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Show Vandal Damage Plagues Uinia Forest Vandalism in the Pleasant Grove District and the Spanish Fork District of the Uinta National Forest has cost taxpayers $53,000 during the past year. This does not include individual citizen loss while in the forest. Jerry L. Smith, recreation assistant at the Spanish Fork District said, "Vandalism is on a real upswing." He then cited the recent destruction of a vehicle owned by a scoutmaster. Jerome A. Gelock, ranger at the Pleasant Grove District, added that food for the American Fork Eighth Ward girls cam-pohad been stolen during Tuesday night at Timpanooke campground in American hork lf they are given permission, then neighboring drive. owners complain," he said. Again, it was pointed out that only a small number of recreation vehicles owners destroy the terrain. "I think it's a case of "my truck can go higher and farther than yours," he said. It was added the destructive drivers seem to operate in pairs and usually at night. Mr. Smith pointed out that nearly all vandalism and theft takes place at night. Patrol Instituted Forest officials have instituted two-ma- n patrols in an effort to reduce incidents "We've had You 335 vandalism or theft complaints so far this year, and that doesn't include May." Mr. Gelock said. He emphasized that forest officials are working closely with the Utah County Sheriff's office and that conviction efforts will be processed through the state system. four-whe- el Canyon. The leader reported the loss was in excess of $100 and the four-dacamp had to be cut to two days because of the theft. "Vandalism and theft have always been a real concern with us," Mr. Gelock said. "With the increase in people using the canyons, we are experiencing an increase in vandalism." Four-wheDestruction He added that some drive and motorcycle owners have been driving their vehicles in unauthorized areas and have been destroying the countryside. "There is always that one or two percent that makes it bad for the rest," he said. "One got stuck earlier and pulled 23 boards off a restroom to help get his vehicle unstuck. " Mr. Gelock said. Mr. Smith added, "We seem to be experiencing vandalism of a more destructive nature." Both forest officials agreed that only a small segment of the four-whe- The two reiterated that citizen vigilence will help curb the problem. "The forest belongs to each of us, it's our concern," Mr. Gelock said. "And it's costing each of us to replace or repair the damage," Mr. Smith added. Census Bureau to Conduct y Employment Survey Here Local representatives of the Bureau of the Census will interview a sample of households in to obthis area during mid-Jultain information on employment. The Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Social and Economic Statistics Administration. Walter A. Freeman, Jr., Director of the Bureau's Regional Office in Denver, said that interviewers will visit homes also to obtain information about lany guages other than Enligh spoken in the household and if more than one language is used. These questions will be in addition to those asked regularly in the monthly survey. This sur- vey, which the Bureau conducts Better Believe It By Bettv I inswer. There's this woman (I hate to use the word lady) whose husband comes to the games with pockets full of gum. candy, pop-torapples, you know His w ife has a tendency to scream and veil when her mouth isn't full. He's solved his problem. His wife's fat, but quiet. n, . Afterthought Can you imagine the cosmonf auts leaving Russia and the astronauts leaving Cape Canaveral at different times and meeting in the same place in space at the same time?? Golly - and I have a hard time meeting my husband for far-of- one-lan- lunch. Lehi's Little League played at Mapleton yesterday. Don't know how they came out, but there was some excited parents and players awaiting the tournament. Seems just yesterday I was watching Little League as a mom, now watch as a grandma, and it doesn't get any easier. Larry Phillips, genial sponsor of a team said he was going to write a letter to the editor about poor sports in the stands. Gosh, glad I'm not one of those! There's a perfect remedy for people who yell and holler and give the umpires fits. Just give them chewy caramels to eat, as a friendly gesture when you see During the past 10 years more than 926 balloons have been launched at the National Scientific Balloon Facility at Palestine, Tex. Whoever staggered into Price Brothers window and smashed it must not have needed a chaser. There for the taking were tomato juice, grape mec-ta- r and orange drinks. They must not have wanted to sober up either, 'cause there on the shelf was coffee, tea and Pos-tu- 1 Utah's state highway system financed and supported by motorists who use it, on a is wholly Co-Cit- y basis. If by carpools the average occupancy of the U.S.A.'s 