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Show 2 , Not so easily forgotten Brigham City,- - Utah Thursday, December 30, 1976 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, t Resolutions for all world to see Editorially Speaking Athletic field project not our choice, but . . Tbere wasnt a great deal of expressed when Brigham City submitted applications recently for federal grants to finance additions to the city library, fire station and community center. Few would deny that additional space is needed at each location. Proposals were submitted in the hope that some of the $10,344,734 opti-mis- m allocated to Utah under the Comprehensive Public Works Employment act would be diverted to one or more of the local projects. But when the first round selections were announced, none had managed to clear the bureaucratic . diamond and softball field. If the baseball diamond is designed to accomodate youth play, such as the Pony league, then we can see additional merit. Such a field has been in need here for a number of ; by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association This column may solve one of the most aggravating problems that Americans encounter every year at this time living up to the New Years resolutions we make. One reason we dont keep faith with our resolutions is that we write them, dont show them to anyone else, and consequently dont face the jibes of friends and family when those New Years promises are forgotten. , So the following are my own resolutions, for all the world to see: 1. 1 will seek, share and savor a memorable experience with my child at least once a week. 2. 1 will spend at least as much time with my child as I spend with my books. 3. 1 will join my child in at least one good cause. 4. 1 will listen more intently to my child. 5. 1 will permit my child to face the consequences of wise and unwise acts. 6. 1 will love my child enough to say no at the proper times. 7. 1 will live up to my end of the unwritten partnership contract that I have with my childs teacher a partnership dedicated to helping, inspiring and prodding my child along the path to excellence. 8. I will learn new things myself, thereby showing my children that education is a process that should never end. 9. 1 will seek ways to give my child responsibilities. 10. 1 will say I love my child, show that I love my child, and then do may best to prove it. Now that Ive exhibited my own resolutions before you, gentle reader, the problem of mustering the will power to live up to those lofty statements is gone. d If I dare to drop one of the objectives, I will expect each and every one of your to heap abuse upon me. Wasnt that simple? The New Years resolution problem doesnt exist any more for me. Sorry, but youll have to find your own way to deal with the resolutions you make. years. softball, however, with city plans to develop additional diamonds and still more diamonds being constructed by a local LDS stake, this doesnt rate so high. Yes, had we been given the choice, our nod for federal funding would have gone to the other proposals. As for , -- hurdle. Theres still a chance that in second-roun- d approval may come consideration. But again, the prospect does not encourage optimism. The local area was not shut out, however, since Uncle Sam stamped development of an athletic field north of Box Elder High school with approval. As a result, some $97,308 will be forthcoming to pay the bill. In addition, Howell benefitted to the tune of $195,000 to further improve its culinary water system. NOW, WHILE the Howell project may rate general support, we dont believe the same can be said of the athletic field proposal. Of the four projects proposed in Brigham City, our own priority list placed this at the bottom. We suspect others may feel the same. Sure, the field will be utilized. Soccer enthusiasts obviously ought to be pleased since the project involves a regulation soccer field layout with goals. But it s not what you call an urgent need, at leasti innot for a largen number j M' vin'ois.uj of h, The layout also includes a baseball , WERENT THEY picked? Probably because the Brigham City jobless rate is less than 6 percent. After all, the primary objective of the employment act was to create employment. The school project proposal borrowed neighboring Ogdens unemployment rate of 8.1 percent, reasoning that the kind of work involved sodding and sprinkler installation would have to come from the Weber county area. Would one of the other local projects have been accepted had the athletic field proposal not been submitted? Possibly but the odds are greater that the money simply would have gone some place else. In the meantime, the school property will be utilized, perhaps to a greater extent than we now realize. Certainly, to sod the 7.5 acres will enhance the areas appearance. While we do not advocate federal make-wor- k spending, the fact is that Congress passed the Comprehensive Public Works Employment act. The money was allocated and will be used. And while we may disagree with the selection of this project over other local proposals, it, sure, beats being left out altogether. WHY IN A SENSE, WE WRITE OUR OWN TICKET! above-mentione- ' , . 