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Show s 4 f'M . i r -- ' J p ' r -- r I m J it an my mends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them. Id be at the bottom to catch them. -- volume 92 no. 68 Thursday, August 1 6, 2001 ! i , voice support for Township proposal Magna-ite- s By debbi Editor Anonymous olsqn With the community showing it support for a Magna Township, the Salt Lake County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to draft the Magna Township ordinance. The Ordinance will be voted on by the council at its Aug. 21 meeting at the Salt Lake County Building Council Chambers. The township ordinance will give Magna residents control oer its own planning and zoning issues. Instead of developers seeking approval from the County planning and zoning commission, local issues will be decided by a seven-me- ber committee comprised of Magna residents. Prior to giving support for the ordinance, the six County Councilmembers held a public hearing in Magna to hear the communities opinions of the proposed Township. There was overwhelming support of the.town-shi- p when Council Chairman Marv Hendrickson asked the more than 50 members of the audience to raise their hands if they were in favor of the township. "I have worried long and hard over this issue," said Magna Area Council President Ron Henline. "I can see nothing detrimental about this 4 m Those who did not raise their hands said they had questions but were not opposed to the township idea. "My only concern is the enthusiasm and support of the community," said resident Julie Ducket. "Putting more control in out community makes me nervous if we have complacent interest." - But resident Larry Rees assured those in attendance that Magna residents stick together when there is a need. "I've been in Magna since I was Rees said. "People in Magna really pull together when there is an issue. The Committee just needs to let the community know what the issues are and there is a lot of potential to bring the Magna community together." Other concerns were voiced regarding the township boundaries that have been approved by the County and the Magna Area Council. 'The only fear I have in the township is the loss of the original boundaries," said resident Jack Nielsen. "Once we lose area we will never get it back. We should have the power to say we want a part of Kennecott." Initially the Township was proposed with the -- Please turn to TOWN page 8 Hot days for Copper Bays Magna Main Street was a splash of color as tented booths offering a variety of crafts and food filled the streets for hundreds of visitors to Magnas Copper Days Festival. At left, Kristen Harding and Jamie Juhlin stroll through the craft tables whije brothers Braidyn, 4, and Zander Christensen, 3, fir$ a way to keep things . , cdofwith squirt guns. -- V photos by Debbi Olson Salt Lake County Sheriff Deputys Phyllis Chilcott and Yvette Zayas helped with preparing breakfast outside of the Magna Senior Center for the annual Copper Days Seniors Breakfast on Saturday, At right, County Councilman Mike Jensen sits on the hot seat of the Cyprus Pirates Dunk Tank and watches as a bail narrowly misses the target Jensen was dunked several times during his half-hotime in the dunk tank. Proceeds went to the Cyprus PTA. ur 65th Salt Lake County Fair opens District approves Utah's largest county fair opens for business this weekend at Salt Lake County's 200 acre Event Center and Fairgrounds at 400 South 2200 West in South Jordan. The Fair runs through 1 1 the 18. The 65th Annual Salt Lake County Fair will feature a full line up of traditional events, competitions, entertainment and learning opportunities. Admission is free. "The fair will grow each year as people discover the beautiful setting in South Jordan," said Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman. "We believe the residents of Salt Lake County will be pleasantly surprised how the COPY new fairgrounds adapts to this major annual event." Opening day featured the Miss Salt Lake County Fair Pageant and Terri Clark and her Band Unplugged. On day two (Thursday Aug. 160 the carnival opens at noon at the evening finale includes amateur boxing presented by the Fullmer Brothers Boxing Club. Friday events live entertainment throughout the afternoon, "Animal Dress Up at 6 p.m. and Disc Jockey Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. More entertainment is on tap for Saturday and the final evening is highlighted by Demolition Derby at 7 p.m., entertainment on the indoor stage and a drawing for a swimming pool at 0 p.m. The Fair opens each day at 10 a.m. raise for teachers 1 16 Children's p.m. Entertainment Acts 3 p.m. Farm Bureau Talent Contest 5:30 p.m. Grass Volleyball Tournament 8 p.m. Fullmer Brothers Boxing Club, amateur Boxing Friday Aug 1 7 3 p.m. Childrens Entertainment Acts 3 p.m. Dance Company 4 p.m. Clowns and Balloon 11 11-- -- 3 Thursday Aug. Representatives of the Granite School District negotiations team and the Granite Education Association leaders signed a tentative agreement Wednesday morning, Aug. 15. The agreement includes a four percent cost of living increase and significant changes in the professional agreement. Skyrocketing insurance costs also necessitate changes in the percentage of insurance costs to be paid by employees, including an increase in the amount paid for prescription drugs. Martin Bates, chief negotiator for the district, and Sue Dickey, GEA president, both commented on the great working relationship the two teams had in working through some difficult issues involving compensations and working conditions. "We were very concerned both about attracting teachers into the profession and appropriately remunerating our teachers," said Bates. "We think this agreement goes a Please turn TEACHER page 8 -- |