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Show destiaS' t :'i K a j i , r- -A - V&h -' . N " iir f & t; m ivat;J ,, r f r C if s. V' :K;r : ' i ;.. 'sNfT i - ( ? ? Vi 'A , Mt - v '; r ,. V, v i r ? Yt r'v r i i Z-- J , f ' ;,y VC-MAT.- r ?, L s J J ,7 i 1 ig5; ??' , (gjSKSi Je I'? xt V f 1 . . t V'V 4 3s 1 X j' 1 s f j. I . tf . k.,i Jfc tfk. J Vol. 1 NORTH OGDEN - An estimated 4,000 people turned out for the dedication of the Bicentennial Memorial Park last At the evening. Sunday dedication, Robert Redford gave his ideas concerning heritage, The park was dedicated to those North Ogden men who fought for the country in wars since World War I. A special tribute was given to those men who gave their lives in battle and plaques were placed in the park to honor those men. from all over the area filled the new park and overflowed into the streets as the Bicentennial Memorial Park was dedicated. Plaques hang in the park commemorating those who served the country in war from North Ogden. Those in attendance heard speeches from local dignitaries and from film star Robert Redford. PEOPLE JS3E3SS29E2EST 4,000 hear celebrity dedicate new park 32BK58 U sr North Ogden, Utah No. 28 Flowers were given to the mothers and sisters of the war dead. Mr. Redford told the crowd that it felt like a family reunion Thursday, July 8, 1976 being in North Ogden. He said he felt at home in this city. Mr. Redford said he felt most people had lost sight of the word heritage. He stated that, in the rush to get into the future, we have lost sight of the word heritage and what it means. He said he had regained his sense of heritage through a documentary he wrote on the old outlaw trail and through his wifes family. He said his first contact with the outlaw trail had come during the making of films. He said he had really felt the feeling of his heritage coming down that trail and so asked the National Geographic about covering it. He didnt want his children to lose what the trail offered. They said they would print an article if he would write it. He said crossing the trail and writing about it was a moving experience and that he liked the area because of it. Another experience which gave him his sense of heritage was an experience in Scotland. He said that he and his wife found the cottage that the first immigrant of the Barker family to America had been bom in. He said when he and his wife reached the cottage he had very strong feelings. Mr. Redford told the audience those that died during the war would know that freedom and peace would be carried forward and so the dedication was important. He then introduced Mrs. Myrtle Barker, who he called the finest human alive. He said that he was grateful to her and he paid a special tribute to her and her family, which is also his family through marriage. The park, located at 2600 N. 400 E. contains a small pond and benches for relaxing. Four flagpoles stand in the middle of the park, where the flags of the United States, the State of Utah, North Ogden City and a bicentennial flag fly. The plagues honoring those servicemen will remain as a reminder of what they gave for the country. At the dedication, the Weber High School band and choir performed several selections. A 21 gun salute was given at the end of the ceremony by army reserve members and color guard dressed in revolutionary Prizes won during annua! celebration NORTH OGDEN - Having fun and participating in Cherry Days reaped benefits in the form of trophys and prizes for residents of North Ogden. Winners were named in many events including the art show, golf tournament, baby contest, ball games and parade entries. Trophies were given to three parade participants for their floats. First place trophy went to the First Security Bank. The second place trophy went to the North Ogden fifth ward and the third place trophy went to the Ogden City recreation program. The Cherry Days golf tournament named 25 winners in several categories. In the mens senior division Craig Sarlo, took first place in the low gross division with a score of 67. Grant Lindsey placed second in that division. In the mens low net division Blair Teeples placed first with i score of 59. There was a four waj tie for second place in tha division. Those placing seconc include; Gregg Tittensor, Ro: Atencio, Martel Christensen ant Ron Finch. In the Calloway low ne division, Richard Despain woi with a score of 71V2. Dave Hul and Ron Lynch tied for second ii that category. In the Calloway low grosi division, Jim Morgan won wit! Craig Williams placing second. In the mens junor division low gross, Rob Despain scored 6 to take first place. Bart Bake scored 62 to take the first plac in low net. In the Calloway low gros division Dave Green won. TT Calloway low net division Jen rode down the parade route in an open horse drawn cart, accompanied by their mothers. In the front seat is Christopher Ward, king, and Lisa Ann Jolley, queen. In the back seat is Meagon Mead, princess, and Christopher Clegg, Prince. BABY CONTEST WINNERS Parade activities honor baby contest winners NORTH OGDEN - Winners were named in 14 categories at the annual baby contest held during Cherry Days in North Ogden. Included in that number were the baby royality who rode in the parade on the 5th. Named king in that event was Christopher Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ward. The queen was Lisa Ann Jolley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jolley Taking honors in the birth to 12 month category as prince, was Christopher Clegg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clegg. Meagon Mead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mead was crowned princess in the contest. There were 142 babies entered in the contest which was hied on Saturday, July 3. Winners in other categories in- cludd: Jamie Strain, youngest with the most teeth; Peggy Atkinson, fattest; Bronson Shaw, youngest walker; Jason Reese, friendliest; Ramie Greenwell, Miss Dainty; Jason Lundgreen, Mr. Muscleman; Matthew Rassmussen, least hair; and Stacie Greenland, least teeth. Eddy placed first. Chr Dahlberg took second plac Randy Gibby took third plai and Mike Sime took fourth. In the senior ladies low gro division, Bev Frandsen took fc st place with an 88. In the ladies low net divisii Mary Dickamore scored 61 take first place. Mary Ann Ate cio took second place and Cai Canfield placed third. In the ladies Calloway low r division, Mary Beth Morg scored 76 to win and Pat Whett won in the Calloway low gr division. Winners were named in at the baby conte categories (See related story). At the arts and crafts exhil, Michael Hadley took best: show in the senior division of art contest. Also in the art c test, Kelly Riplinger took best show in the junior division. I The home arts sweepsta) award went to Clead Christeni in the senior division and He Chamberlain took first placd the junior division. The North Ogden first wl won in the quilts division. Kaylene Hansen took swe stakes in the flower show. North Ogden City won both; senior and junior divisions oP all star games. V 1 - t4 J A fter th e cro wds havegone THE BICENTENNIAL MEMORIAL PARK, located at 2600 N. and 400 after the dedication. The memorial park will be a quiet retreat a more peaceful moment honor of those who died in E. in in wars. Residents should check into contest regulations NORTH OGDEN - Residents are warned to check into any contest, especially those requiring an entry fee or requiring the contestant to pay their own fare if the contest is held some distance away. The Beacon has received a report that the Miss U.S. Teen Pageant requires a $100 entrance fee for the young women entering, plus they must pay their own plane fare to the pageant. Also, the Chamber of Commerce in Lake Charles, Lousiana, where the pageant is to be held, know nothing of the pageant or its promoters. Many contests may not be all they seem. If there seems to be any doubt about any contest, the chamber of commerce or the better business bureau in the city which the contest is to be held, would be good sources to go to. Beacon welcomes articles Share news with community You know what is going on in your neighborhood, ward, church and community usually before it happens. But maybe somebody else doesnt know or maybe youd like to share events with the rest of the people in North Ogden and Pleasant View. If you know of any interesting happenings, or even have something personal youd like to share with everyone, let us know here at the Ben Lomond Beacon. As you already know, we print pictures of both the bride and groom in wedding pictures as well as engagement announcements. 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