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Show Universal Microriiain? Core F. 0. Box 953 w'alt Lake' City, Utah 34110 5465 F 8 74 wm Volume Mill 66, Number 49 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, December 6, 1 36 Pages 973 to give flour Colly, yimfy b(U)if taDk iraew Project Navajo is back in the saddle again after assurance that fuel will be available to ship food and goods to needy Indians in the Four Corners region. And, in Box Elder county, local residents again are invited to support this annual demonstration of generosity. Frank Coppin, representing the Golden Spike chapter of the Utah Air Force association, chief sponsor of Project Navajo, said Big J Mill is again participating. The mill has generously agreed to donate flour, as it has in past years and were grateful for it. All money raised locally will be used to purchase additional flour, Coppin stated Tuesday. Cash donations should be mailed to the Utah Air Force association, Golden Spike chapter, P.O. Box 492, Brigham City, Utah 84302. It was initially announced that Project Navajo wouldnt be carried out this year due to the fuel shortage. Governor Intervened However, Gov. Calvin L. Rampton intervened and directed the state board of fuel allocations to allot sufficient motor vehicle fuel to support the project. "The benefits derived by needy Indians in the 'area of Utah from Project Navajo far outweigh expenditures of petroleum required to support it, the governor declared. I call on all Utahns to support this worthy project and make 1973 a record year of service to those less fortunate than ourselves, he added. Another NEW COURTHOUSE - Brigham City Judge Robert Daines poses in courtroom of the new city building. The facility is ready for occupancy and hed like to butno decision has yet been announced. Judge figures he could get along until new furnish- ings are received in a month or so. move in New city building ready Brigham Citys new municipal building ready for occupancy. The question now becomes, are the occupants ready? At least two officials say theyre prepared to move in now - City Recorder and Office Manager Tolman Burke and City Judge Robert Daines. However, the decision appears to rest with the city council. And it hasnt given a hint. The subject wasnt raised at last weeks special meeting. Furthermore, the council wont meet again until Dec. 13. It was necessary to cancel this weeks regular session due to the absence of three members who are attending the National League of Cities convention in Puerto Rico. Contractor Reid Oyler said Tuesday, They can move in any time. Everything under my contract is done with exception of the flagpole and that will be done by next Monday or Tuesday. is Very Functional a very functional called it building. ..one of the finest office buildings in northern Utah. Oyler Saturday give-awa- y Shoppers share in Yule prizes ' " Shoppers dipped into a large jackpot of prizes last Saturday as Brigham City merchants held the first in a series of Christmas season drawings. The promotion is titled Santas Gift Box. It's an annual holiday feature and Chairman Tom Shaw said 12 prizes were given away to lucky shoppers. It was necessary to be there to claim the winnings. Many persons missed out when their names were called but they werent present. The items, donated by various merchants in town, included: A three-speebicycle from Sears; three $5 dinner certificates from the Red Baron; a $25 gift certificate from the Nut Shell. d Chicken Dinner Also, a chicken dinner from Brad's In and Out; a $25 gift certificate from the Shoe Center; a $5 grocery basket from BIF; a silver serving dish from Hansen Jewelry. A sport coat to one person from J. C. City meet canceled The Dec. 6 meeting of the Brigham City council has been canceled inasmuch as three members will be attending the National League of Cities' annual ipsod? Holmgren says hell move on ordinances four-corne- rs Will Ship Goods Whitfield Transportation, Inc. of El Paso, Tex., has volunteered to furnish trucks and trailers to deliver goods collected under ProjectNavajo to the Four Corners area by Christmas. Needed this year are canned goods, sacks of potatoes and onions, flour, corn, beans, sugar, salt and other nonbottled staples. Warm, serviceable clothing is needed such as shirts, coats, dresses, pants, shoes, underwear, boots and other items for men, women and children. Toys in serviceable condition also will be accepted. Dropoff points for food, clothing and toys are fire stations in Ogden and Weber county and Salt Lake City and Salt Lake county. Other points will be announced later. Items can be