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Show w -- WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL. MAY 25. 1978 Is Elected To Fill Unexpired Term Tuesday evening, May 16, the East Layton City Council unanimously elected Duane D. Johnson to complete the remaining 3',j year term of office vacated by Mayor H. Kent Forbes. MAYOR Forbes resigned his position after serving in . i' II ilosa From Lagoon; Ends In Unforsoon M llsi v : I By ROSELYN KIRK - the office for less than six months. A new job in Sunnyvale, Calif, necessitated the resignation of Mayor Forbes. The city council presented Mayor Forbes with a small gift in appreciation of the time he served as mayor. LAGOON Three people who launched r balloon from the Lagoon parking lot recently, planning on a free flight just for fun, ended up with more of a ride than they planned on, a P 1 DUANE D. Johnson, the peace. Vegas, Nev. chose the parking lot at Lagoon as a launching site on Friday morning last week. They ended up that same afternoon on the east side of the Wasatch Mountain range after a precarious landing eight miles south of. HE AND his wife, Annette, and their children, Bruce 18, Morgan. Lori said the crew has the doubious distinction of being one of two balloon crews to cross the Wasatch Mountains. ONLY DOUG was an experienced balloonist of six years, holding a certified office the same evening by Ray Adams, justice of the Mayor Johnson has been serving on the East Layton City Council since the first of the year. LEOiOn OFFICERS Red Gross Slonors Oavis Co. Residents Davis County residents, Bertha Muir of Two Bountiful and Emil Hender- son of Layton, will be honored by the Salt Lake Area chapter of the American Red Cross J une 3, for a combined total of 80 years of volunteer service. THE occasion will be the annual reception honoring Red Cross volunteers. It will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ingham, 1757 Mountain View Drive, Salt Lake City. Mr. Ingham is chairman of the Salt Lake Area Chapter. Governor and Mrs. Scott M. Matheson will be honored guests at the garden reception and the governor will speak and present the awards. MRS. MUIR, a correspondent for the Clipper, has been a Red Cross volunteer for 42 years. She has served as a chapter chairman, field consultant, fund raiser, and executive secretary. In Bountiful, Bertha is often introduced as "Mrs. Red Cross." She never misses a chance to tell anyone and everyone about the many programs of the Red Cross. Along with her many Red Cross and other civic duties, she has still managed to be the mother of two children, grandmother of 14 and greatgrandmother of 18. MR. HENDERSON has served with the Red Cross for 38 years. He was honored by the Salt Lake Chapter three years ago for 35 years service but he did not retire after receiving that honor and has continued with three more years of valuable service. Emil worked over the years as a first aid instructor, blood administrator, and chapter manager. He is presently serving on the board of the Salt Lake chapter. His invaluable service has been greatly appreciated by his associates and those who have been acquainted with him. OTHERS BEING honored by the Salt Lake Chapter June 3, include Eva Simpson, 46 years; Willard Bruce, years; Winona Asher, 45 40 years; Trena Pace, 37 years, and Nellie Kirkmeyer, 37 years. All are from Salt Lake City. Is Promoted Steven T. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling B. An- of 26 Airlane Dr., Clearfield, has been promoted to senior airman in the U S. Air Force. derson AIRMAN electrician, Darwin 16, Wayne 10, and Denise 9, reside at 938 E. Cherry Lane. They have lived in East Layton since 1974 Mayor Johnson was born in Salmon, Idaho. His wife, Annette, is a native of Syracuse. They had lived in Arizona, Hooper and different parts of Crookston, Legion commander. Back, Rodger Dennis, 1st vice commander; Woodrow Pilcher, 2nd vice commander, and Wallace Abrams, Adjutant, np Anderson, an is assigned at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., with a unit of the Strategic Air Command. Davis County before they settled in East Layton. AS A CWClli: By GARY R. BLODGETT CLEARFIELD - A complex pay scale including 25 grades and 12 steps within each grade vote of the was adopted by a Clearfield City Council Tuesday night. 