18 - Friday, May 19, 1989 - North Shore News Take time before buying a From page 17 coils in a king-size model, 375 coils in @ queen-size and more than 300 coils in a full (double). If you’re buying 2 foam miat- tress, look for a minimum density of 2 Ibs. per cubic foot (the higher that number, the better the foam). Don’t make the mistake of plac- ing a new mattress on an old foundation. Sleep sets are engineered to work together, with the boxspring absorbing as much as 40 per cent of the nightly wear and tear on the mattress. An old foundation will reduce the useful life of your new mat- tress, and diminish the quality of your sleep. A new mattress and foundation can cost anywhere from $100 for a budget-priced twin set to more than $2,000 for a Rolls Royce, ultra-premium king-size set. How do you decide what to spend on your new bed? The answer is simple: buy the very best you can afford. It’s a purchase you will use far more than your car, television, sofa or dining room table; more impor- tantly, it’s an investment in good health, as essential as proper diet and regular exercise. A simple calculation may help you put a true value on your sleep set. Let’s say you decide to invest $1,500 in an ultra-premium king or queen. If you sleep on your bed - 350 nights a year for 10 years, it works out to about 43 cents a night — certainly not an unreasonable cost for a good night’s rest. Once you’ve made your invest- ment in sleeping comfort, don’t overlook the accessories that will enhance and protect it. If you’re baseball bat. MICHAEL JORDAN Michael, 11, has been delivering the North Shore News in the Deep Cove area since his 9th birthday. He attends grade 6 at Burrard View Community School, where his favourite subjects are’PE. and Art. Outside of school, Michael enjoys football and baseball, going to movies and riding his bike. Michael uses his money eamed from the North Shore News to invest in Blue Chip stocks which he has been doing for the past two years. He also enjoys collecting comic books. With his earnings, he has also bought a keyboard, scooter and We wish Michael good luck with his investments and the future and thank him for being our Star Carrier this week. DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 986-1337 | new bed moving up to a king or queen, you'll also need a larger-size bed- frame, sheets, pillows and mattress pad. Even if your new bed is the same size as your old one, your old sheets may not fit today’s thicker, plusher mattresses. This is the time to toss out your worn sheets and pillows and create an all-new “sleep environment.’’ Here are some things to con- sider: Bedframe. King- and queen-size beds require frames that are made specifically to support their weight and width. A good frame should have a center-rail support to keep a larger-size mattress and boxspring from sinking in the middle. Linens. The average thickness of today’s mattress is about eight in- ches, but the new “‘pillowtop’’ styles may be as thick as 15 inches. Make sure that your new fitted bottom sheets have at least a 10- inch corner seam. To ensure proper fit, buy high- quality percale sheets with a 200- thread count or higher for shrink resistance. Better sheets are more likely to be generous in size. (Some retailers are selling sheets made specifically to go with extra-thick styles of mattresses. Ask the salesperson.) Mattress Pad. Don’t forget this important purchase; it will help protect your new mattress. As with sheets, make sure the pads are big enough to fit your mattress and foundation. Pillows. if your pillows are two or three years old, they should be replaced, for personal hygiene as well as comfort reasons. Keep your mattress size in mind. Great selections srom all of the Best Brands at Discounted Prices! Oakieys sx 8 Modes Ass Ray Bans zz» 69% Bugaboosze"20° poner Haicia 19 Modest 399 U.V.Blocking acrylic or Announci to ae Great value and eye protection! Luxuriously veneweloht Loads of ‘high-tech’ features and great styles make these American made sensations ‘The’ sport footwear this summer! $9750 to ; B90 ‘Original Outbound wistrat Our most popular back- packing tent everr! All the best features. Lifetime guaranteed 9 90 9 Sierra Desig ns r'Dathfinder Bike Hgltt sna QQ nee", 9960 PING BACS! SALE! enieotin oy ie in Outbound ‘Kluane’ BS -3C Double ae Y : en style @ eq S199 Sierra Designs ‘Quick Dry‘s’ are colorful, functional and super tough. You'll want : to Ouiek on them this summer! = 3 tbs! Reg, Pick-a-pocket Excellent selection and service. Friendly, knowledgeable 30 staff and the Lowest Prices—-Guaranteed! If any competitor & Alpine Joe sells for less, we witi beat that price mae de Reg. $279.87"