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Show FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1975 Page Eight Work Sessions To Set Salt Lake City Fiscal Year Budget Utah State Dept. Of Highways Official Sees $17 Million Deficit With food prices 20 higher than a year ago many tax paying lower income working families and elderly on fixed incomes in Utah are unable to buy adequate nutritious food for themselves and their children. The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Stamp Program administered by the State of Utah was set up to meet just this need. However, most of our senior citizens on fixed incomes and working families do not know about the program. So those most in need can take advantage of the Food Stamp Program, a statewide food stamp awareness campaign begins to- Mr. Cox, Commission. speaking to members of the Road Utah Foundation at their thirteenth annual meeting, said the Department is anticipating a $17 million deficit affecting maintenance ands tate and federal construction programs. The Utah Constitution prohibits the Highway Department from operating at a deficit, Commissioner Cox said, and a special session of the Utah Legislature on June 23 will have to conI apsider the alternatives. preciate the awesome burden and responsibility legislators will have to acept in resolving these problems, he said. All of us realize that a move to increase tax revenue will likely generate a great deal of emotion both for and against any proposal made. The Commission Chairman said the 1975 Utah Legislature anticipated revenue of $41.6 million for the Highway Department and budgeted that amount for Fiscal Year 1976. But the Legislature recognized a need for an additional $8.2 million for necessary maintenance and state construction work and made a conditional appropriation of $8.2 million if the extra money was forthcoming. Since the legislative session, the said Commissioner Cox, Highway Department has been able to more accurately project available revenue for Fiscal 1976, and it appears there will be even less money than originally thought. Instead of $41.6 million, the Department will likely receive only about $36 milion. To further compound our funding problems, the Federal day. i 1 states. If Utah is to utilize windfall monies in Fiscal 1S76. an additional $3.2 million in matching funds will be required. Otherwise, the state will lose $32 million in federal aid. Commissioner Cox said that if there were no increase in fundconstruction ing. all federal-ai- d programs would be stopped and minimum maintenance only would be possible after July 1, Id 'h-s- f.-.- e e 1975. Legislature, after lair deliberation in the special session, will have to determine . . at what level they wish the transportation program to continue in maintenance and construction and how deeply com- milted we wish to become to the Federal-Ai- d Highway Program, Mr. Cox said. "The . Governors Office Authorizes Initiative Petition For Recall Law . office. Petitions could be circulated demanding the recall of every public officer cither elected or appointed by attaining signatures in a specified percentage of the total vote cast in the pre ceding election from the electoral districts from which the by it. LaVaun Cox Commissioner Public Safety N. Greener and endorsed Government has released all Glen j?miSS1ner StGph impounded Highway Trust Fund en Ttr Lt. (Continued from page 1) a U.S. District Judge serving in Utah. It would also provide a means to elect replacements to sta-ecounty or city officials at the same time such officials are being subject to a recall election. That in a capsul is the major element of the recall law which citizens will be asked to offer to the Utah Legislatures budget session in January for passage or failing that to place on the 1976 general election ballot for approval by the voters. A few of the details of the proposed act which the legislature be prohibited from wouljd amending should the petition drive be successful in requiring presentation to the budget session, Any reason causing the voters dissatisfaction with the public officials shall be sufficient grounds for recall, notwithstanding his good faith attemots to perform the duties of his Food Stamps make the difference is the motto of the United States Department of Agricultures Food Stamp Program. For thousands of Americans and Utah residents too, Food Stamps do make the difference between a poor or nutritious diet. For thousands of other Utahns, though, Food Stamps are not available. These are the low income people, especially the lower paid working men and women with families, who are eligible for Fod Stamps, but are not aware Glen N. Greener Public Safety Commissioner and expand others. The plan was suggested officer was elected or appointed. For state ofices registered voters representing 10 percent of the vote would be required. 12 percent for county officials and 15 percent for town and city officials. Once the recall petition was -roDerly filed the ofifeer named would have to resign within five days or a special recall election would be required. If Mr. Jones predictions hold, the city faces roughly $3 million mere expenses than revnues in of it. One estimate is that over 170.- even if it re-- , ihe general fund fuses to give a suggested 7.7 ' C0 People in Utah are eligible the program. The program percent cost of living hike to its ' lor now serves some 42,000 people. 