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Show pitmml mm Hettteto "Pleasant Grove, the Most Beautifully Situated City in Utah County" VOL. LXX , No. 35 PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH 84062, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1976 Single Copy 10t Come and See ff . . . Uith Sffstfe JFcaeir rail The Utah State Fair of Progress" will run Sept. 9 at the State Fairgrounds, 144 North 1000 West, Salt ZLLake City. Before last year's fair opened, officials predicted that a record-breakin- g crowd of 320,000 would attend the 1975 exposition. According to fair records, no less than around 340,370 people attended last year's fair, an increase of seven per cent over the previous year's attendance. "Since attendance increases each year," fair officials claim, "history is on our side when we predict that 365,000 persons will attend the 1976 edition of the Utah State Fair." Fair Director Hugh C. Bringhurst said, "The Utah State Fair will showcase the talents, productivity and achievement of Utah's in-dustrious people. From agriculture, fine arts, livestock and crafts to wildlife resources, industry and on and on, Utah is truly on the horizon of a period of great growth and develop-ment." "The fair," Bringhurst added, "will provide a unique opportunity for every Utahn to see and appreciate Utah's progress." Fair hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily except Monday and Tuesday, when the fair will open at 10 a.m. and also opening day, when the fair begins at 3:30 p.m. and closing day, when the lair ends at 9 p.m. tickets are $2.00 for adults and $.50 for children 6 through 12. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Senior Citizens, 62 and over, will be admitted for $1.00 provided they have a discount coupon. Senior citizens discount coupons are available at community senior citizen centers throughout the state. They will only be available to senior citizens at the fairgrounds on Senior Citizens Day, Sept. 14. Other special days and events when admission discounts will prevail include Kids' days, Sept. by the Coca Cola Co., when children 2 will be admitted for eight Coke bottle caps. On Sept. 18, all kids under 14, who bring any kind of a pet on a leash or in a cage for the Pet co contest, will be admitted free until noon. Holiday On Ice, now in its 31st year, will be presented by the Utah State Fair in the Salt Palace Sept. Per-formances are nightly at 8 except Sunday, Sept. 13, when the show starts at 4 p.m. In addition, there are two matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Sept, 11 and 18. Each Holiday On Ice ticket includes a free fair admission good any night of the fair. For the price of admission,, fairgoers can see a wide variety of attraction, from a daring aerialist, a diving mule, continuous afternoon band-stand entertainment and the following headliners who will appear twice nightly in the grandstand: Fiesta Mexicana (Sept. 9), Jim Nabors (Sept. 10), Chuck Woolery (Sept.ll), Bill Anderson Show (Sept. 12) Donna Fargo (Sept. 13) , Lynn Anderson (Sept. 14), Tanya Tucker (Sept. 15), Bobby Goldsboro (Sept. 16), Jody Miller (Sept 17), La Costa (Sept. 18) and Ray Price (Sept. 19). On sept. 19, a special at-traction, "Up With People," will perform in the grandstand at 2 p.m. "Utah's biggest showcase," said Bringhurst, "provides fun and entertainment for young and old alike.""Information about any aspect of the fair can be obtained by calling 8 or dropping by the Ad-ministration Building at the fairgrounds," he added. Voters . . . Friday, Sept. 3 Last Day to Register to Vote To be able to vote in the up-coming primary election it will be necessary to have registered by Friday, Sept. 3. Registration by mail forms are available at the city offices but these forms must reach the county clerk's office by Friday, Sept. 3. Registration can be done at the county clerk's office up to closing time on Friday. Citizens who have moved since the last election or since registering must in their correct voting district. Everyone is encouraged to become a registered voter and to get out and cast their vote at the primary and general elections. IIP !i0 u ?j i r l:.rp-A- TA Br- - "" " . : ' : ; . ft, " j ,H': - - ? 