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Show salt ti so. Lake, 84... O A " aJi l iWft ' -- i v-,- . ! 4 2 Junk Yards Are Nixed By County Board SALT LAKE. County planning commissioners here have turned thumbs down on two requests for combination junk yard and auto repair businesses, much to the delight of nearby residents in the Magna area. One of the two requested through the conditional use procedure would have been located at 7888 W. 2400 South, and the second not too far away from there at 7950 W. 2400 South. The were first requests considered but tabled for two weeks at the last commission meeting two weeks ago. At that time a number of residents turned out to protest the requests, saying they did not want a junk yard near their homes. In other action Tuesday, the and commission considered approved a preschool to be operated by Robert and Karen Young in their 5124 So. Ryan Hill Cir. home. In matters, the zoning commission is considering the request of Joyce Bezzant to rezone from residential to commercial use her property at 8226 W. 3500 South. Overpass Funding Gains Approval TAYLORSVILLE. The Utah Transportation Commission has approved $110,000 for the design and construction of a pedestrian overpass at 5100 So. 5600 West. The Utah Dept, of Transportation had agreed to fund 50 percent of the cost of the overpass to be used by students attending Silver Hills elementary school. The Commission approved the funding request after being informed by members of the PTA that Hills Silver commitments had been received from the Granite School District, West Valley City and Hercules, Inc. amounting to about half the $220,000 estimated cost of the scheduled in Murray, Magna, West Jordan, Sandy, Riverton and Bennion. There are several common threads running through the celebrations. There will be parades in at least five communities, 10K runs in an equal number, breakfasts, 4 and fire4 flag ceremonies 4 works well as as 4 entertainment (virtually all 4 4 of it free), food booths and games for kids. West Jordans celebration 4 4 got under way last night and 4 will continue through 4 the 4th. The daily annual West 4 4 Jordan Stampede includes 4 carnival rides, commercial 4 program begins in Murray Park at 7:30. Fireworks will cap off the evening. Breakfast begins at 7 at the Sandy East stake center; a 10K race is slated at 10. A Polyanna Fair opens at 10 at Mount Jordan middle school. There will be free entertainment, an evening program at 7, followed by a concert and of course fireworks. Highlighting the day-lon- g specially-equippe- day will be a parade at 5 p.m. beginning at 9400 So. State moving south to SouthTowne Center. The annual Riverton Town Days celebration begins with the Miss Riverton Pageant Friday and moves through the weekend to the 4th with a children's parade 10 a.m. Saturday. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday the Riverton Town Days Parade is scheduled. - When the newly remodeled 10,000 square foot Magna branch library opens its doors, patrons will enjoy access to a meeting room, quiet study areas, a area, production center, periodical separate 4 well-equipp- 4t 4 childrens area, and increased library collection capacity. A "Grand Celebration for the library branch has been tentatively scheduled for 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Aug. 3. For additional details about the Magna branch library project, those interested may contact the Salt Lake County Library System at booths, a crafts fair, talent shows and a nightly PRCA 4 rodeo. A horse parade is 4 scheduled at 6 p.m. tonight 4 4 (Thursday.) There will be 4 fireworks following the rodeo 4 tonight. After the rodeo on 4 4 Friday there will be a square and Saturday will 4 dance include another fireworks 4 display. Breakfast,' a l 0,000 meter run, a 10 a.m. parade 4 along Redwood Road, park and events, the rodeo fireworks are scheduled on t : the 4th. Murray's 41st annual Fun Day will begin with breakfast 0 from a.m., a 7 a.m. sunrise service, a 9 a.m. parade from Fashion Place Mall to Murray Park on State Street. Games and 6:30-9:3- fireworks. Freedom brated Days will in Bennion cele- KEARNS. . FLAGS AND FIREWORKS ... . . the na will abound Monday 212th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. July 4th activities are slated In most communities throughtion celebrates the out the valley. under sponsorship of the Bennion LDS stake. The events are open to the public. A 10K run, breakfast, entertainment, rides for children, food (943-4636- ). outside the Green Sheet area, including those at Lagoon, Brigham Young University, the UofU Stadium, Derks Field and many others. a flag ceremony are all part of the days plans. Of course area residents to choose also may participate in a host of events Hometown 968-138- SICE Best Attendance Ever - WestFest Is Deemed Succesful WEST VALLEY. Thousands turned out for WestFest 88 last week, making the annual event one of the best attended festivals ever, said spokesperson Gloria Johnson. Those enjoyed attending beautiful summer weather, a diverse collection of entertainment at Granger Park, and a lengthy and colorful parade. "I felt like it was very successful, particularly the senior citizens dinner Friday night," Johnson said. It was the first time the event hosted festivities the non-sto- p before the main evening celebration, Johnson said. "The whole thing was a big success, from the parade, through the number of people attending Saturday," Johnson added. WestFest is organized and put on by dozens of volunteers and most of the talent performs free. One Dennis volunteer, of the Area Law OReilley, Enforcement Team (ALERT) said members of that organization contributed over 170 hours over two days, including handling parking duties, patrolling the community for security purposes during the festival, to operating an emergency radio center. "Its our community and were proud to be able to do what we can to make it better - and safer, OReilley said. the most popular Among attractions were clowns; the least popular the politicians booths. "The food, I liked the food," said Terry Wright. "The price was right and the Chinese food was excellent; I also liked some of the -- Continued on Dage MAGNA. The presence of the Magna Community Arts Council will be strongly felt in the 3 FUN TIME. . . Councllwoman Janice Fisher re- some childhood memories as she takes a turn flying three stunt kites at the annual WeatFest bration Saturday. cele-live- a 8. Rats, Lack Of A Senior Citizen Facility Are Community