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Show r 10 Z I I w n- ')cj 1 :y . its? ?11I0 1 ? 3or e-- 74 rrl' x v S ' , 4 - DEVELOPMENT AHEAD This photo of the area south of the Box Elder County courthouse in downtown Brigham City shows where development will take place in the near future. Mariked by X are county-ownebuildings which will be removed. At right is a warehouse which will be torn down for parking as will the old jail bui g (center). The former county sheriff's honne at left will go to make room for a proposed a to the existing county jail (extreme left ). White arrow indicates property 87 feet wide an d 165 feet deep which the county seeks to acquire d 1 Id-in- f Volume 66, Number 39 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, Mayor, city councilman - k 4 City officials seek your speed election to posts Two Brigham City officials this week announced intentions to seek their party's nomination for mayor and city councilman. Mayor Wayne Jensen, appointed to the chief executives post recently when Ole Zundel resigned, announced that he is a candidate for mayor. And, the man who was appointed to fill the city council vacancy created when Jensen became mayor, Dale Baron, said he will seek the nomination for councilman. Both are Republicans. The Brigham City GOP and Democratic nominating conventions will be held Oct. 9. At stake are two seats on the city council terms. and the mayoralty, all four-yea- r Mayor Jensen who has served for nearly two years on the council, said his experience in city government has provided him with the background to serve in the position. Mayor Wayne Jensen is candidate Cites Needs are many things that need to be done when financial conditions are right, specifically mentioning curb and gutter improvements. Brigham City has purchased some new equipment in recent years but we still need to upgrade certain departments and enable them to render more efficient and economical service to Brigham City, he stated. The mayor gave priority concern to correcting an existing deficit situation. The city must pay off a $136,000 tax anticipation note, erase a $150,000 surplus deficit and repay $50,000 borrowed from revenue sharing. Mayor Jensen declared that Brigham City needs the revenue which would be sales tax ingenerated by a half-cen- t crease. Baron, in his announcement, said, I feel very proud to be able to live and raise my family in Brigham City where we receive so much as a result of good local government. I feel the responsibility of our elected (Continued on Page Two) ... He said there Dale Baron . . . eyes term Air Force contract IFOeur production of illuminating flares promises to jump employment at the companys Box Elder county complex. The pact came from the Air Force recently and had the effect of injecting new life into the Utah Flare division. It reportedly will mean at least 100 new jobs. There are approximately 200 workers employed at the flare complex which reading from the police departments new radar unit, should meet with patrolmen at the Bear River Bird Refuge sign at the junction of Forest Street and Watery lane. If response is good and more people want the service additional days will be scheduled in ths future for the checks, said Chief Christensen. Community theatre needs directors! The Brigham City Community theatre is looking for directors! The local stage production group is planning to present its first play of the winter season a mystery sometime in November. But theres one drawback, they dont have a director. Interested persons this week were invited to contact Harold Felt, artistic director with the Community Theatre board. $1.2 million pcsif A $12,260,029 contract awarded to Thiokol Chemical corporation for the Have you wondered whether or not your speedometer is reading right? Brigham City police will tell you for sure, and you dont even have to exceed the speed limit and get a ticket. Chief Jay Christensen announced Wednesday that police will offer free speedometer checks the next two Sundays Sept. 30 and Oct. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Officers will be on Watery lane between Forest street and Sixth North where the Brigham City waste treatment plant is located. Those motorist interested in getting a correct speedometer speedometer mw imi operates as a separate plant under Wasatch division. Senator Wallace F. Bennett announced the contract which is expected to take about a year to fill. The pact is for the LUU-2A-flare, an which updated version of the LUU2-Thiokol has been producing since 1970. It incorporates a new timer, designed to withstand centriougal force so that the flare can be allowed to fall free for a greater distance prior to deployment of the B through condemnation. Commissioners say itis needed for jail project. It reportedly would be developed for law enforcement personnel park ing and serve as a buffer zone for the jail PAGES Through condemnation Check - 26 September 27, 1973 v lbs parachute and ignition of the illuminant. The timers greater resistance to ex- ternal forces also eliminates the need for the small drogue (breaking) chute formerly employed to stabilize and break the flares fall. flare has demonstrated The LUU high reliability in the field for use by the Air Force and foreign customers to whom its been sold. Previous contracts have included sales to Israel and Holland. Cyimfly fail f Box Elder officials have moved to expand the county jail site near downtown Brigham City, authorizing condemnation of property to the south. The action came at Tuesday's regular weekly session of the