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Show Crowd attends solar system dedication flat - bed trailer, draped in red, white and blue and shaded by an awning, served as the dignitaries platform for speakers who came from as far away as Washington, D.C., to address the crowd assembled last Saturday for the dedication of the worlds largest solar photovoltaic generating system. The site A to the realization of the system, the media represented by Salt Lake City and Denver television stations and several newspapers a refrom National presentative Geographic public orado, New and Idaho, magazine, genfrom Utah, ColMexico, Nevada and unsuspecting tourists who came to view the bridges and found themselves in the midst of a de- eral was Natural Bridges National Monument, in the red rock country some 38 miles west of Blanding on In the crowd U-9- 5. were other Massachusetts dignitaries, dication rite. There were more guests than available chairs and some sat on the red, arrivals visited the 1.3 acre site of the solar collectors where an array of 250,000 light - treated silicone cells silently turn sunlight into 100 kilowatts of electrical power. The power is transferred underground to storage batteries housed a short distance from the collectors. As people It is then distributed as needed for use in the Nat- sun-warm- ed Institute of Technology (MIT) scientists, engineers and department directors, presidents and board chairmen of companies that contributed ject they came to view. Conwere primarily versations about the technical intricacies of the solar generator or the beauty of the country in which it is situated. Early earth. seems reasonable, traveling to such a remote spot had a genuine and lively interest in the pro ional Bridges visitors center, service buildings and homes THE SAN JUAN RECORD, Thursday, June 12, 1980 - Page 9 Systems, UJS. Department of Energy, revealed the cost of a photovoltaic watt five years ago as $100. The same watt costs $20 today, and it is predicted that the 1986 cost will be $2, down to $1 by 1990. Dr. Prince stated that such cost reduction will allow for wide application of photovoltaic energy. Donald C. MacLellan, as- of park personnel in the area. Attentive listeners to the seven speakers on the dedic- ation program learned that the first solar energy project located in a national park was at Big Horn, Lovell, Wyoming. Russell Dickinson, director, National Park Services, told the audience that dedication of the Big Horn solar project occurred six years ago. He also stated that 97 solar energy proin various stages of jects are located in completion national Parks. Mt. Rush-mo- re and Carlsbad Caverns were mentioned. sistant director, Lincoln Laboratory, MIT, commenting on of energy progress sources and application, noted that 100 years ago the Salt Lake Power and light Company was dedicated. the David Hales, deputy assistant secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, said must we ...reach out and grasp the world of sun and wind and wring from it the energy He also provide. to aid that told the audience in the search for new energy sources, the government is developing a new coal leasing program and opening up to private development the national petroleum preserve in Alaska. Representative Gunn Mcpointed out that Kay, the photovoltaic generator sat in the midst of a country rich in other energy sources oil, tar sands and uranium. it can Dr. Morton B, Prince, Division of Photovoltaic Energy Sidelights are many at dedication of photovoltaic system solar photovoltaic was dedicated at generator Natural Bridges National Monument last Saturday. It was a ritual affair and many notables were on hand to honor the occasion. But, as the saying goes: Every coin has two sides. hi a manner of speaking, here of the other side is the dedication ceremonies The and Edward Mrs. Boyle enjoying the proceedings. -- A child 'Using the stair railing leading to the speakers platform for a jungle gym bar. while David Hales, deputy assistant secretary. Department of the Interior, spoke. caterer, Clemma thur of Bluff, not realizing she had prepared a Navajo barbeque until she read the official program. -Learning that photo litlight and erally means voltaic means producing el-- The coin: --MIT engineer and wife arriving on a motorcycle. -Senior Citizen Blanding sharing her birthday cake with and Mis. Gunn McRep. dignified, elderly visitor being mistaken for world re-- A nowned artist home in Utah because one could see a horizon here, which was difficult to do in Washington. O'- Georgia Keefe. -- MIT executive enjoying the contrast in dress between Utahs governor and a U.S. congressman from Utah one dressed in a vested Madison Avenue grey suit, the other in cowboy boots, plaid Learning that a larger photovoltaic generator than the one at Natural Bridges is being built in Saudi Arabia where the Arabs do not want to sell their oil because it is like burning their bank account. -- Free soft drinks being -- shirt, and bolo tie. corduroys -- State Redd Rep. C. Hardy and County Commissioner T-sh- irts Ford- - Bacon-D- a -- Meeting Clean your carpets the vis. Ernst Winkler, of president Ar- ectricity. -- A speaker from Washing- -, ton, D.C., saying he felt at Kay. dispensed by Ford - Bacon -Davis, Salt Lake City firm and project sub - contractor. -- One hundred special visitors receiving free commemorative provided by . Deutsch-Babcoc- k, Germany, parent to company Davis. Ford-Bac- - on bers. Blandings Senior Citizens bus returning home via Isa-bHill, where an oldI950s -- ell R. Eugene Elwood, is not only the the recent San Juan High School graduation ceremonies Mr. Ken McDonald academic nine presented scholarships. students who reThose from ceived scholarships Brigham Young University and will attend college there in the fall are Lani A. FishAt Darlene ership; Optional upholstery tool lets you deep-cle- an hours your furniture, too N. Hwy 163 Blanding Re- Ser- Natural Bridges Superintendent Peter L. Parry welcomed visitors, and Publisher Samuel J. Taylor, Moab, acted as of master ceremonies. Times-Independe- nt, Invocation was by Father Dan Treece, vicar, St. Christophers Mission, Bluff. Benediction was by Bishop Jim LDS Second Camberlango, Ward, Monticello. Scout Boy Troop 312, Leadership Corps, Blanding, presented the colors. scholarships. Kuipers had received a full academic scholarship to Utah State Wright, S7 0 Price Good through We do TUNEUPS, TIRE REPAIR, CAR WASHES. Were as plateau. 66 National Park vice, spoke briefly. gion, Dave CAR WASH Upholstery tools and Cleaning Solution also available 678-22- ector, Rocky Mountain deans; Charlotte Gibbons, leadership. Three students have received academic scholarships and will attend Southern Utah State College. Gloria Grover, Linda Redd and Mary Margaret Alexander will re- Rent it by the day! Catalog Agency lar- the state Governor Matheson saying, off the cuff, that although his Republican cousins in San Juan like him, they will not vote for him. PROFESSIONAL 3 eson reminded listeners that Utah is one of the top five states in the nation for total solar energy potential. He said that in the earths capaccount we ital energy must use our principal stored fuels such as coal, oil and gas sparingly and turn more to our interest solar and wind energy accounts with a 10 - billion -year life expectancy. Lorraine Mintzmyer, dir- roads. tuition Scott Math- WEEK ONLY!! spray jets force cleaning solution deep into carpet... powerful suction draws out embedded dirt to Utah Governor of Utah but that it has more miles of county roads than Utah has miles of state ceive ah, ONE Two 2 in gest county Look at the Features! ft. carpet ... dries in nt, Wasatch Electric Company, present with six of his design engineers, who ...normally do notgettosee the completed project. -Learning that San Juan with the Kenmore Power Spray Carpet Cleaner! 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