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Show i 2 BOX ELDER 1 Letters to the Editor... City, Utah NEWS, Brigham Sunday, November 8, 1 973 Editorially Speaking We back bond issue ; here are some facts has some financial obligations to meet, this should not preclude taking a progressive look ahead. We agree. This is no time to crawl into a hole and pull it in after us. There are some we suspect quite a few - who do not subscribe to this line of thought. Two city councilmen dont; they voted against the bonding motion. THEIR CREDIT and others who argue against the parks and recreation proposal, there is a case to be made, to wit, why take on another debt before you pay off existing ones which demand attention, including a $136,000 tax anticipation note, revenue sharing TO funds borrowing of $50,000 and a $70,000 expense on the new city hall which wasnt budgeted? There has also been bond guarantee fund borrowing which must be paid back. In view of these encumbrances, how can we advocate taking on a bond issue that may total up to needs like $300,000 for imand course golf parks ; Couldnt these projects be put off to a later date while Brigham City concentrates on squeezing out of its current financial dilemma? Yes, they could. However, if pursued now the federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation will foot almost half the bill. This means if a full $300,000 bond issue is authorized, the city will have to pay back only about $150,000 (plus interest). THE WHILE PROPOSED to some projects may seem un- - ' necessary, we take the opposing view. Brigham City will continue to grow. Demands for recreation, both on adult and youth levels, will in- - GRAMS OPINION ST. LOUIS, LABOR MO, TRIBUNE: The .... battle of the budget waged between the Congress and the Administration should draw public attention to the urgency of establishing coordinated planning and control of federal spending. The nation can no longer afford a congressional appropriative process that resembles a gang of criminally inclined youths racing through a jewelry store. If both Congress and the Administration fail to live up to their fiscal responsibilities, national bankruptcy seems to be the ultimate alternative. And that ususally requires a dictatorship and would end our freedom under representative government. hes the guy that folks around town have for some time referred to as d weirdo who rides the the motorcycle. Thats right. His Yamaha has been PWs primary mode of conveyance for some time now. It gets about 70 miles to the gallon and makes him a patriot before his time. gray-heade- as streets, buildings, parks and other facilities expand, the expense of service and maintenance grow proportionately. Citizens can take a conservative line, demand that expenses be cut and dictate a status quo attitude on facilities. Certainly we can get by, for example, spending less than the $72,700 budgeted fpr recreation this Furthermore, Because we happen to believe that Brigham City is a nice place to live and we want to keep it moving ahead, not standing still or drifting back. THERE ARE some definite needs' in our parks, e. g., development of a little league football field, additional tennis courts, rest rooms, small boweries, new lighting for the Rees Pioneer park baseball field, softball fields, beautification of the pond at Rees park, additional playground equipment and other related improvements. Yes, and we support the acquisition of 16 more acres for the city golf course, provided the acquisition can be negotiated with the present owner, to accomodate future expansion. How do you unplug a reindeer? municipal corporation. provements? ' year.' We could employ fewer police officers and deny pay increases to city employees (about a $29,000 item this year). We undoubtedly could have gotten along in recent years without construction of the community center or development of John Adams, Memorial or Watkins parks. The city could continue to function without a new municipal building which is nearing completion. It all depends on what we want our community to be and are willing to pay for. cost-of-livin- team o The awesome defensive team features SEEM OVERWHELMING? these are challenges but Perhaps, with which city officials must concern themselves along with the myriad other affairs of running a al all-pr- Editor: crease. Pressure will mount on park facilities, and the golf course. While were about it, lets lay all cards on the table. Brigham City will continue to face challenges on many fronts. We cant forget about expanded facilities for the library and police station. Some new bridges are needed on Box Elder creek. Weve simply go to purchase a new ambulance - and soon. At the same time, within the next few years, several hundred thousand dollars must be put back into the citys electrical system, undoubtedly necessitating a rate increase. A master plan should be formulated on the municipal water system so that it too will receive adequate attention. Street paving and curb and gutter improvement districts also ought to be planned and pursued in the years ahead. And lets not sidetrack the importance of maintaining an airport which not only keeps pace with the times but anticipates the future. It was refreshing to us when the Brigham City council recently voted to hold a special bond election for local parks and recreation projects. Pleasing was the philosophy which motivated three councilmen to take an affirmative position. They reasoned that while Brigham City non-critic- His g IF WE COULD FAULT our city leaders for something the past year or two, it would be their stubborn resistance to impose fee or tax increases. Theyve wanted to keep the lid tight on expenses for local citizens. But the income generated by growth has not kept pace with rapidly increasing expenses. Throw in an approximately $80,000 cost over-ru- n on the most recent special improvement district and last Marchs damaging snow storm, resulting in a similar outlay, and it helps to explain why the city finds itself in a financial bind at the moment. Adoption of the optional half cent sales tax with its resulting revenue of about $125,000 annually will ease the situation. Initial income is expected in May or early June. The city council proposes to levy a monthly garbage fee to pay off the proposed bond issue, suggesting further that the bonds could be retired over a relatively short period - three or four years. Ol Pow Wows with the group of gaspers