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Show Page A2 THE DAILY HERALD, 3 Provo. Utah, Thursday, April 23, 1998 Not even a root canal can spoil putting down roots in paradise A lot of people say they'd rather have a root canal than move. I had the pleasure of both simultaneously. No sooner did I arrive in this wonderful place than my left jaw began to feel as if United Mine Workers were in there with pickaxes probing mother lodes. Just as I was about to submit my face to the Bureau of Land Management, hoping to declare to mining operait tions, the problem was solved by a quick trip to Dr. Brad L, Holmes on University Avenue. I learned there is fast, friendly, competent professional service in my new home. I highly recommend Doc Holmes anytime you feel your jaw being But then this was only one of the marvelous things I've discovered since moving six off-limi-ts strip-mine- d. months ago from Kansas City to your still largely undiscovered paradise. In fact, I was scarcely here before "your" became "our." I began to develop the classic 't please-don- Af GK2 KCK2 TKJKd I DONT hunt or fish, but it gives me comfort to watch in the Provo River., It's nice to know there's still a place where you can pull a short cast off the road and wade a frothy Nirvana. I do camp and hike. I plan to get as civilized as Jordanelle and as remote as the High Uintas. But natural beauty isn't all follow I've discovered here. In fact, the single most overI've also learned about Utah whelming feeling here is the drivers and their, ah, shall we value system, the abiding say, energy, moving from place to faith, the deep love of family, the cherished children. place. Rather than the adjectives non-LDS- f TOtiiirWffirfiriiMnnrrin in 'liiit'i ir mm Tl Gib Twyman I NEVER liked snow before. Here, it's artistry, coloring the palette of your spirit. The canvas changes constantly. One day, it's butterfly-kis- s flakes on your cheek. The next, a box of Frosted Flakes to taste on your tongue. The next, Lucy's in the sky with diamonds, flecking the air Harmon, bless him, busted over after a full day of work with two family members in tow. They had my unloaded in an hour. That's LDS spirit for you. So was the recent moment V returned from five days out of town to discover I'd left the '.o back door open. Most places, i that's like scrawling on the J welcome mat: "Dear thieves. Please take a number. Try not 1 to trample one another remov--i ' ing my belongings." Here, there was only the ' J whisper of the wind, reminding me of my addle-pate-d ways. j"1 The whisper joined the othe voices I've heard since I've been here. What a great place to put down roots. stopping them. And, in response to the eternal question preceding virtually any moving here, I've told all my friends that Mormonism is not the alien bar from Star Wars. Me, I'm a Luthepresbopalian. Drug to church by Mom as a Lutheran, came back as a Presbyterian, now attend St. Luke's Episcopal in Park City. As far as I can see, it's the same God we're struggling to rs discover-our-par-adi- se mentality. Who wouldn't want to keep this Utopia to hiiaself and a few loved ones? I wound up living in Midway. Coming through Provo Canyon, I often think of myself as driving to vacation, instead of work. To watch the handsome face of Timpanogos, preening itself in the morning mirror of Deer Creek Reservoir. To see the velvety evergreens, as though Hallmark elves came overnight to freshly flock a living Christmas card. Because of these and other treasures, you've changed me, Utah. with glitter while the sun shines, I sometimes or "wacky" ul er hear "aggressive I prefer "resolute." I count this the same mind- IT BREEDS a sweet com- jj munity. Maybe you've heard of Two Men and a Truck mover. Far better to have One Man and Two Nephews. Dick set that pushed the pioneers westward. Once they decided they were going, nothing was Gib Twyman is a staff writer at The Daily Herald. ' UTAH VALLEY BRIERNG Alpine Mike Workman of Sliding Rock Grill received approval for his final bond release by the City Council last week. The bond totals $17,960.50 and is being used to construct the restaurant. Some Highland if hot life Salem - City officials remind resi- - Residents can now pay off their pressurized water bill in payments instead of in one lump sum. For more information, call Laurie at City Hall at dents that Utah County's opeii burn season is still in effect. For more information about open burning, or to obtain a permit, call the city offices at Lehi Saratoga Springs 785-504- 5. j 423-277- 0. American Fork The City Council approved an interlocal agreement between the Utah Department of Transportation and American Fork City regarding a traffic light at the intersection of 620 South 500 East. The project is expected to be completed by net year. Cedar Hills If spring has hit you with a desire for a new pet, stop by Town Hall before you bring the little one home. Free adoption starter kits are available at Town Hall, 4393 W. Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills. Each kit con- tains helpful information about pets, free samples and coupons for products they'll need. Eagfe fflountam The Town Council met Tuesday night in a special session to consider an application for a conditional use permit to allow a youth boarding school for 36 students. Alldredge Academy made the application. The council voted to send the matter back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Elk Ridge Elk Ridge city officials are already gearing up for Tuesday's City Council meeting, which will begin at 8 p.m. at 80 E. Park Drive, Elk Ridge. Mayor Cregg Ingram said the city is refining its development plan, which must be in place by July 1. A combined Planning CommissionCity Council work session will precede the regular meeting. five-ye- ar Former astronaut and Sen. Jake Gam will share his space exploration experiences. The public is welcome, as long as a father or mala companion accompanies each young man. The school is located at 55 S. 500 East, Lindon. It's not exactly the prize patrol, but some Mapleton residents may soon get a letter in the mail notifying them they are entitled to a refund of sewer impact fees. For more information, call the city offices at 489-565- 5. Orem Summerhays Music Center will offer a free electric guitar clinic with local musician Mike Dowdle at 7 p.m. tonight at the store, 1006 S. State St., Orem. Dowdle will demonstrate amplifiers and effects units. For more information, call Cris at 226-176- 0. Genoia A graffiti Timpanogos Special Service Spanish Fork jS. hTrTflr f iiiffiTH) Goshen annual dog clinic will take place from p.m. Saturday at the fire station, located on the corner of Center and Main streets. Rabies, parvo and distemper shots will be offered, as will dog licenses. 3 The Payson Senior Citizens Center will host a banquet with music for its members at 11:30 a.m. Friday. The cost is $2 for members and membership costs $5 a year. The center is located at 439 W. Utah Ave., Payson. For more information, call 465-521- 5. Pleasant Grove Several Pleasant Grove Students attending Snow College were recently listed on the dean's list for winter session. The students are April Bell, Beau Hunter, Robbin Jensen, Calissa Sampson, Shannon Kathleen Danklef, Tiffany ' Hammond, Cory Alan SUSPECT AT LARGE Provo police are still are searching for the suspect who robbed Central Bank in down town Provo Monday after- SHOOTING Orem police are investigating a drive-bshooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon near 850 N. Geneva Road, noon. Orem. Provo police have also released a composite drawing of the suspect. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is urged to call the Provo Police Department at Orem Public Safety Department spokesman Lt. Bob Conner said the suspect fired a shotgun into the air from a vehicle. On Wednesday afternoon, police in several Utah County communities were searching for a 1984 or 1985 blue Honda Prelude in connection with the incident. 379-621- 0. DRIVE-B- Y nm mi 'mr wmma Jl " i fft;'i JASC.N OLSONThc HeiilJ Daily Ronald and Kaye Gunnell gave the school $1 million. Most of the gift will go to support the insurance, risk management and financial services program. Gunnell graduated from BYIJ with a bachelor's degree in public relations, Kartchner, Kyle P. Kitchen, Shaylin Stone, Kristin Taylor and Erin Leona VanDyke. Provo The BYU Marriott School of Management recently received a generous donation. SpringviHe 2? Rodney H. Oldroy was sworn intri nffipft TtipsHav aa ' the newest member of the CitJ Council. 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Sunday W. , District. artist vandalized the outside of Town Hall, 74 800 South, Genoia, Monday night. Mayor W. Neil Brown said the town doesn't know who was involved. An treatment plant, rather than petitioning to join Linden Rocky Mountain Elementary School will sponsor a father and son activity at 6 p.m. tonight in the school gymnasium. ri The Town Council voted this week to go ahead with planning for a new sewage The city is working on its promise for road improvements. The proposed traffic light at 500 East and Main Street is being surveyed and is expected to be completed by June 1. After running into pome weather-relate- d delays, the 100 East repair project is also expected to be completed soon. between 8:00 place a want ad, call a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12 noon. To For retail display or commercial 6 or advertising, call number for advertising materials is NEWS welcome news tips. 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