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Show I 2 BOX ELDER City, Utah NEWS, Brigham It Sunday, February 25, 1973 f was Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 21... Letters to r the Editor.,, , City Faces Outlay On Power System Brigham City is generally Its con- such Can Enrich Lives Editor: not certain at this point, but What is the life of a child? Home, to school and home again. Before school, in school, after an undertaking may necessitate an increase in local power rates, a possibility of which local residents should be aware. The last general rate adjustment locally was in October 1962 which predates the most dramatic surges in our current inflationary spiral. sidered to hold a favorable financial position because of income derived from its utilities. The sale of water and electric power annually bolsters the city treasury to a far greater extent than do taxes on property. most other As a result, look on the Box Elder municipalities county seat with envy. Yet, this is not all of the story, as pointed out by Mayor Ole Zundel in a recent talk to the Brigham City Rotary club. school. Mother, father, brothers, sisters, classmates, teachers. Home and school are the environs of a childs living and main time-spac- e . growing. What part of a child life would you put in your pocketbook? What am I talking about? I am saying that the Utah Legislature will soon have to make our choice of what to do with money resulting from Utahs current prosperity. Should we enhance the elementary childs world with a closer relationship to his teacher through smaller classes, with librarians to guide his special problems, with money for fees for instructional activities now charged to parents or should we reduce our property tax levies? For most of us ordinary citizens, a five-mi- ll reduction will put about $29 a year in our pocketbooks hardly enough to buy a pair of shoes. But if all of us will put our twenty dollars together to join with the thousands of dollars from commercial-industria- l enterprises, we can enrich the lives of children. We now spend a great deal of money on our schools, resulting in high schools that meet accreditation standards, very good special programs for children with special needs, with programs that reach out to serve the community. Our need now relates to our elementary schools. As we move into prosperity in Utah, it is time to take this big step of, upgrading our elementary schools. Then expenditures for the public schools in Utah can stabilize. Write, phone, button-hol- e your state legislators and the governor. Let them know that we prefer not to put a part of a childs life in our But while weve stood still, neighboring rates havent. Mayor Zundel says Brigham City power users pay 11.2 percent less than those in surrounding communities. And they will shoulder another CITIES served by private power, a franchise tax brings in additional revenue without the worry of operation, maintenance and expense of the distribution system. By contrast, Brigham City will spend about $35,000 this year to increase the capacity of its west substation and within the next several years, faces the need to upgrade the electrical system to the tune of about $250,000, according to the mayor. IN OTHER 8.5 percent increase recently authorized. SURE, WE DONT want to pay more. The constant upward trend in the cost of everything these days has become a pronounced source of frustration for most of us. However, we must be realistic. In the meantime, until rates are increased (if it happens), local residents should be aware of and appreciate the favorable situation we now enjoy. Race Could Become Annual Attraction An event is upcoming in western Box Elder county this spring which promises to offer plenty of thrills and excitement. Its the Great Salt Lake Cross Country, slated for April Up to 1,000 participants are expected to compete in classes for vehicles, dune buggies and motorcycles. 14-1- 5. four-wheel-dri- Sponsored by the Mount Ogden club of Weber county, it will be the first such event of its kind ever staged in Box Elder. Plans are to make it an annual race. WITH THE DATES changed to fall in May, the event could become an outstanding activity in the countys annual Golden Spike celebration, bringing with it publicity, trade with local businesses and a source of recreation for local vehicle owners adventurous enough to compete. at the post office... Central school... However, whether the Great Salt Lake Cross Country becomes a yearly affair or not depends in great measure on the results of this years j inaugural. Sponsors and participants must be aware that the welcome mat wont be out in 1974. if they make a bad impression this time. Any destruction of property, litter left behind or other negative aspects associated with the race must be avoided. Marjorie Childs, Utah Division, American Association of University Women Canada, the Soviet Union ind South Africa produce learly alt the world's platinum. A Sr" rSf 5. r. v. i a V44t f It was interesting last Wednesday wit- ness the different treatment accorded the American flag. The post office had Old Glory while two blocks flying at she was at half-mafluttering away, on the Central school grounds. full-staf- f, st Meanwhile, on the sunny if windy afternoon, there were no flags at all displayed at the city hall or