1 I HOST DANCE COMPANY Nancy Ford, left, and dance students at the Pleasant Grove High, Shelly Gourley, Ann-ette Haynie, Paula Bratt, officers, will host dance company. Performance is Saturday, Sept. 4 at high school. Saturday Night ... Bme Cm$fmy Pireseinitfiifiig Cinieeirt tt PL rove MIA Utah County is invited to the Ririe-Woodbu- Dance Concert is this Saturday, Sept. 4 in the PGHS Auditorium. Curtain time will be at 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $1.50 for everyone. Citizens of Utah County are invited and encouraged to observe special workshops and classes being conducted on Sept. 2 and 3 at Pleasant Grove High School. This talented dance company is guided by creative skills of its Shirley Ririe and Joan Woodbury - and aided by the artistry of its principal performer Dee Winterton. The Ririe-Woodbur- y Dance Company has performed and taught in almost every one of the United States, including Hawaii, and in Canada. They bring warmth and wit to the stage. One critic asked, "Who ever laughed at a dance con-cert?" and answered that "The audience did at the concert who could resist?" Their repertory is extremely varied with non-liter- dances of high energy, da-d- a non-sensical ballets, witty comedy and with dance theatre events in which motion, lights and sound envelop the audience. Pleasant Grove High School should be complimented on their progressive program in dance. During school year other dance companies such as the Phyllis Lamhut from New York and the David Dochertyt Company of Van-cov- British Columbia will be in residency at the high school. Junior High on Way to Fxcifng Tearf According to Reporter You can tell the Pleasant Grove Junior High is on its way to an exciting year. All the kids were scrambling around the halls trying to find their classes. The new Jr. High has fun filled activities for the year. Sherry Hullinger, our school spirit, is bubbling with ideas for the year. Starting out with welcome back week, the students will vote at the end of the week on the most friendly boy and girl. In conclusion, Cindy Grass, our program chairman had a sensational initiation assemb ly planned. And, Vicki Robin-son, dance chairman, has a hopeful dance set for Friday, Sept. 3. It's going to be a fun year. Chairman Say Thanks for Great County Fair The first Utah County Fair for many years was a big suc-cess to the Fair Board. And, a word of thanks and ap-preciation go to the Pleasant Grove arrangers, plant exhibitors and judges. Pleasant Grove stole the flower show with Paul and Scott Smith's arrangements, and much praise and commen-ts was given by fair viewers. To the fair board, we say well done and thanks for what the floriculture director did to help make it a great flower show. From supervisors Alice Simper, Irene Earl and Margared Anderson of Pleasant Grove, American Fork and Spanish Fork. Governor Names Four Utah County Residents to Council Four Utah County residents have been named by Governor Rampton to a state wide council which plans for ser-vices to the handicapped. William E. Harris of Pleasant Grove, Karl N. Snow of Provo, and Walter D. Talbot and Paul S. Sagers of American Fork have been appointed by executive order to the Utah Council for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons. The Council is composed of 14 citizens, two legislators and 10 agency representatives. Mr. Harris, who is the parent of a handicapped son, represents mental retardation on the Council. A member of the Utah State Senate, Mr. Snow fills a slot reserved for legislators as required by the state law on education for the handicapped. Dr. Talbot, who is state superintendent of public in-struction, and Dr. Sagers, who is superintendent of the Utah State Training School, function on the Council as represen-tataive- s of state programs serving handicapped persons. Named chairman of the Council by Governor Rampton was Leon - R. McCarrey of Ogden, who is deputy com-missioner of higher education in Utah. Dr. McCarrey ex-plained that the Council is a planning and advisory body required under state and federal legislation. "We make annual recom-mendations to the Governor and the Legislature con-cerning needes services for the handicapped and play an active role in advocation for disabled persons," Dr. McCarrey declared. Hi Assembly Set Thursday at P.G. High, 48 New Kids Hi Assembly will be held at 12:30 to 1:30 Thursday and the community is invited. The high school has 48 new students this year. All new students are invited to an early morning breakfast Friday morning at 7:30 in the school library. Back to School night will be held Sept. 30 and more in-formation will be given at a later date. Community Services Wants Names, County Handicapped Several organizations who serve the handicapped and elderly citizens of Utah County are trying to obtain a census of the names, addresses, phone