OCR Text |
Show ) i Open to county area Universal Microfilrin -- or?, Ave. Colt La,; a City, Utah Cos?. J Biipdl reeoifinmeindls Brigham City should remodel its existing library and construction an addition of approximately 5,000 square feet. This was one of six recommendations made to the city council Thursday by the board. librarycame as no surprise but clearly u defined what has been discussed in recent weeks, e.g., the city should take steps to upgrade its library. The library board, listing its recommendations in a letter read by Mayor Ole Restrict the parking area east of the library to library personnel and patrons. Utilize the services of Russell Davis, director of the Utah State Library commission, "to the fullest extent. He and his staff have been of tremendous help to the Brigham City library staff and library board. residents outside the city limits, charging $3 annually per person for the privilege. This action would be legal as far as the state library laws are concerned. It would also help eliminate undue criticism that the present library has not been available to persons outside of Brigham City," the recommendation stated. take them under study. In other business at a regular weekly session, the council okayed the names of 31 young people to serve on the city youth All are students at Box council for 1973-7Elder High school. They are: Bob Phippen, Brek Anderson, Seniors David Jones. David Lamere, David Commenting on the proposed 5,000 t addition, the library board we feel. ..the new and report stated, improved facility would serve the library needs, of this area, including south Box Elder county, for five to 10 years." The council took no action on the recommendations but indicated it would square-foo- Zundel, also endorsed Edwards and Daniels architecture firm of Salt Lake City to handle the project. Edwards and Daniels would be no strangers to the site since theyve performed architectural services on the new city hall. Recommendations Listed In brief, here are other recommendations made to the city council: Change the library entrance to the east with an additional entrance from the new city hall parking lot. Make the library available to Volume 76, Number 25 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Sunday Morning $1.2 June 24, 1973 14 PAGES million improvements Peterson, Mark Sparkman, Dallas An- derson, George Kennington, Greg Michaels, Blaine Hemmert, Jimmy Kaminska, Leslie Jensen, Peggy Peterson, Vikki Kilminster, Susan Brinton, Donna Smith, Junanalee Payne, Danna Whitaker, Jillair Henrie, Lynette Patton, Carolee Wight, and Sherrie Anderson. Tim Hutchison, David Juniors Powers, Lynn Seelos, Jack Williams. Hazel Coffman, Patti Clark, Debbie Nelson, Shirleen Hill, and Kathy Kilminster. Officers elected for the year include Bob Phippen, president; Leslie Jensen, vice president; Mark Sparkman, secretary, and David Jones, historian. In addition, Jack Williams and Kirk Mitchell were named controllers. Councilman A1 Cazier said the museum-galler- y committee wants to formulate a plan to display in the new city hall. It could be a permanent collection or monthly artists. display His fellow officials agreed it was a good idea. And they gave official approval, asking to see the plan when its ready. ahead Willard marina probably wont reopen this year recreationists are invited to use this portion of the park. Although the north marina will receive little attention this season, improvements are on the drawing boards which will cost an estimated $1.2 million in state and federal funds. Lionel Brown, parks and recreation planning department, said engineers are now working on water and sewer systems. We hope that we can have the utilities under contract this fall, Brown said. The north marina at Willard Bay State park, closed due to constuction of Interstate-15 in the area, likely wont reopen this season. The disclosure was made this past week by a spokesman for the Utah Parks and Recreation division. Cox Construction company currently is performing fill work on the future highway which borders the parks east side. It has chopped through the recreation areas entrance way and made access for boats and trailers virtually impossible. - This aerial photo shows the north marina at Willard Bay state park and fill and The highway pro grading work now underway on MARINA FROM AIR ject has closed the marina for this summer. The upper portion of the photo shows where development of 60 overnight camp sites is planned inCTGGSGS scheduled Increases in public assistance grants and food stamp allotments, approved earlier this year by the Utah State legislature, will become effective July 1. According to Donald T. Richins, director of the District I Office of Assistance Payments administration, Utah Department of Social Services, the increase will effect all persons who are receiving grants or food stamps. Richins stated that assistance payments in District 1, consisting of Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties, will increase two percent over present grants. Examples of how the new payments compare with present ones for various number of persons include the following: One recipient who now receives $115 will get $121; two recipients, $154 to $162; three, $203 to $214; four, $242 to $256; five, $308 to $325; six, $363 to $383; seven, $389 to $410, and eight, $416 to $437. The increase for a blind person will be from $125 to $131, and personal needs of nursing home patients will jump from $10 to $15. Food stamps changes will affect 3,300 persons in the three county area, according to Richins. Under the new actions, the food stamps may cost an individual a bit more actual cash, but they will receive approximately $2 per household more at each coupon issue date. - These signs at the head of access road to Willard SIGNS TELL STORY tell story. Recreation area is not expected to marina north State Bay park next season. until reopen area. However, the south marina, with access from Hot Springs, is open to the public and and restrooms. However, water to the area has not been turned on and restrooms are closed this jetty summer. vVhos Boss? Its customer, say Brigham merchants Public aid I Additionally in the master plan is creation of 60 overnight camping units in a grove of trees north of the presently developed area. Consisting of a table, grill and concrete pad, some with shelters, Brown said conceivably they could be completed by the fall of next year. Although some of the estimated 26 picnic units, some with shelters, continue to be used this summer, the spokesman said people are not encouraged to utilize the They will possibly