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Show tfnii rp. Clt- 84110 - Utah Co.D Brigham City, Utah 84302, Sunday Morning Volume 75, Number 19 p. May 7, 1972 16 PAGES And No Tax, Rate Hikes Mayor Offers Better City Service Total receipts will be up a little and so will spending in Brigham City for the coming fiscal year if a tentative service budget presented Thursday is an accurate guide. Mayor Ole Zundel, acting in official capacity as the citys chief budget officer, presented a general fund package totaling $1,141,384. This compares with a $1,093,000 budget adopted last year. This is a balanced budget with no requests for tax or rate increases of any kind. Im proud to say this is the seventh year in a row that weve presented this kind of budget, the mayor declared. He called it a service budget" and said I mean service to the community in the upkeep of parks, streets, etc. Extra Manpower Noting that "weve got a lot NEW CITY TROPHY Governor Calvin Rampton and Mayor Ole Zundel pose with citys newest beautification trophy at presentation ceremony Friday. Impressive rites witnessed by at Box Elder High school and interested townspeople Friday morning saw Brigham City officially receive its fifth national beautification trophy in seven years. Governor Calvin L. Rampton, to this highly complimentary northern Utah community and to Mayor Ole Zundel, made the presentation in the high school gymnasium. In his remarks the governor referred to the pride of a city which is readily evident to observers. I know of no city where I sense this pride more than in Brigham City, the governor said. . In paying tribute to Mayor Zundel whom he called not only one of the truly fine mayors in Utah, but in the country, the state's chief executive said he had been a leader in community beautification. He announced that Zundel has been officially named to the state beautification committee in an advisory capacity. An electrical short caused a fire in a Brigham City residence which resulted in between five and six thousand dollars worth of damage Thursday afternoon. Brigham City volunteer firemen were dispatched to the home of Earl C. Harper at 169 South Second West, at 3:40 p.m. Smoke from the fire could be seen almost two blocks away. Although the national program awards for community improvement has been ended, Mayor Zundel has urged a similar competition on a statewide basis. And the governor said of this is being done. Destroys Bedroom The fire completely destroyed a basement bedroom and also damaged other parts of the basement, according to Brigham City Fire Chief Lee Clements. It took firemen between 20 and 30 minutes to get the blaze under control, he said. A small explosion sent more smoke pouring out of the basement windows during one part of the fire. . The mayor complimented Governor Rampton "for never refusing an invitation to Brigham City or refusing to hear what we had to say. He went on to credit young people of the community for their contributions to beautification here and noted that this year, even without a national contest, citizen involvement in landscape improvement is greater than ever. And as he received the tophy, the mayor walked over and handed it to Mrs. Anita Burt, city beautification chairman, much to the delight of the predominantly youthful audience. It was thought by firemen that the explosion was caused by a deep freeze when fire heated the basement area. Fire fighters were in the area about an hour cleaning up. Get in Way Bystanders gathering too close to the area got in the way of firemen several times and had to be told to get out of the way. The Harper family was given shelter in the Farrell Miles residence at 46 South Fourth West, until they could find another place to stay. It was expected that it would take three weeks to repair the Harper house. The trophy was one of 10 awarded this year by the Paint-Up- , National Clean-up- , bureau to cities of 25,0000 Fix-U- extra Short Causes House Fire City Receives Trophy, Compliments the studentbody of manpower from the public employment the mayor said theres no program, reason why we cant give the best service to our citizens theyve ever had. L. p (Continued on Page Ten) For School Principals However, concerning the federally-funde- d job program, Zundel said its due to expire on Aug. 1. "We hope it will be renewed, he added. The program is a $55,200 revenue item in the tentative budget. Transfer of funds from public utilities is the city's largest source of revenue expected to be up substantially, totaling $673,505. The comparative figure in the tentative budget presented a year ago was $629,880. Is Surplus Mayor Zundel said a $73,625 surplus is anticipated but he urged that not less than $40,000 of this amount be used for payment on a carry-ove- r tax anticipation note. Also, he said no salary or benefit increases for employes are figured in the tentative budget, pending a report from a wage and salary study committee. Its expected that any proposal for pay hikes also would come from the surplus. Zundel said all city departments got most of what they requested but a last- - minute setback in plans for bond refunding necessitated some cuts. City department heads and supervisors were on hand to hear the mayor declare that the city cant afford in the coming year to buy a computer for the office. He said also hes recommending that a city administrator not be hired in the coming year, that he and the city council continue to shoulder responsibilities of the proposed new position. Build Tennis Courts He proposed to use the savings to get four tennis courts constructed at John Adams park this year instead of next. Land acquisition at the park and initial expansion at the city golf course plus improvements at Rees park, are included in the budget proposal. The mayor noted that revenue in the city court will be down about $10,000 and this is mainly because state traffic cases are being handled more in courts in neighboring communities. He disclosed further that when Brigham justice-of-the-pea- City organized its court, it was under an agreement with other municipalities in south Box Elder county that they wouldnt have JPs. There is no special improvement district planned this year. However, Mayor Zundel said hes recommending that collector road funds next be used on Sixth North and Sixth East streets. On Sixth North, he suggested that abutting property owners be contacted to ask them about being involved in a limited improvement district from Main to Sixth East. Driver Class Set A driver education class for adults is scheduled May 11 at 7 p.m. in Room 161 at Box Elder High school. Adults who need their drivers license are encouraged to take the course. It may be the final one taught here for the summer, a spokesman said. to Climax 72 Golden Spike Days Re-enacfm- enf The 1972 Golden Spike Days celebration will come to a traditional climax Wednesday, May 10, when