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Show 2 BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, August 25, 1977 letters to Irj the Editor,,. Editorially Speaking Democrats were wise to delay nominations Refutes statement Editor: I would like the citizens of Brigham City to know that a by Mr. Dan Gardner which appeared in the Box Elder Journal of Aug. 18, 1977, was designed to deceive the people of Brigham City Ninth Mr. Gardner stated that he attempted to buy the South Main property on three different occasions without statement made Brigham City Democratic leaders were wise to delay their nominating convention after announcing that it would be conducted on Wednesday of this week. Its been the tradition locally, if not a legal requirement, to conduct nominating meetings of all political parties on the same evenings. This lends to a single surge of interest among all voters, minimizes any confusion that might result from meeting on different dates. And it ensures that citizens will not find themselves participating in more than one convention a violation of state law. THERES A CERTAIN amount of enthusiasm and momentum that must build up, elements that are better generated as we move closer to election time. It has proved tough enough indeed to pry local citizens loose from their TV sets and other commitments in early October. Trying to do it now and, in addition, compete with vacations, lawn mowing, summer outings and ball games, would present an even stiffer challenge. So it was wise of the Democrats to put off their nominating plans, holding Wednesdays session simply as a mini rally and planning session. Even as we make these observations were haunted by the remembrance of past municipal election years when convention attendance was relatively slim, even sparse in the case of the Democrats who definitely are in the minority locally where the major parties are concerned. Its not been decided when the conventions will be held. Wed guess in late September or early October. -- The filing deadline is Oct. 11. BUT PERMIT US to suggest again at this time that you voters of Brigham City look about for capable persons to serve in city government. Then encourage them to seek office. Attend the nominating convention of your choice. Become truly involved. To be elected this year are two city councilmen and mayor. Think about it. But dont just think. When the time comes, act. ever-prese- Quiet in this county? look at todays issue of the Box Elder Journal would likely give a stranger in town the impression that a lot of celebrating and special events go on in Box Elder county. First of all, the county fair is underway in Tremonton and the first-eve- r Railroad and Western Settlement Folk festival is planned at Golden Spike National Historic site Sunday, Aug. 28. Also on todays front page are A stories relating Brigham Citys annual Peach Days celebration to Sept. 0. theres Retail And for good measure, an announcement of the Merchants association Moonlight Madness sale. Things are not exactly quiet or not only support but enjoy it. See you there? gress shall moke no low of speech or of the press BOX Its never pleasant to be confronted by a new increase. But that $15 flat charge made for a Brigham City business license for years has been inconsistently low. An adjustment was inevitable. Last week the city council accepted a new fee structure, establishing a $20 annual fee for any business, plus a $2 charge for every employe more than one. The maximum that any business must pay is $60. This approach is certainly a more equitable one than to assess all businesses an equal fee, the largest the same as the smallest. ELDER . . . abridging the freedom established Thursday 55 in bv the south First West, Brigham City, Utah, 84302 Second Class postage paid at the post office, 14 . South First Weh , Brigham City, Utah, B4302. Charles "Tuff" Claybaugh Publisher General Manaqer Bruce T. Keyes, Managing Editor Mike Perry, Sports Editor Sarah Yates, Society Editor K. Wayne Ctaybaugh, Advertising Manager Shirley Richardson, Classifieds Betty Claybaugh, Circulation Arland Tinqey, Newspaper Supr. Van Claybaugh, Photo-Pres- s Supr. H. E. Anderson. Commercial Printing Supr. ... i. in Box From The Files Of The Box Elder havent heard anyone erupt in happiness over the pending in- News-Joum- pI 10 Years Ago Irv Henrie of Brigham City the finally got big one. He caught a mackinaw trout from Yellowstones Shoshone lake. Unfortunately, bears got into coolers storing the fish and ate it. Aug. 13, 1967 25 Years Ago fierce hail storm did an estimated $100,000 damage to a stretch of farm ground located in Willard. Many farmers had damage in the range of $10,000 to $15,000. Jo Murrae Buchanan, Donna Aug. 13, 1952 Compton and Martha Jensen are three of the many Peach Queen candidates. The purpose of this new federal corporation is to continue revitalization of the urban neighborhoods throughout the country. The demand for neighborhood housing services programs in cities across the United States warrants the creation of this public corporation to revitalize older urban neighborhoods by mobilizing public, private, and community resources at the neighborhood level. I introduced the National Reinvestment Corporation act in hopes of establishing a corporation to continue the joint NHS efforts of the federal financial regulatory agencies and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This act promotes the revitalization of non-pro- standards. 