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Show PRESS ASSOC UTAH 467 E 300 SO Whitman Lass Wins Magna Tiara Decision Delayed Until Tuesday - Hercules Is Bashed MAGNA. Heidi Whitman, a tall, redhead, who wore a teal blue sequined evening gown made by her mother, won the nod dark-eye- d of the judge Saturday to reign as Miss Magna during the coming year. The daughter of John and Elaine Whitman, her talent was a vocal solo titled "Little Damozel" an operatic rendition that tells a by Ray Friess Green Sheet Staff Writer SALT LAKE. In a Tuesday night meeting dominated by its opponents, officials from Hercules Aerospace once again asked the County Planning Commission for permission to proceed with a $140 million expansion project to handle manufacturing of Titan IV story. First attendant was Julie Johns, daughter of William F. and Connie K. Johns. She sang "You Light Up My Life." Bonnie Hennefer, whose talent was a fashion design display, was named second attendant. She is the daughter of Stephen and Charlotte Hennefer. Miss Magna received a $100 bond, while $50 bonds went to her two attendants. Every girl who entered the contest 'was given a $60 gift certificate from the new Fashion Depot in Magna, and the royal trio also received perms and hair sets, with highlights and tanning from Sun & Style, Main Street Hair Design and Arbor Park Hair Styling. The Flower Shop furnished all the flowers for the royalty, and corsages and boutonnieres for the judges. Top Hat Video and Tux Towne of West Valley provided tuxedos for the escorts. Other businesses who contributed included First Security Bank, Zions Bank, Falvo Sporting Goods, Hercules Incorp., M.&M. Water, Magna Prescription, Mamma Juliennes Pizza, Papani-kola- s Furnitures, Peel Funeral Home, Reams Meat Department, Rogers Bakery, Arctic Circle, Rexall Ernies Dyches Drug, Automotive, Magna Times and Francescos. The new royal trio will ride on a float now being constructed. It will appear in the self-propell- rocket motors. The decision was once again put on hold, this time for another week. Planning commissioners last week called the special Tuesday night session to allow Hercules and Magna representatives to MAGNA ROYALTY ... Heidi Whitman, who sang Little Damozel as her vocal solo Saturday, was named the new Miss Magna. Magna July 4th parade, the Days of 47 on July 24th and Kearns Home Town Days. The float is being constructed by the Magna Arts Council.' Brooke Rowley, last years Miss Magna, crowned the new Miss Magna. Judges included Margie Hunsaker, who was Mrs. Utah last year; Charice Christiansen, the reigning Miss Salt Lake County, as well as Jim Davis, Rosanna Wilkey and Marvin Patillo. Radio Station KSOPs Country Joe Flint, was master of WEST VALLEY. The garbage collection fee is on again, following a city council work session this week. The council voted 3 on May 5 to raise taxes by nearly four mills to make up a projected $900,000 n, off-aga- in 4-- shortfall in the citys 1988-8budget, but Tuesday councilman Clyde Jones asked the council to reconsider the controversial issue. "Since that (May 5) vote. Ive had a number of calls from people, visits from people," said Jones, who voted in favor of the tax increase. "My intention would be to rescind the earlier vote and to vote for a garbage fee." The council had considered a $4 monthly garbage fee, but bent under public pressure to pass the fee on as a tax increase so property owners could deduct it from the federal income tax. 9 But the property tax would have which businesses, penalized already pay private companies to haul away their garbage, and benefited homeowners, who for the most part would be paying less per year than the cost of services. The current city mill levy is 7.97 mills - meaning the owner of a $70,000 home would pay an additional $30 per year if the city had increase Additionally, Jones said, recent polls have convinced him that a tax rollback initiative now being circulated in the state, and a tax limitation initiative, have a good chance of making it onto the November general election ballot. If those measures then passed, Jones said, "we would lose that money (from the tax increase), plus not the $115,000 we thought wed lose, but $420,000." City manager John Newman advised the council to adopt the monthly fee, but the council split in its vote, with Jones, Janice Fisher, Gordon Evans, and Gearld Wright opting for the tax increase. The council will reconsider the matter tonight, and will also try to determine how to collect the money. The most logical proposal so far seems to be having Utah Power and Light charge residents on their power bill, but not all council members believe thats the way to go. UP&L wants about $60,000 annually to collect the fee. "I think were getting jerked around by UP&L," Fisher said. Continued on page 3 area where damage would occur explosive