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Show t H t ! ! ' J wwxx J t In Letter to State Council Box Elder county and Brigham Ci y officials have signed their names to a letter urging the Utah Law Enforcement Planning council to fund a juvenile center program locally this coming year. However, a local region executive gives the request only a 10 percent chance of approval. Don Cavalli, director, Northern Utah Ciminal Justice Planning and Region One Law Enforcement Advisory council, said the state council already has made its tentative funding decisions. The local center is not among uilij Cavalli said the panel would have to change its mind and is "often reluctant to do so. Yet, he said, there is still a chance and the letter, addressed to Raymond county council of government, and Blaine Olsen, Brigham City mayor pro tem, signed the letter. It was to receive the signature also of J. William Hyde, chairman of the Cache County commission. The council is slated to meet Friday to finalize funding for new projects, utilizing federal omnibus crime bill monies allocated to Utah. County Commission Chairman Don Chase who also is chairman of the Specifically sought is one juvenile probation officer each for Box Elder and neighboring Cache county and establishment of centers through which services can be coordinated to help young people referred or placed on, probation by First District Juvenile '' court. them. ' Jackson, chairman of the planning council, might tip the scales. At present, the two counties, boasting a combined population of about 73,000, share the services of one probation officer. Only recently, sone $76,608 was allocated to continue operation of three centers in Weber and Davis counties (also members of the First Juvenile Court district). However, $23,394 was deleted from a, total request of $100,000 to establish) centers also in Box Elder and Cache counties. The state planning council said it would not approve funds to ex GO:??. pand existing programs. However, the panel agreed to consider it as a new program when funding new programs. In their letter to the council, the local officials wrote in part: ...we are acutely concerned about critical juvenile court probation service deficiency within our communities. the existence of a "The deficiency could be most expeditiously alleviated through total funding of an application recently submitted... entitled "Establishment of Community Centers for Juvenile Probation Services. Although we realize that there are not enough Omnibus monies available to satisfy the needs of every region, let us reemphasize the critical nature of the problem and our strong desire to see the problem remedied." A copy was sent to Governor Ramp-ton- . Funding for the centers has been given the number one priority of the Region One (Box Elder, Cache, Rich counties) Law Enforcement Advisory council. Surge Boiilldlniiiig Volume 64, Number 48 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, December 2, 1 In Shooting About 4,000 pounds of clothing anii food has been shipped from Brigham City as contributions to Project Navajo, it was reported this week, The goods are being sorted at Hill Air Force base for shipment to the Navajo reservation via Globemaster on Dec. 10. Local residents are advised, however, that its still not too late to be a part of this helping hand project. All types of serviceable clothing, canned goods, beans, cocoa, sugar, rice, potatoes, onions and foodstuffs other types of can be used. They should be taken to the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce, 142 South Main or dropped off at Building 35, Intermountain school, said Frank Coppln, president of Golden Spike chapter of the sponsoring Air Force association. Also this week, Coppin announced that $400 has been collected to buy flour for Navajo families and hes hoping the amount will grow larger. At any rate, Golden Spike chapter will Shoplifting Clinic Local businessmen are reminded that the Brigham City Merchants committee is sponsoring a clinic bunco Monday, Dec. shoplifting and at the community on 6, center. The session Is scheduled at a.m. and will be presented by Utah State university. 7 make up the difference to purchase three tons of flour and Big J Mill has agreed to match any purchased amount. This means at least six ton of flour will be winging its way to needy Navajos on Dec. 10. Coppin said, however, that contributions are still being accepted and if the final total is great enough, more flour will be purchased. Checks should be made out to Project Navajo or the Air Force association and mailed to Box 492 in Brigham City. There is a need to hurry. The flour must be purchased by next Wednesday. Contributors have Included Lions, Elks, Rotary, Kiwanis, Eagles auxiliary, Box Elder News and Journal, Bon Realty, Beehive Bottling, Thlokol Chemical corporation, Hansen Chevrolet and several individuals, including Clark Hillam and Dan M. Smith. Flying When the lead Looks Peaceful Ive flown over it so many times. It looks very picturesque and peaceful from the air, nestled at the foot of the mountains, he commented. The couple, both of whom hail originally from Denver, decided about five years ago to move