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Show Patrol from page (Contd. Rigby Wrights father, Seth, was sheriff. Paul Strong was the 1) department in surveillance and road blocks, and make a practice of reporting any unusual situations they come across. Age of Patrol members runs from 27 to 77, and the older members are when Sheriff 1958, first commander. It is orin four ganized squads: with 19 members right now; Blanding, which has 18; Mon-ticel- lo, Bluff, with two, and Monument Valley, also with two. They prefer at least four men in a squad, but a rash of transfers, like the one just exper- particularly helpful because of their of area thorough knowledge In a more of county geography. than 5,000,000 acres (nearly 8,000 square miles), .it takes a long time and a lot of moving around to learn the territory. Each member donates some 200 hours of his time a year, Commander Walters estimated, which would include training sessions, meetings, and time spent in the field. The Patrol was founded in ienced, can alter that tem- porarily. Lieutenant heads each squad, and the Patrol has the usual ration of other officers,' like Vice -- Commander Hugh Kirkham, Blanding; Adjutant Tom Livingston of Monticello, Treasurer Norm Johnson, Blanding, and a Board of Di- for example, have a tendency to hide from the very people who want to help them. The reason is simple: they know they are going to get screamed at when they are returned to their parents. to the success of our organization, Walters emphasized, because we never know when we will have to roll, at any hour, on any occasion. They have to be understanding. The Patrol can respond ld quickly, as it did when a three-year-o- Women, for some reason, tend to head uphill when lost and men Walters admitted-- are liable to do anything. was reported lost in the LaSals recently. Five phone calls rolled seven girl men in 10 minutes, and within 30 minutes 20 men were on their way to the search. sense of humor is obviously essential. In the last four years, the Patrol has rescued the same woman on three A A rectors. Wives are also essential That search had the best outcome possible, in the eyes of Patrol members. The little girl showed up jusi as they got there, and she was just fine. different Experience teaches the unit many things about human behavior, Walters said. Kids, And they can also laugh about beating the bushes all night for the 7 8 -- year -- old man, with a 0 o Chevette MPG HIGHWAY 2 MPG CITY EPA RATING Thats with the standard design and heritage, incorporating engineering concepts proved around the world, o Its wheelbase is about the same as a VW Rabbits, o It has more front-sehead room than a Datsun more front-seleg room than a Toyota Corolla, o Its turning circle is one of the shortest in the world. at 1.4-lit- re manual engine and transmission. The mileage you get, of course, will be strongly influenced by how and where you drive. ed B-21- They came back to camp the next morning after spending the night in a Moab motel. Grateful families have made large donations to the Patrol, and this money goes straight into equipment and other search and rescue necessities. Although its essential that Patrol members get on well together, they meet socially only twice a year. They do find national and state conventions important, however, as a place to exchange experience and techniques. So, its you. MWT. 0, at o It can carry cargo up to four feet wide, o It is well insulated against noise. o It is protected by 17 anti- corrosion methods, o It is basically a metric car. o It comes with a clear, simple booklet, o It has a standard engine. A engine is available (except Scooter). self-servi- ce 1.4-lit- 1.6-lit- re re Prices start at $2899 Scooter (not shown). $2899 Chevette Coupe (shown). .$3098 The Sport (not shown)... .$3175 The Rally (not shown).. . .$3349 The Woody (not shown). .$3404 at Manufacturers Suggested Retail Prices including dealer new vehicle preparation charge. Destination charge, available equipment, state and local taxes are additional. Other Chevrolet values for 1976. Built to take it. Vega for 1976: An extensive program. New hydraulic valve lifters, for quieter engine performance. A new torque-arrear suspension. And Vega offers a tough Dura-Bui- lt engine guarantee. Americas favorite compact Concours, the brand-nemodel featured here, is our highly practical approach to compact luxury. anti-corrosi- on car. Our basic compact, 76 Nova, makes even more sense than the 3 million Novas that preceded it. And m 140-cu.-i- 4-c- yl. w Theres much more to see at your Chevy dealers. Caprice, Monza, Monte Carlo, Camaro, Corvette, Chevrolet wagons clear that if you must get lost, San Juan County is the place to do it. But dont tell the Patrol who sent o international in is occasions. found her once, appropriately, in Lost Canyon. history of heart trouble, who n. One of Americas most e cars. Thats popular the result of giving America good value for the dollar. This year, the Impala series full-siz- Enough car for practically anything. It offers room for six at a sensible price. This year, more than ever, its deft blending of mid-siz- e something for everyone in 1976. includes the new value of Impala S Chevrolets lowest priced the-thrift- full-siz- e car. economies, plus room for the average family, makes Chevelle a size whose time has come. ZaKiO Coma in Oct.2. |