4-- BASICALLY, the proposed plan allows increases for all city employees above a 6.8 percent "cost of living increase approved separately vote of the council. by a The overall pay plan was assembled by a salary advisory committee working with the Intergovernmental Personnel Agency, an organization which conducts surveys and assists Utah communities and other agencies with establishing pay scales. 3-- three-memb- COUNCILMAN Harley Hunt cast the only dissenting vote for the proposed pay scale and Councilmen Hunt and Neldon Hamblin voted against the proposed 6.8 cost of living increase. But regarding both issues, the two councilmen emphatically stressed that they were voting against the issues not because they dont approve of them, but because there was too short of notice given to study the programs. NOT knowing where the money would come from to cover the pay increases was also a reason for opposing the two motions Tuesday night. The pay scale is set up to enable increases within a grade with each step having a minimum time limit during which the employee must serve m each step. step-by-ste- p airman is a graduate of Clearfield The 1974 High School. FOR 2 through example, steps 6 have a minimum waiting period of 12 months; steps 7 through 9 have an 18 month waiting period; and steps 10 through 12 have a 24 months waiting period. "It would take 16 years to advance from the lowest to the highest step within one grade, but an employee could be promoted to a higher pay grade with added or new job said Counresponsibilities, cilman Gerald Heaton, chairman of the committee. three-memb- ALSO serving on the com- were Councilman Raymond Adams and City Manager Gayle Starks. The highest paid employee is the city manager who is in grade 22. The police chief is on mittee Heartline Loans Th First National Bank Phone 378-42- The Second National Bank Phone 376-12- 41 the affirmative answer One of our friendly loan officers will discuss all ihe details with you by leephone Then we II finish Ihe paper work and have your money ready and wailing when you our gel 10 Ihe bank And yes1 door is open' family, the Johnsons fJOFJ P 01 grade level 20 and the public works director is a grade 18. Also among the highest paid are the assistant city manager, grade 17, building and zoning director and fire chief; grade 16; and the city recorder, parks and recreation director, and police departmental sergeants. Heaton COUNCILMAN explained that all phases of the pay scale were based on comparable salaries and benefits of neighboring and other Utah communities of similar size. Two other phases of the overall program were briefly discussed in open council meeting and then the council moved to meet in executive session. DISCUSSED in executive session were a proposal to reduce the clothing allowance for police officers from $58 50 to $40 per month, and a proposal to increase the salaries of the mayor and city council members to bring it in line with cities of similar size. The mayor presently $83.25 per month salary and $75 a month for ex- receives penses. Council members each receive $55 salaries and 50 $50 a per month month for expenses. THIS compares to the survey average of $150 per month salary and $100 a month expenses for mayors and $100 a month salary and $70expenses for each council member. It was also proposed that commissions (city planning, board of adjustment, etc.) receive compensation in the form of expenses while attending meetings and forother assignments. REGARDING the proposed reduction of police officers clothing allowance, Mr. Starks noted: We are not competitive with other communities, we are far above average and higher than any community surveyed. 1 think we should stay competitive in this matter as well as salaries and Im the one who urged that there be a cutback to $40 Police Chief Daren Green disagreed. "THE clothing allowance is he said. only a stop-gap- , "Even the amount we now receive does not fully pay for purchase of uniforms as well as cleaning bills. It would be wrong to cut us back even more. enjoy hunting, fishing, water si ling and boating. The new mayor is He operates D and d D Concrete GRADUATION & SALE s CALCULATOR A NEW councilman will be appointed on May 2JU fill the position vacated by Mr Johnson dmg 0 pin uiu Mr. Starks noted that the average for cities surveyed is $35 per month CLEARFIELD city employees do have better than the benefits lunge average, accoiding to the