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Show ( I t Universal Uicrofilulnj Cor?. Sechs County Effort 14 IPierpoint Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah Cos?. U4LLQ City to Propose Brigham City will propose to Box Elder county a cooperative effort to light access roads from Interstate . 15 to the city limits. The city council Thursday authorized Mayor Olof Zundel to make such a proposition to the county commission. The action stems from a recent meeting of the Utah Road commission in Brigham City during which it was pointed out that such local efforts have a bear-in- g on lighting of interchanges. Both the city and county expressed interest in having the interchange at U.S. 30x and ,1.15 (near the city ) lighted. ac-tio- Local authorities hope to propose such an access lighting project to the state on the same basis that Brigham City has illuminated all of its major entrances, that is to handle installa Chamber Will Install Brigham City banking executive, Robert C. Coleman, will officially take office as president of the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce at its annual Volume dinner meeting Wednesday evening, Jan. - - i MwWv- - a The first request is for the state to retain ownership while allowing abut-tin- g property owners to use the property. If this is not feasible, the city officials want it offered again to the county. And if this offer is declined as it was previously at least to grant Brigham City ownership of the as far north as the city "came All chamber members and their partners and other interested persons are invited to attend. The cost will be $7.50 a couple and reservations can be made by calling the chamber office, In taking office, Coleman, vice presi-den- t and cashier at Box Elder County bank, will succeed William L. Packer of Packer Motor company who is scheduled to deliver a brief report before yielding the post. r Four new directors will begin terms, they are D. D. Billings, Tuff Claybaugh, Richard Gordon and Boyd Newman. Holdover members of the board are Max Hamilton, DeVon Breitenbeker, Richard Hadfield and Paul Morrell. Gene Henderson will serve during 1970 as president-elec- t. In announcing Alston as the guest Frank T. Coppin, secretary-managespeaker, described him as "a true friend and a booster of our area. "He was instrumental in publicising ( Continued on Page Two) r, -- 73, Number 2 To American Citizen nine-year-o- heart-warmin- g for Brigham City during the period was its senior citizens program. From a beginning in which there appeared to be virtually no interest, it has developed as one of the most vigorous segments of recreation. The contest entry also delved into park and recreation planning and evaluation, facilities and utilization and leadership development. through Wolfes Sportsmens Headquarters, Salt Lake City, sponsor of Brig-haCity in the contest, Dunn said he was informed that it was one of three such plaques presented in the Western United States. Brigham City competed in the 20,000 i and under population class. "Its really surprising just how far Brigham City has come since 1960 in physical facilities and programs for both young and old. The inventory we took v for tlvls competition really pp"ts progress our city has made, said the recreation director. For instance, in 1960 the city spent $75,923 for all aspects of parks and recreation. Last year (1969) the figure softball diamonds compared to 10 and a center. Another like it doesnt exist in Utah. Little league football and basketball and growth from one to four base-baleagues came about during the decade. The winter ski program has expanded from an everage of 35 to 300 participants weekly; a summer playgrounds program has been organized and expanded with participation growing from new community Mom and Dad. Of her past, Bettie Lynne recalls, was pretty skinny. We only had rice and kim chee (cabbage and other to eat and thats all. "I dont know if I had any parents. I never saw them. I was living with a woman and I thought she was my mother. Its all different now. She weighs a healthy 80 pounds and her favorite dishes are chicken and hamburgers. ("But I still like rice.) One of the high points of her young life came Monday when she became a citizen in naturalization ceremonies in (Continued on Page Two) "I veg-etable- 200 to 1,064. City pet and talent contest, teenage girls dance program, youth tennis and golf, charm school, water ballet, youth dramatics, handicapped childrens prop track meet, gram, Invitational and weekly day camp activities are new efforts launched during the past 10 years. Dunn said perhaps the outstanding 0 new venture Brigham Citys recreation program, long one of the communitys boasting points, has been singled out for recognition in national competition. Recreation Director Les Dunn announced Friday that Brigham City has been cited by the Sports Foundation, Inc., for outstanding progress in the field of park and recreation management during the past decade. A plaque was presented to the city City Appoints Two Men to Police Force Two Brigham City men have been named to fill vacancies on the city police force. They are Glendon Hendricks, 35, a veteran of five years police work ex. perlence, and Richard Chatterton, 21, who is making his Initial entry into the law enforcement field. 