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Show dation report points out. The welfare deficit, the implementation of constitutional amendments approved in the 1970 general election, and a sharp rise in the incidence of major crime inUtali are cited as examples. Many city and county officials as well as citizen groups are seeking an increase in the rate of the local option sales tax to finance additions of police manpower and equipment to fight the rising crime rate. Pressures for additional funds for education, both institutions of higher learning and the public schools, are placing heavy strains on the announcedpolicies of the governor and of legislative leaders to avoid major tax increases this legislative session. Special emphasis is being placed in some quarters on the asserted need for an expanded program of vocational education. Property, Sales, Income Taxes Make P. Up Three-Fourt- of All Slate Taxes hs Utah's three major taxes those on property, sales, and in- -! come accounted for more than j three-fourtof all taxes paid at state and local levels by Utahns In the fiscal year ended June 30, j 1970, according to Utah Founda- -i I public tion, a private s e r v i c e engaged In studies of state and local government. State and local taxes for the year amounted to $417,881,532. I IESEli"! 53 I TT 1 WY IIAIIIIIIK . hs EQUIPMENT nCDT - L?B E t-- 4P XV-Ji- SKILLS J non-pro- fit I 9 fW" 1 H COLLEGE AT PROVO puts up its first sign, at 520 South 3rd West, Provo, as it becomes necessary to lease added space to care for the colleges growing enrollment. The diesel and heavy duty equipment department will be moved here into quarters which will give it double the space it had on the regular campus. Vacating the diesel and heavy duty equipment department from the Utah Tech campus will allow planned expansion of the auto body and refrigeration programs. Above, Bob Clark, Orem, left, and Clarence Ockey, Provo, of the school's maintenance department, put the finishing touches to the new sign. UTAH TECHNICAL us Highway user taxes totaled $46.2 million (11. 1 percent of all state and local taxes); unemployment taxes $12.2 million (2.9 percent), taxes and profits on alThe information is contained in coholic beverages $9.1 million the 1971 edition of the Found- (2. 2 percent), and aU other state and local taxes $30.4 million ation's Statistical Review of Government in Utah, published an- (7.3 percent). nually since 1958. The Statistical Many developments of 1970 Review, issued as a reference set up key issues now facing the work for government officials, 1971 Utah the Foun Legislature, business executives, librarand private citizens, ies, schools, is prefaced by a review of the previous year (1970 in the current instance) which briefly outlines significant developments, many of which have been treated in the Foundation's regular research reports, issued monthProperty taxes in Utah totaled $144.5 Serves at Training School Betty Barney, daughter of Mrs. Alma Barney of Lehi, has found an opportunity for service, although she has required special therapy to overcome the after effects of a bout with polio in her childhood. She has been accepted for the "foster grandparents" program at the State Training School in American Fork. After her childhood illness, of the Betty had a left side, including the arm and leg, as well as difficulty in speaking. Her mother took her to special classes and therapy for several years. She began her work at the training school under the direction of Mrs. Dora Reece, and she finds such enjoyment and satisfaction in this service. Quoted from the school mag azine are the following: "Betty Barney has worked with the program for the last four and one-ha- lf years and has put in about 4700 hours. We feel that this is really quite an accomplishment for her and is a good example for senior citizens look ing for an opportunity to serve." As Betty says, "My name is Betty Barney and I was born in Lehi, Utah on October 21, 1945. I have lived with my mother in Lehi all my life. I attended school IN BLUE The world's busiest precision flyUSAF Thunderbirdsfly the familiar wedge formation, a maneuver they have performed in all 50 states and 44 foreign countries. The supersonic Phantom jet team will appear in Provo Saturday, May 1, on Aviation Day and at the conclusion of ROTC Week at BYU. (USAF photo) team--th- e Thunderbirds to demonstrating the capabilities of modern fighter aircraft and the ultimate in precision formation Appear in flying. Utah Valley Zooming into Provo and Utah Valley May 1 will be "The Thunder b i r d s ," the internationally famous supersonic jet stunt team of the U. S. Air Force. Residents throughout