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Show 2 BOX ELDER Two Vehicles NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, January 23, 972 1 Letters to BV Wao Suns A originated at the has become almost level where it congressional fires after the fact a matter of tradition to over-reathan reasonably before it. We believe members of our congressional delegation, the governor, Utah Dvision of Health and Utah State Fire Prevention board should be aware that although steps may be needed to upgrade fire protection at nursing home, its just possible that forcing sprinkler installation is not the complete answer. ct Deserve Action Elder county currently is confronted with a dilemma the seemingly uncontrolled sale of land in its remote western area, a relatively new speculative venture which promises to breed all kinds of problems for buyers and county alike. County officials are concerned for several reasons. Among them is a fear that people are being sold a bill of goods, only to discover eventually that their dreamed-o- f retirement plot in the rustic West is no more than an arid piece of ground suitable only for jackrabbits or sparse livestock winter grazing. Advertisements for the sale of this land are appearing in virtually all sections of the country. And people are buying, spurred by the low cost, generally $40 to $50 per acre, and low taxes. Box SOME ARE REALISTIC enough to realize that what theyve bought cant be much. Still others, however, saddle themselves with the notion that their new holding will provide a place for retirement. In reality, most the acreage, located in close to the Nevada border near Lucin, is proximity flat, dotted with sage brush and assessed at not more than $1 per acre. It is parched in the summer, has more rabbit trails than access roads and is described in laughing terms by people who know the area. Aside from this aspect, the speculative binge bodes ill for orderly development and places an additional tax processing burden on the county without compensating tax revenue, an acre currently returning six cents. of BOX ELDER HAS THE advantage of being well along on its master plan, which, like a compass, should be an effective instrument in setting a future course. Still, there is a need to invoke controls over sales which subdivide large areas of land. And it transcends county boundaries. Action should come from the state level and aim primarily at making sure buyers, wherever they are, know exactly what theyre getting. It should require sellers to accurately describe the land and its assessed value, availability of water, electrical power, sewage disposal, proximity of paved roads, other communities, hospitals, law enforcement, and schools, in addition to use limitations. This should be a minimal stipulation. If a client still wants to buy, well, thats his business. But at least hell know what to expect. Driver Gets Citation After Crash A car hit a parked pickup truck Tuesday afternoon 150 feet west of Third West on Sixth North and the accident resulted in a total of $380 damage. The crash happened at about 1:30 p.m. when a car driven by Ottis H. Robbins, 62, 125 East Thanks etABientot Elder Steve Yates 38 Bd Hello in there . . . its opportunity! Forest, struck the pickup, Leon Blum France according to Police Capt. Jack Jorgenson. The truck was owned by Ronald Smith, 320 West Sixth North. Damage to the truck was $80 with loss to the car estimated at Are Not Lazy, Bad Editor: such sage Heavenly .... Wouldnt he make a wonderful mother ... or Gee, Andy Hardy couldnt have done better. . . . by Bruce It occurred to this observer that efficiency and dispatch could be introduced into the world of politics by doing this: Since the President makes copies of his state of the union address available beforehand to the press, why cant spokesmen for the op- position party furnish their criticisms the same way? Or maybe they could just provide dittoed reproductions of their total disagreement from the year before or the year previous to that. Come to think of it, both parties could have two sets of printed reactions made up to cover a span of one for when say 10 to 20 years House and in the White is your party the other for when the bad guys are. . son-in-la- w full-tim- Perhaps, to ease his burden, we could initiate a national state of the union message writing entries and rewarding with another Then distraught congressmen, instead of standing around wringing their hands and uttering such urgent phrases as See, I told you he was a ding I've read more in dong spiring thoughts on a pizza or He would recipe card be good in a trained seal act .... could get back to the vacations or whatever for which they're being paid. golfing. Then, it would be a matter of .announcing that No. 4 or No. 7, for example, had been drawn as this years state of the union message. The steelworker in Pittsburg or the sheepherder in Colorado could ENDS TUESDAY I look forward to receiving the paper as much as letters from home. I have moved and would appreciate it if you would send my copy to the address of 31 South Sixth St., Lewisburg, Pa. 17837. Thank you very much. STARTS WED. Sincerely, Elder Darril Helquist Would Be Torn Down Editor: Regarding the present controversy over the demolition of the old city hall, my daughter recently spoke volumes when she said, If the Sistine chapel had been built in Utah it would have been torn down by this time. to respond with something like, Great, thats one of my favorites. be expected And then we could all go fishing. Terrific idea, huh? FAYE DUNAWAY, PUZZLE OF A DOWNFALL CHILD HELLS' Sincerely Elenor Turner Perry For Next Community Production It Sets Auditions . two-roo- teens to the mid forties or fifties. If there are any questions concerning the production or characters, interested persons can contact the director, Bill Hall at The play was originally produced with Dorothy Gish and Louis Calhern in the lead roles. The Brigham City Community theater had a great start with its production of Oliver last August, followed by three on-aplays staged in October. The Great Big Door Step promises to be equally as great, a spokesman said. Workshop Set Wide Range There is a character to fit almost anyone auditioning. There are 12 in all, ranging in age from ten years through the A community theatre workshop on playwriting Is scheduled in February. There will be a playwriting contest for junior high age and younger and Whit, Folk director of theatre at our pleasure at dounty Santz the In- for 9to xeyioe : Lodge Meeting The Amity Lodge No; 23 F. & will meet Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. for a monthly meeting with refreshments, it was announced this week. A.M. Sentenced Charles F. Adams 50, Great Mont., has received a suspended jail sentence in Brigham City court for public intoxication. Falls, 'h to announce an art preview termountain school, will conduct the workshop and help judge the contest. Is is !Box for senior high