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Show k:-- is'.: rf; : r.i jr3ai '!icrof ilinj K. l' ;4 ' '. -- .ox ilt L..-- J Uii Jity, Corp. Utah 54b5 ;:? F 8-- 74 i ,'m 8 . ji 5 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, Volume 66, Number 37 September 3, 1 1 26 973 PAGES Existing system nets bad grade Us mi Dond?D ipoekyp , sftydy peimiimiinid: Box Elder county's present solid waste disposal sites received a stinging indictment and a new one-sit- e approach was recommended in report. submitted to the county commission Tuesdy. Authors of the analysis were Dr. Robert A. Gearheart, Utah State university, and Bill C. Self, a graudate student in the USU Environmental Engineering division. The two had been asked a number of weeks ago for the study as an aid in determing how the county should handle its waste disposal. They not only condemed existing major sites but suggested that the county go to i one landfill and then establish a collection than attempting to operate several landfill opeartions and would be adding a collection service as well. He noted that Cache county is going to use 19 green boxes under a new system. Commission Chairman Don Chase said he wanted to compare the relative cost figures, noting that consideration had been given to operation of four landfills. One correctly operated and centrally located landfill would be more economically and ecologically sound, the study pointed qut. Three areas were chosen as possible sites for sanitary landfill operation, all located on the bench area east of State Route 69 north of Brigham City. ( favored was a site in the Honeyvillt , . V This was the slogan Saturday as rain failed to stop the 69th annual Peach Days parade in Brigham City. These folks, like so many others, donned winter jackets and watched from RAIN CAN'T STOP US under umbrellas. A popular comment during the parade was: This is the first time its rained during Peach Days for as long as can remember." (For story and winning floats see Page Three). I governing subdivisions and mobile homes and recreational coaches have been revised. A hearing date on these will probably be set next week. V Not Required The commissioner said its not legally required to hold this hearing since a public airing for each was conducted in May. He indicated, however, that because opposition has been expresed, a hearing will be held. will try again: Jaycees Carp scramble Saturday 1 Subscribing to the adage which says to try, try again, the Brigham City Jaycees this week announced that their annual carp scramble will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. It marks the third straight Saturday on which the annual event has been scheduled. Heavy rain has washed it out on the previous two attempts. As originally planned, the scramble will be staged on First East next to the tabernacle. All youngsters up to 11 years old are invited to participate. There is even a special division to adults this year. Prizes await those who catch tagged fish from among the estimated 300 carp which will be released in the flooded gutter. leaders I tto quis fJkCIay on BIA school Congressman Gunn McKay will be in Brigham City Saturday to meet and chamber of commerce with local leaders. city InTops on the agenda for discussion: school, its present status and future. The session is scheduled at 3 p.m. in the in the city hall. city council room, upstairs Also invited to be on hand are administration representatives from the Navajo boarding school. The meeting was arranged through Lowell Packer, local coordinator for the Utah represenative. session. Dale hour-lon- g During the Brigham Greater the of Baron, president said It s City Araa Chamber of Commerce, answered. some questions to have hoped termountain They will relate to appointment of a new commissioner of Indian affairs, can furnishings and equipment be removed from the school, current status of the school, and prospects for the future. Boyd Newman, chamber presidentelect, initiated efforts to call the meeting after learning that McKay will be in Utah at this time. He will act as chairman. Stanley Speaks, acting superintendent, said Wednesday that student enrollment at Intermountain has grown to 700 with more coming in from jobs and the reservation. "We expect to reach our 800 quota or very close to it, he stated. The Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced it will phase out the school beginning with this year. As for the zoning ordinance for which no formal hearing has yet been called, Commissoner Holmgren said the county planning commission is hung up on a conflict involving use of farm land. This will have to be resolved before further action can be taken, he. explained. In other buiness, the commissioners disclosed that the front portion of Main street property purchased by the county six months ago will be advertised for sale. Offered to bid will be a parcel fronting on Main street 76.67 feet wide and 100 feet deep immedicatley south of the courthouse. This will leave 65 feet in county hands for development of parking space. Commissioner Don Chase said a warehouse and former service station building on the site will be torn down right away. "I think next weekend it can be put up for sale, he stated. The county paid $37,500 for the property. The officials expressed a hope that about this much will be realized from sale of the front 100 feet alone - and without the building. Negotiations Continue On a related matter, Commissioner Holmgren said negotiations are continuing to purchase ground south of the present county jail site from J. Chester Knudson, 48 South First East. He said at least 74 feet is need to ac- comodate the proposed county jail xemodeling and addition project. The Knudson property, now in fruit trees and garden, is a reported 87 feet wide. Commissioner Holmgren said . area. Dr Gerheart said the area would be good because it's close to the center of solid waste generation. Also there .is enought 3,7 soGroeoaifDoms A Main street party is planned in Tremonton Friday evening to mark completion of a street surfacing project in the northern Box Both the Republican and Democratic will hold nominating conventions in Brigham City on Oct. 9, it was disclosed in a join announcement this week. parties Elder county Chairman community. It will get underway at 7 p.m. downtown with a barbecued beef meal offered at a "nominal cost to those taking part. There will also be square dancing and a teen stomp with western and jazz bonds providing music. In addition, Tremonton merchants are staging a street opening sale both Friday and begun in early May, was