2 000 workers On June 10, the water, streets The Food Stamp Awareness and public safety departments Campaign is trying to reach more and parks shops will air their to those who might qualify for needs. The following day, the stamps. The present Utah Food Stamp airport, golf courses and Depart- Awareness Campaign aimed at ment of Building and Housing informing potentially eligible Services will be discussed. Food Stamp recipients begins June 12 will include parks May 27th. The cam- Wednesday, Finance the maintenance and paign started with Governor Cal Department. On June 17, the police and vin L. Ramptons declaration of 7 as Utah Food central budgets will November government . , , Stamp Awareness Week. pe pro e grocery today, Beginning stores throughout the state will Workshop -- Storytellers S.L. City Public Library school Junior high teenagers are invited to participate in a STORYTELLERS WORKSHOP sponsored by the Young Aault Department of the Salt Lake City Public Library. The workshop wil meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Story Hour Room of the Main Library (209 East Fifth South) from 2:00 4:00 p.m. from June 17 through July 10. Because of limited seating and the individual nature of this program, enrollment is limited and persons interested in participating in this workshop must by calling or coming by the Young Adult Deext. 48. partment, The workshops eight sessions will be devoted to learning how to select a good story; developing expression in storytelling; the use of various story aids such as picture books, puppets, flannel boards and other materials; and an exploration the many different kinds of stories that can be told. The workshop will be conducted by Miss Marion Carter whos storytelling lecture has beenp resented to over 1,300 students in the Salt Lake area. For further information, call the Young Adult Department of the Salt Lake City Public Libext. 48. rary, -- er 363-573- 3, Second Lieutenant Douglas R. Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hanson of 1714 Cannes Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, has been awarded silver wings upon graduation from U. S. Air Force navigator training at Mather AFB, Calif. Lieutenant Hanson will remain at Mather for flying duty vith a unit of the Air Training Command. The lieutenant, a 1966 graduate of Highland High School, be distributing 200,000 Food Stamp flyers. Each flyer will display the Food Stamp Hotline telephone number that interested people can call to receive mor Fod Stamp information. Radio and television stations starting today wil broadcast public service announcements publicizing the hotline telephone numbers. As a coperative efort the campaign brings together mn,v groups and agencies including the Utah State Department of Social Services, the Utah State Department of Community Affairs, the Utah Community Action Agency Association, Utah Issues Information Services. Utah State Department of Social Services, in anticipation of thousands of new applicants, is adding new Food Stamp Outreach, certification and processing staff. In addition, the hotline telephone number has become a permanent service. Utahs hundreds of food store operators have offered excellent cooperation by distributing the Food Stamp flyer. Also deserving special attention are the volunteers in all parts of the state who by answering phones, distributing flyers, and helping the elder! v get to the local Food Stamp eligibility offices will hopefully increase the number of people in Utah able to acquire adequate 10-1- pre-regist- received his B. S. degree from the University of Utah, and was commissioned in 1974 through the Officers Training School program. Hansons Lieutenant wife, The Bureau of Land ManageJean, is the daughter of Mr. and ment administers more than 22 Mrs. Bryant H. Burton of 1210 million acres of national reS. Grand Avc., Pasadena, Calif. source lands in Utah. 363-573- 3, times Statewide Food Stamp Program Underway To Inform Families (Continued from page 1) The Utah State Department of Highways will not be able to fund its Fiscal 1976 program beginning July 1 of this year unless additional revenue is found, according to R. LaVaun Cox, Chairman of the Utah State salt lake -'E Public Hearings Regarding Division Of Aging 1976 State Plan Four public hearings have ben scheduled to review the proposed 1976 State Plan of the Division of Aging. The four meetings will be held at the following date, time and place: June 10, 1975, 1:00 p.m. Brigham City Senior Center, 3rd West and Forrest, Brigham City, Utah 84302. June 12, 1975, 1:00 p.m. Richfield High School, Little Theatre 510 West 100 South, Richfield, Utah 84701. June 13, 1975, 1:00 p.m. of Eastern Utah, Large College Conference Room, Library, 451 East 4th North, Price, Utah nutritious food. Movie Hindered By Late Snows Sun Classic Pictures of Hollywood today announced that it s location crews had established headquarters in Park City this past week where they will begin preparation for the filming of Charles E. Sellier, Jr.s ProThe Adventures of duction, Frontier Fremont. The film's Director. Richard Friedenberg, indicated that a staff of creative and technical specialists have begun constructing motion picture sets in an empty building in downtown Park City which has been converted into a make shift sound stage. The sets will include a cabin interior and a of an underground replica cavern. Bad weather has made location finding for exterior shooting almost impossible, said Director Friedenberg. So our team has been forced to concentrate on set building and casting. This is the third picture to be produced by Charles Sellier in the Park City area. pre-producti- on HELP WANTED 84501. June 17, 1975, 9:30 a.m. State Capitol Building Auditorium, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114. Copies of the draft plan will be mailed to al project directors. Additional copies will be available for review at the State Division of Aging. A limited number of additional copies will be available for distribution to in- terested individuals. These will be available at the State Division of Aging Office. For further information and any questions re garding the State Plan, please contact Robert K. Ward. These hearings will meet the Federal requirements. Men, women, couples, work at home. Full or part-timGood earnings, bonuses, prizes, trips. No experience necessary. This is the chance e of a to build a good second income. Please. life-tim- ant work with a real future. Write us today for an interview. 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