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Show or ity utafl Comp. Volume 72, Number 31 Brigham City, Utah, 84302, Sunday Morning, August 3, 1969 To Slow Trucks Down Dates Sign-U- p 10 PAGES Disclosed for Adult Classes Registration for extension classes being offered here by Utah State uni. verslty during fall quarter will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at Box Elder High school. Classes to be offered Include Art 127, painting studio; Audio Speech Path, ology 10, remedial speech; Business Administration 181, corp. finance; B.A. 294, organization behavior; Reading 283; English 150, American poetry; Child Development 155; geography; Math 140; Political Science 177, politics of South America; Psy. 174; Psy. 169; and Sec. ondary Education 259, supervision of student teachers. , This is the yard of Mr. and Mrs. William S. MONTHS TOP YARD which captured "Yard of the Month honors Third West 227 South, Fife, for July. Ibis Early Bird Nets Award ' For BC Yard of the Month' I for like to do it. I think me. Its healthy This is how William S. Fife, 227 West Third South, describes his prac tice of arising early to work in his yard each morning. For those who pass the Fife home,-the- y know the effort has paid off In a neat, well.malntained and colorful place. The judges agreed Thursday morn.,, ing as they selected It as Brigham Yard of the Month for July. Citys Mr. and Mrs. Fife were somewhat taken back. They hadnt entered their yard in the contest but a friend had and that was good enough. MR. AND MRS. Fife who only re. cently observed their 50th wedding an. nlversary, have lived In their modest frame home for the past 49 years. And for the most of that time, theyve taken pride In a well-kep- t yard. Most all the things we have (flow-er- s, shrubs, etc.) have been given to us, noted Mrs. Fife whose husband retired four years ago from the fire department at Inter mountain school. he said pointing to the yard, It, ' . keens me busy. JUDGES FOR THE July competition, Utah State Extension service, were Dr. Arvll Stark, USU horticulturist and Utahs leading beautification authority; Mrs. A.L. Stenburg, Salt Lake City, past president of the Utah Associated Garden Clubs, and A, Fullmer Allred, (Continued on Page Two) arranged through the y SAM GORDON, director of adult ed. ucation, Box Elder County school dis. trlct, noting that local registration had been set a week ahead of the regular registration on campus, made the following explanation; The district has made an effort this year to bring In the early reglstra. tlon so that complete Information as to the numbers enrolled would be known ahead of the campus registration. i If our classes He further stated, fall to materialize, those interested would have sufficient time to register on campus. WEBER STATE College will also hold its registration here early, hav. ing set the date for Monday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., also at Box Elder High school. Offerings from WSC will be publish, ed In the next issue of the Box Elder Journal. As another facet of adult education in northern Utah, Brigham Young Is offering a class in Art 226, art for elementary teachers, at the BYU center at Ogden, on Tuesday a-Thursday, from 6:15 until 9 p.m., be ginning Aug. 5, and continuing through Sept. 4. This class Is required for certifies, tlon, and It may be advantageous for persons who are preparing to teach to consider this short term class and receive the special training. r hour class Cost for the Is $35. uni-versl-ty d three-quarte- State highway representatives moved Friday to increase safety and reduce the speed of trucks approaching Eleventh South and Main Brigham Citys most hazardous Intersection. The highway aides, prompted by con. tacts with city officials, hastily called a meeting with Mayor Olof Zundel and Public Works Director O. Nell Smith Friday morning. They toured Alternate U.S. 89 which links Eleventh South and Box Elder canyon and gave an okay to these meas. ures; . Installation of two flasher lights d and a one. mile sign cautioning trucks to gear down before they hit the grade. The flashers were Installed Friday and Brigham City, moving on a prior, ity basis, will extend power to them by Monday or Tuesday, said Mayor Zundel, quickly SIGN THE right lane for trucks with a maximum speed limit of 40 miles an hour. . Will carve out an area just past the underpass at the canyon mouth where trucks that may have lost their brakes coming down the canyon can WILL ditch. . Plan to erect signs beginning at Sardine summit, warning trucks of the steep grade and necessity to gear down. MAYOR ZUNDEL said local police will patrol the city bypass stretch (Alternate 89) in an effort not only to keep trucks within a safe speed range but to encourage automobile traffic to observe the 60 limit Mayor Zundel on Thursday had told this newspaper he was confident, after three meetings within the past two weeks, that state highway people are as concerned about this thing as we are. Three recent accidents, two of them Involving trucks, had further stirred concern over safety at the Intersection which Is a junction point for and mlles-an-ho- it Is easily the most hazardous Intersection in Brigham City. MOST ALARMING HAS been several Instances In which trucks, westbound on the bypass, have lost their brakes on the deceiving grade. One driver last week turned through a fence on the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce tourist Information site Brigham City experienced a big surge in building activity during July with the issuing 23 department Inspection permits, including four for new houses. The total value listed on these permits was $108,900 as the 1969 figure grew to $771,488, already exceeding amounts posted here In each of the past two years. According to the city Inspection de. partment, last years total was $523,319 while the figure for all of 1967 was even less at $454,505. 