OCR Text |
Show 2 BOX EIDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Ready for you Thursday, March 3, 1977 Editor: hard to get things Everyone in our house has been working at 8 pjn. and each Saturday to visit Friday ready for you 11 and 12 at the Heritage theater. March starting We have completed our redecorating and its beautiful with the new tile, paint and upholstered seating so you will be comfortable. Mast or Milos, Miss Flora, Miss Giddens and I have been We hope you come. busy practicing our parts for your visit. We will be expecting you. Editorially Speaking Why wash city streets during drouth period? We recently editorialized on Brigham Citys water supply, to wit : At the present time, the Mantua springs produce more than we need or can use. Much of it runs wasted into Box Elder creek and an estimated 3 million gallons are lost somewhere in the citys newwork of waterlines each day. Regardless of the demand, the springs continue to flow. We can do nothing to shut them down. It means that Brigham City has no water problem now. We bring this out again because this week citizens called local officials to complain about fire hydrants being turned on to wash down city streets. We thought we were supposed to conserve water, they were quoted as saying. Its because there is presently no crisis that hydrants can be turned on. Brigham City may as well use the water for a purpose, even to flush the streets, than to let it go wasted. This is not to say that in the Sincerely; Mrs. Grose months ahead, we wont be faced with restrictions. If the output of our springs begins to decline, the same with several city wells, the situation could become quite different. But right now, in this abnormally dry year, we have the paradox of enjoying an abundance of water more than we can use. One more point as made previously: Although we have water to waste locally, it should not be wasted in our homes or places of business. This applies to any natural resource. We should use them prudently and with wisdom. Conservation habits can be formed now to our benefit later. Use less water when bathing or showering, fix leaking faucets, place a brick or two or other object to displace water in the toilet tank, and load your machine to maximum when washing clothes. There, weve said it again. Hopefully, the explanation will help to clarify our present state of water affairs in Brigham City. Treatment of animals reflects conscience Those who believe that the hu- mane society is a collection of had better g take another look. Here in Brigham City the Golden Spike Humane society has involved itself in some sensible and valuable programs. Recently, the members arranged for and sponsored a spay and neuter clinic. This Saturday at the Rees Pioneer park bowery will bring a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats. At the same time, city dog licenses will be on sale as a convenience to those owners who have not yet secured their 1977 tag. rs know-nothin- Also currently underway is a project to provide a small animal confinement area at the city pound. Not only did the society propose the project but is furnishing funds for materials and has offered to provide some labor. These activities refute the stereotype of radicals battling blindly to save every animal in the world. The local GSHS folks realize that pets can bring problems to the community. They accept the necessity of a control program. But rather than dont envy Walker Merryman his job. Merryman is assistant to the president of the Tobacco Institute, Washington, D.C., and in this role is paid to say some pretty illogical things. For example, on a western lecture tour, he made the observation this week that government has overstepped its bounds with laws such as the Utah Indoor Clean Air act. Interesting. The tobacco institute spokesman declared that smoking restrictions must be left up to the individual businessman to decide what people who patronize his business want. He further opined that the focus on smoking is a waste of tax dollars and legislative effort and suggested there must be better things for the Beehive state lawmakers to do with their time. Thats interesting, too. Now for our observations on Mr. Merry-man- s comments. In the first place, trying to clean 11-1- see the problems continue with their attendant destruction of animals at the city pound, theyd like to see citizens become more responsible in their care of animals. We dont have a dog problem, one spokesman told the city council recently, we have a people pro-- " blem. The logic is inescapable : If owners properly managed their pets, there would be no surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens, no strays running the streets. To those who contend that its only a dog and that too much time is spent on the subject, we have this to say: The way we treat these creatures is a reflection on the conscience of a community. The suffering that a neglected animal may endure is just part of the negative implications. A dog in itself can be destroyed or abused at the masters whim. After all, it is just a dog. But the character fault exhibited by the thoughtless owner is a brand on his soul. In this dimension, we are talking about more than just a dog. Editor: CUP decision President Carters exclusion from his budget of funds for the Central Utah at worst, project is, at best, a gross blunder. It makes little sense that the President would, on the one hand, ask for nearly $6 billion for public works jobs and, on the other, cancel vital public works projects. The jobs he is proposing would be