numbers, and transportation needs of all handicapped citizens who live within the county, for the purpose of obtaining a transit system which would serve these in-dividuals daily, six days per seek. Through cooperation from the federal government's transportation funds, private grants and donations and assistance from the Utah County Commission, a bus equipped with a wheelchair lift, public address system, twelve seats and space for five wheelchairs would become available to Utah County handicapped and elderly in 1977. The Department of Tran-sportation estimates that there are 10,000 handicapped citizens who live in Utah County. Please call one of the following numbers if you have a disability that does not permit you to use the present Provo-Ore-bus route or if you do not have your own transportation. Unless many of these "tran-sportation stranded" citizens call the Utah County Com-munity Services Agency or the Helpline or the Senior Citizen Centers and report their transportation needs before Friday, Sept. 3, at 3:00 p.m., the Utah County Com missioners may not endorse the vehicle grant and the county's transportation system for the handicapped will remain as archaic and or as it is at the present time. Cone on, handicaps and elderly, here is a chance for your voice to make a dif-ference. Please call one these numbers: Utah County Com-munity Service Agency: North Utah County Helpline: South Utah County Helpline: Senior Citizen Centers in Utah County, in this area: Pleasant Grove, American Fork, Lehi. Submitted by Lana Brown, Handicap Outreach Coor-dinator, phone 1 or 2 James K. Bills Wins Medal at Andersen AFB Meritorious service at An-dersen AFB, Guam, has earned the U.S. Air Force Com-mendation Medal for Sergeant James K. Bills, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Bills of 315 East 100 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Sergeant Bills, an aircraft maintenance specialist, was presented the medal at Beale AFB, Calif., where he now serves with a unit of the Strategic Air Command. The sergeant is a 1973 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School. Volunteer . . . Ambulance Service Now Taking Applications Pleasant Grove Volunteer Ambulance Association is now taking applications for new members. There are limited openings, must be age 21. Pick up applications at City Hall between 8:30 --5:00. ' V w i ; r ti i --wu iy v- -' y i I ' It I J I ; WINNERS Front, Sheree Ellsworth, Nancy Gray, Rosemary Jacklin, Christy Walker. Back, Becky Ellsworth, Gayle Nielson, Jan Randall, Dixie Fischer, and absent, Julie Poulson, Pam Beckstrand, Kathy Wright, Diane Francom, Chris Adamson, Tami Berv ett, Judy Anderson, Carol Wallace, won in Provo softball tournament recently. P.G. Ladies Win Fast Pitch "B" Championship in Provo Tourney The Pleasant Grove Women's Softball Team recently won the Provo City "B" League (fast pitch) championship. Bringing home the first place trophy, the Fireballs, coached by Jan Randall, compiled a 10-- 1 record during league play. This is the first year the Pleasant Grove Recreation Dept. has sponsored a women's softball team. Since the program has proven to be a success, the Recreation Dept. hopes to have two teams entered in the Provo League next year. The following ladies played on the team during the current season: Dixie Fisher and Pam Beckstrand, pitchers; Cristy Walker catcher; Julie Poulson, first base; Sherie Ellsworth, second base; Gay Nielson, third base: Rosemay Jacklin, Carol Walace (captain), Kathy Wright, shortstop; and Diane Francom, Chris Adamson, Tami Benett and Judy Ander-son, fielders. The team, coached by Jan Randall, and assisted by Nan-cy Gray, found that the Pleasant Grove Fireballs had a powerful hitting force. Julie Poulson and Gayle Nielson were both home run hitters. Dixie Fisher hit four triples and Gayle Nielson hit three triples. The only loss for the season for the team was a 7-- 4 defeat by the Provo City team. Pleasant Grove City Recreation Dept would like to eventually expand the women's league in the for-mation of their own city league. Women interested in playing next year should con-tact Bill Hoglund or Jan Ran-dall. P.G. Pool Will Close September 6, 9 p.m. For those persons who like to swim the Swimming Season is fast coming to a close. It was announced today the Pleasant Grove Pool will close for the season on September 6th, at 9:00 p.m. Week-da- y swimming hours for the remainder of this week are from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m., with Saturday and Monday hours