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Show Says Utah Foundation 110N.800E' State must watch budget . . Spending restraints will have to be exercised and new expenditure pro-posa- i dicates that ls carefully scrutinized if the state budget is to be balanced next year without a tax increase. So says the Utah Foundation in its current analysis of Utahs finances. The study points out that Utah will experience 0 Foundation adjournment to the analysis, is that revenue 'budget situation for the immediately observes that "were it not for the action of the governor in ordering the four percent expenditure cuts, the state probably would end the year with a deficit. Another "saving factor in the budget is that the cost of the tax rebate program authorized the 1979 by legislature appears that it may be somewhat less than was originally proj- analysts state long-rang- e economy is strong. basically Payson's Home Center million. The study indicate that most economists in the agree that Utahs canocmiJjart Beautification school fund, leaving a combined surplus of $4 approximately ap- propriations for the 1979-8fiscal year. Excan be tax cuts major made by the 1980 budget empted from the goversession which will meet nors order were apin January. propriations for debt serThe major problem, ac- vice and for state aid to cording to the analysis, the public schools prois that revenue growth in gram. Utah slowed down after growth in Utah slowed down after adjournment of the 1979 legislative session. By the end of fiscal year, the 1978-7combined general ,an extremely tight period transportation fund it appears unlikely that any further Moreover, employment ahead. In fact, the report and personal income in observes that using a are still both the state school fund colprojection The current finanrising. of revenues for the comlections were nearly $10 of the state below the cial problems ing year and an assump- million be due to a to appear tion that expenditures revenue estimates used facwill be raised to cover by the legislature in ' number of unusual combined tors that have higher costs resulting balancing the budget. to cause the present from inflation, populaContinued slow collecin state slowdown climbtion growth, and tion experience makes it In adcollection. revenue ing school enrollments. appear that an added business the The general fund and the revenue shortage of dition, slowdown on the nauniform school fund $10-2million could level is another tional could be short in meeting develop during the for the factor all commitments for the 1978-8fiscal year, failure accounting revenues of state school creating a total revenue coming 1980-8earlier shortfall of between $20 in Utah to meet year. Although the 1979 and $30 million for the expectations. r Utah legislature did properiod. Based on the foundavide some substantial Faced with this tion projections, Utah tax cuts and foundation revenue slowdown probcould conclude the preanalysts expect that lem, the governor earlier sent fiscal year on June these reductions can be this year ordered a four 30, 1980, with a general continued within the pre- percent fund balance of $13.8 sent budgetary con- cutback on geneal fund, million. This amount will straints, the report in uniform school fund, and be offset, however, by an " 4XX7 expected deficit of $9.6 million in the uniform 9 fund-unifor- m SAVE GAS, TIME AND MONEY!! DON'T GO ALL THE WAY TO PROVO FOR QUALITY, PAINT AND EXPERT ADVICE TO PROTECT AND BEAUFIFY YOUR HOME! K ected. mid-rang- e 1980-8- 1 forthcoming fiscal year, expenditure increases see the light. costs resulting from population increases, Watch in your area. needed OPEN SATURDAY 9 AM TO 4 PMogF, Make burglars revenues could be $7 million short in meeting to cover rising a Organize a Neighborhood Venice Theatre "Nephi's Family Theatre" Now Playing enrollment growth, and inflation. While the notes, however, this $7 million shortfall is not significant when compared with combined general fund and uniform school study 0 OVER 1400 COLORS AT NO EXTRA CHARGE PAINT AND STAIN EVE MATCHING SERVICE WALLPAPER AND PAINT COORDINATION AIRLESSSPRAV MACHINE RENTAL WALLPAPER BY WALLMATES WALL-TEKINNEY IMPERIAL OPEN FRI NITES TIL 9 PM In the 0 PAYSON 4654333 that 1 two-yea- fund revenues of more than $817 million, it does indicate how tight the budget will be next year. across-the-boar- d The Times-New- 2Nephi, OS)03 SK&GfJ Adequate lighting is one way you can check crime in your area You can learn the rest of the ways in the 