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Show 4 THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, August 15, 1985 Programs Offered For Youngsters Embley Seeks Mayoral Post WEST VALLEY. A member of the City Council here announced his in- tention this week to run for mayor. Mike Embley filed for the four-yepost currently held by Jerry Maloney, who filed in late July. , Embley was elected to a four-yeterm as an member of the council two years ago, having previously served the first half of a four-yeaterm on the council representing District 1. In announcing his candidacy for mayor, Embley stated, Under our system, we have the advantage of a good provessional city manager to administer the daily work of the city. The mayor and council need to be people with concerns about our com ar ar at-lar- r, MAGNA. Varied programs geared for the needs of children are now be- munity and the willingness and ability to do something about it. It does not take full time politicians to lead the city, only concerned, involved citizens, he asserted. Saying that he is pleased with both the form of government in West Valley and in the City ac- complishments of the city in the last four years, the candidate said he feels that when people are involved in local government, the government is more efficient and responsible. Embley said his interest in local government started when he father was elected mayor of a small city in Utah. Dad taught us that we owed service to our community if we enjoyed the blessings and benefits that come with in government, he said. Currently district manager of the Kearns Improvement District, Embley has held other governmental appointive posts, including city manager at both Cedar City and St. George. Embley and his wife Phyllis reside at 2584 Dublin Dr. They are the parents of four and have two ing offered at the Magna Recreation Center. Included in the group will be a preschool socialization program that will begin in September which will be a part time morning program for three and four year olds. According to Tracy Heun, director, the goals and objectives are to provide an environment in which the child can explore, learn and feel secure in his development, build a positive image, provide an environment of growth for both parent and child and prepare the youngsters for an academic kindergarten program that will be a successful, smooth program for both parent and child. Units of study will include learning manners, colors, feelings, shapes, safety, health, fire safety and the five senses. Children 4 years of age will attend the sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9 to 11:50 a.m., starting Sept. 4. The cost will be $40 per month. Three-year-ol- d youngsters will have classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:50 a.m. for $25 per month, with classes starting on Sept. 3. A parent co-o-p option is available for both programs. For a $5 per month tuition reduction, a parent can assist with the program three times in a period. There will be a snack time every morning and parents will be assigned and are responsible for providing the snacks. A kindergarten program being offered is an extension of the half-da- y kindergarten program in the area schools. The program at the Magna Recreation Center operates around the Granite School District schedule and the individual school schedules, and is deemed ideal for parents who work. The center opens at 7 a.m. The program will accept children who attend either the morning or afternoon kindergartens in the schools. two-mon- th When it is time for the kindergarteners to go to school, they will be driven to their schools by members of the center staff. When the school session is over, the children will be brought back to the center by the staff, and when the children are not in school, they will be involved in a variety of educational activities. Children will be given a morning and afternoon snack, as well as lunch. The center will be closed at 6 p.m. daily. Cost of the program will be $8 per day. Starting Sept. 3, it will run Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 R?dg p.m. Schools to be served will be Copper Hills, Orchard, Lake and Pleasant Webster Lake Ridge, Hills, Orchard, Magna, Copper Magna, Webster and Pleasant Green. In addition to the Green. and kindergarten classes, there will.'also In addition to the kindergarten classes, there will also be a before and after school probe a before and after school pro- gram designed to assist the working gram designed to assist the working parent with child care needs for (the parent with child care needs for the older child. The sessions will coincide with.the older child. The sessions will coincide with the Granite School District schedulecjmd Granite School District schedule and will be geared to the needs! of will be geared to the needs of children from 6 through 12 year of children from 6 through 12 years of age. With many parents working! on age. Saturdays, the Magna Recreation The center opens at 7 a.m. The Center will be piloting a SatuMay program will accept children who day care program for the age 5 attend either the morning or afterthrough 12, but parents are responsinoon kindergartens in the schools. ble for bringing and picking their When it is time for the kindergartchildren up. q eners to go to school, they will be The program will be recreatlon-ally-orientedriven to their schools by members with lunch beingtpro-videof the center staff. When the school along with a morning 'and session is over, the children will be afternoon snack. til brought back to the center by the Activities planned include tarts staff, and when the children are not and crafts, table games, pool, ping in school, they will be involved in a pong, foosball, bumper pool, indoor variety of educational activities. games in the gym, activities abthe Children will be given a morning and park, movies and other activities afternoon snack, as well as lunch. hi Cost of the program will be $8,per The center will be closed at 6 p.m. day per child. Tuition assistance is daily. also available for those who jgeet Cost of the program will be $8 pei specified guidelines. For mor inday. Starting Sept. 3, it will run Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 formation on any of the progrigns, 4 p.m. Schools to be served will be those intersted may call pre-scho- ol d, d, 250-219- ir g K v Mike Embley City Council S Continued from page 1 will consider a new driving under the influence of alcohol ordinance and consider an ordinance to put a four-wa- y stop sign at Wending Lane and Chatterleigh Road in the Hunter I V V c 5; s 5: area. It will also consider resolutions to I) lease city hall space to the Fifth Circuit Court, contract for janitorial services and agreements with the Authority and agencies which specify that they will City Housing redevelopment basically follow federal guidelines in spending money allocated to them . The council will also decide whether or not to pay the League of Cities and Towns, which is basically a professional lobbying group, next years dues amounting to about $23,500; request additional funding for work in the new West Valley City park; declare office furniture as surplus property; and dedicate a street. It will also recognize an inemployee of the month and be troduced to new employees. County Fair Continued from page 1 p.m. check-i- n for hobby exhibits, the 6 p.m. check-i- n for dandy and baking categories, and the 8 p.m. check-i- n for pigeons open class. The rabbit and pigeon exhibits will also be accepted tomorrow from 8 p.m. Saturdays schedule begins early a.m. weigh-i- n of with the 6:30-9:3- 0 market beef, hogs and lambs. At 7:30 a.m. the entries for the first flower show will begin to be ac-- : cepted, and at 8:30 a.m. the Blue Streak Fun Run will commence. a.m. the check-i- n for From horticulture, including those submit-- ; ted through the program, will ocrabbit cur, while judging for the entries is slated for 8:30. Also at 8:30, the first horse show will begin. Judging of all other entries taking place at 9 a.m., with 10 a.m. slated for judging flowers, FFA open class crops, pigeons and horticulture. and FFA animal By noon, all exhibits should be in place in time for the grand opening of the fair including the parade down State Street -- at 6:30. Cloggers will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, with fireworks scheduled for 10:30 p.m. every night of the fair except Sunday. All exhibits, however, will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday the first time ever the fair has been held on that day of the week. Among other activities, Monday features an all breed horse show at 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. A senior fashion review is slated at 7:30 p.m. with the talent show at 8 p.m. Tuesdays schedule includes the clown contest at 4 p.m. and the Salt Lake County Fair Sweetheart contest at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays lineup features square dancers at 7 and the barbershop quartet contest at8:30. "i Square dancers are also on the lineup for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, with professional entertainment scheduled for 8:30 p.m. A Turkey barbecue on Friday, and a Cook-oKing contest and the annual Farm Bureau Talent Find con3-- 3-- 4-- H 5-- 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H 4-- 4-- H - - 4-- H 4-- H 4-- H At Kinder-Car- e Learning Centers, we know Ul that the best, the brightest futures begin L XI early, with careful planning and loving sup- port. 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