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Show Page 2 Lehi Free PressThursday, July 5. Parade Winners Announced 1979 blaze under control. The drops were made from a converted DC 6. Lundell said it was also necessary to have Utah Power and Light Company crews called out to cut power from high tension lines located in the fire area. "Crews were fighting the fire right under some of the power lines and we were afraid the lines were going to burn through," Lundell commented. 200 Men Fight Mountain Fire (Continued from Front Page) able to keep ahead of the fast moving inferno. Men in tanker trucks determinedly kept water flowing into the heart of the hot spots. Blackened hills and shrubs were mute evidence of the damage done by the fire which was first noticed about 4:45 p.m. Sunday, and covered an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 acres before being brought under control. The local fire units were aided by members of the Flame-i- n go's fire fighting unit from the Utah State Prison, and by men manning bulldozers and graders from Utah County and Alpine City, said Floyd Lundell, county fire warden. Lundell said Utah National Guard heavy equipment and men didn't arrive until about 9:30 p.m. Sunday. "Red tape prevented earlier arrival of the units," he said, adding, "It was necessary to contact Governor Scott M. Matheson to receive necessary clearance to use the units." Additional "cats" from the guard were also taken up Monday afternoon, Lundell said. He continued, he appreciated the promptness with which the local national guard units responded once needed clearance was obtained. Crews from Draper stood by in the event the fire crossed over the mountain into Salt Lake County. At first it was thought a second fire was in Corner Canyon on the Salt Lake County side, but Lundell said to the best of his knowledge, there was no fire-on- ly smoke drifting down from the Utah The blaze was finally contained about 3:20 a.m. Monday, with most of the fire crews sent home at that time. The fire is believed to have been man made, said Kent Shepherd, Alpine City fire chief, noting the area where it was located is a favorite area for motordrive enthusiasts. cyclists and As far as was determined Monday, it was located entirely on private-owne- d range lands. If anyone sees smoke, call the nearest fire department immediately and let them check it out, fire department officials in the area urged Monday. Kent Shepherd, Alpine Volunteer Fire Department chief, said firemen can often reach a fire while it is still a minor blaze- - but only if they know about it in time. Shepherd noted the fire Sunday on the mountains west of Alpine was small when first noticed by individuals who it was about 10 minutes reported from the time the smoke was first seen until the first call was made. The first fire truck arrived at the scene "not more than five minutes later," but, by then, the blaze was on its way up the mountainside. "We had just come from checking out a fire and were already in the truck," Shepherd said, "but it already had a head start when it-- but we arrived." In contrast, a blaze on Saturda- County blaze. Two phosphate drops were made Sunday to head the fire off from climbing up and over the mountain and to help ground crews in getting the y- and the earlier Sunday fire- - were reached within two or three minutes after noticed, and they were easily quelled. An entry by the Lehi Sixth Ward and another by the Leity and Letitian Clubs and BroadbenU tied for Sweepstakes honors at the Lehi Miniature Parade last week. Drug and BeaJ Brotben entitled "The Itty Bitty Mini Eicavation, entry was titled "Summer is a Circus of Fun," and the Fifth Ward's was "Mirror, Mirror On The In the big float division, from the State Bank of Lehi won the first place trophy, with the American Fork Queen Wall." Crew." The Thirteenth Ward float, "I Love A Parade," placed second, and an entry from Peck's and The Light Works won third with their entry fiU ( I The Sixth Ward entry was entitled "Rising to "Udderly Delightful." Greater Heights," and "This Little Pig Went to the other entry was titled Market," an entry by "Yesterday's Child." in Kohler's Pioneer Market, honor of the International won fourth place, and Year of the Child. entries from the Fourth First place honors went and Fifth Wards tied for to an entry from Lehi fifth. The Fourth Ward V t im Ron Smith, with Mrs. Da Fowler, Mrs. Opal Peterson. Cart Stewart, Ned WQaon and Virgil Peterson. Float receiving second place and the Miss Lehi float third. Committee memben included Dr. Davis and the entry i I 1 S t. .. Mercer Requests New Budget Hearing because city officials do not need me to tell them how to run the city." They further stated they were the duly elected of the representatives people, and, as such, they would run the city as they saw fit. If the city officials are I'm referring really concerned about specifically to the