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Show Thursday, March 29, 2001 VOLUME 92 NO. 48 County to consider Magna township ordinance Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor Residents wanting to preserve Magnas 1 50 year-ol- d heritage have appealed to the Salt Lake County Council to declare the area a township in order to begin the steps needed to become an independent entity. During the County Councils committee meetings Tuesday afternoon. Deputy District Attorney Gavin Anderson presented a proposal to make the unincorporated area a township, which would give Magna control over planning and zoning development. "A township doesnt permit any protection from annexations or incorporations, Anderson said. But it can recommend to the county whether it is in favor of it and the county can then say yes or no. County Councilmembeis agreed to move forward with the Township proposal for Magna after it receives an official letter from the Area Council supporting a Township ordinance. I think they have displayed sound wisdom in coming up with this idea, said County Councilman Randy Horiuchi. By virtue of having a township they can have better control of their future. The Area Council will meet on April 5 to discuss the Township issue. If the Area Council supports the township proposal, the County Council is expected to discuss the issue again on April 10. The township issues was presented to members of the County Council and business leaders in the Magna area two weeks ago by Ellen Aguilar, a member of the Area Council and Greg Schulz, a properties in the county and not in an incorporated municipality. member of the Community Council. Both were acting independent of the two councils. "As part of my committee assignment as the head of the Planning and Zoning committee, it was my job to deal with annexations and incorporations, Aguilar said. Becoming a township is really the first step Magna needs to take before incorporating into a real city. Aguilar said that officials from Kennecott and Alliant Tech were in favor of the township ordinance since it would keep most of the operations remain "Kennecott and Alliant Tech have asked to a part of the county planning and zoning instead of going through a municipality planning and zoning board and we have agreed to that. Magna Area Council President Ron Henline said to the County Council Tuesday. However, some Community Councilmembers were not supportive of the Township proposal at its March 24 meeting. "This will not protect our boundaries." said Larua Jo McDermaid, president of the Community Please turn to TOWNSHIP page Health dept, offers low cost breast exams Safe shooting for fun Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor Breast Cancer, detected in its early stages, has a 95 percent chance of being cured. It is one of . the most highly treatable diseases N, and still the leading cancer killer among women. The Salt Lake Valley Health Department is offering free or reduced fee cancer screening exams and mammograms for women ages in years-olorder to reduce the risk of breast 40-6- 4 d cancer. "We hope that more women who do not have access to proper health care will be inspired to take advantage of this," said Lynn Betran, health promotions director for the SLVHD. Were here to help." The program is intended for women with low to moderate income that do not have health insurance, or do not have adequate health insurance to cover breast and cervical exams and mammograms. As an incentive to encourage women to take advantage of the breast screenings, the health department will also give women a voucher for a free meal. "We want to motivate the lower income women to come in and be checked," Beltran said. "Low -- photos by Andrew Weeks Trap shoot team members, top, Harry and Susan Seder, Ron Goodman, Fred Kuhn and Alan Canning practice shooting at the Lee Kay Center for Hunter Education. At right, Fred Kuhn prepares his rifle for the release of a trap shoot. By ANDREW WEEKS Staff Writer Lee Kay Center for Hunter Education, located at 5600 W. 2100 S. and owned by the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources, offers gun enthusi- asts facilities from rifle and pistol ranges to archery ranges. The Lee Kay Center was established more than 25 years ago, and has become one of the most respected gun ranges in Utah. The Lee Kay Center is the only gun facility in the nation that is funded by both state and federal monies. The Center sits on 1,250 acres of land, and offers training for hunting dogs. While rifle users enjoy the 100, 200 and 300 yard ranges, parents and youth like the cer- tified hunter safety programs that the Center offers. Muzzleloaders can be fired on the 100 yard range, and theres even something for shotgun enthusiasts. Nestled just west of Lee Kay, and on the same property as the state owned center, is another facility named Bonneville Trap and Skeet. This shotgun facility is leased by Concession Manager Fred Kuhn, whose been managing BTS since 1985. Kuhn is pleased that BTS offers an outlet for gun supporters, and said that shooting trap and skeet is as much a sport as basketball or golf. "Theres a stigma about guns that theyre all bad," Kuhn said, "but theyre not. What we do out