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Show T T V l!B T bt Sill Like Trihuru Spirit of Christmas Can Be Found in Helping Santa lirnmhtrd Sum)j Vtr x n i tfy ' ay when a couple of wide-eyeyoungsters ask why Santa Claus only visits the homes of their Who do you ? UBsarltoern more well neighbors'' tax that isn t regressive and it with a smile on rnv face pay . Wen-dov- g , THE DONKEY?. , is the word from the National . . . has had more comebacks than Muhammad All Maybe just one more with Amber Jim Hunt as his opponent 1984 is with us again this time in the form of the eye of the tube to take control of our lives in a most sinister way . . NBC will attempt to control the bladders of America during the Super Bowl next month when they plan to black out the screen for 60 seconds during the e show so everybody can take care of their needs without missing any of the $500,000 commercials I think its they will be running time Americans stood their ground and refused to knuckle under to this mass potty training ploy and ignored the networks dictated communal g . , pre-gam- ... ... LEGALIZE ADULTHOOD It has a nice ring to it but the possibilities are still remote My candidate for Man of the Year in Utah has to be Rep Ario James, Lake, for throwing caution to the wind and ... flush. CIAO! lt Barberi can be heard on KALL radio 910 a m Monday through Friday from 6 to 10 a m ) ( Tom probably committing political suicide by proposing a Utah state lottery . . According to the latest published polls, the people of the state ar ,n favor by a wide margin but those who occupy the seats on Capitol hill ar' another breed . . The arguments against are getting weaker as taxpayers are getting bolder and more sick and tired of being sucked dry . . . They say that a lottery, which is in fact a voluntary tax, is regressive and that it will hurt those who are least able to afford such wagering. . .This is pure nonsense . . . Just show me a Ay Christmas-spirite- Though neighbors have come forward and volunteered to help many of these families, d many more are wondering whether they will be any Santa Claus for their children. You can help one of these families by becoming a substitute for Santa To become Sub, simply phone and Sub workers will provide you with the name of a family or families needing help this year Being a Sub can be a rewarding and memorable experience And, it need not be expensive. Usually, an article of clothing or a toy will bring the meaning of Christmas to a grateful 237-283- child Subs are provided a list of the items needed by the children. The list Manti Firm Expresses Interest In City Creek for Power Plant A Manti company has announced interest in constructing a hydroelectric plant in City Creek Canyon, but Salt Lake City officials are already opposing the distant idea Great Western Power submitted an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in September to study the idea and to eventually acquire rights to build a small power plant there. The proposal involves a power plant capable of serving 750 homes Aside from erecting a facility, the plan includes installing 9,750 feet of pipe two-fee- t thick. Diversion elements would be near Rotary Park, and the plant itself would be just above the citys water treatment facility. Great Western Power president Mike Graham stressed, however, that the companys application is only to conduct a study over the next 18 to 36 months. He said that if the study shows the plan is profitable, the company would then seek a license for a hydroelectric plant 1,500-kilowa- tt Customs Service Offers Free Booklet Special to The Tribune , gotten at Christmas A total of 1,006 families with 2,670 children had applied for Christmas assistance before the registration deadline last week . STUFF AND STUFF Sly Stallone says no, but Rocky IV producer Irwin Winkler isnt so sure. . .Rocky . There had Democratic Party been rumors that some Hollywood types were being commissioned to come up with a new symbol to replat e the donkey but according to National Chairman Paul Kirk, not so Demo Chief . Nonetheless, State Kandy Horiuchi said that locally they are planning to unveil a new "Cool logo that will improve the partys imRandy said they hope to unage veil it soon if they can gather enough bucks together to show it off on billboards around the state . .If Randy wants to save a lot of money on billboards all they have to do is make either Sharlene Wells or Merrill Cock their mascot . . . The boards are already up1 iy again this year There ore many children in the area who may find themselves in such situations Because of some unfortunate and unexpected turn of events, they can't look forward to much of a Christmas this year While you may not be able to answer their questions, you can make sure they do not have to look forward to a dismal and giftless Christmas You can make sure they feel the spirit and true meaning of the season by becoming a substitute for Santa Claus through The Salt Lake Tribune s Sub for Santa program Now in its 55th year, the program ... DIMP er I w ill What more obTax on food'' scene tax than to leach money from people who have barely enough to And the nayfeed their families sayers go on to argue that the small population of the state coupled with Utah's fiscally conservative environment won t produce much in revenue . Tel that to the casino operators who are falling all over