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Show THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1978 THE VALLEY VIEW NEWS PAGE 2 let Vieco Nea)s NEWSPAPER Kt Issued each Thursday at 9124 W. 27(X) S. v- - Magna, Utah 84044. Second t'lass postage paid at Magna, Utah. Mail subscription Payable in advance $4 per year in Utah $5 out of state All advertising must be in our office by noon Monday for Thursday publication, and preferably by 5 p.m Friday. Area businesses wishing information about our rates may contact eur oft ice at J. Howard Stahle Publisher 250-565- MANAGING EDITOR J. Howard Stahle Jennie 1. Hansen Duane Humphrey, 9681765 Barbara Bird, Janice Hubbard, Bob Meldrum, 968-- 295 .......... EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTERS . 968-810- 969-484- 5 Ann Pritchett, 355-927- 1 Finney Announces Plans To Seek Assessor Office Yorgason Runs For Assessor R. MILTON YORGASON, A resident of Salt Lake City, announced Wednesday, May that he will run for the office of County Assessor for Salt Lake County in the coming elections. He is a a with Republican tax of property background administrative experience, having served as a member of the Utah State Tax Commission for nine years. His responsibilities included among other things the administration of the personal and real property tax laws of the State of Utah. In 1971 he earned his 3 Certified Appraiser Cer- tificate (No. 124, dated required of all state and county personnel who appraise property in the State of Utah, and he has also taken additional tax study courses. During the past year he received the Roscoe E. Hammond Award as Tax AdProperty ministrator of the fair, support equitable, property apI WILLIAM H. FINNEY (D) Year from the Utah Chapter of the International Association of Assessing Officers of which he is a member. Mr. Yorgason was elected as a State Senator in 1966 and served in the 1967 to 1969 sessions until he was appointed as a Tax Commissioner. Mr. Yorgason was an accountant in the private sector prior to his service with the State. He married Norma Johns and they have five children and twenty-fou- r grandchildren all living in Utah. He is active in his church and has served as a Bishop and as a Stake President. Mr. Yorgason looks forward to the challenge of the office of assessor and says everyone should pay only a fair share of the tax burden and no more. His campaign manager is Mr. Fred F. Auerbach. Parental malpractice? Is there such a thing? In this law suit happy era in which we live, why not? If a medical doctor discovered a small patient had a sometimes fatal disease and failed to take the steps necessary to heal the child because he was busy and just couldnt spare the time, and besides the treatment might be momentarily painful for the child, wouldn't we hold the doctor responsible if the child died? Couldn't a child hold his parents responsible if they refused to give him medical treatment for a preventable injury or illness which resulted in the childs permanent disability? It is something to think about in light of the number of children not receiving innoculations to protect them from childhood diseases. Two hundred thousand Utah children have not been protected against mumps, measles, rubella and polio. If all those children were to contact measles alone we could expect 200 of them to die. Many more would be left with permanent brain damage or hearing loss. Mumps can and does cause deafness and in older boys, sterility. A pregnant woman who contacts rubella may give birth to a child who is blind or who has multiple handicaps. These diseases are all preventable. " There is no reason why any child in Utah should have to risk his life due to measles, mumps, rubella or polio. There is no reason any child should be forced to suffer the pain and discomfort associated with these four diseases and their Information on imfrequent permanent disabilities. munization is as close as your telephone. The Kearns Family Life Center conducts free clinics and all family doctors have the serum available. This week is Utah Immunization Action Week and clinics have been set up all over the state by the Utah State Division of Health and local health departments. The U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare has set a goal of immunizing 90 percent of all the children in the United States. Utah is also setting a 90 percent goal, which we feel is certainly realistic. Once all parents could do when one of the well known killers attacked their child was to hold and comfort, bathe with cooling water and pray. Todays parents can prevent the attack in the first place. Todays children have a right to expect that protection. We hope the time doesnt ever come when children sue their parents for malpractice as parents because those parents failed to provide their children with adequate protection against these diseases. If such suits do arise we suspect those children will stand a pretty good Small businesses, directly or indirectly, provide , a chance of winning. How much better it would be to be on the livelihood for more than 