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Show (Dironicl? Editorials FORUM CHRONICLE Robins roost Thursday, February 3, 1983, page 2 Thursday, February 24, 1983, page Letters to the Editor 2 Cable T.V. restrictions to be discussed during meeting IS THERE A NEED FOR RESTRICTIONS ON CABLE T.V.? If you have been wondering about this question there will be a very informative meeting pertaining to this issue on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 1983. Mr. John L. Harmer will discuss this subject in depth. He has done much research pertaining to Cable T.V. and its effects on its viewers, and he is very qualified to treat the issue. Editorial HEALTH CARE Mountain VnwHoapital Primary election essential For the first time since came to Payson, find myself hoping the Payson City Council will do nothing in a I I particular situation. Thursday night the council will decide how the next three members of the city council will be elected. According to Utah election laws, a third class city the size of Payson, or Santaquin, has three choices in providing an election process for its municipal elections. The council must decide which option the city will take before the first of March of each election year. The council can vote to have nominating conventions of voters choose nominees for the offices which then face the nominees of at least one other convention in the general election, or the council can vote to hold no primary election and have all candidates merely file for office and face the voters in the November general election. Or the council can do nothing. If the council takes no action, the law calls for a primary election to narrow the field of candidates to two for each office. The nominating conventions, which Payson City used prior to 1981, are too easily controlled by a small group of politically powerful people. In the past, the central committee of parties could hand pick the mayor and councilmen in some Utah communities. It is also possible for a maverick candidate to sandbag a convention with supporters and win a nomination. The second option of electing all candidates from those who file for office at the general election without a primary believe may work well in small communities. However, Payson is too large for the no primary option to work. If more than six candidates file for the three council seats the vote becomes spread dangerously thin. With eight candidates running for office one could conceivably be elected by less than 25 of the votes cast. Such a situation lends itself to the cast only one vote for Joe instead of using the other two against him mentality that has been used in Payson before. Payson needs an election system which will allow any person who feels qualified to serve on the council or as mayor to be judged by the voters on his individual merits. We also need a system which will narrow the field of candidates down to two from each office so the voters will can be clearly shown in the election results. The primary election provides such a non-partis- an I system. The primary election also provides a political forum in which the voters can get to know each candidate better. The 1981 primary election in Payson introduced new faces on the political scene and provided for a better discussion of the issues than any previous election. Of course a primary election costs money. But the results, in terms of citizen participation, issue discussion, and democratic results, are well worth the price. The Payson City Council should do nothing to change the present election system. The primary system is well suited to Payson municipal elections. Council Agenda Notice is hereby given that the Payson City Council will hold their regularly scheduled Council Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 1983, in the Payson City Center Council Chambers. Agenda will be as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Appointments 7:00 Youth City Council Service Project 7:30 Merlin Phillips Zone Change Request 8:00 Cable T.V. Rate Increase Proposal 8:15 Lewis Huff - Summer Band Budget Request 8:30 Russell Williams - Bicycle Race Proposal 5. Items Requiring Discussion or Approval a. Business Licenses b. Walt Limb Contract Proposal c. Park Proposal for Diseased Trees - Blair Andrea- - son d. Primary Election Requirements - Ronal Crump e. Racing Association - Don Lankford f. Work Project Response g. Proposed Rate for Fine Payment h. Appointment of City Administrator i. Appraisal of 300 West 600 South j. Curb and Gutter Proposal k. Move-IRequest 6. Informational Information a. Annual Water Report 7. Executive Session n Ronal J. Crump, Recorder Posted this 22nd day of February, 1983, in the Payson City Office. Published in the Payson Chronicle February 24, 1983. CORNER MONO Mono, or more properly, infectious mononucleosis, is a common disease which is often seen in young people of high school and college age. On eollege campuses, mono is a frequent illness requiring many visits for medical attention. In addition, for each year of a persons college career, those students who have not previously had mononucleosis have a 15 to 20 percent risk of contracting the disease. The symptoms of the disease are a sore throat, swollen lymph glands - particularly around the neck - fever, marked weakness with the victim wanting to sleep from 12 to 15 hours per day, loss of appetite, headaches and swelling around the eyes. Known as the "kissing disease," mononucleosis virus is found in the salivary glands and in the saliva of individuals affected by the disease. However, kissing Is not the only means of transferring the Infection. According to physicians, most individuals affected by the virus are not aware they have the disease and never become very ill - thinking they have a simple cold or flu. Thus, once a person has had mono, he or she becomes immune to repeated attacks of the disease. The treatment for mononucleosis, say researchers, is simple bedrest with aspirin to control fever, salt-watgargles to soothe swollen, inflamed throats and an "easy diet. No antibiotics or antiviral drugs are available for the treatment of the illness. Mr. Harmer is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Laws Management Inc. He now resides in Bountiful, Utah, with his wife and ten children. Until three years ago Mr. Harmer lived in California, where in 1966 he was elected to the California State Senate from a constituency of nearly 700,000 people. In 1970 Mr. Harmer was elected the Republican leader of the Senate and retained that position until being appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of California in 1974 by then Governor, Ronald Reagan. During his time in public service Mr. Harmer filled a number of assignments for the Senate and Governor. In the private practice of law Mr. Harmer has specialized in matters involving administramatters. tive and regulatory He is a member of the California State Bar, the federal bar, and admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. During his time in public office and in the private practice of law, Mr. Harmer has received numerous citations and awards for public service of a meritorious nature. There will be a question and answer period after Mr. Harmers presentation. Legislative Report er Stockshow Spotlight In an effort to better acquaint the people of this area with the dedicated individuals who give much of their time and talent to the betterment of youth through the stock show, we present another "Profile of a Stock Show Official. The 59th annual Utah State Junior Livestock Show will have some new officers and directors. One of these is the new vice president, Wendell Hansen. WENDELLHANSEN Wendell Hansen was born in Benjamin, Utah. He is the son of Bert and Mary Hansen. He is married to the former Marva Andersen. They are the parents of 7 children: David, age 18; Richard, age 17; Cherlayn, age 11; Charlene, age 9; Mark, age 7; Marylyn, age 5; and Bert, age 3. Wendell is a successful businessman in Spanish Fork. He is the owner and manager of A&H Equipment Company, which is the Irrigation John Deere Implement Agency. He also operates a large cattle farming and feeding program in Lake Shore, where he resides. local , Wendell has held many positions in the stock show over the years. Included in these are: exhibitor for 8 years, calf scramble committee member, hog committee member, lamb committee, assistant manager, a member of the Board of Directors, and is presently serving as vice president. In commenting about the stock show, Mr. Hansen has said, "1 feel the stock show is important because it provides another opportunity for our young people to feel successful. Everyone is not able to be on an athletic team or involved in the music and drama departments provided by the schools and churches. But the stock show is open for all youth to participate in and to learn from. cont. from pg. 3. The records we had available to us dated back to 1975, and never in these years has this provision been put into effect. 4. There are people who do not wish to keep the water on but fail to go to the city office and sign the water back to the city. This relieves them of the obligation of paying for something they dont want. 5. In the past, people who have signed the water to the city have not had to pay the arrears. The cost has been absorbed by the General Fund, because the water right is deeded to the city. 6. Homes and acreage has been sold without the city collecting for arrears on irrigation taxes. The new owners have picked up current taxes leaving the arrears to accumulate. 7. Approximately 23 of the irrigation users pay $7.00 for Canyon Water PLUS $7.00 for Strawberry Water PLUS $6.00 per lot charge. The other 13 pays $6.00 for Canyon Water and a $6.00 lot charge. 8. The figures on how the rates are figured are in dispute so the committee is still trying to determine exactly how rates are billed. Proposals made by the financial were: 1. Compose a letter of intent to be sent to people in arrears. This would determine if they want water or not. It would also allow them at this time to relieve themselves of the obligation. This letter would be done by volunteers in the city office. then-propert- i 2. Publish notice of water available in newspaper article. There would be a date set to allow changes in scheduling in the office. It takes approximately 1 Vt days to make water tickets so the cutoff date should be no later than April 15, 1983. Billings could still be sent the first week of April and due by May 1, 1983. 