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Show " " v Review - Wednesday, April 9, 1986 - Page 2 CtPimfflUBMt j What more can a washer do? p.g. blab liMlillili It did a fine job. In recent weeks, the waterway, completely draining .out of the ,!? By switching it to a different eve was able to get it to drain and si dry. This method only lasted a or so though, and last Wednesday would not drain on any cycle My husband took it apart to it was fixable. He patiently sh0L me that there was a lot more wron than just the pump. It was almost ! replay of when we had to give Red. The good service of the wash!8 over the past 21 years came to 2 mind, and I hung my head silently nodded that the washer nJ go. It didn't take long to choose a ne washer. You might as well keen going with a winner. It arrive today. It's a good thing because wiS three children at home, two of whom are teenage girls, the washing pfe up kind of fast. You may be getting tired of mv eulogies to our car and now to our washer, but it has been like a good friend, faithful to the end. It is hard .to let it go. In conclusion, all I can say is I m glad it held out until the missionary was home before calling it a day Hurray, for the old washer. How can we get so attached to machines? diapers. Remember how they had to be flushed, soaked, and washed with a good detergent and whitener and then rinsed and so that baby didn't get a sore bottom? Our trips to the sand dunes were always a special occasion but the washer did suffer after each of the trips. Sand filled every weave in the kids clothes and even after shaking them out good there was still always the grit of sand in the bottom of the washer when the cycle was over. Clothes from the sand dunes usually had to be washed twice. It was not the washer's fault. It did it's best with a mammoth chore. Boys have a way of sliding on their knees or on their side which leaves their jeans in sad shape. There are grass stains, blood stains, bug stains and food stains to wash out of jeans. Men and boys use their shirts and jeans for rags to wipe their hands on after baiting a fishing hook, after removing a fish from a hook, when working on the car, when pulling weeds, or after sliding into third: The good old washer took care of it all. With equal agility, it handled with care the dainty undies, nightgowns, nice blouses and frilly dresses of the females in the family. By MARCELLA WALKER Well, after 21 years our washer has died. It owed us nothing. The once-lovel- bronze Lady Kenmore has more than done its duty. It has survived the onslaught of five children, plus parents. It has sur-vived diapers, Levi's and old sneakers. What more can a washer do? We bought the washer in January of 1965. We were expecting our third child. We have only had two washers in all of our married life. The first was a used GE which we purchased when our first child was born. One day, in January 1965, it gave up the ghost. Water began running everywhere and I had no idea where to turn the water off. By the time I got a neighbor to come to the rescue, there was a considerable amount of water to clean up. The new washer was a godsend. It had a defective pump, however, and while it was still under warranty we had to have a new pump put in. We have never had to do a thing to it since, except our service contract allowed a yearly checkup and it got greased and oiled annually until we ,gave up the service contract when the washer was about 14 years old. The washer has seen a lot of miles. I remember the time I was sorting the clothes and checked the pockets in my young son's Levis and found dead worms. When questioned, he told me he was saving them to go fishing with Dad. The shriveled and very dead worms would not have made good bait, I'm afraid. That washer cleaned a lot of diapers'. When the children were small we only used disposable diapers on trips and stuff like that. The rest of the time we used cloth Last chance to see Halley's Although the best view is gone, there is still time to see Halley's Comet before it disappears from the night sky forever -- - well, at least until 2061. For many of us, that might as well be forever. Several individuals who have taken the time to view this celestial visitor for the current go-arou- have expressed something less than awe. To be sure, the famous comet is not as spectacular as it was in 1910 or on the 27 other previous recorded visits dating back to 240 B.C. There are a couple of reasons for this. For one thing, the comet is not passing as close to the earth as it has in the past. For another, each visit the comet makes past the earth burns off more of the material that makes the glowing coma and spectacular tail for which comets are noted. Halley's Comet may never again be as brilliant as it was in 1066, for example, when it foretold the victory of William the Conqueror in England. Also, a good part of the mystery surrounding comets has been dispelled in the past few centuries. What was one hailed as a portent in the heavens