OCR Text |
Show ! t I t Brigham City, Utah 84302, Sunday Morning, October 31, 1976 Volume 79, Number 44 , 18 TWENTY CENTS Pages At Junior high school Straw vote favors GOP Republican candidates scored a clean sweep Friday as grade students at Box Elder High school held their tradistraw vote in advance of Tuesdays general election. Only Democrat Gunn McKay, US nearly eighth Junior tional David Smith Secretary of state (R) 220; David L. Duncan Monson (D) 126. . Robert B. Attorney general Hansen (R) 218; D. Gilbert Athay (D) 123. congressman seeking reelection from Utahs First district, escaped the GOP landslide. Students also sent three initiative proposals down to defeat but gave an affirmative vote to Proposition No. I, the Elections and Suffrage Article Revision. Teacher Claire H. Bailey, under whose direction the straw vote has been taken for 22 years, said it has generally been a reliable indicator. During its history, the student tally has missed on only six races, he pointed out. Here are the results : Gerald R. Ford (R) President 265; Jimmy Carter (D) 96; Thomas J. Anderson (A) 13. Orrin G. Hatch (R) US senator 203; Frank E. Moss (D) 160; George Merl Batchelor (A) 12. Gunn McKay US representative (D) 214; Joe H. Ferguson (R) 132; Harry B. Gerlach (A) 15. Vernon Romney (R) Governor 206; Scott M. Matheson (D) 115; L.S. Brown (A) 27. Richard Jensen State auditor (R) 191; Robert H. Swan (D) 141. Stanford P. State treasurer Darger (R) 171; Linn Baker (D) 150. State representative (District No. A. Jensen (R) 224; Verdun Fonnesbeck (D) 71; William W. Hammett (A) 32. County commissioner (four-yea- r Don E. Chase (R) 184; term) Donald D. Woodward (D) 116; Keith H. Bradbury (A) 59. County commissioner (two-yea- r term) Stephen A. Al Cazier (R) 212; Ted W. Burt (D) 106; Heber Marsh Butler (a) 25. Proposition No. 1 (Elections and Suffrage Article Revision), 179 voted for and 85 voted against. Initiative Proposal A (Freedom From Compulsory Fluoridation and Medication act), 147 voted against and 119 voted for. Initiative Proposal B (The Utah Recall and Advisory Recall act), 137 voted against and 96 voted for. Initiative Proposal C (Budgetary Procedures Act Ceiling), 133 voted against and 90 voted for. g time is running out for poltical hopefuls as voter in Box Ellder county and across the country prepare to cast ballots in Tuesdays (Nov. 2) election. As previously indicated, the turnout promises to be heavy among local voters. An estimate released by the Brigham City League of Women Voters has placed the number of registered voters in Brigsome 88.79 percent of ham City at 8,055 the estimated voting age population. This plus an unusually large number of absentee ballot requests point to a high level of interest, and hopefully a strong turnout at the polls. The voting hours in Box Elders 52 districts will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. County Clerk K. B. Olsen again urged Hand-shakin- Council jikes idea treatment plant serve AAantua, aides ask neighboring valley community utilize Brigham Citys waste treatment plant for sewage disposal. The prospect became apparent ThursPresident day as two Mantua officials Darwin Hailing and Trustee Stewart met with the Brigham City Reeves council. The two said a high water table lessens the efficiency of septic tanks in Mantua. The result is sewage rising to the surface and running off in open ditches. Citing alternatives, Hailing said the one appearing most feasible and least expensive is to tap into Brigham Citys disposal system. This could be accomplished by utilizing do so. The general election ballot is a large one. If as many citizens as possible vote early in the day, and if voters have their minds made up in advance, it will help to avoid the long lines that may otherwise develop, he said. Voter information can be found on Page 3 today. This includes a list of polling places, a district map of Brigham City and a composite ballot. The latter contains all races to be voted on in the county this year. Ballots will vary from district to district, reflecting local cemetery maintenance district, school board and Utah House of Representative 'U-J.9o.kold.. Let BE Brigham City and Mantua appear ready to join hands in a venture that will see the that all persons who can voter earlier in the day, avoiding the after-wor- k rush, to an abandoned water line which runs' down the south side of Box Elder canyon. It would be improved by installing a plastic liner. A preliminary study financed by an Environmental Protection agency grant received years ago points to this as the best