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Show l t 2 BOX r ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, February 22, 1970 . . ! the Editor,,. Armory Project Is Good News It came Editor: We have read most of the comments for and against night hunting. ' We must say for ourselves and probably most sportsmen, night hunting is very unsportsman like. Have you ever had bright lights flashed in your eyes? (try it). The bright lights blinds the animal. It can see its own shadow and is afraid to move. Now is this giving you or the animal a sporting as Battery A, First Battalion, 145th artillery. in terms Hie unit has been a sort of step-chilof physical accomodations since the old armory was sold to the Box Elder Board of Education several FOR THE first time, Battery A will have facilities adequate for its assignment which involves tion of the big 175 MM gun. It insures that Brigham City will retain the Guard unit, long an integral part of the community scene and a source of pride. Arid it means that local guardsmen can continue to meet at home, as opposed to traveling to another city. Adjutant Gen. Maurice L. Watts has given assurance that the new armory, designed to include basketball court, will be available a high school-siz- e for civic use. This means a continuation of the cooperative spirit which has existed between the National Guard and Brigham City for so many years. home. Is this carelessness or cannot a house be seen at night? It is unlawful to shoot within 600 feet of any building. When you took your course in wildlife management, did they tell you how much good a bobcat does for a farmer or rancher? One bobcat in a year will do more good then 10 night hunters. They not only kill rabbits but small rodents such as mice, rats and gophers. These rodents can do considerable dam- age to crops and feed grains. We have had sheep on the range for about 15 years and have yet to lose one to a bobcat. We have lost some to night hunters. A bobcat or rabbit does not shoot a valuable cattle dog or a grandsons treasured Siamese cat. The night nimrods have made sport of both for us. Most of the damage is done at night. This is not an unsupported assumption. If so, how is it that stock, equipment and posted signs can be checked in the evening, then in the morning there is a dead cow, sheep or shot-u- p equipment, and part of the removed? posted signs Now are you a true sportsman and want some laws to "weed out these bad apples? If so lets get some legislation going to give some "teeth to the laws. If not, sit back and complain because more and more land is being posted against all hunting. This is the reason so much land is being posted against hunting. if you think we are unimformed on this issue just remember we are on the receiving end of the damages. We have been awakened by hunters in need of aid at all hours of the night. A true sportsman does not have to justify his actions. . Wednesday; they had been kept abreast of progress to date. But although not coming without advance notice, as stated previously, it did come as good news. Should Resolve Tax Question fli The Box Elder County commission should feel an obligation to decide the' local' pption sales tax " K question'and do1 if sotin. This issue has boiled on the front burner of public focus long enough. There is nothing to be gained by stringing it out with further arguments, public and otherwise, by proponents and those opposing the tax. Commission members have indicated unofficially that since theyve received no request to enact the tax measure, theres no reason to consider it for a vote. "' - Its a relatively new organization here, comprised of young people most of whom have been involved in drug use. OM has its roots in discussion groups started by the city drug use and abuse committee last October. The dopers began meeting with people like Chair, man Dr. J. Gordon Felt and Dr. Robert Shelton. At first they thought we were just trying to get names. But then they found they could trust us and we began getting some place, commented Dr. Felt. They continued to meet, attracting more youths and eventually the OM club was formed. The object of the club is to get all the youth together as friends. We would like parents to tell their kids. The youth in Brigham City have a problem that may not be noticed by everybody but the youth have their different groups and these groups are just about enemies. We want to make everyone friends and get things done for the youth in the clubs publicity Brigham City, chairman explained. This same youth was drawn to the anti-druprogram early after spending more than a month in the hospital. What sent him there was a losing bout with car sick pills; he took too many, began having violent hallucinations. Ive totally quit the strong stuff ... speed and acid. Once in a while theres marijuana, he stated honestly. The different cliques to which he referred are the dopers, juicers (those who drink) and the straight guys. Theres conflict between the groups, sometimes it becomes physical. Like when the juicers drive up and start fighting with the dopers who dont fight back and they beat them up, he ex. plained. Were trying to get kids out to our activities so they will have something to do and somewhere to go instead of maybe trouble, said the young man. OM already has held one dance. We made over $200 dollars on it. And the club is planning another dance on Feb. 7 ..l,; , Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 912 North Main, which also is the location for OMs weekly meet-ing- s, held each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. All local youth, age 14 and older, are invited to attend the meetings and to ' participate iri the' various activities including the upcoming dante. rK'" Some adults who are quick to prejudge might assume that meetings and other functions have attendant drug use, especially since the youth group is given a free hand in managing its own affairs. Not so ... just ask Dr. Shelton or Dr. Felt. OM has strict rules about such be. havior. Show up under the Influence or in possession of drugs and youll find your neck in a sling. The club has bylaws and strict rules about the way things are done. The spokesman said