whore wondering how we got plopped into the gasoline shortage so suddenly. Price wars were so common among local service stations last year that it rivaled the Middle East for peacetime duration. And that was okay. Paying 23 cents a gallon was sure better than 31 or 32 cents. Thus, as an economy-minde- d consumer, PW stood on the sidelines, encouraging the dealers to Fight on!. Now, all of sudden, regular gas per gallon is not only pushing 40 cents per gal but Uncle Sam is threatening to put us on short rations because the supply is accutely limited. I dont know whether to blame the post office, the Internal Revenue service, pornography, sex or the Watergate affair. rate, this puzzled penman is willing to subscribe and submit to sacrifices dictated by the shortage. It wont be anything new. You see At any objective in making up your own mind. Consider the welfare of the community in general and not simply as it may affect you. Brigham City is a great place in which to live because it has been a leader, a symbol of progressive attitude among Utah communities. Lets keep this in mind as we chart the course ahead. And when he attempts to walk home from work for the sincere enjoyment of it, friends wont stop and insist that he ride with them. Thats right. Have you ever tried to walk from one place to another in the city? People look at you with suspicion. Dogs bark, children scatter and police cars slow down. Once while playing the pedestrian part from work to home, an acquaintance stopped, invited this scribe to ride. The offer was graciously refused. The driver didnt understand. He finally got out and beat me up. It hardly made the walk worth while. Like I said, you gotta look on the bright side of this gas shortage. all-Uta- Lyle Stoner, 23 South Editor: I thought that I would write and tell you how much I appreciate the paper. Its the only way I can keep up with whats going on in the busy city of Brigham. Its great to see familiar faces and places. Since Im being transfered I would like it sent to my new address: Elder Daniel Scothern, 405 Buffalo Street, Cowanda, N. Y. 14070. , Thanks again, Elder Daniel Scothern Q I CAPITOL llfr f'TffcWn TEJJSCElft I ENDS TUESDAY JOHN ffrrftTQI WAYNE UNITED STATES Museum-Galler- y 24 North Third YOUR UTAH EASTER SEAL SOCIETY HACK We need you year-rounFKE NOME I HIGHWAY SAFETY too! ELDER A weakly ntwipaptr 1694, published every Eider Box Charles W. Claybaugh Publisher Emeritus Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes. Managing Editor Charles W. Claybaugh Publisher Emeritus Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh General Manager Publisher Editor Bruce T. Keyes. Managing Pete Zimowsity, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Nancy Goss, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. c. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. Subscription rate $8.00 per year pay able in advance in connection with tha Box Elder Journal fpublished for 6 months in Box Subscription rate $10.00 per year payable in advance in connection with the Box Elder Journal (published Thursdays) $5 00 for 6 months: outside Box Elder County. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION iMT Pjl NNA f IHbtiob. Photography by Curtis Jackson, Brig- ham City, Utah. Bollbach, HE'S THE WORLD'S in SUSTAINING MEMBER 1972 News-Journ- pl 25 Years Ago Nov. 12, Lowe, son of Mr. Friday and Mrs. E. P. Lowe of Willard and a graduate of Box Elder High school, has received a $500 award for his novel, The Color of My Hair, and now is negotiating for the novels publication. e Friday, Nov. 12, Brigham City volunteer fire department held their annual duck hunt yesterday on the Armistice holiday. While the hunting members of the department were gunning for waterfowl on the Bear River remained in town to refuge, enough full fire provide protection. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1948-- - A Brigham City chapter of Kiwanis International was organized at the Idle Isle cafe Thursday evening, Nov. 4, at a dinner meeting attended by 27 charter members and a number of officials from the district. Ogden Kiwanis club and the Utah-Idah- o of was elected Glen Humpreys president the new club. service 1948--Dona- ld rs STARTS WEDNESDAY for on week . . . First showing at Regular Prices. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CALLS SO I AM PLAYING IT AGAIN CIVILIZATION SWEEPS IT AWAY." IKK IT....KFORE NAMMTMl NY REX ALLEN Plus - Western Comedy The Brothers OTOOLE oreatesilcannon; pgC& United Artists STARTS WEDNESDAY ROXY 1948--Th- non-hunte- ; November Art Shew: 4th Annual Art Exhibit by the Handicapped from the State Sunday From The Files Of The Box Elder TECHNICOLOR1 W Paintings by Stewart. Weaving by Sandra lick by the 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 64302. Second Class postage paid at the 16 South First West, post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Thursdays) $4.00 Elder County. PANAVISI0N Coming in December: NEWS Jtabliihxd Wt Colloctor's Corner: Mr. Frits Wood Sculptor of Salt Lake City. CHECIUSTS f BOX MARSHAL H IB helps the handicapped 365 days every year. First East Familiar faces, places Brigham City -- IF YOU FIGURE ITS too steep or that revenue from a garbage fee should go for other purposes, then youll have an opportunity to express yourself at the polls. Weve attempted in this editorial to present all significant facts and prospects relative to the situation. We favor the bond issue but prefer not to sugar-coa- t the pill it represents. We ask simply that you be fair and He now will be accepted as a person of considerable conscience in matters of national urgency. I expect to receive a letter of commendation from the President any day or better still to hear that the Chief Executive has left for Camp David or Key Biscane riding a Honda 175. Whats more the energy shortage promises to increase understanding for other eccentric behavior of this dull duffer. For instance, when he drives 50 miles down the highway, other folks wont stick out their tongues as they speed by. The purists may question some assignments, especially linebackers, but with a dirth of defensive tackles, the moxie of M. Olson and Bob Pollard plus the agility of Phil Olson should fill the bill. If you havent already guessed, this is an h team and represents the writers opinion of the best of the 43 pro players representing the four major Utah Schools (Utah, Utah State, Weber State and Brigham Young university). |