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Show Februaury 26, 2004 GJ8St Mey Mtam i The public is cordially invited to make tracks to Salt Lake Countys newly renovated West Valley Library. A grand reopening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, March 6 at 10:00 a m. Following a g and brief ceremony presentations by local dignitaries and library officials, the public is encouraged to tour the ribbon-cuttin- library, try the new selfcheckout system and take part in the festivities. Salt Lake County Libraries new mascot, the County Library Lynx, will be on hand to meet everyone and spread the word that You can count on your county library for your information needs. Face painting and balloon art begin at 1 :00 a.m. 1 By ELIZABETH LEWIS Ut. Press Legislative News Service Schools won't be required to participate in the federally-- . funded school breakfast program despite pleas to correct Utah's low rating in providing breakfast for poor children. SB 61 would have required all schools to participate in the breakfast program The bill, sponsored by Sen. Paula F. Lake Julander, City, failed to gamer enough in the Senate support Education Committee Friday to get passed on to the full Senate. "I see no reason not to do this," said Sen. Patrice Arent, D- - South Cottonwood. Sen. Karen Hale, Lake City, agreed with Arent, declaring her support of the motion to approve it. Sen. John Valentine, said Jie disagreed with Arent, countering that the program already in place worked. D-S- D-S- Army Spec. Hector F. .Caudel has graduated from the ;U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., ;with authorization to wear the .distinctive Ranger Tab. A graduate ofthq, R&iger course is the Julander said Utah ranks third worst in the nation in providing breakfast to poor children. If the programs in place were working, said Arent, Utah would not have these statistics. "1 think it's important to pass this bill," she said. While introducing her bill, told committee Julander members children do better in school if they have had breakfast. Gina Comia, director of Utahns Against Hunger, explained the positive side effects of eating breakfast, including reducing the risk of obesity and cavities and enhancing children's performance on standardized tests. "What magic bullet will convince you this is the most important piece of legislature you will work on this year?" she said. Comia emphasized that some parents do not have the iepitorne Of the ' i During the 61 --day course, (the Ranger proved that he .could successfully accomplish all required tasks during the' three phases of training. The course is designed to assess ;and develop military skills, and mental physical Endurance, stamina, and confi- ; dence of the soldier to successfully accomplish small unit combat missions. J p. " j ; The training is tough, rugged, strenuous, and realistic, and is conducted in three terrains, wooded, mountainThe ous, and soldier is trained to withstand the stresses' of combat and overcome-- cdl 'obstacles '"to jungle-swam- a&ohftish and a program presented by o man world champion Dale Myrberg, starts at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Located at 2880 West 3650 South, West Valley Library closed for renovation last May. The building's interior was gutted, updated and totally Salt Lake reconfigured. County Library Services yo-y- Director Jim Cooper said, Although unforeseen difficulties prevented us from reopening as soon as we would have liked, the completed project came in under budget and exceeded our expectations. County residents have an attractive, spacious facility that they can enjoy for many years to come." fie df I ; 11131 Barelii 6 Kin ittis taaCfen E3 3 THE MAGNA TIMESASEST VALLEY NEWS Hib liifeMArYtirldd' any circumstance or situation. The Ranger is trained to properly sustain himself and his subordinates, and maintain equipment under difficult field conditions during simulated combat operations. Caudel is an infantry assigned to Fort Bragg, He is the Fayetteville, N.C. Nicolas Caudel son of of West Valley. resources to feed their children breakfast She said the Bush administration supports bills similar to this. She also countered arguments that some schools face barriers such as bus schedules. "We could figure out how to overcome these barriers," Comia said. "This bill removes a barrier to learn ing." Linda Hilton, director of the Coalition of Christian Communities, also spoke in support of the bill. She said the coalition's food pantry helps more than 10,000 children each year. "1 believe this is something our state should do," Julander said, defending her bill. tudents at Hunter High are celebrating "Spirit Week" as they also prefor mid terms this week. pare Different activities are scheduled for each day Kearns High will hold a Technology Fair on February 27 in the media center at the school. It is an all day event and the community is invited to attend. It is a wonderful opportunity to see tire students work on display. Souper Art Night is for families! On Monday, March 1, Cottonwood High School (57 17 S 300 E) w ill host the event. Admission is free. It w ill be a competition of our finest high school artists in the Granite District. It is a competition that will last for 4 hours in all types of art: drawing, painting, graph- 1 Obituary William James Wanlass the home had been sold or not, his plan w as to return to Magna, where he made the claim that he had come "Full Circle " Magna- - Beloved husband, father, grandfather William J. Wanlass, away, passed February 1 7, 2004 at the age of 80 after a long illness. William was bom January 30, 1924 in Magna, Utah to James Fowkes and Evelyn J. Woolstenhulme Wanlass. He married Lelia D. Stone October 18, 1947. He was a Veteran of WWII and retired from United ' Airlines after 29 years. William is survived by his wife, Lelia, children, William Dale, Margaret (Jerry) Downs, Rachelle (Don) Small, Celia (Mike) Moore, grandchildren, William (Heather) Downs, Shelly (Derron) Fairbanks, Jennifer Small, Marsha (Jason) Robey, Henna Moore, Ronnie Moore, great grandchildren, Bowdee Gaven Downs, Downs,.. Dominic t)owns, Reagan Fairbanks, sisters, Nora (Alva) RicHins' Truie (Merrill) (Ernest) Weekes, Evelyn He was preceded m Beesley. death by his parents, son, James Craig and grandson, Jeffery Downs. He moved from Magna at the age of 10, returned to spend his few remaining years here. During his sixty years of absence, William traveled far and wide, expenenced much, and presented himself as a fine ambassador to this community. He was a farmer, soldier, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. Jet Mechanic for United Airlines for twenty-nin- e years, entrepreneur in small business ventures to give his son a chance to try his wings as a mechanic, then a rancher m the Sierra foothills of central CA, where he also built a geodesic dome house before having to give it up due to a lack of financing of buyers. Whether William's wife I,eha would like to thank all the emergency teams who helped get him to the facilities on the several times he need transport, and to the 911 operators who performed outstandingly. Funeral services were held Feb. 23, 2004,at the Elk Run Chapel in Magna art ic and pottery. Student artists and teachers will have art pieces for show and sale. Families can browse and watch the artist create their works. There w ill be artists doing caricatures for children. Free hot dogs and soup for dinner will be served. This is a night to celebrate our student's and teachers talents. Let's show our legislature how important the arts are in our schools. Any proceeds will go to fund art scholarships for our students. Mark your calendar and don't miss this fun event It starts at 5:00 p m. and ends at 8.00 p.m. Magna Elementary council will meet at 3:30 on March 9. Those who participate in the community councils at their local schools help set the direction that the school follows in the future. For more information on community councils, contact the principal of your local school. West Valley Elementary 6th grade science Fair w ill be held on February 26. The Granite District's Science Fair w ill be held March 10 at Lincoln Elementary. On February 23, 2004, Pioneer Elementary will have a fifth grade Community of Caring assembly. 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