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Local high school freshman’s latest work finds home at Tandoori Oven

The Herald Journal

Jan. 8-14, 2010

Hinkamp makes his Top 10 predictions for the new decade

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“At Water’s Edge” by Emily Peterson — Eighteen months ago, Sham Singh, owner and head chef at Tandoori Oven, mentioned to some friends that he was in the market for some artwork to spruce up his establishment. When the Petersons told Singh their daughter was an artist, it didn’t take long for him to give Emily the go-ahead, and though they needed something big, she was more than up to the challenge. Read all about Peterson — a freshman at Logan High School — and see some of her work on Page 8.

From the editor

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OMETIMES IT IS incredibly hard to write this column.

Some weeks I have so many ideas I have to whittle them down; but sometimes, like this week, I can’t think of one thing to say.

I’ve sat in silence in the middle of a brainstorm; I’ve driven around town looking for ideas; I’ve asked friends, family and co-workers what I should write about and, as you can see by the topic of this column, I’ve still got nothing.

I thought about writing about the Utah Jazz, my upcoming vacation, the various people I’ve encountered this week, the weather, the fact that Christmas is over and how I am looking forward to spring. I

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considered the books I’ve read lately, the movies I’ve seen, the stories I’ve heard, the blogs I follow; I thought about friends and family and friends’ friends and family friends and friends’ family. I considered Myspace and Facebook and Twitter and hjnews.com and issuu.com.

I contemplated turkey steak sandwiches, Fox’s pizza, Costa Vida salads, Subway sandwiches, Jimmy John’s, Old Grist Mill, Chinese, Mexican and American (then I had to break for lunch); I debated over anatomy, physiology, psychology and chemistry, along with my recent projects, current events, adoptable pets and local charities.

And you know what? I still couldn’t think of anything to write about!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

— Jamie Baer Nielson Cache Magazine editor

‘Annie’ is coming to the Eccles

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‘The Simpsons’ marks 450th episode with TV special

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(Page 11) Don’t miss this week’s Bulletin Board!

pet photo of the week

This cat is available for adoption!

Pet: Boston From: Four Paws Rescue Why he’s so lovable: “Boston is a big and oh-so-handsome black male cat. He is so beautiful with his sleek black coat and bright eyes. He is a very affectionate and loving cat.

He gets along well with dogs, other cats and children. He is a real gentleman with lovely house manners and a winning disposition. In his letter to Santa Claws this year he only asked for a forever family where he will feel safe and secure and can remain indoors.” Adoption fee for Boston is $75, which includes his neuter surgery and vaccinations. To meet Boston, stop by the Logan Petsmart; to learn more about adopting him, contact Sheri at 787-1751.

Slow Wave is created from real people’s dreams as drawn by Jesse Reklaw. Ask Jesse to draw your dream! Visit www.slowwave.com to find out how.

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Spring into 2010 with USU wellness TARTING THE WEEK OF S Jan. 11, the USU Wellness Program will be offering water aerobics

(held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m.; cost is $35 with USU ID or $45 without); African dance (held Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; $90 with ID, $100 without); and yoga with Dennise (held Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m.; $120 with ID, $140 without).

Classes are open to employees, spouses/partners, students and community members. Sign up at the HPER pool/service desk on campus, e-mail caroline.shugart@usu.edu for details or visit www.usu.edu/wellness.

• The popular six-week USU Employee Fitness Club starts Jan. 19 and is held from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the Employee Wellness Center, HPER 109.

This class is available to employees of USU and their spouse/partner. Cost is $20 and includes a T-shirt, “Be Well” meal and exercise booklet. Course will be repeated March 23 through April 27.

• An Ikebana class (Japanese flower arranging) is also available. Cost is $20 and includes instruction, fresh flowers and materials. Additional classes with a $7 fee include fresh flowers. Class is open to everyone in Cache Valley.

• A fun, safe, confidential, free Fitness Assessment is available from the Employee Wellness Program. Now through February, USU employees can receive a free “Be Well” meal coupon and free T-shirt (limited to the first 200 participants; first-time assessment only). Assessments are also available to the community for a reasonable fee.

For more information, e-mail dayna. barrett@usu.edu or call 797-8519.

The Employee Wellness Center (HPER 109) is open free of charge to all USU employees, their spouse/partner and their children ages 16 and older. Personal trainers are available at no charge to benefit-eligible employees. The Wellness Center is open from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Community members are also welcome to purchase a monthly pass for the HPER building.

Valley stargazers ready to explore ‘broad daylight’

ICHELLE LARSON WILL speak about “Sun Spotting: Exploring Astronomy in the Broad Daylight” at the Cache Valley Stargazers’ monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 8, in Room 244 of the Science-Engineering-Research (SER) Building at USU. Everyone is invited, experts and beginners alike. For more information, visit www.cachestargazers.org or e-mail cache.stargazers@gmail.com.

The Cache Valley Stargazers are a local astronomy club that provides a venue for people interested in astronomy and the night sky to connect with other people with similar interests. They meet on the second Friday of every month to talk and learn about astronomy, and to observe together when the weather permits. Anyone with an interest in astronomy or a desire to learn more about the constellations and night sky is welcome to join.

The club’s goal is to provide a quality astronomical experience for everyone, regardless of age or astronomical expertise. Meetings feature regularly scheduled events ranging from talks covering the latest news in astrophysics to telescope clinics that diagnose troubles you’re having with that scope in your closet to discussions about the best way to find and see the greatest splendors of the night sky from your own backyard.

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Take a trip up Mt. Everest with Bruce Parker HE LOGAN T Concert & Lecture Series and the Sportsman

will sponsor a presentation

by Logan resident Bruce Parker on his recent ascent of Mt. Everest at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, at the Logan LDS Tabernacle. Admission is free and everyone is invited.

Parker was born and

raised in Logan. He attended Logan High School and Utah State University. He works for the Cache County School District, where he is the facilities manager. He is married and has four children and one granddaughter.

Parker has always loved the outdoors and is an avid bike rider; he’s completed

the Logan-to-Jackson (LOTOJA) bike race five times, and has been climbing mountains since he was a teenager. When he summited Everest, he completed his goal of climbing the Seven Summits — the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

A ‘Miracle’ at the Heritage Theatre HE MIRACLE “T Worker” will play at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 through Feb. 6 every Monday, Friday and Saturday at the Heritage Theatre, 2505 S. Highway 89, Perry. A matinee showing will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for seniors and chil-

dren; for reservations, call 435-723-8392.

“The Miracle Worker” is a three-act play set in Tuscumbia, Ala., where an illness renders infant Helen blind, deaf and consequently mute. Pitied and badly spoiled by her parents, she learns no discipline and grows into a wild, raging

creature by the age of 6.

In desperation the Kellers hire Anne Sullivan to serve as a governess and teacher for their young daughter.

In time, she teaches Helen discipline and language through the use of her fingers, a breakthrough that has a direct effect on everyone’s life.

