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Show ' 'Jf:, . Page 4 -- July 29. 1997 : Uintah Basin Standard CortftffMtJ . i GARDEN WEDDING-Nel- ly Escalante and Boone Iorg joined hands in Holy Matrimony on June 28, in North Hollywood Califor nia. EscalanteIorg Boone Iorg and Nelly Escalante joined hands in Holy Matrimony at a garden wedding held in North Hollywood California on June 28, 1997. Parents ofthe bride are Walberto and Olivia Escalante, ofGuatemala. Boone is the son of Pam Woodward Nelson, and Ario R Iorg. The couple will make their home in Park City, Utah. Use care with herbicides around yard, garden plants Misuse of herbicides often re- sults in extensive and permanent damage to yard and garden plants. But such damage can be prevented if the chemicala are used properly, says Troy Cooper, Utah State University Extension Agent. With even the slightest breeze, herbicides applies as liquid sprays can drift onto nearby desirable plants. Some herbicides, such as or dicamba can drift many 2,4-hours after theyve been applied by gvaporating and moving as herbicide gasses. herbicides injure or kill susceptible plants when the herbicide touches roots by leaching or runoff from treated soil. Using the wrong chemical, applying amounts, applying the chemical at the wrong time or using a contaminated sprayer also can iqjure plants. Ifyou misapply herbicides, there are steps you can take. --If you suspect a foliar-activ- e herbicide has drifted onto your garden or ornamentals, water heavily with sprinklers as soon as you can. Dont do this, however, with herbicides. --Most herbicides can D Soil-acti- ed soil-acti- soil-acti- be detoxified by applying activated charcoal at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds per square feet and incorporating it 6 inches into the eoil. Early treat ment ia needed before the chemical haa had a chance to move deeper into the soil. Roundup or Kleenup can be detoxified by immediately spreading dust or soil on plant surfaces. Delays ofeven a few minutes may make this method ineffective. -- If tree roots are growinginto an area treated with a ami sterilant, dig a trench between the tree and treated area, cutting the roota and preventing further uptake of the soil sterilant. -- In some cases you may have to remove contaminated soil and re--' place it, though be sure the iiyuiy resulted from herbicide contamination before you resort to this expensive practice. -- Plants that receive doses ofherbicides may show symptoms of injury for several reasons but eventually recover. Try to give them a chance to recover before you remove them. Cooper suggests several measures to prevent accidents: . sub-leth- al e nartnershio. One underlying beliefs of child development research is that patterns established early in life predict success later in life. This infants. is a sort of myth that There was the reason for starting the national Head Start Program more fathers can sit back and wait to get active parenting until than 30 years ago, says Lori involved isinold rechild enough to play ball, the childhood Roggman, early "But many families uys. searcher and principal investigator ijaggipan for the research partnership. The and researchers are aware of the value of father involvement from program was established to help olds living in low income the beginning of life Much of the research and interhouseholds get a "head start before I vention in infancy in the past has n teredfin schooling. research indicates that been based on a more feminine" even earlier intervention may be model, she says. "If we want fathers to be more critical to child development involved in intervention programs, we can't run a program from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We need to be a little more flexible for fothershours and change the instruction approach." Right now we have a pilot project looking at how fathers play with olds. Were hoping to their one-yeget further grants to continue this research as the infants in the Early You can refuse to accept damHead Start Program become tod-aged items. dlers and young children. You dont have to pay credit "Play is a good measure of how card charges you don't agree with infant or toddler interacts with an settled. until the dispute is the world. Exploring the world Telephone marketers must stop through play leads to better cogniiwlling if you ask them to. You can tive and sodal skills later in life." from removed name also have your During weekly home visits,' many mail lists by contacting the Roggman says family educators will Direct Marketing Association. help build supportive relationships between both fathers and mothers Placing an order on the Internet and their children. For instance, card. credit your requires usually better Make sure the company uses softthey can help both parents communihow babies understand ware that shields your number, cate. keejnngitfrmn&llingintothewrong "Babies generally will tell you hands. Or browse the companys what they want; you just have to be a then telephone catalog online, drilled in reading the signs. The sales representative with your orfamily educators can alao help ander. swer the questions: Is this normal? Learn more with Home ShopTs there something wrong or is this ping. When you write, youll also receive a free copy of the Consumer just my particular babys penonal-ity- T Information Catalog, a quarterly "Fathers need to learn to comlisting of more than 200 free and low-comunicate with babies just as much federal consumer publicaas mothers do." tions. There is also a parental education component, she says. In the case oflow income families, not only do they have the stress of raising an Senior Get Together, Roosevelt 2 p.m. UBIC Evening Entertainment 6:30 p.m. Saturday. August 2 UBIC Activities: Greased Pig Chase, 8 a.m.; Parade, 9:30 a.m.; Salt Lake Scots Bagpipe Band Concert, 12:30 p.m.; Free Swimming, 1 p.m.; Dutch Oven Cookoff, Constitution Park, 2 p.m.; Evening Entertainment 6:30 p.m.; Kingsmen, Marvelettes, Isley Brothers, 7:15 p.m.; Fireworks. Reunion (David Labrum hdhe). 