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Show I'jiK'c Two - The Spring ill.- HcniM - January 2(1. 11SS EDITORIAL We need business As the first of the year rolled around the citizens of Springville saw another business leave Springville as Christensen's closed their doors. For several years we have watched many businesses close down in town. We have also seen some phenomenal growth in the industrial park and a few new businesses on Main Street. But sadly we have also watched a procession of cars head for Provo, Orem and Spanish Fork on shopping shopp-ing trips. As business after business has moved elsewhere or given up, we have also seen a great deal of growth as people peo-ple have moved into our community. Many new areas have opened up, new homes built, new schools and new churches. chur-ches. The industrial park has brought more citizens to our midst and those people are amazed at what a fine community com-munity we have. There exists a pride here that invites many to come and join us. Our citiiens are friendly and industrious. in-dustrious. Our city is clean and beautiful. We have a rich heritage and fine cultural traditions. Our schools are good and moving forward. What do we lack? The biggest area of concern is in the business district. We need more business. And more business does not mean the demise of the few that we already have. More business creates competition and provides pro-vides a healthy business community and a good tax base. Wouldn't it be great to see those cars headed for downtown Springville instead of the blacktop of some other city? Wouldn't it be nice to save our gas and time by shopping shopp-ing for all our needs right here? We encourage the leaders of our community to do all that they can to invite new business to this city. We need it. The businesses that are here now need it that they might survive. We also encourage the citizens of this city to shop for everything that they can here. That, too, will help build a better business community. Safety in numbers Utahns are faring well with the 65 mph speed limit but need to improve highway safety through increased seat belt usage. The Utah Department of Public Safety put the state's safety record up against that of 22 other states recently surveyed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ad-ministration. While those states experienced a 50 percent increase in 65 mph highway deaths, Utah had no increase in the number of people who died and actually experienced a decline in the total number of fatal . accidents. "We are pleased with the cooperation we're getting from Utah drivers," said John T. Nielsen, commissioner of UDPS. "As long as drivers remain consistent in their adherence to the 65 mph limit, we don't expect to have the problems that other states are experiencing." Nielsen credited a portion of the success to a traffic safety program called ARRIVE ALIVE. "As a part of the program, the Utah Highway Patrol has been diligent in stressing driver education and the need for driver cooperation in order to make 65 (mph) work," he said. "Enforcement "En-forcement has been a part, but only a part of the process." Mother's March this week here This year is the fiftieth an niversary of the March of Dimes. A seminar was held on Friday for the people who are helping with the annual drive. The leaders want to thank Happy Service Market and Artie Circle for refreshments and the Springville Chamber of Commerce Com-merce for the use of their building. The Mother's March runs from January 18 to 25. Volunteers are still needed in the Springville 13th and 21st Ward areas. If you can help please call Julie Elder at 489-8454. Sty (UPS 513-060) Published Weekly by Art City Publishing Co., Inc. 161 South Main Street Springville, Utah 84663 Phone 489-5651 Publisher Martin W. Conover Editor Patricia Conover Managing Editor Betty Lou Bailey POSTMASTER: Ploato tond chango of address to Tho Sprlngvltlo Horold, Ul South Main St., Sprlngvllla, UT 14643. Socond dais pottago paid at Springville, UT 1463. Subscriptions In Advance per year $15.00 Out of County Subscriptions per year $18.00 Per copy 50. Delivered by carrier, per month 1 .50 Member Utah Press Association When comparing the State's seat belt statistics, Utahns are on par with the rest of the nation. But Utah Highway Safety officials feel there is need for improvement, and in this area enforcement is critical. In a letter to all of the state's Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police, Nielsen stressed the importance of a public perception that seat belt and child restraint laws are being enforced. en-forced. He noted that other states with laws similar to those in Utah have increased usage rates "if enforcement is consistently included in normal traffic operations." Commissioner Nielsen said that even though Utah is in line with the national average, 60 to 70 percent of Utahns do not use seat belts. And according to an August 1987 survey, only 24 percent of Utah children under age five are properly restrained. "There is no doubt that restraints are effective in reducing deaths and injuries for law enforcement officers as well as Utah citizens," Nielsen said. "With the support of the state's police and sheriff departments I expect belt use in Utah to significantly increase during the next few months." Effects on property tax limitation initiative on focaf governments If the property tax limitation initiative