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Show W'y i 4 Read cur letters to the Editors Page 3 f jM No legacy Is as rich as honesty. Students iufn top aiyards Page 8 s1 -- Shakespeare j L urn O VOLUME 92 NO. 4 $LCC Thursday, April 27, 2000 Open to the public; restrictions enforced 4 ' Improved, expanded Magna Gun Club is major attraction Johnson said. Also, nition is restricted to only, GARY R. BLODGETT EDITOR by Trap Shooting is a growing sport Magna. Magna Gun Club's trap shooting range has been in operation on a hillside overlooking the city for the past 20 years. Much has been done, but more expansion and maintenance are left to be accomplished, according to David Johnson, an avid supporter of the range. The range is open to the public, but a membership is also available which allows for certain privileges as well as less cost for using the range, it was explained. Shooting is open daily from noon until 5:30 p.m. but extended until 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays only, Johnson stressed. We want to comply with the wishes of nearby residents by limiting late evening hours to Thursdays shells which will not extend beyond the range. There is absolutely no danger to residents in the city below." The club's management struggled during the 1980's and early 1990s, but then memberships mushroomed enabling the club facilities to be expanded and improved. Following is a breakdown of some of these expansions: 1994 - Lights were installed to allow nighttime shooting over two of the traps. 1995 - Three trap houses were added, increasing from seven to 10 the number of lanes. Also, electrical power was installed shells 1 - overnight hookups for trailers. 1996 - Magna hosted the Round Robin Finals which attracted 425 A TTTTT I Ml P 4 HI m ) ?i h V m HI J4 aT-C This group of Salt Lake Community College students spent Spring break helping Navajo children with character skills such as building self esteem and goal setting. Photo provldod by: Gary Btodgatt Spring break for SLCC students means helping others by the traditionally party spring break GARY R. BLODGETT EDITOR options," Amazing. Friendship. Fun. Peace. Fulfilling. Unforgettable. Does this sound like working in the hot sun in a remote, desolate Indian Village of Southern Utah? Well, it is. At least thats the way 12 Salt Lake Community College students and staff members describe their recent Spring Break. They volunteered to provide five days of training to elementary students on the Navajo Indian Reservation. In return, they learned shout another culture, another nationality, and people and acceptance. With a goal of helping students immerse themselves into community service - as an alternative to ' V V SLCCs Emma Lou Thayne Center decided to make a positive impact within the state, according to Dee Dee Lobato, SLCC Health and Wellness Services Specialist. This is the second year a SLCC group has traveled to die southeastern comer of the state to help at Montezuma Creek Elementary School. The students and two SLCC employees were selected earlier this year and have been planning the trip several months. They prepared workshops for the children. g and community partners sponsored their trip. While at the reservation, they stayed in a portable high school classroom, using the facultys kitch 10 Fund-raism- enette and school showers. They learned togetherness, but more important they were amazed at the acceptance of the children. The group concentrated on teambuilding, anger management, alcohol and drug education, and staying in school." Workshops were set up for students from the first through sixth grades, and after-schoprograms were a big hit. Corianne Lififerth, a Woods Cross High School graduate from Bountiful, was student site leader the past two years. Working with classroom sizes of about 25 students, the goal was to help the Navajos realize the importance of finishing school and knowing what is available after graduation, she said. self-estee- ol Kearns Recreation Center gives Family and Occupation: Lynn and John Story have been married for 23 years. The couple have lived in the Kearns community for the past 18 years. Lynn is employed by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation and works as .'rogram Coordinator fo ...e Kearns Recreation Center. As part of her duties she oversees the many programs and activities sponsored by the center. John works for UPS. The stories have raised two children, Shaun and Shannan. Community Service; Working with the youth at the ri COPT Lynn loves competition dance and is a former assistant director of Dance America. She enjoys snow skiing, water skiing and spending time camping with her family. ' ; k- -M ff nAzmnlw. Plioto provided by:Qary Blodgstt by: GARY R. BLODGETT EDITOR s Granite school District is taking a long, hard look at a proposal being offered for gifted children. Proposed by die Districts Gifted and Talented Task Force, the program is designed to serve this segment of students from kindergarten through the 12th grades, according to Chris Peterson, a parent and a member of the task force. District Boarcfof Education spent 90 minutes in a study session before approving the first reading of the proposal which will be expanded to include all gifted" students. One major area of die new plan will be to eliminate the current program of arbitrarily declaring about 3.5 percent of every student body as gifted. Instead, there will be an assessment to determine each stu dent's needs. There will also be accountability for progress of these students," Peterson noted. In making the resentation to die board, she said the program will have four steps in an attempt to improve the gifted and talented programs of the district The first level emphasizes talent development for every student according to individual needs. Included will be such programs as academic games, athletic teams, debate, creative pursuit, future problem-solvin- g, math olympiad, spelling bee, science fairs, and many more. The second step is differentiation within the regular classroom. Like other children, gifted students often have unique learning styles -some needing acceleration, greater depth, greater complexity, and interaction with similarly gifted dent study, advanced textbooks and materials, and cluster grouping. Step three may include cross- class and cross-grad- e ability grouping at the elementary level; honors classes; flexible grouping within teams; subject-specifi- c gifted classes in junior high; and Advanced Placement classes in high schools. The fourth step allows for partial or full-da- y gifted and talented classes at the elementary level; gifted junior high classes and expanded Advanced Placement programs in high subject-specifi- c schools. She said the first phase of the proposal will not require increased funding. Where possible, classes will be taught by by teachers with talents for gifted children and possess talented endorsements. students. Some may need indepen Richards Again Spearheads Magnas Spring Clean-u- p Magnas annual Spring clean-u- p is scheduled for this Saturday Apnl 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. that afternoon. This project has been going on for over five years now, and benefits widows, single moms, and disabled persons who live in our town. Former area councilman Dub Richards spearheads Fitness Center by Alan Blain ' Staff Writer Lynn I v Tho Magna estside Spotllg Lynn many opportunities to affect the lives of our children. Besides being a role model for our youth she works as chairperson for The Taste of Kearns, a community program that brings community, business, careers and schools together. Lynn also is a member of the Kearns Lions Club, a volunteer for the Christmas Box House, is active in the Kearns Coalition, and works on the community Halloween Party and the community Easter Egg Hunt ... Granite School District taking a long, hard look at program for gifted, talented Students club. . 1 v. if' gun-safe- ty (Si iif urn Observer Watches as trap shooter compete at tho Magna Gun Club. 1 , 0 .... it Vn , are the only weapons allowed. Gun safety rules are strictly enforced Special events are scheduled annually, some of them being fundraiser for local organizations, and each year several scouts pass their merit badges at the local for hookups that would allow CVjr. fr A, , ill H' TV ' . f !i f Mg-- ... SrTT low-veloci- ty trap-shooti- Hi! a shooters from gun clus throughout the state. Those competing included new shooters as well as veteran trapsters and youngsters. 1997 - A new patio was constructed. 1998-9- 9 - Magna Gun Club hosted the Amateur Trapshooting Association State Shoot, drawing participants from both inside and outside the state. The Magna Gun Club is located on land leased from Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation. Shotgun shooting - with the ammu- ty in ft'tbi 'I Lynn Story Etutosophy abvui life; "Take everything in life with a positive attitude and the wheels will keep rolling along. The Magna Fitness Center and Recreation Center, 3270 S. 8400 W., is offering Chamber members a discounted annual pass for the use of the facility. The normal rate is $185, but Chamber members can join for only $148. For more information and questions contact Clark Littleton at the fitness and center, 250-219mention the Chamber. 4, V. ! |