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Show July 30, 1980 Ben Lomond Beacon. Page 2 Getting along with Ceasar MM Editorial: County government, what's that?" owners on the appraisal and assessment of their property by the county assessor. As the chief executive agency of the county, the commission has direct responsibility for By Dave Vanier Government, County Whats That? That was the most common reply that the Support oflocal papers essential Ogden Chamber of Commerce received in response to a recent survey on changing the form of Weber County Government. It The Ben Lomond Beacon will no longer exist after this week, and that is sad news for both us and our readers. The paper has been an important part of the communities it served, chonicling events both big and small for the past 4 years. To many people, the Beacon was a community asset, something to be nurtured and built. To other people, however, the paper was a matter of indifference, of interest only when a relative happened to be in a photograph in some particular issue. Obtaining the amount of advertising necessary to support the Beacon was practically impossible due to the com- -' paratively small number of businesses in the towns covered. For that reason, the support of individuals through subscriptions was especially important, and that support was not always forthcoming. A small community newspaper is a delicate living thing. Like any other living being, the more nourishment it receives, the stronger it will be. The Beacon, while it had a lot of potential to grow, was never very strong. Should someone try to start another community newspaper in northern Weber County in the future, the strong backing of area residents will be essential in keeping the paper going. We hope those who feel it is important to have a newspaper reporting local events will get behind it and do their best to see that it survives. sidewalks this fall as a result of action taken by the City Council Tuesday night. The council opened six bids on a sidewalk construction project to be funded by a $135,000 grant from the U. S. Department of Urban and Housing Development. The low bidder was L. Marsh and Sons of Ogden, who bid $95,246. The council unanimously voted to accept the apparent low bid subject to verification of the bids data by the city engineer and subject to approval by HUD. Jack City Engineer Reeves said, I have my fingers crossed on the low bidder hes done work for the city before. He warned the council that they would have to watch the like a hawk. City Recorder Stirl Empey Youll have to retorted, watch him like a hawk, indicating it was Reeves con-stract- responsibility to make sure the work was done correctly. The contractor will have 75 days to build the sidewalks from the day the city gives him official permission to begin work. Sidewalks and drainage ditches or curbing will be built on the north side of Pleasant View and Elberta drives from 1100 W. to 500 W., up the west side of 500 W. to Weber High Dr., along the east side of 500 W. from the Pleasant View Stake Center to 3650 N., east along 900 W. between the LDS Church and Lomond View Elementary School, and on the east side of 1000 W. between Pleasant View Dr. and the canal. Other bidders sidewalk on the construction project were Robert L. Shaw Construction Co. of Ogden, Fife Rock Products of Ogden, J. L. Ormland and Son of Willard, Associated Brigham Construction of Brigham City, and Eddie L. Shaw of Ogden. processing, personnel administration and purchasing. Finally, as part of its revenue powers, trhe Chamber can expect voters to make an intelligent decision in this matter, some basic information about the Who, What, Where and When of county government must be provided. The officers of a county are: three county missioners, a county attorney, a county auditor, a county assessor, a county clerk, a county recorder, a county treasurer, a county sheriff and a county surveyor. All these officers are elected, with one county commissioner being elected for a two year term and the other officials serving four-yeterms. (In counties having an assessed value of less than $20,000,000, the county clerk also performs the duties of the county auditor). The county commission is the executive and legislative body of local county government and is empowered with a broad range of administrative responsibilities. As the legislative body, the commission may pass all ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies not contrary to existing law, that are necessary to provide for the safety, preserve the health, promote the welfare and protect the property of the residents of the county. The commissioners have a general commission is empowered to levy a property tax for a variety of purposes. The job of the county assessor is quite straightforward. It is simply to find, describe and assess all taxable property in the county as it exists on Jan. 1 of each year. Taxable property includes real property; land, buildings and other improvements permanently attached to the land and tangible personal com- ar Pleasant View accepts bids on sidewalks Pleasant View residents will have some needed new general administrative functions such as data seems that, before the . supervisory responsibility to ensure that all county officials faithfully perform their duties. They must approve all contracts and all expenditures of funds and the commission may audit and examine the records and accounts of any county office with respect to receipt and disbursement of funds. The board of county commissioners also serves as the county