OCR Text |
Show W'W w t W W TA 4. I Aw ,r - ui , j I - ' V - -- v- - 1. 1 j I UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. 28, 1987, January Page 3 Raising taxes will burden Utah families - Governor Bangerter's dream of economy creating a world-clas- s by raising taxes will turn into an economic nightmare if adopted by the legislature, predicted Jack A. Olson, executive vice president of the Utah Taxpayers Association. The Association also criticized the Governor for trying to solve structural problems in the state's educational system with financial solutions. "The Governor's tax increase proposal is not S206 million, but 6236 million when all increases, including the school property tax hike are included. This would result in S166 of higher taxes for every man, woman, and child in the state or S554 for a family of four. I don't know very many families who can absorb that kind of increase, ".he said. The Bangerter administration claims that most of the state tax increase will be offset by lower federal taxes. "According to our analysis, the federal reductions to Utah taxpayers have been grossly, overstated. Many Utah taxpayers will be paying much more than before the federal tax change. Adding a state tax increase to this would be. devastating fix- many Utah families and businesses, Mr. Olson said. Utah state and local taxes already take 12 percent of our income, more than all but six other states. The average state takes only 10.5 percent. This s marks us as a tax and spend state. The Governor needs to take off his rose colored glasses and acknowledge the fact that Utahs economy is in a taQspin. Utahs bankruptcy rate is three times the national average. Many people are out of work or have taken jobs which pay less. Sales tax receipts are actually declining. The 6236 million tax increase would continue to hamper our economic development efforts. Utah needs at least 25.000 new jobs each year to provide employment for our young people entering the job market Last year we gained only 11.000 new jobs. Raising taxes will not bring in any new businesses or new jobs. Instead, the governors proposal would force people and businesses to exit the state, Olson said; . The governor says higher taxes are needed to improve, our educational system. Theres wrong with Utah education that some basic structural changes wont fix," Olson said. Earlier this month the Taxpayers Association enumerated those changes 57 percent of school district employees are teachers and only 50 percent of school budgets are for instruction. Still more could he saved by requiring better use of classrooms at our colleges and universities where utilization is tax increase proposal is and insensitive to the plight of Utah taxpayers. We Ijelieve the Governor has a responsibility to cut costs and even eliminate programs as Utah families and businesses are doing. record now only 50 percent. Contracting with private industry to provide government services will also save millions. This could include everything from snow removal to prisons. We believe Governor's the - world-clas-- . Weather The snow may be disappearing faster than it is arriving. The weatherman is predicting windy and warmer weather with a chance of snow on Wednesday but temperatures up in the 50's by Friday with lows only in the 20's. Enjoy this warm winter while we can, does the picnic table give anyone ideas for the weekend? nothing House. I can be reached Legislative Report By Beverly Evans As we have finished the second of the legislature we are starting to consider some controversial issues. One such issues, defeated last Friday in the House of Representatives by one vote, was the bill by Representative Bishop to lower the mandatory attendance age of Btudents attending public schools from the current age of 18 to 16. A hotly contested issue this week will be the proposed cigarette tax inweek crease. . Wednesday, January 28, the Public Education Standing the will address Committee proposed bill that would consolidate the existing school districts from 40 to 29. It is proposed that there be one district per county made for with a provision administrative units to be added for a county with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. This is noL the first time this type of proposal has been made and is certainly a much debated issue. However, the main concern of this session is the best way to meet the services and needs of the state with increased demands and declining revenue coming into the state budget Two of the major factors contributing to the decrease in state revenues is the low oil prices as well as the lower salaries which people are receiving as they enter the labor market The service industry provides the bulk of the hew jobs in the state of Utah which requires approximately 2.5 service jobs to equal the same salary as one job in high technology or at the Legislature or at 943-698- revenues. Any questions or input which you have would be appreciated as legislative bills come before the low . in the evenings. 6 Chamber I1;1 Continued from page on the chamber, to join. The fourth recommendation voiced by the president is fin1 members to' be positive about the economy in this area. He said 70 percent of customers are lost because of indifference. He said if smiles, conversation and communications were in place, businesses may have better sales. The final recommendation is to let your voice be heard. He said each member has many ideas but never voice them. Each of you have so many tremendous ideas that can work. It is important for you to communicate with us. We may not always know what is best fin you, Johnson said. "Positive or negative, your comments, suggestions, ideas, all help to make us better. . 