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Show Alertness rewarded by police The West Valley Police Department honored Vera Day as the citizen of the month for July 1987. The award was presented to her at the West Valley City council meeting held on July 16. Vera Days alertness to report suspicious activities of two individuals who came into the store where she was working led to the apprehension of burglary suspects. After the suspects left the store they broke into the service station located next to the store. The West Valley Police Department appreciates the alertness of Vera Day. She will be invited to a lunch sponsored by the Oaken Bucket. Taxpayer extension date near Cyprus High School's renowned drill team, the Spinnakers, will march In Ogdens 24th of July Parade. The gala event begins on Washington Blvd. at the comer of 22nd St. at 9a.m. and proceeds to 27th St. n USPS 3255-8800- 0 Magna Recreation Center - Magna Arts Council float Is Magnas only representation in Salt Lake Citys 24th of July Parade. The extravaganza begins at So. Temple and Main streets at 9 a.m. and will be carried live by television station KSL and KTVX. The of Wednesday morning, nine people had filed for the August 3 election to the Magna Area Council, That brings the total to 18 people who arc interested in representing Magna one of 1 1 districts of the - council. Five districts have two candi- dates, while the other six districts each have one. It was learned by The Magna Times late Tuesday afternoon of the last per- son to file, he being Charles Kennedy. Kennedy will oppose Kay Evans for District No. 1 seat. In District No. 2, Peggy Johnson and Leo Ware have filed for that districts representation. District No. 3 still has only James Meeks, who is running unopposed. District No. 4s only candidate to file is Marlene Norcross, while Dis- trict No. 5 has Connie Kendall run- ning for its spot. District No. 6 in- eludes Debra Jacobi, who will be opposed by newcomer Russell Han- sen. Gordon Linder is District No. 7s only candidate so far. - In District No. 8, Dave Edwards has just announced his candidacy and will oppose Dan W. Painter. A misunder-mor- e standing resulted in Bruce Hayward filing for the District No. 11 slot. when actually he lives in District No. 9. Therefore, Hayward will be con-i- n tending for the ninth district with Neal Howieson. In District No. 10, as previously noted, Larry Argyle and James E. Hutchinson have filed for candidacy, Steve Harris recently filed as the only candidate in District No. 1 1. The stipulations for being a candi-th- e date for the Magna Area Council state that a property owner or resident in Magna may run for election in the dis- trict in which they own property or reside. No person may represent more than one district as a candidate and each voter may only vote once in the district they reside or own property, For property owners who own interest in more than one district, the rules of one vote per voter in one district only shall appty- - Those wishing the file for candidacy Taking of sides by commissioner raises complaints By LOIS LOWER Laura Jo McDermaid thinks Dave Watson runs off at the mouth. And she said as much at last weeks Magna Community Council meeting. Council president McDermaid read a prepared statement at the meeting expressing outrage at comments made by County Commissioner Watson at the July 13 town meeting called by the storing committee trying to organize an community council. At that town meeting. Commissioner Watson, who presides over the county public works department, said he had instructed his people that the proposed new Magna Area Council was the body we arc now listening to. Presumably he meant the body we are going to listen to, since elections for that group are scheduled for August 3. He took sides, before the fact, said McDermaid in her statement. Why docs Commissioner Watson take such a divisive stand against the council that has served this community effectively and loyally for so many years? Pointing out that Watsons statements were premature, McDermaid wondered if die Community Council was being punished for not joining the d United Association of Community Councils. In June the council requested a meeting wih the whole County Commission to discuss these problems, McDermaid said. She reported the first available date they were given was July 29, but that she learned later that the Commissioners had met with the steering committee for the new group on July 6. Why are we being ignored, she asked. The new group is quick to charge that they are not receiving their democratic rights. Well, I say that we are denied our civil rights also, and found to be guilty without first being heard. county-supporte- Community Church historical status will be recognized The Magna Community Church is ' Magnas only recognized national his- torical site and will soon have a com-- . memoritive plaque to display that fact. : Last year, church members were noti- fied of the award but needed to raise almost $300 to purchase the sign. The sign has since been purchased; The Magna Times will publish information on the installation of the marker as it becomes available. In other news from the congrega For additonal informationregarding the filing date extension, taxpayers e mav call IRS at toll-fre- tion, a mission rally and dinner will be held at Ogdens First Baptist Church on Sunday (July 25). The evenings