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Show A BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, October 1, 1972 3 Shouldnt Subsidize Hearing Airs Weed Spraying Views Should Box Elder county continue spraying weeds for private landowners, a situation which commercial spray companies consider is unfair competition? This was the question aired Thursday night in a hearing called by the county commission in the county courthouse. Commissioner Malcolm C. Young described the session as one to gather views of commerical sprayers, farmers and other interested persons. wont discontinue spraying (along county roads) but its been the feeling the county should discontinue spraying commercially, Commissioner Young stated. Since it can purchase chemicals at a lower rate, doesnt consider depreciation on its trucks, doesnt pay tax on gasoline and operates at a loss, the county has provided spraying at a far lower cost than is possible by commercial applicatoi s. Wanted Us To Max Johnsen, manager of Bear River said theyve been in Valley the spraying business for two years because our members wanted us to. He called it about a break-eve- n But it fits in with the us. with proposition rest of our program and regardless of what the county does, well continue." Rulon Smoot, South Box Elder Farm bureau, said he didnt like to see so much tax money used to subsidize spraying but rural areas need the service. He said if continued, the program should be made as thats the way it went. There were io arguments, no heated words. And at the nd of the hour-lonhearing, attended by 1 persons, no decisions were reached but here seemed bo be general agreement on )ne point: Regardless of what the commissioners decide, the county should not be expected And g to subsidize spraying on private property. This is now the case, as indicated by figures given by Commissioner Young. Outgo Higher He said in 1967, the county spent $10,000 more than it received in spraying private nar 1 as possible. suggested that rural taxpayers deserve the service. Cieon Summers, Farmer Union, agreed that charges should be brought to the break-evepoint. He agricultural land. Ensuing year figures ranged from $12,000 to $15,000 and in 1971, it was $13,000. In addition, there was concern expressed by the commissioners about county spraying in unfair competition with n Cut! lug Areas Concern was expressed for those living in outlying areas like Park land-owne- private enterprise. With the noxious weed law, the county Valley, that costs might become excessive for them if commercial sprayers took over. Harold Lindsay, Utah State university extension agent, said in the county where he previously served, when no commercial applicator was available, the county would step in and do it. Commissioner Chase said perhaps this is a solution for Box Elder county. A commercial sprayer from Weber county said if the county got out of spraying private lands, there would be more commercial firms and they would do a better job. And competition would keep prices down. The discussion also touched on the importance of timing in applying chemicals and regulations, whether it would be necessary for the county to adopt restrictions in addition to those imposed by the state. Bob Udy, a member of the county weed spraying staff, said they do spraying for many farmers who have their own spray outfits. "They do it in the spring but when they get busy, they want the county to come in and do it, he stated. The county officials assured those present that they'll reach no hasty decision but consider all points of view. "Well stay in it as long as we need to Comand wont let anyone down, missioner Young concluded. Workshop On Tap For School Aides Persons interested in being volunteer aides in the Box Elder County School district are reminded of a workshop planned Thursday at the Bear River City Elementary school. junior high school principals, volunteer chairmen, and PTA council and unit presidents, to remind persons interested in the program to attend the meeting. Here is an outline of the program: 2 p.m. Welcome by Dr. J.C. Haws, Box Elder district superintendent: district philosophy by Dunn; film and discussion by Naomi Evans, state department, and a talk on The Psychological and Physical Development of the Child by Richard Kimber. Les Dunn, volunteer coordinator, said an outstanding staff of instructors will be on hand from the state department of education so it should be an excellent workshop. The hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. Dunn urged all elementary school and Bear River Health District shows the area in April before construction The lower picture was taken Friday, STREET IMPROVEMENT The project up between' Seventh and Eleventh South streets has been virtually completed. The upper photo to-op- Fifth West began. (Continued From Page One) greatly expanded during the last year. Sanitarians visit each food service establishment at