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Show TU Skate boards find free mf Ulb I 4tr 1J I JJUgjL it i w-" Crouching low helps reduce wind friction in the downhill race. fT rules, a marked course, The ry II '$fM l A pj v Skate boarding has its ups . . . and downs While skate board artists may be gathering the rath of law enforcement officers with their antics down Main Street, cavorting on city L petitive p through parking terraces, at Jr. High skate boarders have enjoyed the run of the school for the past two weeks. Union events included races downhill, slalom, and distance; turns 360 and 180 degrees; wheelies popping up the skateboard to ride only on the rear wheels; Some might think that all it takes to be successful on a skate board is non-storecklessness, death defying abandon, and total disregard for gravity. However, 56 boys and one girl at Union Jr. demonstrated in nine separate events that skate boarding is a true sport requiring skills not unlike sidewalks, and shooshing f judges, and stop watches, contests were held daily over the two-wee-k period. Com- flag flies up and they're off on the downhill race. They can push off until they get to the first markers, then it's free wheeling all the way down. skeeter-deete- r staying aboard the longest with continuous motion; handstands; and free style a routine showing the skate boarder's individual skills to best advantage. When the contests were Spilker, first; Brian Welch, second; Robert Rose, third. Wheelies Robert Rose, first; Del Frame, second; Jeff Curry, third. 360s-180- s Robert Rose, first; Ronnie Hurst, second; Tim Ainsworth, third. Giant Slalom-J- im over and points earned in all categories tabulated, Daren Holt had the highest number of points and was named champion. He received a Bonjai skate board donated by Tovey's Sporting Goods. Second place went to Robert Rose, and Del Frame took third Hansen, first; Mark Gillespie, second; John Brijs, third. Free style d Skeeter-deete- Thet Bicentennial Year award of the society's bronze medal and accompanying certificate will be in recognition of exemplary character and service, according to Dr. Oliver R. Smith of Provo, S.A.R. awards chairman. Presentation will be made at the school awards programs scheduled for May. Reid Cram, son of Mr and Mrs Mark R. Cram, will receive the award at Brighton High" School May 26. John E. Hellstrom, son of Mr and Mrs Richard E. Hellstrom, has been chosen for the award at Hillcrest Craig Rasumssen, second; Doug O'Steen, third. Space Holt, first; Monty Smith, second; Ben Funk, third. Distance Brian High School. Kevin L. Cutler, son of Mr and Mrs Douglas L. Cutler, Draper, will be awarded the medal at Jordan High School MIDVALE-F- ar EAST South East, Far South West, South and West Salt Lake County DUP camps held a four county convention and lunch on May 10 at the West on May 25. Mrs All red acts Jordan Stake Center. on food for Jensen, senior citizens - Eveline Neuffer. Central Company Board members present were Norma' Winn and Nedra Binkerd. A a Bicentennial salute and a dedicatory program at the Union Fort Pioneer Cemetery. Attending from the Travelers Rest Camp were Melissa B. Glover, Joyce Weber and Pat Ball. Those from Midvalley Camp were Wylis Sorenson, Dorothy Hansen, Maude Erdman, Uarda Closeout Greenwood, and Theda Johnson. Attending from the Sharp Camp were Terese Millerberg, Beth Thomas, JoAnn Strasburg, Orpha Brown, Viola Sabey, save TELL US How many. times mhave it i a l nai you thought in be the paper." It should can be. Phone 255-355- Douglas McDonald Shelby be speaking May 23, at 3 p.m. at Sandy First will Ward. He will be going to the South Dakota Rapid Gty LDS Mission. Mr and Mrs David E. Shelby, Sandy, are his parents. Kent G. Griffeth, son of Mr and Mrs LaVere Griffeth, Union, will speak Sunday, Percent Just in time for GRADS May 23, at 1 p.m. at the Union Twelfth Ward, 1 834 Creek Rd., prior to his departure for the Okla- homa Tulsa Mission. Luflic Si I - n Kelly Comstock, son of Mr and MrsCharles Comstock, Midvale, received his Eagle Scout award at a recent court of honor. Participating in the presentation was the bishop, Gary C. Nelson, and Venturer leader, Dr. John Braithwaite. Let gvyQl Dress Up Your Windows . & Whatever your style preference hi. ii: If C UCIICVC WE CAN DO IT our draperies are the finest. We invite your comparison It Jf N Order Early M i Lel Exact measurements Good Tailoring Professional installation JEWELRY Jouth Villoge Shopping E., Sandy Cenr" 571-545- 4 between a good job and a bad one. We constantly strive for this perfection. J ( TURNER 9465 S. 700 takes expert talent to get Mrn Ladic Diamond -- XI We realize there is a very fine line Piivh Button Digital In rh V! few WYLKU Led-- Glass & Screens 50 Steven Norman Squires, son of Mr and Mrs Norman D. Squires, Crescent, will speak May 30 in the Crescent First Ward at 5:30 p.m. prior to his departure for the France Paris Mission. An open house will be held at his h6me that evening. Lee Mocklin, son of Mr and Mrs Arnold B. Macklin, Crescent, will be the speaker at the Crescent (I 9-1- Monday ck irJjorolhea f J to b 11th Word held May 23 at 2 p.m. He will be going to the Indianapolis, Indiona IDS mission. His porents will hold on open house following the nretirg of 804 Charleston, Sondy. ) 780E.CcnterSt. 25?lS li highly personalized and quite valuable. Jewkes, Nellie Cutler, and Sorenson. Following the luncheon the ladies attended 262-538- V: skate boards which were Jennie chorus composed of members from East Midvale presented musical numbers. The chorus was directed by Wylis MIDVALE The new manager of the Midvale Senior Citizens Nutrition for the Aging is Ilene Allred, Dinners are served Monday through Friday at the center to anyone 60 years of age or over at a cost of $.60. Reservations must be made the day before by calling the above number no later than 3:30 p.m. 20-30-- Eunice Daren r Holt, first; Barry Cook, second; Mark Callister, third. The skate board contest was the brain child of Roger Miner, a history teacher at the school. "I thought it would be fun," he said, "so I just opened my mouth and got to be chairman." The long sloping front sidewalks at Union Jr. High made ideal courses for the skate boarding events. With organization and supervision the kids had a chance to show what they could do with the latest sidewalk fad. Many of the students used homemade Individual events went as follows: Handstands Tim Ainsworth, first; Jeff Foot, second, George Parker third. Downhill Del Frame, first; Walk-Da- ren Daren Gardner, first; Daren Holt, second; Jim Johnson, third. Three boys chosen for citizenship Four camps attend luncheon, convention Outstanding students at three Jordan District high schools have been selected to receive the Good Citizenship Medal from the Utah Society of the Sons of the America Revolution. -- at Union Jr. those of both the skiier and roller skater. With carefully laid down ' i- a ,, Popping a wheelie isn't the easiest trick in the world to do, but skate boarders find it one of the most fun. i?' 107 A On Si a " " Aw I w- ' ., I 4- - jj J-- ip- - rrtlTllin nme acninti. "''C. 2 Noon s?t Lherltjnn I '(I ' ( I J Plnrnl 145 E.6100 S. I OUR PRICES ARE I I Phone OUR QUALITY IS BETTER . C0MPETIVIBE 255-354- j I (f 7- Ask for Jim - He's the expert Ar XS 255-354- 7 IKCE rUTOSICGS 800 E. Center St. Midvale Utah V i |