Jerry Harwin: 1911-2012
One of his major legacies is Elings Park, the former landfill that was transformed into a recreational site under his leadership (the access road is named “Jerry Harwin Parkway”).
John Zant
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UCSB athlete makes a run for London on the final stretch at Olympic Trials.
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