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Show Tha Summit County Baa Friday, August 26, 1994 Docents Want To Stay Cool, Don't Get Down If You Despite the 100 degree temperatures, this is a good time of year to shop for down clothing, bedding, and sleeping bags. Although there, are significant improvements in synthetic fibers, down is still synonymous with comfort and warmth. However, due to the popularity rof down comforters. pillows, and bedding, there are imposters on thfe market Many consumers see the word feather and assume it is synonymous with down. Down is the soft fluffy cluster of fibers that grow under the feathers of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. A single bunch of these fibers is called a plumule, says Louise Young, Extension clothing and textiles specialist in the Utah State University College of Family Life. Young says chickens are born with down, but only waterfowl retain it under their feathers into maturity. The colder the climate the bird lives in, the thicker this down will be. She cautions that advertisements that tout their product as northern" goose down are really redundant since all commercial down is from northern birds. If you were to closely examine a down plumule or pod, you would find many long fuzzy arms radiating out from one point in all directions forming a tiny soft ball. When many of these are placed together, the arms mesh and form a not readily collapse or flatten unless the air is forced out under pressure', she says. Even then, because the down is gathered from the ducks nests and the supply is very limited. A manufacturer should only use the name of a specific species if at least 90 percent of the waterfowl plumage is from that species. when the pressure is released, the down should spring back to its original shape. Young says the term down may be used to designate any prod Glass container recycling is on the rise thanks to the growing number of consumers willing to collect and recycle bottles and jars. But there is an expanding problem that threatens to block the effectiveness of glass recycling: contamination. Glass container plants in the U.S. report an 82 percent rise in the use of glass over the last five years. This increase er has been with coupled corresponding rise a in contamination, with many plants in the country reporting problems. Shipments of glass containers that have been collected for recycling cannot be reused in the manufacturing process if they are con- taminated. Contaminated ship- ments, with even small amounts of ceramics, metal lids or stones, can ruin new glass containers and even damage the equipment used in the manufacturing process. In some cases, an entire plant can be forced to shut down due to contamination. load of Examining a twenty-to- n is contamination like for glass looking for a needle in a haystack. It only takes one bucket of broken ceramic mugs to affect the manufacture of new containers. Currently there is no equipment that can effectively search and Your ticket to a secure remove contaminants. This makes the responsibility of the individual consumer even greater. Consumers can be the one-sto- p solution to contamination by making sure the following substances dont get tossed in the recycling bin: ceramic beer and wine caps, lead collars from wine and champagne bottles, ceramic cups, plates and pottery, clay flower pots, laboratory glass and crystal, mirrors, windshields and window glass, heat-resista- nt Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m.-noo- n in the zoo auditorium for those interested in becoming a docent. A docent is a person who volunteers their time to educate the public about wildlife, ecology, and conservation. In order to become a docent, volunteers must be 18 years or older, be willing to work 100 hours annually, and provide their own transportation. Docents must complete a training program that involves handling and caring of the animals, and instruction on presentations before they can become eligible for service. Items labeled eiderdown come from the Eider duck which lives in the Arctic Circle. It is high quality, but extremely expensive ovenware, light bulbs, and opaque drinking glasses. It is important to remember that when a load of glass is rejected, it is not necessarily unwanted. Glass plants want and need the glass collected by individual consumers but must guard against contaminated material that may damage production facilities and result in an inferior product. What is acceptable to manufacturers are soda, beer, wine, and liquor bottles and juice, food, and other glass containers. All consumers play an important role in the nations effort to continue to increase glass recycling. As part of this effort, the Glass a Packaging Institute (GPI) trade group Washington-base- d has an ongoing public awareness program designed to educate consumers about what glass plants can and cannot accept. Here are a few facts about blankets you may warm up to. They come from the experts at Beacon, the nations largest blanket maker: There are two main kinds of blankets: woven and non woven, also known as needlepunched. Loom woven blankets are generally considered the highest quality, with greater durability than the less expensive needlepunched blankets. Loom woven blankets are soft, comfortable, and warm because of their thickness and weight Cotton, acrylic or wool are the fibers used most often in making loom woven blankets. Blankets can be woven into thermal or conventional styles. A thermal blanket has a loose construction that lets air circulate through the blanket. A conventional blanket is one in which the threads are in a tight construction, thereby keeping warm air trapped. The simpliest and most For more information on becoming a docent, call Utahs Hogle Zoo at 582-163ext. 152. . eco- Mini-va- PARKSIOE LANES peNk wer enrW" UGOTS, CAMERA, ACTION? JJiMoMy Dewig Nolntimtj a Ron Lawson Joann Jones Breezi Rowser 829-680- 5 157 N. Commercial, Morgan 'JiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiinninHiiniiiiiiiiinmnmnininiitig Mum THE FOR Best Selection has Just Know what Crows in Heber Valley! Conveniently located on Highway 224 Between Kimball Junction and Park City. -- Motors 829-662- Morgan, Utah 8 8293245 . ZUaBONDS Escrow Carrigan or 829-396- 7 & life Russ II! Thurs. Morning & Night - Ladies Call for information Specialty ' Mountain View Title Parr City Nursery ns Dodge Trucks Rams & Dakotas Mon. Night - Mens Tues. & Wed. - Mixed LJJJQSAFINGS nonwoven blanket construction. The main advantage of nonwoven blankets is that they provide warmth and durability at less cost. More needlepunched blankets are sold in this country each year than any other kind of blanket Before you buy a blanket, look closely at the stitching used to secure the binding. Beware of blankets that unravel at the binding. It's also smart to look at the number of stitches per inch. The more stitches, the stronger the grip. A safety chain stitch is more durable than a plain, straight stitch. Better stitches make longer-lastin- g blankets. The trend today is to put blankets on display. The latest technology can turn out colorful, cotton loom-wove- n printed blankets that are too beautiful to hide. That about covers it for this article. You can discover more on modern blankets in local stores. When it comes to learning about blankets, it's good idea to lie down on the job. New & Used Sales & Service Dodge, Chrysler Plymouth Jeep & Eagle Dodge & Plymouth AMERICAN Leagues forming Service is our Arrived! by running cloth through a machine that literally punches and pounds the fiber into blanket fabric. Acrylic and polyester are the two most common fibers used in . Business' ten-we- ek nomical way to produce a blanket is through the needlepunched or Needlewoven process (Needlewoven is Beacons exclusive process for nonwoven blankets.) Nonwoven blankets are made retirement. For a recorded message of current rale information, call BOND with Working smaller zoo animals, docents give lectures and presentations to schools and other interested groups. Blanket Information Consumers Threaten Their Own Glass Recycling Efforts Land Title is our Utahs Hogle Zoo is having an The color of the down isnt important, but dark down may make white covered bedding appear discolored. in Season at Utah's Hogle Zoo uct containing at least 80 percent down or down fibers and 20 percent feathers and feather fibers. If the percentage of down is less than 80, it must be specified on the label. A product should not be labeled all 100 percent down" or down, unless it contains only down pure down plumules. A few other tips on buying down: network of filaments that trap air. The air is actually what keeps you warm, not the down itself. Young says. Down has excellent resiliency so product does any quality down-fille- d are 7k niiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniinmiiiiuimiinmnmir. So tell Him, you watch for gotta the power lines I when you re on byShawMuMNtlnc. Ogdens 2734 Rasmussen Rd. 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