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Show Tt '.ES- MCuNTAiN TiMES. OCTC5; .. ,v Three weeks in China and Japan leave Smith hungry for more Crown Cavern, By LOIS KNUTSEN Times Stuff Writer and Wavy-Roc- Rock." MAGNA Three weeks of travel in Japan and China was a unique experience for Roy Smith, president of the Magna Chamber of Commerce. Roy has served on the Greater Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce Sister City Committee for the past seven years. The people-to-peoptravel under established was President project Eisenhowers administration, designed to foster goodwill with Japan. Matsumoto, Japan, was chosen 23 years ago as Salt Lake C tys sister city. Visits have ensued over the intervening years. Along with 48 Salt Lake City residents recruited by the Chamber, Roy left for Tokyo via Los Angeles on Sunday, September 13. Eleven hours later they landed in Japan. A three-hotrain ride brought them to Matsumoto, where they were met by the mayor, city commissioners, and Chamber members. The group stayed with host families. Many activities were planned. Those events included a tour of the biggest department store in the city, where one entire floor had been devoted to exhibits dedicated to Salt Lake City. The Jaycees had set up many displays showing copper items, pictures, models, and gifts that had been sent to them from Salt Lake City residents. More banquets followed, a courtesy visit was paid to the mayor at City Hall, and tours of interesting places were arranged. They planted a tree on the grounds of Matsumoto Castle and saw the Agriculture Associations vineyards and orchards. One evening a Bon Bon was held in the public square. A special Japanese dance, the Bon Bon gave the residents of Matsumoto the opportunity to present Roy with a blue and white kimono, complete with three sashes, which were given because he was the only member of the group to have visited them three years. I visited with many friends and acquaintances, Roy said. It seemed that at each stop he was given more gifts, he said. He is now the proud owner of a tie, a fan, a wall hanging, and many trinkets. They m also saw families living on houseboats. The mountains are what really impressed me." Roy said. The group exited China through Hong Kong. Roy was surprised to find such a modern city. He said many in the group, himself included, were le gratetul to eat regular food. The Chinese food was good, he said, but after eating virtually the same thing over and over again, we did get a little Ured of it." he remembered. A tarewell dinner given by the tour agent in Hong Kong was their last function before for home. Because of the international dateline, the group left Hong Kong at noon October J, and 18 hours later they landed in Salt Lake City, via San I rancisco, at 3 p.m. the same day. "We had a long. long Saturday, Roy recalled. Halfway around the wotld in three hours was quite a teat. "It was a wonderful experience," Roy concluded, "and it would be nice to go back sometime." . Hunter hunters get new fence from Lions Club ur China Showed Variety in Tokyo preceded their direct A night stop-ove- r to flight Peking. Variety characterized their 13 days and 12 nights in the land. The Chinese had an intense curiosity about them, Roy said. If a visitor stopped to talk to a local person, or a Chinese wanted to practice English, a crowd would instantly form of eager, ( smiling faces. They made us feel very welcome, Roy said. A train ride from Peking brought them to the By LOIS KNl'TSEN limes Siatt 14 rner Great Wall of China. "1 was amazed to realize how long ago it was built and how it was built," was Roys first impression of one of the worlds wonders. Much of it is crumbling, however. While they were still in Peking they visited Red Square and Maos tomb, and had lunch in the Peoples Palace. As they traveled about, Roy said, they were amazed to see so much manual labor on the farms. Automated equipment consisted of only very small tractors. A trip to Xian gave them the opportunity to marvel at the terra cotta warriors and horses that have been excavated as part of an Emperors tomb constructed during the Qin Dynasty. About a third of the area has been explored, and more is being discovered and restored. Its really something to realize that no two faces are alike, no two garments are identical, Roy said. The group traveled a great deal by train, which, Roy said, was very modern and clean. A slow three-hoboat trip down the Likiang River was a highlight of the trip. There were many mountains with unusual names, such as Water-Moo- n Pierced Hill, Elephant Hill, Jade Cave, Precipice Hill, Pagoda Hill, about HUNTER Twenty-tw- o members of the Hunter Lions Club have worked diligently to construct a wood fence along the front side of the Lee Kay Hunter Education Center on 2100 South. Club president Bruce Burnham said the project was conceived when some members became involved in teaching hunter education at the newly completed center. It was thought that a pole len-c- c along the southern property line could enhance the grounds. Plans were made to secure the necessary wood. Work details were coordinated over the telephone by members who were physically unable to do the heavy work. Over two weekends in July club members and their families camped in the Uintas and cut the necessary lodgcpole pines. Enough wood was brought down to put up a fence approximately 1,250 feet long and to construct a bowery. It took club members two nights a week for 10 weeks to set up the fence, which extends east and west from the main entrance. A work area was niaiked off, each triangle support and pole was measured tor uniformity, and notches were made with chain saws. To hold the fence together one club member donated eight-inc- h square roof decking spikes in lieu of this years dues. A real spirit of camaraderie developed as the men labored towards their goal. What began with a groundbreaking on Fridjy, June 5, was partially complete on Thursday, September 3. The fence was done and a nameplate affixed. The tence is only a part of the Lions Clubs ongoing project. Plans include the construction of a bowery and children's playground. As long as there is good weather were going to continue to work," Burnham said. Im just thrilled the way the members have turned out to help with this. Police revamp Tips on burglary prevention will be presented at the Magna Branch Library, 8339 West 3500 South, on W ednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. of the Salt Lake Representatives County Sheriffs Office will show films and offer expert advice on protecting your home against burglary, especially during the holiday season. lor further information, call the Salt Lake County Library System, Magna Library to present anti-crim- ur e tips odd-shap- 943 INI O (4636). information unit The public relations office ot the Salt Lake County Sheriffs department has been revamped. Sgt. Bud Hambleton is the new commander of the unit, which is now called Public Information. Hambleton will not only be in charge of public information but will also speak to various groups on behalf of the department. 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