qualities of the fuel to from an accidental explosion at be used in the Titan IV would be existing operations, would not be less than that used at the existing changed significantly, if at all site and more of the operations with the addition of the new facilities. County Public Works Director Terry Holzworth and Hercules DeMann told Jack those assembled at the county complex that no overpressure ring expansion would occur because even though the new manufacturing plant would be further north than existing operations, the SALT LAKE. Just what will the proposed expansion of the Hercules facility mean to Part 3 of a series "The MURRAY. governor opened a window, and I jumped out," says Keith Hess, who last summer left his position as principal of Granit high because of House Bill 142, known as "the early retirement window." stove when a sledge hammer glanced off the edge and hit me in the right ankle. For four or five days I sat around with ice They serve in schools, hospitals, do tutoring for English as a second language. A senior corps of retired employees give advice to packs." people starting new businesses. After a few weeks when he felt "Some set out to do volunteer better he went golfing and work and end up in full time his left elbow. employment," she notes. Then he decided to go fishing with More 4300 Utah that) his cousin on the lower Blackfoot volunteers enrolled last year in River near Soda Springs, Ida., the Retired Senior Volunteer and they ran into a terrible Program, a part of the county blizzard. aging services. He said, "I then realized that Nationally RSVP recorded more maybe the Lord was trying to tell than 72 million hours of volunteer wood-burnin- hyper-extende- g d But the jump gave him a big jolt because it came so suddenly. me something." It wasnt long after that he "I hadnt made plans. I wasnt himself working full time found "Ive he says. always prepared," been active, barreling at full as a volunteer for LDS Business He is serving as speed most of my life, then there I College. administrative assistant to the was with nothing to do. For a while he puttered around president, helping students with financial aid. the house, bought his wife and He says he is enjoying it daughter some golf clubs, did a because "were helping kids." little fishing. Hess is like thousands of retired "Im an avid reader, but Id sit who have chosen the people down to read and go to sleep. I volunteer option for retirement. found myself stagnating." "Many retired people find great He thought a little about doing fulfillment in a kind some volunteering for the LDS of fulfillment volunteering, didnt get in they Church "because I didnt go on a their Rita Inoway, jobs," says mission when I was young and director of Voluntary Action knew I owed the good Lord a lot." of the a Center, program Then a series of events last fall services council. made him get serious about community "Retirees form the backbone of church service. volunteer service, says Inoway. "I was out splitting logs for my work done by seniors says Don L. Cook, local director, who points that "older people can continue to use their skills or try other things." out Mary Fitzgerald of Holladay started with RSVP "because she heard they pay for mileage" and later served on the advisory board. Since then she mustered a triple volunteer program of her own. She has been honored by the Utah Congress of PTA and named woman of the year of Eta chapter, Delta Kappa Gama Socitety International. As soon as she retired 14 years ago as teacher and counselor at Jordan liigh she began to utilize her talents to help others. Presently she serves in three the area and state economy? In a document submitted to the Planning Commission this week, entitled Titan IV and Delta II Economic Contributions, Hercules officials gave an idea of the amount of money that the new contracts will pump into the economy of both Salt Lake County and the state. the During expected two-yea- r construction period, the Hercules contract is expected to mean approximately 750 jobs, amounting to a payroll of $24,381,478 the Nevada blast had the equivalent blast of 500,000 pounds of fuel, while Hercules new operation would see a maximum of 325,000 pounds of Continued on page 6 and $2,170,259 spent on subcontractors. According to Hercules, the economic significance of the plant during its construction phase will be the direct job creation of 863 employees, totaling some $44,374,290 in payroll. About 1,210 homes would be added to the valley, along with $37,815,672 in retail sales. The end result will be 1,613 employment and tax of revenue $7,572,353. Following construction, the will move into plant production, which will be good for the economy as well. The total of number Fourth R Now A Step Closer return to the schools for further by Ralph H. Goff Green Sheet Staff H riter GRANITE PARK. "What