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Show Volume 68, Number 51 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, December 1 8, 1 36 PAGES 975 UTA Boom ahead? bus runs to end Disfiiriiefi still Ibsimig Bus service apparently is headed for a y trip out of town for a number of Brigham City area residents who work at Thiokol corporation and Hill Air Force one-wa- base. John A. Rankin, general manager of Utah Transit Authority, told the Box Elder County commission Tuesday that buses which daily transport workers to Thiokol and Hill AFB are operating at a loss. His present dispostion is to recommend to the UTA board that this service be discontinued after Jan. 31, Rankin said. To continue the service as part of the U f A system means that Salt Lake, Weber and Davis counties, members of the authority, would subsidize bus rides for Box Elder county people to the tune of $30,000 annually. And Box Elder is not a member of the students Box Elder School district is stil' 'i ' ih. N .Kre its enrollment is concerned not as fast as anticipated this year. The conclusion was drawn WednesdUJ by Supt. J. C. Haws as he Hud'ed stu.v m figures. District officials had projected that 6,aJ3 youngsters would sign up tor cl. sses tl is year, excluding special education pupils - UTA. Is Not Legal Rankin said technically, it is not legal since UTA is providing service outside of its designated area. The transit authority took over existing bus runs to Thiokol and Hill AFB on Aug. 1, 1975 and has conipued them on a trial basis. However, now not only are economics a factor but there is a need for these buses with Davis county only recently voting to participate in UTAs low fare program. There are three buses involved. One runs to Thiokol and two others serves local workers employed at Hill AFB. Rankin said the Thiokol bus transports 46 passengers and the two serving Hill take passenger loads of 70 and 16 persons. He said to break even would necessitate raising the Thiokol fare to $1.55 and $1 85 and $4 for the two other buses. At present the fare for all runs is 90 cents. In each case, it was pointed out, the bus is driven by employes at the two installations. They are parked during the day when they should be on the street delivering service. To Inform Commission Rankin who said he merely wanted to make the county commission aware of the situation, suggested that a Logan bus firm be contacted to provide the service. The total alter tour weeks of school, normally a peak enrollment reporter period, was 8,412. At the end of the first term (nine week ,) there were 8,392 students from kindercar-ten through twelfth grade In county schools. A year ago there were 8,527 students listed on the first enrollment report and 8,436 at the end of school. he trend in Box Elder district for the past years has seen the enrollment steadily decline, bringing with it a decrease in state financial assistance. 1 half-doze- n Dr across the district. LEAVES HANG ON OAK BRUSH in the mountains south of Mantua despite arrival of the winter season This Final of yule season again a feature slated Saturday shopper shared in Brigham City merchants latest Christmas season y this past Saturday. It was the second drawing for merchandise and gift certificates of the current yule campaign with a final one scheduled this coming Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. Chairman Scott Hess said at the final more than 60 winners will be drawn from the box containing tickets signed by customers in local stores. We want to say thanks to all of the people who have tried Brigham City first in their shopping. From all reports, business is up this year, the chairman said. As an added yule season attraction Saturday, choral students from Box Elder A Christmas High school will present Carol Festival on the city hall plaza at 3:30 p.m. e give-awa- give-awa- After Drawing The musical treat should begin just about the time drawing is over. It will feature about 265 students and spotlight the Madrigal Singers, concert choir, Liberty Belles, and mixed chorus. The hour-lonprogram will be the first of its kind presented to the community and is under the direction of Director Wes Boman. Another feature, the appearance of Santa Claus for pictures with local youngsters is continuing this week. St. Nick will be in his Brigham City headquarters, 72 South Main, this evening (Thursday) and again Friday from 6 to 8 p m. and on Saturday from 4 to 6 p m. The photos in black and white are free. If a youngster wants color, the charge is 50 g Again this year the annudl Babson Business and Financial Forecast will be carried by the Box Elder Journal. cents. Last Saturdays drawing crowd was large with this coming Saturday expected to be attended by an even greater number of shoppers. The location will be the same near the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce office, 6 North Main street (old city hall).