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Show The Salina Sun Wednesday. April 6. 1988 2 Utah Letters to the Editor has We welcome letters to the Editor. Letters must be signed. letters All letters will be printed with name. Unsigned are will not be printed. We try to print all letters as they is submitted but at editting for length at times necessary. notified If editting is required the writer will be called and lowest income Utah has the lowest per capita personal income in the Mountain State area. During 1986 it as 17 percent below the Mountain States, and 25 percent under the average for the nation as a whole. A major factor accounting for Utahs low ranking in per capita income of course, is the large proportion children. When the of personal income figures are related to adult population only, Utah is just 5 percent below the Mountain States, and 1 1 percent below the U.S. Average. Utah spends more for education than most other states. About 42.3 percent of Utahs state and local expenditures go for education, while 37.9 percent is the Figure for the Mountain non-earni- The family of Dan Burns, Salina businessman, had asked that the to the North Sevier Track and Field Project, in lieu of flowers when donate community Mr. Burns passed away recently. More than $1 ,500 was donated. Shown, Tim Smith, of North Sevier High, receives the check from Donna Burns, widow of Mr. principal Burns, and Dana Shaw, daughter. States and 34.9 percent for the U.S. as a IN MEMORIAM: whole. The percentage of personal income going for education in Utah is 26 percent higher than the Mountain States average and 57 percent greater than the national average. Welfare expenditures in Utah are slightly higher than the Mountain States, but significantly lower than the EXCERPT FROM NSMS NEWSPAPER Mr. Torger sen, "One Swell Guy" Jim Torgersen is Science Teacher at North Sevier Middle School. His programs are many, and include the annual Science Fair, a popular event for both students and the public. Mr. Torgersen enjoys teaching and helping open the world of science for his students. His students feel that he is a great teacher, as evidenced by this poem, written by Heather Mason, which appeared in the recent NSMS School Newspaper: Here he comes with his spirits held high, Youll know him when you see him passing by; He wears a furry coat with the hood up j ust so, with his jolly ol face peeking out all aglow. He has reddish hair with the curls just right, with his sunkissed freckles he walks with delight. We, as the kids, think that hes great. Hes prompt, precise, and never late. His discussions have enriched Mr. our lives to a T. We wouldnt have made it this far without good ol Mr. JLT! made by comparative information. v '' possible. The following is a letter to the Sevier Commission, from Jerry County Hansen, who has filed for candidate for the Sevier District School Board. Dear Editor just filed as a candidate for the 4th Precinct of the Sevier County School Board, and I was assessed a filing fee of I $50. This amount represents an increase of 1000 over the $5 filing fee required two years ago. After I was informed by the County Clerk that the State Legislature mandates the fee, I consulted State Representative Tom Christensen. He, in turn, met personally with the State Attorney General, who was to issue a letter to the County Clerk of the opinion that the assessment should remain at $5 or l8th of 1 percent of the total renumeration for the position for the full term of office. When I asked why the fee had increased so much, our County Clerk gave the extraordinary explanation that this amount had been recommended in a letter from the State School Board, with additional reasoning that the higher fee would discourage those that are not seriously interested in the position. I object. First, the Sevier County Clerk represents the taxpayers of Sevier County, as does the County Commission, not the State Board of Education. Secondly, a 1000 increase looks suspiciously like discrimination against the less affluent, and also resembles the type of poll taxes, prohibited under the 24th amendment of the United States Constitution, used to discourage participation in the electoral process. Thirdly, no government official, or agency , has the right to determine who is truly interested or not. The right to make this determination lies entirely with the voters within the sanctity and privacy of the voting booth. Government should encourage debate instead of devising means to stifle it. I sincerely urge that you, and all our Commissioners, exercise wisdom in your judgment and rectify this outrageous assessment by reducing the fee to the $5 amount that Representative Tom Christensen assured me would be the recommendation of the State Attorney General. As a reminder, the tax revolt is in full swing, and this is the type of issue that will make great ammunition, because this is a blatant tax increase from which neither the candidate nor the electorate gain anything. Correction. We gain more governmental control of our lives. I anxiously await your action and decision regarding this matter. Respectfully yours, Jerry Hansen Aurora, Utah teacher Mr. Jim Torgersen, Middle North Sevier School, enjoys the subjects he teachers, and is able to convey that feeling to his stuat dents. Las AURORA CITY COUNCIL continued from page will 1 cape of the dog and to prohibit it from running at large. D. Any dog running at large in violation of the provisions of this section is hereby declared to be a nuisance and a menace to the public health and safety, and the dog shall be taken up and impounded as provided herein. In other action, the City plans to into the irrigation system water put about the first of May and requests that property owners check their lines and valves in the next two weeks for any apparent problems before the water is turned in to the line. Any problems should be reported to Dan Rasmussen, private, she may be able to intervene and cause the investigation to be dropped. Spring and summer baseball will soon be underway, and anyone interested in assisting is asked to contact a member of the City Council. , Anyone willing to chair any committee concerning the annual City Cleanup Days in May, is asked to contact any City Council member. Remember that building permits are required for any construction or any major indoor remodeling. The permit is required before the construction begins. Not Post Mistress, Judy Christensen, complying could result in additional reports that there has been some van- expense or the possibility of having dalism at the Aurora Post Office. tear down the structure to meet buildThough the damage was not major, she ing codes. notes that parents and children need to be aware that any form of destructive Riding behavior or vulgarity directed towards of any federal building or employee is considered a serious federal offense. Remember theday ofFun The recent event is now being and Games planned by the Salina investigated by federal Postal InspecRiding Club on April 16. tors. Games will begin at 1 Mrs. Christensen said that those p.m. and continue to 5 p.m. Cost for the day is $5 per family. Saddle up responsible were likely not a ware of the severity of their actions, and if they your horse and come and join this wish to discuss the matter with her in fun event. 896-736- U.S. figures. The Utah Foundation points out that sometimes a special situation, such as Utahs abnormally high school age population, can distort the picture if Vegas dancers perform The Paradise Dancers a group of Las V egas High schoolers, will perform at Gunnison Valley High, Friday, April 8, at 8:30 p.m. The group has performed in many major Las Vegas Hotels, colleges, etc., as well as engagements overseas. Their performance in- cludes exhibition dancing, ball-- . room dancing and many novelty numbers. They will be competing at BYU on Saturday for National honors. Everyone is invited to attend this event, and there is no admission charge. 9. Club sets day Subscribe today! 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The four will not take office until the next school year begins, but will be involved in several training seminars and workshops during the summer months. |