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Show 1 VTV.! t 7 t.V- - i 2 . , - v - - 11 - Council holds hearings By Garry Judkins Two of four public hearings scheduled just prior to the council meeting of September 5 generated little public interest. The first, a hearing to consider down zoning of the Farr Subdivision on 4250 S. 700 W. from R-- to R-- was later passed without opposition. The second, a hearing to approve expansion of the Smitchler Trailer Park by three spaces was also approved after the hearing. Another public hearing to consider rezoning of 30 acres of A-- l property near the Riverdale mobile Estates to M-l designation sparked questions as to the planned use of the property. Kent Peterson, the developer, said part of the land will be used for boat storage he declined to give more details about plans for the property. Council members appeared to be embarrassed by the fact that they had approved a 10 per cent pay increase for city recorder Elaine Vanderwood prior to holding a public hearing required by state law. The group responded to detailed questions by citizens as to the justification for the pay hike. The group admitted that Vanderwood had 5 2 been given special consideration because of :extra duties she of in terms running city performs errands. Other employees were given flat dollar amount raises which were substantially less than the pay hike approved for Vanderwood. The group later approved the full pay hike for the recorder. Jo DAnn Dance, a representative of the Riverdale Ladiies Club, presented a check for $200 and a plague to the city. We would like you to earmark this money and plaque for a drinking fountain at the Golden Spike Park, said Dance. The gesture drew applause from the citizens in attendance and thanks from the council. The Council gave final approval to hire Phillip Schow as City Administrator at an annual salary of $18,000. They gave no details on Schows background. Councilmen Joe Christopher and Howard Coleman disagreed on defining Schows duties. Coleman pressed for specifics of the scope of the administrators powers, while Christopher maintained that the specifics could be determined after Schow takes over the duties. The two finally agreed to the hiring with some work to be done in defining the duties after Schow is hired. The Council approved an amended ordiance providing the candidates for election to the council need only file for candidacy and need not provide a petition of 100 signatures as previously required. Three seats are up for election this fall. Joe Christopher has declared his intention Lois Manning to run for will not seek another term and Dee Burton declined to declare himself. Deadline for filing is September 17th. City Attorney Frank Warner read a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which would require 4 ft. by 5 ft signs be placed on property being The signs considered for would have to be placed in a conspicuous place on the property and contain details of the proposed zoning change The amendment would also required notice to be mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the property to be rezoned. Both notices would have to be given 15 days prior to a public hearing on the matter. Costs of the signs and mailed notice would be charged to the party requesting the zone change. The measure was passed without opposition. The Council also approved Warners suggestion that abatement of a nuisance proceedings be started in connection with the Rodeway Inn property. Weve been very patient on this matter and its time we took action on this, said Mayor Leon Poulsen. The abatement process could result in razing of the buildings on the property and charging the costs to the Rodeway Property owners. left, Mrs Verlene Russell and Mrs. Norma Earl ready items for McKay Dee HospnA Ce.i ter Volunteer Auxiliary's "Country Fair" on September 3 and 4. Public is invited MRS. BETTIE BOND, 1 two-da- y 1 Country Fair (left). Eagles Auxiliary President, presents a check to the Weber County Library in Roy to purchase large type editions of popular books. Accepting the check is Evelyn Dussol, Librarian, accompanied by Beth Woods, Auxiliary Secretary. LENORE SEBASTIAN :js dJomofle otnoiniey The Roy Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles presented a gift of one hundred dollars to the Southwest Branch Library as a gesture of support to the library for its services to the elderly. This is the fifth year such a presentation will be duplicated across the United States and Canada by Eagle Auxiliaries. Libraries receiving these grants will be asked to purchase large print books and magazines for the elderly and the visually handicapped. Auxiliaries receive the library grants from the Eagles Memorial Foundation in appreciation of their cooperation and support of the senior d Golden Eagle Fund which the Foundation administers. Eagles raise money for this fund which makes available grants to citizen-oriente- charitable organizations working on some project of benefit to the aged. y At the Grand convention held in Kansas City, Missouri the first week of August, a display was shown of the library gift presentation news pictures sent in to the Golden Eagle Fund headquarters in Milwaukee, WI during the current year. Aerie-Auxiliar- Fund ralseir slated Several women from Roy and Sunset are assisting the McKay-De- e Hospital Center Volunteer Auxiliary in planning an Country Fair September 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mrs. Verlene Russell, Sunset, heads the organization and is general event. Mrs. chairman of the two-da- y Sandy Bybee and Mrs. Norma Earl, both of Sunset, are serving as of the White Elephant