board of equalization which hears appeals from property motor property; vehicles, boats, machinery and equipment; and business furniture and fixtures. The assessor actually collects the . . taxes assessed on all personal property and must settle the collections monthly with the county auditor. The and appraisal assessment records maintained in the assessors office are public records. The end product of the assessors work is to create an assessment roll by May of each year. The county auditor audits against the county, issues all warrants for payment and maintains records of all receipts and disbursements. He audits the financial and management practices of the various county offices and prepares and publishes annually the all claims financial countys statements the showing countys financial condition and results of operations. The auditor is required to advertise and conduct the May tax sale at which all properties with a five-yetax delinquiency are offered for sale at public auction. The county auditor is, by statute, the countys budget ar officer, responsible for assembling all budget and making requests revenue and expenditure The Pleasant View City Tuesday approved Police Sgt. Craig Deardons request that Patrolman Buster Taylor be allowed to officer attend a five-da- y survival school in Murray Aug. 25-2- Its real valuable Deardon said. It training, teaches how to take away knives and guns. He said Taylor would be able to train Pleasant Views other ofafter ficers in taking the course. said he thought Police Chief Richard Diamond would take Taylors shifts at no extra cost to the city. The council smilingly approved a $110 bill from The Plain City Council will hold a public hearing tonight judicial robe. The council good naturedly noted that it bought it anyway. I just think its funny, the after council that the training, including per diem for Taylor, would cost the city about $375. City Recorder Stirl Empey challenged that figure, asking Deardon if the city wouldnt also have to policeman to pay a part-tim- e 3 years, The council also approved the payment of a total of $7,000 in bills, including $5,068 for city insurance and $990 for city storm sewer construction work. Pleasant View 5,000 Meter Run Justice of the Peace Jack Penrod for the purchase of a had denied the judges request for the robe, but that he had gone ahead and self-defen- Deardon informed fill in for Taylor. Deardon Coun- cilman Gene L. Mortensen laughed. Helen Councilwoman 'Packer bemoaned the fact that she had said she would make the judge his robe, but that he had declined her offer. Susan Chairman Himelright gave the council the $288 in entrance fees she collected during the July race. 24th She said she was disappointed in the turnout of 88 runners, even though more people participated this year than last. Mrs. Himelright indicated left she still had 80 over from the event, but the council said the shirts could be sold next year, assuring her there was no problem. Mayor Peary Barker expressed his and the in City Hall to at 7 consider revising the towns councils appreciation to Mrs. Himelright for her work in organizing and carrying out the race again this year. The council discussed plans to chip and seal 600 W. from Elberta Dr. to 2550 N., 900 W. from Pleasant View Dr. up to the canal, and 1000 W. from:. Pleasant View Dr. south to U.S. 89. It is expected to seek bids on the project next month. The need to reconstruct 4300 N. from 900 W. to 500 W was also discussed. Empey asked City Engineer Jack Reeves to make a cost estimate of the job and to report back to the council. Barker told the council that North Ogden City Manager Dennis Shupe agreed after meeting with him to direct about 250 feet of water runoff from North Ogdens side of Elberta IT JL Drive into Pleasant Views storm drainage system. A Pleasant View resident on Elberta Drive, Gary Tanner, had requested the action, saying otherwise North for JAPANESE SWORDS Also interested in other Japanese and German items: Armor, ivoryware, lacquerware, uniforms, weapons. By Ogdens extensive con- struction on Elberta Drive would cause his property to be flooded every time it rained. 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Finally, the auditor has a number of responsibilities relating to assessment and taxation such as extending the assessed value against the mill levies and settling with the treasurer and assessor for taxes collected on a monthly basis. The county clerk acts as clerk of the the district court, the clerk of the board of county commissioners and the elections clerk. As the court clerk, he manages all books, papers and records such as minutes of daily proceedings, judgment books and probate records. As the elections clerk he supervises voter and the registration ad- ministration of all elections. As clerk to the board of county commissioners he takes all minutes, transmits all decisions and maintains records of all board proceedings. The county clerk is also responsible for such things as assuing marriage licenses. The county recorder all records papers, documents, records and other writings required or permitted to hr recorded such as deeds, mortgage contracts, liens, agreements and assignments that may affect the chain of title to property located in the county. The recorder furnishes certified copies of any investment The serves sheriff title and any encumbrances on it. A subdivision may not be recorded unless it is approved by the legislative body of the political entity having jurisdiction, ie., city, town or county. All records of the county recorder are