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Kearns residents want to remain unincorporated
by Brenda Whitney
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The result of a Salt Lake County survey of township residents regarding the future of townships in the county has been released. Most Kearns residents indicated they want to remain part of the uni...
Taylorsville City Hall project is on hold but city development is planne
by Raili Jacquet
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The big, empty dirt field outside of the Taylorsville City Hall has been the subject of speculation for many months. An ambitious plan for a boutique retail endeavor has been put aside for the tim...
Kearns celebrates ‘Night Out Against Crime’
by Mary L. Taylor
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The 4th annual Night Out Against Crime in Kearns was held at the Utah Olympic Oval on Aug. 5. The Utah Pipe Bandkicked off the event with music in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. The...

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1.	Taylorsville residents look on as the Utah Highway Patrol and Life Flight helicopters take off and land at Night Out Against Crime. Successful 2nd annual Night out Against Crime in Taylorsville
Local authorities, businesses and residents came together on Aug. 5 for the 2nd annual Taylorsville “Night Out Against Crime” at Valley Regional Park. An estimated 500 people attended the event t...
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Business programs at SLCC receive accreditation once again
Salt Lake Community College’s Business School and programs have been awarded reaffirmation of accreditation of their business school by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs...
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ChamberWest Corner
ChamberWest is the official Chamber of Commerce for West Valley City, Taylorsville and Kearns. Any licensed business is able to join the chamber to receive benefits of membership such as business...
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Correction
Kearns Community Council member Paula Larsen was chairman of the Kearns Home Town Days this year. In the last issue of the Taylorsville-Kearns Journal, another name was listed.
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County Mayor’s Report
The people have spoken. Not all of the people, and they haven’t addressed all of the issues, but for the most part, property owners and residents in the unincorporated areas and our six townships...
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Taylorsville Exchange Club members Renee Sorensen, left, and Linda Hardman, right, with Immediate Past National President Rob Davidson, at the club’s convention in St. Louis. Taylorsville Exchange Club earns national recognition
The Taylorsville Exchange Club was recognized nationally for its efforts in serving the community in a ceremony held in July in St Louis, and the Exchange Club’s national convention. Renee Sorens...
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Home Town Hero Kenneth Berry proudly displayed the Bronze Star and Purple Hearts he was awarded for his service during World War II.

Home Town Days dinner brings community together
There was a great crowd at the Olympic Oval on Friday, Aug. 8, for the Kearns Home Town Days western-theme dinner. For only $2, or $1 with a can of food for the Kearns Food Bank, attendees could ...
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Input from Kearns residents sought on skatepark
Supporters of the proposed skatepark to be built in Kearns are seeking input from residents about the project. Cathy Harding, chairperson of the Kearns Crime Prevention Association, is inviting ...
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Kearns Council seeking election judges
Kearns Community Council is asking for volunteers to be election judges for the upcoming general election in November. If you are interested, contact Kevin Lundy, 968-6304, or check the website f...
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The 2008 Kearns Royalty, from left, are Shayla Thompson, 2nd attendant; Kelsie Slaugh, Miss Kearns Queen; and Alicia Ingleby, 1st attendant. Getting to know the Kearns Royalty
If you have been to any public events in Kearns recently, more than likely your event was enhanced at least three times by the presence of the Kearns Royalty. They are easily recognized by their ...
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Kearns Senior news
September events at the Kearns Senior Center, 4850 West 4715 South, phone 965-9183 Sept. 1 Closde for Labor Day Sept. 2 Choir at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 Western Singers Roseanne and Sheri at 11 a...
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The Taylorsville Exchange Club had a booth at the recently-held Kids Fest at Wheeler Farm. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Christmas Box House in Salt Lake City, and club members donated ...
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Library events
Kearns Library 5350 South 4220 West  944-7612 Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday Sept.1 Labor Day. Library is closed. Sept. 8, 3 p.m., teens Soap making. Lea...
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Life and Laughter
Bookahol Hi, I’m Peri, and I’m a bookaholic. It’s not often someone will publicly admit their dorkiness, but I’m ready to take that step. Call me a bookworm, a library rat or a phonics fan—I admi...
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The team from Bountiful Recreation won the title at Lifeguard Games competition held at the Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center. Kearns Fitness Center hosts Lifeguard Games
The Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center hosted the 13th Annual American Red Cross Lifeguard Games on July 19. All pool and recreational centers statewide were invited to compete. About 100 lifegua...
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South Valley Community Church
For those who haven’t attended church for many years, going back can be intimidating. Fortunately, South Valley Community Church, led by Senior Pastor Jack Perry, offers a casual, non-threatening...
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 2007 President Larry Brown hands over reigns to 2008 President Kent Tanner

Taylorsville Bennion Sons of Utah Pioneers news
Kent Tanner, who has been a valued member of the chapter board for several years, is the new president of the Taylorville Bennion Sons of Utah Pioneers chapter. Past President Larry Brown was con...
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Taylorsville Senior news
Welcome to seniors 60 years and over. The senior center, at 4743 So. Plymouth Drive in Taylorsville, is devoted to free classes, resources and special events which cater to seniors. The center ha...
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Utah Food Bank sponsoring concert
The Utah Food Bank will hold Summer Hunger Jam 2008 on Friday, Sept. 5 at The Gateway, 90 South 400 West in Salt Lake City. This free event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and features headliner Nathan Os...
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West Nile Virus detected in Taylorsville
The second human case of the West Nile Virus has been reported in Taylorsville by the Salt Lake Valley Health Department. “We believe there are mosquitoes throughout the valley that have the viru...
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