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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XVI Issue XII June 15, 2009 XTERRA National Championship Moves to Snowbasin Resort Snowbasin Resort, a world class ski and for the pros. With the three years of experirecreation destination and venue of the 2002 Olympic Men’s & Women’s downhill, super G, and combined races will host the XTERRA National Championships, which is scheduled for September 25-26, 2009. For the past three years Snowbasin has hosted the XTERRA Mountain Championship, one of four key regional U.S. events in the 60-race XTERRA American Tour, and also hosted the XTERRA Winter World Championship held in March, 2008. The XTERRA USA Championship race annually attracts amateur and professional athletes from nearly every State in the Union and a dozen countries. As the grand finale and last race in the XTERRA America Tour, there is more than $100,000 in prize money ence behind them, Snowbasin has developed a tremendous reputation for both great racing and a warm welcome to the racing and spectator community. Snowbasin’s spectacular venue and the ever looming Wasatch mountain range provide stellar setting and challenge for the biggest race of the XTERRA season. The event combines a 1-mile swim (Pineview Reservoir) in the Ogden Valley with a 20mile mountain bike ride that climbs more than 3,000 feet up to the majestic Snowbasin Resort, and a 6-mile trail run. The XTERRA USA Championship weekend is scheduled for September 25-26, 2009. For more information, call (801) 1014. Celebrate July 4th with Your Neighbors in Huntsville By Richard L. Sorensen, Huntsville Town Council Last year a significant change of focus was made with regard to the Huntsville Independence Day Celebration. A change away from the primary goal of making money to that of a renewed focus of a communitywide, old fashioned July 4th celebration that so many of us remember from years past. Last year we reminisced about celebrations from a previous era in which a former Huntsville generation hosted “the quintessential mid-summer gathering—a reunion and homecoming of sorts for the entire valley. A place where grade-school students valley wide spent the day with friends riding their bikes or horses in the parade, renewing acquaintances, lighting sparklers, eating cotton candy, and catching up and having a good time. A place where families played games, enjoyed great local entertainers, and watched a ball game while savoring a hot dog.” The response for change was incredulous, as many locals have said they used to either leave town for the 4th or attend a smaller celebration in a nearby community. We are proud to say the focus from last year has been expounded with Huntsville Town Council Member Steve Johnson serving as Chair for this year’s event. With that in mind, many great events and improvements are planned, including: Fun Run - The entrance fee has been reduced to encourage family participation, and the fee still includes breakfast and a T-shirt. Entertainment - Rather than a full slate of professional, Nashville talent, we are looking for local rising stars and dance groups. Professionals are welcome too, but there will be lots of variety - and Valley kids! Old-Fashioned Bake Sale - In days gone by, everyone participated by providing a baked item or by purchasing and consuming the baked goods. The goods rarely made it home. This year will be no different as the Old-Fashioned Bake Sale from a forgotten era has returned. If you would be willing to provide an item, or items, for the sale, please contact Carol Conway at 920-0288 or 7452002. Bike Parade - Remember when much of the parade was reserved for kids on decorated bikes? Dig out the crepe paper, streamers, and balloons, and join us once again. 3-on-3 Basketball - We are adding two kids divisions, and girls are welcome too. There is also an Over-40 division, so be sure to put your team together now. The Huntsville boys (men) claim that no Eden and Liberty team can touch ‘em! Now all we need is a volunteer coordinator - will you help out? Old-Fashioned Games - Needle in the haystack (cash in the sand pile), gunny sack races, one legged races, greased pole climb, and more . . . . Skydivers - We have found four of the craziest (some would say stupidest) Sky Divers in Utah. If you saw them last year, then you will understand. If you missed them, then don’t make the same mistake twice because they will surely be one of the highlights of the day as Blake Meibos and friends fly below and between a large cottonwood and pine tree on the south end of the park, just clearing the softball backstop, as they land on the spot in the center of the park. Last year Ralph Hansen rushed over to see who the crazy guy under the blue canopy was. We have a special surprise in store for the jumpers as we have recently installed new, taller softball backstops to impede their descent, thanks to proceeds from a generous Weber County R.A.M.P. grant. Hilarious Hypnosis - Shawn Paulsen is one of the premier stage hypnotists in Utah and will return to Huntsville for the second straight year. His show was one of the highlights last year and promises to be even more hilarious this year. Many more family friendly events are being planned, so be sure to spend the entire day with your old friends from Huntsville Volunteers are still needed to fill important slots on, before, and after, July 4th. Jobs can be as simple as selling sodas for an hour or two, or as complex as organizing a greased pig chase. Also, auction items are still needed and appreciated. Please dig deep and be creative so we can have a successful auction. Our informative web site, www. HuntsvilleTown.com is an excellent resource complete with the latest schedule, entry forms, and answers to many questions. It is updated regularly. Thanks for your participation and