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Show eS “WASATCH COUNTY COURIER “CONTINUED FROM : “ x B1 or f, eee a gee | ; ~ MIDWAY EMBRACES BIATHLETES time ago,” Coulam said. “I never got poe hurt doing it, but I’ve” scraped my a _ knuckles a little: bit. = Blue Boar Inn. fund-raiser shoots for $ 10,000 dad decides. to shred ‘through ee Nowadays. . his hidceene ‘is neighborhood. Located in the north-. tesewved for afternoons. after work. east part of Heber, Coulam said the© He’ S also learned to wear gloves, | streets are “just right” . - Coulam. Said riding with for doing handstands. “They c cal it” axe kids once Neighbors come out on their porches week or front | old style yards in the summer to see the 47-year-old glid- ing on four wheels with | . § 42-4... - Coulam got bold enough . -.2 . J) than down and play =them? what I do = around the ones he can wrestle away from his boys. before high speeds forced him to bail. “I got a few laughs out of that, but it was a long with He also has es since the only skateboards he rides are MARC COULAM City’s Main Street. Beginning at the top, he made it a por- “uring the last Soldier Hollow a perfect my kids are out skating I go to try the stunt on Park tion of the way the opportunity to bond. “When . skateboarding ‘out his feet high in the air. A few years back or twice provides KIRSTEN SHAW _ COURIER STAFF _ “I don’t have one of myown,” Coulam Gvepen “They cost too much.” email:derek@wasatchcountycourier,com : World Cup Europeans tuned Utah, they need to show up and cheer celebrity athletes—not _ and create an enthusiasm at the World Cup,” Nelson said. “When filming, we 35 million in io ‘watch Shaquille events, more 0" Neil, VALENTINE’S DANCE CONTINUED FROM show Heber these Valley ‘Vu oF 08 superstars struggle for these children and we want to get them help and assist their families. Instead of having to go repeat their horrible stories 14 times at different offices, they can just have one s is an a mental playing music & at aa “s the Valentine’s dance, is the current world champion in the showcase division. “It’s a lot of fun.to perform at them from having to repeat the exten ence—at a very nice home and grand. ma-type atmosphere.” these events because people usually have no idea what to expect, or just expect square or line dancing. The Fire and Ice team has toured — best part is that it is very family internationally and was last year’s 3 ented, « world champions. Usually ‘composed * ¢ EhesRopnd Valley Riders, on of 16 men and women, the team plans ee of the cowboy poetry craze, they The Orithe play to perform at the fundraiser and teach cowboy music with a touch of blue- guests dance technique. Teams Director Michelle Ackerman said grass. Mark Allen and Doug Pope are guitarists, Ken Probst plays banjo and guitar, and Steve Smith plays stand-up bass. They prefer traditional country music and are influenced. by. Roy Rogers, “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” “Cool Clear Water” and “El Paso.” The renowned group has played at various clubs and at Soldier Hollow venue ceremonies. _ “We're an old-time cowboy . band. Can you dance to ‘ghost rid- ers in the sky’? I don’t know. It’s quite different than ‘achy breaky heart.’s But we'll perform and you. ‘can dance to the dj. music afterwards,” said Probst. “We’re not an intensely profitable band at this point. It gives us an additional opportunity to play. We’re old guys (Probst is 43-years-old) so it’s not like it’s our occupation. We're happy It’s something We enjoy. to do it for the Justice backgrounds, bicluding ballet, cheerleading and clogging, incorporate Irish center.” dance, jazz and lifts. Often, the team performs theatrical cabarets. person. All proceeds benefit the center. For additional information, contact Valerie Kelson “av (435) 604- 4082 or (801)319-2195. oS “The fun thing about country- - Western dancing is if you want to pick it up socially and have fun it’s totally user friendly. My son is nine and he’s | Admission is $12 per couple, $8 per ald per plate four- concentration of rifle marks- Nordic skiing. The athletes ski several