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Show t Brigham City, Utah 84302, Sunday Morning, Volume 78, Number 44 Students say rights violated Acting Superintendent David Burch of Intermountain school Friday said he has the backing of his school boards Phoenix in an apparent area and Intertribal upcoming court suit charging violation of student rights. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), on behalf of six Intermountain students ranging in age from 19 to 15, has said it will file the suit in U.S. District Court next week. The suit contends the students were expelled illegally and were sent home on bus trips up to 24 hours without food or money. The suit asks $50 a day general damages for each class day missed by each student and $1 million punitive damages against four school officials. The National Indian Youth council, which has held meetings on the campus the past week, is also backing the plaintiffs. Emergency Measure But Supt. Burch said in an interview Friday that federal policy allows him to perform emergency expulsion, later bringing the student back for a hearing before a board of staff and students. The plaintiffs in the suit, he said, were all involved in a recent incident in which staff members attempted to aid two or three female students who appeared to be intoxicated outside a dorm. Burch said 60 to 70 students tried to stop the staff members and the alleged ringleaders, the plaintiffs, were sent home the next day on the emergency expulsion rule. They were later notified and were returned for hearings, where the hearing board decided to reinstate the students, he said. Burch said 31 of the 705 students at the intertribal school have been expelled, but after hearings all but six have been reinstated at the boarding institution. Those six allegedly were involved in a burglary at the school craft shop in which $51,000 in silver and turquoise jewelry was stolen and later recovered. Burch said allegations that students were not given food or money to buy food (Continued on1 Page 6) City council, The privilege to vote in a free election 10 PAGES town board posts at stake PHs 0 . . . In Box Eldbir The following was submitted as a letter to the editor. However, it was deemed by the editor to have significance for publication on todays front page. The privilege of participating in a free election and the right that we enjoy in casting our vote for the candidate of our choice is not a freedom that is enjoyed by many people of the world. The right that we enjoy to go to the polls without prejudice or fear of retribution and cast our ballot for a person, a proposition or a bond issue is the most valuable asset that we enjoy as citizens of this great United States. I am saddened when after an election I read that only a small percentage of the eligible voters have responded to exercise this most vital privilege which means the difference between a free people, and a people who are subservient to the dictates of a few powerful dictators. I am distressed when I find that many of those who do vote spend very little time or effort to investigate the background, the philosophies, and the capabilities of the candidates they are helping to elect to these important administrative positions. I am wondering if we are becoming so engrossed in our own personal problems of providing our families with a high standard of living, the bounties and luxuries of life that we are forgetting to give attention to this most important privilege and right which makes all these good things possible. I suspect that those who do the most complaining about those who represent them in government very often fail to take the bother to make any effort to try to improve our political climate by seeing that qualified and capable individuals are elected to important positions in our government. I would hope that our citizens would disregard party lines in local government and formulate their decisions on the ability, capability, and integrity of the candidate, rather than the party to which he or she belongs. It would please me if in this years election we had the largest turnout of voters in the history of Brigham City for I have confidence in the citizenry of Brigham City, if they will all exercise their right to vote in this municipal election we will emerge with honest, capable, and hardworking councilmen to serve for the next four years. I challenge you, the citizens of Brigham City, to exercise your right to vote in this coming municipal election. If you, each and every eligible voter, will accept this challenge, I assure you that good and efficient city government will be the result. Sincerely, Harold B. Felt Mayor At 9.5 percent Board okays pay hike for administrators Box Elder School district administrators Wednesday finally received a pay increase for 1975-7but it was not an easy delivery. As with earlier salary adjustments for teachers and classified personnel, it was preceded by some differences of opinion. The increase is 9.5 percent to base salary the same as approved for other district personnel. While most administrators are at the top of their schedules, three principals and a vice principal will receive increment increases in addition to the 9.5 percent raise. Board member Winston Benson did not like the blanket increase. And he said so, declaring that performance should be a November 2, 1975 criteria for determining salary raises. He suggested that administrative laxity exists in some quarters, reporting that a number of parents have complained to him of being unable to contact principals who are supposed to be available. If we have some principals who are not doing what they should be doing, lets get someone else who will but dont hold their pay back, Arnold Thompson replied. Benson referred to past pay increases, hinting that some were excessive. And he pointed out that originally in this years budget, just 5.5 percent was earmarked for higher pay, a counter suggestion raising it to 8 percent and now to 9.5 percent. It was Benson who balked at discussing son IdHiini mumiBDp(Siu, bmidl The moment of truth is nearly at hand for candidates seeking office in Box Elder county's 17 municipalities and for a $2.5 million school district bond proposal. Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, to decide the various races and bond issue. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The bonding proposition to finance indoor swimming pools for Box Elder High and Bear River r High and an auditorium at Box Elder Junior High school have sparked interest in this High-Junio- r campaign. Passage of the bonds will bring a property tax hike, according to the board of education. And, based on opinions expressed through this newspaper, this prospect has stirred negative reaction in some quarters. However, it was interest voiced by Tremonton and Brigham City officials, PTA spokesmen and other citizens which pt ompted the board to schedule the bond off-yea- 1.75-mi- election. Board members reasoned that voters have the opportunity to either accept or reject the school improvements. Box Elder district presently has a bond debt of approximately $3 million. This will be paid off Dec. 1, 1978. The $2.5 million bond issue now proposed would be retired on June 1, 1982. The board, district central office staff, principals, PTA leaders and teachers have been represented on teams presenting the bonding message in 40 meetings this past month. The final sessions were held in Tremonton, at Bear River High and Bear River City Elementary school Thursday. In the calm before Tuesdays election, Supt. J. C. Haws said simply, We hope that citizens will go to the polls, be as informed as possible and vote their convictions. Polling places have been designated in each of Box Elder countys 52 voting districts. district to another within the county. in the Only those voters registered district where they now reside are eligible to participate in Tuesdays election. Last Tuesday represented the final opportunity to register. If youre not signed up now, its too late. The results of municipal elections will be reported to the town clerk or city recorder in each community after the polls close Tuesday. Bond voting results will be compiled in the school district central office, upstairs in the county courthouse, Brigham City. Board Clerk David Morrell said a number of persons have requested absen- - to hold election N-- J should Citizens living outside incorporated cities and towns will vote only on the bond proposal. Municipal residents will have the opportunity to cast ballots for town board or city council candidates in their respective communities plus the bond question. There are no county, state or national offices at stake in this election. County Clerk K. B. Olsen said registration this year has been heavier than usual for a municipal election. A majority of those signing up were new residents and persons having moved from one night party The Box Elder News and Journal will hold its traditional election night party Tuesday, Nov. 4, and everybodys invited to attend. There will be donuts and coffee from the Donut Shoppe and soda pop, courtesy of Beehive Bottling company. Feature attraction of the evening, of course, will be the voting returns which will be tabulated and posted as they are received. Of principal interest will be races for three city council seats in Brigham and Box Elder School districts $2.5 million bond election. Results from other towns and cities will be posted as they come in. Initial counts should be reported shortly after polls close at 8 p.m. Those unable to attend the party which will be staged in the N-- J office, 55 South First West, are Invited to call for the latest returns. The telephone number is 723-347- tee ballots which continue to be available in his office for voters who will be out of the area on election day. Absentee ballots must be received not later than election day before the polls close or they must be clearly postmarked on the day preceding election day. Voting information, including a map showing the district boundaries in Brigham City, a list of polling places in Box Elder county, the various candidates for municipal posts, and a school bond sample ballot can be found on Pages 2 and 3. Note also a story on todays front page giving details of the Box Elder News and Journals traditional election night party. Chamber offers nominees The Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce this week announced candidates for first vice president and four director positions. Nominated for first vice president are Bruce Christensen, a (president-elect- ) vice president at Box Elder County bank, and Keith Garoutee, manager of M. H. King in downtown Brigham City. Chamber members will select four new directors from among eight candidates who include the following: Vernon Drewes, owner of Drewes Floral and Gift; James Earl, secretary-treasure- r, Superior Dairy company; Cliff Graham, vice president, Ogden First Federal Savings and Loan ; Reid Goodliffe, operations and personnel officer, First Security bank. Also, Kim Hansen, management trainee at Hansen Chevrolet; Scott Hess, manager of Zundels His; Jack Molgard, practicing attorney, and Fred Udy, vice president, Reminder Office Supply company. Directors will be elected for two-yeterms. the pay issue in an executive session. He drew the support of fellow board members Wallace Christensen and Kenneth Porritt to air it in open session. However, the later stages of discussion did take place behind closed doors from 10:35 to 11:55 p.m. with some personalities reportedly brought up in the dialogue. Superintendent J. C. Haws and David were excused for Morrell, a portion of the executive session. clerk-treasure- r, After doors were opened again to the press and others, it took board members only minutes to approve the 9.5 percent (Continued on Page 6) At Nov. 20 meeting NPS asks citizen aid on plans The National Park service is seeking citizen Involvement in the evaluation of a series of planning alternatives for Golden Spike National Historic site. A public meeting for this input will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Brigham City Community center, 24 North Third West, according to Supt. George Church. The alternatives, described in an environmental assessment, have been developed by park officials using material gathered in a series of public workshops. They consider the social, economic, historic, cultural, and other resource values at Golden Spike, as well as development requirements, objectives, and commitments for this area which commemorates the first transcontinental railroad link in 1869. Those unable to attend may submit written comment to the superintendent until Dec. 20. Following the review period, NPS officials will choose one of the alternatives, with any amendments arising from the public comment, as the general management plan for the area. Copies of the assessment may be obtained from the Superintendent, Golden Spike National Historic Site, Promontory Star Route, Corinne, Utah 84307 ; from the Assistant to the Regional Director, Utah, 125 S. State Street, Room 2207, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111; or from the Regional Director, Rocky Mountain Region, 655 Parfet Street, Post Office Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 80225. SCHOOL BOARD President Ken Porritt (standing) answers a question from one of four citizens who turned out Thursday night at Bear River City school to hear a presentation on the Box Elder School district s proposed $2.5 million bond issue. There were almost as man giving the presentation as listened to it. With Porri were district official Richard Kimber (near podium) an. Principal Carroll Nichols (behind Porritt). |