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Show THE LEADER-TH- GARLAND TIMES, E Page 3 July 17, 197 Flash Flood Visits - Hansel Valley Farms rvf V Some Hansel Valley residents are still cleaning up the sediment and debris from a flash flood that struck the area last week sending torrents of water through the fields and washing out crops and fence lines. Floyd Bailey, Soil Conservation Service officer for the Tremonton office, toured the area following the storm and came up with a damage estimate of $17,8000 involving 390 acres in all. About $6,000 of fall wheat was either washed away or buried in sediment on about 120 acres of ground in the And, about $2,000 of fence line was washed out in the area. Bailey estimated it would $2,000 just for sediment removal. The Virgil F random farm home was completely surrounded by a lake following the storm. A wagon was 100 yards about swept through a field by the water. "The funny thing about the storm is that it didn't touch the east side of the it all went on the valley cost after waters subsides after recent flash July 24th Celebrations Set ely after the flag ceremony. A menu of ham, eggs and pancakes will be served at a cost of $1.50 for adults and Guard Searchlight unit. A Pioneer Day breakfast, sponsored by the Sixth Ward Elders will begin immediat for children under twelve. The parade this year will be themed "Bicentennial Heritage." Anyone wishing to enter a float should contact Linda Christensen, 257-71- 76 or Margo Eberhard, 75-ce- nts Pageant 257-599- Carter of Garland. Her will start at the Library Park and all entrants should be there at 10 a.m. The McKinley and North Park PTA organizations are responsible for organizating is her sponsor. tal- ent number will be a vocal solo. Miss Manning comes from Garland, and her parents are Mr. and Mrs. David K. Manning. She has recently graduated from Bear River high school. While in school she was active in the A Capella Choir, Pep Club, FHA. Nancy had the female lead in the schools production of "Music Man." She plans to attend Ricks College this fall. Her sponsor is Evans Drug of Garland. A vocal solo will be her talent Miss Gibb's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Loren LaDell Gibbs of Portage. She is a graduate of Bear River high school. She was a member of the A Capella Choir, FHA officer,, .Future Nurses vice president, Key Club, Pep Club, and Girls athletics. Julie is also active in her church. She will present a dance for her talent. Taylor Farm Service of Tremonton 3. The parade cont. from page one this years parade-- J '5' r - ov'' area. AN UN PLANTED field takes on the appearance of a dry lake field flood in Hansel Valley. ' . Booths will open up at a.m. atthepark. Civic clubs, LDS wards and high school organizations are sponsoring a variety of booths and activities for the kids. Also at this time the concession stands will open up for business. They will offer food throughout the day and evening. Ken Hull, Tremonton recreation director will take charge at noon with games and races forthe youngsters. Little League and Powder Puff teams will battle forthe championship title in the Minor and Major leagues starting at 1:30 p.m. Action will take place on the local diamonds. At 8 p.m. a patriotic program will be presented. Around 9 p.m. when dusk sets in the firework display will get underway. The finishing touch to the day will be an old fashioned country western dance under west side," Bailey said. Mrs. Denzil Ballard said water was running through the yard around her farm home about six inches deep the during height of the storm. It made a mess of her garden, she lamented. Roads were covered with silt and straw washed from the Mw -- fields. The has been relatively common occurrence in the area over the years, but most residents were in agreement that the recent downpour was one of the biggest. Ironically, the Hansel Valley Watershed District recently approved federal approval for funding of $950, 000 for the construction of diversions to control runoff. "It (the flash flood) sure makes it easy to see where flooding a DA'ERSIONS like this one (one of only three in Hansel Valley) will be constructed with funds combined with local funds to control future flooding. the bowery beginning at 10 p.m. Festivities planned Swimming Pools Blood cont. from page ture for a wrestling facility. Pressure "It's time Planned reason to beblood pressure your isn't what it should be? Plan to attend the monthly clinic which is sponsored by the Bear River District Health Department. It is being held at the Bear River Senior x Citizen's Center, 150 Do you have lieve S. Tremont July 21, (Mon- day), between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. The clinic is for all ages and there is no charge. for Bothwell will startearly with a flag ceremony and breakfast at the Bothwell Ward park. Afterwards there will be a parade, games and other Good things amusements. to eat will also be available at the stand. The day's activities will take place under the direct- - ion of Blair Summers, er Eld- Quorum president The highlight forthe Both-wannual celebration is a 2 sumed" we stopped talk- everyone using the pool during public hours would have to "pay to swim." ing about wrestling as a little room...we've got people who want to watch," he said. But Clinic terraces and diversions," Bailey said. Farmers in the district diversions plus some smaller ones in the area. Bids on contracts to begin the work will be opened July 30. ' '"-"- Federal you need working with the Soil Conservation Service, will install about 60 miles of large winy That brought a statement of approval from North Farm Bureau President the idea appeared to get little response. Coach Dick Green said walls at the old pool are almost falling down and the heating system is antiquated. He said the pool "won't stand use through the evening" and still meet Health Department requirements. "That's the reason it can't be rented out at night." Dressing room areas are in even worse shape than the pool area. In response to a question, Supt Haws said he "as Wes Scott to use pay for it "If Tm going I should have to it" Supt Haws said to raise two million dollars would extend the district's capital outlay debt two years and mean about a 1.5 mill increase. Architect Ralph Edwards ot said a four lane by 75-fo- 25-fo- ot pool with space for spectators people, a toddler pool and a plaza would cost about $755,000. 100 BOWEN'S CHICKEN OUT . tl ell entitled "The Strength of the Hills." B is being presented under the direction of Mabel Anderson at 8:30 p.m. and is free to the public. pageant NEW ! ! 39 Barbeque Chicken Sandwiches Fri. & Sat. 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