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Show Friday, December 9, 1994 International Snowmobile Safety Week Dec. 11-- maps show locations of trails and trailheads, and the best play areas. The maps also contain safety tips and information on snowmobiling laws. For information on obtaining the maps visit one of Utah's state parks or call the divisions OHV Information Center at 322-37in the Salt Lake City area or, outside Snowmobile safety will be the emphasis in Utah as well as the world, International during Snowmobile Safety Week, Dec. v 11-1- 7. The purpose of the safety week is to bring about the awareness of snowmobile safety during a time of year when people am getting their machines ready for the new season, said Scott Behunin, 70 of Salt Lake City, (648-7433- ay Trailgrooming: In the regions highlighted in the maps, the division maintains over 830 miles of groomed trails, providing a safe .and convenient way for snowmobilers to access some of Utahs best vehicle (OHV) coordinator with the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation, j The division provides a number of services to Snowmobilers, to help them have usafe and fun time on Utah's slopes and trails. Know Before You Go! Off-Highw-ay Course: is to make young snowmobilers aware of the importance of safe riding and to make them better riders, by teaching them skills which will allow than to enjoy their sports more, said Garth Taylor, OHV education specialist with the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. To legally operate a snowmobile on public land in Utah all riders, from the age of eight until a Utah driver license is obtained, must Historically, the Christmas tree may be fruriy young, but palm and evergreen branches have been used as symbols of life since before the dawn of Christianity. ' Long before there was a Christmas, Egyptians brought green palm branches into their homes on the shortest day of the year in December as a symbol of un- der age eight cannot operate a snowmobile on public land. To receive certification in the course, snowmobilers must pass a written test and attend a half-da-y riding class. A workbook is lifes triumph over death. Romance adorned their homes with evergreeens during Saturn-ali- a, available from the division, to help students prepare for both. Weve had great snowfall this a winter festival in honor of Satumus, their god of agriculture. Druid priests decorated oak trees with golden apples feu their winter solstice festivities. In the middle ages, the Paradise tree, an evergreen hung with red apples, was the symbol of the feast of Adam and Eve held Dec. 24. It wasnt until the 16th Century that the Christmas tree as we know it was introduced. The first recorded reference to the tree was made in the 1300s in Strasbourg; Germany. There, families both rich and poor, decorated fir trees with colored pa- year and classes have begun, Taylor said. People in the Salt Lake City area can receive the workbook, class registration forms and training site locations, by calling the divisions OHV Information Center Those outside of Salt at Lake City can reach the office at 322-377- 0. (648-743- People must 3). pre-regist- er, in ruder to participate in the course. Snowmobile Trailguides: The division has snowmobile maps for seven of Utahs most popular . snowmobiling areas. Our grooming season doesn't usually begin until Dec. 13, but Create cleanness. A Utter bit at a time. with all the great early season snow we've had, were doing our best to get our groomers out on the snow now, Behunin said. Information Lines: The latest information on snowmobile trail con- tovict of Ihit twipipg- - Hurwitz, M.D. Leslie G. Webster, M.D. are pleased to announce the opening of by calling Paris Gity Pediatrics women would harvest trees from nearby forests and sell them in the market-plac- e. The tradition spread through Europe and was brought to the United States by German settlers and Hessian mercenaries paid to fight in the Revolutionary War. Offering full service pediatric and adolescent medical care with convenient extended hours. In 1804, U.S. soldiers stationed Dr. Hurwitz at Fort Dearborn (now Chicago) hauled trees from surrounding woods to their barracks at Christmas. The popularity of the Christinas tree then proliferated. Charles Minnegrode introduced the custom Hon. 4pm-9p- m Wed. 4pm-9p-m Fri. 9am-7p- Sat 9am-3p- m Sun. 5pm-9p- Dr. decorating trees in Williamsburg, VA, in 1842. In 1831, Mark Carr hauled two ox sleds loaded with trees from the Catskills to the streets of New Yak and opened the first retail lot in the United States. of !iau. works! Research , M. ssSSiSAVINGS BONDS W and 338-722- 1. m m Webster Hon. I0am-4p- m Tues. I0am-7p- m Wed. I0am-4p- m Thurs. 1 m For more information sIS3WM 645-98- 0am-7p- or an appointment, call: 66 1776 Park Avenue American Heart Association per, fruits and sweets. The retail Christmas tree lot also dates back that far. In those times, older snowmobiling areas available. 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