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1 PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JUNE 1,1»79 Comment On Sportsr | Targeted Jobs Tax Credit \ County In Mosquito Control BASEBALL * * * N By Pete Fritchie WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Sports writing, alas, is a lost profession, except for a few lovely exceptions. Most of the youngsters in the game today are nuts on feature angles, weirdo stories and zany antics. Hard reporting has, to a great degree, gone by the boards. Today's reporters seeifivto have lost their senses when it comes to finances--as have Congress and so many credit consumers. A recent UPI story loudly proclaimed that Ron Guidry was finally going to get what he deserved, a multi-million dollar contract. The writer cited the multi- million contracts of Catfish Hunter and Reggie Jackson to "prove" that those not enjoying such deals were bad­ ly underpaid! No mention was made of the fact that just such deals have threatened to bankrupt some clubs, and could lead to the buying of pennants. Guidry deserves the big pay hike as much as anyone. But, realistically speaking, only a few clubs can pay only a few big gate attractions huge salaries. To imply that every­ one else is underpaid is non­ sense. Rusty Staub bought that line and turned his back on a $200,000 contract. He woke up in the nick of time. Those who think every very good player can break his contract at any time, and get a huge reward every time he has a good year, are being dazzled by a few big show-biz attractions and silly sports writers. Employers can get a sub­ stantial "tax break" by qualifying for the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit, the Internal Revenue Service said. Unlike the New Jobs Credit which it replaces, the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit is not subject to the $100,000 overall limitation. Claiming the credit on a federal income tax return may be worth up to an additional $3,000 per certified employee for the employee's first year of employment and up to $1,500 per certified employee for the employee's second year of employment. The Targeted Jobs Tax Credit is based on the wages of certain workers hired after Sept. 26, 1978 (certain vocational rehabilitation employees may be hired before that date), and is a percentage of wages paid to them between Jan. 1, 1979, and Dec. 31, 1980. These employees must be certified as members of any of seven economically and socially disadvantaged groups before the credit may be claimed. Generally, these groups include certain han­ dicapped individuals, Vietnam- era veterans, welfare recipients, ex-convicts, and certain groups of young people. Local agencies which will certify members of these target groups are the state employmet service and qualified schools offering a qualified cooperative education program. More information about the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit is found in Publication 906, "Targeted Jobs Tax Credit and WIN Credit", which is free from the IRS. Swimming Pool Summer Fun Knock Out Lawn Weeds Now Hoses will flow and more pools than ever will see splashing this summer as sky- high fuel costs cause leisure lovers across the country to garage their cars and convert backyards to beaches. To help backyard and public pool swimmers enjoy their swimming, the National Swimming Pool Institute (NSPI) offers a brochure containing timely tips and information. Included in the brochure are the following tips for safe swimming: ...Never swim alone or allow others to do so. Sudden cramps can occur even to the most accomplished swimmers. ...Provide responsible adult supervision at all times. Keep inebriated swimmers out of the water. Swimming and drinking do not mix. ...Stay out of the water during rain storms-especially when lightning lights the sky. ...Pools are for swimming in, learning in and relaxing in-but not for roughhousing or hor­ seplay. Invest in a few safe pool games like water basketball, floating checkers and water volleyball. ...Proper pH and chlorine levels provide a safe and healthy environment Keep a suitable pool testing kit handy and use it daily. ...Pool covers provide Smart homemakers knock out lawn weeds early in the season, and then spend the rest of it enjoying a beautiful lawn. Early weed control reduces competition for plant food and water. Your grass is better nourished and gets a better start. Spray as soon as weeds such as dandelions, plain tain and sorrel appear. Proper applica­ tion is important. According to the National Sprayer and Dust­ er Association, a compressed air sprayer with a tank capacity of one to four gallons is ideal for lawn weed control. If your lawn area is large, you may want to consider a small power sprayer with a tank capacity of about 10 gallons. It will cover large areas fast, especially when equipped with a multi-nozzle boom or a single broadspray nozzle. Power spray­ ers are easy to use and relative­ ly inexpensive. NSDA technical specialists advise spraying with coarse droplets, 18 inches or less from the grass. This distributes the spray evenly and minimizes drifting onto and harming non- target plants. Spray on a calm Date Set For McHenry City Road Race The annual 7 mile road race from McHenry City park on Pearl and Park streets to Johnsburg and back has been set for Sunday, June 24, at 10 a.m. Further details next week. day when the temperature ranges from 70 to 80 degrees. It's best to select one sprayer for weed control, mark it plain­ ly, and use it only for that pur­ pose. Weed killers are hard to clean out of sprayers, and even a small residue could cause problems if the same sprayer were later used on vegetables, flowering plants or ornament­ als. See your garden supply re­ tailer or county agent for as­ sistance in choosing the right weed control material for your situation. Follow the manufac­ turer's directions exactly. DID YOU KNOW? LEMMINGS ARE ABOUT 5" LONG AND ARE RELATED 70 MICE. THEY LIVE /A/ COOL CLIMATES. SOME LEMMINGS TRAVEL ID v THE SEA AND DROWN THEMSELVES, ACCORDING ̂ ID LEGEND. BUT SCIENTISTS