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Show WASATCH it by their own all sex because of the few rapists and child molesters? Should we ban all. Religions because of a few ~religious extremists? Should we ban all automobiles because of a few bad drivers? Adinfinitum. We think not. His reference to the Round Valley Market as a small Mom and Pop operation is true. Mom is a hardworking woman with one child who to help secure her future retirement. She was born and raised in Wallsburg, attended regular Sunday school is She likes to help people and makes excellent hamburgers (why don’t you drop in and try one?). Pop is a 76 year old W.W. II Vet, has 3 children 15 grandchildren (All Mormons), and has “retired” twice already, but still enjoys doing a few chores around the store, and yes, we are just a small operation trying to fill some of the needs of the community within our financial ability. Admittedly our financial condition is a bit precarious right now. We have had a few setbacks with closure of the gas pumps by government regulations and new competi- tion from dairy home delivery service, distributors will not RCN AEC emanate oe AAmetaM EIR Mr. Jarvis ends his tirade by quoting a section of the Constitutional First Amendment respecting the rights of . religions to exist. It’s a wonderful thing _ - we agree with it wholeheartedly. We agree with his statement of City Councils helping to control businesses i alae MOAN \ tte a Rg eG 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths Master Bedroom with Balcony Oversized Country Kitchen w/Fireplace Vaulted Ceilings and Skylights 40 Shares of Irrigation 8.83 Acres w/ Animal Rights Fully Fenced, Corrals, Hay Shed The conclusion depended on how you defined growth. Herein lies part of the problem with government growth. Why Rent When You Can Own? The foundation claimed that if govern- Access #2630 263 West 300 North (Heber) 5 Bedrooms/2 Baths/1 Car Heated Garage ment expenditures didn’t increase as a percentage of the populations’ total personal income, then government grow. 2 Family Rooms w/Fireplaces _Extensively Remodeled in 1995 . Approx. 2200 Sq. Ft. soa Fenced, Mature Landscaping Seller Motivated didn’t | This kind of thinking says that even Big Pole Estates—6 Miles east of Heber on Lake though under Mike Leavitt’s watch total es Rd. (on Center Street & Mar: tum ear Access # 12340 Imagine... . aplace where country living is defined by majestic mountains, fresh air and wide open spaces. Welcome to Heber Valley's premiere 1 state spending increased: from $3.9 billion in FY93 to $6.2 billion in FY99, a 58.4% increase, or an average of almost 10% growth a year, government didn’t acre homesites, where win- ter and summer outdoor recreation are just footsteps away from your own backyard on 400 acres of dedicated open space. Prices range from. $61,000-$102, 000. It didn’t because personal income was rate because — of good economic times. The idea, carried one step further, is that government deserves a fixed proportion of the wealth of the people it You Can Hit Pay Dirt « $139,000 « Ready To Build! Access #9480 948 W. Valley View Drive (3000 South. 1200 West), Daniels 4.98 Acre (approx.) Parcel, Well Already In ($10,000 value), White Vinyl Fence Gas /Power Available/Perk Test complete serves, not just enough to provide the agreed upon services the people need. This sounds more like tithing than talking about an increase in the tax rate, the percentage you pay. However, increase under his administration. He there has been an annual increase | almost 10% in the amount people have paid in taxes to the state over the last 6 years. And if that isn’t an increase think about what it would mean to you’ if your year. paycheck Another thing budgets seldom, increased by is that if ever, 10% a | | 1999 Rollback “The Mattress with the Just-Right-Feeling.”~ of the Century© Enjoy Super Savings On Spring Air® Back Supporter Mattress...The Mattress with the “just-Right-Feeling.”™ government get smaller. Pillow Top Even during the tough economic times in ‘Letters to the Editor Policy We invite the submission of reader opinion letters for publication in The Wasatch County Courier. We will do our best to print all letters we receive. We promise not to pick and choose which ones to publish based on our However, a few rules are proba- 1. We reserve the right not to print letters we deem to be inflammatory, factually inaccurate or with unsupported. accusations. 2. We apologize in advance if we are unable to print your letter because of space considera- tions. But, please, don’t stop writing. We will. try our best to print your next letter. 3. We will print letters as they are submitted, with spelling and grammatical errors. This is not because we want to embarrass or ridicule writers with their errors. It is because we do not want to unintentionally change the meaning of your letter. Some letters are written in character sme intentional errors to emphasize a a point. the late 1980’s the state Eto) budget increased every yeat. When the economy slows and times get tough, the state’s reaction in order to -maintain spending levels it has been accustomed to, is to raise tax rates, as they did in 1988. This allows them to take more of less. This is how tax rates get racheted up over time. At the time of the revolution from” England total tax rates were about 2% and we went to war over them. that they won’t go higher? 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Of course, we won’t print that 4. We give 1/2” floppy keep your reserve the SScy Factory Direct Specials is of | 7 taxes and leads to a couple problems. compared to other Town councils of the area. Unfortunately Mr. Jarvis closes the door, and his mind, to any future debate until someone solve his view of alcohol problems for him. © bly in order. Aa 3317 South Probst Lane (Charleston) Access #33170 last fifteen years. can claim that there hasn’t been a tax own agenda. os Unique Country Cottage w/ Acreage fit in Salt Lake that claims to be a nonpartisan think tank, released a study claiming that there had been little or no — growth in Utah government over the adhere to the Councils control only if it is fair and just, and not discriminatory Fred and Brenda Vincent 1-800-587-5660 then dial Access Number Recently the Utah Foundation, an out- With this kind of thinking the governor Again, we thank him for his views on the matter, and would like o see a few thoughts in writing from our citizens, friends and customers in the Wallsburg area. | Call my 24 Hour Information Line you at ease. But we ips te sh ARE Re I OES pene aa Sai. Sie abi cee in their area of influence. ttaylor@shadowlink.net www.heberutrealestate.com approach to “High Performance” will put Sam Allen, Courier Staff growing at about the same wholesale (435) 654-0567* (435) 654-0574 fax (435) 654-0912 residence (435) 671-1541 cellular Whether you are an - experienced, or first home buyer—Tracy’s Govt. Some bring services to our store because of its 123 South Main Street.e ° Heber City, Ut 84032 relaxed and friendly grow. remoteness and lack of profitability. RO" or Mere of Utah the towel”, we will continue to hire local people and serve the area. TNR, bE LO ta hin. But we are not quite ready to “throw in ‘High Performance Realty ; ee ee eee eee cialis friendly and is liked by most. wants Growth us misuse 17, 1999 *599|| Twin Set ‘Twin Set. : 699 Twin Set Full Each Piece 5449 Full Each Piece 3599 Full Each Piece 5699 Full Each Piece 5899 |. 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