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Show r V CleatMl Resident, If Budget Approved By MARK D. MICKELSEN - CLEARFIELD Clearfield residents won't see any increase in municipal taxes this year if the citys proposed fis- cal 1982-8- 3 budget is adopted. THE PRELIMINARY budget, approved by Clearfield City Council members after weeks of meetings and discussions, represents only a 2.5 percent increase over fiscal 1981-82. Mayor Hamblin called the proposed $2,054,750 budget balanced and said the council took the necessary action to insure that residents will receive the same quantity and quality of services that they have in the past. IF THE proposed budget is approved, the total will represent only a $51,000 increase in expenditures over 1981-8The existing budget, which 2. was approved last July, totalled $2,003,100. Mayor Hamblin assured citizens during a brief public hearing last week that the proposed budget will not require an increase in the mill levy. That means no increase in municipal taxes for the citys property owners. IN TERMS of revenues, the city anticipates a total of $ 1 .28 million in sales tax, $159,966 in intergovernmental funds, $ 124,000 in fees from fines and forfeitures, and approximately $49,000 in Federal Revenue Sharing funds. There is some fear that the federal government will incrementally cut revenue sharmonies funneled ing funds into the city based on population and which can be used for municipal expenditures. - MAYOR HAMBLIN complimented the council on keep ing expenditures to a minimum in a year of high economical inflation and growth within the city. A public hearing for final approval of the budget has been set for June 8 at 7:30 p.m. All city budgets must be adopted by June 15. IN OTHER business, the council set aside $2,600 in the budget as a contribution to the Community School system. The schools serve approximately 35,000 residents each year and provide educational opportunities and extrac- urricular activities for the stu- dents. Funding for the school will be included in the proposed fiscal 1982-8- 3 budget. IN ADDITION, the council set two public hearings for June 22 at 7:30 p.m. to consider ordinance changes in the c- itys M-- zones. l (manufacturing) Roy Summer Recreation - Rex Huffaker, Dave Huffaker and Doug Cox, Three Eagle Scouts left to right, visit Paul Jones in hospital bed a few days after the trio saved the Centerville youths life following a dirt bike accident on the Little Sahara Sand Dunes May 14. SAVE HIS LIFE ROY This summer the Roy Recreation Complex will offer a complete program of gymnastics and tumbling clas- ses for all ages and ability By GARY R.BLODGETT of his companions. Pauls cycle dug into the sand on impact and the rider was hurled off, with the cycle crashing on top of him. He suffered a skull fracture, broken jaw, several chipped teeth and a hairline fracture of the pelvic bone. - CENTERVILLE Paul Jones, of Centerville, is alive today thanks to the life-- , saving efforts of three Eagle Scout companions. g THE episode began to unfold about 2 p.m. on Friday, May 14, at a remote scious and not breathing. Rex said they were about to administer artificial respiration when Paul gasped for air, but he did not regain consciousness. They treated him for shock and devised a makeshift blind to shield his body from the hot sun. LIFE-savin- site on the Little Sahara Sand Dunes near Highway 6 west of Eureka, Juab County. Paul and three of his companions Rex and Dave Huffaker, 675 E. 1000 S., Centerville, and Doug Cox, 700 S. 700 E .; Centerville wereiiding" bikes on the- dunes when Paul suddenly enbank-men- t, plunged over a and was seriously injured. their off-trai- l' 30-fo- IN FACT, Paul was so critically hurt that, according to a hospital physician, "he would not have survived had it not efforts been for the life-savi- BUT MOST critical was that unconscious for more than 30 minutes during which time he Paul was knocked swallowed his tongue and stopped breathing. t It was a frightening experience, says Rex, who acted as spokesman for the three young then'. "Paul was really banged 'tip and in extreme shock. He had stopped breathing and his body had turned a deep blue. 1 HE WAS lying with his head downhill and we moved him so that his head was elevated. I then reached into his blood-fille- d mouth and released his tongue which he had swallowed. He was uncon Gradual Continued from page 1 lawyers, businessmen, legislators, doctors, businesswomen and laborers. The choice of profession isn't important, but how well they have done it to help and serve others. Most are wonderful parents attempting to rear successful children who will themselves become contributing citizens. LEAVING DOUG and David