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Show I 1 Session Airs Views S4U0 wy Utah Cop. City Fcoees Detailed Work Elwell who represents Planning Research Associates, Salt Lake City, detailed work done in Brigham City since last May 15 when the city was included in a contract for county-wid- e planning. Included were an updated base map, revised land use and a work program listing every building .in the city. Elwell said, also, the citys master street plan has been surveyed, with work performed by Warren Reynolds, Brigham Citys planner, under contract to the Salt Lake City firm. Still to be accomplished, however, are meetings with city committees to in before. Driver Program: Home on Range suggested there should be some temporary steps the city can take to met current demands pending the plans completion. Reynolds who noted that ordinance changes have got to come in orderly sequence and so cant be rushed, agreed that something might be done on an interim basis. County Commission Chairman Don Chase was on hand for the session and he told the city officials that "we have no objections to giving Brigham City priority in the planning. He voiced support for Elwells firm. corporate their thinking in the new plan and to update ordinances. Elwell said the projected competion date is six months from May 15. He acknowledged Brigham City's current pressing needs, but said the job cant be finished sooner, noting that planning takes time to make sound decisions. We're getting junky areas and we're concerned about it, he stated, describing it as critical in nature." Brigham City must have new planning guidelines to meet needs of the day but can this be accomplished in less time than six months? This was the question left hanging after Thursday evening's city council meeting in which planner Kent Elwell detailed progress made to date. The final decision appears to rest with the city planning commission which, with five new members, will meet to reorganize Tuesday. Mayor Ole Zundel declared once again that Brigham City needs updated planning now to contend with new building and development demands. He cited specifically requests for mobile homes and multiple dwellings, calling it a sophisticated situation we havent had Up to Commission Mayor Zundel said it would be up to the planning commission to determine if the work can be accomplished in shorter time. He charged Reynolds with assessing the firm recomsituation and making mendations to the planning body. I for one will abide by the decision they make, the mayor stated. Councilman Byron Armstrong - everything's done. Zundel said he agreed and told Elwell, Its good to get this aired. Youve been fair with us and now the planning commission needs to decide if we can get the job done sooner with some one else or go with your firm. Elwell, referring to recent newspaper reports, said he resented the implication that his firm was not capable. The mayor said this was not intended, that Brigham City would not have entered into a contract had it not had confidence in the planning firm. Five members of the planning commission were on hand for the meeting, including three newly appointed who will be attending their first planning session Tuesday. Is on Schedule We feel Kent is on schedule and were happy with the progress hes made, Chase said, adding that we want you in the county plan. Its not finished until Maw; Brigham City, Utah Volume 75, Number 16 84302, Sunday Morning April 16, 1972 A driver training range is on the Box Elder School district agenda for 1972-7- 3 and will be located on property which the board of education hopes to acquire north of Box Elder High school. A decision to establish the range came at Wednesdays regular board meeting in Brigham City. Efforts are currently aimed at purchase of three parcels totaling about 11 acres, bounded on two sides by Sixth West and 10 PAGES to tomes fffers Second South. The property is expected to provide a site for a swimming pool at some time in the future. But before then, based on the boards fee intentions and assurance from state spokesmen that $20,000 is available for the project, the driving range will be established. Want Study In making its decision, the board called for an architects study to determine exactly where the range should be located. It will serve a dual role for training student drivers and parking during noninstruction hours. Included in the project plan is a shelter for six cars and a raised platform from which a single instructor can direct drivers via radio in a multiple number of autos. The board was told that larger districts have tried this method and found it to be less expensive and more efficient than the program. existing Brigham City officials have authorized offers totaling $35,170 for parcels of land needed in expansion of John Adams park and the municipal golf course. of CounActing on recommendation cilman Rudolph Kaiser, the city council Thursday okayed these figures for the golf course: $1,800 an acre for 9.15 acres