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Show Volume Eureka, Utah 84628 Eighty-Thre- e ft Bin)DftD2ftih7 be A typical family of four person in Juab County with an annual income of $25,000 would realize an average tax reduction of about $151, or 7.9 percent in income, sales, and Karen Huber of Salt Lake City has been named house manager of the Salt Lake. City Ronald McDonald House. The house is a home-away-from-ho- for families with critically ill children. The families stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive medical attention at local hospitals. gasoline taxes if the tax initiatives are approved in November. Furthermore, if the Juab County family owned a home with a sales value of $75,000, it would realize an added savings averaging $49. Thus, the total average tax reduction would amount to about $200, or 8.0 percent of the total now expended for income, sales, gasoline, and property taxes. These were some of the facts revealed in a study prepared by Utah Foundation, the private tax Number 40 i?(oy)gftDin) $1 fe(y)ft 00 September 30, 1988 pF JuDtalfe research organization. As has been to purchase such services from its historical practice, the foun- private sources. dation takes no position for or Opponents of the initiatives also the point that curtailment of raise tax initiatives, but against the certain ingovernmental services could presents unbiased, factual formation so that an intelligent raise other costs for many Utah decision can be made on these families and individuals. For example, cuts in motor fuel and important issues. In addition to the general tax diesel fuel taxes probably would reduction cited above, the foun- result in less money being available dation observes that families with for maintenance and snow removal special circumstances could receive on Utah roads. This could translate added tax breaks. For example, into longer commute times and families with children in private more repairs on motor vehicles. Another point brought out by the schools could receive a tax credit of $602 for each child enrolled in a opponents is that the tax initiatives private elementary school (grades could increase other costs by K-and $722 for each child enrolled making it more expensive for in a private secondary school government to borrow. Recently, Smokers who use one Standard and Poors, one of the (grades pack of cigarettes per day would nations major credit rating receive an annual tax reduction of organizations, placed Utahs triple $40. Finally, if the family made any A general obligation bonds on its credit watch list. According to large purchase (such as a motor vehicle or a boat) that is subject to .Standard and Poors, Utahs credit sales tax, it would realize a tax worthiness downgraded savings equal to Vfe of 1 percent of the because the initiatives, if purchase price. 6) family would diminish the financial flexibility which allowed the state to maintain excellent financial operations despite a cyclical economy. passed, Society Board holds meeting The governing board of the Tintic Historical Society met on Sept 22. A financial report revealed a substantial sum deposited following Depot Days... thanks to the support of so many of you with the tours and o- 7-1- 2). Seniors receive plaudits for Depot Day Dinner .Eureka Senior Citizens held a officers and director of .the center., '"'regular meeting last'Wednesday at He also thanked all who took part in the Memorial Building, with President Curtis Butler conducting. Invocation was offered by Joan Dale, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Curt. God Bless America was sung by the group with Bessie Toone directing and Mabel Butler accompanying on the piano. Dora Hansen and Lynn Tilby celebrated birthdays during September and "Happy Birthday was sung to each one Reported on the Sick List were: Mac Bigler in Mountain View Hospital in Payson, recovering from surgery. Alex Blight was reported to be in LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City for eye surgery. Don and Helen Treloar were both ill at home with bad colds. Secretary Grace Chatwin read a letter that Curt and Mabel Butler had received from Rusty and Gloria Rife, former Eurekans, expressing their delight in being able to attend the dinner sponsored by the Senior Citizens on Sunday, the second day of the Depot Days celebration, where they met with old friends that they didnt see on the first day. They complimented the Young-at-Hea- rt Club on the delicious dinner and the efficient way it was served and on the part it played in making the celebration such a good one. Thanks were expressed toRusty and Gloria for taking the time to do this, and the letter was appreciated by all. Curt announced that profit from the dinner amounted to $1,151.08, and he thanked Jean Giles, food chairman, and her group for the work they did on the dinner. Jean replied that there were many more who deserved special recognition for the help they gave, but due to the small number present at this meeting, this would be held over until the next meeting. The organization did find that they had one heck of a dishwasher in their president who was up to his elbows in dishwater all during the dinner. Curt and Mabel also made the posters for the bus and the center which let everyone know the Fouhdation"anaiystSemphaslze that the preceding calculations are the parade, Clara Bates for apon overall countywide based pearing as die Senior Citizen of the ta Year, and Edna Jasper and Leona adages. different in taxing districts vary Bray for pushing grocery carts within the and county especially in loaded with