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Show RANGER COMMENTS ON PROPER USE OF CANYON AREAS Recreation visitors to camp-l camp-l grounds and picnic areas in Hob-' Hob-' ble Creek and Diamond Fork have ' inceased more than 50 this year according to Merrill Nielson, local : forest ranger. The number of peo- pie using these areas in June exceeded ex-ceeded 13,000, som areas being used to capacity every day. During June a crew of men put all of the areas in good condition, condi-tion, repairing stoves, amphitheaters, amphithe-aters, water and sanitary systems tables and swings. All of this work was done for the benefit of the people who love the great out-of-doors. Thousands of people from all over Utah county come to spend a few hours or a few days in picnicking or camping in these recreation areas. The Forest For-est Service wants the people to use these areas as much as possible. possi-ble. All we ask in return, says Mr. Nielson, is that the conveniences provided in these areas be taken care of and protected. Considerable Considera-ble damage is done by vandals in all of the areas and it will be appreciated ap-preciated if anyone who sees any person destroying any of the conveniences con-veniences in these areas will report re-port it to the nearest Forest Officer. Offi-cer. It is impossible to keep the areas in good condition if the present pres-ent destruction of the facilities continues. Mr. Nielson also warned the recreation re-creation visitors to be careful with fire. There has been many disastrous disas-trous fires caused by a careless valuable watershed and range camper or smoker. Hundreds of lands have been destroyed in the past. Everyone visiting the Forest is asked to use the greatest care with fire to enjoy the forests nnd recreation areas, but protect them so that you can enjoy them In the years to come. |