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Show THE CTT1ZK.N May 29, 1969 Franklin Politically Speaking By JOHN CORLETT In Our Opinion Death - And $ -- Million Law Suit 1 Let iis imagine there is a big fire in Preston . . . Central school for instance. The boiler in the old building malfunctions and blows up. Flames chew up the stairwells of the building and then burst out the top story. School is in session, but most of the children are able to get e out of the building because of the fire escapes. That is all but one, a small boy who can't think too rationally. He panics and is trapped in a closet upstairs. As per procedure, the fire alarm is sounded ait the first smell of smoke, but no fire fighters come. The volunteer fire department and the one truck that can be called a fire truck is over fighting a grass fire in Clifton. By the time the truck gets back to the city, there is little that can be done, but protect the surrounding property. There is some question Just how much could have been done in the first place, because of the limited amount of fire fighting equipment that is housed in the city. stly After the ashes of the costly in the terms of the life of one helpless child have stopped smoking, the grief is pulled inside into the privacy of the parents and close friends-th- en "Who is resthe question festers ponsible?" We are discounting at this point the condition of the Central school, for that is another story. (Basically, it is, no doubt, fairly firesafe, in spite of its years.) Then someone says, well, "Why wasn't the fire truck in the city when it was needed? What was it doing out to Clifton? Is that a city fire department or a county fire department?" The fire truck belongs to an insurance company, but the men are on the city payroll. "No," the county wiH say, "the county is paying its share of the fire protection. One man is hired by the county. That is, one man's salary is being paid (to the city) by the county, and the bill for the volunteer firemen is paid by the county if the fire is outside the city limits of Preston." All this seems well and good, until someone says, "Yes, but is it all legal?" Then the wheels start turning. Energetic insurance lawyers go to work, and in the end the city and county are stuck with an enormous law suit. For, as far as we are able to determine, the fire fighting organization in the city of Preston and the county of Franklin is not only very limited, but illegal. It is our under out-sid- fire-co- standing of the law, a county cannot contract for fire fighting services unless a fire district is formed. They can call the present system "mechanical" services, "radio" services, they can call it what they like, but they still are violating the law. Fortunately, there has not been a serious fire in the city or the county in the recent past. (And the same results could hold true if the Weston school caught on fire and the fire fighters were in the outskirts of Preston fighting a fire.) There have been house fires, grass fires, and barn fires, but there has not been more than one fire at a time of any magnitude that has created a "conflict" problem. But, it could happen. Many of the buildings in the county, public and otherwise, are tinder dry from years of weathering. As we have been led to believe, the present arrangement with the city furnishing the fire protection for the city and county could be legal if the county would form a fire protection district that could legally contract for fire protection service. But as it sets now, the law is being circumvented by the county paying the city for other services and then the cky furnishing the fire protection. This has been a good arrangement for the city on one hand because it means that the city has more money to put into the fire department. But, as we said, this is circumvention of the law, leaving the city and the county open to all manner of legal entanglements should serious problems arise. How long can this go on? What right does a county official have to say, "The law is going to cost a little more money, so we will do it this way"? "It isn't quite legal, but we will do it this way anyway, it isn't going to hurt anyone and it might save a dollar or two." We would suggest that immediate steps be taken to organize the fire protection in the county and the city on a completely legal basis all the way, so that there is not the slightest possible question in any minds about it. After this is done, then we would suggest that a good, hard, long look be taken at the quality of the equipment. To think that a city the size of Preston hasn't invested in a fire truck since 1929 (or thereabouts) seems a little lax. Good thing Snake River Mutual came along and let the city and county use one of theirs. I 0 ps visited with Mrs. Coopers sister, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Marble. On their way home they stopped in Brigham City and visiied wiui anouier sister, Mr. and Mrs. Nelle Dur-ran- Chris-tofferso- Ha-wor- th Ha-wor- th The Following Sprinkling Honrs Are Effective AT ALL TINES and Will Be Enforced All Residents with EVEN number addresses may sprinkle from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on even calendar days of each month. All Residents with ODD number addresses may sprinkle from 7:00 a.m. ti a.m. and from 4:30 p m. to 8:30 p.m. on odd calendar days of each month. 