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‘Annie’ coming to Ellen Eccles

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Photo by Joan Marcus

IRECT FROM Broadway, America’s most beloved musical, “Annie,” will play at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27 at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Tickets are $26, $30, $34 $38 (50 percent off for children 18 and younger with an adult ticket, and 25 percent off for USU students) and can be purchased online at www.

EllenEcclesTheatre.org or by contacting the Center for the Varied Arts Ticket Office at 752-0026. For more information, visit www.CacheValleyCenterForTheArts.org.

This production boasts one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow.” “Annie” is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family.

Annie, played

by Madison Kerth, is a fiery young girl who lives in a miserable orphanage run

Up next with the CVCA “The Hobbit”

★ When: Jan. 30 ★ How much: $8-$12

Eileen Ivers

★ When: March 1 & 2 ★ How much: $21-$32

by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan (Lynn Andrews). Even after waiting 10 years for her parents’ return, this spunky redhead still has hope. Annie’s seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she meets Oliver Warbucks (played by David Barton).

The orphans — Jordan Mariah Boezem (July), Roni Caggiano (Kate), Ivy Moody (Pepper), Mackenzie Aladjem (Molly), Emily Rudolph (Tessie) and Laura Spineti (Duffy) — are delightful, and Miss Hannigan’s brother, Rooster (Zander Meisner), and his sleazy girlfriend, Lily St. Regis (Cheryl Hoffmann), make a particularly devious couple intent on scamming Daddy Warbucks out of his

Diavolo

★ When: March 9 & 10 ★ How much: $21-$32

Leon Redbone

★ When: April 20 & 21 ★ How much: $16-$22

money, which puts Annie in great danger.

The Broadway musical of “Annie,” with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin and book by Thomas Meehan, is based on Harold Gray’s popular daily comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie,” which first appeared in print on Aug. 5, 1924. The original Broadway production ran for nearly six years, setting a record for the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre). In 1977 it won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Book and Score. After 2,377 performances and a hit movie, it was produced in countries all over the world. The original production of “Annie” is one

of the top 20 longest-running shows in Broadway history, and continues to be one of the most successful musicals.

In 2009, “Annie” celebrated its 30th National Anniversary Tour. Strouse’s music is full of catchy melodies while Charnin’s lyrics are some of the most recognizable. Popular pieces like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” will carry “Annie” into the hearts, homes and imaginations of many generations to come.

It takes the perfect combination of talent to bring these comic-strip characters to life. This national tour marks the return of Charnin, who brought the original production of “Annie” to Broadway.

Tony Award-winning set designer Ming Cho Lee has created a fresh look for this new production. In addition to Charnin, Meehan, Strouse and Lee, “Annie’s” creative team includes original Broadway musical staging by Peter Gennaro, choreography by Liza Gennaro, lighting design

by Ken Billington and costume design by Theoni Aldridge.

Pianist Radoslav Lorkovic stopping back in Logan HE BRIDGER FOLK T Music Society will host an intimate evening of piano playing with Radoslav Lorkovic at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at a private home. For tickets and directions, call 757-3468.

Drawing from a multitude of influences ranging from elegant classical and jazz styles to the rawest, most basic blues and soul emanating from Chicago, New Orleans and Kansas, Lorkovic has taken on an unusually broad musical spectrum and refined it into his distinctive piano style. Following his impressive tenure on the R&B

and folk circuits, he accumulated a substantial number of recording credits that include projects by Greg Brown, Dave Moore and Bo Ramsey.

Lorkovic has stepped out with several releases, including “Clear and Cold,” “High and Dry” and “The Line,” which he dedicated to the people of Croatia. His work with Greg Brown on “One Big Town” earned a 3½-star rating from Rolling Stone magazine.

Born in Zagreb, Croatia, in 1958, Lorkovic’s initial exposure to music can be attributed to two grandmothers. Antonia Bujas, his maternal grand-

mother, sang Croatian, Slovenian and Czech folk songs to him from birth. At age 1 he was reported to be singing back on pitch. By age 3 he was putting on stage shows for his grandfather and his friends, who would respond by showering him with coins yelling, “Pivaj Radoslav, pivaj!” Classical music was also played constantly in his home due to the influence of his paternal grandmother, Melita Lorkovic, an internationally known classical pianist. Called the “Grand Dame of Yugoslav Piano,” she toured worldwide from the 1940s to ’70s.

After several years and

countless hours of expounding on this spark, Lorkovic began touring at age 20 with Bo Ramsey and the Sliders.

Lorkovic entered the band having mastered the styles of boogie-woogie greats such as Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Freddie Slack. Ramsey’s influence drove Lorkovic deeper to the core of the blues; the music of Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter shifted Lorkovic’s focus to the basics as he began to draw from the styles of Otis Spann and Pinetop Perkins.

For more information, visit www.radoslavlorkovic.com or www.bridgerfolk.org.

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UR DOG ONCE pooped out a quarter and we thought we were going to get rich. The only problem is, it turned out to be a one-time occurrence.

That’s the trouble with making predictions — you might not have the correct data.

However, that doesn’t stop people from making predictions at the beginning of each year, especially when it’s the first year of a new decade. So, here are my 10.

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The University of Phoenix becomes a real national campus with an enrollment of 2.5 million and winds up winning every NCAA championship in every sport but still loses money because it spends more on advertising than faculty. Additionally, they have no alumni support because nobody wants to admit they graduated from there.

2. Google becomes worse

than the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover and blackmails everyone in the world with their archived photos, e-mail and Web search histories. Shocked stupid people run around screaming “but the founders of Google go to Burning Man, man!” Google also sponsors a bowl game, moves every building in Dubai to Oakland and purchases the Pacific Ocean with cash.

Slightly Off Center

By Dennis Hinkamp

4.

The city of Logan completely eliminates driveways, parking on the street and garages to beautify nowempty neighborhoods. They

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7. A small town in North-

also force homeowners in the island area to paint pictures of flowers and puppies on their roofs so that everyone who lives on the bench has something pleasant to view when they look down on the valley.

Performers needed for AWHC vaudeville show

U of all kinds are needed by the American West Heritage Cen-

NUSUAL PERFORMERS

ter for its second annual Victorian Valentines Vaudeville Show, scheduled for Feb. 12 and 13. The event also includes an optional gourmet dinner catered by Elements restaurant.

Vaudeville was a type of variety show prevalent in the United States and Canada from the early 1880s until the early 1930s. Developing from many sources, including concert saloons, minstrelsy, freak shows, dime museums and literary burlesque, vaudeville became one of the most popular types of entertainment in North America. Each evening’s bill of performance was made up of a series of separate, unrelated acts. Many famous 20th century performers originated on the vaudeville circuit, including W.C.

“American Idol” than vote, so the U.S. government just gives up and uses the same system to pick a president. Unfortunately (for most of the country) Orrin Hatch is the only one with professional singing credentials.

Retailers announce that holiday sales figures were too high and that consumers really need to lower their confidence.

