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Show Taxpayers Ask Q. In THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1974 Page Two Division Operational Costs Soar for IRS return for a good rate or 2) the actual charge for the of interest, I agreed to leave sev- year. Wildlife Resources Since the Division of Wildlife Bike Program Popular at Utah State University Campus 4-- H Q. Can you round off dollars Resources received its last lifor transBicycling is one of the more easier than walking account for two years. I earned on your federal income tax re- cense increase in 1967 the only commentportation. projects, popular S300 in interest from this time turn? 4-one in 21 years operational ed Cache, Duchesne, Uintah and Utah State eral thousand dollars in my bank 4-- H deposit account. But because I withdrew the princpal before the two years expired, the bank forfeited a portion of the interest. Can I deduct the forfeited amount of interest on my tax return? A. Yes. For individual taxpayers itemizing their deductions, such amounts are deductible as a miscellaneous deduction. However, you must report as income the entire amount of the interest credited to your account. Q. What are the rules for deducting finance charges on department store revolving charge accounts? A. You may deduct the finance charge levied by retail stores on your revolving charge accounts if the charges are based on your unpaid balances and computed monthly. Also, in the case of bank credit card plans, you can deduct these finance charges if no part of this amount is for service charges, loan fees, credit investigation fees, etc. However, if you buy items on the installment plan and these carrying charges are separately stated, but the interest charge cannot be ascertained deduct the lower of 1) 6 percent of your average unpaid monthly balance University A. Yes. This means that the costs have soared, according to Jones as he Art leader program amounts under 50c are elimi- Director John E. Phelps. he noted that 6500 Utah youths nated and amounts from 50c to At the present rate of infla- were enrolled in bike projects 99c are increased to the next tion, it will be mandatory that dollar. If you choose to round the Division has an increase in last year. Although bicycling has been off, you must do so consistently license fees next year, said common since the 1880s when with all figures on the return. And if costs rise more Phelps. the first practical bicycle was a sitter to take Q. I H pay baby care of my children while I go to work. Are these amounts deductible? A. Yes. If you meet the qualifications, you may deduct up to $400 for any calendar month for child care expenses incurred in your home. Expenses for the care of your dependents under the age of 15, if performed outside your household are limited for each month to $200 a month for one child; $300 a month for two children; or $400 a month for three or more children. Q. I filed my return the first week in January. When will I get my refund? A. If you filed in January and there were no mistakes on your return, you should get your refund in 4 to 5 weeks. If you file later, it may take up to 8 weeks. than we are anticipating, it will be necessary to trim the Divisions most expensive program fish culture. He pointed out that one area of expenditures has already been curtailed. We are aware that many sportsmen are already blocked from entering many private lands. Unfortunately, under the present situation, our land purchasing program will be brought to a stand still, he said. No lands will be bought in the next fiscal year (July 1, 1974-Jun- e 30, 1975). The Director noted the following cost factors: The price of fish food has increased from $10.36 in January 1972 to $21.02 per hundred pounds in February 1974 an increase of just over 100 percent. He pointed out that the present formula is of lower quality. Gasoline prices increased 62 The average size of an AmeriSeptember 1973 to can farm today is 389 acres. In percent from 1974 and .may soon January 1960 it was 297 acres. show a 100 percent increase from the September date. Costs of reinforced concrete structures for fish hatcheries has risen 64 percent since 1961. General construction costs are rising at a rate of about 1 percent per month. Prices paid in 1967 for big game rangelands were generally $12 to $14 per acre by 1973 prices had shot to $125 per acre. A pickup truck that cost the Division approximately $1,373 in 1967 now costs $3,019. Cost of chemicals for treatment of fishing waters has doubled since 1967. Treatment of Otter Creek Reservoir in 1971 h cost $5.69 per surface acre; 1973 Lake treatment in Todays flavor magicians cost are merely carrying on a $11.31 per surface acre. tradition as old as history, Additionally, the Director -, noted, the Environmental ProAccomplished cooks in ancient times were able to tection Agency requires the Dimake salt pork, olives, vision to reduce pollutants in condiments and waters discharged from hatcherion, parsley, like taste ies by 80 percent by the end of quail! stuffing this year. This project alone will Pan-guitc- you when opening a jar of instant coffee is not a chem- ical. If comes from real cof- fee oils. But those oils are sprayed into the jar before it is capped and the aroma nothing for the flavor of the coffee in the cup! perfeced, replacing the big high wheel model the ecology and energy situations have made it even more popular the last few years, Jones said. Het said that there are about 30 million bikes in our country with an increase of about one million riders each year. With the growth there is a real need today to create an interest in safe, skillful