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Show Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday, December 30, 1976 Volume '69, Number 53 TWENTY CENTS 22 Pages purchasing agont o - - A majority of Box Elder county's elected Officials will receive $100 more a month beginning in January, thanks to additional money built into the 1977 county budget. This was disclosed Tuesday by county commissioners who, incidentially, won't receive that great an increase. Instead, the commissioners will settle tor. the average increase scheduled for about $65 per month. bounty employe i Also at the regular weekly commission session in Brigham City it was disclosed that $30,000 is included in the new budget to finance expenses for a new purchasing agent. . And it was determined that Commission Chairman Don Chase and fellow Commissioner Ted Burt will be sworn in for new terms on Monday, Jan. 3, beginning at 12 noon in the First District courtroom. They will be the only county officials to take the oath of office. Other county office-holdeof their are at the rs mid-poi- nt terms. Asked about plans to reorganize, a usual 0 first matter ot business alter an inauguration, Chairman Chase said that would be handled at next Tuesdays regular meeting. This is the time when a chairman is appointed and departmental assignments are handed out. With no changes to occur in the commisChase said of the reorgani-- . sion make-uzation we ve already thrashed that out. - But he declined to indicate the result in advance of next week's official action. Chase, a Republican, has. been chairman for six years, the past two years having been voted to the post by fellow commissioners Ted Burt and Reed Nielsen, both Democrats. He can't be beat. Hes done a wonderful job. Nielsen said of Chase's performance. This and other comments led observers to conclude that Chase may again be asked to take the chairmanship. ,. The pay increase voted for all elected county officials except the commissioners and county surveyor will have the follow p. First baby of new year 1 Y -- , well-wishe- South First West, she expressed her best wishes for -- 1977 to everyone. Just as Emily's arrival won many prizes for her parents, so the 1977 champ will earn a host of useful items for his or her folks. Water those shrubs is The extended dry spell experienced by Utah through November and December this past week prompted Harold Lindsay, Utah State university extension agent, to advise local homeowners to water their shrubs and trees. Otherwise, I'm afraid .here's going to be some winter damage, he observed. Lindsay said his office has received a number of calls from persons seeking advice. those immediately Shrubs,-especiall- BE Theres not so much concern about older established trees since their roots go deeper where, hopefully, there is still moisture. Also, shrubs contained in planters are particularly vulnerable to drouth and should receive attention. Lindsay said evergreens give off quite a bit of moisture, even during cold winter weather and need replenishment which normally is provided by Mother Nature. The county agent said at present there from $84$ to $948, and the clerk-auditfrom $881 to $981. The county attorney will receive $1,314 per month with the raise and the sheriff will jump from $1,006 to $1,106. Commissioners who now earn $790 per' ' month, will see that increase to $705. , . A recent attempt by Commissioners Burt and Nielsen to give the chairman a $100 increase while they would get just $65 was squashed by the chairman. "Were all in this together," Chairman Chase said. While the average increase for county employes will be $85 erith additional fringe expenses raising that to $75, some workers will receive less and others more. or . ' r - There have been adjustments in the various departments with the county road department to observe a three-ste- p salary schedule. In the past, pay increases have (Continued on Page Five) arizes winner fHV It's Stork Derby time again in Brigham City with this years race scene changed to Brigham City Community hospital after a long and successful run at Cooley Memorial hospital (which is now closed). The rules continue to be the same for this competition which offers a heaping jackpot of prizes to parents of the first baby born here in 1977. . The merchandise, furnished by Brigham City Businesses, varies from gasoline and savings accounts to a crib blanket, baby formula, baby food and a subscription to the Box Elder News and Journal. And there are a host more. The derby rules are simple. The baby must be born at Brigham City Community hospital with the time of arrival verified by the attending physician. Parents must be residents of Box Elder county and theyll be responsible to pick up the many gifts being offered. It .isnt always that the winner is born on New Year's day. On occasion in the past the first arrival hasnt arrived until two or county agent's advice around the house, should be wet down if they havent been watered within the past six weeks. Young fruit and shade trees, those planted within the past two years, also are probably thirsty and should be given a drink. Use water running directly from the hose. Using a sprinkler tends to cool the water and on frigid days can cause it to freeze before it can seep into the ground, the agent said. raise the monthly salary recorder and assessor No snow v on the go 1977 Stork Derby r THIS SMILING as the new year approaches is Emily Segay, the 1976 Stork Derby winner in Brigham City. