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Show w 0 r F?.:53 A33. r: r r , ! J ' ' T ' '' 1 ' 1 1 Variety of issues handled by council Despite political concerns regarding progress being made by supporters of an council, it was neighborhood problems and business as usual at a recent regular meeting of the Magna Community Council. Joe Ribotto, planning and zoning committee chairman, reported to the Council on the status of the zoning change requested by developers for the northwest comer cf the intersection of 3500 S. and 8400 West. A neighborhood committee had attended the county planning and zoning commission meeting July 14 to protest the zoning change application. Commission members had voted to view the site and make their decision at the commission meeting July 28. Maria and Javier Sanchez, Magna hoped the firm which demolished the building would completely fill and level the lot before they were finished with it. residents, appeared before the council to request approval for a permit to put a mobile trailer in the parking lot of the old Reams building on 3500 South to Mexican food serprovide a drivc-u- p vice four days a week. Authentic Mexican food, emphasized Mrs. Sanchez, and reported that they already obtained approval from the health department, and the county planning and zoning commission would rule on their request at the July 28 meeting. President Laura Jo McDermaid reported that since Lew Panopulos had appeared before the council last month to protest the open pit on Main Street where the old Panama Hotel had been, much fill dirt had been hauled to the site. She said it was Russ Gorringe, representing a group of property owners in the Cen- tennial Road area, appeared before the council to request assistance in cleaning up some deteriorating properties in their neighborhood. Gorringe said his group wanted to organize a neighborhood improvement committee to see what could be done to help neglected properties, and to do something about single family homes that had been turned into two and three family dwellings. Council members responded that something could likely be done to help. President McDermaid suggested that Gorringe get his people together and arrange a date for a meeting. Veronica Bezzant, who lives in the Helen Drive area came to the meeting to complain about smoke and a bad smell noticeable in their neighborhood during the previous week. Mrs. Bezzant also said on one occasion small bits of burned paper had fallen in sev- eral yards. She said the neighbors wondered if Hercules was burning more than they were supposed to on the side of the mountain. Council members suggested that the recent brush fires in the south end of the valley might have been responsible for some of the smokey smell. The council agreed to check into the problem. Local miss dazzles crowds as Annie lead The popular stage production Annie is being performed at the Sundance Ski and Summer Resorts outdoor theater through Sept. 4. Kelsi Osbourn, West Valley City, has the tide role in her first professional stage compared to the actress who originally played Annie, Toni Ann Giscondi. No doubt her involvement in ward and school drama productions, as well as vocal training from West Valley City resident Linda Hansen, have helped. Robyn Osbourn and will be a seventh-gradat Hunter Jr. High School in the fall. She formerly attended Dougler as T. Orchard Elementary. Kelsis dear, strong voice has been . debut. Tryouts for the coveted role of were held in Orem earlier this year, where over 125 girls auditioned. Annie Even though Kelsis musical training has been only on an amateur basis, she has received high cridcal acclaim for her performance Annie. Kelsi is the daughter nn Hue USPS 0. of David and ji jm 3255-8800- 0 as Performances tinue on Activities will be from 7:30-1p.m. and will include dancing, other entertainment and hors doeuvres. The cost is $13 per person and $26 per couple. Cyprus High Schools Class of 81 reunion has scheduled their bn Aug. 15, at Bonds Reception Center, 2005 E. 2700 S. 1 five-ye- VOLUME EIGHTY NUMBER THIRTY-SI- 328-410- set Interested parties should RSVP as soon as possible by calling Doug Dilley at 583-753- THURSDAY, JULY MAGNA. UTAH 84044 X will con- days through the first w eek of September and reservations can be made bv calling CMS 81 reunion i of Annie d 30. 1987 Use Neighborhood Watch! 