100 million Americans. They account for 43 percent of the Gross National Product, 48 percent winning side now. of the Gross Business Product (excluding farms and emgovernment), and 55 percent of all private, ployment. In other words, small businesses are vital to the American economy. And they are something else. They are a testimony to the independent spirit that got this country started and has kept it going for the past 200 yeras. But small businesses are in trouble today. Inflation is making their costs soar and their profits dwindle, and they are having a tough time competing with larger firms. They are being buried in a mound of required state & federal paperwork that they dont have the time to do themselves or the money to get someone else to do. Unions have raised e volunteer firemen. Fire wages so high that they cant afford to hire more includes a employees, and since the federal govenment has raised the equipment pumper truck and a grass minimum wage again, many have even had to lay off part-tim- e fire Tuck. employees. A similar building will be Legislation which is supposed to help all business is often built in Brighton and will really only helpful to big business. The Carter Adalso be manned by two part-tim- e ministrations tax proposals are a good example. The Ntl. and 12 volunteer Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization firemen. They will greatly with 520,000 small business members across the country, the fire stated recently that the 1300 largest U.S. corproations improve protection of the than 75 more of that area and decrease will receive percent when while the tax reduction business Administrations proposal, any delays dispatching a truck from a far off subna tions small firms will receive less than five percent. station in the Valley. President Carter promised substantial help for small Bids for the Herriman Fire business in his tax proposal, noted NFIB president Wilson S. Station have been advertised Johnson. Unfortunately, the Presidents eloquence far and will be opened May 20, outstripped what he actually had to offer. 1978 a til :30 a.m. at 151 East The week of April 30 to May 6 has been designated as 2100 South on the third floor of the Salt Lake County National Small Business Week. Politicians might consider observing it by working on some legislation which will give Complex. Plans and specifications small business a boost some meaningful tax relief, for are available at the Salt example. Their constituents could observe it by supporting ! Lake County Surveyors the small businesses in their neighborhoods. k Quick Service Lets give small businesses a pat on the back. They also in the Salt Lake 225-939Office, J Call: it. deserve County Complex. Give Small Businesses A Pat On Back non-far- Fire Station Plan Approved Dividend Declared April 26, 1978 measured, The board directors of Hercules of Incorporated today declared its regular quarterly divident of $.25 (twenty-fiv- e cents) per share on common stock, payable June 23, 1978, to stockholders of record at the close of business May 12, 1978. This brings the total dividend declared for the year to date to $.50 (fifty cents) per share. 1040X Corrects Errors On Tax SALT LAKE CITY praisal, began William H. Finney (D) Tuesday, as he announced his candidacy for the County Assessor Race. He continued his statement saying, The 1969 Utah State Legislature recommended a need to strengthen the tax base statewide and to equalize taxes statewide. This summer you will receive property valuation notices. Undoubtedly these values will be substantially higher than in the past as many properties have not been reassessed for years. Already word is getting back about problems with state reappraisal; that is, some properties being entered, -- plying fair -D- filing an income tax return? If so, correct the mistake by filing a Form 1040X, the Internal Revenue Service said. The forms are available at local IRS offices or can be obtained by using the handy order blank in the tax package. Some of the more common tax return errors that Can be corrected on a 1040X include failing to report income, forgetting to claim deductions, or mistakes in the amount of credit claimed. Generally, the 1040X form must be filed within 3 years from the due date of the original return or 2 years from the date of the tax payment, whichever is later. and equal standards to each parcel. I can only express my concern that an area of government as sensitive as property tax be controlled by a local elected official who is immediately accessible to the people is a better alternative iscovered an error after and inspected as required by law. Other property being that windshield assessed is the assessor sitting in his car and making basic assumptions asbout the size and improvements to a particular property - cards ixdngleft on doors saying, I was here, sorry I missed you and I find io apparent reason to return again assessment by assumption. As assessor, and if the situation warrants, my staff would visit of appraisers each property, inspect the total property and establish a fair