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Show i"y iwir1 F Wasatch Wave Heber City, This time of year think water safety ! The bright spring sun pelted the earth, warming it gently with its rays. A hint of winter still lingered in the cool breeze blowing from the north. Childish laughter, excited shouts and joyous praises on the could be heard wind. Two boys run jubilantly through greening alfalfa fields on their way to their favorite swimming hole. This is the first time it has been warm enough to go for a swim. They race each other, pushing and pulling, trying to take the lead. The old cliche comes into play, last one to the swimmin' hole is a rotten egg!' tip-toei- Anxiously, they strip their clothing off. Trying the water, one of the boys wades in to his ankles and quickly retreats. He yells to the other that it is freezing and hastily buries his feet in the warm sand around the river bed. Neither boy is an expert swimmer, and yet each has the courage of the Acapulco Cliff Diver, as they head up the jumping tree. This has long been the favorite place to swim, and they are well aware of all the rocks and debris on the bottom of the river. Each boy had come to the hole with an older brother at one time before, but this was their first go at it alone. replied Ben. Tom quickly jumped in. Ben noticed that Tom was having trouble swimming. He was gasp- ing for breath and sinking. "Tom," Ben screamed at the top of his voice. Roger, Ben's older brother had been dropped off by the school bus and was walking the distance to the house when he heard the scream. He knew that Ben got home from school before him, and that Ben had been talking about the swimming hole. After he had pulled Tom from the swimming hole, they rested on the sand. This story could have had a tragic ending, and could have left the reader frightened of the 01' Swimming Hole', but instead it had a positive ending to show that swimming is a good, fun sport even in the swimming hole, as long as proper supervision is taken into consideration. Spring is here and the swimming hole beckons the youngsters, making it difficult to keep them out of the water. Here are some tips to keep on hand, and to help counsel your children with: Never swim alone, Mark off safe swimming areas with buoyed lines. Remove underwater snags, bottles and debris. Avoid swimming in areas immediately in front of banks. Post warning signs at danger points. Supervise children at all times. available. steep-slopin- g Hey, Tom. I've been thinking, " said Ben, maybe I better go get my brother so he can watch us. "You're just chicken! challenged Tom. You just don't want to get wet." No. 1 just worry about us being Have water checked and approved by the local health department and recheck it periodi Enforce common sense safety rules. Make sure that at least one responsible person knows how to administer artificial respiration, perform basic reaching rescues and give proper first aid. Observe applicable personal safety rules. If the younger persons who would be going swimming in the summer, there are all kinds of swimming lessons offered through the County Recreation Office and private groups to teach the proper swimming techniques. Of course, there are rivers and lakes that are extremely dangerous this time of year because of deep water, and the swiftness of the current. Also avoid swimming in rivers where the depth of the river isn't known. Wasatch County has one of the best pools for swimming, and have a constant trained lifeguard watching. There are also many private pools who have safety personnel on hand at all times. These pools would be the best place this summer to go swimming when youngsters get the urge. Information on swimming lessons offered in the County Recreational Department can be obtained by calling 654-166- 1. Finest quality since 1849 Himiun progress consists in the multiplication of human wants and of the means to supply the new needs. The man who wants nothing we call a savage. He is at liberty to live in the wilds and enjoy life in his ow n way. I he process which wc call civilization consists in tempting the savage with commodities which appeal to him so that he will exchange his labor for them. The next step is to teach him to waul things so badly that he is willing to live under the rules of the community w here they arc to be had. The trouble with many folk in America today is that they want things without being willing to pay the price, cither in labor or in obedience to the community law. The old law of the Pilgrim Fathers. "He who does not work shall not cat is not sufficiently enforced. Too many parents are letting their boys and girls "have a good time instead of going to work when they have finished school. It is from this irresponsible leisure that most of the class criminals develop, according to the Police Commissioner of New York. 100 Years Ago ... From The Park Record Aug. 7. 1SS0 FROM WANSH1P Eng. Record:Thc grain crop along the Weber is so far matured as to show an average crop of wheat, oats and barley potatoes rather slim, but an extremely abundant hay crop, so that notwithstanding the discouraging weather during the spring months the farmers of Summit County will be better prepared for the coming winter than usual. manding; twenty-fiv- e young banner representing the present product of men with Utah, Monroe Hixon com- manding; next came the young ladies dressed in white carrying a banner inscribed Daughters of Zion," under the direction of Misses Hattie Hixon, Carrie Crittenden and Maggie then the Sunday School, under its able superintendent Mr. Peterson with a banner bearing the inscription "Strength of Zion. The 24th of July being "Utah's Fourth of July" and this year the jubilee of the Latter-da- y Saints, there was a more general celebration After the procession there was singing, speeches, etc. in the school house and an afternoon dance for the young folks in Young's Hall. than usual in Wanship. Under the management of Messrs. Wm. Crook and James Hixon the festivities were extremely well arranged. The young men and women paraded with banners twenty-fiv- e young men with the Sagebrush Banner, showing Utah as it was when the pioneers came here. Capt. Bradbury com The festivities concluded with a jubilee ball in Hoyt's Hall at Hoytsvillc. May they all dance at the next jubilee is the wish of your FIF SALE! FAMOUS PRATT & LAMBERT PAINTS CIVILIZATION adequate first aid kit NOWON 1C 50 Years Ago ... Front The Park Record Feh. 21. PKVl prevent unauthorized entry into the pond area by children. Keep basic rescue and lifesaving equipment readily available. 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