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Show n: f:' 4u7 A LI : . as::;. S3 so. ar-- la:-.- C 1 1 ; ''111! JT , Rjagoa library becomes a can of worms By DICK STUCKI If taxpayers are going to demand more responsible use of tax dollars, they are also going to have to look sensibly at issues before we recommend a solution that could cost thousands of dollars more. Using land that is being donated rather than asking the county to spend a lot more for some other parcel of land is a very responsible and sensible decision. Remember also, that the proposed site has been deemed to be very practical also. It is within good distance of five out of seven schools in the area. It is also in the municipal hub of the area. Near the new fire station, the senior citizens center, the Magna Water Co., the sheriffs sub station as well as many other fine businesses. It would also be next door to the Open Door Baptist Church. This area (2700 South from 8400 to 9200 West) is the targeted area of the Redevelopment Agency which will continue to improve this area, possibly even by the time we actually see the new library. It is time that the citizens of the area work together, not divided, and try to see the realization of a beautiful new library for everyone to enjoy. If we dont, we may never see a new library in Magna. community to be used for a library. Research, studies and public hearings have all gone on over the past couple of years on the subject. There was much debate for both sides then. As a result of the public hearings and study, the recommendation was that the site on 2700 South, where the land would be offered as a gift, would be as good a site as any other site. The Community Council voted unanimously to approve the proposed site where the land was being donated by Kennecott. This was also the conclusion of the Magna Library ad hoc Committee. It should be noted that there were public hearings held and many hours of meetings prior to the votes for support. The community needs a new library. That is agreed by everyone. But if there is continued bickering over location there just might not be a new library at all. With all the cutbacks county officials face, is it likely that a library would be approved if the county has to spend nearly $200,000 more for land? The past month wc have seen the proverbial can of worms opened up. And the big question that has to be answered is if this contention will dd any good for the community. 1987 has been a year, so far, that has seen the demonstration largest anti-tain the states history. People are crying out all over this community that the taxes arc too high and that government spending must be cut. It would seem that many people feel that they arc backed up against a wall by taxes and want it to stop. State agencies and offices all faced manditory budget cuts at the hand of the legislature this year even while tax rates went up. Salt Lake County also had serious budget cuts to start bringing spending under control. The can of worms opened up this past month is the proposed location for a new freestanding Magna Library. The Library Foundation sent a letter to Kennecott accepting the land located at 8650 West 2700 South as a gift to the x Accidents continue on 8400 West By DALE J. NEILSON Some people would call it a jinx, others would call it spooky. Call it what you will, but accidents continue to happen on 8400 W.' At the intersection of Highway 201 and 8400 W. on May 1 at 2:58 p.m., Margaret Grayson (62), of Murray, y said failed to yield the investigating trooper John Graber of the Utah Highway Patrol. Mrs. sedan, travelGraysons north-boun- d struck an miles 45 at hour, per ing d diesel tractor driven by Michael Troy Owen of Sandy. Owens truck, moving at 58 mph, was hit broadside by the Grayson vehicle. right-of-wa- east-boun- Mrs. Graysons vehicle spun around to a clockwise location, Graber said. When she slammed into the rear of the semi, it was the second impact. Apparendy, the car flipped around and was dragged for some distance by the on coming diesel truck. The grandmother (Mrs. Grayson) to LDS Hospital and is in extremely critical condition, noted the UHP trooper. She has a skull fracture and internal injuries. The womans two passengers, her grandchildren, were also hurt, one ruptured upon impact, the liquid gushed onto the road from the crip- Clinic Michelle Grayson, 3, 5257 Hamlet Circle in Kearns, has suffered a skull fracture, as well. She was thrown observed Graber. When the ambulance arrived to pick her up, she was lying in the spilled diesel fuel. Michelles investigations. pled truck. The diesel fluid apparently caused both vehicles to spinout of control. Trooper Graber noted that damage A public health clinic will be sponto the road, as well as to each vehicle, sored at Cyprus High School on May was extensive. The sedan was totaled, the truck suffered $20,000 in damage 11 from p.m. The Salt Lake and the highway had $800 in repair County Health Department is in needing to be done. To remove the charge of the examinations to take fluid from the traffic lanes, sand was place in the Cyprus drama room. The purpose, said a spokesman, is to spread over the afflicted areas. Then examinations and Salt Lake Countys Fire Station