Show Letter Leuer To the Editor Writers Protest Swimming Ban Editor ess Vernal Utah Dear Sir We would like to take this op- op opportunity opportunity to protest tile the recent posting of no swimming signs at Reservoir Upon inquiry we were told that the reason for them was that in incase incase case of a drowning the Federal Government might be held reo re- responsible This is like saying we wont won't be allowed to drive our cars on the highway because someone might be killed and blame the Highway Dept IN OUR OPINION this ruling discriminates against people who cant can't afford a boat and wa ter ski equipment as it does not apply to water skiers Also it does not take into account those who for physical reasons might not be able to ski or those who may not want to ski It does not consider the fact that the skiers themselves might want to spend some time swimming Why these public officials deem it necessary to take it up- up upon upon on themselves to put up these signs when after all it is we wethe wethe the taxpayers who have provide provid ed the money for the reservoir and when swimming provides a avery avery very healthful and enjoyable reo re- recreation creation at a time when the need for physical fitness is it an all time high we fail to under stand WE FEEL THAT Vernal has hasa a need for all the recreation facilities that we can get and that to keep people from swim swim- swimming ming at is a injustice not only to individuals but to the community as a whole Signed Harvey and Beulah Gaster |