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Show Citizen, Free Press, Review, July 23, 1997 - Page 14 wmmmm Area hiking trails to be dim profiled in coming issues L;f 'A By BRIAN BRINKERHOFF Outdoors Correspondent With summertime in full swing, it's time to dust off those hiking boots and enjoy the natural beauty found in northern Utah County. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles, the natural splendor of American Fork Canyon and hiking of surrounding opportunities areas, this newspaper will be publishing a weekly hiking feature, promoting hiking destinations, appropriate for families with children, hiking tips, and new hiking gear to make the journey easier. Although some destinations may be familiar to local residents, many of these locations may be worth another visit. Fragrant are now in full bloom, displaying spectacular colors of the rainbow, and some routes have been changed to make the journey easier for younger children. As fall approaches, quaking aspens turn to gold and maples change to crimson, providing even more spectacular viewing opportunities for the entire family. In each feature, readers can look forward to trail descriptions, directions to the trailhead, highlights along the trail, photos, and a map. Some of the highlighted trails covered in the series will include wild-flowe- O the following: Battle Creek Cave, Canyon, Timpanogos Cascade Springs, Silver Lake, Pittsburg Lake, Pony Tail Falls, Jordan River Parkway, Granite Flats Trail, Stewart Falls, and Forest Lake. Others may be added as reader interest indicates. Hiking is a great recreational activity for the entire family as members work together to reach common goals, view spectacular vistas together, and share stories along the trail. While on the hiking trail, feel free to take as many rest stops as necessary and return if the journey becomes too difficult. With the large number of hikers in the state, courtesy is becoming increasingly important along the trail to maintain positive outdoor experiences for all visitors. The following suggestions can help make everyone's visit more enjoyable. Leave no Trace - This task encompasses a wide range of outdoor ethics including staying on the trail (to avoid trampling vegetation and increasing erosion) and packing out litter, leaving the environment better looking than when you arrived. It is also advisable to avoid picking wildflowers (illegal in many areas) and disturbing others with loud noise and music. The ;s weather, ...uuiwii. i! anything does not appear to be right, go back to the trailhead and return when conditions are better. Storms can arise Watch for weather from clear skies and envelop higher elevations with fog, making travel dangerous and difficult. With unexpected rains, trails can become slick and treacherous. Wild animals should be avoided, especially young ones, because although the youngsters may appear to be abandoned, mother is usually not far away and tends to be quite territorial, creating a dangerous situation for the interfering humans. Although animals may appear to be cuddly and friendly, they are still wild animals and distance should be maintained to keep a situation safe. Bring plenty of water - Water is critical for any hiker in the backcountry, especially during the hot summer days. Safe drinking water is usually unavailable, unless you have purification tablets or water purifiers on the available trail. Although spring and Babies born at American Fork Hospital May 30 w '3 Hikers in American Fork Canyon enjoy the trail up to Timpanogos Cave. This new series will feature other enjoyable hiking trails in this area. users demonstrate a sense of responsibility and respect for other trail users. In general, hiking can be a rewarding experience for all family members involved and can strengthen family ties, as they share positive experiences together. We hope you take the opportunity to enjoy many of these spectacular hiking adventures for yourselves, as presented in this series, and enjoy the resources in a manner that will allow future generations to enjoy it as much as you. mountain tranquility that many seek can easily be disturbed by a few less respectful visitors. Remember to make pit stops before beginning on any hike to minimize impacts on the environment. Yield to