the area will see the Air Demonstration Squadron's team soar and dive through the skies on Saturday, May 1, basing their program from the Provo Airport. Sponsored by the Brigham Young University Air Force ROTC, the Provo Chamber of Commerce, and the Provo Squadron Civil Air Patrol in conjunction with Military Week on the BYU campus, the jet stunt fliers will participate in a full day of aviation-relate- d activities, both civilian and military. The five red, white, and blue Inter-mounta- in McDonnell-Dougl- as E Phan- tom II's (the same sleek fighters used extensively in various types of missions in Southeast Asia) will fly a variety of stunts. Four planes will fly the diamond formation with their wings overlapped six feet. The team completes a roll with the pilots never letting their aircraft move out of alignment, Hollywood Talent To the diamond pilots complete their maneuver. "The Thunderbird" solo roars in at minimum altitude. With vertical rolls, aileron rolls, and reverse half pilot displays the high performance and maximum capabilities of the aircraft. This aerial demonstration at the Provo Airport will be one of some 100 shows for which"The Thunderbirds' ' arescheduled each year. Now in their 19th season, the team has flown more than 1,500 demonstrations in all of the 50 states and in more than 40 foreign countries before 85 million spectators. America's "Ambassadors in Blue" portray the tactical air force at its best, and all team members are Vietnam veterans with a total of 1,451 combat missions. Collectively, they have been decorated with two Silver Stars, eight Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 87 Air Medals. General chairman of the Aviation Day celebration is Chuck Peterson, with BYU Air Force Capt. James Moss, Harm Steed, Lowell Chrlstensen, and Mike Jensen as members of the coordinating committee. As Appear at Concert in Provo All youth from the North Utah County area are invited to attend a concert to be presented by"The Young Threads" a group of 40 young people from California ages nine through 21, starring "Jody" from Family Affair," "Dodie" from "MyThreeSons," and Randv WhiDDlefromthe"Oz- zie and Harriet Show" the favorite boy from next door. The concert will be presented Saturday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Provo Tabernacle. A charge of $1 donation will be appreciated. The group will perform on the Telerama in Salt Lake City (annual March of Dimes Telerama) and are requested to give a performance in Provo. Also performing their talents on the show will be the three chosen talents from Utah County area "The Show Time Caravan" group; "Sparkettes" adrillteam; and "We The People, a group from Provo High School. It will be a very worthwhile evening. Cuban-eights--t- he in Lehi. I have two sisters and Most of my family love flying. I have two brothers who are and a brother-in-lalicensed pilots. I enjoy flying three brothers. w with them. "I live out of town on a farm and have many pets of various kinds, such as horses, rabbits, kittens, puppies, parakeets and some pets which are very rare in this country like the kinkaju bear. I have always thought that these pets and my family were to be my first and last love, but the past four and one-ha- lf years I have found an even and satisfaction. I greater joined joy the 1971 BOYS SCOUT MERIT BADGE the guesvs always right, The way some act Hie Scouts participating. Deseret District (Delta) was honored as being the district with the greatest percentage of Scouts in attendance. Deseret has 21 percent of its registered bo scouting membership participating in this year's merit badge Timpanogos District was second with 21.6 percent. Squaw Peak Scout District (Orem) was cited as the district with the greatest percent of troops participating in the 1971 to now and Basements - Retaining Walls Calvin A. Peterson 756-389- Don G. Taylor 3 Free Estimates Pow Wow. A record 42 of 46 boy scout troops from that district sent representatives. Of the 1364 Boy Scouts attending the merit badge pow wow, more than 252 were from Squaw Peak Dis- - 756-326- than 100 boys above the closest district. The Utah National Parks Council's service area with the largest percent of chartered institutions attending was the area with 85 percent attending. Paul Sabey, District Scout Executive of this service area, was honored with a plaque. A joint effort between the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the Brigham Young University through its department ofSpecial Courses and Conferences, the en- 1971 Merit Badge On Hobble-creek-Ne- Pow-Wo- w u :f .i:;.i-. J ' Timp Valley Floral Flower Power Specialists FEATURES Play Days for two of the