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Show (D0HDQIDQ(BDQtolpfiaQll Page Capitol Watchdog nation's bicentennial. America will soon be 204 years old, an stir the that doesn't exactly age imagination or inspire celebration. Most of us are back at our every day tasks, and the future of the United States has a slightly dz to government, but. at last, the United States of America began to function with confidence and establish herself as a world power. Perhaps a similar mood exists today amid a large segment of the population. Answers to important questions seem further out of reach. Where can our the solve to intricate such skill and perception problems as the energy shortage, the Iran Crisis, inflation and the federal budget, unemployment and over government government find with individuals regulation? If today's issues appear insoluable, it might be worth examining the problems two our new country was undergoing centuries and four years ago. The Declaration into existence. It was predominantly a matter of hard work, intellect, persuasion and inspiration. These Americans cut through seemingly insurmountable difficulties to accomplish their purpose. With sufficient diligence and effort on can profit by bearing in mind the circumstances which brought the attitude," she concluded. She noted that the committee would like to take this Craft, Premoco, Mr. G's, La Casa, Peck Builders, Outpost Antiques, Thomas J. Peck & Son, Grant Smith Turkey Farm, National George Washington wrote in 1786, I mil inmviiv lluil in- - rim vxisl ns uilluuil iinlioii liiiriiifi a Unified siinii'it hciv n fiirnvr i liii h it ill fwrviulv ihv ii holo I uioii in us viwr!rtic inimiwr us lliv imihtirilY nf llu Simp ioriTiiiiti'itl vxli'iiils iiiit the si'ivnil sIMvs." This and ; similar comments gave momentum to a demand for a condifstitutional convention. Sectional ferences had to be settled, small states had to be assured of their rights. Ultimately an agreement was ratified by the states in Usurpation of individual rights by an overbearing government. Unwarranted government interference in free trade and commerce. Isn't it ironic that we face these same issues today 200 years later? - Problems 1st, was the date set for action with regards to animal control in Lehi. For the past several months, the police department has been for animal taking direct responsibility control, until the city council decided what it was going to do. The council has discussed a number of plans and ideas, but nothing concrete has been done. At one time, the council was considering contracting with the county for animal control, but in talking with the county, indications are the county is not really in a position to provide such a Today, V bureaucrats hand down endless regulations which swarms of affect our daily lives. Private enterprise and initiative are stifled by mountains of government paperwork. Attempts to control the economy result in senseless and contradictory government edicts. The government's economic policy is as inefficient and oppressive as British mercantilism. But while our Founding Fathers paid an overall taxation rate of no more than five percent, working Americans now give up an average of 44 percent of their annual income in establishment taxes to feed government waste and socialistic schemes of the Our ancestors tried to warn us of an and government. They did their best to prevent such an occurence by granting to the states and the individuals all "powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution. . ." But while the original Constitution granted very limited powers to the federal government, it has gradually gained and executive and control in almost every field of interest through judicial In Washington, July definitive search the area until dark forced them to come off the lake. Searchers were also hampered by rough waters and winds. The boaters were members of a family party who were picnicking at Saratoga. Boats and an aircraft were to search the area Monday, unless prevented by weather. The search area is three to five miles south of the American Fork Boat Harbor. attorney, Timberline, Super Quality Market, Western Auto, This n That, B & K Auto Parts, Dr. Boyd J. Larson, Hutch's Wing Mortuary, Pioneer Market, Haws Paint & issues which motivated these men? Oppressive taxation. Animal iCunluiued tmm Fionl Paget Lehi Drug, Penny's, Leanys, Ken Rushton, Signed Declaration? Would we have signed the Declaration of Independence? Two hundred years ago a group of young American patriots put their lives on the lint by signing the Declaration of Independence and fighting the American Revolution. What were the City Eyes Taylorsville Man Believed Drowned on Utah Lake opportunity to thank all those who helped in any way to make the celebration and its varied events a success. Lehi parade and celebration sponsors were: Lehi Bakery, Western Tack & Togs, ultra-liber- power-hungr- y legislative usurpation. On this July 4, let us consider these warnings by our Fathers: "The end of government being the good of mankind, points out its great duties: It is above all things to provide for the security, the quiet, and happy enjoyment of life, liberty and property." (James Otis) service. Power Rate Hikes Today the realities of survival. authority to regular commerce. Jury 1, 1523 1780 s. Farmers Union Ins., Alpine Printing, Lehi Floral, Broadbents. (Continued hum front Page) proclaimed our independence, was then faced with powers over the 13 states. Powers which failed to include the ability to raise money directly, to muster troops, and it lacked Press-Tues- day, Would We Have the part of every American, these qualities can once again be applied in our search for solutions to today's problems. Perhaps with this kind of commitment we can answer the questions of the 1980's as the first Americans resolved the problems of the From The Front Page Miniature Parade Winners but the new nation The first government was the Continental Congress which found itself with dubious IHlfetim Constitution All Americans lower priority in our lives than it had in 1976. A closer look at our history reveals that we are not the first generation to react this way, however. After the Declaration of Independence fervor had dimmed, Alexander Hamilton expressed his concern about the fumbling young government, " jmil ami lullrllll!! I'lllll' wins irml lit lull iimii imr linuls mill hi iinsli Us " hrlirulli its ruins. Free Publisher's Opinion U Four years ago this month, many of us were beating the drums, hoisting the flag, lining up for parades to celebrate our 2-- Lehi will be $915,000 with the proposed increase. This is for the sale of power only. , Another $25,000 will be generated from other areas such as connection fees. From 5 ' the $940,000 total, $190,000 will be placed in the general fund for the operation of the city. Because of the tax base in Lehi is so low, it is necessary for the city to use much of the money earned in power sales to run the city. The projected sales tax Lehi will receive in the next fiscal year is $100,000, Today is the day the power rates in Lehi will be increased an average This increase has resulted from a $10,000 study 31. done by ICPA in which recommendations were made for the city to increase its power rate. As a result of the increase, a group of total electric homeowners will be meeting with the city Council in next Council meeting to discuss the problem. Depending on usage, some of the total electric homeowners may see an increase in excess of The projected sales of power in Lehi for the next fiscal year, which begins today, Animal control for the county comes under the sheriff's department, and if they were going to provide this type of service, they would simply hire a man to act as 50. American ' Fork, for will example, be receiving $545,000. animal control for Lehi. In essence, the county would then require the city to pay enough to cover the cost of hiring a man, and the county would be in the position of a middle-man- . At the present, the city has allocated $13,000 for the salary of the animal control officer in the recently passed budget. The police department would also like the matter resolved so the officer currently handling the animal problems could be placed back on full duty. At the present, the police officer is working in both areas. "As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible, avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace. . . avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace to discharge the debts which unavoidable wars have occassioned, not ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear." (George Washington) "Gentlemen may talk of public virtue and confidence; we shall be told that the House of Representatives will consist of the most virtuous men on the Continent, and that in their hands we may trust our dearest rights. This, like all other assemblies, will be composed of some bad and some good men; and considering the natural lust of power so naturally inherent in men, I fear the thirst of power will previal to oppress the people." (George Mason) it "I believe that no people ever groaned under the yoke of slavery, but what they deserved The truth, is all might be free if they valued freedom and defended it as they ought Is it possible that millions could be enslaved by a few, which is a notorious fact, if all possessed an independent spirit? ". . . If ye love wealth better than liberty the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." (Samuel Adams) & V wry f ft 1789. Thirteen years had passed in turmoil and conflict over the constitutional form of I Serving North Utah VUUIHV r: Lj , 1 f ;4 Everyone Needs Savings 32 W. 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