8800 W. and will begin at 7 p.m. Any interested persons are invited to attend. - Communication is the way this community from burglaries and other crimes. It encourages residents to pay program works; if neighbors will inform each other as to when they leave particular attention to suspicious characters who may bc looking to harm town for an extended stay, possible crimes may be avoided. Newspaper other people or property. Dead-bolocks, sturdy doors and and mail pickup by friends or neighbors can thwart would-b- e burglars. windows and being cautious of stranthe all Common sense in observing activiNeighborhood part of gers are Watch Program. Even leaving a light ties in the neighborhood can help on in some part of the home is a good promote peace of mind in most communities. Good judgment is advised in idea, depending on the circumstances. All of these topics and more will be walking alone at night, especially in discussed at a Neighborhood Watch unfamiliar areas. For more information call 250-641- 4 Program meeting to be held in Magna S. scheduled is 2655 or 19. at It on Aug. The Neighborhood Watch Program was ingeniously designed years ago to help protect members of a particular lt 264-223- Council election coming By DALE J. NEILSON The Magna Area Councils steering committee is all set for the Aug. 3 election in which 27 candidates from 11 different districts arc hoping to be elected. If that number is proportionate to those who actually vote, then interest could be very high in the council. Since last weeks story of 13 candidates declaring their candidacy, that number has more than doubled in the last seven days. All of the voting districts have at least one candidate, except districts three and four, which have one nominee each. Two districts have four people running, three districts have three and the other four districts have two candidates each. District No. 1 as previously noted, has Kay Evans and Charles Kennedy vying for office. District No. 2 includes Peggy L. Johnson, Leo Ware and newcomer Ray Memmott. District No. 3 and 4 have James B. Meeks and Marlene A. Norcross running respectively. District No. 5 includes Connie G. Kendall and three others who have just declared their candidacy: Bruce Whetstone, Frank Arreola and Kathrin Brimely. Newcomer Joe Chacon will be opposed by Debra L. Jacobi and J. Russel Hansen in District No. 6. In District No. 7, Gordon Linder will vie for election against Lee Workman, who recently announced his Turning No changes have apparently been made since last week in District No. 8; Dan W. Painter and Dave Edwards will be the only candidates on the ballot. District No. 9 has added newcomn ers Ross J. Whittaker and Bruce to oppose Neil Howieson and t Bruce Hayward. In District No. 10, Larry Harward is the most recent candidate to file, where he will be opposed by James E. Hutchinson and Lary Argylc. District No. 11 has added Jefferson D. Bardin to run against Steven G. Harris. In the recent steering committee meetings, different decisions concerning a mailing address, accepting donations, and support from county commissioner Dave Watson have been discussed. The Magna Area Councils mailing address is P.O. Box 456; it was also decided that any donations should be made to Magnas Chamber of Commerce, which then can funnel it back to the council, if the Chamber desires. The reason for this being Hopefully, we wont need a lot of funds, according to committee member Russ Hansen. The committee also expressed appreciation for Watsons support, agreeing his decision did cause some concern. Residents in the community arc encouraged by the steering committee to support the candidate of their choice in Mondays (Aug. 3) election at Brock-ban- k Jr. High School, 2935 S. 8560 W. Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-- 8 p.m. Voters do not need to register beforehand, but must provide some form of identification. Kirs-chma- 26? Check this Men who turn 26 during the remainder of 1987 will be reaching an important milestone, according to the Selective Service System. Men who were bom in 1961 were required to register with Selective Service in July 1980, after the President rcinstituted the registration requirement. These men mm 26 in 1987. Although Selective Service will accept late registrations, the agency docs not have authority to accept registrations after a man reaches his 26th birthday. Utahs Selective Service State Director Leland Ford warned that, with few exceptions, a man who fails to register before turning 26 will permanently forfeit his eligibility for certain federal benefits, such as student financial assistance, job training, and federal employ- ment opportunities. Additionally, nonregistrants face possible prosecution as felons. Students who plan to attend college outside Utah should be aware that some states also require registration for state student aid, entrance to colleges and universities, state employment, and permission to state-support- practice law. (KRSP) made rootbeer floats two weeks ago to Disc Jockeys Dan Bammes, left, and Jon Carter