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Show V.of . Library S.L.C. Utah S41U jsiEsii f- w, - j?73 Order dees, SERVING Smithfield, Richmond, . Lewiston, Hyde Park, Amalga, Benson, Cove, Cornish, Trenton, Clarkston, Newton, Cache Junction and Petersboro VOL. XI NO. 49 SMITHFIELD, the Cache County Womens League of Representing Voters, Jenny Box and Cathy Schultz discussed with the commission the impact of a mosquite abatement district and the responsibilities implicit in the city's support of the resolution. If a district is established a governing board will be established to investigate and pursue the best method of mosquito control. According to Cathy Schultz, the biggest problem with the program in Utah has been incidental bee fatalities. Hives are not identified and so the beekeepers .cant be contacted. Some crews have then gone ahead and. done their job. The chemicals are 'fatal to many species of bees but Mrs. . Schultz said that with the cooperation of beekeepers who can cover hives with burlap, problems of domestic insect deaths can be avoided. Mrs. Box explained that not all mosquito control would employ spraying. Other methods, such as water control, are used. Spraying may not even be necessary. Mrs. Box estimated the cost of the program at 1 mil levy, but said that a tax increase would not be necessary. Funds could be diverted from other areas. The Womens League has been circulating a petition which was signed by 10 per cent of the registered voters and presented to the County Commission. The commission is waiting for the reactions of cities before acting upon the proposal. The object of the womens visit was to obtain the support of the city. They will visit each town seeking support. Mrs. Box explained that unless the program is widely supported it committee assignments were distribut- ed among the commissioners. Administration, Finance, Combined Appeal. Don Dailey: Planning and Zoning, Board of Adjustments, Library Board, Sign Committee. Robert Chambers: Roads, Noxious Weeds Ir- rigation, Study Committee. Glen Oliverson: Recreation, Parks, Cemetery, Dog Control. Bud Low: Water, Irrigation Water, Shade Tree CommisLove-da- Tuesday that Richmond has an excess of 17 per cent of signatures required to make Richmond eligible to enter the f, district. Assisted by Jeri Ms. Hawkins explained to the assembly that state law requires the entire county to accept the abatement district in order for its organization. Other stipulations, she said, are for a city to call a public hearing, gain majority approval, appoint a council member to the abatement committee, and to dedicate a one-mi- ll levy. Ms. Malouf announced that .2700 Theatre. Cache County registered voters have signed in favor of the Trish Hawkins, of the Cache County district. The women then distributed copies of a brochure .League of Women Voters (proponents of the establishment of outlining the entire history and a mosquito-abatemedistrict) , .purpose of mosquito-abatemen- t. told the Richmond city council discussion of the. . Following 45-min- They are as follows: Oral Ballam: Police, Fire, General sion, Fair Booth. Lonnie city Christmas party, open to all the public of Richmond, will be held at Park School on December 20. There will be a program, followed by a quarter-hour- s caroling. The Lions Club are sponsors. Refreshments will be served. On December 22 Santa Claus will come to Richmond, and there will be general celebrating for children that day. Sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, there will be a free matinee movie for children on that afternoon at the City A at the meeting Control, Historical Society, y: Health and Sanitation, Health Day, Beautification, Nuisance and Hazards - Ma-lou- vice-preside- nt nt . must, meet the following criteria : A bill which was signed by the governor of Utah on October 20 of last year., provides financial assistance Family Size to families of low incomes for improved housing. Working with members of the Governors Advisory Council, the Bear River Association of Governments decided that the money would be handled at the community level. The following is a breakdown of the distribution for housing assistance money in northern 1 Max. Yearly Income $3,000 $3,750 $4,500 $5,250 $6,000 2 3 4 5 1974. low-inco- Most of the money in Cache Valley will be used to repair houses, as there is not enough funding to allow building of new dwellings. For those towns which cannot find any use for their allocation, provisions have alloted for unincorporated towns will be distributed by the county. To qualify for housing assistance a family - low-inco- - Land Use Act. Hazel Funk and Louise Mendenhall, whose three-yea- r terms on the library board have expired, will be replaced shortly, Mayor Bagley noted. He also said .that Amos Bair, whose five-yeterm on the board of adjustments is expiring, will be removed from that board and reinstated on the zoning board. (City organization calls for one member to be on the staff of both the board of adjustments and the zoning board.) The n mayor then explained to that on the zoning board matter, Councilman LaMar the city determines both the Spackman