answer. Hailing said other alternatives are to do nothing or to construct a lagoon system for disposal in Mantua valley. He pointed out that the proposal to tie into Brigham Citys systems hasnt yet been put to Mantua citizens. The town president said before holding a public hearing with townspeople, they wanted an indication from Brigham City officials that they look with favor on the project. lf The response from Brigham City was indeed favorable. Doug Wight declared that Brigham Citys interest in Mantua is more than one of just being a property owner, pointing out that the mountain valley is the source of this communitys drinking water. coun-cilme- n How clean and pure our water is depends upon how well you take care of your sewage problems, Councilman Peter Knudson agreed. Councilman Wight said it appeared to him to be a feasible project with no insurmountable problems. And at the councils urging, Mayor Harold B. Felt told the Mantua men, the council is looking favorably on working out (Continued on Page 11) . contests. unusual development occurred Thursday when U.S. District Judge Aldon An J. Anderson issued an order restraining county clerks in Box Elder, Weber and Davis counties from refusing the registration of Job Corps and Intermountain school students who are 18 or older. This came about through action of the American Civil Liberties union after the Utah attorney generals office Tuesday issued an opinion that students could register if they sign a residency oath. The oath is an indication that the person intends to remain as a resident of Utah. Olsen said his office has never refused registration if the applicant was willing to sign the residency oath. party party Tuesday. It will feature free donuts and coffee and soda pop from Beehive Bottling company plus the latest in election returns. The N-- J staff will post voting results as they are received from the various districts. Initial reports wont come in until after polls close at 8 p.m., although larger districts will have two sets of judges to count ballots during the day. Those unable to attend in person are invited to call the N-- J office, for the Tatest in results. Everybodys invited! A tabulation also will be kept in the courthouse lobby by the county clerks office. Citizens are asked not to call the clerks office since those lines are expected to be kept busy by judges a.m. First, however, those students 18 or over will be called into an assembly and the explained to them, he said. The final official registration day was Oct. 26. In another disclosure this past week, the League of Women Voters revealed that Brigham City ranks among the top 10 of (Continued on Page 11) residency requirements Board stamps okay on band uniforms 4 i The Box Elder News and Journal will hold its traditional election night office Monday. And Olsen said a school spokesman told him that "a handful" may seek to register Monday morning before 10 At Box Elder High election nighfl Judge Anderson in his order specified that the students be accepted on Friday and until 11 a.m. Monday. None signed up at the Box Elder clerks It appears that Box Elder High school's marching band will sport new uniforms next summer. The prospect emerged Wednesday after the board of education heard a parent uniforms propose that existing be replaced. The cost would be about $28,800 for 180 uniforms which PTA spokesman Dee Jay Hammon said were needed. That expense is not fixed. The style and quality of uniforms finally selected will determine cost. In its action, the board authorized the PTA and Vice Principal Jay Stuart to contact uniform suppliers and report as soon as the information is available. Board member Winston Benson, in making the motion, said by this action the board commits itself to purchase the uniforms. Hammon reported that through various projects some $2,500 had been fund-raisin- g accumulate for uniforms, the PTA would pledge itself to raise an additional $2,500, he explained. The discussion also touched on the need to establish a sinking fund to replace uniforms after a period of time. But no action was taken on this. Asked to identify band uniforms as a top priority, Stuart said it must be recognized as a high priority need at Box Elder Hgh. Also on hand for the discussion were PTA President Donna Nickolaisen and Earl Swenson, band director. Swenson brought out that students overwhelmingly had expressed a preference for uniforms, not the more casual style used by some high school bands. In other business, the board accepted a high bid of $7,000 for sale of a parcel of school-owne- d