1 Cougars game is changed Union High Cougars basketball game against Lehi planned fin this Friday has been moved up to tonight, Wednesday, at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. The game was moved up because of a conflict of schedule with the Region wrestling tournament The Cougars are hoping the change is not an inconvenience and you still plan on attending. which included year-rounuse of school buildings. UTA claims this could save 6150 million per year in building costs while providing teachers with the option of teaching twelve months, instead of nine and earning 33 percent more. Other changes include teacher competency requirements and accountability, d student performance standards, and consolidation of the 40 school districts. The Association also supports a voucher system to introduce competition in the education marketplace. Olson said there are other alternatives to raising taxes which the governor has not Milincluded in his program. lions could be cut by trimming school administration where only Circuit Court Calendar Coming up in District Court, Monday, February 9, Derrick Meacham of Duchesne will be sentenced on two counts of third-degre- e felony burglary, one count of third-degre- e felony theft and one count of criminal V-- 8. Cedar Crest sends high number home Cedar Crest Convalescent Center has announced their discharge statistics for 1986. Cedar Crest discharged 62 patients during the year. This is a discharge rate of 1.22 percent. percent of all discharges were to home. Only three percent of the discharges were Fifty-thre- e expirations. Eight patients position that ROOSEVELT TWIN THEATRE re- post-acute-ca- hab is more effectively provided in facilities such as ours rather than in the acute hospitals. It allows us to give the patient the service they need to help them return home rather than a no services approapayment-so-cu- t ch." Thomas said. a hospital stay, Following Medicare provides and pays for a great number of rehabilitative services in extended care facilities. According to Thomas, The Medicare system does work for the patients at Cedar Crest Convalescent Center. transferred to other facilities in order to be closer to families or as a return to their hometown. Nineteen patients were sent to the hospital fin: extended treatment, many of which returned following a short stay. We are pleased with these indicators. We have a fairly high discharge rate with over half of our clients returning to their e homes. A low rate may indicate a lack of rehabilitative activity and a high number of transfers to other facilities may show a low level of Dan Thomas, satisfaction, administrator said. "Overall, we feel our statistics show high All adults living west of State levels of satisfaction and of rehab Street in Roosevelt are being invited to attend a special activity at Cedar Crest. In making the announcement, meeting on February 11, at 7 Thomas also noted Medicare has p.m. at the Moon Lake Electric increased their payment to Cedar Building. Crest for routine services by 33 This meeting has been called to percent. Medicare pays hospitals discuss a newly formed indepenfor acute patient care based on dent cooperative known as the Roosevelt Non Culinary Water Diagnostic Related Groups. Following the DRG, there is little or Cooperative. no payment available for services The purpose of this cooperative in the acute hospital setting. water is to bring We now have our 33 percent into the city for irrigation of increase along with unrestricted lawns and gardens and will have payment for rehab services at sufficient pressure for sprinkling. Cedar Crest for eligible patients. Anyone owning Dry Gulch Water Shares, residing Class We feel this affirms Medicare's within this area is strongly urged to attend this meeting. mischief. Anyone with questions can A Myton man will be sentenced call, LaMar Wilson, Keith on charges of forcible sexual George Mangan, "Woody abuse. Olsen, or Dennis Jenkins. District Court is held every other Monday in the District Courtroom in Duchesne. Judge Richard Davidson, although now News a member of the newly created 722-513- 1 state appelate court, continues to serve a Seventh District Judge on n basis. a retum-to-hom- ' January 23 - 29 "LADY AND THE TRAMP" G. Walt Disney 7:30-8:5- MYTON NEWS Marion Behunin Pauline Sorenson spent the holiday with her parents Sunday. She returned to Salt Lake City to resume her job at First Interstate Rank. e The Myton City council held its regular meeting Thursday night. Council gave their appro-- . val to Randy Knight to use the city office four hours per week to give volunteer service to the senior citizens in the area in preparing their. 1986 Income tax forms. City Council woman Sherry Baldridge was reappointed to the Duchesne County Mosquito abatement board. Berve on Duane Johnson, insurance agent discussed insurance coverage with city officials. - 0 0 1 2 New water cooperative is formed jti wumhrnsm; . w wHitoiUiwetowiM hMsiMBMvwewnaesMsaMia wen 7:30-9:2- 5 iiwmimx 0-11:25 -9:3- January 23 mt mm - February 5 EDDIE MURPHY IS BACK IN ACTION. non-culina- K-- 2 Good-spee- THE Items Phone pro-ter- GOLDEN CHILD EUAMOIMnKlf - 7:30-9:0- 8 Members of 9:15- - 10:53 Uinta Theatre Moon Lake Electric SHOW NIGHTLY 7:30 p.m. January 23-2- 9 "CRIMES OF THE HEART" on the My name is Lee Jensen. I am seeking Moon Lake Board of Directors from District 3. Having served on this Board for the past 15 years has given me the experience and training that is necessary to make the important decisions which will affect Moon Lake Electric. R. Jessica Lange One Show 7:30-9:3- 0 January 30 February 5 My occupation is ranching and I am dedicated to community service. As a resident of the Uintah Basin, I served in the Army during World War II, attended the University of Utah, and served in various community responsibilities. I am seeking your support because I have a concern for our Cooperative - both the employees and members. I remain committed to the concept of bringing the best electric service at the lowest possible rate. Belief in the cooperative philosophy by banding together to help each other helped build our great nation, and its also the foundation of Moon Lake Electric. i I have appreciated your past support and ask for it now. Please vote Lee Jensen -Director - Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. Reminder: As e Moon Lake member, you are eligible to vote for a candidate in each of the three Districts. ' life-lon- t 9:00-10:2- January 30 - February DNE industry employment Some of the tax increases under consideration in this current session include: income tax, sales tax, gasoline tax and imposing the current sales tax on all professional services except medical fees, soda pop tax, vending machine tax, user taxes, and a head tax. Because of the dramatic decrease in the projected state and the increased revenues services there is a lot for requests of dialogue and discussion as to where to cut as well as maintain or add to existing budgets. Because of the many special interest groups and demands on very the state budget this is difficult session because of the diverse needs of the state and the at OOPS This semi, in Dove's Parking lot seems to have lost something A bystander said the tipped trailer originally carried fresh vegetables, and now it's carrying At any rate, here's hoping the front end loader and the crane can get it all back together again. g BRONSON aeeaeeiMA uiwii wa One Show 7:30-9:0- 5 nformation Line 722-209- 5 |