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Show lMkrf Utah Frees, mco7 u SALT Library page 3 PT-OD- T- ,n. o CITY (JT 04101-- 1 21? Sports page 5 School page 4 News :rjo LAI- - C M"1 A:. Salt air seeking liquor license for private club Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor In a move that some residents consider controversial, the Area Council agreed to recommend allowing Saltair owners to form a private club that would allow a liquor license. "What we're hoping to do is change the image of Saltair," said Barbara Kiskis, marketing director for Saltair. "We want people from the local area to have a place to go where they can have a nice time without having to go into Salt Lake City." The private club status would mean that a portion of Saltair would serve alcoholic beverages above the 3.2 alcohol content found in beer and wine, that is currently allowed there. The change could be a lure for tour busses driving down to bring their clients to Saltair for lunch and experience the view that overlooks the Great Salt Lake. "It's a million dollar view from up there and we want people to be able to experience it," Kiskis said. "We're trying to get an older crowd out there and a lot better entertainment for those between the ages of 5 to enjoy dinner and a ; Photos by Debbl Olson More than 2,500 roses wait in Magna to be given as Valentines Day gifts to sweethearts throughout valley. Valentines say it with flowers knowledge that red ripses symbolize trueTovfc and that a aBicri of them isthe ultimate statement on Valentine's Roses are popular way. to mark Valentines Day -' Day. However, the variety of other colors of the rose also have meanings that one should be aware of in order to convey the right message. Red and white roses together Bv DEBBI OLSON Editor Valentine's day is the traditional way people express their affection for one another, and for local florists it's the busiest day of the year. "I've ordered 25,000 roses and they will all be gone by the end of the day," said Shara Schweitzer, owner of The Rower Shop in Magna. Wholesale flower shops increased the going price for a dozen roses by nearly 40 percent for Valentine's Day. "Three days ago you could have bought a dozen roses for $42.95," Schweitzer said. "For Valentines Day the price has gone up to $76.95." But if roses aren't the ideal flower,-thRower Shop also has 500 carnations, 32 lilies and 45 bunches of baby's breath to put together a bouquet for the love of your life. w y V ft ? Shara Schweitzer arranges a vase of flowers for Valentines Day. With all that money oing to buy flowers, it might be advisable to remember what is really being said when flowers are given with the intention of saying "I love you." The rose is one of the best know symbols of love. It is common mean unity. Pink roses mean grace and gentility while yellow roses mean joy. A single rose means simplicity. White roses convey the expression that says "You're heavenly," while white rosebuds send the message of being too young for love. If roses are too expensive, other flowers can convey messages as well. A red carnation symbolizes admi- ration while white carnations symbolize a pure and ardent love. A red chrysanthemum or a red tulip also says '1 love you" while a white chrysanthemum stands for truth. Please turn to FLOWERS pg 8 R-S- 1 COPY! Hickman said. "Our goal for this election reform initiative is simple," said Senate President A1 Mansell, 'We want to make sure Utahns have the opportunity to vote and that every vote is counted." Buttars noted that election law reform was inevitable given the events surrounding the 2000 presidential elections. 'The committee saw a need to pass significant and necessary legislation to reform our current election system," Buttars said. 'We want to make sure that Utah does not encounter similar problems that Rorida faced in 2000." HB 33, Certification and Testing of Voting Equipment, and HB 19, Election Campaign Fund Checkoff Amendments, are both sponsored by Buttars. "The foundation of our government rests upon public trust in the election process," said House Speaker Marty West. "This Stephens, initiative will protect the integrity of our voting system and guarantee public confidence that every vote will count." is Rep. Bush, the sponsor of HB 32, Overseas and Military Voters Amendments. This bill provides overseas or military voters the opportunity to send their ballot without a postmark, if they are unable to obtain one. rr 'Rorida experienced problems with overseas and military voters during the last election," said Bush. "This bill acts as a preventative measure to ensure that the same probj lem does not occur in Utah.'' HB 115, Technical