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Show t .l PTwS3 ASSN. Z. 3P0 SO. SALT LAKL With the coming of another year, the Magna Chamber of Commerce is its support to the community and encouraging people to get involved in the issues. At last weeks regular monthly meeting, some of these topics were discussed. A controversy that has surfaced and is the ongoing push by 3255-800- 0 County bigwigs are attempting to move all of the local courts into one immediate area. Should this view become popular, Magna would lose its justice of the peace, Richard Andrus. Chamber president Harold Bullock Richard Bur and secretary-treasur- VOLUME EIGHTY 1111 LTAN several Salt Lake County officials to centralize the justice of the peace system. Translated, that means certain By DAE J. NEILSON USPS CTU, rows spoke out against such a move, stating it would be unhealthy to Magna. It would take away our local access to the First Precinct Court. Not only that, its a contradiction of what Salt Lake County is trying to do, stated Bullock. They organize a redevelopment committee to help us redevelop Magna and then try to take our justice of the peace away. Emotions are riding very high on this sensitive issue, as one might expect. The Magna group of business leaders would like to see the community become involved. We encourage the community to write the County to express their displeasure of such an idea. They have promised us before that they wouldnt do it, but its resurfaced again, Bullock claimed. On the less controversial side, the Chamber reviewed several past activi MAGNA UTAH 84044 NUMBER NINE ties. The organization had passed out Christmas candy and sponsored the Walt Disney movie Condorman to several Magna elementary schools. Christmas lighting in the community was also discussed and it was decided Arbor Park would be lighted for the holiday in the next yuletide season. The current officers will stand as appointed, with another winning re- - election and still another gaining an office for the first time. Besides Bullock and Burrows, Ron Wall will conMaxtinue to serve, as ine Dean, Rob Nixon, Brent Huish and Chick Paris are the one-yeboard r members. Sam Utley is a board member, with Sue ODonnell term to a two-vea- r winning and Rick Kinney taking the post for the first time. two-yea- THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1987 Keep snow off state roads Private citizens who own property along state highways in Utah are unknowingly breaking the law when they plow snow from their own driveways and parking lots and push it onto state highways. The states snow removal policy ( 1 states: The removal of the normal snowfall and windrows of plowed snow on private road approaches and driveways, both on and off the highis the responsibility way of the property owner. When clearing right-of-wa- these approaches, the property owner shall not push or pile the snow onto the State The Utah Department of Transportation has been issuing encroachment notices to violators which results in a fine each day until the situation is corrected. People often clear their own driveways and parking lots of snow and then push the snow out onto state roads or even onto the islands in the roads in the belief road crews from right-of-wa- UDOT will remove it. However, UDOT snowplows simply push snow off the highway and oftentimes the snow ends up back in the driveway when the trucks go by. Property owners, particularly those with parking lots such as apartment complexes and shopping centers, should find a place on their own property to push the snow. Aside from adding to UDOPs considerable burden of snow removal, putting snow from privately owned Watsons door open Salt Lake County Commissioner Dave Watson announced today that beginning January 14th, every Wednesday during his administration his door will be open to anyone wishing to discuss issues with Watson or a member of his staff. The open-doo- r policy fulfills a promise Watson made during his campaign that if elected he would provide the public with better access to its elected officials. One of the things I want to accomin- plish is to keep the public better Library programs slated Two special programs highlight January activities at the Magna Branch Library. A chiropractor will speak on drugs and a simulative flight to Japan will be sponsored by the library in the next two weeks. On January 21 at 7 p.m.. Dr. Greg Moliss will speak on prescription and drugs. Ten days lahave a simulative will the ter, library program for a flight to Japan. Children five years of age and older are encoure aged to participate in the adventure. Tickets can be arranged for in advance at the library. Departure time for the non-sto- p flight is 10 a.m. make-believ- The Magna Branch Library is located at 8339 W. 3500 S. and can be reached at lecture regarding prescription and drugs at Magna Branch Library, 8339 West 3500 South, op Wednesday, January 21 at 7 The presentation, titled Drug Dilemma, will include information on identifying drugs, the effects of commonly prescribed drugs and guidelines for determining whether a drugs person is using or abusing prescription drugs. p.m. the highway, creating icy spots. One bit of advise can help make a tough situation less difficult. If you live along a state