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Show ExpV SALT ASSOCIATION PRESS UTAH 307 UFA 123199 - 200 S W SUITE 84101 UT CITY LAKE 5 "r v N-- srji ride 0 r.'4i Page VOLUME 67 ffll.'.W.'.'.gjpijp, t"- - .' - I. ' ,r wi Wf ,Xv " J ' i - , r , ' '5SS 'y '' s ' v ;. e?r - ' ?; v , ' ' t V( v'X ,v ' i'N 4f . u : zrn . xy?r? 1 v? lyi M i 'll ' WEDNESDAY By Dixie Brunner Community leaders get gether and set a platform of their goals and values, explained to- forth. And thats just what the Democrats did, at their April 21 con- Interior Department visits the Monument Key members of the United States Department of Interior toured the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument last week. The high ranking employees took two days to explore the Monument , as well as meet with the ' Monument planning team in Cedar City. The group enjoyed a picnic in the Orderville park with several local officials on Thursday evening. Counselor to the Secretary of the Interior Molly McUsic told those gathered, that her department was pleased with its interaction with Kane County, and hoped to continue a mutually beneficial relationship in the future. Kane County Commission Chairman Norman Carroll presented McUsic with a plaque and key to the county. Other . y Associate Department of the Interior; Sylvia dignitaries visiting included John Finfer-Office BLM of Policy Tom ; Director, Larry Secretary, Lands and Mineral $ Management, DOI; Assistant to the Assistant Secretary, Lands and Minerals Management, DOI; Analysis, DOI; Jan Gamby-Staf- f BLM. Barbara Wainman-ManageLegislative Affairs, BLM; and Geoff . Baca-Deput- r, Fry-Depu- ty Webb-Consulta- Cannon calls for tax limitation amendment pay into the system. This is the price of our democracy. Government has a responsibility, in turn, to respect its citizens. When we talk about legislating an increase in the cost of government, we talk about taking by force more of the hard earned money of those who elected to have us represent them here in Washington, said Cannon. During my 1996 campaign, I pledged to reduce the tax burden on American families and to require a supermajority to raise taxes, continued Cannon. one? Today, just days after the April Cannon continued, When 15th filing deadline, we all know Americans put on the cloak of that our tax code is too thick, responsibility inherent in the our tax laws too complicated citizenship of this great coun- and our tax system too burdentry, they accept the responsibil- some. Our constituents agree. must stay In fact, thats why many of us ity to contribute-the- y their opin- are in Congress. informed, express ions, vote their conscience and Citing an editorial from last ds i APRIL 29, 1998 Kane County Clerk Karla Johnson of party politics. They then find a candidate that represents the goals they have set two-thir- 4'f tyro St Congressman Chris Cannon joined many House colleagues in calling for a Constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote to order in raise federal taxes, except in a time of war or other military conflict which threatens national security. Speaking on the floor of the House in favor of House Joint Resolution 111, Cannon queried, If government survives on the generosity of its citizens, shouldnt changes that affect this generosity require more than a vote of 50 percent plus MirtT i '' V .7 (R-U- T) ' i A rJ?. S r, rll ,'' yc ,.. Leshy-Solicito- . - .,'' i r, v,;c; ; ' $ 'J r iirrn 5Vi ' ,' x ,v ir - "" ' x ' ' ' 'J, v ' MU'; t " v' ISsijMss,)) WWCfc:8siL.: . , 15 COLOR COUNTRY'S HOME TOWN NEWSPAPER NUMBER 10 500 ' " Pizza Express R & R W Pages Tuesdays Investors Business Daily, Cannon made this point clear: The tax limitation amendment is key to reforming a corrupt system that pushes the average American familys tax bill beyond the combined costs of food, clothing and housing... Its hard to imagine anyone could find fault with it certainly not the taxpayers who will work until May 10 just to make enough money to pay taxes. Cannon concluded, The Tax Limitation Amendment would force future Congresses to be fiscally responsible, and prevent a simple partisan vote from in- vention held at Fernandos Hideaway. With county chairman Michael Gentle officiating, the first order of business was electing state convention delegates. Porter Arbogast, Sam Aiken, Richard Negus, Karen Lawsing, Shawna Cram, Karen Alvey, Cindy Aiken and Michael Gentle will represent Kane County at the May 10 state convention. Locally, the Democratic party has nominated four people for three elected positions. Richard Negus will be running for Commission Seat A, facing Republican primary challengers Nolan Button and in- - cumbent Joe Judd. Two candidates, Sam Aiken and Porter Arbogast, got the nod to run on the Democratic ticket in the primary election vying for Commission Seat B against incumbent Steve Crosby and challenger Roger Holland. Michael Gentle will be facing off against Republican incumbent Verjean Caruso for the County Recorder position. Good management is the key to success in government, said Aiken. He cited his own experience in business and employee management. I am grateful for the opportunity to run, said Aiken. Its high time for a Democrat to occupy a Commission seat. Ive adopted the economic development plan as my platform, said Arbogast. He explained that he had helped develop the plan that is now used by the city and county. Lets not make things happen to us, lets make things happen for us. State Tourism Conference Time is running out to regis- 2002 Olympic Winter Games. ter for the 1998 Utah Tourism Heritage and cultural tourism How to make $$$ in your own Economic Development Confer- ence. The conference is hosted by the Utah Travel Council and the Dinosaurland Travel Board. This year's meeting will be held backyard Evening socials (fun on the See TOURISM, Page 24 Wednesday through Friday, May 8 at the Western Park Arena and Conference Center in KAMAB WEATHER 6-- Vernal. Speakers will include Governor Michael O. Leavitt, BLM Director Patrick Shea, SLOC April President Frank Joklik, Utah Tourism Ambassador Merlin Olsen, Tourism Trend Forecreasing the tax burden on caster Peter Yesawich, naturalAmerican workers. It is our re- ist Terry Tempest Williams and sponsibility today to restore re- others. Confe nee highlights include: spect for our citizens generosity deA with the accountability they crystal ball forecast of Utah serve, and that is why I support tourism. Insider information on the this measure. Courtesy; Frank Swapp Family |