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Show p- -- tM Vm. UT 8UCI Bulk Role U S. Postage PAID Clearfield UT 040) 5 I 2 Permit No. Serving the Clearfield area Wednesday, July 26, 1978 House seeifi be meg souglhf fv'ip- U'J-- Incumbent legislator Warren S. Wimmer will seek a second term in the Utah House of Representatives. Representative Wimmer has served the past two years as the State Representative from District 51, in northern Davis County. He will be the Di mocratic Party candidate in the November 7th general election this fall Representative Wimmer is a native of Davis County and a graduate of Davis High School. He is married to the former Karen Knudsen and they have three children Karianne, have and will save the taxpayer many millions of dollars. Representative Wimmer member munications Representative Wi turner's educational background has proven very helpful in the state legislature. He has done graduate legislative capabilities. Governor WS , ' 4 Matheson recently commented that Representative Wimmer has been one freshman of the outstanding two the past years. during legislators During his past term Representative Wimmer has been credited with the passage of several important pieces of legislation among them are: The passage of the Financial Privacy Act. This act has insured citizens of their privacy rights against state governmental and corporate of financial records kept in financial institutions such as banks and credit unions etc. ik Linda Oram makes it around the second barrel in action at Lagoon last Monday night. The special performance on July 24th was just part of the summer schedule of Lagoon rodeos held every Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. BARREL RACER Representative Wimmer helped wm&M Photos by Pat Sutter . sponser and promote the passage of three tax reducing measures, the property tax credit, utility sales tax reduction measures, the property tax credit, utility sales tax reduction, and the reduction of the state inheritance tax. These tax reducing measures Woman attends as PWP Local woman attends International Convention in July 17th, 1978. Ann Hawkins, President of Chapter 355 of Parents Without Partners, Inc. Ogden, Utah attended the 19th International convention as a delegate on behalf of her chapter. s Parents Without Partners International, non-profi- t, Salt Lake Chapters. There about 700 members in the State of Utah, which make up the Bee Hive Regional Council of Parents Without Partners. The Zone has 4 States, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. is an non- sectarian, educational organization geared towards single parents and their families. The group holds discussions which a moderated, and has family and adult activities. The Ogden Chapter, meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Holiday Inn in Ogden at 8:00 p.m, Interested Single Parents should contact Ann Hawkins or 782-377- 0 825-541- Ruth Carper of Clearfield was appointed and ratified by the Internationa Board as the new Associate Zone Administrator for the Stale of Utah. Mrs. Carper has been a member of PWP for nine years. Belinda Criger aged 17 of Roy, Utah qas awarded a second place in art for her ink line drawing "Reclining to come on down, this bull pauses bull before the riding event at the Lagoon Rodeo. Another special performance is planned during the Davis County Fair INVITING Days, EVERYONE youth", at international level. Belindas mother is Nona Criger, a member of the single parents group. The Ogden Chapter 355 has now 141 members and is growing rapidly. There are three other ChaDters in the state of Utah, Provo, Tooele and RUTH CARPER , . .new appointee WARREN WIMMER cont. on page 2 . . .seeks House seat cam- Tvjrk atjthe University of Utah College of Law which has enhanced his ft. as a House and paign pros from two years ago. Little Lucybeth will be new to the campaign fair this year but Representative Wimmer is certain she has the makings of the best campaigner yet. Representative Wimmer has been a local businessman for the past eight years. He has been an area representative for the 3M Company as a and is presently real estate and investment consultant. Representative Wimmer is also a member of the Ogden Board of Realtors and participates in the Big Brothers program in Utah. A graduate of Weber State College in political science and com- . the powerful Revenue and Taxation Committee plans other tax limiting proposals. One such proposal will be the reintroduction of his bill to reduce the sales tax on food. The bill is gaining support with other legislators and Representative Wimmer feels it has an excellent chance of passage during the next legislative session. The public desire for tax limitation will Jessica, and Lucybeth. Campaigning is a family affair