OCR Text |
Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS - Thursday, February 4, 13S2 Page Four $ Under Capitol Dome by Roger Scowcroft The State Senate last week approved the Political Campaign Financial Disclosure Act (HER H.B. 44), by Rep. Franklin W. Knowlton, Other Sunshine Bills were proposed during this session of the legislature, and it appears that none will be enacted into law. They include the Utah Campaign Disclosure Act (H.B. 52), described The law will require that above; the Lobbyists Control candidates elected to the state Act (H.B. 40), that would legislature disclose one month require lobbyists to register after the election all campaign and file financial reports with contributions and expendi- the state; Ethics and Organitures, but prescribes no zation Rules Revision (HJR penalty for noncompliance. 19), that would establish a These statements would be code of official conduct for filed with the State Auditor legislators; Public Meetings and open for public inspec- Act Amendments (H.B. 18), tion. that would open the rules and The vote was 24 to 3, with sifting committees in the ChrisSens. Bunnell, legislature to the public; the Lake, and Public Body Exclusion Act tensen, Matheson, City, dis(H.B. 9), that would open senting. Under current law in party caucuses and rules and Utah, only the governor, committees in the lieutenant governor and attor- sifting to the public; legislature ney general are required to Campaign Disclosure Amenddisclose campaign financing. ments (H.B. 91), that is All other candidates in the similar to H.B. 52; the state have no requirements to Code of Ethics Act Legislative file at all, said Rep Knowl(H.B. 121), that is similar to ton. HJR 19; and Lobby RegistraH.B. 44 is the weakest, but tion Amendments (H.B. 122), apparently the sole survivor of that is similar to H.B. 40. a group of Sunshine Bills considered during this session that deal with openness in government. Its one we can live with, said Rep. Knowlton, its one that doesnt take a lot of extra effort, and its A collection of paintings by one that we can all abide by. Patsy Blackburn are currently My reason for not enforcing a on display at the Kanab office disclosure before election of State Bank of Southern time, he said, is that Utah. Mrs. Blackburn lives in anyone could just leave it until Orderville and is very involved after election or the day before with the youth of the area election and it wouldnt show through anyway. Mrs. Blackburn has been I see no reason for a painting since 1973. During The that time she has taken four he added. penalty, main penalty is that everyone Adult Education Painting in the state of Utah knows they classes and the rest of her Knowlton file. did not Rep. talent has been learned argued that criminal penalties through practice and experiwould ence. for noncompliance create burdens for elected Oil is the medium which she officials. It would restrict works best with and enjoys those seeking office, he said, most. "for fear of a technicality that Mrs. Blackburns work will they would be forced into a be displayed in the lobby of penalty situation or loss of State Bank through Feb. IS, office. 1982. All are encouraged to H.B. 44 now goes to the and see these fine stop House for a final vote which, paintings. having passed there unaniKane County can be proud mously earlier in the week,' is of local talent of such quality considered somewhat of a as evidenced in Mrs. Blacformality, then back again to kburns works. the Senate. Sen. Fred Finlin-soI Lake, said, think the Senate has passed this kind of legislation now for about the last four general sessions that Ive been here, only to see it die in the House. So it will be interesting, he added, to see what the House will actually send back over for it. Rep. P. Lloyd Selleneit, said he will attempt at that time to substitute the stricter provisions of his own campaign disclosure bill for these. That bill, the Utah Campaign Disclosure Act (H.B. 52), would require that all candidates for state and local city and county levels, and elections limited to referendums or bond issues-fi- le verified campaign financial statements at specified intervals, that are available to the public before an election, not after. And unlike H.B. 44, a candidate who willfully violates these guidelines would be guilty of a class A misdemeanor and subject to impeachment. The chances are minimal, however, that Rep. Selleneit will succeed. Legislators will probably take the one that has the less stringent penalties, he said. Rep. Knowlton said in an interview, I think theres an urgency to it (enacting a campaign disclosure law), in that we are coming into an election. Last summer we were faced with a lot of the public wanting information about illegal