affiliated riding clubs of District 10 were announced at a recent board of directors meeting held at Elliott's Cafe, Provo. Jim Green, District 10 president, conducted the meeting. Roughouts will hold their Play Day May 8, with Cedar Valley scheduled for a May 22 Play Day. Officers assisting Mr. Green during the year will Include Morris, vice president; Marie Thrasher, secretary and treasurer; Nancy Smith, reporter. Officers and representatives from the various clubs in District 10 will be Raymond McKinney, Robert Gagon, Cheryl Chrlstensen, ArtaleeToth, Barbara Owen, Kenneth Strickland, Dean Smith, Dawna B. Cook, Dale Harris, Marvin Pulman, Dean Lott, John Brackenbury, Kent Taylor, George Hardman, Glen Hansen, Betty Walker, Oral Fraughton, LaMar Devey and Vernon Scott. Ken-ne- th The meeting of the Serimpian Club was held at the home of Mrs. Delbert (Helen) Curtis, with President Geraldine Eklns taking charge. Hostess for the occasion was Bonnie Myers. An interesting program was provided by the Aaron Card family of Pleasant Grove. They showed slides of Samoa, sang, played the ukelede and danced. They had spent some time in Samoa while Mr. Card was teaching school there. AZALIA ROSES NOW Stem $600 CARNATIONS Doz. $400 89 $500 ' nn ' Doz. 1 A Special '"I Lore You For Your Sweetheart" Scotland Yard is planning to use women police to work with dogs trained at sniffing out illegal drugs. year. -- POTTED Terry. Teaching Sunday School doesn't Of all the children who enter make one either religious or of school, only one wise, but it's an honest effort first grade of 1'. will finish college. to serve the cause of God. Doz. ICS The club will sponsor Miss Marlyn Terry, daughter of Mej-li- n Six movies were made In and around Albuquerque, N.M. last $500 9 - $750 It was unanimously voted to sponsor a club member's daughter for the "Miss Lehi Pageant." and Marba PLANTS Reg. $6.00 to $7.50 Long $400 .. MUMS - $500 - :c $600 Send Flowers For "NO OCCASION" L Timp Valley Floral 54 Etst Main American Fork Phone k V 756-353- 9 8 Fast Service trict. Number wise this is more made during Saturday's general assembly. First place in the troop traveling the greatest distance to attend the merit badge went to Ashley Troop pow-wo- w 238 (near Vernal, Utah) with second place in that category going to Lyman Troop 586. Dragerton Troop 291 with 26 boys attending the merit badge pow wow was honored with the largest number of Scouts attend then, siht of the fact. Lose Foundation Contractors pow-wo- Higa. Nine special recognitions were will be held. Students Mattes the ho&t, Boy Floyd Loveridge, Scout Executive. One more session, Saturday, March 27, will be held to complete the Merit Badge Pow Wow program during which boys are prepared for (but not passed) in three merit badges of their choice. Some 46 different merit badges are offered this year at the Pow Wow. Instructors for the Pow Wow are members of the Brigham Young University faculty and merit badge counselors of the Utha National Parks Council. Saturday's opening general assembly was highlighted by a karate demonstration by the Brigham Young University Karate Glub under the direction of Ken The American Fork High School will present "The Rainmaker" by N. Richard Nash, on Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27. It will be held in the high school auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be$l. 00 for adults and 50 cents for students. "The Rainmaker" is a story about a cattle ranchareaduringa drought. Starbuck, a con man, offers to bring rain, but leaves much more than he bargained for. The cast will include. Roy Jensen, as H. C. Curry; Larry Rasper, Noah Curry; MerrilSmith, Jimmy Currey; Janell Barker on Friday cast as Lizzie Curry and Jill Robinson on Saturday cast as Lizzie Curry; RoylenGriffin, Starbuck; Robert Klrkpatrick, Sheriff; Ryan Spafford, File; Brenda Bensch, director and Jill Robinson and Janell Barker. Today at 3:30 p.m. open dress Play Day Dates LEHI PATIENTS IN AM. FORK HOSPITAL Among those receiving treatment in the American Fork Hospital were the following from Lehi: Howard Robinson, Pamela Turner, William John Brown, Cozette Davis, Robin Blance, ing award. Provo Troop 177 with Grace Watson, Vie Turner, Al- 24 Boy Scouts in attendance was bertha Ferguson, Carolyn Ross, second, and Squaw Peak District Ethel Mary Gray, Earl Turner Troop 175 was third with 20 and Gean Mattinson. A record breaking 1364 Boy Scouts with over 30 from Lehi, participated in the opening session of the 1971 Utah National Parks Council Merit Badge Pow "The Rainmaker" TRAVEL REPORT Present Recital Scout Merit Bodge Pow Wow sity last Saturday, according SERIMPIAN CLUB Piano Students to Attendance Records Broken at To Present Clubs Announce POW WOW PATCH which each participant will receive. 