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Show Free I'ress - Thursday, J ulv H. 1983 - r" Page 3 'fit Legislature (Continued from page I ) with a way to raise ii," said. lx'Barcm spoke in favor of a money-raisinproposal which lias the support of may members of the Republican-dominatelegislature a one time increase in the sales tax which will be dropped once enough money is raised to cover damage. Roth Kvansand Ix'Raron said they couldn't support the gasoline tax increase, ;in'' thiv didn't see how the governor could cut back any further state from the already-severtaidget. "I t lii nk we've come to the xint where we can't cut back any further," Kvans said in relation to (he current stale buducl "I thought the Governor had emptied all his piggy banks already," commented LeBaron, indicating that the promised budget was very tight when it was approved. Both men say it is premature to contemplate a gasoline lax increase, since the state isn't sure what it's share will be when it's portion of the recent 5 cent federal gas tax increase is turned back to Utah. Nor is the slate certain about how much federal aid the stale can expeel in disaster funds. "We probably ought not to rush into that," LeBaron said, advocating a approach to funding road repairs. LeBaron did, however, indicate that road repairs are one of the most important costs that must be met in the special session. He indicated, however, that federal government probably ought to be held accountable to repair federal roads in the stale. Evans said two state gasoline tax increases in the last four years, coupled with the recent federal increase, was enough for the consumer. Matheson, on the other hand, says the tax increase is needed because while the federal tax increase will increase the amount of money coming into the slate, it will also increase the amount of money the state must match to the federal funds from $9 million to $14 million Ix-liar- Governor visits Arts Pageant g d flood-relate- 'It gets better and better every year,' says Gov e Stating he has never missed a year since the Utah Pageant of the Arts began 11 years ago. Governor Scott M. Matheson said "it gels better and better every year." Governor and Mrs. Matheson were among Pageant goers last added a "Remington this year." He said, "This was a nice touch." The governor called the Pageant a "community resource' which he said is "equal to none." He commended David 0. lirockbank, director; Betty Spencer, publicist; Friday evening. Accompanying and Aaron Card, voice of the them for the performance were Ray Pageant, for the professionalism Kingston, newly appointed chair- they display, and said he is imman of the Utah Arts Council, and pressed by the quality of the work his wife, Joe. the behind the scenes crews do. Governor Matheson said he and The governor requested crew Utah's First Lady began coining to members to meet with him at an the Pageant "even before I was recept ion governor," and "each year we see held in the Little Theatre. more Prior to the evening's permore efficiency, professionalism, and it is so smooth formance, the governor's party now that if they make a minor toured the professional and youth art exhibits being held in connection error, you are surprised." "It continues to amaze me year with the Pageant. after year what they do," he said. Wayne S. Winters and Byron L. has several McFaiiane were hosts for the Noting he "Remington's" in his office, he said reception. Pageant Guild Members he was glad Pageant officials had assisted with the refreshments. 0 School Jut Scoll M. Matheson and David Biockhank check the shoe of Dayna Robinson, cast member in "The New Scholar" at the Utah Pageant of the Arts. Governor and Mrs. Matheson were visitors at the Pageant on Friday of last week. SHOK-Gover- nor board (Continued from page 1 ) They wili determine the fees with help from the local PTA and area public involvement councils. The fee will be no more than $30 maximum. The principals would account for the amount of money to be used in these specific areas only. The district will also look into the possibility of having the students buy their own text books and then having the opportunity to sell them back at the end of the year. The musical rental fee of $15 has proven inadequate. The fee for this next year will be increased to $25 which will still be a fraction of the cost required to rent an instrument hours of volunteer work done. This PTA has gone beyond the punch and cookie work," she said. "We have moved into another direction." The PTA has had a representative of every district committee. "We are helping to make the decisions the public is more responsible for the district decisions." Lewis also recognized the valuable contribution of Gary Keetch who "settled down the district" is preparation of the new superintendent. "He has gone to bat with the district problems, has been on call to the PTA and has met with regional PTA regularly," she said. 77,(i(i0 from a commercial outlet, which is still a good deal according to board member Nancy Williamson. The atlendance policy was also extensively worked over by the board and concerned parents and teachers. In an effort to promote student in attendance and participation set board the up way, every possible administrative guidelines for secondary schools. Taking students out of class for class and extracurriclar activites is going to be an extra burden for teachers and students under the eight block program because if a student misses one class period they are actually missing two hours of class. Teachers and administrators were encouraged under the new policy to discourage excessive absences from class due to participation in other activities. In other action, five members of the PTA were honored for the valuable contribution they have made to the district. Jan Lewis, region PTA president, responded to the awards saying, "We appreciate it and we deserve it. "A lot has been contributed by parents in this district. We have had school-sponsore- d Vcd d!in)fG meedl GaIbDe G erapy flCaeoe ?jPGsfl covoes D i "The problem with that is the business people hate it," LeBaron said. Evans concurred. Under current procedures, the state collected the sales tax every three months, the allowing businesses to use the money to finance it's operation for a month or two at no charge. It is, Evans says, the way the state compensates the business people for collecting the sales tax for the state. If that money is collected monthly, it will take that revenue, and the incentive to collect the sales tax, away from the businesses Matheson's projxisal tries to gel around this by limiting the tax to businesses that tolled over $100,000 in sales tax a year about three percent of Utah's businesses, Evans estimates. But that three percent collects alxiut HO percent of the state's sales tax. LeBaron said thai a short-tersales tax increase, rather than placing the burden on one group, will spread it around to every one. It's an argument against both the accelerated collection of sales tax and the gasoline tax increase. "Nobody is to blame for all that flooding." he said. 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