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Show 2 Sun Advocate, Price, Utah December 26, 1980 Careen River Irtews to each auditors cautioned the stallation 0 city administrates home and the with about was keeping and monthly Office Box Home using invoices, purchase orders and other channel or $10 monthly supporting documents without the Home Box in all disbursements of Office channel. funds. Council replied Many people in town that they are trying to have voiced their do this. desire for such a By Shirley Durfey $18-$2- The regular meeting the Green River City Council was held Thursday at the city council room at the of River Green City Present were Mayor Blaine Silliman, Howard Silliman, presigning Councilmen Lowell Curtis, Bill Broc, This nativity scene on the grounds of St. Anthony's Parish in Helper is one of the signs of Christmas which will vanish for By KRISTEN DIAMANTI TAYLOR The sweet innocence and beauty of childrens faces have always captivated the hearts and emotions of adults all over the world. Juanita Richard is a collector of beautiful children perhaps, the most famous children the world has known. She collects Hummel figurines. Juanitas collection of Hummel figurines was started for her by her husband, Tom. Through their interest, they have assembled a unique and varied collection Hummel art objects. The first Hummel figurines were manufactued and sold in 1935. The popularity of the Hummel figurines as gifts and objects of art for collectors have created their legend as the worlds most beloved children. Mrs. Chapman explained the history of Hummel figures: The genius of the Hummel figurines was the work of a Franciscan nun who served in the Convent of Siessen, West Germany Sister Maria Innocentia. She was bom Berta Hummel. Even as a very young child, she displayed a unique art talent. of the best insurance ragents you'll ever find Car agent Life agent Homeowners agent Health agent MIKE BAXTER Agent 637 MSC 38 E 100 North, Price STATf Like a good neighbor. State Farm is them. STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES DHmIi Hoat Offkn: FARM INSUIANCI another year now that the holiday season is winding down, She painted delightful cards, wrote verses and plays for the entertainment of her friends and family. At the age of eighteen, Berta Hummel enrolled in the Munich Academy of Fine Arts to begin a formal art education. There she became friendly with two art students who were nuns of the Franciscan Order. Later, she too reached the decision to become a nun. Because of her outstanding talent, the Convent set her back to the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. It became apparent that she was especially gifted in depicting gay and delightful children, she said. Her charming sketches were made into cards which caught the attention of the famous porcelain manufacturer, Franz Goebel. He made an agreement with the Convent to translate her drawings into por- celain. Sister Maria Innocentia died in 1946 while still a young woman, just when her Hummel children were beginning to win international acclaim, she said. The Richards Hummel collection contains annual plates, anniversary plates, bells, figurines, and even a nativity scene. They are members of the Goebel Collectors club an organization for Hummel collectors which also entitles them to purchase exclusive designs limited to members only. The Richards now consider their collection part of their heritage to be passed on to their own children. Despite their fascination with the Hummel children, even that experience did not prepare them for their own ladies Heather and Melissa. They adopted the two girls within a fourteen month period. American GIs stationed in West Germany and American tourists in Europe helped broaden M.I. Hummel collecting interest. With millions of collectors in the United States alone, Hummel collecting has become one of Americas national pastimes. The U.S. government recognized this in 1952 when the Treasury Department designated M.I. Hummel figurines as works of art. Shopping at local stores helps keep our cities thriving, provides jobs for local residents and increases property values. of checks. Burr, and They said to wait and and sign checks at the time Weihing, George of need. Maxine recorder, city One major point of Baker. was the discussion on the First agenda was the report of the segregation of duties auditors, Peacock and of the city recorder Squires. The auditors and treasurer as passed out written stipulated by state reports of their fidings statute. and also a letter of Accoding to statute, all monies received by which management presented items of the city should be procedure that the handled by the Green auditors feel could be treasurer. not been River has the improved by city administrators. complying with this, The council was since monies are complimented by the received by the auditors for working to recorder, although bring the citys books they are actually into compliance wit deposited in the bank the state codes. by the treasurer. In order to comply Upon discussion of statement the of with this statute. River City ex- Green revenues and penditures, a question would have to employ was raised by Cou- the treasurer on a ncilman Howard more full time basis. Silliman about the Mayor approximately $40,000 listed as being spent on highways. The Councilman did not feel this was an accurate figure, and they the charged auditors with providing an itemized list of amounts that were spent to total this figure. Councilman Thomas Burr said the statement showed that the interest revenue generated for the city was considerably than had been ticipated. While $24,500 been budgeted in area, only $4,794 actually less Silliman pointed out that he felt the city could not afford to do this. Councilman Howard Silliman stated that the city has always handled monies in the current way, and he felt there was no need to change. Auditors cautioned the council that there should be a definite segregation of duties between the recorder and treasurer. Later in the meeting, council memebers decided that they would seek had an opinion on this this matter from city athad torney A.J. Coffman been before making a an- the city Grand County. In other business, Ron Taylor and Bob Seely of the Green River Jeep Possee, made a proposal to the councilman does each city council for the inerested. lease of a small piece Armand stated that month. of city owned ground to Burrs rebuttal In he would begin taking Couna survey of the statement, adjacent to the state and across from stated Silliman cilman and that park townspeople current the KOA campground. if enough interest is that the for The Jeep Possee is shown, they would compensation