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Show ) -- -) - 1- 1 t V jx 9 x x x xxCAP-PT-C0PTC005X- Ii' Utah Preen Aeen. W 200 G, Suite 1000 XX 007 GALT LAI E CITY UT Judy Paralympic Medals page 3 f VOLUME M Theater Weeks page 4 W page 8 - -- . j - Winders Words ...On Business As the VIE Paralympic Gaines begin, West Valley City is celebrat" ing its s i "adopt-a-team- I rela- tionship with Team Canada. Just like during the Olympic Games, West Valley City has been paired by SLQC with chit neighbors to die north. The Canadian Paralympic Committee is thrilled to have die sledge hockey venue city -West Valley City - cheering diem cm. The Canadian delegation is comprised of 27 athletes - four women and 23 men- - two skiing guides and 27 mission staff. Their team goal is to win 20 medals this time, which is five more than the total they accumulated at the Nagano Games in 1998. "We will share die Paralympic teams triumphs said Henry Wohler, die Chef de Mission, and our community "will discover that Paralympic athletes are extraordinary high caliber athletes." The Games, scheduled for will feature more March 6, than a 100 medal events in three sports; alpine skiing, Nordic ski (cross country skiing and biathlon) and sledge hockey. The Canadian alpine ski team, currently ranked third in the world, is represented by nine skiers and a guide, aged between 22 and 41. Six of die nine skiers were at the Nagano Games and appear in excellent position to win many medals. lan Balfour, Stacy Kohut, Karolina Wisniewska, Lauren Woolstencroft of Alberta, Daniel Wesley of British Columbia and Chris Williamson of Ontario are among the big names cm this ? team. The Nordic ski team, represented by three skiers and a guide, compete in cross country skiing and biathlon. Shauna Maria Whyte and Brian McKeever of Alberta and Colette Bourgonje of Saskatchewan have already earned victories this season in their respective categories and should Step on the podium in Salt Lake City. Olympian Robin McKeever of Alberta provides a big boost to his brother Brian as his guide. v The world champion sledge hockey L am combines speed and experience. Bronze medallists at liHehammer in 1994 and stive1 medallists in Nagano, die team looks to romplete its medal collection with a gold Tfeam captain Todd Nichoison, rookie Billy Bridges, goal tender Rene Pfchette and forward Have Lord (who lit West Valley City's Paralympic cauldron he Monday night) are the stars on the team. The 7. squads ages range from are and Sweden Norway Canada's top opponents. These athletes are amazing1 For example, Paul Rosen, back up goalie for the Canadian sledge hockey team, was a professional hockey player until just two years ago when he broke his right leg playing the sport he loves. It didnt ted right and became infected to die point that doctors had to amputate. Did that step Paul Rosen from slappin' die puck? Noway! He had die drive to continue on, now as a sledge hockey player, and is hoping to w m gold in the 17-4- 4 fit faf fa tft Miujrnnitri1r ' V TV h MW'T w - - "u., ra. J n ft. te',1 Brockbank takes second in Academic Games Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor It was a fight to the finish between Brockbank and Eisenhower junior high schools last week in the championship round of the Academic Games. In the end, Brockbank took second place and Eisenhower advanced to the state meet Tm broken hearted that both team couldn't have won, said Darryl Thomas, District coordinator of the Academic . games. Both teams came in with two of the highest point totals of all of the junior highs in the Granite School District, and had consistently beaten their competitors in six previous rounds of play before making it into the final four competition a week earlier and advancing to the finals. However, Brockbank was coming in as the underdog to a school with a long history of excellence in Academic Games competition as Eisenhower won the district championship two years ago and went on to place third in the national games. Brockbank, however, has made it to the district finals the four of the last five years, including last season when they lost to Bennion Junior High in the final round. 'We played them dead even in the fourth quarter," said Debbi Pienezza, mentor of the Brockbank team. "We knew we were CQming into the game as serious underdogsTBut OUT kids did a great job." ' Brockbank jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter and kept the Eisenhower team on their toes thoughout the most of the first quarter but had a let down in the second quarter that put them behind. "Eisenhowers team captain, Parker Jones is so fast He's a brilliant boy and just beat us to the buzzer to many times," Pienezza said. "Our team members said they were just about to buzz in but he beat us." Eisenhower took a 1 4 point lead by the end of the third quarter having scored a perfect 25 out of 25 points while Brockbank had admirable scored 22 out of 25 points. "It was really a nail biter the last few minutes," said Marcia Peck, mentor for the Eisenhower team. "Brockbank has a really good team. These kids have worked really hard." During the fourth quarter speed round it looked like Brockbank had a chance to overtake their competitors. Scoring the most points for Brockbank was Richard Sanders with 15 points. "Eisenhower jumped out strong in the fourth quarter but when their team all fouled out it looked like Brockbank was going to jump out and win at the end," Thomas said. Saltair received another i approval toward private club Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor Saltair is one step closer to creating its own private club that would allow patrons to be served alcoholic beverages following a narrow vote of approval by the Magna Planning and Zoning Commission. Last week the nev Magna Planning Commission voted 3 to allow Saltair to seek a liquor license from the State Division of Alcohol and Beverage Control . The private club, to be located in a comer of the mezzanine area of Saltair, would hopefully become a draw for tourist busses that want to stop at the resort for lunches as well as give local residents a closer upscale restaurant to visit instead of having to drive into Salt Lake City, said Barbara Kiskis, marketing director for Saltair. 