survey. Employees are given more vacation and holiday time than the average and sick leave allotted is the same as most communities surveyed. The salary increases as approved by the council will require about $77,300 more than was paid this fiscal year. sources. HE SAID about $90,000 more is expected in revenue next than at fiscal year (1978-79- ) present - But that this would have to be spread throughout the general fund budget. If there were no increases in other departments, the anticipated increase would more lhan cover the new salaries, he said. "But if not, the general budget mill levy may have to be increased slightly. HE ADDED that the amount if an of mill levy increase increase is necessary - would not be known until the entire -- general fund budget is completed and adopted Clearfields current levy is II 77 mills, one of the lowest in the county. This levy has been unchanged for several years, the council explained. THE CITY manager said about 65 employees will be by the salary increases Councilman Heaton stressed that the 6 8 percent cost of liv1 figures, ing is based on Jan and that the cost has risen considerably since then MAYOR Donal Townley said, I agree with the cost of living raise, its very warranted I also agree with the type of pay scale proposed because it establishes a means of ad- vancements through the Employees can see Air Force Reserve (AFRES) Airman Sheila A. Robinson, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard V. Strong of 50 S Mill Road, Layton, has graduated at Lackland AFB, Texas, from Air Force basic training. THE AIRMAN studied the Air Force mission, organiza- tion and customs and leceived special instruction in human relations Completion of this training earned ihe individual credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air orce. Airman Robinson now returns to the AFRES unit at Hill AFB, Utah for training in the aircraft maintenance field 1 THE AIRMAN is a 1974 of Layton High vears where theyve been and where they are going. graduate School Doug took a more drastic measure and pulled loose the top of the balloon in what t. This causes the cold air is called a to rush in and the balloon to drop rapidly. At the same time, Lori was instructed to turn off the fuel since sparks from the fuel could result in the balloon being set afire. rip-ou- AS THE balloon began to descend rapidly from about 300 feet, the crew noticed that some people from the farming areas around Porterville were assembling on the ground to watch the balloon. The three In the gondola began to call out to those on the ground for help They dropped a rope, shouting for bystanders to grab the rope and pull them to the ground. Marty Lee, 930 West F teld Street, Morgan, who was one of the witnesses on the ground, said at first he and his father inlaw, Fred Kippen, along with about 20 people who witnessed the descent of the balloon, did not realize the crew was in trouble But when they heard the cries for help they ran for the rope BY THE time the balloon hit the ground an ambulance and sheriff's deputies from Morgan County were on the scene. When the gondola hit the ground, the three passengers were dragged for about 50 feet before the balloon was firmly anchored. "We knew that whatever you do, you never attempt to get out of the gondola before it stops moving, Lori said. The three ended up with a few scratches, but outside of that were unhurt. When the air deflated from the envelope, the balloon stopped Lon said the only damage to the equipment was the instrument panel which came loose when the balloon landed and hit the ground THE BALLOON had landed on a sod farm near Porterville and the people who u di witnessed thJ land "n.'Ui r-- M pen, a larmei hum Pururvule iiuipeu io load the balloon and gondola in the truck crew back to and took the three-maLagoon. In the meantime, the pick-uman had lost sight of the balloon and had called out a helicopter from Hill Air Force Base. The copter had gone up, but was not able to sight the balloon since it had already landed. The flight started about 9 45 in the morning and the three were returned to Lagoon and the pickup vehicles about according to Lori. n p L MR. LEE said that it wasnt until the occupants of the balloon began to yell that he and his father-in-laMr. Kippen realized this was not a normal landing. We watched them for quite awhile before they came down, he said The wind was blowing the balloon m a southeasterly direction, prior to the landing on the sod farm. Lon said although it was only her second flight, she plans to go Im a up in the balloon again this week w thrill seeker, she said However, Lori says her sister Cynthia has vowed never to get near a balloon again. FROM CAPRI BY THE SEA San Diego 12 Deluxe Queen Size - HIde-A-Be- ds 1900 30 Zenith 19 Color T.V. Box Spring & Mattress Ml Size Simmons W5950 Twin Size New VJJ50 llifestand s2000 Walnut Desks 6500 5 ft. . CGffRf.UOUS ALUIUHUH GUTTERS LOWEST PRICE EVER Hardwood Arm Chair, . 