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Show I Palace Playhouse "VT1 It will open today, sea photos, story on Pages 10 and 1 1 Corp. 953 ity. Utah 34 1 ID 5465 T 8-7- 4 wm Volume 66, Number 50 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, December 1 3, 1 973 34 Pages After volley of criticism A effort by opponents failed Tuesday as Box Elder County commissioners voted to approve the controversial subdivision and mobile home and recreational coach ordinances. The action had been anticipated since Commissioner John Holmgren at the previous meeting announced his intention to move for adoption this week. And he did so with other members of the county board giving their unanimous stamp of approval. It was preceded, however, by comments and questions .from 14 citizens, some of whom challenged the wisdom of the action. They said the ordinances were not supported by a majority of county residents and urged once again that they be made the subject of a poll or be placed on the ballot. last-ditc- 0 0 0) 0 h Commission Chairman Don Chase declared that we are following the law and doing what it says. We have 6,700 signatures on a petition. Is this a majority or not? challenged Jack Pierce, Garland. It isnt a majority in Box Elder county and do you honestly believe the petition was unbiased and fair as presented, to allow people to make their minds objectively? Commissioner Chase countered. Larry Pierce, Garland, asked why Box Elder county must have it when neighboring Weber county doesnt have a mobile home ordinance. Commissioner Holmgren produced a set of Weber county ordinances which included a section on mobile homes. Mrs. Joyce John, Portage, said she considered it very restrictive to (Continued on Page 22) NOT HOMESICK Jane Gorman, right, English student attending Box Elder High this year, is not homesick. Here she has fun with Mrs. 0. Dee Lund and Kathy Lund, her American family. And everything ese, Hearing set Friday too student loves school, watermelon AFS Who never tasted a hamburger or watermelon until she was 17 years old? Give up? Its Jane Gorman, an exchange student from England who is attending Box Elder High school this year. Quick with a smile and tickled at being in America, the visiting senior readily admitted that burgers and watermelon were never part of her English diet. Nor were thick milkshakes. She wants to take a melon back when she completes her years stay here in Brigham City. Jane is living at the home of County Attorney and Mrs. O. Dee Lund, 330 East Second South, and loving virtually every minute of it. She hasnt been homesick, likes everything about being here and gets along just great with her adopted American sister, Kathy Lund, 16 (they have a common bond - pop records.) Expected More Violence Jane confided that she expected to find more violence when she came to America. But then, Brigham City, Utah isnt New York City or Los Angeles. Here under the American Field Services program, Jane has found things considerably different than back home where she attended an school, enrollment 400 with students from five to 18 years old. Box Elder by contrast is has an enrollment of more than 1,900 and includes four secondary grades. It also offers a broader curriculum. Jane likes that, too. She was stunned to see the large number of students who turned out to watch football games this past fall. In England we just dont bother. We dont have cheer leaders, drill teams or things like that. She really grooves on it, has become a member of the Bettes (pep club) and thrives on getting involved. To her just being in a contrasting environment and observing the differences is an education in itself. County proposes budget mountains, especially with the snow on them. OH.jeilly, theyre lovely. Clothes Same Clothes are much the same except that here there is a greater variety. And thats not all. Back home Janes father is a barrister (attorney) the same as her American dad. Her mother is a part-tim- e medical social worker and she has two sisters, 10 and 14, and a brother, 13. She really hasnt finalized her plans for the future. Id kinda like to go to college. Right now, though, shes trying to figure out how to get a watermelon back to England. Wayne Jones ...is elected And four new directors &(2mlb? Everyone Friendly "Everyones very friendly and kind. I like it, being in a mixed school. .with boys and girls, she said smiling. Shes also absorbing an education, classroom style, with a full schedule that includes typing, student council, French, band (she plays flute and also guitar), acting and American literature. Jane hails from a small farming village, Ufton, which is located five miles from Leamington Spa. We have hills in our area but we dont have mountains like this. I like the Brigham police set annual auction Saturday at 1 p.m. The Brigham City police will conduct their annual auction Saturday at 1 p.m. in the back of the police station. The announcement was made Wednesday by Tom Sneddon, assistant police chief. Tires, rims, a .22 cal. pistol, bicycles and some new clothing are among the items