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Show The Salt Lake Tribune UTAH B3 Sunday, December29, 2002 _ PRINT/COUNTERPOINT — | Hansen Is No Longer the Keeperof the Stars The Best, Worst of2002 & . W hat te0 EXpec t In 2003 a BY THOMAS BURR ‘THE SALTLAKE TRIBUNE For almost four decades it served as Utah's gatewayto the stars: a place where wide-eyed kids watched a pendulum swing to the Earth’s rotation, gazed ata piece of the moon and imagined themselves exploring the distant bodies of the solar system while rocking out to Pink historic. But the new Clark Planetarium will be a new vista to the stars like we have never seen.” Still, crowds takingonelast look at the icon of downtownSalt Lake City lamented the loss of a place that had sparked enthusiasm about space for thousands of kids and parents alike, The building, which is owned by Salt Lake City, will now be renovated fora yet-to-be-determined tenant. “Thad lotofgood memories here,” said skeleton in a case moveits legs. “T couldn'tlet this close withoutseeing it,” said Anita Sholiton, a six-year Salt LakeCity resident who had yetto visit the planetarium.“I've driven by it so much and everytime kept thinkingthat I need to go see it.” Salt Lake City has not decided what to do with the building, said Josh Ewing, former Utahn Sonja Eddings Brown, now a makethe space readyfor a futuretenant In late March or early April, the $18 million Clark Planetarium will open for the public with expanded exhibi new IMAXtheater and the George TOM BARBER! ‘ hanks,Laurie, I have Floyd. Saturday, though, the nearly 40-year run of the Hansen Planetarium on Salt Lake City’s State Street ended as thelasers were dimmed for the last time, the exhibit lights shut off and the wooden doors locked. i But the closure of the Salt Lake County-owned planetarium is only one more step toward the launching of the neatto be ableto bring mykids here.” Models of a space shuttle and displays ofplanets inthe solarsystem kept hertwo sons and a daughterintrigued as Eddings come outwith theirtop oneof those year-end whateverlists. A&E has the lists. With the exception of a openthis spring at The Gateway just west ofdowntownSalt Lake City with bolstered dulum, which had just knocked down a__ woodenpe; it swayed. “I totally re- “In a wayit’s a sad day, but it marks a new era for the Clark Planetarium,” said moonscape painting, a Gemini rocket LAURIE WILSON ae : om,it is the timeof year whenthe news media top biographies. Time maga- zine’s man of the year is three women,the whistle-blowers of WorldCom, Enronandthe FBI. People magazinehas its 25 Sastiintionan© eee = added winners and rs, best dressed andtributes. *.snespirtotrevewing always wanted to make couple of obviously misguided picks, I can go along with most of your collection. Nowthat youhavelooked back, Laurie, let's sift the Posateeee Cleo - been putoutof business,here is your “Free rea- mi eestayorRocy Anderson county’s new Clark Planetarium, set to technology and expanded programs. Ted Phillips, spokesman for county Mayor Nancy Workman. “The Hansen Planetarium hasbeen,andwill always be, Los Angeles resident whovisited the planetarium first with her Bountiful Elementary School cl: “It's been appreciated by four generations of myfamily. It's been Brown glanced overto the Foucault Penmemberthat,” spokesman for Mayor Rocky Anderson, but in the meantimethecity will work to HansenStar Theatre, which will feature music-themed, high-definition shows on its dome. The NASA-loaned moonrock, currently locked in a vault, alsowill re- turn in a newdisplaycase,partly funded by a $10,000 gift by Zions Bank. “It’s sad and happyatthe sametime, she exclaimed. said Pam Getz, who wasshowing her 2year-old daughter Abby around the Hansen Planetariumforthefirst and last Othervisitors took long glances at the motor and a scale replica of the Lunar Lander. And several people had to try pedaling the two-sided bicycle that madea time. “But I'mreally excited to see the newplace.” thurr@sltrib.com ° e WSt Valley City Woman Shot to Death;e Boyfriend Arrested theyear, I wouldlike tomakea few abe oan ayurte, will not have to worry about recerion. Be has thor- A woman was shot and killed inside