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Show L: " ; School Board Problems Please turn to page 2 N j Vol. 4 No. 28 Thursday, July 29, 1982 20 Cents Single Copy 3 CmsiH Claims AsudDtHneE0 LM ii Body Found at Point of Mountain Beck: 'Cover Canal - ' .1 V 'J$ 4 ' " s - - The body of a 27-ye- old resident of the Utah State Training School i was recovered Monday from the f murky waters of the Provo River Water Users Canal (commonly called the Murdock Canal). The search for Jack Cook ended - shortly after 2 p.m. when three --J employees of the Bureau of 'J Reclamation saw the body of a man as they walked by the grate over the siphon at the Point of the Mountain. The drowning is the third in North Utah County in the past month and the second in 10 days. Initial identification was made Utah County Sheriff Mack Holley said it is unknown how long the man had been in the water. The Murdock Canal runs through the north edge of the training school campus behind Men's Homeliving where the victim resided; however, spokesperson for the school said the canal is fenced all along its course through the school grounds. The body was taken to the state medical examiner's office, as required by law, and it is hoped the autopsy will determine how long the victim has been in the water. by the Utah County Sheriff's Office from laundry marks on the victim 's clothing. This was later confirmed by staff members from the training school. The man, described by training school officials as being moderately retarded, had been missing since July 18 when he walked away from the training school campus about 3 p.m. It was believed he may have been trying to reach home of his parents in the Vernal area. An bulletin was put out by law enforcement officials at the time. "I think the time has come that the Murdock Canal needs to be covered," American Fork Mayor Malcolm H. Beck stated Tuesday after learning the canal had claimed another life. The canal, over the years of its existence, has taken the lives of many unsuspecting children and adults - individuals who either accidentally slipped into the hurrying waters or who went swimming in it, believing them-selves stronger than the canal currents. The canal is owned by the Federal Bureau of Reclamation and operated by Provo River Water Users' Association. The most recent victim is Jack Cook, a resident of the Utah State Training School, whose body was recovered from the canal near Point of the Mountain Monday. "Canal officials over the years have had the attitude of saying 'let the people teach their own kids to stay away from the water, it's not our concern,'" Mayor Beck said. "I disagree. There is no reason to run open canals through here (the populated communities) now, but there has never been an attempt to cover it or to fence it in all its existence." "I feel the time has come when those concerned have to look at the facts of life, and have to look at covering it," Mayor Beck said. He emphasized those wanting the canal covered are "not attempting to take the water rights from any users" as has been argued. Water users could still put in head gates as there are now, and the water could still be taken out, the mayor said. In fact, there would be more water available than there is now if it was put in a concrete, covered ditch, because there wouldn't be the water going into the ground that there is now, he added. JACK COOK Majestic Mount Timpanogos : I A Friend or a Deadly Enemy? ; . - Mount Timpanogos - majestic to i look at, a challenge to conquer for many, and a deadly enemy to the N unwary or unrespectful. This is evidenced by the fact nine have given their lives to the mountain and its nearby ranges on the Uinta National Forest so far this year, and several others have been seriously injured. Four died in a Memorial Day crash of a small plane near the Squaw Peak Trail in Provo Canyon; one died of hypothermia; .. two died in hiking accidents on the 'I Timpanogos trail; one of other ' causes; and the latest, a 'I boy who drowned in American Fork Canyon. "The mountain looks easy - but it can be deadly," said Kent Traveler, assistant ranger for Uinta National Forest. ' ' People get off the trail, hike on ledges with loose shale, and don't wear proper hiking shoes and other apparel." "I'd send ' my boy up there if he stayed on the trail. The trail is safe. It's off the trails where the dangers are," the ranger said. "You can hike safely if you will just take certain safety precautions and use common sense," he said. The Mt. Timpanogos Trail is one of the most popular recreation attractions on Uinta, Mr. Traveler said. Over 200 people a day traverse its trails during the summer months by actual count of electronic monitors planted on both the Timpooneke and the Aspen Grove trail heads. There are still great accum-ulations of snow' on the mountain because of the amount that fell during the winter months and because of the cool spring. "The temperature may be 100 degrees in the valley, but that isn't always so on the mountain," he said. As a result, it may not be safe to leave the trail and hike the snow fields. You can go through the top crust of snow and fall into holes caused by water undercutting the snow pack and going into the natural ravines. Many of these are deep. Hikers planning to make the climb to the top of the mountain, or anywhere on the mountain for that matter, are urged to use winter mountaineering techniques. "Travel with a companion, and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Beware of unstable conditions such as snow bridges, waterflows and falls, rocks bounder fields, shale ledges, and crevasses, all of which may not be visible on the surface," forest personnel say. These hazards are especially present in the activity known as glissading, or sliding down a snowfield. ' ' "Use your best judgment arid