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Show "Pleasant Grove, the Most Beautifully Situated City in Utah County" VOL. LXX, No. 18 PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH 84062, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1976 Single Copy 10c " V A "' 4. ? , ' ' $ K '. '! ' i .....i- - i ' t I, -- ' ? r ? t -- ";..' V, . .,'. " . --;. ' v Nx-- . i v - I Xs I I V , ' 1 STRAWBERRY QUEEN Becky Myers, center is queen, and attendants are Carla Pace, and Wendy Bezzant. fcasii s& v m V s 1:1 tossy ' . A MISS PLEASANT GROVE Melissa Penrod, Miss Pleasant Grove, and attendants Cindy .Jones, Kelly Harris. Strawberry Days Royalty Chosen Six lovely grils were chosen last Saturday evening at the Pleasant Grove High School for royalty for Pleasant Grove's Strawberry Days celebration set this year for June 10, 11 and 12 The judges selected Becky Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Myers as Strawberry Days Queen. Miss Myers sang for her talent and excelled in all phases of the contest to win the decision of the judges. Selected by the judges also as attendants to Strawberry Days Queen was Carla Pace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack S. Pace (not the printer) and Wendy Bezzant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bezzant. At the contest Saturday evening, after the judges had reached a decision on the top three contestants, the audience was told not to vote for them, the audience voted for Miss Pleasant Grove and her two attendants. Top vote getter was Melissa Penrod, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bob Penrod. Her attendants were Kelly Harris, daughter of Bishop anc' Mrs. Nyle Harris of Lindon and Cindy Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Jones of Manila. Picking the three popularity winners from Pleasant Grove, Lindon and Manila , was an accident, but it certainly lends a nice touch to the selection for this honor. The girls will now participate in a number of trips and publicity appearances, in-cluding a trip to Salt Lake City, where they will meet the governor, the President of the LDS Church, and will also appear on radio and TV publicizing the Strawberry Days events. Strawberry Days, only a month away now, June 10, 11 and 12, will have the usual parades on Thrusday, the three night rodeo, Jr. Horse show contest tri-cit- y golf tournament, swimming meet competition, Jr. parade Wednesday evening, horse parade Saturday evening, and the Timp Chorale will present an outstanding concert on Wednesday evening to get the event started. A full resume of the events will be run in the Review prior to the "Days" and all Pleasant Grove residents are invited to come out and celebrate. Ask your friends and relatives to visit our city during these days also. Make it a real event in the city's Bicentennial Year celebration. " ' - -- IS .''-- . I ? 'A f S ' ' -v-- ' ' V 1 - - ,l' : - i ' h- j . 'I - y ; ! fi ' ' , i ' I i S ; I ISO C I - ' S k . ; " ' - ' C v . r , . ' f i -- " f PGHS OFFICERS Jayne Fryer, Brett Frampton, Gary Jackson, Kellie Thorton, LeAnn Ash, Joyce Peterson, and Kellie Marchbanks (absent) are new officers at P.G. High. Pleasant Grove High School Has New Studentbody Officers New Pleasant Grove High School officers have been selected for the 1976-7- 7 school year, with Gary Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Jackson, as president. Other officers are Kelly Marchbanks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Marchbanks, vice president; Kellie Thorton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thorton, is next years secretary; Business manager Will be Bret Frampton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Framp ton; LeAnn Ash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ash, historian; Joyce Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Peterson, program chair-man; Jayne Fryer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gray Fryer, publicity. Mr. Neil Christensen will be the faculty advisor for the group. Outgoing officers are Dale Newman, present; Steve Allred, vice president; Erin Carroll, secretary; Joel Wright, business manager; Joyce Bastian, program chairman; Cori Peterson, historian; Joy Ellis, publicity. City Council Has Lengthy Session Tuesday Night With Mayor Cornell Haynie presiding and all members of the council present, the regular meeting of the city council extended beyond the midnight hour Tuesday evening. The first items of business were presented by Lee Wim-me- r, city consulting engineer. He reported on the progress of the 200 South well. He stated that the well is now 515 feet deep and traces of water are now appearing. He stated however, that the water coming into the well will come through the gragmentations of the limestone strata rather than from a direct subsurface water stream. The council approved signing a change order in the drilling of the well. Mr. Wimmer also reported on the 500 North Street project and on the meeting held earlier in the day. Construction is pending formal approval to