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Show THE SENTINEL Effective Thursday. Dec. 10. 1981 Page 3 Jan. 1,1982. .. off new plan in favor Social West Jordan drops Security corresponding increase in Social Beginning Jan. 1, West Jordan ty employes will no longer par-- Security" or until "we can't provide the same benefits." ncinate in me aociai actui ity Olson said the new program was "not necessarily for every city" but would work well for West Jordan, especially since the average age of employes is 32 years. The few older people on staff who are nearing retirement will be eligible for reduced Social Security benefits, because of the years they've program. The council voted Dec. i to support an alternative package with Beneficial Life which offers similar, and in some cases, improved benefits. The cost to the city and the employe will remain the same. West Jordan is able to withdraw because of the way the Social Security legislation was originally set up. Since one governmental agency cannot tax another, participation by public employers is entirely voluntary. And while West the Jordan City can never program, should an employe quit and go to work for a private company, he will once again have Social Security deductions taken from the paycheck. Services Direc; Administrative tor Ron Olson explained that the paid into the system, plus whatever they accumulate under the new program. Individual sessions explaining the new program were held with each employe and, according to Olson, "there was not one dissenting vote." West Jordan began exploring the possibility of withdrawing from Social Security several years ago and voted in Dec. 1979, to opt out of the federal program at the earliest possible date. Orem City currently offers a similar program to its re-ent- . , other and' be the same under the new employes such as with the 6.65 Midvale, municipalities, percent program city providing matching funds, as are investigating it. is currently being done under the Although it was not the city's into duplicate Social Security, tent Social Security system. City the told benefits are offered in the same Manager Allan Tolman would three areas: 1. Survivor; 2. council that the percentage mammmSm Wa .paw a nnfil tHarA ic a Disability; and 3. Retirement. Enterprises Electrolux With Power Head. Like Christmas, with its spirit of 'peace' and New. $15000 'goodwill,' hardly seems like a time to be of our suspicious We repair ad make of vacuumi. Specializing In Klrby, Hoover, Eureka 4 Bison. Wo repair aUmakaa, ate fellowmen. Unfort- unately, as many police officers will testify, trusting individuals often fall victim to crime. Without looking at the statistics, one can safely 4081 W. 5415 S. Kearns 966-141- 6 Pickle... In A m cievably, an individual could live on the interest alone and never touch the principle. If an employe leaves the city before retirement, the money is yielding a quarterly interest rate of 15 percent). : At retirement, when the em- ploye begins drawing from this account, he must pay taxes on the money. Olson said that con- - Rent It From Dill Rontal Tables Chairs Beds Convalescent Needs Party Needs Carpet Cleaning Hours 8--6 Mon.-Sa3027 West 7800 South t. 561-519- 2 lresh Cut A !ifi!flllfi policeman who is limited to one year). By then, he should be retrained for a new job and the benefits stop. If however, the person is totally disabled and can never return to work, the benefits will continue. Retirement was an area in which Olson said the city "really saw benefits." Of the 13.3 percent total deduction (combined employe and matching city funds), 11.6 percent will go into a retirement account in the employe's name and only he or his beneficiaries can draw from it. d investment Here, a which in offered is the emplan his money will ploye dictates how be used. He can direct that up to 25 percent of the total go to stocks, up to 49 percent in whole life insurance, and at least 50 percent in an- tax-deferr- ed three-phase- Draper Mayor Glen Cannon visits with Salt Lake County Commissioner Tom Shimazu and his wife at the open house of the Draper Branch Library. Located in city hall, the branch is staffed mainly by volunteers. Hours are Monday, Wednesday 3 9 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. The branch is closed on Fridays. nuities (which are currently &up Flocked jF 0199 NiceSaltctionOf Poinsettias 05)99 predict that burglaries, thefts, shoplifting, and drunk driving will all be k up during the season. It holiday happens every year. An informal check with vehicle unlocked. While a determined theft will still a be able to break-in- , locked door may keep an honest person honest. 