The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 January 1990 — Page 5

Small business angle —

Hey ref! Did you see that?

By JOHN SLOAN Football has them. So do basketball and hockey. The people in the black and white-striped shirts with loud whistles who make the funny hand signals. Referees. Always there, always watching. Ready to point out any infraction of the rules. Why referees only in spores? Why not in Congress, too? After all, lawmaking is a rough and tumble game. Imagine this. Beneath the Capitol dome, lawmakers are engaged in a heated debate. One representative takes the floor and in a high-pitched and emotional oration, begins twisting the facts. Suddenly there is a shrill blast of a whistle and a referee runs forward yelling, “Intentional foul — head for the showers!” Or consider this scene. The deficit is growing. No one is willing to cut spending, so legislators meet quietly in a smoke-filled back room to draft a bill that contains a craftily-worded, welldisguised tax increase. In steps the ref, out comes the yellow flag. “Illegal procedure — you’re out of the game!” What a shock it would be to Congress to have someone watching its every move. But under protection of the Constitution.

Letters to the editor

« Unsatisfactory answers given by De Weese, Mikel

Dear Editor: Mr. DeWeese and Mr. Mikel want parents to make a decision where to send our children when they can’t give us enough satisfaction as far as how courses are to be offered; an 8 period day, a 6 period day or the block system. Transportation; will it be double busing, will the Jr. High and high school students be riding together and will there be after-school transportation provided for extra-curricular ac-

Letter sent to parents

Dear Editor The Milford Support Group met Monday, Jan. 15, in the Milford Middle School and it was decided to send a letter to all parents of the fifth, sixth and seventh graders of the Milford school. We feel it would be a good idea

Informative meetings, more should attend

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to all patrons of the Wawasee Community School Corporation. On Tuesday, Jan. 9, a meeting of the Board of School Trustees was held and it was one of the most informative meetings I have attended in a long time. Regardless of whether you have children in school or not, if you own real estate in the school corporation limits or live within the school corporation limits, you should be interested in what is happening. You can read the report of the board meeting, but I assure you it is much better to attend in person.

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Congress unabashedly uses almost any shifty tactic or ruse it chooses to create laws and, at the same time, exempts itself from coverage. The National Federal of Independent Business, the nation’s largest small-busmess advocacy organization, constantly hears complaints from many of its 560,000 members about the growing regulatory burden emanating from Washington. More hidden taxes, more labor laws, more environmental regulations, more rigid workplace restrictions — an unending stream of laws flowing from Capitol Hill with very little consideration of their impact on the nation’s economy and smallbusinesses in particular. Unfortunately for America’s entrepreneurs, 1990 may bring even more of these ill-conceived laws. As soon as Congress returns, it is expected to begin considering some of the most pervasive legislation ever to be foisted onto the backs of the already-struggling business community. If there were referees in Congress, yellow flags would fill the air. Proposals such as mandated, employer-paid health insurance and parental leave are not only unfair to companies, but will create such economic stress that many of the smaller firms will go

tivities. Dr. DeWeese talks very highly about the team-teaching concept, which is a school within a school. This would be offering a breakdown of 100 students to 4 or 5 teachers in a homeroom concept. Why can’t this be done at Milford? Would it have any support from the administration? They make the concept of going to the new school look so glamorous to everyone. Look what we can do for your child in

to keep all of the Milford area citizens aware of what has transpired. Following is a copy of the letter: "The Milford School Parent Support Group met Monday evening. We felt that whether our child attends the new Middle

Many changes and additions have been proposed. Attend the board meetings, be informed, talk to the board members. Don't wait until decisions are made and then jump up and down because you don’t like the cost. Know the how and why of your school tax dollars. Show the administration you are interested in your schools. Attend board meetings. I’ll look for you at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Board of School Trustees. Vera L. Hall 171 North Shore Drive Syracuse, Ind.

under. Another example is the Americans With Disabilities Act. This bill, its supporters say, will prevent discrimination against disabled citizens. Who can oppose such an idea? But a closer look at the legislation reveals a measure which is so vague, so unfair and potentially so costly to the business community that, were lawmaking subject to sports rules, this bill would force the officials to Call “unnecessary roughness” on the proponents. Referees in Congress would have a field day. “Clipping the taxpayer” would be a favorite call when the striped-shirt gang looked in on the budget process. “Offsides” and “interference” penalties would be rampant during the election-year rush to pass all those pork barrel projects to please the folks back home. It is unlikely that there will ever be referees in Congress, but our federal lawmakers should keep in mind that 1990 is an election year. The fans, smallbusiness owners in particular, are getting rowdy. John Sloan is President of the National Federation of Independent Business, representing more than half a million small-businessmen and women. National Federation of Independent Business

this new setting. Is “basic education” included in this package? Does my child have to have all these frills to get an education in this corporation? Dr. DeWeese made the statement he does not believe in homework in Jr. High. He believes homework should be done in the classroom, not at home or in a study hall which he is not planning for. How can you introduce new material, have discussions, give tests, and do

School or Milford Middle School, he or she will receive the same quality of education. A school board member was in attendance and assured us the state requirements are the same for all schools. Sports, music and extra curricular activities will be offered in both schools. Our Milford teachers need to know that we appreciate them and do support them. We feel that the Milford Middle School can provide quality education for many years to come. If you have any questions or comments, contact our school board members or make an appointment with your phild’s teachers. The Milford School Parent Support Group

