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Show PRESS ASSCC 467 E 300 SO OT SALT LAKE CITT UTAH I 0pp3P ays' 84111 msGiniHas few w wtakafi tf The steering committee apparently by Dale J. Neilson desires the use of both Copper ComMagna Times SUfT Writer By the time Copper Days comes off munity and Pleasant Green parks for in late September, it will have Copper Days, but funding still needs culminated more than four months of to be worked out. work by many organizations in Copper Days festivities would tenMagna. More activities for the tatively begin on September 22, with a golf tournament sponsored by the September 23-2- 5 event are presently being scheduled. Magna Chamber of Commerce. No The autumn celebration is centered time has been set for the event. Acaround Our Lady of Lourdes Church's tivities on September 23 would proSunday spaghetti dinner. Many other bably revolve around various commeractivities are also anticipated, incial booths. An arts and crafts display is planncluding dances, sporting events, commercial booths and entertainment. ed for the three days of the first-evFourteen Magna organizations have celebration. On September 24, a breakfast is tenexpressed an interest in assisting with a.m. No planning Copper Days. tatively planned from The autumn carnivals planning ' sponsor has been selected. A 5K run meetings are coordinated by Magna sponsored by Magnas chamber would Community Arts Council begin at 9 a.m., while a Magna d Recreation Clyde Perkins. bicycle In the last Copper Days steering race would start at 10 a.m. committee meeting, times and dates The University of Utahs drill team has a suggested performance time of were noted for specific activities. The 5 p.m. on that Saturday, but has no use of old Kennecott machinery placed at various sites in the community sponsor. and a possible visit of Russian arms inThe entertainment group, the Saliva Sisters, have been mentioned as perspectors were also discussed. (The formers at 6:30 p.m. Independent conMagna Times, July 21, 1988) Harold Bullock and LaVelle Prince firmation was not available at press both encouraged the committee to purtime. A baseball game between Kennecott sue the Soviets involvement in Copand a determined opponent per Days. We need to say (to the is scheduled for September 24 at 7 Russians) Hey, youre welcome in the community, if nothing else, said p.m. A street dance on Main Street, 1 1 Bullock. p.m., would be sponsored by the merchants association. Prince, who represents the Merchants Redevelopment Association of September 25 s (Sunday) only Historic Magna (MRAHM), noted the scheduled event is Our Lady of Lourdes spaghetti dinner. Rev. Franplacement of old Kennecott machinery in Magna may be in time for Copper cis Pellegrino observed that the Days. The only definite sites recompopular annual festivity may attract as mended by MRAHM are at the normany as 3,000 in 1988. It is anticipated that several clowns theast comer of 91st W. 27th So. and will pay a visit to the dinner, which just west of 9027 W. 27th So. The possibility of a walking should delight young children. museum in Magna arises from the Other events without a scheduled Kennecott-donated day or time include concession booths. machinery. er a mining display and a black powder shoot, each sponsored by MRAHM. Thek Magna Community Council conplans to sponsor a test, with activities surrounding it to last throughout whatever day is scheduled. Men better start growing their beards now! laughed steering committee secretary Janeal Pearson. There are a number of Copper Days events with neither a sponsor, date, or time. They include a Cyprus High School Spinnakers a Magna Senior Citizens Center open house and entertainment furnished by the 1988 Miss Magna Queen royalty. beard-growi- drill-dow- Kennecotts Touring . mining facilties, a community fireworks display and various performing dance groups also have no sponsor or date. KKAT Radio may provide a live broadcast for at least part of Copper Days, but nothing definite has been station decided. The country-wester- n has promised a sizable amount of ad- vance publicity. KUTV-Chann2 also plans to publicize Copper Days, probably within 10 days proceeding the community celebration. The Magna Chamber of Commerce is represented on the Copper Days el n, if pbiiiiiDiii: Center. Mountain men in the area