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Show il.'TX'k li Cj i VOLUME 100 NUMBER 26 'W 4r' Ss Ja4j;w5i V' I ff af -- f4 rCWlA' jf) LTN 4"pw "1 Tl't " 'L j JL i--dj -- '' '$ 2'c? S 7r& M Vv i A . W;0 t': r ' -' ' V f r w mj8 r f"Slv, $ V) i yj-- r tf? 'v , V$f L dfij a o iUC Independence Day MagnaTude , the Parade. From the Cyprus High marching Spinnakers with their swords to Salt Peter Lake County on from Corroon waving the front of a Unified Fire Authority truck, their was plenty to see. There was also plenty of treats for the children thanks to Red, white and blue were the colors of the day at Magnas Fourth of July pated .v Celebra-tion- . The annual MagnaTude Parade drew thousands of spectatorsto watch 86 entries roll down the parade route. Groups representing the I great diversity found in Magna and across the Wasatch Front, partici- - - $1 00 Samoan church stays strong through hardship Rewind thanks Magna community Revei end Sai Tafaoialii of First Cong. Samoa of Christian Church experienced one of the saddest days of a career on June 5 when he discovered that his church Magnas 20-yc- ar v as set on fire. Investigators don t have many leads in the case of the file, hut they believe it may be the work of an arsonist. Tafaoialn has been Reverend of the church for as originally in location at another Magna but moved to the new building in 2005. Some of the best memories Tafaoialii has of the church come from the strength and dedication of Some church members. a times we have pain and sometimes we have a difficulty, but we still go on, said Tafaoialii. 14 years It vv The resilience of the congregants was shown when they found out the church had been burned. They were so sad. There were tears, said Tafaoialii. The Reverend himself has a hard time understanding why someone would want to set fire to the church. The church was preparing a youth center in the buildfire ing around the date the occurred. To allocate funds to rebuild, the church is holdon ing a luau fundraiser July 7 at the Empress Theater. It will include both a Polynesian dinner and a Polynesian show. Much of the entertainment at the luau will be put on by the churchs youth members. To restore the church, about $100,000 or more Its my will be needed. request for the community to come help us build this church. The building is burned, but I know for sure nobody can bum down our almost didnt fly over Clark Paik on Magna Main on the Fouith of July. bar-bequ- es 4l l Councilman v - Michael Jensen and local ness floats. As temperatures soared well above 90 degrees, spectators enjoyed the busi- cool down fromthe water guns of the Pirate Swim Team and the Magna Mermaids, Before the parade, fes- tivities started early as runners gathered to race - 4 , ' Collings 5k Fun Runwalk. The Magna Lions served up breakfast from 7 to 1 1 a.m. At Copper Park activities continue. A 'faby contest on Saturday and ' in e Bill Horseshoe Tournament continues Willard celebraMagnaTude tions. The carnival will continue at Copper Park until Sunday, July & reward offered for stolen flag one of The Stars and Stripes and our good works dreams, said Tafaoialii. The idea raise funds came to the table in a discussion between church piembers and the Magna Lions Club. has also The church received assistance from the local LDS community. The LDS community has also helped the church in their clean up efforts. There have also been individual donors who have helped immensely and the Empress Theater has donated the space for the luau. In addition to the luau, the church will be having for the Magna community to raise funds. The barbeques will begin every Friday and Saturday starting this week, Thank you to all the people who have participated in this sadness and touched our lives, said Tafaoialii, From the bottom of our hearts we say thank you to all those who Jhave shown support. ( candy thrown from particIpants such as Saif Lake i by JAIME WINSTON Magna Times in 4 Norm Titgerald is oiler-rin- g a $100 reward to catch the criminal that stole new American Flag that used to be there. According to Fitzgerald, last week thieves burned the rope and stole the flag. Not only was the flag taken but because thieves burned the rope also needs to be replaced - which requires a new rope and a crane to install it. Fitzgerald is eager to find out who is reponsible for stealing the flag and is offerring a cash reward of $100 to encourage people to come forward w ith information. Fitzgerald said this isnt the first tune a flag has been stolen' from the park. the Previously smaller Hags had been stolen as well. Fitzgerald was vvonied the he wouldn't be able to get a new flag up by Foui th of July but with the help of Kennccott Utah Copper the flag was once again flying over Claik Park. Anyone with information should call Fitgeral at 250-047- 2. t 9 Informational meeting set for school district split plan Magna and Kearns residents in the Granite School District are invited to an informational meeting concerning the proposal to divide the Granite School District into two smaller districts. It is crucial that area residents attend to learn about how the split could impact their communities. A feasibility study by Wikstrom Economic & Planning Consultants was released in April and will be discussed during the meeting. This study indicates ' that, should a district division occur, the eastern district would be financially stable and should be able to provide educational services comparable to those currently provided at property tax rates equal or less than those It presently in place. also concludes that it is likely that the western district would be forced , to levy increased taxes in order to adequately support its operational and capital needs. The informational meeting will be held at the Recreation Magna Center, 3270 South 8400 West, on July 10, 2007, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Salt Lake County Council will be making a decision by August 1, 2007 as to whether the proposed split should be placed on the November ballot. |