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Show UTAH 467 PRESS ASSN. . 3RD SO. . SALT LAKE CITY. 84111 UTAH SEa USPS 3255-MO- VOLUME O 8f NO! iHtegraa toys for eyyfiss by Dale J. Neilson serious injury last week, when they fled a house which was extensively fire. gutted by a gasoline-induce- d The July 14 blaze engulfed the single-pareSherman Hairup home at 3702 Franklin Rd. in a matter of seconds, said witnesses. I could not believe how fast (the fire) spread, said Linda Lever, who lives across the street. If the kids were not already out (of the house), we could not have gone in and gotten them. Two of the Hairup children, Melinda, 1 1 and Mike, 8 were in the structure at the time. Four year-ol- d Dan was reportedly visiting a neighbor at die time of the fire. The children were evaluated at the scene by paramedics and transported to Pioneer Valley Hospital for observation. Cpt. Howard Meik of the Magna (Salt Lake County No. 52) fire station was obviously relieved that there were no serious injuries. I would say that everybody concerned is pretty lucky. He noted that the emergency call was received at 9:33 a.m.; firefighters were at the scene of the blaze by 9:37 a.m. nt Lever said that about 9:30 a.m., in the house. The apparent cause of the blaze, ac- cording to Tillotson, was that eight Mike tried to clean up spillyear-ol- d ed grease in the kitchen with gasoline. There had been a small grease fire a couple of days before, which I assume was from cooking. ' When gasoline was brought to the kitchen from the basement, it was applied to the greasy spot on the floor. Within seconds the fumes reached the source (of the explosion), ex- -' plained the firefighter, the pilot light on the hot water heater. Meik noted that when the firefighters arrived, flames could be seen in the attic, carport and throughout the house. It spread within seconds into the attic space. ' Upon arrival, the captain observed the firefighting troops made certain the house was vacated. While attempting to activate a water hose, firefighters experienced difficulty in the mechanical failure of the hoses nozzle. Another line was pulled and water was showering the burning structure within seconds. The house was totally gutted, Meik said blankly. Its fair market value was destroyed. Besides the Magna firefighters, West Valley City and county fire station no. 57 also responded to the fire. watched as the Over 100 house gave way to the persistent dispatcher. When the woman and other neighbors rushed to the house to evacuate its occupants, I saw two of (the children) coming down the stairs. One of them was already out of the burning home. Apparently, the lone injury from die Melindas right fire was to 1 1 year-ol- d foot. It was only a first degree bum, said firefighter Brad Tillotson. In the response time that must have seemed like an eternity, flames seemed to chew at every corner of the house. Even a large portion of the grass in the backyard was charred black. The house was already gone when (the firefighters) came, said another Franklin Rd. resident, Leonard Carrillo. He reported hearing an explosion and then the house burned. Tillotson lamented that the fires quick action nullified much of what firefighters could have done. But, they did keep the flames confined to one Putting water (on the building. home) prevented the fire from extending to the house next door. The Hairup residence was totally involved when we got there; the flames went from die floor to the ceiling. I dont think we could have saved it. The cause of the fire -- gasoline- is a prime exapmle of what the fire department teaches not to do, emphasized Meik. Never have gasoline Magna Times Staff Writer Two Magna children escaped I was in my yard, when I saw smoke and heard an explosion. Her distress call may have been the first received by a county fire department mimiF ion jury iralw v' S St : - Vs ; spectacular house fire in east Magna last week didnt claim any lives and resulted in only one minor injury. The house was totally gutted though, according to Magna fire station Cpt. Howard A Meik. Copper Days planning starting to bring results for Sept. 23 - ' -- "- - , ' v i'!. ; Vs ' ; j t i jjPhotoLarry Gunn1 The Magna Community Arts Council built this float, for use by the communitys chamber of commerce In Magnas Independence Day parade. In the recent Kearns parade, the arts councils entry tied for first place with the float (see below) In the civic division. ed by Dale J. Neilson Magna Times Staff Writer As the end of July draws near, it is becoming apparent that so is Magnas Copper Days celebration. Only nine weeks remain before a possible Magna Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, which would kick off Copper .. ; Days. . The autumn celebration is schedul- ) ed for September 23-2-5 and is centered Ground Out Lady of Lourdes Churchs spaghetti dinner. Many other activities are also anticipated, including dances, sporting events, commercial booths and entertainment. At last count, 14 organizations in the community were helping in to plan Copper Days. Last weeks steering