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Show Volume XIV Issue XX The Ogden Valley news Page August 1, 2007 Local Youth Wins State Guitar Championship Liberty resident Luke Maurer, 18, recent- favorite artist is Australian born “Tommy ly competed in the Utah State Acoustic Emmanuel,” one of the most gifted and Instrument Contest held at Snowbird as part innovative guitar players in the world. of the Founder’s Title Folk & Bluegrass Seeing Tommy perform live in Salt Festival. Several Lake City, and perinstrument categosonally meeting him ries are represented after the show was in the competition a great incentive for including banjo, Luke. He is inspired mandolin, fiddle, by Tommy’s unique flatpick guitar, and “fingerstyle” abilifingerstyle guitar. ties that are likened to This was playing guitar the way Luke’s first year a pianist plays piano as a competitor with all ten fingers—a in the guitar comcomplex combination petition. He took of fingerpick patterns first place and and rhythms, flatpick was crowned the runs and strums, harUtah state fingermonics, and percusLiberty resident Luke Maurer style guitar chamsion. pion. His prize—a Luke’s family says new Martin 000-M guitar. The win also that he thrives on challenging material that qualified him to compete in the national motivates him to play the instrument. He championships to be held at the Walnut has a great passion and appreciation for Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas this acoustic guitar. September. Luke performed at the Huntsville 4th Luke is a graduate of Weber High of July Celebration, and is also scheduled School, Class of 2007. He first picked up for 45 minutes of stage time at the Ogden his father’s guitar at the age of 12, and pro- Valley Balloon Festival, Friday, August 17 ceeded to teach himself without any formal at 5:00 p.m. at Huntsville Park’s southeast instruction. He progressed quickly through stage. All local residents are invited to use of computer software and the Internet, attend this free, live performance. Come and now enjoys performing intricate solo support Luke at this event and wish him pieces from a variety of genres. His well in his bid for the national title! Attention all Quilters and Visual Arts Enthusiasts! A free, open-air exhibition of hand- tion in my soul. All the children I’ve sewn quilts has been scheduled for August been associated with have taught me 18, and will be held at 4086 N. 2900 E. more than I could ever teach them.” in Liberty. The Quilt Show will feature In the past, Furgeson has shared her talbetween 76 to 83 theme ents by donating two quilts quilts exchanged over to Liberty Days, and also a period of ten years. a quilt to a group/friend The variations of color project. Among her donachoice and assembly tions is a quilt for United patterns will definitely Way that raised $1,245. be fascinating to see. In celebration of many great In 1997, Debbie years of quilting, the last quilt Furgeson organized exchange is being called “Bee her first quilt exchange Charmed,” a bee theme quilt with a Pioneer theme that will be exchanged two to celebrate Utah’s days prior to the Quilt Show. Sesquicentennial. Since “I’m calling the open air that date, she has spearexhibition, Bee Charmed by headed 20 theme quilt Quilts,” says Furgeson, “and exchanges with 86 par- Gingerbread Quilt to be silent I’m dedicating this event ticipants in 9 different auctioned in this year’s event. to all the many participants states. of my quilt exchanges.” Furgeson is fondly known as The Pot “If you come to enjoy this visual expeBelly Pioneer, or the crafty lady on the rience, you will truly be charmed corner. In the 32 years she has lived in by Our Quilts!” Furgeson promises. Liberty, she has enjoyed teaching art and The Quilt Show will be held from 11:00 crafts to children and adults of all ages. a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 18. “It’s difficult to talk about my quilt- A machine quilted Gingerbread theme ing success without first talking about quilt will be silent auctioned to assist my boys,” says Furgeson. “Chad, Jason, with expenses associated with hosting the and my grandchildren all spark motiva- event. XTERRA Mountain Championship Events Scheduled—Come enjoy the music, fun, and entertainment in Downtown Ogden Starting Friday afternoon August 17 and running through Saturday night August 18, Ogden and Snowbasin will rock with races, demos, music, food, and entertainment. Highlighting it all is the XTERRA Mountain Championship, the most prestigious off-road triathlon on the planet. XTERRA is the consummate individual challenge for outdoor adventure athletes, pulling amateur and professional competitors from triathlon, trail running, mountain biking, and adventure racing. Finishers arrive exhausted and covered in dirt—but almost inevitably with smiles. Enjoy two great nights in Ogden and one unforgettable day at Snowbasin. It’s a weekend certified to refuel your spirit. Friday and Saturday - Xterra Village Downtown The Amphitheater Park in the heart of the historic district of downtown Ogden will serve as race headquarters, and will host the “XTERRA by Night” celebrations on Friday and Saturday. There will be live music, great food, prize giveaways, kids’ races and games, as well as all the buzz one could imagine from a rockin’ outdoor expo. On Friday night, you’ll even be able to get a professional haircut from the best Paul Mitchell stylists in Utah in exchange XTERRA cont. on page 1 A portion of proceeds from this year’s 9th Annual Charity Garage Sale held in Huntsville will benefit the Howard family of Huntsville. Helping with the fundraising event were, shown left to right, top then bottom row: Shelby Kirkham, Hannah Hillstrom, Michaella HIllstrom, Elise Hillstrom, Brielle Bongard, and Caylee Smith. |