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Show Volume XVI Issue X The Ogden Valley news Page May 15, 2009 Announcements Obituaries David Harrison James David Harrison James, 52, passed away on April 21, 2009 at his home of natural causes. He was born April 26, 1956 to H. Brendan and Marjorie S. James in Ogden. David James David graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1974, and attended Weber State and the University of Utah. He married Denise Yearsley on January 30, 1982 in Ogden. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, and snowmobiling, and was an avid outdoorsman. He especially was fond of working Verna Hislop Verna Ellis Hislop Verna Ellis Hislop, 88, passed away May 5, 2009 after living a full and wonderful life. Verna was born July 27, 1920 in Rigby, Idaho. She was the last of six children of Charles Edward Ellis and Louisa Catherine Southwick Ellis. She married John D. Hislop on August 22, 1940. As lifelong residents of Huntsville, they started their family with the birth of their son Kent D. born July 4, 1941 followed by Paul Richard (Dick) born August 11, 1942. Her husband, John, died April 21, 1971, and her son Dick died April 21, 2005. She was a member of the LDS Church, The FOE 2472, and the American Legion Post 129. She lived most of her life in Huntsville. Verna worked for IRS until her retirement in 1980. Verna is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Sandy Hislop; five granddaughters; six great-grandsons, and four great-granddaughters. Her parents; a granddaughter; and a on cars. He is survived by his son Christopher (Meredith) James and daughter Whitney James, both of Salt Lake City, Utah; parents H. Brendan and Marjorie James of Ogden, Utah; brothers Bob (Terry) James of Ripon, California and Mike James of Eden, Utah; and sister Karen (John) Leonardi of Ogden, Utah; and many caring nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his brother John Paul James. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Saint James Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd., in Ogden. Interment, Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road in South Ogden. great-grandson also preceded her in death, as did two brothers, Rulon and Bill Ellis, and three sisters, Ora Bybee, Orba Brown, and Ella Murray. Mom handed me a saying a few days ago and she told me this was how she felt. “The satisfactions of my life are many, but there comes a time when I have had a sufficient measure of its enjoyments, and may well depart contented with what I have experienced.” Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Lyle Bailey officiated. Interment in the Huntsville Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at <k.hislop@msn.com> Deceased Michael Reed McCann, died April 23, 2009. Vera Patterson, 99, died April 28, 2009. Mamie Mae Leone Davies Brown Olsen Smith, 97, died May 4, 2009. Inspirational Thought “The more you give, the more you get. The more you laugh, the less you fret. The more you do unselfishly, the more you live abundantly. The more of everything you share, the more you’ll always have to spare. The more you love, the more you’ll find that life is good, and friends are kind.” --Helen Steiner Rice ARE YOU A “NEWCOMER” TO OGDEN VALLEY? If so, order your FREE Welcome Package at www.ovba.org Marsha Rasmussen is pleased to announce that Charlotte Bell will be teaching a Restorative Yoga Workshop at her Double Happiness Studio on Friday, May 29 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Please sign up early and send your pre-payment, made out to Marsha Rasmussen, to 1 8 N. 620 E., Eden, UT. 84310. Marsha and Charlotte look forward to welcoming you to a wonderful evening of Yoga with those of you who have joined us before and those interested in participating for the first time. For more info, feel free to call 801- 45-0584 or visit <www.charlottebellyoga.com> Love, Light and Namaste. Spring Special 10 % OFF Serving Ogden Valley ~ Residential ~ Business ~ Post Construction ~ Screen Repair Locally owned and operated. You may contact us at 801-564-4453 or email rhavey@bellsouth.net Seniors Put Best Foot Forward to Fitness Gaining weight can aggravate the natural problems of aging and, logically, losing weight can solve some of those problems. Joan Savage, a 74-year-old grandmother of 33, joined TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) two years ago. Joan lost 86 pounds after joining TOPS, the nation’s original nonprofit weight-loss support organization. “I exercise 45 to 90 minutes a day. I use our treadmill and I do the three-mile power walk. My cholesterol is down to 145. I love my new healthy body. I am only 10 pounds heavier than I was at age 19,” Joan says. May 27, which is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, highlights the importance of a healthy lifestyle, which can determine quality of life for older adults. Strength, energy, and independence, which can be very meaningful to seniors, are benefits gained through healthy eating, wellness, and fitness. According to Dr. Ahmed