to care for the victim, Rex raced off though the Dunes to find help. It was I'h hours later before Life Flight (helicopter) was contacted and Paul was airlifted direct to LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. "It was' one thing keeping our cool and doing what had to be done for Paul, said Rex. But it was even more frustrating trying to get help out on the desert. THE THREE Eagle Scouts, however, had some of the best available training in first-ai- d taught by Clarence Jones, the victims father, who served as I; wars were just, and l.onor mattered, and you could buy a decent tomato.. ..Success has cost Americans something of their energetic desire. And those Americans not yet successful are apt to aim at ease, not excellence. The confusion contaminates character and disables ambition. The article goes on to mention that excellence has con scoutmaster for all the scouts. Rex said he traveled about ten miles before finding help at the Bureau of Land Management camp. A radio message was sent to Eureka and a deputy sheriff responded. BUT HE went the wrong way and I had to chase him down. Then the deputys vehicle become stuck and I had to take him to the accident site in my pickup, said Rex. A radio request had been sent out for Life Flight but it was Vh hours before the helicopter arrived. Dave and Doug, meanwhile, had stayed with Paul and furnished the victim with a blind against the hot sun. PAUL, SPEAKING from his hospital bed, said he does not remember the accident. I remember going to the dunes and riding without incident for awhile. But after we filled up with gas I dont remember anything about the ride, the accident, or anything until I woke Excellence tinued in some areas, though, such as in the awarding of 140 Nobel Prizes to Americans since World War II, and world leads in U.S. medicine, biology and physics. AMERICAN politicians may be better educated, more honest and industrious--mor- e excellent-th- an ever. Vermont maple syrup is excellent. American telephone service is excellent. She closed her remarks by I challenge you to saying, continue to seek excellence, not ease, not only for yourselves, but to make this world a better place. America needs people willing to put forth the effort, the sweat, to make excellent up in the hospital. Reuniting at his hospital bed last Tuesday, the three Eagle scouts explained in detail what happened during the three hours leading up to and following the accident. levels. IN GIRLS gymnastics, classes start with the ages 6 years, involving basic tumbling and acrobatic skills dealong with velopment and an introduction to balance beam, trampoline and uneven bars. At the level, ages 6 and older. Instruction in basic gymnastic skills, skills progbeginner-inte- ITS GOOD to know these things and I appreciate all they did for me, Paul smiled. But it also feels good to know that my mind has deleted all the trauma and suffering I went through. Pauls mother, too, is appreciative of all the scouts efforts to not only save her son's life but also their efforts to make him as comfortable as possible while awaiting medical aid. ITS REMARKABLE what they did, she said. They did not panic and they did everything by the book. They couldnt have done any more than they did for him and I love them all. The three youths are now being considered for a life- rsaults. BOYS GYMNASTIC for ages 2 will invove the student in tumbling, vaulting, pa- rallel bars, trampoline and A special adult ladies gymnastics class will be offered on Tuesday afternoons with instructions geared toward conditioning through gymnastics exercises. The student will have instruction on floor exer cise, tumbling, vault and even bars. LESSONS ARE from one to one and a half hours in length depending on the level, meet twice weekly in the afternoon and evening hours, and register continually throughout the month. For ftirther details call 4 the Comples at any time after 11 a.m. Classes begin June 7. Registration is at any time. 825-976- , rmediate ression and sequences is offered. An introduction to the four womens Olympic gymnastics events: floor exercise, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam is included at this level. Advanced competition gymnastics will also be offered with optional tricks and more complex routine development emphasized. Power tumbling at all levels will be offered for the cheerleader as well as the general enthusiast. This aspect of the program is suited to the novice learning cartwheels and the advanced tumbler attempting twisting and multiple some Water Meeting Tonight At 8 PM ; KAYSVILLE If youve got feelingshewayoir the other about the water projects planned for west ' Kaysville, tonights the night for input in