is officials elected the seeking this ground for probably go ahead same as it was 40 installation of their with their plan. double wide mobile He requested that years ago. Green River, said home which they plan the city give him a franchise on a cable Silliman, is one out of to use as their system, and the possibly two towns in headquarters. council replied that the state that does not Taylor and Seely This committment. was also Second on the Mr. posed to the auditors. agenda was In the letter of Armand from Price. management to the He proposed that he generated. question city administrators, install a cable several points were television system in This covered. One was the Green River. system would be in addition to the already present system. In their proposal they stated that they was already being could provide 13 snow-fre- e channels at an done, with Burr the overseeing budget. approximate charge of Another thing the $25 for initial in need for tight budget controls and the appointment of a budget officer. The council pointed out that this elected explained that the Jeep Possee has plans A resident asked to put up some chain system is actually installed. what additional link fence, clear off A main concern of respensibilities the willows, landscape, the concil meeting was mayor had that would and make other ima public hearing on a warrant his getting a provements to the proposed salary in- larger remuneration land. The building could crease for the city than the council be used for then members. council. Under the terms of Silliman community affairs Mayor the ordinance, the noted five respon-sibilite- s much in he same way mayor would feceive a among many as the Senior Citizens Hall is now utilized. increase that he has. salary The council agreed fromthe present $2 a They are answering month to $150 monthly. summonses to court on to their plan and said Councilman would behalf of the city, that they would have receive $50 a month as overseeing the citys the city attorney draw opposed to the current law enforcement, up a lease and proceed $2 a month, and the attending the council with the matter. The town Christmas city recorder would of governments. receive a salary inThe council is a tree is up in the middle The crease of $100 a month, group of cities in the of Broadway. were making her salary county. Silliman said decorations these meetings are made by Mr. Robins $850 a month. This proposal was always held on the second grade class. made at the last other end of the Thanks to all the council meeting, but county, and much time children of the town ' was not adopted until a is spent in driving to who made decorations public hearing could and attending these for it. be held. The Green River meetings. Councilman Thomas He added that the Birthday Bridge Club Burr spoke out against mayor also must held a party honoring adopting this or- handle and take phone Grace Petersen on her dinance. He indicated calls from residents birthday. Mrs. that just 11 months ago concerned over issues. Petersen was 80 years when he took office, Councilman Burr then old on Satuday, the city had a deficit. asked if the hours December 20. a.m. Mrs.Petersen was Sales taxes were from 8 a.m.-linreased Vz of one would be reinstated further honored at a percent and the fee for into the recorders dinner at the Oasis the city sewer and schedule if the or- Cafe on Friday, water service was dinance was passed if December 191. the recorders salary increased. Auditions were held He continued to was increased by $100 during the past week at the high school for point out that costs are monthly. and The council that other rising, agreed the upcoming musical city employees are that those hours would production of South The going to want an in- probably not be Pacific. crease in their salaries reinstated. production will be in the future. After the discussion, March 26, 27, and 28. . O - His question was if Mr. Howard Silliman Those winning lead moved to adopt the roles were Lynda ordinance. It was Reay as Nurse Nellie seconded by Coun- For bush; Mike cilman Bill Brock. as Emile what would the council The proposal failed to DeBecque; Trent Burr do in the future to pass with a vote of as Lieutenant Cable; Those voting in favor Debbie Bremer as were coucilman Bloody Mary; David Howard Silliman and Evans as Luther Bill Brock. Billis; Audrey Those opposed were Thompson as Liat. the surplus in the general fund is used now to accomodate the proposed ordinance, Carpets dirty? Clean them The Rightl'Jay with HR! The HR steam machine steams dual detergents into carpets then dirt. vacuums up deep-dow- n quality products make HR the right way, and the easy way, to get professional looking results at home for lots less money. The Right Way. The U IVay. better selection. Rent HR Now at this thought sponsored by the San compensate this would be a compensate possibility if the officials. Twenty years experience and By shopping locally you make it possible for merchants to expand their product lines, giving you a the cemetery. increases. Some conditions He said the council should be content to could also b added to look to the future, the agreement by the rather than use the council as long as they current surplus to are compatible with administrators. Besides, Burr said, also system, and that that $50 does not Auditors cautioned council perhaps the motels compensate for the members about the and schools would be many hours of work a building. Thomas provide funds for the agreement concerning For-sebe- rg 3-- 2. councilman Thomas Burr, Lowell Curtis, and George Weihing. In further business the floor was opened to Mrs. Irene Wilcox of the Grand County The production is under the direction of Miss Jessica Jenkins, music and drama instructor at the high school. Cemetery Board. She was council at the rules and regulations governing the cemetery, and the enforcement of such regulations. The council agreed that Grand County is the authority for the cemetery and should have the last say about what improvements are made on the cemetery. The council suggested to Mrs. Wilcox, and she agreed, that the Grand County attorney should Of THE meeting seeking support from the council in writing some MEMBER write up an Sun Advocate Published Every Wednesday end Friday by the Sun Advocate Publishers Inc. 76 West Main St., Price, Utah 4501 Phone (SOI) Helper Office Second Clan Postagt Pad it Prkt, Utah, Postoffico USPS 526 380 Membet of Utah Press Association and National Newspaper Association Subscription Rates: In Cifbon I Emery Counties, $15 per year, published twice weekly. In Utah, outside area, $18 per year. Out ol State $19. SAFEWAY VV'"S! 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