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Show A6 The Times-lndependen- Thursday, March 5, 1981 t, Special tax districts create administrative problems The proliferation of laws relating to special purpose districts in Utah has resulted in administrative problems, increased costs, and lowered efficiency. This was the conclusion of Utah Foundation, the private research organization, in a study of special purpose districts in Utah. According to the' study, special purpose districts are responsible for much of the complexity and variance in local property tax levies. they also often Moreover, lead to double taxation, taxation without representation, and taxation without the receipt of benefits. The study suggests that a codification of the law pertaining to special districts might go a long way toward solving some of these problems. At present, th6 laws relating to special districts are scattered through the code. This has led to duplication and ambiguity and has created ' problems with respect to (1) overlapping jurisdictions (2) annexations, and (3) the method employed in formulating such districts. During recent years, the number of special purpose districts in Utah has escalated. Between 1942 and 1977 the number of special districts in Utah grew 547 per cent in Utah, a rate more than twice that of the nation as a whole. In 1980 there were 173 different special purpose SuliigOJgiCTS at 551 E. Located 2nd S. SERVICE & REPAIR COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL dell Him) (SRRH & rffi iD districts in Utah, and they levied $35. 2 million in general property taxes. Such districts comprise 37 per cent of all governmental units in the state. At the close of the 1979 fiscal year they had a combined long-terdebt of $191 million, compared with a total debt of $140 million for all counties and $139 million for all municipalities in the state. Foundation analysts point out that there are a number of reasons accounting for the rajild growth of special, district form of government in Utah. They include: 1. Population movements to suburban areas which brought about an increased demand for municipal-typ- e services, such as water, sewers, etc. 2. The inability or reluctance of some county governments to furnish such special services. 3. Objection by dty taxpayers to use county general funds to supply municipal-typ- e services in unincorporated areas. 4. The desire by some local officials to expand legal tax and debt limits. 5. The use of special districts to facilitate intergovernmental cooperation. 6. The use of special districts to raise capital for industrial development tax-fre- "i0 off Drapery Cleaning FLOWER FRESH ODOR FREE FLA T or DECORATOR FOLD Towdo IIodso Gloanors See Our Custom-Mad- e 2-- 3 Drapes: Over 1 000 Samples Week Delivery PHONE: 259-533- oooo G5)CDe)C)occo TWO cleaned for the price of e, st of bonds. Proponents of special purpose districts claim that: Special districts tend to encourage governmental cooperation. -- Districts are close to the people. Districts tax those who receive special services from government. -- Districts can be used to promote industrial development. At present, they are the only practical means of providing essential govern- mental services in many areas of the state. SWEATERS ONE with COUPON at Jowne House Cleaners' Good until March 11, 1981 High .Happeningsj News Items of Interest Prepared by the m through the issuance SPECIAL Grand Opponents of special districts, on the other hand, charge that: Special districts increase the complexity and cost of " local government. Districts often are not accountable to the people 11 Lfl . , - Journalism Department at Grand County High School BOYS BASKETBALL by Lorri Bennett P.T.S.A. by Roger May Grand The i County P.T.S.A. will be showing the film Dare to Discipline by Dr. Dobson, demonstrating the right and wrong approaches to disipline in the classroom on March 4 in the Grand County High School Library at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of this film, according to P.T.S.A. President Mrs. Pat Sterry, is to help parents and children understand and get along with each other. Mrs. Sterry invites all students, teachers and parents to attend this meeting. REAGAN POLL By Ryan Stewart , Annette Wright Bill Dickerson In a recent poll taken at Grand County High School, students were asked how they feel about the job Ronald Reagan is doing in office. Out of 51 students polled, 25 approved of Reagans work, while eight disapproved and 19 had no opinion. A1 Heaton, Grand County Highs shop teacher said, If the people will let Reagan do what he wants, The Moab Red Devil Basketball team defeated the Whitehorse Raiders 98-3- 3 in their last game of the season at Montezuma Creek. The Devils led throughout the game. Marty Mason was high point man with 18 points and Mike Randall had The the most rebounds. season was a lot of fun just being able to play ball with all my friends, said senior Mike Richeson. FORMER G.CJI.S. STUDENT TURNS PRO by Alan Surges Feature A former G.C.H.S. student, Darren Narans, has turned pro on the national rodeo circuit. Darren made his rodeo debut at the age of seven. He showed that day in the Little Buckaroo Rodeo that he had a natural talent. In high school rodeo he competed in calf roping, team roping and bull riding. The event of bull riding was where he achieved his goal of attending the High School National Finals in Louisiana. This was a great accomplishment for a freshman, hell get us out of this especially when only four mess. Dodi Cathey, Junior, riders from each state are said, Hes doing a better qualified each year from the hundreds of riders that try job than Carter. they are supposed to serve. -- Special districts make inefficient use of machinery, equipment, and manpower. Districts create problems when annexations are contemplated. -- The haphazard growth of districts in Utah discourages orderly development of the ' state. f -- GRE testing can now be done in Moab The Southeastern Utah Center for. Continuing Education announced this week that their office has been Nelc computer . ; . Late last week, Mike Fotheringham, a specialist with the Utah State Computer Information Center, installed an NCIC computer terminal in the Grand CourAy Sheriffs offjce. The terminal can be used to obtain information on license plates, drivers licenses and wanted or stolen items. Previously, the Sheriffs flee obtained the information via radio from Monticello, Price or Castle Dale three local law enforcement agencies will have access to the computer. -- freshman in high school rodeo history to attend the National Finals. The following two years, he received injuries in rodeo that kept him from the finals, but he managed to professional, and Your choice of 2 interest-earnin- g checking plans. Advantage NOW Receive these 10 special benefits at no cost if you keep a $1,000 minimum checking balance or $2,000 minimum savings balance. 