never take chances," officials said. Stay on the maintained portion of the trail while hiking. Short-cuttin- g trails increases your chances of having an accident while hiking. Initially when someone takes a shortcut off the maintained trail, the vegetation underfoot, is trampled and eventually destroyed. The topsoil is exposed and compacts from continuous use and the eventual result is gullies which take the trails and parts of the mountainside with them in the event of a heavy rain, with subsequent loss of property and life. Timpanogos : Friend or Foe? Lindon Discusses Park Purchase At the July 7 meeting of the Lindon City Council, much time was spent discussing the pros and cons of purchasing the Dee Peterson property for use as a recreational park for the city. It was decided to convey to Mrs. Peterson that the city was interested in buying the property but would suggest she go ahead and list it on the open market, reserving the name of the city with an option to buy. Mayor Kenneth McMillan reported that he is working on possible names for the citizens' advisory committee on cable TV. The council felt the committee should be made up of those that are interested in determining Lindon's needs and wants in terms of cable TV. Time for completion of im-provements at the Westridge Estates will run out July 31 and the council decided to contact the developer and give him a deadline for finishing the work or the council would take the funds and.get it finished. There are some vacancies in the Planning Commission. The city council is looking at possible names for appointment to that board. A moratorium has been placed on multi-dwellin- g construction in platted subdivisions until the amending of the land development code comes up. The Lindon Fair has been scheduled for August 28. The problem of push button locks on restrooms at the ball diamonds was brought up. They say the restrooms are used by someone, who then forgets to free the lock before leaving, shuts the door and then its locked to anyone else who might want to use it. The council is looking into putting new locks on the doors that would not lock when shut. Report was heard on the proposed contract with the Central Utah Project for exchange of treated water for untreated water. It was brought out that the contract the CUP has with Orem is substantially different than the one offered to Lindon. The con-tract being offered to Lindon requires that Lindon pay for CUP water regardless of the need for it. Ac-cording to city administrator, Mark Palesh, Lindon has enough water from its wells, etc. to last well into the 21st century. A resolution was passed to hire another full time employee for the public works department. As a final item at the July 7 meeting, the city council expressed a willingness to provide the labor to anyone in the city wishing to cover their irrigation ditch, if the resident will furnish the pipe. There was not a full quorum at the July 21 council meeting, however, several items were discussed. Attorney Cole Durham attended the meeting to discuss business relating to the Redevelopment Agency. He mentioned that several residents, who had been taken out of the project area during the hearing changes in Continued on page 2 ( i . i I . ' ' t " ,' ' v - ' -- v - it ' ' i 'r.:; 1'V'). t ' i ' ' l h . v " X..v ' : ' " . v i ( t . , .A t t - ' k i : i ' ' A i , f - " , M - ' . . ' - V ' I ' 4 ' ' 4 t .' - v "' ' 'a i - ' v ; v t J - " p 's I ;r ' : - '.' f'- ' f ' " 7 K ' " ' f " ' '' ' " ' '. " .,.. ,." JXJ raPellinlafriS parlicil);,te "ii'lual dell camp - One of the activities was 'Kiabovp).Morr on page 5. Three-Year-O- ld Injured by Auto A three year old girl was injured Sunday when she was struck by an auto east bound on 500 South, according to Pleasant Grove police.' Amber Chipman, daughter of Vern and Marie Chipman, 518 E. 500 S., Pleasant Grove, was given first aid at the scene and taken by private automobile to the American Fork Hospital. Officer Steve Frampton said that the driver of the car which struck the girl, Merle Tomlinson, 905 E 900 S., Pleasant Grove, had slowed for children playing in the street when Amber ran into the path of the car. Mrs. Tomlinson applied her brakes but was not able to avoid hitting the child, the officer said. The child was listed in satisfactory condition when she was released Monday. Police Report Two Thefts Two thefts were reported by the Pleasant Grove Police Department this week. Auto parts valued at $120 were taken from a car at the Affordable Auto Sales, 907 West State. Police said that about $75 damage was done to the trunk of the car when the items were taken. Officer Grant Ferre is continuing the investigation. Irene Edwards, 890 North 500 East reported that a bicycle valued at $202 was taken from the rear of her home. Officers are still investigating this incident. Six individuals, three juveniles and three adults were arrested for trespassing when they were found swimming in the Pleasant Grove Swim pool at 2 a.m. officers said. Garbage Pickup Day to Change Pleasant Grove City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. The public is invited to attend. One of the items to be discussed is the approval of the garbage pickup day to be changed from Friday to Thursday. Other matters to be discussed include payment for men at the golf course, possible use of capitol projects monies, review proposal to settle garbage fee dispute, adoption of ordinance to formally establish new water rates and a report on the decision of health insurance carrier and agent. At 7 : 30 p.m. Terry Reid and Kraig Higginson, developers of Garden Village subdivision will discuss the cost related to the improvements to the subdivision and city costs. At 9 p.m. Sterling Young will request an extension of time to install sidewalk, curb and gutter at 1850 North 100 Fast. |