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Show 4'" Sun Times, April 2, 1 . Mitsura Koga, owner, Kiesel Sales and Service of Ogden, Utah, has been selected as nominations submitted to SBA from throughout the state by civic, financial, and the 1980 Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Utah. The coveted business organizations. Mr. Koga was the nominee of the Ogden Chamber of awartLis made annually by Business the Small Administration Advisory Committee based upon is not Nor is it just a way to swim. stroke in the medical sense occurs when an or other blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain artery bursts, or when circulation to a part of the brain is cut off blood by a clot. This starving the brain of oxygen-ric- h cells. brain affected irreversibly damages A Effects of a stroke may be slight or severe, temporary or permanent. Many stroke victims can resume normal lives after treatment andjehabilitation. Others may survive crippled, or die. can reduce your risk of stroke by having your blood pressure checked, and keeping it under control if its y high. To further reduce your risk, eat sensible, You heart-health- foods. reason for his success, Mits reply was, I come to work every day. Chairman of the Retail Trade Committee of the Ogden Chamber of Commerce, Koga is active in Ogden civic and community affairs. He is active with the n Japanese-AmericaCitizens League, the Buddhist Church of Ogden, and an enthusiastic worker and supporter of Weber State College. He is married to the former Shigeko Kawashima and they are the parents of one daughter and two sons. In announcing the award, Mr. Evans commented that Mr. Kogas achievements and accomplishments should be an inspiration to all and an example of the free enterprise system at its best. ENERGY. We can't The American Heart Association WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR afford to waste it. 0 LIFE x6y2"d.) HELP US FIGHT Koga started as a service and repair man with Kiesel Sales upon his return to Ogden after having served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War. He purchased the business in 1959. Gross sales at that time were very modest. Under his guidance, sales through the years have shown astounding results and profits have kept pace. The company has achieved recognitions and awards in the industry and an enviable reputation for integrity and service. When asked for the A stroke FOR YOUR LIFE For those who have how to fill out Revenue Service Forms 1040 and 1040A, help 0 The American Heart Association WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE has arrived cassette tapes with instructions for filing those tax returns. This information is now available at many local branches of the public libraries in Utah. Tapes are available at no cost just like' abdok and "played bn any standard cassette tape player. The tapes also contain 980, Page 12 1 Governor's hotline provides valuable service for many Utahns The silent majority in Utah may have a soft voice, but that voice is being heard, by Governor Scott M. Mathesons Hotline. The Hotline has been in operation for more than three years and is staffed mainly by Mimi Charles. Ms. Charles office is a virtual cubby hole on the first floor in the State Captiol. It is decorated by maps, lists, old directories, phone newspapers, overflowing binder, notes and some paraphanalia left over from just this week was from a woman whose husband had been abusing her. She called for aid. We were able to put her in contact with the proper agency for her situation, says Ms. Charles, And it looks like things will work out. Many people who call the Hotline or visit the office want to talk personally with the Governor, although his heavy daily schedule rarely permits unexpected visitors. Ms. Charles said, Much of the time he is their only hope and we feel a definite commitment to resolve their problems if at all possible. Also involved in the Hotline operation is Phil Dyer, an intern and political espe illy hard to g . ; resolution. ? ,. k manilla folders. A University of Utah. Anna Marie Marchesi rounds out the Hotline staff. Written between communication members of the staff is often sent airmail over the five foot partition separating their adjacent work areas. Still, the major function of the Hotline is information and problem solving. As for the informational impact of releases partition and papers, assorted five-fo- separates ot the Hotline office from the rest of the Governors Annex, a crowded office complex just west of Ab Jenkins Mormon Meteor Exhibit in the Capitol. Each month the Hotline of hundreds receives inquiries, complaints and sometimes even praise for the Governors actions. After the Pentagons decision on the Weteye nerve gas transfer we had dozens of calls from citizens who just wanted to thank Governor Matheson for what he had done, says Ms. Charles. Most Hotline calls are not so easy to handle. One call information on completing Schedules A and B, which are filed for reporting itemized deductions and income from interest and dividends. Schedules A and B are the most commonly used with the 1040 form. Many libraries will allow individuals to check them out of the library on . shortterm loan, whereas some require using them at the library. To make best use of the tapes, users should have their tax forms and in- structions available. at the student While many people publicly urge less government regulation or control, people who call the Hotline often request new laws, agencies or regulations to correct problems which concern them. This work can be very Ms. said satisfying, Charles, but it can also be very frustrating when you a receive string of distressing calls from people in serious circumstances. Then we have to work the Hotline - State the employees, Insurance Fund, tax rebates, nursing homes and, of course, the Weteyes and the The Hotline is staffed during normal business and includes hours a toll free line for calls from outside Salt Lake City. A random sample taken in February shows fully 70 percent of the calls to the Governors Hotline originate outside of Salt Lake. I think w provide a valuable service to the people and to the Governor, says Ms. Charles. There is (533-434- service, 3) uniquely something satisfying about dealing personally with people who And she need assistance. adds, We do subscribe to the cliche The; Buck Stops Here because we handle problems which involve all levels of government and the private sector; but all these situations have