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Show Richmond Strelnt Smithfield, Lewiston, and Other North Cache Communities VOL XIV NO. 51, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1975 SMITHFIELD, UTAH 8433 5 Me 'n '' 1 v okon Appointed Smithfield City Councilman Robert Toolson became the new Smithfield City ever, of serving his townspeople and representing the Robert J. Chambers resigned in order to become County Commissioner. Toolson was appointed to fill the unexpired term which will end in if only for one year. Representing the road and street department, his most immediate problems dwell with keepinjg them snow-fre- Councilman January Thursday after their daughter Suzanne and Part of their plans include her husband, David Robincontinuing the road from 120 son, have made the Toolson 's .South to Third South on 455 grandparents twice. East to accomodate traffic in the area of the new Smith-fiel- d areas people in agriculture, The Smithfield council hopes to accomplish several objectives during the coming months. e. of 1976. Toolson had previously frved as a councilman for eight years prior to his appointment. He decided not to run for in the last campaign, feeling that new blood was needed in the position. He was enthusiastic, how The Toolsons live at 356 South Main in Smithfield where they operate a dairy farm. He and his wife, Eloise, have been married 27 years. They have four children: Rich attends Utah State; Joe helps at home; Pat attends Sky View, and They hope to develop Stake Center. Upon obtaining the property where the First Ward now stands they plan on razing the building and using the area for parking space. For- rester Acres by providing two more ball diamonds. They also hope to better the parking facilities by black topping part of the area. Also on the agenda is updating the information on the sewage system applications and having them reviewed and studied. Mayor Oral Ballam Accepts Post On Governor's Council Smithfield City Recorder Betty Hatch swears in Robert Toolson as the new City Councilman. Toolson was appointed Hie resigned to -- Oral L. Ballam, Mayor of Smithfield, becomes chairman of this Governors Advisory Council on Community Affairs on Friday. Bal- "pired term of Robert Chambers, who ccept the position of County Commissioner. lam has served three years on the advisory council. The Advisory Council consists of eight mayors and eight county commissioners appointed by the governor. The council advises the governor and the Utah Legislature on the problems and opportunities faced by local governments throughout the state. Rallam is in his third term Yc!? porfsGiven To Richmond Council The Richmond Gty Council met Tuesday evening and reappointed three people to positions. Gale Alvey and Lcora Smith will serve on the planning and zoning board. Hie muni a lUij are re- placing are Amos Bair and Dorothy Craw. They also appointed Ruth Little to the Library Board for another term. Amos Bair, who retired Tuesday, brought a report of the building that has taken place in the last four years. During that time construction costs reached $1,480,000 in Richmond. This included 49 new homes, 9 trailers, and they allowed 6 new trailers in the trailer court. Also two apartment house in the four years were built with 12 units involved. This n 6 new livi"g STsynrtii units that were built or came into Richmond. The Council adopted the resolution for National Flood Insurance. They also reviewed a letter received from Logan Gty informing the city of and asking for permission to poison the Richmond dump because of rats. According to Mayor Richard Bagley, the council de- - McBride Entertains Senior Citizens Senior Citizens of Cache County met Friday afternoon at the center in Logan. Due to the weather and slick roads oily 75 were aide to enjoy the program. C.D. McBride spoke on his travels and read poetry also told the citizens what they can do as they get older. Albert Jensen presented several musical numbers. Next time, January 10th, the Shirley Clark family will give a musical program. Free bus service will be provided. The Senior Citizens Christ- mas program was attended by 215 men and women. veloped the policy that all extensions of main lines and water and sewer will be done by contractors. The city plans to get out of the contracting business and will hire a crsitrnctor so the citv wont have to do it anymore. They also announced the winners of the Christmas lighting contest. Four winners were mentioned. They were Lona Smith, Lee Egan, L. D. Bowcutt, and Delbert Bair. It was reported that the city sent two of the employes to snow removal school in Logan and this brought the possibility of buying a new sander to eliminate ice on the roads. A report was given from fire chief, Earl Egan. Nine fire calls were reported dur- ing the year involving 112 man-hour- s and the total damage was $2700.00. Only one of those fires was to a residence and this was limited to $400. The council was also informed that approximately eight of the sixteen firemen had completed first aid courses taught by Bob Gaydos, a Richmond citizen. Mayor Bagley wanted to remind the residents to have oxygen and respirators handy for emergencies. Quarterly report, as Mayor of Smithfield, served two years on die city council before becoming mayor, has been active in the county-wid- e landfill program and other local and regional activities. with his envolve-mewith local and state affairs Mayor Ballam is the dean of the College of Education at Utah State UniverAlong nt sity. The Governors Advisory Council on Community Affairs reviews all proposals before the Utah Legislature which have an influence on local affairs. It then takes a position on issues and in- forms legislative leaders and the governor of its reasons for support or opposition. Gean air standards will be among the issues scheduled when the Utah Legislature convenes this month. In addition to the mayors