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Show U S ClDOrf Post age PAID ld UT 8401 Permit No 2 Ilearfield Serving the Clearfield area Vol. 7 No. 32 Wednesday, June 28, y r is 1 978 'V D)() o)Fo)DGQ Council members heard complaints from several residents about the dog Eroblem in Clearfield and set public for two rezoning requests during Tuesday evenings city council meeting. A small group of residents voiced strong concern over the dog problem in Clearfield Loran Rowley, 230 S Lakeview, reported, Were not after all the dogs or any owners in particular, but we are concerned over the number of dogs running loose, going through garbage cans, and barking day and night Mr. Rowley, as well as several other complamtants, reported getting no response when calling the county-ru- n animal control office They questionned the laws governing dog control in the city and asked changes Church News. See page -- 4. Classified Ads. See page 8. Opinion. See page 2. Heritage News. See page 2. Police Report. See page 2. Society News. See page proposed 1978 79 fiscal budget for Clearfield City was approved with only a few questions and no objections Mayor Townley added that the council hopes to fund the $1,297,582 budget without a mill levy increase, however the city has until August to make that decision final I hope we can get along without an increase, said the mayor. If we can get by without such an increase, I think we should I feel we are duty-- , bound to hold off increasing the mill levy, but on the other hand weve been nursing along at a mill levy less than our neighboring cities for a long time. If we expect to do any upgrading it may be necessary The mayor, still speaking against a mill levy increase, reported the city is doing all it can to increase the tax be made where necessary City Manager Gayle Starks explained the main problem m Clearfield stems from the fact that most dog owners know the dog catchers operate on a 9 a m 5 p m. basis, however, he stressed that citizens having problems with dogs may still sign a formal complaint and action will be taken Police Chief Daren Green added that the animal control office, which serves all the cities in Davis County, has but six employes That puts one man up front at the office, one in back taking care of the dogs, a supervisor, and only three men being able' to answer complaints I dont think they are not doing a good job because theyre not working, but because they dont have enough men to cover the county problems Persons having continual problems with dogs should contact the Clearfield Police Department and sign a formal complaint. After a dog owner is hauled into court a couple of times and made to pay a fine, you find that they take better care of their animals, added Mr Starks Councilman Neldon Hamblin motioned that Clearfield send a strong letter Jo the county commission reqesting better service within the city. They should be aware of the problems and if more manpower is the answer, it should be investigated, said Councilman Hamblin His motion also included a request that the city identify the process of reporting a dog problem m the next city newsletter being sent to the Clearfield residents Mayor Donal Townley added that a study is being made into the possibility of Clearfield and two neighboring cities employing a fulltime dog catcher. base through commercial and residential expansion I think Clear- field should be commended on holding the line on keeping the mill levy down, but we need to take a serious look at some services, especially the need for better fire protection Invoices paid Four invoices for engineering consulting work were paid to Templeton and Linke Approval was given for a $643.70 payment, for a $2169 41 payment, and a $16 60 payment. Another request for $509 56 for work at the park at 1000 W. 300 N. will be paid out of the new budget next week taroa the best showing we have ever made, the Davis County Sheriffs four-ma- n team took top honors in the state during competition held at the In 5. Public hearings A public hearing to hear rezone 29 N. Lakeview Sports. See page 9. Utah Peace Officers Association a request to and (UPOA) Convention held in Brigham City. In addition, a member of the team also took the most coveted award, which is the Percy Clark Memorial award. This is given to the top shooter in the state, according to Davis County Sheriff Dub Lawrence This award given to Larry Ward, has been 37 N Lakeview from R-- 2 to 2 was set for 8 pm July 25 Another rezoning request will be heard at 7:30 pm. July 25. This request asks to rezone 1970 S. Main from l to C-- The Clearfield Relief Society summer is planning recreational activities on a stake-basiSee page 4. A-- R-2- s. Budget approved budget hearing, In a final , it '3! i members of the pistol team representing the Davis County Sheriffs office proudly display their trophies won as they took top honors in the state. These men include Joe Gonzales, Horace Rencher and Larry Ward. Roger Anderson was absent t the time of the picture. THREE OF THE four the given since 1973 Clark, a Salt Lake City Police Officer was shot in the line of duty and was known for his marksmenship Out of approximately 60 trophies presented at the UPOA convention, the Davis county group of seven men team took 27 trophies The four-ma- n included Roger Anderson, Horace Rencher, Larry Ward and Joe Gonzales. Randy Lloyd was an alternate for the four-ma- n team and Sheriff fl(p) tnlOGHOirS Lawrence and Jan Cunningham accompanied them to the convention team won first in the The four-ma- n combat competition, but took second in the slow fire team match, to the Provo pistal team Ward and Gonzales were also recipients of being named to the Governors 20 and given a certificate stating that they are among the top 20 shooters in the state. Ward was rated third while Gonzales took 10th place In individual matches conducted at the convention, Rencher came away with five trophies , Gonzales received three, Ward took nine awards and Anderson got three trophies for his efforts Other cities m Davis County which entered pistol teams m the competition included Layton and Sunset. Celebrate the 4th in Clearfield ptg&ki wide variety of activities have been planned in Clearfield for the annual Fourth of July celebration, according to Buehla Casteel, chamber secretary The day will begin with a Chuckwagon Breakfast at the bowery behind the police station. Sponsored by the American Legion, 1 a m. at a cost of $2 for adults breakfast will be served from to 12 and $1 .75 for children up years of age. The menu consists of bacon, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, milk, orange drink and coffee. In conjunction with the breakfast, members of the Ogden Sky Knights will parachute at 8 30 a m., weather permitting, into the baseball field adjacent to the park. The annual parade will begin at 9 a m. at the Clearfield Stake House, 935 S. State and proceed north on State Street. The parade will disburse at Center Street Park. Throughout the day the park will feature many concessions, games, races, and the annual art show. Races for the children will begin at 2 p.m. under the direction of the recreation department. A tentative schedule is as follows: 2 p.m. 50 yard dash, 2:30, wheelbarrow race, 3 p.m., softball throw, 3.30 p.m. shuttle run, 4 p.m. sack race, and a softball game is set for 4:30 p.m. The evening will draw to a close with a fireworks display under the direction of the Clearfield Fire Department The fireworks will be set off at dark at the park. A a I 7-- 1 .v 0$ M ,t syr 'a MAKING A CHECK of recently rrived fireworks for this year's display In Clearfield are City Manager Gayle Starks, left, and Fire Chief Elmo Hod-soThe display, at dark on the 4th of July, will be under the supervision of the city fire n. department. a' |