to Brigham City. They purchased a lot on Box Elder creek in the area of Third North and Third East and began to make plans. "We wanted to rent first and then build our home but we couldnt find a place to rent and so it was necessary to buy a house." Oliver explained. They still plan to build within the next several years. Captain Olivers schedule minimizes the number of trips hell have to make. He generally flies for three or four days, traveling to such cities as Minneapolls-St- . Paul, Vancouver, Calgary, Mexico City, and then is home for three to 10 days. Detective Greenwood said it looked like Gallegos kicked the hotel room door in and almost immediately shot Mrs. McVey and then himself. It appeared that Mrs. McVey was shot twice through a pillow with a .22 caliber revolver, and Gallegos was shot once in the head, according to the police investigator. Kraft found the mans body slumped over the woman with the pistol lying on the bed, police said. Public Works Building were issued also for the citys new public works storage building and an addition to the LDS Box Elder North Stake Permits center. In all there were 24 permits issued during November, ranging from one for a home costing $44,500 to construction of a small storage for $150. Following is information on each of the November projects: K.R. Dickamore, 549 South Second East, build single family dwelling, $20,000. K.R. Dickamore, 820 North First West, build single family dwelling, $14,500. Kier Construction company 1072 Shannon Circle, build single family dwelling, $12,000. dwelling, $12,000. dwelling, $12,000. Kier Construction company, 358 Shannon circle, build single family Kier Construction company, 378 Shannon circle, build single family Kier Construction company, 1083 Shannon circle, build single family dwelling, $12,000. Marveon Sign company, 20 South Main, erect illuminated sign, $497. James H. Miller, 531 South Third West, remodel small dwelling, $500. 9 Andrew H. Eldredge, South Fifth West, build duplex, $18,000. Phillip Cunningham, 178 North Second East, build addition to dwelling, $5,000. Lloyd Underwood, 1060 South Main, build swimming pool. $7,000. J. Clair Mordue, 126 East Fifth North, 235-23- build attached patio, $1,000. Sunset Electric, 43 North Main, install Texaco Sign, $1,000. Edward Voege, 45 South Second West, small storage building. $150. Charles R. Voris, 138 North Tenth East, finish basement room, $800. Kool Breeze, 771 North Main, install storm doors and windows, $400. Kool Breeze, 25 South Third East, build carport, $640. Wayne A. Jensen, 620 North Third East, build addition to Box Elder North Stake center, $41,920. H. John Fridal, 504 Bonneville drive, build single family dwelling, $44,500. Frodsham and Pommier, South, build attached 133 carport, East Third $900. Arden C. Balls, 215 North First East, build roof shelter, $400. Wade Construction company, 960 West Forest, storage building for trucks, $38,400. Young Electric Sign company, 14 North First East, erect plexiglass sign, $300. Carl R. Wheeler, 997 Lombardy, panel basement room, $800. Local Merchants Launch Yule Season Promotion Like Drive Least Whats the most undesirable part of his commuting? The drive between Brigham City and Salt Lake City (which takes nearly as much time as the minute flight to Los Angeles.) "I hate to drive. confesses the pilot who said he plans to buy a small plane next spring in which to make the Brigham City-SaLake City hop. He "loves to fly small aircraft. But the jets he operates for Western are not small; they include the Boeing 737, 727 and 707. hour-and-2- 0 lt In coming to Brigham City the Olivers are not without friends and relatives. Mrs. Olivers mother, Avis Morgan who operated a store for many years at Corinne, recently moved to Brigham City. In addition, Mrs. Oliver is a sister to Mrs. Jordan Larsen, long-tim- e local resident. The new Brigham City couple, in addition to two daughters, have three sons, Gary 21, is serving an LDS mission in Peru; Kim, 19, is also on a church mission, serving in Chile, and Kevin, 18, is a student at Brigham Young university. State Asks Bids Yule Card Globemaster puts down at Klrtland AFB, N.M., Dec. 10, it will look somewhat like a flying Christmas card. It will be gaily decorated with large yule scenes, painted on both sides of the nose section by five Navajo artists from school. They are Earl Benally, Ernest Cleveland, George Williams, Lee Mitchell, and Jack Black. They were scheduled to paint the holiday murals this week, using oils to illustrate Christmas as the Navajos see it. Their efforts are being directed by instructor Marlon Newbold. shooting fatality involving a Elder county man and an Ogden woman at an Ogden hotel Wednesday morning has been ruled a homecide and suicide by Ogden City police. Herman Gallegos, 58, formerly of west Corinne, and June Greer McVey, 49, were found dead in Room 304 of the Marion Hotel at about 8:50 a.m. The man apparently shot and killed his estranged girl friend in the hotel room and then turned the gun on himself, according to police reports. According to Ogden Police Detective A.K. Greenwood, the two had been living at 2946 Grant until about 3 a.m. Wednesday when the woman moved to the