4 to Watch program. Just call Neighbc-hoo- d your local police department for complete information Residents can organize under the sponsorship of civic or church groups or can meet in neighborhood homes Call today' lJI 03SD3 s Utah 1979 Thru Jan. 1st Show Time 7:30 Open nightly except Sunday Prices Adults $2.50 Students $2 00 Children (under twelve) $1.50 Fight Crime with Neighborhood . I and Utah Council on Criminal Justice Administration 255 South Third East Salt Lake City, Utah 8411 hope we shall not have these hundred years. For learning has pWatch! Villian i ( a con- eye is not always s vement, ,or. ' pomplirrmt, Window On Main Street , by Mariann Gibson If you have had the same kind of days, lately, as I have had, you will tary .way ta.do. business but it keeps government officials aware that they PG Opening January 9th Breaking Away PG brought disobedience, heresy, and sects into the world; and printing has divulged them and libels against the government. God keep us from both Coming Attractions Opening January 2nd . JS NEPHI WEATHER E. C. Sherwood, reporter Subscribe Now as the year winds its way into a reluctant The close, we can relax and understand why this look back at some of the weeks column is so good times during the short. Its not that I past year and perhaps dont plan ways of making the new year even better. have anything to say, but rather I havent had very much time to think about it let alone say it. I was vacumning the floor and came across a scrap of torn and wrinkled wrapping paper, Ive Times-New- s Volume 70, No. 52 From page one never placed much Nephi City Council confidence in making new years resolutions, I guess it made me feel a parts of the citys elec- Cotner is a retired little like a politician trical system. fireman and would also making promised that I like to work as a L. Appointed Fenton knew I couldnt keep. I fireman. volunteer member a Broadhead as which had become mis- can think of a million was told Cotner that and of the city planning placed under the couch. things that I would like Technical College Utah commission. It reminded me how sad to see accomplished, and zoning will fill the at Provo and Orem now Broadhead I the Christmas tree looks the only resolution can term of Russ has the contract to train without packages faithfully make is to unexpired the citys firemen. He Fullen. underneath, after the TRY a little harder, then was also told that when climax of all the prepara- perhaps things will fall Reviewed a plan by an a position on the fire tions, suspense, and ex- into place (one at a time.) Clyde Cotner to give fire department comes up, he citement of Christmas to the will be considered for the I cant but wonder fighting training Fire morning has come and what 1980help Nephi Department. opening. holds in store gone. Christmas is over, the for us. We can only hope carols have been sung, for the best, strive to do the pies have been baked better, and accept what is and eaten, the family has happens. money gas you Saving been together to share My wish for your famitheir happiness, the gifts ly, and mine, is health business! have been exchanged (a and happiness, and a few have been returned), wish for peace in the and now it is time to go world and prosperity for of out and buy all those bat- all mankind. We need it. Nephi teries that were NOT inHAPPY NEW YEAH! cluded in the first place. meg - December 27, 1979 Vance P & Allan R Gibson, Publishers The Times News (USPS 611 060) is published each Thursday b the Times News Publish mg Co 96 South Main Street Nephi Utah 84648 Second class postage is paid at Ne Send address Utah POSTMASTER phi changes to The Times News P O Box 77 Nephi Utah 84648 Deadlines News and advertising close of business Tuesday prior to publication Deadlines advance one day when a postal holiday falls on Thursday Subscription prices Six months $S one 0 two vears $14 payable in ad year $ vance No subscriptions accepted lor less than six months Single copy price 20 Advertising rates available on request All articles and photographs submitted for publication are subject to editing and will only be used if the editor deems them news The Times News is not responsible worthy for the return of articles or photographs unless they are accompanied by a stamped return envelope of the proper sie Nephi and Pay son Taco Time our area Chamber Commerce WVWWVWWVWWVWWWWXXWNXNXXXXXX jffli'Pwmi.-tt'iiikH'm'B.m.'m-vii.i'iHti.'H.i- FIGHT RISING FUEL COSTS! 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