50 million cars can be raised from 1.6 persons to two, annual gasoline savings will be five billion gallon; a 3.2 occupancy rate would save 20 billion gallons. As part of the Steel Days festivities, the annual Chuckwagon breakfast is scheduled for your enjoyment and will be held at Robinson Park, Saturday. July 19th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The menu w ill consist of eggs, pancakes, sausage and beverages. The cost of the breakfast will be $1.75 for adults and 75 cents for children twelve and under. The breakfast is sponsored by the Steel Days Committee. Senior Citizens Plan Steel Days Art Show The Senior Citizens Center on East Main Street will be the setting for an art exhibit to be held as part of the Steel Day celebration. The exhibit will begin Wednesday, July 16th, from 9a.m. until 12:00 noon. Any or all Senior Citizens who are articistically inclined and wish to display their paintings are invited to join the Senior Citizens Art Class and exhibit their paintings. Seniors are asked to bring their paintings to the center Wednesday morning and are urged to have their names on each painting and have them ready for hanging. Three paintings may be displayed by each exhibitor and must remain hung throughout the three day celebration. A storage fee will be charged exhibitors if paintings are not picked up on Saturday during the hours of six and eight p.m. Fork, or Sharon King, 930 North 475 East. Orem. Mr. Foreman, author, illustrator and training film producer, is noted nationally for his expertise in sound, solid and humane horsemanship. Although he has conducted over 725 of these clinics throughout the nation, this is the first time Utah County horseman will have a chance to tary School, 281 No. 200 East, attend one in Pleasant Grove. American Fork. The event is being sponsored These lecture sessions will in- by the Lakeside Horse Club of clude clips of 30 Foremar-traine- d American Fork. world champions demonstrating basic tips arid tricks in roping, barrel racing, reining and bronc riding, as w ell as Mr. Foreman's own lectures on sound horsemanship. Film titles include "Riding by Reasoning" and "Leads - Footwork that Counts." r Four riding sessions will be held at the Pleasant Grove Riding Arena on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and 5 to 7 p.m. During these riding workouts, Mr. Foreman will have the chance personally to direct and instruct riders on the tips and tricks of two-hou- Tibbie Fork Damage Fences, a monument and signs at Tibbie Fork Reservoir had been damaged with the fence wood used for building fires. The restrooms at Clear Creek, constructed last summer, had been ruined with the roofs ripped, windows smashed, and doors torn off hinges. "Vandalism breeds vandalism," Mr. Gelock said. "If we are unable to repair minor damage at Steel Day le whole three days. - No Refunds - All Open Sales Final Men's Shoes p.m. Thursday and Friday Big Selection Jarman Shoes $9.99 Men's Sport Coats Latest Models Values from $55 to $85 SENSATIONAL SAVINGS Selected from Our Regular Stock All From Our LADIES SHOPPE Values from $100 to $135 One Group One Group Now Reduced Now Reduced $29.99 $49.99 All Sportswear Pant Suits 1 Now Reduced 9 72 Famous Brand Shrink to Fit Blue Skirts Pants Now Reduced $19.99-$29.99-$39.9- Famous Brand other Suits Big Reductions on We Accept all Bankcards Yes Men's Suit Sale Great for Back to School Now Reduced Till 9 Jeans and More Regular $11.99 Men's Casual Knit and Golf Shirts Now Special Reductions on $6.99 Jewelry Mens Florsheim Shoes Now Reduced and Values to $38.95 Yi Cologne Double Knit Men's Better Men's Socks Dress Slacks Values to $2.00 Values to $30 Now Reduced Now Reduced 99 seem to have the idea that while they are in the forest there are no rules or regulations to follow," Mr. Gelock added. $14.99 SD2 Men's Shirts four-whe- Gant - VanHeusen - Special Group Merchandise and Dresses Pant Suits Reduced Reductions to 99' $1.99 75 One Group Men'sTies Values to $8.50 Now Reduced $2.99 Men's Casual Slacks Manhattan Reg. Reg. Special Table -- $19.99 Now Reduced "For some reason, people said. Mr. Gelock added that enthusiasts are finding it difficult to find private land on which to Time---Unbelieveab- savings on quality merchandise come Downtown and .spend the someone increases the damage until the object is destroyed." A seasonal problem with the forest is removal of trees for the Christmas uses. four-whe- great-grandfath- Another Great Devey's Sidewalk Sale held once a year right away then Terrain Damage Damage that is difficult to measure in dollar loss is the destruction to the terrain by drive vehicles and motorcycles. The two forest of ficials pointed out that efforts have been made to discourage those who Insist in driving in unauthorized areas. "Now the goal is to find a enthuplace for the siast to drive. Such places have been called "sacrifice areas," and there are no such areas in the Uinta Forest," Mr. Smith FIRST CHILD FOR BRENT MINER'S Mr. and Mrs. Brent Miner became first time parents with the arrival of their handsome son born May 30 in the Utah Valley Hospital. The little newcomer checked in at six pounds seven ounces with oodles of black hair. He will be named Jason Allen. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Heal of Orem, Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Miner, Lin-e- l Lehi and Larsen also of Lehi. and direction to each rid er, the sessions will be limited to 40 participants each. Because they are progressive in nature, it is recommended that riders participate in as many of these as possible, and advanced registration is recommended. Riders may enroll by contacting the following local clinic sponsors: Gary Clay, 40 East 300 So., Am. Fork.; Susan Ruesch, Lehi, RD Box 426AA; Mark Larsen at the Ta ck House, 533 East State Street, American fire circles, smashing fire would be open to say so. When the trailer was closed the sign would be folded and 'have a nice day' appeared in its place." He added the trailer had been broken into and equipment had been stolen. "We can't replace the equipment because we haven't the funds," Mr. Gelock said. thrilled parents have chosen Hilary as her name. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Jolley and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Dahl of Lehi, also Mrs. Evelyn Holmstead and Morris Holmstead both of Lehi. riding. In order to permit Mr. Foreman to give personal attention grills, ripping shingles from res- Ranger Gelock explained. "When someone was at the information trailer, the sign ERIC DAHL'S WELCOME BABY DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dahl welcomed their first child, an adorable baby girl born June 27 in the American Fork Hospital. She weighed five pounds and 12 ounces and has "great big blue eyes and lots of dark hair." Her 1C No Exchanges $9.00 to $20.00 $9.00 to $16.00 Now Reduced Now Reduced $6.99 or 3 for $19.00 1975 Monte Foreman, noted horseman and nationally known equestrian trainer, will be coming to Utah County this week to conduct a four-da- y training session in the basics of sound horsemanship. The clinic will begin with two films and training sessions on Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at Forbes Elemen- population is involved. Both emphasized that apprehension is difficult, but can be made more effective if citizens will report incidents and be willing to become involved. Mr. Smith said vandalism in the past year included jerking water taps and lines out of the ground, destroying restrooms, building fires outside the estab-lishe- d trooms for firewood, pulling boards from modesty walls, scratching grafitti on walls, damaging memorials and monu-,- . ments and destroying signs. Alpine Loop Tour A tour with the two officials on the Alpine loop helped bear out vandalism problems. At Hanging Rock Campground in American Fork Canyon the newly planted grass had been destroyed by people playing football, volleyball and other sports on the young grass. The campground has extensive bare ground now and will be dusty as the weatner warms up. None of the signs along the road were undamaged, with the exception of a brand new speed limit sign. A sign to an information trailer near the summit on the loop had been torn in half. "The sign was on a hinge," THURSDAY JULY 17. Famous Horseman to Conduct Training Clinics Saturday them tome into the park. They get so involved in chewing, they can't yell or ihey either choke or lose their dentures Honest, Larry, believe me that's the All-Sta- each month for the U.S. Department of Labor, provides a continuous measure of employe-men- t and unemployment for the Nation. For example, the May survey showed that employment rate rose to 9.2 percent, while total employment expanded for the second straight month. luiormatior! supplied by individuals participating in the survey is kept confidential by law and results are used only to compile statistical totals. Breakfast imkv - Have you been down to Vets Park this year to enjoy Little League or sofiball games? The minute you enter the gate, you feel a relaxed and happy atmosphere. The grounds look great, the lighting's fixed so night games are being played and there's ample room for parking. You can see folks having fun and enjoying life. Guys like Blaikie and J B. have done a good job with the program at Vets. . . . Suggestion Box . . . Why a one lane entry into the four-fiel- d complex at Vets? Perhaps something can be done to fix this dangerous and frustrate ing gale. The other day a car was coming out, a car was coming in and a third car nearly smashed into the one waiting to get in. Let's try and change this before there's a bad accident there. LEHI FREE PRESS Chuckwagon $4.99or3for$14.00 Two Great Stores American Fork - University Mall |