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Show Uni v P. -- rsal 21cr C alt Corp. V53 -- 3l;a City i Utah 34110 5165 s' Volume 77, Number 26 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Sunday Morning, June 30, 1974 -- 74 14 PAGES Expenditures set at $1.4 million reflects rate This is the residence ot Mr. and MONTH'S BEST YARD Mrs. Dell Fife, 507 East Second South, which drew the judges' nod as winners in June's Yard of the Month com petition. Neat appearance and weed-fregarden to the rear were major factors in the selection. Competition is planned also in July, August and September e Brigham City has adopted a record high budget for Fiscal 1975, a budget that includes anticipated revenue from a 17.05 percent increase in power rates and six percent increase in property tax revenue. The general fund totals $1,438,832 which represents a $154,713 increase from the amended budget of Fiscal 1974 (12 percent) and $275,777 higher than the budget as adopted a year ago. The city council adopted the new budget after a two-hopublic hearing during which two local residents urged a delay in imposing the power rate hike. Some $52,103 is included for reduction of a tax anticipation debt. This represents five percent of anticipated revenue for the coming year and is a departure from the councils previously announced intention to earmark $104,206 (10 percent) for this statement, asked that the increase be delayed three weeks for further study, declaring that an increase in the utility rate is not justified at this time. Boyd Newman, president of the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce, urged a y delay during which time it could more accurately be determined if such a rate increase is needed. Both men cited the impact it will have on those living on fixed incomes. Newman suggested further that it is not necessary to earmark funds for deficit reduction this year. This drew sharp Includes Pay Raise Yard of the Month Formula: Yard work 'n fishing "Yard work is what I do when Im not fishing." Thats the way Dell Fife, 507 East Second South, described his schedule Friday. And it must work pretty well. The retired police chief and Mrs. Fife were recipients of Brigham Citys Yard of the Month award for June. Judges inspected six yards entered in the monthly competition and singled out honors. Mr. and Mrs. Fife for first-plac- e They were pleased but curious to know who entered their yard in the Kiwanis-sponsore- d contest. (A friend or neighbor may submit an entry.) The Fife home, a modern red brick structure located on an expansive corner Police department, the final 10 years as chief. Previous to that, he served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. and Mrs. Fife will receive ar engraved plaque from the Kiwanis club after the summer season is over and sign in their yard designates it as the June winner. Judges also selected two other yards for honorable mention in June. These were the places of Alvin M. Larsen, 810 East Second North, and Mr. and Mrs. Thayer Conner, 637 North First West. lot, contains two apartments, Even with its large size, the yard is immaculate, as one judge put it. Lawns are green and neatly trimmed. Plantings are well kept and a large garden in the rear yard is weed free. Thats the way I get my relaxation, Fife explained of his work in the yard. Asked if Mrs. Fife lends a hand, he You bet she replied enthusiastically, does. He works in the garden more and I do the flowers, she interjected. The couple has lived there for 20 years and he has been retired for six years after spending 16 There will be another contest for July with the program continuing through August and September. years with the Brigham City 'Have a blast' at celebration Brigham Citys traditional Fourth of July celebration activities will be staged again this year at Rees Pioneer park and the sponsoring Jaycees promise that it will be "bigger and better than ever. That assurance relates especially to the climaxing fireworks display which will feature ground displays, more multiple aerial bursts and a barrage to open and close the pyrotechnic show. The fireworks will start as soon as its dark enough. A host of other events will begin much earlier in the day, however. And heres how the schedule will go: A flag ceremony is set for 7 a.m. at the bowery where all activities will be centered this year, leaving the parks upper lawn area available to picknickers. A pancake breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. and feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, juice and coffee. Prices are $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. Games Will Open Games will open at 10 a.m. and include and fish bingo, darts, ring toss, pond with prices set at 15 cents and 25 cents. The Jaycees popular dunking booth will be in operation from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Free games are on tap from 1 to 4 p.m. and will include egg toss, greased pole climb and sack races. Earlier in the day, traditional Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty contest invites contestants. Registration is set for 9:45 a.m. and the contest at 10 a.m. Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty will appear in the childrens parade, an activity of the Jayceettes, which is set for 10:30 a.m. Every youngster who joins the parade will receive candy and in addition, the first-plac- e winner in each division will receive $1 and the second-plac- e entry 50 cents. Divisions will include bikes, trikes, pets, costumes and floats. A free watermelon bust, courtesy of Brigham City corporation, is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. and everybody is invited to turn out and eat his fill, according to Ron Cefalo, celebration chairman. electrical department superintendent salary is $935. 'Assistant superintendents will receive 11 ' 4 hose new percent more. Councilman Douglas Wight said the budget projects a growth increase of $30,000 In revenue from electrical sales which represents 3.37 percent. He said also a six percent gain in property tax revenue is expected to yield $9,000 while the 17.05 power rate boost figures to produce $153,000. The latter was described as necessary to balance the budget and is effective July 1. Dr. James Simper in a prepared A Thiokol corporation spokesman said Friday the company had no formal statement to release but obviously is pleased to have its contract for space shuttle rockets reaffirmed by the National Aeronautics and Space administration. The contract is estimated to have a value of $800 million which, while not portending a lot of new hiring, will have a stabilizing effect on Thiokols operation in Box Elder county. The General Accounting office had asked NASA to reconsider its original selection of Thiokol after evaluating the proposals of Thiokol and Lockheed company. This study concluded that Thiokol still held a cost advantage of about $60 million. James C. Fletcher, NASA administrator, said in a statement that he had decided to go ahead with the Thiokol award because further delay in the development