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Show 2 BOX NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, April 20, 1975 ELDER - ' J Letters to Citizens should vote for local bond issue proposed $1.4 million electrical system project Thursday night. The position of this newspaper is simply this: Citizens really have no choice where the power distribution system is concerned. Weve got to increase its capacity to handle an increasingly greater demand. THIS IS NOT a flash from the news room. Its a fact of which weve been aware for a long time. Now weve reached a point where something must be done. So, Brigham City voters should approve the $1.4 million bond issue when they go to the polls on May 6. We suspect they will. A defeat will not lessen the power ' system needs, it would simply dictate a different timetable and Thanks for paper Editor: desire at this time to thank you for your faithful service in sending the paper to me in my travels. Its been a and always special strength and brought home a little closer made the week a little brighter. Thanks again! Its my to the probable detriment of the city. financial approach Elder Dale E. Thompson ONE OTHER point. The citizen turnout at three public meetings to explain the project has been lean, to say the least, with fewer than three dozen persons attending. This may indicate that local residents Willing to correspond Editor: trust the city administration to do whats best. Or, they feel overwhelmed by the of age, 24 My name is George Edward Woodard. I am years black (mohogany complexioned). a My height is 59, weight is 165 pounds, will send picture, project proposal and incapable of understanding it. Or, they dont have time to spend learning more about the project. Or, they are apathetic, dont care and cant be bothered. Based on the usual voter turnout for bond elections, we suspect quite a number fall in the latter catagory. This is not intended to criticize or harangue anyone, just to point out a fact of community life. Unless there is a dramatic swing from the norm, on May 6 a small minority of registered voters will determine the fate of the $1.4 million electrical bond issue. I am incarcerated, came from a family of 12, poor . background. and need someone (female) willing to d I am matter. doesnt correspond. Age My hobbies are reading, writing, composing prose and poetry, abstract art, chess and listening to people and music. open-minde- Thank You George Edward Woodward No. 14IM75 P.O.Box 787 Lucasville, Ohio 45648 Winter year ago at this time, the walks at Brigham park were ablaze with color from 1,200 blooming tulips. This year . . . A Young springs back Appropriately tying the Bicentennial theme, Lewis Wight, honorary chairman of the weeks activities, will pull the rope on an historic bell to peal out the Art Week message. A full schedule of events can be found in todays News. What impresses us most about this project is the vitality of those involved in its planning, with Mrs. Thelma Somerville as chairman, and the cooperation which theyve received. This city in recent years has center to plan the Fourth of July winter carnival. forged an image of sensitivity to the arts. It was given a boost with the Art Train visit of two years ago and has been fed constant nurishment by efforts of the museum-galler- y committee and Director Phyllis Owen to rotate top art attractions monthly at the museum-gallerThe annual Peach Days art and photography show is another plus. And now Portraits of Liberty Community Art Week has brought a different dimension to the local scene and promises to add new luster to the citys image. We invite all citizens to take part in the various events of the week, whether to join as an observer at the opening ceremony, street painting, dance festival, etc., or to become a participant by cleaning and painting a fire plug, square dancing or even entering the kite design contest. This is the kind of activity that y. County faces dilemma if bids are too high Box Elder county may face a dilemma in the near future. It all depends upon interest rates bid for $550,000 general obligation bonds to finance the long proposed nursing home at Tremonton. Authority to sell bonds came from the voters in 1972 but various factors, including preoccupation with construction of a new county law enforcement building, jockying for federal matching funds, of plans preparation and and Sounds silly, doesnt it? Thats what this penman thought about Thursday mornings blizzard in Sardine canyon. Dont know if you picked it up or not but a short story in Thursdays Journal indicated that the head basketball coaching position is open at Box Elder High school. This means that Dennis Cusick will not be back at the post next year. Its no secret that the pot has perked for a change at the Beehive school, cage crews there for the past several years having enjoyed less than spectacular success. Heading up Sardine canyon this past Thursday morning in a blinding snow storm, the, old fliver skating back and forth across the slippery highway, it was difficult for this scribe to believe it was April 17. Hes driven that stretch between Brigham City and Logan more than a few times over the years and never has he seen the repeat, never road more treacherous. Even the ducks in Dry lake were huddled together. I saw one robin carrying a white flag. there were three And, down meadowlarks hitch-hikin-g Florida" the highway with printed on their suitcases. builds community spirit and deserves the support of everyone. proximity to the nursing home by nine northern ,Box Elder communities. The hospital is planned to depend on service facilities of the nursing home, including kitchen and laundry. This means if the nursing home doesnt go, the hospital project is in trouble as well. It all adds up to an interesting bid opening Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the county commission room. Remember last October and November when we enjoyed an inspiring autumn with its colorful days and pleasant temperature readings? And how the Utah ski resort owners in December were on the verge of crying over the lack of snow? that until the real winter wouldnt arrive March and build to its peak in April. Its gonna look a bit strange in the year ahead for people to read about this spring. For example: The 1975 Arbor Day observance at John Adams park was highlighted by a snow sculpture contest and sleigh riding, after which the participants repaired to the community Ho, ho, ho, little did they know And now Box Elder is in the market for a new basketball boss. If youd care to apply, go ahead, toss your whistle and clipboard into the ring. I once told Dennis that anyone who willingly accepts a coaching job in the roundball sport should have a saliva test. Why subject yourself to the rigors involved when you could be home painting a cupboard or helping the neighbor fix his fence? The worst you might expect then would be a commentary from the neighbor, to wit: He sure dont know how to fix a fence. But if your basketball team doesnt win, or if a vociferous parents boy doesnt play, you may stand accused of being more inept than The Three Stooges, more