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Show WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JUNE 17, 1981 REFLEX-DA- VIS lion Tentative 1.8 By MARK D. MICKELSON CLEARFIELD The Clearfield City Council Thursday night approved a tentative budget of $1.8 million, including a six percent raise for city employees. cost-of-livi- THE ACTION was preparatory to the acceptance of the final fiscal 1981-8- budget which must be approved by July 1 . There could be a lot of changes made between now 2 and June 23, City Manager Gayle Starks said in an interview Tuesday. Asked if the budget will be increased or reduced, Starks leaned toward a reduction. If there are any changes made in the budget, it would be my opinion that it would be that way (reduction). I CERTAINLY commend the mayor and council for their extra efforts in trying to do the best with what weve got to work with, he said. He also thanked the citys employees for their patience and cooperation. The employees had asked for an eight percent increase, plus an additional four percent raise in January. Starks said the council was unable to meet the demands and still provide adequate funds to city departments. cost-of-livi- IN ORDER to give them (employees) the (departmental) help, he explained, we had to cut back on the salary structure. While total expenditures for the fiscal budget are being adjusted according to the six percent raise, Starks outlined a few major projects being considered for funding. Clinton Employees in funding is planned for the police dept., up $15,000 from 1980. The recreation depart- $45,000; participation in the ment has requested a $99,000 budget, which may be cut somewhat in the way of personnel, he said. have to be stalled, Starks said. The addition of two new administrative positions, one an assistant city manager, is being considered by the city council although no final decision has been announced. ' CLEARFIELD HAD planned to add on to the city shops this year as well, but due to a lack of money the project will THE TOTAL estimated CLEARFIELDS final is capital outlay for 1981-8- 2 $251,000, Starks said. Money is tight this year. budget hearing will be held June 23, at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers. pool, at approximately re- novation of the 800 North bridges, $15,000; construction of a storm sewer along 1700 South at approximately $100,000, and an undetermined amount for further improvements at Steed Park. Starks also said an increase his- toric column of last week, probably the first book written in Utah Territory for children was The Childrens Book by Augusta Joyce Crocheron. The 292 page Mormon book for Mormon children was first published on Sept. 3, 1890 in Bountiful. Here are some in- teresting stories from the book: IN SOME parts of California, Indian labor used to be employed, and generally they made their wickings (houses) at a short distance from their employers house, as they were pretty sure to be kept for several months if well behaved. These wickings were made of clean new rushes and when leaving the farm they always burned them down, leaving no rubbish to mark where they had been. Not all tenants are as thoughful and neat as this. These Indian familes were fond of dogs and cats. At our Indian quarters there was one ' cat that used to come every morning across a little swamp, crossing over one of the rail fences that reached from one side to the other, for her breakfast. Instead of staying around and wearing out her welcome by getting into mischief, she always went home at a quick gait after her meal of milk and table scraps. ONE VERY delightful mom-in- g when the birds had wakened me just at daylight, I remembered about and started out for some certain strawberries hidden away in a little dimple of a spot down a gentle slope, for I thought they would be ready by this time. While picking my way through the shortest of the grass, I heard piteous little mews and other cries, and looking around, to my surprise I saw the poor old cat in the grass, and in the trail she had made, one, two kittens struggling along in desperate dislike of the dew, which had made them look miserable, while Remember Bad and Save 20 farther back, on the top rail of the fence staggered, clung and mewed two more frightened kittens, who only knew that they were following their mother. SHE WAS already weary of running to and fro, coaxing her timid little ones along on their first journey; so I thought it only humane for the stronger to help the weaker, and, accordingly, went to meet those on the fence. But my kitty, kitty being in English was not understood by these In ' kittens, and they stop-pe,ith elevated backs, enlarged tails, defiant spitting and backing, refusing my help. However, I kept on and cap- a, tured them all, while the mother amply expressed her gratitude in ways plain enough to me. By the time she and the other two were in my apron, the berries were forgotten and the main idea was a box with bed and food. THEY UNDERSTOOD that well enough, and spent the day contentedly, but at night the mother took them all back to camp. You see she did not intend to forsake old friends for the new, unlike many persons whom prosperity blinds to their comrades in adversity. With next mornings light, I was out to see if the exploit was to be repeated, when, sure enough! there she came, her little ones following this time with more