contributions made through Utah Power & Light to people in public office and seeking public office, and it wasnt available. If this law were in effect it would be very easy to find where those contributions were placed (in this case, an attorney for Utah J-'- i 4-- Every wage earner is eligible to have an Individual Retirement Account at Zions Bank as of January 1, 1982. Taxes are deferred until withdrawal at retirement. You get a tax deduction for your contributions, and taxes on the interest are deferred, too. That means you can earn up to 50 or more on the hew, money you contribute each year depending on your tax bracket. Automatic transfer from your savings or checking account can be arranged or you may arrange for payroll deduction where you work. Here's what $10 a week could earn for your retirement at 65. n, - ..L. lt Local Artist Displays Works if- SPELLERS These Fredonia students will be participating in a spelling bee in Flagstaff soon. They are Brian Mognett, Jennifer Dalton, and Terrell Heaton. Fredonia Students Travel To Flag for Spelling Bee The yearly spelling bee was Brian Mognett, son of Melvin held at Fredonia Elementary and Sandy Mognett. Second School on Jan. 28, and the runner-u- p is Terrell Heaton, winner was Jennifer Dalton, a son of Mr. and Mrs. McKay sixth grader. Jennifer is the Heaton, Moccasin. All three youngsters will go daughter of Lee and Donna is to Flagstaff where they will Dalton. First runner-u- p take part in the Coconino County spelling Bee on Feb. 20. Jennifer and Brian will do the spelling and Terrell will be on hand as an alternate, to spell if he is needed. Fredonia Scouts Take First at Winter Camp Four Scouts from Fredodnia Troop 369 participated in the Winter Camp held near the Ponderosa Campgrounds on Jan. 29 and 30. Nine troops of Scouts competed in first aid, splinting a broken leg, and making a stretcher from a blanket and two poles. Knot tying, bowline, taughtline, clove hitch, two half hitches, sheet bend and square knot. Cooking, mix dry and wet ingredients or pancakes, cook in pan (min. 4 diam.) flip over. Lashings, tripod, T, two poles together Physical fitness, pushops, situps, pullups and standing long jump. Estimations, height of trees, distance across river, map and compass, finding distance and knowing symbols. Fredonia Troop 369 won d Troop of the 9 competing. This is the 4th year in a row that the troop has won Best All Around. The award was won this year even though 3 boys were unable to attend because of illness. The weather was cold with , All-roun- about 5 inches of snow on the ground, making this a true winter camp. Scoutmaster Isaac Johnson says he is really proud of his troop for the way they conducted themselves and the way they used the patrol method of scouting. Scouts that took part in the Winter Camp were Jed Spendlove, Carlon Hoyt, Clinton Spendlove and Doug Coughanour. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 200 East 400 South Sunday-Scho- - ol Morning Worship "g'JlTlll WDt"9rirT Evening Service - Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 9:45 11:00 6:00 8:00 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. lt office-includ- ing is proud to display I?iliiltf0lnl ly IPoflsy llaelltlbura a annual interest rate with weekly deposits started at the beginning of the year. This is not a guaranteed rate but an example of reasonable earnings. Note: This schedule assumes 12 Multiply these earnings by four (approximately) ii you deposit the maximum $2,000 per year per wage earner. Ask about an IRA suited to your situation. 109 years of financial dependability Dealing in trusts and retirement plans since our founding in 1873 DEPOSITS ARE INSURED TO $100,000 BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. FIRST NATIONAL RANK AM Founded by Brigham Young 1873 An Equal Opportunity Employer Power & Light was convicted and sentenced to 30 days in jail, and litigation against the company is continuing). At present, he said, "we are receiving more in contri- butions than has ever been received before. With the growth were having and the special interest groups that are forming that may even be new to the state, the public wants to know whos receiving those funds and how theyre using them. The public is demanding that we make this accountability to them in our election campaigns. Rep. Knowlton added. I think its fair, and I dont think anyone in the group feels threatened by this at all. Come in and enjoy the beautiful works of art by this talented Local Artist. Patsy's paintings are displayed in the Kanab Office Bank Lobby daily from 3 except for Friday 9-- 9-- 5. Supporting our Community with more than Banking Services. Heepb Uilplag Fcczh... Member FDIC QT Stole Donh of m OBisfan KlCti vlA Cdar Gtg Rissb Cr&rO tTT |