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Show Tuesdav, Oil.,l-- By ED CARTER The Daily Herald I - .SALT LAKE CITY The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints is in a financial position most corporations would envy said Church President Gordon b' Hinckley at Saturday night's Priesthood Session of the church's General Conference told the Hinckley gaththe at Tabernacle ering on Temple Square that the church is following the financial advice it gives menv hers. "Not only are we determined to live within the means of the church, but each year we put into the reserves of the church a portion of our annual budget." he said. "We are only doing what we have suggested every family do." Hinckley also announced that Semi-Annu- al all-ma- sites have been found for new LDS temples in White Plains, N.Y.. and in Boston. A temple planned for Hartford. Conn., will not be built in lieu of the two other temples in the northeast. He said the church is working on locating temple sites in six additional areas, including Venezuela. Currently, there are 47 functioning temples and six under construction. Much of the church president's address focused on the financial g of the worldwide organization he heads. He attributed the economic prosperity and lack of debt lo the contributions of members. "I am grateful for the law of tithing. To me, it is a constantly recurring miracle. It is made possible by the faith of the people. It is the Lord's plan for financing the well-bein- work of his kingdom." Hinckley said. He compared the church's method of collecting members' contributions with the tax laws imposed by government. "(The law of tithing) is so simple and straightforward." he said. "It consists of 35 words set forth in Section 119 of the Doctrine and Coenants. What a contrast with the cumbersome, complex and difficult tax codes with which we live as citizens." Hinckley declined to give exact income figures, but he indicated the church expects to continue to prosper financially. He then showed a genuine w 's mite he received from a church leader in Jerusalem. Hinckley said the tiny object, which lie keeps in his office, reminds him how sacred church funds are. Digital Summerhays Music Center in Orem has donated and delivered 10 Roland digital pianos, valued at more than $50,000, to the Snow College Music Department. The pianos will be used by college students this year and in six months will be sold at greatly reduced prices to the public. "This gives the music theory students the chance to apply the theory and see it in action as opposed to just reading and hearing about it." said Vance Larsen, director of bands at Snow College. "It also allows our students to become acquainted with the latest technology in their field of study." Max Willard, from Summer-hay- s Music Center, is as pleased with the arrangement as Snow's department faculty. "It's nice when business and education can get together and it results in something that benefits the kids." Willard said Summerhays is state-of-the-a- rt Hinckley expressed a belief thai ail church members must attend a temple in order to "partake of all of the blessings of the gospel." "I have a burning desire that a temple be located within reasonable access to Latter-da- y Saints throughout the world." he said. However, he added, the costs and complexitv of building the structures limit the church's abilitv to build temples. "The work is moving about as fast as we can go." Hinckley said during his address. "It is mv constant By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN The Daily Herald SALT LAKL CITY Gov. Michael Leavitt is defending his decision to meet with Republican '; leaders behind closed doors to discuss his upcoming growth summit. During his monthly televised press conference this past week. Leavitt said no decisions were made at the meeting but the Republicans were merely reviewing options to be discussed at the summit, particularly on handling the state's transportation needs. Leavitt explained that at least 25 different options are open, all the way from raising the gasoline tax to using revenue bonds, generMax Willard, seated in center, of the Summerhays Music Center, al obligation bonds, partnerships demonstrates the donated instruments to Snow College Music or federal funds. Department staff members Kathleen Hansen, left, Dennis Hansen He said he conducted the meetand Vance Larsen. The music store donated and delivered 10 ing behind closed doors because he Roland digital pianos to the college. didn't want some of the options to In addition to the students be broadcast on the 6 o'clock new s making this donation as part of an outreach program. "We try to when no decisions had been made. who w ill take group piano classin in music new the teachers es the lab. will area help "Nothing is secret. Sometime ou'lying rural areas find a way to stay be open to students during reguwe're going to have to have more revenue going into roads." he lar lab hours throughout the current on the latest products. declared. He insisted that all the week. It's hard for them to educate Larsen said that all music options had ahead) been disyoung people on the newest will cussed in public. be able make to use if majors afford technology they can't Leavitt noted that S80 million of the equipment. to see it or use it." had been put into roads this year, and a similar amount w ill probably be put in next year. He said people keep telling him that some day the gasoline lax w ill fiave to be adjusted, unless other to change 4S.9I acres near the The commission again denied a revenues are put into roads. He mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon said he is master plan amendment from grateful that hasn't been "Greenbelt" area to "Cabin and from "Greenbelt" to "Manufacturdone yet. Resort" area and a zone change ing." and a zone change from A-- l Leavitt said he expects to have from Mining and Grazing to Critito Industrial-- 1 to allow for a sand discussions on the issue w ith both cal F.nv ironment-- 2 for the Colton and gravel pit. political parties and with local area, submitted by Dennis finch. Commissioners received a let- governments, but any solutions ter from Spanish Fork City objectwill have to meet the approval of Similar applications for that ing to the change because the the legislators. "We're looking area were previously rejected by cits "s annexation policy declarahard at this because we want to the Planning and County commistion designated the area for agrimake the right decision." he said. sions because the distance won'1, cultural and residential use. "We're four months earl) in plan allow the county to adequate!) provide fire and safety services, the master plan recommends the area remain in grazing to protect the watershed, and the