and older. "Everyone from nine to 90," the spokesman noted. Jim Navajo AKGHUi Nn Theatre Group Auditions for Brigham Citys Community theater Three-ac- t production of "The Great Big Doorstep" are going to be held Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the Community Center. Readings will start at 7 p.m. The play, written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, tells the story of a down and out Louisiana Cajun family's struggle to find a home that will do justice to the fancy plantation steps, just fished out of the river. The steps grace the front of their home, a shack. The play is hilarious but has its moments of tenderness. PICTURES PRESENTS PARAMOUNT paper. I really enjoy reading the interesting articles that are always in it, and reading about whats been happening back home. terpretations. The messages could be numbered from one to 10 and each year, one drawn from a large, glass bowl by the vice president or the custodian down the hall if the vice president is CAPITOL I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to you and the staff for sending me the Again, not to tarnish the political image, judging might be based on lack of originality and aptness of thought, but not to be so simple as to exclude at least four varying in- They could hand them out to the press, maybe not just the day before the Presidents message but weeks, months or even years in advance. Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, Utah State Press Association, National Association and United Newspaper Press International Advertising Representative: Utah State Press Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. Editor, deduction or an tour of Washington, D.C. (with bodyguards, of course ). in (Subscription rate $4.00 per year payable in advance: in connection wfth the Box Elder Journal (published Thursdays) $7.00 per year: $S.50 for 10 certs. 6 months: single copy, Appreciates Paper the tax established Sunday Chas. W. Claybaugh, Publisher Chas. "Tuff" Claybaugh, Assistant Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Name Withheld Upon Request contest, selecting the top 10 NEWS by the 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Second Class postage paid at the post office, 16 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 64302. is a Vietnam vet and a high My e school graduate. He works at a hard, job and gets $72 a week. They have three small children. His job does not have sick leave or medical insurance or anything. They are grateful for the canned milk and cereal and things for the children. They are not beggers or trash, and they pay taxes on their car and little house like everybody. They just cant find better work right now. The idea here make the proposal sound nonpartisan enough to appeal to both sides but not bog it down with a lot of cumbersome logic. I mean we dont want to destroy the political image. This still leaves the President with the task of preparing a message and that doesnt seem quite fair. writers BOX ELDER A weekly newspaper 1696, published every Box l, Eider son-in-la- is to ' cited Robbins for leaving the scene of an accident. These people who Mr. Young refers to about the food program are some of the people who elected him. They are not lazy people or bad. Let me tell you about one family. They are my daughter and as expressions $300. Captain Jorgenson The same for those in power, saving them the time and energy of ur home Great Home Town My mission will soon be over and so you can stop sending me the paper. Ill be able to take the subscription when I get home. And I intend to. I dont care what anyone says, theres nothing like the old hometown News and Journal to brighten up anyones day. Its a great paper. And Ive appreciated you at the N&J office for sending it. People just cant realize how much they appreciate the old hometown until they leave for awhile. Im proud to be a Brighamite. Its a great city with fine leaders, like Mayor Zundel, and a great paper, too. So thanks. I must say Ive enjoyed Pow Wow. It keeps me in stitches. You oughtta come to France. You could write some wild stories about this place. Ill have to tell you about it someday. And it was nice to be able to keep up with the latest sports. Well thanks again for sending the paper. A big hello to all, the mayor, etc. corner. There is general agreement on the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home board that such a system may not meet the county facilitys particular fire protection needs. However, with no alternative choice, the board this past week reaffirmed intentions to pursue installation. The action was not unanimous. Two members dissented, expressing resentment at being pushed around, figuring the order was an irrational result of nursing home fires in Salt Lake City and Ohio last year. We believe they have a point. 25 improper lane change. Police City Brigham Patrolman Richard Chatterton said a southbound van driven by Patricia Wharton, 21, Salt Lake City, was hit when a car changed lanes. He said the driver of the car, William G. Howry, 21, 578 South Second East, looked in the mirror of his car and then changed lanes, striking the van. Damage to the van, owned by a hosiery company, was $35 with loss to the car at $100. Patrolman Chatterton cited Howry for improper lane change. The accident happened at 4 : 58 p.m. Editor: state directive ordering installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems at all nursing homes has backed Box Elder county into a nursing Two vehicles collided about feet north of Forest street on Main street Wednesday afternoon after a car made an i , A YET, BECAUSE THE home is located all on ground level, has electric heating, was confire containment structed to provide for one-hoin any area, contains 16 outside doors, and has at least three staff members on duty at all times, there is reason to question the states arbitrary imposition. We should add that the state order eminates from adoption by reference last Sept. 30 of the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety code. And that much of the usual political polemics following in the wake of last years Main Street the Editor ... Sprinklers The Best Answer? EVERY REASONABLE person should want maximum safety standards effected at the county home and stand ready to foot the bill. The objection isnt to expense, the sprinkler system estimated to cost about $15,000, but relates to the efficiency of this protective device. Would it save lives if a fire were to break out at the home? Is it an unnecessary outlay of money which might better be spent for a smoke detection system? Neither question is of consequence in the state edict that ...all facilities are required to have installed an automatic fire sprinkler system, regardless of construction, by April 1, 1972. This doesnt leave much latitude. Collide on y i J We invite the public to visit our lobby and enjoy her work. On Display until February " " " " 1 1th n n l |