comment Free Press - Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1988 Page 2 School may never be same if initiatives are passed ma.B When elementary schools, junior highs and high schools in the Alpine School District open their doors next Monday to begin the 1988-8- 9 school year, it could mark the last year of public education in Utah as we know it How Utah residents vote on three initiative petitions in this year's general election will make a difference in how the business of education is carried out in years to come, and if the initiatives pass, public education will never be the same. True, two of the petitions cut a lot deeper than education. The People's Tax Reduction Act and the Peoples Tax and Spending Limitation Amendments are aimed at all levels of state government. collections. The third initiative would allow credits for individuals who send their children to private schools. If approved, the tax initiatives would force government on all levels to operate at significantly reduced levels. It will hurt the state, county and city government operations. But perhaps no one will be more damaged than local schools. which has become popular in Despite the teacher-bashin- g Utah recently, Alpine District schools, administrators and teachers do a remarkable job with very little to work with. Over the past few years, budgets have been modest, and salary increases have reflected that same frugality. At a time y adminiswhen the tax protestors are bemoaning boasts administrator-pupiadmirable an l trators, Alpine top-heav- The first of these would return tax rates on personal income tax, 7 levels. state sales tax, gasoline tax and cigarette tax to Those are the levels before the 1987 Utah Legislature enacted the e tax increase in the state's history. largest The second would roll back property taxes and set limits on them. Together, they would cut an estimated $346 million from tax pre-198- one-tim- ; ratio. In fact, the Alpine District has trimmed excess programs in the recent past to the point where it can trim no more without cutting directly into important school programs. That means if the initiatives pass, the school district may History of Lehi to be told in new volume yon better Lehi is going to have a new history book. It will be a complete and comprehensive collection of material to letyoukr ow Lehi's comings, goings, and doings since it's beginnings. Richard Van Wagoner has compiled this intriguing history and he has spent hours and hours digging out records, deeds, and facts to back up his findings. An excellent writer, Richard is Lehi's new archivist, an appointment by the city council, and they've even planned a place to do his work. And, I don't know anyone who deserves the title or the more than Richard. He's place labored diligently to gather information for his newest book so that excerpts will touch the lives of almost every Lehi citizen. Plan now to save enough to buy his book. Every home in Lehi should have one. He thinks it will be out by January. Richard is the author of "A Book of Mormons and a factual history of Mormon Polygamy. He hasn't been afraid to publish details and interesting accounts of Utah's history, through it's citizens and government; accounts that have been buried in family histories and genealogy archives. His books contain much inter- - believe It www ard Van Wagoner's books. The newest book will be a treasure of information you've probably wondered about but never expected to know. I'm very excited for Richard. He and his wife Mary and their family have collaborated their efforts to help bring us this history. And, it'll be fabulous. I've read parts of it and I'm totally amazed at the wealth of information Richard has gleaned in our behalf. Just wait and see. You're gonna be thrilled. Another thing that struck me as I was reading the papers this week was an account of how many meetings George Tripp has attended in our behalf. At least, his meetings with other mayors in Mountain-land- s , area. By BETTY FOWLER esting material that only helps to strengthen beliefs and faith in the Mormon way of life. The books also contain many answers you need to know to defend your beliefs if necessary. At least that's the way it is with me. We all need to have intimate knowledge of our community, its leaders, and unique way of life. And you get this intimacy through Rich He is the only mayor who has attended each and every meeting. Yes siree, if there's any way Lehi could have benefited Mayor Tripp would have known about it and implemented ways to get the benefits. He's been very diligent and Lehi citizens should appreciate him for the time he spends in our behalf. The youths in Lehi should get a pat on the back today. They formed an Army that took one day out of their busy schedule to improve the way Lehi looks. They well-earn- pulled weeds, they pulled down old bleachers, and they