market value by ap- than state control of local matters with no accountability to the people. Local officials are accountable and accessible to the people who elected them. I would plan to introduce modern, latest state of the art management systems to carry out the activities of the office. plan to develop a vigorous career developI ment and training program so that the staff and employees of the office can assist me in providing the people of this county with a modern and equitable tax system. As county assessor, I will be a vigorous voice before the state legislature in seeking legislative change concerning tax matters in the county. Most residents are paying fees and charges to government that are not tax deductible, but in fairness, ought to be. I recognize that problem and shall work toward a solution. I want to work for the people of Salt Lake County as the assessor. I am not new In 1971, I to government. served on the courts needs committee. For three years -- 1973, 1974, I was chairman of the State Dairy 1972, Advisory Board. was I Finance Director for Salt Lake County. I understand how local government works. I know how to get things done. Im not confused by the apparent complications in government. Finney was raised in Utah County, attending schools in Provo and American Fork. He attended the University of Utah, He is 1959-196- senior partner in a Salt Lake County Accounting firm, partner in a Salt Lake County real estate firm, was general manager of Heber Valley Milk Company for eight years, and is a former Finance Director for Salt Lake County. A resident of Salt Lake County since 1962, he has been active in business and government since that time. He has served as democratic legislative chairman, voting district chairman, vice chairman and delegate. In 1971, he served on the Salt Lake City Court's and Committee Needs was chairman of the State Dairy Advisory Board for three years, 1972 1974. Bill has three children, Jill 17, Jean 15, and Jemas 13 and was married to the former Charlotte Larsen of American Fork, Utah. School and Home by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association ESI Question: Where does a high school student go when he or she has trouble scheduling a class? Answer: To a guidance counselor. You probably answered that question correctly, but maybe you dont understand the other functions of counselors. The roles of these important educators are often misunderstood. The following will provide some information about counselors and counseling: They have backgrounds in psychology, guidance principles, techniques of counseling, testing, and occupational information. The counselor directs a program which introduces students to career possibilities. Interpreting student aptitude and achievement tests is another function of the school counselor, which requires a sensitive touch. This task demands the avoidance of absolute pronouncements about the student's chances for success or failure, since tests cannot measure that golden intangible-motivat- ion. The guidance counselor often serves as a key school link with parents. Another valuable service provided by counselors is "being somebody students can turn to. Counselors meet regularly with students who-havproblems. Sometimes, the number.of students wjth prohlems is greater than the school counselor's available time. This is because they are usually responsible for counseling several hundred students. Most Utah high schools and junior high schools have guidance counselors. Some elementary schools now provide this service. Most of these sschools have male and female counselors. Many of them bring about minor miracles in helping youngsters deal with their problems, become solid scholars and get started toward remarkable careers. If your son and daughter doesnt know about these services, why not explain them? . full-tim- 3 L76.4.00 Energy-wis- e it will pay you to use a small appliance whenever you can. You can often save energy by using a small appliance rather than your oven or range. Electric skillets, for example, use less energy than a single range unit. So do electric percolators. Toaster ovens are ideal for baking or broiling single dishes, and crockery cookers can operate all day on a very small amount of electricity. RSIS Control The battle over Americans right to own firearms rages in Washington, complete with frontal assaults and control forces. And, as back door approaches by pro-gu- n usual, the federal bureaucracy is playing a key role. The frontal assaults come in the form of bills introduced by Congressmen Dellums of California and Drinan of Massachusetts and Senator Javits of New York. Mr. Dellums bill (H.R. 350) would make it unlawful to possess an unregistered firearm; transfer any firearm or ammunition to any person not possessing a valid permit; and import, manufacture, sell, buy, transfer, receive, or transport any handgun and handgun ammunition. Mr. Drinans bill (H.R. 842) would also require the registration of all firearms and set out specifications which must be met before the Secretary of the Treasury could approve the