highway, push the snow from your driveway around your own driveway approach but toward the downside of traffic. That will prevent UDOT snowplows from piling your snow back onto your driveway when they plow past. The heavy snowfalls of recent winters in Utah have demonstrated the difficult traveling conditions we all face during snowstorms. The cooperation of private property owners as well as ie motoring public can go a long way in easing the troublesome times of winter. municipalities, allowing municipal residents easier access to the CommisEvery Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m. I will keep my calendar open so people can drop by, and Til stay as long as it takes to see the people who come, said Watson. Watson suggested that people call for an appointment before hand, but added that if they dont, thats okay too. Concert planned A free concert will be presented by the Beehive Statesmen Chorus on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Magna LDS East Stake Center, 3151 S. 7700 W. Following the concert there will be a workshop for any quartets being organized. Those desiring to join a quarter may find one there to join. Everyone is invited to attend. Call for more George Beagley at information. 250-236- Mail carriers Richard Holt, left, and Craig Hughes get ready to Sub for Santa packages to a deliver some in area. the family According to Postmaster A1 Magna delivery Lake area take part in the Salt in the Martinez, postal employees Sub for Santa program every year. This year workers kept bringing in toys after Christmas and local employees also donated food and cash to help the local family. after-Christm- as One in 2 use seatbelts sioner. 943-463- Drug lecture set Dr. Greg Molis, local chiropractor and diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, will present a formed on what county government does, and I think an open door policy is a step in that direction, said Watson. Anyone with an idea, a complaint, or simply with a desire to know what is going on can spend some time with Watson or a member of his staff. One Wednesday per month, Watson will take his open door policy to various driveways and parking lots onto state highways and islands also creates a dangerous road condition. The extra snow makes the highway that much more slick and unsafe for travel. The snow placed in the islands is packed, which takes it longer to melt. As it does melt the water continually runs across A December survey conducted by the Utah Highway Patrol scores safety belt usage at 46 percent in urban areas of the state and 28 percent in the rural areas. The national usage rate is 34 Utahs seat belt law has been in effect since April 28, 1986. The UHP issued few citations during the first six months of the law to allow Utahns to get into the safety belt habit. From September 1 through November 30, percent. The survey was the first statewide 1986, there were 634 citations and observation targeting seat belt use on 7,000 warnings issued. interstate freeways and highways in Utah. All other surveys have been conducted within city limits where usage rates are consistently lower. We are pleased to see that more people are buckling up when driving on the freeways, said Captain Ivan C. Orr. But the majority of accidents occur within 25 miles of home and under 40 miles per hour. We encourconsis-tend- y age people to wear safety belts - not just on the interstate high- 8 ways. There have been several tragic accidents recendy involving people being thrown from their vehicles and killed, said Orr. Safety belts prevent that from happening, and they are also the best defense against the drunk driver. Our message to all Utahns is to buckle up. Awards to be given A community service award will be presented tomorrow night (January 16) by the Magna Community Council to a person who has given long and meritorious service to the community'. The occasion will be the annual Council dinner at the Copper Golf Club to install the 1987 officers. Past presidents will be honored at the dinner, and the newly elected Council representatives will be introduced to the Council to start their two-veterms. The dinner will also be attended bv County Commissioners Mike Stewart, Bart Barker and David M. Watson. ar The Salt Lake Chapter of Sweet Adelines poses during a concert. The group is launching a membership drive. Do you enjoy singing? Join Sweet Adelines The Salt Lake Valley Chapter-Swee-t Adelines is currently sponsoring a membership drive which will commence January 21. Women who love to sing and perform arc invited to attend the chorus rehearsals every Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., at the Murray High School chor al room, 5440 South State Street, Murray, Utah. Under the direction of Janette Burr, the chorus is planning to sing in re- gional chorus competition which will be held in Salt Lake City in April. The Salt Lake Valley Chapter is affi- liated with the International Sweet Adeline organization with headquar- ters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There arc presently over 35,000 members located in chapters through- out the entire United States and several foreign countries, For additional information contact Sharon Peters, membership chairman, or Debbie Brown, 942-739- |