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Show North Summit girls won the state championship, but their boys team must have gone home wondering what went wrong. They lost to Dugway by two, and the fol: lowing night they were beaten by North Rich by two, with a bucket on the last second of the game. For those of you who did not make the region games. I want to congratulate the North Summit drill team. What a great show they put on. They received a standing oyation from a full house when they were finished. Speaking of drill teams what happened? The Dugway outfit was conspicuous by I think Dugtheir absence was the only school who way did not have a drill team at the tournament. Just a couple of notes about the games. Chuck DeWitt brought his camera along to take some pictures of but ran out of him taking pictures of deer in By the time you read this we will be well into the state . basketball championships. Let me dwell on the regions that were just played at South Summit. First, why . cant a championship . tour-- nament be played on a neutral court? Many of the teams are east of the Salt Lake Val- ley and many are west. Wouldnt it be more sensible to hold the tournament on a Salt Lake City high school court? It would be more fair, and the officials wouldnt have the home court problems. Another suggestion . . . lets go for a combination state tournament with the girls and the boys state pionship played in conjunction with each other? Think of the transportation .problem that would ease. Think of the cost to the parents? Plus the Utah State High School Activities Association, who run the tournaments, are always griping they lose montournaments. ey with Think of how many parents of the girls teams would attend the boys games and visa cham- 1-- wouldnt do the trick. One last parting shot about the boys regional and state championships. Our thanks to Terry Mathis of KTLE Radio station in Tooele. He broadcast all of the Dugway' game, and allqwedjis.tahook . withjhis jjp a4ehh$neppi:ch ii sfneaudio (tfto j of (static Channel 13 so you could hiai pie games liVe' Vbn Dugwgy. You would be surprised if you lmew, bow, much finagling it you-know-wh- responsible. For those of you who have been around these parts for tiie past five or six years, Lt. Arlene Putnam? ! r She was transferred from' here to Fort Bragg. Now we ' hear that she was seen in Germany wearing the blue of the' Air Force, and with Captains bars on her shoulders. Mrs. Myrna Kirk of the Admin Office lost her Grandmother the other day. Mrs. Irene Russell was one of the oldest residents of Clover. She was 97 when she passed away. I spent several hours talking to Myrna about her grandmother, and some of 7 old days she remembered in . Clover. She was born there on the 2nd of September, 1886. Besides being survived by 2 sons and 4 daughters, she leaves 12 grandchildren, 23 and would you believe 5 great-gregrandchildren? the roads during the morning hours. ..Water trapped in pavement cracks and below roadbeds alternately freezing and melting will cause severe cracks and buckling of pave- ment surfaces even worse 6-1- . , . great-grandchildre- n, at weather, the non-pouro- than what already exists between Tooele and Dugway and on post between Little Granite Mountain Hill) and Ditto. Inevitable (5-Mi- very saturated which will cause problems once the spring thaw begins. A sudden thaw, characterized by a rapid rise in temperature for an extended period of time, could literally turn Dugway and the surrounding area into a sea of water and mud. Overtaxed, clogged drainage systems along with saturconated and frozen ditions could result in massive street flooding on Dugway while primary access routes could be rendered impassable due to flooding or, mud, depending upon road surfaces. A worst case scenario would be a sudden thaw followed by a hard freeze. This would result in massive sub-so- il icing conditions on the flood- . Utahns. In the northern hemisphere, spring is a stormy season with strong winds and frequent violent weather. In this regard, Utah is no excepin fact, spring is the tion wettest time of the year at Dugway. Significant snowstorms can occur throughout the season, although most often precipitation is mostly rain by May. In the Wasatch Mountains, severe mountain blizzards can occur any time during the spring. They can also strike without warning so that drivers and skiers (down many front yards. Sleds and toboggans were Will Spring ever come? been running through everyones minds for a few weeks now. All we have seen since before Thanksgiving is that This is the question that has white sticky stuff called snow. Remember way back to that first snowfall? I know it sedms like years. But if you can recollect the first snowflakes that glided beautifiilly to the ground. There was excitement in the air, everyone, dressed up in their long johns and mittens and raced out to murummm jjm mom sm mom spring progresses, severe