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Show o n'T'f-W t i . - . ir w MIC?.SriL'.!I. j CST cm, ciici LCA SALT LA.IL 'j:a.; o o Residents enjoy activities See more pictures inside MEMBERS OF THE Jaycettes and Jayeees of Roy were on hand during the fish scramble to help youngsters try their hand (literally) at catching live NOT EVERYONE trout. e HUNDREDS OF LIVE TROUT were dumped into a pool at Roy Days as youngsters lined up to try their hand at caiching them. Only bare hands could be used and the youngsters found it was a little difficult chasing the fish down and then trying to hold on to them. However, most of them went home with something special for dinner. PROUD YOUNG angler was just one of many children catching live trout at Roy Days. en- joyed the fishing during the fish scramble at Roy Days. man-mad- v-- f t ' Vol. 19 Roy, Utah No. 40 Thursday, September 6, , Traffic volume on Weber County roads increased by 69.9 percent over the past ten years. This was reported today by Utah Foundation, the private research organization. According to the Foundation analysis which was based on reports published by the Utah State Highway Department, traffic volume on Weber Coun- roads ty V i and highways 1,291,400 vehicle miles per day in 1972. This compares with average traffic volume of 759,900 vehicle miles per day in 1962, 989,900 daily vehicle miles in 1967, and 1,208,500 daily vehicle miles in 1971. These totals excludes travel on city streets and county rural roads that are not part of the Federal-aisystem. averaged d Until the recent gasoline shortages, the highway travel in Utah was increasing at an increasing rate. For example, the average annual rate of growth in Utah traffic volume was 5.1 percent in Ur ' 2 period, 5.7 percent int the period, and 7.6 percent in the period. Foundation analysts point out that travel in light trucks 1967-197- 1971-197- 2 is growing at a much faster in other types of vehicles. Light trucks often . rate than travel arc used as recreation vehicles in connection with camper units. Between 1962 and 1972, light truck travel in Utah rose by 186 percent, a rate of increase more than three times that recorded by other types of vehicles. In 1972 light truck travel accounted MAKING PLANS for the Pink Ladies at Weber County Hospital are (1. tor.) Mrs.. Nan Whitaker, Mrs. Carma Balls and Mrs. Elizabeth Boone. Anyone from this area interested in joining the Pink Ladies at Weber County Hospital in the volun- teer service program should contact Barbara Hatch at the Roy hospital. Officer Deon Harris perhaps has one of the most interesting jobs with the Roy Police Department - that of technical services officer. The program was initiated April 3, 1973 following nearly a r wait for a federal grant. The police department has requested the grant in 1971 to equip a special office for Officer Harris. About $8,000 was granted, with the federal government paying 75 and Roy City supfor the new plying 25 program. The primary purpose of Officer Harris job is his ability to go to the scene of a crime and identify, collect, preserve and process items of evidence. The grant was used to equipment a vehicle, furnish a com- -- two-yea- Volunteers plan awards brunch Hospital will have an awards Brunch. The event will take in the place hospital auditorium Sept. 8 at 11 a m. A very special guest, Skinny" Johnny Mitchell, disk jockey from station KCPX will help give the awards and certificates to the Volunteers who have contributed many hours of service. Committee members Mrs. Bryant cash and Mrs. Mach Whitaker are ;n charge of arrangements for the Brunch. The Defense Property Disposal Region, Ogden, announced today that a Local Spot Bid Sale will be held at Hill Air Force Base, Utah on Friday, Sept. " 1973. The public is invited to bid. Among the 208 items to b. offered will be electrical repair parts and supplies, gas ranges, hardware and related items, clothing and individual equipment, pickup, water cans, tent frame section, tools, automotive repair parts nd supplies and lawn mower. The items will be on display for your inspection beginning Aug. 31, 1973, from 7:30 a m. to p.m. daily except weekends. A complete list as well as sale terms and conditions may be seen at Hill AirForce Base. 3 Registration will begin at C a m. The sale will start at 9 a.m. You must be present to register and bid. Mailed bids cannot be accepted. Items purchased may be removed on the sale date providing full payment is made. For further information contact Mr. HarPeterson, Property vey Disposal Assistant at Hill Air Force Base. Telephone: AC 801, 777-655- 7. Following is a tabulation showing the average number of vehicle miles traveled each day in Weber County last year by type of vehicle: Utah 917,200; passenger Out-of-sta- cars, cars, Light trucks, 230,700; Heavy trucks, 75,400; Total average daily vehicle miles Know Your Police ROY In appreciation of the service given, the Volunteer Auxiliary at Weber County for nearly 18 percent of all traffic volume in Utah, compared with only 10 percent ten years earlier. 