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Show K I 2 BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham Sunday, March 17, 1974 ' City, Utah handed out according to grade point average, starting with the highest and going down. This gave me time to complete the American revolution with 37 seconds to spare. However, it was a bit disconcerting marching across the stage to the strains of Good Night Lady with only my mother left in the' Editorially Speaking Property purchase should be public Should the Box Elder Board of Education have paid $27,100 for an older home and lot next to the for- mer armory in Brigham City? Was the price excessive? These and other questions plagued us in the wake of board action approving the purchase Wednesday night. Board members had negotiated without making the matter public, at least to the extent of revealing the exact property in which they were interested. It became public simultaneously with the move to formally authorize the acquisition. And this was a formality; the decision obviously had already been made. THIS IS NOT to question the wisdom or integrity of the board. On the contrary we have never felt greater confidence in the moral character of an elective body. However, in the interest of open government, the pending purchase should have been bared for public scrutiny. Our curiosity begged answers and so we contacted Supt. J. preparing remodeling plans for the armory which the board intends to utilize in total as a storage warehouse. In connection with this, to a master plan for site development; thus, the board felt it wise to tie up the ground now to plan with certainty for the future. hell present what amounts WAS THE PRICE too high? For sale from one residential user to another it may have gone for less. the home only recently underwent extensive interior remodeling, increasing its value and the owners investment. However, m This factor plus the convenience of acquiring the property now, influenced the price which, according to Dr. Haws, was negotiated down from an original asking figure of $33,500. Construction of a district office building is at least several years away. In the meantime, it seems logical to rent the home and by doing so, recover some of the purchase cost. C. Haws Thursday morning. The following information was gleaned from our conversation: Why was the property sought? Because some time in the future, the board plans to build district offices on the old armory site (which is now owned by the school district). The adjacent ground will be needed to provide parking space. 'v BUY auditorium. NOW? An architect is WE CANT criticize the board for looking to the future and preparing for it; this is sound thinking. Its just that on this occasion the matter was handled without benefit of public awareness. The board has not made a practice of this in the past nor, were certain, was there any devious coverup plot involved this time. We mention it as something to remember in the future. Brigham scores in industrial quest Brigham City has scored in efforts major new industry American Greetings corporation and if a smile could be transmitted through a typewriter, youd see one here. Cooperation is eminating from both the city and company with the council Thursday having approved a to land a memorandum of agreement which establishes ground rules for revenue bonding up to $5 million. The story of this promising industrial venture goes back to last August when the firsl local contact was made. Since that time those working with company representatives in their quest for property information and other pertinent data have expressed both cautious optimism and sheer pessimism. EVEN after RECENTLY Brigham City seemingly had gained the nod, there was hesitancy on the local scene to put out the welcome mat. This stemmed from a misunderstanding relating to propety taxes. The interpretation was that if the city should issue industrial development revenue bonds, the plant would then be municipally-owne- d and thus exempt from paying taxes. This didnt seem to fit established concept that new the in dustry broadens the tax base. HOWEVER, THE misconception has been swept away, American Greetings corporation has settled Brigham City, it will pay property taxes, and we couldnt be more delighted. The new jobs it will generate represent a plus to the local area. Utility sales promise to be sizeable and a general economic spinoff across northern Utah can be predicted. And, its a clean, non-polluti- industry. Of course there are challenges, too. Brigham City must extend utilities and a roadway to the property and may have to speed up contemplated improvements to the electrical distribution system. THE ISSUANCE of bonds, however, does not represent a financial responsibility since, in effect, the company will pay them off. Its simply a means of obtaining low interest and, financing authorized through the Utah Industrial Facilities Development act, is an effective tool for use by Beehive state communities. It is paying off for Brigham City and hopefully is the means by which a mutually beneficial relationship will exist between company and community for many years to come. ' Slower speed limit proves its worth It was bound to happen. A Utahn has challenged Utahs 55 speed limit in court. The Salt Lake City man contends the mile-per-ho- governor exceeded his authority by establishing the new maximum speed ceiling. Not incidentally, were sure, a copy of a speeding ticket bearing the mans name reportedly was filed ' with his suit. It charges the driver in a with traveling 65 55 mph zone. miles-per-ho- ur believe before the new restriction brought on by the fuel went into effect, there shortage were many singing the same tune. It We just seemed unreasonable