dictatorial than Adolph Hitler and of less worth than a handwarmer in the Sahara desert. And besides that, some people will call you bad names. I wont argue the merits of Dennis Cusicks coaching ability. I guess maybe John Wooden was better. But I can tell you one thing, through some pretty trying times, the guy has been a gentleman, exhibiting a high degree of maturity. That, you cant take away from him. As for his successor, I guess wed accept applications from retired UCLA coaches . . . wouldnt we? specifications, have delayed bidding until now. Trouble is that todays economic climate is different. Interest rates have climbed and herein exists the rub. The bond issue was originally proposed with an interest ceiling of 6.5 percent, and financial firms now may not be disposed to meet that mark. As stated, part of the reason for putting off the project was to acquire federal matching money. Ironically, however, if the local share isnt available, Uncle Sam wont kick in his half. And if a bid doesnt come in under the ceiling Tuesday, Box Elder county apparently will be left without means to meet the match. Adding to the anxiety is pending construction of a hospital in close Another contrast recent editorial in the Christian Science Monitor called for Congress to enact gun control legislation, ironically being reprinted in a Salt Lake City newspaper which also carried a story about Utahs congressional delegation being swamped with written protests to any new gun legislation. It posed an interesting contrast. A The Boston newspaper urged that Congress at last bite the bullet on gun control legislation. Local and state laws alone cannot -- gun-contr- ol in Thanks for home news Editor: Art Week adds new luster to city image If the success of Brigham Citys Portraits of Liberty Community Art Week is proportionate to the amount of preparation made by a lot of people, it should be a smash, ' indeed. . The' observance officially begins with a ceremony Monday in the municipal plaza that area in front of the new city hall at 11 a .m . r5 bi the Editor,,, Zfi , Editorially Speaking IIow does the newspaper stand on this bond issue? That was the question put by a member of the Brigham City council after a third public hearing on the 1 gun control views the job. The spectrum of possible federal action is well known from registration of all guns to a ban on the carrying or manufacture of cheap handguns. The large group of young congressmen, if they want to make their mark in history, should set their sights on the gun lobby . . do Well, thats one point of view. And with all of the problems which beset Boston, little wonder that people there see a need for corrective action. But a good many Utahns view the issue from a different angle. Senator Frank Moss reports having received more than 12,000 letters and telegrams over a three-wee- k period, most opposing gun control and a current recommendation to ban the sale of ammunition as a harmful substance. A majority of the mail came from rural Utah. All of which points up that Boston, Mass., is a long way from Utah, and of quite a different character. So why should we be placed in the same legislative yoke? I have been receiving the News Journal over here in South Africa for 13 months and I appreciate it very much. Its good to hear the good old town news. I would appreciate it if you could forward it to another address, please. Elder Jan Christensen, No. 4, Fifth Ave., Houghton, Johannesburg, T.V.L. South Africa Good Neighbor award Editor: The Good Neighbor contest originated with the idea to encourage and recognize positive action, especially among young people who normally dont make the headlines. Far too much attention is directed toward the acts of a few misfits and maladjusted citizens. Hopefully, most of us are aware that democracy starts on the grass root level. History, and in particular the recent events on the international and national level, have demostrated clearly that it behooves each one of us to be informed and do our share to strengthen and preserve the type of government and environment which we all cherish. Locally, we all know that Brigham City is not only a great place to live because of its beautification program but also by our progress in community betterment such as economic and educational opportunities, and crime and fire prevention to name only a few. Our creative programs for our youth and senior citizens are legend. For the above reasons and in order to recognize the unselfish deeds of our neighbors and fellow citizens, regardless of size, we solicit your support for nominees. anti-soci- al Cordially, Nick Topik, Realtor Western Hills Realty Grow a new head? Editor: For those among your readers who have access to a recent edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, I offer a very special treat: I invite them to browse through the most fascinating article on (biological) regeneration contributed by Dr. Viktor Hamburger, professor of biology at Washington university in St. Louis. It is common knowledge that the lowly earthworm has the to some limitations ability to regenerate or regrow-subjeanterior and posterior segments of its body. Basically, the process of regeneration consists of calling on the undifferentiated reserve cells or neoblasts, strategically scattered over various parts of the worms body, to go into immediate action and regrow amputated segments, somewhat along the lines of a rescue or commando squad. Interestingly enough, this regenerative capacity is greatest among the less complex lower life forms (the invertebrates). For example, that darling of the biological laboratory, the fresh water polyp hydra, has the remarkable ability to regrow a complete new hydra from any amputated portion of its body. Thus an amputated head segment will grow a body and a tail section, a body segment will grow a head and a tail section, and a tail segment will grow a body and a head section. On the other hand, if man, the most highly developed mammal, should lose a limb through amputation, he cannot regrow another limb; why, he cant even regenerate hair on his (or her) bald pate, nor is he in the fortunate position of a shark with the capacity to regrow teeth continuously. But when an adventurous little boy gets the surprise of his life when pulling off a lizards tail, which is programmed to detach easily, the lizard will just go ahead and grow himself another tail. This enormous regenerative ability in the lower life forms to regrow a whole new body from just a single segment tells me that there is at work here an awesome but fundamental life force that continues to impress the scientist by its very primal and universal dynamism. The same miraculous regenerative power is evident in botany with regard to "cloning, the asexual process of propagation enabling you to grow several new African violet plants from just one leaf stuck in the right kind of soil. In conclusion, may I say that I have seldom enjoyed reading and rereading a more rewarding and enchanting article than Dr. Hamburgers article in the E.B. Perhaps your readers will enjoy reading it also. ct Sincerely yours, Adolph Kaltwasser, Brigham City |