finally completed last week and includes new curb and gutter and sidewalk construction in addition to street paving. Involved in the project was an eight-bloc- k section. Terms Expire Terms expire this year for Councilmen Claudius Olsen and Dale Baron and Mayor at school Devern Rasmussen, principal of Parsons said Bruce Democrats will meet in the community center while his counterpart, Chairman Dale Baron, disclosed that Republicans plan to gather at Central Elementary school. Both sessions are scheduled at 8 p.m. The two party leaders urged that local citizens circle the Oct. 9 date on their calendars and plan to attend one of the conventions. The sessions will be open to all interested persons. But a voter may attend and take part in only one, not both conventions. The prime order of business will be to nominate candiates for Brigham City mayor and two seats on the city council. Saturday. The Main street project, Theft IP Ben-derso- n Elementary school, told police Wednesday morning that someone entered the school and the night before and stole between $4 and $5 in cash. Wayne Jensen. The two chairmen said no formal announcements of candidacy have yet been made on either side of the political aisle. Ive heard a lot of talk and interest, seems to be high but no one has confirmed his intentions to seek any of the offices, Baron disclosed. None of the incumbents has indicated one way or another whether hell seek another term. seif M. Jensen who only recently was appointed mayor after serving for nearly eight years on the council, said Wednesday he is still undecided about his plans. Baron who was named to the council just last week, also declined to committ himself at this point Both have been mentioned as possible mayoral candiates. on the GOP sade. Will Reorganize While Republicans will reorganize at their convention, electing a new chairman plus vice chairman, secretary and treasurer, the Democrats will hot since they only recently installed new officers. Serving with Parsons is Mrs. Verdun Fonnesbeck, vice chairman, and Richard Meyers, secretary-treasure- r. Others in the GOP leadership are Mrs. Ida Hadfield, vice chairman; Mrs. DeLone Glover, secretary, and James Munro treasurer. Parsons said in addition to nominations, Democrats will submit and approve a platform. Picnic Canceled He noted also that a party picnic that had been slated for Saturday at Rees Pioneer park has been canceled due to conflicts at the state level. Baron who said he will not be a candidate for reelection as party chairman, disclosed that he and other Republican officers will meet next week to plan for the confab. its presently being appraised. Also in advance of the project, a house located just south of the jail which, until recently was occupied by Sheriff and Mrs. Warren Hyde, will be torn down as will the old county jail to the west. On periodically by truck, t Dr. Gearheart said this is less costly party set Friday ) The Box Elder County commission has 24 as the date for a public hearing on the controversial county master plan. The session is planned for 8 p.m. in the commission chambers, downstairs in the countv courjiouse. In advertising the intent, it was noted that copies of the proposed plan are on file with the county clerk and are available for public inspection. As for ordinances under the plan, Commissioner John Holmgren said those Service. The letter would be a "green box system. Large containers are left at various collection points and picked up Tremonton County sets hearing date tor proposed master plan set Oct. V space (projecting 20 years into the future) and the soil is workable. At the present time, Box Elder county operates landfills west of Brigham City and Tremonton. The latter was said not to be conveniently loctated, but was credited with some plus factors, as well. The Brigham City site was given a failing grade. "The general operation of the landfill is condusive to a poor overall appearance. The site is covered with blowing refuse, some of which is blowing beyond the site. "The large piles of bulky burnables and .tires and the actual burning of the refuse shows poor overall management The service road travels across the landfill and is of poor quality and the service signs are of poor quality. "Overall, the site leaves the visitor with the feeling of having visited an open dump ... ; , ... (Continued on Page 1J) another matter, Commissioner Chase said he has informed Brigham City Mayor Wayne Jensen that the county is not interested in leasing the upstairs portion of the present city haall when the new municial building is occupied. One Bid Only one bid was received to supply the county with furnishing for the new additions at Pioneer Memorial Nursing home. Joerns Furniture company, Stevens Point, Wis., set a total price of $4,660.53. for 11 hospital beds and the same number of interspring mattresses and beside cabinets, six overbed tables and six cfafeteria tables. Officials were obviously disappointed at receiving only one bid after having contacted nine companies. Chairman Chase said he and Margo Eberhand, home administrator, would study the bid and recommend action at next Tuesdays commission meeting. Its their annual turkey shoot For birds? Lions say yes The Brigham City Lions club will stage its annual turkey shoot Saturday, Sept. 15, at a new location the old city dump grounds on west Forest street. The event is a traditional one on the local fall calendar and will get underway at 11 a.m., continuing until 6 p.m. Everybody's invited to take part. The usual host of prizes are being offered and will go to lucky ticket holders. Included are a radio, Coleman cooler, Coleman heater, sleeping bag, binoculars, hand mixer, two n snow tires, two blenders, a $10 bill and a television as the grand prize. sportMyrland Balls, long-tim- e sman and active lion, is chairman for the 1973 event. push-butto- Lions club members currently are selling (ickets at 50 cents each which will give buyers a cnance at sharing in the prize winnings. They will also door. the sold at be Participants will have an opportunity to win turkeys in trap shoot competition and also on a splatter board. Shooters may bring their own ammuniton or purchase shells at the shoot ' In addition, bingo will be played during the day with many smaller prizes available. A concession will operate for the sale of hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks, pie, cake and other food items. Profits from the annual shoot go into the service club's project fund. 'Contrary to what some may believe, no live turkeys art shot," the chairman pointed out |