dropped off in Brigham City at Building 35 (warehouse) on the Intermountain school campus. ffoF Penny and a ladies pant suit to another, also from J. C. Penny; stereo equipment from Bradshaw Auto. This coming Saturday another dozen prizes will be given away with the drawing to take place at Santa Clauss headquarters, 10 West Forest (formerly Robbins Donuts). The time will be Theres still more than $1,000 worth of merchandise and other prizes to be given away during the Christmas Season 2 p.m. according to Shaw. become eligible in the drawing can be obtained from participating Brigham City merchants, he noted. Other drawings are set Dec. 15 and 22 at the same place and same time. promotion, Tickets to Free Pictures Shaw said that Santa Claus will be there for the drawing and he plans to come back on Monday, Dec. 10, to pose with local youngsters for free pictures at his headquarters. The hours for this feature will be 5 to 8 p.m. Black and white photos with Santa will be given away free of cost. Those wishing color pictures can get them for 50 cents per photo which simply covers the cost, the chairman said. Old St. Nick will be here for picture Sessions also Dec. 13, 14 and Dec. 15, and again Dec. 17, 20, and 21. But functional or not, its still vacant. Burke said he was still waiting for the council to tell me on the question of moving in. We could move in over the weekend if theyd let us, he added. Although $16,386 worth of new furnishings wont arrive for a number of weeks yet, Burke said the city office operation could make the change with existing furniture and equipment. Judge Daines says the same. The court could make do until new chairs and desks arrive. We want to move in to save fuel. Were ready to move in, even with the old furniture. Its uncomfortable over here, he said, casting a glance at the thermostate which was set at 68 degrees. They have to heat both buildings as it is now. Why not move in and conserve heat? he proposed. Final Cost With the buildings virtual completion, Oyler totaled up the final building cost. He was issued a $476,626 contract, November beginning work in early January, and the city council since has exercised alternates which bring the total cost for building and site work to $518,391.66. There are additional expenses, of course, including the furnishings, architects fees, $31,000, and landscaping which has yet to be contracted. The city has budgeted $547,000 for the project, including $500,000 raised through a bond issue and $47,000 in federal revenue sharing funds. voter-approve- d Landscape Plan The architecture firm, Edwards and Associates, Salt Lake City, have worked out a landscape plan. The city decided rather than put out on contract, they would do it with their own forces as weather and time permitted, architect Ralph Edwards noted. Other costs associated with the building include $1,007.48 for bond attorney fees, $7,630 to the fiscal agent, and $2,220 to clear the ground. Burke said he would have a cost figure for the total project in the near future. Brigham City has set the formal wheels turning to renegotiate a fire protection agreement with Box Elder county. County officials agree its time for a change. But they indicated Tuesday not to the extent initially proposed by the city. The matter was placed in focus at a regular weekly commission meeting which also saw Commissioner John Holmgren announce plans to move for City first to suit Undo Sam - Brigham City was the first city In the country that had an acceptable audit report under the new federal revenue sharing guide. This was reported Tuesday by Fred B. Baugh, Jr., who handles auditing chores for the city. He was notified by Jack Gary, Jr., who prepared the audit guide for the Office of Revenue Sharing, Washlnton, D. C. Baugh who Is a partner In the firm of Wiggins, Taylor and Baugh, helped draft some of the recommendations at the state level which were Incorporated into the federal guide. Brigham City receives about $22,000 per quarter or ap- proximately $88,000 annually in the revenue sharing funds. City Recorder Tolman Burke was officially notified of the distinction by Gary on Monday of this week. BE Brigham City's building rate dropped to a new 1973 low during November with the city inspection department issuing permits for projects bearing a total estimated cost of $27,950. Permits were issued for just seven building projects, including a $20,000 A Riverside man has been named Farm Leader of the Year by the Utah Future Farmers of America. Frank O. Nishiguchi received the honor during the annual Utah Farm Bureau convention in Salt Lake City. It was one of a number of