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Show I f study ofKennecott property underway by EPA Clean-u- p Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor Environmental clean-u- p of Kennecott Copper Land holdings in the Magna Area are part of a study being conducted by the State Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment period for the environmental clean-u- p study has been extended to Aug. 12 to allow Magna Residents time to input suggestions on how the clean-u- p will proceed. The area involved in the study included the Magna Tailings ponds, the Garfield Wetlands area and the soils in Magna and around the Magna Mill and smelters. While many toxic elements have already been cleaned-u- p on the Kennecott property, the EPA is still looking at the alternative methods for the remaining clean-u- p especially ground-watthat stretches from the refinery to the Garfield Wetlands, demolition of many unneeded facilities and excavation of contamination sails under the buildings. Toxic levels are currently with safety limits for employees who work in the areas for limited times, but would not be safe if the area were to be used for residential property in the . future, said Phillip Greer, Environmental Scientist with the State Environmental Quality Division. "Our main concern is with contaminants that have gotten into the soil," Greer said. 'Those would include lead, arsenic and selenium." Current efforts by Kennecott to clean up the water plumes neat the wetlands would take approximately 30 years. 'We want to find a way to speed that up,": Greer said "Although the water is cleaner than it was, some water still goes from the wetlands to the Salt Lake, which is limited to how much contaminants are allowed." "While the ground water is being cleaned up, the tainted ground water must not be allowed to enter the wetland areas where it could pose a risk to birds and recontaminate cleaned up areas," the study said. "Certain properties along SH 201 could be taken out of wetland usdge and used for industrial development" To control exposure to the bird and other wetland inhabitants, Kennecott collected the er water from die contaminated artesian wells and springs and redirected the flows out of the wedands to its process water circuit for use and treatment Arsenic from the soil cleanup around the smelter is still in die process of being evaluated to make sure that it does not spread into the wedands area. Kennecott has installed a well and is extracting ground-watfrom dve heart of the largest smelter arsenic plume and then redirecting that water into a new hydrometallurgical plant for arsenic recovery. Members of the DEQ and EPA will present the proposed study and clean-u-p alternatives to die Magna Area Council on Aug. 1. The study can be found at the Magna Library and comments and suggestions will be taken until Aug. 12. Pioneer Day parades ready to roll COPYi and enjoy an view of the floats together with bands, other musical groups, clowns, and much more. Admission to the Preview Party is free. On Saturday, July 20, Utah celebrates The Days of '47 with the largest youth parade in the United States. More than 4,000 children are the main attraction at this up-clo- i V iiy' i I'X t ( i ! , , unique parade, which includes spectacular floats, bands, dancers, dignitaries and The Days of '47 Royalty, paying tribute to their pioneer heritage. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on at 600 East and 500 South and will proceed West along 500 South to 200 East at the City and County Building. I 4 . I i Honoring Pioneers and Patriots is the theme of this year's Days of '47 events as a celebration of patriotism in the wake of the events of and the terrorist Sept. 1 1 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. In months since the attacks, American's have had a renewed sense of patriotism and brotherhood, which will be reflected in this year's Days of '47 parade and other ' 155 years ago Brigham Young set forth on one of the greatest treks in American History. That trek is celebrated in events that will culminate at the Days of '47 parade on July 24 In downtown Salt Lake City. Pioneers, from all walks of life, seeking refuge from religious persecution, using wagons, handcarts, oxen and determination, made their way to the Great Salt Lake Valley to make their homes in the desert. Scores of expeditions followed, bringing many thousands of these valiant men, women and children to settle this vast desert area. Numerous lives were lost along the way, but adversity and much human suffering and sacrifice gave way as hope carried these pioneers to their final destination. The trek of those pioneers has been an example of courage, foresight and faith that continues to inspire people today with a pioneering spirit. Recently our nation has seen modem day examples of courage, determination and faith. This year's Days of '47 honors those who have