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Show f Free Press - Wednesday, August 6, 1997 - Page 8 3 Home of Super Quality New & Used Office Equipment! Files - Desks - Tables More! & 11 East Main Am. Fork FREE DELIVERY 763-717- 2 Life, Auto, f v Health, Home... X care of all your insurance needs. ResidentialCommercial Jim Hilton I jk-s- We take v4ifWt ; f fir ' 'WilWtlfe lw 4 756-352- 1 First Security 40 N. 200 E. American Fork Photo by Brian Brinkerhoff Bob Carlisle stands on one of the bridges he built high above the hybrid corn he planted on his farm to create a corn maze puzzle. Carlisle hopes to cash in on the mazes appeal. Corn field becomes maze for puzzle solvers By BRIAN BRINKERHOFF Outdoors Correspondent Puzzle solvers can look forward to large scale fun as they try to locate the end of Bob Carlisle's corn maze, located north of the Timpanogas Temple (1100 North 900 East in American Fork). This field, adorned with antique relics, flowers and carved wooden objects, will give visitors a chance to gain a greater appreciation of open spaces and the opportunity to solve his newly opened puzzle. With over 17 years of farming experience, Carlisle has been looking for ways to improve his farm income and provide a lot of fun for the neighboring communities. Originally he had planned on taking visitors on Halloween hay rides through his farm, but decided on running a corn maze, after conducting research over the Internet. Numerous interesting items are located around the cornfield, include a restored '47 Mack truck, an old manure spreader and a hand carved wooden sign, created by Carlisle himself. Other items of interest include a wooden arch, created from a juniper tree hit by lightning in the Cedar Hills area. Future additions may include antique tractors and Carlisle has already begun work on an American elm tree trunk with his chainsaw. Eventually, the northwest corner tree trunk will be carved into a 10 foot tall ear of corn, symbolizing Bob's field of dreams. Bob's dream began several ago, as he was looking for ways to keep his farm a working years farm and preserve open spaces from development. He inherited this farm from his father and began looking into more profitable ways to ensure the future of the family farm. His research took him to the Internet, as he searched for appropriate corn varieties, and methods of developing an appropri- ate puzzle maze for the public. Carlisle reports that some people can solve the puzzle in 20 minutes, while others take over one hour to find the end. It took three days of cutting to actually carve the puzzle into the corn, from a map he designed last winter. Bob explained his puzzle goals, "it to be fun, not too hard, not too easy, and had to Here's the other side of Mother's Day Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: You pride yourself on printing both sides of the story. Well, how about printing this one? Sorry it's too late for Mother's Day. My mother gave me to my paternal grandparents to raise after she found my sister and me eating ant poison. I was 4 years old, and my sister was 2. When we became violently ill, she did not seek help for us, although a medical clinic was only eight blocks away. When my sister died the next day, Mom blamed me for the tragedy because I was older and "should have known better." .Eventually, I moved back home, but I was abused by my mother both physically and emotionally. As a child, I feared her. As an adolescent, I hated her. Where was our father when all this was going on? Drinking, mostly. He always had money for alcohol, but there was never enough money for food, clothes or shoes for us kids. Mom died at 89, and I don't know where she went. I'm sure it wasn't heaven, and she was so cruel and vicious, even the devil wouldn't have her. I survived my miserable childhood and achieved a modicum of success, but I still find it difficult, at age 72, to observe the commandment to honor my parents. Sign me Damaged in Permanently Marble Falls, Texas Dear Marble Falls: How sad that you've lived 72 years with so much hate and bitterness in your heart. This must have had a negative, souring effect on all your relationships. You don't say anything about a spouse your own family and children. I'm hoping that the last part of your life has been better than the first. Please write again and let me know. Dear Ann Landers: I am married to an extremely man who is a certified mechanic. He can fix or