the annual spike and commemoration driving is staged at Golden Spike National Historic site. The event, sponsored yearly since 1951 by the Box Elder Golden Spike association, will feature J. Leonard Volz, director of the Midwest region, National Park service, as principal speaker. This years ceremony will be filmed by a Cologne, Germany, television company which plans to include the as part of a documentary its presently doing on American railroad. The public is invited with no cost for adminission. Officials expect a number of school children to attend along with hundreds of interested adults. Master of Ceremonies Cooley, curator of Western Americana, University of Utah Libraries, will act as master of ceremonies with governmental officials, railroad company representatives and other civic and industrial dignitaries also having been extended an invitation. Preliminary music featuring the Bear River High school band, J. Golden Ward directing, will begin at 11 a.m. Scheduled to take part are the Naval Junior ROTC from Box Elder High school whose members will usher and post colors, and Rev. Edward Boer who will offer the invocation. William T. Krueger, superintendent of the national historic site, located about 35 miles west of Brigham City, plans to express welcoming remarks. Tributes to Mrs. Bernice G. Anderson, "Mother of the Golden Spike, and the late L.- D. Wilde who for so many years directed the cast, are slated. Dr. Everette Superintendent Krueger said visitation at the site so far this year is five times greater than for the same period in 1971, an indication that the tourist season ahead will be busier than ever. have been assured Daily for the summer and the superintendent tour initiated last year said a will be upgraded. In addition, he plans to inaugurate a new tour and to offer guided tours of the visitors' center. self-guide- d self-guide- d Go Wiflli SIC Firm, City Council Clears The Brigham City Planning commission has recommended that Brigham City continue in league with Planning Research Associates, Salt Lake City, for updating of the city master plan. Councilman Byron Armstrong reported the recommendation to the city council Thursday. However, he said the advisory body made its decision based on assurance that the plan will be completed by Nov. 15. Mayor Ole Zundel recently called for all speed possible in getting the city plan and associated ordinances strengthened to meet developing growth and building demands. A spokesman for the firm which is handling Box Elder countys master plan, Kent Elwell, said the job can be completed within six months. Climax Event Offs taOs Principals in five smaller elementary schools of Box Elder district will go back to an old format next year when they resume administrative duties on a halfday basis while teaching half a day. The board of education authorized the move Wednesday night. Affected will be Bear River City, Corinne, Honeyville, Perry and Fielding schools. During the past two years, principals at Fielding, Perry and Bear River City have spent full time in the classroom and attempted, with the assistance of a secretary, to also carry their administrative loads. One principal, Jack Rindlisbacher, has divided his day between Honeyville and e administrator. Corinne as a full-tim- Not Worked Out The arrangement, the board concluded, has not worked out. The PTA has exand principals pressed opposition reportedly have given the current format less than a passing grade. The decision to change back next year means that a principal will have to be ff Ddl Of course, the program will be climaxed of the Golden Spike by a driving, featuring a local cast of veteran System named at either Honeyville or Corinne. The board made no announcement on this. In other business Wednesday, the board received a letter signed by PTA, Farm Bureau and chamber of commerce representatives in the Garland area indicating some concern over the boards intentions concerning a current secondary schools boundary study. The study, being done by state education department staff members, was initiated after a request from Garland area people to adjust the boundary line between Box Elder and Bear River High schools to increase BRHS enrollment. Is Not Bound The comments reported to have been yours to the newspapers to the effect that the board is not bound by the study, Im sure were not made hastily. Therefor, if the study is just an exercise then we are concerned. We were under the impression that both sides would consider the word from the study to be the guide to make whatever changes are necessary. "Are you therefore going to make the decision to leave as is regardless of the study results? the letter stated. Board members indicated they would give careful consideration to the study conclusions but will not be bound by them. The final Findings Dec. 15 report and findings, it was disclosed, are now expected by Dec. 15, not Nov. 15 as originally scheduled. The district has submitted a lengthy list of PTA representatives, news media, public officials and church, school, club, and business leaders to the study committee as persons who might be interviewed. The list is open to additions. A structured interview would include these questions: 1. Were you aware that the state board of education had been asked by the Box Elder District Board of Education to study the problem and make recommendations? 2. What would you list as major points in favor of changing the boundary in such a way as to send all junior and senior high school students north of Brigham City to (Continued on Page Ten) players. Included are John Stewart as Edgar Mills; Arnel Moyes as Rev. John Todd; Richard Felt as Dr. W.H. Harkness; C.R. Barker as F.A. Tritle; Herbert Adamson as Gov. A.P. K. Safford. Sam Gordon who has now become director, will appear as Gov. Leland Stanford. Also, Glen Nelson as Gen. Grenville M. Dodge; Merlin Balls as L.W. Coe; Gus Burbank as Dr. T. C. Durrant; Federick M. Huchel as J.H. Strobridge; Dale Johnson as S.B. Reed; Heber Sessions as W.N. Schilling; Vern Poulter as W.H. Nottingham; Vaughn Nielsen as J.W. Haines; Edward M. Meacham as William Sherman, and Wayne Johnson as the narrator. Their performance will recreate that epic moment in history, May 10, 1869, when the nations first transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Summit. This years event is under the direction of Dr. Peter C. Knudson, president of the Box Elder Golden Spike association, in cooperation with the National Park service which this year is noting its centennial year. In connection with the TV filming, those who attend are encouraged to wear clothes of the period to give the scene an even more authentic flavor. Peter C. Knudson, left, chairman of the Box Elder Golden Spike association, and William T. Krueger, superintendent of Golden Spike National Historic site, are ready for the annual spike commemoration Wednesday. WAIT Dr. |