 5 A Animal Shelter News: A Wordto Prospective Pet Owners Then are many good reasons to share your life with a pet, however, there are many respon- sibilities involved also. Everyone surely must realize that owning a pet means investing time and money. The little kitty needs its litter changed, ' and the puppy always has dirty paws. Training your pet, grooming, walking and exercising, maintaining feeding schedules, and caring for him when he is sick or injured, are but a few of the obligations that you win have. Depending on the size pet that you have, your expenses for the ( first year could run from S250 for a cat up to $1,850 for a large dog. become sick or injured, you must arrange for youf pet to be cared for. Also, changes in your lifestyle will cause emotional stress for your pet and sometimes this will induce undesirable traits that you will need to be patient with. Each year following could add another $250 to $950 more. These expense totals do not include injuries or illness, special housing costs, special grooming, extra rent deposits, or the wear and tear on your home and furnishings, which can be excessive then training a puppy. Pets require a lifetime of care and they will depend on you for their every need. One also must consider that when you vacation, move, change your job or when you For a positive impact on you and your pet's life, your lifestyle, interests and financial capabilities should be matched against the size, personality, appearance, feeding and grooming needs and behavioral patterns of your prospective pet. It Makes Cents by Vi Judge Blake Dear Vi: When traveling with someone by plane or bus, each person should pock a complete change of clothing in his or her companion's suitcase. Take a husband and wife traveling together, for example. His suitcase goes astray, but the problem is minimized because there in his wife's luggage are dean clothes for him to wear. We learned the hard way how important this Tim and Jean practice can be. O'Donnells, San Diego Dear Vi: When we are planning to be away for any length of time, we arrange for neighbors and friends to use our home for their over-crowd- ed ' - :'-- - i Can you keep up your exercise program when you're pregnant? Will you and your baby be safe if you continue? For most women, the answer is yes, keep up your exercises. However, keep in mind that, when you become pregnant, the purpose and type of your exercise will change. And some women may have a medical reason, such as hypertension, not to continue. 'During pregnancy, your heart works harder to maintain a steady supply of blood to both you and your fetus. Also, the volume of blood in your system will increase by 30 to 40 percent to serve you both. So, aerobic exercises, those drat raise your heart rate, need to be reduced in intensity and length. Many places now offer special which doesn't involve any physical trauma. aerobic classes for pregnant women. Pregnancy not only adds weight die weight of your baby plus about six or more pounds of your own but distributes the weight walking. unevenly. Your center of gravity will shift forward, placing unusual stress on your legs and back. Activities that involve abrupt jumps, moves, and turns, such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball, should be avoided, especially from the second trimester on. Walking is one of the two safest and most useful exercises during g pregnancy. Wear clothes and shoes that provide good support. The other is swimming (not diving or water skiing, etc.) which makes you breathe deeply and use a wide range of muscles but The holiday season means are festooned with the traditional Christmas tree and bright lights. But these festive items also harbor the potential for electrical most homes decorations, accidents that can be avoided with a little care and forethought, say Utah Power & Light Co. safety specialists. few simple precautions while using electrical appliances, Christmas lights, and other holiday decorations, can keep the holidays merry. For example, when shopping for a natural tree, choose one that's freshly cut and still moist. If you're in the market for an artificial tree, find one that is A and read certified the label to see how long it will stay that way. UP&L safety specialists say Christmas tree lights should be inspected every year before they are used. Lights also should be safety-certifie- d by a recognized testing agency such as Underfire-resista- nt bought for our kiddies have plastic soles that slip on the smooth vinyl in our family room and kitchen so I sewed a pair of crew sox over them. This keeps the children from slipping and the pajama feet don't wear out If the socks get holes in them, Mildred simply replace them. M., Cedar City Dear VI: To encourage the artistic talent I see developing in some of our grandchildren, I make up stories about them, using their real names. I type the stories on the left side of folded pages, leaving the right side blank, and make them into little books for the children to read and illustrate. The youngsters are thrilled to do this, and I must say, I, too, am thrilled with the original ideas they come up with as they illustrate their own personal stories. Right now. I'm working on Christinas stories to keep them occupied until the anxiously-awaite- d day finally arrives. Their pictures also help me to better understand them. In fact, it's really amazing what you can learn about a child's personality and .attitudes just by studying what he paints and draws. Ask any child psychologist For example, a you child I know who was bring evaluated for emotional problems drew a purple boy standing between his parrots. "An older brother must be causing a lot of contention in your and family, the doctor quickly guests. They have the advantage of not being or having to rent motel rooms for an overflow of guests, and we have peace of mind without having to pay to have our house watched while we're away. This idea has