for either good or bad is now viewed as nothing more than a large "dirty snowball." Never mind that that snowball may contain key in-formation about how the universe was created. That may excite the scientists, but the masses lose interest when the unexplained becomes commonplace. Nevertheless, there are a few good reasons to catch Halley's Comet before the middle of May, when it heads out to the outer reaches of the solar system, not to return for another 76 years. Halley's is the best known comet - and the one that gave scientists their first clue to the periodic nature of this astronomical body. It has been recorded in history for over 2,000 years, so for historical value alone the comet is worth a look. Also, the long period of the comet means that many of us will not have a chance to see it again. This, then, is a once-in-a-lifeti- opportunity. Parents with young children should make sure they get a chance to observe Halley's before it gets away. Those youngsters may be oldsters in 2061 when the comet returns, and will have no stories to tell about 1986 unless they catch a glimpse of Halley's this time around. During the latter part of April, Halley's comet will be almost due south above the horizon, and can be seen about two hours after sunset. A full moon during those nights will make the seeing difficult, but the comet will .:; moving further away each evening. r : The view may not be perfect, but it will be better than no view at all. Once this celestial visitor goes away, it won't come back for a long time. Time to plan vacation memories grassroots r ... H Copyright 1986 Becky Grass Johnson By BECKI GRASS JOHNSON Gas prices are down and the weather is getting warm. It is time to start planning a memorable family vacation. And just what is more memorable than five kids in the back of the station wagon singing "The Ants Go Marching" for two solid hours? It is five kids in the back of the station wagon fighting over a bag of potato chips. I've tried to capture some of these ' precious moments on film and my bureau drawer is crammed full of pictures. There are pictures of the kids posed on a big rock outside of Blackfoot, Idaho. There is a snapshot of hubby feeding a bear in Yellowstone Park. There is a photo of the same bear ripping the door off our car after hubby ran out of cookies. There are also dozens of interesting photos from the time the youngest got a hold of the camera and for 20 rniles took pictures 'of the Nevada desert from the back window. Yes, those were memorable times. We try to involve the entire family in deciding where we will go. Holiday Inn is "roughing it." Besides, it's so much fun to play on the hotel elevator and compete to see who can collect the most little bars of soap to take home. The littler ones don't care where we go as long as we take the TV and plenty of animal crackers. And the only place that all the kids can agree on is Disney World, Florida. After carefully considering all suggestions and balancing the checkbook, hubby stands blind-folded in front of a map of Utah and tosses a dart. Hurray! We are going to Panguitch. With our destination in mind, we begin to pack. I try to convince the scout that he will not need his BB gun or compass. I tell the debutante she will not be allowed to hang her Bruce Springsteen poster in the back window. I insist that there will be only one stuffed animal per child TaStoWtetfih thecal v.( n And no,;the hamster.- - Will not,, die from a broken heart if he never lives to see downtown Panguitch. After loading the kids in the car and tying the luggage to the top (or loading the luggage in the car and tying the kids to the top), the vacation begins. There is a big difference between the first hour on the road and the remainder of the trip. For the first hour everyone contentedly sings campfire songs and counts Volkswagens. There is a joy in waving to each passing diesel and adding up license plate numbers. But it is just a matter of time before a kid in the back informs us that they can't wait until the next bathroom stop. The debutante requests that I tune into a radio station that doesn't play rest home music. And there's a muffled threat that the car is being hijacked to Lagoon. At this point I tell the family know a place where we can watch free TV, pitch a tent and have ac-cess to electricity and running water. Not only are there showers and .all the "conveniences of hofne. but. there, is actually a Burger fCihg within three miles. (Even hubby's face brightens.) Maybe we'll see Panguitch next year. Turn the car around. We're going to camp in the back yard. , by BECKI GRASS JOHNSON We prefer to visit a new place every year. (This helps us avoid being recognized from any previous vacations!) Each member is give the floor in family council to present ;,their suggestions for a djean vacationr- -, r 'vTh'e scout of the family wants to backpack into the high Uintas and eat berries and things that live under rocks. My debutante claims that anything less comfy than the Motorcyclist