county courthouse. . - ENDS TUESDAY in established Sunday by the 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 64302. Second Class postage paid at the 14 South First West, post office, Brigham City, Utah, 64302. t WE WERE favorably impressed with presentations of Chairman Reggie A. Davis before the county commission recently. This plus positive comments by Jerry Hillier, district manager for the Bureau of Land Management, bolstered our expectations for a from all standsuccessful race points. We hope it works out that way. AixNiwri TWICE Charles W. Claybaugh Publisher Emeritus Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes. Managing Editor Pete Zimowsky, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Mary Miles, Advertising Manager Classifieds Shirley Richardson, Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. Subscription rate able in advance: the Box Elder Thursdays) $7 00 4 months: single THeTERROR TEN TIMES THE Shocks Honrson $4 00 per year payin connection with SOUSE Journal (published per year: $3 50 for 10 copy, cents. FRANKIE AVALON JILL HAWORTH 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. As can be seen elsewhere on this page, the Box Elder News captured this exercise in contrast on film. A note of interest: At the recent request of Mrs. Johnson, flags are no for longer to be flown at half-mathe late President Lyndon B. in Johnson but hoisted to honor of returning prisoners-of-wa- r from Vietnam. We hope none of them came through Brigham City last Wed- 22. STARTS WEDNESDAY GrARmen' NATIONAL NEWSPAPER in... rmr HMcuTioH st full-sta- SUSTAINING MEMBER -1- 972 ff nesday! at the city hall and county courthouse (See editorial) It Brigham City Museum-Galler- y Ini 24 North But well get it ready as soon as we can next season, he promised. Dr. Charles NNA J","1 .. A. Munns is a Rotarian to the core, dedicated, loyal, faithful and true. Why this claim? Because he was just recently honored by the Brigham City Rotary club for having compiled 42 years of perfect attendance at weekly meetings. Glen Casperson, Brigham Citys recreation chief, has gotten some of THOSE calls in recent days. Folks want to know why the new ice skating rink at Mantua isnt being groomed anymore. Glens official pronouncement on the subject: Because the weather wont allow daily maintenance. What he means is the mercury keeps skittering up. Winters losing its frigid grip. CAPITOL NEWS ELDER BOX A weekly newspaper 1694, published every Box Elder l, Flag Display Contrast in downtown Brigham City to j years now, but has been prevented First there was National Week when, by tradition, Rutabaga youre not supposed to refinish kitchen cupboards. then the can opener proke. Everyone knows that dating back to ancient Cathay when your can opener breaks, it's an oman not to refinish the kitchen cupboards for six months lest your lawn be cursed with crabgrass. And nemo oi Thats worse than having your can During recent days while snow still covered the ground, ole Pow Wow has busied himself refinishing the kitchen cupboards. Its a chore hes been eager to do for a couple of experience has been valuable. Next time the cupboards need refinishing, Ill know just how to approach it ... set fire to em and collect on the insurance. BOS Hi I iLhum j liuji ( M 2 4 ( r h S( MEIflOCOiOR mxwuft uo xuiud t 1HE GP' FANFARE CORPORATION IOOI DISIHK Board Hoorn Wcdnc sda cbrudr 28, 1973 O) onuUxMnun Ginn MiKav Wu nc ( Washington, Owens Washington, D.C, D.C, ntiniihuJ w ulL K. modi ling Plans Schools Crouse ruck and From Ihisiru. Pinpn-i- d State wide Insurance Programs Vw School Duses H luJ 74 do. The the producers of Wild Kingdom Produced Journey with flOUV ADULTS tout mikni Ilk nest it It 14 ei ll, by Don Meier Productions "KOOTAN" Oi SiIuhiJ lloaui Meeting lo he held Wulncndav I at S DU p ill in the Si Itool Itoaid Olfuu, me Released by Lordon Features to wilderness adventure1 STARTS WEDNESDAY $1.75 - CHILDREN 75 WEEK NITES SAT. - SUN. Mate UEL y-llrJIE- m in2 ndj onmiunkj k Vu Ad c.rEUEL February Art Exhibit Lee K. Paifclmen Oil and Waterceler Pointings Collector's Corner: Yugeslevlen Art Ob Or. A Mrs. Themes I. Honnum fects In March Premiere te Spring Coming of Minuiw- - Rs.i Pji k b HAMILTON SUE LYON - dl oi ClaifTi'. B I v ji ( opener break. But at last, this scribe has undertaken the task. It has consumed his last three days off.. .in total. Gee, its been fun. And theres more yet to GEORGE ion ( irn! Sppi pi Most recently, a starling flew onto the TV antenna and whistled two verses of Yankee Doodle Dandy. i im it ( OI n I all 1)1 wff Metrocolor 11.00 am. pm. Monday through Saturday Free Admiwion A review of remodeling plans for Grouse Creek and Park Valley schools are among items scheduled for attention by the Box Elder Board of Education when it meets Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Brigham City. - Thats longer than Jack Bennys been alive! Furthermore, Dr. Munns said but for a gap or two. his string would have stretched out to 50 years. Now that is something. Obviously he never caught the chicken pox. It must be getting close to spring. A Skaggs ad the other day had specials on fishing gear and fertilizer. Now that is some choice... like would you rather have a date with Raquel Welch or Marjorie Maine? Board to Review Plans by one thing or another. 14.,.' WmI ... M 7:15-9:0- 0 |