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Show f Universal Microfilming Corp. P. 0. Sox2&33 Sait Lake City, , Utah 84110 9100 F 575: Maw: Volume 78, Number 15 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Sunday Morning, April 13, 1975 12 PAGES News Scope Changes hands A inUTTER, an old friend of local beautification, dicates her concern at the lack of interest in the Kiwanis landscape improvement contest. AUNTIE Kiwanis invites entries Will contest die for lack of interest? Do you suppose the Kiwanis clubs landscaipe improvement contest is going to die for lack of interest? Its possible. Since last week's invitation for entries, there has been little stir among local property owners. The project was started last year to recognize local residents who make major improvements to their homes, yards and vacant lots. The service club felt it was a worthwhile endeavor and opted for a renewal of the competition this year. There are two divisions, one for homes and yards and another for City cleanup vacant lots. The first prize in each is a $50 U.S. savings bond. An entry form can be found on Page 3. The deadline for entering is April 17 and judges will make their rounds the following morning. It will be for them to inspect the entries now and then return next Oct. 3 to measure the degree of improvement. They'll take notes and pictures to help in making the final selection of winners. But therell be no judging, no prizes awarded, no contest if more interest isnt shown, a Kiwanis spokesman said Friday. Board oltays consultant KIgcgDoCii sF7oeQS esil to Does Box Elder School district pay too much for health services? This question was aired at Wednesdays y meeting of the regular school board in Brigham City. The answer? Richard Kimber, director of pupil personnel, said he did not consider the assessment of about $11,000 this year as too much. But if it exceeds the amount were now paying, we should take a look at alternatives, he told the board. This was one item of business on an agenda that saw the board also endorse a ratios and new direction in hear a report on summer school, including plans to increase tuition this year. And the board voted to spend $600 for the services of a negotiations consultant, a step taken in concert with neighboring Cache and Logan school districts. semi-monthl- pupil-teach- Cites Cost Figures the Kimber explained that in 1971-7district paid about $3,400 for the services county performed by three part-tim- e health nurses. structural hazard and eyesore problem in west Brigham City took a new turn this past week when it was learned the property, the old Smiths Frozen Foods plant, 112 South Eighth West, has changed hands. City officials Thursday night were poised to advise presumed owner Dr. Norman Jones that he would either have to start cleaning up the property by April 28 or the city would have it done and force him to pay the cost. However, it was learned that two Brigham City men, Arnold Thompson and John Petersen, have purchased the site and buildings. Building Inspector Max Muir said Friday he learned the new owners plan to tear down the frame superstructure and the rear portion of the old plant. The front portion of the building which borders Eighth West, will be repaired to serve initially for boat and trailer storage, Muir was told. emsCdI1 amount increased to $5,000 the next year, and for the current year will be about The Property owners are encouraged to clean up their yards and pile up leaves, weeds, prunings, etc., for collection. Only commercial building materials and commercial orchard trimmings will not be accepted and residents are asked to keep piles out of the gutter to avoid clogging. Hearing set Developer William L. Packer recently asked that it be rezoned from multiple use to to accomodate a proposed housing subdivision. The property at present is vacant and generally weed-covere- Give to USU full-tim- He opined that previously "we probably received a lot of free services and it has caught up with us". It was pointed out that the cost is determined as part of Box Elder countys annual assessment. The county pays 39 district departpercent of the ments budget or $37,266 this year. The school district then is charged 30 (Continued on Page Three) Mr. and Mrs. W. Rulon White of south Willard have made a significant financial contribution to the Utah State University library. The money is being used to help finance the librarys Western American center, particularly its national association and center for outlaw and lawman history. The Whites have a keen interest in western Americana, and have also contributed books to the center. White is the founder and owner of the W.R. White company of Ogden and Murray. He is also a fruit producer in the south Box Elder area. Mr. and Mrs. White, the former Reva Lewis of Provo, are USU alumni. Mr. White has served as mayor of Ogden and twice as speaker of the Utah House of Representatives. He is an interviewee of the Rocky Mountain Voice Library of Oral History, through which the USU Library is recording the life story of selected men and women of the Mountain West. Box Elder School district appears ready to take another step backward in its frustrating attempt to reduce a nagging deficit. Superintendent J.C. Haws reported Wednesday that the district has been notified it received $68,920 too much in special education (handicapped) funds in 1973-7Now the state wants it back. If forced to comply, the district will see its existing maintenance and operation fund deficit grow larger, not smaller as was projected at the beginning of this budget year. That red ink figure without this latest is expected to be around setback $200,000 when this year is out. In a letter to State Supt. Walter D. Talbot on the situation April 3, Dr. Haws wrote: Additional Problem This has created an additional problem to the existing deficit of the school district, coupled with the handicapped funds which have been budgeted into the 1974-7- 5 school year budget. It appears that this could have an adverse effect on our deficit of, in excess of $100,000. Dr. Haws said 13 other district also have been asked to refund overpayments with the total amount involved standing at $400,000. It all resulted from greater demand on the state funds than originally thought. Dr. Haws said the districts entitlement of $356,568 was verified in October 1974. Yet, on March 18 of this year, the district was notified of the overpayment. It appeared a little strange to us that the first notification as the overpayment would come nine months after the school year had ended, Dr. Haws wrote. Dr. Haws said Superintendent Talbot will meet with the board next Wednesday, Councilman agrees ecreatioin panel calls for action Brigham Citys recreation commission tired of talking, it wants action. Four members of the panel conveyed