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Show 1 , L ibr Ty of Univ-rsi- ty Salt Ulh '.. .. t , ,. - l Uh Sity 1?, T.ak l WJ v No. 51 Thursday, December 18, 1969 Volume XV COUGAR of the Week Engineers "To Be Or Not To Be That Is The Question! Recommend Work on Jordon A draft authorization report requesting for the Army to begin work on widening and straightening the Jordan River from 21 South to the Great Salt Lake at a cost of $8,350,000 has been completed by the Corps district engineer in Sacramento Rep. Sherman P. Lloyd , reported Thursday. The Utah Congressman said the work could be completed in two to three years following authorization by Congress, depending on the availability of funds. Prior to being submitted for Congressional approval, however, the plan must be approved by Corps officials, the Secretary of the Army, and local interests. Rep. Lloyd said pending completion of the various administrative steps, the plan could go to Congress as early as next Corps of Engineers A swimmer with a most appropriate name receives the Cougar of the Week" honors at Kearns High. He is Larry Swim, son of Mr. and Mrs. onald Swim, 4095 West 49G0 South. Coach Tracy, who nominated Larry, says about him: Larrv is a real worker - - probably the hardest weve got. He is one of the leaders in our club, and we can always depend upon him to do his best. Larry is a real dark horse - -and he should be quite a surprise this year in swimming competition. He could win the 200 and 400 vard freestyle in State." Larry plans to attend Weber State College to gain a degree in historv or physical education. He carries a 3.2 average. He would like to be a historv teacher and a swimming coach, either high school or A.A.U. The speeds senior is a swimming instructor at Kearns Pool. He is 5 foot 10 inches and weighs 153 pounds. Larrv savs: Plentv of people saidKearns would be a dead horse in sports but we showed them - - five region trophies in five different sports in 3 1 '2 vears is pretty good! summer. Work on the Jordan River would be fiven top priority in an overall plan of channel improvements on the river and its tributary streams in Salt Lake County, j The pros and cons of the possible incorporation of Kearns had it out hot and heavy at the Town Council meeting held December 15 at the Kearns Library. Proponents of the proposed incorporation point out that it will bring life, business, activity, better services and greater community spirit to the town which sorely needs a shot in the arm. Enemies say that it will raise taxes of those who will pay for the freeloaders and that it will decrease services. group of Academy Park residents, w'ho had eveidently been aroused the meetings to by a flyer placed on their doorsteps, were present at into express opposition to their possible automatic incorporation of the informed not been properly Kearns. They stated that they had memA Council boundaries and they opposed incorporation with Kearns. in the newspapers for sevber said that the boundaries had been stated eral months. The Kearns Town Council on the basis of the opposition present voted to exclude Academy Park from the boundaries in the Southridge and Cherrywood Village remain proposed incorporation. in the proposed incorporation boundaries. A Council member stated that many of the Kearns residents who appeared to speak for or against incorporation did not express themselves in view of the Academy Park opposition. Opposition on the part of Kearns residents seemed to turn to support for incorporation as a result of Academcy Parks opposition, the Council member added. There was standing room only at the Council Meeting. A Rep. Lloyd said. Estimated first costs of widening and straightening the river to increase its stream-flow capacity would be divided between federal and local governments. The federal government would contribute $4, 410.000 and local interests would contribute $3,940,000 in lands, easements, rights of way, and relocation. Teacher of the Week He said the Corps would also request authorization for channel improvement work on Mill Creek, and Big and Little Cottonwood Creeks, but work would probably not be started until completion of the Jordan River phase. Rep. Lloyd said the Corps included beautification has measures in the plan of channel improvements on the tributary streams, and would request with the underauthorization standing that further detailed studies and cooperation with local interests would be under taken before the work proceeded. Another