public records. The county treasurer is responsible for the actual receipt, deposit Another Point of View By Judith Degn Vanier Ever noticed how oft times couples have a look-alik- e appearance? If a person sits in a restaurant or a city park and just people watches one cant help noticing the similar features and builds in many couples. Young student friends tend to look much the same . . . Arent becomes a you sisters? common statement for school chums. . ALL Vi PRICE Caitiia Pstwrias MaHftWt Aston UM ZMm CsisM i Dwarf Mias Chwimmi Vi Mil EAST Vi MAE NORTH OF R.C. WILLEY Contact nearest VA office (check your phone book) or a local veterans group. Most chairs do not fall down when we sit in them, and we develop faith in them and sit down often without much worry. The sun usually makes an appearance once a day, and so we have faith in regular events. The list of things we put faith into could go on forever, but suffice it to say that we tend to trust the familiar. When picking a mate then, why would we look for an unfamiliar quantity when the future looms unpredictable at best? It seems reasonable to suggest that we unconsciously trust something more familiar, and would be attracted to features in another person close to or duplicating our own. personal sheriffs and day care ordinance. The Planning Commission recently recommended that the ordinance be changed to match state day care laws. State law requires anyone giving day care to one or more unrelated children for more than four hours per day be licensed by the state Welfare Department. The Planning Commission is recommending that the city eliminate all specifics from its day cars ordinance, Much attention has been to the look-alik- e phenomenon and the bulk of the opinion suggests that we that have an innate self-lov- e we choose to shower upon a look alike person. However, I would like to suggest another point of view on the subject. It appears that we put most faith in the things most familiar to us, and what could be more familiar to us than us? Where do we focus most of our attention, but into ourselves from the day of birth? paid all property. The county surveyor must make any survey required by order of the court or the board of county commissioners and keep accurate records of all surveys performed, including plat The maps. surveyor establishes all county lines and corners with markers and may make maps upon the request of any county officer. This has been a brief overview of county and maintains ownership plats and maps, and maintains an abstract record of all property in the county showing the chain of prepares JUDITH VANIER processes and notices. The sheriff may also be involved in selling real or tangible documents, recorded Rainbarrel officer, responsible for managing county funds in order to maximize interest revenues. The county attorney is responsible for defending all actions brought against the county and for prosecuting all actions initiated by the county. He must appear and prosecute for the state in the district court in all criminal cases and may prosecute in civil cases in which the state may have an interest. The county attorney may issue legal opinions with respect to the policies and procedures adopted by county officers in carrying out their duties. While serving in the county attorneys office, an attorney may not consult, advise, counsel or defend any person charged with any crime in the State of Utah. The county sheriff has the overall responsibility of preserving the peace and making arrests within the limits of his jurisdiction. He must maintain the county jail and keep all persons committed to his custody. property at a sale due to foreclosure of a lien on the Let us take this a step further for the fun of it. Weve been talking about faith in the familiar, as if belief in what our senses tell us represents a good belief ... I ask, Is it a good belief always? a have Mountains steadfastness about them specifying only that all day care facilities must comply with state law. which we come to believe, and yet Christ rebuked his disciples for believing in their immovability. Christ That will eliminate the need for Plain City to con- saying, duct its own separate in- admonished his disciples If ye have faith as a of mustard seed, ye grain spections and investigations, Planning Commission head Judy McFarland indicated. shall say unto this mountain, Remove to yonder place, and it shall remove. If the city ordinance is revised as planned, the city will grant a business license to any day care facility approved by the state. The $64,000 question that has bugged man since that statement came down to him Fan' West discusses incorporation President The pros and cons of the advisability of incorporating the Farr West community will be discussed at a meeting of the town board to be held Thursday evening, Aug. 7, at the home of Town Board President Jimmie Papageorge beginning at 8 p.m. All interested citizens are cordially invited to attend to take an active part in the decision making. Papageorge said some people will be Farr surprised to learn that . West has presently-- within Many residents have expressed the opinion that a period of great growth is facing this area and that it would be wise to organize adequately to map nineteen its businesses boundaries. plans for better citizen control of future centuries ago has been, what FAITH OF A is the MUSTARD SEED? A clue lies further along in the book of Matthew where Jesus says, Least ye become as little children, ye shall never enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. What