67,100; -- 1972, 1,291,400. Department initiates new program HILL AFB 1973 Other guests will include Mr. George Goodell, Hospital Administrator, members of the hospital hoard and Department heads and nurses. ulunteers who will receive special recognition will be Alice Murphy for giving 2712 hours of service; Dorothy Stewart, 1352 hours; Carma Balls, 1273 hours; Nellie 1216 hours; Nan Whitaker, 1088 and Ronnie Halpin, 1009 hours. Junior Volunteers Martha Hicks has given 551 hours; Darlyne Call 693 hours: and Jennifer German has given 726 hours of service to the patients of the Hospital. Kin-slo- plete dark room and purchase three cameras, one of which is for used fingerprint photographs. The program was initialed on a six month basis with the city continuing the program at the end of that time. Evidence that cannot be processed in this mini-laat Roy is sent to the criminal lab at Weber State College or directlv to the FBI. b Most of the cases Officer include Harris is involved w ith burglaries, arson, murders, robberies and car prowls. He works with the Roy Department Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but also must be on 24 hour a day call in case of emergencies that need his technical services. Many of you probably saw some of Officer Harris photographic work last week without realizing it. Did you see those commercials on television about Roy City anouncing plans for Roy Days - well those pictures were the result of Officer Harris donating histim Ti. similar are programs in effect in Davis County, the Weber County -- one-ma- the National Association and Sheriffs past is president of the Roy Police Association. Officer Harris has taken special classes in police science at the University of Utah and Weber State College. He has also studied special classes with the FBI in fingerprinting, the Bureau of Education and 6. Making money was the name of the game when it came to Roy Days - but not when it isn't yours. As the Roy Jayeees were preparing for their biggest -- fund-raisin- Soidh Ogden, reports Officer Harris, and though the one in n Roy City is now only a to operation they hope build the program as it continues to grow. He is a member of the Utah Peace Officers Association, Health, ROY community Sheriffs Department and Welfare in drugs and drug abuse, and with the Army in bomb disposal. He served 4 years with the Air Force in France. Formerly with the Grand Junction law enforcement agency, he moved to Utah in 1968 and served nearly two years with the Sunset Police Department before coming to Roy in 1970. He and his wife, Sharon, reside with their two daughters Tara 10 and Lauri, Jayeees return money Not only does Officer Harris enjoy his specialized job with the police department, but he reports that taking pictures has turned into a real hobby hours. during his Most of his photographs have been of family members and the beautiful Utah scenery, and he reports that he is about to enter h.s first photographic competition. Certainly we can realize that every mans job on the Roy Police Department force is important, and seeing such specialized work as Officer Harris we can easily see why Roy can be very proud of the part he plays with such an efficient department. off-dut- y g project of the year, they went to the Bank of Utah for three r oney bags. The bags were to be used to put proceeds from the celebration that would eventually be turned back into community projects. However, before they even got started, they found $150 already in one of the bags. A,, cording to Lee Holt, Jaycee president, the money was sent back to the bank early Tuesday morning. To . Officer Deon Harris accommodate the heavier traffic volumes over recent years, Utah Foun dation reports that many major improvements have been made on Utahs highway system. First, the number of miles of paved roads and streets in Utah has increased by 9 percent over the past ten years. In addition, considerable work has been done inon Utahs multi-lan- e terstate system during this period. In 1962, only about 10 percent of the designated Utah interstate system had been completed and was open to traffic. At the end of 1972, approximately 565 miles or 60 pecent of the Federal interstate system in Utah had been completed and was being utilized by motorists. The total designated mileage of Utahs road and streets system increased by 13 percent between 1962 and 1972. Although travel in rural areas still accounts for nearly 59 percent of the total traffic volume in Utah, urban travel is increasing at a much faster rate than is rural travel. According to the Foundation analysis, rural travel in Utah has been rising at an average annual rate of 2.9 percent per year during the past ten years, compared with an average annual growth rate of 10.6 percent per year in urban traffic volume As might be expected, a major portion of Utahs traffic volume is concentrated in the four "Wasatch Front" counties of Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah. These four counties account for 59 percent of Utah's total travel volume during 1972 and have registered traffic increases during the past ten years that are above the state average. The Foundation study points out, however, that these four Wasatch Front counties account for 77 percent of the states total population. |