5)- The NHS organization must have a board of directors of which a majority is community residents, along with a signifi Ambassador of the Republic of China lV2-mi- le And in the end, through the long ages of our quest for light, it will be found that truth is still mightier than the sword. Gen. Douglas MacArthur of the single $15 fee is gone. older neighborhoods by local financial institutions working cooperatively with community people and local government. It is expected to pass easily in both the Senate and the House of Representatives prior to adjournment this year. There are five essential elements to a successful NHS program: 1) Residents who want to preserve their neighborhood and improve their homes are essential in establishing and operating an NHS program. 2) Local governments must offer improvements in public amenities. 3) The local financial institutions must be willing to reinvest in neighborhoods by making market rate loans for qualified borrowers. 4) A high-ris- k revolving loan fund must be set up at flexible rates and terms for residents not meeting commercial credit Sincerely, A Aug. 13, 1952 Years Ago The four year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. R.A. Pearse suffered a bad cut on the neck by running into a barbed wire fence about 10 days ago. Several stitches were required to sew up the wound. 50 Aug. 11, 1927 -- The local approach to housing renewal For the first time since its inception in as an ad hoc experiment, the Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) program is being given enthusiastic congressional recognition and statutory permanence as the National Neighborhood Reinvestment corporation. With best wishes, James C. H. Shen, The Garn report 1974 I have read with deep appreciation your editorial of August titled Dump Nationalists for Red Chinese? No thanks. It was very kind of you to have stressed the fact that the Republic of China is a good friend of the United States. In recent years, as you are aware, we have also become an important trading partner of this country. The strong stand you take on maintaining the close relationship between our two countries is very much appreciated. 4, 1977, Elder County. American Viewpoints Sincerely G. Cutrubus. Editor: Subscription rate $10.00 per year payable in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published SunSubscription rate SI4.00 per year payable in advance in connection with the Box Elder News (published Sundays) outside Box Elder County. James .... Appreciation for editorial We creases (business licenses are due Oct. 1). But neither has there been any expression of oppositio, at least not in either of the two council meetings in which the new structure was considered. City officials have yet to officially adopt the altered rate. The city attorney must prepare an ordinance first. This leaves time for anyone with an opposing viewpoint or proposal for an alternative plan to express himself. In any event, its apparent the day Con- JOURNAL A weekly newspaper 1908, published every Box l, Elder days) Fee hike never pleasant first Amendment to the Constitution soys: The without interest on the local front. And thats good. The county fair and Peach Days, of course, are traditional happenings on the Box Elder county calendar. Each might be the oldest of its kind in Utah. the festival at Golden Spike site could also join them as an annual attraction. What feeds these events with nourishment, keeping them alive and healthy from year to year is crowd support. Weve argued that the county fair is not soley a Tremonton or Bear River valley celebration but belongs to the entire county. We should all success. As owner and seller, I vehemently deny that statement. Mr. Gardner entered into contact with me on behalf of his from corporation, the Boyer company, to buy the property me for the sole purpose of establishing an adequate shopping complex. Until a few days ago I was not aware that Mr. Gardner had rescinded his intentions to complete his agreement with me. Mr. Gardner further purports to establish a complex in the Eleventh South area and completely forget his moral obligation to me and to the people of Brigham City. One of the contingencies pertaining to the Ninth South property was that commercial zoning would be secured and sanctioned by both the planning commission and the city council. That contingency has been fulfilled. Mr. Gardner would like the people of Brigham City to believe that I have deliberately prevented him from completing the Ninth South project, also untrue. He was double dealing and I didnt know it. His reason for diverting the shopping complex to the Eleventh South property was because of his tenant, Grand Central, and not because of me. In the beginning, Mr. Gardner expressed his intentions to put a Kmart discount type store on the Ninth South property and stated that his company had very good rapport with them. I