2. Do not leave packages and other items westside departments in plain sight in your showed that the most vehicle. If you're at a commonly committed store, lock them in your holiday crime is vehicle trunk. Once you're at burglary. In West Jordan home, take your puralone, during the first chases inside. Rememthree days of December ber, it only takes a few five incidents were repormoments for a theft to ted to police. occur. 3. While campers and Following interviews with' Wesf Jordan Det. trailers may seem like a Mike Mitchell and South great place to hide Jordan Chief Duane presents from snooping Sutherland, we've comchildren, campers and piled the following list. trailers are also easier to Keep in mind that no break into than a home. method is 100 percent RESIDENTIAL crime-proo- f, but the harBURGLARIES der it is for a burglar or 1. Secure your home. thief to get at your Dead bolt locks are best. property, the less likely it However, remember that is that you will be his next the lock is only as strong victim. as the door frame. If your VEHICLE THEFTS frame is made of a soft 1. Do not leave your wood, such as pine, it may need to be reinforced. 2. If you plan on being away from home during the evening hours, make it appear that someone is home by lea ving lights and a radio or television on. 3. Secure your window and sliding glass door screens by placing small screws through the top of the screen and into the frame of the window. 4. Keep your garage . door closed. An open door is an open invitation. six-wee- 4&St V" NOW OPEN 2. Several signs to watch only takes a second for someone to grab it. for include erratic 2. Be aware that since driving patterns, fogged shoplifting increases up windshield, someone during the holiday who is driving with all the season, most stores' "beef windows down, someone up" their security staff . who is driving extremely 3. While the first two slow, someone who will times you take an item not turn off his bright valued at less than $100 it lights when signaled to do is a misdemeanor, the so, and a total disregard third time it becomes a for traffic signals. major offense punishable by from 5 years in prison, no matter what Deadlines the item was. S p.m. Monday, DRUNK DRIVING News, Display ads, 1. Drunk drivers . Announcements become more prevalent Wedding xxxxx ' during the holiday 4 p.m.' Tuesday, season. The first word All Classified Ads here is caution. Park View Pediatric Assoc., P.C. (West Jordan Branch) 2400 W. 7800 S. Suite 205 Located Near Holy Cross Emergency West Jordan 0-- Call For Appt. bkcellent Medical Care Tor Infants, ' Children And Teens. 566-876- 3 The lovable Snoopy and Woodstock phone is only one of the exciting gift ideas waiting for you at the Jordan Square PhoneCenter Store. Unique phones, Bell System Gift Certificates and more! Open 9:00 am to 6 pm, Monday-Frida10:00 am to 4 pm, Saturday. J?'? A 0g) U can do with it as ho pleases, either withdraw it or leave it in his account to gather in- terest. ; There is a penalty for annuities withdrawn in the first eight years. still his and ho iniOIIEDPHf J! pi whether mentally or he is eligible to physically receive 60 percent of his salary for up to two years (except a job Police encourage caution during Christmas holiday A.T. ; Survivor benefits are offered through a life insurance policy equivalent to three times annual salary plus $10,000. To cover the second area, the city bought long-terdisability insurance. Should an employe become unable to do his y; (o) (2) CPharioCcivtcrgtafti Varieties () Mountain Bel Chine ik 5. j& q o 7 Encourage neigh- borhood watch in your area. A nosy neighbor is your best asset. Report all "p.-'oucircumstances to police. 6. If you have a freezer in your garage, make sure it is locked at all times. 7. A watchdog is good if it will bark at strangers. 8. If you're planning on being away for a number of days, contact your local. police department for a property watch. An officer will walk around your home and check things at least once a shift. 9. Keep bushes and trees trimmed around the windows. An overgrown bush near a basement window, for example, s Quality For The U J) hp M d Christmas Tree Experts Agree: Bland's Has The Best Trees P0sin)op Where Quality Still Counts 8630 S. Redwood Road UK" viwii m FontfrtfThtMuniy fh, c, 561-132- 1 J-- 1 A provides an excellent cover for someone trying to break in. 10. If there are not street or yard lights in your neighborhood, porch lights can be used to light up e dark areas in your yaid. SHOPPING 1. Never leave your purse unattended in your '"ping carl Again, it m i : nuuMiifc I r .i manuiaciureci oy American ielecommunicati i s characters 1965 United Features Syndicate. i |