her West Valley Capt. Craig Black. Dispatchers fielded a callat about1:45 a.m. violence between the couple. They had no children to- homicidesequalto 2001, when there also weretwoin thecity Salt Pee City buildi pana cushy aeeo or City apartment early Satur- from a man whoreported the gether, Blacksaid. of about 104,,000 ‘ing the Olympics. ood Pee ir lhe Street/ ot day.Police arrested herlive-in shooting, andofficers arrived Worst Dra d: Any kid wearing those mare ah belt loops below ree buttanderotch hanging downto the knees eaeiest Act: Walter Cronkite and the MoTabs Most Awaited Movies Chaxch Pines ines. Because of iheabove An ation, my plansfor getting richa ning a ballhorn Tental conollon at the north and south endsofthe plaza won't materialize. boyfriend, who had reported the shooting, on suspicion of murder. Loretta Romero, 38, was shotonceandpronounceddead at the apartment at 3845 W. Rockwood Way (3390 South) to find Romero dead. After interviewing the man, officers booked him into the Salt Lake County Jail, Black said. “Atthis time the motive for the shooting remains kind of their investigation late Saturday, and planned to screen the case for possible criminal charges with the Salt Lake District Attorney's Office later this week, Blacksaid. The killing was West Valley “Harry Potter and the Utah Legislature's Chamberof Secrets.” aon ee Horror : “The Singles Ward” with Rocky Andersonas bishop. MostDesired Radio Show Debate: Sean Hannity and Tom Barberi. People I Don’t Know But Would Like To: Olene Walker (everyone I know who has worked with her thinks she is phenomenal). B The University of Utah will dominate the football wars with BYU as coach Gary exven ee to rue out who should play QB,while Ute coach Urban Meyerfigures out how hegot himself in this mess. @ Members ofthe Utah —County judiciary will bumpinto members of the Utah County Commissionas they shuttle _from their court appearances to drug rehab. that she shared with her 42year-old boyfriend,said police vague,” Black said. He said police had no record of domestic City’s second since Jan. 1, making this year's number of , Gutsiest CEO: Sherri Dew of Deseret Books. Outstanding Philanthropist: Larry Miller, asincerely generous and caring person. Outstanding Peacemaker: Jon Huntsman Sr., wholed the Progreso soprunise forthe lain StreetPI Cari WouldMostLike to Donate to the Kidney Foundation: My 1992 Pathfinder that somejerk tried to steal last night while I was downtown eating at my favorite Chinese restaurant. Favorite Myth: The Deseret News going morning. = Favorite Color: This year and every year, BYU blue. Favorite Saying: Better FavoritePoster Child: Pa- were continuing aN Nay!) SI ate set a resonfor hoin a single year, 66 people had beenslain in Utah, Kevin Cantera == eh UCTURING Oa OU aaa @ Former Mayor ee FE Corradiniwill appear in pul N RE Cc ANY lic wearing a red dress. @ The ACLUwill keeptilting at that downtown windmill,the one with that guy perched on top playing a horn. @ The Utah Legislature will continueacting like as if it is % f the Augusta National Golf Club where membershipis ex_clusive business conducted in private. @ Utah Rep. Tom Hatchwill introduce a resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. This from a guy whohasn't realized that a sizable portion of Utah residents don’t even subscribe to that concept. @ Looking at the St. Provo Girl beerbillboards with “In- trice Arentfor redistricting. grid”will continue to be Favorite Democrat: Jim Matheson,the other poster child for redistricting. Favorite Christmas Song: “I'm Dreaming ofa White Utah’s favorite guilty pleasure. @ Legalization ofadulthood in Utah will take another baby step forward with therealization by the Alcohol Beverage Christmas” sung by the water conservancydistricts. Control commission that the phrase “private club for mem- Finally, Tom,a tie for the Grinch of2002 between the ACLUand you,for not want‘ng to write about Christmas last week. bers only” is redundant. Finally,I will continue to tilt at your windmills, Laurie —with glee! Ciao. lees Wilson is a profes- ofcommunications at Brigiam Young University. Police a. 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