owned by Joseph Reeder. This parcel fronts on Fifth west adjacent to the golf course. $600 an acre for a second parcel owned by Reeder containing eight acres. Its location is south of No. 4 hole and west of property already owned by the city. Three parcels sought for John Adams park and the offers include: ( Asks Immunizations In other business Wednesday, the board was informed that the Utah Division of Health wants the district to sponsor a Clinic for immunization against rubella and measles, primarily for kindergarten and first grade children. Division figures indicate that 85 percent the districts youngsters have been immunized against rubella and 75 percent against measles. Ninety percent participation reportedly is the level acceptable to keep the diseases in check. The board declined to accept the state proposal. Instead, it named member Dr. Arnold Gilbert and Richard Kimber, district director of pupil personnel, to determine what children havent been immunized and encourage their parents to take them in for shots. of Grant Leave The board granted a years sabbatical leave for Wayne Call, vice principal at Box Elder High school. Call said he plans to study in Spain during the 1972-7- 3 at the University of Madrid and during this period, will study educational systems in Europe. The leave was granted after it was determined that no teachers have requested sabbatical. Under terms of the master agreement, two such leaves may be granted each year to teachers. In taking its action, the board agreed that a similar policy may be needed for administrators. Principal Glenn Smith and a student representative from each of the grades at Mountain View Elementary school, presented the board with letters of appreciation for recent enclosure of their outside walkways. THIS IS SPRING? As members of the Brigham City Golf and Country club planned their annual season opening tournament last week, this was the scene on the municipal course, blanketed under a mantle of white. Photo was taken through hood of a litter can in front of the club house. KtaEie AppoiErffiieirt For Hear? Testing Local area people are reminded that appointments can be made beginning Monday, April 17, for the heart screening program scheduled April 8 in Brigham 24-2- City. The numbers to call 7 and are during the hours 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The heart screening project, sponsored by the Brigham City Kiwanis club, will be centered in the basement of the Brigham hotel on Forest street just west of Main. Intended for persons over 30 years Old, the cost per test is $3. Carlyle Jensen, Kiwanis club president, explained that screening appointments are available to women from 1 to 4 p.m. during the week, April and for men from 4 to 8 p.m. Those taking the test are required to strip to the waist. A disposable gown will be furnished for women who are advised not to wear hose of any kind. Kiwanis is sponsoring the project as a community service. The American Heart association states 723-393- 1 24-2- that 650,000 persons died in the United States in 1971 of heart disease. "Statistics indicate that 10 percent of the healthy population has a heart disease and they are not aware of it; hence, the untimely loss of loved ones and friends. Heart disease wears a mask and in many cases, gives no warning before it strikes. If it is detected early, the medical community, in many cases, can cure the stricken person or at least teach him how to live with heart disease," Jensen stated. Persons screened locally who are detected to have a heart ailment will be notified by mail within two weeks to see his doctor who can further define the problem and provide appropriate treatment. Used is the Electro Cardio Analyzer Heart Screening device, a small computer which analyzes electrical signals from the heart to tell whether or not it is functioning normally. The screening program will be conducted by Heart Screening Services, Thiokol Chemical corporation. Shorter First Grade Day Approved tor Trial Test first grade teacher, Polk Elementary school, Ogden, voice favor for A shortened school day may become a reality for some first grade students in Box Elder School district next year. Approval to give the program a try came Wiggins, subject areas. the program. Lincoln Elementary school in Brigham City reportedly is ready to adopt the meeting in Brigham City and followed on the heels of endorsements from administrators and a teacher from neighboring school districts. It means that where initiated, half of a first grade class will go to school an hour later and their classmates will leave an hour early each day. This will allow the teacher to spend these two hours in reading instruction to half fewer pupils. Board members in discussing the proposal at two previous meetings had expressed some reservations. However, Wednesday they heard Supt. James Blair, Logan School district, and Lloyd Alvord, principal, and Franclne Superintendent Blair said its been extended to second grade in Logan schools