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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 4 “= April 1, 2006 Easter Memorial Balloon Release to be Held at Myers Mortuary As a special feature of Easter Weekend, the Myers Mortuaries and Evergreen Memorial Park will have their Easter Memorial Balloon Release on Saturday, April 15 at 3:00 p.m. on the mall in Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. in Ogden. Those wishing to attend the Easter Memorial Balloon Release are requested to be at the Memorial Park mall prior to 2:30 p.m. to decorate their balloon. Felt tipped pens will be available to write the message on the balloons, or prepared messages may be written to be inserted in the balloons prior to their being filled for release. A helium tank is available to fill the balloons. The balloons aS are available without cost to those wishing to attend and are biodegradable. Bret Hines, Chairman of the Easter Tribute has indicated, “Easter is a cherished holiday in our lives. It is one of the most important days in Christianity. It is our hope that we can help make this holiday a little more meaningful by remembering our loved ones who have died. The release of individual balloons signifies the spirits of those who have gone before us rising heavenward.” e Easter Memorial Balloon Release is open to the public. We will release our balloons rain or shine. There is no charge to attend or decorate balloons. Valley Blood Drive—Give the Gift of Life The St. Florence Catholic Church will be having a Drive sponsored by Mountain Star on April 4, 2006 from 5:00 Those seeking to participate should meet at the church, located at the intersection of Highway 39 and the old Snowbasin Road. Requirement for giving blood: Donors must be at least 17 years old to donate blood. There is no upper age limit = donating. If you are seventeen you will eed your parent’s permission. Donors must be in good health at the time of donation. The donor can not have active allergies, cold or flu symptoms Most medications do not defer you. Acceptable common medications are: blood pressure, depression, allergy, hormones, diabetic including insulin, antibiotics for acne, thyroid medication, pain medication, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or seizure medica- _ tions. Medications that are a deferral are: Proscar, Avodart, Propecia, Accutane, Soriatane or Tegison. You are also deferred if you have taken the following: Growth Hormone before 1985, Insulin from cows, and Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (not the 3 shot series to protect you from hepatitis B). There is a one year deferral if you travel to a ay that is Ping gh at risk for Malaria — even e of 7 resorts in Mexico are now considered at ri Body Piercing or Tattoos within the last year are a deferral. Basal skin cancer is acceptable but Melanoma is a permanent deferral. Most other cancers have a minimum 5 year deferral and require permission from the medical director. If able, please participate in the blood drive. Join with other community members to give the gift of life. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: THE OGDEN BOX 130, VALLEY NEWS EDEN UT 84310 PO ul Roosters This spring, the Easter Bunny will visit Ogden Valley. On April 15, be sure to come by Trappers Village Square in Huntsville for a traditional Easter egg hunt. Meet at the Yukon Grille located at 235 S. 7400 E. on the west side of Huntsville Park. The excitement begins at 11:00 a.m ., and will continue until 1:00 p.m. Remember to bring your Easter basket, or purchase one on site at Valley Gifts. There will also be face painting by Kris Wilson, and a story reading by author Pamela Danner. Danner will be presenting her book Andre the Poodle; afterwards, Andre will make a per- sonal appearance! “The Easter Bunny is excited about meeting and = all the children, ” states evi ent coordinator Carol Bar hope everyone will come out and join in the fun.” For the first time ever, a local ensemble of volunteer musicians and theatrical interpreters for the Deaf will perform Handel’s beloved oratorio at the Peery’s Egyptian Theater in Ogden, April 7 at 7:00 pm. This one-of-a-kind cultural event is for the entire community and helps raise money to support an annual humanitarian healthcare mission to Mexico Since its inception four years ago this unique multicultural presentation has only been performed in Logan. Due to its success, the multicultural chorus and orchestra is expanding its reach outside of Cache Valley. The intent of the program is to provide a quality cultural event for the northern Utah community at large. Both hearing and deaf audiences, whether English or Spanish speaking, acclaim the multicultural Messiah oa (with entree purchase) APRIL 1st! Wednesday We proudly serve Pete's Pizza Special $5 pizzas all night —— Ce All specials offered after 3:00 pm (Valid until 12/31/06) ‘Ogden, Utat Customer Appreci i Family Night Free order of Onion Rings re it mbleyy 2 Buck Tuesday | $2 off all appetizers _ Wednesday _ $5 Fish & Chips or ~ Chicken Cucumbep Pasta Salad EEEREEEREEREEREER EERE ERE EE EE “= BEER = Union Grill cont. on page 16 as a success both musically and theatrically. This year more than 20 theatrical interpreters of the Deaf will be on stage with more than 150 musicians. John Ribera, organizer and conductor, conceived of the idea after moving to Utah to teach at Utah State University. The concept came from a movie entitled “Mr. Holland’s Opus” the story of a would-be composer, whose son is deaf from birth. Eventually accepting the situation, he learns to sign to his son in order for him to enjoy music. Tickets will be available from the Ogden Eccles Conference Center for $7.50 per seat. This event is not recommended for children under 8 years o For information contact: John Ribera by phone at (435) 797-7190 or (435)750-0802 or by email at < jribera@cc.usu.edu> For dogs & children 5 years and under. Starting 2 Buck Tuesday $2 off all appetizers | SNOWBASIN FREE ICE; CREAM! Family Night Free HomemadeRootbeer Tuesday Historic, hip and hapy tration fee is forty dollars. Participants can ace as a team or solo. On the day of the race participants should meet at the ski school desk in Earl’s Lodge. Everyone who enters receives an event tshirt, and a ticket for the raffle. There are many great raffle prizes including a Snowbasin Summer Season Pass, After the race, the Meltdown Festival will be held at Earl’s Plaza starting at noon. There will be live entertainment, announcement of race results, an awards ceremony and drawings for great prizes. Other spring events at Snowbasin include Chorus, Orchestra, and Interpreters for the Deaf to Perform Handel’s Messiah in Three Languages Monday | = Spring Events at Snowbasin Ski Resort It’s that time of year again—time for Snowbasin’s 6th Annual Spring Meltdown Race & Festival. Participants start at Needles Lodge and ski race down to Earl’s Plaza. The racers then hop on their bikes and ride down the old Snowbasin Road. Participants then jump in their Kayak and paddle a course in Pineview Reservoir. In consideration of snow or weather conditions a cross- country ski course could orks the biking leg of the Meltdown Rac This year’s race is going to be held on Saturday, April 8. The pre-registration entry fee is twenty-five dollars and the late regis- ~ Customer Appreciation! rs Trappers Village Square Hosts OMIEMLY Easter Egg Hunt ciaatay id ALPINE pags 20a) A Get Hopping... Easter is knocking! Sunday April 16th Fill your basket at the Bow! Easter candy, plush animals, candles, collectibles, and more. |