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Show ri -- Utah R.98eAflflool Slt Olty, O'-'V.f- Cache tie and Other North Cache Communities 15 CENTS THURSDAY, DEC. 30, 1976 52. SMITHFIELD, UTAH VOL: 12 NO. a41io Citizen Richmond Smithfield, Lewiston, Serving n 1327 Attorney's Not Talking Venue Change Under Consideration ' About 60 local area farmers have banded together to bring a reported one million dollar lawsuit against Utah Power and Light Company for damages resulting from floods on their farmland caused by periodic releasing of extra water at U.P. & L. V s 'Vs' ... . ' . ' ,, V ' . - . vr , ' - ,, V v 1 ? . f,i. & . v ' - ' . ' V ' aavaf&.ap?. . ? : ? ; V ; .V - . . ' J rt --A. - i v . : x'-' . V' a . ' v ;iJ fj :i - Vl ' t- -' i ' . A I . , V; i i " ; if 1 vs vT . The reasons given for the of the flooding are varied. River. r, lower areas it makes it impossible for the cattlemen to get to their stock for feeding which results 'in weight loss or death. cause dams located along Bear Both sides in this case have issued no comments" when questioned about the matter of the flooding. Gordon Low, attorney for the land owners, issued his no comment through his secretary who informed me that Mr. Low is afraid the publicity that has been given this case might bring about a change of venue to Ogden. The power company, on the other hand, wishes not to make a comment In lieu of the fact that there is litigation going on and that no matter what statements they made, the people of the area have already made up their minds about the matter. Judge VeNoy Christoffer-se- n will make his decision about the change of venue in "several days. thick over the road in the Its possible that irrigation has resulted in the carrying of the silt and top soil downstream to the Cache Junction Dam causing it to back the water up and prevent even water flow. Its also possible that there have been landslides along the river edges which also results in the carrying of mud and silt downstream. Its ' also been said that the along Bear River Ox-bo- have lost their capacity to hold large volumes of water possibly as a result of mud. Its FLOODED WATERS of the Bear River tarn to ice so this farm in Trenton killing off the grazing grass and making it difficult for ranchers to get to herds. The releasing of water at varied times in the year is needed for the providing of electric power. As electricity is needed thfe water travels through a series of dams' from Bear Lake to Cache Junction often times resulting in flooding. When the flooding occurs in the winter the results and damages are greatly over the flooding at other times of the year. The big reason is the ice that is formed over the farmland. According to sources, this type of flooding has been occurring for many years. In fact, the farmers attempted 0 similiar lawsuits years ago but failed. And as recent as three years ago a lawsuit was brought against the U.P. & L. Co. with the same results. slough grass begins to grow. The grass that is ideal for grazing has been killed off leaving the slough grass When the ice forms over the river and flood lands it occassionally mishaps such prevents the cattle from through the ice resulting in their death by drowning ojr, freezing. When the ice is formed so as the cattle breaking any water. As they venture out on the ice to dig through for water there are utling which is inedible by the cattle. been mentioned by some of the farmers that if there happens (o be dredging along the river they would be happy to move the top soil and spread it around the low spots on their land. By doing . this, they reason, the channel will be deepended and rich soil will be spread on ; their graze lands. The banks of the river will also be built up- - Ice over the land results in the killing of the range grass, the prevention of the cattle getting to water, the prevention of the farmers getting to the cattle and pumps being damaged. After the ice has melted off in the spring a grass called 30-4- S THE CUB RIVER which is not affected by the recent flooding flows under the bridge at its normal level. A BRIDGE crossing over the Bear River seems to be in Jeopardy if the water rises another foot The threat of ice o Area Annexed by Hyde Park The annexation of most of the land between the North Logan's northern boundary i and Hyde Parks southern 1 i boundary, approximately 500 acres, to Hyde Park Cl 'i becomes effective on ary 22nd. Included in the annexation is a strip of land approximately one and a fourth miles long that runs ' , . . ' along both sides of U.S. 91 which parallels Hyde Parks western border. Hyde Park nearly doubled in size due to the annexation, the first in the city for nearly twenty years. Out of the 75 land owners that will be affected a simple majority is . required to authorize annex-- ation. ; "v about Its 70-7-5 estimated that per cent of the lana owners agreed on the annexation. A request for annexation cannot come from the city; it must come from the people living or owning property in the proposed annexed area. Petitions from the majority of the land owners must accompany the request to be annexed by the city. The majority of the annexed land will be zoned A(agricultural). However, 1, - -l 2, and 5 acre lots are permissable. The mile and a quarter strip along U.S. 91 will be zoned for commercial use however, tlie city will initially be unable to provide services and utilities to that area. Mayor Russell Reeder states that the commercial area will not be downgraded and parking must and will be Mayor Reeder admits there are some feelings on the part of Hyde Park's council over the fact that area a Anger or strip The friction that began North Logan Council was attempting to tell Hyde Park Council not to take any action on the annexation encompass a Mobile Home Sales lot But now the two councils along with Smithfield and the county must try to arrive at a master road plan that will work for all the cities concerned. made available. between North Logan and Hyde Park when North Logan annexed an area without consulting Hyde Park council became hotter when North Logan requested that Hyde Park confer with the .North Logan council prior to taking any action on an annexation request. North Logan Councilman Kay Bak-,e- r announced disappointment over the fact that the councils hadn't met prior to the annexation in order to discuss all the ramifications it held for the two cities. first without a straight-lin- e I border be- tween Hyde Park and North Logan. What Mayor Batt failed to mention was the area recently annexed by North Logan made it difficult for a straight line border between the two cities. When they annexed that area North Logan included in the ' I consulting them. Mayor Lawrence Batt told the Ilyde Park council the North Logan was hoping for I of land jutting out of the northern boundary to run along U.S. 91 far enough North to The moratorium declared on the strip development ends, in early February which means a road plan should be acted on shortly after that. The next scheduled meeting of the Hyde Park Council is slated for January 12th beginning at 7:30 p.m. blocks coming down river and demolishing bridges is a constant threat during winter floods. Cache Valley Choir to Resume The Cache Community Choir is being reorganized under the direction of Harold Heap, Utah State University Choral Department. Heap h es the choir will begin rehearsing in January on Tuesday evenings. Emphasis will be on a combined Senior Calendar Jan. 3 Potluck dinner, noon. Jan. 4 Shufflcboard. Jan. 5 Bingo. Jan. 6 A.A.R.P. Handicraft and Rugs. Jan. 7 Program, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8 Dance, 8 p.m. choral performance of Joseph Haydn's oratorio, The Creation," in the spring. "All members of the Cache Valley community are welcome to participate. I hope the choir will become a permanent addition to the area's cultural offerings. Heap says. Interested persons should send their name, phone num- ber, voice part (soprano, alto, tenor or bass), and an indication whether they can attend Tuesday evening rehearsals to the USU Music Department. 60th Wedding Anniversary i.nn anif Ethel Itighv celebrated their Kith wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Dec. 29. with visits and rails from their numerous friends and nrighlmrs. They were married Dec. 29, 1911 in Wells. Ncvuda. hut soon relumed to Ix'wistnn where thev have made their home. They had been sucresslul farmers hut sold their farm a number of years ago. Their home nnd yard have been kept beautiful through the years hy their own efforts. Having no children of their own. the Rigbys have had several foster children who still keep in touch with them. |
