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Show I 8 The Mjegna Timet, West Valley News & Kearns Fust, December 12, 2002 Lifestyles HELPING County approves budget without tax increases continued from page I By DEBS! Salt Lake County Mayor Nancy Workman kept to her promise that thete would be no new tax and no tax increases in the 2003 County Tax Budget Tuesday, The Salt Lake County Council helped her to keep that promise as it unanimously approved a $692 million budget pro- Photo by CMtbto Olson Darlene Miller and Kathy Webb of MagnaFact accept donation from Tedd Prokopii. government sponsored agency, it relies on donations from the community. On Saturday the Imperial Car Club donated $170 raised in a drawing to MagnaFact to help with its program. The also donated about group of canned foods to help local families. The Magna Area Council also gave MagnaFact $500 to help with local families ta 100-poun- holiday needs. Others have donated a box of winter coats in various sizes and Greenbacks donated makeand other gift items up kits for MagnaFact to use to help make Christmas a little nicer for families with special ar needs this year. "We couldnt do any of this without community sup- port and our community partners, Webb said. Those who would like to participate with helping MagnaFact help Magna families can contact Webb or Hammond at 250-481Donations can be dropped off at the MagnaFact office at 9124 West 2700 South. 1. Items for the Giving Tree at the Post Office should be returned by Dec. 23 so that gifts can be delivered to families before Christmas. new fund for neighborhood cleanup and curbside recycling programs in die unincorporated areas. It also includes a new horse bam at the county's Equestrian Park in South Jordan and raises for county Councilman Michael Jensen said he didnt understand why Hatch and Bradley were so upset with the budget presentation. Fund countywide are healthy for the next three years and some even longer, Jensen said. The auditors had done a pretty thorough job before it came to us. Every department came in with flat budgets. In Magna, the budget will provide $ 15,000 to fix the baseball fields and lighting at Copper Park with additional money in place to resurface the Magna Pool and make 01 SO Editor gram We, and the mayor's office, have presented another good budget said Council Chairman David Wilde. We feel good that there is no tax increase and that weve been able to control spending. The council accepted almost all of Workmans budget recommendations that will include several new green-spac- e, firefighters. County employees, includ- ing Council administrative aides will receive a modest 1 percent to 2.75 percent increase, and merit cost-of-livi- ng employees will receive an additional 2.75 percent boost -Money was allocated to add 10 new deputies to the Sheriffs department and increase correction officers salary to match deputys other improvement to Pleasant Green Park. The budget includes a salaries. FUN continued from page I programs. Although Councilmen Joe Hatch and Jim Bradley complained that the budget would not help in tax increased for the future, they both voted to accept die proposed budget 7 This 2003 budget does nothing but maintain the status quo, Hatch said. Salvation Army struggling to meet needs By Hadley Moore Staff Writer As a result of the stagnant U.S. economy, chanties nationwide are finding it more difficult to meet their financial and The service goals. Salvation Army of Utah is no raised $250,000 with this program; this year the goal is $300,000. Not only is money needed, as but volunteer well. People interested in volunteering in any capacity should call Kathy Scott at 661-41bell-ringe- rs exception. Theres a special need said Kathy Scott this year, Community Relations Director of the Salvation Army. Need is up 40 percent and donations are down 40 percent The Salvation Army hopes that the holiday season will bring an influx of donations of money and goods, both of which are tax deductible. The Salvation Army has seen an increase in women and families seeking its serv ices, as well as those who are underemployed or newly unemployed. In addition, a new category of people in need has recently -- emerged. There are people who saw (the Salt Lake City area) in advertisements for the Olympics and decided to move here. But they found out there are no more jobs or money here than anywhere else, said Scott There are two opportunities for giving that only come around at Christmastime. Dropping change in one of the ubiquitous red kettles may seem insignificant but last year the Salvation Army of Utah Another holiday program is the Angel Tre? . There arc trees all over the Salt Lake Valley, including one at the Meier & Frank store at the Valley Fair Mall. The Angel Trees are decorated with tags bearing the ages, genders and Christmas wishes of 5,000 needy children and 300 seniors and disabled 1 adults. Anyone may select a tag and purchase a gift Gifts should then be te turned to any Meier & Frank store before Dec. J4. While the Salvation Army asks people to give to its holiday programs, donations are also needed for its , services. year-roun- d A superstore opened at 3944 West and 3500 South last March and donations are needed there and at other Salvation Army thrift stores. 20,000-square-fo- ot y items Only make it to the shelves, and Scott encourages everyone, regardless of income, to do Christmas and other shopping there, since money brought in high-qualit- by the stores helps fund Salvation Army programs. By shopping there, theyre giving money we can use for the underprivileged. Its a way to give back to the community, she said. The West Valley superstore has some unique items available in addition to the usual clothing and housewares. There is handmade oak furniture for sale, crafted by students of die trade and participants in work therapy programs, as well as a bidding area for antiques. Items for donation may be dropped off at the store, or a can be arranged by pick-u- p calling The Salvation Army also needs volunteers to work in die store and welcomes donations of services such as carpet shampooing, cleaning and painting. The Salvation Army of Utah provides a variety of serv ices in the Salt Lake Valley. There is a community dining room at 421 West, 300 South, where people are invited to have a free meal. We encourage families to come even if theyre not homeless, said Scott Maybe if they eat with us theyll be able to pay their light bill. Donations of food are especially needed this year and may be dropped off at die community dining room or the super969-056- 0. a free clothing store, a food pantry, mining homes and a drug and alcohol rehabilitation It sponsors education center. and training programs in such areas as personal finances and employment All of fliese programs need volunteers. Volunteers may be of any faith, and both children and adults are welcome; many students have earned Eagle Scout badges and served internships volunteering tor the Salvation Army. The holiday season often inspires people to volunteer, but die Salvation Army always needs that extra help. Volunteers are needed continually, said Scott, all Handcrafted Hams will be available at Holiday Boutique telling with Mrs. Claus on Dec. 17 from 5:30-8:3-0 and another visit and treats with Santa on Dec. 18 from 8 p.m. The Hunter High School Holiday Ensemble Trio will perform at the Recreation Center on Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m. followed by the Cyrpus Madrigals performing at 6:30 p.m. Visitors die die Fitness Center may also participate in a track race at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 with the prize winner receiving a ham. The Recreation Center will host a Community Boutique on Saturday, Dec. p. 6-- 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Monday Dec. 23 from 8 p.m. For more information on holiday activities at the Recreation Center call 5-- 250-219- 4. Holiday concert & ' Sun Shade and Rain will perform a holiday concert Sunday, Dec, 1 5 at the Pleasant Green Wardhoase, 8739 West 3000$ at 7 p.m. as part of a special arnskaJ fireside. Tire concert is free, '$ iverton Music 4650 So. 3740 West, West Valley City Just off of Bngrtar Highway Access from 4700 969-435- 3 South store. The Salvation Army also has tdrJtn planes tke c4n PEEL FUNERAL HOME Pervwa! Servxt Since 195) exclusively 8525 West 2700 South Magna, Utah 84044 Phone 250-262- 4 Fax 250-406- 3 F. Dee Peel for as Brint D. Peel Lisa S. Peel Providing Forethought Pre-Nee- d Arrangements Counselor Rick Zern Jo 17 vlaW and in 3no as $2,250 Full Size Key Action Panufactured to 0.001 Tolerances $ Pre-Nee- d at Riverton Music! 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