caught on in our neighborhood so that, with advance planning, we all can have extra space for guests plus and free "house-sitting- .'' Dear Vi: Pour a cup of water mixed with six tablespoons salt and four teaspoons of bluing over a piece of coal in a dish. Your children delight in watching it grow. The feet of the pajamas we out-of-to- by George W. Moreley, M.D. Utah Power & Light Cautions Against Holiday Hazards An important exercise for preparing for the moment of childbirth is "the pelvic tilt." It strengthens your pelvic and stomach muscles and takes the pressure off your lower back. The pelvic tilt can be done anywhere at any time. To do the pelvic tilt, stand straight with your feet slightly apart, bend the knees slightly, tighten the muscles of your stomach and your buttocks, push your pelvis forward and up (as if pointing your pubic bone toward the ceiling), and hold for 10 seconds. Then release and return to your original position. As you get better at the pelvic tilt, you'll discover you can do it while sitting down or even while writers Laboratories (UL). The light strings should be inspected for cracked or loose bulb sockets; exposed wires or connections; and frayed, broken or scorched insulation. Before decorating the tree, the light strings should be spread out on a surface and plugged in for 15 minutes to check for any signs of melting, smoking or If these signs appear or wear is apparent, throw the string away. Above all, never put electric lights on a metal tree. If something goes wrong, a dangerous electric shock can result. An aluminum, or other reflecting metal tree, can be beautifully lighted with a nearby flood lamp and a rotating color wheel. le over-heatin- g. Use tree decorations that are fire resistant. Never drape lace, paper or other flammable decor- ations around floor or table lamps. Household light bulbs can get hot enough to start them on fire. UP&L's safety experts caution against a major holiday hazard of attaching light strings, extra appliances or heaters to extension cords, via the double or triple socket. The extra power draw on the cords can cause an overload that is a potential fire starter. Some additional holiday safety tips from UP&L's safety specialists: Never use indoor lights out of doors. They can if wet. Likewise, never use outdoor lights on a Christmas tree. They generate much more heat than indoor lights. Never run electrical cords under carpets, cushions, rugs or other short-circu- it material that can catch fire. And don't put ends under furniture or walkways where they can be crushed or damaged. Dont kink electrical cords or nail or staple them to anything. A misplaced nail or staple can damage the insulation. If a fire starts in or near a source a wall outlet, a of electricity never throw switch or a fixture water on it. Water can conduct the electric current directly to you and cause a deadly shock. Instead, cut off the source of the electricity by flipping a switch, removing the fuse or tripping the circuit breaker. UP&L further suggests that all decorative lights, unnecessary appliances and space heaters be turned off when leaving the house or upon retiring. While safe to use under most cir- cumstances, decorative lights not can malfunction and should be left unattended. Utah Agricultural Prices Prices received by Utah producers at changed little from Oct. for most commodities, according to Utah Agricultural Statistics Service. Prices for livestock and hay were up from previous Nov. averages, while prices for crops and milk were slightly below the previous year. Cows averaged $43 per hundredweight (cwt.) at down 20 cents from Oct. but $10.10 above Nov. 1986. Steers and heifers, at $65.30 per cwt., climbed $1.50 from the previous month and were $7.30 higher than Nov. 1986. Calves averaged $83.90, a 90 cent drop from Oct. but $20.90 per cwt. above a year mid-No- v. mid-No- v. ago. Sheep prices declined $2.70 per cwt. from the previous month and $2.60 from the previous year. Lambs sold at $69.20 per cwt., which was 30 cents below Oct. 1987 but 90 cents above last Nov. Barley prices rose one cent from Oct. to $1.84 per bushel at ., but were two cents below the year earlier price. The alfalfa hay average price of S70 per ton was up $1 from the previous month and $5 per ton from Nov. 1986. Other hay averaged $52 per ton at up $7 from Oct. 1987 and S6 above last November's average. mid-Nov- mid-No- v. I heard that Dan and Judy are going on safari. observed. correctly Don't think you cant make up a story about a child. Write as though you were talking to him about what he does and doesn't like his friends, pets, home, parents, fears, problems, etc. If you don't type, Proud and print the stories. Concerned Grandmother Readers: If the good idea or ideas you send in can be ased here, you'll receive my personal check for $2. It Makes Cents, 328 South 300 East, St. George, UT 84770. 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And staff will refer you to further why the Mountain Bell Foun- counseling and treatment. dation is sponsoring free So please make a point of statewide speech and hear- attending the screening when ing screenings. we visit your community. The Coordinated by the date and location are listed enormous impact University of Utahs Depart- below. Youll be amazed at on how well you understand ment of Communication what you can find out. what people are saying. Both Disorders, these free screenings are designed to identify speech and hearing problems. tion. Thats why its important And, if any are detected, the DEANS COFFEE SHOP, COALVILLE of which may lead to a confusing end to any conversa- Buy Sell Trade: Skis, Boots Poles and Ctothlng Call Mums for details 336-269- 4 Free Speech and Hearing Screenings: Kamas Health Department, 280 East Center; Kamas, on Wednesday, December 16, from 9: 30 a.m. to 12:30 pm. and Thursday, December 17, from 3:30 pm. to 6:00 pm. 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