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Show Magna Chamber Is Told Library System Needs Additional Funds MAGNA. the Expressing that patrons come philosophy first, Yvonne Clement, assistant director of the County Library System, outlined the librarys function of the chain for the Magna Chamber of Commerce last week. We meet your needs by evaluating your requests and determining the best way to serve you within the parameters of the guidelines. We are pleased to give you the best library service possible at Magna, Granger, Kearns and Whitmore - a system in action," she said. Mrs. Clement noted that although the Magna branch is located in one of the far reaches of the service area, on the chart it holds equal importance with all eight of the community branches. She went on to say that because it belongs to the county system, it has status. It is an access point to more than one million items in the countys collection, with a staff of professional and clerical personnel who meet the requirements set by the library and the county. She also pointed out that it enjoys the professional expertise and support services provided by Whitmore, the headquarters of the system. By itself, Magna could be running a two-bi- t operation, she said, but by belonging to the system, it is a part of a $6 million one, which brings us down to the dollar and cents of running a library system that currently has three regional libraries, NURSERY RHYMES. . Looking over . poster portraying theme Is Planned 30 Nursery Rhymes In No one needs to tell you business people how inflation has eaten away the buying power, she went on, "and no one has seen more than we in the library whose actual funding has not been increased to meet the added costs." Mrs. Clement pointed out that the price of materials and equipment has gone out of sight and increased usage is draining available resources. Since this area is the D.- - 40 TO All FREE VERL ASAY fastest growing area in the state, with population projections for Magna showing an expected 22,854 people living here by 1990 and 28,719 by the year 2,000, the county is faced with a shortfall. "We are committed to the principle that all residents of the valley are entitled to equal access to quality library service and that it is necessary to serve the unserved, she said, so the library board of directors has approved a $9.5 million bond election for August of 1984. She went on to say that with the monies realized from this bond, a planned building program will be undertaken, beginning in 1985, with regional libraries to be constructed in Sandy and West Jordan, plus community branches built in Magna, Hunter, - Taylorsville-Bennion- , East Millcreek, C. S. 969-BEE- r-- r" Italian v Indescribably Delicious" V Beef-ltalia- Sausage n SPECIAL PLUMP Whit- more and Granger. Planned for Magna is the purchase of land and the construction of an 8,000 square foot community branch which will be closely allied with the Granger branch, the regional library and headquarters F - & JUICY HOT DOGS "3" tS1 4725 So. 4000 W. Kearns (Safeway Plaza) f p.m. Mon. thru Sat. Open 10 a.m. COUPON s200 OFF ANY DRY CLEANING (Minimum 4.00 Order) SEPT. 30, '83 BAIRD'S OFF - or Smith, COUPON EXPIRES SIZES 968-324- 7 A TASTE OF CHICAGO ORDER WITH COUPON "All work guaranteed" "No Job too Big or too Small!" ESTIMATES for service to west side residents. Because we have launched into a high tech society which depends upon access to current and relevant information just for survival, the role of the library is taking on even greater meaning, she said. As in the past, this agency which serves all people from the cradle to the grave is still every mans university. (See Page9B, Col. 4) Draper- - and Riverton. In addition, extensive remodeling will be done at muss - Bennion Spotlight $6,213,934 for 1983. STORM WINDOW of Bunnion elementary carnival are Michelle, Myndi and Micah Phillips. Carnivcl community branches, two of which are staffed by volunteers, and one headquarters building which includes a film library and extension department that provides outreach through the bookmobile and mail a book service. Mrs. Clement further noted that like most public libraries in the United States, the Salt Lake County Library is financed by taxes levied on property located within a service area. She said that in this particular instance, the service area is defined roughly as within the boundaries of the Granite and Jordan school districts. This means that Murray and Salt Lake City are excluded, since they both have their own libraries. The maximum tax allowed by state law is 3.75 mills, she said, presently we are at 3.35 mills, which generates approximately $5'2 million. Added to these revenues are collections resulting from fines and fees which brings the total budget to 10 WESTWOOD CLEANERS HOURS: 7AM 7PM MON. SAT. 2572 W. 4700 So. 966-839- 1 BENNION. Rhymes on Parade will be the theme of a carnival tomorrow (Friday) from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bennion elementary. Foods available will include sloppy joes. Each booth will be centered around a nursery rhyme, with advertising for the event also using lhvrnes, including Little Boy Blue and Simple Simon, said Karen Phillips, PTA public relations spokesman. Tickets may be obtained today (Thursday) or tomorrow before school at 12 for $1, or 10 for $1 at the door. Games and activities will be offered for all ages, Including a ring loss, fish pond, ball toss, cake walk, imgernail painting. Margie Dal! and Kioise Morris are chairing the t vent. The PTA membership drive is also following a nursery rhyme theme, with Little Bo peep looking for parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors to join the organization, ,Md Mrs. Phillips. The drive will conclude on Nov. 1. Membership fees are $1 50 per person. A movie will be si io n for students and teachers at the conclusion of the Campaign. Lioness Club Meets Tonight A general TAYLORSVILLE. meeting of the Majestic Meadows Lioness dub will be held at 7:30 tonight (Thursday) in the Majestic Meadows clubhouse. Following a short business meeting, the group will join with members of the Lions club to hear a talk on heart problems. The talk will begin at 8 o'clock, with all residents of the area being invited. Members of the Lioness group are beginning their new year by helping wilh the Lions medical van at the State Fair, said spokesman Del Herring. F ree blood pressure clinics will be ofered on ttie first Monday of each month at 11:50 a.m. and will be open to the public. The club is open to new members. Any woman living in the park or close by is eligible for membership, said Mrs. lleriing. and does not need sponsorship by a Lion. Any woman, single or married, interested in joining (he group is being invited to contact any Lioness for further information. U. V.. Half a century ago, West Salt Lake was farmland, acres stretching into more acres. There was a single store; farmhouses were few and far between. Healthcare was unavailable west of State Street. Someone injured or ill went to town. Babies were delivered at home. Modern West Salt Lake is a thriving, growing area. The acres of farmland have been replaced by subdivisions, shopping centers, schools, businesses and roads. Population is expected to show a steady increase in years to come. With Pioneer Valley Hospital attracting first class physicians and medical personnel, health care availability on the west side is now keeping pace with community growth. 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