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On-Star has the capability to shut down any car when it senses the driver using a cell phone, but it is voted down by senators citing personal freedom issues. In a counter-intuitive move, the Senate mandates X-rays, body scans and the correct recitation of the pledge of allegiance for all airline travelers.

5. More people watch

Fields, Buster Keaton, the Marx Brothers, Jack Benny, The Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello, Kate Smith, Bob Hope and Judy Garland. Al Jolson, still considered by many to be “the world’s greatest entertainer,” ruled the vaudeville stage through most of the early 20th century.

“We already have some amazing performers,” said David Sidwell, program director. “We’re now looking for more unusual acts: dog tricks, stupid human tricks, jugglers, acrobats, Indian dancers, fire breathers, stuff like that. We’re really trying to bring this once-popular activity to life for a night.”

For more information, visit www.awhc.org. To seek an audition for the show, contact Sidwell at dsidwell@awhc.org. You can also make a reservation for the dinner and show by calling 245-6050.

ern California elects a dog as mayor just for the publicity.

Everyone feels a lot healthier after two years of mandated naps, long walks and liver treats; the dog is re-elected in a landslide vote.

Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh get married and spend the rest of their lives searching for the real Obama birth certificate and the five

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scientists who can prove global warming is a hoax.

Their children grow up rebellious vegetarian pacifists and later form a Techno-Klezmer band called “Pit Bull Ate My Hockey Mom.”

Barack Obama wins Major League Baseball’s “Most Valuable Player” award and the Heisman Trophy in the same year, mainly on the basis of a really great speech and potential.

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10.

In a mind-boggling mixture of liberalism and conservatism, the Utah Legislature authorizes gay couples to marry, adopt guns and carry them to school. Thousands of former deer hunters finally come out of the closet and admit they really just liked the camping part.

Dennis Hinkamp says he left out the pessimistic parts.

Feedback at dhinkamp@msn. com.

* This week’s New York Times Bestseller List * HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin 2. “Have a Little Faith” by Mitch Albom 3. “Arguing With Idiots” by Glenn Beck 4. “True Compass” by Edward M. Kennedy 5. “Open” by Andre Agassi PAPERBACK (MASS-MARKET) FICTION 1. “Dear John” by Nicholas Sparks 2. “The Associate” by John Grisham 3. “The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold 4. “Cross Country” by James Patterson 5. “Arctic Drift” by Clive Cussler PAPERBACK NONFICTION 1. “The Blind Side” by Michael Lewis 2. “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson 3. “Freakonomics” by Steven D. Levitt 4. “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell 5. “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell” by Tucker Max HARDCOVER ADVICE 1. “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” by Julia Child 2. “Guinness World Records 2010” edited by C. Glenday 3. “It’s Your Time” by Joel Osteen 4. “The Pioneer Woman Cooks” by Ree Drummond 5. “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch

Keep your reading list updated at www.nytimes.com/pages/books/

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Film New this week “Youth in Revolt” Rated R ★★ The ratios in Miguel Arteta’s adaptation of C.D. Payne’s popular novel are out of whack.

Steve Buscemi and Zach Galifianakis are barely utilized, yet we get two Michael Ceras. Cera plays Nick Twisp, a precocious 16-year-old Californian who decides his virginity is an issue that must be addressed. On a summer trip to a trailer park in the country with his mother (Jean Smart) and her boyfriend (Galifianakis), Nick falls for the beautiful Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday). To win her, he invents an alter-ego: a brash, arrogant French playboy dubbed Francois Dillinger. With smart dialogue that calls attention to itself and a manifested devil-on-the-shoulder, “Youth in Revolt” is a bit like a combination of “Juno” and “Fight Club.”

Cera is clever and subtle, but doesn’t have the range for multiplicity. With little genuine rebelliousness and a lot of tired geekwants-to-have-sex story, the overdone quirkiness of “Youth in Revolt” disappoints. With Ray Liotta, Justin Long and Fred Willard, the lone adult who gets anything fun to do. R for sexual content, language and drug use.

90 min.

“Leap Year” Rated PG ★★1⁄2 The romantic-comedy “Leap Year” gets by, barely, on the charms of its stars and the beauty of its Irish scenery. Amy Adams and Matthew Goode aren’t particularly convincing during the loathing portion of their on-screen couple’s lovehate relationship, but when the ice thaws, they bring a tender depth of feeling to the oh-soordinary material. There’s half a watchable movie here and, as luck would have it, you have to sit through a good 45 minutes of creaky contrivances to get to the good stuff. The set-up has

control-freak Anna (Adams) freaking out herself when her pink-tie-wearing, cardiologist boyfriend of four years, Jeremy (Adam Scott), gives her diamond earrings instead of an expected engagement ring. Adams isn’t particularly endearing (or convincing) playing prissy. But she’s got sincerity in spades as well as the ability to dive headfirst into impulse moments after displaying the huggable sensitivity we first saw in “Junebug.” As for Goode, it seems ridiculous that, after excellent work in “Match Point,” “Brideshead Revisited” and “A Single Man,” it will be a silly movie like “Leap Year” that makes him a star. So be it. Director Anand Tucker (“Shopgirl”) gets more mileage from Goode’s reaction shots than he does all the wacky scenes featuring roadblocking cows and high-flying, high-heeled shoes. PG for sensuality and language. 100 min.

“Daybreakers” Rated R ★1⁄2 There are more revisionist vampire stories out there than you can shake a stake at nowadays, and they’re getting tiresome. At least vampire tales such as TV’s “True Blood” or the movie thriller “Thirst” are playful and sexy, and stuff such as “Twilight” is fun to make fun of.

But this one from sibling writerdirectors Peter and Michael Spierig plays like a dirge, striking one long, monotonous note of gloom, a dramatic flatline that barely budges even during the movie’s uninspired action-andgore sequences. Ethan Hawke stars as a reluctant vampire in the world of 2019, where most of humanity has become bloodsuckers and the supply of blood is running out. The race is on to find a substitute — or a cure to vampirism after a band of humans stumbles onto a way to change the undead back to friendly mortals. The story is humdrum, the dialogue insipid, the visual trappings derivative of countless better futuristic

tales. With Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill and Claudia Karvan. R for strong bloody violence, language and brief nudity. 98 min.

Still playing “Sherlock Holmes” Rated PG-13 ★★★ Robert Downey Jr. is so NOT Sherlock Holmes. That’s not a hindrance — in fact, it’s a big help — as he and Guy Ritchie bring Arthur Conan Doyle’s Victorian-age detective into the modern world. Enough of the trappings are left in their brawn-over-brain action romp to make Downey a reasonably faithful embodiment of Holmes.

And of course, this is Downey, whose career resurgence rests on his ability to make the most unlikely role his own. The movie’s big failing is the drab story, a bit of nonsense revolving around a secret society and

potentially supernatural doings.

But Ritchie compensates with exhilarating action, and the movie offers engaging interplay among Downey and Jude Law as Holmes sidekick Watson, Rachel McAdams as the woman in the detective’s life, Eddie Marsan as Scotland Yard Inspector Lestrade and Mark Strong as the bad guy. PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material. 129 min.