build absolutely anything. He's an expert at carpentry, welding, motors, plumbing and electronics you name it, he can repair it. The trouble is that family, good-hearte- d friends and acquaintances take advantage of him. The minute he gets home from work, the phone starts ringing. Weekends are worse. I don't mind emergency calls, but I do resent it when people lean on him to do routine maintenance stuff. They call us. They beg. They plead. They come over and pound on the door, interrupting our dinner, favorite TV program or Moving away is out. We love our home, and it's nearly paid for. Maybe if just one person sees him or herself in this letter and backs off, some good will come of it. I don't If it's any comfort to you, you're not alone. Read on: Dear Ann Landers: I am a legal. Guess how many calls know anyone who doesn't read your column. Shreveport, La. Dear Shreveport: I have a feeling that your husband may not be nearly as resentful as you are. In fact, he may even enjoy lending a helpful hand. It could give him a feeling of satisfaction and a sense of pride knowing that he is needed and that his skills are recognized. People who have a special talent or area of expertise are always leaned on by family, friends and acquaintances. para- I get for free advice. Everyone says, "I just want to ask a simple legal question." Just because I work for an attorney, they think I'm supposed to know the law. Well, sometimes, I don't know what I'm talking about, and I might give the wrong information. Here's what I DO know about the law. Practicing law without a license carries stiff penalties. It's a to give legal crime for advice. Please, folks, call an attorney if you need legal help. Many lawyers will be happy to give you a free conNo sultation on your first visit. Legal Eagle in N.Y. preserve the field." With a little determination and effort, Bob hopes to demonstrate that farmers can keep the open spaces open from development and leave behind a legacy for future generations. 'This farm proves that you can take things that don't cost a lot, and with your hands can build something beautiful," explained Carlisle. He continued, "Give me 10 years. I know what it should look like in 10 years and if I can get it to match what is in my head, it will be beautiful." Hours of operation run from 10 a.m. to dusk and fees are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Group rates are also available. DVrMireracroV W(foifi 1 ,0 ' . I V j Director & owners Jeana &: ft .1 1 WW Corwin Harmon Performing opportunities available. iHTOElilQETillWilnl Fall Auditions to Friday SHINE il"TTfTliii1i i UTAH mi"n r"t'iii ii at 76 & be held Saturday, Aug. 8 - 9 W. Main 2, American Fork. Classes Begin September 8. I'Tii mm mum August 8 Time 1:00 pm Ages 1 3:00 pm 12 Sup August 9 10:00 am 6 12:00 pm 8 Please come prepared to dance andor sing! We are always looking for athletic boys! Over 25 years of combined teaching experience. See the Pioneer Sesquicentennial Musical Production of 2 Paisr for the price of 2.1 A,:L..L.'......J (rcrDcr 2.2 Buy one pair of eyeglasses and get another single vision pair FREE! Good only at the Spec Shoppe, 218 N. West State Rd. (Timp Plaza), American Fork. Hurry! Offer ends soon! At the Spec Shoppe you'll also receive individualized attention and expert service from owneroperator Hardy Baum. He is a Certified Dispensing Optician with 37 years of experience and does all the work himself. He offers custom, professional fitting with free adjustments any time. Most single vision lenses can be ready in 24 hours. However, in an emergency, Hardy can have them ready in as little as one hour. The Spec Shoppe has a lab right in the store where you can also receive such services as frame repair, color tinting and lens engraving. As an independent dealer, Hardy can order from the manufacturer that best fits your needs. He carries over e selection and 1,000 frames in stock and offers small store service. The Spec Shoppe is open Monday Through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. in the American (SMI H S) Timp Plaza. For more information, .v II - Foil ow lour Heart A historical musical drama of the settling of Lehi big-stor- 1 call 756-683- 0. August 6-- 9, 1997 7:00 p.m. Lehi Junior High School Shoppe FREE ADMISSION 218 N. W. State, American Fork Doors open at 6:30 Seating is first come - first serve Hardy Baum Sponsored b the l.chi Suikc - Church of Jous Christ oi'Laner Pav Saints K |