Booth and are looking for items to be sold there Mrs. Marcell Weaver, Roy, is of a fresh garden produce booth, and Bettie Bond, Roy, is working with two other auxiliary members of the Cooks Night Out booth, which features home-mad- e casseroles, salads and bottled barbecue. Visitors are invited to purchase items for their dinner at that booth, to avoid cooking. Ten booths staffed by the volunteers will offer a variety of food and merchandise. Highlight of the fair will be the Thursday, Sept. 13 auction, beginning at 10 a.m. Everyone is urged to be present to bid on items n offered by Ben Tanaka, cattle and horse auctioneer. Both merchandise and services will be auctioned, including physical examinations by medical doctors, dental services, quilts, painting, afghans and many other valuable items. Imaginative names will designate the booths; for Busy Fingers handicrafted items; Cozy Corner, quilts, aprons, etc.; Sweet Shoppe, home-mad- e Yum Yum candies; Corner, home-bake- d goods; Lots of Knots, macrame booth; Pots and Palettes, painting and ceramics; You Name It, white elephants; Moms Home Canning, picldes and home-canne- It isnt unusual for seven women to meet together regularly, but when seven women meet to sing and they are all sisters, that is rather unusual. That is what happens each week at the home of Mr. Vem C. Parker and the late Reta Parker. The seven women are his daughters. They and their father all live in Hooper. Music plays a big part in the lives of the Parker family. The mother used to play the piano and sing with the dad and the children would join in, so the children grew up knowing many old and loved songs. The two older children, Catherine and Genevieve were singing and playing ukulele at a very early age, on the program on many occasions, and in different communities. When they were older, Catherine played the accordian and Genevieve the guitar and they sang many times over the years. The sisters started singing together as a group more than 27 years ago. They have been on hundreds of programs in many towns in three different states. They sing at funerals, church meetings, reunions and all kinds of social affairs. The Parkers lived on a farm ; there were no boys in the family, so the girls helped their father in the fields. Singing made the work easier whether it was milking cows, thinning, hoeing and topping sugar beets, hoeing and picking tomatoes n, 1 left to right, Mrs. Darwin (Carol) Jones, Mrs. Joseph (Florence) Allen, Mrs. Thomas (LoRoe) Ewing, Mrs. Vern (Dona) Taylor, Mrs. Fred (Marion) Allen, Mrs. James (Genevieve) Johnston and Mrs. Lynn (Catherine) Garner. THE PARKER SISTERS, and potatoes, hauling hay, picking strawberries, or doing house work; even riding in the car was singing time. All the family enjoys the for practice. Grandchildren, neighbors and friends meet at the Parker home to listen and get in on all the visiting. It is not unusual for 20 or 25 people to be at the Parker home on practice night. They all love family parties and they have many during the year. The husbands have sacrificed their time over the years, as they were often left home tending the children The children are now grown so the husbands are able to go more with the sisters to sing. Altogether, the sisters have 27 children. Without the cooperation of the families, the sisters would not have been able to be away so much. This singing group calls themselves the Parker Sisters The parents set a goal that the family lives by. That is to be dependable. The father always said, If you say you will do it, you do it, meaning if some one is depending on you, dont let them down The sisters have always been there when they were supposed to be in the Green level of the urged that Thursday to the it) am well-know- other Farmers Musical Parker Sisters love to entertain The event will be held Auditorium on the B hospital Mrs Russell visitors plan their day include attendance at auction d items; The fresh produce Market, such as tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and zuccchini. Proceeds from the Country Fair will be used to purchase monitors for the hospitals Newborn Intensive Care Nursery. The Volunteer Auxiliary has pledged to raise $21,525 this year to benefit the hospital, Mrs. Russell said. We want to invite everyone to join with us in our Country Fair, she said, Everyone is really working hard to make this even successful, and we think it will be a lot of fun. Girl Scout troops forming tii a It's fun to be a Girl Si out v groups ot friends, you can Rain as out of doors in the go you things camping or hiking Photography tips, first aid steps, a visit to the voi ol the arts or being instructed in ( o..l inp skills by a home economist aie - a. no a of the activities you may select Brownie Girl Scout (1st, 2nd 3.d graders) or a Girl Scout in gradt 4 through 12 Grown-up- s have tun too as pent i the leadership team olunteu h. leaders, assistants and tioop min mittee people help guls ru.- - mil learn as they share their qxual . uu bemmt talents and skills lives the influence in guts positive For information on Girl Si outing m the Roy area, please tall Mi s t hai h s i Edgar at 773-758- 3 Open shop slated The Roy High School VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) will sponsor an open shop Saturday, September 8 from 8am until noon at the school shop. For a cost of $1 per hour, p OjA ai e invited to use the tools, equ.pnie.it and instruction personnel on hand for auto mechanics. welding and woodworking Flag photo among the racers last Monday at Willui d the tubs Bay. Not as fancy or expensive as the Thunderboats Photo. nevertheless make an unusual Flag ' THUNDER-TUB- WERE a |