4 RECREATION PLAQUE Admiring plaque received by Brigham City for outstanding achievement in parks and recreation are, from left, Jerry Hogge, sales representative, and Roland Culver, manager of Wolfes Ogden store; Mayor Olof Zundel and Recreation Director Les Dunn. Wolfes sponsored citys contest entry. Bid Opening Wednesday On BC School Addition age-grou- Bid opening for the proposed new classroom addition at Lincoln Elementary school will be conducted by the Box Elder Board of Education Wednesday, Jan. 14. The event will take place in the county courthouse, probably in the First District courtroom, at 8 p.m. School district officials anticipate that approximately 12 contractors will compete in the bidding. Architect Paul Evans has estimated the cost at $100,00 for the addition which will be constructed immediately west of the existing school building. It will contain four classrooms for first grade and kindergarten plus an instructional media center. The board will let a bid later this year, likely in late April, for tensive remodeling of the existing structure. ex- two-stor- y Both were selected after the mayor and city council Thursday evening five applicants for the jobs. of the two officers now brings the force to 17 men. North Ninth East, Hendricks, 74 previously served for five years with the local department, resigning several years ago to engage in farming. Chatterton who graduated from Box Elder High school in 1967, has attend-e- d Utah State university for one year and this past year has been enrolled at Weber State college. He played foot, ball at both Box Elder and USU. Addition Chatterton resides at 1060 South Main. The two will start at $450 per month. In other business Thursday, the coun-ci- l approved beer licenses for 1970. There are no changes from the past year and licenses will go to the following: BIF consumption market, Ken Jensen market, Safeway store, Smiths Food King markets, Sycamores market, and Valberg'smar-ket- . B&B Biconsumption cafe, BPOE Lodge No. 2208, City Billiards, The Club, FOE No. 2919, Ringside cafe, Rocket Bowl Taho lounge, lounge), (Lamplighter Tenth Hole Coffee shop. lliards, Berts Budget Press Continues Ceiiraewfjf Center I Brigham Citys new community cen. ter is scheduled to open for public awe-struc- k her new parents. The time since that October 1965 has witnessed the transition of a be. wlldered and unwanted Korean girl into student in the sixth a popular, grade at Brigham Citys Lincoln Elementary school. And a cherished member of the Han-se- n family. "I Just love to go to church with 12 PAGES 0 ll a long journey from a hospital where a girl was treated for tuberculosis and election as a senator in the United States. But Bettie Lynn Hansen has made it. Bettie Lynn, now 13 years old, her dark eyes dancing, officially became a U.S. citizen in ceremonies at Logan this past Monday. It was the latest chapter in her story. Known as Min, OK Cha in her native Korea, she came to the attention of U.S. military personnel at a hospital near Seoul in the spring of 1965. She was nine and weighed 33 pounds. Tuberculosis was entrenched in her lungs and stomach. It was in the hospital that she met Judy Lynn Hansen, an Army nurse from Brigham City who was soon to play an Important role in the youngsters life. She gained strength andweight, thanks to good food and care. Her American friend, Judy Lynn, recalls "Everyone in the hospital fell in love with her. Those big, round eyes, pretty smlle...and just 33 pounds of her.,.and so sick. After the TB was arrested, OK Cha was approved for release. For nights before finally returning to her village she cried. She didnt want to go back. She longed to go to the United States. A month after her departure, the Brigham City nurse received a letter in which her former patient spelled out a message of heartbreak. "In it she said she was hungry and missed the people. She wanted to come to this country. Judy Lynn decided Instantly that she would arrange for the Korean young, ster's adoption...by her own parents. She must have had confidence in Mr, and Mrs. Elden L. Hansen, 435 West Fourth North, for after making a tape and sending it off in the mall, she initiated adoption procedlngs. "I simply asked my parents to adopt her. They responded immediately by telegram. They had seen enough pictures of her and it didnt take them two minutes to make up their minds. It was a fatehil and wonderful desoon to become cision for OK Cha Bettie Lynne Hansen of the USA. After