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. ' • v Scouts Honor • . YOU ANDYOUR PET SCOUT TROOP 131 STU HOAK Scoutmaster Stu Hoak was given a Scout statue in Appreciation of his devotion and leadership by the Scouts, parents and assistant leaders of Troop 131 in a special presentation held this week. In 1977 the United MethDdist church asked Hoak, a former Scoutmaster of Troop 131, to re-charter and begin to form this Scout troop whose charter had lapsed in 1975 after 25 active years. Scoutmaster Hoak begtta with just five boys in the'sjiring of 1977 and now has 30 registered scouts. All concerned expressed deep appreciation for the time devoted to bring the Scouting values to boys of the community as he organized and rebuilt the scout troop. ' THOUGHT FOR FOOD By GOUIO CROOK Holiday Eggnog For 12 cups you'll need 6 egg yolks. 1M cup sugar, 6 egg whites, 112 cup sugar, 2 quarts milk, 112 cup rum or 2 tablespoons rum fla­ v o r , 1 t e a s p o o n v a n i l l a a n d 1 / 2 teaspoon salt. Beat egg yolks qpd 1 / 4 cup sug­ ar until thick and lemon colored. In a separate bowl beat egg whites to soft peak stage. Gently fold agg yolks into egg whites. Blend in milk, rum, vanilla and salt. Chill thoroughly. Serve with mounds of whipped cream and grated nutmeg. This makes 12 generous cups, so depending on the size of yours will determine the number of serv­ ings. 1 TAX FACTS I Unfortunately, many taxpayers have come - to believe as fact some misconceptions about the . Internal Revenue Service, and because of this, have caused themselves needless worry and apprehension. To clarify some of these issues, and hopefully to allay the doubts these misconceptions may have caused, the IRS has prepared the following** questions and answers: Q. Is it true that if I use the peel-off address label, I will more likely be audited? A. No. The coded symbols on the address label have nothing to do with the audit process. They simply speed up processing by helping to identify taxpayers and the kind of forms contained in the • tax package they receive. Q. I was audited last year because of my large medical bills. Does that mean I can expect to be audited every year? A. Not necessarily. IRS has a program called the Repetitive Audit Procedure, , the purpose of which is to see to it that) no .' taxpayer is audited two years in a row on the same issue when there was no change the previous year. •• ' Q. I've heard that I can claim more deductions if someone outside IRS prepares my return. Is that so? - A. IRS Taxpayer Service personnel will give tax­ payers the benefit of every allowable deduction made known to them by the tax­ payer. 9. Does the IRS really have a way of knowing that what I report is, correct? A. The computer system used by IRS does match most wage, dividend, and interest reports. For example, if you forgot to report interest you received on your savings account, you will probably receive a letter from IRS asking about your unreported income. Q. Do IRS employees receive a commission on the money they collect? r. A. IRS employees, like other government em­ ployees, work on a salaried basis. The amount of money they collect has no effect on the amount of their paychecks. Q. If I owe IRS and can't pay right away, will they seize all my property? A. If you receive a notice from IRS that you owe money, don't ignore it even if you can't pay right away. Make arrangements with someone in Collection to pay as much as you can afford- it's called an Installment Agreement. On the other hand, if you simply ignore all notices and don't arrange for KEEPING REPTILES I've encountered a number of reptiles during my years of veterinary practice, but I don't ever expect them to become popular household pets, Turtles, lizards and snakes will probably always remain the odd fellows in the pet shop. Their dry, cool and scaly bodies just don't have the broad appeal of the more playful, warm-blooded pets. /^If your're considering owning reptiles, however J here are a few thoughts to aid in keeping them healthy. Providing the proper food and correct temperature for your pet will be your biggest challenges. Many reptiles are carnivorous, preferring only live meat. Small rep­ tiles, such as collared lizards, want mealworms, • earthworms, crickets and grasshoppers. Snakes prefer suckling (newborn) mice - and other small rodents, although you might be successful in substituting small chunks of meat that "wriggle" from the end of a broomstraw or string. Some - lizards, like the iguana, also need substantial quantities of vegetables, such as let­ tuce, tomatoes or spinach, and some fruit. All your efforts in selec­ ting the proper foods for your pet will be wasted if you don't also provide the proper payment, your wages and property may be subject to levy and seizure. I i.TJf 5 ' h t By Robert I. Stear. D.V.M. Manager of Veterinory Services Norden Laboratories temperature. Reptiles living in the wild use the sun to regulate their body tem­ perature, and to speed up blood circulation and digestion. Animals kept in terrariums also need a source of warmth. The standard aquarium hood is equipped with light bulbs which generate enough heat for some lizards; others may need an overhead heat lamp to feel comfortable. Your public library should have reference books describing the environment suitable for your reptiles. A major concern for any caged animal is fresh water. Although