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Show 8 Thursday, June THE GREEN SHEET 2, 1988 COMMUNITY NEWS Noteworthy Planners Scuffle Over Paras Zoning Petition WEST VALLEY. A mild disagreement erupted between members of the Planning Commission here Thursday as the body debated the sufficiency of public notice on a master plan change petition from John N. Paras, seeking a change from low density residential zoning to commercial. appear before the commission to voice concerns. Commissioners were advised by planning staff members that notices were sent to nearby residents a week before. several However, commission members expressed concern that slow mail service might have prevented action by those who wanted to appear, making them it was too late to do anything. Disagreeing with that, Elford voiced his opinion that a week was ample time to get more than two people out to Thursdays meeting. feel The petition a sought combination master plan and zone change to make way for construction of a retail shopping project on 23 acres of land in the area of 4800 W. 3500 South, a Appearing on behalf of the project that will include a Shopko store employing about 200 people. developer and her employer, "I really think there was former commission chairman adequate notice given to the Margaret Peterson told the residents," Commissioner Carroll commission the proposed project Elford commented after the 'vote is what the commission to continue the matter for two hasexactly been looking for for years for more weeks. Elford said he the northwest comer and asked thought any further delays were for favorable rulings from the unnecessary and possibly harmful body. to the developer. A motion for approval, offered "Weve voted on the issue and I by Elford, died for a lack of a dont see any need to further second as his fellow commissiondebate the issue," Commissioner ers held out for . the two week Gerald Larson stated. delay to see if any other citizen Following the meeting, Elford input would develop in the said he was still uncomfortable ensuing time. A motion offered by with the delay. "We changed the another commissioner was day of our study sessions in order approved, putting into effect the to get notices out earlier. Now the two week Elfords delay. first time we have a test of the subsequent motion to reconsider new policy and the change, we was also defeated for a lack of a bend over backward in favor of second. the residents at the expense of In the only other action taken the applicants." by the commission Thursday, the Commissioners were asked by body rejected a request from D.A. an area resident to postpone a Jacobsen Investment Co. to decision on the request for two rezone from commercial to weeks to allow other concerned residential mobile home use 7.95 residents an opportunity to acres at 3751 So. Redwood Road. West Valley Officer, Dog Earn Another Major Award WEST VALLEY. Police officer Brooke Plotnick and his dog "Dillon" continue to rack up awards. Plotnick and his partner have won national and international and awards, recently captured the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Great Lake Salt German Shepherd Dog Club. The award was presented at the K-- 9 AKC-sar.ction- Specialty Dog in Midvale. A training coordinator and dog handler in the citys corps for the past five years, Plotnick and his dog have played major roles in apprehending burglars, kidnappers, and assault suspects and have participated in drug busts. "Dillon" is a purebred German Show K-- 9 AIDS Shepherd, and has been trained to exercise reasonable force while on patrol, said West Valley police chief Dennis Nordfelt. In 1987, the city police department honored Plotnick and Dillon with its special recognition award for a situation involving the search of a building with suspected burglars inside which turned out only to be a mentally handicapped youth who was located, but not bitten by the dog. Also in 1987, Plotnick and his partner earned a sixth place ranking internationally at the World Police Games in California, and won first place for overall police service dog at the United a Invitational States-Canad- Instruction Continued from page 3 Stephens said, however, that he was pleased with the outcome of the initial effort and hoped the board would be supportive of the program in the future. Meanwhile, the State Board of Education has also been wrestling with the problem of what and when to teach students about the A fatal disease. proposed aimed curricula at AIDS prevention which stresses sexual was abstainance tentatively approved May 20 at a public hearing in Roosevelt, with final action on the materials slated later this month. "The state used Granites AIDS curriculum as a model," Granite Riley Deputy Superintendent ONeil explained. 