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Show Uni I JJlcroMltir, " U. b'ox26DJ vc-rs-a Laua City, Ut-3- Co- P411' 91 W f 5-- 75 ; PUQ FIRST Group Eicellence -?. III In Typography Box Elder Journal ooatToS-- wvliJ Volume 68, Number 5 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, Clinic McKay guest aims at 'silent killer' leinrait'ini sdhi A silver anniversary honor for Intermountain school will be a feature of the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerces Chance For persons 21 years or older, there is a e chance of having hypertension. It is a silent epidemic because half of the 23 million people in the country suspected of having hypertension dont even know it. This means that they are not being treated. Hypertension seldom produces symptoms in early stages. A person with high blood pressure may feel healthy and not know there is a problem until a blood pressure count is taken during an examination in a physicians office. If hypertension is undetected, untreated, and uncontrolled, it forces the heart to (Continued on Page 9) annual dinner meeting Friday, Jan. 31, at Sherwood Hills. Starting time is 7:30 p.m. The boarding school this month is observing its 25th year of operation since first opening Jan. 3, 1950. Slated to be on hand for the event is Acting Supt. Stan Speaks and three employes who were members of the original staff Lindred Onsae, Floreine V. Walling and Willie N. Begay. Brigham City Councilman A1 Cazier, acting as mayor pro tern, is scheduled to present Speaks with a silver tray. Appropriately enough, Rep. Gunn is featured speaker for McKay the annual meeting. , Played Major Role Congressman McKay, a member of the p in speaker spoflliglht This Saturday, Feb. 1, there will be a special free clinic at Central school from 12:30 to 6 p.m. to help stem the tide of a silent epidemic" that is sweeping through not only Brigham City but the nation as a whole. Usually people think of an epidemic as a disease that rages through a community, striking quickly, and causing severe illness in large numbers. Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is indeed an epidemic, says Dr. John C. Bailey, director of the Bear River District Health department, which will team with the local chapter of the Utah Heart association in conducting the free blood pressure screening clinic for residents of Brigham City and surrounding areas. The test is simple, painless, and takes only a few minutes. Those who come to the free clinic will receive a card with their blood pressure recorded on it. If high blood pressure is detected, the card will inform the holders private physician and can be care. used for follow-u1 20 PAGES January 30, 1975 5 Don Carlson is ready to be the "patient" any time for a HOW IT S DONE blood pressure count, and he plans to be on hand for the free blood pressure screening clinic set for Saturday by the Utah Heart association, represented by local chairmen Cherie Burreli, and the Bear River Health district, represented by Dr. John C. Bailey, director. House Interior Appropriations sub- role in. committee, has played keeping the school open. Other items of business will include installation of four new members of the Bruce chamber board of directors Christensen, Grant Hacking, Richard Anderson and Jay Hansen. And Wayne Jones, president-elec- t for the past year, will assume the gavel as president for 1975, and Norman Thompson will officially become president-elect- . Executive Vice President Ron Frandsen said reservations for the dinner should be made by noon today (Thursday) at the All chamber office, telephone interested persons are invited to attend. The story of Intermountain school has been a somewhat unpredictable one. The facilities now occupied by the school were originally built to serve as Bushnell General hospital. In 1946 the hospital was declared surplus by the Army and was vacant until 1949 when it was turned over to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for operation as an Indian school. Student enrollment reached a peak of about 2,200 several years ago and then began to decline. The BIA in 1973 announced plans to phase out the school but efforts to keep it operating resulted in a transition this year to use. There are presently students from 26 tribes on campus and enrollment is 737. A meeting In Albuquerque, N.M., Tuesday'Wtween representatives of BIA Commissioner Morris Thompson and an study commission produced a stalemate. The session was expected to produce a decision on the future of Intermountain school. The study commission recommended that the school continue. The BIA representatives reportedly were undecided. No further meetings are scheduled at present and the commission plans to submit a report to Commission Thompson. It has a staff of 240 persons. When the school was first opened, Dr. George Boyce was named superintendent. He held the post until 1955 when Thomas Tommaney became administrator for two years. Dr. Boyce returned in 1958 and served until 1962 when Hobart Johnson became superintendent. Miss Wilma Victor held the position from 1964 to 1971 