OM plans to work closely with the citys youth committee and to utilize the new youth center. have wisely included City officials Om members on the young peoples panel which presently is readying plans to complete the youth center, located downstairs in the new community center. One thing appears certain, that in It means brotherhood, peace OM and stuff like that efforts of the city drug committee have born fruit. The discussion sessions have helped to build confidence in people like Dr. Shelton and Dr. Felt. .They tell you the truth about it, not those scare tactics that you get. They put over their side of it and we discuss it back and forth. You can express what you really feel. Youre able to under, stand it more. The young man said that most of . Editor: Lately we have had some problems with our property, and we want to take this opportunity to thank the people that run our beautiful city. We are so grateful. We would like to thank our police department, street department, and water department. We have called each one of these departments lately, and they have come to our rescue. They have us in the best way possible. Where could you get so much attention in this country than in Brigham City? I think the city takes care of its citizens in a thoughtful way. It is so easy to complain and never give thanks. We read complaints about such trivial things as - a fence around a park; their ears are too delicate for a band; over and over about our water we drink. I am bored with their complaints. As the saying goes "Love it or leave it, who needs you. We are thankful and gratful we live in a perfect city. Mrs. D. A. Olsen tried to help a meeting was called to test public opinion. Chairman Frank O. Reeder and others of the - commission, have discussed the question before two Brigham City service clubs. And the chairman has referred to it as the most controversial issue to arise during his time in office. THE MATTER further was brought up for discussion in a county council of governments meeting by a member of the commission. Thus, it appears obvious that everyone public and public officials - are congnizant of the issues existance. And, we think, to a rather thorough extent. Now the governing body has a responsibility to resolve it. We trust that it will do so. CAP Will Distribute Man? Why the free enterprise system has picked on George Washington - Father of his country and first president of the United States - to push cherry pies and various and sundry other goods is uncertain. Nevertheless, the anniversary of his birth has become one of the years leading occasions for sales -- Recipients in the Tremonton-Garlan- d area will be contacted to pick up their supplement at the office of Mrs. Inez Deem, county nurse, in Tremonton on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Brigham City and South Box Elder County recipients will be contacted to pick up their promotion. Perhaps U.S. enterpreneurs were initially interested in sharing Mr. Washingtons image of honesty, concluding that it was an opportune time to convince customers of their own trustworthiness. : Inter-Agenc- y ' Call 723-303- 0 BOX ELDER A weekly newtpeper 1696, published every Box blder established able the in by the 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Second Class postage paid at the 16 South First West.' post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Chat. W. 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Employers will be required to pay the girl $20 a week in wages plus her board and room. Anyone interested in hav. ing one of these fine young ladies in their home this sum-me- r may contact Mrs. Bigler, Placement Office, Intermountain School, P.O. Box 345 Brigham City, Utah 84302, or Extension 1 phone 723-859- 401. Dr. George J. Kidd SPEAKER will address a public meeting Thursday evening on childrens emotional health and drugs. Drug Meeting To Feature Psychologist - h ' ' if to fchildrens ' t i I Drug abuse related health will be discussed by Dr. George J. Kidd iq a public meet, ing to be sponsored jointly by the South Box Elder Council of PTA and the Box Elder Committee on Drug on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Box Elder High school auditorium. Dr. Kidd holds a doctorate degree in psychology with an emphasis in coun. seling and a minor in family life, and has taught in psychology departments at Brigham Young university, and Utah State university. He is affiliated with the American Psychology and Guidance association. His talk will deal with the emotional to drug that contribute problems abuse among children and teenagers, as well as the problems which drug use can produce. Special invitation is extended to all parents in the area to attend. Dr. Kidd is currently on the staff of the LDS Institute of Religion at Logan, and has been with the LDS Department of Religious Education for the past 17 years. He has served the LDS church as a missionary, bishop, high councilman, and is currently a stake clerk. His wife is the former Lillian Bar. rett of Compton, Calif., and he is the father of four children ranging from high school age to lower elementary level. se . Voting District Divisions this happen! & Speaking of the pills which hospitalized him, the spokesman said a lot of the kids are still using it. Theyre making a big mistake. The FOE has contributed to the sue-ceof OM by making its hall available for meetings and other activities without charge. In doing so, it has become a sponsor of the club. We want the parents especially to be aware of our program and hope they wont be afraid to let their kids come and take part with us, the spokes, man concluded. i fft;j;;$qsan S, Aimed; first attendant' to Stevens Henager sweetheart. ; . ; ; ATTENDANT; In i Phippeftf' W-.. ;; Local Miss I Sweetheart Attendant Susan Phippen, 18, daugh. of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Phippen of 207 East First North, Brigham City, was first runner up in the Stevens Henager sweetheart queen contest. Fahy S. Robinson, director of the Ogden college, an. nounced winners of the con-teat the colleges Sweet, e heart Ball held at the Country club in Far. ter st Oak-ridg- mington. MISS PHIPPEN, a graduate of Box Elder High school, is pursuing