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Show iMffMfffM?ff 2C WEST VALLEY VIEW H fI da for June On Slate 12-1- Safer At and 3 Horse racing dots the summer calendar Futurity trials and finals are slated July Equestrian park South Jordan. Starting early next The schedule shows a futurity and derby at 350 yards July 17 or 18, while theyll go for 400 yards on July at the countys in month, the Utah Quarter Horse Assn. Together, Low Speed the Golden Spike Driving slower, besides saving gas, saves lives, highway patrolmen insist. One Energy Office pamphlet notes, in large red type, One hundred lives a year have been saved in Utah since 55 became the speed limit . . . almost 6,000 people a year nationally have been saved. State officials maintain that the chance of surviving an accident at at 70 mph is 55, the odds improve to in your favor, they 2-- 9. 23-2- 50-5- 0; 31-- 1 contend. The difference is due largely to the fact that a slower speed allows FOR INSURANCE CALL KARL PEDERSEN 5558 So. State St. SOUTHRIDGE developed of Southridge in Murray . . . One of the most recently the county's many parks is the Kearns area. From the Recreation For All Ages 1) shelter of a bowery is seen the facilities that challenge the youngster eager to get out of doors. Valley residents of all ages take advantage of the County Recreation Depart- ments varied pro- gram during the sum- mer months. Whether it be the youngsters in search of a break from the structured schedules of school or the parents wanting to break away from rigors of job and home chores, the department has a multitude of activities from which to choose. With parks and recreational facilities scattered throughout the county, the department offers something within a reasonable distance for the bulk of county residents. Relatively new special programs which have rapidly become popular have joined some of the departments more traditional offerings. One of the first special activities of the vacation time period for youngsters is the frisbee golf tournament for those 9 years of age and older. Competition is scheduled at three sites, leading off on 10 at Creekside park in from 68,000 those figures show that it takes 215 feet to stop when driving 55; 328 feet at 70. In addition to saving Try A Want Ad! HESraSP are lives, there benefits as economic well. The 130,000. state has an been saved of over economic loss $400 million through fewer fatal ac- w cidents," the Energy Office said. Since 1974, when the OPEC oil embargo prompted reduction of the speed limit, the Utah Highway Patrol has implemented a policy to enforce the speed limit. In the first five years after the speed reduction ,the number of speeding For a short Whitewater run it s hard to beat Westwater s narrow Whitewater rapids and red rock canyon scenery Indian rums wildlife, hiking camping swimming, great food Western River Expeditions FREE COLOR CATALOG 7258 Racquet Club Or Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801)942-666- 9 danvas. tPzoduch cfl 3727 SO. STATE ST. (REAR) SALT LAKE REIN DE MIE (SOI) CITY, UTAH 266-281- 84115 - RAY DE MIE applied. At 55 miles per hour, it is estimated that a 60.5 feet between the time the County Plans For Summer STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS more time for the driver to react to a potential problem and the car more time to stop when the brake is car travels - tickets issued by patrolmento jumped another 251 feet to stop the vehicle, compared to 155 at 55 mph. Driving Is Thoroughbred race meets are on the agen- Is yt?f ff l M mi MM 13, 1982 has racing dates set for June 4 and 18. Racing Of Horses Thursday, May MMi where youngsters age 11 and older can have their faces painted like the circus clowns who will be there. Theyll also be able to participate in a parade and compete for prizes in a contest. Three locations are planned for the Weird Pet Contest, slated for June 22 at Evergreen park in Holladay, the 23rd at White City park and on June 24 at Gourley park. There is no age limit for a tennis clinic scheduled for June 26 at the Salt Lake Swim and Tennis Awnings Boat Covers Truck Covers Conditioning Covers Pool Covers REPAIRS CANVAS - VINYL. - ACRYL.ON MATERIALS variety of prizes. Also, by dressing up as Becky Thatcher or Huckleberry Finn, they will not only be appropriately attired, but will also be in line for prizes for their efforts. In boys and girls age 9 and younger will be able to compete in paper airplane competition. The planes, which must be made at the contest site, will be judged on design and flight. The first contest will be held on July 15 at Murray park; the second at White City park the next day. Four straight days of Big Wheel contests are on the late July agenda. Youngsters in the age bracket must bring their own vehicles. The schedule calls for the first contest to be held on July 26 at Granite high and, on successive days, at Kearns high, Midvale elementary and East (See Page 4C, Col. 4) TOUGH PROTECTION for your PICKUP TRUCK mid-Jul- Club, where prizes are also offered. Both boys and girls in the age group will be able to vie for honors in track and