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Show Serving Smithfield, Lewiston, Richmond and Other North Cache Communities VOL. XII, NO. 25, JUNE 26, 1975, SMITHFIELD, UTAH 84335 Upon meeting the Rin Ouk family in Richmond, one is reminded of the story of two little girls happily playing the sand and, coming from different speaking countires, not understanding anything the other said. When one girls father asked how they communicated, the little girl replied, We smile a lot." This petite Cambodian family of six arrived in Richmond over ten days ago under the guidance and supervision of the Jim McDaniel family. Employed as an electrician at the American Embassy in Phnom Phen, Cambodia, Rin Ouk is the only one in his family who understands and speaks only a few words of broken English. Beginning Monday, the mother, Kim, and her four children, Chandara, eight, Sovann, six, Sotheary, four, and Sambo, two, began attending the Migratory Workers School at Sky View High School in Smithfield in order to learn English. Proving how small this world really is Jim McDaniel related the following story of coincidences concerning Rin Ouk and his friend, Samith Dy. Samith and his family presently live with the Golden Stettler family in Logan. Both Samith and Rin worked at the U.S. Embassy while living in Cambodia, said Jim. When the Communist Cambodians, overthrew the Cambodian government, both men and their families literally fled for their lives. Upon arriving at Camp Pendleton the friends discovered each other once more only to learn they Khmer-Roug- e. would both be sponsored by families in Utah. They not only arrived in Cache Valley but both families will move into the old Reed Woodland home located at 83 S. 3rd West in Richmond. When it came to finding work, both men applied at Pepperidge Farm independ-entall- y of each other. Samith applied a day earlier than Rin but both men were hired for the same type of job. With his previous experience at the Embassy, Rin will eventually work into an electrician's job. Shows you how small the world is." said Jim. McDaniel one-ma- n began the task of finding sponsors for these refugees over six weeks ago. In that time he has searched, asked and devoted many hours of time and energy finding other sponsors for these families. "When these three families gut off the plane they had little more than the clothes on their backs," said Jim. In less than ten days weve had several great people donate clothes, appliances. furniture and money in order to help these people. One great lady even loaned them a refrigerator for a year until their summer home is built." These people are small like many of their countrymen and what clothes we have received have been much too large. We need teen-ag- e sizes in order to outfit them, said McDaniel. While visiting the family, hardly a word of English was spoken other than what Mrs. McDaniel and her children said the Ouks in lr ken sentences. . .gs, But the smiles, this the eye contact family know they can make it in a much stranger world than what they came from. They still need help to get them going but the McDaniels are sure that if their neighbors and friends in the valley could put themselves in these newcomers shoes much more could still be done for them. In the meantime Rin Ouk and his family accept the help, in any form, 'with a broad smile they but know that soon, With Kins new job, that they, too, will help contribute something to their new community. Rampton To RIN OUK P08ES with his. family after arriving in Richmond only a few days ago. At present the family of tlx Uvea with the Jim McDaniel family but will bom move into their own home.. Standing left to right are i Chandara (in fathers arms) Rin Ouk, Sotheary, Sambo, Kim and Citizen Photo Sovann. Speak In Lewiston Budget Presented To Public Smithfield city budget with $284,739 in general funds for 1975-7- 6 was presented in public hearing Wednesday with three citizens presenting questions during the session. Revenue sharing in the amount of $59,415 the water department at $81,650 and Class C road funds of $10,746 were budgeted, but don't come under the general fund which is from tax monies. A ...npowor tunas, it was explained. We must pay them, then we are reimbursed, the council stated. Another increase in the Administration budget, according to the mayor, is employe benefits. The increase from $7,525 to in police protection was also questioned by Williams. This is budgeted from $19,805 general funds this year, Mrs. Genee Evans, a e member of the Library Board attended the hearing with a request to change the 1.25 mill levy to Logan-Cach- for the public library. Mrs. Ev&ns stated she had met with the county commissioners and that there will be no funds from the county this year for the local library. Since $1,800 had been built into the budget from this source, the mayor stated this would make a difference. 1.50 ISNT TOO sure hes entirley happy with the camera but it certainly doesn't bother Sotheary or SAMBO ( LEFT) Chandara. Not being able to speak English the whole family communicates with lots of smiles and nods. Citizen Photo He said Lions Club Holds At installation ceremonies for the Lewiston Lions Club Wednesday night, Evan B. Hall became president of the club with Stephen Bodily, first vice president, and Norman King as second vice president. Dean Heward is tail twister and Lloyd is Lion tamer. The new directors are Anthony Hall and Theon Nielsen, with Paul King and Edis Taggart Installation sen, who presented numbers with a musical saw and a harmonica. Janet Hansen he had an ment today with Blanche Gunnell, chairman of the Library Board to go over the budget with them. He said that after this if the board would like to make the recommendations Mrs. Evans was making, that an adjustment could be made before the final approval of the budget next week. being holdover directors. Omar Bergeson and Larry McKnight retain their positions as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Joseph Timmons, past trict governor of 28-- discon- ducted the installations. AND CHANDARA seem perfect-l- v content In their new surroundings. All right members of the McDaniel family have accepted the newcomers happily Citizen Photo Into their