here is a sport, no different from any other sport. Many people often term "gun with "violence, Kuhn said. But guns are not violent of themselves. Kuhn said he doesnt like to hunt anymore, because shooting trap is much more enjoyable -and it's not as easy as it looks. "Nobody was bom a shooter, Kuhn said. When people come out here for the fust time, were more than happy to get them 3R COPY 8 going." Some people are intimidated by trap and skeet shooting because they find out it is much harder than what they expected. Trap involves shooting small, clay-lik- e discs that fly out of a trap house between 45-5- 5 mph. Trap is where the disc flies up and away from the shooter, while with skeet the disc flies up and across. At BTS, safety is always top priority. "We want people to come out and have an enjoyable time," said Craig Hardman. "Safety is our number one concern. We want people to know how to use a gun properly. Hardman has been shooting trap for 22 years and has been shooting at BTS for three years. Within the past his wife, Marilyn, has also taken up the sport. Marilyn said she enjoys the relaxing nature of trap lf shooting, but also enjoys the friendly atmosphere at BTS. "This is the most family oriented gun facility Ive been to; everybody is so friendly," she said. Though men form the highest percentage of shooters at BTS. more and more women are finding trap and skeet an enjoyable port. "I come out every weekend when it opens and go home when it closes. said Susan Seder, one of the few women shooters at BTS. "On Wednesday nights I watch my husband shoot on a league. Trap leagues are held on Wednesday evenings, and are composed of five person teams. Each team member shoots 50 discs, worth one point apiece. Leagues compete for a total of six weeks, after which team members combine their indi- vidual totals and the team with the most points win. Kuhn said theres as many as 80 to 110 competing leagues. BTS also hosts youth leagues, but they compete as individuals instead of as teams. Trophies are awarded to the please turn to BTS page 8 ease." Other risk factors include early onset of menstruation, late onset of menopause or if a woman had never had children or did not have ner first child until age 30 or older. "In spite of all of these identified risk factors, women should know that 75 percent of all breast cancers occur in women with none of these risk factor C Beltran said. treatIn cases where follow-u- p ment is needed after initial detection of breast cancer, the SLVHD can provide resources for follow-u- p treatment and services. "Last year there was not a woman who was detected with breast cancer that we couldnt find the money for follow-u- p services to said. Beltran her with," help Women wishing to participate in the free or low-cobreast screening and mammograms should call the SLVHD at "Qualifying is easy and the staff is very friendly." Beltan said. st 468-269- "Documentation of citizenship is not necessary." Breast screenings can be scheduled at the SLVHD, 21(H) S. State. South Building, suite 2400 and at the Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center, 4535 S. 5660 West. Magna Water to conduct hearing public The Magna Water Company income women, Hispanic women and African American women are more at risk because their diets tend to be higher in fat and they are less likely to have regular checkups." Current statistics show that breast cancer is the leading cancer killer among women in Utah. "The irony is that breast cancer is highly treatable," Beltran said. "If breast cancer is detected m its earliest stages there is a 95 percent chance that the outcome will be a " good one SLVHD The is offering the breast exams in an effort to help ensure that all women will be able have early detection of any tumors Tuesday, April 2 to discuss potential changes. Magna Water, which serves the water needs of Magna and the northwestern section of West and cysts. In the earliest stages, the cancer can still be controlled and treated." Beltran said ' It doesnt have Directors will also consider approval of a wholesale water death sentence. Women should not be dying of breast can- to be a cer." of the SLVHD is that believe that they are women many A concern not ar risk of contracting breast cancer if they do not have a family history of the disease. "The nurqber one risk factor for contracting breast cancer is simply being a woman," Beltran said. A family history of breast cancer is percent of usually found in 0 women diagnosed with the dis and Improvement'Distnct a holding Public will be Hearing Valley City, is proposing to make changes to its Administrative rules and regulations that would impose requirements for a secondary water system "dry lines" and the dedication of water rights or fees m lieu of water rights. The meeting of the Board of contract increase with the Jordan Valley Water District. Residents served by Magna Water are invited to attend and make comments at the public hearing, which will begin at 6.30 p.m. at the Magna Water Company District Offices, located at 27 1 South 8600 West 1 Copies of the the proposed changes are available at the District offices or at the Magna Branch of the Salt Lake County Library, located at 8308 West 3500 South, |