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Show THE SENTINEL residents protest S.J. Cemetery fees w V , , " " "7 Two things in life are inevitable: death and taxes. And the South Jordan City Council discovered at X l I XT' 1 "S their meeting Aug. 18 combining the two was controversial. At issue was bow to finance the maintenance and upkeep of the city cemetery. Since 1960, the city has charged an annual mainto tenance fee to off-scosts of the "watering, help beautifying, maintaining or caring for cemetery lots." The council finally voted to have Mayor Ted Lee chair a committee to research each family's records, to resolve all problems, and to make recommendations back to non-reside- et f.Vc rI.jLL. Councilman Buttars Honored West Jordan Mayor Junius Burton, on behalf of the city, presented a plaque to Councilman Chris Buttars during the Aug. 18 council meeting thanking him for his dedication and service as ButJuly Fourth celebration chairman. In accepting the award, 22 tars noted that It would not have been possible without the - chairmen who headed committees under him and volunteered event a success, hundreds of hours to make the three-da- y ? -- TV I the council Oct. 20. South Jordan infee from $1 to $4 per Recently, creased this grave per year. Notices were mailed to delinquent grave owners that failure to pay for at least the past year "has resulted in steps being taken to cause the unused graves to revert back to South Jordan City ownership." A list of 65 delinquent lot owners was published in local newspapers July 23. The Aug. 18 public hearing non-reside- nt in lengthy, heated discussion. Problems uncovered were numerous and varied. The first item of contention was whether notices had been received. Robert Schouten, city recorder, stated that a conscientious effort had been made to notify all affected families. Notices were published in newspapers and were sent certified mail to relatives if the listed person was deceased. It was pointed out that may not receive the newspaper, and one woman stated "we've lived here for 21 years at the same address and never received a notice." The next major item of discussion was whether the maintenance fee should be charged to Residents are assessed a .V4 mill levy for the cemetery. The cost of purchasing a burial lot varies for residents and resulted : V If ) r'V M ts The PTS4-- Club These PTS events. Sensations) have been busy with They have created many articles, camped at Redman Flates, and entered items at the county fair. From left front are Debbie H 4-- (Pre-Tee- n non-residen- Llnnett, Michelle Wendell, Keriann Bowles, and Christine Top row, Cindy Rowley, Leslie Paxman, Shauna Sloan, " Meanhette Babcock, Klmberlee Madsen, and Alelsha Marlar. Not pictured are Brenda Korth and Sheri Shosted. paying Bab-coc- k. - with the former and the latter being charged $350. Councilman Rex Holt indicated that he did not feel Public that it was fair to tax residents for Notice burial lots they don't own and will never use. "Let the lot owner pay PUBLIC NOTICE for the upkeep," he stated. On September 1, 1961 Several members of the Oliver beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Midvale City Council family pointed out that they pay Room a Public Hearing will be held for and taxes in the cities where they live, non-residen- Sound oquipmont stolon Salt Lake County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the theft of sound equipment from an IDS Church under construction in Riverton. Two sound system filters, two automatic mixers, and two amplifiers, total value $3,322, were reported missing from the building at 13400 S. 2700 W. There . was no sign of forced try. Burglars broke into a residence near 13500 S. 1300 W. and took several hundred dollars worth of guns and equipment State Farm is still the place M you're looking for real value in car Utah drivers come for a good buy on : en- insurance, call me. explanation of a proposed fee change for water rates. The specific rate increase and justification will be presented by City personnel. All interested citizens are invited to attend and the irticipate in s Theadore C. Anderson City Administrator Recorder (Pub. Aug. 27, 1961) insurance. Enterprises Guaranteed Reconditioned Vacuums 2544441 STATI JO INIUKNCI $35"p We repair all makes of vacuums. Specializing In Klrby, Hoover, Eureka Bison. We repair all makes, etc. InrirtN, tfbl t From A 12M2SI.17NW. 4081 W. 5415 S. STATE FARM MUTUAL AutomotMe Insuranct Company Home Otiice Bioomington. 875 in-p- A. J. Dryant Miller ts Kearns Illinois 966-141- 6 the city?" Another person asked, "Why does the city expect to buy back the lots at the original cost, rather than the present cost?" Mayor Lee explained that a fixed price was set since several and yet are not burial lot owners except in South Jordan. They suggested that "the cemetery is part of city services, and the city should pay for it." They added it was unfair to "tax the dead in order to cover city costs." Sheldon Oliver said that in 1891 the property was donated to the IDS Church by his great grandfather, James Oliver. In 1936, the church turned the cemetery over to the newly incorporated city of South Jordan. In 1928, the Oliver famiy turned over to the city 16 burial lots in exchange for "perpetual care." were speculating on the lots to make a profit, rather than expecting to use the lots for their family members. The council felt that it was not fair for South Jordan residents to pay taxes on non-residen- ts other people's speculation. The West Jordan Care Center's fourth annual fund raising carnival will take place this Saturday, Aug. 29 from noon till 8 p.m. The center is located at 3350 W. 7800 S. The carnival will feature the country western band, Kathy Rich and the Country Sounds, from 1 to 4 p.m. we ST JORDAN VIDEO! 