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Show BOX ELDER 2 NEWS, Brigham City, Sunday, August 21,1 977 Utah BOX Editorially Speaking Bond election should not come as surprise fact that Brigham City officials Thursday voted to call a $650,000 bond election Sept. 13 shouldnt have come as a total surprise to informed local citizens. The This drouth year has focused attention on our precious water supply more clearly than ever. Moreover, its obvious that our system needs contant attention as we ascertain future growth needs along with present use and mainten- ance demands. When exploratory contacts bet- ween city officials and the US Economic Development administration brought quick indication that federal financial assistance was available, the writing was clearly on the wall. And what more propitious time move than now? to need additional storage. Reand replacement of lines in the pair distribution system is a continuing requirement which, if not tended to, can create serious distribution proWe blems. The project is estimated to cost $1,012,000 with Uncle Sam giving virtual assurance of a $374,440 grant. In addition, the feds have indicated theyll loan the city $637,560 at 5 percent over 40 years or 6 percent for 20 years. Will this bring a tax increase locally? We dont know for sure. But one thing is certain, the city must pay this portion of the bill. Thats a fiscal reality of municipal life. Now some interesting figures where repayment of the loan (bond issue) is concerned: Amortized over a period at 40-ye- ar percent would result in yearly payments of $37,881 which works out to a total interest cost of $865,240. On the other hand, a loan at 6 percent would bring annually payments of $56,670 and an interest 5 ELDER NEWS A weekly newspaper 1894, published every Box Eider established Sunday 55 in by the South First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302 Second Class postage paid at the 14 South First West, post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manaqer Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Ferry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor K Wayne Claybaugh, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. Subscription able rate $10 00 per year pay- in advance in connection with Box the Elder journal (published Thursdays) in Box Elder County. Subscription rate $14 00 per year payable in advance h connection with Box the Elder Journal (published Thursdays) outside Box Euler County Member Utah State Press Association National Newspaper Association and United Press International Advertising Representative Utah State Press Salt Lake City, Utah Association, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ttet woctiTiQN Free Press I May NNA im SUSTAINING MEMBER - 1972 20-ye- ar cost amounting to $483,400. Based on these figures, supplied through Roger Handy, director of administrative services, by Burrows, Smith and company, the citys His shoes still havent thoroughly dried from the experience. Ironically, the following day while on picture-takin- g assignment at the city cycle park, that little red beauty drowned out again in the middle of Box Elder creek. It was pushing time once more. And a soaked second pair of shoes. Youll know PW at the N-- J office now. Hes the one with bare feet and pontoons on his car. To another water-relate- d experience : I dont know how many kids (and bonding consultant, the choice seems clear to us. The shorter term period should be selected. Not only would our debt be with us just half as long, but the savings in interest would be $381,840. We believe these benefits represent a bargain for payments of only $18,789 more per year. Of course this will be a decision to make after and if voters approve the bond issue. Letters to the Editor ... On McKay stand Editor: I want to thank Debbie Stevens for printing her letter from Gunn McKay establishing that he voted to fund the IWY conference. Said he: The appropriations bill . . . included $5 million for I voted for (this) these womens conferences appropriations bill because to do otherwise would deny funds to numerous other worthwhile federal programs . . . . If he were as much against abortion, etc., as Debbie Stevens thinks he is, Mr. McKay would vote against spending taxpayers money to promote such things. It is his overriding conviction, however, that money should even if it be provided to operate the federal government means voting for something he says he is against. Will Mr. McKay also vote to fund one of the mandatory sterilization measures being proposed to limit the size of families if one comes in an appropriations bill which provides funds for other worthwhile federal programs? As to Mr. McKays affiliation with the LDS church. On June 27, 1974, Mr. McKay sent me a letter in which he commented on several statements that had been made by two recent presidents of the church, a recent member of the first presidency, a present member of the first presidency, and the president