does a tiny mustard seed have in common with a tiny child that relates to faith in the unfamiliar, as opposed to faith in the familiar? Christ made it very obvious that faith in the unfamiliar was, by far, the preferred state in these particular cases. After mulling it over for many years, it finally dawned on me that what they have in U common are two attributes . POTEN. UNLIMITED TIAL and NO Put another way children dont know limits and for them just about anything is possible. As for the mustard seed, it doesnt think about itself and may reach any potential programed into its genetic structure. The adult theme, might be considered an adulteration of the childlike potential, not a fulfillment of it, as we would like to believe . . . The more sophisicated we become, the more limited we become, the more cynical we become, and the fewer options we explore. So, you say, What does this all have to do with look alike couples? Could it be a preference for the familiar as opposed to an faith Unfamiliar faith? It would be interesting to see if we tend to choose look alike mates when were less secure personally, or if we are fightened of active change. One might ask if the less persons unconsciously select a look more adventuresome s, alike for self protection. It appears that the selfthe kills attitude preserving potential growth or open mindedness and universal acceptance. Jesus made it very clear in his own life style that he didnt hang around with like persons, for he was always having to rebuke his disciples for their narrow mindedness. When Christs disciples could not heal an epileptic boy He said What an unto them, believing and perverse generation! How long will I be with you? How much longer must I endure you? We might do well to watch our desire to only associate with like persons, or with the familiar ideas familiar may be the deadless threat of all. Ask any experienced social worker and you will find that the majority or battered wives ' would rather stay with the painful known, than go to the unknown life without the brutalizing husband. Beaten ... children cry bitterly to return to unstable parents when taken by loving social workers to normal positive homes. Unhappy people stay in bad surroundings and life styles because they simply cannot clearly imagine life any other way, and what-the- y cannot imagine, they fear more than what they A already have in life healthy child, on the other ... vivid a has hand, imagination and adores adventure and change. Well folks, not only do couples look alike but even dogs and masters look alike . . . I suggest that if our dogs begin to look like us we give them a vacation with people who dont look like us, so that they might get Another Point of View . . . Thats not a bad idea, maybe we all ought to take a vacation in a foreign land and get another point of view. Fire strikes Pleasant View home The Pleasant View home of Vem Miller, 3332 N. 1000 W., suffered serious damage in a fire Sunday afternoon. One person was injured. Firemen from the North View and Weber County fire departments arrived in response to a 3:38 p.m. call to find flames burning the attic, the roof, and one bedroom ceiling. The blaze was extinguished in about 20 minutes. Fire department spokesman Tom Lowder said the cause of the fire had not been determined. He estimated the damage at about $11,700. Lowder said residents of the one of the home, Ruth Miller, went back into the house to try to rescue a dog and two cats but was overcome by smoke. She was taken to St. Benedicts Hospital, treated for smoke inhalation and discharged. After firefighters got her out, they retrieved her animals from the burning home. Center named best in command David F. Schafer, of distribution at Hill Air Force Base, says the Ogden Air Logistic Center Operations Transportation Division has been named the best unit in the Air Force Logistics Command. The Hill division was chosen for the honor by Col. director Headquarters 9-- 7 SATURDAYS 9-- 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS projections. As the clerk of the board of equalization the auditor maintains minutes of Public hearing on day care law upcoming Policeman gets training go ahead Council nee Upon a Noble Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) Air at Wright-Patterso- n Force Base, Ohio. The award cites the division as Best Traffic Management Unit of toe Year. Schafer said the unit will now compete with other Air Force major commands for the title of Air Force Best. Read and use the classifieds The division does its job of getting the right thing in the right quantity to the right place at the right time at the least cost so well that this is the third year the Hill unit has won the command award, and in 1979 the group was named best in the Air Force. He said the system has been approved for adoption at the four other air logistics centers and if used could save the Air Force more than $1 million each year. The division handles the storage, transportation aircraft spare processing and movement of parts, Minuteman missiles and missile motors, air munitions and other military equipment to destinations around the world. While division the cost efforts of the and movement was more than $3 million, Ogden Centers procedures saved more than $1 million on the large volume movement In 1979, Schafer said. Schafer said another savings of tranis funds sportations projected yearly for Hill $22,500 because the division devised a system of consolidating small parts going to the same destination In plastic bags for shipment by commercial carriers. |