flooding along with road washouts and landslides pose serious concern for all should be prepared at ah times when drivingskiing in the high mountains. The avalanche danger also increases during this time of year as the snowpack becomes instable due to alternate thaw and fresh snow. Thunderstorm activity also begins to increase. However, spring thunderstorms in Utah, often accompanied by heavy snow, fog, showers and hail, greatly minimize driving visibility. Although tornadoes have occurred at Dugway, they are extremely rare, however, strong gusty winds of damaging intensity are still a problem throughout the season. Such winds will usually occur just in advance of an approaching cold front and in the backside of a major storm system in Colorado. Winds in 'excess of 50 mph are quite common, with gusts approaching 70 mph in severe storm situations. In extreme cases, as in April of 1983, winds in excess of 100 mph may occur along the Wasatch Front. . During these high wind episodes, drivers of compact and high profilevehicles or towing trailers are advised to stay off the road until conditions improve. Flying debris also pose serious hazards so be alert to these dangers during the nest few months. (Courtesy of the ASL Met Team, Dugway) Dreams of Spring the by Fiona McHardy msm le severe potholes and buckled road surfaces will result in hazardous driving conditions if not impassable roads. As us nature of much soil at Dugway, ground conditions are ed roads and streets causing (i and rising temperatures below freezing nightly lows would slow the melting but would produce icy patches on serious problems for all of us here at Dugway and through-- . out northern Utah. Our first immediate problem will arise from deep, persistent snow cover still existent over Dugway. Ranging in depth from 2 inches, this snow pack has a water content equivalent to as much as 2 inches of rain. Because of two exceptionally, wet years, recent cold re-mem- one with a tow chain. Its a shame a wave of a baton versa. . . Mr. Nielsen looking for some- poor driving conditions. A normal thaw with slowly temperatures will soon be upon us. Unfortunately, this spring may also bring with it to set that upJDlxr thaiiksiotheCtfmmo folksy were who primarily 7 ; o, a potential disaster 1984 Spring it slope or cross country) may not seem Although like it at this time, warmer ook1' that .canyon leading to Kamas. And then there was A , ; . dragged out of sheds to be taken out in the desert, or anywhere a hill could be found. The top of the pass was a tubing resort. The trail was long and slick and the spirits were high. Hours could be spent racing up and then sliding down the icy snow. Cold didnt matter, bruises were of no concern, the only important thing was to have a good time. Who needs Lagoon when we have Pass that supplies Johnsons ' more thrill and excitement at . enjoy the snow. Snowmen , pound on the thrill of skiing. If you have skied you know what a wonderful experience it can be, if you havent . . . well try it, I know youll like it! Skiers are the only people I know who are still happy with the snow. But even they would be happy to leave it on the slopes as long as we can see some sunshine down here. no cost. The new skiers were excited to have a chance to try out their new acquisitions. Out to were everywhere. Their smiling faces were prominent in back yards went the Maher fans of America. Some of the more daring skiers went out into the desert to find out what skiing. is all about. Excitement continued to rise, and soon it was time for the first ski adventure of the season. I dont need to ex- Girl Scouts: Horizons unlimited like camping and group Perhaps the best part about the new world a girl finds in Girl Scouting is the opportunity to share her delight of discovery with Some may argue that there are no new worlds to discover. Weve walked on fi-fcyl- .. .y 1 if i , u4 - . 'jy the moon, shuttled through space and conquered the mysteries of the deep. But todays Girl Scout might disagree. Thats because shes busy finding new and exciting worlds every day through her participation in Girl Scouting. What worlds can a Girl Scout discover? How about aerospace technology and The wonderful world of Girl Scouting isnt just for girls. Women and men who serve as adult volunteers discover their own new worlds in the support and more Girl Scout movement. pthers. mountain climbing? Or some '" 'CsSV . sports? down-to-eart- h guidance they lend to the pursuits The Sampler The Sampler is published by the f Transcript-Bulleti- n Publishing Company of Tooele, Utah as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at Dugway Proving, n, Utah. - " Everything advertised In this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, creed, color or national origin of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by ..V if.: Y s. T'A'. . n. 3660059005 OZOOIan ' (801)882-005- 0. 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