11:00 EXCEPT There will be no sprinkling on USE NO LARGER THAN V INCH NOZZLE. the 31st day of each month. NO OPEN HOSE PERMITTED Residents with sprinkler systems from 6:15 to 7:00 a.m. and hose with . inch nozzle from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and to conform with house number system same as above. PLEASE COOPERATE RETAIN THIS AD Preston City Water Department FOR FUTURE REFERENCE No Other Notice Will be Given HSHERMEN'S m,vk Til 10 p.m. SHOP AT YOUR CONVENIENCE FISHING LICENSES SOLD HERE Mitchell 400 Reel WITH EXTRA 100 7 Ft. Glass YDS. OF LINE REG. $42.95 OPENING DAY Special $2388 - - PLUS Glass Fly Rod Spinning Rod LINE AND AUTOMATIC REEL Special $188 COMPLETE SPINNING FT. GLASS ROD OPEN FACE SPINNING REEL 100 7 - OUTFIT FLIES 11 for 88 10.95 BOD, REEL, LINE SPECIAL $7.95 KID'S OUTFIT TAKE 'KM FISHING Rod. Keel. Line SPECIAL ONLY SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 31 FOR All, YOUR FISinNG SUPPLIES WE HAVE THE MOST COMPLETE AT THE STOCK IN TOWN LOWEST PRICES - ... OPEN ALL DAY FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY Open Saturday al 6 a.m. IDAHO ANMAHCE fr SPORT SHOP I'TTOXE 852-0RS- 5 - voni srnvrrrvr, pF.Ai.rn PRESTON n. Alene Jensen entertained her club members Friday night at her home in Cove. Lunch was served to Estelle Smith, Josie Lewis, JoAnn Kingsford, Marilyn Doney, Monta Wickham, Zelma Cornish, Lydia Cornish. Pinochle was played with prizes going to Estelle Smith, Marilyn Doney and Zelma Cornish. Mutual Marrieds social was held Monday night. Taking charge were Mr. and Mrs. Orval Rallison and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Hobbs. Everyone enjoyed bowling and a taco supper. Mr. and Mrs. Robert are proud over the arrival of a baby girl born May The 15 in the Logan hospital baby girl is greeted by five other sisters. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Horace of Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hitter of Salt Lake. NOTICE PEN MEMORIAL DAY All by Spincast The Junior Chamber of Commerce has come and gone in Preston over the years. When it has been active, there has been an excellent contribution made to the community. The organization that has been effected this time appears to be a sound one, and can offer much to the community. The Jaycees is truly a group of "Young Men Of Action." Our hats and our facilities are available to them to promote llii'ir worthwhile activities. Wad-dou- was led by Vaunda Rallison, t. assisted by Esther Ann Pledge was by JoAnn Kingsford. Lesson was given by Sue Hawkes on Pioneer Irrigation In Upper Snake River Valley. A poem was given by Ida Priestley. Mrs. Rallison gave a few remarks on railroads. Eric Hampton sang "I've Been Working On The Railroad," accompanied by his mother, Tamra Hampton. The group then sang "Pioneers." A number was given by Susan, Rose Ann, Douglas Rallison. Refreshments were served. Proud over the arrival of their first child, a girl, are Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Kotter. Kurt is currently stationed at Trang Bang, near the Cambodian border in Vietnam. Lana has been living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan H. Woodward of Franklin. Other grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Kotter of Nampa. Mr. and Mrs. Val Dean Dur- rant and sons of Franklin and, Mr. and Mrs. WiBiam S. Cooper of Smithfield went to Clearfield Sunday where they j YDS. LINE -RKG. $19.95 Congratulations to the Preston Junior Chamber of Commerce. The organization was revitalized during the past few weeks and the club was presented its charter Saturday night during the installation banquet. During the banquet the new charter was presented by Joe Jensen, state president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Other state officials of this very vital young men's organization were present for the local event. n, , area. Congratulations, Jaycees I j for other purposes that could be valued as high as $80,000 to $90,000. This is quite a contribution to a community. Other examples in Preston include the Rotary Ramada in the city park, where aesthetic value along with utility was considered; the Lions shelter in the recreation park, the Elks lodge tennis courts, the Oneida Stake ball diamond, both in the city recreation park, and many others. In your community, such as the Lions Pavilion in Franklin, the community housing development in Lewiston, spearheaded by a group of "pushing" businessmen, the park area in Grace, and shelter in High Creek by Richmond, and many others, are great assets to the live. i iT And, in addition, the chamber of commerce of Preston is providing for the community an arena that can be used The creation of our hands brings pride, and pride in projects in which we take part bring pride in communities. As we take this mental inventory of what has been done, we find room for a great deal of pride in the community in which we Hears Talk By Chinese FRANKLIN The Literary Arts club was held Monday, bivalent, of course, pro- - ' night at the home of Vaunda Rallison, as hostess, and Lor-- , moting tourism on one raine Wright as hand and industry on the Four Chinese students, who other. I c.an think of a number