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ODaiwos DAVB County Cum iTuesoay.Mawcm 112003 This 'Spider' will spin riders, not webs BY BOB MKXELSON Clipper Staff Writer FARMINGTON The first of its kind in North America, Ligoon Amusement Parks new spinning coaster is designed to take riders to a new extreme. Its called The Spider? but this arachnid is designed to produce fun, not fear. Four passengers will load into the coaster car, two facing forward, two facing back. The air remains in this locked position as it races down the initial drop. Then, as it ascends the next incline, the car unlocks, allowing free horizontal spinning, up to 21) rotations a minute depending on weight and gravity.

8 With unique track configura- 3 tions, which include an 82 degree embankment called the Immelmann, a stretch of slalom track, and a 360-degree carousel, riders are given a truly one-of-a-kind thrill. "This is one of those rides THE SPIDER, Lagoon's new free-wheeling feature of fun for 2003, will open when the park does on April 12 (weekends only). marketing executive at Lagoon. Thats because The Spider will give you a different ride experi Fluid Studio solid design, strange location that, the moment you get out of the car, youll want to ride it again," said Sheldon Killpack. a comfortable, functional and attractive, in keeping with the high-tech work that goes on there.

The walls are adorned wath eye-catching art work painted by staffer Chris Shill. Most of the staff is employed in the design bay? a large, open office area where the design work Already spring at les Schwab CHYTBTVILLE While recent weather patterns still say winter, its springtime at all Les Schwab Tire Centers, including both of those in Davis County 285 South Frontage Road, Centerville (296-0222); and 2651 South Main, Bountiful (298-0050). And in celebration, Les Schwab is conducting its annual Spring Sale with special prices all on its lines. People pining for wanner weather can console themselves with deals like tires starting at under 20 bucks each. If that's not enough to bring back images of blooming fruit trees and green lawns, then maybe sale prices on all truck tires in stock, all shocks and struts, battenes and custom wheels will do the tnck.

Of course, all of the above come with the Les Schwab guarantee. And we also accept major credit cards, said Centerville manager Mike McDonald, and offer in house credit. In an attempt to get people in the mood for spring, Les Schwab's Davis County stores decided to hold a prize drawing for a barbecue unit. The trick must have worked because they received hundreds of entries. The lucky winner of the ncv grill was Rob Porschatis of Centerville.

But, he isnt the only local resident to benefit from Les Schwab's emphasis on community involvement. According to McDonald, his store has been involved in a fund laiser for Vicwmont High School athletic department. Throughout the basketball season, the Centerville shop has donated $1 per point scored at till home boys and girls basketball games. At this point. I dont know how much money that has totalled up to, he said.

But, I can tell you it is a substantial amount of money Les Schwab started his business in 1952 by purchasing an OK Rubber Welders Tire Store in Pnneville, and specialized in selling retread tires. Today the I.es Schwab Company has over 350 full service supermarket tire centers in eight western states, and one of the largest retreading plants in the United States. Further growth is planned along the Wasatch Front Six new tire centers are expected to open by the end of the year, bringing the number in Utah to 10. Lach will be open six days a week, offering its customers, in addition to quality products and service, free popcorn and hot chocolate in a comfortable, state-of-the-ail facility. At Les Schwab weve always been proud ot providing the very best products and serv ice available to our customers, said McDonald.

'And we've been doing it for 51 yeais Edward Jones hosts McCaffrey BOUNTIFUL bur-star Army General Barry McCaffrey (retired) will be the featured speaker at a Face to Face" investor-education seminar transmitted to Fdwaid Jones offices across the county March 1 1. There will be three airings one at 9:30 p.m.,a second at 4 30 and the third at 6.30 p.m. Interested parties are encouraged to contact one of the eight Edward Jones offices in Davis County to check on the availability for that location 273 500 South 3 Bountiful (292-2061 824 West Shepard Line in Farmington (451-7229), 1455 S. 5(H) West. Suite Bountiful (294-5343); 1771 North Main in Layton (515-4585); 1074 East Gentile Street.

Lavton (544-4244). 2156 North Hillfield Road. 1 (773-7220); 327 West Gordon lavton (546-0115). 44 Mam. Kavsville (444-2021); and 276 East Pages Lane.

Centerville (292-2091 The 1455 S. 500 West office in Bountiful will host a pre-broadcast dinner at 6 p.m. The seminar is described as an in-depth conversation on war and terrorism led by the highly decorated general. McCaffrey and a panel of Edward Jones experts will explore such topics as. What's next foi America's military forces? Our nation's progress towaid homeland security.

Should war impact your investment decisions? There is no cost to attend one-hour long program To reserve a seat or obtain further information call or stop by any of the above Edward Jones offices. Consumers score big in 2003 BOUNTIFUL This year Utah legislator enacted a variety of consumer friendly pieces of legislation. The most significant, passed March 5. adds Utah to the growing number of states that have do-not-call lists, making it possible for consumers to limit, and in many case eliminate, telemarking calls. Other key legislation includes limits place on contracts that would automatically renew, how credit card account information will lie printed on receipts and requiring consumers be notified regarding information gathered through business transaction that would be sold to third parties.

ence every time you get aboard. At 53 feet in height and employing 1,414 feet of track, the ride covers an area of 78 by 146 feet. Up to 900 passengers per hour can speed along the track at up to 38 mph as the cars wheel and spin. Riders 46 to 50 inches in height must be accompanied by an individual more than 50 inches in height. Manufactured by the Maurer Sohne company in Germany, the ride cost Lagoon approximately $3 million, including installation.