phase of the plan calling for construction of reservoirs on City Creek, the Jordan River, and Big Cottonwood Prettv 'Teacher Anderson Pat of is the Week at Kearns High through the nomination of Principal Dlx teaches math Pat and basic geometry (algebra, math ) to sophomores at the beautiful wesslde high school. She holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and education from Utah State Youthful and brainy, Pat graduated cum laude and received honors at debate meets. She is previously taught at South Cache Junior High for two Mc-Mull- in. Uni-versi- tv. years. A married ladv, Mrs. Anderson was born in Canada. She returned there last year for the Needs Sub For Santa Help The Kearns Town Council needs help to take care o f 55 needy families for Christmas in the area, according to Dean Romrell, Chairman. Donations are needed of good clothing, toys, canned food and cash. Donations can be delivered to the home of Town Council Chairman Glade Johnson, 5085 Alex Street by December ?n i Creek would be deferred for further study. He said the draft plan is now famous Calgary Stampede. She circulated among interbeing enjoys listening to semi classifor cal music and likes plays and ested federal agencies and would be put ino light ballets, she also speaks comment, 'limited" German. Her am- final form and sent to the div(Photo bv Don Blair) PAT ANDERSON bition is to buy a new home. About Kearns High, Mrs. Anderson says: Its great: The kids are good to work with; however, some tend to remain uninvolved. Eveyone needs to become involved in the activities at Kearns High. Students dont reali7e how much they miss by not participating. who have fun and en- ision engineer for approval the end of January. 5 Shopping Those joy school are those who are their really supporting Days Left ! Whats The Use??? John Lee, manager of the Kearns Improvement District, is ready to give up the idea of Christmas decorations. Several days effort in decorating the small lot, east of the main office, almost went down the drain with two nights of vandalism. Over 40 colored globes have been pilfered during the past week and last Monday night a large spot light was stolen. Mr. Lee said Our employees were proud of the Christmas scene we created and thought we would create a little Christmas spirit in the town we are proud of. Editors Note: Many hours of work went into these decorations and it is a shame a few can spoil everything the other residents of Kearns. We hope whoever took the globes and spotlight emjoy them during the Christmas Hollidays. I Mr. Roger A. Entrekin presents award to Mrs. Del Ora Cook. Avon Representatives Given Awards The Beefeaters Inn in Salt Lake City was the setting for the gala Award Luncheon for Avon Representatives of District 220, Western Star Division winners of the Division Managers Tribute contest. Competition was keen inasmuch as the Western Star Division includes representatives in Utah, Idaho, and Arizona. Mrs. Del Ora Cook, District Manager of District 220 was in charge of the celebration. Special guests from Pasadena, California were Mr. Roger A. Entrekin, Western Star Division Sales Manager and Mrs. Kathleen Mitchell, Western Star Division Sales Counselor. Representatives in District 220 are from Bountiful, Centerville, Farmington, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, (Granger, Taylorsville, Hunter, Magna, Kearns) and Tooele County. Team Captains in the Salt Lake County area are Mrs. Velma Burleson and Mrs. Mary Lou Archibald of Granger. Mrs. Betty De Spain and Mrs. Donna Peterson of Kearns, and Mrs. Anna Mae Hickman of Magna. Winning first place team honors in the contest was the Regenco team of Kearns. Mrs. Donna Peterson was team captain. Even Crooks Are Happy! Christmas is a glad time of year. Even the crooks are happy The National Automobile Theft Bureau says this is especially true if you absent mind-edleave Christmas packages on the seat of your car while you go shopping in still another store to complete your shopping ly list. Even if you think youre to be away from your cargoing for ,cf a minute, you may find that was long enough for a dishonest caller to make off with your packages. Leaving packages on the seat of a locked car Is little help, the NATO warns, because a thief is usually able to open a car in less time than it takes to say Santa Claus. Put packages out of sight -stow them in the trunk of your car. thats the way to keep a Merry Christmas merry, and much less expensive! n v HAVE A MERRY XMAS! t |