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Show Sulfarb SEPTEMBER 29, 1995 ers II IS ) -- - ':z . Max Mayer James fierce not only a lifetime resident, he is a 5th "We generation Milfordite. live in Milford for the quality of life, and I don't want to see that go away. The city can grow and still retain the values we all appreciate," he said. Mayer served a term on the council in the 80's. When he left office, the city was financially solvent, with reports supporting that fact given at each council publicly meeting. If elected, he would insist on complete disclosure of city financial involvement. "We all know how tough it is to make a dollar. I don't want to give away what the Milford taxpayers have paid for," he Pierce is retired on disability from Union Pacific railroad. He is a Viet Nam Veteran, and a lifetime member of the VFW. He is a member of West Beaver County Sheriffs Search and Rescue, and has been treasurer of the organization for eight years. He has operated a small engine repair service for 1 1 A number of Milford citizens contacted Pierce and asked him to run for the office. "I have nothing to gain personally. I have no financial involvements that can be enhanced by the position. Any decision I make will be for the benefit of the community," he said. said. Mayer is Mayer expressed a slightly different commitment to the voters: As a councilman, he will have ALL of the facts before binding anything on the citizens. "A 'no' vote will bring it back for another A 'yes' vote, you thought. have to live with," he explained. , 10-ye- ar years. Pierce is committed to working to keep the elderly from being priced out of Milford as growth develops. "All of the hikes hit them. It may be only a few dollars, but if they don't have it, it hurts. We can plan and manage better than that," he said. He also wants a public accounting of city finances. "They should L read at the, beginning of every ; council meeting for anybody to hear," he said. Stanr PAGE 2 voting because of a conflict '' with his job f ffjbif have to Jo, j the same! ' m5' put the' v council at a disadvantage?. "No. My job is much different ; and does not involve things to city directly ''related business.' Tarn not going to sell Milford short to benefit' Circle 4. You have to realize too that Circle 4 benefits from having the best for the people who live here," he answered. His message to the voters is, "I'm a person that will do the job, not favors to Ijes Whitney get votes. I don't want to be there if people don't trust my decision making abilities," he Whitney grew up in Milford and attend school here said. from the 4th grade. "I had a great time growing up, and that is what I want for my " 7 back the family kids," he said. He and his made a commitment to insurance family that decision the hard way a with good Out of of couple years ago. neighbor service'. still but the owner of a work, And our new small business that disqualified computer system him makes that good from drawing even better. service unemployment, good jobs and Call me. financial relief were beckoning Brent Stapley from Idaho for both him and his wife. Still, they stayed in 757 N. Main Milford. Whitney is now the! Utah Beaver, purchasing agent for Circle; Like a good neighbor, Four Farms, and the bad times State Farm is there. have passed. Whitney served on the STATE FARM council from 1988 to 1992. He has been with the volunteer fire department fr 25 years. He believes in Milford and it's INSURANCE future. "I want to see things , nice for everybody. We need Slate Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloominglon. Illinois to set impact fees in place to take the burden so that not everybody pays for what one person wants," he said. I self 801-438-54- 51 I Whitney answered r one question not asked willingly additional of the other Councilman challengers. Ixxrry Sower, as a Circle 4 employee, often abstains from i The Incumbents 1 1 i Because of the status difference between incumbent a different Councilman and list of questions to Councilman Dotson Smith. Neither councilman was available for an interview. Neither councilman answered and returned the list of questions, nor did they give a reason for not doing so. QUESTIONS FOR INCUMBENT CANDIDATES: 1. How long have you lived in Milford? 2. How do you visualize the town in five years? 3. As a .council member, what have you done for the city? 4. General Plan: t a. Have you read the General Plan? ... b. Will you vote to adopt the plan? ' c. Do you prefer adoption by ordinance or by resolution? Please give reasons for your choice. d. Do you know who owns the only property designated for high density housing? e. Are minutes available for the advisory committee meetings? 5. Finances: a. How much advance notice do you need to be able to supply a printout of the city's financial position ? b. What is the account balance in the department you are over as councilman? c. How would you describe the city's current financial condition? 6. What percent of the water and sewer upgrades are for repairs to benefit existing residents, and what percent is for growth and development? 7. During your time in office, how much money per month did the city save in the Capital Improvement Fund until required to do so by the recent bond for upgrades? Amount in fund? 8. Are you willing to attend the Public Forum Monday evening, October 3, sponsored by Lady Lions? candidates and challengers, the Monitor submitted . . "itiilfnrfl lnnih.r Alice Smith: EditorPublisher Ad Deadline S:P.M. Monday Subscriptions $35. per year Phone:801-387-267- . 6 Fax:801-387-55- 450 North 100 East - P.O.Box 224 Milford. Utah 84751 Daily Prescription Delivery Order by 3:00 P.M. Delivery at 5:00 P.M. Using Our New AIM Can Be A Refreshing Monday - Saturday (cut off time 1:30 Saturday) 24-Ho- ur Milford Drug Open 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M 464 S. Main St 801-387-21- 04 Experience. MILFORD SCHOOL LUNCH Monday, October 2 Hot Dog w Homemade Bun Macaroni & Cheese Mixed Vegetables Sliced Peaches "Vr"?"' Milk ' Tuesday, October 3 Taco Green Beans Sliced Pears Pineapple Cake Chocolate Milk Wednesday, October 4 7' Spaghetti Green Salad Fruit Cup Hot Roll Milk Thursday A Friday, October 5 & 6, U.EA. Convention In the Child Nutrition Program, no person shall on the grounds ofran, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, bt excluded from participation in. bt denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination, if you believe you haw been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin sex. age, or handicap, write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250. " Free 32 oz. Soft Drink. First Security Free I 32 oz. Bank in Milford I Soft I announces its new 1 Drink I HandiBank ATM 1 available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, located inside the front door of the branch at 326 So. Main. Now through October 31, 1995 when you use this ATM for any transaction except balance inquiries, your receipt is good for a free 32 oz. soft drink at the Chevron Food Mart or Old Hickory Inn. Simply take sf your receipt into the branch office . ' " r They Are Here At . B. 1 1 for your coupon. The new HandiBank is easy to use. All you need is your First Security ' access card and your Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you have never used a HandiBank before, come , 4 in during regular banking . hours and we'll gladly show you how. f . , If you don't have a card or currently are not a First Security customer, we can help you with that, too. Visit the Milford branch and sign up. It's easy, and for a limited time, it even tastes good. (7 " 1 A Heating Up The Dance Floor Friday - September 29 ;9:00 RM.to JjV A IV I i 326 South Main Milford, Utah 387-248- 7 The Pub is a private club for members only I Milford UT j ,' '13 S. Main . .v-- : V 801-387-24- 98 J fn |