No. 52 provide Veil-chil- d d The the road the childrens immunizations. of off sprayed exams are $10 per sand with fire hoses. appointment-onl- y No citation has been issued, because child, while immunizations are $2 per of Mrs. Graysons condition. Both the vaccine. No one will be turned away investigation and any possible penalty for their inability to pay, the are pending. spokesman stressed. d examinaTo schedule None of the sedans occupants were needed informafor other or anv diesel the tractor tions, seat belts; wearing tion, call 530-761was not equipped with them. critically. from the car, Highway 201 traffic had to be rerouted through Magna so that investigating officers could finish their pital. Because the diesels light fuel tank was brother, Kenneth, is in satisfactory condition, said the trooper. Both children were admitted to the Primary Childrens Medical Center, where the boy was kept overnight for observation. Truck driver Owen had lacerations on his face from being "thrown around said Graber. He was treated and released from Pioneer Valiev Hos set diesel-saturate- well-chil- DICK STUCKI Veteran newsman named as editor i i i I t i j j i s The MagnaTimes has a joumalistsTn the area and in a member MAGNA of the prestigious American Society of new editor. J. Howard Stahle, publisher of the Magna Times, has Magazine Photographers. Wc will strive to bring good profesannounced the appointment of Richard (Dick) Stucki as editor of the sional journalism to the paper, and try to serve the people of this community paper. with Times the comes reporting the news to them in a fair Stucki to Mr. said Stucki. years experience in way, nearly twenty-fou- r is a growing community with This for the worked He business. the news Deseret News as a photographer, great people in it, and a lot of important news is happening here, he KCPX Television as director of cineadded. He documentaries. and matography Dick Stucki is not a newcomer to also worked as a reporter for the Davis He has been covering news Howard which Magna. County Clipper, in stories Magna and the surrounding Stahle is now the assistant publisher. the over area the of editor past twenty years, and has named was Mr. Stucki area grow and change. the watched workSouthern Utah News where he in news items or tips to call can You workthen He fine ed to build a paper. office at ed as an editor of the daily Spectrum in him or the staff at the Times 250-565- 6 or hours business during St. George. newsMr. Stucki has a strong background bring in press releases about any Valley in photography since starting with the worthy item. The Magna-Weis our papers beat. We want to tell is area He News Deseret many years ago. recognized as one of the top photo- your story. st Seniors await canyon outing By DALE J. NEILSON trip to Ogden Canyon and an open house highlight the coming weeks activities at Magnas Senior Citizens Center. These and other A events will comprise National Senior Citizens Center Week, which is May 10-1- The excursion to Ogden Canyon will be for the purpose of visiting Rainbow Gardens. At 13,000 sq. ft., it is the largest gift store in Utah. The historical activity center includes boutiques, a restaurant and a bowling alley. ! i t i USPS Those wishing to attend must register at Magnas Senior Citizens Center is by May 8 (tomorrow). The trip a 9 center The affair. a.m.-- 3 Magna p.m. will be open for any wishing to participate in Monday activities there. On May 15, Magnas seniors will host tours and show our facilities off, according to Center director Jean Orton. The tours will be conducted from 10 a.m.-- 2 p.m. and will feature the Centers two musical groups. The band Silver Bells is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and the chorus Melo-daiwill perform at about 12:20 p.m., said Mrs. Orton. A scone breakfast on May 13 will include scones and juice. It will be a.m. At 11 a.m., from 9:30-10:3- 0 Steve Schcley is on tap to provide entertainment on his hand organ. A discussion on grandparents is slated for May 14 at 11:30 a.m. Stella Allen of the Easter Seals program will be recruiting grandparents to particichilpate in sharing time with Magna dren who need it, noted Mrs. Orton. Regular activities at Magnas Senior Citizens Center include a free blood crafts. Dinnepressure clinic, games and be bought on each weekday r-may rs for $1.25 but arrangements must be made at least one day in advance. Mondays free blood pressure clinic is open to the public and begins at 1 p.m. On Tuesday, crafts, ceramics and an exercise class are held. Card games begin at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday have bingo at 12:45 p.m., while the Thursday schedule offers crafts, oil and china painting. Billiards, checkers, and cards, ping-pon- g puzzles are available to patrons every day. The Magna Senior Citizens Centers hours are 9 a.m.