now circulating in Utah had been in effect last year, it would have cut city revenues by an average of only 4.4 percent in the thirty cities most affected by the initiative, according to a study by the Utah Taxpayers Association. "This is a far cry from the ridiculous claims that have been made recently by some government officials. of-ficials. Some reports have claimed cuts as high as 45 percent of Legislative rei",rt by Glenn V. Bird On Friday, January 15, House Bill 55 reached the floor of the House of Representatives. It is an important bill and one that demonstrates impressively the dilemmas with which I am often faced. I am writing about this bill this week so you can help me to vote correctly. House Bill 55 proposes to increase the minimum amount of money cities and other municipalities may use for construction and repair projects before submitting such projects to the private sector to be bid. The dilemma I have is whether to support this legislation and thus insure the viability of Springville City's construction workers and equipment or vote against this bill and provide more opportunities for private contractors to secure work. The present limit is $12,000; the bill would almost double the amount. The $12,000 limit has not been increased in-creased for several years, even though inflation has obviously been a factor. Many men in the construction industry are laid off on a seasonal basis. Perhaps if a number of smaller projects were available they could work for the entire year. On the other hand, Springville City also has a construction-repair crew that needs work for the entire year. What do you think? Should Springville City's crew and equipment equip-ment needs be held at the present level, or should they be increased as the city grows? Should private enterprise be given more opportunities op-portunities for work? Would the quality increase? Would competition drive the price down? Should there be no city workers or equipment? What would be done in an emergency situation? I'm anxious to know your views. Please call (538-1228 or 489-5314) or write (P.O. Box 63) with your suggestions. Senior citizens offered day at legislature Wednesday Feb. 3 is senior citizens day at the legislature. Senior citizen problems can be discussed on this day. A bus will leave the Eldred Center in Provo at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served. If interested in-terested please come to your senior citizen center and sign up before this date. The Eldred Center is located at 270 West 500 North, Provo. Rayna Gonzales will be at the Springville Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. to help on the HEAT program and also help oh property taxes. The January banquet is Friday January 29. Marty Morgan will furnish the program. Membership dues are due for 1988. Those taking tours or classes at the center must have a membership card. Thursday, February 4 right after lunch we will have a fun class in arts and crafts. Remember happiness is like jam -you can't spread even a little without getting some on yourself. In China it was believed drinking wine made from aster flowers would encourage longevity. revenues," said UTA spokesman, Jack Olson. Olson says his study is based on the Utah State Tax Commission's estimates of property tax cuts which could result from passage of 'The Peoples Tax and Spending Limitation Amendments.' The Taxpayers Association compares those figures with total 1986-87 budgeted revenues for cities and school districts and 1986 actual revenue for counties, on file with the State Auditor, to arrive at the percentage figures. The initiative would limit property taxes to three-fourths of 1 percent of the market value of primary residences and 1 percent for all other property. School districts would see their revenues trimmed an average of 7.8 percent. The school district hardest hit would be Salt Lake District at 19.8 percent. Wayne and Juab districts would experience no cuts. Generally, those taxing entities with the highest property taxes get the biggest cuts. The type of government with the largest cuts would be counties with an average of 12.4 percent trimmed from total revenues. This is due partly to the fact that property taxes make up a bigger share of county budgets and partly to the methodology the State Tax Commission Com-mission used in apportioning the cuts. "The Tax Commission apportionment ap-portionment formula gives the biggest cuts to counties and school districts and lets many cities off the hook entirely," Mr. Olson explained. The initiative, if passed, would require the legislature to make the decision as to how property taxes would be divided up among the various taxing units. County governments hardest hit by the initiative would be Weber at 18.2 percent and Salt Lake at 14.1 percent. Wayne County would see The Springville Herald COMMENT PAGE Insurance spokesman irked by last year's article in Springville Herald Mr. Ken Young, nationally known insurance author, speaker and 25 year veteran of the Prudential Insurance In-surance Co. has written the Springville Herald and That's Life writer Roger Sturman this past week, again objecting to the comments com-ments made last April in the "Third Annual Dumber Than Dirt Award." Mr. Young has continued to send up to three letters per week reporting his activities or voicing his objections to the article that stirred controversy among life insurance agents all across