of the council of the twelve. He sees nothing wrong with the fact that he disagrees with the above mentioned statements, which, he says, I feel examine the narrowest possible perspective. It is not surprising, McKay continues, that I disagree with some quotations from authors with whom I share virtually no political harmony. He further asserts that conclusions such as those expressed in the disputed statements are based primarily on references which I consider polarized. Now I dont want to judge Mr. McKays standing in the LDS church, but I personally would have difficulty making such remarks about statements of the highest leaders of my church. And I dont understand why members of the LDS church keep voting Mr. McKay back into office. .... ings fishing opener but it was a Storm underscored need for drain improvements The heavy rain which drenched Brigham City and surrounding area Thursday produced additional eviif such was needed dence that in our ability to deficiencies exist control storm water. This is particularly true on the citys west side and most critically so in the Lindsay Park area. Basements were flooded once a reoccuring experience for a number of west-sid- e residents, and on Fifth retrenched were gullies West near the new Brigham City Community hospital and on other streets. It all underscored the need to supplement our existing storm drain system with additional lines, a fact acknowledged for some time now by city officials. WHILE ANOTHER soaking and further erosion were just as aggravating and destructive to all con- cerned Thursday, some consolation can be taken in steps now underway to relieve the situation. storm First, a draw project near Eleventh South on Main street is now being advertised with bids scheduled to be open on Sept. 1. long-anticipat- Expected to cost $39,500 with the city and Utah Department of Transportation sharing the cost, installation of a new line and catch boxes is expected to eliminate a flooding problem that has plagued residents that area for years. Earlier this year, a segment of storm sewer was installed on Fifth in West between Seventh and Eleventh South streets. It obviously is not adequate to handle runoff boiling onto Fifth West from the adjacent residential area. To fill gaps in the existing storm drain system there and on Fishburn drive, the city council, urged by engineer Keith Hansen, has applied for $127,400 in federal public works employment funds. THE APPLICATION was submitted just under the Aug. 15 deadline and an answer is expected soon. If a grant is approved, the new lines barring adverse developments can be installed this fall. Certainly southwest residents and property owners will be pleased to this. What creates the runoff problem, of course, is the development of residential and commercial property. As more asphalt and concrete are laid, water is not diffused and absorbed by the ground but rather is collected and concentrated. Those living in areas of the city not affected may perceive it as a minor problem. But to folks like those know The saying goes that into each life some rain must fall, but last Thursdays downpour was ridiculous. The folks in areas of Lindsay Park were out in force with buckets, shovels, rakes, prayer books, etc. Everytime it hauls off and soaks the local landscape, they have problems with flooded basements, garages, gardens, shoes . . . just about everything. But help is on the way. The calvary is just over the hill. Theres a new storm drain line going in near Eleventh South on Main street with hopes to make other improvements with federal funds soon. This scribe, who always enjoys a good rain (it makes the corn to grow), was out with camera in hand during Thursdays deluge. And what so many people for so long have been saying that he's all wet became literally true. It was bad enough that he was showered and splashed on by Mom Nature and kids running through an g gutter, but when the in the middle of one car stalled And he had to alight flooded street. from that mechanical marvel and push it to high ground . . . that was over-flowin- too much. American Viewpoints several occasions in these weve expressed support speed limit. which of conditions the Regardless colunmsj for the' J the Arab oil brought it into being the lower speed has embargo not only of value proven itself fuel but of conservation through the and also of lives property. We make this point in response to a recent ruling by First District Judge VeNoy Christoffersen that the 55 mph limit is invalid because the Arab oil embargo is no longer in effect. We dont pretend to have a better knowledge of the legal dimensions of this issue than Judge Christoffersen. Since the Utah attorney generals has indicated it will appeal, well let the state supreme court rule on the district court finding. office Its our conclusion only that the A. str. I dont know how many fish were caught but I counted 14 sticks and 23 clumps of moss being landed. An interesting thing to watch were