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Bikers invited to ride Saturday

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 3:24pm

BRIGHAM CITY -- The city invites bikers to come out for a ride on Saturday.

The free family bike ride traverses around Mantua Reservoir, starting from the reservoir bowery at 11 a.m.

Scouts who want to earn the cycling merit badge, belt loop or activity pin can show up an hour early and the Brigham City Bicycling Committee will help them get set up for that, according to a news release.

After the ride, there will be free hot dogs provided by Walker Cinema and the first 50 participants will get a water bottle courtesy of Hansen Motors.

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New location set for green waste

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 3:22pm

BRIGHAM CITY -- Residents who want to dump their green waste will have to drive to a different location, beginning this autumn.

The city council has agreed to change zoning for 10 acres at 800 N. Watery Lane from agricultural to general industrial to accept the new green drop-off. The new location is next door to the waste-water treatment facility. The current green waste site is West Forest Street, near I-15.

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Brigham City mayor proposes utility, employee merit increases

Janelle Hyatt Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 8:43pm

BRIGHAM CITY — Residents here will pay more for utilities if the city council approves the mayor’s proposed budget for 2012-13.

Mayor Dennis Fife’s recently presented $11.9 million budget also recommends a 2 percent merit increase for city employees.

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George Hessenthaler cuts a log of black walnut at his shop in Logan. Hessenthaler owns a company called Urban Forest Wood and takes hardwood trees that are cut down in urban areas and makes them into usable lumber.

For the love of trees

Janelle Hyatt Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 10:04pm

LOGAN -- George Hessenthaler likes trees better than people.

But who wouldn't, when you see in trees what he does?

Potential. Depth. Character. Each burl as distinctive as a Scottish burr.

But no money. The idea even makes him chuckle. "Laughingly, I say I'm making a living out of this."

Hessenthaler is president, poet-in-residence and broom pusher of Urban Forest Wood Works, the only mill in Utah that specializes in society's cast-offs and orphans -- the city trees that otherwise would be mulched or burned in a landfill. Meaning "trash" trees like locust, cottonwood or Russian olive.

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Large sycamore trees line the street in front of the Brigham City Temple.

Brigham City famous for its many trees

Janelle Hyatt Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 7:37am

Before the LDS Temple changed Brigham City's skyline, there were the sycamore trees.

They were the first thing anybody zipping down Interstate 15, past the neat little city, would notice. A mass of trees wreathing the Brigham City Tabernacle in their showy, shady green.

And to the generations of young people who paraded and cruised under their branches, they were about the largest things in town.

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City changes fuel service company

Correspondent Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 4:26pm

BRIGHAM CITY -- City vehicles will soon fill up using a program offered by Cardwell Distributing, following a decision by the city council on April 19.

City vehicles, including police cars and public work trucks, have used the Utah state-sponsored fueling system, Fuelman. But Public Works Director Tyler Pugsley told the council that Midvale-based Cardwell has offered a better deal. The gas card provided by Cardwell will give a 5 percent discount at its own sites, and allow the city vehicles to fill up at nearly all gas stations statewide, Pugsley said.

The current Fuelman carries a 2 percent charge, he said.

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Six fight to revive Brigham economy through city council

Amy Macavinta Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 10:33pm

Standard-Examiner correspondent

BRIGHAM CITY -- Six residents are campaigning for the opportunity to represent their community on the Brigham City Council, but only three will fill open positions in the Nov. 8 election.

Council members Bob Marabella and Ruth Jensen are each seeking another four-year stint. They are being challenged by Brian W. Rex, Doug Beazer, Brett Reeder and Mark Thompson. Councilman Bruce Christensen is not running for another term.

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Ten candidates seeking election to Brigham City Council

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 11:50pm

BRIGHAM CITY -- Ten candidates are running for three open seats on the city council this year. Issues on their minds include ATK layoffs, attracting new business and keeping the community safe.

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The lot of the municipal official is never an easy one

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, September 3, 2011 - 10:40pm

I had a delightful lunch at Idle Isle with Brigham City Mayor Dennis Fife and two of his council members last week. Our talk reminded me once again of the hard, if not impossible, jobs we expect our elected people to do.

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Brigham City council candidates to meet public Wednesday

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, August 29, 2011 - 11:43pm

BRIGHAM CITY — Three local organizations will co-sponsor a candidates meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Brigham City Community Center to help the public get better acquainted with Brigham City Council candidates before the Sept. 13 primary election.

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