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Show Harold Tippetts Earned To Mead Parkway Itforli SALT LAKE CITY -Harold J. Tippetts, Farming-ton, Farming-ton, has been appointed the new director of the Provo-Jordan Provo-Jordan Parkway. He will be replaced as director of Parks and Recreation by Ross B. Elliott. MR. TIPPETTS served as Parks and Recreation director direc-tor for more than 15 years. He previously was Davis County Planner and has served several years in city and county administrative positions. posi-tions. "I feel good about the accomplishments ac-complishments we have made in Parks and Recreation over the years, but there is still a lot to be done," said Mr. Tippetts. Tip-petts. "I would have liked to have remained in that position posi-tion (as director) to see those things accomplished." HE IS especially pleased with the development of Antelope An-telope Island State Park but said he would like to see the state purchase the entire island as a park site. "Antelope Island and the Great Salt Lake are unique and there is so much that can , be done to make that area a real tourist attraction," he said. MR. TIPPETTS was praised by Gov. Scott ' Matheson for accomplishments accomplish-ments in the Parks and Recreation during Mr. Tippetts Tip-petts reign, grb |