planted shrubs. The only way they could have done more would have been to have had a longer day. They saved many thousands of dollars for the city and the Civic Improvement Association, and they gained a feelingof satisfaction that they'll never ever forget We adults spend much of our time worrying about our young folks and wondering what we can do for them . Well, our youth, under the direction of some fantastic not what we leaders, decided could do for them, but what they coul d do for us. And then they did it. How wonderful. i some of these kids will be playing football down at Lehi High's field this Friday. They'll be playing Dixie and they need our support. Let's give them full, unqualified' support for their first game of the season, and then follow it up next week and the week after that. The youth found out how much fun it is to do for others and I'm sure they'll follow through and not e make it a effort. We've gotta do the same for them, don'tcha think? After one- Now, one-tim- and three-a-day- s, those kids need us there! two-a-da- How to get along with everybody gone ; I know dads are supposed to spend time with their kids and I really try. But with six kids, sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough dad to go around. To be sure, the kids who know how always manage to get their share of attention. Shannan, 13, would just as soon not get much attention from her parents right now, thank you very much (unless she needs a lift to the mall). Erin, my keeps at you until you either give in or go crazy. Adrienne just says what she wants. She's easy to read. Meghan is five, and was blessed with a voice pitched at the exact level that is most irritating to the human ear. Her most quiet whis-- , per carries throughout the chapel just when everyone is supposed to be quiet. Lauren, almost four, gets all the attention she needs with smiles or pouts, if the situand hugs ation calls for it. But my son is another matter. I've heard all the stories about how physical and forceful boys can be, but I don't necessarily believe it. Seth isn't a problem. He doesn't fuss much, keeps himself occupied, is quiet and seems happy so much that he is usually drowned out in the clamor and turbulence of a household. He gets a lot of sympathy from people who think it would be hard to be the only boy pitted against five girls, but he doesn't see it that way, and has a hard time understanding their concern. It's the only life he almost-eight-year-o- ' five-gi- rl the editor's column By MARC HADDOCK knows, and he's not complaining. His sisters are his friends. But I think sometimes he feels a d little in the attention department. Because his pleasant disposition, we tend to place his needs on the back burner and handle all the noise first." Oh, he's learning. He's found that walking around the house with his football or carrying two mitts and one baseball usually results in a game of catch on the front lawn. Often hell follow me from room to room, tossing the ball in the air and catching it until I get the message. Or hell get out a game, set it Up and start playing with the pieces until he's attracted a large enough group to play. He's learned how to say a lot without opening his mouth. short-change- His sisters haven't learned much from him, though. The games of catch, or Fireball Island, or whatever are usually followed by a round of catcalls from the girls, who claim their brother is monopolizing Dad's attention. I guess they have to learn to nag sometime. My son and I found a respite from this sibling rivalry last Wednesday, when circumstance provided an oasis in the sea of femininity that always floods our home. You see, right now I'm a bachelor father. My wife and three of our daughters are spending two weeks in Albuquerque with my mother-in-laShannan is taking care of tending while I work, but we're working together to take care of cooking, cleaning, making beds, taking out the garbage and just getting along. It's tough on Mondays andTues-day- s, when I live at the office. The other days have worked out fine. Especially last Wednesday when Shannan had an overnight camp and Adrienne scheduled a sleepover leaving just me and my boy to fend for ourselves. It was easy. As soon as we were alone, we put out the dog, locked up the house and headed for the movie. Last week's movie listings in this newspaper said we had about 15 minutes to drive from our home to Provo for the next showing of "Willow." I figured with previews and all, we would be on time, so we hit the road and drove on a run, and made just in time to find out that the next show really wasn't until 9:35 a little late for an boy. But no one was home and no one was watching the clock, so we headed for the toy store to kill some time. (Seth isn't going to be almost-eigh- t very much longer. It was time to gauge his interests. For almost-eight-year-o- ld a quiet