committee meeting for Copper Days featured specific times for events, besides ideas for publicity. The use of old Kennecott , machinery placed at various sites in the community and a possible visit of Rus- sian arms inspectors were also discussed. Harold Bullock encouraged the committee to get the Russians involved, because they will be our greatest drawing card. Maybe we could have a government booth on the INF Treaty. It would also be a good opportunity (for Copper Days participants) to talk on the radio. LaVelle Prince, secretary-treasurof the Merchants Redevelopment Association of Historic Magna (MRAHM) agreed. When people talk about the Russians, theyre talking Magna. He emphasized the two subjects seem to compliment each other well. We need to say (to the Soviets) Hey, youre welcome in the community, if nothing else, Bullock encouraged. Of the acquisition of old Kennecott machinery. Prince noted MRAHM has acquired several pieces of it. Though there are no definite places to locate er Three Kennecott steelworkers unions, locals 392, 4347 and 4413 sponsored this float for use In Magnas Independence Day parade. The unions float, graced by the royalty of the Miss Magna Queen Pageant, tied for first place in the civic division of the Kearns parade with the Magna Community Arts Council entry (see above). Both floats will be In the Pioneer Day Parade on Monday, to be broadcast live by channels 4 and 5 at 9 a.m. Jeremy Classic view from top by W. Kent Goble Magna Times Writer three decades, have managed to put golf on the sports map in a phenomenal way, and now, having reached the threshold of inimitability , have graduated with their inestimable talent, to the PGA Senior circuit. The likes of A1 Besselink, Freddie Haas, Lanny Nielsen, Bob Brue, Homero Blancas, A1 Geiberger, Tommy Aaron, Gene Littler, Bob Goalby, Bobby Nichols, Charlie Owens, Walt Zembriski, Don Bies, Bruce Cramp-toCharles Coody, Orville Moody, and Miller Barber. These and a bunch more were teeing off in ten minute intervals, first being introduced by the booming voice of Mt. Eaton. To add to the excitement was the presence of Ben Smith, leader of the sixty-eigother golfers by a comfortable four strokes. Ben is what we all dream of, the guy who made it the hard way. No direct route for this guy. Hes strictly a blue collar walkon who was threatening to become the y first to win the Senior circuit. And he was poised and ready for the historic moment. In getting to the top he had ridden rough shod over the opposition, shooting an opening 66 and adding a 67 for a thirty-si- x hole total of 133. He was playing more like Ben Hur or Ben Hogan than Ben Smith. And there I stood, as close to immortality as someone who has never paired a hole in his life can get, wat n, er ht The tee ie several hundred feet above the green at the fourth hole, or 'Eaglee Nest.' You need to Robin Hood this green, where its either bullseye or bust. Photo courtesy of the 3 Cs. ar v - 'y: ' f) viewing. And Bill is not suffering to any inordinate degree from height deficiency. Its just that he was standing beside the tallest timber this side of Californias sequoias. As for Mt. Eatons comments, it remains for someone with a satellite dish to decipher because only an occasional space shuttle, COMSAT satellite or Karcem Jab-bSky hook even enters his private atmospheric quadrant. I must admit, I was flying a bit high myself as I witnessed the ongoing in- - o O , "'v'( Actually, Mt. Eaton isnt a peak at all. Hes just a guy who ought to be officially declared one. After all, he towers over virtually every other living creature, overshadowing some of Gods other creations so completely that theres a seemingly perpetual eclipse when hes out and about. Just ask popular sportscaster Bill Marcroft of KUTV sports. With the top of his head barely reaching Mt. Eatons left biceps, he risked tennis elbow from overextending his arm vertically as he tippy toed his microphone to reach the Man Mountain that he was inter- - O D . ..sxKjwsa V'.t- Mount Eaton may not be the highest peak in Utah, but it is certainly die best known, and also the best dressed for that matter. While Kings Peak can boast its share of tall timber, nothing can really match the sensation that you get when you sidle up alongside the lofty Eaton and gaze in peipendicular wonderment at one of Utahs most beloved attractions. d o flames. ' union-sponsor- MAQNA, UTAH 84044 : s'. MAGNA THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1888 35 terview, standing no more tnan a stones throw from Eaton and Marcroft with only a large Gator Aide bucket separating us. 