1364 Boy Scouts are participating in the Council-wid- e activity at Brigham Young University. Wow at Brigham Young Univer- Dist. 10 Riding Leadership Department, and the Order of the Arrow will be pre sented. During the opening general as sembly cf the second session last Saturday, six individuals were honored; the youngest Boy Scout in attendance, the oldest Boy Scout or Explorer in attendance, the Boy attending the most Merit Badge Pow Wows, the Scoutmaster attending the most Merit Badge Pow Wows, the Explorer Advisor attending the most Merit Badge Pow Wows, and the Boy Scout or Explorer in attendance with the most merit badges completed and recorded at the Council office. A check of the previous merit badge pow wow records revealed that 990 attended the 1970 Merit Badge Pow Wow while 1044 participated during 1969. ult Am. Fork High rehearsal 25, 1971 na one-ha- 25 cents. American Fork High ranks of the foster grandparents School Students free with activity as a volunteer worker, working card. with the little handicapped children in the hospital area of the State Training School in American Fork. I love my work and love the two little girls I work with as well as all the children I see around the hospital. I feel good working with these children and have made many friends among the foster grandparents and the matrons and workers at the Training School. I truly appreciate the opportunity to serve some of God's choice people." lists more than 300 adults and older boys to make the program successful. Besides the nearly 140 merit badge instructors many individuals are asked to help with the Pow-Wo- w including Al pha Phii Omega, students in the Youth Leadership Department at BYU, and the Order of the Arrow. Each Saturday the Merit Badge Pow Wow opens at 9:00 a.m. with a general assembly. During these assemblies guest entertainers perform. The BYU International Folk Dancers performed March 20 and the comedy musical group on March 27. Next Saturday's opening assembly will be in the Smith Fieldhouse. Directing the 1971 Merit Badge Pow Wow is Rulon Dean Skinner. He is a member of the Profess ional Training Faculty, National Staff, Boy Scouts of America, and a member of the Brigham Young University Youth Leadership Department Faculty. For eight year s he was assistant scout executive of the Utah National Parks Council. He also served seven years as a district scout executive. Each Boy Scout and leader who attends the three sessions of the Pow Wow will receive one of the de semi-paraly- ing million in fiscal 1970, which was 34.6 percent of all state and local taxes for the year. Approximately half the property tax was paid by business and industry, and 36 percent was paid by owners of residential property. AU of the property tax in Utah goes to local government units, including school districts. The only state-wiproperty levy (7.20 mills in 1970) is distributed to local school districts through the school equaliziation program. General sales taxes brought $120.4 million into state and local treasuries in fiscal 1970, $91 million from the state four percent levy and $11.4 million lf from the percent local option sales tax imposed in all of Utah's twenty-nin- e counties except Box Elder and Rich Counties and a part of Iron County. Income taxes total $73.2 million for the year, about 84 percent of it ($61.3 million) coming from the individual income tax, the re THURSDAY. MARCH Parents and the public are invited to attend the piano re cital scheduled Sunday, March 28, at 3:00 p.m. in the Lehi First Ward church. The piano students of Mrs. Eva Carson will participate on the program. 1971 Merit Badge Pow Wow These include Larry Jenkins, patches to wear on their Scout Pat Kleinman, Pamila Butts, uniforms. Dixie Aberle, RaNae Tripp; An-eLast Saturday Keith L Beck, Chilton, Debbie Austin, Judy former Alpine District Commis- Hansen, Valerie Stewart, Marsioner directed the nearly 80 garet Willes, Mary Bushman, leaders in a special training Rick Carter; JeanFinch, Barbara session on ceremonies. Sche- Eklns, Marlene Ekins, Kim duled for next Saturday for adult Davis, Madge Black, Janet Willeaders will be a tour of the son. BYU library and an explanation of its availability toScoutmasters and troop committeemen. The final session the topics of professional opportunities in the Boy Scouts of America, BYU's Youth ly. Betty Barney AMBASSADORS mainder from corporation income taxes. The total of property, sales, and income taxes in Utah was $320 million, or 76.6 percent of all taxes paid to state and local j government. THE LEHI FREE PRESS, J I |