'THE JULY REPORT Is even more significant because there were no really big projects. The preceding months figure was $281,495 but this included the new $218,400 community center. There were 14 building permits in June. Here Is Information listed on permits during July; James W. Hansen, 477 North Fourth East, erect small patio, $300. Gordon John, 238 East First North, put roof on existing slab, $200. Tasco Inc., 633 Wade place, finish basement, $3,000, Gene Wade, 205 West Third South, erect single family dwelling, $22,000. Box Elder Board of Education, move metal buildings to Lincoln Elementary school from Fielding, Bear River City, Box Elder High school and the National Guard armory, $1,500 for each. James Miller, 311 South Second West, demolish and remove dwelling. Brigham City beautification, 154 North Second East, demolish and remove dwelling. Brigham City beautification, 548 South Third West, demolish and remove dwel. the Intersection. The highway department admittedly has been puzzled to know how best to cope with the situation. Dean Prlsbrey, a Brigham City native who Is district traffic engineer with offices In Ogden, told the Box News Thursday Elder were considering all suggestions. The flashers and reduced speed for trucks approved Friday were both proposed by city officials. REFERRING TO THE flashing lights, Prlsbrey said, These will command the attention of drivers and let them know that we mean business and theyd better take preventive measures. The engineer explained, however, that drivers, especially those operating trucks must face up to the fact that they have responsibilities. We can only go so far with signs and lights. In addition to Prlsbrey, highway aides meeting with city officials Friday lnclud. ed Willard Kemp, director of electrical facilities; Merrell Carlson, assistant district engineer, and Leonard Beratto, traffic division. west-boun- U.S. 89 traffic. By accident count, Permits for Four Homes rather than speed uncontrolled through Merchants Outing Set Aug. 20 at Park One of the traditional activities of the year in Brigham City the Merchants Outing will be staged Aug. 20 at the Rees Pioneer park bowery. Wayne Hunsaker and Rod Bywater said serving will begin at 7 p.m. and consist of pit barbecued beef with all the ( trimmings. Other features of the outing will include free swimming' in the city pool from 6 to 8 p.m. and a program with local talent after the meal. There will also be door prizes. The chairmen said merchants will be contacted by ticket salesmen. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce office for those who arent contacted. Work Moves Along On Brigham Center G.C. Kllpack, 1049 Sycamore, alumln. urn patio cover, $200. Ned Beesley, 399 Greenwood, build utility shed, $300. Don Nelson, 15 South First East, enclose front porch, $1,000. Don Nelson, 15 South First East, build detached storage shed, $1,000. J. Ron Stacey, 559 South Second East, erect single family dwelling, $28,000. Earl Seber, 330 South Second West, build detached garage, $1,000. on Construction Brigham Citys $218,000 community center Is moving along on schedule and this past week, city officials picked out a brick color for the new facility. There was some big work under, way at the Brigham Young park site Thursday and Friday as more than a dozen prestressed double Ts were laid Into place at the center. These are large concrete planks which will serve as the separating celling.floor between the buildings up-pand lower levels. Merchants Slate WEIGHING 28,000 POUNDS apiece and hoisted into place by a towering crane, they represent the mod-er- n way to get a big Job done in a 70-to- n Bargain Spree hurry. Logan construction firm Anderson and Selley which began work June 13 is aiming for a Dec. 1 completion date. It was like a lady picking out a new hat Wednesday night as city officials Inspected several different colors and types of brick for the center. Its bargain time again as merchants display fabulous selections of Items and new fall merchandise Carnivals during Brigham Citys two-daof Values, Friday and Saturday, Aug. back-to-scho- 8-- Stores will show off everything from to new fall apparel for the school set. Plus merchants will want to clear summer goods to make room for fall merchandise. Heres where smart shoppers will save. So make a note on the calendar and dont forget the Carnival of Values Friday and Saturday. And dont forget, be sure to watch for Thursdays issue of the Box Elder Journal for Brigham City merchants fabulous sales. notebooks ARCHITECT L. DON Frandsen them during a special city coun-c- il meeting Wednesday evening. The city fathers finally settled on a called desert tan . with light color rough.faced features, produced at dis-play- Har-rlsvlll- e. The only question remaining was whe30,000 bricks needed for construction will be available when the contractor Is ready for them. ther the estimated , Ung. Thompson and Packer, 125 North Pop. lar erect single family dwelling, $19,000. Lawrence Mclntlre, 345 South Fifth West, small storage shed for tools, $200. Dee Mltton, 312 South Fifth West, block garage, $2,000. Wayne A. Jensen, 144 South Main, Interior remodeling, $4,000. Denton Beecher, 1044 Beecher, stor. age shed for garden tools, $300. Carl Wadman, 1022 Lombardy, build patio cover, $1,000, Leon Vail, 467 Holiday, cover for patio, $200. Brock Rawles, 519 South Third East, replace window frames, $200. erect cinder Mayor Olof Zundel said Friday that brick Is in supply and will be available on time for the project at just Motorist Fined $15 A man cited for drunk driving in an accident at Eleventh South and Main street July 27 has been fined $250 In Brigham City court. He was Daniel Lelum, 20, Nome, N.D., driver of one of the cars Involved in the three-autsmashup. Judge VeNoy Chrlstoffersen gave him a choice of paying the fine or serving 125 days In jail. Eleven persons were injured In the accident which occurred when the auto struck another car broadside, pushing it Into a third vehicle In the Intersection. Le-lu- m more than the estimate of $2, 400- - PROJECT n PROGRESS A crane lifts heavy prestressed beam into place as work progressed this past week on the Brigham City Com- - COMMUNITY CENTER 70-to- munity center. Bricklayers will be on the job in about 10 days with the project about one week ahead of schedule. The contract is for $218,400. FOREMAN La Wain Peter, son said Friday bricklayers will be on the job In about 10 days. Pouring concrete floors will occupy the contractor until that time. Peterson noted that no hitches have arisen In the job and estimated that work Is actually a week or so ahead of schedule. When completed, the center will have an equipped kitchen, museum-ar- t gallery, senior citizens and youth center facilities, and a main hall with stage. , h , 1 |