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Segay, 58 ing effect: It will of the treasurer, are no critical problems on Box Elder county's agricultural scene as a result of the drouth. Some winter wheat could be lost but farmers received a generous amount of moisture in early October that helped on that front, he noted. Fruit growers expressed concern earlier in the fall when daytime temperatures were unseasonably mild but the tempera- hires have since dipped into the more normal range to aid there. three days into the new year; However, Val Christensen, administrator at Brigham City Community, gave assurance this week that several prospective derby winners are standing by. The 1976 camp was Emily Segay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Segay, 58 South First West, Brigham City. Emily wasted little time in crossing the finish (or beginning) line, being born at 5:49 a.m. on Jan. 1. She weighed a healthy six pounds and 11 ounces but seemed a bit bored, by her sudden climb to fame, yawning repeatedly as the N-- J photographer attempted to take her picture. Emily is now nearly one year old and graciously consented to pose for the Box Elder News and Journals annual New Years picture. This time she mustered a broad smile, obviously more aware now of her unique status. Her dark eyes expressed best wishes to those contenders for the 1977 title and to everyone a hope that the new year will bring prosperity and happiness. Changes reported in Willard ward There have been two recent changed in the bishopric of the Willard Third LDS ward. Ray F. Croshaw was sustained as second counselor to Bishop Gay Pettingill, and Willard Dean Young was named as assistant ward clerk over ward membership records. Released was Douglas Parsons who had served as second counselor. The lack of snow so far this winter has relieved county road personnel of their keeping roads primary seasonal chore clear and has also enabled them to get graveling work done. This was noted Tuesday by County Commissioner Ted Burt who heads the roads operation. He reported also that surveying currently is being done on the road which links the community of Beaver Dam with the highway. d This is a winding, chuck stretch which prevents traffic from traveling much more than 20 miles per hour. The intent is to secure the necessary y and straighten out the two-misegment, Burt explained. However, he said the project will not be is undertaken unless the right-of-wa- y given by affected property owners. The county doesnt intend to buy any property for the project. A town meeting to discuss this will be held at Beaver Dam, the commissioner added. He disclosed also that approval has finally come to move ahead with construction of three bridges. Two of the spans will be financed with collector road funds. They are a bridge over the Malad river at Elwood, one that's 'been out since early last summer. The estimated cost is $37,830. The other collector funds project is a $15,100 bridge over Salt creek east of Bear River City. funds will be utilized to build a span estimated to cost $26,263 over a canal at Elwood. In other business at Tuesdays county commission meeting. Commissioner Reed Nielsen reported that a meeting has been held of city and town leaders in south Box Elder county anent area animal control problems. He said the consensus was the Box Elder (Continued on Page 8) hole-dotte- right-of-wa- le 'High point will come in second quarter' t Babson forecast sees 1977 outlook as 'promising Babson a Business and Financial Forecast, an annual feature of the Box Elder News and Journal, follows in these columns ' today ; This 1977 edition attempts to project what we can expect to occur during the coming year in such areas as the stock market, industry, labor, the economy, trade and other vital sectors. We think youll find it interesting and informative reading. As 1976 bows out and 1977 makes it debut, studies conducted by the research department of Babson's Reports indicate that the upbeat in economic activity can be sustained during the coming 12 month. The revival which began in the spring of 1975 is still far short of maturity. In fact, it should have enough vitality to extend its life span beyond the average length of cyclical recovery-expansio- n phases seen in the past. There have yet to develop the major economic imbalances which have signaled such reversals before. post-recessi- Strength In the First Half In the 1976 forecast, we looked for economic strength to be concentrated the prior year. in the year, and indeed the most impressive Admittedly, however, the advances over gain was regis, ' a year ago will likely be more moderate in tered in the first quarter. As of now, it appears likely that in 1977 ; the second half than for the first two the high point will occur in the second quarters of the approaching annum. quarter, owing principally to the probable extra thrust from strike-hedg- e inventory Light Overcast Ahead accumulation in the face of Big Steel labor While overall prospects for 1977 are talks. favorable, the economy will not be free of Year-to-yetrouble spots. One of the most important gains are expected in the will be the dampened but still unquenched second half of 1977 over the like 1976 lire of inflation, which in recent years has period, but the shape of business progress will be influenced by the steel industry's wrought havoc with public confidence. labor negotiations. Part of the inflation potential is the Protracted work stoppages could deeconomys vulnerability to rising energy press production readings for a month or costs from a hike in OPEC oil prices and two, but even then business activity for the tfle possibility of even higher prices for domestic natural gas. There will also be second half should be able to hold above early year-to-ye- ar ar pressure on industrial wholesale prices in the wake of climbing wages and other operating costs. In addition, the labor front will be active again. Besides the steel industry, the railroads and some construction groups face contract negotiations. On the international scene, there will be military and monetary points that must be carefully watched. Gross National Product US Gross national product (GNP) the value of goods and sevices produced in current dollars should be able to score an increase rate of expansion scored by GNP in 1976 over 1975. Because of the pattern of year-ag- o growth during 1976 sizable margin in the first quarter, but disappointingly modest, gains in the ensuing three quarterly periods the GNP in 1977 may well score its widest improvement during the second quarter. In terms of constant dollars (ex inflation), the nations real GNP will move ahead at a milder pace. The rate of inflation is expected to account for about half the GNP in current dollars, which means that the real GNP may increase by only about 6 percent over the deflated GNP of 1976. Although such an increment may seem moderate, it would actually represent a respectable annual rise in terms of (Continued on Page 8) . , |