of are attending college at Utah State University, came and ",BS "t luffilv "'!u tnai couia De classed as "in talked on Taiwan. Refresh' credible," but we shouldn't' ments were served. spread the word. Myrtle Woodward accom I bring up this criticism in panied her daughter, Shauna the same vein as the criticism uowen, to a ait Lone wnere that stirred the department' she took a plane to Hawaii to to abandon "Salmon River meet her husband, Jeff Bow-ewho is having a R and R. Slim," which it tried to create as a symbol of Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. It became apparent that had Sunday dinner in "Salmon River Slim" Salt Lake with their daughter, simply did not represent Mr. and Mrs. Mark Shumway all of Idaho, and, in fact, and family. connoted an Idaho of an In sacrament meeting Sunearlier day. day night, Elder Craig MorMost of us use the word of Franklin, "incredible" to at least im- rison, formerly in Hong mission his reported ply that whatever is incred- Kong and Japan. The choir ible to us is virtually not be- furnished a special musical lievable. number. Idaho is unbelievable, Ellen Wright DUP camp abundantly so. was held Thursday at two! I may be In a minority o'clock in the Relief Society' on use of in this viewpoint room. Alfonda Hawkes conthe word "incredible," ducted the meeting and pro-- j definition of but until the gram for the closing meeting. the word is changed to The opening song, "Idaho," mean what really is sought to be expressed, another word should be substituted. Under no circumstances should the criticism of the word be construed as a criticism of the publication. All hail should go to Mr. Minton for this effort. More power to him and his department. Idaho Statesman Political Editor The Idaho Department of Commerce and Development proposes to distribute by next tall a magazine about Idaho, somewhat in Hie format of a magazine on Arizona published by that state's Department of Highways. This will be a fine addition to the literature and material on the Gem State made available by the Commerce and Development Depart m e n t, jhambers of commerce and other agencies. But in my opinion the name to be given this new Idaho publication, as reported by Department Secretary Al Minton at the last luncheon meeting of the Idaho Press Club, leaves something to be desired. Minton said the publication, to be published monthly or on some other regular basis, will be known as "Incredible Idaho." There is a difference of opinion among my colleagues about the connotation of the word "incredible," but most of them agree that it can sub-- 1 ject Idaho to the type of jokes it cannot afford. Although it is true that "incredible" to some persons means "wow," it also means exactly what the dictionary says it unbelievable. means The dictionary says that the WESTON BRIEFS word "incredible" means At the Utah Power and "not credible," and Idaho is Light Co., auditorium Wed in no position to get mixed up nesday night, a group of wo in a creaiDimy gap argu- - men from Weston attended a ment. It also means 'sur-- patio supper demonstration passing belief," "unlikely," given by Mrs. Peg Lindquist, There were 14 who attended; unbelieving, 'improbable," etc. and a gift was presented to! I can't imagine anyone Mrs. Lindquist as a token of viewing an especially scenic appreciation. part of Idaho such as the! Mrs. A. E. Goodsell had her White Cloud Peaks, which! children home for Mother's, now are so much in the news, day. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Feland say "incredible." I would lows and family of Preston believe "magnificent, "spec brought the dinner. Others tacular," inspiring," "sen- present were Mr. and Mrs. sational," "beautiful," "won- Lynn Goodsell and family of derful sight." But incredible? Thatcher and Mr. and Mrs.' No. Bruce Goodsell of Rexburg. Can "Incredible Idaho" FRANKLIN BRIEFS be used to sell industries other Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wil-- J and businesses in kinson and family of Bountistates to move to what we ful were Sunday visitors at the long have known as the home of his parents, Mr. and "Gem of the Mountains?" Mrs. Bert Wilkinson. The department ii am- - Pride And Aching Muscles The activity of civic, religious and business organizations has long been a boon to the spirit of a community. The degree of their activity seems to form a barometer for the interest that the general populous has in the area in which they live. Look around you, take an inventory of the projects of private groups, take note as to how active they are now, and then you and the others who live along side measure this to the degree of pride that you have in your community. One example of renewed interest is shown in Preston in its "Famous Night Rodeo" arena. For the past week or so, volunteer crews have been working each night, except Saturday and Sunday, on the completion of the new bleachers. Members of the board of directors and committee chairmen have been responsible for getting a crew of four to 10 men out each night to do manual labor. It is amazing how much interest the business men of Preston have in the arena now and the pride that is being engendered. Now the arena is becoming their arena and not just the arena of the Rodeo committee. Club IS NORTH STATE |