-Here are the names of winners last Saturday: t Sherilee Cope, Cliff Allred. Lori Nich-((.on- inueil on Pago 9) photo shows a snowmobile trail - one of many that can be found in the picturesque setting Babson's Forecast give-awa- y Thirty-nin- Next Report Haws said the next enrollment report will be received after the second term in Januaiy. That will give officials another line on just what is happening This look into .what can be expected to develop during 1976 is a traditional feature of this newspaper. It will deal with the national economy, business, tnxes, politics, labor, business arid other areas of interest to rejders. Look for it Babsons Business and Financial Forecast for 1976 appearing in the Dec. 25 issue of the Box Elder Journal. Choir will present annual yule program The local picture is particularly significant in the wake of a report by the Utah Foundation, the private research organization, that Utah will experience a dramatic climb in student enrollment over the next 10 years (See story on Page 3.) Bothwell farmer rates Utah poultryman award A prominent Bothwell farmer was selected as Utahs 1975 Poultrym in of the Year at the recent state meeting of the Utah Turkey Growers held in Salt lake City. Boyd Marble was honored by the Utah FFA association for his progressive support and enthusiasm for the turkey industry and presented a plaque by three members of the Bear River FFA chapter Clint Munns, chapter president: Carl Petersen, reporter, and Dee Marble representing the Cub unit of FFA In making the presentation, Munns read the following citation concerning Marble: Boyd Marble is a well known farmer and turkey grower in west Box Elder county. His progressive support and enthusiasm for the turkey industry has marked him a pier among turkey growers in Utah 0 He annually grows out some turkeys. All feed is formulated and feed mill on the mixed in the Marble turkey farm. The turkey farm also includes 20 permanent turkey shelters, two brooder sheds, and three granenes. An automatic feeder and water system serves the entire turkey operation S social, and economic values The foundation report attributes the anticipated student explosion to a baby boom about to enter public schools. It may already have stalled in Box Elder districts at least on a minor scale. Figures show that while there weie 571 students in kindergarten when schools closed last spring, at the end of the current years first quarter, there were 637 kindergarten students. Two major causes for dwindling student enrollment during the year are the depar15 students ture of migrant winkers were lost at Corinne Elementary school last week when migrant families moved out and drop-out- s at the high school level. Will Be Discussed Dr. Haws said enrollment and staffing will be discussed when the board of education meets with high school principals on Jan. 28. Box Elder High school may have student losses sufficient next year to lose teachers, Dr. Haws said. He mentioned also that officials will take a close look at class offerings. Some feel were offering too much variety and not enough basics, the supei intendent noted. Also slated for discussion at the Jan. 28 session are surplus funds held by secondary schools, referred to in a recent auditors report, and the funding of athletic programs in the district. Quiit judging announced at museum-gaiier- in their community. They have demonstrated the good Christian life. Mr. Marble is no stranger to the FFA Two ol his sons hdve served as officers of the Bear River chapter, and he himself is an honorary member. He is a strong supporter of vocational education and has been a good friend of we FFA members. It is our pleasure to represent the Utah Association of Future Farmers of America in declaring Boyd S. Marble as Utahs 1975 Poultryman of the ear and present him with this leadership plaque. y The Brigham City museum-gallerannounced this week that among Bicentennial activities planned for 1976, the first will be a quilt contest. At the close of the quilt exhibit one year ago an announcement was made that a prize would be offered in January 1976 for the quilt which best expresses a Bicentennial theme. y "We invite participants from throughout the state to enter their quilts Dec. 26, 27, 29, 30 to be judged and displayed during January, a spokesman said. are 11 a.m. Hours at the museum-gallerto 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. y 30,000-60,00- 5,000-bush- Operates Farm addition to his turkeys, Boyd Marble operates some 260 acres of irrigated land and a dry farm. Last year he produced 110 acres of sugar beets and more than 100 acres of grain on his irrigated land. He has a modern farm shop where all repair dnd maintenance of farm machinery takes place. A busy man is he, but not too busy to serve his church and community. He has worked in scouting for more than 25 years and was recently presented the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service to the Boy Scouts of America. He is presently serv ing as bishop of the Bothwell LDS ward, serves on the hospital board, and has been active in politics. Mr. Marble and his good wife, Cheryl, have a lovely fdmily of six children. This fdmily has added much to the cultural. In 170-acr- e The Box Elder Symphonic choir will present its annual Christmas eve program of music Wednesday, Dec. 24, it was announced this week. The holiday musical offering will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Brigham City LDS tabernacle and is billed as a program lor all ages. It is free w'ith the entire community invited to attend, a spokesman said. The theme is Christmas Once Again with J. Earl Johnsto directing the choir which is made up of local area residents. Accompanist is Naone Godfrey. A familiar feature of the Christmas program, the appearance of Santa, will once again be staged with St. Nick accompanied bv a musical background of Twas the Night Before Christmas. the 1975 award as Utah's 1975 Poultryman of the Year is Boyd Marble. With him are members of Bear River FFA chapter who made the presentation, from left, Carl Petersen, Clint Munns and Dee Marble. SHOWN WITH S. |