the United States and Canada. Mr. Young was also the person who reported that a "Watch Committee' was being established in the "Metropolitan Mapleton Area" to report any further activities of Dear Mr. Nebo Answers to your district questions Dear Mr. NEBO: Maybe this isn't the kind of comment you want people to write to you but I just want to say how much I know everyone appreciates Jack Swenson and all he does for Spanish Fork and for especially the youth. He is so-organized so-organized and thorough with all of his programs. Isn't he paid by the Nebo School District? Every town should have someone as dedicated as he is. Thank you, Mrs. D Dear Mrs. D: We are pleased that you did write to us and we hope more people will do the same. Be sure you tell Jack yourself, when you see him. And yes, his salary is paid partially by the school district and partly by Spanish Fork City. We have the same arrangements with Joe tVorthen and Payson; also Alan Curtis and Springville. Dear. MR. NEBO: I am writing to say what an outstanding job Mr. Don Jones and his staff are doing with the Landmark High School in Spanish Fork. The kids enrolled there love him and he loves them, Local CPA leader gives tips on filing your taxes With all of the changes under tax reform, it's bound to take you longer to complete your federal tax return this year. Lynne Wilhelmsen, president of the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants says, "Don't wait until the last minute to do your taxes. Start early so you have time to meet the April 15 deadline." no cuts. Revenues in 10 or 29 counties would be trimmed less than 5 percent. These figures are estimates based on the latest information available, but Olson feels the actual property tax impacts will be less than these estimates. "The Legislature will most likely slice the pie differently than the Tax Commission has which could reduce the cuts slightly. Also, if the measure is approved by voters on the November 1988 ballot, County assessors would likely take a close look at property values and increase those properties which are undervalued. un-dervalued. This could reduce the size of the cuts significantly," he said. "You can bet government officials will be looking for every loophole they can find to mitigate the effects of this initiative." Something to smile about There's good news to report on the dental scene. A nationwide survey conducted by the National Institute of Dental Research reports that there is a "tremendous decline" in the number of working adults, age 18 to 65, who have lost all of their teeth. Overall, only four percent of the people in that age group had lost as much as one tooth, the survey showed. The rate of toothlessness has dropped 60 percent for persons age 55 to 64 since a similar study conducted by the Institute in 1960. That study showed that 50 percent of persons aged 64 to 74 had lost all of their teeth. Today that has fallen to 37 percent. The consumption of sweets is at the heart of many dental problems. The average American eats about 85 pounds of sugar per year, and in England the figure is over 100 pounds per person. Mr. Sturman that may be considered con-sidered harmful to the life insurance industry. It is not know who was chosen to sit on that committee. The "Dumber Than Dirt Award" has been presented in this newspaper for three years, the fourth presentation is due in a few weeks. Mr. Sturman has invited his readers to send in suggestions for this year's award. Because of the activities surrounding last year's article, a well known television reporter has expressed an interest in doing a follow-up of 1988's award on the evening news. Anyone interested in suggesting a theme may contact Mr. Sturman by writing to "That's Life," care of this newspaper. too. They are graduating and going on to do great things with their lives because he believes in them and helps them. Please support them all and hurry up and get the new name put on their building. Thank you, Frank Dear Mr. Frank: Again, be sure to tell Don Jones and his staff members when you see them of how you appreciate their work. We know they are a very professional staff and we do support them. That sign is on its way. MR. NEBO asks you: Did you know that our District is in partnership with BYU and other school districts in Utah County in problem-solving of common problems? The partnership includes professors, BYU students, parents and teachers, principals and superintendents working with the College of Education, and is spearheaded by Dr. Karl Harris of BYU. They have been meeting for several years. ' Write your questions to MR. NEBO care of, Supt. Nelson, Nebo School District, 350 South Main, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. To help you meet that deadline with time to spare, Wilhelmsen offers the following tips, prepared by the American Institute of Certified Cer-tified Public Accountants. 1. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS NUM-BERS FOR DEPENDENTS When you claim an exemption on your federal tax return for a dependent who is five or older, you must now list his or her Social Security number. If you need to apply for a Social Security number, do it early to avoid the last minute rush. 2. MORTGAGE DEDUCTION If you're a homeowner, your income in-come taxes may be a bit harder to figure out this year. The interest on your primary residence generally remains deductible, but there are complicated new rules on other mortgage interest deductions. Starting this year, you may have to fill out form No. 8598 to determine how much of your interest payments are tax deductible. 