gone before, as well as many of today, with the theme 'Pioneers and Patriots America's Heroes." The mission of The Days of '47, Inc., is to remember and commemorate the early Utah pioneers, and to honor people every where who perpetuate virtuous principles of pioneering. A variety of activities are being held to celebrate Utah's pioneer Rentage and patriotism during the Days of '47. , Days of '47 Fine Art Show Joseph Smith Memorial Building - Bonneville Room & Nauvoo Room, 15 East South Temple, July 19 at 5 10 a.m. -p.m. July 20, 22-28 p.m. -- 4, The Fine Art Show i ' " 1 events. Magna youth anjoy a break from the heat by enjoying the cool water of the Kennecott-Magn- a Pool. To celebrate National Aquatics Week, the pool will offer a free swim day Friday, July 20, during the evening open plunge from 5:45-- 8 p.m. The Magna pool Is located at the Magna Fitness & Roc. Center at 3250 S. 8400 West. parade is over (approximately 11:30 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. The annual Float F eview Party will be held at the Salt Palace Exhibit Hall Saturday, July 20, from H a.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday, July 22 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. The preview party provides an opportunity to view many of the floats that will participate in the Days of '47 Parade Days welcomes America er Free summer swim The Days of '47 Parade is the biggest event of the year in Utah as citizen's from throughout the state and die world gather along Salt Lake City Streets to celebrate the arrival of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley. With the ti.me of Pioneers and Patriots - America's Heros, the annual parade will kick off at South Temple and Main Street, continue east to 200 East, south to 900 Soutl east to Liberty Park, (600 East.) The Days of '47 parade is one of the largest and oldest parades in the United States, with its colorful floats, bands, hones, clowns and many other entries. . Bleachers will be located on South Temple between Main and State Street and on 200 East between 500 South and 600 South. Bleacher tickets are available at Zions Bank and The Daughters of the Utah Pioneer Museum, 300 North Main Street for $6. Police will block off the streets on the parade route between 5 -- 6 a.m. The roads will remain closed until the f 47 t JM t 1 I 1 ! i , The West Valley Hunter Stake float will be featured In this 1 1 years Days of 47 pared. fea- tures internationally acclaimed artists from Utah. The exhibition showcases some of the exceptional artistic talent of our state. Artists such as Warren Archer, Bonnie Conrad, Ken Corbett, Sheri Doty, Eric Dowdle, Becky Hartvigsen, Rebecca Mann, Nate Pinnock, Bonnie Posselli, Gary Price, Anton Rasmussen, AI Rounds, Poyle Shaw, Kathryn Stats, Susan Swartz, Larry Winborg will be participating. Deseret News - Salt Lake City Marathon, 10k and 5k Fitness Walk July 24 Marathon 5 a.m. OK 6:15 a.m. 5K Fitness Walk 7 a.m. Begun in 1970, the Deseret News Salt Lake City Marathon follows the last portion of the historic Mormon Trail and is known as one of America's toughest, but most spectacular marathons. The 10K, starting near the campus of the University of Utah, picks up the marathon 1 route at the 22 mile mark. The 5K Fitness Walk begins at the Delta Center and is just for fun. The two road race-san- d the fitness walk pick up the last two miles of the Days of '47 Parade route to the cheers of thousands. The finish line is at Liberty Park. Sunrise Service The Choral Arts Society of Utah, directed by Sterling Poulson, will combine with Brian Bentley's Legacy Choir to perform stirring religious and patriotic music for the vent on Wednesday, July 24, at 7 a.m. in the historic Tabernacle on Temple Square. Elder Cree-- Kofford of the First Quorum of the Seventy wil! be the featured speaker at the annual Sunrise Service sponsored by the Pioneer Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. The program will begin with the presentation of the colors by members of the Mormon Battalion in their colorful military uniforms of 150 years ago. The three winners of this year's statewide junior highmiddle school and high school essay contest will read their compositions addressing the theme 'Pioneers and Patriots: America's Heroes." The Sunrise Service is free and open to the public. Native American Celebration: The Native American Celebration In the Park honor the Native American living tradition on Utahs Pioneer Day, Liberty Park a.m. 10 p.m. 900 South 500 East, Salt Lake. Features Contest Intertribal Powwow, Arts and Crafts Booths, Food Booths, Miss NACIP Powwow Pageant, Children's Play Area. Days of '47 Rodeo 4 7:30 July on p.m. (4.00 p.m. July 24) at the Delta Center. Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association approved rodeo. Professional cowboys and cowgirls will compete for approximately $140,000 in prize money. L -- 1 1 -- 19-2- 0, 22-2- |