to be auctioned, he said. The auction is an annual event where police offer to the public, items collected as evidence or lost articles that haven't been claimed. Other holdover members of the board include Margo Flint, Paul Morrell and Joseph Siggard. is orginally The new president-elec- t from Corinne and presently resides at 51 South Fourth West. He is a graduate of Box Elder High school and formerly was a member of the Jaycees. He has served as chairman of the local merchants committee and is in his second term on the chambers board of directors. hitch The new officer served a four-yea- r with the Air Force and is married to the former Lou Ann Nichols of Brigham City. , Balloting Close According to President Boyd Newman balloting was the closest in recent history. Jones won with a margin of just eight votes over opponent Norman Thompson, manager of KBUH radio. Contests for director for equally as tight with seven of the candidates separated by only 35 votes. "We were pleased with the strength of our candidates. The slate was especially strong and as a chamber of commerce we are appreciative that men of such excellent qualifications would consent to have their names placed on the ballot," in 1974 $183,647. The assessors budget is also up substantially to $89,980, thanks in large Ini 1 Guiles Newman said. The new directors and president-elec- t will take office at the annual meeting in January. Newman will officially begin his term of office at that time. He assumed the responsibility as president when the office was vacated by Dale Baron who resigned to accept a position on the city council. Change and Progress According to Ronald Frandsen,. executive secretary, the coming year will be one of change and continued progress. We will be changing to a council concept of chamber organization which will allow us to diversify our efforts and accomplish even more during a given period of time. We will have the benefit' of the strong leadership of these new board members. We look forward with excitement to the coming year, Frandsen said. Another give-awa- y measure to a $40,000 payment to the Utah Tax commission for the property revaluation program its conducting in the county. Some $10,500 is proposed for payments to city fire departments and Chairman Chase said this includes $1,500 standby fee to Brigham City. This is double the $750 annual fee previously agreed to but considerably less than the $21,752 advanced in an initial city proposal as negotiations for a new agreement began recently. Commissioner Chase said the county officials hope to meet with auditor Fred Baugh to discuss the city proposal further. Also in the proposed budget is $22,500 for senior citizens programs in Tremonton and Brigham City. The total includes a little cushion, for what the commissioners said they were yet undecided. The chairman said of the prospect that a director will be hired for aged programs in the county, I think some kind of direc tor. ..yes, well move ahead. He said there is nothing in the budget to finance construction of a new nursing home in Tremonton although I definitely think well be in construction next year. When construction nears, bonds will be sold and the budget will be opened to reflect the project, he explained. Right now there is no firm estimate of the cost although voters last year approved a $750,000 bond issue. The commission has not committed itself but enough has been included in the proposed budget to give all other elected officials a salary increase. They currently receive annual pay of $8,485 except for the clerk-auditand sheriff whose get $8,660. Being considered is raising the amounts to $9,600 and $10,000. Copies of the proposed budget are on file with the county clerk for public inspection. Semi crash claims students help on yule project BE all-gi- rl A downtown business man has been of the Greater named president-elec- t Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce. He is Wayne Jones, manager of Thompson Hardware and Sporting Goods for the past 13 years. Jones gained the nod from chamber membership in balloting this past week. Hell succeed Boyd Newman in the post with installation scheduled in January. Also in the balloting, four new directors terms on the were elected to two-yechamber board. The successful candidates were Dale Charles Bess, Bob Christensen, Goodliffe and Bruce Keyes. Jones is currently serving on the board and its expected that a successor will be appointed to fill his unexpired term. budget is proposed for Box and a public hearing on the anticipated expenditures is scheduled Friday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. F'.gures were aired at Tuesday's weekly scsfcion of the county commission. The budget is slightly less than the $1,526,145.23 approved for the current, year. Commission Chairman Don Chase explained that $135,000 in general fund money has been cut from the county road budget with more emphasis to be placed on collector road funds. The budget remains about the same, he explained. Making a transition to service in the Sheriffs department was said