themselves building and remodeling, in and the poor guys trying to direct traffic to Wyoming Downs on a Saturday. . Not to mention the tens of thousands of tourists who travel Utah year round to enjoy its scenic . Lastly this is a form of wonders taxation that isn't a malignant giowth that wont go away like other As we have seen in the taxes past, once a tax is instituted its here to stay, but a lottery ticket is your choice' i ' How would you tell a these kids there is not likely to be any Christmas at their house By Tom Barbcri THE INS AND OUTS OF 8b . . , A seen in The American Forecaster 198b vc hie h correctly predicted the tall of the Cahbage Faith Kids this Watch fur the demise of year stuffed bears biorhythms vuppie beards mustaches robot toys, heavy , drinking and tanning Yuppies won t disappear but the name will Actually they will continue to exert their clout making cigars, private ' And . lubs and manners ' in peaking of in ', in 88 look for fraternities and sororities along with uuglassts, Ntfuu jackets (aren t you glad sou never throw anything away pui table typewriters, private schools candy cordless appliances (batteries not included), Ping-Ponand are you ready'', erotic Western Gosh I can t choose novels should I buy Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid meet Linda Lovelace" or Debbie Does Tombstone"0 to-d- is a community effort that seeks to assure that children who have not had the good fortune of most are not for- - WASHINGTON Holiday travelers can get a free booklet from the U S Customs Service that explains regulations people must know before they declare items when they return from foreign countries The booket outlines value limits for oral and written declarations, liquor and tobacco exemptions, determining whether an object is an antique and mailing gifts from overseas, a Customs Service spokesman said. For a copy of the booklet, "Know Before You Go," people can write U S. Customs, Box 7407, Washington, DC 20044 , compiled by a professional social worker whu interviews the needy families after they have registered with the program So, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call the Sub for Santa offices and you will be on your way to assuring that some of the areas less fortunate children will have a bright Christmas If you can not personally serve as a Sub, cash donations may be made at Sub for Santa headquarters in Room 1002 of The Tribune Building, 143 S is Main. Veteran Sub workers will see that your donation is used to provide Christmas for a needy child The Tribune solicits volunteers and donations for the Sub for Santa program exclusively through the columns of the newspaper. Persons contacted by phone or door-tdoor solicitors claiming to represent The Tribune Sub for Santa program should contact The Tribune or law enforcement agencies. The name of The Tribune Sub for Santa program is registered with the secretary of state. o Study: Family Favors Caring for Disabled Elderly Women balancing family and Center at the U of U., the study began in June. It is based on more than 1,00U ca- reer responsibilities are willing to make sacrifices to care for disabled questionnaires from care givers across the country. The majority of the patients they care for were diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease "Dementia has a great impact on our society in terms of cost," Mr Wright also a visiting instructor of family and consumer studies, said "A lot of dementia patients, particularly those with Alzheimers disease are in institutions, and it's very expensive care. Indirectly, we are all paying for those health care costs." elderly relatives, preliminary findings of a University of Utah nationwide study indicate. Contrary to the belief that families abandon dementia victims, researcher Scott Wright said, "Family responsibility toward the elderly is as strong as ever even though the familys ability to provide care is increasingly strained. Conducted by the Intermountain West Long Term Care Gerontology In the meantime, Great Western Power would coordinate with the affected agencies. If we do anything in the canyon. Salt Lake will certainly have some say in it, Mr Graham said But City Public Utilities Director LeRoy Hooten said Salt Lake is not relying solely on that. After learning PLANYOUR FREEHOLIDAY the companys intent, the city promptly filed a protest to protect its watershed lands. He said Salt Lake City has concluded City Creek Canyon is inappropriate for a hydroelectric plant, although it has such applications for both Big and Little Cottonwood Canof PARTYNOW! yons Gather up your friends and and climb aboard our "Party Bus" for a special 4 hour visit to the PEPPERMILL INN & CASINO in Wendover, and we ll give you the bus trip Salt Lake City protested Great Western Powers application on five criteria. Mr. Hooten explained that state law makes the city sole owner of the canyons water rights, and the city owns most of the property in the watershed drainage. That land is protected watershed Salt Lake City relies on, he said. The protest is also based on the fact that much of the land is a city park and has restricted access and that a private company cannot condemn the city land He also said a hydroelectric plant interfere would with the water FREE! That's our way of saying "Happy Holidays to all our friends!" 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