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Show tlEiversal litr,mil p. 0. Cot2S.rl Salt Lane City, Ltib ' y tM 1 1 HIjj f 3- -3 wm Volume Brigham Cify, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, May 8, 1975 68, Number 19 28 PAGES that we have a mandate from the people. to get the job done as quickly as we can, the chief executive stated. The total project is expected to span a three-yea- r period with an intended tap on the 138,000-vol- t transmission line two years away (due to terms of an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation from which Brigham City buys most of its power). City officials had worked overtime to "sell the project and bond issue, giving presentations before clubs and other organizations and holding several public hearings. Other major facets of the project include construction of new substations on the west and east sides of town, erecting a new transmission loop around the citys north side, installing new lines both south and north from the west substation, and installing a new hydro unit on the culinary water line. It will also involve increasing the citys Were going Voters give overwhelming approval to bond issue Brigham City citizens left no doubt Tuesday about their support for a $1.4 general obligation bond issue to finance improvements in the communitys electrical system. Some 1,868 voters cast ballots in favor of the proposition while only 119 voted against it. The response represented a 94 percent affirmative vote and left city officials elated. I was very pleased that the people evidentally have concurred in our feelings about the needs and I appreciate their confidence in the mayor and council, Mayor Harold B. Felt said Wednesday. I want to assure them that the money that we spend will be spent judiciously and only for the needs that exist in the electrical department, he added. The mayor said the next step will be to assign the citys electrical consultant, Dwight Hoopes, the task of designing the improvements in detail. And city officials will procede to place purchase orders for equipment for which delivery dates would be many months away. Were going to procede with haste now IS Scope 350 refugees, general says The two most recent samples of water taken from the Fielding culinary system were satisfactory, according to Town President Joe Stokes. A state health official had previously advised residents of Fielding and nearby Plymouth to boil their drinking water after tests showed high bacteria counts. Stokes said samples taken March 17 and April 21 were satisfactory, according to uata supplied to him by the state. And he said samples taken before that came from questionable sources, one being from a service station restroom from where it should have never been taken. An inspection of the water system is planned when weather will permit. Arrangements have been made, subject Box Elder county residents are invited Church, examine the famed spike. Brigham City can expect approximately Vietnamese refugees to be relocated at Intermountain school in the near future. That news was released by Maj. Gen. Maurice Watts of the Utah National Guard Wednesday afternoon, and gave credence to rumors abounding in the city recently that the refugees would be located here. General Watts said Gov. Calvin Ramp-to- n has advised the National Guard that between 750 and 1,000 Vietnamese will be resettled in Utah. Of these, about 350 will be placed in now 350 school, he said. to tour the Utah State hospital and the Utah State prison on Monday, May 19, as a special project of the Mental Health Richard Felt, a member of the cast, and Terri Church, 7, daughter of Supt. and Mrs. George will get vacant dormitories at Intermountain Tour offered on the Golden Spike this week, and literally so here as Dr. Peter C. Hudson, left, president of the Box Elder Golden Spike association; Comparatively Strong Tuesday's voter turnout could be considered comparatively strong for a special bond election. The 1,987 voters who cast ballots represent between 25 and 30 percent of those registered to vote in Brigham City. The number was fewer than the 2,109 who turned out for last years recreation bond election when a proposed $300,000 issue was defeated. That was computed to be 30.3 percent of the registered voters. A $500,000 bond election in May 1972 for the new city hall attracted 1,280 voters. The first vote counts were received at city hall Tuesday at about 8:40 p.m. and the final returns from the six polling places came in at about 9:40 p.m. The city council will meet at 12 noon (Continued on Page Two) News Samples okay ALL EYES ARE FOCUSED basic distribution voltage from 4,000 to 12,000 volts to minimize lines losses and voltage fluctuations. association. A bus will leave the courthouse parking lot in Brigham City at 8 a.m. to travel to Provo to tour the state hospital and will return to tour the state prison in the afternoon, returning to the courthouse at approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost of the round trip will be $3.50 and reservations may be made at the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce office until May 17. A bus has been arranged for, so a group spokesman urges that those who wish to attend