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Show BUILDING COMMUNITY IN OREM AND VINEYARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007 EDITION 50 CENTS OnnilTO. I nnm nnmmitn tn DVII I If Bfl' 1M aa'fl amnio. LUUCUUiiiiiiiutiiiDiu wjaur" j 1 1 111 SCHOOLS: Latino tutors help at W&5 TOWN HALL: Piano tuner's tools missing BUSINESS XPEDX GOOD FOR PAPER NEEDS NEW SHOP IN OREM 4 ''Afetei.li,IW'i' MiVi'j'it'itii'ftifftlM'tfi "WWW1' "W,"1 f Si ',1 ) " (J 8 ii. g2J ! ASHLEY FRANSCELLDaily Herald From left to right, Yevon Romney, Lewis Billings, John Noorda, Tye Noorda and Adam Robertson cheer Nov. 8, 2007 at the grand opening of the SCERA costume and prop shop in Orem. The store was funded by the Ray and Tye Noorda Family Foundation. SCERA opens new home for costumes, props Michael Rigert NORTH COUNTY STAFF The SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem has long had a massive mas-sive collection of costumes and props for its myriad musicals and plays, and last Thursday the organization unveiled their new home. With the help of the Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation, the SCERA purchased buildings last year to house new costume, prop and set shop facilities adjacent to the main theater complex. With Ray Noorda's widow, Tye Noorda, and family members present on Thursday, SCERA officials unveiled its renovated costumepropsset shops at the new location. On hand mingling with guests were SCERA actors dressed in character in custom-made custom-made costumes, including Dorothy Doro-thy from "The Wizard of Oz," Eli za Doolittle from "My Fair Lady" and Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat. Ray Noorda was a former CEO and chairman of Novell who died in October 2006 at the age of 82. Through their foundation, Tye Noorda and her family have made numerous contributions to Orem organizations, including $1 million for a remodel of the Orem Fitness Center last year. XanGo, a Lehi-based nutraceutical company, com-pany, also provided $1 million in 2006 for a remodel of the large theater at the SCERA, now called the XanGo Grand Theater. Prior to the creation of the new shops, Adam Robertson, SCERA president and CEO, said the theater's the-ater's crews had to construct set pieces in the back parking lot and many props and set pieces had to be kept at off-site storage units. The roomy, new facility provides See SCERA, Page 3 New Hale theater maybe Midtown's crown jewel Michael Rigert NORTH TOUNf r MAH Construction on multi-use development Mid-town Mid-town Village reaches a milestone this week as the towering development in central Orem debuts the completion of its South Wing tower and the groundbreaking for a new show house for Hale Center Theater Orem on Friday. Midtown Village and I lale Center 1 heater are holding a public open house Friday night from ( to 10 p.m. to introduce Utah County residents to the South Tower and fete the groundbreaking of the approximately $7 to 8 million new Hale Center Theater Orem. The theater will be built on the property's southwest corner adjacent to See HALE, Page 3 Merchant appeals to city for 800 N. construction relief Reva Bowen NORTH COUNTY STAFF With a personal appearance before the Orem City Council Tuesday, a single business owner on 800 North may have jump started some help for beleaguered businesses along the road reconstruction re-construction corridor. "Universally, all of us have suffered tremendously tre-mendously on this," said Russ Temple of Russ See 800 NORTH, Page 3 BOG FIRE CAUSING STINK IN OREM Afoul odor created by a small agricultural burn started near 1500 South and Geneva Road last week is literally causing e stink in Orem. The fire spread to peat several feet under the soil. Though the smell poses little health hazard, individuals who are susceptible to asthma or other respiratory illness or allergies will want to limit their exposure ex-posure by closing windows, wearing a mask or even leaving the area if possible, pos-sible, according to the county health department. Exercising outside is also a bad idea. The surface burn was started last Thursday, but by Tuesday it was deep into the ground. Peat is made up of partially par-tially decomposed plant material that spreads quickly in damp areas, such as the area by Utah Lake. This year's drought conditions dried out the peat, making it highly flammable. Fire crews are dumping thousands of gallons of foamy water on hot spots to put it out, but it's slow-going because it has to penetrate at least 3 feet into the ground to reach the peat. Local fire agencies have gotten calls from Utah Transit Authority bus drivers driv-ers and local schools, including UVSC, complaining about the smoke and ' smell. Wallace Johnson said he's burned that particular field almost every year ComrnunityBr r 1, 1 1 CRAIG DILGERDaily Herald Captain Nate Trujillo left and Drew Oakey right of the Utah County Fire Department soak and turn the soil in order to extinguish a burning bog in Orem on Tuesday. for the 65 years he's worked the land, and this is the first time the peat has caught fire. Though there were crews on the fire , Tuesday, there's no guarantee that the fire will be out anytime soon. Jay said. TIMPANOGOS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL BOARD PRESENTATION Timpanogos Storytelling Festival founder Karen Ashton was on hand Tuesday for a presentation from the festival's fes-tival's board to the Orem City Council. Ashton thanked the city for 19 years of support for the festival, which had 26,000 attendees this year, and gave council members printed histories. The event is approaching a landmark 20th birthday in 2009, and is considered one of the premier festivals in the nation. One of the festival's Midwinter Event activities will be held at Thanksgiving Point this year, because a suitable Orem venue could not be found, Ashton said. "But don't panic. We're not going anywhere," any-where," she said, reaffirming the festival's festi-val's commitment to its Orem home. "Karen was the person who had the vision and began the festival, which is one of the gems of our community," said Mayor Jerry Washburn. "We can't thank you enough ... I don't know if it could have started or continued without you." OREM VICTIM ASSISTANCE REPORT RE-PORT The Orem Victim Assistance program, which began in 1997 and gave aid to 224 victims in the community, helped over 940 victims of crime in 2006, according to a report given to the Orem City Council Tuesday by program advocates. In 2006, the program assisted 101 victims in participating in court proceedings; pro-ceedings; 170 in filing and obtaining protective orders, no contact orders, and stalking injunctions; and 265 in filling fill-ing out safety plans for their families. Fifty-four Spanish-speaking victims were assisted in 2004, and 183 in 2005. Police called to intervene in domestic violence situations leave packets with victims containing information on what their rights are, how to access sheller and Community Action services, and understanding court processes. MVHS PRESENTS "MY FAIR LADY" - Mountain View High School is presenting performances of the Broadway classic "My Fair Lady" in ils auditorium on Friday, Saturday, and Monday at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $5 per person, $7 at the door. Family Fam-ily passes are available for $35 for up to eight people. For tickets, call 227-2400 227-2400 Ext. 265 or go online to www. myschoolfees.com. EARLY DEADLINE - Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for the Nov. 22 edition of the North County Newspapers has been changed. Celebrations, including weddings, missionaries, anniversaries and other similar announcements, must be turned in to the newspaper office by 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. The deadline for obituaries and public notices is Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. The newspaper offices are located at 399 E. State Road, Pleasant Grove. Those who wish additional information may call the office at 756-7669. I 055 00050' Copy 2 . i, V 4 |