to establish crawl speed as the maximum, especially on divided interstate highways. Now, however, with drastically reduced traffic death and accident rates, resulting gasoline savings and the discovery that there just isnt that much time to be gained at higher speeds, the mood of drivers in general has turned around. Those who desire a return to the 70 mph days, we believe are in the minority. Which just goes to show that while the supply of fuel may be low, Utahns still have an ample stock of common sense. Guess what? This years crop of seniors want to graduate on Thursday instead of Friday. And the board of education says its okay. A majority of the soon-to-b- e grads expressed themselves in a recent survey. One of the influencing factors in their decision was this: With graduation on Thursday party night we will have the after graduation which will mean you can sleep all day Friday and recuperate for your big date to the Purple and White Friday night. all-nig- ht See what I keep tryanta tell kids ..these you. today are smarter than ever. earlier graduation would have been disasterous to this scribe, however. He likely wouldnt have made the grade. You see, he was The work for a history doing make-u- p class right up until diploma time. Fortunately, the sheepskins were Hey, did you hear about the circus coming to town? Yep, the big show will be here in June under sponsorship of the Jaycees. Of course, it had to receive city council clearance this past Thursday. The municipal dads had several questions to ask before saying yes. One of them related to the nature of any attractions midway or sideshows. Bruce Dover who was making the pitch didnt understand. Jaycees means He is there a hoochey-kooche- y a fellow show, councilman said. That brought laughter. But you what? Some younger people in the room didnt know what it meant. yes...hoochey-koochey- , Streaking, know no! The new Brigham City municipal a building has a unique feature blackboard wall! Thats right. Upstairs, one wall is painted with flat black paint and shows a mark at the slightest touch. You dont even need chalk. I dont believe it was intended that way but, my, what a boon to the practitioners of graffiti. School Talk Dtf's by Principal Darel Johnson Perry Elementary School with precision patriotic songs. All at times as if the year has just begun, the frequency of muddy footprints in the schools hallways indicate Although school sprnimg ofl IPeimry it seems that spring is just around the corner, and at Perry school that means its time to begin work on the annual spring program. This year we are pleased with the multi learning opportunities involved with this presentation. Coordinating with the current social studies program in use in Box Elder county elementary schools, we are taking a tour around the world. Students will be able to better relate to children of other nationalities and cultures, their concepts and values, by listening to their music and learning songs, dances, and bits of folklore from various countries. AS AN EXAMPLE, the kindergarten social studies contains six units of study. For this program the kindergarten teacher has chosen to visit England, the unit on which the group is now studying. will sail and sink Kindergarteners aboard a gallant ship, experience Londons foggy, rainy weather, visit London bridge, London hill, enjoy the inviting English country gardens, and go fox hunting in the lovely English countryside. Other classes will take trips to Scandinavia, Ireland, Mexico, and the islands of the Pacific where music from the ukulele and organ programs will be used effectively. After the world tour, the sixth graders will bring it all home again to America Letters to the Editor,.. and stirring students Its singing This marches will join in the finale by A Small World After All. years spring program promises to be an exciting and enlightning experience for all our students. Assisting the staff in this production will be volunteer aides Anne Rasmussen, Lois Burt, Nola Mae Young and Joycle Poulsen. PERRY, a traditional school by nature, has a variety of new learning experiences for the youngsters. The organ program started a year ago still fascinates the student and enriches his musicial experiences. New innovations in science and social studies help enlarge upon the childs knowledge of the world about him. Today, unlike yesterday, when the child was left by the wayside if he could not learn with the group, we have in Perry school an excellent tutorial program called Title I where the child is helped on a basis. Coupled with the learning disabilities program, which is designed to one-to-o- aid those students with learning disabilities, Perry school now has an excellent program for teaching all children. Newest of all the innovations, according to the staff, is the new principal, Darel O. Johnson. He came to Perry from the junior high school. With him came new ideas for new learning, new challenges for teachers, and a bright new outlook on all of life in the school building. This year has been a new and exciting experience for all at Perry school. Repudiates charges Editor: Hansen concerning Regarding the letter from Mrs. Dennis Lake View school: it is interesting to note that no family by that name has children enrolled in the school or is listed in the telephone directory or known to area residents. It is obvious that the letter was written under an assumed name in order that its sender would not have to make a valid the school district complaint under the system established by for such matters. If such a condition existed in any school in the district, it of the administration surely would have come to the attention could offer proof of their who means valid by persons through allegations. We have