an 8 p.m. meeting at Kaysville Elementary School. CITY ADMINISTRATOR John Thacker will be conducting the meeting with open discussion planned. saving award. DHS Class Of 1942 Reunion Planned KAYSVILLE-T- he Davis High Graduating Class of 1942 will hold their 40 year class reunion on June 19 at Davis High. The social will begin at 2 p.m. followed by dinner at 4 p.m. Contact Carl Schofield, or Mrs. Alice Telfor reservaford, tions. np 544-830- 9, 544-077- 7, BUT MY high school friends have also known tragedy and failure. Some things have been beyond their control. Fatal diseases have touched a few and two classmates have been tragically murdered. Others have made bad choices and alcoholism, drug abuse, divorces, infidelity, illegitimate children and unethical and illegal actions Id Offici site Opposition have followed. In other words, our fates have truly varied, depending on how deeply committed we were to the quest for personal excellence that we should all have. I wonder where you will be in 20 years. Are you committed enough to keep up the tradition of excellence? she the ancient ;ek poet ,Hesiod she said, adness you can get easily, QUOTING from By MARK D. MICKELSEN CLEARFIELD Despite s, opposition from several Clearfield officials voted 1 last week to rezone a piece of South Main Street property for the construction e subdivision. of a land-owner- 3-- twin-hom- THE PROPERTY, at 1900 was rezoned from A- -l (agricultural) to 5 (multiple-famil- y residential). During a brief, but emotional public hearing, landowners in the area complained that the multi-acr- e development will increase water problems and quantity. The road is South Main, 3oth, and it lies close by. the t in front of excellence nortal gods have put sweat long and steep is the way it, and rough at first. But ep you come to the top, nit is easy, even though it is d. he indicated assurance ay students can testify to truth of that statement, ting ftirther from a recent essay, ime Magazine ave We Abandoned Excell- ; AMERICANS ri$ht now seem to be remembering better days when household ap- pliances lasted, workers worked and manners were exquisite and marriages endured, and been the best for the neighborhood and urged the council to avoid any further rezoning requests until neighboring subdivisions are completed. R-l-- adversely affect property values. WE SEE a lot of small housing being built in the area which we don't think is a good thing, said Don Bradshaw, 1975 South Main, one of several property owners whose land runs adjacent to the proposed development. He told Clearfield City Council members that some of the developments that have gone in previously have not SEVERAL PROPERTY owners maintain farmland near the proposed subdivision and are concerned that the new development will affect water flow into four separate irrigation ditches. Developer Ed Higley said law requires the ditches to be fenced or piped and assured landowners that the ditches I cant will not be changed. say if well fence or pipe it. That will be up to the (city) engineers, he said. EVEN THOUGH the engineers take care of this, it never gets put in the right way," another resident said. He asked the council to allow landowners to see engineering and development plans prior to final approval of the project. Mayor Neldon Hamblin said the engineers will have to insure that water and irrigation water rights are preserved. WERE CONCERNED about subdivisions butting into us, Mr. Bradshaw said, and asked the council to consider a buffer zone between the property owners and the proposed subdivision. Mr. Higley said a maximum of six units per acre are allowed under the current twin-hom- e zoning ordinance. MR. BRADSHAW said nearby property owners have houses valued betwee $100,000 and $150,000, an were concerned about thos property values. lie said the city is not pr viding citizens with adequai e housing oppo tunities once they move out the zones and sai many people are moving out Clearfield because of it. ONLY ONE councilman, F Kay Chandler, voted again! the rezoning request. upper-incom- low-inco- New Health Contract FARMINGTON Davis County will again contract with the State Department of Mental Health for funding and services during 1982, according to an agreement signed by county commissioners. THE CONTRACT, routinely approved each year, authorizes state funding for the Davis County Mental un- SUMMER LEARNING Health program. i At least some youngsters arent going to stop their formal learning, just because its summer recess. Participants in the Uinta Foundation Day Camp include, back, Loralee Despain, director; Chelsa McCowen, with Melody Neely, counselor; front, Shanna Buller, 5; Sherrylynn Roylance, 8 and Tracy Roylance, 12. |