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Show Language Effort Noted - fourth TAYLORSIVLLE. A grey- kindly-lookin- haired gentleman plays a strange instrument while his granddaughters and their friends dip and sway to traditional Cambodian folk music. Who would ever guess d that this smiling, gentleman was prime minister of Cambodia just seven years ago? In Tam (his last name is listed first) has been in the Salt Lake Valley the past four years. He across the escaped border into Thailand the day before the Communists arrived to take over his native land. After spending eight months in that country, he was asked to leave, with only 24 hours notice. His next 10 months were spent in France before he was able to come to the United States. son was left behind in Cambodia and the family doesnt know if he was killed or if he might still be alive. Mr. In, now 64 years of age, has been unable to work since coming here because of not be- ing able to speak English. He speaks several of his family members have recently completed an ESL (English as a Second course at Language) Granite Alternative school. Mr. Ins long list of accomplishments and offices includes a number of school diplomas he has earned. He was a brigadier general in the Cambodian Army and commander-in-chie- a He region. commander-in-chie- of f was of f the provincial police in Fortunately, he was no longer prime minister at the time the Communists came, since that government official was killed as the result of the take-ove- ... In Tam teams with grandson CAMBODIAN BAND of native music r. In here tries to get relatives expressing that desire. some of the heritage and tradition of his country be preserved. As a result, he is encouraging the singing, playing and dancing of his native music. Recently, he completed his own homemade together almost every weekend to recall the plaintive melodies and to teach the art of dancing since it could be so easily lost. Does Mr. In feel safe in this country? Yes, he responded, adding that there are many, many people in Cambodia who want to come here. He gets letters from his friends and his d called instrument, a Takhe. Though singing and dancing were done only on special occasions in Cambodia, the family and one daughter, also married, have come to Utah. A Remember When ft - Flames Destroyed Decker Lake Facility J PORTAPOWER --k Ideal for Itairt, campers )f Kond boats. Reg. $64.95 THREE YEARS AGO, as reported in 59 the Green Sheet of house was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Utah Boys Ranch in Kearns. . . Cyprus Ju- ly 21, 1977. vacuums. A.T. Tel. )$ ENTERPRISE K 408) W. 5415 S destroyed the unused restrooms and concession stand in Decker Lake park. . . E. Reed Palmer succeeded Kimball Butterfield as president of the Granger Rotary club. . . The KEARNS 966-141- 6 Playing Instrument from native at during Cambodian celebration Granite Alternative school is In Tam, former prime minister in Cambodia. MUSIC . . . W. 5415 So. Kearns Shopping Center old East. . . homecoming. of the Magna VFW captain of the white hat commanders for the state VFW. The Coun. ty Commission feared funds from HUD would be lost for park development in the west valley area. SIX YEARS AGO, as reported in the Green Sheet of July sister. Quantities Limited A of SIXTEEN YEARS AGO, as reported in the Green Sheet of Ju- strike. . . A porcupine left the fields to visit the Wolfs, Mr. and Mrs. Dollie and Joanne W'eidauer along with Sherrie Kimber were among the first Kearns residents to register for Taylorsville. Magna . . The Community Council heard complaints in its meeting about the showing of the film Deep at the Gem Throat An open . Theater. . CLEARANCE PORTABLE COLOR T.V. the County Fair Sweetheart Contest. . . Albert Childs and C. L. Albertson were in charge of the Kearns stake carnival, parade (See Page 13" 19' 298 358 Portable Black & White T.V. 12" FREE 12' DELIVERY AC-D- C 77 98 COMPUTE T.V. COLOR WITH DCADAPTfR 25" diagonal AVAILABLE HEAVY DUTY HEAVY DUTY WASHER DRYER With Automatic Color Large Capacity 3 598 Reg. $7699S 6 1 cu. ft. Built-I- lint Cleaner 198 16 CU. n Potscrubber Dishwasher Vegetable Bins Twin 130 Min. Timer Cycle $298 REFRIGERATOR Coil Free Back ly 16, 1964. workers Vernon Wolf of Adjustable . . Granite School District Work on a new . . . auditorium at Cyprus high was halted by a construction Member FDIC . Terrie Leonard of Magna was chosen from many applicants at BYU to appear in the Hill Cumorah pageant in New York. Dr. John Reed Call replaced Dr. T.H. Bell CkoXju1X) . mayor Bill Dunns 18, 1974. as superintendent homes. For a man who has had a brilliant career in Redwood Road ANNUAL MID YEAR shop Remodeling building and old library at Granger high was progressing and was to be ready for the opening of the school year. . . Karen Foster, Pat John, Myrle Banks, Janette McDougal and Judy Amos were selected as board leaders for a club in Kearns. . . Jim Haun of Bingham, billed as Rouvaun, gave a series of homecoming concerts in Valley Music Hall. He was married to Murray 7398 . 4135 So. American Naomi Coon, the first child born in Magna and oldest resident at 94 years of age, .was in- vited to Oquirrh stakes commander Ira Pollock was named post 968-354- 4 Bank 5352 South 401 5 West THIRTEEN Interstate 3300 So. 1100 Brickyard, JfM Continental YEARS AGO, as reported in the Green Sheet of July 20, 1967. nounced it wouid proceed with incorporation plans despite a county petition to incorporate into a unit named Bon-,- . neville City. . . The Granite Board of Education joined the county in a lawsuit against Salt Lake City over annexation of the "The Family Health and Home Center" 4067 Council munity Open 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. trophies and eight ribbons from a cheerleaders workshop held at Utah State University. Coman- Granger-Hunte- r land Have you met your neighbors at Convenient Continental Bank? Perhaps we could make our music, make money, send to bring others here from Cambodia, he suggested. The climate here is somewhat different, he No winter in noted. Cambodia, he explained. The daughter-in-lafurther specified, One sweater is all we need in winter there. The Ins miss the plentiful supply of fresh fish that is a major part of the Cambodian diet, We along with rice. have to buy it canned or dried here. Houses better here, Mr. In commented, referring to living in modern high cheerleaders brought home two An early morning fire Specializing in: Eureka Kirby Hoover Bison Genuine parts, bags belts and brush rolls. to play selections program at Granite Alternative school. In Tam is anxious that came to Utah through the same sponsor, a man from Logan, who brought her and her husband here. In addition to Mr. In, his wife Tat and three of his four sons, all t 'Tan 1972-7- In, the high government official HOOVER Thrifty shoppers read the Green Sheet classifieds! Political Council. He was presidential candidate of the Republic in 1972 and chairman of the Democrat party in Kray married, Council building, 3041 So. 8560 West. A minimal fee will be incharged according to come and there will be ituent Assembly, a member of the High Bun daughter-in-law- Community Magna active that cervical cancer is 100 percent curable when detected and treated early and a simple examination can detect problems. Appointments may be made by calling the cancer control program for the Utah Department of Health. Aug. 4th. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the However, to see Mr. In with his personable smile and warm handshake, one gets the feeling that he is very happy to be here in America, the land of the free. Assembly, premier president of the Cabinet, president of the Const- Sexually women are being reminded MAGNA. A cancer control clinic is scheduled in this area on difficult transition. French fluently, of the National vice however. Mr. In and his According , the military and the government, the complete reversal to a life of quiet and noninvolvement must be a rather Kompong Cham, director of the School of Provincial Police and Chief of Staff of Defense on Surface and director of Royal Academy of Police. Politically, he was minister of the Interior twice, minister of Agriculture, president and as well as health education information. 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