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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 8 “= August 15, 2006 AYSO Fall Season Starts August 24, 2006 The AYSO Soccer season starts later this monih with the Under 6 (U6) division beginning on Thursday, August 24, the remaining divisions beginning on Saturday, August 26. Coaches ‘ill be contacting their players oon and arranging for practices. If you have not signed up and would like to play, please log onto www.ayso422.tripod.com for instructions on how to reg Parents, please support your players by volunteering to assist their teams. Ask the noah if he/she needs treats, phone calls made, or general cheering from the sidelines. Make this a family sport! High Valley Shootout a Great Success! The High Valley Shootout Tournament, primary fundraiser for the local AYSO soccer region that includes Huntsville, Eden, Liberty, and Ogden Canyon, was held June 21 through June 24, 2006 at fields throughout the Valley. Nearly 900 players and coaches came from as far away as Elko, Nevada and Vernal, Utah, and made up over 60 teams in 10 age divisions and flights. Four local teams placed first or second in their respective divisions: U10 Girls, Flight 1 Warriors United 15t; Silverwolves 2"4 U10 U10 U10 U12 Girls, Boys, Boys, Girls Flight2. Cottonwood 1S‘; Valley nd Flight 1 Silverwolves 1$ etd Joes Flight 2 Sandy 15¢; Vernal an Cottonwood 154; Valley Warriors 2"nd gnd Ul12 Boys Real Cottonwood Heights 1S; Vernal 2"4 UI4 Girls Sandy 15; Cottonwood 24 U14 Boys Cottonwood 1St; Silverwolves 204 U19 Coed, Flight 1 HEL erie Ede U19 Coed, Flight2 Layton 1St; Lakers 2"4 Liberty) 18; Wolves2gnd The tournament would not have been such a success had it not been for the countless number of hours provided by volunteers who prepared schedules, made arrangements for garbage, toilet facilities, communications, coordinated and maintained fields, worked in the food booths, and more. Thank you to all—especially Tournament Director LeiLani Gauchat. Also, a big thanks to this year’s sponsors: The Valley Market, Iverson Dental, Diamond Peak, The Oaks, Grass Plus Landscaping, North Ogden Kwik Lube, Ogden Outlaws, Subway in Huntsville, and Steve Porter. Another thank you to the parks and schools for use of the fields: Eden Park, Huntsville Park, Snowcrest Junior High School, and Liberty Park. While we didn’t have to use Wolf Creek’s park area, thank you for the offer. Hopefully, residents were tolerant of the added traffic, and local businesses saw a boost in revenue from the increased activity. We look forward to next year’s tournament, and encourage anyone interested in working with a great group of volunteers to step forward by logging onto our region website <www.ayso422.tripod.com > While you’re at the Balloon Fest, Stop by our Open House/Estate Sale Ogden Valley Balloon Festival 2006 By Larry McBride This year’s 12th Annual — Balloon ‘OGDEN VALLEY Festival is upon us; BBattoon FESTIVA the annual event begins August 18. The Board of Directors of this non-profit organization has worked hard to bring this amazing event to our beautiful Valley. This year’s board members who have helped make this event possible are Carolyn Daniels, Paul DeLong, Marie Ogden, Jim Ormsbee, Steve Roberts, Kris Wilkerson, and Larry McBride. Cindy Boccia is our very capable secretary. Special thanks to Jeff Hyde and Nancy Seraphin for their remarkable help, and to our very generous sponsors. Because of our sponsors, there will be no entrance fee this year and events will also be free except for the balloon rides and some children’s rides in Huntsville. Likewise, the Festival is also reliant on our many community volunteers. It is still not too late for you and your family to be involved in this special community event. If you would like to help, please call Marie at (801) 745-2081 and you will be placed in a satisfying arena of community service. You can also go online to register your volunteer interests. Visit www.ogdenvalleyballoonfestival.com and click on the volunteer tab A spect of the Balloon Festival that often goes unnoticed in addition to the majestic flight of the hot air balloons each morning, the spectacular balloon rides (available to the public for the price of $125), and the evening balloon glows, is the balloon pilot competition. Pilots compete among them- selves each year for a cash prize. balloon meister arranges for a target to be placed in an open area in the Valley with permission from the respective landowner. The pilots then use their skills to maneuver their balloons to the target spot where they are to drop a bag of sand. The pilot who drops the sand bag closest to the target wins the coveted prize. Please set aside some time to join in and help with this year’s event. The Ogden Rescue Mission will be providing a delicious pancake breakfast every morning at the Wolf Creek Resort Festival field and with a superb dinner in the evening prior to the concerts, which will showcase the talents of “Shades of Grey” and “The Kapp Brothers.” During the daytime hours, I encourage you to wander over to Huntsville Town Park and Chris’s Restaurant. At Huntsville Park, inflatable attractions for children will be available along with both a fine art and antique car show, food vendors, and all day live entertainment. At Chris’s Café & Sinclair Station, the west field will include art and craft vendors, sponsor booths, and entertainment. This is an Ogden Valley community event we encourage all to participate in and enjoy. People travel from all parts of the country to be a part of our community. We even have a couple who are planning to be married in a hot air balloon ceremony. Please show our visitors the courtesy and consideration Ogden Valley is so well know for. We look forward to seeing you Festival; be sure not to miss it! at the ‘Two blocks east of the four way stop sign by Maverik and Valley Market. Follow the signs. 3,000 sq ft. home on one acre \ with water. Completely remodeled with new paint, tile, and carpet. Also antiques and collectibles, and souvenir bricks from the old Red Church in Liberty. Dont’ miss this one! 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