September 21, 2006 by Baker.

October 4, 2006 at 6:30 pm, Day-Riverside Library

1.SLC Police Chief–Chris Burbank                        10 minutes

2. City Council Issues–Carlton Christensen          10 minutes 

3. Crime Report–Linda Johnson                            5 minutes

4. Jim Winder–Candidate for SL County Sheriff     10 minutes

5. Human Rights Commission–Patrick Leary          10 minutes

6. Candidates for Utah House of Representatives     5 minutes

7. Community Garden Report–Scott Steinblik        10 minutes

8. City Issues–Mayor’s Office–Barry Esham            5 minutes

9. NW Multipurpose Center Update–Pearl Nelson      5 minutes

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at 6:30 pm

Item 1: The Mayor’s office announced that Southwest Airlines is going to award 2 free tickets to anywhere in the world.  The award is based on an essay contest for Senior Citizens

Item 2: Roy Williams, Airport Director, gave an update on the airport.  There are 108 departing flights per day and the city collects $3 for each departing passenger.  The airport also controls Airport #2 and the Tooele Airport.  

Item 3: The Chair of the East Bench Community Council stated that the first time a child is exposed to pornography is at age 8 and the first time a child is exposed to it on the internet is at age 11.  An anti-pornography conference will be conducted on September 28th.  Watch the city website for more information.

Item 4: Elliot Brinton, chair of the Sunnyside East Council, is concerned about the relocation of the Museum of Natural History to a site that straddles the Shore Line Trail.  He also stated that it is proposed to allow commercial development, including a reception center, on 15-20 acres on Heritage Park.  There will be an open space bonding item on the next ballot.

Item 5:  Crime report for August showed 1 aggravated assault; 16 autos stolen or recovered;13 burglaries;8 car prowls;2 car strips; 2 gang related crimes;and 2 weapon drivby shootings.  This placed us 10th out of 13 council areas.               

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September 18, 2006 by Baker.

October 2, Exhibit–Start Seeing Trees /Art and the Environment through November 30.  Tree planting October 7 at 10:00 am and a reception from noon-2:00 pm.

Monday October 9(Nov. 13 and Dec. 11)–Mondays are for Murder–Book discussion group featuring mystery and suspense novels. 

October 10 at 7pm Ready to Read: A Parent Workshop: A parent/caregiver workshop about emergent literacy.  Learn how to help young children become aware and comfortable with books and language.

Saturday Ocotober 14–Exhibit, Artistic Gourds by Carma Hart Fuller, through December 8. Reception November 4, 3:30-4:30.

Family Story Time–October 5/19, November 2/16/30, and December 7/21 at 7pm

Book Baby–Wednesdays at 10 am

Preschool Storytime–Tuesdays at 11 am

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September 15, 2006 by Baker.

  1310 N Colorado Street  $149,900       3bd/1ba   1,475sq/ft

Private fenced, secluded backyard with fruit trees and playset.  Fully landscaped with covered patio; entertainment and living area inside so you will always feel at home in this quiet neighborhood. Many upgrades with crown moulding and an open kitchen.   

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September 11, 2006 by Baker.

PTA meeting Thursday September 14th at 4:30pm.  They will have a babysitter.

Scouting–Newman has both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.  Boy Scouts is Monday at 4pm while Girl Scouts is Wednesday at 4pm.

Chess Club–All newman students are welcome to join!  A desire to play chess, a signed permission form, and a $5 fee is all that is requiered. 

Start date: Tues, Sept. 12 

Days & Times:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:20-4:00

Show Your Newman Pride

You can get your child a new Newman T-shirt by filling out an order form int he office.  Prices range from $5 to $22.  T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and hoodies are available this year.  Take a look at the design options, and then order your shirt in the office.

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September 6, 2006 by Baker.

1. Jordan River Parkway, Trail Clean Up Day

Saturday, Sept. 16th,2006 8am-1pm    Jordan Park, 1000 S 900 West

International Peace Gardens Southwest Pavillion              

To volunteer call 468-2185 or visit www.alittletime.org                

2. Day-Riverside Library will be celebrating its ten year anniversary on September 30th.  Crafts, fun and more.

3. The home seized by the DEA on 736 Colorado St. has been bought by the city.  The city plans to tear down the existing home and rebuild a 3 bedroom home.

4. On the North/West side of North Temple and Redwood road developers Nexos are planning to build a 160,000 square foot retail area including spaces for restaurants, a large anchor store, furniture store, and professional offices.

5. The community council is interested in having people buy vacuumed packed vegetable seeds.  You can buy 1 can for $30.00 from Mountain Valley Seed, Inc

6. Crime Report:

Next meeting is Wednesday October 4th, 2006 Pearl Nelson will be conducting. 

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