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Show Universal Uicrofil Ins Ccrp. 0. fox 953 Lake City, Utah S4113 P 5465 F Volume 67, Number 8 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, 24 February 21, 1974 8-- 74 PAGES Drilling starts Wednesday Steam probe launched Mans first probe for steam in south Box Elder county got underway late Wednesday afternoon as a drilling bit began chewing into the earth. Thus began an around-the-cloc- k operation that could bring in the areas first steam well within a month. Location of the drilling is easily visible from Brigham City eight miles to the south, thanks to a derrick that was raised into place Tuesday. The project is a joint venture of Geothermal Kinetics Systems, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., and Utah Power and Light company. Bert McComack, superintendent for Geo Drilling, Inc., which is performing the work, called the well a wildcat despite intensive geophysical studies which preceded the site selection. 26-in-ch 128-fo- ot First Locally Why a wildcat? Because its the first well of its kind in the area. And it will become the deepest one ever sunk locally. What the companies plan to discover is a vast quantity of dry steam, sufficient in quantity and quality to justify other wells and the construction of electrical generating plants. At this stage, however, no one is certain what lies at the end of this exploration although test indications are favorable. How far down will they drill? At 5,275 feet (about one mile) Im going to be looking for steam, says McComack, a drilling veteran of many years. It could be anywhere but Im looking for it from a mile on down, he added. To reach that depth could take from 30 to 40 days but you never really know, said the drilling boss whos brought in two wells for Geothermal in Arizona. This derrick which towers 145 feet into the south Box Elder county sky marks the site of a drilling site where companies hope to find steam. MARKS SITE Economic Promise The venture not only holds economic promise for the area but should provide an education for local residents. The derrick towers 145 feet into the sky, mounted on a platform that is 17 (Continued on Page 11) Birthday's a holiday in Tremonton It's the only way Long-rang- sobriety e Following is the sixth in a series of articles dealing with alcoholism. Lil Dummer of the local alcohol counseling and information service is the author. A mistake is often (all to often) made: The attempt to protect the alcoholic from alcohol by bending every effort to keep him away from the bottle and the bottle away from him. This cannot be done, short of or commitment and even under these circumstances some manage to find alcohol. It is hard for the family to learn not to try to prevent the drinking, but any battle they win today over the bottle will be fought again tomorrow. Winning the war against the overall illness is the objective. Motivating the alcoholic to have a desire to stop drinking and to accept help in this effort are far more effective then trying to take the bottle away. The only way this motivation can be accomplished is by allowing the drinking and its consequences to become so painful in itself that the alcoholic will seek escape from the intolerable pain caused by drinking. This means offering the alcoholic love and understanding in his sobriety but not protecting him from the bottle or the consequences of drinking. This means suffering, but suffering with him in pain of the consequences. This means the courage to suffer small or great embarrassment, Never let it be said that Tremonton city officials dont appreciate the importance of a persons birthday. The city council on Tuesday acting on a suggestion by voted to Mayor Max Mason give all city employes another holiday each year. Each worker will get his birthday off! Mayor Mason reasoned that the occasion is special to every person and he should be entitled to enjoy the day with his not working. family Council members agreed. This means that Tremonton city employes now will have 10 holidays annually Instead of nine. financial deprivation, loss of job, and in some instances temporary separation in various separate ways. We must offer greater joy in sobriety and allow the painful consequences to become acute if wO anticipate ultimate long-rang- e recovery. Recovery from any serious illness may involve considerable time, and on occasions there may be relapses. The world has not come to an end if a!ter a period of sobriety the alcoholic drinks again. If the family does not panic and revert with the problem, the slip may- - be used to advantage and become an additional reason for the alcoholic to accept the fact that the first drink must be avoided. Next issue: The Role of Tire, wheel missing Andersens-Ford- , Inc., complained to police Saturday morning that a tire and wheel were stolen from one of the trucks on the Ward Secrist 323 South car lot. of Main, Officials chip in for door TT sold, the council was not yet ready to name an architect for the new structure. Equipment available George Knavel, director of emergency services for Box Elder county, informed the council that federal surplus equipment is available almost free to the city. City officials said they were interested in obtaining an emergency