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Show f Dmiii,ioinis masked for Teton do mm disaster victims The Box Elder County chapter of the American Red Cross is making an appeal to countians to contribute cash donations for the relief of victims of the Teton dam disaster. Cash donatins should be earmarked For Red Cross Disaster Relief," Box Elder County Courthouse, Brigham Citv Utah 84302. A goal of $1,000 has been set by the chapter, according to Mrs. M.S. Burr, first aid chairman. Mrs. Burr said that food and clothing should not be sent. The food already sent is spoiling, she said, and the Red Cross will not distribute clothing until it is dry cleaned. Burr suggested organizations might raise money, be holding special events such as car washes and concerts. For assistance, Burr can be contacted at 723-636- The Red Cross estimates that $2.6 million of its money along will be spent in giving aid to the victims, Burr said. The Golden Spike division of the organization, which incudes Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming, estimates it will contribute about $55,000 before its assistance is complete, according to Burr. June 10, five days after the dam broke, the Red Cross disaster team in Idaho reported that 584 homes were totally destroyed, 1,642 homes sustained major damage while another 1,267 homes received minor damage. By Red Cross standards, major damage means the home is usually unsafe to live in. A total of 187 mobile homes were destroyed and 88 mobile homes received major damage. As of June 10, the Red Cross reported a total of 4,026 families had suffered losses. The death count now stands at 10. k Pressure mounts on citv bud9et (Continued from Page One) mayor had told them. He indicated further that the city attoran ney would be instructed to prepare ordinance creating each post. However, Councilman Doug Wight suggested the functions of the administrative assistant should be defined before an ordinance can properly be prepared. BOX ELDER NEWS, publication. The council approved appointment of local businessman Jay Hansen to the city planning commission. He succeeds William Packer who recently resigned. Not Complying (Continued from Page One) Other Business In other business, the city fathers were advised that legislative action has increased employe retirement from 12.1 percent to 14.2 percent. And, correspondiningly, minimum participation has creased 1.05 percent for both employes and the city. The boost represents $7,400 additional expense to the city in the coming fiscal year, another exercise of pressure on the budget. However, the city already is paying 5 percent more toward this retirement than required (11.05 percent total) and could reduce this level of participation to compensate for the new mandatory raise. This means that no additional funds would have to be budgeted. The matter was taken under advisement for a week. In still other business, Councilman Peter Knudson said the cost to replace 180 feet of storm sewer pipe on Seventh South, extending from Grace street, would be $2,400 and not $4,276 as previously report- statement read. "I congratulate my staff for the outstanding job they are doing and for their ability to accept public criticism about items over which they have no control. The council endorsed items of maintenance to be performed at the community center. The cost was set at $2,164 with the work to include floor refinishing. A petition from area residents asked that stop signs be at First North and Tenth East. Bearing 34 signatures, the petition said the removal of signs from First North has created a traffic speeding problem in the neighborhood and this constitutes a danger to children. It was pointed out that the request has been referred to the traffic advisory committee and the police department is running a survey to evaluate the situation. The Colt Baseball league was granted the right to operate the concessions stand at Rees Pioneer park. Elizabeth Gardner was approved for employment in the city court at $510 a month until Sept. 30. The extent of city participation in redesign of the intersection of Fourth South and Eighth West was referred to the city engineer. I invite you to visit each park, inspect the facilities, check the equipment. If you accept them in their present condition, I I apologize. do not have the money in my budget to paint, trim, mow and plant. That is what this city needs, not criticism, Casperson stated. A discussion ensued in which Mayor Felt declared that parks maintenance and recreation are not the same and should be headed by different persons. It takes different expertise to care for grounds and trim trees than to run a recreation program, he stated. However, Councilman Doug Wight countered that its been shown that putting them under separate heads is not compatible. The primary objective is to bring together maintenance and utilization of parks, he argued. ed. The council authorized $1,500 for this Felt advised the council of letters being sent to two apartment owners who allegedly have not lived up to conditional use permits issued them. He said the letters constitute notices to comply. Mayor Brigham City zoning proposal stirs citizen concern (Continued from Page One) to be adversely affected. What assurance do we have in the future that those houses will be compatible with the ones now in existence in the area? one man asked. Smith replied that the cost of the lots, probably between $6,500 an $7,000 each, will help determine the type of homes constructed. He said also there would be protective convenants specifying number of square feet and minimum cost. The fear of future development of apartments and condominiums was mentioned as well. Councilman Doug Wight said the citi concerns will be considered by the city planning commission in its review of a final subdivision plat. It was Wight who moved to rezone the property with a stipulation that the planning board be advised of the comments and that every action be taken for protection of other property in the area. zens Another Proposal Another rezoning proposal which would change 12 hillside acres in southeast Brigham City from MU-16- 0 (multiple use) to P (planned district development) was tabled for at least two more weeks. This has been under consideration for prepare questions they may have within a week so that owners of the ground, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Tanner, will have an opportunity to respond to them. several weeks. And it has generated some concern with property owners proposing to build three homes on the high bench area. Councilman Dale Baron informed his fellow officials that Councilman Tolman Burke, out of town Thursday, wanted to be present when a vote is taken on the proposal. However, it appeared no action would have been taken anyway since an attorney's opinion concerning the perpetuity of special restrictions on the property had not been obtained. It was finally determined to put off the matter for at least two weeks. And, council members were asked to But he