“Up in the Air” Rated R ★★★ For two-thirds of the journey, George Clooney’s traveling-man comedy flies even straighter and truer than director Jason Reitman’s teenpregnancy hit “Juno,” delivering snappy screwball dialogue with deep touches of pathos. The film strays off course in the final

act, veering from an insightful portrait of willful disconnection in our age of portability and turning kind of mushy, kind of vague, kind of conventional. Clooney plays his character — a man who lives for his frequent-flyer life, traipsing the country firing people at downsizing companies — to perfection, presenting a lovably over-confident roadtrip warrior. He’s matched with great travel companions in Vera Farmiga as his frequent-flyer soul mate and Anna Kendrick as a young colleague whose innovations could ground him for good. Reitman’s production is first-class, but the movie ends up landing on familiar turf rather than the bold, exotic location where it seemed bound early on. R for language and some sexual content. 109 min.

— All reviews by The Associated Press

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ITH THE ushering in of 2010, we have also ushered in a brand-new movie-going season. 2009 ended with a bang as “Avatar” took the box office by storm; it has now surpassed more than $1 billion worldwide.

With that said, what movies can we look forward to in 2010?

Will any of them have the possibility of reaching “Avatar” heights? Let’s look over the list and find out.

has in his possession that everyone wants so badly (the Bible, maybe?), but they’re dying to get it. This is one of the first big-time releases to hit theaters; it will be here Jan. 15.

“Inception”

That’s right! Pixar is bringing back the beloved story of Buzz, Woody and the gang and making it into a trilogy of toys! Pixar titles are always on the top of most-anticipated lists, but seeing another “Toy Story” film is almost too much to handle. Trepidation has crept in a little, because the first two films are so good, Pixar has a lot to live up to. But, if there’s anyone to have faith in, it’s Pixar.

Christopher Nolan — yes, the guy behind “The Dark Knight,” “Batman Begins” and “Memento” — has a new movie hitting theaters later this year. I defy anyone to watch the trailer and surmise what the movie is about.

There’s no deciphering its insanely weird imagery — at least not for now — but with Nolan at the helm and actors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt attached, this is set to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

“The Book of Eli” I know we’ve had our share of post-apocalyptic films from last year, but this one has Denzel Washington in it, and he’s wielding a deadly machete.

From the trailers it’s hard to figure out exactly what Denzel

The Reel Place

By Aaron Peck

“Shutter Island”

“Alice in Wonderland” Seeing that creepy poster of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter is enough to tell you this probably won’t be the kid-friendly version of the story we’re used to. With the direction of Tim Burton, things will most likely take a notable weirdness turn.

“Toy Story 3”

Originally scheduled for a release date in 2009, “Shutter Island” got pushed back to February 2010. I have yet to read the

much about the movie. So if you hate spoilers, steer clear; you only have to wait until Feb. 19 to see what makes “Shutter Island” so creepy.

book, but the trailers alone make this one look like a mustsee. With DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese teaming up again, this is sure to be an unforgettable thriller. I must end this with a warning, though: I’ve been told by people who have read the book that the trailer gives away far too

“Iron Man 2” The first “Iron Man” film was nothing short of a success, and it really marked a turning point in Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback to the mainstream. People

are excitedly awaiting the next installment in this franchise, and so am I. We’ll have to wait until summer, but it will be worth it to see how Mickey Rourke handles getting thrown around by Downey Jr.

“Clash of the Titans” What’s not to like about this giant spectacle of a movie? All the Greek gods, tons of action and what is promising to See REEL on p.14

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Local high school freshman work finds home at Tando

hat were you doing when you were a freshman in high school?

If your goal was to get into Harvard, you were probably doing your homework. If you had the passion to become a great civic leader, maybe you were involved in student government. If your dream was to become a standout athlete, you were likely in the gym 24/7.

But if you’re Emily Peterson, a Logan High freshman who aspires to become an artist, you’re keeping pace with Da Vinci by doing commissioned works to be put on display.

Eighteen months ago, Sham Singh, owner and head chef at Tandoori Oven, mentioned to his good friends Patty and James Anderson — Emily’s parents — that he was in the market for some artwork to spruce up his establishment.

When the Andersons told Singh their daughter was an artist, Singh’s sons, Jatin and Mohit, came to the Andersons’ home and to the studio where Emily takes art lessons to see what kind of stuff she had done. It didn’t take long for him to give Emily the go-ahead, and though they needed something big, she was more than up to the challenge.

“They liked the way I did things, so they just decided to have me do something for them,” Emily said, adding that the painting, titled “At Water’s Edge,” her fifth such work, was a bit of a challenge. “... I guess it was a bit of a challenge. It was a pretty big jump for me because usually I’m more used to just doing illustrations. ... It took the most time. It’s the biggest one. I also had

never done plants or greenery, so it was kind of a challenge for me.”

Emily says she started on her latest project back in June, finishing things up just before Christmas.

The piece, a beautiful depiction of an Indian woman in a royal garden reaching down to a pond, was unveiled at the restaurant on Dec. 23. Emily’s family and friends, Singh, and the Tandoori Oven staff were on hand to see it.

“It’s amazing. I’ve never seen this kind of picture. ... We love it,” Singh said, marveling particularly at how accurate Emily was with the model of the painting — Reena Sayani, one of Singh’s former employees.

While Emily was the one responsible for putting brush to canvas, she’s quick to tell you that “At Water’s Edge” was a group effort. Right before the unveiling, she reeled off a list of people she wanted to thank; everybody from her art instructor, Jonathan Ribera of EA Gallery, to her hairdresser, Kenya Ann Reed.

Choreographer Dawna Campbell was enlisted to help her compose the picture, Jim and Carol Laub provided the setting for the photo shoot, LHS visual arts teacher Lee Burningham provided feedback and advice, Sue Fuhriman framed the work, Rick Eckert produced the Giclee print and Robbin Black helped get the word out.

And where would Emily be without the help of her parents?

Needless to say, it was a very proud day for the Andersons.

“It is beautiful. She nailed it,” Patty said, adding that Emily has shown a talent and passion for art from a very young age. “...

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Emily Peterson laughs at the unveiling of her painting at the Tandoori Oven restaurant in Logan on Wednesday.

Family and friends listen as Peterson speaks at the unveiling of her painting, “At Water’s Edge,” at the Tandoori Oven restaurant.

Emily Peterson, left, hugs friend Margaret Robison after her painting was unveiled.

Emily Peterson smiles as Tandoori Oven owner Sham Sing and her mother, Patty, unveil Emily’s painting at the Tandoori Oven.

“At Water’s Edge”

“What If I Could Sail the Seas with Captain Jack Sparrow”

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A look back at special holiday wines

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HE HOLIDAY season is over, and I believe most of us are thankful to have survived.