and county commissioners, the council membership includes the executive secretaries of the Association of Utah Counties and the Utah League of Cities. by Jus- tice of the Peace Grant Mauchle was given. During the past three months 134 violations for $2500.36 had been given. The council officially apooiiited Mauchleyr wiie, fciiien, as clerk of me court. Bagley made a special point of asking citizens to please keep their cars off the roads so they will not impair the removal of snow on the streets. Prior to the regular meeting, the Bicenntennial committee, consisting of Roland and Alice Anderson met and made several assignments to interview older citizens. They ordered tapes and assigned four or five people of the community to interview so they can recall as much history as possible through a living source. Preliminary plans for improvements on the park as a Bicenntennial project was discussed. Also the possibility of new tennis courts built where the old courts used to be. They also planned on beautification work done on flower beds and rose gardens west of the Stake Center. Also in their plans was the erection of the old school bell and building a structure to house it. Ravstens Speak At A Stake Fireside : The IDS Special Interests the Franklin Region comprising of Preston North and Preston South Stakes, Richmond Stake and Smithfield Stake met at the Smithfield Stake Sunday evening for a Fireside. Eunice and Ben Ravsten of Logan discussed their exper- - Commlttee Schedules Meeting Richmond Black and White . Days Committee will have Its annual membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15. The meeting will be held in the Richmond Gub Room at 1:38 p.m. There will be a and film on repot last years Black and White Show. The . financial statement will be read. They will set the .date .for this year's show and choose two new . directors. LaMar Spack-ma- n is chairman over the meeting and refreshments will be served. iences while on a mission to the London LDS Temple. Mr. Ravsten served as counselor to the president of the temple, J. W. Darling, and Mrs. Ravsten worked with the matron of the temple. Special musical numbers were presented by their grandchildren with Michael Cottle playing a solo "The, Shadow of Your Smile on his guitar. Eugene and Dwain Cottle sang a duet accompanied by Michael on his guitar and their mother, Melva, on the Oral Ballam piano. Varied Arts Offers Variety Of Classes The Alliance for the Varied Lawson. Thursday evenings, Arts in Logan is offering a 7 to 8 p.m. for seven weeks variety of classes this winter beginning Jan. 16. Fee: $12. for both children and adults. Creative Dance teacher, All classes will be held in the Ardell Kerr. Ages 4 to 7 only. Whittier School, 4th East and Mondays at 4 p.m. (45 min.). 3rd North in Logan. Fee: $10. Call Mrs. Kerr for For the children there will arrangements, be: Creative Drama WorkshopRuth Call. Drawing teacher. Louise -teacher, Hubbard. Times and fee to Age groups 5 to 12, junior be arranged. high and senior high. Times, fee to be arranged by calling Weaving teacher, Sandra Bickmore. Saturdays, 10 Mrs. Call, a.m. to noon for eight weeks For adults there will be: Batik teacher, Jennifer beginning Jan. 11. Fee: $12.50. Lawson. Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 Batik teacher, Jennifer p.m. for seven weeks begin 752-203- 752-906- 2. 14. Fee: $14. Primitive Weaving Deanna p-teacher, Baugh. Four sessions in two weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 14, 16, 21 and 23. Fee: $10. Bargello teacher, Sally ning Jan. Worksho- George. Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. for four weeks beginning Jan. 14. Fee: $5. All classes must be preregistered by calling Joann Wegkamp, days or 7 evenings. For dance and drama, call the teachers, as listed. 753-41- 752-736- 'Another Set Of Ears' Aides Listen ' While Students Learn 1 Each day for several hours, many ladies in the Smithfield, Richmond, and Lewiston areas go back to school, not to leant, but to help others with learning disabilities. Each of these women work on a one to one basis with the child with the problem, whether its reading, spelling, phonics, or math. Two of the programs, the learning disability program and the compensatory listening program are state funded and used in all three elementaries. The Title I program, only used at the Lewiston elementary school, receives its funding from the government. " w Winter weather and slick roads seem togo hand In hand as this car became a victim of the elements when it slid off the road leading to Lewiston Monday. Gtlzen Photo The State Board of Education allocates funds from the government for the Title I program. It gets its name from the Elementary and Education Act, Title I. The Board decides which schools qualify, for the financing. They work closely with the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) in deciding which schools should receive the Lewiston has 15 aides while Sky View has eight aides and one certified teacher. The learning disability program is solely earmarked through state funds. funding. In the Summit elementary school in Smithfield and the Park school in Richmond the learning disability program is used. Otherwise known as listeners the teachers aides help students to improve their reading comprehension. Each aide spends about three hours working on a one to one basis with the child. She lets the child read to her on his or her own level without any fear or anxiety. She helps with phonics and spelling while the child is reading. Kathleen Loosle, a listenat the Summit school, began helping with the program at it's beginning in 1968. She has worked closely with Mr. Loyal Green, a er Continued On hft I HAZEL HANCOCK helps her students as a teachers' aide In Richmond. Students are Steven Draper at Park School and LeAun Murray. This Is her third month of helping students Improve their reading. In the program |