Others - Many trails are shared by more than one user group including horses, ATVs, and mountain bikes. It is always advisable to yield the right of way other trail users and be courteous along the way. Many of these hiking trails can accommodate a wide variety of trail users if all trail O The Smart Hiker's Guide to a Safe, Fun Outing Although hiking can provide numerous rewards, hiking can be a dangerous sport, especially for those who come unprepared into any wilderness situation. Mother Nature should always be given the respect she deserves and a little preparation can go a long way. Although featured hikes in the upcoming hiking series are considered to be appropriate hikes for families, some are more difficult than others and information provided will never replace sound judgement. Efforts will be made to alert hikers of potential hazards, but each visitor should assume the responsibility for their own actions and be cautious of any potentially hazardous situation Hikers should always Hello World creek water may appear to be clean and safe, many waters are contaminated with Giardia, which can make travelers sick for up to two weeks. Bring a hat. The sun can Clothing really be a joy and illuminate spectacular vistas, but it can also be a problem to hikers traveling in the heat of the day. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can both be minimal-ize- d by wearing a hat and traveling during the cooler, more enjoyable morning and evening hours. A jacket or sweater will help ward off the cold after the sun sets. A long sleeved shirt and pants may avoid sunburn, insect bites and stinging nettle common along many of the trails. Food - Bring high energy snacks for the trail and plenty of treats for the youngsters. Little food rewards along the way help make the journey seem shorter and will provide energy for the trek. Snacks are great along the trail, but visitors are reminded littering. Inform to avoid others of your travel plans - It is always wise to inform someone of your travel plans and estimated time of arrival. Although it is usually quite difficult to keep deadlines, while in the backcountry, due to unexpected delays, losing track of time, etc., a deadline should be scheduled, when help will be summoned, should you not return within a reasonable time. Other things to bring There are a lot of items that can prove to be useful along the trail in certain situations, including first aid kits, a lightweight flashlight, a whistle to signal for help, a pocketknife, matches in a waterproof container, sun screeninsect repellant, extra food and clothing, a map, and a compass. Many of these items can easily be carried in a fanny pack or a light backpack. Boy to Joey and Sherilyn Hathaway Hopper of American Fork. Boy to Wade and Dawn Holme Longman of Lehi. Girl to Jorg and Desiree Fisher Weser of Pleasant Grove. Girl to David and Jacqueline Swensen Whitlock of Alpine. May 31 Girl to Russell and Clarisse Alden Chad wick of American Fork. Girl to Don and April Risser Kasch of Lehi. June 1 Boy to Danny and Lauren Wood Woolboy of American Fork. Girl to Jack and Jessica Tanner Finnegan of American Fork. Girl to Greg and Shirley Baker Kmetzsch of Pie. ant Grove. Girl to Jason and Jennifer Washington Lott of Pleasant Grove. Boy to Evan and Julie Fowler Palmer of Lehi. Boy to William and Melanie Goodrich Wilkes of Alpine. June 3 Girl to Eric and Jeana Rasmussen Stubbs of American Fork. Girl to Douglas and Alexa Dalley Webb of Lehi. June 4 Girl to Brent and Stefanie Creighton Hunsaker of Cedar Hills. Boy to David and Mary Bowthorpe Jacklin of American Fork. Boy to Bartley and Jennifer Hansen Nicholes of American Fork. June 5 Girl to Kevin and Mechelle Haws Hopkins of American Fork. Boy to Adam and Monica Cetraro Smith of American Fork. June 6 Boy to Brandt and Shirley Crawley Gibson of Pleasant Grove. Boy to Ronald and Kristiann Barlow Hampton of American Fork. Boy to Scott and Jessica Layne Horvath of Lindon. Girl to Brent and Michele Colledge Martin of Cedar Hills. June 9 Girl to Bryan and Renee Deering Barron of American Fork. Boy to Bradley and Andrea Pollman May of Lehi. Girl to Allen and Janet Combe Myers of Lehi. Girl to Jason and Kelly Savage Reimschussel of Lehi. Girl to Bradley and Jan Norris Thacker of Lehi. June 10 Boy to Thomas and Gaye