11am Union Class of 1992 Uintah Basin Indian Celebration, Roosevelt Old Park, 11 a.m. SUNDAY, August 10 Brent Campbell farewell, Richfield 7th, 1 p.m. . Consumer shopping from home, buyers rights on the internet With more people going online every day, companiesare turning to the Internet as an efficient way of reaching customers and doing busi--s. Add this to direct mail fliers. catalogs, and telemarketing, and you can shop for just about any product or service without leaving the house. But what if you have a problem? Do you have to pay for iadamaged order? What if what you get isn't what you were promised? Can you do anything about it? -- Read and follow label instructions. -- Do not mix two chemicals together unless they are compatible. --Never spray when it is windy. -- Keep the spray boom or nozzle dose to the ground. -herbicides Apply outside the root zone of desirable soil-acti- plants. --Use the comb- weed-and-fe- inations of herbicide and fertiliser Yes. As a consumer from home, whether by mail, j or computer, you have rights. Two the Federal Trade Commission and American Express, ping Rights, outline what those provide tips for making purchases, and list phone numbers and addresses of organizations and government agencies you can turn to for further assistance. For both publications, send your address, andacheck or money order for (1.00 to Home Shopping, Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009. Here are a few of your rights when shopping from home: Your order must be shipped within the promised time frame. If no time period is given, it generally must be sent within 30 days. If your order cannot be filed within the stated time, you must be given the option ofwaiting longer or canceling and taking a full refund. rights are, soil-acti- at Ext 738-243- 5, 722-399- 7, 822-46- 150. Corner Corral ar st with caution. Some ahould not be used near shrubs and none should ever be used on gardens. -- Homeowners should generally avoid using soil sterilant or longterm vegetation control chemicals. Dandelion control in lawns is most effective and causes the fewest problems to other desirable plants when sprayed in the fall after the first light frost Never use herbicide spray equipment to apply insecticides or fungicides. -- Know the source of soil or manure you put on the garden and don't use it if it has been treated herbicide. with If you have questions about applying herbicides to your garden or yard plants, call Troy Cooper, USU Extension Agent Duchesne, Utah ) There are 143 nationally funded Early Head Start (EHS) programs in the United States and Bear River EHS is the only one in Utah. The Utah State University College of Family Life is one of 15 research ers evaluating EHS. Early Steal Start is designed for low families with infants and tod- - "Father involvement ia becoming the focua of 11 government program aimed at families emphasii-in-in- g that the earlier father get volved the better. Tht' why Utah State Univeraity researcher are trying to add fathering research to the existing Early Head Start . UAVij ! Fathers role In Head Start being studied vetiPs WEDNESDAY. July 30 Miss UBIC Pageant, Union High School, 7 p.m. THURSDAY. July 31 UBIC Fashion Show, Union High, 1:30 p.m. UBIC Evening Entertainment, Constitution Park, 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY. August 1 UBIC Story Hour, 12 noon, City Park Pavilion 't'V-- V I There are benefits to getting olds er, at least when it comes to taxes. Some tax benefits become available starting at age 55. . A tax break is available to people age 55 or older. Those who are selling their personal residence may qualify for the exclusion of up to (125,000 of gain on the home sale. Certain use and ownership restrictions apply, and there are special rules for persona with disabilities and fin: widows or widowers. People age 60 or older can get help with their tax returns from Tax Counaeling fin: the Elderly (TCE). Through TCE, volunteers from many organisations provide free tax information and guidance. Local IRS offices have information on TCE locations. Seniors age 65 or older may not have to file a tax return if their income isles thanacertain amount. For 1996, that amount for single seniors, ia(7J550Xh limit fon a married couple filing a joint return is (12,600 if only one spouse is a senior, and 13,400 if both are seniors. Those who don't itemise deductions get a higher standard deduction than people under 65. And those who are Mind get an extra added t on a.lflw income, iTb gpl ' living EHS .families, be amount Seniors or people with disabilities may qualify for the credit for the elderly or the diMtd. This credit is based on age, income and filing status, and can reduce the amount oftaxes owed. Those under 65 could be eligible if they retire with total and pBrmsnn dinibility and have income from their employer because of that disability. The IRS considers persons to be age 65 on the day before their 65th birthday. So to the IRS, whose who turn 65 on January 1, 1997, are age 65 on December 31, 1996. kalpthssa and to find quality child care if it is needed. Some fathers may need referrals to job training programs or other services. come nt The program also encourages small family groups to give each other support. This may prove to be more difficult for low income families living in rural areas. The program's group activities are designed for the whole family - infants, fathers, mothers and siblings." A program like Early Head Start would benefit any parent with an infant, but lower income parents have less access to resources, she says. For more information, get Publication 554, Tax Information for Older Americans, and Publication 910, Guide to Free Tax Services. Call AEi $UPER4UMMER-GLEARAN- CE Huetdau fluty 29(4, LADIES SPORTS WEAR, VRESSES, DREAM m ttlhie VACATION tlkOtUk Sttoire A SHORTSAND but Wli3 JR. 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