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Show 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Library About that gravel pit Nursiirog the From Thursday, 'December 5, 1 974 . home agonim imi red THE BRIGHAM CARNEGIE the Pioneer Memorial Nursing home county-oanefacility in Brigham City again during the past fiscal year operated at a loss. This was revealed in an annual audit performed by the local firm of Wiggins, Taylor and Baugh. f he loss was placed at $57,155 but $20,545 of this amount was listed as depreciation which leaves a net deficit of $36,610. County Commission Chairman Don Chase said the actual loss is not really that high, explaining that a revolving fund established to accomodate a bookkeeping transfer was charged against the home. The actual operating loss was around $30,000, he said. This is nothing new for the county home which annually runs a deficit. In the 1973 fiscal year the red ink figure was $41,717, less $17,718 for depreciation. 5 however, county officials say there should be added compensation because the property is used as a gravel pit. And Tuesday the two sides seemed just as fixed in their respective positions as in two previous meetings. $2,825; E. Powell, right-of-waacquisition agent for the state, stated the only way we can buy it is by the acre and not as a gravel pit. Commissioner Malcolm C. Young responded quickly, We wont talk to you on this basis. Youll have to condemn. You get us a gravel pit and weU give you that property. I would be unfair to the people of this county to let you have that land at this price, he added. Picture Brighter However, the picture has brightened since completion of a addition earlier this year which Chase said makes the homes operation more economically efficient. Were just about even so far in this fiscal year, he disclosed. 16-b- $396,493. Gift y Not willing to give up, Powell suggested that the county have its engineer inspect the pit again to determine just how much gravel is left there and Ill have our people take another look at it. The county officials nodded their approval and the matter was left for still another meeting. Bids were opened on fencing and metal tubing for the countys new equestrian park west of Brigham City. Acme Fence company was apparently low at $3,942.40 to supply 3,000 lenial feet of chain Inflation makes it costly to be in the nursing home business but we must have Commissioner John Holmgren them, pointed out. Income for the 1974 fiscal year totaled while expenses amounted to $339,338 Tuesdays Controls Not Tight Enough Bryce Scoffied, director of the county council of aging, complained to the commission that controls were not tight enough on allocation and expenditure of low income housing funds. The county originally was given $13,321 by the state for housing rehabilitation. In addition to better accounting and auditing of the funds, Scoffield said it was his feeling that the money should be spent within the county. Commissioner Young replied, however, that although he preferred to see purchases made within he county, prices must be competative. It was decided that three bids must be furnished before materials are purchased and that way well be sure to get the lowest price. Scoffield noted that five projects have been approved costing $6,000 and others are in process that would cost an admore than the total funds ditional $8,000 available. ( Commissioner Young replied that projects cant exceed the amount of money to finance them. Upon the recommendation of County Clerk K. B. Olsen, the commission approved employment of Leah Barker and Marlene D. Childress in the clerks office. Is Only Way Can Buy Jenkyn six-fo- weekly Golden Spike give-awa- y Empire names new director beckons Saturday give-awa- y 7. Beginning at 3 p.m. near the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce office. building, the drawing will offer a number of merchandise prizes for lucky participants. Another feature of the local Christmas season, visits from Santa Claus, will resume Saturday with Old St. Nick scheduled to be at his headquarters for pictures with youngsters from 4 to 6 p.m. His headquarters is located upstairs in the chamber office building (old city hall). give-awa- Cost Nothing Black and white photos with Santa will cost nothing and every child will receive a charge candy cane. There will be a when a colored photo is requested. Inside will be a certificate which entitles the holder to a gift at one of the par- g dates: from to Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. p.m., Dec. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. Also on Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. 12 Only One Winner Hall pointed out that only one winner from a family will be allowed per Saturday. A winner or a member of his or her family may come back the next week and 5 8 Order your (Continued From Page One) the unilorm and detective divisions, youth showers. Muir said all of the work can be accomplished by city forces with exception of heating and cooling systems and brick Ba neighbor. thats and Journal The gift that gives ?AMLV SPECIAL BP1 104 times a year SAT. ONLY y W ijewA still a sizeable amount and if city officials know from whence the money is coming, they havent made it public. But funds or no funds, work is moving along at a brisk clip. Those officers want new quarters! HAMBURGERS Only $9.00 for subscriptions in Box Elder County and $1 1.00 for out of County. In Lots Only Delivered twice each week, 104 issues per year. We have attractive Christmas Gift Certificates which we will mail just before Christmas - Drop into our office or mail a check. OPEN 11 am to 10:00 pm 55 South First West HOT WAX $1.00 MOUNTING $6.00 COMPLETE TUNE-U- five-yea- GIFT S0DSCRDPCSlS the good laying. He said the entire project can be handled for $30,000 a bargain in these days of spiraling construction costs. But (Continued From Page One) service is available and will continue to be available in the future. It is not a now or never