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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Magna Township Survey Town Hall Meeting
A Town Hall meeting to educate Magna residents on the upcoming HB-40 survey is scheduled for later this month at the Magna Rec Center. HB-40 is a law affecting how Magna can be organized, the law requires a survey be sent to all property owners in Magna to see how they would like the government of Magna to be organized. All residents of Magna are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting to be fully informed. Here are the details:
March 24th,
3270 S. 8400 W.
Monrovia to stage benefit concert in Magna
Magna Band Battles Cancer with Music
The Utah band Monrovia, led by Magna's Scott Hongell, and Wes Furgason, with Park City native Jeff Lawrence, is a band on a mission. Together they are working to raise awareness and fight cancer. Each of the band members has been personally affected by cancer, and they hope their music can make a difference for others. The truly enjoy playing the music but also strive to support a good cause along the way. That is why they have decided to hold a benefit concert at the Filling Station this weekend. Here are the details:
2nd Annual Cancer Benefit
Saturday, March 15th
8:00 PM
The Filling Station
8975 West 2700 West, Magna
Concert attendees will be eligible for many prizes like a custom bike restoration from Big Salty Customs. Raffle tickets will be available from the band in advance for $1. The band raised $1,000 for the American Cancer Society, last year and hopes to raise $1,500 this year. If you can't make it to the show you can still make a donation. Monrovia asks supporters to send in a pledge amount by email to Wes Furgason at wes@monroviamusic.net or call 801-201-1095.
Monrovia (http://monroviamusic.net/)
Tribune article on Monrovia: http://www.sltrib.com/ci
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Empress Theatre - "Joseph" Opens to Thunderous Applause
Last night was opening night for the Empress Theatre's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The show was excellent and all in attendance were thrilled at the performance. If you have not been to the newly restored Empress Theatre, this would be a great show to see. Information on the show is below:
Nolan Mitchell and Trent Oliphant direct what has come to be known as the most colorful musical ever! But be prepared for a few twists and turns all our own! Get your tickets early for this one!
www.empresstheatre.com
Nolan Mitchell and Trent Oliphant direct what has come to be known as the most colorful musical ever! But be prepared for a few twists and turns all our own! Get your tickets early for this one!
www.empresstheatre.com
Thursday, March 6, 2008
UTA changes mind on 335, BRT delayed
Unofficial word from UTA is that the 335 "Magna Fast Bus" will not be canceled and the BRT line will be delayed until August. UTA may be considering keeping a regular bus running at all 100+ current stops of the 35 route, at the same time as BRT. Many riders had complained the BRT system would eliminate too many bus stops.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Argument leads to gunfire
Three men got into an argument after playing games in a Magna apartment. The man living in the apartment asked his friends to leave, and after they refused he brandished a pistol, which the visitors then took from the man, assaulted him and fired four shots into the air. The shots were heard around the neighborhood off Magna Main Street. The victim was taken to the hospital, and has since been released. An investigation is underway to determine the identity of the suspects.
A shooting occured Monday night just before 10 PM at this Apartment building off of 9000 West in Magna.
A shooting occured Monday night just before 10 PM at this Apartment building off of 9000 West in Magna.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The view from the street
Google has introduced a new tool on its map service, called "Street View". It is a cool feature that shows you an image from many different streets along the Wasatch front and other cities across the nation.
Here is the view of the Magna Times Office:
And Main Street:
Here is the view of the Magna Times Office:
And Main Street:
Friday, February 8, 2008
UTA Open House on BRT and Route 335
UTA held an open house Thursday night to explain the new Bus Rapid Transit System and proposed cancellation of route 335. Many residents of Magna attended and voiced their opion about the plan. Next weeks print edition will have a full story on the meeting. Here are some pictures from the meeting.
UTA representative and Magna resident Steve Swan speaks to attendees.
Gerald Matson speaks to UTA officials about route 335.
Alan Fox suggested eliminating bus service to Magna may slow economic growth in the area.
UTA manager Loren Simpson listens to a bus rider during the open house.
UTA representative and Magna resident Steve Swan speaks to attendees.
Gerald Matson speaks to UTA officials about route 335.
Alan Fox suggested eliminating bus service to Magna may slow economic growth in the area.
UTA manager Loren Simpson listens to a bus rider during the open house.Friday, January 25, 2008
Happy Birthday Representative Duckworth!
The Utah House of Representatives wished Representative Duckworth a Happy Birthday today by singing to him during House floor time.
Duckworth is battling a rare form of cancer, and we wish him the best.
This weeks print edition of the Magna Times features an interview with Representative Duckworth about his fight with cancer, and plans for representing District 12.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
UTA canceling Express Bus service to Magna
UTA is unveiling Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) for the first time in Utah. The new BRT route would replace route 35 which runs along 3500 South. Route 35 currently takes 46 minutes to get from Magna to the light rail station on 3300 South. A trip on TRAX to the City Center station adds another 15 minutes to the trip. The Express route number 335 takes 36 minutes to complete the same trip.
Information from UTA on a open house about the proposed changes is below:
| Event: | Salt Lake County Route Realignments Open House |
| Date: | Thu, Feb 7, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Address: | UTA, 3600 South 700 West |
| City: | Salt Lake City |
| State: | UT |
| Description: | Located at the UTA Administration building boardroom. I. UTA proposes to begin a new bus rapid transit (BRT) route on 3500 South. The BRT would replace the existing Route 35 on 3500 South and would include limited stops. The BRT would run every 15 minutes. With the BRT route on 3500 South, UTA proposes to cancel Route 335. UTA also proposes to change the route alignment of Route 62 to service Winchester Street and the 6400 South TRAX Station instead of 5400 South and 5300 South and the 5300 South TRAX Station. II. The public open house will be held on Thursday, February 7 2008, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the UTA Administration building boardroom, located at 3600 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, UT. The format for the public open house will proceed as follows: 1. Open house to allow people to visit with UTA staff to review the proposal and have questions answered (30 minutes). 2. Formal presentation of the proposal (30 minutes). 3. Opportunity for the public to give input through an open microphone, written or recorded comments (30 minutes). III. At the hearing, the Utah Transit Authority will afford an opportunity for affected citizens, private transportation providers, public officials and interested agencies to comment on the proposed changes. To be included as part of the public hearing record, all comments must be postmarked no later than five days following the public hearing or February 14, 2008. IV. To assure full participation at the hearing, accommodations for effective communication, such as sign language interpreters or printed materials in alternative formats, must be requested at least five (5) working days prior to the date of the scheduled event. Direct requests for accommodations to UTA ADA Compliance Officer at 801-287-3536 or 287-4657 (TDD). V. Written comments may be submitted to the following address: Mrs. Stephanie Johnston, 3600 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 or email directly to sjohnston@rideuta.com. Phone calls and questions about the proposed changes to Routes 35 and 62 may be directed to Mrs. Stephanie Johnston at 801-287-2001, or email directly at sjohnston@rideuta.com. Questions about the proposed change to Route 335 may be directed to Mr. Steve Swan at 801-287-2351, or email directly at sswan@rideuta.com. All comments will become part of the public hearing record if received by February 14, 2008. VI. Relevant information about the proposed changes will be available at the public hearing or may be reviewed at the UTA Corporate offices, located at 3600 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah after February 7, 2008. Comments must be postmarked or received by UTA no later than February 14, 2008 to be part of the public hearing record. |
| Contact Name: | Ryan Taylor |
| Contact Phone: | (801)287-2399 |
| Contact E-Mail: | rtaylor@rideuta.com |
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