ground adjacent to Foothill school in northeast Brigham City. H. Chris Larsen, 728 y2 North Second West, Brigham City, was successful bidder e for the site. The only other bid, $3,100, was submitted by Keith H. Bradbury of Brigham City. The board also accepted bid figures for the lease of other school property. George A. Nielson and Sons won a three-yea- r lease on 18 acres located north of Seventh North, at about Fifth East for $900 per year. Two other figures were received. And Joseph R. Reeder was granted the use of 6.81 acres on Fifth West at about Eight North, for the same period of time. He will pay $100 annually. There were no other bidders. Board members discussed curriculum and staffing in the district's two high schools but took no action. full-dre- .591-acr- Church too close? IBS DSqjopr EuD7 The Utah Liquor Control commission has called whoa to plans for relocating its Brigham City outlet. The state agency had planned to move from 129 South Main to the former Ring Side cafe building, 380 North Main street. But it now appears the new location may violate the required minimum distance from a church. 600-fo- As a result, the commission has placed the contemplated move on hold, pending further study. The history of the situation goes back more than two years ago when the liquor store moved from its long-tim- e location at 12 West Forest street when that building was torn down. It was authorized to occupy the present store for a temporary period until a more acceptable location could be found. Currently, the outlet violates the minimum distanct on two counts, being just 300 feet from the Brigham City LDS tabernacle and 350 feet from Central Elementary school. State law says a liquor store cant be within 600 feet of a church, park, school or public building. Efforts have continued to find a new place with city officials periodically prodding the state agency. Verl Petersen, local store manager. h church building previously used by the Brigham City Second and Fifth LDS wards. Located at Second South and Third West, the structure is now up for sale and in its meeting Wednesday, the Box Elder Board of Education approved a bid for the property with intentions of using it as an adult education center. The figure was not disclosed. It's believed to be one of at THIS IS THE least eight offers which will be considered by the church committee on expenditures and real estate department in Salt Lake City Tuesday. Kenneth Godfrey, Brigham City, Utah Box Elder stake president, said the buyer probably will be able to take occupancy in about two weeks. sOf; y0 pointed out that very few places up and down Main street qualify and those that do are occupied by other businesses. On Oct. 5 the city planning commission held a hearing on the proposal to relocate at 380 North Main street. The city panel gave its unanimous approval for a conditional use permit which seemingly cleared the way to set up shop. A check with the Box Elder county surveyor indicated the building was more than 600 feet from the Brigham City Eighth LDS church house, 139 East Third (Continued on Page 12) In still other business, requested rewere approved for Wayne Vigil, custodian at Lake View school; Dora Anger, cook at Fielding school; Cynthia Christensen, library aide at Box Elder High, and Rex Hansen, bus driver in the Bear River High area. Approved for employment were Steven Jeppsen, a teacher at Willara school; Marsha Haynie, Title I aide at Lincoln school; Glenn Dixon, bus driver in the Brigham City area; Mauretta Ravsten, bus driver in the Bear River High attendance area; Ellis Wood, custodian at Lake View school, and Douglas Burbank, bus driver in the Bear River High area. leases Box Elder men await trial Three Box Elder county men, charged with first degree murder, have been bound over to First District court to stand trial. Thomas Riojas Balderas, 58, of 705 South 150 West, Tremonton; Frank Joe Renteria, 24, West Corinne; and Clemente Sanchez, Corinne, were bound over Thursday by Brigham City Judge Robert W. Daines. The three are charged in the tavern slaying of Rafael Mendoza Orozco, 34, a migrant worker. Orozcos brother, Victor, 28, was also wounded in the Sept. 19 20, incident that took place in the Bomb Shelter bar in Tremonton. Police said three men entered the bar after an argument and a .38 caliber pistol was fired at the two victims. Three days of hearings were concluded late Thursday evening when Daines found probable cause to bind them for trial in district court. The hearing was held for tvo days a week ago then postponed until Thursday. |