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Show BULK RATE U S. ijTAri v ruLao 467 E. 300 ti ti O' SALT LAKE. " rwju. SO. Salt City, UT Permit No 1030 I Lal-- , 84111 UT mzw o Postaae PAID Single Copy 25 c 'tttWuUttMfcaAfey."' Franchise Tax Could Spread Out Burden If Area Incorporates tax" on such "consumer" services by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Stuff H riter Second in a SeriesTAYLORSVILLE.. The such as telephone and natural County gas. governments, however, cannot. While on the surface this may seem to be just another layer of - Taylors-ville-Benni- area generates more than sufficient revenue to cover the costs of services currently delivered by the county, has a relatively strong property tax base and is generally in a better financial position than most previous incorporation taxation, the franchise tax has the advantage of collecting revenues from sources which are. normally exempt from property tax collection such as government entities, churches - efforts. Other of could parts however, problems the county, face some if the Taylorsville-Bennio- n incorporation effort is more-expensiv- route of creating a municipal service base from scratch, given wise decisions and an eye on government, taxes could probably be reduced under a city government. The burden of the local tax would depend on which tax options were chosen by elected officials. If a property tax is solely utilized, between 75 percent and 80 percent of the burden would fall upon the residents. If a franchise tax is used, the burden is almost evenly split between residents on the one hand and businesses and other institutions on the other. It is the franchise tax option which presents the greatest advantage for area residents if those living in the area choose to approve incorporation here March service municipal expenditures by that amount; d Increase tax rates' to compensate for the loss; or Contract for services so as to maintain revenue flows without loss of or expendatures capabilities. In practice, some municipal services would be automatically reduced if the new city chooses to provide services for itself - for example, the cost of operating a fire station. However, other reductions such as personnel would have to be a conscious decision of county officials. Realistically, only some costs would be reduced and the remaining absorbed into the county budget and reallocated. If the incorporation effort were - and schools. In the Taylorsville-Bennio- case n the a area, of franchise tax could be collected from Salt Lake Community College, the UDOT operation, numerous churches and a number of other institutions, thus helping to ease the burden of residents for providing municipal services. In addition, businesses such as 8. American Express make far more Under state law, municipalities telephone calls in one day than may levy what amounts to a "user most normal households do in a -- Continued on page 3 WEST VALLEY. The Russians have landed. Three Soviet technicians arrived in Utah yesterday (Wednesday) to begin a perimeter an survey of area within imaginary circle around Hercules Inc. extending 31 miles in all directions. Under terms of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, about 30 Soviet inspectors will stationed at eventually be Hercules to verify that missiles banned by INF are no longer being built at the plant. Ratification of the treaty by the Aspects Of tal units in basic implementation, communication and groundwork," he added. "We can use their resources to help resolve some basic problems such as child care, community programs and so forth." Christensens comments concerned his particiin the pation Education Conference which he attended, along with other Granite district representatives. off-trac- k Year-roun- d MURRAY. For at least eight years John and Sally, (not real names) a South Jordan couple have desperately wanted to have a baby. , r When they were first married they had decided they wanted to have several children. Now 13 years later they have just one girl who is 11. have been excellent They to Jennie, giving her all parents the love and care that a child could desire. She is a beautiful, young lady and an excellent student. She wants a brother or sister more than anything in the world. ' ' John and Sally have spent thousands of dollars at fertility clinics without result. Now they have only one more option - to adopt a child. They have had an application with LDS social sendees for about three years, but still are anxiously waiting. , it is not much Though consolation to them, John and Sally are told they are part of a large contingent hoping to adopt an infant. It doesnt ease the pain when others tell them, "at least you have one." Still many childless couples have unusued cribs and empty nurseries. Newborns are most sought after, but Sandy Dreis, executive secretary of Childrens Service Society. . says . that for every available baby there are 20 couples waiting. Most available babies are born to unwed mothers. And now more and more adolescent mothers are opting to keep their children. Dr. Carolle A. Bell, executive director of the Childrens Aid Society of Utah, says statistics indicate that 95 percent of all unwed mothers keep their babies. Dolores Rousseau, adoption worker at Catholic Community Services of Utah, says even girls age 12 to 15 are keeping their babies because, "illegitimacy is no longer frowned upon. The girls are not stigmatized." But research indicates that there are many problems for these teens. These young mothers . d -- . pre-nat- al The 3000-squar- mile e area of Utah in which the Soviets will be allowed limited access extends approximately from Hill Air Force Base to Utah Lake and from the Stansbury Mountains to Brighton ski resort. Positive Education Educators from throughout tne would not increase student nation gathered to discuss the housing capacity, it still offered problems and possible solutions all the educational advantages of for changing from a traditional education. to a school "I know there are a lot of calendar. considerations, but its something "There are some people who we should look into, he told the believe that schools board. are on the decline throughout the nation," he said. "The truth is here in Utah has been limited to that 385,000 students are the elementary level, "secondary schools in other parts of the currently involved in are also coming on line," schools up 24,000 from last country noted. "We should keep an he been Theres a 95 percent year. is increase in the past 10 years," he open mind as far as concerned on the secondary level." observed. While education is "Most schools on here in in its infancy Utah, "I had education and they emphasized sense of pride for Granites a not education, just schools are west of the programs as I compared them with the problems and issues Mississippi," he said. "There will around the country," be 52 new schools that will come faced Christensen noted. "Our common on line this July." (district-wide- ) our calendar, Among those schools will be Pleasant planning ahead, building accomBacchus, Beehive, South Kearns and modations, the involvement of the Green, Westbrook elementary schools in community and support from the the Granite district; Viewmont