Kissebah, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., and TOPS’ medical advisor, older adults face an increased risk of gaining weight because they tend to be less physically active than they were in previous years. With age, muscle mass decreases, metabolism slows, and fewer calories are needed. No matter how slight an exercise may seem, it can benefit older adults. Stretching and resistance movements can preserve muscle tone and mass, boost circulation, and aid mobility. Resistance exercises, including water exercises, can help prevent osteoporosis. Walking, even slowly, helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases. “I tell people it’s never too late to start exercising,” says Amy Goldwater, M.S., educator, former body-building champion, and physical fitness expert for TOPS. “Even if they’re just doing chair aerobics, they’re doing something. Any movement is better than no movement.” Along with fitness concerns, older adults should be aware of other health issues, such as osteoporosis, which is thinning of the bones. Steps to mitigate this condition include getting between 1,200 and 1,500 milligrams of calcium daily, performing weight-bearing movements such as walking, and taking vitamins. Health concerns for seniors also can include iron deficiency, lactose intolerance, and digestive issues caused by a lack of fiber. To lessen these risks, older adults should eat balanced meals that include protein, choose foods rich in Vitamin C, switch to lactose-free milk if lactose-intolerant, eat plenty of dark green vegetables, and exercise regularly. Seniors should always consult with their doctor before beginning a new exercise program. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the original, nonprofit weight-loss education and support organization, was founded more than 60 years ago to champion weight-loss support and success. Founded and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin., TOPS promotes successful weight management with a philosophy that combines healthy eating, regular exercise, wellness education, and support from others at weekly chapter meetings. TOPS has about 170,000 members in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, and several chapters in Europe. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. To find a local chapter, or for more information, view www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677. GARAGE SALE cont. from page 1 Matthew, and Esther Howard of Huntsville died in a car accident two years ago, additional donations were made to Primary Children’s Medical Center and the Howard Family Fund. The Charity Garage Sale is now organized each year by a group of dedicated Ogden Valley volunteers who want to keep the original tradition alive, and plans are for it to continue indefinitely. The garage sale will be held Friday, June 19; and Saturday, June 20 at 9520 E. 400 S. in Huntsville at the home of Mike and Cindy Hillstrom. It will run from 8:00 a.m. to about 8:00 p.m. on Friday and until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The garage sale is made possible by donations of items, and they are now being accepted and collected. We have received tremendous Valley support throughout the years. Please feel free to donate furniture, working appliances, sports equipment, clothing in great condition, shoes and boots, craft items, dishes, seasonal decorations, toys, games, and books. New items are also greatly appreciated. Please support these wonderful causes with your own donation. Contact Laurel Kirkham at 710-2324, Colleen Burton at 644-1002, Leslie Stitt at 564-5137, or Dave Richardson at 458-2737 if you have items that you can contribute. And don’t forget to come and buy something too! Mark June 19 and 20 on your calendar, and follow the signs to a great sale for great charitable causes! Foundation of Utah gave her a horse that she named Carrots, a corral, and feed for a year. Sadly, Elisabeth was only able to enjoy her horse for a short time and she passed away in June of that year. Thirteen-year-old neighbor Elizabeth Stitt wanted to do something that summer in memory of Elisabeth. She decided to have a garage sale and give the proceeds to Make-A-Wish. The first year the garage sale was just for kids, and it made $226 for Make-AWish. The garage sale grew each year. A few years later, another neighbor lost an infant son to birth defect trisomy-18. McKay-Dee Hospital’s Labor and Delivery Unit provided them with special memorabilia of their baby to help them deal with the loss. In his memory, the Labor and Delivery departments of McKay-Dee and Ogden Regional were added as two more beneficiaries of the garage sale. That money is earmarked by the hospitals to help provide memory boxes, rings, stuffed animals, disposable cameras, gowns, etc. to families who have an infant die. Then McKenna Burton, infant daughter of Zach and Angie Burton and granddaughter of Rob and Colleen Burton, passed away a few hours after her birth. Her family received the same compassionate treatment from the hospital, and McKenna was added to the memory list. After Janine, |