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Show 2B Sun Advocate, Price, Utah Tuesday, May 2. 1995 renovation investment rebuilds strong, attractive lawns Low-co- st As was planted in the first place or small but destructive bugs could be waging a turf war on the property. Finding the source of the lawn problem doesnt have to be costly. Soil samples and a clump of grass can be taken to the turf specialist at the nearest USU Cooperative Extension Service office. The specialist can identify the species of grass and whether its right for the local climate. The soil will be tested to determine what additives, if any, need to be spread on the lawn to nature runs its course, many lawns become thin, ugly and choked with weeds. When routine maintenance no longer provides a healthy, lawn, it might be time for a fresh start. According to Utah State good-looki- ng University Cooperative Extension Service, complete renovations of weak, unhealthy lawns might be in order. This requires eliminating existing grass and weeds, applying any necessary soil nutrients and either laying sod or seeding. Renovation might be the only sure way to rebuild a strong, attractive lawn and it is a relatively investment that can more than pay for itself in a short time. Consider the following benefits: improve its condition. Another alternative is to look in the Yellow Pages for lawn care or landscaping companies. Most will charge a small fee to evaluate a lawn and some might do it for free in the hope of landing the home- low-co- st A healthy lawn that stands up to wear has greater aesthetic value to the owners business. When selecting a contrator, check for affiliations with trade organizations homeowner. g Homes with lawns sell for more. This begins with what realtors call curb appeal. Prospective buyers will stop for a look at a home with a good lawn, while sickly, patchy grass prompts buyers to drive on to the next home on the market. The cost of lawn renovation is considered home maintenance and in many cases might be a tax advantage when the home is sold. Renovation begins by deter- Society (PGMS). A professional contractor can spot hidden problems and suggest remedies. If a renova- tion is needed, the contractor can remove existing grass and weeds by scraping or cutting away the vegetation at a cost of about $1,200 for 1,000 square feet. The cost is much less if the contractor uses a herbicide. After a herbicide is used, the contractor can seed grass through the dead lawn or easily remove it to get to .bare ground. Ask the contractor to explain the pros and cons of each method. Also ask about the advantages and disadvantages of seeding or using sod, and about the companys policy on return visits for touch-u- p work. A professional contractor can be retained to care for the new lawn. If youre going to handle the maintenance your- self, be sure the contractor provides guidelines. non-selecti- seminar planned for farmers, small businesses seminar addressing how farmers and small business owners may qualify to reduce 1995 tax bills by $1,000 to $2,000 with the approval of the An educational self-employ- ed Internal Revenue Service will be offered May 16. The seminar will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in room 207 at the Price City Hall. There is no cost to attend the meeting, sponsored by Carbon and Emery County farm bureaus. But reservations are required. According to last years statistics, more than 25,000 business owners reported an average tax savings exceeding $2,000 by fully deducting family health insurance premiums as well as medical, dental and vision care expenses not covered by insurance. To make reservations or receive information on additional dates and locations, contact the Carbon County Farm and common. hard pan, a layer of compressed soil too solid to allow proper root growth, could be the culprit. Or the soil might have become too acidic or too alkaline over time. An irrigation problem might be to blame or too much shade. Perhaps the wrong type of grass for the location A Asso- ciated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) or Professional Grounds Management Tax mining whats ailing the grass. The possibilities are many that promote continuing education and customer satisfaction as goals for their members. Look for membership in the Professional Lawn Care Association great-lookin- of America (PLCAA), so-call- self-employ- Bureau office. Students snap winning photos Creekview Elementary recently announced the winners of the schools 'Its a Snap' photo contest. Anthony John Lee and Richard Alda-b- a won their categories in the contest, which saw every Creekview second grader receive a Kodak Funtime camera, get tips on how to shoot pictures about the environment and go out on assignment to shoot six pictures each on what is good and what needs improvement. The students selected their favorite pictures and entered them in the contest, which was judged locally. Above, Lee had his sunrise IRS explains student tax withholdings consider how much the total years income will be as well as whether they can be claimed as dependents on others income tax returns. Students with part-tim- e or vacation jobs should