the message to city officials Thursday night. Chairman Ray McQuain declared that, while the local recreation program is outstanding, Brigham City is lagging in facilities and equipment. and We make recommendations nothing gets done, he told the mayor and city council. The chairman said a priority list of needed improvements was put together last fall. Among the items were tennis courts, with McQuain also mentioning softball and little league baseball and football and playground equipment needs is Councilman A1 Cazier told the commission members, I agree, weve studied these things to death. Its time we started working with you. Top Priority Tennis courts proposed at John Adams park, tagged as the top priority, were included in recently requested funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. That request, in effect, was turned down. However, McQuain and fellow commission member Bill Munson, said the desire and enthusiasm among local citizens remains, noting that money and pledges of labor made previously still stand. At the suggestion of Mayor Harold B. Felt, the panel members agreed to work with Councilman Doug Wight, who heads recreation, and Recreation Director Glen Casperson to fashion a new priority plan of action and submit it to the council. Accompanying McQuain and Munson were Hugh Hazelton and Helen Money. Other Business In other business at a weekly council session. Councilman Armstrong announced that a representative of the wage and hour division of the labor department will audit the city "and determine what we ought to be doing in the area of overtime. weed-covere- State refund notice adds to of school deficit April 21. A public hearing on a rezoning proposal in east Brigham City is scheduled May 15 at 7 p.m. in the city council room, city hall. The hearing will give interested citizens an opportunity to be heard on the proposed zoning change. The area under consideration is that lying east of Sixth East and south of Second South. nine acres is owned by Box Elder School district and will serve in part as the location for a new athletic field. Land was brush and Board could up tax levy Residents in northeast Brigham City are reminded that the annual spring cleanup in their area starts Monday, April 14, with city men and equipment to pick up refuse at streetside. The cleanup drive will continue in that section during the week and then move to southeast Brigham City for the week of $11,000. Services are provided through the Bear River District Health department and include such things as TB screening and testing, health assessments, blood pressure checks, and classroom consultation and instruction as requested by teachers. The law requires most of the services, Kimber explained. Kimber explained that for the district to e nurse and to pay hire one associated travel and other costs would amount to approximately what is being about $11,000. paid this year IS PROGRESSING on leveling project north of Box Elder High school. Norman L. Thompson is performing the work under a $10,500 contract. The approximately WORK City officials want to know what employes are covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards act and who are not. Those covered must receive pay for all time worked over 40 hours lf per week. 16, to discuss this and other items. When the current 1974-7- 5 school budget April was approved last June, it was thought the maintenance and operation fund deficit was $177,000. The board of education hoped to cut it to $135,000 by the end of the year. However, when the books on 1973-7- 4 were finally closed, the deficit stood at $213,000. In related Wednesday, bers they decisions in business at a regular meeting Dr. Haws told board memface some critical budget the near futuce. He noted that new legislation will provide for state funding of transportation ona 100 percent basis (if the allocation is sufficient). However, bus transporation inside the limit for elementary students and 2 miles for secondary pupils will not qualify for state funds. The superintendent said Box Elder district is currently spending about $50,000 annually for these shorter runs not approved by the state for funding. He also mentioned that $10,800 will be (Continued on Page 11) 1.5-mi- Last year for engines? McKay will speak at Spike ceremony Utah Congressman Gunn McKay will be the featured speaker for this years Golden Spike commemoration program at Promontory Summit in Box Elder county. The May 10 event will again be of that highlighted by a dramatic moment in U.S. history when the final spike was driven, completing this nations first transcontinental railroad. Costumed players, most of them from the Brigham City area, will again play the roles of those key figures in the May 10, 1869 happening. Arrangements for this years program are again headed by Dr. Peter C. Knudson, president of the Box Elder Golden Spike association. Since this years observance falls on a Saturday, we anticipate a crowd in excess of 1,000 persons and we invite everyone attending to come dressed in western attire or clothes of the late 1800s, the president said. The engines are owned by the state of Nevada which has disclosed plans to take them back to the Silver State next year. If this happens, it means the National Park Service site will be without engines until two replica units can be constructed new. Preparing Designs California firm has been contracted to prepare design specifications but it majl be as late as 1978 before the engines are ready for display. Thus, this years annual program packs more appeal than usual. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Golden Spike National Historic site is located about 32 miles west of Brigham City via Corinne and the Thiokol corporation (Wasatch division) highway. A 24th Ceremony This will be the 24th annual reenactment ceremony conducted by the Box Elder Golden Spike association. It began in 1952 when only a white obelisk marked the place where the Golden Spike was driven. Now the location has been developed as the focal point for Golden Spike National Historic site with vintage engines meeting as did the original Jupiter and nose-to-no- Councilman Peter Knudson said he had been asked why Brigham City doesnt pursue its hoped-fo- r community improvement grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development despite rejection of its We would be foolish to procede and incur the added debt, he stated. By added debt the councilman meant the (Continued on Fage 11) I No. 119. d The site visitor center is open with other features including restored trackage and walking tours along the old railroad grades. Those who attend this years ceremony may have a distinction possibly denied to persons who visit the site next year, and stand-i- n the next seeing the locomotives. year-aroun- Rep. Gunn McKay . . . Spike speaker |