three children who have attended Lake View school from first grade on, with two of them still enrolled in the school. It seems very strange that tales of cruel treatment have not reached home since all the other tales about teachers or children do, and the children do not seem physically or mentally afraid of their teachers. Last year I served as PTA president at Lake View school and spent many hours in the school during class time, as did None of many other volunteers serving in various capacities. these people feel that any cruel or unusual punishment is practiced by the teachers, nor do those who work closely with PTA this year. We are not just there during special visiting times, but at all different times of day. I am aware of the isolated incident that sparked this letter and know that teachers have struggled to fit the child into the to the program all year. When the child was forcibly brought of another disturbing culmination the as office principals and destructive act, the entire procedure was overblown immensely. Hopefully, special counseling arranged through the principal will help to determine this childs needs. However, this incident should not be allowed to undermine the fine rapport that the teachers have with most of the children or the fine programs that Lake View school uses to educational experience for their provide a students. Mrs. Dennis Hansen, whoever she may be, should spend a week observing in the classrooms at Lake View school and then reconsider her attitude. She should then make herself known and go through the proper channels if she still wants to lodge a complaint. well-round- Mrs. William Yates, 625 West Sixth South Editor's note: The observation of Mrs. Yates is correct. The signature on the letter to which she refers was fictitious. The editor sought in advance of publication to verify the letter writer's identity and was assured by a telephone caller that it was a bonafide signature. However, when contacted again after, the caller admitted she had not been truthful. Although written by a citizen in the Lake View area, the letter did not bear her signature It is the policy of this newspaper not to print unsigned letters; certainly not intentionally to publish letters with fictitious signatures. We were duped and apologize for it. Oan needs BOX ELDER NEWS weekly newspaper established in published every Sunday by the Elder l, 55 South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Second Class postage paid at the 16 South First West, post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. A blood 16, Box in surgery A call was sounded this week for blood on behalf of a Brigham City man who will undergo open heart surgery on Friday, March 22. Needed Is type AB positive. He can also use type AB negative if matched. Six pints are needed in advance of the operation and four pints of fresh blood at the time of surgery, it was explained. The surgery will be performed at McKay-De- e hospital in Ogden. Persons willing to donate are asked to contact Fawson Cooke at as soon as possible. Charles W. Claybaugh Publisher Emeritus Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager rate $8.00 per year payin advance in connection with the Box Elder Journal (published Thursdays) $4.00 for 6 months in Box Eider County. 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. Subscription able Member Audit Bureau of Circulations, Utah State Press Association, National Association Newspaper and United Press International. Advertising Representative: Utah State Press Association, Salt Lake City, Utah. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION Free A I Press Key NNA Oj SUSTAINING MEMBER 2 Mi" - 1972 mwiiv SPECIAL SUNDAY MONDAY & TUESDAY ' PINEAPPLE SHAKES oC Nf . Defends school Editor: I read with interest Mrs. Hansens published letter of March 14. I am a teacher with certification issued by the state of Utah. For the past 1 years, I have worked as a substitute teacher in the Box Elder School district. I have substituted at Lake View School 60 days since December of 1972. My work has exposed me to every facet of the Lake View program, many times. I have seen, at one time or another, every single teacher cope with children whose behavior patterns were less than socially acceptable. Reactions have ranged widely, but all were within professional guidelines. I have observed no frightened, intimidated, or petrified children at Lake View. My own interest in Lake View school is more than objective. It borders on critical, since my own child will be a student at Lake View in two years time. As a parent, I feel that this school has a tremendous program. The educational philosophy of Lake Views faculty is both progressive and professional. My husband and I purchased our home within the Lake View school boundaries specifically because we approve of what this school is doing. We want our daughter to attend Lake View. Mrs. Hansen, if you have personally witnessed an abusive incident between a teacher and a child, you have a moral obligation to discuss it with the principal of the school involved. Broad generalities in a published letter do not help the student or the teacher. If you are repeating rumors, I ask you to remember that gossip can be both malicious and spiteful. Perhaps you do not intend to be unkind. If this is the case, may I suggest that you offer an apology at the next Tuesday afternoon faculty meeting? Yours truly, Doris Brousseau DAsto, 551 Greenwood, Brigham City ENDS TUESDAY WALT DISNEY'S hilarious comedy TFIAT ' dariu CAT TECHNICOLORS 1 1 am to 10:00 pm HUM'S om IN CORINNE 61965 Wall Disney Production Plus- - "Napoleon & Samantha" STARTS WEDNESDAY 'PG-- 2- i" Color Paramount Picture QJ03 Coors Beer on Tap and Sandwiches 9:00 a.m. til 7:00 p.m. X |