confidence. They continued their visits as long as they desired. I THOUGHT the poor mother showed the same Increase Salary AT ONE point, it was proposed that all but supervisory CLINTON Clinton city employees received 10.6 percent salary increases effective July 1 last week as the council approved its final budget. chance at a two or three percent incentive based on good performance and supervisors recommendation. All mayor said. Sunset is doing quite a bit in sales tax although they have a similar population (to Clinton). We have to react to our own set of circumst- personnel would have the ances." employees, regardless of BUT THE city must be mindful of the general feeling of residents against tax increases. for instance, although the school district may pass on a tax increase, he added. supervisor and council high marks throughout the dis- merit, would receive a base of nine or 10 percent increase. The city did away with its merit step increase, last year, deciding instead to give incentives only upon petitioning of a increases or bonuses, the you the true story as it was told to me. WHEN A certain family left Illinois, a little girl hugged her pet in her arms, keeping it covered from sight until a long way from home. It was believed by her parents that the kitty would get lost after a while and so troubled them no more, but she seemed to know that the safest place was with her little mistress, and never strayed from camp, but always climbed into the wagon before starting time and was soon purring herself to sleep. When the family reached Salt Lake City (then a wilderness), kitty was much older, and one day presented the camp with four fine specimens of her tribe. They were much admired and when old enough, were anxiously sought for in good homes. This renowned cat, the fondled pet and respected ancestress of Utah cats, met her untimely death by the bite of a snake. In By TOM BUSSELBERG THAT 10.6 percent is the bottom line for employees, there wont be additional merit ooks For Children As was mentioned in the Get 10.6 This is the first year in a long time that money was so tight we couldn't give the employees the wages for he said, but, Our elected officials are doing their best to get as far with the tax dollars weve got. PLANNED ARE a new roof for the Clearfield swimming council emphasized after a two hour session devoted to the salary question before the general $583,000 budget was discussed and approved. That represents a $70,000, or more than 10 percent, from last years general budget. The employees were given approval. Last year, some bonuses were awarded because of the changeover. MAYOR KEITH Cisney had included a 12 percent salary increase in the balanced budget proposal but that figure was dropped to 10.6 when City Manager Damon Edwards re- ported the "latest figures through March of this year in- cussion with Mr. Edwards noting, "To me, its worth it to pay someone a little bit more to keep them (employees). It really hurts to lose them. It seems to me we need to keep our employees happy. THE BUDGET calls for no tax increase although one city councilman said he felt the city was able to meet its bills due to one of the county's highest mill levies. But to that Mayor Cisney said three neighboring cities were very close in mill levy and still others dont have a significant difference. The levy will be reduced, numerically, from 17.7 to 13.54 THERES GOING to come jobs might be more plentiful. Most everyone puts in extra hours and does a good job. If everyone said they would only put in Eight hours, we couldnt function. Councilman John Rich said he felt the current employees are very much more efficient than the previous," noting they were hired at a higher salary. a time when ci-t- dicated a 10.6 percent inflation climb from the previous mills, but due to taxing March. He said the rate of inflation has declined in the last several months leading to the lowering of the 12.4 inflation figure. changes, the tax bill wont change for residents. Some (cities) have different revenue sources, the ABOUT THREE years later a family who owned one of her descendants, moved to California, and a short time after presented my sister and I each with a handsome black and white kitten and an account of their interesting grandparent, the pioneer cat of Utah. We were very proud of these handsome pets, for they attracted much attention from their elegant appearance and gentleness. SNIP AND Tom grew to the dignity of about 12 pounds each and lived to be a little less than 18 years of age. dmg maternal solicitude and provident care as the human mother in poverty does, when obliged to go forth and seek food for her little ones. When the camp broke up to leave in the fall, I saw among their effects the good old cat with her four kittens cozily perched among the luggage on the back of a pony which an Indian woman was leading. What would you think to see a cat that had traveled all the way from Illinois to Utah, in a wagon? I suppose you have never asked the question, Who introduced the first cats into Utah? for of course you know they were not here always, like the coyote and the crows. I do not remember the name of the persons who did this kind service, but I can tell Franklin D. rings, tie clips, tie tacks, lighters, money clips, wallets, and more . We also have Pulsar watches , Was Prexy 4 Terms 1882. 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