Have you ever noticed how birthdays in a family seem to be clustered? I wonder if anyone has ever studied that phenomenon. The cluster of birthdays in my family is centered on the winter holidays — November birthdays include my sister, my son and my grandson, and then in January there are birthdays for my other sister, my daughter and my son-in-law. My mother’s birthday was also in January. If that is not enough, my birthday is in December.

That means more than the typical celebrations.

Fortunately I have learned to associate drinking of alcoholic beverages with meals, and I rarely indulge in a mixed drink.

A well-constructed margarita can have the equivalent of three glasses of wine. I thoroughly enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas dinner. These meals included a celebratory glass of sparkling wine. At one dinner we had the highly rated NV Bollinger Champagne at $59.99 and at another, the NV Gloria Ferrer Brut Sparkling wine at $16.99. The Bollinger was slightly smoother and drier than the Gloria Ferrer, but I would rate the two sparkling wines

very close. Both are made from a mixture of pinot noir and chardonnay grapes by the traditional carbonation process.

The dinner wines this year were obtained by special order from the J. Rickards Winery in California. The wines were a sauvignon blanc, an Ancient Vines zinfandel, a blended red and a dessert wine called “The Lost Children.” Although you cannot buy these wines at any of the DABC stores, they are available by the glass and bottle at Hamilton’s restaurant.

As I have aged, drinking on New Year’s Eve has lost its charm, so I had an extra glass of wine with my dinner and went to bed early. However, in addition to special holiday wines, I have consumed my usual mix of affordable white and red wines in the past month. Trying a new wine is exciting, and there seems to be a never-ending supply.

The 2007 Burgans Albarino at $12.99 from western Spain was a treat since most Albarino wines are fairly expensive.

This golden wine is delicate with floral and mineral character. It was especially made for Eric Solomon Exports and rated at 90.

A varietal that I had in Tuscany in 2004, but had not tasted lately, is the 2008 Terredora di Dipaolo Falanghina at $15.99

Cache Wines

By William Moore

from southern Italy. This is another medium-bodied, golden wine with flavors of yellow fruits. While I purchased the Falanghina in Park City, our local store has the 2008 Terredora di Dipaolo Greco di Tufo at $18.42. I am quite fond of this Italian wine, which has good acidity and appealing flavors. Both of these wines go well with seafood.

A dry Riesling I enjoyed was the 2008 Jacob’s Creek Riesling Reserve at $12.99. This is not a German Riesling, but delightful with delicate citrus under-

Recommended F 2007 Burgans Albarino at $12.99 F 2008 Terredora Falanghina at $15.99 F 2008 Terredora Greco di Tufo at $18.42 F 2007 Trimbach Riesling at $17.88 F 2008 Jacob’s Creek Riesling Reserve at $12.99 F 2006 Monte Antico Rosso at $11.99 F 2007 d’Arenberg The Stump Jump at $9.99 2008 Crios de Susan Balbo Malbec at $14.99

tones. Another dry but different Riesling is the 2007 Trimbach Riesling at $17.88 from Alsace.

I consider Alsace to have some of the best Rieslings, but we do not often see them at reasonable prices. Trimbach is a famous winery that dates back to 1626.

Both of these wines are on the Wine Spectator list of 100 best wines for 2009. In addition, there is a selection of German and American Rieslings in our local store, most of which I find too sweet. With all these selections, you can find a style that suits your taste.

There are two affordable red wines I recommended

last month that have proved popular. The 2006 Monte Antico Toscana at $11.99 is from near Pisa Italy. The wine is 85 percent sangiovese blended with cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

The wine is aged for one year in oak and six months in the bottle. You can pay two or three times the price and not get a better Italian wine.

The 2007 d’Arenberg The Stump Jump at $9.99 from south Australia is a blend of grenache, shiraz and mourvedre. This berry-flavored wine is a joy to drink with almost anything. I savored the 2006 vintage almost daily on a mountain bike trip to Southern Utah in 2008.

The selection of Argentina red wines is again improving with the 2008 Crios de Susan Balbo Malbec at $14.99. Of all the delicious malbec wines, I think the Crios is my favorite one.

William Moore is retired from the Utah State University chemistry and biochemistry department and currently lives in Smithfield.

He is among a number of freelance writers whose columns appear in The Herald Journal as part of an effort to expose readers to a variety of community voices. He is not an employee of the newspaper. Feedback at wmoore3136@msn.com.

Group in NYC picks ‘Hurt Locker’ as best 2009 film

By The Associated Press

HE NATIONAL Society of Film Critics T on Sunday selected “The Hurt

Locker,” a film about an elite Army bomb squad unit that works in Iraq to defuse improvised explosives while under the threat of insurgents, as the best picture of 2009.

The society, composed of film critics from some of the country’s top publications, also bestowed honors on the movie’s

director, Kathryn Bigelow, and lead actor, Jeremy Renner.

The society picked Yolande Moreau as best actress for her performance in “Seraphine,” a French film about the painter Seraphine de Senlis.

Joel and Ethan Coen won best screenplay for “A Serious Man,” a dark comedy set in 1967, while “The Beaches of Agnes 40,” an autobiographical documentary about the life of director Agnes Varda, was selected as the best nonfiction film.

“Summer Hours,” a story of three siblings by French filmmaker Olivier Assayas, won for best foreign language film.

Mo’Nique, the Baltimoreborn comedian best known for her roles in television sitcoms and as the host of her own talk show, was selected as best supporting actress for her portrayal of an abusive mother in “Precious.”

Austrian Christoph Waltz won for best supporting actor for his work as the Jew Hunter

in “Inglourious Basterds,” a Quentin Tarantino war film starring Brad Pitt as the leader of a group of soldiers trying to kill Adolf Hitler.

Forty-six of the society’s 64

members voted during Sunday’s meeting at a midtown Manhattan restaurant.

The society, founded in 1966, has a reputation for picking foreign films or critics’ darlings.

By Anne Lawley Oh Puppy Golden Grown beautifully “olden” I’ve never known One like you.

I’ve never known One so true.

Intelligent, pure love, loyal, and kind, Obedient, faithful, thoughtful mind.

Your sweet golden face has turned bittersweet fair, Your watchful eyes, though they’ve dimmed, still show how you care.

And you still chase your tail And smile in content Show disgust at the other dogs when they “just don’t get it.”

And you still give me kisses And a right paw to “shake” When you come for your “cookies” and gently take ... ... and now the time’s come To take you gently away From the suffering and pain you feel every day.

My heart, though it’s aching — My voice longs to say, “Gertie, you’re free! Go run and play!”

You’re a puppy again! Full-time, true friend.

Chase the Bugs, Birds,

Butterflies,

and Bees — Lay and play ’neath our apple trees.

Gertie, you can now do whatever you please.

“In Defense of Dark”

by Lonn Kirk

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by Iris Nielse

Gertie’s last walk around the block, Monday, Jan. 4, 2010

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Television

‘The Simpsons’ marks 450th episode

By The Associated Press

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O SPEAK OF THE latest milestone by “The Simpsons” seems to restate the obvious.

