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Show i Vi State Press yjiah PO Eox Ac 132? jSalt Volume 80, Number 4, Chamber issues meeting reminder PICTURED WITH the money they found and Wendy Nielsen. in the drawer of a desk are Doug They turn in $333.56 Couple proves it, honesty not lost Honesty may be a rare virtue today, but it definitely isnt lost. Friday noon that fact was reinforced as a young couple walked into the Brigham City Police station carrying a fishbowl full of money, and announced that theyd just found it in their apartment. Doug and Wendy Nielsen had moved into the furnished apartment about a month ago, but it wasnt until he was home on his lunch hour Friday that the drawer of a desk was pulled out all the way. There it was envelopes full of bills, rolls of coins, collectors proof all sets, and some loose change laying underneath and behind the drawer. He called American Greetings, where he's employed, and asked for some extra time off for awhile as they pondered what to do. A check with the landlord revealed that an elderly lady had been the former resident of the apartment, and that she was known to be in the habit of hiding money in odd places, including the freezer. After her death, her family had gone through the apartment to remove her belongings, but the landlord wasnt sure if theyd found any other caches of money during the search. So Doug and Wendy stuffed the cash into the handiest container available, their empty fishbowl, and headed for the police department. Officer Jess Palmer helped them to count the money which totaled $333.56 by unofficial figures. It has been sealed and placed in safekeeping to await its final disposition. Nobody would have known they had found the money, he added. They should be commended for their honest action. He hurried and called the newspaper for he says the police department likes to report good news, too. As to Doug and Wendy, they laughingly replied that they could have used the money in many ways but felt that it wasnt really theirs. If they had the money they would have accompanied his parents on a trip to California this month, but felt they couldnt affort it. Theyve wanted to make the trip since they were married last August. Officer Palmer says that attempts will be made to reach the family of the apartments former resident, since the money would legally be their property. maybe But, he said hopefully, theyll want to reward this young couples honesty. Board will move district offices to former church The Box Elder Board of Education and district central staff have a new home. Theyll soon move into the former Second LDS ward church building located at 298 West Second South in Brigham City, sharing the space with adult education classes. Board members decided to utilize the building in this manner in a special meeting Thursday evening. The property was acquired in early November for $71,764.76 after LDS congregations using the building moved into a new stake center at Fourth South and Eighth West. The purchase was made with intentions of using the building to consolidate community education classes now scattered at several different locations around Brigham City. But after the possibility of moving district central offices there, the board school took another look. Land purchase on agenda for board meeting Continued discussion of a property purchase proposal at Bear River High school is among items scheduled on a Box Elder Board of Education meeting agenda Wednesday, Jan. 26. The regular session will be held in the board room, upstairs in the county courthouse, beginning at 8 p.m. school year Consideration of a 1977-7calendar and McKinley Elementary school staffing are among other matters of business scheduled. The full agenda is reproduced on Page 2. 8 Thursdays decision was not unanimous. Vice President Winston Benson stood vote. against the majority in a Benson made reference to a lack of candor in being told previously that the building was needed for adult education. He also mentioned that about $2,000 had been spent with architects to plan a new central office building on the old armory site in east Brigham City. It would be a pathetic waste to move and then need to move again within a decade. It will be a difficult thing to move there and find that we are hopelessly crammed. I would hope that when the change was made, it would be one that we could endure for a longer period of time," he argued. But fellow board members, after hearing from Supt. J.C. Haws and Les Dunn who heads adult education, stood firmly in favor of moving district offices to the west 1 Second South building. New board member Wes Scott who officially took the oath of office at the beginning of the meeting, called it a bargain where the taxpayers are concerned. Dr. Haws told the board that an architect who inspected the building said it lends itself to use for either program without a lot of remodeling. This impressed board member Lowell Johnson who said, if we can combine them and theyre compatible, Im reluctant to push for a new building. Wallace Christensen voiced similar sentiments but added that the arrangement may be only temporary, perhaps four or five years. "We have assumed that it would be a long time before any board would feel it could spent $500,000 on an office building when the district faces other building needs," Dr. Haws commented. It was President L. Burke Larsen who, (Continued on Page 9) Succeeding Christensen as first vice president will be Clark M. Hillam. terms Directors beginning new two-yewill be Glen Compton, Vernon Drewes, Robert MacFarland and Thelma Somerville. Continuing on the board for another year will be Reid Goodliffe, Clifford Graham, Scott Hess and Fred Udy with ex officio directors including Farrell A. Jensen and Quil Nebeker. Retiring directors are Keith Garoutte, Grant Hacking, Jay Hansen and William E. Hall. City, Utah 84110 Brigham City, Utah, Sunday Morning, January 23, 1977 12 TWENTY CENTS Pages Council says no special election ir A reminder was issued this week that the annual dinner meeting of the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday, Jan. 28, at Sherwood Hills. The event will feature Gov. Scott M. Matheson as guest speaker and begin at 7:30 p.m. A chamber spokesman said those who plan to attend should make a special effort to arrive on time or preferably a few minutes early if possible. This report was made to allow the dinner meeting to begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Also, reservations are needed and should be made at the chamber office, 6 North Main street, call The cost is $8.50 per person. In addition to the governors address, the meeting will feature formal installation of the new chamber president, Bruce R. Christensen, local banker who will succeed G. Norman Thompson. Lajie pllionms ds ruYimy woteir system Mayor Harold B. Felt isnt forecasting doom, but he wants to take a good look at the city water system in case drought should descend upon the area. Mayor Felt, in the weekly city council n meeting Thursday night, reported to that a million gallons of water daily are vanishing in the city water system. We dont know where, he said. The mayor said he met with streets and