12o5 ... 1750 End Table & Lamp HATUKISt ftPNU9fcfarlfnri m Han. Yu wwfc For Residential or Commercial Buildings Various Colors Baked on Enamel Custom Made with Precision on Job Uf rWfcmh Puwrtim Uf. 10". U, " tr kmctten. Other FveeNan Oagnw Cmmnim i, nry twf, y Ifo. f dienfi hay tfO dheW I lgnaaa Agifri bm, law OaaHwg 4sdmd grrtam. ial Oa'aa daan Geers ana t ftetftaw SflUGHTlY RAIF1 GUTTERS - Manager -- FREE ESTIMATES THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation rise. The three waved in the gonduia o i basket goodbye to Stewart on the ground and took off. When they were about 2500 feet in the air, Lori felt in the pocket of her light jacket to discover that she had the keys of the chase vehicle in her pocket. Often the balloonist maintains two way radio contact with the chase person on the ground, but on this trip Stewart planned to maintain only visual contact. THE BALLOONIST is at the mercy of the winds and the air currents As the three people m the 250 pound gondola neared the mountain peaks just south of Francis Peak, there were no air currents and they were pulled into the canyon and were forced up over the mountain range at 1250 feet. The three had not been prepared for that high altitude and wore only light jackets. It was cold at that high altitude, Lori said. As they crossed the peak and began to descend down Hardscrabble and Arthur Canyons on the other side of the mountain chain, the crew knew that the fuel was running low and they would have to descend more rapidly. Instead they kept hitting thermal drafts which kept forcing the balloon to rise. "WHERE are we getting this money? asked Councilman Hamblin. We need more study on this because without more information, the salary adjustments would only be a ballpark figure Mr. Starks explained that anticipated revenue sharing funds would account for about $27,000, but the rest would have to come from other Don Pearson Layton Utah THE FIRST process in launching the balloon was to remove the cover and fill the envelope, which the balloon itself is called, with cold air. Lori said the blue and white balloon is about 80 feet tall and 45 feet in diameter when filled with air After the envelope of the balloon was filled with air, the air was heated with a propane burner, causing the balloon to SCIENTIFIC Dom4 the things good neighbors do THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK balloonists license from the Federal Aeronautics Administration. Lori had been up in a balloon only once before and it was Cynthias first flight. They chose the Lagoon parking lot as a good spot to launch and arrived there at 8:45 to prepare for the flight With them was Stewart Roberts, Salt chase crew. Lake City, the The duty of the chase crew is to follow the balloon from the ground, remain in contact and would arrive at the landing site at the time the heavy balloon descends. Those plans didn't work out as planned Construction Company of Layton and he also owns Blasius and Juhn-so- n Corporation, a company that deals in concrete speciality items assn s When you need money tof eny good reason cell out Hearilme number You II like hot-ai- BALLOONIST Doug Misner, Mountain Home, Ida ; Lori Sanchez, 315 F. Street, Salt Lake City and Cynthia Mitchell, Las new mayor, was sworn into New officers of the American Legion Post No. 82 of Kaysville have been installed to serve the 1978-7- 9 year. They are front, 1 to r, Harold Gailey, chaplain; Morey B. (Bud) Jeffery, finance officer and Robert Opoitj Launched 75 North Fort Lane (So. Side Prudential Bldg.) Open 12-- 6 376-021- 1 773-856- 6 or 394-658- 5 LAYTON, UTAH No Leaks No Seams No Maintenance Requires Wrought Iron Chairs . Patio Set .3.pf-- . 1 750 15oo 8 DovV71 FRIOWS ON DISPLAY AT: OI IE. 562 V. 100 N., Dounllful B:Za-C.-C- 3 D !y PUSUC INVITED t |