Long before now, enduring life for “The Simpsons” and its brightly jaundiced folk was simply assumed. What began 20 years ago as a fluke then erupted into a pop-culture juggernaut has continued to spin yarns, spawn characters and lampoon society with no end in sight.

On Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on Fox, “The Simpsons” is airing its 450th episode. “Once Upon a Time in Springfield” will be followed by an hour-long documentary from Morgan Spurlock (“30 Days,” “Super Size Me”), fancifully titled “The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice.” During this season, when NBC’s “Law & Order” boasts of having tied “Gunsmoke” as TV’s longest-running primetime drama, “The Simpsons” has seized the mantle as TV’s longest-running scripted nighttime series — period. Ay, caramba!

“I think we could do it for another 20 years, actually,” Matt Groening, “Simpsons” uber-creator, told The Associated Press at a recent “Simpsons” tribute by Los Angeles’ Paley Center for Media. Then he dissolved into giggles.

“Omigod! Another 20? We’ll TRY,” he chortled. “We’ll do our BEST!” Here’s hoping the spectacular ensemble of voice talent keeps talking to the end. After 20 years, Dan Castellaneta remains full-throated as portly, dimwitted dad Homer, Julie Kavner is tower-tressed mom Marge, Nancy Cartwright is lippy firstborn Bart and Yeardley Smith is oversmart daughter Lisa.

Of course, these off-screen stars of “The Simpsons” are well served by visual artistry that, among things, keeps them

shielded from the passage of time.

The show’s writers play a huge role, too, with fastidiously crafted scripts that, by comparison, leave most sitcoms in the dust. (Granted, some fans may complain “The Simpsons” isn’t as sharply realized as in earlier years, but still.)

“What I love about ‘The Simpsons’ is, it’s so collaborative,” Smith said. “The actors do a third, the animators do a third and the writers do a third.

That’s how I see it.”

Also part of the acting troupe is Hank Azaria, a go-to guy for numerous characters including police Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and conveniencestore owner Apu Nahasapeemapetilon.

Rounding out the core cast is Harry Shearer, whose stable of roles includes Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders, Reverend Lovejoy, Kent Brockman, Dr. Hibbert and Principal Skinner.

Besides “The Simpsons,” Shearer, 66, is best-known from his role as bassist Derek Smalls in the 1984 mock musical documentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” and subsequently in the real-life group that film inspired.

But Shearer, who began his career as a child actor on such early TV series as Jack Benny’s weekly show, keeps a multiplicity of projects under way. These currently include a new DVD, “Unwigged & Unplugged,” reteaming him musically with Tap bandmates Michael McKean and Christopher Guest. He hosts his own signature channel on the “My Damn Channel” comedy Web site.

And for a quarter-century, he has churned out “Le Show,” a mostly solo act of wry humor, satirical sketches and blistering commentary, plus music (some performed by his singer-songwriter wife, Judith Owen).

“Le Show” is available through numerous radio and

Web outlets, and by podcast.

It’s a weekly passion project that Shearer has always done gratis — which means he’s free from any vexing business entanglements.

“I never have a meeting, I never see a memo,” he says.

“It’s between me and my audience.”

Sipping an early morning orange juice during a Manhattan stopover a couple of weeks ago, Shearer describes “Le Show” as a place for him to give voice to whatever’s on his mind.

“I’m an insatiable news junkie,” he says, “so the reading that I do, I would do anyway.

The show just gives me a way to answer back.”

The sensibility of “Le Show,” and much of Shearer’s creative output, is conveniently echoed by “The Simpsons,” even though he plays no part in its writing.

“Matt has a satirical, antiauthority streak,” says Shearer.

“From the beginning, ‘The Simpsons’ was taking the side of the family against all the

authority figures and institutions that buffeted them in the modern world. Certainly, that resonated for me.”

Shearer recalls the show’s first script, whose characters assigned to him were highlighted in yellow. In the next script, other characters’ dialogue would be highlighted for him.

Much of the time, he didn’t see drawings of the new characters until months after he had created their voices, when the episode was finished: “Oh, THAT’S what he looks like!”

How many different voices has Shearer done on “The Simpsons” in all?

“The one real influence that Bob Dylan has had on my life is that, every time I’m asked that question, I give a different answer,” says Shearer. “So: hundreds,” he replies in a raspy Dylan-esque voice.

As the years passed, Shearer’s many voices were part of the emerging world of Springfield, an oblivious community that seemed satisfied to settle for less in nearly everything:

public education; organized religion; TV news and kids programming; government, law enforcement, business, and food and drink intake; and certainly environmental issues, such as the nuclear power plant that employs Homer Simpson, of all people, as a safety inspector.

What’s the message of “The Simpsons”? That people, for all their highfalutin talk, are willing to settle for less if it’s easier or saves them a buck?

Has “The Simpsons” taken on a new, unexpected relevance thanks to the current economic downturn, when standards for everything seem under threat?

“You look around and the only person who ostentatiously and repeatedly proclaims his pursuit of excellence is Rush Limbaugh,” says Shearer, then does a perfect imitation of Limbaugh: “I’m presenting broadcast excellence.”

“That’s got to tell you something,” Shearer says. “Everybody ELSE is just getting by.”

But he, unlike most people taking stock of “The Simpsons” at this moment in its run, resists any grandiose claims for its legacy.

“Together with NFL football, ‘The Simpsons’ put the Fox network on the map — whatever you think of that,” he hedges. “And Fox has changed the face of network television — you got to decide for better or worse.

“I wish I could say that we inspired an awful lot of funny, smart, irreverent, acerbic shows that took a lacerating view of the institutions of society. But I don’t think we have.”

Nor does he think the show — or any contemporary satire — really changes anything it lampoons.

“For instance, after 20 years and 450 episodes,” Shearer sums up, “I don’t really think ‘The Simpsons’ has increased the country’s skepticism about nuclear power.”

The CSM gets excited to read in 2010

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NEW YEAR means a fresh set of goals. That’s why so many of us — in addition to promising to exercise more and spend less time on Facebook — are also resolving to read lots of books in 2010.

“The new year is about renewed energy and all the things you can accomplish,” says Daniel Goldin, owner of the Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee. “The pile of books that you think you’ll never get through in November becomes a possibility in January.”

Maybe. But as we all know, February can be a cruel month, littered with the debris of broken resolutions. So to help would-be readers chart successful courses for an actively bookish 2010, the Monitor asked booksellers, authors and other “bookistas in the know” what they are most excited about reading in the new year and why.

Goldin says he’s kicking the year off with both an author he’s never read before (James Hynes and his 2000 political thriller, “The Wild Colonial Boy”) and an old favorite (Sinclair Lewis’ 1927 satire on religion, “Elmer Gantry”).

And to make sure he actually finishes “Gantry,” he says, “I’ve chosen it for the in-store book club that I lead.”

Both Goldin and senior Washington Post book editor Ron Charles say they plan to read “Noah’s Compass” by Anne Tyler (to be published this month by Knopf).