Changes to Election Law, sponsored by Rep. Loraine clarifies curPace, rent election law and procedures, such as the definition of a polling place, duties of the boards of canvassers and the lieutenant governor as chief election officer and recount procedures. "Often times we do not see a problem until the issue arises," said Pace. "This bill addresses some of the problems with the current system and brings more sensibility to the laws." HB 258, Voter Identification Requirements, sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Lockhart, would require individuals to provide valid identification before voting. "Voting is a right that we, as Americans, have the privilege to enjoy," said Lockhart. 'We must do everything to ensure that elections are legitimate." Sen. Carlene Walker, Lake, is sponsoring SB 35 - Voter Residence Where Lot Is Divided by County Bourtdary Line, to give direction on where residents should vote if their property is divided by a county boundary. R-S- Please turn to SALTAIRE pg 8 Dutch welcomes world to party By DEBBI OLSON Election reform coming to ballot boxes Hoping to avoid the dilem-m- u faced by Rorida in the 2000 election, members from the Government Operations Interim Committee, joined by leadership and other bill sponsors, unveiled their Republican Election Reform Initiative Thursday morning .on Capitol Hill. Chaired by Sen. Bill Ilickman, L George, and Rep. Craig Buttars, R- Lewiston, much of Government Operations' interim study this past year focused on election reform land ways to improve voting procedures. ; The committee received recommendations from Lt. Governor Olene Walker and additional comments from the public and interested individuals. "Based on the lessons learned in Rorida we wanted to make this a proactive process, minimize potential problems and keep Utah from suffering a similar fate," 25-7- show and enjoy a cocktail if they want one." The private club would also provide a first step away from the Rave parties that have developed at Saltair in recent years. Members of the Area Council cited concerns about the effects the private club status with a liquor license would have on local roads when patrons left Saltair. "My main concern is a safety issue in turning people loose on the roads after they have had liquor," said Ron Henline, President of the Area Council, who voted against the proposal. Due to the isolation of Saltair, there is only one road in and out of the facility that could be affected by possible intoxicated drivers leaving the restau, rant and connecting to "I think Saltair should be a family thing," said Councilman Jared Winder. "I don't know how much of Magna would come out if were another club." Kiskis said the private club would only occupy a small area in the mezzanine of the building. "In the downstairs we're thinking of having arcade games that would attract Editor Joining in the spirit of the Olympic parties doesn't mean having to go into downtown Salt Lake to do it. One of the international parties taking place can be found right in West Valley at the Heineken House, located at the West Ridge Golf Course. The Heineken House is one of the few international party pavilions open to everyone, not just to Dutch nationals and their guests. 'The Heineken House is the headquarters of the Dutch Olympic Committee and a meeting place for all of the Holland athletes," said Anja Pieroen of the Heineken House. "This is our home away from home and a fantastic opportunity for the people of West Valley to get a taste of Dutch customs, Dutch food and Dutch entertainment. In order to give Dutch nationals a taste of home the Heineken House brought in 75 crew members to prepare native foods and turn the West Ridge Club House into a little piece of home to share with the world. The Dutch have had plenty to celebrate already as Holland was the first country to eam a Gold Medal in the 2002 Olympics in speedskating. The West Ridge Golf Course was selected specifically for the Heineken House because of its close proximity to the Speed Skaing Oval, where most of the Dutch athletes are com-petein- g. 'The athletes can come here and relax with their families before they race and then meet with friends and celebrate afterwards," Pieroen said. "We wanted to be close to the Ova! for our athletes and their family." The Dutch center hosts a medals party each night one of their althletes wins a medal. "Even though the medals area awarded at the Medals Plaza we have our own medals celebration after they return from the city," Pieroen said. The Heineken House is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. every night during the Olympics and will feature Please turn to PARTY pg.8 |