-2:3- 0 p.m., Monday-FridaIt is located at 8962 W. 2700 S. and can be reached at jig-sa- w y. 250-069- Art Council targets float As their first project, the new Magna Arts Council agreed to collaborate with the Magna Recreation Center Advisory Board on a float for the 4th of July. Following that decision at their meeting last week, Glenda Gunn was appointed chairman of the float committee. The Council also agreed to have an extra meeting in June to handle the extra details of parade participation. The regular meetings of the Council are on the fourth Tuesday of the ident Mike Retford reported iring April the officers had met lancy Boskoff, community-stat- e nator with the Utah Arts Coun- J begun the process of getting orated as an Arts Council, ia McGettigan was ippuuacu committee to ian of a next meeting of the back at the 26. on May by-la- 3255-8800- VOLUME EIGHTY 0 NUMBER TWENTY-FOU- MAGNA, UTAH R 84044 THURSDAY, MAY 7. 1987 Parade deadline set Salt Lake Citys 45th annual Days of 47 celebration will be held the entire month of July with Patriots and Pioneers - Builders of a Nation selected as the theme for this year. pate in the parade, the deadline to submit a commercial application has been extended to May 25. Applications can be obtained from Jerry Dunyon, Days of 47 Inc., 300 North Main, Salt Lake City, Utah 84013, telephone Because of the demand to partici to install officers VFW The Magna-GarfielVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 7398 will install its on junior girls officers for 1987-8be- will The 9 May Saturday. meeting at 10 a.m. at the post home on 2700 So. Incoming officers are: president, Serena Trombino; senior vice presi- dent, Rachelle Wagner; junior vice Anita Burke; treasurer, Mel- lisa Thomas; secretary, Donna Strang- e; chaplain-Tar- a Ramey; guard, Sabry- condustress, Kelly Hawker Royer; and assistant conductress, Jolene Trombino. The junior girls advisor is d 8 J. Papanikolas, prominent businessman, dies at 67 John William Papanikolas, 67, died May 4, 1987 at a Salt Lake hospital. Bom July 24, 1919, Magna, to Wil- liam John and Aristia Kontos Papanikolas. Married Helen Minordi, Dec. 29, 1946 in Salt Lake City. She died July 19, 1976. He married Stella Kaloudis, Sept. 20, 1980 in Salt Lake City. A member of the Greek Orthodox Church, owner operator for many years of Papanikolas Furniture Company in Magna. Veteran of World War II, active in Civic affairs. Member Christopher Diehl 19, FAAM, Scotish Rite, and Shriners. Member of the Magna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Survivied by: his wife, Magna; son and William and daughter-in-laClaudia Papanikolas, West Valiey Cit-y- ; Annetta daughter and and Ed Mirabella, Kirkland, Washington; stepchildren. Rev. John N. Kaloudis, San Antonio, Tex.; and Kerry Pappas, Enfield, Conn.; seven grandchildren; brother and sisters, George, Mrs. Nick (Virginia) Fellis, Mrs. John (Tula) Strzledd, all of son-in-la- tags for children. This program will also be presented at other area schools, as well as seminars on drug prevention. From May the VIWs cam-gi- n per club will sponsor a weekend trip to Simpson Springs. All are invited to participate; a pre-tri- p meeting will be held on May 15, 5:30 p.m. at the 2700 So. post home. For more t, tion, call Leon Talbot or Darlene Burke at the post home Magnas VFW Post has regularly-n- a scheduled monthly meetings. The men meet at the post home on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The ladies convene at the Little Falls Kay Royer. On May 15 at Magna Elementary, Cafe also at 7:30 p.m. and also on the VFW will sponsor a child safety 2700 So. The junior girls schedule is It includes re- - the Saturday before the second Tues- program, 15-1- informa-presiden- 250-732- Lite-A-Bik- e. Hol-lada- Funeral services were held Thursday at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 S. 300 W. Interment Valley View Memorial Park. Family requests in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Job openings listed e Job openings still exist for Salt Lake and Tooele County according to youths aged 15-2Summer Youth Employment and Training Program (SYEP) coordinator Sherrie Spencer. However, youths should schedule an eligibility apppintment quickly due to this years budget cuts, she adds. The SYEP is a federally funded employment, educational enrichment and training program consisting of work experience, remedial education, tryout private sector jobs and college level classroom instruction at Salt Lake Community College or the University of Utah. Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) funds support the program. From June 22 through Aug. 14, participants work at least 32 hours weekly, earn $3.35 and up per hour, 1, may receive high school or college credit, raise their math and reading skills level and get a jump on the job market, according to Spencer. The Wasatch Front South Private Industry Council and the Salt Lake County Division of Job Training and Development administer the program in Salt Lake and Tooele counties. Applicants must be certified to participate in the SYEP; certification is only by appointment. Interested Salt Lake County youths can get more information by calling or by contacting the JTPA certification Unit in the Salt Lake Job Service Building, 1234 S. Main, third floor. Tooele residents should contact the JTPA Certification Unit, Tooele Job Service Buildext ing, 47 S. Main, or call 131. 533-201- 882-555- 0, Wlth the record warm days that have been giving everyone spring fever comes the continued blossoms of daffodils smiling In the sun. See picture story on page 3. |