5V per annum interest on alt checking funds. VISA credit card, with no annual fee. VISA Banking Card (the plastic card that works like a check). Check Protection Plus (our check guarantee card). Free personalized and numbered checks. Automatic transfer from savings fortver-draf-t coverage (optional). access to HandiBank, our automated teller. Special Timeway loan discount. Check (optional). Combined statement including savings, as a REGION MUSIC CONTEST by Shauna Richeson Grand County High hosted a solo and ensemble music contest for all the schools in region 10, with 150 students from the region attending. ociirtiiitigTr Regular school classes were dismissed for this day because all classrooms were in use and the teachers were performing all the jobs that needed to be done. he competed Times-lndepende- its fctl r.::b (feoQ' checking and credit accounts. Interest on Checking NOW i35SEi&7 (DsniHis Receive these services at no cost when you maintain a $500 checking balance. 5V per annum interest on all checking funds. Free VISA Banking Card andor HandiBank by Teddy Green Mr. Till announced that .the 1981 yearbooks should be completed by Feb. 23 or 24. 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The conveniencaployer IWJEirst Secur r offices. y- , - TENNIS by Brian David The boys tennis team has a new coach this year, Mr. Chuck Brendon, who is also a new teacher at the Southeast Elementary. Coach Brendon called a meeting for all boys that would like to play tennis this year. The meeting was held last Thursday, Feb. 26. Coach Brendon has scheduled the first tennis practice for this Monday, March 2. The new coach Iras some good tennis experience, as 0MIC3 24-ho-ur safe-keepin- on yearbook day. designated as a special center for administration of Students performed inthe Graduate Record Exami-- , oT in small groups dividually to nation (G.R.E.) be given in both instrumental and Districts designed to pro- in Moab on April 25, 1961. vocal categories. Any stumote industrial development G.R.E. is a Hie nationally or standardized exam which is dent group that received a are subject to abuse. rating can qualify superior the currently required by for the state meet which will graduate schools of most be held April 4 at B.Y.U. major colleges and universities for admission of students EDITORIAL to graduate level degree Ricky Nelson by oriented programs of instrucI feel that the food and tion. The basic G.R.E. is in two parts, quantitative and drink polfoy is not fair to the majority of the student body. ' verbal. Scores on' the The policy was made exam are considered a because there was to much necessary part of the stujunk in the halls, like pop dents application for adcans, paper sacks, and candy mission to graduate schooL Deadline for application wrappers. Most of the junk that was for the April 25 Graduate Record Exam is March 20. thrown in the halls was dime a few students. Also there .Application forms for the by not enough trash cans were available at exam are April the SUCCE office in Moab. in the halls. But thats not important because that was last year. USU HONOR ROLL This year there is a whole Four students from Moab were among those named to new attitude about the food the Utah State University and drink policy. I feel that honor roll for fall quarter, it the student body should be was announced this week by given another chance. Dr. Val R. Christensen, YEARBOOK for student by Graham Pattison services. The four are Last week the yearbook Amanda J. Knowles and If you are already a First Security checking staff went all the finishing Becky S. Reed, majoring in customer, the interest bearing checking serbusiness, and Kathryn A. touches in to the yearbook. are going to This vice of your choice is available by signing a Dravage and Judith M. make a year they supplement yearbook form First at authorization educaLawton, majoring in any simple Security which will be printed by the office. Your checking account number retion. and will mains the same. cover all spring sports such as baseball, track, boys Ci Or you may choose to continue regular checktennis, and golf. It will also If our First ing. you prefer regular checking, contain such activities as the Security will continue to offer no cost checkJunior Prom, graduation, ing with minimum daily balance of $300. No and anything else that action is required by present customers who happens in the spring before the year's over. The staff is prefer this service. s expecting the supplement to cost two to three dollars. The Checking is better at First Security. Come in and sign up for the checking plan that best supplement will be handed Sand-Grav- el out at the same time as the fits your need. two-pa- ujDum Times-lndepende- nt put out the supplements for the school and they will be handed out will member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, is currently third in the world standings in bull riding. HEM SJfflW- KS supplements because the National Finals in bareback and bull riding his senior year of high school. After his graduation, he received a full scholarship in rodeo from the University of Southern New Mexico. He has since turned I Then after two weeks or so, the students lift their maximum in each division of weights. The boys alternate with the girls for the weight room and the gym with an every other day system. , Coach Birmingham says, The purpose of the weight-liftin-g program is so individual can get a ' understanding of weigh ing and to improve ones individual body strength.1 supplements didnt come out until fall, and it was hard to get a hold of the ones who paid for them. But this year theyre doing something new. The the make es, deadlifts, and pullups. and the senior achievements. It should all be finished by the 23rd or 24th. For the past few years they have done away with making for it. Darren has been the only t...ii 53 E. 1st NoHh, Box 388 Moab, Utah 84532 , 259-579- 0 or 259-628- 4 |