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Show SUN CHRONICLE, Sept. 21, 1978, Page 5 CLEARFIELD COURIER. Sept. 20, 1978, Page 5 Antelope Island draws recreationists Parks Department updates facilities THE BEACHES of the Great Salt Lake invite both tourists and local swimmers to try floating' in the salt water. 3K " Gordon Tenney and Kay Boulter of the Utah Parks and Recreation Department, conducted a special tour of Antelope Island last Wednesday as part of the monthly Gear-fiel- d Chamber of Commerce meeting. About 31 persons attended the tour of the recreational facilities available on the island following a lunch at the Clearfield Job Corps. Park officials stressed the fact that the island facilities have been updated and expanded to provide better recreational facilities for the public. Included in the program have been outside and inside showers, picnic tables under covered areas, barbecue equipment, and cement walkways. In the spring when the grass is green, the rabbits are running, and the sun is shining, the island is about as close to heaven as you can get," according to Mr. Tenney. places a tape into the player at the request of a caller to a community service company which has begun operation in Roy. MRS. HARTLEY ANDERSON Tel-Lif- e, Tel-Lif- offers new service for e Some people may disagree with him, especially those not very fond of the insect life that invests much of the beach area. The worst months seem to be May and June, but the problem exists year round. The park officials report that they could probably control or completely do away with the insect problem, but that would also take away the food supply of most of the birds that inhabit the area. As the old saying goes, good Help for the consumer, problems and medical advice are now just a phone call away for Northern Utah residents. A telephone information e service known as has been established in Roy be Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Anderson, which was begun in May of this year. They currently have 500 tapes on Tel-Lif- various subjects ranging from nutrition and diet, personal safety, weight loss to programs, buying and insurance. listing the tape been have numbers distributed, with another property Directories within 20,000 being printed the next two months after approximately 1,000 tapes are added to their collection, and St. Benedicts Hospitals, which pay a monthly fee for McKay-De- e playing the tapes. advertising 10 a.m. and 8 the current service. We joyable day or several days out on the island. Camping facilities are available. The park is open year round, daily 8 a m. to 9 p.m. The exit is always open for persons wishing to exit, however, the incoming gate closes at 9 p.m. to discourage speedsters from using the 64 mile causeway road for racing. At present the state owns 2000 acres on Antelope Island that are being developed for recreational use. There are about 18,000 other acres, pnvately owned, that the MEMBERS OF the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a special tour of the facilities on Antelope Island last week. Gordon Teeney of the Parks Department explained future plans for the recreational attraction. state would eventually like to purchase. Future plans could include a visitors center, and a natural wildlife habitat for such animals as buffalo, antelope, and big horn sheep. The island, about the same size as Manhattan, has eight people living there. Manhat- tan, incidentally, boasts By Joy Watanabe Roy Junior Reporter about 8,000,000 people. At present island visitors may be able to spot some mule deer, rabbits and kit foxes during their visit. Others also find the island ideal for flying kites, hang gliders and bicycling. Horses are permitted in the state park area, however, must stay off the private lands which are fenced. There are also no hunting signs posted. Park officials feel that Antelope Island has much potential for development and are This past week at Roy Junior High students were clothes, funny hats, and crazy socks. It was the annual Crazy Days and culminated with a sock hop in the gym. On Wednesday about 69 students left with Mr. Yahne, Mr. Brown, Miss Phipps and chaperones on an overnight to bodies. a Thursday representative from Utah State Wildlife Resources made a presentation to the students on hunting. There was a Pep assembly for both softball and football William Reese (principal), president; Elizabeth Tullis, third vice president; Treasurer Tarvin, Janice secretary; Helen CITY COUNCILMAN Gerald Heaton looks at the warm showers available swimmers on Antelope -- Island. 25 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., operators will be answering and playing tapes upon request by calling Some eight, lines are available for incoming calls, 825-953- she said. Health and hospital tapes have been made available by teams. The girls played Thursday at home against North Ogden and were given a shellacking. Player of the week for the game was Iseka Hanson. The oys played an excellent game at Wahlquist and won 14-The girls softball will play Wahlquist Thursday on their field and the football team will travel to North Ogden Junior High. OFF Retail Price on Organs are very concerned about what goes on in the community. They own a franchise from with a company in California. headquarters The tapes of general interest were carefully edited and checked for accuracy by faculty at the University of Southern California. Local tapes have been produced by Weber State College personnel. weekdays and Saturdays Fork telescopes at the center presidents; first vice president Pat Cristelli; Dr. Alberts, North which made it a perfect place to observe the celestial that the various teachers will be implementing this year, according to Pat Cristelli, publicity chairman. This years officers for the ' Roy Junior PTA are Elaine coand Paul Stone, Camille the Environmental Center. The main purpose was to study astronomy. There are many classrooms and learn the curriculum and programs vice mismatched wearing excited about its future growth and use. second movie being shown. Mrs. Anderson said that they have noticed that during a particular day, one certain tape will be requested, as the word goes through an office to call up and request it. She estimated that they have been receiving some 3,000 calls per month. The Andersons got involved in the business as they said they wanted to provide the community with valuable information as a accordmg to Mrs. Anderson. Between f Probably the most popular tapes are the theater tapes, which play popular music A Back to School night will be held at Roy Junior High beginning at 7 p.m. tonight with a short business Ted Bell, area agency meeting. To be held in the school manager out of Salt Lake, urges residents' and local auditorium, the officers for bUfeiriessesAvhw would like to the comiflg year will be place a tape in the library for introduced. Then the students others to hear about should parents will have the opcontact the Andersons at portunity to visit the ' things accompany bad. 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