'Die scene was the Jeremy Ranch, Sunday morning, July 17th and the site was Number One tee, the beginning of the final round of what has become one of the most popular tournaments on the PGA Senior Tour. And one of the three best purses. Vying for the top money were many of the stars of the regular PGA tour who, over the past two or non-entit- the machinery, he suggested the site of the former Magna fire station. That building stood on the north side of 27th So., where 91st W. intersects it. If that site were to be occupied by a significant piece of machinery, said Prince, Salt Lake County would the lot it owns. have to The vacant lot directly west of the Blue Rock Saloon, also on Main Street, was also mentioned by Prince as a site. These locationsCare the on- -. Times July 14 issue, Hercules employee Craig Taylor was quoted as saying that there is a larger movement in (Hercules) public relations department to favor this group, than others in the comIn The Magna munity. The statement has apparently attracted the attention of several Magna residents and Hercules officials, including government affairs manager Dave Nicponski. We dont favor one group over another, insisted Nicponski. It needs to be clearly understood that we take each request on an individual basis from various groups and organizations in Magna. We give equal consideration to all requests. Reached at his home on July 15, Taylor said that his statement needed clarification. What the area council needs (is) a working relationship he (with Hercules) to go forward, emphasized, rather than recognition of one (council) over the other. Nicponski claimed that Hercules has the communitys interests at heart. It is always our intention to do what is best for the general population of Magna. ching name golfers put on a clinic that even a duffer of my magnitude can comprehend and appreciate. Having watched several pros tee off, we decided to follow the threesome of Bies, Waldespuhl and Crampton feeling that three had to be a lucky number. They were the third from last to tee off, and we werent disappointed. Whatever oohs and aahs that werent expended on Mt. Eaton were liberally sprinkled about by the gallery as they watched our threesome perform. That dapper man from down under, Bruce Crampton, was a sight to behold as he swung away effortlessly with the ease that makes a guy like me turn a dark green with envy. His two compatriots followed suit, putting on a show well worth the price of admission. Alter following our threesome to the fourth hole, we waited for the man atop the leader board to arrive. Ben Smith at twelve under, Miller Barber at eight under, and Jim Cochran at six under for the tournament soon arrived and, surrounded by a huge gallery, put on a show. But it remained for Miller Barber to make the final charge. And what a memorable exhibition he put on, patiently holding his own at eight under par through the back nine until, one ly definite possibilities at the present time, said the MRAHM member. We hope that the significant (pieces of machinery) would be set before Copper Days and that would be nice. Howard (Stahle, merchants association president) spent a lot of time going up (to Kennecott). . Hercules names manager of combined Navy The Hercules Aerospace Bacchus Works has combined all Navy strategic programs into a single program office under the direction of Bob K. Kedigh, formerly Trident II D-- 5 program manager. Mr. Kedigh will be responsible for Poseidon C-- 3 and Trident Polaris A-1 C-- 4 operational programs and D-- 5 development and production, according to Vice President and General Manger for Strategic Propulsion Ruth L. Novak. Hercules is developing first and second stages for Trident II in a Joint Venture with Morton Thiokol Wasatch Division. Mrs. Novak also said INF Treaty implementation management has been combined into this organization under the direction of Bettie B. Ferguson. Mr. Kedigh was Pershing II technical specialist, implementation manager and program manager before becoming Trident II manager. He started with hercules in field engineering and as a lab supervisor at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, Lawrence, Kan. Mrs. Ferguson was implementation manager on C-- 3. Prior to that, she was in Product Engineering as a senior mathematician and project manager. 3, stroke at a time, Ben Smith fell back to join him at sixteen. When Smith bogeyed seventeen, Barber took the lead and charged up the hill at eighteen to a final and convincing victory. I finally found my golf bag tucked away in the comer of the basement. Carefully, I dragged it out, checking to see if all of my irons were still in the bag. The dust was a bit thick and there was a cobweb or two clinging defiantly to the cover but otherwise it was all there exactly as I left it three years ago, the day I walked off the Copper Golf Club course convinced that I had dug my last divot. But I see now that nothing lasts forever, even forced retirement, and Im ready to go out there again, hungry for that first par. Who knows? Maybe when Mark Eaton hangs up those 'gunboats' of his with the letters U.S.S. instead of NIKE stenciled on the sides, they'll put one of them in a glass case alongside Ab Jenkins Mormon Meteor. And, just maybe that old nine iron of mine will end up on the mantle of some unsuspecting artifacts collector. From the original set of the only guy who never parted a hole. But then, its not so much whether you win or lose but how you play the game. Or why. And I just rediscovered, while at the Jeremy Showdown, that golf is even fun. |