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Show J I f Town rallies to help family (Continued from page 1) rebuilding remained. The expertise to build a new home was in the ward. The bishops brother, David Z. Thompson is also a building contractor and both employ several townspeople. The nucleus for a work crew was already formed. so many Working from a schedule people volunteered to work on the Lish home ihat they often got in each other's way the crews prepared the foundation, waiting only for enough money to purchase materials. Within a short time, $6,000 was raised from church and private donations. Last week, the ward held an auction and when the last sold echoed through the cultural hall, over $3,000 had been raised Another $5,000 is in the near 0 future, said Bishop expected Thompson, and will give them a total of $14,000, enough to put a roof over their heads." The bishop said he has received donations from all over the area. People walk up to him on the street and hand him checks. Friends of the Lishes from Cache Valley, where they lived until two years ago, have contributed as have ward members. Where were contractors, we can take a dollars worth of material and make $3 worth of construction, since the labor is donated. Weve had great help from suppliers who have sold below their cost when told the circumstances. . . and they dont even care to be recognized for this, he added. The bishop said the money wont stretch far enough now to paint and put down floor the home, but it will provide a can live in until able to do this for themselves. Even though $66,000 worth of insurance had lapsed the day before, events seemed to fall into place for the family. The Keith Page family, living across the street, was preparing to move into a new liome. They speeded up the move and the Lish family, composed of five members at home, moved in. They were nearby to work on the home and guard the few items salvaged. Perhaps the problem wouldnt be so serious for some folks, but Lish broke his back in 1972 while working for Union Pacific railroad and has been retired for medical reasons since. His retirement pension is their main source of income, and hardly adequate to raise a family of teenagers. To try and rebuild by himself was unthinkable. When I found out my insurance had lapsed one day, I was really in bad shape. I was just about gone until the bishop put his arm around me and told me hed put a roof over my head, Lish said Wednesday. A native of Deweyville, he lived in Cache Junction for 25 years before moving his family, house and all back to Deweyville two years ago. Admitting his health has been poor in the past, he has found strength from the coverings structure in they South stake airs plans for weekend conference The LDS Brigham City Utah, South stake will hold a quarterly stake conference on June 2 in the stake center, 865 South Third West, BrighanrCity. President Arnold B. Gilbert will preside and conduct all sessions of the conference. Theme of the conference will be endshipping. Fri- President Gilbert has invited President Eldon Cooley of the Utah, Salt Lake mission as the special guest speaker for the conference. The Saturday meeting schedule will include a session from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for all friendshipping families invited by each ward in the stake and any other interested members of the stake. ' Sundays schedule will begin with a special leadership session from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for the stake presidency, stake executive secretary, stake clerk, high council, all bishoprics, ward executive secretaries, and Melchizedek priesthood quorum leaders. The first general session of conference will begin at 9 a.m. for the Sixteenth, Twenty-First- , Perry Second and Willard Second wards. The second general session of conference will begin at 12 noon for the Tenth, Nineteenth, Perry First, Willard First, and Willard Third wards. All members of the stake are encouraged to attend stake conference, President Gilbert said. BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, June 9, 1977 friends and neighbors who spend many hours each week at the house. He works along side them, his own injuries forgotten as he toils. Weve had so many people come to help, if (the fire) had to be a blessing. We feel about as happy now as we were sad the day it happened," he related. His wife Darlene said she hasnt had time to cry. Ive got too much company. She makes certain the workers, who number over three dozen at times, have plenty of cool drinks and sandwiches as they work until dark. Theres been a big change in me. I feel so much better . . . much more relaxed knowing I have so many friends," he added. If there is a theme the Lishes come back to in their conversations, its gratefulness to the people of the Deweyville ward and others who have helped them. They cant seem to find adequate words to express tneir feelings but it is obvious they are deeply moved by the thoughtfulness of others. Bishop Thompson has set a target date of Aug. 1 to have the home ready to be occupied. Its