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Show i Volume 80, Number 28 Brigham City, Utah, Sunday Morning, July 10, 1977 12 Pages TWENTY CENTS Road commission promises decision soon Citizens have their say (again) on question 1-- Where to construct through Bear River valley, a question that has survived two decades, continued without a final answer in the wake of a public meeting in Tremonton Friday morning. The issue again attracted support for each of two proposed routes through the center of the valley and along the west foothills. The latter alignment has been selected by the Utah Transportation commission which was present for Fridays public session. Commissioner Charles Ward of Ogden who represents Box Elder and five other northern Utah counties, promised a decision soon perhaps within the next two or three commission meetings. The commission has, on one occasion, reaffirmed its selection of the west route in the face of opposition from a Bear River valley group. Before Fridays session, it was predicted that unless something new was raised, the road panel would stick by its decision. The morning session represented a regular meeting of the commission. It was called in the northern Utah community at the suggestion of Gov. Scott Matheson after he heard the unhappy residents plead their case. It attracted an estimated 150 persons to the auditorium at Bear River High school. focus on the During the question, about 32 persons expressed their views. About an equal number expressed both opposition to and support for the west alignment. Others had general comments or sought information. State Rep. Ed Kerr launched the series by reading a statement for the Utah Department of Agriculture which urged the preservation of argicultural land in central Bear River valley. His words had hardly been received when Kleon Kerr, the legislators brother, declared support for the central route. semi-monthl- Pretty picking That's Lynda Morris, 15, of Soda Springs, Idaho, picking cherries in the orchard of Jack Sieg, Perry, Saturday morning. She came with her family to pick for their own use. Meanwhile, some Box Elder county growers with others in Utah have been hampered in the harvest by a lack of pickers. The situation reportedly was being eased with migrant workers coming from sugar beet thinning and from Idaho. The county's largest grower, George A. Nielson, Perry, said Saturday he had 300 pickers which was enough for his orchards. vThe crop is particularly good in quality this summer. Apricots in volume will begin this week with a good crop reported. hearing slated on Harper Ward proposal July 21 Box Elder county officials have scheduled July 21 as the date for a public hearing on a proposed planned unit development in Harper Ward. The session will be held beginning at 7 p.m. in the county commission room, county courthouse, in Brigham City. Called Cedar Spring, the development would be located on 24.75 acres divided into five lots. This would require a variance since zoning in Harper Ward e minimum for lots. requires In a July 16 meeting, the county planning commission recommended requested variances with three exceptions: One road leading to the subdivision from the hiehwav must be An approved sewer system must be installed that guarantees it will not jeo five-acr- hard-surface- pardize the peoples water systems. An approved storm system must be put in. Location of the property is about north of the old Harper Ward LDS church building on the east side of SR-6- Owners are Gary Case, Val Rosenberg, Eric Erricson and Kenneth Dick. In other business this past week, the county commission received quotations to furnish a hoist for the county road shed where all county vehicles are now being serviced. The apparent low figure of $1,152.75 was submitted by Service Station Supply. These figures plus others for road oil were referred to County Purchasing Agent Ellis Flint for review and action. Set porno line, council asked Where do you draw the line on pornography? That was the question posed by a local drug store operator at Thursdays weekly meeting of the Brigham City council. Mac Stoddard told officials he wanted a clarification of a recent letter in which Mayor Harold B. Felt said undercover agents would seek to buy pornographic materials. And that prosecution of violators would follow. Contrary to the letter that I have received from the mayor, I feel the law of the state on pronography is not explicit, but that there are several points therein that need interpretation. I am here in the spirit of cooperation with this body and want to assure you that I will abide within the lines or interpretation that you as a group place on the law. I only want to know from you where that line is first. Not after I have been arrested by undercover agents, Stoddard told the council. He further explained that pornography is in the eye of the beholder. Sayings on womens tee shirts were cited as an example of possible pornography along with TV shows, cancer ads and billboards. The storeowner suggested two possible courses for the council: Seek voluntary compliance of a standard set by the council. If there is a complaint against any publication distributed in the state, someone will make it and we could be guided accordingly. Set up a community standards committee representing a cross section of the community. By it community standards would be determined, complaints reviewed, and recommendations made to the council for action. The panel would seek voluntary compliance and be charged with reviewing all phases of porno, including movies. In response, Mayor Felt said his letter was not sent to just Stoddard but to all believed to sell magazines and other (Continued on page 5) He 15 the people to believe you were going to take the east route? Any good attorney could take this to court and show that you did make a commitment, Kerr declared to the commission. This alleged commitment was referred to other times during the meeting. Other opponents to the west route pointed to defacement of the mountain and potential interruption of springs, wells and water systems, farming and ranching operations and wildlife. Those speaking against the west alignment said also that it would result in longer travel for those who use it, thus using more fuel. Others said it wouldnt be used by communities like Garland, Fielding, Riverside and Plymouth because it would be too far out of the way. Proponents of the west route, however, declared repeatedly the need to preserve