groceries, to advertise of different counties the state. how the bus is used for the weekly The stresses the fact that shopping trips to the valley, and voters report their ballots in casting for tossing kisses to the candy youngsters along the parade route. It was announced that a short movie on the three tax initiatives which will be on the ballot in November, will be shown at the next meting. The film will be very in- formative. More red ribbon badges for the Drug Free Red Ribbon Campaign, will be made by Mabel so that everyone will have one to wear the week of October It was reported that a brother of Faye Wall, Ted Hone, had passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada. Director Wanda Colovich told of a card she received from William and Donna McCostlin of Carmichael, of Calif., a sister and brother-in-laLee and Elna Bird, thanking the senior citizens for the privilege they had of attending the Pageant of the Arts in American Fork with them last August. They said they had never seen anything like it before and enjoyed it very much. Prior to the meeting, the center hosted a delicious luncheon which was prepared and served to 22 members by Jean Giles, food chairman; assisted by Edna Jasper and Margaret Fennell. Appreciation was expressed to the three ladies for the work they did. Next meeting will be October 5 (Wednesday) at the usual time. .Hope to see you all there! ! 23-3- 0. w dance successful PTSA A Membership Dance, sponsored by Tintic parents, teachers and students organization, was held in the THS Gymnasium. Chaperons for the dance were: Gordon (irim. stead, Bart and Stacy Wall, Brian and Sonja Laird, Sharel Jones and daughters, Amber and Kayla. Drawings were held throughout of Pepsi the evening for and Shasta soda pop, a cassette tape, and a large pizza, which was donated by Vernon and Judy Jones at the Summitt Drive Inn. Lucky winners were: Teri Taylor- one six pack Pepsi, Chanon six-pac- Bobby e six-pac- Erickson-on- e Renzello-on- e ks Shasta, k cassette tape, Pepsi, Pepsi, Ryan Chambers-on- e large pizza. The PTSA extended theif thanks Attention Eureka Citizens and to all the students who attended and gave their support, and also exespecially Senior Citizens! Flu vaccine and pneumonia pressed thanks to Principal Gordon vaccine are now available at the Grimstead for giving his time, and for the many things he has done for Eureka Medical Clinic, the Tintic organization. For appointments, call Ryan Jared 433-690- 5. the society is working on different arrangements for next year. The hats ordered for the celebration did not arrive, even at the time of this meeting, so the order Rusby-on- e six-pac- six-pac- k k was cancelled. Souvenirs will be purchased from a dif ferent source next time. The art work this year was expertly done by Rhonda -- candidacy James J. DeWyze announces his candidacy for State Representative, District 68. Jim was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He has attended College and the majoring in received from Electrical Engineering. He is funding general revenue sources. Where services married to Beverly Petersen of and they are the parents of are discontinued, taxpayers may have to use part of their tax savings two boys and two girls. Wahlberg-on- Notice!! There were many turned away when the tours sold out so early, so James DeWyze rct.n announces November will have to weigh these tax reductions against the prospect of sharply curtailed governmental services along with the likelihood of added charges and fees. If services are to continue, some governmental agencies may resort to special user charges and fees to replace the - North Park University of Utah After managing a Home Office Department for Bankers Life and Casualty Company in Chicago, Jim entered the Navy, serving in Viet- nam as a pilot. He has been a pilot for Northwest Airlines and then worked for Pickwick Int. in Minneapolis as manager of personnel and warehousing. He now farms and of Field is the owner-operatService Welding. Jim is currently of American m?Jmer f tbe West Millard Motor rosse ana a former board member of the Millard County Jr IawKtock Shew, Tbe 1989 legislative session will have one of the most significant impacts on the economic and social g of the state in utans businesses and farms .Small history traditional JJ mainstay of rural utah s economy. It is critical that 0111 representative in the legislature be aware of and concerned about the problems of these businesses. An agenda must be set for the economic development of rural Utah. This agenda must emphasize our natural resources not only in mining and agriculture, but in- creasing tourism and providing skilled labor for industry. I believe that I can provide the active and aggressive leadership necessary to promote Central Utah's economic well-bein- Draper. There are still shirts available in most sizes, but going fast! Other business of the evening found everyone admiring the old safe and office machines donated to the museum by Ken Spurrier and Intermountain Farmers. They will be on display in the Depot after a little restoration work. Plans were made to redo the floors in the museum rooms, upstairs at the City Hall. Theyve had a lot of traffic over them in the last 15 years. A look through the museum register shows at least five different coun-Deltries represented besides the United States. The society is proud of the Tintic Mining Museum. Everyone is reminded of the special treat in store at the Oct 12 meeting of the society. Richard S. Knight will be the featured speaker, Plan to attend! ta or Vice-Command- er well-bein- g. James W. DeWyze |