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Show t ) Judge takes, gives oath Three take seats at eaurodl fable v Three men took the oath of office for terms on the Brigham City council Monday in ceremonies brimming over with traditional cordiality. himself City Judge Robert Daines term sworn in for another six-yefour-ye- Councilman Peter Knudson "I do solemnly swear that will support, obey . . . ar ar administered the oath to Councilmen Peter C. Knudson, Tolman Burke and I Wayne Jones. One unexpected development was the absence of Dr. Knudson, the only incumbent among the trio, when the 12 noon procedings began in the council chambers. He showed up minutes later, explaining that he "was sorry to be late but I had a little conflict with the roads. He got stuck in the snow. Otherwise, things went as expected. Served Six Years Judge Daines who has served six years in the city post, began another stint after being unopposed for the office. He took the oath from City Recorder Sterling Loveland. Outgoing councilmen Byron Armstrong and A1 Cazler were recipients of praise and expressions of appreciation for their two terms of service each. Quite honestly, I dont know where the last eight years have gone. They've just whizzed by, Armstrong told the audience in brief parting remarks. "Its been a privilege to serve as a councilman in Brigham City, he six-ye- ar dared. ' He . .'' referred to the eomradery and respect developed around the council table as a dividend of his service. .... Tremendous Experience Cazier echoed these comments, calling his time in office tremendous experience and education. "When I decided not to run again, I felt I wanted someone else to have this opportunity. And I sincerely mean that, he stated. Cazier said he was proud of accomplishments of the past eight years, mentioning the community center, new parks and the city hall, specifically. And then he mentioned an ' unsung hero his wife. "Shes the one who developed the ulcer, he explained. Both Armstrong and Cazier praised the city employes as "the ones who made our jobs a lot easier. In other remarks. Councilman Burke took his place at the table and then; declared that outside of my marriage and family, this is the greatest single honor bestowed upon me". , Also Spoke Other members of the council also spoke and Mayor Harold B. Felt said he joined them in praising Cazier and Armstrong, adding that weve got good men coming in. Im looking forward to a progressive year, he said, noting that council seating, the naming of a mayor pro tern and his annual progress report will be offered at tonight's weekly council session. r -- coming along just fine Officials at odds over truck need el g. I dont have it on my own car because I cant afford it and I dont think the county can afford it either," he told the sheriff. Sheriff Redding said its planned to assign the unit to a deputy who will live at Snowville. He will patrol the back roads and needs the versatility provided by drive. The deputy, only one west of Tremonton in the county, will do a lot of checking on night hunting and herds. four-whe- el Need Same Vehicle If we are going to patrol for these things, we need to have the same vehicle as the people who commit the violations, the sheriff stated. Redding said he would make an effort to see if a 197S model can be located to lessen office with fidelity . . ." rea eating good...-playing.- .. laughing," the mother said in a telephone conversation from the youngsters bedside at McKay-De- e hospital in Ogden. How- - ever, with reasonable care you can avoid step-fathe- deputies will have one. Isnt one camera in each car Sufficient? Commissioner Chase asked. Theres no accountability. They get broken and disappear when everybody uses them, Redding replied. She doesnt know for sure yet how much longer hell be hospitalized. But I feel a lot better about Shane, she added, recalling those tear-fille- d hours and days just after the accident. A lot of folks have responded to a plea to help Mr. and Mrs. Quire. More than two dozen persons sent checks and cards to the Box Elder News and Journal to help the Corinne couple meet medical expenses that will exceed their insurance coverage. About Insurance another request made previously that for liability insurance by the sheriff for deputies through the National Sheriffs Chase said existing coverassociation age appears to be sufficient. Weve checked with our insurance people and the county attorney and frankly we feel the insurance weve got is adequate for the need, he stated. The commissioner noted that about $2,0M is involved in the proposed coverage. Sheriff Redding said he was concerned about the amount of liability coverage for the deputies. Chase said existing coverage provides up to $300,000 which is the maximum set by law for counties. 1550th. Equipment, including a truck, is furnished by the fire department at Hill AFB. six-bloc- Can Expect Flooding If history does repeat itself, indeed flooding can be expected. It is recorded in local histories that, in December 1851, floodwater from the creek was flowing one foot deep through the cabin in which the first Brigham City child was being born, the study continues. Although little definite information exists on other floods in the city's history, it's reported that in February 1911, snowmelt, possibly augmented by heavy rain, resulted in the citys most serious known flood. . "During the flood, obstructive bridges diverted floodwater into various areas of the city, some street bridges were washed away, and railroad track was washed out at the Box Elder creek crossing. Most Severe damage was most severe in Box Elder canyon where extensive flood fighting was required to protect the powerhouse, the study discloses. A flood of similar magnitude is reported to have occurred in 1907. Flood rs There is now skin grafting to be done, mostly on the boys left leg, ,maybe a small patch on his right leg. The doctor said hes coming along well. I think hes done a great job and so have the nurses and the hospital, Mrs. Quire explained. On still Mayor Harold B. Felt said a HAFB spokesman told him there wouldnt be any change for two months but from then on they didnt know. A spokesman for the 1550th said