choice farm land that a central alignment would take out of production. They said a central route would interfer with irrigation and drainage systems, divide the valley, and disrupt farm operations. One man said that existing roads would be easier to use when traveling within the valley. This was an answer to the comroute was too far plaint that the west removed from many towns to be used by residents. One of the chief objections to the west route was that it would bypass businesses on the east side of the valley, businesses that stand to benefit from a central alignment. Carter Rich at east Tremonton told the audience estimators have said his service station business would be cut 85 percent if the west route goes. Glen Nelson, a former Elwood town official, said the route should be followed that would adversely affect the least number of persons. A preliminary environmental impact study has indicted this would be the west alignment. Don Scott, Fielding dairyman and stock-masaid its going to hurt someone no matter where it goes. Tremonton Mayor Max Mason told the commission that action earlier in the week by him and three city councilmen endorsing the central route was an expression of personal opinion. We werent mandating all of Tremonton city," he emphasized. The mayor said the decision was based on information received from a central route proponent which related to cost, extent of access and width of If the information we received is not correct, then we withdraw our support, he stated. Ward said in response that most of that information you received is incorrect. Ruth Sumway advised the commission that she and other Garland city council members informally voted their preference for the center route. This was based in part on the desires of local businessmen (Continued on page 5) right-of-wa- y said the road commission had previously made a commitment to that alignment and, in fact, had purchased two homes and other property for Did you make a commitment that led Pool leak proves not serious Theres some good news and some bad news where the Brigham City swimming pool is concerned. The good news is that a major repair job wont be needed to correct leaking at the pool. The adverse tidings are that the local plunge will remain closed (as it has been since July 5) at least until Friday, July 15. The announcement came from Recreation Director Jack Winn after a Salt Lake City firm, Aquatech, inspected the pool Thursday and again Friday. It had been estimated that between 30,000 and 60,000 gallons were being lost daily by leakage. The pool was shut down and allowed to drain via the leak to ascertain the problem. Winn said the trouble spot was a concrete box below the drain. It had deteriorated and was allowing water to leak from the pool. The recreation chief said Friday that debris was entering the pool through the same source, forced in by excess ground water resulting from the leak. City personnel would clean the pool and Aquatech will perform repairs on Monday. The pool then will be filled by Wednesday after which it will be necessary to clean debris from the water and check out the pool system. "Well probably be ready for classes on July 18 and if things go right, registration will be held on July 15. We should know by Wednesday afternoon and will notify people in the paper, the recreation director said. It had been feared that the leak might lead to a major repair need. But as water drained out, it became apparent that the plumbing was not at fault. Winn said repair to the box will cost an estimated $300 to $400 which is considerably less than it might have been had pool return lines been damaged. right-of-wa- June award recipient Winner says yard work relaxing Youll find some locally unusual vegetables growing in the backyard garden of Suresh Kulkarni in northeast Brigham. City. This week youll also find the Kiwanis clubs Yard of the Month sign posted in front of the Kulkarni home. Judges selected the local residence as Junes top yard after inspecting entries Thursday morning. They cited a healthy green lawn which was neatly trimmed, plus landscape design featuring shrubs, flowere and trees, as primary factors influencing their deci- grown here such as kohl rabi, methee and Chinese celery. Mrs. Kulkarni helps out by picking the vegetables and when they put in their sprinkling system, she did much of the shovel work. But there's something that prevents her from working outside a great deal shes allergic to grass. She said most of those on her father-in-law- s side of the family are farmers and guessed that because of it, working outside her husbands blood. winner, as other monthly award recipients this summer, will receive an engraved plaque and be invited to receive it at a special awards luncheon sponsored by the Kiwanis club next fall. is in The June sion. Rating honorable mention in the Yard of the Month competition for June were Roland Barker, 142 South Third West; Merlin Anderson, 424 West Fourth South, and Dr. William W. Horsley, 1170 Dent-woo- d drive. The winning yard, located at 868 North Medoland drive, is so neat in appearance that it seems scarcely a blade of grass is out of place. I told my husband about all there was left to do was polish the sidewalk, Mrs. Kulkarni said smiling. Her husband finds great enjoyment in yard work. Its his source of relaxation after a day at work as a mechanical engineer with Thiokol corporations Wasatch division. He comes home and from 6 oclock until dark hes outside, his wife, Diane, explained. Kulkarni comes from Hyderabad, India, and has lived in the United States for ten years, coming to Brigham City nearly five years ago. When they moved into their modern, split-levhome, it was totally without grass and other yard improvements. A friend and Don Mason, helped Kulkarni design the landscaping and determine what to plant. The result is impressive. The front yard utilizes shrubs, flowers, trees, a rock border and finely edged lawn to present a picture of neatness. The rear yard has many of the same features plus a vegetable garden, a rock garden, numerous planters, a patio and children's play area. The garden has such local table favorites as green beans, peas and squash but also includes others not so commonly 868 North IS THE yard of Suresh Kulkarni, Medoland drive, which captured the judge's nod as June Yard of the Month in Brigham City. The neat ap THIS pearance, healthy green lawn and design features were influencing factors. Kulkarni works in the yard for relaxation. |