3. MISCELLANEOUS DEDUCTIONS DEDUC-TIONS If you've claimed miscellaneous deductions on your tax return in the past, you should know that under tax reform some of the rules have changed. Most miscellaneous deductions are now deductible only to the extent that they exceed two percent of your adjusted gross income. in-come. Miscellaneous deductions include union and professional association fees, work uniforms and other expenses. 4. IRA CONTRIBUTIONS Although tax reform added some major restrictions, you may still be eligible to make tax deductible IRA contributions. You may have until April 15 to make a contribution that may be deductible from your 1987 income. Consult your tax planner now to see if you are eligible. 5. FILING FOR AN EXTENSION If you don't have everything you need to file your tax return on time, you can file for an extension with the IRS. Just fill out form No. 4868 and pay at least 90 percent of your tax liability by April 15 and you'll get an automatic four-month extension. If you need more time, you can apply for an additional extension under, much more stringent guidelines. 6. CHECK FOR ERRORS Mathematical errors are a common cause of delayed tax refunds. Double check your math so you get your refund check on the double. 7. SIGN YOUR RETURN There's one thing that didn't change under tax reform: Make sure you sign your return. Citizen's Day at Legislature February 1 The 10th Annual Citizens' Day at the Legislature will be held Monday, February 1, in the first floor auditorium of the State Office Building from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We encourage Utah citizens who are interested in human services to join us," says Shirley Weathers, Utah Issues' legislative liaison. "This year's budget is extremely tight, but human needs should not be sacrificed." Citizens' Day, co-sponsored by Utah Issues, Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Utah, and numerous community groups, is designed to provide an opportunity for citizens to become more informed on issues and speak to their legislators. The event will specifically focus on low-income issues: Health Care, Child Care, Housing, Utilities, Employment, Public Assistance, and Self-sufficiency. Self-sufficiency. In a morning session, Governor Norman Bangerter or a member of his staff will welcome citizens to the event and to the Capitol. Background information on identified iden-tified issues will also be presented at this morning presentation. Legislators have been invited to join citizens for a box lunch to discuss concerns in small group settings. Afternoon tours of the legislature will be provided for those interested. There is no charge for Citizens' Day, but donations are welcome. For further information and reservations, call Utah Issues, 521-2035. 521-2035. Free seminar for senior job seekers Job Seekers, age 55 and over, are invited to attend a free seminar aimed at helping them obtain suitable employment. Topics to be discussed include: resources for employment and training, overcoming over-coming age barriers to employment, job seeking skills, and the need for a carefully planned job search. The seminar will be held Friday, January 22, from 9-11 a.m. at the Career Guidance Center, 60 North 300 West, Provo. The Career Guidance Center, under the sponsorship of J.T.P.A. (Job Training Partnership Act), provides a wide variety of job training and placement services including skills assessment, skills training - both classroom and on-the-job, and job seeking workshops for eligible clients age 16 and up. For additional information on the free seminar, for JTPA services, and eligibility, call 377-7476. Cottlevomen to meet The Utah Cattlewomen's Association will hold a social meeting at the Crystal Manor in Springville February 2 at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served. Please make reservations by January 26 by calling Kathryn Banks, 798-7515 or Trudy Childs 489-7453. All members or potential members are invited. Police report Arrests dominated the cases on the Springville Police report this past week Robert C. Anderson, 142 West 300 South, Springville, was arrested on a county warrant. A 13 year old male was arrested for illegal consumption. con-sumption. John Clark, 242 West 100 North, Springville, was arrested for public intoxication. Diane Lombardi, 216 East 200 North, Springville, was arrested for driving without a valid drivers' license. Alan L. Matson, 360 West 400 North No. 22. Springville, was arrested for driving without a valid driver's license. A 17 year old male was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Twane L. Peterson, 900 North Main No. 17, Springville, was arrested for disturbing the peace. Don A. Simons, 627 East 100 North, Springville, was arrested on a warrant out of Springville. Jeffrey A. Brown, 1105 South State No. 16, Provo, was arrested on a warrant out of Springville. Kathryn Gilpin, 388 East 300 North No. 12, Springville, was arrested for child abuse. Police responded to 13 animal related calls. One burglary resulted in the loss of a video cassette recorder, ghetto blaster and money totaling over $200. A citizen found a bag in the road containing numerous items of clothing and other things. It can be picked up at the police station. |