Friday that when we move, that requirement (at the airport) probably will cease all together. We are in the process right now and . expect that training operations will be ceased by March 1, at least, he added. Another officer at Hill confirmed that apparently there will be no need for the airport personnel after the move is completed. force has held a unique The four-ma- n position in their employment status. They are actually paid by Brigham City and considered as municipal employes. However, funds to pay them come from the Air Force to the city under terms of an agreement between Brigham City and the some of the tragedy that befalls other communities, Chernick stated. The local flood plain study focuses on the length of Box Elder creek from the equalizing reservoir east of town to the Black Slough, a distance of four miles. The study indicates that a major flood would break away at Forest street to the as sheetflow inundating several north city blocks. Among other areas, it would cover most k of a area bounded by Fifth and Seventh North streets and Main street and Third East. Sheet flow is described as broad, shallow overland flood flows generally less than' two feet deep. "In total, an intermediate regional flood . , . would inundate about 170 acres, of which 45 acres are urban, 25 acres are streamway and M0 acres art open- ev agricultural lands. "the study states.Cloudbursts, not snow melt, art pictured as posing the most serious threat. "A moderate snowpack normally accumulate 'in the high elevations of' the drainage area. Unseasonably warm weather in late spring or early summer could result in significant snowmelt flows in the study area. The magnitude of such flows, however, would generally be far less than those generated by severe cloudburst storms and snowmelt flooding does not constitute a serious hazard in the study area, 'it states. Shes been there every day since the youngster suffered serious burns on his hands, arms and legs. The mishap occurred Dec. 16 in .the Quire home at Corinne. A gas furnace apparently ignited engine starter fluid which young Shane curious like all had taken from his tool box. the cost, adding that he wanted to get the vehicle right away. Chairman Chase said the commission would consider it further but gave no hint that he had changed his mind. Hie sheriff proposed also an $800 ex- penditure to purchase 15 Instamatic cameras plus film so that each of his When the 1550th Aircrew Training and Test wing closes shop at Hill Air Force base, services of a fire force at the Brigham City airport apparently will no longer be needed. The helicopter training program has enjoyed the use of a landing area at the airport for more than three years. And in staff has been league with this, a four-ma- n employed to meet emergency that might arise as the big choppers land and take off repeatedly each weekday. However, the helicopter unit will soon transfer to Kirland AFB, just outside Albuquerque, N.M. It will be replaced at HAFB by the 188th Tactical wing which has been in Thailand. Don F. Johnson, chief of the airport fire, crash and rescue force, said they have received no official notification. All we know is just what we read in the papers, he said when contacted this past week. And neither has Brigham City been the recipient of formal notice. However. Little Shane Westmoreland is coming along just fine. This was the report from his mother, Mrs. Ray Quire, on Tuesday. Hes walking real good. Both arms and hands and all but a small portion on his right leg are healed. Hes Chase said the county cant afford it and quesUoned the wisdom of equipping the drive for patrol truck with four-whepurposes. He also opposed air condiUon-in- Have Potential "But you do have some potential. Shane's A $48 monthly pay increase is being proposed (or elected Box Elder county officials. A hearing on the proposal is scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the county commission chambers, lower floor of the courthouse in Brigham City. , The increase is equal to that already granted to other county employes, effective Jan. 1. Commissioners previously said a pay boost was not contemplated for elected officials. In mentioning that such an increase was now under sideration, Commission Chairman Don Chase earlier said it would not include members of the commission. However, Commissioners Heed Nielsen and Ted Burt reportedly believe that the chairman should receive more money. And Chairman Chase is said to be resisting such an increase unless it applies to his fellow commissioners as well. ing. Folks in Brigham City don't generally lie awake at night worrying about floods. But information received from theArmy Corps of Engineers indicates that Box Elder creek could deliver a relatively serious blow under certain conditions. Michael A. Chemick, an engineer representing the corps Sacramento district, briefed Box Elder county commissioners and others on the report Tuesday afternoon. Another briefing is scheduled this evening (Thursday) for Brigham City officials and interested citizens. It is scheduled at 6 p.m. in the city council room. Certainly, Brigham City is not threatened by the kind of flooding conditions that catch national headlines in other sections of the country each year. Waits skin graft j Pay increase proposed for Box Elder officials Should Box Elder county spend about truck to $10,000 for a serve the sheriffs department? Conflicting answers to this quesUon were offered Tuesday by County Commission Chairman Don Chase and Sheriff Art Redding. Specifications call for the vehicle to have automatic transmission and air condition- Councilman Tolman Burke the Constitution of this state and that I . . . V.and v Theyll be presented at the hospital Monday. Its not yet known how much the contributions total. It was decided to let Mr. and Mrs. Quire open the many envelopes, all addressed to Shane. Contributions can still be made at the N-- J office, 55 South First West, or they may be sent to Shane, P.O. Box 370 Brigham City, Utah 84302. stationed at the Brigham wonders how much Forthman Charles airport, ONE OF FOUR FIREMEN longer hell be employed there with transfer of copter training mission from Hill Air Force base. heli-Cit- y |