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Show ' CAR-RTSO- UTAH 307 Salt I iexas garbeque Comes to Magna W C005 RT PRESS ASSN. 200 S Lake City UT 84101-12- 12 Orson Qygi Company: Wising from the Ashes Page 2 Page 8 J WVC police still seek clues Cgw wint? to 97 assault on girl Magnas West Valley City police are keep- -' ing the case open pertaining to a former girl who was abducted nearly by a man more than a year ago. The victims mother vows "to get the man who did this." The attacker has been identified on a convenient store video tape, but has not been arrested. He is described as a male in his 30s or 40s, blond curly hair, a mustache and brown eyes. At the time he of the attack Feb. 27, 1997 was wearing one ear ring and driChevrolet sedan. ving a blue The attacker allegedly grabbed the girl and forced her into his auto or about 7 p.m. as she was on an errand to a nearby store. The girl fought her attacker until he placed his hands around her throat so tight it caused bruises. However, when the suspect left the car to go around to the other side, she leaped from the vehicle and ran into a nearby Holiday Oil gas station where an employee telephoned police. The family has since moved. Anyone who recognized the video or who have any information about the case are urged to contact or West Valley Police, 963-353- 6, 265-405- 6. wnmrw on Mm Main Street in need of additional anchor businesses by KIM FOLSOM STAFF WRITER According to Clair Hardman of Lake Salt the 'County Redevelopment Agency, the county is now trying to use some CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds to help existing business and entice new. business to Magna Main Street. The funds would be used to start a program of counseling resources in areas of marketing, accounting, business' planning, and other vices," Hardman stated. ser- The idea is to get additional stable businesses on Main Street that can employ a greater number of local people. "According to Hardman, the businesses on Main Street that have fared the best are those that do not depend oh local customers for their success. Brick by brick weather The new Magna post office continues to rise as spring-lik- e this is for later scheduled Construction completion year. prevails. -- Photo by Gary R. Blodgett, editor Although traffic on Magna's Main Street has increased dramatically since the Redevelopment Program started, Hardman believes that new businesses that do not require a strong local market and employ a larger number of people are Main Street's best option. Many busi Clair Hardman of the Salt Lake County Redevelopment stands by some sketches of Magna. ; nesses fail because they lack certain expertise in areas such as marketing or accounting. This program would give Main Street merchants access to that expertise at no cost and give them a greater chance for success. The Redevelopment Program on Historic Main Street in downtown Magna has already revitalized existing business by restoring old building facades and improving the street's infrastructure and creating local community pride. Help victims of domestic violence by dipping into chocolate desserts by GARY R. BLODGETT editor better way What to support a shelter for of domestic violence than to victims indulge in eating your favorite chocolate desserts? It's possible, and there will be scores of area residents getting involved. It will be West Valley City's second annu- al "A Chocolate Affair" with all proceeds going to support the South Valley Sanctuary, a shelter to house victims of - domestic abuse. The Chocolate Affair, a fund-raisin- g auc- in 9, West will be held Thursday, April Valley City Hall, 3600 South Constitution Blvd. (2700 West). . Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests paying a $5 donation will be able to taste all the chocolate goodies on hand. There are no restrictions, only during an You allotted even Houston, West Valley senior attorney. "This is a great opportunity for the public to learn more about the South Valley Sanctuary, and have a good time doing it. "It's exciting to finally have the shelter open." South Valley Sanctuary is a emergency crisis shelter for victims of domestic violence. The center also main- "crisis" line, tains a Victims of domestic violence and their children may stay at the shelter for up to 30 non-pro- fit 24-ho- ur days per year. The shelter has 12 bedrooms with a total of 54 beds and 12 cribs, and their own bath-tiorooms, giving it the feeling of a hotel. The kitchen, living room, laundry room, craft room and common area are shared by everyone staying at the shelter. Clients are responsible for cooking their own meals, n, much as you want eat as time. get to vote for your favorites. other deserts (chocolate, of course) will be available for auction, with all the proceeds going to the South Valley Lots of Sanctuary. The chocolate desserts - they a store-boug- ht homemade, from the the valley. better when it's good cause," ' said Paula are finest recipes and cooks in "Chocolate tastes even supporting are not doing their own laundry, and assisting in the upkeep and cleaning of the shelter. Clients have to agree to, and abide by, strict rules. They must also meet with a caseworker fof referrals tb counseling, and attend support groups. Because pf the nature of spouse abuse cases, victims often come to the shelter with only the clothes they are wearing, Houston noted. She added that West Valley City has the majority of residents at the shelter. The shelter collects, cleans and stores items such as clothing, personal care by-wee- dy ; , South Valley Sanctuary has all the appearances of a large home, and is even located in a residential area. . Twelve bedrooms, 54 beds, and 12 cribs are in the South Valley Sanctuary. items, and other necessities for abused women. Donations, including food, are always needed, Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the shelter employs 10 paid employees and costs about $300,000 yearly to operate. "This is not nearly enough," said Cathy Blagay, shelter administrator, "We still need to rely on public donations and volunteer help." Volunteer assistance is needed to answer the crisis line, assist with client intake, and sorting of donated items.' A y training course is held quarterly for teers. volun-man- |