you will rarely see your reptile actually drinking, there should always be fresh water available. Evaporation from the water dish also adds moisture to the air, making tropical reptiles feel more comfortable. Turtles found in ponds and streams need several inches of water in their aquariums of terrariums, since they consume all their food un­ derwater. All snakes prefer a water dish large enough to coil up in. The soaking process is essential when the time comes for them to shed the outer layer of skin. You may notice that cold­ blooded animals are somewhat shy and retiring. They often prefer to retreat out of sight within the terrarium. An inverted bowl or length of hollow log inside the terrarium adds ,to their sense of security. Many reptiles are classified as endangered species. This means their numbers are rapidly declining, and the species may disappear permanently from the earth. For this reason, I don't encourage clients to keep most snakes, lizards or turtles. When natural habitats cannot be successfully duplicated, reptiles often refuse to eat and eventually starve. This removes one more animal from the already limited breeding pool, and reduces the chances that the species will survive. Many states strictly en­ force laws protecting en­ dangered species and heavily fine collectors who take protected wild animals. Be aware of the laws in your state before purchasing or capturing an unusual reptile or mammal. Experienced reptile owners will testify that some animals captured in the wild never resign themselves to living in captivity. It's not uncommon to see snakes with their noses rubbed raw after fruitlessly searching for a way out of screened cages. Those that do escape may die from starvation as they stubbornly hide in heat registers or crawl spaces. The average life expectancy for reptiles purchased by unprepared pet owners is three to six months. My advice to a prospective reptile owner is to read ^ available material before buying the animal. You might also ask your veterinarian for suggestions regarding housing and diet. Then determine if you can really support the reptile in the manner to which it is accustomed. Too many of these animals die because of improper care. Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer letters from pet owners. He PAGE • - PLAINDE ALER - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1979 VA CCompensation Up SI Checks Reflecting a 9.9 percent increase in Veterans administration com­ pensation payments were mailed at the end of December to more than two- and-a-quarter million veterans, 235,000 surviving spouses and more than 85,000 children of deceased veterans, according to VA Administrator Max Cleland. The increased payments were authorized by Congress and were signed into law |>y President Carter Nov. 28. They are retroactive to Oct. 1. A separate adjustment check covering the in­ creased amount due in November and December was mailed during the latter part of December. The new rates mean that a veteran with a service connected disability rated at 10 percent will receive $48 a month, up from $44. The rate of a 50 percent disability goes from $232 monthly to $255, and a veteran with a 100 percent disability will receive $889 monthly, an increase of $80. A d d i t i o n a l a m o u n t providing up to a maximum payment of $? 536 a month (up from $2,308) are paid for specific severe disabilities. The new legislation also increased by 9.9 percent the added amounts paid for dependents to veterans rated 30 percent or more disabled. The clothing allowance paid disabled veterans whose use of a prosthetic or orthopedic device wears out or damages clothing was increased from $218 to $240 yearly. Also increased were the rates of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation \suggests *sthat readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. paid survivors of veterans whose deaths were due to service connected causes or veterails totally disabled from service connected causes whose deaths were not the result of such disabilities. ' " Certain children of Ihese deceased veterans also receive increased com­ pensation under the new legislation. They include unmarried children under 18 as well as certain older helpless children and those between 18 and 23 who are attending VA-approved schools. Colleen's Question A Good Tip Dear Colleen: I 'm a wai t ress , and 1 want to te l l your readers something about t ipping. I t ' s not fa i r to complain about the fact that you have to t ip , because you don t . r l f I don' t do a good job, then I don ' t expect a t ip . But i f 1 work hard in br inging your meal to the table , then i t s a l i f t fo j me to receive a t ip , no matter how small . So please, res taurant goers , don t th ink that a l l the wai t ress is af ter is a t ip . Our aim is to do a good job, and in return we'd l ike to hear your comments . If you 'd ra ther say " thanks," that ' s okay with me. We're people too, so give us the benefi t of the doubt . A Tired Waitress Dear Tired: Thanks for the le t ter . I 'm for u you al l the way, and I bet your customers are too. * * • * It's much easier to get in debt than to get out of it-remember that. THE BOTTLE SHOP 4216 N. Wilmot Rd. (Ju,t No. of Johnsburg) SUNNYSIDE, IL. Happu meiY SJEflR AT SUNNYSIDE FOODS (815) 385-8097 The McHenry Plaindealer 3812 W. 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