are represented by Lew Panopulos. Our Lady of Lourdes voice is Sheila Balistreri and LaVelle Prince fulfills the same position with MRAHM. The Magna Mt. Riders are represented by Brian Waterson. Harold Bullock and Eva Von Wagoner have also agreed to assist in planning the fall celebration. The next meeting of the Copper Days steering committee is scheduled for August 10, 7 p.m., at the recreation center, 2941 So. 9150 W. In the August 3 Magna Times, last nights committe meeting will be reviewed. steering committee by Jim Brusatto, while LaMar Mecham represents both the Magna Recreation Center and the Boy Scouts of America. The Magna Area Councils representative is Ross Whittaker and Marlene Norcross represents the LDS Church. The Spinnakers voice on the steering committee is Janet Thurman. Kennecott and Hercules are represented by Frank Fisher and Sue ODonnell, respectively. Mike Retford is the Magna Community Councils delegate to the committee, while Fern Llewellyn represents the Magna Senior Citizens 8-- Magna telephone book to be out soon Copperfield Reunion Scheduled Vice-Preside- nt Center-sponsore- yet-to-- 9-- ; 3255-M0- rs Len-dari- West Valley City is building a new city hall. While that by itself may not be a big deal, it is when the building will be paid for without raising taxes Copperfield became the first mining town in the Oquirrh Mts., after the Utah Copper Co. (Kennecott) began its open-p- it mining operation. The melting pot for almost every nationality, said Cameron, had neighborhood names like Terrace Heights, Dinkeyville, Telegraph and the U.S. (for employees of the United States Mining and Smeltering Co.). 1 1 1 ri or issuing bonds. The 94,000 sq. ft. structure will be built on the 4.9 acre site of 3600 Constitution Blvd (36th So. 27th W.) at a cost of $8. 1 million. The city will pay for 72,000 sq. ft., or $5.7 million. 1 1 1 1 1 hi mi . . 1 1 C T 4 YteA James David Coon, his wife Mary and their family once lived in Coonvllle. This headstone marks their graves in Pleasant Green Cemetery. Coonville Revisited Part 2 Foundations in ruin; families that followed., are pioneer proof by W. Kent Goble Magna Times Writer Except for a few foundations lying in ruin, five homes still standing and the dozen or so clumps of trees marking other abandoned home sites, the pioneer village of Coonville is no more. Gone are the large spacious homes, the well tended gardens and orchards surrounded by the broad expanse of open fields that stretched away into the foothills of the Oquirrhs. Virtually everything that those early pioneers struggled to build up has since tumbled into ruin causing us to wonder if their sacrifices were in vain. We have only to look at their individual lives, at the families they raised and at foe posterity that has followed after, however, to realize that foe real foundation that they intended to build upon was not made of brick and stone and mortar. Instead, they built with their toil and sacrifice. They added laughter blended with tears mixed with moments of joy tinged with sorrow, and they cemented all of this together with a bond of love that transcends their passing. And this foundation remains firm and strong despite foe intervening years. Love was something that 'Uncle Dave and 'Aunt Mary knew alot about because they shared plenty of it with others. The youth of Pleasant Green and Coonville idolized them and used them as role models in almost every aspect of their lives. Uncle Dave and Aunt Mary lived in one of those homes in Coonville for half a century caring for one another and sharing themselves and their substance with others. Recalls their eighth child, Mamie Coon Thomas, My father, J.D. Coon, always worked with his father (Abraham) and when they were called upon to give a helping hand, they were always ready. Father helped pioneer and build up the Pleasant Green ward. She was no less devoted to her mother. Mother (Mary Wor- thington Coon) helped many of her neighbors and relatives when they had sickness, especially when babies were bom. She also had a very large famiShe described the ly of her own. devotion that they held for one another, always being seen enjoying each others company. They used to sing very beautifully together and they loved to go to dances and enjoy an evening with their friends. Yes, Coonville was no ordinary village. Instead, it