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OPERATION OF DAYCARE CENTER EXPLAINED — Carol Hurd, director of the Lakeland Daycare Center, Syracuse, explained the operation of the center to Wawasee Kiwanis Club members at their Saturday morning, Jan. 13 meeting at Gropp’s Restaurant. Mrs. Hurd has been with Lakeland Daycare for the past 15 years, and has been director for the past seven years. There are 56 children presently enrolled, with 18 staff members conducting activities. Various regulations required by law must be complied with. Hours for the children are from 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. This is one of the earliest starting times in the state, with the exception of several 24-hour operations. The early starting hour is necessary in Syracuse, as some parents start work at 6 a.m. Activities are varied, with emphasis on building skills and confidence of the children, and on making things interesting. Different ages call for differences in activities. Included are some outside activities and field trips. The center must carry extra insurance in order to make the field trips. A “Latch Key” program has been developed for children ages 10-12 years of age, which is conducted at one of the schools. Meals are provided by the school, and paid for by the center. Some activities are held at the Syracuse Scout Cabin. Pictured are Ted Mahnensmith. Kiwanian; Mrs. Hurd; and Greg Long, president-elect of Kiwanis.

homework all in one class time and still have time in the day for all the extras he talks about. If we're not supposed to have homework why do we need a “homework hotline". With so many unanswered questions how can he expect parents to make a decision they may regret later. Once you have committed to the new school there is no turning back for that year. Can Milford school really be all that bad when it has just won the fourth largest award in the state among middle schools in perpupil awards. It seems like an open checkbook has been used for the new school. Will this checkbook be closed to Milford so more hightech facilities can be added at the high school so there won’t be such a “let down” for these Jr. High children entering high school. If we as parents can stay united, we can all work together for equal education in all the schools in the corporation. Hubert L. Krull China's birth rate up BEIJING — There will be more than 1 million new babies in China in 1989 than last year because of failures to follow through on the government's tough family planning policies.

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Working-Parents' tax credit

A substantial credit — up to $1,440 — is available against the income tax liability of working parents who must pay child care expenses in order to be gainfully employed. According to H&R Block, a child care credit can be claimed for the care of dependent children under 13 years of age, older dependents who are mentally or physically incapacitated, or for a taxpayer’s disabled spouse. In the case of divorced parents, only the parent having custody of a qualifying child for the longer period during the year may claim the credit.

Residents booked

The following persons were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail recently: Richard William Colvin, 22, r 2 box 410, Syracuse, was booked on a charge of resisting law enforcement and held on $250 bond. Scott Allen Landis, 21, r 2 box 6A, Leesburg, was booked on two counts of selling marijuana, two counts possession of marijuana and one count each of selljng and possession of cocaine. Bond was set at $25,000 bond. Diane Lynn Rensberger, 43, r 6 box 168, Syracuse, was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail with no good time credit on a charge of conversion. Joseph Jay Morris, 23, P.O. Box 38, North Webster, was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail with no good time credit and one hour jail time credit on a

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The rules allow a maximum credit of $1,440 for child care along with other employmentrelated costs — those expenses incurred to allow the taxpayer (and spouse, if married) to work — incurred in the taxpayer’s home. Costs for a maid or household services performed, such as those of a baby sitter, are eligible employment-related costs if the services are performed for a qualifying individual. The amount of expenses that may be taken into account for purposes of the credit may not exceed $2,400 for one qualifying in-

charge of conversion. Steve Allen Michael, 30, r 1 box 1045, Cromwell, was booked for public intoxication and held on $175 bond and on criminal recklessness and held on $5,000 bond. Lori Ann Young, 21, P.O. Box 364, Cromwell, was charged with contempt of court and held on S6OO bond. Pamela Anne Harman, 36, r 2 box 209A, Leesburg, was charged with conversion and held on $250 bond. Josh Luke Medley, 16. P.O. Box 12, Syracuse, was sentenced to the Indiana Boys School on a shoplifting charge. Christopher Scott Martindale, 15, 630E Baltimore St., Syracuse, was sentenced to the Indiana Boys School for shoplifting.

dividual, $4,800 for two or more qualifying individuals, or the taxpayer’s earned income (or the lesser of the taxpayer’s or the spouse’s earned income if married). The $2,400 and $4,800 amounts must be reduced by any employer-paid dependent care benefits. The credit ranges from 20 to 30 percent of child care>and employment-related expenses, depending on adjusted gross income. 19 percent increase in gas consumption Northern Indiana Public Service Company reported that gas deliveries in December 1989 increased 19 percent over that of December 1988 within its service area. The increase was primarily due to lower temperatures last month than in December 1988, the company said. Hourly temperatures averaged just 17 degrees last month, according to the company, resulting in the demand for 34.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas throughout the company’s service area. That compares to 29 billion cubic feet delivered in December 1988, when temperatures averaged 29 degrees. “Average temperatures last month were significantly lower than in 1988, and generally lower than in the past three years,” said Jeffrey W. Yundt, Northern Indiana vice president and general manager of gas operations. “As a result, customers can expect to see their next gas bill reflect their increased usage caused by the cold weather.”

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