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V16 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2000 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR izzrzzzz" ocEiojEDo QcuflifiiiBL- mm "A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world." George Santayana (1863-1952), poet and philosopher be certain 34th State Senate District -7" The Indiana Senate's 34th District stretches from the Near Eastside Into suburban areas in Lawrence Township, ft I Gary Loveless Republican Age: 48. Residence: 2439 Park Ave. Personal: Married, two children. Occupation: Financial services associate. Education: Bachelor's degree, Indiana Institute of ij.uh.

4- Eric Barnes Libertarian Age: 42. Residence: 8705 E.46th St. Personal: Married, three children. Occupation: Home educator. Education: Greenfield Central High School; various courses, Billie Breaux Democrat Age: 62.

Residence: 5155 N. Arlington Ave. Personal: Widowed, one child. Occupation: Education consultant. Education: Master's degree in your picks are listed on ballot fp "an Technology.

Political experience: Unsuccessful candidate for this office in 1996; ward education, Indiana University. Political experience: Incumbent; has held this office since 1990. IUPUI. Political experience: Unsuccessful candidate for various offices. i -V- Marlon Co.

chairman and past precinct committeeman. How to contact: (317) 546-5136; (317) 232-9849. How to contact: (31 7) 898-3042; ebarnesspitfire.net g25.6731 garya0veleSsaol.com "I don't think the constituents in this district are getting enough services. It's time for a change." "Because I am familiar with the concerns of my constituents and their need for help in areas such as health, education and job economics." "I would stand up against the anti-gun people. Everything I would do in office would be balanced by the Bill of Rights.

I don't have socialistic tendencies; I don't believe government is the answer. The incumbent believes in using government to answer social questions." Why should voters favor you over your opponents? "My concern is that it be done equitably and that people in inner-city areas where there are no businesses are not run out because of high taxes. This is something that has been (studied); we will have to come up with a solution this time." "Property taxes should be eliminated" and replaced by user fees for the services now paid for with property taxes. There should be no tax on business equipment and inventory. Tax on business has hampered big industry in this state (and contributed to the lack of) high-tech industry in this state." Regarding reassessment, "I'm not sure what the options are.

When elected, I will find out more about the issue." As far as business equipment and inventory, he said they should not be taxed. "It's a disincentive to tax business inventories (and equipment); therefore, I would prefer to 'untax' (them). It encourages investment to not tax (them)." What should lawmakers do to blunt the effect of the next statewide property reassessment? "In the near term, let the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission work and see if legislative action is necessary. If (poor service) continues, then the legislature will have to look at what rules and penalties (to impose) on Ameritech." He favors deregulation of utilities. "I certainly feel strongly that Ameritech must improve its service.

However, we have a regulatory board, and they are looking into it. We will be getting a report from them, and if it indicates legislation is necessary, it will be forthcoming. But first we have to have all of the facts." Regarding utility deregulation, she favors looking into it. "A free market and supply and demand are the answer to both of these questions. Competing businesses looking for individual dollars are going to do the best job at keeping prices low.

A free market would assure (quality service); any time you restrict competition, you're going to get low quality. If Ameritech didn't have a monopoly, if people had a choice, service would improve." What, If anything, should lawmakers do to force AmeritechSBC to improve its poor service record? "No. The government shouldn't be involved; these are social issues." "No. For adoptions, almost always it is a couple, and that is part of the process." For childbirth, the same applies if a couple is having the child. However, "possibly for single mothers, unemployment (compensation) for childbirth might be an option." "I am for family leave, and it should include birth or adoption.

I'm not sure yet who should pay for it. I'm not sure (the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund) is the appropriate fund. Whatever appropriate fund is available is the one that should be used to pay for it." Should state unemployment funds pay for family leave for the birth or adoption of a child? You must get write-in form at polling place to vote for those whose names don't appear. By Melissa Harris STAFF WRITER Be prepared, Green Party faithful. Voting for presidential candidate Ralph Nader won't be as easy as you might expect.

Indiana election officials warn voters that they can't vote for Nader or any other candidate not listed on Tuesday's ballot unless they request an additional write-in ballot. They also say that once a voter closes the voting booth curtain, he or she can't go back and request a write-in ballot. Write-in wins are rare, but write-in votes remain a popular way of protesting the choices on the ballot. For a candidate to appear on the ballot, he or she must obtain 33,716 signatures on a petition. Nader obtained only 15,891 In Indiana.

A party can hold conventions, nominate candidates and appear on the ballot for every office if the party received 2 percent of the votes cast for secretary of state in the previous election. The Libertarian Party commanded more than 2 percent of that vote in 1998. The Reform Party didn't, and the Green Party didn't have a candidate for the job. If you want to cast a write-in vote, you must ask for a special ballot and follow several rules: Check the sample ballot posted at the polling station to see if your candidate is listed. If not, inform poll clerks that you wish to write In a candidate before or while you're signing in on the poll list.

This step is necessary because your entire ballot will be cast on paper rather than by using a voting machine. Any voter wishing to write in a candidate will be given one legal-size, ballot with ovals and lines on the front and back. The ballots list the names of the candidates and Include a place for the voter to write In his or her own choice. A detailed list of instructions will be printed on the ballot. Pens will be provided.