and has provided more quality in instruction and encouraged more outside reading. Alvord noted that before started in Ogden last fall, the program stirred some reservations. However, a majority of parents gave their support and the principal said they have the best readers in first grade ever. Its done more for our students than anything weve ever tried," he said. In answer to questions, it was noted that nothing but "mlnutia is eliminated in the shorter day. With reading ability upgraded, it helps the youngsters in other at Wednesdays board of education Been Extended BEHS to Stage Music Program The instrumental music department at Elder High school will present its annual spring concert Thursday, April 20, according to Director Earl B. Swenson. Box The event, free to the public, will begin 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Featured will be the concert band, orchestra and ninth grade band with the program expected to last between an hour Swenson said. and an at f, $8,000 for a parcel listed to the late John I. Johnson at Third North and Fourth East. The peoperty contains 427 front feet and is 165 feet deep. $4,500 for a parcel listed to Craig Bramwell which contains 240 front feet and is also 165 feet deep. In addition, the city will pay the owner $100 to remove a cinder block building on the site. $2,000 for property owned by Lavar Jensen which has 100 front feet and is 165 feet deep, the council indicating it wants only the land and no buildings or materials located there at present. Wants Replies In authorizing City Attorney Omer Call to formally prepare the offers, the council indicated it wants replies within 21 days. The proposed property purchases will be financed in part by recent grants approved by the federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. They represent the first step in projects to add six new holes to the golf course and to enlarge and add facilities to Adams park. The city officials said they have had appraisals made on each of the parcels. Consider Agreement In other business Thursday, city and Box Elder School district officials aired a modified agreement governing city use of school facilities. It was little changed from an existing pact and appeared to have general support. Mayor Ole Zundel indicated he wanted Glen H. Casperson, new city recreation director, to review it. Under the proposed agreements terms, the city will continue to have free use of school facilities, paying only $4 hourly for supervisors during those hours when needed. One proposed change is to exclude city activities from the Box Elder High auditorium and gymnasium and the junior high gyms and swimming pool between Aug. 1 and the start of school. This will allow for routine maintenance and repair. Summer School Also Ironed out was the coexistence of summer school and the citys summer recreation program. Representing the school district were Supt. J.C. Haws, Edward W. Payne, director of special programs; and Principals Carroll C. Nichols, Box Elder High, on Page Three) (Continued Yearly Project Wednesday A Clean Sweep? Lions Hope So Brigham City Lions club members will fan out over the community Wednesday, April 19, on their annual broom sale to raise funds for community projects. The traditional undertaking will get underway about 5 p.m. Lions will offer an assortment of brooms manufactured by the blind, including the regular sweeping broom, whisk broom, lint brush and large garage broom. missed in the yearly campaign are invited to call one of two numbers to place their order for Chairman Tony Parsons, or which is the number of President Kyle Rigby, Were out to make this a clean sweep, Parsons explained. "We hope to call on all local residents in the city. This is one of the Lions Clubs few projects and we hope local Those residents door-to-do- 1 4 fund-raisin- g people will support us as they have in the he added. Funds are used for such purposes as sponsorship of a glaucoma clinic, glasses for the needy and a variety of community improvement projects. past, For example, Lions will start right away to construct a bowery for the city at John Adams park. It will be the fourth shelter built by them at a local park. staggered schedule. And it may be attempted at other schools where agreement can be reached with teachers and parents. Schools which have bus students, however, apparently will not be able to participate because of the nature of bus scheduling. Cautious Attitude In other business Wednesday, the board took a cautious attitude toward extensive improvements at the old armory building in Brigham City which is district owned. Superintendent J. C. Haws said an architect has estimated it will cost $58,000 to renovate the building to serve as district central offices, a future use tentatively (Continued on Page Three) - READY FOR SALE Geared for their annual broom sale Wednesday are these Brigham City Lions. From left to right are Charles Kimber, Einar Larson, Kyle Rigby, Tony Parsons, Dean Payne, and Harold Horne. |