at Representative Wimmer's home. His wife Karen is a county and state delegate Karianne and Jessica are old of Council retains some mill levy. raises Councilmen in Clearfield voted to keep the citys mill levy the same, then turned around and approved an increase in the utility rates during Tuesday nights council meeting. The mill levy will remain at 11,77. for at least another year, however residents will see an increase of $2 on their water, sewer and garbage collection bills effective August 1, explained to the council that $5150 were needed to pay the participating corps in the exhibition. Clearfield's sponsorship will be added to others to help raise that figure. Any proceeds from ticket sales will be divided among the 'sponsors.""" " Public hearings A request to rezone property at approximately 1970 S. Main from A-- l to was approved after much 1978. R-2- Councilman Gerald Heaton voiced concern over whether keeping the mill levy the same would hinder any plans for a new fire station in the imAt this point we mediate future. dont have enough money to build a discussion after developers agreed to make sure there were restrictive covenants insuring two-ca- r garages or carports on the homes in the area A second public hearing also was fire station," pointed out City Manager Gayle Starks, but holding the mill levy down for another year shouldnt affect any plans to build. Mayor Donal Townley added that added revenue is expected by the city from the eight warehouses recently purchased at Freeport Center that are being rented out. With this money and possible other monies from similar projects, we hope to increase the citys revenues without making a mill levy increase necessary. Councilmen felt that plans for a new station would not be halted if they held the mill levy at its present rate, however, they may have to take a closer look at next years budget meetings. Utility increases In other action the council voted some increases in the utility rates of the city while others will remain the same. It was noted that cities cannot make or lose money on utility projects and that the increase is necessary for Clearfield utilities to pay their own way. About a $2 increase can be expected from most residents while some others will see a little more. The water rates were raised to a minimum of $5, which was previously set at $4.50. The 25c per 1000 gallons over the 10,000 gallon minimum remains the same. Sewer fees were raised to $4 from $3.40 with each additional unit paying $4, which was previoasly set at $2.70. Trailers will now pay the same for sewer fees as homes., The garbage collection fees were raised to $3 a month from $2.10 while mobile home owners will also now be paying $3 where they were paying only $1.35. Commercial and industrial garbage collection goes up to $20 from $14. All rates not included in the new amendment will remain the same as they were last year. Drum and Bugle Corps The council also approved a $500 expenditure to help sponsor a program being brought to Utah by Drum Corps International on Aug. 10. Although it has not yet been determined where the exhibition will be held, about five or sue corps are planning to stop in Utah on their way from Boise, Idaho, to Denver, Colorado. Plans are being made to establish a drum and bugle corps along the Wasatch Front and it is hoped this exhibition will encourage youth participation. Sue Romanaski, program director, . given the councils approval. A rezoning request to change from to the property at 29 N, Lakeview R-- C-- 2 2 and 37 N. Lakeview received no opposition from those attending the meeting. A petition had previously been filed with the council from adjacent property owners agreeing to the rezoning. Servicemen Report Rick R. Weston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell S. Winn of 408 West 2575 North, Sunset, Utah, enlisted in the U. S. Air Force's Delayed Enlistment Program July 20, 1978, according to Sgt Bob Devora, Air Force Recruiter at 727 24th Street, Ogden, Utah. Rich, a 1977 graduate of Lincoln Community Colege, is scheduled for enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 29 November 1978. Upon graduation form the Air Froces six-wee- basic k training Rick will receive training in the aerospace ground equipment mechanic field. July Marine Private 21 First Class Anthony M. Martinez, son of Pascual and Carlotta Amador of 206 East 1700 South, Clearfield, Utah, has been meritoriously promoted to his present rank upon graduation from ; recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. He received the early' promotion for his superior all performance during phases of the nine-wee- k training cycle, phasized which physical em- con- and ditioning, teamwork. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1977. 4 A ' is |