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Show UTAH ?.0. Box 1327 CTATrrrr 3a err lake Citj Utah ocainct ( nmum j ) V December 15, 1977 TREMONTON. UTAH 84337 Volume 50 Number 7 Pool Issue Surfaces At ( Meet BE IT Swimming pools turned out to be the most popular topic of conversation at Tuesday's Box Elder County budget hearing. A delegation of citizens from the north county area attended the hearing to urge county commissioners to consider using some county funds to help build recreation complexes with the school board in both ends of the vaiiey. The delegation was especially interested in what the county plans to do with $719,000 of payment-in-lie- u of taxes money received this year and a like amount which will be received in 1978. Both amounts are budgeted in the proposed 1978 budget. Commissioners, however, pointed out that all of those funds have been budgeted for other purposes in the proposed budget. Besides that, commissioners said they first must be convinced that citizens want county participation in the proposed recreation complexes. "What's the avenue we take to impress you people.. .of this particular need," Dr. Darwin Woodbury, Bear River High School principal said. "The people in the county would have to convince us they want it," Commissioner Ted Burt said. "How would you like to have the people tell the commission?" said Dr. Reese Mason, Tremonton's mayor-elec- t. "I would think possibly a survey or any means of getting a feeling," responded Commission Chairman Don Chase. Commissioners also want to know "how much is it going to cost and to maintain," Burt said. Woodbury said he feels the county is looking at about a half million " , " .. dollars. ' ' " Chase also has some questions about what role the county should take in recreation projects. r-... "In my opinion we probably ought to establish what type of an obligation the county should have," he said. Pool supporters point out that the school board can not qualify for certain government grant programs where additional money might be sought-b- ut the county and cities can. "I think a project, like this should go to the voters in a bond election," Commissioner Burt said at one point. "That to me is JJie only right way for a capital investment." "You were able to spend $719,000 and I don't know how you got the people's ideas on where that should go," Dr. Woodbury responded. "That's the purpose for this hearing," Burt said. The subject of swimming pools was finally ended, when commissioners indicated a willingness to listen tocitizen input. The school board is apparently preparing a survey at the present time to measure public opinion on the question. County involvement-- if ever-w- ill probably be at least one year away. "I don't see the county getting involved in this sort of project this year (1978)," Chase said. The proposed budget for 1978 is $3,581,682. Commissioners were expected to meet today to make minor changes and formally adopt it. A roughly $900,000 surplus which The Leader reported last week was anticipated at the end of 1978 has been lowered to $215,953. Most of that surplus consists of special road department funds which require state approval to spend. The funds will eventually be used on road projects. A spokesman in the county clerk's office said the $900,000 surplus first shown in the budget was a clerical error due to a change in budgeting procedures. The Leader published a breakdown of other major budget items last week. Ik h,. : i r rr Art Redding Box Elder County Sheriff Art Redding Tuesday served civil papers on Box Elder County in an effort to force the county commission to pay him his salary while he attends the National FBI Academy. Redding has retained the Cache . Valley law firm of Daines and Daines to represent him in the civil suit. In the complaint Redding's lawyers contend that "as Sheriff of Box Elder County" the sheriff "is entitled to his lawful salary as established by the Box 8 Elder County Commission in its annual budget." The suit also contends that attendance at the FBI Academy is "in furtherance of his duties as Box Elder County Sheriff and further, said attendance is within the prerogative of" Redding "as Box Elder County Sheriff." It further contends that Redding "during January through March while attending the academy would remain legally in charge of the Office of the BJ.ikier County Sheriff and responsible FS WF tPiy (SOQDFfl 1977-197- . : " M SSD Dffil Offi) therefore." The "acts of the Box Elder County interfere, Commission"..."unlawfully exclude and restrain" the sheriff from the "lawful use and enjoyment of a right or office to which he is entitled," the suit charges. County Commissioners last week approved "academic leave" for the sheriff to attend the academy. But the leave contained a written stipulation prepared by the county attorney that said the sheriff would not be paid any salary or expenses while at the school. Redding is also contending that the county should pay "reasonable" fees for his attorneys while they represent him. The suit contends that County Attorney O.D. Lund has "determined to represent the Box Elder County Commission in this dispute.". First District Court Judge VeNoy Christofferson issued an order to show cause directing the county auditor and the commission to show cause on Dec. 27 why the court should not accept the . appointment tf"Redding'sr