and was succeeded by Jerry L. Jaeger who left this past year. Speaks has been acting superintendent since that time. Police bids too high? Brigham City officials are taking a at bids received last week for materials and equipment needed to finish construction of the new police headquarters. Councilman Dale Baron, chairman of a panel named to study the bids, said the cost is higher than expected. It appears now the matter is headed back to the full council for a decision. Possibly the items may have to be rebid. Included in the bid specifications were carpeting, floor tile, cabinets and a host of other items. Snyder company, Brigham City, set a price of $31,161 on the total package while Bywater Floor Coverings company bid only on the floor coverings and Ace Mill and Fixtures company, Logan, submitted a price only on cabinets. Police have moved into the new city hall basement headquarters even while construction is continuing. In other business at a weekly city council session, Councilman Baron was asked to study parking on the city hall lot and to make recommendations on his findings. second look District warden receives award Commissioners mull plan for fire zone in county Should Box Elder county establish zones for fire fighting purposes? This possibility is being mulled by county commissioners after a meeting with a Utah Forestry and Fire Control aide Tuesday. Dorius (Pete) Hansen, assistant state forester, told the county panel how a response zone organization has worked in Cache county. It involves community volunteer departments which have prime fire suppression responsibility in the zone where they are located. Hansen said it took about four years to really get the program established. But it is working because of the quick response time. The first five minutes are critical in a structure fire, Hansen explained. Insurance Rates Dropped is that total burnouts are practically nonexistent in Cache county and insurance rates have dropped, the state aide pointed out. The various zones receive financial support from the county fire budget on the basis of assessed valuation within their boundaries. Would such an approach work in Box The result Elder which is much larger in area and less populated? Commissioner Ted Burt suggested that it might be effected in the greater Bear River valley area which has the bulk of county population. Other areas would have to be handled individually, he noted. We want to investigate any possibility of improving fire protection throughout the county. We feel like weve made some strides but we also want to look down the road, Commission Chairman Don Chase stated. Lloyd Robinette, district fire warden, said the response zone approach is an alternative to organization of a paid (Continued on Page 9) - Hearing on tap tonight, local survey underway The second of two public hearings at which Brigham City officials hope to harvest citizen comment is scheduled this evening (Thursday) beginning at 7 p.m. in the city hall. An estimated 40 persons attended the first hearing last week and the city council is hoping for another strong turnout this time. Findings will guide the city in applying for federal Housing and Community Development funds. Citizens are asked to voice their views on needs in the community. It was announced also this week that a community survey has begun locally. Weber State college students are involved in the survey under the direction of Dr. Jean B. White, associate professor of political science and director of projects. Students will carry an identifying badge and letter. Citizens will be asked for their views on the present level of city services, areas where improvements should be made and for the patterns of growth and development they would prefer for the future. The survey is expected to run through Feb. 8. Bird Haven district honors 4 scouters Lloyd Robinette cited for service . . The Award of Merit, highest honor bestowed at the district level, was presented to four persons Friday night at Bird Haven districts annual scout recognition banquet in Brigham City. Recipients were Worth H. Jensen, Harper Ward; Orville Waters, 237 South Fourth West; Daisy Steed, 1185 East Third North, and Alma J. Bruderer, 39 South Second East. Special recognition went to Emory Wight, Honeyville, a veteran scouter and holder of the oldest Silver Beaver in the district. District Commissioner Verle M. Allred presented Wight with a pin and gave a resume on his life which includes 25 years as a scoutmaster. Chairmen of the exploring and scouting committees from Honeyville also honored Wight, presenting him with a plaque. A. Gorin Steed, district chairman, said the annual fete had drawn its largest attendance ever and he expressed thanks for this show of support. Some 57 Cub, Scout and Explorer units (Continued on Page 9) Alma J. Bruderer Worth H. Jensen Cards handed out Report cards were handed out Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Box Elder High school, a school spokesman said. Included on the cards are grades for the third term and semester, it was noted. at annual fete Daisy Steed Emory Wight |