make their reservations early. Patients from Box Elder county are assisted in personal needs by the local Mental Health association, and it is urged that playground equipment and toys for younger patients and table games for older patients be donated for this trip. Persons with items to donate 'may contact Nick Topik for further information, and he can also give further details on the bus trip for those who desire them. to approval of surpervising headquarters (Governor Ramptons office) for the use of Intermountain School . . ., said General Watts. ' He noted Tooele Army depot will receive about 400 refugees and the air base of the Utah Air National Guard another 150. ' Planning Goes On He said planning is continuing to provide beds, bedding, food and medical assistance at these three facilities. Although plans are being made, there has been no indication when these people might arrive or exactly how many will be relocated in Utah, said General Watts. The National Guard is coordinating efforts through the Utah Division of Social Services. Locally, officials at Intermountain school have yet to be advised officially that refugees will be housed there, but Acting Superintendent Nate Zollinger said the facility can be ready on two weeks notice. Weve had no official word but the staff is willing and ready to help them, Zollinger said. He said the Bureau of Indian Affairs has not contacted the school although Army and Department of Health, Education and Welfare officials have inspected the facilities and found them suitable. Zollinger said several dormitories are not now in use and can be made ready for the refugees in a short time. He noted students would be leaving in about two weeks for summer vacation. Will Welcome Mayor Harold B. Felt, meanwhile, said he and the city council will do all in their power to welcome the refugees to Brigham City. Well cooperate in every way we can to welcome the Vietnamese to Brigham City and integrate them into our community, Mayor Felt commented Wednesday afternoon. Chief of Police Steve Studdert said he has conversed with representatives of the federal government who inquired of the departments capabilities for any security that might be needed. When and if refugees are placed in the Brigham City area, we will be advised by the federal government what action our department may be required to take, Studdert said. Government officials indicated that a substantial amount of money will be spent locally for food stuffs, clothing and bedding for the refugees. It should have a substantial, positive economic impact on the Brigham City area, one official said. Caboose job cutoff The cutoff date to apply for employment at the Brigham City tourist information caboose on south Main street is May 14, it was disclosed this week. Young people who desire to work there should file with the Brigham City Employment Security office. Focus on Promontory Summit May 10 to bring Golden Spike commemoration Promontory Summit will again be the scene for celebration and rejoicing Saturday, May 10, as the driving of the in word, Golden Spike is costume and action. The annual commemoration program will begin at 11:30 a.m. with preliminary music and entertainment starting at 10:45 a.m. Murray Moler, Ogden newspaper editor and long-tim- e supporter of development at Golden Spike National Historic site, will serve as master of ceremonies. Gunn McKay is Representative scheduled to deliver the principal address. The welcome mat will be out for the general public and Dr. Peter C. Knudson, president of the sponsoring Box Elder drawing of the proposed will be constructed by Box which home nursing THIS IS AN ARCHITECT'S 30-be- d Golden Spike association, anticipates a large crowd. The ceremony falls on Saturday this year and we expect a lot of people to come out and help us relive this vital chapter in American history, he declared. Those who attend are invited to wear western or period dress for the occasion. Golden Spike Antique Car club and Elder county in northwest fcost Tremonton. The project will an estimated $830,000 and bids will be opened railroad club members are among those who have indicated theyll attend. The program stand will be located near the vintage engines which now stand at the site, representing the original No. 119 and Jupiter which came together on May 10, 1869, wJlen the final spike was driven to complete the nations first transcontinental railroad. nose-to-no- in in music with a Bicentennial flag ceremony on tap and the drill team slated to perform at preliminary activities. In addition, awards will be made in the a first Golden Spike Marathon run from Corinne to the historic site with runners expected to finish just prior to the the county commission room, county Brigham Cify. Commission Chairman Don May 22 at 4 p.m. courthouse The Box Elder High school band will provide preliminary program. Colors will be posted by the Box Elder High Navy JROTC with Rev. Michael G. Strayer, Community United Methodist church, to pronounce the invocation. Others appearing on the program will include George Church, site superintendent for the National Park Service; (Continued on Page Two) Chase said interest in the project among contractors "looks good at this time". |