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Show Page 20 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume I, Issue XI August 1999 Valley Float Wins Judges’ Trophy By John and Fran G. Oliver LDS Stake President Philip Hale was assigned the task of entering a float in the July 24th Pioneer Days Parade in Ogden this year. The church provided the funding for the project. It was the Huntsville Utah Stake’s responsibility to build it. offer and the challenge, and reserved a space in the Pioneer Parade. The commitment was made, and plans for the float proceeded. The float committee designed the float to fit the theme of the parade, “Pioneer Days . . . Past and present.” John Oliver was a p p o i n t e d c o m m i t t e e chairman and was asked to do a feasibility study of the project. Rather than pull together a planning and organizing committee, the first step was to make some initial inquiries regarding the availability of equipment and materials, and to see whether a float could actually be built in the Valley and transported down the canyon to Ogden City. this history into 50 year sequences, showing what life might have looked like in our Valley during each of these periods; 1850, 1900, 1950 and the present. To represent Ogden Valley moving into the future, it was natural to highlight Kate Hale, Utah’s Jr. Miss 1999, who represented us and the state so well in the National Competition in June. We were very proud that she was from the Valley, and that she consented to be part of our float presentation. The committee first had to build or “form up” the float. Jeremiah Kinney helped with the carpentry work and Bryan Schade a local “float” expert and brother-in-law The LDS Huntsville Utah Stake Pioneer Days winning Judges’ Choice Float offered suggestions and construction It was decided that an “Ogden Valley” help, as well as materials that he had Jan Meikle from the Ogden City theme would be used, since the been storing from past floats that he recreational department was contacted. Huntsville, Utah Stake represents had worked on. The float committee found that they Huntsville, Eden and Liberty. With could lease a float bed 8 feet wide by Since I was available during the coming of the 2002 Olympics to 32 feet long–much too long to haul up daytime hours, I found it easiest to the state, we felt that we should stress to the Valley and back down again fully work with my wife Fran on selecting that Ogden Valley was still pioneering decorated. materials for the decorating. Fran was . . . right into the future. Thus our instrumental in choosing flowers and theme for the float developed. Ogden City was willing to provide greenery for the final stages of the a space for the float bed in the Ogden The idea was to represent the 150 th construction. We had a lot of fun City garage off of 29 Street and Wall plus years since the pioneers first together, and she helped make the work Avenue. The committee accepted the entered the Salt Lake Valley breaking easier and more enjoyable. -HELP WANTEDLooking for Mature, Dependable Valley person for 20 - 30 hours per week employment. Some evenings, weekends & or day shifts. Cooking and Bartending depending on individual’s ability. We will train. Please call 745-2002 for appointment & interview SHOOTING STAR SALOON HUNTSVILLE The float was a representation of Ogden Valley, from the early desert atmosphere of the 1850’s to the flower gardens, green hills and pastures, and the beautiful, colorful mountains that we enjoy today. The float built up naturally from front to back, elevated toward the large circular sun behind the mountains in the back of the float. The reverse side of the sun had the stake name and the Olympic rings with the year 2002 below it. This was surrounded by mountain plants and flowers. authentically. Patti commissioned Diane Campbell to assist her in making the costumes–all except Kate Hale’s dress. They were all beautiful. What a crowning touch to our creation. Patti also supplied a 1950 bicycle, courtesy of Bingham Cyclery, and a 1900 doll buggy courtesy of Marge Armstrong, along with period dolls and baskets of berries. The periods of history were portrayed by Sara Jane Jensen and Sally Knowles, representing the early pioneers; Kelli Child representing the 1900’s; Amanda Campbell and Katie Stitt representing the 1950’s in poodle skirts. And, of course, Kate Hale representing Ogden Valley present and future. The float was a success, capturing the Judges’ trophy. More importantly, we were able to give recognition to the most beautiful Valley in the State. The opportunity to represent our stake in the Pioneer Days parade comes around about every seven years. We were happy to be able to recognize our Valley and its three wonderful communities this year, the last year of the twentieth century. Our gratitude to all of you who enjoyed the float and its theme. We did it for you! League of Women Voters’ Plan Annual Kick-Off Event The League of Women Voters will hold their annual kick-off meeting on September 18. A potluck luncheon will be served at 12:00 p.m. at the Ogden Nature Center off of 12th Street. Come join in and bring a potluck dish. Drinks and utensils wil be provided. At 1:00 p.m., Lynn Defreitas, President of Friends of the Great Salt Lake will provide the guest lecture. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Devon Nelson at 392-6200, or Tari Moore at 782-4990. The “petal-papering’ and the placing of the flowers and greenery took about six days of cooler mornings’, working right at the city garage, but all of the cut-outs, lettering and building of the banners was done at my home in the garage during Financial the rest of the day-time hours. Comstock We called upon Patti Child to costume the float and to provide the pretty girls. We wanted the float to be a tribute to our young women in the Valley. She costumed them delicately as well as • • • • • • • • • Services, Inc. Best Rates and Closing Costs - Guaranteed Stated Income & No Doc Loans 100% Loans Lot Loans Construction Loans Great to Not So Great Credit Debt Consolidation Purchase or Refinance Loans to $2,000,000 Free Consultation and Pre-Qualification Call JENNY GOOD 745-3778, 791-0881 |