several months during which the necessary adoption procedures were little girl flew followed, the to San Francisco and a meeting with col-lect- or y Brigham City, Utah, 84302, Sunday Morning, January 11, 1970 was $148,978. The city now has nine parks. It had five in 1960. Then it had one bowery and now has five; four tennis courts compared to six; one little league baseball field as opposed to eight; four From Scft and Shinny Its d The event will take place at the Elks lodge, 20 East First South, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jack H. Alston, retired commander of Hill Air Force Base and presently director of Utahs division of industrial promo-tio- That s Korean Girls Story in Korea high-spee- strong moved to authorize the letter. Mayor Zundel reported that the state highway department has conducted a safety study of Main street, not Just from Forest street to Seventh North, as requested, but from Seventh South to Seventh North. He explained that highway spokesmen had reviewed with him the findings and recommendations and will submit these in written form for traffic committee and council study. It was disclosed also that the state will enlarge and lower pedestrian lane flasher lights under the "Welcome to Brigham sign. 14. two-yea- " of annexing in Brigham Citys interest stems from the fact that Fifth West which follows the old UIC route within the city limits, is a collector street. "Personally I would like to see the whole all the way thing preserved through," the mayor declared. Councilman Wayne Jensen sjxike for the need to have roads for slower traf-fi- c as well as freeways. "We need to take care of all our traffic, slow and fast, he said. Stressing the importance of the system," Councilman Byron Arm- - right-of-wa- right-of-wa- cats whisker 1962. O 723-393- SPEAKER Jack H. Alston, director of Utahs Industrial Promotion dh will address annual chamber of commerce meeting. within a o President, Directors A Access In other business, the council authorized a letter asking the Utah Road commission to preserve the old UIC y in south Box Elder county in public ownership. tion while the state pays for materials. The primary focus is on U. S. 30s from the interchange east to Brigham City. Most of the route is in county area although a short stretch is within the city limits. Theres no urgency seen on the citys is south access road until south from that point. Mayor Zundel also will ask the county what plans it has for observance of the Golden Spike this year. "If they have plans we should be a. ware of them so that Brigham City can coordinate its activities or if not, to go on something else, Zundel said. Road officials replied that the inter, change would have to be studied to if it meets certain warrants. If approved, the state would install and maintain the lights. However, engineer Blaine Kay that such justification "could be swung one way or the other by lighting of the approach roads." And this is the reason for city air-port- 15 A CITIZEN Bettie Lynne Hansen, born in Korea but who became a U. S. citizen Monday, admires flag presented to her by the Logan Elks. With her is foster sister Judy Lynn. NOW use between Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, it was announced Thursday. Mayor Olof Zundel made the as he reported on progress at the home, indicating also that "well use the entire $230,000 budgeted for the project with all the items weve put into it over and above the original plan. This does not include tables and chairs, he pointed out. Extras which have pushed the cost from its $218,440 contract figure a sound system and other such incidentals. The contractor, Anderson and Selley, Logan, is expected to complete work by Feb, 1. "However, I presume the council will want to have a dry run; to put every, thing in order before we open it to use, said the mayor. He related also that the new city youth committee has formulated plans for finishing its area of the new center. They envision a snack bar, ping pong and areas for study, visiting and television. Public Works Director O. Nell Smith was asked to work with the committee to formalize a design and to prepare a cost estimate for presentation to the city council. The center also Includes space for a museum-gallersenior citizens, a large meeting hall with stage (which can be partitioned) and an equipped kitchen plus auxiliary space. It was also noted that a policy for operating the center should be prepar. er no later than Feb. 22, Mayor Zundel explained that the pro-Jec-t, a endeavor, is con. tinulng to keep the city "running a very tight budget, He cautioned department heads, pre-seat the regular weekly city council meeting not to spend anything beyond normal operating expenses without first consulting him or City Recorder Tolman Burke. "We got hit with a $3,000 Item that wasnt discussed and this type of thing could put us in a Jam, the mayor stated. |