porton of delight at the goings-on- . The Kiwanis club deserves three cheers, and a couple of more, too, for finally giving the kids a chance to catch some fish there. living in Lindsay Park who begin to worry every time rain is forecast, its more than just a slight irrigation. The deserve to have the situation Avarice and happiness never saw each other, how then should they become acquainted Benjamin Franklin highways. high school student in Newark, N.J., Debbie Lipp, has won the right to sit during the pledge of allegiance to the flag. She did so this week when a federal court judge ruled unconstitutional a New Jersey law requirOld Glory ing students to stand when is so honored. The judge found that the junior student could remaind seated while others recited the pledge so long as she doesnt whistle, drum, tap ELDER COUNTY SCHOOL D1SIR1CT Brigham City, Utah 84302 Board Meeting Agenda 6 30 1. Call to Order 6 35 2 Approval of Minutes 6 40 3. Approval of Claims 6 45 4. Communications A. B. C. D 7 00 5. dance or otherwise be disruptive. Miss Lipp said she began sitting because the phrase with liberty and justice for all is a lie. We agree. No one should be forced to stand during this patriotic exercise. The judge was right to rule as he did. And, likewise, the student was correct, to a degree at least, in saying that liberty and justice really dont exist for all in this country. The child abused by cruel parents whose plight goes unknown by au C. D. F. F. G. H. ed the youngster. Im in a fishing contest here, he replied. Thats next week. This is the wrong day. You dont see any others fishing here, do you? the water-mastasked. I was kind of wondering about that, the boy answered. A. C. D. K, F. 7. A. C. D. 8. Letter from Oscar W. MeConkie, Jr. School Materials - Opening of School Ptospectus of Box Elder School District Fvoluuion Memorandum from Dr. John C. Bailey Report of Roaid Attendance at District Vocational Day Report of Bonid Attendance at State Board Meeting County fan Tour Home Economics Conference Report Schedule of Llcmcntaiy and Secondary Displas in Admlmsti ation Building Schedule of School Talk At ticks for 1977-7' Board Meeting Schedule Proposed Admimstiative Meeting Dates Housing for Park Valley Principal Citizenship Policy Recommendation Regaiding Disposal of Field I lghts at Box Flder Junior High School Bridget land Vocational School Discussion Survey of Admimstiative Personnel Representing District in Service Clubs Second Reading of Board Policy Change Recommendations New Business B. 15 Received Unfinished Business B. er thorities, citizens shunned or deprived as a result of ethnic back- 6. Board Room Wednesday August 24, 1977 6 30 p.m. Items for Infonnation B 7 45 ask- She has right to sit during pledge, but A board of fducation BOX A. trespassing? the watermaster strictly Orem, Utah In fact we heard tell one boy with several fish on a string angling there on the previous Saturday.-Wha- t are you doing here? Dont you know this pond is closed to remedied. lower speed should be retained. And, we might add, that it be more observed on the state s Ron Shapiro Of course, we suspicion that a few lines were cast into the pond before Saturdays legal opening. Let's keep 55 mph limit On bunch. Although angling wasnt to begin until 6:30 a. m. (yes, Virginia, that time of day really does exist), youngsters were lined up by 5:30 a.m. Can you imagine? It is still dark at that hour (they tell me). the kids patiently waiting while mom or dad untangled a line, baited a hook or gave a casting demonstration. PW witnessed one anxious father at the far east and who figured his son might have a crack at the first limit prize. With fish in hand, he galloped up the bank, vaulted the chain link fence, dashed to his truck and vanished in a cloud of dust and rocks en route to the judges table. His smallfry progeny must have wondered what great calamity had struck. Mayor Harold B. Felt, with camera in hand, was an interested spectator. We shared a generous pro-ER- A n, crowded around the Mayors pond for Saturday morn- parents) Rocky Mountain Drive-I- n Conference Requested Releases Proposed Employment Classified Employee Negotiation Agreement Citizen Comments Recommend Adjournment to Closed Executive Session . ground or other distinguishing factors and those trapped in poverty by ignorance may be said not to enjoy the full fruits of liberty and justice. Were not perfect in America. Our system is flawed by the very nature of the people who administer and live within it. And yet our pursuit of liberty and justice is more intense here than anywhere else on earth. We have become more enlightened, more tolerant because of it. The fact that a girl would be protected in her right to sit during the pledge is evidence in point. She is a beneficiary of liberty and justice by the very act of winning her right to claim it is a lie. This is an advantage not shared by all people of the world. We hope Miss Lipp and others like her comprehend this fact. |