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Show Thursday, May 26, 1960 THE VALLEY VIEW NEWS Page 2 cally for the installation of a sprinkling system. There has been much criticism of the present board of directors, by some groups and individuals, concerning the remaining portion of the original $3,000. These people desire that this money be used to further develop the est Kearns Park, which is now county-owne- d property. This group of people state that the $3,000 was given to the Foundation specifically for the development of the West Kearns Park, giving no consideration for any other park site. The present board feels that we have four acres of property that should be considered and further more developed as community Letter to the Editor Dear Mr. Editor: This letter pertains to the Kearns Recreation Foundation Inc. Its purpose is to clarify the Foundations position and purpose as well as the articles that have been circulating through various groups and individuals concerning the Foundation. We would greatly apreciate it if you would print the following letter in your paper. The Kearns Recreation Foundation is an organization composed of representatives of various interested civic and religious organizations. We would like to state here, that any interested individual who has shown interest n recreation through regular attendance participation in activities of the oFundation may apply for membership. Dues are $4 per year. The Kearns Recreation Foundation was and is organized to promote and encourage more and better recreational facilities and activities for Kearns. It is the desire of the board of directors that we keep these aims foremost in our mind. Pan Cake The Scout-Explora success. was Supper held Friday Everyone that attended hal all he could eat. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and milk was served to over 200 people. The money made off the supper will help the boys on their River Trip in July. Clyde Edwas chairman for the supmunds We are glad to see Laura Rich out again after her recent opera- per. tion. An Open House was held SunSwalin Birthdays seemed to be the thing day at the home of Joseph him on his New-bol- d of Bennion honoring in Bennion this week. Shane and relatives was honored Saturday by 80th birthday. Friends some 15 little guests. He was five visited his home throughout the property. years old. Russell Morrill was hon- day. Refreshments were served to Our critics also claim that we, ored Friday by 12 little guests. She those who attended. He has nine as a Foundation, have an obligation was six. Everyone that attended living children, 32 grandchildren and seven to the West Keams Park. They had a good time, I am sure. state that they have articles to that effect. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Whitbeck Elton Orton and Turpin of May we take this opportunity to and Belva spent a very enjoyable Bennion have been Ryan selected to repquote from the Recreation Founda- day in Richmond, Utah visiting tion minutes of August 23, 1955. friends last Friday. They returned resent Granger High School at Williams this summer at Boys This meeting was attended by Mr. Friday night. State. $ Carl Muchller, Mr. Jack Hoffman and Mr. Mike Dichter of the F&S Will you as residents help our Construction Company, also in atcause rather than cause ill will and tendance was Mr. Jack Horton of Lewis Bros. Stages conducive which is not animosity Co. Western Seed Kelly The meeting was then turned to intelligent1 honorable citizens Depot our of Kearns. fine of community over to the F&S Construction Co. 360 South West Temple Street Darr D. Harward, and they brought a proposal to the Phone ELgin Pres. Keams Recreation Recreation Foundation that they would donate $3,000 to either the Keams 6c Salt Lake City Recreation Board or to divided secSchedules tions of town, or to individuals as an incentive for the paint-up- , cleanfor the month of up campaign September. Their stipulation was that 75 per cent of the lawns were planted during the month. After discussion and the additional offer of an award to the Civic Group obtaining the best results in their designated areas as well as a one-ha- lf cut in their water bill for the month for anyone purchasing the $19.75 package. A motion was made: The Recreation Committee accept the proposal of the presentation of $3,000 to the Recreation Committee and the award to the most active civic group and the Through the efforts of the Recreation Foundation in the past, we have been given two park or playground sites and a swimming pool with surrounding playground area. Along with the park sites we received $3,000 in cash. The West Kearns Park site was deeded to the Salt Lake County Recreation Organization for the of development. The purpose Kearns Swimming Pool was deeded to the Salt Lake County Recreation due to the cost of maintenance and operation. These moves were made several years ago because it was felt at that time, that the financial burden could not be carried by the community. About two years later the Kearns Recreation Foundation gave $1,500 of the original $3,000 to the County Recreation for the development of the West Kearns Park site, specifi- - to Gary and Congratulations Maurine Newbold of Bennion. They are the proud parents of a new baby son born May 23. Two other brothers await the new little one. Proud grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Marks Newbold of Bennion. er great-grandchildre- n. He Editorial . . . Let's Fly Flags and Drive Safely There are now fifty states in our Union and fifty stars in the flag. But it isnt necessary to have the new fifty-sta- r flag in order to put out a flag for Memorial Day, next Mon- -- 77 day. Many times our area has been conspicuous for the few flags on display. As a community and as a nation we have much to be thankful for, many things to remember from the past and much to hope for in the future. Let us not be too busy Monday morning to have our flag in readiness to display for the whole beautiful day. And when we drive that day, or any time over the long week-enfor the not-ylets remember the shocking death-to- ll half period this year, and resolve to come home in Safety. To do this youll have to watch the car in front of you, the car behind you, the car on either side of you, but most of all the person holding the wheel of your own car. et d, Valteij Vim water bill. It is the desire of the present oBard of Directors that we develop HARRY B. MILLER, Publisher the four acres north of the Kearns Entered as 2nd Class matter at the Post Office at Salt Lake City, Utah Junior High School, which property under the Act of March 3, 1879 deed is held by the Kearns Recreahalf-Septemb- &$" ESTABLISHED 1954 Published weekly by Valley View News Publishing Company at Salt Lake County, Utah Phone EMpire Salt Lake City, Utah Post Office Box 2608 Lisbeth Yowe'l Joyce Stout Penny Loback Arleen Morrill Carolyn Maxwell CY CY CY AM AM 4290 4158 4158 58 12 5030 53 74 88 76 W. 5540 S. W. 4960 So. Kearns Kearns W. 4960 So. Kearns So. Redwood Rd. Bennion So. 1130 W. Taylorsville er KEARNS PHARMACY CY tion Foundation. We have very good intentions and our desires are with the welfare and benefit of the entire community of Kearns at heart. We have not and do not intend to do anything with personal prejudice as an incentive. Many hours of thought and work have been used to do that thing, which will do the most for the development of Kearns property. 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