kid, I must say, he has expensive tastes.) We looked at video games and d cars (whew!), at new footballs and baseball mitts, at models of cars and airplanes and radio-controlle- boats and dinosaurs. It was light outside when we entered the store, but dark when we left, empty-hande- but our d minds full of ideas for and gift-givi- headed for the arcade.where, frankly, I'm too old to play any of the games and he's too young. But since there was no one to tell us that, we played anyway. Then it was on to the movie, which was exciting, imaginative and full of swordplay and adventure, just right for a little boy who isn't as quiet as he seems. We got home just after midnight, and we both went to bed with visions of castles and kingdoms, of magic and sorcery to lull us to sleep secure in the knowledge that no one would nag because everyone had someplace else to be. The memory has been tucked safely away, highlighted by the simple Thank you, Daddy" that came out sometime during the evening from the boy who usually just says nothing at all. . Taxes - Continued from front page to set the amount of income so as to be eligible for the agreement, he also had a question about a user fee being charged before a person hooked on to the sewer. Councilman Cash suggested that rather than having a aet fee, the amount could be adjusted to a person's income. ' Engineer Lonn Powell said that not being hooked to the aewer erected health hazapd and citizens should be on the system. The council agreed to an Allred Rush-tomotion instructing Attorney to write a resolution using thee a guide-.Jinletter of June 14, 1988, aa and to have it ready for council tdfott. jat the next! meeting. m0 Coundbneit n P"d tion to set the Certified Tax Rate for FY 1988-8- 9 at .003489. -- The following city budgets for 1988-8was also passed by the councihGeneral Fund- - Revenues? $2,117,700.00; Expenditures $2, 1 17,700.00. Debt Service Revenues $31,500.00; expenditures 31,500.00. Collector Road Fund Revenues, $95,000.00; Expenditures, $95,000.00. Swim Pool Fund Revenues, $142,400.00; Expenditures, $142,400.00. Redevelopment Agency Revenue, $2,500.00, Expenditures, $2,500.00; Capital Improvements Fund - Revenues, $736,650.00; Expenditures, $736,650.00. Capital Projects Fund Revenues, $736,650.00; Expenditures, $736,650.00. WaterSewer Fund FY Revenues, $953,400.00; Expenditures, $927,400.00. Electric Fund Revenues, $1,695, 300.00; Expen- ditures, $ 1,695,300 .00. Senior Citizen Fund - Revenues, $7,400.00, Expenditures $7,400.00. Engineer Powell told the council that Pedestrian Safety Monies' were once again available and asked ifthe council wanted to apply for a sidewalk project. Mayor Tripp 9 -- -- -- suggested that the city make application for a sidewalk on 500 West from Main Street to 300 North. The council approved the' Mayor's sidewalk proposal. City Engineer Powell said that he was trying to complete the funding for the proposed pressurized irrigation project, and recommended that the city submit an application to the Community Impact Board. The council approved Rasmussen's proposal authorizing" the mayor to sign an application for funds to the Community IMpact Board. Mayor Tripp told the council that a committee is being appointed by the council of governments to study and select vendors to furnish the equipment for E-- Emergency System. The council discussed 9 11 at length the Emergency System and the desire to provide for only two E-- 9 11 P.SA.P. Centers. In a split vote the council approved Rasmussen's motion to approve the resolution and interlocal agreement. 3-- 2 Salvation came cheap at least for the night Did I ever tell you about the time was saved? My parents were converts to the LDS Church and I was instructed in the teachings thereof. So the word "saved" was never mentioned. Father taught us that if we were to be accepted at the Pearly Gates we must be good all of our lives. Then the evangalist came to town. What a man he was. He had a silver tongue and when he spoke, people listened. He told of the time when he was saved, or rather he got religion. He had gone to a pub to spend an evening and partook of the spirit that cheers. But during the evening one of the local beer drinkers said something he didn't like and a fight started. The local man was strong and was getting the best of the brawl when our future evangalist conked him over the head with a beer bottle, rendering him unconscious and he had to be taken to the hospital. In the meantime, the local officer of the law had arrived and after listening to several witness, the beer bottle buster was transported off to jail. While sitting in the cold cell he reviewed his life and decided there was a better way to live. So he got religion and became an evangalist. So here he was in a church in Wales preaching hellfire and also heavenly bliss to those who were saved. One evening, four of us boys went