4' n Q IboWOPS eotiursi fffso Editor, ufik, lSTiijiiii in cnsNinM Indeed, it has been an eventful year This has been an eventful year, hasnt it? As Americas Bicentennial, 1976 has provided some special activities as we looked backward to the early days of this still young nation. The local Kiwanis club ushered in the year early New Years morning with a fitting barage of 13 red rockets. Development of Heritage theatre in Perry, Brigham Citys state flags project and the community worship service at John Adams park were other highlights. But while we attempted to revive some of the dedication to independence that stirred the Founding Fathers and other patriots of Revolutionary war days, Utah captured national news headlines in other ways some not so desirable. Mormon will, alThe legedly written by the late Howard Hughes, turned up mysteriously in Salt Lake City, naming a south so-call- Willard service station operator among those to share in a vast financial empire. Congressman Allen Howe saw his political career dashed after being charged with sex solicitation, and Gary Mark Gilmore perhaps topped both of these happenings by asking that his death sentence for murder be carried out, only to be thwarted by legal maneuvering. We elected a president who, at the years beginning, was little known outside his native state. And now we wait to see how this man, Jimmy Carter, will lead the country as it struggles with numerous domestic and international problems. As Brigham City, Box Elder county, Utah and the rest of the nation look to Americas third century, we can sense an air of optimism while conceding that myriad challenges confront us. It seems an appropriate time to wish everyone, individually and collectively as a nation, not only a prosperous first year but one which works to recall and strengthen the principles of right on which America was founded. Because, in the final analysis, this is our greatest and most precious distinguishing asset. changes, take heart. We were assured by a Utah Trans- portation department spokesman Wednesday that lighting at those interchanges and at Willard is contained in ttie current contract. This need was vividly apparent (or should we say darkly apparent) after the new stretch between Hot Springs and Brigham City recently was opened. It was further illustrated when the editor missed the Eleventh South turnoff when returning from Salt Lake City the other night. Being somewhat removed from lighting that might emanate from residential or commercial areas, the ' stretch is particularly dark. With the winter seasons long nights, the lack of lighting, especially at the interchanges, is not good. It should be corrected as soon as possible. Another trouble spot is at Fifth West where it enters onto the Elev xztjhJlg editor invites and welcomes letters for publication in these columns. However, contri- buttons must be signed and also bear the writers adress and telephone number. It is suggested that letters not exceed 250 words in length. The , Do you forget to remember to save? Well, the Payroll Savings Plan where you work makes forgetting even easier. Once you sign up, a little is taken out of each paycheck to buy U.S. Savings Bonds. Subjoct beaten to death Editor: According to D. W. Young, Ph D the majority of people in Brigham City are misinformed persons and that only persons with a Ph D should have a right to say what is good or bad for our children. This subject has been beaten to death by the advocates of flouride. If they will check the outcome of the last election, the public soundly defeated this proposal of adding fluoride to our drinking water. It is also against the EPA and the state law. Let us take fluoride out of our water. As a great man once said An intellectual is a person who has been educated beyond the ability to think. . Savingisautomatic. And before you know it, that little bit youve been forgetting every month will add up to a bankroll to remember. Buy United States r Savings Bonds. Dont forget. W.B.Ball, Scries E Bonds pay 6",; interest when held to maturity of 5 years (4 Vitti the first year) Interest is not subject to state or local income taxes, and federal tax mav he deferred until ndemption Brigham City Waste of tax money Editor: a person involved in the recreation program in fed that a recreation center is needed. As a taxpayer $52 dollars is steep, to say the least. Few people will doubt die need for the recreation complex. The cost is what is As Brigham, I prohibative. What strikes me as odd is that the board of education is happy about the amount of money they received for a new football Held. Great, that means