Show SunGunnison Valiev News Wednesday Saiina By David Sung Time Don’t confuse your tax credits There are several credits available to all eligible taxpayers Credits unlike deductions are subtracted directly from your tax and reduce your tax dollar for dollar All credits are either refundable or nonrefundable Refundable means you may be entitled to receive a refund if you take the credit Nonrefundable means the credit will be used only to reduce your tax and you will not receive any portion of the credit as a refund Two credits that sound alike but are very different are the Child Tax Credit and the Child Care Credit The Child Tax Credit is new for 998 Y ou may be able to take a credit on your tax return of up to $40Q for each of your children This credit is used to reduce your tax You will not qualify for the credit if you owe zero tax However if you owed tax and have three or more children you may qualify for the credit and receive a refund based on this credit There is a Popularity of the IRS OIC Program increasing Taxpayers who have a tax liability which is beyond their ability to pay may qualify for an A taxpayer may complete and submit Form 656 to propose a payment settlement If it is found that the offer is in the best interest of both the government and the taxpayer the offer may be recommended for acceptance This provision does not extend to taxpayers who have the ability to pay their tax debt in full by borrowing funds selling assets or by paying the debt from present earnings If a taxpayer meets this general provision they may want additional information which can be obtained from an Specialist All Revenue Officers will discuss offer provisions w ith any taxpayer w ho proposes an Installment Agreement or w hose account w ould be reported currently not collectible For more infornumber mation call the IRS Anderson Tax Service Johnny Anderson Certified TCA Consultant 5287162 or 5283539 New Location: 88 South Main Gunnison (Next to the STAR Theatre) r J fpGQI Pay attention to poisons Children are naturally at a higher risk for poisoning than adults They are smaller have faster metabolic rates and are less able to physically handle toxic chemicals Also children's natural curiosity and desire to put everything in their mouths increase their poisoning risk Death rates from unintentional have remained poisoning steady in recent years During 1997 unintentional more than poisonings among children ages five and under were reported to US poison control centers During Poison Prevention Month this March the Utah Safety Council offers the following tips to help raise awareness and prevent childhood poisoningf Buy products with closures closeeontainers Alwayscompletely after each use Keep products in their original containers and store them in safe storage areas such as locked cabinets or locations that are out of children’s reach Many poisonings occur while the product is in use Never leave products open and unattended when children are present Reduce the amount of toxic poisonous materials in your home Make it a point to buy products that are less toxic Throw away medicines that are no longer needed or that are past their expiration dates Purchase products with a "bittering" children agent added to discourage from ingesting Always supervise children in your For Spring Glasses A LIFETIME OF Courses Benin LEARNING arch Cafeteria Activity Center Instruction Individualized 1 home and especially when you are visiting others In (he event of a suspected poisoning it is important that prompt and appropriate action is taken The most effective first aid approach includes these steps: Post the follow ing numbers near) our phone: Poison Control Center your local emergency number(usual!y91 1) your pediatrician and hospital numbers Call Poison Control first Keep ipecac syrup on hand but do not use it unless told to do so by a Poison Control Center or an Emergency Roof” Pbvsician Ipecac svrup causes vomiting which is important for many poisons hut dangerous for others When phoning lor help have the following information ready: The child’s age weight along w ith any health problems: circumstances of the poisoning (ate breathed spilled on skin or splashed in eyes) the poison container what if any first aid has if the child already been administered has vomited how last you can get to a hospital Follow the instructions given by the poison information specialists carefully If unable toeontaet Poison Control call our local emergency number or your family physician For a free brochure on preventing contact the Utah Safety poisonings Council at 801 or outside the Salt Lake Metro area Scouts seek volunteers Girl Girl Scouts have such fun! They make friends play games go on adventures and learn amazing things about the world All that’s missing is YOU! Curl Scouts in your area need adult volunteers You can be a troop leader help w ith accounting during the cookie sale or lend your expertise on a onetime basis to lead a hike teach girls about our profession or help them try out your favorite hobby To find out more about how you can fit into the Girl Scout picture call or Uleda Angela at NVestlund at UTAH RICHFIELD ISsjS FOB ALL YOUR BOOKKEEPING Financial Aid Available Certified Instructors Excellent Equipment Fully Accredited Approved Veteran Training NEEDS Secretarial Clerical Computer Technology Industry Certifications Programming Hardware Repair Production Accounting Taxes Electronic Filing Bookkeeping Payroll Tami Hansen CPA 528-741- Commercial Art & Graphics Drafting CAD Auto Diesel Mechanics Body (Collision Repair & Rcfinishing) Practical Nursing Culinary 'Cr Cosmetology Sanpete FarmRanch Management School Calendar Health Occupations Certiried Nurse Assist Medical Transcriptionist Pharmacy Tech 1998-9- 9 County A call for entries has gone out to local artists for the eighteenth annual Commissioners Art Show set for April 23 to 28 at the auditorium in the Sevier County Courthouse Entry day is Wednesday April 21 All artists including middle school high school and Snow College South students should bring their works to the auditorium between noon and 5 pm The show w hich is open to artists who are current or former residents of Sev ier County w ill be judged andcash awards and ribbons will be given to w inners at a public ceremony on Saturday April 25 at 5 pm Works in oil acrylic watercolor for the show pastel andgraphicsquahfy Artists may submit no more that three paintings none of them over tw o y ears old and no larger than 24x26 Each picture should he wired and ready to to hang There is no accommodations hang paintings equipped only with hardware teeth ligator A display of floral works will be Even though the weather has been mild this winter and we are looking forw ard to the warmer temperatures of I COPY