proceed and the relocation of the utility lines. Upon notification to proceed the project should be completed in 90 working days. The importance of providing correct information about the construction project, location of improvements in relation to property lines and road right of ways, and interpreting location of stakes was discussed. It was suggested than an information sheet should be distributed to the property owners on the street and that a committee be organized to act as a body to hear and refer problems and complaints. Councilman Frank Mills will work to have this committee organized and functioning. Mr. Wimmer reported that he had made a study of the feasibility of the city pur-chasing a TV unit and jet cleaner for use in the sewer collection system. He reported that it was his findings that such equipment would be of (Continued on page 2) Mountain Bell to Hold Openhouseat A.F. Moutain Bell is celebrating a "100th Birthday Party" and everyone is invited according to exchange manager Mike Andrews. The company's office at 85 Merchant in American Fork will be open to the public on Thursday, May 13, 1976 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. "Today, everyone in this country takes telephone service for granted," Andrews said. "They pick up a telephone received, hear a dial tone and place a call with no difficulty. This public open house will provide everyone who attends the opportunity to find out what goes into providing this type of service." Special tours have been planned for all open house visitors, and a number of displays and exhibits will also be presented to inform the public of the telephone com-pany's history and future plans. Andrews stated that Mountain Bell employes will be on hand to answer questions and provide details on the behind the scer.c operating of providing good telecom-munications service. HOSPITAL NEWS Among babies born at the American Fork Hospital during the past week were the following to parents from the Pleasant .Grove area. April 26, a girl to David G. and Diane James Brewer. April 28, a girl to Stacey and Elaine Peart Huntsman. April 30, a girl to Lloyd Dee and LouAnn Brown Tomlinson. LUCINDA SORENSON Listed in Who's Who Lucinda Sorenson Listed in Who's Who Students Lucinda Sorenson, daughter of Eliot and Lorretta Sorenson, has been listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students for 1975-7- 6 because of her fine academic achievements. Lucinda is a senior at Pleasant Grove High and has maintained a A- - grade point average. She is now eligible to apply for scholarship grants which this year total more than $35,000. Who's Who is the largest and most respected publication of student achievement in the nation. Now in its tenth year, Who's Who is widely recognized by prominent educators, business executives and government officials throughout the country who cooperate in their numerous programs. Who's Who is made available on a complimentary basis to over 20,000 high school, college and public libraries, key business and professional in-stitutions and major youth organizations. Lucinda is active in her LDS Church and Seminary. She is active in school extracurricular programs; member of Big and Little Sister, belongs to the National Honor Society, par-ticipates in the C.D.T.A. Program, and is a teacher aid in the elementary schools. Elder Robert E. Wells to Preside At Conference in PI. Grove Stake Elder Robert E. Wells, a regional representative to the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, will speak at the Pleasant Grove Stake Conference Saturday, May 8th, and Sunday, May 9th. Elder Wells has served primarily in missionary work and the mission field. He was branch president on four dif-ferent occasions, district president three times and a mission preseident from 1968-197- His regional appointment was made in July of 1972 and his first assignment was the Mexico South East Mission. He is married to Helen Walser Wells and they are the parents of seven children. Saturday leadership meetings will begin at 5 :00 p.m. for members of bishoprics, ward clerks and executive secretaries. At 7:00 p.m. the visiting regional representative will present the theme "A Personal History." All those invited to attend are: Stake Presidency (Stake high priests quorum Presidency, Stake Secretary, and Stake Clerks, High Priest Group Leaders and Assistants, Elders Quorum Presidensies and Seventies Presidents and Group Leaders, Bishoprics, Exec. Sec., and Ward Clerks. The Sunday sessions will be divided to insure everyone in attendance a seat in which they may see as well as hear the procedings. The public is in-vited to attend with or investigators welcome. Attending the 8:00 a.m. Sunday session will be Fifth Ward, Grove, Lindon 3, Seventh and Ninth Wards. Music will be furnished by the Fifth Ward Choir. At 11:00 a.m. the Eighth Ward Choir will sing and those to attend are First Ward, Lindon l, Lindon 2 and Eighth Wards. Families are encouraged to come together and sit as a family. A Jr. Session will also be provided for small