field competition on June 30 at South high. Among the depart-ment- s 9-- all-tim- driver spots trouble and when his foot hits the brake; at 70, the distance is 77 feet. Braking will take 4000 lb. impact Strength ABS LS High Impact Plastic Available for all Domestic and Imported Trucks, including El Camino Custom Molded to Fit Your Truck Bed, Right down to the Floor Ribs We carry 22 different molds in stock Installation Time 15 Minutes Available in Black or White Short Bed or Long Bed Molded Tailgate Cover included 3-- 7 e favorites is Huck Finn Day, when youngsters age 11 and under can cast their lines in the waters at Wheeler Farm and vie for a OF UTAH DIVISION OF PftS&P 485-191- 1 3399 So. 300 W. S.L.C., Utah, 84115 June Holladay, followed on the 11th at Gourley park in Kearns, then on the 15th at White City park in the Sandy area. Clown Day is on the agenda for June 18 at the ZCMI Center, OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL OPENS JUNE 1ST it's nmm REDWOOD MULTIPURPOSE CENTER 3060 LESTER WEST VALLEY STREET 5 3 5. 50 AO CITY, UTAH (3100 So. Redwood Rd.) Wt Lakt County Kecrwllon, Park and e Canters OPEN PLUNGES: Costs: .75 for youth 1.00 for adults 19 64 .50 children under 5 and Seniors 65 up; 2.50 per family in any open swim. Reduced day every Friday - 50 cents for all admission - 25 cents with card. Pan Information: 1:30 4:30 Monday thru Friday 5:00 8.00 Monday through Friday 11:00 5:00 Saturdays 12.00 4:00 Sundays 5 00 8:00 Thursday Seasonal family pan- - $40.00 Seasonal Individual Pan- - $15.00 SWIM LESSON INFORMATION SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION MAY MON.-FR- I. 8AM - 17-2- 8 9 PM REGISTRATION FOR THE ENTIRE SUMMER ON THESE DAYS. REGISTRATION ALSO BE EVERY MONDAY FROM STARTING JUNE 1- -6 WILL PM 7th Leisont every morning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lononi will include Beginning, Intermediate, AdvanToti, Lifesaving, Adult. Cost for lessons is $7.50 per session. ced, Momi I Here is a synopsis of major attractions in Utah's Canyonlands: Arches National Park The greatest concentration of natural stone arches in the world can be seen by car or short hikes. Dead Horse State Park Look down 1,7200 feet to the Colorado River. Visitor center has scenic information, rest room, snacks. Canyonlands National Park acres of scenic wonder. Scenic points, picnicing and campgrounds. Fisher Towers Dazzling red rock monuments near Moab have been used as settings for many motion pictures and TV commercials. Petroglyph Drive See ancient petroglyph inscriptions near the Colorado River ar J a scenic overlook 15 miles from Moab. Slick Rock Bike Trail A marked BLM path for trail bikes into Red Rock Country is a short distance from Moab. Needles and Anticline Overlooks The Southern tip of Canyonlands National ft. drops with vistas Park has similar to Grand Canyon. Newspaper Rock State Park NW of Monticello, is a large wall of rock art, or petroglyphs, dating from the prehistoric and modern Indians. Campgrounds. Manti-Lasa- l National Forest Cool mountain meadows and stately pines provide Half-a-millio- n 1,500-2,00- 0 contrast. Two wilderness areas. Edge of Cedar State Historical Monument & Museum Indian ruin excavations and museum near Blanding reveal life of the Anasazi. Natural Bridges National Monument Graceful and massive sandstone bridges of rock span deep canyons. Hiking trails to each bridge. Campground and vistor center. Hovenweep National Monument Six groups of ancient Pueblo ruins (before 1300 A.D.). Campground, picnic facilities and ranger station near the Colorado border. Lake Powell 1,800 miles of shoreline and sheer rock cliffs long lake. Four surround the 186-mil- marinas. e Goosenecks State Park Outside MexicanHat, the Goosenecks of the San Juan River are spectacular switchbacks. Rainbow Bridge National Monument World's largest natural bridge is reached by boat or trail near the Arizona border. Historic Town - Bluff First permanent settlement in S.E. Utah, Pioneer homes and cemetery, A green oasis beside San Juan River. River trip starting point. Monument Valley Sandstone monoliths rise from the desert floor. Museum, visitor center, Navajo Indian Reservation. Location of the great western movie sets of our time. Colorado, Green and San Juan Rivers Exciting action package river raft trips offer some of the best white water rafting in the United States or sightseeing cruises, all with experienced guides, beginning at Moab, Green River, Bluff or Mexican Hat. Utah's Canyonlands is accessible from major highways through Green River, Utah; Grand Junction and Cortez, Colorado and Kayenta Arizona. The Canyonland visitor is offered a variety of things to do - camping, hiking, backpacking, boating, water skiing, fishing, golfing, trail biking, 4 wheel drive excursion, river running & horse back trips. You can be as adventurous as you like - from wilderness to trailer camping to modern motels or lodge , accomodations. u'W P ft SmnN Canyonlands MOAB 805 North Main Dept. G Moab, Utah 84532 (801) 259 7531 V MONTICELLO South Main Street P.O. Box 490G Monticello, Utah 84535 (801) Ext. 29 117 587-223- |