proximity of commercial and recreational uses at Helper City. Scoficld Town. Soldier Summit and Spanish Fork Canyon are sufficient for the needs for the traveling public. Also denied was an application tyfer Jf state-of-the-a- rt Subdivision decisions made By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN The Daily Herald L'lah County Planning commissioners have voted to recommend two subdivisions and a lot line adjustment for a subdivision, hut they denied four other applications. Approval was granted for West Mountain Ranches Plat A, a 30-ldevelopment in the Agriculture-- 1 zone in the West Mountain area, t and Cedar Pass Ranch B. a A-in in the zone development Cedar Valley. A lot line adjustment was granted for lots 53 and 54 in Upper Whittemore Canyon in Hobble Creek Canyon. After some discussion, the commission declined to recommend Barnett Subdivision Plat A. a two-lo- t development in the Agriculture-- l zone in the Spring Lake area. Commissioners pointed out that the application did not contain an irrigation plan as required by the zoning ordinance. Also the area was in the Natural Hazard Zone and the application lacked information on debris How below the fault line. Elbert Barnett. developer, said he had not planned to irrigate the area. "There is no way to irrigate it. and no water except culinary." he told the board. He also said the lot is far enough away from the hills that there would be no natural hazard debris How. six-lo- 1 Fire Marshal Tom Wroe said the county should be concerned about the' ability of the culinary water system to provide water tor fire protection, and Planner Buck Rose emphasized that stale law requires the county to provide lire protection for such areas. George Tripp rroted that the area doesn't quality under the existing ordinance, and the owner can't annex ;o Spring Lake because both are in the unincorporated area. Commissioner Commissioners suggested that Barnett apply for a one change to Critical LnvironmeiH-2- . but that would require 50 acres for a home. : Burnett's denied by a : application 3-- 1 W 11 K DAILY III full-tim- full-tim- full-tim- e ning, and we'll have proposals on the table by December, then the) 'II have 45 lo 60 days lo lalk . about it. expect a lot of It's a big policy decision." Leavitt was asked about the I public-discussion- "sweetheart deal" proposed cal Miracle" by some, in Tic treatment of debilitating conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, painful muscle aches, joint aches, siniplebackache. bruises, and more Although the mechanism of action is unclear, expcnmentsindicate thai Arthur It?' relieves pain by first selectively attracting, and then destroying the messenger chemical which carries pain sensations to the brain, thus eliminating pain in the affected area Arthur Itis, is an odorless, grcaselcss, cream and is available immediately without a prescription and is guaranteed to work Utt only tt OMtcltd non-staini- by Micron Corp.. which apparently is sweeter than anticipated. "Is it proper for a company that had S400 million in profits last year and ahead) has received SI 23 million in lax increments to come back and ask for more'.1" a reporter asked. Leavitt said il is a mistake to call it a tax increment; it is a financial proposal with Lehi City. The governor said Micron is a wonderful business to have in Utah because children will have a chance to stay here at good paving jobs. "The proposal is between ihe local government and Micron." he declared. "They hav e good consultants and adv isors. They'll have to weigh that." Asked about funding for educa K l I). I'nixo. I tali I'ajie 11? Hinckley told of an encounter he had with a reporter from the British Broadcasting Company in London. W hen the reporter iruke ihe comment that the oung missionaries seemed callow oi immature. Hinckley agreed. j" ' Vs. they are lacking .'ir. sophistication." he said. "What great blessing this i,. The cafrv no clement ol deception. Tlw--y with no element "ol speak sophism." Hinckle's two coi,nelor. President Thomas S. Muiwuii and President James L. l aust. also spoke at the session. Oilier speakers were Llder Henry B L ring of the Quorum of the Twc!'. e Apostles; Llder Harold (i. Hiliam. new-- 1 called to the President of the Quorum of the Seventy: and Bishop II. Daid Burton, tu-- i counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. ; tion and pulling a cap on tuition increases. Leavitt said the state has reached the point where tuition is no longer able to bridge the gap m funding. He noted that higher education is facing the same problem all over the world. "Will there be less tuition growth'.' Yes. Will they ask for more money ' Yes." he said. He added thai the institutions of high cr learning must start looking within themselves to find resources: that is the solution ultimatelv. Asked if his administration has an aggressive crime plan m place for the legislative session. Leav iti declared that the state has already done a great deal. He noted that the siate has tripled the number ol beds for incarcerating juveniles, hired hundreds ol social woikers and probation officers and hir.d 20 new juvenile judges. He also pointed to "enormous response" in terms of involving the public with hundreds ol small neighborhood programs. WONDER-SHIEL- D 1 25Sr Satin s Semi-Glos- s 100 Acrylic House & Trim Paint 16xx or 17xx lines Durable Satin Finish Mildew Resistant Excellen' Gloss & Color Retention Satin Ketai! Semi-Glo- ES 1601-0- $1 OObrdaiW colors 4b per gallon NORTH 100 WEST S3 EAST MAIN ST. 373-313- 1 PP.OYO AMERICAN FORK '756-528- 2 1 70 o i SPECIAL ) A new drug has been approved that is exciting researchers in the treatment of pain This material has been formulated into a new product known as "Arthur Itism" and is being called a "Medi ( 1 praver that somehow it might be speeded up so that more of our people might have easier access to a sacred House of the Lord." Hinckley and several other speakers encouraged oung men in attendance to prepare to come missions at the asie plete 19. The LDS Church currently of has just over 300 missions estah-hshearound the world, with nearly 50.000 men and women serving e missionaries. as "I throw out a challenge to every oung man in this vast congregation tonight." Hinckley said. "Prepare yourself now to he worthy to serve the Lord as a missionary. "Prepare to consecrate two years of your lives to this sacred service. That will in effect constitute a tithe on the first twenty years of '.our hes." Pain may be eliminated for millions - AVAILABLE AT: for the Stewart Caseudelands planned development in Provo Canyon was also denied. Any change first requires the signatures of all property owners in a planned 1 r Hundreds Of Styles ScFInishes M. 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