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Show I I Universal .Hero filming Corp. HlPierpolnt Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah The official opening ofBrigham Citys new $230,000 community center Is scheduled Saturday, Feb. 14, It was disclosed at Thursdays city council meet-- , lng. A ribbon-cuttinceremony is plan-ne- d at 10:30 a.m, after which the facility will be open for public inspection. The Brigham City Rotary club will help to make it a festive affair by spaghetti and meat- serving brunch balls, salad, punch, coffee and desert. The service club plans to serve following the ceremony and continue until about 1:30 p.m. The cost will be $1.50 a plate for adults, 75 cents for children under 12 and $5 for the entire family. Funds will go toward equipment for the center, said Chairman Vern Petersen. Mayor Olof Zundel said the ceremony will be a brief one. It will in g clude a prayer, and remarks about the center with Adolph Reeder, local hisadvocate of a city torian and long-tim- e center, to cut the ceremonial ribbon. "The contractor has checked everything out and Its ready to go, Mayor Zundel said of the new facility. Also approved were dates requested for use of the center by clubs and other groups. "There were no conflicts that I could find, said City Recorder Tolman Burke who is charged with accepting reservations at the city hall. And in related business, the council stamped Its okay on a design for the new youth center, located downstairs in the community building. Sixteen members of the citys youth Upon the mayor's recommendation, the council approved Carl Olsen and Fred Sorenson as caretakers at the center. Each will receive $2 an hour. Volume 73, Number 6 Brigham City, Utah, committee, represented by Chairman Steve Warren as spokesman, were on hand to witness the councils action. The plan calls for portable partitions to divide areas for television, snack bar, reading and games such as ping pong and pool. Public Works Director O. Neil Smith helped prepare the design and was asked to work with the youth panel In drawing up specifications and estimating the cost. Councilman Claudius Olsen said he wanted to see the young people become Involved In the actual work. And Councilman Wayne Jensen suggested that they g have a project to "pay most of this off. Warren repolled that they wanted to work, perhaps do the painting and after the youth center Is operating, help to do the cleaning. The youth space, located adjacent to contains 1,700 museum-gallery- , the square feet. fUnd-ralsin- 10 PAGES 84302, Sunday Morning, February 8, 1970 Youth Corps Project Over 1,100 irate telephone subscribmet with representatives of the Public Service commission, Utah Telephone Co, and local government officials Thursday night at Bear River High school to hear discussion of the new phone rates recently announced. The Utah Telephone Co. defended its poisition on the rates boost to the packed auditorium with some listeners standing in the aisles. One company spokesman said, We Box Elder School district is bene-fitinfrom a new Neighborhood Youth corps program, one of two such projects announced this week by Rep. Laur-enc- e g SCOUT WEEK Mayor Olof E. Zundel, seated right, signs proclamation for Scout week in Brigham City. Watching with approval are, from left, Dr. Wynn Andersen, Birdhaven district finance chairman; H. Dee Johnson, district chairman, and Vern Dunn, Lake Bonneville council executive. DESIGNATES BS A Note 60th Year ers meeting of the council to take action. The only course of action they could take, would be to file a legal petition commisasking the Public Service sion to reopen a hearing concerning the J. Burton rates. It was reported that 99 students In Box Elder County Commissioner Don Box Elder and the Price area of Car-bo- n Chase who is chairman of the council, county will receive federal funds said the council would take action after In a program aimed at keeping stu. another meeting with telephone and Pubdents In school or helping them to lic Serive commission officials held get back in school. The Utah Republican said there are Saturday. 21 students presently in school locally cant foresee rate increases because of of the telephone "Representatives e who are getting part-timIncreased business expenses. He said company and Public Service commis-sioemployment In schools. the company regrets passing on some were astounded to see so many These young people work two hours of the burden to the subscribers. people show up, said G. Melvin Fox-lea day or 10 hours a week in a proMost subscribers went home angry and Bear River Valley Chamber of gram that was authorized beginning vowing to do something about it any. Commerce secretary-manage1 to 31. and Jan. continuing May way. A majority of them are assigned to Plymouth Mayor Joseph Stokes y The chamber of commerce schedule Box Elder and Bear River High schools announced that he had his phone the meeting for the purpose of inform-ln- g while others work at the junior birds. taken out and said he finally had some the public regarding the new e and elementary school levels. Several and quiet. This drew an ap"peace rates. have school-relate- d Jobs in the county plause from the audience. Widespread dissatisfaction over the courthouse. The Box Elder County Council of increase rates was expressed by many Sam Gordon, local coordinator, said governments executive board met after persons at the meeting and a great 11 of the youths have secretarial duties, the meeting, which lasted one hour and number threatened to have their phones three are assistants to teachers and 40 minutes, and considered calling a disconnected. the balance are custodial assistants. The federal share of