SAY THEY LEAVE HOME DUE TO OVERCROWDING AND RUN INTO WATER LOOKING FOR POOD. THEY MUST BE POOR SWIMMERS. Most and Least E is the most frequently used letter in the English alphabet while Q is the least. THE SPLEEN, IS A SOFT ORGAN LOCATED ON TWf LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY. IT REGULATES" THE SUPPLY OF BLOODCELLS. I T M A N U F A C T U R E S ' WHITE 8LOOP CELLS, STORES ONES, DESTROYS WORN-OUT CELLS SINCLAIR LEWIS WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN WRITER TO WIN A NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE. HE WROTE SUCH BOOKS AS "ELMER GANTRY'; X'MAIN STREET',' "ARBDW- SMITVI" AND OTHERS. HIS 1 LATE YEARS WERE SPENT I WANDERING IN EUROPE. protection and keep the pool clean-especially during vacation time. Excess water should not be allowed to ac­ cumulate on top of pool covers. ...Basic lifesaving equipment should be provided and made available at all times, including a blunt-ended, strong, light­ weight pole at least 12 ft. long, or a ring buoy attached to a long throwing rope. NSPI recommends that an outdoor swimming pool be protected by a fence, wall or building,. which is imepenetrable by toddlers and at least four feet high. This barrier should not afford any external handholds and should have a self-closing latch above the reach of small children. Hardware for permanent locking should also be provided. Diving boards and slides should not be installed on residential swimming pools which were not built to ac­ commodate them. Check with a local NSPI pool professional about minimum standards for diving boards. Decks around the pool should be kept clear of debris. Slippery surfaces can cause accidents. Use only plastic dishes and glasses for refresh­ ments. Keeping these tips in mind can mean a safe, happy and fun-filled summer of swim­ ming. TURN ONS AMP CTfiD travel service vllh'JI Vl AIRLINE MIMlIf, AIRLINE and AMTRAK TICKETS While Vw Wait Ambak. Chaiit-O-Lakes TRAVEL SERVICE 3405 W. Elm St. McHenry, Illinois 60050 Planning a Caribbean cruisaf A trip to Europe...Maxko ...Hawollt You can compare thorn all undor ono roof at our offko I Wo aro agontt for ttoatnihtp. al-llno*. hof.lt, •Ighttaolfif companion throughout tho world. Jepead«Me Travel slact 1941 395-7500 Area Code 815 LUNCH & SERVING ALL U.S.D.A. 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McHenry, III. 385-0420 (From the McHenry County Department of Health) For the past few years, various cities and the McHenry County Department of Health have cooperated in a Mosquito Control program. The en­ vironmental impact of control measures including the in­ creasing problems that have resulted from insecticide resistance and pollution, emphasizes the need for an "integrated" control approach. An integrated approach to m9squi)to control involves an atfcural^pomplete assessment of the problem and initiation of control measures best suited to the situation. These measures primarily focus on elimination of breeding sites. During the upcoming sum­ mer months, the McHenry County Department of Health will monitor all established and potential breeding areas, in­ cluding operation and main- tainance of a light trap network provided by some cities. The light trap network is used to identify mosquito species and population which will be used to determine what control measures will be initiated in and around a particular area. The planned control measures include three monthly larvidical treatments of city catch basins, ap­ plications of larvicide to breeding sites having larva and to eliminate temporary breeding areas whenever possible Temporary breeding areas sure any pooljL-of sta^ ding of stagnant water- arrtl are the primary source of mosquito breeding, producing a variety of mosquito species. These breeding sites include, but are not limited to, mud puddles, ground depressions retaining water, roadside ditches, old tires, and gutters. If any mosquito control program is to be successful, these breeding areas must be eliminated Residents may call the Health department at 815- 338-2040, extension 120 and request monitoring of any standing water which could potentially be an active breeding source. Persons interested in mosquito control may upon written request receive a copy of the McHenry County Board of Health Mosquito Abatement policy. COURTHOUSE SQUARES kVKSV / Riflht or left never mattered much to me. I haven't had any hair on the top of my head since I was twenty-two. % J FISHIN' TIPS from . .. Tom Mann The fatal kits of Describe bankruptcy Ever notice how some fisher­ men seem to come home regularly with fish, while others have a hard time catching enough to mess up a skillet? Some call it luck, but I call it skill. A good fisherman gets that way by fishing a lot, by observing and remembering what he experi­ ences, and by going every chance he gets. He also fishes numerous lakes and streams, not just one or two. This is important because lakes and streams have their good and had cycles. I keep notes on dates and numbers of fish caught, and try to figure which places are iu their good cycles. Another wise way is to ask questions of your fishing buddies, tackle shops, guides, etc., where fish are being caught and on what. A good fisherman also keeps his tackle in tiptop shape so it won't malfunction on him, and he keeps his lures in motion all day long, letting the fish tell him which one," or color, they want. Yep, fishing can he luck hut most of the time it's a matter of dedi­ cation and knowhow. BRER TOM'S CLOSING I IP: Your fishing line is the vital link between you and the biggest fish of your lifetime. Keep the termi­ nal end strong by cutting off worn line which is weaker. And whenever a line gets stiff, replace it with new line and fish with confidence. There are two things a fisherman should keep fresh-- his line and his fish! Easier Grating Rub your cheese grater with a paper towel soaked in butter before you begin grating soft cheeses (especially American and Swiss) and you'll have no problem with cheese sticking to the grater. 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