to hear him preach. We sat up in the balcony just above the podium. The sermon was a bit of alright and at the end he invited members of the congregation to come forward and be saved. Among those that came was Joe Hopkins. For a pastime he raised ferrets and spent many evenings at the Horse and Jockey imbibing ale. I am srre that some of the ale was still in his system as he made his way up to the front of the chapel. "Do you want to be saved?" asked the evangalist. "Aye, that I do," responded old Joe, and after some words of encouragement to live the good life, he I browsing OyHS By wobbled back to his seat. After several people came up to be saved, there was a few minutes of inactivity. It was then the evangalist looked up and saw us boys in the balcony. "Do you boys want to be saved,1' he called up to us. Now, Dai Dent was a year older than the rest of us and a bit mouthy. "Aye," said Dai, "We want to be saved." , "Then come on down," said the evangalist. So we traipsed down and stood in front of the pulpit. The evangalist gave us a bit of a lecture on being good and touched each one of us on the forehead and announced we were saved. He then pinned a brass brooch on our lapels with words that read, "I Am Saved." I arrived When home that evening, my father espied the brooch. He called to Mam to come and see. "Well, now," he said to Mam, "Our boy has been baptized and now he is saved. I reckon we won't have to worry about him anymore." His last words as he climbed the steps to bed, were, "Keep that brooch, son, it will help you endure to the end." Somewhere among my souvenirs I have that brooch. It reminds me of that evening when I was saved. Letters to the 'Editor g. We have to cut programs from kindergarten to from classes for the gifted students to programs for girtea athletes. ThecutswillreachoneveryleveLSchoolmamtenance,text One of book purchases and transportation will all be reduced. the few increases will be in class size. tne And all the plans by all the politicians to save money at on state level won't make any difference. School districts relynow no matter property taxes. Those cuts will remain cut, organizations. government state much fat can be trimmed in wdl lose District School If the initiatives pass, the Alpine schools mil $10 million, and students in Alpine School District s where the that because lose $10 million worth of education trimmed. been has already fat money is going now. Most of the public state to government, Regardless of what happens and reduction tax the if education will be drastically changed s That voters. Utah limitation initiatives are approved by or she ashe preaccount something everyone needs to take into pares to cast a ballot in November. What Booster Club does Editor: We, the Booster Club, would like to inform the public as to what goes on in our club. First of all the club has made a few improvements at the school. The"L"hasbeenrefinished and put up and is working. We are helping in the painting of the bleachers, a new snack bar is being built, an electric scoreboard for the baseball field will be put up this fall and lights for the football and baseball field are in the works. We've had two banquets honoring outstanding achievements at the school in all departments and given some financial support to all groups and individuals taking state. This is where your memberships and money from projects goes. We need your support as alumni and good clubs only function with the help of others and their memberships. Membership fees are $5 per person or $10 a couple. The mem- - Thanks to youth Editor: We would like to thank the youth from Lehi Stake for their generosity in donating hours of hard work tearing down the obsolete bleachers at the rodeo arena. Those young folks saved us time, money, and helped put our schedule for building new stands ahead by several weeks. We're very grateful to the youth and their leaders for this fine effort. the Lehi Civic Improvement bership card allows you $1 off each home event at the school. We have people running the Booster Club who don't have children in high school or any school, but these folks can see the importance of having such a club to help build a better situation for the youth of Lehi. I think it is sad that people whose children are doing school activities cannot get involved and help. We ask that you change your thinking and join and help us. This will only benefit our kids coming up. We do appreciate those already supporting us. Keep up the good work. We need all of you. For membership, call Joe Elmer, Karen Kirkpatrick, Ken Carlton or Lorraine Carlton. The Lehi Booster Club and Joe Elmer ISSN No. S750-466- 9 U.S.P.S. No. 309-50- 0 1 Published weekly except for Thanksgiving and Christmas by Newtah, Inc. J2 West Main Lehi, Utah S4M Telephone Numbers 9 Advertising It Circulation. 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