A 5-year-old Huntsville boy was mauled to death by a dog the other night – and the tragedy should be cause for dog owners to seriously contemplate on the safety and reliability of their own canines insofar as a possible attack on a human being is concerned. Some specific questions seem appropriate: Is your dog… Continue reading On Safety With Canines
Category: Civic Responsibility
Santa Barbara Tragedy – Don’t Let It Happen Here
Recent rains eased fire danger temporarily on the Central Utah ranges and forests – but the potential hazard is still there and extreme care should be used in guarding against fire outbreaks. “While the rains helped, a good hot afternoon can put us right back where we were,” noted Floyd A. Lundell of Benjamin, county… Continue reading Santa Barbara Tragedy – Don’t Let It Happen Here
Solving the Dog Problem
Dog ordinances may vary to some extent city to city – but generally they aren’t markedly different from Provo’s which requires that dogs be confined to private property unless accompanied by a member of the family. The canines are not permitted to run at large; they must be controlled at all times, which means a… Continue reading Solving the Dog Problem
Hold Line on Tax Levies
With a new fiscal year scheduled to begin July 1, officials of many Utah County taxing units – school districts, cities, etc. – are busy these days mulling budgets, preparing for public hearings, and projecting tax levies. In relation to this, the Herald makes these suggestions: 1. We urge taxing units to employ every appropriate… Continue reading Hold Line on Tax Levies
County Zoning Hearing – Extra Session Encouraged
The Utah County Commission will hold an important public hearing in the South Courtroom at the County Building next Monday, Jan. 31. It’s a hearing to consider approximately a hundred amendments to the 1975 Revised Utah County Zoning Ordinance. Commissioners adopted the ordinance last Dec. 22 on a 2 to 1 vote. On the same… Continue reading County Zoning Hearing – Extra Session Encouraged
Curb Red Ink Spending – Economic Stability: A Major Issue in Tuesday’s Election
With all its wealth and natural resources, the United States is on a red ink spending course that can only lead to financial disaster. In only two of the past 17 years has the government taken in more money than it has spent. Among the issues for sober contemplation as you plan your Tuesday vote… Continue reading Curb Red Ink Spending – Economic Stability: A Major Issue in Tuesday’s Election
Ballot Overprint – Waste of Tax Dollars
Utah lawmakers, when the legislature meets early next year, should take a hard look at a section in the statutes which consistently results in waste of the taxpayers’ money. The rule in question is 20-7-6 which provides that the clerk responsible for the election print 50 per cent more ballots than the total number of… Continue reading Ballot Overprint – Waste of Tax Dollars
Soaring Assessed Values Accent Levy Cut Need
The 90.4 per cent jump in Utah County’s total assessed valuation is unprecedented. The figures further emphasize the absolute need for taxing units – cities, county, schools. and special districts – to drastically slice the tax levy. Otherwise, taxpayers are going to face unwarranted new burdens as a result of the property reappraisal, which is… Continue reading Soaring Assessed Values Accent Levy Cut Need
Power Line Proposal – Close Scrutiny Urged
For years the efforts of many dedicated individuals and a considerable amount of money have gone into developing and maintaining the Provo Municipal Airport as an economic force in the community. At present funding is being considered for a branch fire station to be built on airport property. Three fixed wing aircraft operations are already… Continue reading Power Line Proposal – Close Scrutiny Urged
Yule Charm Enhanced
Short comments and suggestions: A great deal of charm has been added to Provo’s downtown Christmas decorations by the lighting of the newly-installed trees at mid-Center street in front of the city center. * * * The motorists cruising along a busy street – such as Provo’s Center during rush-hour – can create quite a… Continue reading Yule Charm Enhanced