support! See you in a couple of weeks! Summer Solstice Concert & Texas Pride Barbecue Come enjoy summer the way it was meant to be! The Village at Huntsville Square and Texas Pride Barbecue have teamed up to offer mouth watering food, beautiful scenery, fresh air, and live music in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. With a huge pit to cater to large crowds, Texas Pride Barbecue will give a taste of Texas to the residents of Utah. From the slow-smoked, dry-rubbed, no-need-for-forks barbecue to the pecan pie topped off with ice cream, the experience will be right out of old time Texas where barbecue pride originated. Each Saturday night, the Summer Concert Series will feature a variety of outstanding musicians whose styles range from the visceral experience of a rock show, the elegance and refinement of classical and Broadway show tunes, to the swinging dance feel of American jazz, blues, and folk traditions. There’s sure to be something for everyone! Come enjoy Texas Pride barbecue in a fun, relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the show! Music starts at 6:00 p.m. Summer Concert Series Schedule June 20: McCall Erickson/ Danielle Vaughn/ The Hard Hearted June27: Tim Daniels July 4: Brett Turner July 11: Austin Weyand July 18: Evans Family July 25: The Hard Hearted August 1: Dan Williams August 8: Danielle Vaughn August 15: Rich Bischoff August 22: McCall Erickson August 29: Jared Morgan Sept. 5: Austin Weyand Ogden nature Center Summer COnCert SerieS 2009 The Ogden Nature Center again presents the locals’ summer oasis! Three summer concerts that pluck you out of the world after a short drive on 12th Street, dust off your worries as you picnic and listen to live music in a beautiful outdoor setting and make the trip home short and sweet. This summer we’re also offering two dining options, a special dinner by reservation only at the Eric Bibb concert or boxed dinners from Jeremiah’s that can be preordered and picked up at the Nature Center at 6:00 p.m. the day of the show. Eric Bibb, June 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Bringing the upside of the blues back to Ogden, Eric Bibb is a longtime favorite here! A lot of sad people were turned away at the gate at his sold-out performance in 2006, so you don’t want to wait to buy your tickets this year! This year we are doing a special adults-only pre-show “sustainable dinner” in the meadow, which will be catered by Peddler’s—by reservation and pre payment only. Seventy-five dollars covers premiere seating for the concert, concert ticket, and a local sustainable delicious meal. Participants are asked to bring their own plate from home, which will be returned clean at the end of the concert. Round Mountain, July 30, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Brothers Char and Robby Rothschild have been playing music together for most of their lives. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, their influences range from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from classical to funk. They play Original Roots Music for the 21st Century that is sometimes raucous and sometimes subtle with a quirky eccentricity. The Lovell Sisters, August 28, 2009, 7:00 p.m. Winners of Prairie Home Companion’s National Teen Talent Competition in 2005, the Lovell Sisters Band brings the heavenly harmony of mandolin, fiddle, and dobro to the Nature Center’s glen. The three sisters, Rebecca, Megan, and Jessica, are joined by guitar wizard Jake Stargel and bassist Andy Nall. The ensemble hails from Calhoun, Georgia, but has travelled the world playing in Europe as well as the U.S. More information, order forms, and artist links, visit <www.ogdennaturecenter.org> The Ogden Nature Center is located at 966 W 12th Street in Ogden. You may also call the Ogden Nature Center at 801-621-7595. Snakes and Cougars and Bears, Oh My! Predator Awareness Day at Utah’s Hogle Zoo Check out some recent media headlines: “Girl recovering after being bitten by snake,” “Hiker rescued after running into mountain lion,” “Urban coyote attacks on the rise.” All these point to the fact that our homes are, more and more, situated near predators’ homes; thus, the need to learn to co-exist with them. Utah’s Hogle Zoo is sponsoring a Predator Awareness Day on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hogle Zoo is teaming up with various local and national wildlife groups and agencies to help the public learn about predators, especially those found in Utah and the surrounding areas. Groups like USU Coyote Research, HawkWatch International and No More Homeless Pets (and others) will be on the grounds answering questions and educating people about co-existing with predators that could be in your backyard. This day will also showcase fun activities for kids that will help them learn all about the predators we find in wilderness areas close to our homes. Additionally, Hogle Zoo staff will be on hand to answer questions about animals, and present Meet-a-Keeper feeding demonstrations with many of the predatory animals found on the zoo’s grounds. There will also be opportunities to learn tips on how to avoid conflict while living in an area near predators. For more information about Predator Awareness Day at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, contact Community Relations Coordinator Holly Braithwaite at (801) 584-1729 or email her at <hbraithwaite@hoglezoo.org> Utah’s Hogle Zoo is one of only 218 zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information visit <www.aza.org> Office hours minimum 3 days a week. Often same day service. eileen p. burke, PA, RN, Pm family medical practitioner local house call service medical liaison / patient advocate wellness & prevention eburke@healthresolutionsllc.com p.o. box 453 eden, utah 84310 ( l o ca te d n ex t to t h e va l l e y m a r ke t ) (p)435-901-heal |