4-- During its February 7 meeting, the Magna Area Council gave its approval for the private club with a 4-- 2 vote that was forwarded to the Planning Commission, but not without some reservation. "My main concern is a safety issue in turning people loose on the roads after they have had liquor," said Area Council President Ron Henline. The proposed club's man POOR COPYi e. tm ager said that the club would be marketed toward bus tours, where large groups of people would come in for lunch or dinner, have a cocktail and be able to see the "magnificent views" Saltair offers of the Great Salt Lake and its surroundings. "We have no intention of putting people out on the road inebriated," said future manager Randy Finnas. 'We will have security at the door who will not let something like that happen." The club will also encourage designated drivers by serving them free beverages and admission. The club will also offer limousine services to keep drunk-driveoff the roads. Planning Commissioners against the formation of another private club so close to Magna included Chairman Henk Dorenbosh, John Hohlbach and Greg Fabiano, who were worried about allowing people to drive the narrow road between Saltair and the only route in or out of the facility. Their argument was challenged by Commissioner Eva Daniels who reasoned that it was unfair for the commissions to interfere with Saltairs opportunity to run a successful business, knowing what it's limits were. non-alcoho- rs "If start getting a lot of DUI's coming out of clubs youre not going to have many members," Finnas said. ,"We are not going to be irresponsible. That wouldn't be good for business. We want Saltair to become a destination place for people to come, look around, enjoy a concert or other entertainment and have the opportunity to have a cocktail if they want one." Kiskis said that currently Saltair does not have anything to draw people inside. "People come over, walk around the building and don't go inside," KisTis said. "I think this is a great opportunity for Magna." There are also plans to redecorate and redesign the interior of Saltair to create areas where families can come, an arcade for children, a restaurant and an entertainment area. The Private Club, which will require a membership fee and cover charge for entrance, will take up a small space on the second floor. The issue still have to go before the Salt Lake County Council later this month for approval before Saltair can seek its liquor license. "We hope to be able to go to the state by the end of March and be open by the time the tourist season begins," Kiskis said. on to the State Meet later this month. "This is a great forum for students who are smart to show how smart they are and be rewarded," Peck said. After the game, the Brockbank team was upbeat and enthusiastic about their "We're the performance. Minnesota Vikings of the Academic Games," Pienezza said. "They keep making it to the Super Bowl but haven't won yet." Brockbank is not ready to give up yet "We feel so good that we've been in the finals the past four of five years," Pienezza said. "We have a strong team, a lot of enthusiasm and a lot of support. Well be back." The five student panels answered questions that ranged from knowing who the current leader of Russia was to having to calculate what 500 percent of 60 was, all within seconds to beat the buzzer of the other team. A correct answer in the speed a round was worth wrong answer subtracted a point from the score and two wrong answers by a contestant resulted in that student fouling out and needing to be replaced by another team member. "This is one of the closest games they have played all year," said Lori Gardner, principal of Eisenhower Junior High. Eisenhower will continue Youth ski clinics offered by rec center professional Mountain School staff. Children participating in the clinics will be grouped into small groups depending on skill. The clinics also features two Magna school children that are on a year-roun- d schedule have the opportunity to leam to ski this winter. The next session will be held March 6 and 12,13 for students on B Track and March 26-2- 7 for students on A Track. Other sessions will be 16-1- 7 and held April all-d- 5-- 2-- 3, 23-2- 4. With more than of snow in the mountains this winter, the Magna Recreation Center and Snowbird is offering two-da- y ski and snowboard clinics to area youth who are 100-inch-- es off-trac- k. The ski-tri- ps to Snowbird will be every Tuesday and Wednesday during ski season for students in grades four, five and six. The clinic will include instruction by Snowbird's , ay list tickets at Snowbird, hot lunch each day, transportation to and from Snowbird and discounts on rental gear. "Our first year, last year was a great success," said Kristen O'Brien, coordinator of the program for the Magna Recreation Center. "Kids got to try snowboarding for the first time. It is a fun, safe way to leam with other kids the same age." Students may attend two clinics. Clinics will be held throughout March and April. The cost is $100 for each y clinic. For more information on upcoming clinics or to register call two-da- 250-219- 4. Encore pin show The Olympic spirit lives on in West Valley. And now where was that more evident than at the West Valley Pin Show held at Valley Fair Mall March 2. 'There was such a huge demand last week that we decided to extend the pin trading for one more weekend," said Kevin Conde, city promotions and events manager. "The response was unbelievable." Pin trading will begin again chi Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 50 tables available for pin traders. Traders and vendors who would like to rent a table must first obtain a $45 business license from the city and have a tax number from the Utah State Tax Commission. There will also be a $25 fee charged per table. To reserve a table call Conde at "This is a great way to fight the blues," said Kevin Conde. "You can trade for the pins you still want and did not get during the games." 955-401- post-Olymp- ic 2. . |