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Show 50 expires 013087 3 & SONS BOOKBINDERY, INC. R RAIL ROOD STREET INGPORT lyil 49284 i ?fIwsiiS mm Wmltm t ,ft Vol.' 8, No. 6 Wednesday, February 12, 1986 50 cents a single copy Ik ol American Fork City drops disputed Lindon annexation Slid fh, By SHARON MORREY Lindon City officials feel i nothing was amiss with the 1981 annexation i0that reached over into the Master JPlan boundaries of American Fork. , And American Fork City says they iare not going to pursue the issue. In a recent meeting between American Fork representatives and Lindon City elected officials, Mayor "Kenneth McMillan says American I,, Fork wanted to clarify certain things because a sewer line would be 'going through the western tip of 'what is now legally Lindon City. J "They claim there were certain , 'problems with the annexation, some things that were not done. We have "'not found any basis for those claims. 'K Our documentation is good. We think "the boundary is proper," said McMillan says he does not see any Sl1 reason to cut off and return a portion a' of the annexation. He favors an inner city agreement 'that would allow American Fork to P cross Lindon City with a sewer line, "fe Another alternative would be for 'Lindon City to grant American Fork a "right-of-way- " easement """agreement. ijij Mayor Evans of American Fork says that is probably the way s American Fork City would like to go, is: with a right-of-wa- y agreement. ntia "But that's a long way off. We're not, at this time, going to pursue this," said Evans on Monday. All three propositions were con-sidered at the recent confab between the cities. McMillan says no decision had been reached yet but the Lindon City Council was to meet Feb. 5 and discuss it. Lindon City Recorder Ray Brown says the Lindon City Council heard the suggestions and while not making a firm decision, "indicated a willingness to work with American Fork." American Fork City has main-tained the annexation took place in 1981 without proper notification to Pleasant Grove and American Fork. Residents living within the annexed area (southwest acreage to Lindon of several hundred acres,) say they were surprised to find themselves in Lindon City. A check of the Utah County Boundary Commission office does not show an annexation petition on file. But Mayor Evans says it would not be to either cities' advantage to pursue the matter through the courts. "It would not be good financially or for the working relationship between the cities," says Evans. ix-- , - ... Ah, I ; - v. --si- . 'V -- v-. .'4.,., tii f M ";v.. ,... I , ; - v .k . v-- . J C -- - - j s - r-.- 'w , ' . , . ' .' I s 4 V - vry. -a - 3f , - m ' ' V '. , .' . ', ' " ' i " " " . ,l 'iV1 ?i ? - ., " , Shirley Best ventures across an avalanche which came down Battlecreek Canyon this winter. Avalanche warnings issued for local canyon areas By GARY BEST Last week winter's hold loosened and spring's imminent return was previewed by 50 degree tem-peratures. I chanced a hike up Battlecreek Canyon to enjoy the sights. Snow and ice still clung to the canyon floor as soon as I started up above Kiwanis Park. Last winter I observed three slides in the canyon, two of which Contained dead animals, a skunk and a deer, which probably triggered the slides which claimed their lives. Most avalanches in the U.S. involving people are triggered by the victim. This year I saw three new slides in the same places. All are in areas which seem to invite snow slides year after year. This is due to the lack of vegetation and other ob-stacles that help hold back the snow. Some of American Fork Canyon's earliest, recorded history centers around avalanches. Van's Dugway is named after a gentleman who started home on skis to spend Christmas with his family. An avalanche buried him there. It is reported that the remains of the avalanche did not thaw out until well into July. Another place referred to in Mary Ellen Gulch as "Sandy's Slope" is named for a miner who was working one windy night in the Live Yankee Mine. When Sandy came up qut of the mine a snow slide buried him; they didn't find him until spring. George Tyng discovered a large deposit of lead and silver ore in 1904. The mine netted him a hand-some $1,500,000 for his first season's shipment. With some of his prosperity, Mr. Tyng built a small office six feet wide and 10 feet long, which was attached to the back of his old cabin. This he did in spite of the protests of the old miners. They advised him not to build anything in an area where the snow as apt to slide, or "Next year it won't be there." The winter of 1904 was especially severe. The deep snows and the abundant slides created much havoc. The snow was reported to be over 18 feet deep on Kalamazoo Flat before Christmas. One day as Mr. Tyng was in his new office working on his books, two slides broke loose and came roaring down the mountain almost together. Then a third avalanche came down and crushed Mr. Tyng's new office like it was a match box, and George Tyng with it. Snow for all of us can be very beautiful and fun, or very dangerous. So if your cabin fever is turning to spring fever, and you are planning a hike, be very careful. Rodeback honored at century mark "I shall grow old, but never lose life's zest! Because the road's last turn will be the best." Henry Van Dyke, "The Zest of Life." This poetic thought might well characterize the life of James Henry Rodeback. Born 100 years ago on Feb. 16, 1886, Jim Rodeback loves living and lives his life so very well. Imagine, a man in our community whose life has spanned man's greatest accomplishment. From horse and buggy to space ex-ploration. ..all in the lifetime of Jim Rodeback. Accomplishments are not un-common for Jim. Some might say that his accomplishments do not rival the achievements of our modern age... and yet what can be considered a greater ac-complishment than staying healthy and happy for 100 years. The community, the Lindon Utah Stake and the Lindon First Ward, and the City of Lindon are wishing Jim Rodeback a happy birthday with an open house in Jim's honor on Feb. 16. The city has officially declared Feb. 16 as "Jim Rodeback Day." Friends