was like a large, extended family where neighbors and friends, whether kin or not, were found living together sharing their affection as well as their substance with a closeness that no longer seems to exist in our society. Dave and Mary were married March 10, 1866. In 1872, they began building a home on the land held by Davids father, Abraham Coon, next side-by-sid- e, day-by-d- n 1853. Mary Worthington, like her husband, walked across the plains when she was seven years old. She was an immigrant from England. Her family moved into northern Utah, settling in Huntsville. There James David met his match and foe companion of his dreams. Though young in years, Mary had been matured by her pioneer experiences and was a talented homemaker and practical woman, always finding ways to provide for her young family. Abraham Coons possessions included some beautiful, thoroughbred stallions. David was an excellent horseman, seemingly bom in foe saddle, and was noted for his outstanding ability to ride. It was claimed that there was not a stallion that he couldnt break and ride. Adds Mamie, Grandfather had some of foe finest horses in foe valley. At thirteen, James David had ON PAGES of yesteryear ween people Copperfield. in Its coming along, said Copper PrintingMagna Times owner J. Howard Stahle, printer of the new telephone book. He noted that, while several Magna residents have expressed concern about the time factor in printing the directory, there have been unforeseen circumstances involved. There are errors in the alphabetical listing, which have caused delays, Stahle said. Besides that, it takes time to learn how to use the new equipment the printer is using. while the states share is $2.4 million for 22,000 sq. ft. The new facility is expected to fulfill the citys current growth and needs through the year 2015. The unique project is scheduled for completion by the fall of 1989. The Sandy firm of Peacock and Larson is overseeing building construction. In May, the publisher contracted to purchase an MCS 5 Compugraphic typesetter and word processor. Several weeks have been spent by staff members in learning how to use the system more effectively. The ongoing training is beginning to pay off. Stahle observed that even though the directory has been delayed, It should be more accurate than in the past. The Magna telephone book should be out soon," he predicted. m'i in VOLUME 81 NO. 36 0 to a spring. It was here that so many memories were to be created over the next five decades. The home was large and first built of logs. Later adobe and brick was added. Mary was barely six- teen' when they were married and but Mary David was twenty-thre- e, always seemed equal to the task of being a frontier bride. David had been raised close to his fathers side. When only three, the family left their three hundred acre farm in LaHarpe, Hancock County, Illinois for the West. For four years, Davids father served as Bishop of Indian Mill opposite Council Bluffs taking care of several wives and children of the members of the Mormon Battalion. His sons, including David, helped the bishop with the many chores necessary to take care of more that thirty individuals under the bishops care. They also worked in the mill where grain was processed into flour for the settlers as well as the Indians. In the spring of 1850, most of the battalion members had returned and Bishop Coon was released to take his family to Utah. David was in his eighth year when he walked across the plains. His father was Captain of Ten in the William Wall wagon train and therefore again placed in charge of several families. It took foe pioneers almost four months to cross to Utah, arriving September 17, 1850. Soon after their arrival, Abraham Coon busied himself establishing another home for his family that included a prosperous farm as well as a ranch for his livestock. The ranch was on the west mountains. The canyon soon became known as Coons Canyon because Abraham Coon opened up a road into foe canyon for timbering and built a mill for cutting shingle wood. David, as usual, was close by eagerly helping his father to whom he was devoted. Recalls Mamie Coon As Father grew up he Thomas, worked with his father in the (Coons) canyon getting out logs, making roads and irrigation ditched and hauling stone for building purposes. Mormon historian Andrew