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Show I 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, J Brigham City, Utah the Editor.yW Editorially Speaking Lauds mental health efforts Imagine Brigham City being in such demand Brigham City currently finds itself in a position not unlike that of a pretty girl for whose attention two suitors are vying. Tuesday nights planning commission meeting produced two parties who expressed a desire to build a discount department store here. According to one, Grand Central has plans to stake a claim in Brigham Citys business commun- ity. The other declared that Kmart, another discount store giant, also wants to set up shop here. Imagine, little old Brigham City being in such demand. Were sure there are those who believe that locating such a retail business in a peripheral area of town will adversely affect the central business district. Perhaps it will. BUT THEN AGAIN, the most recent downtown plan study included a market survey which concluded that a large department store would actually stimulate business through- out the community, even located outside the central business district. In any event, so long as a developer satisfies zoning and other local requirements, hes entitled under our free enterprise system to set up business. And that brings us back to the Editor: We like to use this opportunity to welcome the improved and greatly expanded services of the Bear River Community Mental Health center, thanks to a generous $650,000 grant1, a goal which volunteers of the Box Elder County Mental Health association strived to achieve for years. We acknowledge the dedicted efforts of Rev. Richard Lawson, Hazel Kaiser, Carolyn Taufemer and many others who devoted much time in this very important accomplishment. We also pay tribute to Dr. Betty Janiak who, up until the present, headed the center, working with limited funds and under very difficult circumstances. Conservative estimates indicate that at least one person in every ten, (a total of 20,000,000 in the United States) will at some time in his life suffer from some form of mental or emotional illness (from mild to severe) that could benefit from professional help. At least as many people are hospitalized with mental illness as with all other diseases combined, including cancer and heart disease. Doctors long recognized emotional problems to be an important factor in many physical illnesses, even heart disease. Like other ailments, prevention and living a balanced life is emphasized in maintaining good mental health. For people with unusual symptons there is no stigma in our present society to seek help. On the contrary, early detection is a prime factor for successful treatment. The Box Elder County Mental Health association, in cooperation with the state and national organizations, current situation. While the market potential may be here sufficient for one large store, we suspect it runs thin when contemplating two such operations. If one is built, we assume, the other will not. AT THE PRESENT time, Boyer-Gardn- er Properties Partnership, Salt Lake City, has been the more aggressive in seeking property and soliciting a discount store tenant. It has written preliminary agreement from Grand Central, has submitted a plan for a larger shopping center complex with additional future potential and has actively pursued the project with local officials. The Kmart deal explained to the planning commission Tuesday, is less substantive in nature, bringing with it no written indication of Kmart s intentions locally. Perhaps developers can put together an acceptable package by Sept. 6 when the planning commission next meets. That remains to be seen. At any rate, the commission should examine carefully the proposals and, while observing the limits of its authority, seek to take whatever action would best serve the long-terinterests of Brigham csps 723-341- 9, 9. Sincerely, NickTopik, Chairman, Education Committee. Box Elder Mental Health Association Thanks for service THE JOINT CHIEFS of staff and my other principal advisors have been involved in these talks at every stage. All of us believe that these agreements are good ones, and that the implementation of the treaties incorporating these agreements are national important to our long-terhas Mr. stated. Carter interests, It makes a convincing argument. The fact is, however, that without pressure from Panama, even at one point resulting in violence and bloodshed, there would be no need to negotiate a new treaty. And while we value our traditional role as the good guy in the neighborhood, it hasnt always won us the friendship we desire in Latin America. Still, if Congress doesnt act to unrest will ratify, new mainfest itself, likely not only surely in Panama but other nations of the hemisphere as well. It seems if we place a value on improved relations or at least staving off deterioration of existing ties, then the treaties ought to be acceptm ed. BUT TEMPERING THIS ready conclusion ought to be our primary concern the security and interests of the United States. Will these treaties be an end in themselves or simply represent a chapter of appeasement with other chapters to come? And as proposed, do they really guarantee our future g where the Panama canal is concerned? These are facets of the issue which, no doubt, will be a hot one in the weeks ahead. well-bein- fishing outing for local kids promises at the equalizing reservoir in east more commonly Brigham City known as the Mayors pond. The Kiwanis club has offered to take on the project and will provide supervision with local merchants having donated prizes for various acheivements, including the first fish caught, the biggest fish and the first limit. It all adds up to a positive undertaking for the Kiwanians and a load of fun for youngsters from six to 11 years old. The small reservoir has never legally been open to fishing before despite the presence of trout there, finding their way from Box Elder creek. Right now the plan is to continue the special fishing season for three consecutive Saturdays, each day from 6:30 a. m. to 12 noon. If the fish Ton abridging the freedom the Constitution soys: gross shot! make no few . of speech or of the press, " . . Editor: Thank you for sending the paper to me while I labored in the Washington, D.C., mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. It was great to be able to keep up on the happenings of home. I am home now so you can cancel the remainder of the papers. And again my thanks for such a great service. Thanks, Kelvin D. Bodily The Garn report Regulatory reform some hopeful signs -- by Sen. Jake Garn Each year, Congress seems to be talking more and more about regulatory reform. I am hopeful that this talk will soon become legislative reality and there are some signs that progress will be made during this Congress. For example, the sunset bills which I have are making progress in the Senate and one of the bills has already cleared the governmental affairs committee. These bills will require the president to periodically submit to Congress plans to reform the federal agencies. If the reform plans are not adopted, the agency ceases to exist. What is just as important is