“I’ve loved all (Tyler’s) books, but sometimes felt some of them were merely recast versions of each other,” Charles says. “Still, her previous novel, ‘Digging to America,’ showed that she’s still capable of fresh, moving work, and I’m hopeful that ‘Noah’s Compass’ is another surprising, funny, heartbreaking story.”

Charles also has his eye on a new novel by Chang-rae Lee. “Chang-rae Lee’s ‘Aloft’ is

one of my favorite novels, so I’m eager to read his (very long) ‘The Surrendered,’ (March, Riverhead) which begins during the Korean War.” In addition, he’s looking forward to Jerome Charyn’s “The Secret Life of Emily Dickinson” (February, W.W. Norton), which he says “promises to spice up the Belle of Amherst considerably.”

Elizabeth Kostova’s historical fiction “The Swan Thieves” (January, Little, Brown) also made it onto Charles’ list, along with Rebecca Newberger’s novel “36 Argu-

ments for the Existence of God” (January, Pantheon). “(‘36 Arguments’) sounds like a wonderful academic satire,” Charles explains, “wrapped around a provocative exploration of our attitudes about religion and metaphysics.”

Jess Walter, author of 2009 novel “The Financial Lives of the Poets,” says he’s planning to read “Point Omega” by Don DeLillo (February, Scribner), “because it’s Don DeLillo and the title sounds like a 1970s thriller about Nazi hunters.”

(The protagonist is actually an American war strategist.)

Walter’s also marked the historical fiction “The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet”

by David Mitchell (Random House, June), fiction novel “The Ask” by Sam Lypsite

(March, Farrar, Straus and Giroux) and the 2009 essay collection “Changing My Mind” edited by Zadie Smith, “because her brilliant essay in ‘The Guardian’ about David Shields’ upcoming manifesto, ‘Reality Hunger,’ made me want to read both books.”

The book buyers at Powell’s Books of Portland, Ore., report 2010 reading lists a mile long.

Billie Bloebaum, new book coordinator, plans to delve into a host of genres during the first few months of the year.

“There are a couple of debut thrillers coming that I am really, really thrilled about,” Bloebaum says. “Keith Thomson’s ‘Once a Spy’ (March, Doubleday), which is about a former spy with Alzheimer’s and the scrapes and adventures he and his son face as they try to outrun and outsmart the guys trying to kill them; and ‘Still Missing’ by Chevy Stevens (St. Martin’s, July) ... I want to start spreading the word on this one early. (It’s) about a woman who’s abducted from a real estate open house and held in isolation for a year. It is told in the first person as sessions with her psychiatrist.”

For readers of romance, Bloebaum recommends Meredith Duran’s “Wicked Becomes You” (April, Pocket), saying that Duran, “while still very

early in her career, has become an author I know I can depend on for quality writing and emotionally complex love stories.”

Powell’s new-book purchasing supervisor, Gerry Donaghy, wants to check out “Matterhorn,” a 2009 Vietnam War novel by decorated Vietnam veteran Karl Marlantes. “The jacket copy (notes) that this is on the level of ‘The Thin Red Line’ (a 1962 thriller by James Jones) and ‘The Naked and the Dead’ (Norman Mailer, 1948), which is a bold statement,” says Donaghy, “but

readers I trust who have read this say the description isn’t far off.”

Author Gail Godwin (whose own novel “Unfinished Desires” will be published this month) says she eagerly anticipates Ian McEwan’s “Solar” (March, Nan A. Talese), and will soon be “immersing” herself in ‘The Red Book,’ the newly unveiled, self-illustrated, private journal of Swiss psychologist Carl G. Jung, published last year. “I also have treated myself to the brand new, two-volume ‘Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary,’ says Godwin, ‘which includes virtually the entire vocabulary of English from Old English to the present day.”

At Boston’s Brookline Booksmith, where Godwin will speak Jan. 26, co-owner Dana

Brigham has family books in mind. Brigham notes Gail Caldwell’s memoir “Let’s Take the Long Way Home” (August, Random House), a book about “midlife, independent women, wonderful dogs and a particularly special friendship.”

Brigham also singles out Roger Rosenblatt’s “Making Toast” (February, Ecco), a memoir about life with his grandchildren following his 38-year-old daughter’s sudden death: “It may sound sad but it’s touching, funny and revelatory.”

In Denver, book buyer Cathy Langer of the Tattered Cover Book Store has her eye on Wyoming writers whose books hold particular appeal for the Colorado region. Mark Spragg’s “Bone Fire” (March, Knopf) deals with difficult life in the modern West, and Laura Bell’s “Claiming Ground” (March, Knopf) tells the author’s unconventional story of soul-searching through sheepherding. “(‘Claiming Ground’) is a very interesting story about a woman who took great risks and lived a difficult but fulfilling life,” says Langer. “Very wonderful, fabulous writing.”

David Kynaston’s 2009 book “Family Britain, 1951-1957,” sequel to “Austerity Britain, 1945-1951” (2008), pops up on the reading list of Terry Teachout, author of “Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong.”

Teachout says he’s also interested in Selina Hastings’ biography, “The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham” (May, Random House), which he calls a “highbrow tell-all about the scandalous private life of the ‘Of Human Bondage’ author.”

And in tune with his own work, Teachout is looking forward to Ricky Riccardi’s “What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years” (May, Pantheon). “This promises to be one of the most significant books yet written about the greatest jazz musician who ever lived,” says Teachout.

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and loved about ’80s and early ’90s action movies like “Rambo” and “Die Hard.”

They just don’t make ’em like they used to, but this looks like a promising step back to the action movies of yesteryear.

These are just some of the films that you’ll be able to look forward to with the coming of the new year. So, join me as we dash head-first into a movie season that is sure to be full of some wild rides.

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Answers from last week

Ongoing events The Department of Workforce Services has announced that people receiving supportive services can now view their information online. Recipients of these services can go to jobs.utah.gov/mycase to check their benefit status, look at monthly balances and view documents that have been sent in. For more information, call 792-0300 or stop by DWS at 180 N. 100 West in Logan.

Friday Bryce and Austin Wood will perform live music at 6 p.m. and Irv Nelson will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Pier 49 San Francisco Style Sourdough Pizza, 99 E. 1200 South, Logan. For more information, visit pier 49logan.com.

Caffe Ibis Gallery Deli will host an opening reception for the paintings of Kirk Jorgensen from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. There will be live music and light refreshments. For more information, call 753-4777.

A televised Comedy Night will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Club New York, 339 N. Main, Logan. Come poke fun at any topic you find funny or be part of the live audience.

Cover charge is $3 for the comedy show and an extra $2 to stay for dancing. Jokes must conform with FCC PG-14 guidelines. For more information, visit www.CacheValleyFilm.com.

All are invited to participate in a Peace Vigil every Friday between 5 and 6 p.m. on the east side of Main Street between Center Street and 100 North in Logan. This non-violent, public event has been ongoing every Friday since September 2005. For more information, e-mail info@loganpeace.org or call 755-5137.