schedule begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meal is $5 per person. Completes seminar for the Aug. 3 Magna Area Council Our Lady of Lourdes congregations in election need to do so before July 27. Magna announced over the pulpit the recent town meeting. Applications may be picked up at the Other decisions made were the comMagna Branch Library, 8339 W. 35th So., or the Magna Recreation Center, mittees approval of Harold Bullocks 2941 So. 9150 W., during regular offer to pay a years post office box business hours. rental fee of $29. The committee memApplications must be received by a bers decided they needed a mailing member of the area councils steering address, one they would have the only "access to. mominating committee by next Monday, July 27. Their names and addresLinda McGettigan also replaced ses are: nominating committee chair, Bruce Whetstone as the election comRuss Hansen, 8349 W. 3150 So.; Kay mittee chair, just minutes after he Evans, 2994 So. 9150 W.; Marlene accepted the position. After Ms. Norcross, 2241 So. 80th W. and Steve McGettigan was voted in by the sterHarris, 7377 W. 3960 So. ling committee members, Whetstone Last weeks steering committee quipped, Can I put on my resume that I was election committee chair for a meeting consisted mainly of the reviewing of bylaws for the area council. short time? Laughs and smiles folBesides the attendance of the 11 comlowed Whetstone's comment. mittee members and a Magna Times In the July 30 issue of The Magna reporter, four area residents also Times voting district boundries, as attended. well as more of the bylaws of the MagChanges included in the bylaws na Area Council, will be noted. were the approval of Magna property owners being elegible to run as representatives of their district in the Aug. 3 election. Also, one vote per voter in Officers Darwin Woodruff and one district only shall apply. Another decision of the steering committee was Randy Lloyd of the West Valley Police that the area councils president would Department have been chosen the outbe a voting member of the council. standing officers for the month of July 1987. The impeachment of council memThe officers were nominated for bers was discussed, as well. A conviction of a felony, immorality or other their professionalism and courage in crimes of malfeasance will put a counresponding to a family fight where a cil members seat in jeopardy, decided suspect came toward them with a knife the steering committee. These in each hand. The officers were able to changes have to be made, said steer- convince the suspect to drop the knives ing committee chair Steve Harris. He preventing a potentially dangerous noted the changes were made in order situation which could have resulted in to comply with county ordinances. injury to the suspect or the officers. Officers Woodruff and Lloyd will be We need community involvement from all churches, stressed Harris as the guests at a breakfast sponsored by the discussion turned to local groups the West Valley Police Honorary Colinterest. He said the LDS wards and onels Association. Named outstanding Tax change noted The Utah State Tax Commission is changing the way employers calculate the state income tax withheld from employees to more accurately reflect what employees actually owe in taxes. These changes, effective August 1, 1987, will not increase or decrease the individuals tax liability, they only change the amount of tax withheld. Approximately 71 percent of Utah taxpayers will sec a decrease in their state withholding, 27 percent will have their withholding increase while about 2 percent will see no change in their state withholding. The 1987 General Session of the Legislature gave the Tax Commission the authority to determine state withholding separate from federal withholding. Up until now, the Tax Commission was limited to using a percentage of the federal income tax withholding for the state withholding. According to R. H. Hal Hansen, Commission chairman, The old method was too simple: it did not take into account the unique characteristics of individual taxpayers. As a result, many Utahns were being over withheld. The Legislature gave us the authority to fine tune our system so that withholding will more closely represent what the taxpayer actually owes in The quarterly board meeting normally scheduled for July has been postponed until August 2 at 11 a.m. For information on the activities of taxes. the Magna Community Church, call Mr. Hansen also noted that because Pastor Steve Wolden at employers will use the information 250-696- THURSDAY. JULY 23, 1987 MAGNA UTAH 84044 oononB si inn As ; ft LMlSsSS By DALE J. NETLSON Taxpayers who have an automatic extension of time to complete their 1986 federal income tax return must file the return and pay any remaining tax by midnight August 15, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). form the W-- 4 form, employees should file their new W-- 4 form with their employers if they have not already done so. During July, 1987, employers will switch to the new withholding schedules provided by the Tax Commission. The new schedules use the employees filing status, number of allowances, income and tax bracket to determine the amount of state income tax withheld for the pay period. In January, 1987, the Tax Commission increased the state withholding to 45 percent of the federal withholding. This adjustment was necessary because