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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume VI, Issue IX Page 11 August 15, 2002 Hooked on Books NON FICTION FIREHOUSE by David Halberstam On the morning of September 11, 2001, two rigs carrying thirteen men set out from the firehouses; twelve of the men would never return. The men are called to duty, while their families wait anxiously for them. In addition we come to understand the culture of the firehouse itself; why gifted me do this, and why they believe it is not a just a job but a calling. PARIS TO THE MOON by Adam Gopnik In 1995 Adam Gopnik, his wife and their infant son left the familiar comforts and hassles of New York City for the urbane glamour of Paris. However, raising a child, managing daily life and navigating a new city are more difficult than they could imagine. This is a tender and funny story about this family living in the real Paris. If you want a great trip to Paris, read this book. FICTION ARTEMISIA by Alexandra LaPierre Born in the early 1600s when artists were the celebrities of the day. Artemisia’s father, Orazio Gentileschi, was one of the fine artists. Artemisia’s artistic gift was recognized at a very early age and she was apprenticed to her father. After she was attacked by her father’s partner, the family name is dragged through a scandal, for Artemisia refused, even when tortured, to deny that she had been attacked. Indeed, she went farther: she dared to plead her case in court. Artemisia is the story of a talent that overturned the prejudices of the day. Her paintings, in the end, won the admiration of wealthy patrons, courtesans, kings and queens. THE MIRACLE LIFE OF EDGAR MINT by Brady Udall “If I could tell you only one thing about my life it would be this: when I was seven years old the mailman ran over my head. As formative events go, nothing else comes close.” With these words, Edgar Mint, half-Apache and mostly orphaned, makes his unshakeable claim on our attention. This is a heartbreaking, hilarious and inventive novel. Note: This information courtesy of the wisebird of eden bookstore. For more information call 745-1818. Licensed Contractor Delbert Morris P.O. BOX 507 EDEN, UT 84310 Tel: 745-1709 Cell: 791-7420 Grading Dirt Hauling Snow Removal Landscaping Rock Work Backhoe Service Tear out & Replace Driveways Come V i sii t U s Valley Junction Inn E-mail: VJInn2002@hotmail.com www.valleyjunctioninn.com Natalie Chambers, Manager 801-745-1259 2547 N. Valley Junction Dr. Eden, UT 84310 Jeffrey D. Shepherd DMD, MSD Specialist in Orthodontics Children and Adult South Pointe Plaza 5300 S. Adams Ave. #9 Ogden, UT 479-9448 Eden Professional Center 2580 N. Hwy 162 #A 745-2519 Initial Examinations are given at no charge Dr. Shepherd has practiced in Ogden Valley for 4 years and his office is conveniently located just 1 block from Snowcrest Jr. High thus allowing students to walk to their appointments. Jazz Update By Jen Beasley The Rocky Mountain Revue has become a relative soothsayer in recent years with regard to the future of a Jazz rookie’s career outlook. With astounding frequency, the bservations that are made in the summer league carry over into the reality of the regular season. For example: Shandon Anderson’s Revue debut left everyone wondering how the small-market Jazz ever snagged a player with such large-market potential. A few seasons later, he bailed and headed to Houston. DeShawn Stevenson’s performances in the Revue cause one to think his skills are more honed to a Globetrotter’s jersey. His performances in a real NBA game leave no doubt. Andrei Kirilenko became an instant hit in last year’s Rocky Mountain Revue with his dazzling plays and lightningquick reflexes, and the same energy translated well to the Delta Center. Jarron Collins proved he has what it takes, provided he gets aggressive and bangs in the low-post. A season later, the coaching staff is still calling for him to toughen up inside. This accuracy of initial observations casts the future of Jazz rookie Curtis Borchardt in a dim light. Just days after the seven-foot center signed a three-year contract with Utah, he suffered a hairline stress fracture to his right foot, leaving him sidelined for the entire RMR, and leaving Jazz trainers scrambling to heal him by training camp in October. What’s worse, this is familiar territory for Borchardt. The same injury plagued him in his college days at Stanford, forcing him to miss a combined 28 games his freshman and sophomore years. On the bright side, if his therapy is successful, Borchardt could be just what the doctor ordered for Utah. He holds the Stanford single-season record for blocked shots with 85, and is second alltime. Furthermore—to Jerry Sloan’s delight—defense is his forte. “My strength is on the defensive end,” said Borchardt. “I like to block shots.” Not that he doesn’t play his share of offense. In his junior year Borchardt averaged 16.9 ppg, and shot 57% from the field. Not bad for a guy with high arches. In a way, it’s those arches that allowed the Jazz to even have a chance at him in the draft. The undersized Knicks took a look at him with their number 7 pick, as well as did Golden State, but both teams shied away from the inherent possibility of injury in the end. This allowed Orlando to draft Borchardt in the 18th spot, and trade him to the Jazz in exchange for the 19th and 47th picks, where he happily joined up with his Stanford teammate Jarron Collins. Worst-case scenario, Jazz owner Larry Miller has just agreed to pay an NBA salary to a rookie who spends more time in a cast than on the floor, and the Jazz have squandered a draft pick. On the other hand, if the Jazz trainers can work some magic in the training room and find sneakers that support those notoriously high arches, Borchardt could become a building block for Utah’s club. While trainer Kevin O’Connor couldn’t be certain how things would turn out, and when the rookie would be cleared to play, he noted that the Jazz were better off with Collins and Borchardt. “We have improved the I.Q. of our team immensely.” I guess that counts for something. Questions? Comments? Feel free to email me at FanJazzer@aol.com. |