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There are some people that have been coming even longer than we have, Jones said. Were not a divided town, were all friends regardless of race and religion and everyone comes to this dinner. It was estimated that more than 2,300 people sat down to enjoy the spaghetti dinner that cooks began preparing at 5:50 a.m. Saturday. We worked all week to get the kitchen and pans prepared to begin cooking at 5:30 Saturday morning, said Steve Sadler, chairman of the dinner. We cooked til 8 p.m. Saturday and were back in the kitchen Sunday morning getting everything ready to open at 1 p.m. Lines to get into die church winded out onto the front sidewalk throughout the entire event When 7 p.m. came, the official ending of the dinner, there were still people seated, being served and others lin- long-tim- t Y p V long-tim- t d v ' -- ..... & .9., in Jill. ... ..-- liUltT.lH.li .' vl- , ,$! ..nmaiii Dimitrius Kilpack, 2, enjoyed a plateful of spaghetti while Alan and Pam Hamburg enjoy a second helping from Ron Martinez. More than 2,300 people attended the annual dinner. gering around to enjoy visiting with friends. I started doing this when I said Sadler, was now 3 l This is my parish and my support of Magna. I love the way brings everyone out in Magna. The spaghetti dinner is the Churchs main fundraiser that pays die church expenses for The spaghetti sauce recipe remains a church secret having started from a group of cooks who combined their spaghetti recipes together for the churchs annual dinner. Added to that are the sausage meatballs made by Colissimos. Representatives from more than 200 area businesses were honored at a banquet held at the Little America Grand Ballroom Oct 10 for their partnerships with more than 90 schools in the Granite School District As part Qf the Granite Education Foundations program, organizations have given both time and money to benefit area schools. Susan Wood, the Chair with Granite School District said the business partners bring in $2 million per year to the district through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer efforts. Our business partners are invaluable, especially during these challenging financial times when already tight budgets are being decreased, Wood said. Due to file sluggish economy, everyone, including many of our business partners, are suffering. However, our partners have actually stepped up their efforts rather than stepping back due to financial hardships. At the banquet Granite School District Superintendent Dr. Stephen F. Ronnenkamp praised the business partners for their unwavering support of Adopt-A-Scho- ol Adopt-A-Scho- ol in-ki- COPY' new season of art events The Magna Arts Council is planning a full year of activities with a newly elected board of directors and fresh ideas. elected as president of the board is Dawn Killpack,with Lisa Colaizza as Vice President Cayrolyn Richards Secretary and Ellen Aguilar as Treasurer. Also serving on the board will be Anna Beth Mecham in charge of publicity and Starr Campbell as Historical consultant and representative. "Magnas Legacy through the Arts will be the continuing theme of the upcoming years programs, which will include Arts and Crafts in the Park" classes with file Magna Recreation Center, a literacy contest in the spring, summertime concerts in the park, assisting with the 4th of July celebration, helping with Night Out Against Crime, and making a video of Historic Magna. "We plan to bring several concerts to Copper Park on Sunday evenings for file community to enjoy music and the relaxing in the park," said Anna Beth Mecham, pub' licity chairwoman for the Arts Council. ' Anyone with a desire to participate and be a member of the Arts Council is welcome to join. The Arts Council holds a monthly meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at the Magna Recreation center at 7 p.m. the year. As Magna has grown this dinner grows along with it, Sadler said. For the past two years attendance at the dinner has increased and the dinner remains one of the most popular events of the year in Jdagna. Its a good dinner reasonably priced, Sadler said. $8 for all you can eat is a pretty good deal. Flu shots offered free for seniors , Photos by Debbl Olson School business partners honored Bv NANCY KENNEDY Staff Writer prepares for schools in the district. Bqb and Randy Harmon of Harmons Grocery Stores, one of the business partners, served as masters of ceremonies. Randy Harmon praised the business partners as mentors and leaders for Granite School District students to follow. Business partners have contributed to the district by providing tutors for needy students at all grade levels, serving as lunch and hall monitors and by visiting classes to share their professional expertise. Additionally, business partners have served as leaders in community service projects and many have provided shadowing opportunities for students so they can learn about real-lif- e career options and expectations. The theme for the luncheon, How the Light Gets In, was intended to evoke thoughts of letting light in through a crack in a bell. Awards were given to five individuals representing businesses and schools and two students of the year were recog- support to the Granite School District" Spencer has organized tutoring and Christmas fundraisers that benefit Granite students. ' Dr. Joan B. Palmer, who represented the Granite District Schools at the banquet said she felt she had received more than she had given after receiving the Business Coordinator award for the year. Roosevelt Elementary Principal Wayne Williamson was hailed as the best of the best" by the masters of ceremonies before receiving the School Principal Award. The Hannons described him as one who inspired loyalty, respect, and trust among the 500 students and more than 20 teachers at Roosevelt I guess this is the closest Ill to get an Oscar, Williamson joked as he thanked the business partners for their support. I have a lot of people who make me look good. Becky White Skene of Evergreen Junior High was honored as fire School Coordinator nized. Gene Alberico of Johnson Controls was honored as the Volunteer of the Year. He has been instrumental in providing volunteer tutors, job shadowing and internship opportunities and . Shelly Spencer of IHC was recognized as the Business Cheerleader and was honored for her role as a motivating force behind a steady stream of IHC of the year. in providing materials for science programs at district schools. "Gene saw the light and is leading the way," Bob Harmon said of Alberico. Two students, Leobardo Murillo and Mario Zuniga were honored as the students of the year. Both students immigrated to the United States with their families from Spanish-speakin- g countries and have since learned English. Murillo, who attends West Lake Junior High, said he likes to teach his brother English so it "wont be so hard for him to learn when he goes to school." Zuniga, who also attends West Lake Junior High, said his teachers have helped him go from having a hard time in school to thinking school is fun. He said he likes to do his homework and that he wants to be a doctor when he grows up. O. Randall Woodbury, presi- dent of the Granite Education Foundation and host of the banquet, praised the "diverse partners for their incredible commitment to the Granite School District God bless you for what you are doing for there kids," he said at the end of the banquet The Magna Senior Center is making it easy and convenient for local seniors to receive their yearly flu shot On Tuesday, Oct 22, flu shots will be made available to seniors from 9 a.m. to noon. The flu shot is free for those with medicaid cards and $13 for those without. Seniors center is also inviting seniors to each lunch after they receive their. The center offers lunch for $2 every weekday at the center for seniors in the community. On Oct 22 the lunch will include a potato and ham casserole, brussels sprouts, pineapple, banana pudding, bread and milk. To make a lunch reservation contact the senior center by noon on Monday, Oct 21 at 250-069- Free Magna leaf disposal Residents in Magna are being asked to help out with leaf disposal this fall by raking, bagging and dropping off leaf litter at locations throughout the county. Free leaf bags and convenient drop-olocations are being provided by the countys sanitation division through Nob. 30. All collected leaves will be used in the Salt Lake Valley Composting program. Free leaf bags may be picked up at the following Magna locations: Magna Library, 8339 W. 3500 S.; Magna Recreation Center, 3270 S. 8400 W.; Magna Senior Center, 8952 W. 2700 S. A trailer will be placed near the Pleasant Green Pool: 3239 S, 8400 W. to dispose of the leaf bags and loose leaves. Only leaf Utter will be accepted at the trailer. ff |
