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Show Timpanogos Tavern (not a bar) opens with new restaurant, pool tables, contests and good music I ' - ? - ; I All : Mi . Li s i: i k;j . --tv L ill I Li! j , I I j . v: ". ! h I i I ! j j By MARY COONS fjjie and Kitty Connell have a unique philosophy concerning their new business. They want it to known as a place that friends get jTitogether and enjoy each other, ill, "We've tried to create a light atmosphere where everyone, including ladies feel comfortable," Gayle said. The new business the . couple has started is the S Ttopanogos Tavern on State !" Street, next to Westwinds i ReslauranL The Connells have managed several hotels all over the United States. They said they could see a need in the area for a tavern, and not a bar. Kitty pointed out that they serve non-alcoholic beverages, $ well as hamburgers and batwurst She said that they have (specialty called applesticks which j teste like miniature apple movers. They bought the building, and laid they plan to have several activities for customers to watch land participate in. "We have a lot of " food pool players who prefer our tool tables," said Kitty. She said nat in January they will have a "jpool tournament where participants use broomsticks as cue I ticks. I She said they are affiliated with J le Utah Amusement Music Association, and will be holding a icol tournament for all comers on ; Dtcember 10, and for the following Saturdays. Gale said that the timers will be eligible to TIMPANOGOS TAVERN will be a new place for friends to meet in in Pleasant Grove, according to owners Kitty and Gale Connell. :.M have felt a good relationship with them. They said they don't serve drinks to those that have had enough, and work to sober up those that have had more than they should before they leave. "We have had a nice crowd," said Kitty, "and look forward to meeting more people." fuuupaie in me aait jaxe r inais, md could win' $1,000. They plan to hold a nightof what toy call Talent Trials. They said it ill be an amature night for their oiitomers. They said that several j i the people that come in have "lown some real talent as musicians, singers, and comedians. One contest they plan to hold will be for those that want to determine the difference between beer brands. Those that participate will be required to taste different brands, and establish which brand they are tasting. They said that in the different parts of the country they have lived and worked in, that the local tavern is used as a neighborhood meeting place for everyone over a certain age to talk over their daily activities and relax. They want an atmosphere of hospitality, where they know just about everyone's name. They said that they have appreciated working with the local police, and |