an executive secre-tarland data processing course at Stevens Henager college in Ogden. Selected sweetheart queen in the contest was Linda Blackmon, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland E. Black, al mon, Mountain Home, Idaho; and second runnerupwas Mer. rilyn Brady, 18, daugter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Brady, Sunset. SAVE supplements at the new community store location, 30 West Fifth South, Brigham City, on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Families eligible for the supplements are those with pregnant or nursing mothers, and those with children under the ages of six years whose income qualifies them for the emergency food program. Directions and demonstrations in the preparation and serving of the commodities will be given at the time and place of distribution, according to a spokesman for the Coordinating council. WHATEVER, it appears to us that the man acknowledged first in the hearts of his countrymen has become no more than a peddler of goods. Further, the way weve shifted his birthday observance to suit our own convenience is adding insult to injury. Here is an historic giant who led a nation from bondage to freedom but who now has become little more in the minds of many than a retail pitch man and an excuse to take the day off. As the saying goes, "Only in America could Why go to pot smoking pot? g Ponders First A Pitch dues-payin- Emergency Food Items distribution of emergency food supplements in Box Elder county under the juris- diction of Community Action 'Program will be held this week, according to Manuel Lopez of CAP. Navajo girls from the In. termountaln school, Brigham City, will be available this summer to work as Jive-i- n in Utah mothers' helpers homes. The girls have been trained at the school's several modern home economic laand are careboratories, fully screened and counsel, ed before being placed in a home. truth. 28. It will be held at the She Likes Brigham City WE DISAGREE. True a formal petition may not have come to the county table, nevertheless it has gained commission attention to the extent that For Summer g Doris Flint, Promontory . Available 15 members (We get more out than that) have benefited from the talk therapy. Some of the dopers wont come out cause theyre scared of finding out the OMs resident of Brigham City and area what do you know about the OM club? Probably not much. When you are out night hunting, how many of you step out of your car to load your gun, walk off the public road and fire it. Unless you do you are guilty of breaking the law. You have a loaded gun in your car and firing from the road. Does your spot light have a bullet prof shield around the outer edge of the light? Can you control where the bullet is going after it leaves the barrel of your gun? How many of you night nimrods have been awakened by bullets riping into your home? This happened a year a go in this area. Many nights we are awakened by gunblasts not 50 feet from our years ago. THIS HEALTHY relationship has been graphically illustrated during the groundwork days in planning a new armory. A site was selected through mutual agreement and purchased by the city to further evidence its cooperation. Since then, National Guard and city officials have conferred anent the planning. It did not surprise local leaders when the announcement came As a chance? d Efforts BC Youth Group Seeks Friendship Night Hunting Unsportsmanlike good news this past week when Gov, Calvin L. Rampton announced that final approval had been given for construction of a new National Guard armory in Brigham City. We believe it will be a valuable asset to the community and area for several reasons, not the least of which is providing a home of its own for ' Outgrowth of Anti-Dru- g Letters to 6 , Box Elder County commissioners have been asked to consider divisions of two voting districts in Brigham City and the Willard precinct. County Clerk K.B. Olsen made the rec. ommendation at the regular commission meeting this past week, noting that all three are presently too large. Affected in Brigham City would be Districts No. 14 and 16. Olsen suggested that local districts be realigned to cor. respond with LDS wards of which there are now 20 in the city. The same would hold true at Willard where there are two LDS wards. There are 18 voting districts. The clerk said there are 849 reg. istered voters in No. 14, 705 in No. 16 and 725 in Willard precinct. Commission members said they would take it under consideration. In other business, the county board voted to finance a major share of the cost for a $325 plaque which would bear the names of those taking part in the original Wedding of the Ralls. Op. poslte of each will be the person who played the respective characters in the 1969 Golden Spike Centennial reenact, ment. Proposing the plaque was L.D. Wilde who said he had collected $40 in dona-tlon- s for the project. Wilde who headed the cast, said he would investigate to see if the marker can be hung at Golden Spike National Historic site. Adolph Kaltwasser, Brigham City citizen, asked several questions about the legality of the countys accepting a surplus bus from the Box Elder Board of Education for $1. He inquired also about qualifications of a driver, proposed use and insurance coverage. Sheriff Warren Hyde suggested that the commission check plans for a proposed building to serve the county Jeep patrol and scuba teams before con. structlon starts. The commissioners said they would inspect the location at which Earl Wright requested a cattle guard west of the Brigham City waste disposal plant. The road is one which deadends at M5. They also said they would consider a road improvement request toPromon. tory Point submitted by Dory Rawlins, Lake Crystal Salt company, after receiving figures on the companys equip, ment inventory and scale of operation. In response to a request from Shel. ly Munns, the county officials said they would have the county surveyor put in a section monument by Munns' property north of Corinne, James Nessen and Wynn Henrle met with the commissioners to discuss improvements in the Box Elder county service area. wat-erw- your PENNIES March 2 to 12 CAPITOL ENDSTUES. Ladies Night Tues. |