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Show v ' i a r -- ' v' Itennecott official chosen as chcurman of mining association xxim-UTAH PPCSS ASSN. GO 7 W 200 G Salt Lai g City UT - PT - SORT AP- - 84101-12- C ' . 005 'W. 12 Have you picked up your free copy of the Magna phone directory? ' Page 6 4' mV - - 500 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1998 VOLUME 90 NO. 42 C MAGNA. UTAH 84044 1 Alliant Tech improves waste disposal with alternatives, change in methods by SHARON LINSCHOTEN contaminated trash such as rags and tissues that contain 3 proAlliant Techsystems has been pellant. Waste propellant totaling 108,000 working hard the past few years to be a good neighbor. pounds has been shipped for offsite Even though productions have disposal since March 1998. increased by 70 with contracts to Alliant monitors wind and weather conditions for more favorable supply Delta, Titan, and D-Alliant has successfully reduced burn conditions. They try not to bum if the wind is blowing towards burning emissions by 15 in 1997 and continues to reduce burnings Magna or if there is a chance of in 1998. lightning. Susan Jews, manager of environFavorable burn conditions are mental engineering, explained that unreliable - only an average of 10 this was accomplished by several days a month. methods. Waiting for favorable weather can also cause dangerous problems Explosive waste was minimized such as one which happened in by mixing a double batch of propellant for Delta motors at a time"' July; two separate explosions thus eliminated the need of one occurred when some unstable bowl that would have explosive materials were not immediately residue. disposed of. control elimiAkira Watanabe, Norie Nishiura, Niroko Suda, and Kazumune Nearby homes were shaken and , Japanese representatives .Rapid process nates mixes with properties out of to the Namizato visit to burning damage'occurred Magna perfect their English and learn more about Western culture. The four on Alliant spec by more upfront control of property. pans will prepare a study of communities and how they work together and handle crime. When dealing with unstable mateingredients, ' testing individual chemical properties and testing consider Alliant rials, burning may in small quantities even under small batches of mix before unfavorable south wind conditions. attempting a full batch. The result of these two steps was Also being considered is burning a 15 percent reduction in waste on Saturday if wind and weather The National Police Training Namizato from Okinawa spent 12 by SHARON LINSCHOTEN burned on site. conditions are favorable. has hours on airplanes traveling to selected four represenAgency Alternate disposal of 35 percent Alliant Tech continues to strive to staff Writer Utah. to Lake visit Salt area the tatives of Alliant's explosive waste has reduce burning and increase safety and neighborhoods cities 18 - Sept. 14 to perbetween Japan's July been disposed offsite since March and works closely with the State of They were visiting Magna during are rapidly changing as more citifect their English and prepare a of this year. Utah Dept, of Environmental the recent Night Out Against zens of different nationalities than study of communities and how Crime activities and returned Over 14,000 pounds have been Quality, Division of Solid and again ever before are settling in. they work together and handle shipped (via covered trailers) by Hazardous Waste and Division of last Friday to exchange informaProperty crimes are starting to crime. . , . trucks for safe disposal of lightly Air Quality. . , tion. . escalate in areas that in the past Representing four different areas were almost void of crime. of their country, from sea shore to Through their observations and Western culture ways are replachigh mountain cities, Akira reports, they hope officers ing many Japanese ways including Watanabe from Yokohama, Norie programs that may help their strong family ties and code of Nishiura from Tokyo, Niroko Suda Japan reduce crime and make their ' honor. from Yamanashi, and Kazumune neighborhoods a safer place to live. SONYA MOTA STAFF WRITER 5, - - f v , Japanese visitors come to Magna . Westside Spotlight may-impleme- Schooling: Sonya is a 8th grader at Brockbank Jr. High in Magna. The is Plans for WVC amphitheatre 'put on hold the daughter and Maria Mota. Sonya has two alder sisters, Veronica and Rebbecca. of Guillermo by GARY R. BLODGETT EDITOR Community Involvement: Sonya started singing when she was and she has been going strong ever since. Sonya has performed all across the state of Utah singing at competitions, parties, and fiestas. has won numerous awards and has also performed at many out of state competitions and She functions including PrimeTime Compact Disc where Sonya was an original cast member for Kidz Hobbles: and According to Maria, Sonya loves to be crazy and have a good time. She also loves to spend time outdoors and she enjoys spending time with her family and Activities pilot, Starmania Spanish Junior Vocalist winner. Western National Championships Musical Wave Winner, a member of the the T.V. vocalist All American National Team, Utah State Fair Talent Queen, and "Sabado Gigante" the T.V. friends. Univision program When West Valley City officials first announced plans for a mammoth outdoor entertainment complex (amphitheatre) to be built near West Ridge Golf the there was jubilance from Course, all concerned. That was last April. Construction was announced to begin the following month, but that didn't happen. , .Magic works was going to be the general contractor and manager of the theatre, but recently West Valley City officials decided to delay construction until they could complete negotiations with United Concerts - one of the oldest cert promoters in the state. ' ' The two companies are bidding to privately fund and build the pro- city-own- Goals in In Life: "My most important goal is to be a good role model for the young and the old of all Florida. She has performed before 77,000 fans singing Miami. the National Anthem at two San Diego Charger football games, 1 was sa.nervous when she sang in front of so many people,", said Sonya's, mother 'Maria.But,sha, was a calm aS she could be." races. , . pact music ion." on a complan disc, travel, write my own I k and complete my educat- .4 a , , 4 -- by Alan Blain Staff Writer ed -- - v -- ' ' v ' . ' - ' attached. The amphitheatre is proposed for construction in the hillside just west (across the street) from the golf course clubhouse. "This will be one the finest amphitheatres in the state, and one of the largest and best in the nation," WVC City Manager John Patterson said in making the original announcement to the news media in the parking lot of the golf - course last April. West Valley's proposed edifice will have permanent seating for 5.000 with space on the. grassy , knolls and berms for an additional , posed amphitheatre,1; 'With all the money the city has 12.000 patrons, the city manager "tied up" in several major develop- - noted. r. I ment projects - including support of Hale Theatre and other costs connected with the officials would like the amphitheatre funded by a reliable is still outside firm. The for a looking corporate sponsor for which an official name can be -- - V . - - Construction was to have started this summer although the remains of a gravel pit have already formed a oval for the beginning of the amphitheatre. "Planned for completion next summer, the mammoth outdoor theatre will begin featuring musical entertainment ranging from Concerts to pop, rock, country music, and everything in between," said Patterson. - . "near-perfec- t" The theatre will cost an estimated $6 to $8 million, "but will not necessitate an increase in taxes, Patterson emphasized. Discussions are currently underway with planners and architects to design a facility which will have from 5600 and 6400 easy access West and 4700 and 5400 South. All from are easily, accessible 15 Interstate Highways and 215 as well as and State Highway - ; 201. 3' V '' s " L v,': V . fit |