one common demonimator-- J They are brought to us by Utah citizens. That makes them very important to us. forthcoming issues. To the uninitiated, a day working on the Hotline is a humbling experience. According to Ms. Charles, 600 calls were handled by the Hotline staff during January and February. Some calls Burnout seminar scheduled in April for health professionals for health and impervious to the effects of with Deep Relaxation, on situations that normally Altering Emotional Tone How to Solve the Problems cause stress, distress, Through Breathing Exerof Without cises, Others Yoga Movements anxiety, and dependencies. Dr. Arya is the founder of for Joints and Glands, Professional Burn-ou- t will be conducted April 17 at the Meditation Center, and Ways of Changing Body Weber State College. employs techniques that Language Through This course is designed to have been widely used in Posture, and How to Bring teach you how the mind may drug , and chemical depen- - Meditation into Situations of "Stress and Tension. 'concentrate upon" i tSelf ' arid' "dehcy Ttfeatm ent The class will be held from thus contribute to an overall Through systematic 4 to 9 p.m. in Room 338 of the training, the professional strengthening of the perlearns to bring relaxation WSC Union Building. sonality, Dr. Arya said. For more information, call The of and health to his or her own practice to to WSC Division of Conthe mind the it and convey relaxation, concentration, and meditation helps to patient or client, he said. tinuing Education at According to Dr. Arya the strengthen the mind, he course will deal specifically said. It becomes gradually A course service professionals 1980 Increase Set In Retirement Test Increases in average earnings covered by social security the past year have triggered an increase in the retirement test annual exempt amount for people receiving social security benefits, a social security spokesperson said recently. The retirement test annual It's not too late to help your community get the funds it needs. It's not too late to answer the Census, the MX. Governor Matheson said, I can often tell what issues are brewing before they become public because of the Hotline. It provides me with a great deal of preliminary information necessary to address calling Hotline recently were the Hot ing Finance Agency, laws on mobile homes and mobile home parks, complaints from State Prison ago, was contemplating f ide when he called the ernors Hotline. Ms. irles spent major portions science growing pile of individuals Ms. Charles and sometimes sends gifts. On the more serious side, one man, several months memos, notes, lists, press one-thir- in, so that total figure is undoubtedly low. A frequency check during the legislative session indicated a rate of 70 Hotline calls per day, or one every six minutes. Major concerns of those are not logged Hotline calls are occasionally unusual. They range from complaints about a tree surgeon operating on a tree to one regular caller who sings to of the succeeding four days cutting through red tape and getting professional help for the caller. Two months later the man called the Hotline just to say everything was all right. The Hotline has no interest in being a crisis But when we operation, receive a call for help we must act, says Ms. Charles. the 1980 Budget Session of the State Legislature. Ms. Charles desk, which d of occupies fully the office, is found beneath a Many Utah libraries provide tax instruction tapes forgott Internal Exercise Regularly Clearfield Courier, April 2, Ben Lomond Beacon, April 3, 1 980, 980, 'Page 1 2 Grant Evans honored with award W. Grant Evans; Acting District Director, U.& Small Business Administration, announced today that Mr. "'Wt aasESj Q. A friend of mine has a daughter who is retarded. Could the child get SSI payments on the basis of exempt amount is the amount of earnings a person can have and still receive all benefits for the year. For people under 65, the 1980 annual exempt amount will be $3,720. The 1979 amount was $3,480. For people 65 or over the 1980 annual exempt amount is $5,000. The 1979 amount was $4,500. A person whose 1980 earnings go over the annual exempt amount generally has $1 in benefits withheld for each $2 of earnings above the exempt amount. Another figure increased is the amount of annual earnings required to receive social security credits. A person needs credit for a certain amount of work to be eligible for social security benefits. This credit is measured in quarters of A person can recoverage. ceive up to 4 quarters of coverage in a year. In 1980, a person receives credit for 1 quarter of coverage for each $290 of annual earnings, up to a maximum of 4 if annual earnings are $1,160 or more. The 1979 measure was $260. More information about social security credits and about the retirement test can be obtained at any social security office. Free leaflets are available that give more detail about both of these subjects. The address and telephone number of the nearest social security office can be found in the telephone directory. disability? A. If the child is eligible in all other respects, a retarded child under 18 (or under 21 and attending school) is considered disabled for SSI purposes and may be eligible for payments if his or her IQ is 59 or less. A slightly different definition applies to older retarded persons. A retarded child with a higher IQ also may be considered disabled, depending on whether the child has a physical or other mental impairment and the degree to which the child depends on others, or the childs ability to achieve developmental milestones. For more information, contact any social security office. Q. My granddaughter has been living with me since her parents were killed in a boat accident 5 years ago. Can she get social security benefits when I retire in a few months? A. A grandchild may be eligible for social security benefits on a grandparents work record if the natural parents are dead or disabled and if the grandchild is living with and supported by the grandparent. For more information, contact any social security office. Your folder, Medicare Recordkeeper, has pockets to hold Your Medicare Three-pan- el Request for Medicare Payment forms, claims record sheets, leaflets, and other records and Information that will help people keep Handbook, track expenses their Medicare health care surance will help for. in-p- ay Single copies of the Recordkeeper and informa-tio- n publications are free on request at any social security office. |