downtown hotel. Fred Kraft, also a resident of the hotel, told police that he had helped Mrs. McVey move. He said Gallegos and Mrs. McVey were going to be married. The shooting apparently happened while Kraft was out of the hotel having coffee in a nearby cafe. He was gone for about 20 minutes. A double Box Shot Immediately Brigham City's building rate continued surge in November with the city inspection department Wednesday reporting new projects during the month totaling $244,707 valuation. The construction burst, following on the heels of a $248,600 figure in October, drove the years total to $1,463,274. This brings it close to 1970s eight-yea- r high of $1,637,904. Already, the 200 building permits issued this year have exceeded the 187 written for all of last year. The November activity included starts on seven new houses and a duplex, the number of homes built or now under construction here this year now standing at 67, according to Floyd Andersen, inspection department head. to former Talk about commuting. Would you believe that one of Brigham Citys newer residents travels 800 miles to his job? Thats right. Gene A. Oliver, 553 North Third East, a pilot for Western Air Lines, works out of Los Angeles. His trips to work include a journey by car to the Salt Lake City International airport and from . there, the flight to L.A. Its doubtful anyone in this northern Utah community can top that. Oliver and his wife, Marjorie, and their two daughters, Genette, 13, and Kelley, 3, moved here on Thanksgiving day from their home of seven years in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Why did they locate here, so far from his work? "I guess the small town atmosphere more than anything else, smiled Oliver, 42, a veteran of 15 years with Western. His attention was first drawn to Brigham City from the air. Area Supports Project To Help Needy Navajos BE Man Dies King of the Commuters? His Job 800 Miles Away ... PysIhesTotaD PAGES Former From Brigham City to Los Angeles THEN YOU TURN LEFT Mr. and Mrs. Gene A. Oliver trace route of his to work in Los commuting trip Angeles where he is a pilot for Western Air Lines. 26 971 On Local 1- -15 Project The Utah Road commission is seeking bids for final surfacing of Interstate-1between Perry and Elwood. The bid opening date is Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. in the road commission offices, Salt Lake City. The 13. project calls for 2,205 tons of bituminous material, 26,900 tons of bituminous surface course and 7,280 tons of plant mix bituminous seal coat. Work is to be completed in 150 working days. 5 Twenty-eigh- t Brigham City businesses this week kicked off a Christmas season promotion that will see at least $750 given away to lucky shoppers with the first of four drawings scheduled Saturday, Dec. 4. Joe Siggard, promotion chairman, said Tuesday the local business community has responded enthusiastically and has made it possible to stage a "bonus drawing which will offer at least $300 on Dec. 23. Other drawings are slated Dec. 11 and 18. Journal lists the names of participating stores. The noted that when they are in the stores during the drawing hour, shoppers will have an opportunity to browse around and perhaps do some intervals buying during the between the announcement of each name. Another feature of the local Christmas season, regular visits by Santa Claus, will begin Dec. 10, when hell be on hand to visit in various stores from 4 to 5 p.m. The Jolly Old Elf will be at 37 South Main from 5 to 8 p.m. and local youngsters up to 12 years old, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come in, have their picture taken free with Santa and receive a free candy cane. He plans to return Dec. 11 to mingle with shoppers from noon to 3 p.m. and to be at his headquarters for photos with the children from After 3 to 6 than, hell p.m. be in Brigham City every weekday and Saturday until Dec. 23. three At Saturdays first names will be read over Radio Station KBUH between 3 and 4 p.m, One name will be given at 15 minute intervals. Each of the lucky persons will receive $50 in cashier checks if they are in a participating store at the time. It will be necessary only to contact the store manager and he will notify the radio station. The money then can be picked up at the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce, 142 South Main, beginning Monday next week. give-awa- Other Drawings Set Other drawings like this will be held the following two Saturdays. If the shopper whose name is called is not in a participating store, he need only call the radio station to receive a turkey as consolation prize. , To participate, shoppers may obtain tickets from participating stores where they can be filled out and deposited. They will be picked up for the weekly drawings at about 1:30 p.m. each Saturday. 'Siggard said there is no limit to the number of times a person may enter and if a shopper is lucky enough, he can win more than once during the Christmas season. An advertisement on Page 3 of todays Pictured are some of approximately 40 participants in an instructional development institute taking place at Intermountain school this week. See Page 3 for story. SEEK ANSWERS |