responsible for an increase in administration from $135,000 (this year) to A $1,520,190 Elder county lives Box Elder High school students are pitching in to help out with Project Navajo and will be canvassing houses and businesses in Brigham City Saturday for donations. Terry Hansen and Greg Michaels, who are heading the student group, said members of the Key club, Navy ROTC and a team of seniors will be going from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. .. They will be collecting money and canned goods and clothes which are iiir good shape, Hansen and Michaels said. Money helps us out a lot more because we can buy flour at the Big J Mill, said Hansen. door-to-do- . Match Flour The mill will put up 1,000 pounds of flour for each 1,000 purchase, he explained. Last year the ROTC helped in the project but this year there is more student participation. "If someone isnt contacted they can come to the ROTC building Saturday in back of the high school to drop their donations off, Hansen and Michaels said. (Continued on Page 22) off iC men A Diesel semi lost its brakes on a freeway off ramp in Reno, Nev. Tuesday afternoon, crashed into a car and rolled over, claiming the lives of two Brigham City men. Ralph P. Linville, 48, 53 North Second East, and Farrell R. Freeze, 38, 78 South Second West, occupants of the truck, died as a result of the crash. According to Reno City Police, three California occupants in a small sports car, which was hit in the rear by the semi, were not injured. The semi truck, owned and operated by Freeze, was leased to Mitchell Brothers of Portland, Ore. and carrying 44,000 pounds of sewer pipe. Northwest Reno off The accident happened on an ramp in the northwest part of the city. A Reno police officer said the tractor and trailer came off the ramp and lost its brakes. It came to the bottom of the ramp and hit the small car, he explained. The truck continued across Keystone Ave. and went into a vacant lot. The car bounced to the west side of the lot as the truck continued sideways to the east end of the lot. The cab turned over completely in a drainage ditch and it took rescue crews 45 minutes to cut the wreckage and get the Brigham City men out, the traffic officer said. It was not known for sure if the men drowned in the water. Autopsies were being conducted Wednesday, he said. "Its a miracle the California men got out of the small sports car alive, he commented. Born In Washington Ralph P. Linville was born Jan. 29, 1925 in Kelso, Wash, the son of A.V. and Isabell Warren Linville. He married VaLoy Anderson, Sept. 2, 1952 in Reno, Nev. Linville resided in Brigham City since 1952 and is a former Brigham City policeman. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Linville worked at Hill Air Force base as a mechanic. He was a member of Brigham City Fourth LDS ward, and was presently commander of the George Gidney Post 1695 of Veteran of Foreign Wars in Brigham City. Survivors include his widow of Brigham (Continued on Page 22) Saturday Shoppers share in yule prizes Thirteen more lucky shoppers shared in a host of prizes Saturday as Brigham City merchants staged the second of their Christmas season There was a good crowd on hand as Santa Claus drew out the winning names. When it was all over, the recipients had gathered prizes totalling $337.50 in value, according to Chairman Tom Shaw. Another drawing is scheduled Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. in front of Santa's Brigham City headquarters, 10 West Forest (formerly Robbins Donut shop). Tickets to become eligible for the give-away- s. drawing are being given away by participating merchants who display the Santas Gift Box window poster. Shaw reminded once more that winners must be present to claim their prize. Names are called until a dozen or so prizes are handed out. Winners Named Last Saturday's lucky persons included the following: Merlin Workman, $50 gift certificate from Zundels Hers; Lyn Christensen, $25 arrangement from Drewes Floral; Kathy Lessard, $10 certificate from M. H. King; Jack Stark, car stereo speakers from Breitenbekers ($50 value). Delwyn Jensen, $25 gift certificate from Helen Royer; Afton Olsen, $50 gift certificate from Blocks; Carolyn Thompson, electric train from Hobbies North' ($30) value); Steve Holland, $12.50 arrangement from Brigham Floral; Shelby Dilroore, $10 gift certificate from BIF market. Alta Tingey, $10 savings account from First Security bank; Gary Fredrickson, $5 gift certificate from the Red Baron; Craig Wilson, $10 savings account from First Security bank, and Charlene Barlow, swag lamp from Brigham Furniture ($50 value). Santa Claus will return to Brigham City both Friday and Saturday. Hell be at his headquarters from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday for pictures with local youngsters. And on Saturday, he plans to visit ln( local stores from 3 to 4 p.m. and to pose with the kids for pictures from 4 to 6 p.m. Shaw noted the black and white pictures will be taken free of charge. There will be a charge of 50 cents for color photos (to cover cost). |