the growing concern on the part of consumers, workers, managers and owners who are becoming increasingly aware of both direct and indirect costs of regulation and are concerned with the growing burdens of federal regulation. This concern is welcomed. It has been estimated that federal regulation costs an estimated $2,000 per year for each American family. This total is made up of economic, environmental, health, safety, and product regulations which cost an estimated $130 billion dollars per year in taxpayers money. Certainly, I am not opposing all federal regulations; many are necessary, but this new awareness of costs will help us decide which agencies are worth their expense and which render more burden than benefit. Those agencies that are too costly Kids fishing should bring much fun Talk about fun. Thats what Saturdays special 723-858- 4. City. anti-Yank- outcome. This is not an easy issue to resolve. Those opposed to the treaties dont want to give up our ownership and control of the canal, built early in this century by the United States at a cost of $387 million. This is a position easily understood. But the president and other supporters see it differently : For 13 years we have been engaged in negotiations for a new Panama Canal treaty that would strengthen our security interest, be fair to ourselves and the people of Panama and insure free international use of the canal in a spirit of cooperation and friendship among all nations in this hemisphere. 723-349- 7 m Panama canal treaties: Promise of a good fight IT SHAPES UP as a stormy controversy which, at this point, does not give promise of a sure sponsors many creative programs to assist families. Literature, films and speakers on any subject pertaining to mental health are available free or at a very nominal cost. We invite you and urge you to avail yourself of your group of or In these services by calling more severe cases or in emergencies, we recommend professional help by contacting the local mental health center at their new location, 14 North First East, Telephone - The First Amendment to The eventual fate of the Panama canal has been talked about and weighed by the past four US presidents. And now it appears a new arrangement may be worked out between this country and Panama regarding this vital waterway. Simply explained, treaties supported by the Carter administration would cede control of the canal to Panama by the end of this century, providing for its operation and defense until that time and neutrality after. Former President Ford has endorsed the measures, calling for their quick approval by Congress. At the same time, however, other Republicans are bitterly opposed to giving up the canal. fr letters to Thursday, August 18, 1977 hold out. No license is needed by the youngsters. And the limit will be four fish. The prospect of it makes us wish to be 11 years old again. But next best to that will be to watch kids as they angle for the trout and prizes Saturday morning. Thats going to be a delightful experience in itself. Oh yes. Dads let your youngsters do the fishing. Maybe your turn will come some other time. or which duplicate effort, or are simply burdensome, ought to be reformed or abolished. Part of the problem can be shown by reference to a 1976 study by the Brookings Institution entitled Our Government Organizations Immortal. This study shows that, of the 175 federal agencies in operation in 1923, 85 percent, or 148, are still existing today. During this time, however, 246 new agencies were bom. As the total size, power, and cost of the federal parent have grown, so have the regulatory children. These agency budgets continue on a steadily upward trend. Even now, we are faced with the decision of organizing a consumer protection agency. Once a new agency has been organized, we must avoid handing over a blank check of regulatory power to these administrations. Congress certainly cannot handle all the rules and regulations that are necessary to run an efficient agency, but, by delegating huge chunks of legislative power to administrative and executive agencies without adequate standards, Congress is fundamentally changing the constitutional concept of the division and separation of power. It is very difficult to streamline, economize, or repeal an organization of such formidable size as a government agency. Reform will be difficult, but it is necessary. If progress must come gradually, we had better begin now before we are overwhelmed by the sheer inertia of the bureaucracy. BOX ELDER JOURNAL A weekly newspaper 1908. published every established In Thursday by the 55 l, south Sox Elder First West. Brigham City, Utah, 84302 Second Class postage paid at the 14 First West South post office, Brigham City, Utah, 84302. Charles "Tuff" Ctaybaugh Publisher General Manager Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor K Wayne Claybaugh, Manager Advertising Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tlngey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson Commercial Printing Supr. Subscription rate $ 0 00 per year pay able in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published Sun days) in days) outside Box Elder County. Subscription rate $14 00 per year payable in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published Sun Box Elder County. Years Ago Rodeo royalty fdr the Box Aug. 20, 1967 Elder county fair are Reva Udy, queen; Annette Secrist, first attendant; and Debbie Holmgren, second attendant. An Elwood couple was Aug. 20, 1967 awarded $50, 962 in First District court as the first of a series of land condemnation suits was concluded Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hunsaker were awarded the money for part of their dairy farm west of the old Elwood school house. A former Box Elder-HigAug. 20, 1967 school and Utah State university football player, Randall Tyson, has accepted a position with the University of Rhode Island coaching staff. 10 Years Ago the first draftee packed Since Aug. his bag and left Box Elder county to serve Uncle Sam in Korea, 151 have been drafted into the military. Another 260 have registered and are due to be drafted. Aug. 20, 1952 Bishopric of the new Brigham City Seventh ward is Lewis S. Wight, bishop; Orval E. Sackett and William W. Smith, counselors, Spencer Reeder, clerk; and Lewis W. (Bill) Wight, assistant clerk. Velda Kay Kunzler of Willard Aug. 20, 1952 took the lead as the top salesman for subscriptions to the Box Elder News and Journal. Some 136 new subscribers were turned in the second week. Nancy Ann Morrell of Brigham City was in second place. 25 20, 1952 50 Years Ago Peaches in this vicinity are Aug. 18, 1927 being contracted for $1.60 a bushel and potatoes 85 cents a hundred with prospects for an advance in price. Leo J. Nielsen of Idaho Falls, of formerly Brigham City, has purchased 3,400 acres of grazing land east of the state highway and south of Brigham City from the Three Mile Creek Land and Livestock company. Aug. 18, 1927 Two carloads of oil and tar Aug. 11, 1927 have arrived from California for the Sardine canyon surfacing. Work will start on the top of the summit as the surfacing machine is too heqvy to pull its own weight up the grade. |