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Show I -- i ik 6 Ls destroys nopi i 1 The cause of the September 2 blaze which destroyed the open cattle feeding and i 1 hay barns at the Utah State Industrial School is still unknown, according to Weber County Fire Chief Roger Land. The fire, which started sometime during thp night, was reported at 3:45 a.m. by North Ogden Police Sergeant Charles Beaman, who was patroling Washington Blvd. when he I I ning pens. Deputy Sheriffs t: i spotted the flames. Sgt. Beaman is credited with having saved seven head of cattle from the bur- ' IS ALL that remains of the cattle feed bams belonging to the state industrial school. Noises heard in the area at the time THIS of the fire were a normal fire reaction. They by any explosives. were not caused such explosions are common in a fire like the one that night and there was nothing but hay in the barns. Chief Land said light Vi wi)r a bulbs, aersol cans and can V-- Vol. 1 No. 37 Michael Schlosser and Bruce Hartman responded to help Sgt. Beaman. The fire is believed to have started in the south hay barn, about 100 feet away from the cattle pens. It then spread to other open barns in the area. Chief Land explained the explosions heard by some citizens in the vicinity of the fire during the worst part of the blaze, was not due to any explosives or oil stored in the barn. He said North Ogden, Utah ned goods near the flames often explode. He added that often the fire itself will make weirdnoises. He estimated at the height of the fire fighting operation, there were between 15 and 20 firemen on the scene. He said five of those were Weber County firefighters, while the rest were volunteers from the North View station. They saved some sheds and buildings on the land, but 175 tons of hay was lost. The farm machinery was not damaged. Once under control, the fire was allowed to burn it- self out, explaining the hazy conditions throughout the valley for the remainder of Thursday. The feeding lot, located at 1600 N. Mountain Road, was used to feed cattle for meat for the Industrial School and the State Training at School American Fork. According to Melvin Pobanz, spokesman for the Industrial School, no decision has been made yet as to whether or not to repair the damage. He said any decision would be made after the insurance settlement is made. The was damage estimated at $250,000. ' . Thursday, September 9, 1976 Raising funds for hospital Performers ready follies Approximately 150 performers including residents of northern Weber County, are among the cast which will be seen in Hi Fever Follies September 16, 17 and 18. The d variety show will be presented for the public fast-pace- each evening at 8 p.m. in the Weber State College Fine Arts Center. Singers, dancers and actors are being led through routines by Ron Teigland, professional director from Jerome H. Cargill Production Company of New York City. Mr. Teigland is a native of Racine, Wisconsin, where he directed his first show. He has been with Cargill for nine years. During that time he has directed more than 86 musicals in 41 states, realizing more than $2 million for charity organizations. Cargill will furnish costumes, music and script for the musical . t V ( P "1 production, which this year features a bicentennial twist. Hi Fever Follies is presented every two years by St. Benedicts Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary to raise money for projects which help meet community needs. Proceeds from this years performances will go toward the radiation therapy center being built in Washington Terrace to fight cancer. When completed as part of the new St. - f Elementary sponsors country fair' PLEASANT VIEW - Lomond View PTA is sponsoring A Country on Friday September 17. It will be held at Pleasant View City Fair, park begining at i . t HEATHER NAYLOR, Martin Peterson, with his horse, Kari Lyn Allred and Shauna Lyn Allred prepare for the pony rides that will be part of the "Country Fair" Lomond View Elementary is planning for Sept. 17. 5 p.m. The whole family is invited to this fair which will feature food, games, arts and crafts, displays and a fish pond. There will also be door prizes and pony rides to add to the festivities. Residents may bring their home grown fruits and vegetables for display. The money raised will go back to the school. Benedicts Hospital, it will be the only radiation center between Salt Lake City and Pocatello, Idaho. Tickets may be purchased from the hospital volunteers or at the door. They are $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. Pets receive vaccinations at clinic Those who did not have their animals vaccinated against rabies in the last public clinic may do so in Layton this Satur- , day. This clinic is the last planned in the Weber-Davi- s County area. Sponsored by the Weber and Davis Counties Animal Assistance League, the clinic will be held at the Chapel Street Bowery from 1 to 4 p.m. The Bowery is located two blocks east of the Fort Lane Shopping Center. Cost for vaccination is $3 per animal. Several veterinarians will be on hand to vaccinate; they have donated their time to help in the clinic. Pregnant animals, or those under four months old cannot be vaccinated. All dogs brought to the clinic must be leashed, and cats should be leashed and in some kind of container. The price of vaccination at this clinic is about the regular price for rabies vaccination. All proceeds from the clinic will go to the Animal Assistance League to help homeless and one-ha- lf LOOKING OUT across the valley, after the devastating fire which Occured Sept. 2 at the land belonging to the Industrial School. Cause of the blaze is as yet undetermined. Food Fair planned to raise funds for YWCA OGDEN The annual World Food Fellowship Fair, sponsored by the Young Womens Christian Association (YWCA) will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ogden Municipal Park West. The public is invited to come and sample the many different international foods. The food, sold by various social, service and church groups, will include complete luncheons, snacks, desserts, and pastries. Something for everyones taste should be -- available. The Food Fair is a cooperative community project, which is headed by Mrs. Donna Friz as chairman. All funds raised will be returned to the community through service projects sored by the spon- Y. Local organizations participating include: Target Area Senior Citizens, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Society of Friends,' NOW, Newcomers, Sons of Norway, Greek Orthodox Church, Alpha Hot Beta uma Sigma, and Sip ha Sororities, Genu an Guild. Weber County Hospital Auxiliary , , Medicial County Auxiliary, and the WCA. The Clearfield Job Corps men will assist in loading and unloading materials and supplies. In the event of rain, the fail- will be held at the Ogden Elks Lodge, 2527 Grant Ave. Weber - |