board are all positive steps," he elementary in Murray; and 11 observed. Christensen said that while schools in Jordan district. Granites programs were on the Granites Jim Bridger, Copper of edge Hills, Farnsworth, Fox Hills and cutting Hillside schools implementation, there were ways elementary to improve the process of putting piloted scheduling schools on schedules. school this current during year. Some of the suggestions he "Utah has the highest mentioned were improving the of increase of percentage growth education in the calendar design format, further in standardized a United Christensen developing States," implementation check list for observed. "The question is not if of schools principals going will be implemented, developing a board but when." statement policy formally While scheduling the of concept adopting also be given the support education emphasizpersonnel necessary to deal with ing the reasons why the more complicated scheduling. education is a positive step, and Another suggestion, he said, continued participation in sharing would be to allow schools to opt experiences with other districts for which are also going to similar scheduling, if it is the desire of the community to schedules. change, even before it becomes Giving both educators and time necessary to do so to house communities more to students. education prepare for Some schools, he pointed out, was also emphasized. Christensen have chosen a " recommended at least six months for "grass roots" work to help option, on which the entire student body would be on what prepare for implementation the would be one track of a Continued on page 3 multiple-tracschool. While this year-roun- d nine-mont- h year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d - year-roun- d - year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d, year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d year-roun- d "single-track- k Inside WINDING DOWN: The 4A prep basketball tournament begins this weekend, the wrestlers finished their season and swimming is over for 3A and state is up for 4A. the busiest time of the year. All-in-- See Sports ON STAGE: Reviews and are attractions coming part of todays Green Sheet as local theatre heats up. Get rid of those winter blahs by seeing a live stage production. case worker meets with the applicants ? every six months. In the intervening months, the couple is invited to meet with a support group to discuss topics related tc adoption. Sometimes guests come to discuss problems and rewards of their own recently adopted children. At Childrens Aid Society the aim is to "try to serve all people on our adoption registry within two years," according to Dr. Bell. d sparsely-populate- defense-sensitiv- white-glov- for thus child." The LDS social services -- year-roun- d - baby-hungr- y defense-sensitiv- e Hatch said a U.S. team will simultaneously conduct a similar tour in the Soviet Union. Next week both teams will meet in Moscow to compare notes. Critics of INF have noted that the Soviet team in Utah will be located in an area having many e firms. Hatch himself has used the term "spies" Year-Roun- d GRANITE PARK "The emphasis should be placed on the -- we shouldnt be positive debating the pros and cons at this stage," J. Dale Christensen told fellow members of the Granite Board of Education here Tuesday. "We need to involve chambers, businesses and local governmen- to describe the Soviet inspection team. A defense Department vulnerability study released by Hatchs office in January lists 45 firms within the 31 mile radius of Hercules. Meanwhile, the Americans to be stationed at the Soviet facility in Siberia will find themselves in a best area known for its tundra and snowshoe rabbits. two-da- y GSD Will Emphasize Unused Cribs And Empty Nurseries Cause Pain And Heartache For Many Area Couples; 95 Percent Of Todays Unwed Mothers Keep Their Babies. are not able to finish their education and are low wage earners. They have high risk births and Have not had high care. And many quality adolescent mothers who have their first child in their teens will have another within 18 months. Dr. Bell says that her office alone in the past six months has worked witn 87 adolescent mothers who have decided to keep their babies. And a large part of them are having problems. of Meanwhile hundreds couples wait and wait and wait. When a couple has established that they are infertile they can go to their chosen agency and apply for adoption. They pay an which fee is application Then in some cases there is a home study fee. The remaining cost might range from $3000 to $10,000 and is sometimes a figured percentage of the couples gross income. The applicants generally must be between the ages of 24 and 38. have good health, a substantial income, compatible marriage relationship, good financial and persona references. Then in most cases the agencies do a police check to maintain the applicants have no felony or child abuse charges. Couples are required to write individual autobiographies and indicate their hopes and goals. After an initial office interview a social worker goes to the home to explore the home environment. Dr. Bell says, "We dont go there e to give a inspection. We want to get a feeling about the family. Our sole purpose is to certify that this is the best family Senate is expected this spring. Sen. Orrin Hatch told the Green Sheet this week that the Soviet trio will be accompanied by State Department officials throughout their visit. A key function of the visit is to look at living conditions around Hercules. U.S. - by Helen Glissmeyer Green Sheet Staff W riter well-adjuste- n options: -- Reduce cost-effecti- it- year. This revenue, too, would be added to the city coffers to help offset costs to the people who call the Taylorsville-Bennioarea their home. In the final analysis, while there may be some added expenses associated with funding additional an of layer government, wise leadership and the possibility of going with the franchise tax option could help distribute that burden more equitably. For county residents outside the Taylorsville-Bennioarea, however, incorporation could prove to be an expensive solution. As a "municipal" government with a $40 million budget, the impact of incorporation could be substantial to Salt Lake County. The county would automatically lose nearly $6 million in revenues, and in order to compensate for this loss, the county has several n successful. While it is conceivable that taxes could actually go up in the officials new city if newly-electe- d e opted for the self-electe- Russians Arrive In Area See Happenings WHAT WILL IT BE?: This appears to bq the average at others can do nothing but hope most agencies. However, some and pray, and try to stifle the couples have waited up to five bitterness and heartache whenever a friend announces she is years. As Mrs. Rousseau of Catholic pregnant or brings home a new See baby. Services concludes: "Couples can usually get a child if they are Next Week: Adopting The willing to wait long enough." So John and Sally and all the Special Needs Child? I do we want costs cut or not? If we do its also likely to mean a cut in services, such as that instituted this week by the postal department. V Viewpoint |