half built now, a little over three weeks after a smouldering, charred mass or rubble stood in its place. If Tuesdays effort is an indication, the home might be ready sooner. A crew of Aaronic priesthood age boys, directed by several older men, put the roof on the structure in preparation for the shingles, in about two hours. Mrs. Lish would like to see the home finished quickly, not for personal reasons, but to allow those donating their time and energy to get back to their own families and activities. These people have too many of their own things to do to keep coming here night afternight. . . she said. And its this attitude that keeps friends, relatives and even strangers pitching into rebuild the Lish home. set activities to raise trip funds Elks The CJ5, a popular local group, is donating its services to play for the dance, with pro The Brigham City Elks will hold a flea market Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ogden First Federal parking lot. Proceeds will go toward expenses for the Brigham City Elks ritual team to attend national competition in July. The Brigham City team recently won top honors in Utah and will represent the state in New Orleans. Exalted Ruler Dennis Peterson said, This is a good opportunity for people to get rid of excess stuff and donate to a good cause. Also, we already have some very good buys on hand. Merchandise will be accepted at the lot on Saturday June 11, or for pickup, call Marty Peteror Joyce Galson at braith at g And as another activity, Ogden Elks Lodge 719 will host a dance on Saturday, June 18, at the Ogden lodge. 0 6 f fund-raisin- , ceeds to help finance the Brigham City teams trip. All Elks and their ladies are invited to attend. Guests are welcome if accompanied by an Elk member, a spokesman said. ' I fjftk c 3 0 Business Stinks Hows business? asked Ben as he walked into his friend's dress shop. Terrible," comBusiness stinks. plained Ed. Yesterday I only sold one dress, and today its even worse. How could it possibly be worse? Because today, the customer returned the dress she bought yesterday." play for Elks benefit dance Saturday, June 18. Funds will help Brigham City ritual team attend national competition. Members of the group, from left, are Frank Conner, Jay Crosswaite, Jim Orner, Reese Barker and Clead Thompson. THE CJ5 WILL Demos will gather in Brigham on Friday BE Box Elder county Democrats are waiting their biennial organizing "Convention Friday, June 10, at the Brigham City Community center. Starting time for the event will be 7 p.m. with district officers and delegates elected at last years mass meetings expected to attend. Election of officers will highlight the confab. In addition, the convention will pick delegates to the state Democratic convention which is scheduled in August, and members to the state central committee. Other county party business will be considered also, said Mrs. Alma Alex, county chairman. Featured speaker for the occasion will be Salt Lake County Commissioner Pete Kutulas and long-tim- e party worker and former state representative Elizabeh Vance. Presently serving with Mrs. Alex as county officers are Don Woodward, West Corinne, vice chairman; Mabel Metz, Tremon-ton- , secretary, and Bert Christensen, Brigham City, treasurer. hospital this summer while attending a special surgery school conducted by WSC at McKay-De- e hospital in Ogden. The local girl was not alone as a Brigham City resident in the graduating nursing class. There were six others from this northern Utah community: Shirleen Hill who graduated retary, is employed at Brigham with honors, Margaret A. Call, City Community hospital part-timKathleen Hume, Lynette T. PatShe plans to continue on a ten, Linda Yeates and JoLynn part-tim- e basis at the local Sorenson. Local woman chosen top nursing student A Brigham City woman, Lisa Hunsaker, has been selected as the outstanding nursing graduate at Weber State college this spring. She received an associate of science degree with high honors. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Wayne Hunsaker, 518 South Third East, she was honored at the schools annual commencement exercises this past week. Miss Hunsaker, 20, served as secretary of the nursing class and was student chairman of Career Days this past year. She was listed on the WSC honor roll for all eight quarters enrolled at the school, recording a 3.8 grade point average. Miss Hunsaker who graduated in 1975 from Box Elder High where she was studentbody sec e. SiS tie HITCH UP WITH AMTRMS HEIV AMFLEET MIG THE OREGON TRAIL. SERVICE Remember the excitement of taking a train? Its back again with all new Amfleet comfort and convenience from Seattle and Portland, on to Boise and Salt Lake City. Heres travel, Northwest style high, wide and handsome. With as much nx)m indoors as the great outdxrs. And all the comforts of home. Like plush seats for stretching out. Larger-than-lifpicture windows. And terrific fxd and drink from meals whenever youre in the nxxxi. snacks to There are nice personal touches, tcx. 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