Jensen states that Abraham Coon and his sons began building a road into Coons Canyon in gym and the band, the Red Peppers. Many strong ties were forged bet- West Valley City Plans new city hall; no tax up Copperfield had everything to ofsaid former resident Marie fer, Cameron. It had good stores, like the s. Miners Merc., Pan Hellenic and It also had the best volunteer fire department. But most of all, Copperfield had good people who cared about each other. - i USPS I Other subjects the reunion-goe(might discuss are: the boarding house owned by Margaret McDonald Fox, the dances at the Copperfield school Americas old mining towns are probably best remembered for their good ol days. On August 6, former residents of die Bingham Canyon town of Copperfield will gather for a reunion at Copperton Park to reminisce about the good ol days. THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1988 MAGNA, UTAH 84044 . WYf i; Gov. Norman H. Bangerter helped the Utah Press Association celebrate its 95th birthday recently. To symbolize the goals of a free press, the governor helped plant a tree in front of the UPA office. Approximately 1 00 statewide community leaders and political dignataries attended the open house. Utah Press Association notes 95th birthday; local service - SALT LAKE CITY This year marks a momentous event in Utahs the Utah Press newspaper industry Association, an organization representing over 50 newspapers dedicated to stimulating the ideals of a freepress, celebrates its 95th anniversary. Governor Norman Bangerter, along with approximately 100 statewide community leaders and political dignitaries, honored the occasion by attending an open house at the UPA office. To symbolize foe goals of a free press, foe Governor helped plant a tree in front of the office. . This is a particularly momentous occasion, said UPA Executive Director Nancy White adding, Were looking forward to serving Utah for the next 95 years. The Utah Press Association was established in 1893 when thirteen of the states publishers and editors met to formally create an organization which would address their mutual needs and aspirations. Since then, the UPA has matured significantly and now offers a variety of services to the states newspapers including an advertising placement service, clipping ser- vice, an educational program design ed to enhance jounalistic excellence, and an ongoing campaign to lobby the state legislature. Commenting on the endurance of the UPA over the years, Nancy White praised the states newspaper work force. Newspaper people are dedicated, and conscientious, she hard-worki- said. The community papers not only report on what's going on, but also chronicle the history of their communities. They are invaluable. White concluded, The reason the UPA is here is because a free press is the cornerstone of a free society." Salt Lake County Planning Commission agenda The Zone meeting will be held in the County Commission Chambers, County Government Center, Main Floor, Room N1 100, 2001 South State Street. CONDITIONAL USE 1. Crossland Savings 1400 East 4705 South amend R-Zone Millcreek. plan 2. Murray Village Center 4695 South 900 East C-- 2 Amendment to site plan Zone Millcreek. 3. Grant Harrison 1225 E. Sophomore Cir. (4560 S.) M S.F. Detached R-l- -4 Zone Millcreek. 4. Scott A. and Nadine Robinson 952 E. Violet Dr. home occupation, prin- (10500 S.) - V White City. L.D.S. Church -3001 E. Creek Road (8000 S.) -CA-- 2 hurch and Recreation Park Zone Cottonwood Heights. 6. -Phillips 66 4216 S. Redwood Road (1700 W.) Car C-- 2 wash Zone TaylorsvilleBennion. 7. Young Electric 4090 West 5415 South -ASign Co. nnimated sign (rotating) and excepC-- 2 tion Zone Kearns. ting 5. - R-l- -8 - - DECISION 8. Marilyn Marley 1701 East Woodside Dr. (4100 S.) X acre Auto repair to C-- 2 - E. Millcrek. R-2- -8 9. -R- ainbo Oil Co. - 5420 South 2700 West nience store and car wash to C-- 2 28,320 Sq. Conve- - Ft. -T- avlorsvilleBennion. HEARING AND DECISION 10. Salt Lake CounText ty Planning Commission amend mobile store definichange tion and use, and add natural resource recycling collection point definition and use. HEARING Venture 11. 1225 West 5313 South Resources A- -l 8.83 acres to C-- 2 TaylorsvilleBennion. 12. Holmes Retire3300 West 5313 South ment Plan to C-- 2 19,892 square feet TaylorsvilleBennion. - - - R-l- -8 ' Y |