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Show "W1 rr wm 'Taxpayers not made of money ; 'Let other clubs have it' Dear TN Editor: Dear Editor: Juab County recently bottom of the barrell. re- We earnestly and sincereceived $236,815 from the feel that with the new United States Government ly schools being built and with as payment in lieu of and taxes for lands situated in church, municipal, on, going projects Juab County. These lands county citizens of our comthe are owned by the federal munities are being drained. government and are there- As many homeowners (esfore not taxable by county pecially the elderly people governments. The federal and many retired people on government at that time fixed incomes) have alrecommended that these hit rock bottom (many funds be used to reduce ready of them are drawing from property taxes thereby their meager savings to pay helping the property taxes on their homes), we owners. feel a line must be drawn In a meeting of the Utah Association of Counties held in Nephi on Tuesday, October 11, officials of that association recommended that money received from the federal government in lieu of taxes go directly into the countys general fund, to be used at the discretion of the board of county commissioners. We note from the Times-New- s of October 13, that the county commission is exploring the possibility of using the money received to partially finance construction of a new courthouse building. We note further from the paper of October 13, that Juab School District has their eyes on the money. In a later issue, we read that the school district, in fact, intends to ask for a proportionate share of the money. We feel that there is altogether too much avaricious grasping and seeking for gain of some source or another and not enough scheming and searching for ways and means to use ad- what we have. We dont seem to realize or visualize that a time may come when the well runs dry or we reach the vantageously and this spending trend stopped somewhere. Why not here and now? How long can this go on? When it cant, what then? Who do we tax to take care of those who lose their homes and all that they have worked and lived for because of continued inflationary trends and mounting expenses. All but a very few will be destined to become paupers if we dont draw a line somewhere. Why not consider obtaining the high school for buildings county offices, court rooms, etc? It seems to us this idea is well worth looking into, with the view in mind of reducing taxes instead of plunging further into debt and the ultimate necessity of further increases in taxes. Lets wake up taxpayers and make our desires in this matter known. Take a second look at those school buildings and see if you think they should be razed, or if they might possibly make for a beautiful county complex with much more room, a perfect location, beautiful grounds, etc. We urge you to let our commissioners know how you would like these in lieu of tax funds spent. Lets reduce taxes! Mr. and Mrs. Ray Myers Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Kay Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Kay Dear Editor: The Federated Womens Club have during the past several decades sponsored projects that they have felt kept Nephi a better place in which to live. One of these projects which have contginued for many years is the rose garden. Each year since the forties each clubwoman has personally donated money. The members have cleaned and pruned the roses and have planted new roses. We have appreciated the others who have helped us. Since its inception, the clubwomen have supported the Stampede Parade. In the early years, the women built their floats. This was difficult in time, energy, ww f W 9 and money. In recent years, four were clubwomen. the floats have been rented. Christmas at the Manor This, too, has become very has been most rewarding. The childlike joy of the paexpensive. The traditional luncheon tients is heartbreaking, or dinner with a gift for knowing that our gift will each graduating girl has be- be the only one many will come our hallmark and to receive. Again, the challmany of us has seemed our enge facing us is that the most important endeavor. number of patients needing Because of cost, this proj- gifts often exceeds the numect is now being questioned. ber of clubwomen. We also cooperate with Unfortunately, our first guests, now mothers of to- the American Legion Auxdays graduates, have not iliary in sending girls to felt that recognition at Girls State. The cost has In the begingraduation mattered enough to help us continue this ning a five dollar donation project. It was a surprise met the need. This year our this year to find that of the council of four clubs (it used forty-fou- r mothers, only to be nine) was asked to - sky-rockete- d. give fifty dollars. The Miss Nephi contest is a project of Nephi City. However the council (and recently one member) has functioned as the Girl Friday throughout its history. It is not a money item but it is one of many hours of service. Why all the above? The council is faced with grave decisions. Which of these are valuable to our community? Do any of you clubs care enough to volunteer to adopt or to carry on? The council of federated clubs is too small in number to carry all of these. Evelyn Lomax Spook alley highlights Mirandy Club party baras The Mirandy Club held Members came in costume The Times-New- s Nephi, Utah November 3, 1977 2 XXXXXSS3tXXXXX300CXXXS30tSSXSSXXXS1CKS30tX3 CHECK THESE VALUES Boys Vests real lambs wool & leather $1 79e5a New Levis Corduroy Flair Bottom jeans $1 49p5r. New Levis, "Moving - On" Bell Washed Jeans $13 95 pr. ii Fancy Western Trophy Buckles and Belts. New Dress Hats Times-New- s i j $895 Volume 68, No. 44 November 3, 1 977 P. tee. and prizes were awarded for the three costumes chosen as most original. A spook alley through Bar The Vance home was the highlight of the evening. Those attending were served chili and other Halloween goodies by the party commit- Halloween 26 at the October on party home of Barbara Cowan. their annual ww w qr nO Trr and Allan R. 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