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Show Odyssey : Entertainment Spot Opens " t t tl-ioi? 17nnJH lilrp tn mnlr tim . Orem In running a title search on the 12-acre piece of ground where the building and track are situated, Ken discovered that his great great grandfather, John Brown, had once owned the property.tJohn Brown was one of the first settlers in the Pleasant Grove area. He had been asked by Brigham Young to move to the area. ) So far business has been good says Mr Prestwich. He expressed concern con-cern though, that the business would become stereotyped as a video center or hamburger place. What the owners hope to combine with the fun center is a sophisticated restaurant. In the future they plan to have such main courses as shrimp and chicken fried steak. Their cook, Gerry Wilson (Kent's aunt) has been cooking for over 30 years and even does it on her days off. Kent has been in the restaurant business himself since the age of 8. He stated they would like to make the building available for parties, such as birthdays or church groups. They plan to provide food and allow groups sole use of the place for about 4 hours. The track run is open to anyone 10 or over and 54 inches or taller; and of course, that includes all the way up to senior citizens. Kent said the oldest rider they've had so far was a 65-year-old woman, and she really enjoyed it --along with her grandchildren. Hours are from 11am to 11pm on weekdays and they stay open even later on weekends. The track will have lights up some time this week so that drivers can use it after dark as well. The price of a ride around the track is $1.00. Mr. Prestwich said that this is very reasonable compared to a similar place in California that charges $1.50 for a 30-second ride. The run lasts about minutes at OdySsey The owner said ' smoking, drinkin 'S, the building. g,0rrJS Prestwich and aa (0 furth expand W barging their 5 and adding to t!; have plans for CCfH the outside. They u Nf V seething uniqj and2wellSontheeDSthet, Here's the bra "' ' gas button," the a ena,nd the driver. Thenh! ndatW thepunstarter races down the trac RK bumps and sliding carrying Journey that takes hi By LINDA HARRIS Odyssey according to Webster is an epic journey. And for many who visit Odyssey Land that's what the three-quarter three-quarter mile ride around the track in their Odyssey becomes. For others its the food there that provides the epic adventure- an adventure in good eating. Odyssey Land is a unique entertainment en-tertainment spot which just recently opened in Pleasant Grove. It is located on the highway just north of the Rodeo Grounds. The building houses a restaurant and a section containing 28 video games. Outside there is a dirt track for riding miniature balloon-tired dune buggies or Odysseys, as they are officially known, hence the name Odyssey Land. The owners are Kent Prestwich of Pleasant Grove and Kelly Adams of - - r" A", '..r. L i J t 4 i s THESE DUNE BUGGYS provide entertainment as they are driven around the Odyssey Track which has just 0 Pleasant Grove on the State Road near the rodeo grounds. |