Terry Holdman of American Fork. Boy to Andrea Keetch and Lindsay Strasburg of American Fork. Girl to Jonathan and Laurie Hansen Slater of American Fork. June 11 Girl to Clint and Heidi Gerber Greenwood of Lehi. June 12 Girl to Kami Evans Schiess of Lehi. Boy to Daniel and Angela Mondragon Griggs of Pleasant Grove. Girl to Bruce and Janiel Rowley Miller of American Fork. Boy to Dale and Sherri Castrillo Smith of American Fork. Boy to John and Jennifer Wilding Willis of Pleasant Grove. June 13 Girl to Gary and Therisa Huff Green of Pleasant Grove. Girl to Michael and Tanya Pyper Groll of Lehi. June 14 Girl to Gaylen and Tamara Palmer Anderson of Pleasant Grove. Boy to Mikel and Wendy Mock Eldredge of Lehi. Boy to Jefferson and JoAnna Young Gill of Pleasant Grove. Girl to Mick and Alayna Luke Robinson of American Fork. Girl to Steven and Shelley Collett Scofield of Pleasant Grove. Girl to Vern and Kristie Stanger Steel of Pleasant Grove. Boy to Brent and Michelle Carter Turner of Pleasant Grove. June 16 Boy to Russell and Stephanie Rummler Asplund of Pleasant Grove. Boy to David and Janet Wise Bice of Pleasant Grove. Girl to Wayne and Holly Daughtrey Crump of Lehi. Boy to Tiffany Jensen and Richard Daley of American Fork. Boy to Timothy and Karla Christensen Sheehan of Pleasant Grove. bituaeies Alice W. Scott Blair Hutchings Slater Alice Wright Slater, 87, died July 19, 1997 in American Fork, Utah. She was born December 1, in Utah John and Hyrum Ada Johnson Wright. She 19U9 Lindon, to marriedA. Samuel "Roy" Slater September 1928 in 18, Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Alice was active in the LDS Church. She served in various callings including the Primary for 25 years and as a Provo Temple worker. She worked in the Fabric Dept. at Christensen's in American Fork for 25 years. She is survived by her husband, Roy, of American Fork; a daughter and two sons: June and Reed Pulley, Merrill and Linda Slater, all of American Fork; Roy J. (R.J.) and Lorena Slater, Oak City, Utah; 12 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchi-dren- ; two sisters, Ada Naef, Pleasant Grove, and Gladys Olsen, American Fork. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the American Fork 1st Ward, 381 S. 300 East, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the American Fork Cemetery under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary. 1 Billings Patten Holman. Lillith married Victor Floyd Myers on June 13, 1933. After their she married Donald divorce, William Morton. She and Donald were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on May 29, 1969. She attended Lincoln School in Orem and enjoyed playing on the school basketball team with her sister, Ruth. They won many honors together with their team. g member of the Being a LDS Church, she held many leadership positions, serving in most of the auxiliaries. She also was a life-lon- member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Lillith greatly enjoyed talking about her Cemetery. (SEEM mw born May 31, 1978 in Salt Lake City, son of Blair W. and t Gayle Bishop Hutchings of Lehi. Scott attended Lehi High School. He was employed at Hadco Construction in Lehi. He loved to camp, hike, hunt, ride dirt bikes and enjoyed assembling models. He enjoyed his time with jewialijews I-iro- At?. vv - ' 7 Lillian M. Beal his niece, Taylir, and nephew, Sean Hutchings. Scott had his own quiet way of doing things and was loved by all. He is survived by his parents; brothers and sisters: Jeff (Carrie) Hutchings, Misty, Mike, Natalie and Derek Hutchings, all of Lehi; grandparents: John L. (Bud) and Madge Hutchings, Lehi; Don and Janis Bishop, Highland; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, at noon in the Lehi South Stake Center, 500 W. 600 South, where friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery under the direction of Wing Mortuary. Eva L. Haslam Eva Ochlella Lee Haslam, 96, of Grove passed away Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at Alpine Care Valley Center. was January She born i: hy 2, 1901 in Monroe, Utah to Ernest Sylvester Lee and Francis Elizabeth Foreman. She was a sweet and gentle compassionate mother and grandmother. She had a special way of showing her love to everyone. She was raised in Monroe an active member of the LDS Church. Robert She married James Haslam in the Manti Temple on September 28, 1921. They had two daughters Virginia and Donna. The family moved to Pleasant Grove in 1945. Ochlella loved the Lord and her calm assurance of the Saviors love for her and everyone was evident in her daily life. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed raising flow- ers, crocheting, sewing, visiting and especially rocking a baby or two while she sang to them. She has been mama and grandma to everyone. We will miss you mama and grandma but we are also happy for you. She is survived by her daugh- - Laycock thank you TTjie The Review The No. County Shopper family and heritage. Survivors include: her husband, of Morton Donald William American Fork; her children Geraldine and husband Don Beck of Sandy, Utah, Ronald Floyd Myers and wife Bonnie Ball of American Fork, Sharon Annette and John Farnsworth of Sandy, Utah, and Larry Brent Myers, and Sandra Brown of Idaho Falls, Idaho; her stepchildren, Donna Janice Caddero of Cayucios, California, and Vance Trent Morton of Imperial Beach, California; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and 4 great-grea- t grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Glenna Jean Myers Luella Smith; sisters, Ann Fackrell, Eloise Holman, Rowena Josephine Holman, and Ruth Isabella Holman Hallsey; and brothers Linford Billings Holman, and Artemus Ezekeal Holman. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at the American Fork Twelfth Ward. Burial was at the Pleasant Grove mm fit3?,QEEDQ0& The Citizen The Free Press SWMi Pleasant Lillith H. Morton Lillith Holman Myers Morton, age 80, was called home Friday, July 18, 1997. she was on born February 12, 1917 in V i n y a r d (Orem), Utah to Artemus Ezekeal and 1 L u e a Scott Blair Hutchings, 19, died July 4, 1997 while camping with his good friends, Shawn and Jason Walton, and .i.gini.w.w i.um brother, Mike. He was Marv and Arlene Laycock and family wish to thank all their friends, neighbors and members of the ward for all the support and acts of kindness shown to them at the passing of Arlene's mom, Edith Silcox. ters: Virginia (Grant) Fowles, Pleasant Grove; Donna (Iowa) Hall, Pleasant Grove; 13 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren. Additional survivors include her 98 year old sister Araminta Lee Hayes, of Murray. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19, in the Timpanogos Stake Center. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove City Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Lillian Mathis Beal, 67, passed away July 19, 1997 the at American Fork Hospital fola lowing stroke. was She born Jan. 30, 1930 in Price, a daughter of John Arnold and Lily Pearl Morrison Mathis. She married Lawrence R. Beal March 22, 1948 in Elko, Nev. The marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked at Adams Nursing Home in Lehi. She served as a school lunch worker with Alpine School District for 18 years and was awarded the "Heart of the Program Award." She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing family meals and providing food for large gatherings. She was a renowned musician. She played the accordion and also accompanied many soloists and groups on the organ and the piano. She served in the LDS Church as ward organist, Primary pianist, Cemetery. Early History Of American Fork With Some History of a Later Day by George F. Shelley First Copy Only $300 ward Relief Society teacher, visiting teacher and in the Relief Society presidency. She participated in the Lehi Singing Mothers' Chorus. She is survived by her husband of Lehi; five sons and one daughter: Thad (Lynda) Beal, Dave (Larena) Beal, Scott (Kathy) Beal, Rick Beal, and Karen (Mitch) Cozzens, all of Lehi; Kip (Elwyna) Beal, Cedar Fort; foster son, Shawn Bostick, American Fork; 19 grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Arnold Mathis and Weldon (Idonna) Mathis, both of Price; Leslie (Bernice) Mathis, Inglewood, Calif; Elizabeth (Dorr) Hansen, Huntington; Lucile Sage, Provo. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Max and Bernard Mathis. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, in the Lehi lst6th Ward. Interment was in the American Fork City Cemetery. 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