children. Ushers will assist with parking and seating. The theme will be built around missionary work and appropriate for the occasion tributes to "Mother" will also be given by various speakers. Sacrament meetings will be held at the regular time as scheduled. C of C Sets Bi --Monthly Luncheon Gary Hendry, president of the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce, announced this week that the Chamber will hold a luncheon starting on May 13. For this first luncheon the speaker will be from the Federal Reserve Bank and will cover topics on the federal reserve system, what it is and what it does, and its role in treasury financing, the future of checks and electronic transfer of funds. Following the speaker there will be a question and answer period. All Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend this no-ho- luncheon at 12 noon on Thursday, May 13 at the West Winds Cafe. For further information or to make reservations contact Mr. Hendry at the Ideal Market or any Chamber of Commerce directory. Lindon Council Met All members were present for the two council meetings held by the Lindon City Council on April 14 and 28. Business concerning the city was discussed and the following items should be of interest to residents of the area. A hearing was held to discuss water improvements in the city. A grant was applied for in February and the requested funds would be used to upgrade the present water distribution lines. The following police report was given for the month of March. $1,030 in fines and forfeitures, 40 citations, 159 warnings, 5 traffic accidents investigated, 9 other depart-ment assists, 9 citizen assists, a family fight stopped, 12 court appearances made by the of-ficers, 2 prowler calls in-vestigated, 7 warrants served and 8 animal problesm. Also 3 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made, 1 arrest for public intoxication, 2 arrests for illegal possession of alcohol, 1 drug overdose case investigated, and 3 thefts reported. It was recommended the Police Department patrol city streets and give warnings to anyone going over the speed limit the first time and then ticket second offenders. The council heard the report that preparations are being made for the Army Reserve to begin work on the road in Dry Canyon Springs. Copies of specifications on city standards for developers was given to the council for review and study. Assignments were made by the mayor to meet with the city attorney and draw up a sub-division ordinance requiring a performance bond by the subdividers. Mayor Johnson pointed out that according to the questionnaire 121 families in Lindon City were in favor of more park and recreational facilities. He felt the city needed to inquire around for available property for this purpose. Junior Rodeo Queen Contest Set Saturday Final preparations are being made for the Jr. Rodeo Queen contest to be held this Satur-day, May 8 at the Pleasant Grove rodeo arena starting at 11 a.m. Judges from past Jr. Queen royalty have been selected and they are Patricia Schow, Jr. Queen from 71 & Vickie Bra-ne-first attendant to the Jr. Queen in 1971. They also have other qualifications also, Miss Schow has been a horse club member for six years, a leader, and a member of the Utah Arabian Horse Club three years. She is also a member of the Utah judging team assisting her teams in winning first place in the State of Utah and 2nd place at the Arabian National Judiging contest. She has shown Arabian horses since she was eight years old and has qualified to ride stock seat equitation at a national show. Miss Braney was not only Jr. Queen first attendant in 1971 but also the Jr. Rodeo Queen in 1972. Vickie is a former resident of Pleasant Grove, now living in Ferron, Utah. She has been a horse club member six years, an active high school rodeo member and was crowned Emery County High School Rodeo Queen in 1975 and Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo Queen in 1974. A tea will be given for the contestants on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. for them to meet the judges. It will be held in the ball park adjacent to the rodeo grounds. If any questions arise from contestants, or those would like to see the contest, call Janeen Runolfson at j ; V ,;. ..y si i o ;. a. . i ' ' ' " ' ' " , , i ' . . ' ' - . ' ' ' L x vy y s i .. " r;::v A f I f1 i . . ..." ' k i . ' ... f f 4 t V ' , :. ..... ' i A ! v. . . - . i ... i : , . ' . - . " 1 t " ' .'''' i . k ; " . . I J HONORED Harold S. Walker was honored with tree planted in his name near city library last Thursday. He is shown by tree with wife Lucile. Mr. Walker died on Sunday of a heart attack. See obituary on page 8. Timp Stake High Priests Set Dance The High Priests of the Timpanogos Stake are spon-soring a dance at the stake center on Firday evening, June 4. Max Engeman and his nine-piec- e orchestra will play for dancing from 9 p.m. until 12. All who are interested in ballroom dancing are welcome. Tickets are $3 per couple and may be obtained from group leaders or at the door. |