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Show x x i GALT LA! G c Af r X L'ttih Fr e.:, OU7 W JOO G , J 1 E X A T- - GOF T r z, n . Guite CITY IJT C00 1rOG 04101-12- 12 Photos by Debbl Olson More than 1,000 children, with their parents, gathered under sunny skies and warm weather at Pleasant Green Park Saturday morning at 9 a.m. for Magnas annual Easter find during the hunt. Egg hunt. The event was sponsored by the Magna Recreation Center board of directors, who purchased $1,000 worth of candy for the eager hunters to i Parenting classes offer MagnaFACT is sponsoring two ongoing classes to give help, support and suggestions to parents. Parent's Power Plus offers parents an opportunity to get out of the house and associate with other parents in the community while learning valuable techniques on how to be a better parents, how to communicate better with family me niters and receive support from others in similar situations. The classes are held every Monday from p.m. at the US Steel Workers Union Hall, 2650 South 2700 West Children are also invited to attend a children's program, which runs at the same time and at the same place as the parents program. Miss Magna, Vanessa Rodriguez, runs the childrens program. The classes are free, confi- - dential and qualifies as a court recognized parenting program. For information call MagnaFACT at 250-481Single mothers are being self offered a reliance program sponsored by MagnaFACT and Greenbacks The program is designed to help single mothers take charge of their lives as they discover "safety nets" in com- 1. 10-we- County helps munity resources and mentors that may them toward It also gives single mothers an opportunity to have support of other single mothers. The program will be held on Thursdays from 6:30-7:3- 0 at the Brockbank Junior High School parent center. e. For information on the single mother's program contact Joy Hartman at 952-1120. eys to future economy in Utah The Olympics may be the one single event that saves the Utah economy this year where other states may be behind in covering from the recession. The positive outlook was part of an economic outlook presentation given byWells argo economist Kelly Matthews. "We made contacts and commitments from the Olympics effort that couldn't have been done in any other way," Matthews said. "It's bound to pay significant dividends in the area for many years to come." Matthews that the advertising the Olympics gave Utah and the state's image exceeded everyone's expectations. "We displayed to the world that we know how to put on a pretty good party," Matthews said. , There were 'three key components that gave Utah a favorable mark during its hosting of the Olympics, Matthews said: 1) Competence of the State; 2) Scenic Wonders; 3) The spirit of volunteerism. "We can be very proud of what we accomplished and I think it will pay economic dividends for years to come," Matthews said. As the state looks to the future, Matthews said that for Utah to continue to sustain its economy in post Olympic times, it will have to quicky attract new business and capitalize on the potential strength of the abundant workforce that Utah offers due to its large families. "The one thing that is our ace in the hole for economic growth is the education environment," Matthews said. 'If there is a goose to lay the golden egg, I don't know of anything else that would give us an economic future edge than excellence in education." Matthews said state leaders should turn to increase educa- - tion opportunities for children in order to sustain the state's economic future. '1 have every reason to believe that if a comany wants a well educated labor force, this is the place to be," Matthews said. 'It's worth it for us to pay more to give our children a better education. Education needs to become as productive and advanced as we can get it" In terms the recent recession, Matthews said indicators reflect that the country is beginning to recover from recession due to a depleating . of inventories of surplus goods which manufacturers began selling at discounted rates. "Now those inventories need to be rebuilt up, but whether business can do that at a profit is still a question," Matthews said. Matthews said that the best indication of recovery from the recession is the job market. 'Td like to believe that job market is leveling," Matthews said. "If there is going to be serious layoffs, it's probably already happened. But we're still a long way from a lot of new hiring going on." Baseball to begin baseThe Hunter-Cypru- s ball league will start its 2002 season Saturday, April 6 with the traditional Opening Ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. at Hunter Park. Festivities will include a breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. sponsored by the Hunter Lion's Club, a patriotic American Flag raising and recognition of last season's All-Stteams and introductions of this year's teams. Nearly 500 youth, ages 1 5 will be participating in baseball action for this season. ar 5-- Magna with spring cleaning By DEBBI OLSON Editor proof of residency will be Following the success of Clean-u- p Magna Week last fall, the County is offering another way for residents to do their Spring cleaning. "Historic Magna Clean" 0 will be held April for residents living between 2600 South and 3 00 South and 8400 West to 9200 West. "Join us in ridding our community of trash," said Nancy White, spokeswoman for the county's Division of Community Resources. "Let's give the flowers a chance." periDuring the clean-u- p od, fees will be waived at the Salt Lake County Landfill to those residents that have vouchers. The vouchers may be used for residential refuse only. Commercial refuse is not a part of the program. Vouchers may be obtained free to residents that live in the designated areas through the MagnaFACT office, located at 9124 West 2700 South. The vouchers will be distributed April 9 and 1 1 from noon to 3 p.m. Some of the rules for using the landfill include: All loads must be covered and secured Drivers license showing required in addition to the voucher Hazardous waste, including tires, batteries, used oil, 13-2- 1 8-- pesticides, paint of any household hazardous waste will not be accepted. Other instructions on how to use the landfill will be printed on each voucher. More than 170 tons of garbage was taken out of when Magna from Nov. the county left six bulk waste and green waste trailers on the northwest side of the city. "We were overwhelmed with the response," White said. 'We'd leave the containers empty at the beginning of the day and we'd come back the next morning and they would be full again." White said that residents left mostly household items in the bulky waste bins that included carpeting, stoves, sofa and mattresses. , This time around residents can take their refuse to the landfill themselves without being charged a fee. The landfill is located at 6060 West California Ave. For more information call White at 468-218- 2 or MagnaFACT at 250-4- 8 1 1 . 2-- |