collides with mower , An American Fork man received minor injuries Friday afternoon when the motorcycle- on which he was riding struck the rear of an Alpine School District mower at 100 North and State Road 89 in Lindon. Officer Jim Taufer reported that David A. Drake, was taken to American Fork Hospital where he was treated for cuts and abrasions and released. The lawnmower was driven by Wayne A. Keel of Orem. He was not injured in the mishap. The officer said there was an estimated $400 damage to the motorcycle and $200 damage to the mower. Timmy Beardall, 13, Lindon received minor injuries last week when his bicycle was struck by a car which left the scene of the accident at 600 N. State. Road. The youth-- , received bruises and abrasions to his leg. Police are still investigating the accident. Darla Wilkinson, Orem, reported that someone ran into her car while it was parked at The Beanry and left the scene of the accident. Damage to her car was set at $800. There is a possible suspect, according to Of-ficer Jay Thornton. Debbie Pulley, 440 S. Melanie Drive, reported the theft of a new bike valued at $289. The bike is a silver Schwinn Predator. Sarah Leon; Pleasant Grove, reported that some checkbooks had been taken from her car. Police Officer Jim Taufer said that someone has written out one of the checks for $84.02. There are no suspects at this time. Another hit and run accident , occurred when someone backed into '. a Car belonging to Scott Jensen, Pleasant Grove, while it was parked at Walker Oil. Witnesses were able to get a license plate and police are looking for a suspect, according to Officer Cody Cullimore. There was $150 damage to the Jensen car. Keith Kofford, 111 W. 200 South, Pleasant Grove, reported an air compressor had been taken from his yard. The item is valued at $100 There is a suspect, according to Officer Lonnie Wilson. The Pleasant Grove Recreation Center, 41 E. 200 South, reported at $149.50 in cash had been taken from the office. Officer Thornton reported that there are suspects. C letters to the editor J Please obey traffic rules Editor: Here in Pleasant Grove we have one of the finest police departments in the state, they are well-traine- d and conscientious but they can't be everywhere every minute watching every one of us to make sure we obey laws. We fight hard with school systems to make sure "Johnny" can read, yet WE fail to read traffic signs and obey them. There are two areas in our community that concerns me. One is the south entrance to the junior high school that is plainly marked in two spots a ONLY. The second area is right down-town. It makes sense to have the south entrance a one-wa- y - buses physically require more turning room than cars. Even if buses were not using this, it is a dangerous, blind curve to be exiting from. The street downtown is plainly marked with a double yellow line for a reason. We are not supposed to ; pull into the opposite lane to park our car. Its hard to believe in such a small town we can't park our car on the proper side of the street and walk across to the business of our choice. That person pulling out of his parking stall is intent on watching the cars in his immediate lane of traffic, not you who are whipping across the lines trying for his parking place. We really don't need the police department to hold our hands and tell us every move to make con-cerning traffic rules and regulations - they have better things to do. We just need to be more aware. Bullock Pleasant Grove Appalled at response Editor: I was appalled at ' the letter written to the "Citizen" last week in which Mr. Shapiro severely criticized Dr. Glade for expressing his concern about the safety of home births. Then, dropping that subject, he launched into a tirade against all Utah doctors whom he claimed "annually kill 91 out of every 10O0 unborn babies in Utah on purpose" by abortion. This sounds much like some of the well organized groups throughout the United States who will use any tactic to spread their views. As a nurse, a mother of six and grandmother of 17, I firmly believe that a modern hospital, a competent doctor, with all the g equipment at hand, is the best place to have a baby. I have a daughter and two daughter-in-law- s, who with no previous known medical problems, would not have their beautiful, healthy babies today because of unexpected birth problems, had they chosen to have their babies delivered at home. I say "Amen" to Dr. Glade's fine and thoughtful defense of hospital deliveries. --La Von Laursen peasant (Sroue &euieui ISSN No. U.S.P.S. No. 4357-800- Published weekly except for Thanksgiving and Christmas by Newtah, Inc. 11 South Main Pleasant Grove, Utah Telephone Numbers Advertising Circulation. News ' Publisher Brett R. Bezzant Editors Marc Haddock Marcella Walker Subscription price $12" per year Second class postage paid at Pleasant Grove Post Office Poslniiislcr: Srtid address chillies to I' ll H.ix 7. AinvririiM Kink. 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