cycling fot the protection of cyclists. He feels that the bicycle project offers the opportunity to fulfill these needs. Members who participate learn the history of the bicycle, study various types of bikes and learn the basics of care and relespair. For example, one son stresses safety, including fitting the bike to the rider, machine operation and riding responsibility. Jones also pointed out that for project completion, the must have his or her bike inspected against a very detailed form and then take a written exam regarding the rules of the road. In explaining why the bike projects are so popular Jones said cycling is both fun and good exercise. It gets one out in the air and helps develop the arms and legs, and its faster and 4-- H 4-- H 4-H- er 4-- H. 4-H- ers 4-- H Hardware Sleighs Still Running Sleighs at Hardware Ranch are still running for those who wish to ride among the elk herd supplementally fed in the meadow near by. The horsedrawn sleighs run from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. There is no charge. The new Visitors Center atop the hill overlooking the ranch is a worthwhile resting place for persons interested in the history of Utahs elk and their management. The Division of Wildlife Re- sources operated the ranch located 17 miles east of Hyrum at the head of Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Doctor In the Kitchen by Laurence M. Hursh, M.D. Consultant, National Dairy Council . - on-do- es cost $2,485,215 at todays prices. The Division lost its bid for an increase during this years legislative budget session. Division officials point out that cuts will be made in several areas, and further cuts will be necessary if an increase is not forthcoming in 1975. Experience is knowing a lot cf things you shouldnt do. Now, a dash of lemon Ever wonder why. theres freshness has been added to new menthol Twist' ciga- little or no vanilla in most rettes. It tastes fresher than vanilla ice creams? All the ordinary cigarettes and gives natural vanilla produced in you a smoother cool. This is the world would not be one lemon that makes peo- enough to flavor the vanilla ice cream in the U.S. alone! ple light up!' . &TRAW&EW2Y IEMO0- - f2A$F turn rpui ti fa mania CT FW6E CUmN HAWAIIAN Mur. $1BP MIMT-- JpU-IME-l CHOCOLATE VANILLA NUTRIENT NEEDS ARE CONTINUOUS The nutrients your body re- ably get more different nutrients quires are needed all the time. than you would otherwise. Not just some of the time. This This is is because your body is constantly besides very important because, knowing that your body at the rate of must have renewing itself a supply of many nubillions of cells each day. trients all at the same time, we A German anatomist, Walther also know that there are interFlemming, first described in 1882 actions .between nutrients that we the manner in which reproduc- dont yet understand. And these tion of the cell nucleus occurred interactions are important and in plants and animals. He called can take place when the only the process mitosis. And it hapcomponents can work together. pens to all of us all the time. Thus, eating all lands of foods, different colors, different textures, Your Bodys Production Line Cells, of course, cannot form if and so forth, each day is good all the right components are not protection for your health. Cerpresent when needed. It is simi- tainly, for instance, you wouldnt lar to the manufacturing process want an diet, or an allin industry. They cant keep the cereal diet, anyway. So we emphaproduction line going, turning out size the meat group, the milk finished products, unless the right group, fruits and vegetables, and parts are at the right place in the breads and cereals. line at the right time. Seven Groups? -- all-me- And so it is with nutrition. Your body needs a supply of everything needed to form new cells all the time. This is why nutritionists always urge you to eat nutritionally-balance- d meals. And it is why they promote the four food groups -or, as some nutritionists arc now suggesting, perhaps we should go back to talking about seven groups of foods. The point all professional people try to make is that if you choose your daily foods from the wide variety of foodstuffs available, you will, through the variety itself, prok -- Chocolate an aphrodisiac? The ancient Aztecs believed so; they forbade their, women to eat it. Likewise, 17 th century monks were told to leave hands off, too. Salt Lake counties have all had outstanding bicycle programs offered by In Cache County a project enrolled 2000 elementary students in a bike program. Community clinics were conducted using a film by the highway patrol, bike inspections, and obstacle courses for riders in Duchesne County. had In Salt Lake City, a project to repair old bikes for disadvantaged youngsters.. Soon it will be spring again a good time to put more air in the tires, adjust the handlebars and head out. Why not head out properly by contacting the local USU extension office about joinbike club, Mr. Jones ing a asked. There are more than 9,000 taste buds located on your tongue - more than enough to help you enjoy any flavor! The people who are talking about going back to, say, seven groups are urging that change so as to better emphasize the differing values of certain fruits and vegetables, and to include fats and oils in the list. So, if you split fruits and vege- tables into three groups: 1) citrus fruits and tomatoes; 2) leafy green and yellow vegetables; and 3) potatoes, other vegetables, and fruits; and then add fats, you have seven groups. Four food groups or seven whatever you follow you need them all every day to build and repair your body. |