Brigham City will have four football fields within a half mile, all in the west part of town. inmerica., Join the Payroll Savings Plan. 4 Lighting needed on new stretch of For those of you who have shared with us a quandary about the lack of lighting on Interstate-1- 5 at Hot Springs and Eleventh South inter- v . i J 1 The money that is used is federal, paid by federal taxes, my money and your money. Before much longer, the board of education will control most of the land and most of the money in Brigham City. When the board of education bought the church on Second South and Third West, it was claimed that it would be used immediately. It stands empty today, .and is tiedup inboard of education red tape. -- o im ou'tv -- t The board of education talks support of bommunfty activities; but try to get the boards assistance when it comes to other community projects, unless the board has complete control they refuse to help. The board of education is financed by taxpayers. They are public servants, whether they believe they are or not. The new football field is not only a waste of federal tax money, but is in foe part of town where another field is not needed. The city has currently planted a new field about 400 yards from the proposed area. The north central and northeast section of town is in desperate need of a large activity area. I feel this federal money could be used much more effectively there. I call for the board of education to reexamine the need for the field and for the area it is in. I feel the board of education is dictating what it wants to the city in no uncertain terms. This must cease. Money must not be spent because its available. The other public service organizations realize this, why cant foe board of education. 34 Dan Jones, North 200 West The real Santa Claus Editor: May you and all of us have a pleasant New Year. Its the day after Christmas. And I heard someone say (no, it wasnt Gilmore or Dummar) that Christmas had deteriored into a mere exchange of mundane gifts and hilarity; entirely forgetting the legendary significance of the day. Just then I realized, with some embarrassment, just how far I am behind the times. All these years I have marveled at the glorious fact that so many millions of people have grown up, not to learn that there is no Santa Claus, but to gain a sure knowledge of a real Santa Claus: The spirit of Christ love in simulating the gift of God to all mankind. All these years when I sent a little gift or card to friends and loved ones, it was to say, I, too, have faith in an eternal living God, and join you in commemorating the birth of our elder brother, Jesus, whom God gave unto us that we might have eternal life. make amends by continuing Through all future years I to send cards and little gifts to those I love;, and for whom I feel a little prayer for their continued health and happiness... And to say, thank you, for believing in Santa Claus, too. Devers C. Owens, Brigham City BOX 1-- 15 A ELDER 1401, ntwipnpnr Mtabliihnd publlihtd (vary Thurtday by lax Ildar enth South access road from Weve missed it. So have others, including the city ambulance while enroute to Brigham City Community hospital. And thats not good. City officials have vowed to correct this shortcoming, suggesting that the problem may easily be eliminated by using reflectorized 5. JOURNAL I wuukly If l, Ifca M Fln Watt, Irlghnm City, Utah. 44302 Second Clan pottaga paid at tha post office. 14 Soiith First Wait Brigham City, Utah, 14302. Charles Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Brace T. Kayes, Managing Editor Mika Parry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates. Society Editor Shirley Richardson, Claulfleds fatty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tlngey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pre- u Supr. ft. E. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. markers. However, it seems to us that this should be considered only stop-gap- . beThe entire question of lighting tween and Main street ought to be reviewed. Sugar City says 'Thanks' Subscription rate $10 00 per year payable in advance in connection with the Ion Elder News (published Sundays) in los Elder County. Subscription rate $14.00 per year payable In advance in connection with, the lox Elder News (published Sundays) outside los Eldar County. Editor: As mayor and city councilmen of Sugar City, Idaho, and on the behalf of the area residents, we want to thank all your ' area people that participated in any way, in our cleanup and many other material needs at the time of the Teton Flood disaster. We will be forever grateful for your demonstration of love and concern for us. At this special time of the year, we want to wish al of you a most blessed and prosperous holiday season. ' Sincerely, Mayor: Lyle Moon City Councilmen: Seth A. Bills Norman Gage, Gordon Johnson Donald C. 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