Concerns by Lance Gurwell Green Sheet Staff Writer WEST VALLEY. Rats, many rats; no senior rats, - some residents. "The schools if you already overcrowded more apartments in there, it be even worse," one woman - too citizen center and restrictive zoning ordinances are concerns residents in planning districts 3 and 4 have, city officials learned last week. "Id like to know what the city is going to do about the rats," one senior citizen asked John Jansen, of the city planning staff in the last of three annual meetings on the citys master plan last week. The lack of a senior citizen center also bothered her. "Were not a rowdy group, we go in at night," she said. City officials have conducted the sessions each qf the last three years to inform citizens about whats happening in their districts, and to hear their concerns about development, zoning, and anything else on their minds. District 3 lies between and 4800 West and the north city limits and 3500 South, and contains much of the citys manufacturing areas. District 4 is between 3500 South and 4700 South and 4800 West and The rat problem should be addressed to the ordinance enforcement office,- said Janson, who also said the city is in the process of negotiations for a permanent senior citizen center. City planners are considering uses for the area of 3200 W. 3100 South, and in the meeting held in the hot and humid Granger high learned that most library residents dont want any more convenience stores in the area. The area should remain light commercial not residential, said - award-winnin- g Days activities here will begin with a community barbecue at Southridge Park on July 8. The event is sponsored by the Kearns Lions Club and Kearns Jaycees. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and continue as long as said are people coming, spokesman Arlo James. The Jaycees will also set up a variety of carnival activities for children. Ted Wilson will serve as grand marshal for the annual parade, to be held July 9. Units will line up at Kearns high at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at 10, moving down Cougar Lane to 5415 South, east to 4015 West and north to Southridge Park. Anyone wishing to participate may contact Mr. James, . communitys main street.' There will be a 1 OK run, park events and an evening culminated by program 943-INF- Barbecue Planned On the 4th there will be a 7 a.m. 10K and flag service. Featured at the park all day long will be swimming, stage a junior events, booths, rodeo. The day will conclude with a 10 p.m. program and fireworks. Magnas celebration also v features breakfast, a parade ' at ., noofl . down the Busy In Magna 3 Bookmobile d parked on the east side of the library building. The Bookmobile hours will remain the same as Salt Lake County Library Systems regular 9 a.m. to 9 operating hours p.m., Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Arts Council Is Continued on page Magna Library Will Close During July MAGNA. Salt Lake County Library Systems Magna branch will close its doors during July in order to complete the final phases of a remodeling project that promises to bring improved to services Magna library residents. Library access will continue during the remodeling in a overpass. of 4th July community's celebration. Now in its second year, the council, led by Maggie Howieson, will provide a float for the parade and entertainment at Utah Copper Park. Last year the Arts Councils float was seen in numerous area parades including the prestigious Pioneer Days Parade in Salt Lake. The 1988 float promises to be even more sensational thanks to the tireless efforts committee of float i ntetaiMdbUilfaAia 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 liuuU c 4 4i 4 4 rf 25c 4 4 , e if," Jg'n'UllWHIPI !v T wide variety of events to select from in celebrating this Day Independence weekend. Activities centered around the Fourth of July are - Single Copy 4 4 4 PAID ; Winners Named r glimgBaMHBBMgBlggg3ajgBiggBBgBBBB iiwutti mmnm 1 tin mn f Celebrations Will Have Common Theme In Little Miss entertainment are scheduled MURRAY. Green Sheet Kearns Affair all day and an evening area residents will have a Shannon Story and Malisa Polhamus won the titles of Petite Little Miss Kearns and Little Miss Kearns during a pageant held last Saturday at the Kearns Library. Thirteen contestants competed in talent, interview and modeling categories in the competition sponsored by the Kearns Jaycees and Kearns Town Council. The new Little Miss Kearns is the daughter of Gene and Kristeen Polhamus and performed a pianoviolin number. Petite Little Miss Kearns is the daughter of Jon and Lynn Story and presented a dance and gymnastics routine. Attendants to Miss Polhamus include Abby Thomson, daughter of Brent and Annette Thomson and Tristi Mckague, daughter of Russ and Johnette Mckague. Attendants to Miss Story are Taylor Morgan, daughter of Brian and Wendy Morgan and Lisa Delquatro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Delquatro. The two winners will present their talent numbers at the community barbecue slated July 8 at Southridge Park and will ride in the July 9 Hometown Days parade. Fat, U.S Posti.;.o ttW V KEARNS. EULK ? s are put will told planners. I dont want to see another service station in there," a man who owned property near the area said. to be Another question told the answered, Janson residents, is exactly what is the definition of commercial and light commercial. Much of the citys commercial enterprises are located along its north and west boundaries, and Janson said as far as he knows, theres no clear-cu- t definition. simply never tried to define it, Janson said. "Theres a lot of questions as to what it is." For example, he said, there are gravel pits, automotive and truck repair, and asphalt plants. "Which is the heavy and which is the light commercial usage, he "We asked. Most agreed uses such as asphalt plants, gravel excavation, and truck repairs should fall under the commercial use, while a light use definition might include electronics assembly, offices and the like. The city grew nearly 25 percent with the annexation of Hercules, Janson told the residents. West Valley City now comprises some 35 square miles, he said. "Its a big change and we have a lot of planning to do for that area in the next six or seven months," Janson said. The city has applied for a federal grant which would fund a blight survey, and possible uses in the annexed portion include a new golf course, along with some kind of commercial development. |