made a motion to number of members and the support the districts establ- length of their terms. Following Mr. ishment, and it was seconded discussion of the matter, four-yea established by Edward Merrill. Mayor Bagley Richard Bagley indicated ap- term, announcing that two such proval of Richmonds decision positions on the zoning board to support abatement, with are now open. Anyone interestofficial action likely to occur in ed in serving on this board is welcome to contact the city the near future. office and let the mayor or his There will be no Christmas know of his desire to assistants lighting in downtown Richserve. mond, the council agreed. been made providing for transference of funds from one community to another. Using that provision, towns ' may find it convenient to work together on some projects. ar coun-cilme- : ar Automobile-owner- Applications for additional aid must be made to the appropriate community governing body by February 20, The council noted that Reed Hancock of Richmond has accepted the position of Park School crossing guard at 1st South and 2nd West Streets and that he is serving well. The council went on record as being in agreement to adopt the . Communities Receive Funds Money DECEMBER 6, 1973 Richmond Plans Christmas Parties probably wont be enacted. Mrs. Box and Mrs. Schultz anticipated it would take until January before all of the towns could be contacted. Also THURSDAY, COUNCIL MEETING SEMI-MONTHL- Y City Approves Abatement Tuesday evening the Smith-fiel- d City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging the County Commission to enact a Mosquito Abatement district in Cache County. UTAH s are of- ficially warned by the city council that they must keep their vehicles off Richmond streets during periods of snow storms. removal following The city can assume absolutely no responsibility for damage to vehicles which be left to stand unattended in the path of snowplows, whose operators are under orders to plow ahead regardless of parked vehicles. Councilman Merrill Murray reviewed sewer improvements. The councils monthly financial statement was unanimously accepted. It was agreed that the Bantam Basketball League teams of Richmond may practice at Park School gymnasium Fridays at 6:30 p.m. on The firemen will sponsor an rink near the old tennis courts on LDS Church property, the council was informed. ice-skati- ng It was announced that the roof has been recently tarred. post-offic- e On Friday, the city dump will be pushed back. The council will meet next on January 8. Garbage Pick-u- p Rescheduled , School Week Advised 4-D- ay School Superintendent Bryce Draper recommended -- to the County School Board thatclas-se- s be held this winter four days a week' to conserve valuable fuel. The proposal would be necessary, said the Superintendent, if other measures such as reduced speeds, limited extracurricular activity, and reduced mileage for bus routes fail to preserve enough gasoline. Included in a statement being circulated this week by the superintendent is the outline for school week; the four-da- y In order to meet the problem . as it develops, I plan to make the following recommendations to the local school boards and the state board of education: Open school four days per week. Close one day, probably Monday; however, heavy snowstorms or extreme cold could require closing on a day other than Monday. Each day would contain 6 hours and 54 minutes of instructional time. This adds up to the presently required time ot 2712 hours per week. On days when school is closed there would be no activities, no practices, no rehearsals. Building tempera-- , tures would be reduced to a. level which would prevent freezing of water systems, In lieu of the Monday school lunch we would serve an afternoon snack on each of the other four days. This would provide a break for students in .Garbage collection routes for the City have been revised because; .of the new garbage collection system. Because the city garbage pit, at 3rd North and 7th West, is becoming full, a contract was made with Logan city providing that Smithfield collected garbage be disposed of in the Logan dump. Not all routes will be affected the longer day and also utilize lunch workers which time for by the new schedule, but some . are contracted. Any bus travel beyond basic to and from school runs would be driven by regular drivers in lieu of their contracted Monday d runs. These extra runs on Page 2) present-continue- reorganizing was required because it takes longer to haul the garbage to Logan. Revised garbage collections are for the following streets: east and north of Center and Main 1st North, 2nd North, 3rd North, 4th North,, and 2id East Streetsformerly picked up on Monday, will be picked up bn Tuesday; streets on the west and south of Center and Main 1st and 2nd South, and 3rd West will be picked up on Wednesday. . Houses on the Highway and in the subdivision near the cemetery where garbage has been picked up on Wednesday will not be affected. The city dump will still be open for private use Wednesday afternoons and all day Saturday. The dump can only be used by residents of Smithfield. ..... . |