being from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The final drawing at the pool will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. The winning number will be posted at the pool office, with the person holding the winning number having until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening to claim the Stero. If the winner, has not claimed the Drize by 7:00 p.m. the next lowest number to register at the office will be declared the winner. Glade D. Walker Named Turn Foreman, Geneva Glade D. Walker of Pleasant Grove, has been named turn foreman-structur- shipping in the Rolling Mills Division at U. S. Steel's Geneva Works, it was announced today by L. R. Ringger, division superin-tendne- t. Mr. Walker began his service at Geneva in 1951 as a test provider in the Metallurgical, Chemical and Inspection Department. He held various hourly positions and was a line inspector at the time of his present appointment. He also served as a spell foreman. Trade Tech Says Openings Available In Training Program Utah Technical College at Provo announces that there are a number of positions available now for students interested in majoring in Hotel, Motel - Restaurant Management. Betty Martin, Coordinator for the Hotel and Restaurant Management program, says that there are training stations open for a fast food manager, catering manager, cashier, salad and pantry prep, fry cook, break-fast cook, cafeteria helper, waiter, and waitress. Jobs are full and part time: wages and hours vary. "Students placed in Cooperative Work Experience Stations receive college credit as well as a regular salary for in the area of their major." Last year the tourist industry was the second largest industry in the state of Utah. Job op-portunities continue to out-number qualified applicants in this fast growing field," says Mrs. Martin. Those interested in the training positions now open should contact the Dean of Students office (373-789- ext. 45). Some of these jobs are to begin immediately. Others start Sept. 27, when classes begin. Both one and two-yea- r programs are available in Hotel, Motel-Restaura- Mangement. Interested students should apply im-mediately. Registration is scheduled for Sept. 23 and 24. Dixie College Registration for Fall Term Currently Going On Registration for fall term is currently taking place at Dixie College, College Registrar Vern Thomas announced this week. Dixie College features both early registration and registration by mail procedures which eliminate the frustration of long lines com-monly associated with college registration. Fall Quarter class schedules and all information for mail registration can be obtained by contacting the Dixie College Registrar. Those registering in V j person, in addition, will received individual program counseling help provided by the Registrar's Office. Registration at Dixie is open to all high school graduates, and to all 19 years of age or older. Fall registration will close Sep-tember 24, with classroom instruction beginning Sep-tember 20. For further information concerning admission and registration, telephone Dixie College at or write to Registrar, Dixie College, St. George, Utah 84770. Historical Society Offers Public Issues Forum The Utah State Historical Society and the Utah En-dowment for the Humanities will offer a public issues forum to be held at the Salt Lake Public Library Auditorium. Paricipants will hear experts interpret a variety of con-temporary issues . Program will begin at 7:00 p.m. The first discussion was held Sept. 1.1976. The second issue, held on September 14, 1976, will be the history and causes of inflation. The lecurer will be Dr. James Clayton of the Department of History at the University of Utah. The discussant for this evening will be Dr. Joseph Peery of the Department of Economics at the University of Utah. This lecture is free to the public and is being offered as adiscussion of contempory issues in the light of historical prospective. Outstanding speakers from all sectors of Utah history are scheduled to speak. For further information, contact Dr. Jay M. Haymond at Library at Rexburg, Idaho Needs Funds and Books The people of Pleasant Grove will have a chance to help the people of Rexburg, Idaho and surrounding areas to rebuild their libraries by donating books and money. Someone will be at the Tim-panog- Stake Center to take donations on Saturday, Sept. 4 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Help the people of Idaho and bring your donations to the Timp Stake Center on Saturday. |