sale of a handgun. Here in the Senate, Mr. Javits bill would, among other things, prohibit the possession, sale, importation, or delivery of handguns in certain metropolitan areas as determined by the Attorney General. And it also prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer, receipt or possession of any handgun which the Attorney General determines is unsuitable for lawful purposes. But while these bills demand vigorous opposition, we must also be mindful of back door attempts at gun control. For example, the Bureau, of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has proposed regulations which would require These "quantity reporting of firearms disposition. regulations would mandate the reporting of all firearm transactions in federally licensed commerce and the attaching of federal serial numbers. If the federal government were allowed to keep track of the disposition of guns, such as transactions between manufacturers and wholesalers and buyers, that would represent a dangerous form of gun control. I have cowhich sponsored a bill with Sen. James McClure calls for the withdrawal of such regulations. And, finally, there is the insidious control resulting from the maze of rules and regulations emanating from the federal bureaucracy. I do not oppose all the regulations; some, in fact, are wise and necessary. But whether they are useful or not, there are just too many for even the most conscientious citizen to keep up with. Ignoring state, county and local statutes and ordinances, a hunter, as an example, would have to read hundreds of pages from the Code of Federal Regulations to be sure that he or she is not violating any laws. Its time to draw the line. We cannot allow a bloated, intrusive, and unresponsive bureaucracy to plague the American public, and particularly gun owners, with illogical, unreasonable, and legislatively unauthorized demands. I urge all concerned citizens to resist all attacks on their rights no matter what form they may take. to own firearms on Lets Cut Down Inflation Cause By Congressman Dan Marriott Most of us have recently found ourselves discussing rising prices and who may be responsible for them. After President Ford brought inflation down from over 10 percent a year to 6 percent, the White House has now decided that inflation is stuck at 6 percent. More recently, Carter has recognized that inflation may become unstuck and start going up towards 8 to 10 percent, because his promises to balance the budget and put a celing on federal spending have been fueling the fires of inflation. The one thing that the federal government can do with great precision is create, accelerate and slow down inflation. The Presidents recent message on inflation gives hollowsounding lip service to handling inflation, while he turns around and hands us a $70 billion dollar deficit. These deficits might be more understandable in a depression. But this is the fourth straight year of prosperity, and we are still running up these budget-bustin- g deficits. Like you, I notice that food dollars are shrinking, that house down payments have gone out of reach for many young families, that costs of necessities have reduced the quality of life for us all. But instead of hacking at the effects of inflation, we need to fight the root causes. Government regulation has become a major growth industry in the federal government, one that is supported by the taxpayer. Federally required safety and environmental equipment has increased the price of a new car about $600 a year since 1974. The total cost of that increase has been $7 billion a year, as well as increasing our gasoline bill by $3 billion because these newer cars are heavier and use more fuel. That comes to a total of about $10 billion a year to meet EPA requirements. The homeowner feels the effect. Regulatory requirements from federal, state, and local governments add $2000 dollars a year to the average new house. The consumer feels the effect The total cost of all this compliance was $63 billion collars in 1976, or over $300 for every man, woman and child in the country. The investor feels the effect Approximately $10 billion dollars a year of investment capital is spent complying with government-mandate- d safety, environmental, bureaucratic regulations. Approximately one-fourt- h and of the total invested in new business is lost from the productive chain of private industry through compliance. Such regulation makes American goods less competitive with goods produced abroad. It would be hard to overestimate the impact of government regulation on the cost of living and economy Each year new proposals are made for expanding and beefing up these regulatory agencies. The hidden taxation of these regulatory agencies has become a major factor on the profitability of any business, and the disposable income of every family. It is time that we sent a message to Washington that we have had enough of promises of Great Societies and utopias. Its time we took some reasonable action and began cutting down on the cause of inflation and government itself. . over-taxatio- |