consider whether to have federal taxes withheld from wages, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Students should prepare IRS Form W-Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate, to inform employers of their withholding status. When preparing Form W-student employees should Employees may elect exempt status and have no federal income tax withheld from wages in certain circumstances. To qualify for exemption, employees must have had a right to a refund of all federal income tax withheld 4, 4, Which brings us to our topic today: Pets. Many teachers have classroom pets as part of the curri- By LILY ESKELSEN President, Utah Education Association culum. Fish are studied. Chicks are hatched in incubators. Rodents of varying degrees of cuteness are observed. dinner? Ham stir-frHis head snapped. Youre just kidding me, Dad. No, Im not. Its a ham stir-fr- Students take turns feeding, watering and cleaning y. 'Mimfa, OlticleS amt &iiend& cages. Pets are extremely effective teaching tools. And kids are universally insistent and obnoxiously per- y. Really. His lips trembled. Mom, Dads just kidding me, huh? Here's your opportunity to show your Graduate's Baby Photo to relatives, friends and neighbors. Our Graduate Baby Photo Page will run in the Sun Advocate on June 1. 1995 sistent in wanting a pet. Your children may indeed benefit, No, Monkey. Whats the matter? Youre crying! Well, whered he get the hamster? but be sure youre prepared before taking on pet duty at home. Is your child old enough to photos must be submitted to the Sun Advocate by May 26th. 2. Please enclose any caption you want printed with photo. Continued from page In Lets find out what programs and opportunities exist in the area and maybe start some more to provide growth and fun activities to involve parents with their children as well as just for youth. The schools have made some progress. Setting the standard is the first step in any organization. Problem behaviors are being dealt with more consistently. We are developing more cooperative efforts with local agencies. Positive programs are being the paper at the The cost of each Ad is only $-- j 500 Student's Name Parents, Grandparents or Friend School Graduating From Comments (Payment must accompany order) Please supply us with the following Information 75 Discounted Pianos care for the pet? Feeding goldfish is one thing. A puppy is another. Does your child show responsibility in other chores? A pet will quickly become just another chore. Are you prepared to adopt the pet as your responsibility if your child becomes bored with it? If not, are you prepared to return, sell or give away the pet if your child will not follow through in caring for it? Cute, cuddly and educational as the animals are, you must be the voice of reason for both your childs sake and that of the pet. (Continued from page 1) dont even care how many toys he left behind. He was still a stinker. By the same token, music 58 E. Main, Prk when a 7 well-love- d person dies Day Carnival Cruise July 2, 1995 Starting at Cmtt for f)D $"70 Uy.VV mart information offered to parents and stu- dents. Businesses are getting more involved. But the whole community needs to unitedly establish and promote the standards to maintain the environment we want to live in, both among youth and adults. The non-voc- al majority has been silent too long and society has slipped. It is time to rescue our kids, but it takes the whole community. If we dont, the community itself is at risk of failing. Letters: Our Largest Selection Ever! CLIP AND MAIL 637-060- it becomes obvious that he has proven the fallacy, the silliness, of the assertion that toys and winning have anything to do with each other. Muriel Sluyter Dolores, Colo. BARGAINS PerPmtm CmiseOri, 7 R Offer Ends Saturday Andrea Swanson For fir it clou service on nil your travel needs 9 Enil Main Street Price, Utah 84301 I toll-fre- 1) youth. We need to monitor our 3. You can pick up your photo the day after It appears Sun Advocate. Further information is available in IRS Publication 4, Students Guide to Federal Income Tax, and IRS Publication 919, Is My Withholding Correct for 1995? The materials are available free by calle number, ing the IRS Establishing standards: childrens entertainment and sometimes impose restrictions. Insist that the homework is done before kids repeat theres nothing to do. 1. Baby last year due to having no liability and expect the same situation again this year. Consider pros, cons before adopting pets My husband was chopping ham and vegetables and plopping them in a wok. My then third grader innocently asked, Whats for cPaAenfa, photo chosen as the first place recipient of the beautiful world category, while Aldaba was the winner of the world needs improvement category with a creative photo of a local landfill. The students entries will go on to national competition in Illinois, where professional photographer Linda Solomon will judge the contest sponsored by Kmart. Creekview students pictures were displayed at the school and are tentatively scheduled to be on display at the Price Kmart the week of May 14. Owner Nancy Ward Owner 27 Yean Combined Experience 1 music 58 E. Main, Prict |