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Show The San Juan Record . Rescues (Contd. from page 1) another companion located on ledges below with the victim that Colliers condition was stable, rescuers elected to evacuate the victim in the morning. Rain and snow storms ham- pered rescue efforts the fol- lowing morning as teams lowered men and equipment down 400 of wet cliffs to the accident site. After immobilizing the leg in a traction splint, rescuers carried the doctor down remaining ledges to a stream bed where a BLM helicopter piloted by Ed Freeman of Boise, Idaho carried him to the Moab hospital for a preliminary examination. From there he was transported by ambulance to the University Medical Center in 'Salt Lake City where he is reported to be in good con- i dition. The rescue party consisted of Canyonlands National Park Rangers Gary Smith, Doug Treadway, and Jim Walters; Steve Riley, Maze Maintenance Supervisor; Mike McAllister, Student Conservation Aid; Scott Kalbach, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Ranger; Tom Workman, an intern trainee from Northern Arizona University; and volunteers Don and Doug Younker of Logan Utah. At 3 a.m. Wedensday morning the Maze rescue unit received notification of Miss Butchers injury from two of her companions, Martin Meyer and James Orr of Pullman. Ranger Jim Martin of Arches National Park was alerted He, in turn, arby radio. ranged with Bob Dalla of the BLM in Monticello for the second use of their helicop- ter. BLM pilot Lee Young and Dalla picked up rangers at the Hans Flat Ranger Station and flew to the Doll House where they administered first aid. Miss Butcher was then evacuated to Allen Memorial Hospital in Moab where she is reported in good condition following surgery. Park officials stressed that both accidents might have been prevented if the victims had exercised more care while exploring in the remote areas of the park. Rangers at Hans Flat Ranger Station keep detailed descriptions of safe routes in and out of the Maze. They also stress that these accident victims were ex- - 8 Congress Passes New College Aid April 11,1974 tape involved in needs determination, should open up the loan program again for a vast number of the students in this country, he said. The other major provision in the bill, which now goes to the President for signature, allows schools to carry over Federal education funds from This one year to the next. to will permit educators spend the impounded money released by the President in December of last year in a more timely Had and efficient manner. we not passed this legislation, the money would have been spent hastily before the end of the Fiscal Year (June 30) or College students from families with gross incomes of less than $15,000 a year will have access to up to $2,000 in guaranteed student loans without the time consuming requirement for demonstraas a result tion of need" of legislation pushed through a House-SenaConference last week by Senator Peter Dominick, and passed by Conte gress. Citing dramatic increases in the cost of higher education and significant reductions in the number of student loans being processed, Dominick urged colleagues in a House-Sena- te conference to include the $2,000 compromise provision as part of legislation which eliminated a spending deadline of July 1, 1974 for use of some $500 million in previously impounded funds earmarked for education pro- returned to the sury, Offer Boatman Permits At Park grams. Senator Dominick, leader of Republican Senate Conferees, cited a 37 rise in tuitions and fees over the last four years as more than ample reason to ask to drop tests of economic need for families earning $15,000 or less. The Senate had passed a bill providing for $2,500 maximum loans, the House, $1,500. The conferees agreed on the $2,000 maximum loan. The latest figures indicate a public four year college or university costs an average of $2,400 , while private school costs have jumped to an average of more tha n $4,000 Dominick said. This is a and one increase shocking a which places tremendous burden on the working people of this country. More can and must be done to deal with these skyrocketing costs, but a first step has been taken by providing almost immediate access to guaranteed student loans for those in the lower and middle income brackets. Dominick pointed out that the needs test, which involved a time consuming so-call- Boatman permits are now available at Dead Horse Point State Park. To qualify the applicant must have nine qualifying trips on a Major River eight of which he must have been the operator. He must have a certified boatman aboard at the time of each trip to certify his trip. The boatman examination fee is $5.00 and the test can betaken at the Dead Horse Point Visitor Center seven days per In order to take the week. examination, one must have filled out application with the certified trips, to 1 x 1 photo, and a $5.00 check or money order (no cash). Boatman can be Applications picked up at the National Park Service Dead Horse Point State Park, or from any State Boating Ranger. The booklet Recreational Uses of Boating Water in Utah and Boating Highlights are available from Utah Parks & Recreation, 1596 West North Temple, S.L.C., Utah, Dead Horse Point State Park, and the National Park Service headquarters. For those persons who intend to use their boats on the water of Utah this summer it would be wise to pick up the two publications and brush up on the boating laws. If you have any questions on the laws please contact any boating ranger of the Utah headquarters, ed process F ederal Trea- Senator Dominick said. demonstrate actual financial hardship, had been a major factor in reducing the number of student loans by in the face of the 32, even cost of higher educarising Elimination of the red tion. Parks tremely fortunate because of access to the BLM helicopter temporarily assigned to this area. & The Easter Bunny, he is smart. He knows where to take his shopping cart. Oranges Choice Grapefruit Pink 40 lb. 11 lb. 14$ size 369$ Yams Avocados Onions Yellow 54$ lb. 10$ He goes to Blanding Merc So nobody thinks he's berserk. nquef Chicken, Turkey, Beef Western Family 495$ AHeat PieS Bread 5loaf Fish Sticks QT v pack Fisher Boy 2 lb. $1.19 intendent Easter eggs and candy Are all here mighty handy. Eggs Large AA doz. 54$ The Easter chicken, he knows Dead Horse PointState Park Shovels $1.98 Corn Western Family Whole Kernel 303 499$ Sloppy Joe Mix Lawry's 12 oz. 5$l Irish Spring soap Bath size 5$l Chili Dogs Armour 15 14 oz. 49$ Muffin Mix f3eyozccker Blueberry 58$ Cocoa Puffs Cereal 12 oz. 69$ Black Pepper Schillings Ground 4 oz.53$ Soup TPPers Crackers 259$ Lysol Spray oz. 79$ Molasses Grandma's 24 oz. 85$ Peanut Butter & Jelly Smucker's 73$ 1 itamilL - 1 4 ft. - III IS i ' O" I' ' 1 II ' JSl i c- 7 liullft i m iSiMiii o lttawtfil -- 'h-iih- h i - V fjtf Terr? Blanding Garden Center Standing, Utah q Recreation. 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