Saturday Todd Milovich will perform live music at 6 p.m. and Spencer Jensen will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Pier 49 San Francisco Style Sourdough Pizza. Everyone is invited.

USU professor and family therapist Dr. Thorana Nelson will direct a couples’ panel discussion about communication at the Utah Fibromyalgia Association meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Logan Regional Hospital education center Room 1 or 5. This is a great opportunity to ask your questions. For more information, contact Jan at 753-4148.

Free weight-management classes will be held Saturday at the Curve’s gyms in Hyrum and Smithfield. Start-up classes start at 10:30 a.m.; a special topics class on nutritional ways to grocery shop starts at noon; and weightmanagement classes start at 12:30 p.m. Husbands are welcome. For more information, call 245-4734 or 563-5657 Cache Pilates Studio will hold spring semester registration from 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday at the Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 East, Logan. Classes are held

Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays. Cost is $150 for a 15-week semester. Instructors are certified and classes are kept small. For more information, contact Tora at 787-8442.

Rebecca Kimball will sing and play her guitar at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pioneer Valley Lodge, 2351 N. 400 East, North Logan. Everyone is invited.

Sunday Everybody for Everyone will play live music from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Caffe Ibis, 52 Federal Ave., Logan. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 753-4777.

The Post-Mormon Community is a nonsectarian organization of individuals and families who have left Mormonism. The Cache Valley chapter meets for dinner and socializing every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at a local restaurant. Newcomers welcome. For more information, visit www.PostMormon.org/logan.

Monday The Logan Chapter of NARFE will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Cache Senior Citizens Center. Keith Larsen from the Bear River Health Department will give a presentation on emergency preparedness. All retired and active federal employees and their spouses are urged to attend.

Tuesday Common Ground Outdoor Adventures will lead a trip to Crystal Hot Springs at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Cost is $6. Volunteers are always needed. For more information, visit www.cgadventures.org or call 713-0288.

The Cache Valley Watercolor Society will host its monthly meeting Tuesday in the northeast classroom of the Logan Library, 255 N. Main. A critique will start at 6:30 p.m.; artist Michael Bingham will start his demonstration at 7 p.m. Bring a sketch book, pencils and a small watercolor set. Everyone is invited.

A “Cinderella Around the World” open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday at the Logan Family Center, 50 S. 400 East. Cinderella stories from Egypt, Mexico, China, Russia and India will be featured, along with the traditional French story we all know. All children are invited and must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are welcome to come in costume and bring shoes from around the world to share. There will also be hands-on cultural activities for the different stories. For more information, call 755-5171.

The Friends of the North Logan Library will host their annual meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday in the North Logan Library’s multipurpose room. The board will elect new members and officers and thank outgoing ones for their service. Also, local author Cami Checketts will speak about the realities of writing a book and getting published. Refreshments will be served.

The Bear River Tai Chi Chuan Society will start its winter quarter beginning class on the art of Tai Chi Chuan from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday at the Whittier Community Center.

Tai Chi is about health, healing and the natural synthesis of body, energy, mind and spirit. For more information, call 563-8272 or visit bear rivertaichi.org.

Wednesday The Utah Fibromyalgia Association will hold its regular meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday at the Logan Regional Hospital education center Room 1 or 5. For more information, contact Jan at 753-4148.

Paul Willie will speak about the Willie Handcart Company at the Cache Valley Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the northeast meeting room of the Logan Library, 255 N. Main. Willie is the great-great-grandson of James G. Willie, who led one of the 1856 handcart companies caught in the snow as they crossed the plains to Utah. Everyone is invited.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness will host its monthly educational meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the NAMI office, 90 E. 200 North, Logan (in the basement of the Bear River Mental Health building). This month’s speaker will be Kevin Winn of BRMH. A support meeting for family and friends of individuals living with mental illness and those who live with mental illness will be held at 6 p.m. that same day in the NAMI office. For more information, call 787-4165 or visit www.namiut. org/cachevalley.

The John Birch Society (JBS) meeting will host a discussion on current events and legislation at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Book Table (upstairs). Everyone is invited. For more information, call 753-2930 or 753-8844.

Henny and Stijnie of Holland will cook a Dutch dessert called “oliebollen” at a free cooking and community class from 7 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday in the Providence Macey’s Little Theater. Seating is limited; call 753-3301 to reserve your spot.

Thursday Meet fellow Cache Valley Twitter users at a Tweet-Up from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Cafe Sabor in Logan. It’s an opportunity to meet your followers in person, have fun and get a chance to win great door prizes, including an iPod Shuffle and gift certificates. For more information, contact Loralee at 232-9271 or Nancy at 757-0185.

A new AARP driver’s education class will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Cache County Senior Center. Cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Members need to bring their card. Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out paperwork. To register, contact Gayle at 764-0834.

The USU Extension Office in Cache County

will host a class on cutting household costs and expenses at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Cache County Administration Building Multipurpose Room, 179 N. Main, Logan. Cost is $2 per person and includes a light lunch. To register or for more information, call 752-6263.

Lisa from Great Harvest will share some food and ideas to feed your family at a free cooking and community class from 7 to 8 p.m.

Thursday in the Providence Macey’s Little Theater. Seating is limited; call 753-3301.

The Knotty Knitters meet from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Senior Citizen Center in Logan. Everyone is invited to work on their crochet, knitting, needlework, crossstitch projects and more. For more information, contact Cathy at 752-3923.

Upcoming events Providence city and the American Red Cross will host a baby-sitting clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. Youth ages 11 to 15 are invited to become certified and be prepared while caring for others’ children. Cost is $30 plus $10 for a first-aid kit (optional). Space is limited; sign up at the Providence City Office Building, 15 S. Main, or call 752-9441 ext. 22.

CAPSA needs you! Volunteer training starts Jan. 19. For more information, contact Ruth at 753-2500.

The Big Fix Discount Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic will be at the Logan Petsmart (1050 N. Main) Jan. 19; in the Brigham City Smith’s parking lot (156 S. Main) Jan. 20; and at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds in Tremonton (320 N. 1000 West) Jan. 21.

Walk-up microchipping and vaccinations will be available to anyone from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For times, prices and more information, call 1-866-PETS FIX or visit www.utahpets.org.

Bluegrass band The Grascals will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre, 43 S. Main, Logan.

Tickets are $17-$25 in advance or $22-$30 at the door. Other discounts are available.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.EllenEcclesTheatre.org or call 7520026. For more information about The Grascals, visit www.grascals.com.

All group fitness classes will be free the week of Jan. 25-30 at the Logan city Recreation Center, 195 S. 100 West. Classes include piyo, yoga, pilates, hustle, turbo, step, power toning, six-pack abs and boot camp.

A Master Gardener training series will start Thursday, Feb. 11, and run approximately 12 weeks. This course offers in-depth information both in the classroom and in hands-on situations about landscaping, gardening, fruit trees, soils, weed control, insect control and more. Cost is $95 per person. To download a schedule, visit www.extension. usu.edu/cache/horticulture or call 752-6263 for more information.

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