To vote for any Republican, Democrat or Libertarian, fill in the oval to the left of the candidate's name. To cast a vote for a write-in candidate, fill in the oval to the left of the line for write-in voting. Then print the name of the candidate on the line to the right of that mark. If you make a mistake, you may request a replacement ballot. After completing your voting, fold the ballots so the poll clerk's Initials are showing.

Return the folded ballots to the polling place Judge. After the judge makes sure the poll clerk's initials are showing, you may place the ballots In the ballot box or instruct the election judge to place them there for you. Contact Melissa Harris at (317) 444-6230 or via e-mail at melissa.harrisstarnews.com "Yes. Nationwide initiatives have been for earlier and earlier preschool. Children should be ready for school whether they're born in June or September." "I don't believe there should be enrollment deadlines at all.

Some at that age can be in kindergarten; some can't. The decision should be between the educator and parents." "I would think September 1 would make it more convenient for many parents, so I'm in favor of that. There are many pros and cons, but children are maturing at a faster rate than years ago, so September 1 would be a good cutoff date." Should Indiana's deadline for kindergarten enrollment of 5-year-olds be later? Compiled by Howard Smulevita Staff Writer; Staff Graphic 35th State Senate District The Senate's District 35 seat, left open by the retirement of longtime Sen. Morris Mills, Includes some of Marion County's most rural terrain. foot' Tom Barnes Democrat Age: 43.

Residence: Indianapolis. Education: Bachelor's degree, Indiana University; associate's degree, Purdue University. Occupation: Retired. Personal: Married, four children. R.

Michael Young Republican Age: 49. Residence: Speedway. Education: Bachelor's degree, IUPUI. Occupation: Political consultant, rental housing business. Personal: Single, three Cindy J.

Kirkpatrick Libertarian Age: 51. Residence: Indianapolis. Education: M.S., IUPUI; B.S., Stanford University. Occupation: Retired. Personal: Married, one child.

Political experience: Unsuccessful City-County fviariop Co. i.tIV Political experience: Unsuccessful City-County Council candidate. Contact: (317) 856-8496; tbarnes741 aol.com children. Political experience: Incumbent state representative. Contact: (317) 241-1255; rmyoung2juno.com Council candidate; Marion County Libertarian Party secretary; Indiana Libertarian Party committee member.

Contact: (317) 487-8337; www.cindy4indy.org tar. 1 "I'm dedicated to the community. I have honed my service skills, such as a heightened sense of urgency, an attention to detail and an attitude of service. I want to work for and represent the interests of the people of this district." "What I hear from voters is that they don't see anyone who motivates them to get out and vote. I'm hoping that the Libertarian view will start to become more appealing and the idea of a new turn in American politics will become more appealing." "My experience in the General Assembly how to get things done for people who have a problem and how to get legislation passed that will improve people's lives.

I want people to really believe that their voice, their involvement, will make a difference." Why should voters favor you over your opponents? "The question assumes a negative impact. As legislators, we should work with the assessor to make sure there is no impact." Supports inventory tax deduction granted last year. "People are starting to realize that when you tax the same stuff again and again, you're really discouraging growth and private savings." Would like to see inventory tax cut further to keep businesses in state. "I think the General Assembly will look at (the governor's reassessment plan) and protect homeowners. One way I plan to do that is with a 25 percent property tax cut, with a freeze on the amount seniors citizens have to pay." What should lawmakers do to blunt the effect of the next statewide property reassessment? The (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission) does not have the ability to fine these companies.

We need to tighten up these rules and allow them a little more flexibility. We need to move toward deregulation. If we don't move to deregulation, Indiana may not have a utility company of its own." "Government created this problem in the first place because it protected the utilities. Citizens need their government to act as a referee. I think the government should step back and see what the effects of more competition would be and just be patient.

I think we need to step back for a while but not give up on protecting consumers." "I think we should focus on improving the level of competition to force them to improve their service. If it is truly a deregulated industry, then we should do everything to encourage competition. That should force prices down and service up. We need to take a closer look at how to deregulate these other industries so that we don't come up with the same problems." What, If anything, should lawmakers do to force AmeritechSBC to Improve its poor service record? "I don't support or not support that at this time." Likened family leave to a temporary layoff. "No, it should not.

(The fund) is for people who were put out of a job. People who are on family leave (decide to) leave their job voluntarily." "There are a lot of people who are not parents -why are we creating a special class of citizens for people who choose to be parents? It creates discrimination between citizens who have made different choices in their life." Should state unemployment funds pay for family leave for the birth or adoption of a child? ilili.i u.u.hjuj.k "The earlier children get started in education, studies have shown, the better their achievement. Anything that's better for the achievement, anything to improve our education system, anything to make it better for the children, I'm for." "Why are we making hard and fast rules? We need to be flexible about when kids start kindergarten. There are plenty of good development tests where you can assess readiness, regardless of calendar age. Let's be flexible." "No, it should not.

Every kindergarten and first-grade teacher that I've spoken with have all been opposed to this. They'll have parents and kids that are not ready for kindergarten, and teachers will have to spend" more time with them. "It's far better to let these kids wait." Should Indiana's deadline for kindergarten enrollment date for 5-year-olds be later? File Photo Consumer advocate: Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader is not on Indiana ballots because he got only 15,891 petition signatures, white 33,716 arerquired. Compiled by John Frltae St jff Writer; Staff Graphic.