little more than make-wor- k positions; tempormeasures to push unemployary stop-ga- p ment statistics down. The CUP, on the other hand, is a meaningful and necessary public works project which provides employment and lasting benefits. If the Bonneville unit were in place today, our water problems would be much less severe next summer, t As everyone knows, owwinter snowfall has been light The light snowfall means less water in the mountains this spring and summer. But the situation is worse than that. When the snowpack is thin, it melts quickly when warmer weather comes. Melting quickly as it does, it flows off quickly causing considerable environmental damage on the way, and the much needed water is gone to the sea. It cannot be used for irrigation, for drinking, or for recreation. The normal snowpack melts more slowly, and even in the absence of impoundments, remains much farther into the summer, giving beneficial use to all concerned. If the dams were in place, the quick runoff we must expect this spring could be BOX ELDER nwsppr A wswkly 1908, published Box Elder JOURNAL itablishcd ,rt every Thursday l, bv th 55 First West, Brigham City, Utah W302 " Second Class postage pau post office. It South First West Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Member Utah State Press Association, National Newspaper Association and Press International. United AdvertisUtah State Press ing Representative: Salt Lake City, Utah. Association, non-smoki- American Viewpoints to health as it is. The use of cigarettes and other tobacco products is a matter of choice. We can understand and accept this. If a person decides to smoke, thats his business. But when his smoke permeates the air others breathe, then it also becomes their business. Sincerely, Roy L. Braegger R.F.D. No. 1 Brigham City be carefully husbanded, providing needed water well into the growing season. Now Mr. Carter tells us that not only will we not have the dams this year, but that in the future we will not be able to provide for ourselves. The dams are not to be built. The President does say that the decision is not final and that the Bonneville unit is ' :i under review. Well, we have been down this road before. The Bonneville unit has been reviewed and reviewed, studied and studied. Congress has determined that it should be built, has authorized and appropriated money year after year. The Bureau of Reclamation, year after year, comes back for another request, to keep the work going. And did the Carter transition tehm which prepared the report on the basis of which the decision to delay was made, bother to speak with the officials of either the bureau or the project? Or the Senate? Need I answer? At best, this decision will mean more delay, perhaps another year without the dam. Another year with a drought like this years will wreak untold damage on the agricultural environment, and on the population of the Wasatch Front. I will be working with the other members of the Utah delegation to reverse this decision. Luckunwise, and ily, we will have plenty of help, since the transition team has reached far and wide to cut reclamation projects. Children important Editor: For 17 years we have been battling for our childrens safety e highway in Perry. In 1967 or earlier, I sent a skit to you and you asked me to cut it. I felt it couldnt be cut so sent it to the Ogden Standard. They wanted it cut so I sent it to the Desert News. on this four-lan- called me and because we had flashing lights 5s more' figured our problem was solved. Flashing lights can dangerous than none at all in that children think they are safe but traffic doesnt stop. , We finally got a bus to take the children across our freeway. I am sure that lobbyists were holding it up. We dont have money to lobby, only children. They want to take our bus away from us and it is still dangerous. It seems to me that a problem deserves more than 250 words. I read this skit in Perry PTA and got a standing ovation. You can use this skit as yours if you wish to I am sure that it will call attention to our childrens needs. They are even more important than dogs. Help! Perry children. Do-it-m- l- Minnie Jenks, R2 Box 92, Brigham City Editors note: Subscription rate $10.00 per year payable In advance in connection wrth the Bov Elder News (published Sundays) in Box Elder County. rate $14.00 per year paySubscription able in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published Sundays) outside Box Elder County. being as deleterious The Garn report captured, stored and saved until later in the year. The little bit we have could d, fuel-burni- smoking As an insurance agent, I recently had the opportunity of discussing settlement of Proceeds of Insurance with a fine lady of Brigham City, upon the passing of her husband. In the course of conversation, she told me something that both she and her family and I feel should never be. Her husband, who was a very prominent citizen of the community, passed away on a Wednesday. Feeling that they should not hold the services over until Monday, the funeral was set for Saturday. When she called to make arrangements for the services of the cemetery, she was told it would cost $60 to open and dose the grave. Later that day they called and told her it would be $100 because it would be on a Saturday which is time and a half. It seems to us that this is most unfair. First, we do not have mud) choice as to what day of the week we depart this life. Second, many people work in cities and other places on Saturdays without time and a half pay. Look at all the employees of Businesses in Brigham City and other places. They have alternating days off so they can provide their services to the people of the community. We feel that the city should charge a flat fee for opening and closing a grave regardless of the day of the week. I hope something can be done to correct this situation. That at the time of bereavement, especially, we can make the family feel that we really do care and that we would like to help out in their time of sorrow, instead of letting the mighty dollar take first place. 