According to Killpack it is situated immediately south of the roller coaster in the space left vacant by the removal of speedway senior It is undergoing final preparations for the park opening for weekends on April 12, (weather permitting). The Spider is included with both the season and all-day Lagoon Passports. catalogs and brochures. Interestingly enough, were now located in the same building Orbit started in. Dyes outfit got its start about three years ago.

At that time it consisted of just three designers. Today it has six full-time people and three interns, one hailing from Bow'hng Green University, another from the Seattle Art Institute and the third from the University of Utah. Fluid Studio's growth has been punctuated with a number of awards for the quality of its work. Most recently, it earned the 2002 Pearl Award for Best Album in a Commemorative CD of music and song from the Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games. It has also been nominated for the Prism Award, an international honor that recognizes the best of 112 Web designs for First Night International.

Fluid Studios does graphics work for the organization. We feel good? Dye said, that weve been able to grow when a lot of graphics design offices have either downsized or closed down entirely Maybe it has something to do with its great location? Not! Reg. Price SPECIAL FLUID STUDIO STAFF, in its new home, includes (right to left) Chris Shill, John Dye, Kevin Perry, Tony Kemp, Richard Person, Ayrian Betts, Ashley Broadhead, Misty Kalke and Alana Lynch. actually takes place. Then theres the mock-up room? where large, high capacity printers turn those designs into hard copy.

And. finally. theres a suite of offices We do graphic design work, design illustrations, said Dye. Our biggest client is Oi bit Irrigation. We do their packaging.

295-225 1 Debbie Andrew ext. 135 BY BOB MICXELSON Clipper Stuff Writer BOUNTIFUL A diamond in the rough? thats what the staff at Fluid Studio call their new offices in Bountiful. Though the extenor says warehouse, the interior says high-tech graphic arts. Thursday night, office manager John Dye and his partners design held an open house at 1065 S. 500 West, level two in Bountiful.

I nv itations to the event, along with special postcards passed out, were replete with humorous references to the site: Thirty years from now our building will be retro-chic, nght now its just a parking in the abandoned lot next to Studio great design, lousy real estate agents," and Were open for business in our new location. Heck, were also open for suggestions on where to reloaite." Technically, this is not a new location. Fluid Studio has been housed there for a year and a -s half. But, according to Dye, I weve been woiking on things to get it ready to show? Those efforts appear to have paid olf. The 2.501 Fsquare-feet that Fluid Studio occupies are March seminar mulls deterring job harassment NORTH SALT LAKE Unlawful harassment can take many forms hostile work environment, Title VII.

sexual harassment, gender bias and race, religious and age discrimination. It has become a significant problem in the workplace and a source of liability for employers. This months Employer Seminar will help employers understand what is meant by unlawful harassment and how it am affect their businesses. The seminar will take place March 25, a.m. at the Cottonwood Tree Inn, 1030 N.

400 East in North Salt Lake. The registration fee is $10 per Organizers are asking those desiring to attend to RSVP either the Davis Chamber of Commerce, 295-6944 (or e-mail (I a 7.s cc (ad (i'isch cun be rofc or the Small Business Development Center, 626-7051, by March 24. The speaker will be Leslee 1 lentze, from the Utah Department of Workforce Services. Human resource managers, supervisors and front line managers will find this seminar valuable. It will help them identify potential unlawful harassment situations, give approaches to educate employees and discuss ways to prevent employer Lability.

The event is sponsored by the Davis Chamber and the Department of Workforce in partnership with the Davis Chamber Workforce Development Committee, Weber State University Davis Campus, Davis Applied Technology College and the Northern Utah Human Resource Association. Where does a house payment go? It takes a long and interesting trip Interiors Exteriors Repairs Improvements Remodeling Lawn Gardening Equipment Furniture FORMAT: FULL COLOR PUBLICATION DATE: April 3, 2003 8-12 II stitched booklet on high quality gloss paper DEADLINE: Tues. March 25, 2003 the industry giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. If your mortgage is sold to one of these organizations, you may never know it, because the mortgages new owner will often use your original lenders to service the account. But your money doesn't stop its journey at that point.

The purchasing organizations must also replenish their money supply, so they can keep on buying mortgages. They pool your loan with thousands of others and then sell shares in the pool to individual investors and big financial institutions. Countless people obtain income by investing in these mortgages. Because of this, when you buy a home, youre not only helping yourself, you're also helping our economy. ver wondered what really happens to your house payment? It seems logical that it would go to the lending company that made the loan to buy the home and it does, but it takes a longish trip along the way.

If your mortgage stayed your lending companys portfolio, the lender would probably have to wait many years before the loan was paid up. And the relatively small monthly mortgage payments wouldn't provide enough money to enable the lender to continue making home loans. But most mortgage loans don't stay with the lenders who made them. To obtain more money to lend, most lenders sell their mortgages on the secondary market a large network of investment companies and quasi-government agencies, including A special publication that has a distribution of 34.500 porch delivered from North Salt Lake through Kaysville. Plus another 5.000 in stands located through ALL of Davis County.

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