miles, carrying a 10-pound rifle, and . must hit silver dollar-sized targets . ‘more than 50 yards away. | _ Midway’s Blue Boar Inn and the couples interview—well monitored to prevent many people are shocked when they see the performances, expecting little _ choreography or variety. The. awardwinning. dancers from a ‘plethora of some. manship with the physical demands of Pas, 80-year-old on the circuit,” ‘said Ackerman. Her husband, Bryan, to The sport combines the Zen-like ta, 24 Bara sion. There wants star fund-raiser. @ world divi- B1 Deion talking biathletes, and they're big respect at a $200 fifth i his not Sanders, not Tiger Woods. We're abroad. U.S. Biathlon Association hope to raise $10,000 at the Feb. 10 fundraiser for the U.S.A. Olympic team. Gov. -Mike Leavitt is expected to attend. The event includes a five-course dinner, silent auction, attendance gifts and an Adobe address by John Systems Warnock, founder. Auction items include, opera and ballet tickets, restaurant certificates, romantic getaways, group ski outings, gourmet cooking lessons, Olympic collector | pins and a ride in a World War II P51 fighter plane. It costs $107 per day to: support a biathlete in training. “In an Olympic year, the best support is financial. We want to welcome the team and tell them we embrace you here. The team speaks at schools, teaches youth groups the sport. It is a symbiotic relationship,” _ gaid -U.S. Biathlon 2002 President ‘and Olympic Biathlon Manager pile Nelson. “We want to build: Bi ience from Utah. In Europe, , peo- ple would rather have tickets to Nordic events than watch women’s figure skating. Heber Valley has embraced biathlon like GreenBay embraces football.” Nelson said the World Cup Nordic events at Soldier Hollow are the most televised pre-Olympic events managed by the Salt Lake Organizing kirsten@wasatchcountycourier.com Oldg Swiss Square ae 210 East Main © ‘Midway a) CCVcl CHOCOLATES — A sweet us CO ee as /654- 545: Toll Free 577-992-7333 Candy NTR Heart Boxes Canady Heart Mugs Committee. The next Soldier Hollow World Cup begins Feb. 28, and ~ approximately 30 nations’ ~ and— staff are attending. “If anybody says they want to contribute to a successful Olympics in or« a Candy, Filled Tins | ~need to show the high energy, show Utah in it’s best light in Europe.” Nelson said all the spectators interviewed who attended past events at the venue said it was the best experience they’ve had at a World Cup— including European events. Many said the Western theme and the incredible opening ceremonies marked the venue as world class. However, the venue is more expansive and trails are less obstructed by trees than any other, therefore it appears vacant even if 5,000 people are attending. The Blue Boar Inn, a European marvel complete with a cobblestone drive and a Czechoslovakian boar’s head, plans to welcome the international athletes and is campaigning for a successful fund-raiser. The innkeepers, Sandy and Jay Niederhauser, of Swiss ancestry, and fluent in German, have put much effort into planning. In. addition to the impressive antiques -and uniquely adorned literary rooms, the evening’s menu should garner - some good donations. Guests will warm-up with fos eas st re —| SO COULAM BS d’ouvres including marcarpone baked. oysters and quail eggs with apple bacon. Champagne and cocktails will be served, and an impressive wine list is available. The main event is an elegantaffair that leads to a fresh Atlantic diver. scallop and caviar parfait bal- anced by the sweet acidity of greens, Point Reyes. blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette and a parmesan cracker. Considering the location, it is no surprise boar-wrapped lamb loin is offered with a rosemary potato pyramid and rainier cherry reduction. Those with the endurance to make it to the finish line can devour true Americana with .a espow covered mountain. toppéd with s glazed—a grand su _The inn is located ‘at Springs Road in Midway. ’ dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, — call -(435)654-1400. (888)650-1400 or — email: kirsten@wasatchcountycourier.com remy FEBRUARY 7, 2001 |