awards handed out at the annual confab which was conducted at Hotel Utah. Nishiguchis family was on hand to see Utah was Brent D. Parker of Wellsville. Uintah county, and Mrs. Vesta Boyer of Springville were named Distinguished Service award winners for action in both Farm Bureau work and other leadership roles. Named Outstanding Young Farmer for term Riverton, was reelected to a two-yeand Jay Child, Clinton, was named vice term. president for a one-ye- him recognized. A. DeMarr Dudley of Jensen, Another permit was written for demolition of three buildings immediately south of the d courthouse. The slim months activity left Brigham City short of the anticipated $2 million mark for this year. The figure through November stood at' $1,943,030 with 190 building permits having been issued. Here is information, as disclosed in a monthly report, for November projects: Floyd N. Barker, 46 West Fourth South, storage shed, $300. George M. Gougler, 575 Shamrock drive, enclose existing carport, $1,000. Earl Dickamore, 670 South Third West, accessory building, $2,000. Richard Vesco, 24 West First South, sign 41 South Main, Preston Keller, 884 South Third West, finish basement, $2,200. Scott Bessinger, 524 West Fifth South, single family dwelling, $20,000. Box On Housing Money While at the meeting, the city spokesmen noted also that Brigham City was willing to assist in any way we can to utilize low income housing assistance money recently appropriated by the state legislature. Commissioner Chase said a meeting of the county council of governments has been scheduled Dec. 12 to discuss this and several other matters. On the proposed mobile home and (Continued on Page Three) farmer wins leader award house. only, $450. Young Sign company, new metal front, $2,000. Higher Amount In its new proposal the city is asking $21,752 as an annual fee in 1974 plus the hourly charge. This yearly fee would increase to $24,638 in 1977. The figures were put together by auditor Fred Baugh, based on personal services, material ant supplies and depreciation. Actually, 'the city council last week did not intend this as a firm proposal but only as a guide for the county which is now formulating its 1974 budget Commission Chairman Don Chase indicated that it was too big a financial lump for the county to swallow, suggesting that a final negotiated amount would have to be somewhat less. He told Mayor Jensen and Councilman Olsen simply that wed like to take it under advisement. The city officials noted also that during the period 1969-7the city has been unable to collect $5,212.90 for responding to vehicle fires outside the city. Its an area of service and yet the city has no way to force payment, Mayor Jensen stated. Frank O. Nishiguchi building rate dips county-owne- adoption of the county's controversial mobile home and subdivision ordinances next Tuesday. Mayor Wayne Jensen and City Councilman Claudius Olsen formally advised the county board of the city's intent to renegotiate the fire pact. Over the past 10 years, the county has paid a $750 annual standby fee plus an hourly charge when city men and equipment are called to fight fires in the neighboring county area. Elder county, demolish three buildings south of courthouse (old jail, garage, service station building). HAPPY MOMENT Frank 0. Nishiguchi shares elation with family after being named Farm Leader of the Year by the Utah FFA. State President Elmo Hamilton, Here Since 1947 Nishiguchi has farmed in fertile Bear River valley since 1947 and owns in part 235 acres which produces sugar beets, grain, alfalfa and potatoes. He has served as vice president and currently is president of the North Box Elder County Farm bureau. The award recipient also is a member of the Utah Farm Bureau federations board of directors, director of the Farm Bureau Insurance company, director of the Utah Agriculture Marketing association, and a director of Country Mutual Life. His leadership has been felt at the local level in connection with water development, a new hospital, weed control and the county Agriculture Stabilization committee. Active In Church Nishiguchi has also been active in the LDS church, having served in many assignments at the ward level and in the stake Sunday school organization. He and his wife are parents of three children, Kay Marie, Peggy Ann and Frank Benjamin. In the presentation, a spokesman for the sponsoring Bear River FFA chapter stated: This good family has brought favorable recognition to our community. Frank Nishiguchi has been a friend to we Future Farmers. He hires many young men on his farm and supports our chapter in its many activities. |