of Rock 103-Ffund-raisAll for the Easter Seals program. the proceeds made from the Ice cream treats are donated help In a to to Easter Seals help those with handicaps. Bammes Is a Magna resident, while Carter lives In West Valley City. er Magnans support Easter Seals By DALE J. NEILSON When fundraising is done for those who are less fortunate, everybody wants to help. Disc jockeys and even grocery stores get ihto the act. On July 1 7, Smiths of Arbor Park in Magna was the site of a fundraiser for the Easter Seals program. Root beer floats were sold at $1 apiece; all proceeds were given to Easter Seals to assist them in therapy for any disabled Utahn. Disc jockeys Dan Bammes and (KRSP-FM- ) Jon Carter of Rock 103-Fprepared the ice cream treats. O Weber the ice cream and Smiths the store space. Then, theres the donated time from celebrities such as Bammes and Carter. Last year, remembered Easter Were trying to get as many celebrity Seals development director Barbara scoopers as possible, noted Ms. Howell, We made $5,000 in Utah and Howell. (On July 16) we held training $100,000 nationwide. Such large re- sessions for making the root beer turns are possible because of donations floats; Channel 2s noon'news did it, as from companies like A8cW, Cream well as several radio stations, also live. OWeber and Smiths. A&W donated In all, 30 celebrities participated. the rootbeer, cups and straws; Cream Whats unique about Easter Seals, said Ms. Howell, is that it is organized to provide therapy for anyone with a disability in the state. The program also matches a disabled child with a senior volunteer. Expectations for 1987 are high in the Easter Seals program, the development director said. Were hoping to exceed last years goal in the state and nation, but really we want Utah to do better! Commission vetos zoning changes Democracy in action, grinned one relieved resident Tuesday morning af- ter the county planning and zoning commission denied the request of developers Yeates, Priest and Company to change a Magna comer from residential to commercial zoning. In a second action Tuesday involving Magna, the commission approved a conditional permit for Maria Sanchez to operate a drive-u- p trailer serving Mexican food in the parking lot of the old Reams building on 3500 South. The lot involved in the zoning change request is the northwest comer of the intersection of 8400 West and 3500 South, and is owned by Floyd Coon. When the developers first petitioned the commission, startled neighborhood residents immediately called a town meeting and set to work to combat the proposed change. Led by neighborhood spokesman Connie Kendall, they conducted a five-da- y rush hour traffic count at the intersection, collected 400 names on a petition and enlisted the support of the Magna Community Council. At the July 14 meeting of the planning and zoning commission 22 concerned residents showed up to speak in opposition to the requested change. At that time, commission members voted, to continue the request to this week. Reasons for the denial, as given at Tuesdays meeting, were conflict with the countys Magna Master Plan and the voiced opposition of the neighborhood residents and the Magna Community Council. A representative of Yeates, Priest and Company was not available for comment Tuesday by press time. Regarding Mrs. Sanchezs mobile trailer, the commission made the condition that the entire parking lot must be cleaned up before they would issue the permit. The permit was requested by Bill and Charmainc Denton, who have leased the old Reams building for the store. Mrs. operation of a second-han- d Sanchez also noted that the permit would only be good until October 1, because the county is working on a new ordinance regulating temporary businesses which they hope will be enacted by that date. Then a new permit application would have to be made. Jaycees aid kids The Wasatch Jaycees presented an $8833.49 check today to Utah Children, a statewide child advocacy organization. Mary Ross, chairperson of Wasatch Jaycecs Bachelorcttcs for g Bid event, presented the check to Mrs. Norma Matheson, honorary chairperson of Utah Children, The check represented the proceeds from the event held May 13 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers. The Sheraton Hotel and Towers and KLCY 94 FM radio were joint fund-raisin- sponsors, along with the Wasatch Jaycees. The money will be used by Utah Children to cover g operational expenses in carrying out its objectives of speaking out on behalf of Utahs neglected, abused and homeless children. Mary Ross stated all of the sponsors were encouraged by the enthusiastic response of die bidders and therefore are planning to repeat the event next year. |