16T5W.7800So. 255 0872 MHWWWMW 2 Movies $300 David Q. Romney will be the speaker on Aug. 30 at the West Jordan Eighth Ward, at 10:45 a.m. He will leave for the Thursday or Friday Mlnhta VllS&feti training center on Sept. 10. The missionary will go to were purchased. One man stated that if he were to purchase a lot in Murray under a perpetual care agreement for $400, he would pay a lot less than the total amount he would pay at $4 per year per grave for his lifetime. "If Murray can do it, why can't South Jordan?" he asked. Another problem clearly uncovered was the lack of good records on past agreements for the cemetery. A representative from the Jesse Beckstead family pointed out "back then a handshake was sufficient. No one needed to write everything down." Deputy Tapos the Kentucky Louisville LDS r $350 Overnight Rocordors Mission. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Q. Romney, West Jordan. $11 00 Overnight OOQUffl G0P7 Moa-Fr- 1 l. Qa.m.--7 p.m. 785 W. 7000 S. West Jordan Sat 9 a.nv5 p.m. 561-250- 1 Save This Coupon xi 7000 80. 3 Quality fj Copy Will Be Charged On Our Smlth'i t FoodKlng machines with this ad. 8Vix11 only, nomin. self-servic- Mailmen Fight Back Dogs beware! Last year the U.S. Post Office to equip with dog e niiHiniiiiiiiuiniif 1J repellent. Arrests, thefts, and vandalisms accounted for the weekend incidents handled by West Jordan police. Five juveniles were referred to Juvenile Court by officers: a 14 year old West Jordan youth and a 15 year old from Mt. Pleasant were arrested after they attempted to shoplift a $16 necklace from Grand Central; a 16 year old Midvale girl was referred for a shoplifting incident at Circle K; and a 14 year old from West Jordan and a 15 year old from South Jordan were picked up for curfew violation. The West Jordan boy was released, but the South Jordan boy was booked into the detention center for curfew violation, giving a false name to an officer, and for being a runaway. Two ten speed bicycles and a CB radio were taken from the garage of a residence near 6900 S. 2000 W. Loss was set at $340. A $150 ten speed chained to an awning rail near 8400 S. 4000 W., was stolen. The tire and rim were removed from a car parked at a residence near 4000 W. 7800 S. Owner reported a $150 loss. A $125 dirt bike and $10 in quarters were taken from a home near 6800 S. 2500 W. The bike was later returned. Vandals shattered the glass window of a residence near 6900 S. 1300 W. causing an estimated $120 in damages. A 12 speed bike, valued at $120, was taken from the yard of a residence near 2100 W. 7500 S. 1 Has Movod To A Now Convoniont Location At Rodwood Villago North Of Smith Food King In Wost Jordan recorder, Velma Mabey stated that she has to rely on her own memory in many cases, and hopes that others will help her fill in the missing information. It was suggested that Mr Maxfield should be consulted since he is the oldest living town board member. Another point of contention was the city's notice that any unusued lots of delinquent fee payers would revert back to the city for resale. One woman asked, "Why can't I sell my lots to someone other than spent $264,021 their carriers Mow- - ffi(I Sif DOH JIT(dln) a D (Professional tieo? care ir 1 X , New offices for Gordon J. Sollereder, M.D. specializing in General Practice and Family Medicine 2414 West 7800 South, Suite 202 upstairs from the Emergency Room New Patients Welcome Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Mon., Tues., Wed., 9:00- - 1:00 Saturday For appointment call: 1 255-687- hold-u- p Or. Dale Kotter, D.PM Foot Specialists Grc.v D.PM Members American Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery store West Jordan police are looking for two men who the Grocery Warehouse, 7900 S. 1700 W., Monday evening and escaped with an undetermined amount of cash. The two suspects were described by witnesses as Black males, between 5'10" and 6' tall and weighing approximately pounds. The two reportedly entered the building at 10:20 p.m. juist as the store was closing, produced a weapon and announced, "This is a stick-up.- " Eight employees were held at gunpoint while money was gathered from the tills. The suspects then fled the store on foot. Detectives are currently following up on several " leads. Fred Members American Podiatry Association Armed robbers Diagnosis and Treatment: held-u- p 180-20- 0 Fri. Dr. A. . Running of jogging injuries Callouses, Corns Bunions 3 scheduled r agreements?" he asked. A relative of the Stocking family asked why she should have to pay maintenance for graves when "we don't even know these heirs." She noted it was "a financial burden for the few remaining relatives." "What will happen if we die with no heirs, or if our children choose not to pay for maintaining all these graves?" she questioned. Many families present pointed out that those who were buried in the cemetery paid taxes all their lives and helped make South Jordan the community it is today. They felt pereptual care should be granted to these lots since that was the understanding when the lots report arrests, thefts Paft MSjMBJBMBflBJBBJ "Aren't you going to honor past W.J. P.D. 1111 Care Center Carnival Former . 127, Tasniiy, and Bone spurs and calcium deposits Arch problems Ingrown toenails Foot pain and other problems involving feet and lower extremities Dr. Dr. A Fred Kotter, D.P.M. Dale Green, D.P.M. West Jordan Medical and Dental Plaza 2414 West 7800 South FOR APPOINTMENT CALL: Other offices on 3900 South and Sandy 566-729- 7 or 582-538- 5 evenings |