of the solid rocket motor would cause substantial differences in the cost of the space shuttle program, and therefore not be in the public interest. Brigham City teacher named vice principal BE A Brigham City educator has been appointed Vice principal at Box Elder High school. He is Jay C. Stuart, a local native who has taught at Box Elder for the past four adopts budget r, three-year-ol- percent. Department heads were raised $100 per month, bringing most of them to $903 monthly. Exceptions were the city recorder who now will receive $964 and the you to scrutinize the budget and avoid any increases if possible, Newman countered. Councilman Wight said at some time the city must face the need to retire the debt (Continued on Page Three) Thiokol 'pleased' at NASA decision purpose. The new budget includes an 11 percent pay increase for most city employes, including the police department. In addition, the city agrees to pay an additional 4.5 percent toward the retirement of police officers. The city has been paying 11 percent and the officers six reaction from Mayor Harold B. Felt who said the action was being taken on advice from the auditor and city attorney. I dont believe we can accept the opinion of a layman in preference to them," he stated. Im not here to argue but I simply want d ' The Jaycees began sponsorship of the Fourth celebration a number of years ago to provide local residents with holiday activities that would keep them in Brigham City and off the highways. years. Stuart was one of three applicants for the job. Hell succeed Wayne Call who has been named dean of students at the school. Superintendent J. C. Haws explained that the position will exist so long as the ninth grade remains at the high school Stuart will be one of two Vice principals. The Box Elder Board of Education confirmed the appointment at its regular meeting Wednesday, acting on a recommendation from Dr. Haws and Princiapl Carroll Nichols. Stuart is a 1961 graduate of Box Elder High school and received a bachelors degree in biological sciences from Utah State University. He taught for one year at Bear River High school before attending Brigham Young university where he earned a masters degree in secondary curriculum and development. The new Vice principal is continuing his graduate studies at BYU this summer and in August will receive his graduate studies The new Vice principal is continuing his graduate studies at BYU this summer and in August will receive an administrative certificate. He is married to the former Marcia Hillam of Brigham City. They have three Jay C. Stuart ...vice principal children and reside at East. 113 North Ninth School board of $9.7 million Box Elder Board of Education members stamped their approval on a $9,794,546 budget for 1974-7taking the action Wednesday after a public hearing on the proposed expenditures. The amount is higher than the 1973-7adjusted budget which also gained approval in its modified form at Wednesdays board meeting. The adjusted budget expenditures totaled $9,417,805. The new budget reflects a decrease in the districts property tax levy from 45.78 mills to 39.06 mills (but increased revenues from this source as a result of property revaluation in Box Elder county this year.) The new levies include these, with the 1973-7figures in parenthesis: Basic, 14.43 mills (16 mills) ; state supported levy, 10.82 (12.00); federal impact supplement, minus-- . 49 (.78); capital outlay and debt service, 14.30 mills (17.00). Board Clerk David Morrell pointed out that Box Elder district will carry over a deficit in the maintenance and operation fund It had been thought that this deficit could be held in check at $163,689 during the past year. However, Morrell said latest figuring pegged it at $177,454, but added that it could be less after the fiscal year is finally closed out. The new budget provides for a reduction of the red ink figure, a thorn in the board side, to $133,000 during the year. The new budget also is based on another five-ceincrease in school lunch prices, an effort to keep pace with continually rising food costs. This means that elementary students will pay 40 cents, secondary students 45 (Continued on Page Three) decision but not satisfied with the restriction against accepting freshmen students nor one which prohibits a enrollment will consist of about 500 Navajo students and 300 from other tribes. The school has a present employe ceiling of 211 persons. Speaks said this will allow some additional hiring before school opens. He sees the BIA decision to admit trial basis as other tribes on a one-yea challenge but one the school is capable of meeting. It also provides time to work with the study commission to more fully assess the schools potential as an educational facility to serve the Indian people. 4 4 nt But officials concerned about restrictions school will begin enrolling students from all Indian school year, it tribes with the 1974-7was announced Friday by Rep. Gunn McKay This is a departure from the role of the school since it was opened 24 years ago. It also breathes new life into the school which is being high phased out as an school. The announcement that other tribes will be addmitted this fall came after officials of the Bureau of Indian Affiars met with Congressman McKay. Intermountain 5 ). "I am pleased that the bureau has decided to keep the school open and has decided to open it to students from all tribes. This will assure a greater number of Indian students the opportunity of gaining the education they deserve and want, McKay stated. The bureau had decided to close the school last year but language inserted in an appropriations bill by Congressman McKay prevented them from doing so until a study of the situation had been completed. The plan to open enrollment on an basis was recommended by an study commission which was established to study the possible uses of the facility. all-trib- McKay explained that the enrollment will be on an experimental basis for one year and will include plans to evaluate the functions of the school on this type of a basis. He expressed concern that some of the bureaus enrollment requirements were too restrictive. The school will not be allowed to admit freshmen, "This means that a all-trib- Ute Indian wanting to start his freshman year in an boarding school must go to California and, because of the BIAs restrictions on transferring, would not be able to transfer back to Brigham City, unless he drops out of school. Representative McKay also objected requirement that applications must be made through area offices in to the that this might delay admissions start of the school year. Stanley Speaks, acting superintendent, said he was pleased with the beyond the .. student from enrolling at In- termountain if he or she attended another boarding school this past year, unless a dropout. He said, however, that Ray Goetting, chairman of the study commission, is working with the BIA to alter the freshman ruling. Speaks said a number of ninth grade students have applied for admission to the school. Its anticipated that the 1974-7- 5 , |