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Show Free Press - Thursday, June 9. 19X3 - Page 9 Jllillt.. N '.n-?- ' is , " iVl : SSSr ILz2&)t - A tFf 44 r , ! CHILDREN ARE BEING WARNED away from playground equipment located in flood area. Dr.-- David C. Smith Physician and Surgeon DEAN KIRKHAM surveys damage by flood waters on his property along creek on West Main Street. Aftermath Folks are traveling new routes in jehi, but closed roads will be vpaired on a temporary basis in ime for Roundup Days June 23, 24 ind25. Highway U73 west of the city's nisiness district is now open. Road crews have repaired U73 so sommuters can resume travel to 2edar Valley and points West. Even though cloudy skies and xxl weather have given citizens a emporary reprieve from flood water officians are iangers, predicting more high water to me. There have been no water-relate- d accidents or injuries, according to Police Civil Defense and authorities. The danger to small children is jver-prese- willing to help clear streets of sandbags and dykes are needed. Mayor Sampson is asking for volunteers to help "clean up the mess." Citizens "I apologize for the inconvenience our citizens have had while streets have been closed, but there was nothing else we could do," he said. Most people who had flooded basements and yards have cleaned and pumped water out Dean Kirkham whose property flood-inundate- d City cleans up in wake of flood was surrounded by water said, "Everything is still pretty much the same. We haven't cleaned up much. Water was coming in the barn. He had to put hay up on pallets but we're figuring on more flooding. We had to tear the sidewalk up; we're just waiting." Marie Adamson, owner of The Style Art Beauty Salon said, "We put everything back downstairs. If it comes again well build a dyke on the lawn. I'd rather clean it up out there than in the house. "We're watching close. So far, so good. Ladies had to climb over sandbags to get in the shop but 1 didn't miss a day of work." Lehi resembles a city at war as small sandbag forts line ditches and property lines. No one is in a hurry and when the enemy erupts into town again the town will be ready. Manpower is Lehi's ammunition and the sandbags provide firepower. Civil Defense officials, church leaders and irrigation authorities are ready with a tried and true battle plan. Citizens and their property at all costs. announces the opening of his Family Practice in Lehi (including obstetrics, emergency care and 25 North 100 West x-ra- y) 768-35- 73 Now Accepting Appointments and parents are again being warned to keep a careful watch for toddlers who stray too dose to the rushing creeks and ditches. Tabernacle now open The historic Provo Tabernacle is free public tours, according to Gil Melson, tour iirector. The tours began May 28 and will :ontinue daily from 2 to 10 p.m. Jirough October 2. multi-nedi- a Included is a presentation covering the listory of Provo and the building of he tabernacle, as well as a walking tour of the newly renovated structure. Tours commence at the east entrance. The tabernacle has been described as a living memorial to ,he rich cultural and religious leritage of Provo. Work began on lie structure in 1883 and was completed in 1898 at an original cost low open for )f $100,000. Located at University Avenue and First South, the structure a sizeable restoration project last year, and was restored much of its original design. History of the building shows U.S. President William Howard Taft as well as six presidents of the LDS DHurch have spoken from its pulpit, and such musical luminaries as tergeai Rachmaninoff and Fritz Kreisler have held concerts there. While no regular Sunday morning worship services are held there, the abernacle is used for conference meetings by several Provo LDS stakes, and for a variety of community and cultural events. The tour regularly attracts visitors from throughout the county and from all over the world, and is specially appropriate for school-ag- e children and church groups. nt County Fair plans August opening The Utah County Fair is making plans for its August opening. The music committee will be holding auditions Saturday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to noon in Provo High School. Applications must be received by the Utah County fair office by August 8. Entrants may choose from nine divisions: male vocal solo, female vocal solo, organ, piano, wind instrument, string instrument, harp, classical guitar, and the new category of ensemble. All performances must be from memory, selections should be of contrasting styles and or periods. Time limit is 8 minutes. 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