the Box El-dproject is $6,870 with the local share being $4,760 for a total of Second-Lo- w The local portion Is made up in participation, supervisors, facilities, etc. The S.E. Utah Community Action Program, Inc., at Price, is sponsor of a project that will see Neighborhood Youth tor 4b students corps opportunities 14 years and over, 20 youth no longer In school, and 12 mature workers. Part of the Price program is giving jobs to senior citizens of which 12 will be involved In the federal Main stream, Operation said Congressman Burton. It appears that a contract will be prior to the opening of school next Operation Mainstream provides work awarded Wednesday on the postponed August. experience and training for chronicaddition at Lincoln Elementary school. Stacey, In his bid, set the compleally unemployed persons, particularly The prospect emerged this past week tion date as June 25. the among elderly. after Supt. J.C. Haws received a let. This date will have to be adjusted Projects also help Improve ter from counsel for contractor Har-ol- d to compensate for the loss of time since small rural communities. bids were opened Jan. 14 but an adeKnox, the original low bidder, stat. Workers plant trees, beautify roads, that he reftised to sign a contract. number of weeks should remain quate lng improve drainage, decrease air and to get the Job done In time. Dr. Haws said after receiving the letwater pollution, protect wildlife, and Meanwhile, the question of what to ter, he contacted Warren E. Hansen, rehabilitate housing. president of the Box Elder Board of do about Knox is still unanswered. Knox asked to withdraw on the night Education, and was advised to have a contract ready Wednesday (Feb. 11) for of the bidding after finding that he had bidder neglected to Include approximately $13,. awarding to the second-loJ. Ron Stacey Construction of Ogden. 000 in the total bid for brick work. Stacey whose bid was $107,476 has inThe Ogden contractors bid was $96,-54- 5 dicated he still wants the Job and rewell under the figures subportedly, he will huddle with architect Paul Evans to determine If his bid is mitted by 13 other builders. The board, acting on advice of legal The Brigham City council has canacceptable. Both are expected to attend Wedneceled Its scheduled meeting of Feb. council, declined to release Knox, giving him the apparent alternative of taking 26. sdays board meeting. Instead of meeting to ponder city Its 95 percent sure that Stacey the contract or forfeiting a $4,827.25 said Dr. bid bond. the officials will each sponsor will receive the contract, and escort an Eagle Scout to Lake Dr. Haws said now that Knox has Haws Friday. to accept the contract, "I If the Ogden builder does get the pact, councils annual recognition dinthe attorney will request a legal ner. it will mean that work can get started The recommendation to take this acopinion from the attorney general on the right away. The time element has been a chief matter. tion came from Councilman Jensen, At issue is whether or not Knox should concern of the board which hopes to see long an active worker In the scouting addition constructed forfeit his bid bond. the program. n y, Fund Drive Timed r. pub-licl- , With Scout Week Its Boy Scout week (Feb. Birdhaven district and across the tion as scouting observes its 60th Locally, Dr. Wynn S. Andersen, In na- dis- trict finance chairman, announced that for the first time ever, the annual fund-raisin- g campaign Is being conducted during Scout week. "Traditionally the fund-raisin- g ef- - Illuminating Report Brigham City Public Works Director O. Neil Smith reported Thursday that since 1967, the number of mercury vapor street lights has Increased from to 352. The higher number represents both new units and replacements for the older and less efficient models. 147 CORINNE CITY DOG OWNERS Dog licenses for 1970 may be purchased from the city recorder. Deli-quedate is March 1, 1970. After that date $2.00 will be added. Appll-cant- s for licenses are required to furn-Isa certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian stating the date on which such dog was immunized for rabies. By order of Mayor and City Council A veterinarian will be at the Corlnne City hall Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. h fort has been In the fall. This has often left the council officials without funds for operating expenses during the early months of the year, Dr. Andersen explained. s As a part of the fund drive, the businesses have been solicited by mail. Many have already returned their contributions. Those which have not yet mailed them are urged to get them In the mall to Dr. Andersen by Feb. 15. "This will greatly facilitate coordination of efforts being made through the chairman said. church channels, Birdhaven district, comprising Brigham City, Willard, Corlnne, Perry, Bear River City, Mantua and Honeyville has a family sustaining membership goal of $12,866 this year. This represents a slight decrease over last year. "This decrease is possible because adjustments have now been made for those local people who contribute to Boy Scouts of America through United Fund payroll deductions In their places of employment in the Ogden area, said Dr. Andersen. "All of the Boy Scouts of America funds raised locally are used locally. They go for such expenses as repair and upkeep of the various Boy Scout camps, leader training, supplies, hand, executives, books, salaries for etc. "None of this money goes to National Boy Scout headquarters In New Jersey. National organization is supported by e the $1 annual scout dues and by gifts, he pointed out. Every ward and church group which sponsors a troop or Cub pack Is a fund drive this week. "When