of federal reform and assured that Utahns would not be under withheld in their state taxes. According to Hansen, Because of federal tax reform and our limitations of computing state withholding, many Utahns were being over withheld using the percentage of federal withholding. On the other hand, some employees will sec an increase in their state tax being withheld because under the old system they were being under withheld. Our new schedules should correct inaccuracies on both ends of the spectrum. The amount of state income tax withheld using the new schedules will more accurately reflect the taxpayers true tax liability and will help him or her more effectively plan their finances. SALT LAKE CITY A Cyprus High School teacher recendy completed a k seminar at the University of Utah on the Constitution, the political process and citizen responsibility in the classroom. Robert A. Jones, American institutions teacher, was one of about 30 Intermountain area educators selected to attend the Taft Institute for Two-PartGovernment, funded by a nonprofit organization based in New York City. The Hinckley Institute of Politics coordinated the seminar. Jones was impressed with how political opponents got along. People who were very different would argue on the issues, but cooperate with each other otherwise, he said. They were able to see that differences could be overcome for the good of the community During the seminar more than 80 local, state and national politicians, as well as campaign workers, bureaucrats and attorney's participated in panel discussions or addressed the teachers. They included Utah Sen. Jake Gam and Reps. James Hansen, Howard Nielson and Wayne Owens. The teachers also met with Gov. Norman H. Bangerter at the Capitol. Participants were chosen based on interest, ability and the applicability of material studied to courses they teach. Most of the educators expenses were covered by the Taft Institute. two-wee- y No fireworks at park SALT LAKE CITY The fireworks display for the 24th of July celebration will not take place at Sugar House Park this year. The announcement was regretfully made by Les Reese, Executive vice president of the Sugar House Chamber of Commerce. According to Reese, adequate funding for the traditional fireworks display has been impossible to obtain this year. Class of 72 to meet buddies. Social hour will begin at 6:30 and dinner at 7:30. Snowbird is offering special overnight room rates. Reservations are required. We want to include everyone. Interested individuals should contact 8 Loriena or Sue Dilley Yep, another five years have passed us by. It is time again for the Cyprus High School class of 1972 reunion. Which will be held Saturday, September 12 at the Plaza Room, Snowbird. Cost for the reunion is $35 per couple, which includes dinner, dancing and mingling with our old high school 250-423- 250-317- Reunion set for class of 82 Cyprus High Schools Class of 82 has scheduled their five-yereunion on August 15, at Bonds Reception Center, 2005 E. 27th S. Activities will be from 7:30 p.m. 11 p.m. and will include dancing, -- other entertainment and hors d oeurves. The cost is $13 per person and $26 per couple. Interested parties should RSVP as soon as possible by calling Doug Dilley at 583-753- Church to be dedicated The new Magna Utah East Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints will be dedicated in services Sunday (July 26) at 5 special p.m. at the center, 2851 S. 80th W. President Ronald M. Henline will speak and give the dedicatory prayer. Other speakers will be presidents Brent E. Huish and Terry G. Ward, also of the stake presidency, and the churchs regional representative, Elder Don C. Hunsaker. The music will be provided by a combined choir of the Lake Ridge First, Ninth and Eleventh Wards. They will sing This House We Dedicate to Thee and On This Day of Joy and Gladness. Organized in 1965 as the Oquirrh East Stake, the Magna East Stake now has 3,300 members and seven wards the Lake Ridge First, Second, Third, Fourth, Ninth, Eleventh and Fourteenth Wards. Its boundaries stretch from 72nd to 80th West and from 35th South to North Temple. The new facility will be the stakes third home. The stake officers were originally located at 3151 S. 77th W. In 1969, the stake headquarters were moved to 8181 W 3320 S, but were returned again to the 77th W. building in 1979 when the stake was divided. President Henlinc said it became necessary to construct a new building to better serve the LDS Church members in cast Magna. We needed the room to carry out the frill program of the Church, he said. Work on the new stake center began in June 1986 and was completed this spring. Landscaping of the facility was finished last month shortly before the stakes quarterly conference. Besides the stake offices, the new building houses the Lake Ridge First, Second and Fourteenth Wards. Building architect was Deseret Architects and Engineers, L. Richard McCune, while Wadman Corporation, Ogden was the contractor. Other members of the stake presidency include Jeffrey B. Anderson, exec, secretary, and Vaughn E. Rice, Ray N.Thompson, and Courtney C. Rcesor, clerks. Members of the Magna East Stake High Council include David O. Max-fielJames B. Moycs, Howard B. McIntosh, Gordon C. Linder, Jeffrey L. Maddy, David H. Green, Michael A. Bice, William B. Gray, Hal M. Hurst, David W. Blanchard, Don W. Painter and Kelvin B. Porter. d, |