said they have a formal pledge from Fife Construction company to perform the work for just over $61,000 and asked if this would satisfy the city ordinance (to assure completion of the improvements). Gives Approval The council stamped its approval on Phase I of a final plat for Cottonwood Subdivision II, located east of Sixth East and south of Second South. The city officicals authorized Mayor Felt to sign the plat, subject to a letter from the city attorney verifying that the ordinance has been satisfied. I Representing the developers, William L. Packer said the city engineer estimated improvements (water, sewer, etc.) will cost $65,380 and we are prepared to deposit in escrow that amount. on-si- Local woman named Packer said its planned in the initial e phase to develop 15 lots with the improvements scheduled for completion by Sept. 1. on-sit- arrive T-shi- rts to reading panel tional Reading association the organizations president, Dr. Walter H. MacGinitie of the teachers' college, Columbia university. Ms. Capps, reading teacher , supervisor for Intermountain school, is a former of American Association of University Women and edited an article entitled Readings for the Disadvantaged, one of a collection of 20 short stories for high school remedial readvice-preside- nt Utah' Bicentennial have arrived at the Bunderson school and will be distributed Monday, June 14, at the school. I budget (Continued from Page One) executive session Wednesday agreed only to table the matter until the next regular meeting June 30. All school principals and district administrative staff will be affected by the final decision. late-nig- Shifting of Programs was pointed out that the budget also reflects some shifting in programs to the It recreation fund, including community schools, adult education and such activities as hobby and physical fitness classes. A statement from the Brigham City League of Women Voters commended the board for allowing citizens to express their views during early stages of the budget planning. However, it suggested that more needs to be done in the area of staffing to meet higher standards. To make such provisions for our pupils, 36 more staff members are needed. We had hoped a gradual build-u- p to that number would begin in 1976-7the statement read. We note that there is an increase in expenditures for 1976-7- 7 of $939,000 over 1975-7- 6 (not including community services). Of that, $139,000 if, for the most part, increased expenditures in services to pupils and $800,000 is for increases in benefits to employes in salaries, in contributions to retirement programs and in insurance. Therefore, we are disappointed that out of the $939,000, the net change in staffing to it continued. serve pupils is minus-one,- " The league made two recommendations in regard to staffing for educational programs: .That the board formally adopt meete ing staffing standards as a goal. That a chart of projected number of pupils and staffing by program for 1976-7- 7 accompany the final budget for the publics information. We are happy with the addition of a counselor and a psychologist in the elementary program and that there will not be an activity fee charged to elementary pupils, the league statement said. A hearing on the final budget is scheduled June 30 beginning at 8 p.m. in the board office. A discussion of student fees and deposits was put off until that hearing. 7, long-rang- CORTLAND associations membership its activities are continually assessed for changing needs. (The approximately 40 committees named by President by City, be ready for the season analysis of information on the Ms. Ethel L. Capps of South Second Street, Brigham City, has been named to the evaluation committee of the Interna- Brigham Sunday, June 13, 1976 BALANCED FLY ROD OUTFITS line . . . JJpcGinitie will examine aspects of reading or of the association's activities. r Committees began their work at the close of the associations Twenty-Firs- t annual convention in Anaheim, Calif. rod ... & reel properly balanced reduced for 7 season opening complete fly fishing equipment complete fly tying pot PrMfon-- t supplies Volley Shop 180 N. Main LOGAN ers. The evaluation committee plays an important role in the association through its evaluation of the impact of programs and activities. Through the collection and 249 North Main Jury trial playgrounds program got underway in Brigham City parks this week, was one of the activities pursued. This action transpired at Snow park. kick-ba- ll Brigham City NOW PROVIDING THE FINEST IN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE FOR YOUR DRIVING PLEASURE fine was assessed a Riverton woman after she entered a plea of guilty to driving under the influence. Edna Kay, 61, was fined that amount after a jury found her guilty as charged. A $200 AS ANNUAL 723-602- 6 BC couple says guilty' to cutting down traffic sign Paul Snyder and Sherry Ann Snyder of 521 West Second South, Brigham City, were fined $7.50 plus ordered to make $48.76 restitution for a city traffic sign they cut down in front of their property. The couple entered pleas of guilty to a destruction of public property through their attorney Sherma Hansen in Brigham City Court on June 9. The sign located on city property was cut down with a chain saw and the post cut into sections about two weeks ago, according to police. Ituerwuwl YEAR ROUND FAMILY RESORT SKIER By & CONVENTION CENTER OUTDOOR THEATRE Canterbury Productions Seek volunteers Red Cross volunteers are needed from the ranks of teenagers 13 to 18 to work at the RICK FLANDERS AND ED TAYLOR Plus a musical comedy review . . . June 14 through July 3 Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday July 5 through September 4 not a sideline for us, but our profession for 22 years. We provide the finest equipment money can buy, and complete technical knowlege of all automotive electrical and fuel systems, including the new brakerless ignition systems. TUNE UP is Pionner Memorial Nursing home. Persons interested should attend a meeting, 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 in the nursing home dining room. Spokesmen say the job is a challenge to those who seek responsibility. For more information call Sue Gentry at 6 or Ellen Bolieau at ADDITIONAL SERVICE 723-515- Found guilty Found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol was DeVere Heber Anderson, 46, of 138 West Fourth North, Brigham City. The man was fined $200 and given 60 days in jail, according to local court Plus a musical comedy review Monday, Wednesday & Friday July 5 through Sept. 4 $3.00 per person Mon. Thurs. per person Fri. Sat. Group discounts available 3.50 For reservations call or Toll Free o Carburation o Air Conditioning Repair o Electrical System Repair o Charging System Repair o Complete Brake Repair o Minor Driveline Repair o Radiator Shop o o Free Estimates Valve Grinding 345-648- Sherwood Hills, between Brigham City and Logan In Sardine Canyon P.O. Box 22 Brigham City, Utah 84302 Alj o State Safety Inspection Parts and LaboGuaranteed I |