coun-cilme- water department heads and the city engineer recently to review and evaluate the water situation before it becomes serious. Ive authorized the water department to make a full study of emergency wells and pumps in Case the citys present source of culinary water should not meet needs, the mayor reported. The mayor also proposed, and received concurrence from the council, that a study be undertaken of the water system to determine exactly where the million or so gallons are going. Box Elder to present band concert Jan. 27 The Box Elder High School Music department will present a band concert on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Admission to the event is free with the public invited. Director Earl Swenson said the freshmen and concert bands will perform numbers from musical shows, marches, and some popular music. About 175 students will be taking part in the program which will last for about one hour, according to Swenson. This is the bands annual winter concert. It was reported that discrepency shows up between the meter at the mouth of Box Elder canyon and the meter readings taken from individual homes and businesses and sewage disposal plant. The mayor said the problem is further compounded by the infusion of ground-wate- r somewhere in the system that could mean more than a million gallons a day are being lost. And theres additonal sidelight, said Councilman Doug Wight. The citys hydroelectric plant at the mouth of the canyon has reduced generation because the city is choosing to hold back water in the reservoir in Mantua. And that means the city must purchase more power than normal. The mayor said now would be an ideal time to run tests on the city system since such unmetered users of water the golf course and swimming pool owned by the would not be operating. city There may be a recom mendation to the council in this regard in the near future, the mayor said. In other business, the council voted not to hold a special recreation bond election, decided to send a letter to Rep. Gunn McKay on security1 problems at school and sold an old Inter-mounta- ballot if a sufficient number of registered voters sign a petition so requesting. Roger Handy, director of administrative services, said Friday that proponents need signatures from 122 percent of the number of city residents casting ballots in the last governors election. Residents cast some 6,500 ballots, meaning over 800 signatures would be necessary. The council voted to send a letter to Rep. Gunn McKay and copies to other members of the Utah delegation outlining problems Brigham City police have in adequately handling security problems at Intermountain school. It was reported that the Bureau of Indian has funds to provide more manpower in local police agencies, but the city has not been able to obtain any of these funds and is seeking McKays help. Affai-- s Police have indicated that the problem from an increase in crime at the school but from a lack of manpower to adequately respond to matters, at the boarding facility, yet provide necessary services for Brigham City residents as doesnt arise well. r. On recommendation of Councilman Wayne Jones, the council voted not to hold a special election for a proposed $2.5 million recreation complex. Councilman Dale Baron explained that the city has not budgeted for a special election and citizens he has conferred with have not indicated participation of several entities the city, Box Elder county, Box Elder School district and nearby cities. The councilman said the decision in no way means the city opposes the complex and encouraged proponents to work to put it on the regular election ballot in Novem- ber. By law, the issue must be placed on the Youth dance set at BC center Saturday night The Brigham City Mayors Youth council has lined up a youth dance Saturday, Jan. 29. Doors will open at the community center at 8 p.m. Cost will be $1.50 per person. SI.C will be the group providing the music. Refreshments will be served. 7hey really en,oy bein9 here' Richer life for retarded is promise the world more promising for in Box Elder county. Do it because a new day care center has opened in Brigham City. And as a result, this sometimes forgotten segment of society is getting a fresh look at the community around them. This is not a facility that someone dreamed up only yesterday. The local unit of the Mental Retardation Association of Utah has been working to establish it for more than two years. Located at 435 East Seventh South (Protestant Student center), the center is part of an expansion program of the Utah State Training school in American Fork. Director Gary Allred said the centers primary aim is to enhance the lives of severely retarded persons by developing their mental potential and social interests. There currently are about 10 "clients. The weekday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants may be found competing in a game of air hockey, weight lifting or making a leather purse. Or learning to read the clock or what to do when theyre From Color retarded adults to 30 to 40 participants are necessary continue the sevice in this area. Why hasnt there been more response? The need for this kind of facility has long been acknowledged. Public schools have accommodated retarded persons until age 18 but thereafter, except for the state training schools, there has been a program gap for the severely retarded. For one thing, this will be the first publicity weve received, Allred explained. In an effort to generate more participation, an open house is scheduled Feb. 4. Its primary purpose is to give prospective users an opportunity to inspect the facilities. Eligibility is determined by the Utah Division of Family Services. Interested persons are invited to call Allred at or Beth Skidmore at the local 3 UDFS office, In our kind of society, everybody should have the chance to enrich their lives. The centers aim is to provide that opportunity to the retarded who might otherwise sit idly at home, Allred explained. (Continued on Page 9) lost. They can do more than most people think, Allred smiled. They really enjoy being here. It gives them something to do besides sit in front of the televsion set all day, he added. Those taking advantage of the center in age from 19 (the minimum age accepted) to one gentleman who is 77 years old. The latter had a smile and a greeting in German when introduced to the reporter. His cheery countenance seemed to confirm Allred's positive words. The program is working real well, said Allred, a psychology graduate of Weber State college. Retarded persons are excited to learn basic skills which most of us take for like writing your name. The granted experience of learning to communicate and getting along with each other while learning helps them live a more fulfilling life, he added. But all is not silver lining at the center. "We need more clients to make the the director program explained. range e, PLAYING OF games is an integral part of the program for severely retarded persons in Brigham City. As an expansion effort of the Utah State Training school THE at American Fork, the state has furnished equipment, Other facets include handicrafts, field trips and learning basic skills. |