county commission. And although the motion to condemn was unanimous, it was taken with reluctance and a declaration by Commissioner John Hqlmgren that its going to be one of the most unpopular things Ive ever had to do. Sought by the county is a parcel 87 feet deep. The owner is J. Chester Knudson, 48 South First East. The land is located between Knudson's home and county property on which a home formerly occupied by Sheriff Warren Hyde stands. Its present use is for growing fruit trees and a garden. Ground Necessary Holmgren said the additional ground is necessary to a jail remodeling and expansion project and will be utilized for law enforcement personnel parking and as a buffer zone. Plans are to construct an addition to the wing will exexisting jail. The tend south and make it necessary to' remove the former sheriffs home. Commissioner Holmgren who is heading up the jail project, said he and County Attorney O. Dee Lund had visited with Knudson in an effort to negotiate purchase of the property. And Commissioner Don Chase had met with him previously on several occasions. He was very nice to us but he didnt even want to talk figures. Its personally not something I want to do but for proper development of the complex, I believe we must get the property, Commissioner Holmgren explained. two-stor- y Was Reluctant Commissioner Malcolm Young also expressed his reluctance to use condemnation, noting he has never been an advocate of this procedure. As planned, the property will provide space for 18 parking spaces and have an entrance onto First East. It contains 14,355 square feet. Attorney Lund has been directed to prepare a resolution for next Tuesdays meeting which will cite county need for the ground and formally direct him to procede with condemnation. Commissioner Holmgren said final plans and specifications for the jail project are expected to be ready in November. Widen Alley Also during the meeting, Commissioner Holmgren said he would recommend that tf elf site the alleyway south of the county courthouse be widened from 20 to 24 feet. This can be done when the county tears down an old jail building and warehouse and connecting former service station on the alleys south side. The latter two and the property on which they stand were purchased by the county earlier this year to expand parking in the courthouse area. When fully developed, present courthouse parking and that projected for the future will provide 77 spaces. In other business, the commission said it would seek $6,000 in state funds to help finance further work on proposed county zoning. The county has $3,000 for the project. Commissioner Holmgren said the funds request will be finalized at an Oct. 2 meeting. Proposed by the county is an plan which would provide for citizen input into zoning and thus respond to varying conditions in each of the districts. The commission set Oc t. 9 at 11 a.m. as the date for opening bi ds on a gravel stacker for the county road department. Commissioner Young s aid the countys policy for installing cattlle guards, when requested by private indiv ideals, has been altered. In the past, the county lias said it would install guards if the stockman making the request would pay for them. And the county would acquire the units, expecting to be paid back by the individual. However, Commissioner Young said it has been such a problem collecting that now the individual must actually pu rchase the cattle guard before the count v will install it. Commissioner Young discussed the possibility of turning over 28 acres of county-owne- d land in the Willard dike to Willard. The area has become a site l'or dumping garbage and Comraissiont'r Young said he had received numerou s complaints. , Its homecoming at BEHS this week Its homecoming week at Box Elder High school where a multitude of activities are underway, some traditional and others new. The packed slate of events is pointed toward Fridays crucial football game between the Bees and Roy High school. Both are currently tied for the Region One leadership with two victories and no losses. The activities have gone like this: Tuesday was Tie Day when not only the boys but also the schools coeds wore ties of unusual design. They opened the week Monday by decorating the halls and rooms. Cheer sessions are being held each morning in the foyer and members of the football team have been receiving special treats. Wednesday was Black and Gold Day when the studentbody was expected to wear these colors to jinx the Roy team. Also on Wednesday, voting was conducted for Homecoming Queen and King with announcement of the royal couple and their court slated at Friday morning's homecoming assembly (beginning at about 9:30 a.m.) Today (Thursday) is Crazy Socks Day with the intent to "sock it to the Royals. In addition the senior class is selling bread and honey to promote spirit. Also on tap today are a couple of traditional features. Juniors will paint the downtown sidewalks this afternoon and tonight at 7:30 p.m. the homecoming bon fire will be lighted by the freshmen just north of the school. In addition to the homecoming assembly, Friday morning will bring judging of the various room decorations and a pep rally is scheduled during sixth hour Friday afternoon. Thegame will start at 7:30 p.m. and during halftime, the marching band, BEttes, Rockettes, flag twirlers and ROTC will join to present the traditional halftime show. Also during the half, the sophomores will light the B on the mountainside east of Brigham City. Climaxing the week will be the annual Homecoming dance in the gymnasium. i I |