attorneys,' and why the case should not proceed further. Both sides will then present Memorandums of Points and Authorities on or before Jan. 3, 1978, which will be used by the judge to determine whether the commission is actually acting without legal authority. Redding is ultimately seeking a writ of mandamus directing "the officers of Box Elder County to pay the lawful salary" during his attendance at the school. County commissioners Tuesday constance. tinued to stick by their y Asked if the county attorney had researched the legality of the commission's stance, Commission Chairman Don Chase said, "everything that has come from us has come at the advice of the county attorney." no-pa- "I still think it is wrong as wrong can be for an elected official to want to be away for three months at county expense," Chase said. He. said such v policy would be "opening unlimited doors." s Passes On Sale Combined Choirs , City Wlfl Operate Concerf Tonight k$ m To Slopes By Debbie Hurd The "Many Moods of Christmas" will be presented in four With the Beaver Mountain Ski Resort already open for business, the Tremonton City Council recently approved a plan to operate a ski bus to ferry skiers to the slopes. The bus will leave each Saturday morning about 8 a.m. beginning the last Saturday, (Dec. 31) of December from the Civic building, 102 So. Tre-moStreet. The bus returns approximately 5 p.m. season pass is Cost for an eight-wee- k $25 per person. The passes can be purchased at the Civic Building during office hours. The bus is operated by Cook Transportation of Logan. Passes are also transferrable to other persons in case the owner is unable to use it. Passes can be also. purchased by The city okayed operation of a ski bus last year and sold passes. But passes had to be refunded when sufficient snows failed to show up to allow the resort to open. Monday the ski resort reported 50 inches of snow at the top, with 4 inches of new snow. Beaver Mountain conditions can be obtained by calling nt Saturday - Free Movie Santa's Coming To Visit Garland Santa Claus is coming to Garland. The gentleman from the North Pole will visit Garland Saturday, Dec. 17. Youngsters are invited to first take in a free movie starting at 1 p.m. at the Main Theatre. Santa will make his appearance following the show about 2:30 p.m. at the Garland Armory. School Chrioimso Calender Is Airod At the recent meeting of the Box Elder County School District Board of Education held December 7 approval was given to declare January 2, 1978 a legal holiday and substitute February 20, 1978 as a minimum day. Christmas holidays for the school district begin December 23 with all schools closing two hours and 45 minutes early. Schools will begin at regular time Tuesday, January 3, 1978, Superintendent Leonard F. Dalton explained today. Superintendent Dalton further explained that school buses will be operating two hours and 45 minutes early December 23 and February 20 for the benefit of those pupils who ride buses to and from school daily. Parents should contact the local school principal if the early schedule creates a hardship at home so other provisions can be made for such students. Cont. on page three suites Thursday (tonight) evening by the combined A Cappella and Community Choirs under the direction of Mr. Carl Ashley. Mrs. Vivian Blanchard will accompany the Fridal asked the council if it could participate in the cost of about 400 feet group. The combined choirs will total 150 voices. The program will be presented in the Bear River High School auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Tickets for the event may be purchased at the door or from line which is not on his property but which will connect to a city trunk line. Fridal said the line could benefit the city. ' The city council decided it could not of sewer any choir member. Family tickets are available for $5 or single tickets of $1.50 for adults and $1 for students. The "Many Moods of Christmas" is an arrangement of a variety of traditional Christmas songs. participate. The council also decided that sidewalks will not be required in the subdivision expansion which featuresd Cont. on page three i ... ts 1 ! f 753-482- In other city council business, council members learned that their insurance firm will not pay approximately $5,000 in damage claims lodged by three Tremonton families. The insurance firm decided the city is not "liable" for damage suffered in three homes located south of the county fairgrounds as a result of a sewer backing up. The council also decided that since the insurance company will not pay the damages, the city is in no position to pay the damages out of its general fund. The city did, however, decide to contact the city attorney on the matter. In other business, city fire department Chief, Lynn Iverson, told the council that there will be no more pheasant carnivals held, as such. The department also agreed to have future fund raising activities approved in writing by the council. John Fridal also revealed plans to the council to expand the Fridal Heights subdivision by about 38 additional units. Y - 'M i i I hi 1 ) BEAR RIVER A CAPPELLA Choir members Bob Evans and Shelly Rae Lewis will be among a combined choir of 150 voices who will perform a Christmas concert this evening in the school auditorium. The traditional Christmas fare gets underway at 8:15 p.m. |