situation, Commissioner Holmgren explained. The question of financing must now be decided. r The county could go on a lease program at an annual cost of $8,355.05. A rental payment of $4,177.54 would apply on the purchase if the county should decide to take this course. Commissioner Chase said it will probably be decided to go on a lease arrangement, at least for the first year. Commissioner Chase said its intended to hire handicapped persons as radio dispatchers under a program proposed at the previous weeks meeting. This provides that all wages and benefits will be federally funded through next March and then, working through the Bear River Association of Governments, for the next 12 months the county would pay only fringe benefits. . processing space, interview rooms, reception area, and restrooms with A couple of "Young Ambassadors" dancers bring to the stage a TO PERFORM HERE touch of nostalgia in a number from the "Roaring Twenties". A Brigham Young University program bureau group, the "Young Ambassadors" will be at Box Elder High school for performances. Dec. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are priced at 2.50 for adults and 1.50 for juniors 14 and under. County (Continued From Page One) serves only as a secondary crossing seldom has traffic. If the controversial old bridge were closed, it would be possible to cross the river on the newer span but the distance is considerably longer for farmers in the area. The condemned signs which advise those crossing the old bridge to do so at their own risk, were posted upon advice of the county attorney. all courtesy of the local merchants committee. Santa plans to be back in Brigham City sessions on the for other picture-takinfollowing Women. Bridge Its ticipating businesses. Chairman Bill Hall said these range from groceries to car tires, sport coats to an electric train set. Whats New? Last Saturday, Nov. 28, the story, The Bears on Hemlock was presented for Mountain, the boys and girls who attended the Childrens Hour at the library. Beth Jensen, one of the library aides, sketched the story on the blackboard with pastel colored chalk as the story was read. Miss Jensen, who works in the library on Saturday, often uses her artistic talent for the childrens hour programs. The Brigham Carnegie library began its first program for adults last Saturday with a book review given by Mrs. Bernice Quinney Tait. Mrs. Tait reviewed the current best All The Presidents seller, Men, by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. Mrs. Tait who gave an excellent review of the book, is a member of American of University Association four-count- y and 21. Tickets are currently being distributed by participating stores. Its the merchants committees way of encouraging area residents to do their Christmas buying at home. y will be conducted the The same as last year. Winners (who must be present to claim their prize) will have the opportunity of pulling an envelope from a Christmas Gift Tree. Brigham Carnegie Library Childrens Library 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday December 7 Story, The Little Drummer Boy, music, The Little Drummer Boy. December 14 Story, The Little Match Girl, dance, The Little Match Girl. December 21 Story, special Christmas program; also,' a Christmas surprise! December 28 Story, The Snowy Day, art, Snowmen. G. Austin Casson, 27, of Huntsville, has been appointed executive director of Golden Spike Empire, Inc., the tourist promotion organization. He succeeds Steven L. Strong effective Wednesday. The new director of is president Pedisview corporation, a display advertising agency and has been an account executive for Pierson, Kearne and Moss, general advertising firm. He previously worked as a media allocation director for Ted Bates, Inc., national agency. He is a graduate of Weber State college. Golden Spike Empire headquarters is located at 2551 Grant avenue in Ogden. Member counties include Box Elder, Weber, Morgan and Davis. participate, however. Hall said it looks now like the total amount to be given away at three weekly drawings will amount to about $1,500 more than originally expected. And it could even be greater. Other drawings are scheduled Dec. 14 The first in a series of three Christmas events is scheduled in downtown Brigham City on Saturday, Dec. season LIBRARY 0 PHONE CHILDRENS HOUR DECEMBER PROGRAM t Western Sales submitted the low bid of $3,290 for 4,700 feet of boiler tubing for the railing. Commissioner Don Chase said the bids would be studied. sparred with a state highway department representative over acquisition of county property north of Plymouth. The 11.8 acres are needed for Interstate-1in that area. The state wants to buy it for d In other business at link fence. commission meeting, officials again 723-347- 1 1 $10.00 P DAY PERSONAL SERVICE PROFESSIONAL CANT SERVICE "NOW, JUST EXACTLY WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM, SIR?" HOBBIT SKI & CYCLE 10 East on Sixth North We Specialize in Delaminations 723-882- 0 NCW HOURS 9:309:00 Sun. IS It costs more to keep a person in prison than to keep a student in college. If youve ever complained about the high cost of higher education, consider the facts. Four years in college cost less (about $8,000) than four years in prison ($10,760). So why dont we send all our kids to college? Perhaps because we wont spend the money to keep them interested in going to school. One out of three high school students doesnt stick around to graduate. The dropout is ten times as likely to become a juvenile delinquent. And the juvenile delinquent is perhaps a thousand times more likely to become a criminal. It doesnt have to happen. Good schools, with good teachers, and good facilities, can hold any youngsters interest, and turn the bad apples into good citizens. Can we afford to send the money for good schools? Can we afford not to spend the money for good schools? The answer will be, one way or another, a life sentence for a lot of young Americans. Box Elder Education Association |