were trying to do is help students accept responsibility for their conduct," Kearns high principal Richard Haacke told members of the Granite Board of Education here Tuesday. "To learn to accept responsibility is one of the most important things we can teach students," he added, "and not to address the issue is being unfair to the students." Haackes comments concerned a proposal outlined by all eight high school principals in the district to a of implement program "citizenship credit" paralleling the academic grades already required of a student in order to graduate from high school. The proposal, Haacke ex- plained, "places responsibility for actions on the students themselves." The idea was first presented to the board March 15. At that time the principals were directed to study on the matter. The proposal presented Tuesday refined the plan, giving specific ways of implementing the program and making suggestions for an appeal process for questionable citizen- ship grades. "If we can help students achieve acceptable behavior, success in other areas will follow," Skyline principal Dave Richards pointed out. Under the program citizenship credit would be based on classroom behavior, general behavior and attendance. "When we spoke to you before, we mentioned that in districts with similar programs in place tardiness and absenteeism go down," Haacke said. "What we didnt mention is that the GPA (academic grade) goes up as well. It stands to reason that if you have a student in class and attentive, there is a much better opportunity to learn." Under the principals proposal, behavior positive, responsible would result in either an "H" Retirees The Backbone Of Volunteer Service by Helen Glissmeyer Green Sheet Staff Writer would be below ground. the Henderson Addressing incident, Holzworth stated that Plans Dollar Value answer questions, ask questions and express concerns about the proposed expansion following the explosion in Henderson, Nev. that destroyed an ammonium perchlorate facility and was felt and caused damage as far away as Las Vegas. Because the chemical is used and stockpiled by Hercules, valley residents, primarily from Magna have been expressing fears about the possibility of a similar explosion occurring at Hercules. Both and Hercules county officials attempted, with little success, to point out that the Henderson and Hercules operations are vastly different with very few similarities. In addition, planners were told that the existing overpressure rings surrounding Hercules, the ceremonies. Hold It! Garbage Fee Back On? 84111 UT SALT LAKE -- - or "S" (satisfactory) (honors) grade. Minor problems could earn an N" (needs improvement), along with comment codes for students improve helping behavior and attitudes. Satisfactory citizenship and adherence to the rules and policies of the school would be required for graduation. Students would earn of credit for each term successfully completed in grades nine through 12. Serious negative behavior -such as obvious disrespect for school authority or staff members, repeated use of vulgarity or profanity, direct and willful disobedience, fighting, theft or destruction of property or similar types of improper conduct or violation of school rules would result in a U" or "unsatisfactory" grade and loss of credit. Citizenship credit would also give administrators a tool to use in cases of possession, use or being under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances ol 14-un- it or possession or use of tobacco. Continued on page 3 72 Million Hours organizations. On Tuesday or Wednesday she goes to the Utah Historical Society to index manuscripts and then does typing for the society at home. Thursday afternoon finds her in Third District Juvenile court, where she interviews first and second offenders and works in the law library "getting it indexed so they can find things." Three mornings a week Mrs. Fitzgerald goes to Holladay elementary to tutor fifth grade students in math. "It is a thrill when you can tell the children are getting the concept." She "just loves children" and tries to encourage other retired people to work with them. Many seniors dont think they can do it, she says, but "All they need to do is listen to a child read." Retired people will find that volunteer are organizations waiting in line for their services in all types of work, from nursing homes and Junior Achievement to helping homemakers in programs. David as Turner, Gerontologist with the County Aging Services put it, "The best thing about volunteer work is the opportunity to pick and choose.". And Next Week: Successful Retirement. LABOR OF LOVE ... Energetic volunteer Mary Fitzgerald tutors fifth grade students Mickel Valdez and Joshua Marquardt In mathematics at Holladay elementary. She also gives of her time at Third District Court and the Utah Historical Society. |