and family are invited to gather at the Lindon 1st Ward south Relief Society Room this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. to wish Jim well. A brief program spotlighting Jim will begin at 5 p.m. All who are gathered there are asked to join in singing "Happy Birthday" to Jim and enjoy some remarks from several of the special guests. No gifts are requested. Jim was born in Hoytsville, Utah and was the seventh of 13 children born to Charles LaVant Rodeback and Mary Ann Clayton. Getting along with, knowing and loving people started early in Jim's life -- after all he had seven sisters and five brothers. Jim didn't wait long to leani about work. He had to quit school in the third grade to herd sheep in order to help support his family. Those were special years filled with experiences that have been long-lastin- g memories - of beautiful land in Wyoming and Idaho - the glory of Mother Nature's best and worst, and yet the challenge of living with it all. This first experience led to Jim's great love of the mountains. He especially loved the Uinta range. There was one fishing trip Jim recalled when he found two lakes side by side, one so full of fish it was incredible, the other was fishless. See Rodeback Page 3 ? i , " I " I James Rodeback i ti JPG High announces new attendance rules On Jan. 27 a new attendance policy was introduced at Pleasant Grove High School as part of an effort to get students to classes on time. JJ. The.- - school administration reported that regular attendance on Jthe part of students is essential for "educational growth and success with ""school work. Tardiness is part of attendance and reflects an attitude of laziness and indifference that is not acceptable in industry, business or school. Absence-tardines- s is defined as : the failure to be at the assigned class or place, . ready to begin working, when the final bell rings. In an effort to assist students who have not developed the habit of being on time to their classes, the new policy was begun. Six minutes are allowed between the first bell and the tardy bell so that students can change classes. teachers will maintain an accurate record of attendance including tardies. On the first tardy or absence of each quarter the teacher will ' J warn and talk withthe student. If there are consistent absences or tardies the teacher will call the parents. If this is not possible, they will send a letter to the parents. If there are still no improvements the teacher will refer the student to the office with a recommendation to have the principal or vice-princip-call the parents or suspend the student. The student may then be read-mitted that same afternoon or the following morning prior to the start of classes provided that a parent-administrat-conference has been held. In the conference, tardiness, at-tendance, attitude, academic progress and participation in work They are expected to be in their seats and ready to begin class work ,at the time the tardy bell rings. If a student is detained by a teacher, counselor or principal the I5student should receive a note from that person giving the reason for being detained, the time and the person's signature and this note should be presented to the teacher as "'the student reports to class. In connection with the new policy, and-o- r activity program will be reviewed. Those with first lunch will have classes from 8 a.m. to 9:23 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:53 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 11:30, 11:35 a.m. to 12:58 p.m., and 1:05p.m. to2:30p.m. Class schedules for those with second lunch are 8 a.m. to 9:23 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:53 a.m., 11 a.m to 12:23 p.m., lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., and 1:05 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Holiday deadline Because of Washington's Birthday next Monday, this newspaper will 6! publish one day late on Thursday, Feb. 20. Newspaper offices in American Fork, Lehi and Pleasant Grove will be closed Monday for the holiday. 00 Because of the change, news and classified advertising deadlines will be moved to Tuesday at 2 p.m. for next week only. The offices in Lehi and Pleasant Grove will be open Friday and Tuesday. Vikings claim Region 8 title I " , " ' v'r''l I Miff - f? ' " ' " i - ' V X " " -- ' v ' 1 i 4 I - S ' ' '''' T0 If - 1 I I ; - ' j I tt I' I t tM : - J I ! t If i j i , 1 4 j by JACK HILL Qualifying all 12 wrestlers for this weeks State Tournament, Pleasant Grove walked away with the Region 8 wrestling championship by beating second place Uintah, 195 to 162. Third spot in the team com-petition went to the defending Region Champs, Spanish Fork with 159, Springville took fourth with 148 and Payson, given an outside chance to come in first, ended up fifth with 138. Carbon was sixth with 53 points and the Region 8 basketball powerhouses, Timpview and Provo, were seventh and last with scores of 52 and 39. The Vikings were led by Region Champions Corey Atkinson (132) the Outstanding Wrestler in the lower weights, Shane Jacob (126) and heavyweight Dan Phelon. Phelon again beat Jason Tolton of Payson, a wrestler that Phelon has had a yearlong athletic rivalry that goes back into the football season. Taking second spot for PG were Gary Hall (98), Lonnie Harris (112) and Rick Shumway (155). Cody Atkinson (105) and Chad Henry (119) were third place winners while Ryan Bennett and Tracy Green were fourth. Darrin Henry and Russ Johnson were fifth place winners and qualified for State. Coach Darold Henry said that "it was a team effort in that we qualified all 12 wrestlers for the state meet." "Every kid won his first round match," added Henry. Pleasant Grove enters the State 1 A wrestling tourney Friday and Saturday at West High. The Vikes, by being rated number one, will be slight favorites in the state meet. Region 8 wrestling champions --- Coach Darold Henry, Rick Shumway, Cody Atkinson, Ryan Bennett, Tracy Green, Corey Atkinson, Shane Jacob, Dan Phelon, Chad I Henry, Gary Hall, Russ Johnson, Darrin Henry, Lonnie Harris, Coach Ray Fugal. All 12 wrestlers qualified for this week's state 3-- A tourney at West High. |