not have electrical or hookups featured at commercial camp grounds. But the area will be served by showers and flush restrooms. Also in the plan is grading of a marshy area fed by Willard creek to create an inland pond, that would serve those who are not good swimmers, younger people water craft, such as and canoes and paddle boats. It would be kept to a depth of about three feet and serve also for flood control, the planning aide explained. At present, the marina features a concrete boat ramp, surfaced parking area, picnic tables, grills and shelters, a swimming only area protected by a dirt fill water They carry messages such as: The Boss deserves cheerful service. You are the Boss. Brigham City merchants have vowed to let their customers know whos boss. And just who is boss? Its him. ..the customer. The new campaign will get underway kickoff. Monday, June 25, with a week-lon- g Its target is to enhance the business communitys image and reflect a greater concern for the customer. Its an effort to introduce Brigham City to the age of the consumer. We believe, as a chamber of commerce, merchants committee and businessmen, the customer should be recognized as our boss. Hes the one who writes our checks. Hes the boss of our companies, Dale Baron, president of the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce, stated. Newspaper and radio advertisements and window banners will advertise the new effort. k At the heart of it is a training program for 30 participating merchants and their employes. Included are recorded messages by Earl Nightingale, recognized authority in personal development, and weekly forms. Intent of the program is to help personnel determine how they can better serve customers, improve their attitude and personal motivation. The program was adopted recently by the Brigham City Merchants committee community has adopted the program, Ron Frandsen, chamber executive secretary, explained. After the four-wee- k training period, the materials can be retained and periodically used as a reminder and to orient new personnel, it was noted. Nightingale Communcations. Its the first time in Utah that an entire Remember, when going into a participating place of business from now on, as a customer, you are the Boss! Committee Adopted after presentation by Clark Child, Brigham City, a representative of Earl Offers new challenge mayor gains nod for Utah PSC post BC , four-wee- Brigham City Mayor Ole Zundel is leaving municipal government after nearly 12 years to accept appointment to Utah's public service commissission. And this means treating customers as the boss. Buttons, stickers and other reminders, including one called will help employes keep this in mind. The chief executive said hes doing so with reluctance although looking ahead to the challenge of his new position. He committed himself to the post in April. But the appointment was confirmed only Thursday as the Utah Senate met in y session. special He learned of the confirmation during weekly city council meeting as a friend -passed him a note which read: "Session ended at 8 p.m. Ole confirmed as member of P.S.C. No questions or opposition objecting his appointment. His term probably will begin Sept. 1, possibly in August, and will be for six years. one-da- e, Going up: subscription rates Suceed Bennett The mayor will succeed Hal S. Bennett who will devote full time to his job as director of the Department of Business Regulations. Bennett has been serving in Had you lived in Box Elder county in you would have paid $1.25 for a one year subscription to the fledgling Box Elder News. It claimed to reach all the inhabitants of the county, and its motto was devoted to no party or faction, but just to all. By 1917, in order to keep up with increased production costs, the price had risen to $1.50 per year. That same year the round trip rail fare to Los Angeles was $36, and the government was conducting a fullscale investigation into the high cost of living. Three years later in 1920, the subscription price to the Box Elder News had doubled to $2.50. The war was over and the 1905, prosperous Flapper era had begun. Now, more than 50 years later, prices are on the rise everywhere you look. But people still recognize a bargain when they see one. And although the Box Elder subscription rate is going up, its still a bargain. Just ask a few of our News-Journ- al subscribers!! The following persons saved a total of $42 by renewing their subscriptions before the June 30 deadline: Verna Nichols from Denver saved $9 by renewing her subscription for three years; Claude Barker saved $3 by renewing for three years, as did Howard Jorgensen. Renewing for two years and saving $2 were M.C. Worthington, and Glen Kunzler. The biggest savers of all from the county area were Brigham Beatuy Salon, Mrs. Alfred Stucki, Mrs. B.L. Rowe and Francis Witt. They all saved $5 by renewing for five years. So dont delay, theres less than one week left to renew. The cost after June 30 will be $8 for residents of Box Elder residents. county, and $10 for Widows will continue to get a $1 reduction in the subscription price after the raise. will continue its longThe time practice of sending subscriptions free of charge to LDS missionaries. l, Tuff Claybaugh, publisher of the said that many people are News-Journ- News-Journa- renewing for more than one year to beat the subscription rates. He said the paper has inclosed post-pai- d envelopes in recent editions to make it easier for subscribers and those interested in becoming subscribers to renew and subscribe before the raise goies into effect Julyl. He emphasized that a persons subscription does not have to be due for them to be able to renew now and beat the price increase. will exHe said that the News-Journtend subscriptions for as many years as a person chooses if they renew now. We will simple add on to their present subscription expiration date, he said. . . Mayor Ole Zundel gains appointment . . dual capacity. The PSC post pays $$18,000 annually. Mayor Zundel, disclosed he was first offered the job on April 1 by Gov. Calvin L. Rampton. After consultation with his family, he decided to accept it. The mayor said several features attracted him. It is a busy challenging, semi-- ' judicial post that "I feei I can grow in, he stated. Further, he said it offers the opportunity for further public service and the position is being vacated by a Republican. The public service commission has authority to decide rates for public utilities and trucking operations in the state and related business. It is a regulatory agency. Mayor Zundel said he will continue to (Continued on Page Three) |