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Show mrr 8 w" - The Magna TimesAVest Valley News, Thursday, August 23, 2001 Lifestyle TOWN Dance open house Continued from page The West Valley Dance School will host an open house Saturday from 1 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 'Lv Family Fitness Center. ' I, ft ... ,, ' T Ll Z) ; rx Alison and Megan Yingling dance boutique, refreshments and an opportunity to meet dance instructors. The Family Fitness Center is located at 5415 West 3100 South. Details: 966-9052. The open house will offer a variety of free dancing lessons that include basic jazz, ballet, hip hop and tumbling for dancers ages 5 years old and older. The open house is being held to provide residents with additional exposure to the dance world. There will also be a Schedule for Open House 78 yrs old a.m. Beg. Cheer 712 yrs 12 p.m. Beg. Tumbling 5 & up 1 p.m. Beg. Jazz 56 yrs 2 p.m. Beg. Jazz 78 yrs 3 p.m. Beg Ballet 67 yrs 4 p.m. Beg Hip Hop yr & 10 a.m. Beg. Jazz 11 1 1 up 4 p.m. InterHip Hop 14 yrs & up 1 The push for Township was spearheaded by Area Councilmembers Ellen Aguilar and Greg Schulz as first step toward a proposed incorporation attempt. It was immediately supported by a majority of the Area Council and the County Council. "I want to thank Ellen Aguilar for all of the work she has done to make this a reality," Jensen said. "Eight months ago she brought me this, she found the law and researched the issue." Aguilar said the victory for Magna is more than she dreamed possible. "I told everyone that when I had this ordinance in hand I County Mayor Nancy Workman to select Magna's new Planning and Zoning Board. Workman will have two to three weeks to review applications and resumes of Magna Residents that would like to serve on the C'oinmuniiy Development has e pressed shock and condolences tol lowing the untimely death of iate Sen. Pete Suazo, Lake Cits. "I irst of all, we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends and our deepest condolences to his family and friends md our prayers are with them," said James Yapias, chairman of the D-S- Utah Hispanic Advisory Council. "We are in shock," said Leticia Medina, director of the Utah Office of Hispanic Affairs and fellow Latina. "He was very responsive to his constituents and always found someone who could help them if he couldn't. It's a devastating loss to the community." "Pete was an individual who created opportunities and broke down barriers for many people," Yapias added. "We'll miss him as a champion' and hero of people of color and a political voice for the people of color in our community," said 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Food and craft vendors will also be open during these times. Admission is $3 per day. Admission for children under 6 and seniors over 60 is free. Schedule for West Valley City Contest Pow Wow THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 7 pm 9:30 pm Navajo Code Talkers Association Forum & Reception Granger High School Cafeteria, 3600 W. 390 S. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 7 pm Grand Entry Honored Guests: Navajo Montone White, director of the Utah Office of Black Affairs. Division of Community Development director Kerry Bate, who worked with Sen. Suazo on the division's legislative agenda for several years, expressed similar sadness at his death. "He was a great strategic thinker. He was enormously committed to helping e people, especially the and less privileged," Bate said. "He was respected by all sides (in the Legislature)." Suazo was a key legislative ally of the division on ethnic and housing matters and assistance for e Utahns. "He leaves behind a big legacy," said Yapias. lower-incom- lower-incom- seven-memb- er committee. Workman's recommendations of the committee will need to be approved by the County Council. Until the new planning and zoning committee is appointed, all planning and zoning issues will be on hold. A member of the County Planning Department will be assigned to research planning and zoning applications for the new com- - Sadness express at death of Pete Suazo Ilie Utah Division of mittee to review each month. "You are really going to start thinking like a city to decide where your developments are going to be," Skousen said. Residents interested in serving on the Magna Planning and Zoning Committee should forward resumes to Workman's or Jensen's office at the County Building. The Area Council will also be seeking an official name change to become the Magna Township Council. All members of the current Area Council are elected by Magna residents and represent 1 1 jurisdictions in the community. The Area Council will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss a community action plan for each of the council's committees on Aug. 30 at 7 ' p.m. in the Magna Library. would cry and I did," Aguilar said after the County Council approve the Magna Township ordinance. "Now it is time to get to work. There is a lot that needs to be done." The next step will be for the TRAFFIC Continued from page 'This is a good start," Henline said. This week school crosswalks throughout Magna are expected to be repainted. As the new school year begins on Monday, Sheriffs deputies will be patrolling school crosswalk areas to insure speeds are being obeyed. 1 The new cross walk will be at an angle to join the Fitness Center parking lot to the side ; street across from the facility. .. The UTA bus stop will also be moved to prevent it from blocking the fitness center driveway and the new crosswalk.. NATIVE Continued from page 1 munity and economic development director. "The diversity of these traditions brings great richness to' our community life. ents like this not only keep l.mnlies growing together, but help increase understanding." Dance competitions are scheduled to run fiom 7 p.m. to P m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to II a.m. to p m. on Saturday, and I cross-cultur- al 1 1 1 1 11 Code Talkers Association Flag Bearers & Escorts for Navajo Code Talkers by VFW Post 4355 of SLC, Utah "Warrior's Tribute" sung by Wil Numkena, after sneak-u- p Welcome address by West Valley City council member 8:20 pm Guest Performers: Okinawa KenGinKai, Okinawan Dance 8:40 pm Guest Performer: Carl Moore, Jr., Hoop Dance SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 am Grand Entry and Dance Competition Honored Guests: Navajo Code Talkers Association Flag Bearers & Escorts for Navajo Code Talkers by VFW Post 4355 of SLC, Utah "Warrior's Tribute" sung by Wil Numkena, after sneak-u- p Welcome address by West Valley City council member 12:30 pm Presentation of "ALL" veterans Honor song by host drum Southern Mountain Inter-tribal ' ' ' Singers ' Veterans will be escorted the east arena of through opening by the White Peaks Bicentennial Pipe Band 4:30 pm - 6 pm Gourd Dance-DruSouthern Mountain Intertribal Singers . , . t , 7 pm Grand Entry and Dance Competition i . Honored Guests: Navajo Code Talkers Association Flag Bearers & Escorts for Navajo Code Talkers by VFW Post 4355 of SLC, Utah '' "Warriors Tribute" sung by Wil Numkena, after sneak-u- p Welcome address by West Valley City council member 8:10 pm Guest Performers: Heather Broch Scottish Highland Dancers 8:30 pm Guest Performer Carl Moore, JrM Hoop Dance SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 11 am Grand Entry and Dance Competition ' Flag Bearers by VFW Post 4355 of SLC, Utah Welcome address by West Valley City council member Costs Worry SENIORS UNAWARE OF GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM FOR NURSING HOME CARE! Learn about a government entitlement program that pays for nursing home care for Seniors. Seniors are permitted to keep their Home and Money. There are alternatives to long term care insurance. Call (Toll free) To hear about a FREE SEMINAR Wed. Sept. 5th at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Hale Centre Theatre 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr. (2200 W.) (1-2- 15 & 3500 So.) 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