these volunteer workers come to your door, please be generous in your contribution. You will be making an In. vestment In the future of America, the chairman declared. var-iou- full-tim- e pri-vat- NOTICE The annual stockholders meeting of the Box Elder Creek Water Users As. soclation will be held Tuesday Feb. 10, 1970 at 6 p.m. in the city hall. BOX ELDER CREEK WATER USERS ' ASSN. Feb. 8 tele-phon- The Utah Telephone company serves most of the population of north Box Elder county, extending as far south as Honeyville and Bear River City and as far north and west as Portage and Snowvllle. In some cases the increase Is more than 100 percent. For example, Foxley said, a business phone which used to be $10.25 is now lines went $18.75 and some multi-partfrom $3.65 to about $8. y One Elwood housewife said, all have are phones taken out phone company will leave one pay in town for emergencies such as and Well if the phone police fire. Officials from Honeyville previously compiled a three-pag- e letter to the governor, expressing opposition to the rates increase and other communities reportedly taking some action. According to Foxley, a hearing on the new rates was held by the Utah Public Service commission and went unnoticed by the people In the area, so they miss-e- d an opportunity to protest. er $11,-63- 0. Board Points to Bidder d Contract Award Looms ts On BC School Addition low-ln-co- Rudolph M. Kaiser has been appointed to the 1970 Assay commission. APPOINTED Council Cancels Brigham Man Feb. 26 Meeting On Assay Panel A Brigham City man has been by President Nixon to serve on the 1970 Assay commission. He is Rudolph M. Kaiser, prominent businessman and long-tim-e numismatist. Kaiser and 20 other members of the 1970 commission will meet Wednesday, Feb, 11, at the Philadelphia Mint. Function of the panel will be to test a portion of United States coins produced at each mint during the calendar year. It is a practice which extends back to 1793. This marks the first time In memory If not In history that a Utahn has been chosen to serve. Kaiser who plans to leave Tuesday, will make the trip at his own expense as do all members appointed to the commission. Their only pay will be a special three-incassay medal minted for the 21 members exclusively. The Brigham City man, a former city councilman, has been Interested In coinage and collecting since 1925. re-fus- Bon-nevil- as-su- g re-ce- Clean Up Choicest Eyesores Oi Brigham City's beautification committee Thursday heard praise for its efforts which helped to win this north, ern Utah community its fourth national trophy award in five years. But the citizen panel hardly had time to digest the kind words before Mayor Olof Zundel challenged them to do an even better work In 1970. "Id like to see you choose about n of the choicest eyesores In Brigham City and see if there isnt some way we can get them cleaned up this year, he declared. "As rapidly as you can come up with a program for this year and bring it to the council, I wish you would do so. We want to get off to a rapid start, - half-a-doze- 0 Oi the mayor continued. Commenting on the latest award, received for efforts In 1969, Zundel noted that some people may take the honor for granted. "But winning one of these trophies Isnt old hat. It may seem easy but it isnt, he said. The chief executive disclosed that the 1969 competition was the keenest ever. Whereas the previous contest saw 209 entries in each population catagory, the .past years competition saw this num-be- r Jump to 405 entries. Only 10 were picked by judges In each of three population categories as national trophy winners. The mayors remarks were made dur Owners Asked to Pick Up Museum Items This Week 01 ing a weekly council meeting with most members of the beautification commit, tee on hand to hear them. Later In the session, the council, upon Mayor Zundels recommendation, Councllmen A1 Cazier and named Claudius Olsen, Beautification Chairman Anita Burt, Bruce Keyes, Box Elder News editor, and the mayor to comprise the citys delegation to the Na. tlonal Congress on Beautification In Washington, D.C., Feb. Presentation of awards will be made as a climax to the congress. It was suggested that In the com. n lng year, Brigham City record its efforts on film and make from It a slide presentation. 22-2- h The Golden Spike Museum, located in the Hamilton building on downtown Main street, will be closed this week. Persons having contributed articles to be displayed there during the past year are asked to pick them up during the current week, Feb. According to Mrs. Bertha Harris, county Daughters of Utah Pioneers president, and Charles Kimber, Sons of Utah Pioneers president, the museum is being moved to the new community center. However, the display facilities there have not yet been completed, and there is a problem of storage of items until the new museum-galleropens. If persons who have had displays in the museum wish to have their articles displayed in the new center, they may contact Mrs. Harris, and arrangements will be made to store or Kimber at and move the items to the new location. He still has some of the coins today. He served for 10 years as president of the Brigham City Coin club and is a member of the American and Cana, dian Numismatist associations, the So. clety of Paper Money Collectors and Token and Medal society. y 723-820- 723-249- beau-tlflcatio- , Kaiser was Instrumental In getting approval for the Golden Spike Centen-nla- l medallon. The commission member has been active In politics and Is currently serv. lng as city Republican chairman. He is and has been a district chairman and : state delegate. , He also Is a member of the Box Elder County Bank Board of Directors. |