Heath’s in Grandma’s in Monroe and Huntsman's Sevier School and Office and Knit ‘n Craft in Richfield or by calling to have forms mailed out After its opening at noon on Friday April 23 the display will be open to the public from noon to 7 pm on weekdays and on Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 7 pm At the end of the show artists may claim their works on Wednesday April 28 after 7 pm and Thursday April 29 until noon Committee of the event are Rachel Olsen herself a talented watercolorist and Pam Williams who first organized the show in 98 Volunteers are needed to help on entry day April 2 and on setup day April 22 If interested call vented The best way to protect you and your family is to follow the tips below and install at least one quality CO detector near the sleeping area on each level of your home Before purchasing a detector you should make sure that it meets current Underw liter’s Inc (UL) standards has Laboratories a warranty andean he easily spring don't forget about protecting your family while the weather is still cool enough for you to heat your home Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when fuel bums incompletely and could be a potential threat to your during the winter and reset to ensure proper months w hen homes are typically less functioning The Utah Safety Council ventilated Faulty furnaces and chimrecommends the following additional heatneys carexhaust and safety tips: ers are all potential sources of CO Have your furnace and heating sysCarbon monoxide is often called the tem inspected and serviced annually it “Silent Killer” because is a colorless Never leav e an automobile running odorless gas and therefore gives vicin the garage or any enclosed space tims little or no warning of its presCheck all venting systems to the ence The gas interferes with the delivoutside including flues and chimneys ery of oxygen to the body and causes for cracks corrosion or debris hundreds of deaths each year in the Never use grills or hibachis inside United States Symptoms are similar your home fato the flu including headaches Neveroperate unvented gas burning tigue nausea and dizziness Exposure appliances in an enclosed room or area to low amounts of CO over time can For information about CO and poiaffect your ability to concentrate and son prevention or to purchase aquality think clearly High amounts can be CO detector contact the Utah Safety fatal in as little as five minutes Council at 801 or Even though you cannot taste or outside the Salt Lake Metro smell CO poisoning can be easily pre Cot What You’ve Been ooEdng Tor! Snow College South Office featured at this year’s show Artists wishing to enter in this category may submit two pieces no larger than 20x24 in addition to works submitted for the rest of the show Entry forms can be picked up at How safe is the air in your home? CNC Il Richfield who many We’ve Snow College South does nol discriminate on ihe Reasonable accommodalion is provided lo the known disabilities it otherwise qualified students or uio nauonal origin ses age or handicap in admission or access lo or real mem or emplovmem in its education programs f race 200 South Rihhcld contact Craig Mathic eo Snow College South S00 and Section activities For inquiries concerning Tule VI Title of Education Sunn Sneer Denver CO or Ihe Office for Civil Rights UT 4701 S0l 800 West 200 South resident Machine exit throughout the school year and students Classes and training at Snow College South are needs Although students may enroll any school day throughout the year any enroll to meet their individual Sev ler there are three major enrollment periods which correspond with the trimester at North Sevier South 1999 and continues and Richfield High schools and which run for 60 days Spring trimestc begins March enroll in advance to are students 21 encouraged 1999 Prospective through May Snow College South program are continuing to develop the heritage of the area through various projects including the documentary on the Sundance Kid" said Monte Bona a heritage council and Mt Pleasant City Council member “Vve believe in Mt Pleasant City that support for outdoor recreation activities is crucial to Mt Pleasant historical Main Street W'e hope to w ork w ith businesses to develop a network that will enable businesses to serve the needs of visitors such as crabs and antique stores and artisan Entries sought for Sevier art show most programs at Snow South operate on an basis students interested in nursing and some business classes will need to be aware of and plan to enroll on specific enrollment dates wsJjL “The Sanpete County Heritage Council and Mt Pleasant Main Street veits driving hicle mountain biking and snowmobile routes It especially highlighted the recreation opportunities in the Laoai National Forest “Cruise the Skyline Drive one of the premier four-- heeling routes in the country w hich spans the Wasatch Plateau from Saiina Creek to Tucker and Huntington Creek at the top of Fairview Canyon which is one of stretches Utah’s lone flyfishing-onlshops “W’e want to of water” the magazine said give people a quality The magazine also mentioned the experience w hen they visit the county” folklore surrounding Hyrum BeBee a Bona said Although Welding in people believe was the Sundance Kid The Sanpete Heritage Council is in the process of producing a documentary on BeBee and his ties to the area m Tools Barbering Technology 5 B Building Trades Arts Automotive of the 50 states as “the best outdoor sports tow n" The magazine said Mt Pleasant's “Clai m to Fame” is anna 1 Pleasant featured sports magazine from each Child Tax Credit Worksheet in your 1998 income tax instructions for you to complete to determine whether you are qualified for this credit The Child Care Credit is actually called “Child and Dependent Care Credit” This credit has been available for many years You may be able to claim the credit if you pay someone to care for your dependent who is under age 13 or for your spouse or dependent w ho is not able to care for himself or herself The credit can be up to 30 percent or your expenses To qualify you must pay these expenses so you can work or look for work This credit it just reduces the tax if nonrefundable you owe Don’t confuse these two credits Read the instructions carefully and use any worksheets provided in your structions If you still have questions and call IRS let us help you Page 3 Mt Mt Pleasant City has been named one of the best outdoor sports tow ns in America by Sports Afield magazine The Sanpete County town was listed in a special feature in the magazine this month The issue highlighted one tow n Tips February 24 1999 We an r)r all hsh tch'Hd odulr aye students’ ilenry’s lUideway Mas A Cell 1829-128- Limited Supply of 2' t furfoSes- !- |