'Were literally ready to go with it since ours was the approved he added. "If final approval is granted, well be plugging that (AIDS instruction) into health classes in the junior and senior highs in the fall." One of the problems with the Granite model, however, is yet to be resolved on the state level. As things currently stand, teachers are not allowed to initiate questions about birth control, ONeil explained, "but we hope that if the question is asked, the teacher will have a right to to student inquiries respond" about the use of condoms. U.S. C. Surgeon General Everett Koop has made it clear that he would like to see discussions concerning condoms become part of any curriculum concerning the disease. model," Magna Seniors Keeping Busy MAGNA. Senior citizen tired of eating the same old thing should plan to attend a presentation tomorrow (Friday) at the Magna Senior Citizen Center. to Jean Orton, According director, the program will begin at 11 a.m., following the theme of a "Super Summer for Super Seniors, and will be under the direction of Gladys Fredrickson and Janice Burnihgham, from the Salt Lake Adult Vocational Home economics program. period set During the aside for the presentation, the two women will do a little table tasting cooking that concentrates on eating food that is not only good for you, but tastes good as well. They will share recipes that are quick, easy and nutritious to te chicken with mashed broccoli cuts, cake, potatoes, wheat bread, Monday; tuna noodle casserole, grated cheese, baked raisin-celerbuttered beets, salad, pear halves, roll, Tuesday; submarine sandwich with sliced ham, turkey, Swiss and American Cheese and tomato, potato salad, fresh fruit, ice cream, Wednesday; frito pie, Italian flat beans, tossed salad, chocolate pudding, wheat bread, Thursday and sliced turkey with gravy and mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit pie, wheat bread, Friday. y six-pac- exchange Or. PirSneG Handy has been to selected appear in the annual awards publication of OutstandAmerica. ing Young Women of She is a resident of West Valley. Darlene Lisa Kay Perschon has been Bowen Edith an awarded scholarship to assist her in continuing studies in elementary Lines From LaRee State Utah at education Theres nothing so kingly as University. and nothing so royal as Richard kindness She is the daughter of truth. Alice Cary. and Kathleen Perschon. involving seniors with area school children wound down last week, after three months of contact with and elementary secondary schools. The was final program presented last week by the Magna elementary Music Makers, a third grade class under the direction of Robyn Bennett. For those looking forward to a long hot summer, Mrs. Orton extended an invitation to come enjoy the air conditioning, the crafts, the games and the food. Reservations for the lunch that is served five days a week must be made at least one day in advance by The calling suggested donation by County Aging Services is $1.25 per person for anyone age 60 and over. The menu this week will offer 250-069- 2. 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Bring this ad to receive discounts. Limit 1 discount per ticket. Cannot be used with other discounts or promotions. Expires June 9, 1 988 For more information, call 531-602- 2 has University. She is the daughter of David and Patricia Redmond of West Mrs. Orton noted that seniors should plan on taking advantage of the exercise class offered every Thursday at 10 a.m., under the direction of Sherrie Jorgensen. For those interested in crafts, there are two projects being duck and offered, doorstops colorful potted hyacinths made out of plastic can holders. The ceramics program is an ongoing one at the center, and anyone age 60 and over may take part. According to Mrs. Orton, the 801 15 and Heidelberg KORD. Redmond Bowen Edith received an to assist her in scholarship continuing studies in elementary State Utah at education for seniors. Mrs. Orton also reminded people in the community that the paramedics will be on hand Monday at 1 p.m. to monitor blood pressures for people of all ages. In keeping with physical fitness, Jnn The Green Sheet Is Looking For Experienced Pressman To Run Chief Murray. Stephanie insure a healthy, happy summer 989 South Mam Street mm Nine students from Green Sheet area schools have been awarded scholarships by the George S. and Dolores D. Eccles Foundation. Recipients include Kathleen D. Lang, Cyprus; Raeko MacKay, Granite; Lisa M. Benson, Shawn D. Davis, Kathleen A. Pagel, Brad C. Peercy, Yvonne M. Stephens, Michael B. Reid, Kearns and Jason H. Kilgrow, |