generator and possibly an ambulance. Knavel said he would investigate the availability of these units. It was announced that the citys new street sweeper is now being readied for service. City Engineer Duain Madsen told the council "weH have it on the street in no time." A new member was named to the city planning commission. He is Merrill began Wednesday. Mostly lesser offenses Arrests increase in Brigham City the total number of arrests City police had increased during 1973, a major part of the rise isnt a result of hard core crime but from lesser Even though by Brigham offenses. Malicious mischief, possession Johnson i) who is soil dliipsD conservation representative. Former councilman Carl Borup said there is some disatisfaction with the business licensing system used in Tremonton. At present the fee is based on volume and Borup suggested that this isn't fair, that everyone should pay the same. He asked the council to consider this. Mayor Max Mason said that local businesses had paid their licenses with no complaint. Borup with his brother, Don Borup, operates Carl and Dons supermarket. Hospital Suggestion Councilman George Smith reported a suggestion from Theron Godfrey, administrator at the Logan LDS hospital and Bear River Valley hospital, that the proposed new community hospital be built in conjuntion with a planned new county nursing home in Tremonton. This would permit the two facilities to be served by less help during the night hours, thus cutting down on staff expenses. The council seemed favorable to this suggestion. Mildred Shumway, planning commission and community planning board, recommended that a new service door be cut in the community center where banquets and similar events are held. This would primarily serve caterers and cost about $150. In response three city officials each contributed $10 to start a fund for the project. They were Councilmen Charles Taylor, Mayor Mason and Councilman Smith. of alcohol, and marijuana arrests were up, according to the annual arrest report issued by the Brigham City police department. The statistics are compiled by Sgt. Jim Whitlock, head dispatcher and record-sleepe- r. The total number of arrests this past 1,262 as compared with 1,152 in 1972 and 1,031 in 1971. The report showed that arrests for assaults were down this year with a total of four compared with 10 the previous year. The number of assault with a deadly weapon arrests was down, six for 1973 and five for 1972. There were 13 arrests for rape in 1973 compared with none in 1972. Auto thefts remained the same at 13. Battery arrests decreased with 16 during 1973 and 18 for 1972. year were BE fqduiijqOoli Tremonton has taken steps to improve its method of dog disposal, moving in the direction suggested by the Humane society of Utah. This disclosure was made Tuesday by Police Chief Ron Ogborn during a regular Tremonton City council meeting. The chief said the city now has a new disposal chamber and water filtering system to improve the use of carbon monoxide. He produced pictures of the new system for councilmen to see. The city was target for a strong letter of criticism from the society last week. In other business, Fred Niederhausern, Logan architect who designed the Tremonton civic center, asked to be considered for the proposed new Tremonton fire station. He was advised, however, that since the citys existing fire station has not yet been THINGS LOOKING UP This is how the derrick looks from directly underneath on the drilling platform. Derrick was raised Tuesday and drilling The amount of burglary arrests showed a marked decrease over 1972, 26 for this past year and 31 for the previous year. However there were six arrests for breaking and entering and five for the previous year. Police arrested three persons for car prowls, the same as in 1972. Contributing to a deliquency of a minor was down with 19 arrests compared with 26 the year before. A relationship was shown here for delinquency arrests, three this past year and seven for the year 1972. Disturbing the peace violations showed a big drop, six for 1973 and 33 for 1972. Sharp Increase According to Whitlocks report, the amount of drunk driving arrests increased sharply, 55 for 1972 and 71 for 1973. Forgery arrests were cut in half, 12 for 1972 and six for 73. Grand larceny was almost the same, 12 for 1973 and 13 for the previous year. There were 20 more arrests for (Continued on Page Three) drainage district voters favor bonds Voters in the Tremonton-Garlan- d Drainage district Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to bond for an additional $28,000 to finance completion of a drainage project. Balloting took place Tuesday with a total of 79 persons voting in the two communities. Seventy four voters favored the issue and five opposed it. In Garland the count was 42 to 2 while Tremonton citizens who went to the polls favored the bond issue 32 to 3. -- The additional funds were found necessary after construction costs overran the original $375,000 bid. Issuing additional bonds will not necessitate a property tax increase, district officials have said. payments of $12,300 will retire the total district levy and $1 debt with yearly income from a two-mito yield about $18,400. monthly sewer charge expected Its reported that annual ll |