home.. SOVANN, SOTHEARY Bryan Taggart was installed as a new member of the club. Entertainment was given by Mr. and Mrs. Villy Soren Janet Hansen was selected as the Rodeo Queen for the Fourth of July celebration in Lewiston, winning over 21 other contestants Thursday evening. From Hyde Park. Janet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hansen. Attendants to the queen are Dixie Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alien Wheeler, Lewiston; Susan Ralli-sodaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Rallison, Franklin, Idaho, and Jodene Kicks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ricks of Benson. if the approved, $52,929 was considerably higher than the $24,608 in the last budget. The construction of 455 East Street is a large expenditure in this budget, it was noted. The agreement with the county for police protection was negotiated at a 5 per cent increase, according to Balia m. 258-270- 1, bara Petersen, Lewiston Second Ward, L. D. and Norma Bodily, Lewiston First Ward, Odis and Marie Talbot, Lewiston Fourth Ward, With Lamonte Wheeler as 258-265- 1; appoint- El-wo- Selected Queen while it was taken from Revenue Sharing funds in the last budget. This was also true in the streets department where the Governor and Mrs. Calvin Rampton will be special guests of Lewiston City at the July 4 celebration next week. They will ride in the parade and Gov. Rampton will be guest speaker at the patriotic meeting at 11:00 a.m. in the Lewiston First-Fourt- h Ward chapel. The Bicentennial Heritage Committee, under the direction of chairman Virginia Van Orden, will hold an antique show in the cultural hall of the church from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 4. An invitation is issued to everyone to loan for display any antiques, old photos, histories, or other items of bicentennial interest. There will be three people in the building to take care of these items while they are on display or otherwise in the custody of the committee. With the assistance of Ada Kent, the Heritage Committee will make copies of photos, histories and biographies which will be available to anyone desiring a copy at a nominal fee. They will be assembled in an area in the Lewiston library so that a physical link with our heritage can be provided and will be within easy access to everyone. If you have any items of interest, please contact Viror ginia Van Orden, one of the ward bicentennial chairmen: Russell and Bar- mill levy is it would bring approximately a $2,000 increase. The proposed budget is $8,642. Don Williams, a former member of the city .council attended the hearing. His questions came regarding the wide variances in some areas between the current year and the new budget." Administration seemed to have a fairly large increase from $48,624 to $69,743, he said, 1.50 Some of this is due to extra employes hired by the city nd paid through CETA and The water department was questioned by Williams. The water line which is being constructed as a belt route around the community for pressure purposes is being done a few blocks each year. Four blocks are being completed compared to two blocks in the last budget. Costs of pipe and connections have increased a great deal, according to Councilman Budd Low. It was estimated that the increase run 40 to 50 per cent. 10-in- Ballam noted that $5,500 has been included in the budget for development of culinary springs. It is also planned for approximately to keep up with $17,500 necessary improvements to the system. In conclusion, Mayor Ballam stated he would double check with the tax commission to see if all calculations are in line according to the mill levy. If adjustments are necessary in this area they will be made. Final approval is expected next Wednesday. 258-295- 4; 258-250- 3. chairman, the Horizon Committee has purchased a paint sprayer to paint the grand- stand, rodeo facilities, community building and the horse barns. This propane gas operated sprayer is very portable and will be available for use by Lewiston residents to paint their own buildings without cost of the equipment. Contact La- monte Wheeler for information. Blanche Marler and Amy Gibbons are working on the beautification phase of the Horizon Committee. Project chairman Norman King directed the building of a barbeque pit in the Lewiston Recreation Park. A new 30 foot flag pole is erected on the grounds under leadership of the American Legion with Bob Gregory as president. An anticipated enlargement of the grandstand in the park is as vet without sufficient funding. With Phyllis Ford leading the Festival committee, plans are to have a fair and crafts festival this coming fall. Many other festive activities will take place during the bicentennial year ahead. They will be announced as plans mature. If you need a flag and you are not soon contacted by a Boy Scout, call your ward Scoutmaster or Golden Bo-ma- n. flag kits are being made available to you at cost as a service project by our Boy Scouts. Let us all display our patriotism by flying a flag at our homes in this wonderful Land of Liberty. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE JULY 4th LEWISTON CELEBRATION These 6:30 a.m., Flag raising ceremony, park, Blazer B Boys, Lewiston Second Ward. 9 a.m. Lions sponsored breakfast at food stand in park. 9:30 a.m. Big Parade, Gov. Calvin Rampton, grand 7-- marshall. 11 a.m. Patriotic program, ward chapel. Gov. Rampton, speaker. 11 a.m. Movie, Escape To Witch tain, theater. 11 Disney, Moun- a.m. Little League baseball game (two Lewiston teams). 12 noon Little League baseball (Lewiston and Trenton). 1 p.m. Rodeo and races at recreation park. p.m. Junior slow pitch softball games. 7:30 p.m. Senior slow pitch softball game. 8:30 p.m. Girls team will play celebration committee, softball. 8:30 p.m. Square dancing at picnic shelter. Dark Fireworks display. 8 a.m. -- 4 p.m. Antique show, church cultural hall. Flag raising ceremony, Lois Bodily, directing. Breakfast, Norman King, chairman. Parade, Bruce Karren, chairman. Ball Games, Mike Waddell, chairman. Rodeo, Gerry Winn, chairman. Races, Linden Melton, chairman. Fireworks, Buz Smith. Antique show, Virginia Van Orden. Celebration chairman. Evan Hall. Vice Chairman, Dean Heward. |