'makes little sense' Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tingey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson, Commercial Printing Supr. up pollution of the environment is governments business, whether it be to control wastes emptying into streams or harmful emissions from vehicles or industry, numerous other sources including cigarette smokers. Frankly, we appreciate being able to sit in smoking or areas of a restaurant, an option not generally enjoyed prior to state action on the matter. As for his conclusion that lawmakers must have better things to do, wed suggest to Mr. Merryman that anyone who makes a living from promoting the use of tobacco is in a rather weak position to criticize what others do with their time, 2. Objects to charge short-sighte- Don't envy tobacco spokesman his job We Mrs. Grose (Jeanne Wilson) and others mentioned above are characters in The Innocents, the next play of Heritage theatre in Perry. Performances are scheduled March I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution. Ulysses S. Grant Letters to the Editor ... The editor invites and welcomes letters for publication in these columns. However, contributions must be signed and also bear the writers adress and telephone number. It is suggested that letters not exceed 250 words in length. The skit to which Mrs. Jenks refers is a literary endeavor to prompt support for an underpass which would permit school children to pass safely from one side of the highway to the other in Perry. We regret that the skit is too long for printing here but appreciate the interest and efforts of Mrs. Jenks. Defends white race Editor: Read like gibberish Editor: key sentence in my recent letter, discussing the junior straw vote of last October, was truncated or high shortened in a manner that made it read like utter gibberish in print. Here is that sentence as it appeared in print: If these kids, who have enjoyed fluoridation for ten years now, who voted against it last November, so utterly A unhappy. Have you ever read anything that crazy before? According to my file copy, this is the sentence I had submitted: If these kids, who have enjoyed fluoridation for ten years now, show so little enthusiasm for it, then we should not want to make 2,724 adults, who voted against it last November, so utterly unhappy. Now that makes sense! ! ! The foreshortened sentence, as printed on should therefore be set straight if only to show that the fluoride in our water hasnt yet affected my customary acumen and lucidity or my stylistic talent in any way. On the contrary, I find that fluoride is an excellent brain nutrient, besides being a fine nutrient for toothless gums. Reading that crazy sentence, as it was printed, was a truly traumatic experience for me, as it most certainly must have been very puzzling to your readers, as you will readily agree. My letters to the editor are always composed with the utmost diligence, and I therefore find it dismaying no end to have the asinine sentence in question credited to this paunchy satirist with a Bair of a perfectionist. sincerely yours, Adolph Kaltwasser, Brigham City If Diane Kulkami wants to claim ties to slavery thats her privilege. I had nothing to do with it and I claim none. Booker T. Washington himself said blacks should be glad they had been brought to America. Ref: Up From Slavery. I did not have to see Roots to have respect for black Americans as some have seemed to. I have known many blacks I liked and respected more than many whites. I also have nothing to do with putting Indians on reservations. Most were put there because they would not live in peace with the whites. Indians may have scalped some of my ancestors but I have no bad feelings against my Indian friends. I judge everyone on their own merit, not the color of their skin or what their ancestors did. Most books are written to make money, so are filled with emotion and action about uncommon things to make more sales. Naive people absorb these books as the way everything happened. I am a broadminded realist myself, and believe in i facts, figures, and results. I also read different views and ! references about situations before I make judgment. Dont blame the British for Indias problems, Im sure some took advantage, but many dedicated themselves to help the sick and needy. You cannot have much success with j people who have no education and no ambition to do anything but beg and reproduce. In case you havent noticed, our j country has spent millions to help India and other countries ! I of different races. Just who is sapping whose riches? Its alright to build up your fellow men but not at the expense of tearing down other fellow men. White people have I been more generous and compassionate than any other and ) also have corrected the wrongs of other whites. Diane, in mentioning bad white people and organizations, I why not mention the bad people and organizations of other ) races? They all have them. j I believe in fair treatment of all people, even white ones, t j i ! ! Sincerely, Hope Bisbing I i |