3. Bill everyone equal. The cost divided between 1500 water users is more affordable. This is for water everyone somehow benefits from. 4. Bill Payson City for water they use. This will not burden the citys General Fund if they rent the water in their name they cannot use. 5. Enforce provision to collect back fees. 6. Explore possibility of a Water Board made up of Water Users, Watermaster, and an appointed City Representative, such as a Councilman. The duties of this Board would be to set fees to generate needed revenue, determine how rates would be set, review improvements on priority of importance to citizens and users, etc. This would put more control by water users. The city would still retain the rights and would do the billings, collect back fees. etc. are Other of the possibilities exploring rebuilding the Box Dam and other to the irrigation alternatives problems facing the city. es The Payson Region of The Utah Association of Women is sponsoring this meeting, and on this night they will also be honoring a group that has given much service to our community. If you want to be informed about Cable T.V. and its effects on a community, DONT MISS THIS MEETINGl It will be on Wednesday, March 2, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Payson City Council Room at the Payson City Offices, 439 West Utah Avenue, Payson. by Rep. Robert Phelps With the 45th Session of the Utah Legislature now entering its seventh week, there remains slightly less than three weeks An which to wind up the business of the session. It is absolutely mandatory that the Legislature pass two appropriations bills, the General Appropriations Bill and the School Appropriations Bill which must coincide with a balanced budget. Anything else, no matter how vital, can fall by the wayside. And much legislation will never make it through, but will die in the logjam. Some very controversial issues are presently at stake. One is the proposal, by the Governor and endorsed by some Legislative leadership and members, to cut down on the States contribution to the state retirement fund (because of the funds surplus) in order to help balance the budget. After carefully weighing this matter, I am now unilaterally opposed to such a procedure. We have committed this money to the fund. I believe we should use any surplus to upgrade the lower recipients of the pension fund. Many of these old timers get a rather small pension. Also, with some cities and counties pulling or trying to pull out of the State Retirement Fund, the fund may need all the reinforcement it can get. I have received many inquiries on the status of the regional prison site slated for southern Utah or northern Juab the County. After attending in the county-wid- e public meeting Payson Civic Center on Tuesday, February 8th, I believe that Payson and Santaquin are overwhelmingly opposed to locating this prison in this area. Therefore, Senator Money and myself have taken steps to hold up funding on this project. I have approached the Facilities Funding Appropriation Subcommittee and 288-be- d Christensen receives award from C of C During the recent Chamber of Alvin Commerce Banquet, Harward presented a' special award on behalf of the Chamber to Brent Christensen for his many years of service to the organization. Mr. Christensen was president of the Chamber in 1981 and has served on the Board of Directors. This past year he was executive vice president. have received commitment from the chairman (Orval Harrison) and other members that this project will, not be funded- - in our area without our knowledge and chance to protest it, and that presently there is no money available for it in the near future. Senator Money and I will watch this situation and will keep Payson and Santaquin posted on this matter. W. ROBERT PHELPS STATE REP. Youth and the Law presence of Minors During Certain Hours Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any owner, proprietor, manager, agent or person in charge of any billiard hall, pin alley, table or ball alley or bowling alley to permit or allow any minor under the age of sixteen years to remain inside of any poolroom, billiard hall, pin alley, table or ball alley or bowling alley between the hours of ten p.m. and foul a.m. of the following day on Sunday and week days other than Friday or Saturday, and between the hours of eleven p.m. and four a.m. of the following day on Friday or Saturday, unless accompanied by an adult having the care and custody of the minor. pool-roo- Joan Pate returns from traveling seminar Joan D. Pate of Salt Lake City, Utah, and daughter of Jack and Faye Depew, Payson, just returned home from a traveling seminar in the engagement Hawaiian Islands. Joan is recog-- -' nized throughout the country as the $6 Million Woman. She closes approximately 150 homes each year in residential real estate in the Salt Lake County area. Joan gave real estate seminars to the leading real estate firms throughout the islands on How to Sell Homes Effectively in Todays Market. Joan has been recognized bj her own industry as one of the toj real estate agents in the United States by being invited six consecutive years to speak at the Realtors National Convention |