least once every six weeks. These visits are a cooperative effort between the operator and the health r. department. In addition, the district has just' completed a federal survey of food service establishments to further assure the quality of restaurants, coffee shops, and the like. An entirely Approve Transit Funds new service now being ' provided is the examination of soft ice cream mix. All ice cream mix must be coded by the date on which it was produced. In Salt Lake City, regulations state how recently ice cream mix must have been produced. Old mjx must not be used. It has been felt by health authorities that some of the old mix' was being recirculated in counties where strict supervision was not available. With soft ice cream inspections now being performed in the Bear River Council Okays Payment On Fifth West Project Brigham City officials have authorized final payment, less 10 percent, for construction on Fifth West between Seventh and Eleventh South. The project is essentially finished but requires final city inspection and acceptance. Parson Asphalt Products performed the work under a contract with money $50,387 coming from Utahs collector road fund. The city council authorized payment Thursday after hearing a report on several items involving homes along the stretch of collector street. In other business, the council okayed payment of $300 to the Utah Transit authority for a study on mass transit needs. At the same time, Councilman A1 Cazier advised his fellow officials to go slow where mass transit is concerned, not to become deeply involved until how we might its determined be affected. Councilman Rudolph Kaiser assured him that a present, Brigham City is involved only in the study. Kaiser was officially named to represent the council on the Bear River Association of Governments executive committee. The action was taken in response to a letter from Bruce G. King, planner for the district (Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties). It was reported that Mayor three-count- y Ole Zundel would have a complete report this coming Thursday on creation of an ice skating rink in Mantua, including costs. Thats the place where it should be. Ice doesnt keep in Brigham City; its too warm here," Councilman Kaiser stated. Approval was given to hire Dixon K. McElhannon in the cemetery department. Okayed for employment in the electrical department was Howard R. Woodward. Also, Dean Chugg and Gregory Lee were approved for pay step increases in the electrical department. Readers Theater Play Tryouts Tuesday Tryouts for Community Brigham City theaters production of "The Case of the Crushed Petunis, by Tennessee Williams, will be Tuesday night at the com- centers munity basement meeting room. The announcement was this week by Helen Davis, director of the readers theater play. Auditions will start at 7:30 p.m. The play requires four characters, both men and women. Mrs. Davis, Marvin Moon and Bill Hall are in charge of play scheduling the fall one-ac- t productions. They said "this play is a natural for someone who doesnt have time to memorize lines but enjoys working in theater. The play will open sometime in November along with several one-ac- t plays included in the program that night. BC Student Heads 9. fe iMfl - Back to school Vn H- -l night at Box Elder High school is scheduled at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5. Pictured here are Mrs. Alice Johnson, left, PTA president, and Mrs. Arlene Bailey, membership chairman. Also in the photo are David Jones, Key will be selling memberships club, and Deanna Redford, BEttes, whos organizations in auditorium. scheduled the are the evening. Opening remarks PROMOTE PTA EVENT during Yell-Leade- rs list of cheerleaders and at Ricks college have been announced for the 1972-7year and among them are two Brigham City students. from this area include Jeff Tingey and Larry Dale Johnson. A yell-leade- 3 Yell-leade- clip coupons m SAVE Assembly into groups. Instructional Group (Tutorial) Aides Hazel Ellison,, Teacher of the Year. Maxine Clerical Aides Group II Eggertson, legal secretary and volunteer worker. Group III General Aides (Supervisory Media, etc.) Mary Hammer and Dorothy Anderson, both retired principals. Anyone interested in the workshop were urged to call Dunn at the school board office or to contact their PTA presidents. 3 p.m. I district, this practice has been stopped. Perhaps the most important service provided for Box Elder residents is (he of sanitarian Robert Wilson. Wilson, whose office is in the courthouse in Brigham City, is the person to whom private citizens from Box Elder county can turn regarding problems involving presence sanitation. r; Says Wilson, People . with, questions 'concerning Sanitation requirements or other problems should feel free to contact us at any time., In fact, we 'especially welcome questions regarding sanitation regulations on new homes even before building begins. |