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Show Volume V, Issue VIII THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 17 February 1, 2002 Hooked On Books It’s Valentine’s and Presidents’ Day this month. It is time to reflect on our heritage and the loved ones in our lives. Some great reads for the month of February include three books by Gary Chapman “The Five Love Languges” “The Five Love Languages of Children” “The Five Love Languages of Teenagers” Each of these three books teaches us how to relate to our loved ones. We hear the messages they are trying to give us in their actions, as well as in their words. As a reminder, each one of these books should be read and re-read through the years to come. They are a good resource for your family’s library. “John Adams” by David McCullough John Adams was a zealous patriot who rose to become the second President of the United States. This book is taken from diaries and family letters. It gives a glimpse into the beautiful love story of John and Abigail. It also gives us insights into John Adam’s interaction with other patriots of the time—George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and others—taking us back to the time when our country was in its infancy. It also details the fight for the presidency between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. This book is a treasure for any American. Jazz Update By Jen Beasley “Lives of the Presidents (Fame, shame and what the neighbor thought)” by Kathleen Krull This book is for children from 1 to 99 The illustrations are marvelous and the stories about each president are very enlightening. There are fun stories about each president; from George Washington to Bill Clinton. Did you know that William A. Taft weighed 332 pounds and was an athlete? He was the first president to take up golf. Since he once became stuck in the Presidential home’s bathtub, he had the White House plumbers install a replacement tub that could hold four average-sized people! Everyone will enjoy this book. “Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News” by Bernard Goldberg Goldberg relates how the news media has been shortchanging the truth. How fairness, balance, and integrity have disappeared from network television. It gives the inside story on Dan Rather, Peter Jennings and others. “Fanny’s Dream” by Caralyn Buehner A wonderful Cinderella story about a farm girl from Wyoming. What happens when the Fairy Godmother is late? Don’t miss this real life story about wanting to marry a prince . . . or at least the mayor’s son. Note: This article courtesy of the wisebird of Eden bookstore. NEW LISTING! Student Reporter Mid term. A time for nail biting, head hanging, and lame excuses if you are a student—or as this year has proven—if you are the Utah Jazz. To be fair, this season’s mid-term grade isn’t as bad as it could have been, but it isn’t as good, either. Forty-one games in, the Jazz hold a record of 22-19, and the good news is, if the playoffs were to begin today, Utah would be the 6th seed. The bad news: It’s the worst record the Jazz has earned in over a decade, tracing back to the 1987-88 season when they were a young franchise just struggling to make their first playoff appearance. Watch a game and it’s easy to spot the trouble. Injuries and disappointing play from some of the veterans have forced Jerry Sloan to put his faith in rookies and near rookies, namely DeShawn Stevenson, Andrei Kirilenko, Jarron Collins and Scott Padgett. This, in the long run, is a good thing—better they learn now than later—but fundamental breakdowns (17 turnovers per game, the league’s highest) and poor execution (averaging just 34% from the field) are inevitable with the constant shake-ups in the roster. Make no mistake, the youngsters do their share. The Jazz has converted to a more balanced approach on offense, out of necessity, now that the new rules allow Karl Malone to be triple teamed without the ball, and is less available to rack up his fade-aways. This leaves the likes of Padgett and Stevenson wide open for jumpers and it’s getting to the point where one expects, rather than hopes, that those shots will fall. Coach Sloan has made similar observations, mostly aimed at 20-year-old Stevenson. “There comes a time when people figure out who you are and what you can do. You have to learn how to shoot the ball . . . you can’t always get the dunks.” Despite a mid term report of about a “C,” the Utah coaching staff is optimistic. The rookies are really clicking, and the team is finally getting healthy. All Jerry Sloan requires is that there be no “letdown” now. “If you aren’t going to get any better, then I’m making a mistake by playing you. If I can’t see some improvement where you’re going to get up and play people, you don’t understand the offense yet, then maybe you’re not good enough to play in this league.” According to Sloan, that’s the bottom line. The Jazz has to fulfill their potential, or they will be held back a grade in this league of young, talented super-powers. Here’s hoping they study for final exams. Fast Break 01/17/02 - With the absence of John Crotty and Donyell Marshall due to injury and the absence of a defender on Tim Duncan who had 35 points, the Utah Jazz lose a disappointing game versus their Midwest Division rival, San Antonio, 102-98. 01/19/02 - After taking the first quarter off in a pivotal game against Dallas, the Jazz turned on the heat in the second half and cut a 17-point deficit to only two in the final two minutes of play. It was in vain, as Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his 34 points on key free throws, preserving a 106-103 Mavericks win, and gaining a game on Utah in the standings. 01/22/02 - In his usual manner for playing the Warriors, Karl Malone scored 37 points including making a season-high 16 from the charity stripe to push the Jazz to a 101-99 win over Golden State. John Crotty returned from his knee injury without missing a beat, contributing 12 points off the bench. Beautiful New Wolf Creek Mountainside Home Ken Turner 940-9000 - Ready to move into 5370 E. Elkhorn Circle, Eden $474,900 5 BR 3.5 BA Entertain Here!! Call for Details!!! For this & other properties please visit my website: www.kenturner.org Located east of the Wolf Creek Resort golf course at 3541 North Elkview Drive on the mountainside above Ogden Valley. Incredible mountain, valley and lake views. 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