the lack of input by comments made concitizens, then I would like cerning the lack of in- to challenge them to show terest shown by the good faith in this concern citizens in the budget that by reopening the budget, was recently passed. and I would be glad to come in to make some Unfortunately, I was out suggestions, now that of town on military are going to listen to training, or I would have they been in the meeting, even the citizens. This would us all an opportunity though the last time I give to see just how concerned a council attended meeting I was told in no the city government uncertain terms "to mind really is. Julian Mercer own business, my Editor: After reading comments in last week's paper, I am glad to see that our city officials have turned over a new leaf, and have to start listening to the citizens of Lehi. ' I CLASS REUNION-Memb- ers Evelyn Hartshorn 1 I of the Class of '44 met last week to renew friendships after 35 years. Those attending included Smith Smith, Darlene Wathen Gray, Faye Welch Boltz, Ludene Bushman Peterson, Ron Brown, Beatrice Peterson, and Dee Colledge, front to r. 2nd row, I to r, LaRae Evans Shelley, Ada Dransfield Peterson, Faye Ashton Allen, Allen Strasburg, Berl Peterson and Paul Peterson. 3rd row, to r, Valno Peterson, Edna Smith Loveridge, Paul Johnson, N.D. Scown and Donald Gurney. Back row, I to r, Morris Schow, Bonnie Larsen Miner, Lois Larsen Sarah Orton Baird, Donna I I Jorgensen, Berry Cook, Vivian Carter and Jack Barnes. Utah Business Conference Slated The Coral Theatre White House on Small Conference Business will hold an open forum in Salt Lake City, July 11 at the Hotel Utah. American Fork 756-318- 1 Commentorial Certificates Community Needs To Work Together For A Doctor ...Now Current Interest Rate For the Week of Each day it becomes increasingly apparent that an organized effort needs to be made by the citizens and leaders of our town to work for a doctor. Many hardships and problems have been created for people unable to travel far from their homes to see a doctor, as well as for those who need to reach a doctor quickly. Often townspeople have been unable to find a doctor who will take them in as patients and when they doit is often on a temporary basis. It is indeed sad that such a beautiful and growing city is in such desperate need of vital medical services. A city of over 7,000 must and should have a doctor. Dr. Kent Davis has been appointed by the city council to serve as coordinator of a search committee to find and interview prospective doctors, but he needs the suggestions and support of the town. Different and unique ways must be explored to help a doctor settle in Lehi. One loan to help a new doctor consideration might be the issuance of a coming out of medical school set up his practice. It could be paid over a period of time with the help and support of the taxpayers. It would be based on an agreement that he would stay so many years and live in the city. This is just one idea. Another idea would be to develop a prospectus complete with pictures of Lehi and a list of advantages of living here. This could then be sent to medical schools throughout the country with an invitation to visit our town. Some fun ideas could be lifetime tickets to the Lehi Roundup, football and basketball games at the high school, etc. Ideas and support are needed from the community. Send your ideas in care of the Free Press and we will see that they are given to those who are working on the problem. We don't know completely what has or has not been done, but something needs to happen soon Let's rally around and support the search for a doctor in Lehi and show each other what community support and help can achieve. July 5 8.S(B8 thru July 11 paid on a $10,000 deposit for a 6 month period. Highest possible interest rate. Savings & Loans and Credit Unions cannot pay a higher rate. For more information call 768-844- 4 99 Member FOIC ,rk wt'lirtr.m.,!-- . ,r,- Mil,!,., t,, ., stl,st. ,,,!,., mtrr.-v- n.,l' ! Beginning July 1, 1979 two new high yield ways to save Four-Yea- under the average Savings! f JSx TfVV Ji ft Securities. Mid-Summ- er . '. Saturday Matinees 3 and 5 p.m. IPWB July 5th Clearance Sale Continues Special Reductions in All Departments $500 minimum deposit. State Bank of Lehi 99 West Main 7686444 Member FOIC i Starts Monday, July 9 Shows 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Starts Thursday, four-ye- ar yield of Treasury No minimum deposit with daily interest compounded daily. Conway SDqcidcb SsqII Now you can lock in a higher rate that is 1.25 Statement Saturday Matinee Released by The Interatimul Picture Show Company 7:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - Evenings r Investment Certificate on One Show Only "Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power." G. B. Shaw 1 5 Adult $2.25 st StateWest Bank of Lehi Main I Admission: Child $1.00 Pleasant Grove American Fork W |