stated to him that his communication with his tenant was between him and his tenant and did not concern me. However, the proposed Kmart complex would provide a good solution to Brigham Citys problem of shopping dollars leaving town. His previous proposal and promise to the city council and planning commission conveyed that he would not disturb the site which would downtown area. Now he proposes a certainly affect the downtown businessman. The Ninth South location has already been zoned for the purpose of accomodating a discount department store of an appropriate size for the city. One major advantage of this location, is that it will attract traffic off the interstate, thus benefiting the other downtown businesses. On the other hand, development of the Eleventh South shoppers from ever entering property will keep the city. I suggest that a closer look be given to what may possibly be an extensive tax burden to the citizens of Brigham City, such as streets, access roads, sewer, power, etc., that might directly affect the taxpayer which certainly the developer would expect the city of Brigham City to pay. The area is a definite traffic hazard, complicated by the congestion. Safety would have to be of prime importance. I further suggest that those concerned citizens who feel that they may be directly or indirectly affected by the Eleventh South project be in attendance at the rezoning hearing on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. Brigham City cannot support two complexes or even one of that magnitude, and those who encourage it will have to answer to the citizens, and take full responsibility when those repercussions arise. cant representation from local financial institutions. The original NHS program in Pittsburgh, which was used as the model program, successfully increased real es- tate values by more than 60 percent. , One of the keys to NHSs success is that it is a local program which enables the corporation to have detailed knowledge of the local situation that is often missing in federally managed programs. As well as being operated by the locai community, very little funding will be from the federal government. With few governmental regulations to comply with, the board has freedom and flexibility in its operation. Another feature that differs from a typical government program is that th NHS is not a When lending through high-ris- k revolving loan funds, there must be a prospect for repayment. The fact that the program is an important is not a give-awa- y feature in the eyes of the financial give-awa- y. institutions and private funding sources. It effectively communicates the philosophy that neighborhood residents should be actively involved in their communitys development, in partnership with the local financial institutions and local government. Through this partnership, the NHS can be successful in getting the residents, lenders, and local officials to realize that they share common interests. Their interest will eventually affect nearby neighborhoods that can achieve some of the same objectives on their own. The NHS program will radiate beyond the chosen neighborhood and stimulate other neighborhood groups to seek improvements. We will be hearing a great deal about the Neighborhood Housing Services program in the near future. It seems certain that this program will become the leading urban neighborhood revitalization effort in the country. Give incentives, rewards Editor: I write to you with some limited experience in relation to age and education, but with experience in attitude and ambitions. I was senior class President at Box Elder High school and ran for a position on the Box Elder County Board of Education. At my present job position, I am one of the youngest hired to this profession in this firm since 1895. Recently I read your article about the CPA program proposed for Box Elder county secondary education. The idea of attitude education" is an excellent idea and anyone able to develop positive attitudes have unlimited opportunities. attitudes are developed with incentives and productiveness, not by taking points away and giving only threat of punishment and absolutely no incentive for positive behavior. It is my opinion, for what it is worth, that the board has a good idea in positive attitude education. Through your media, ask the board to please give incentive and reward to those who do develop positive outlooks, but to think twice before they set up a system of only reprimand and punishment for something as precious as a young persons mind. Sincerely, Joe L. Cook, Account Executive, 175 Abraham, Pocatello, Idaho 83201, Job well done Editor: Special thanks to Pat Regan and Krista Henage, two of the recreation departments tennis instructors. A special thank you and a job well done should be given. Their hard work should be appreciated by those people who Tennis tournament, sponsored participated in the News-Re- c arid city recreation. by the News-JournWith the welcomed rain came rained-ou- t matches which had to be rescheduled. These two young ladies did an excellent job of keeping players informed of match changes and times. Were glad to have had their help. al Jack Winn, Recreation Director |