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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XVI Issue XII Page 11 June 15, 2009 Wet Weather Doesn’t Dampen Outdoor Enthusiasts Alan Moller, meteorologist with the Utah By Shanna Francis Climate Center at Utah State University, stated Unusually wet weather this June hasn’t seemed to dampen the spirit of some outdoor enthusiasts. that, in Logan, they had already received 2.01 Valley residents are still finding a few hours—or inches for the month of June, well above their minutes—of sunshine between scattered showers average for all of June, which is 1.34 inches. Moller explained that to swim, hike, bike, and the inability of a high even kayak. pressure to form above Dan Harris of Eden the state has prevented stated that he finally got the wet weather pattern tired of waiting for the coming from California weather to cooperate and and the north coast from went hiking and kayakshifting further north ing the other day. Asked above the beehive state whether he got wet or as is typical for this time not, he responded, “Of of year. So, until a high course! I got drenched!” pressure ridge forms, we The average amount can expect more rain and of precipitation for the continued cooler-thanmonth of June in the normal temperatures. Ogden area is 1.26 inches. The National The average through June Young women from the Wolf Creek Ward were Weather Service has also 11, when this article was able to find a small reprieve between showers written, is .81 inches. The for a hike on North Fork’s Waterfall Trail this continued to announce amount of precipitation the June. Shown above are, from left to right, advi- severe weather warnarea has already received sor Laurie Albrechtsen, Lindsay Albrechtsen, ings. On June 11, a flood this year through June 11 Kathleen Morrell, Marlee Satterthwaite, Tessa advisory, which accomis 1.90 inches—an accu- Nilson, Emma Bushell, and McKayla Thomas. panied a forecast for strong thundershowers, mulation that drowns out the average amount of precip by more than an inch. was issued for Salt Lake and Cache Counties. So what’s in the forecast for the foreseeable News reports stated that, on Sunday, June 7, Huntsville received 1.53 inches. And future? You’ve guessed it; more rain! Who knows; the only sports we may be enjoyon June 11, within a 24-hour period, Liberty ing this summer areswimming and boating . . . . received 1.07 inches. Valley Elementary is looking for members for serve on its Valley Elementary Community Council. The members of the committee serve for two years and may serve up to three successive terms. New terms will start July 1, 2009. The council will meet at least four times a year (once a quarter) or more often as needed. The Community Council shall develop a school improvement plan, develop the School Land Trust Program, assist in the development and implementation of a staff professional development plan, develop a child access routing plan, and develop a reading achievement plan. In addition, the community council can advise and make recommendations to school and school district administrators and local board regarding the school and its programs, school district programs, and other issues relating to the community environment for students. To be a council member and/or to vote for a council member, a parent or guardian must have a student enrolled at Valley Elementary. Melanie is currently enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program at the ATC and plans to be licensed by this August. She will continue her education at Brigham Young University, beginning fall semester. Melanie is also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a Sierra Trejos LDS Seminary graduate. Sierra is the daughter of Richard and Tara Trejos of Huntsville. She graduated in the top 2% of all 2009 Weber High students as ranked by GPA, standardized tests scores, and number of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and the scores she received. Sierra scored a 31 on the ACT and Private Tutoring Available I would like to nominate _________________ for the Community Council. Nominee’s phone number: _______________. Nominees will be called to obtain permission to place their name on the ballot. Please note that all nominations are due June 22 in the Valley Elementary school office, which is open Monday through Thursday. completed six AP classes, including Calculus AB, Biology, and Psychology in her Junior year, scoring “5”s—the highest possible score—in all of them. Her Senior year, she completed English Literature and Composition, European History, and Chemistry. Sierra competed on Weber High’s Swim Team all four years of high school. She also lettered in Swimming, and received Academic All-State in the sport. She played Water Polo with Weber High’s Polo club for three years. Sierra also was Vice President of the National Honor Society, and belonged to the club HOSA. She volunteered at both the McKay and Primary Children’s Hospitals. Sierra is the recipient of the President’s Scholarship from the University of Utah and the ACCESS scholarship. She states that she plans on becoming a Neonatologist. Congratulations to these outstanding Weber High Seniors. We Want to “Sea” “Zoo” You Know What We Are Going to What We Can Learn Learn This Summer? This Summer! July 13-17 August 3-7 Classes from 9:30 - 1:30 p.m. and will be held at Eden Park. Cost, $100 per camp. Will include supplies, transport and entrance fees for field trip. Mail to Wendy Zaccardi, 4846 E 2775 N., Eden, UT 84310 For more information email Zaccardi4@gmail.com or call 801-644-0491. Jacqueline “Jaci” Hoff Realtor, Certified Residential Specialist Real Estate from Snowbasin to Powder Mountain & everything in between! Call me for all your real estate needs. 801-920-8853 call: 801-920-8853 email: jaci@move2mountains.com visit: www.move2mountains.com . . . . There is no waste more demeaning than a human life. Go the extra mile, giving your all, even when you don’t think it matters.” Regarding giving service, “If you won’t, who will? . . . If you don’t have the time, who does?” Other characteristics the graduating students were admonished to foster included patience, foresight, money management skills, the ability to accept delayed gratification, and the ability to find pleasure from performing and giving service—to yourself, your family, your community, and to the world; the world can be a better place because of what each individual has to give. President Robert F. Kennedy stated in an address at the University of San Francisco Law School in 1962, “Since the days of Greece and Rome when the word ‘citizen’ was a title of honor, we have often seen more emphasis put on the rights of citizenship than on its responsibilities. And today, as never before in the free world, responsibility is the greatest right of citizenship and service is the greatest of freedom’s privileges.” Weber High graduates will continue to prepare for greater service in the world as demonstrated by what they have already achieved; these graduates garnered 3.7 million dollars worth of scholarships, and 40 percent will receive financial aid to continue their education, which will truly benefit their families, their communities, the nation, and the world. Weber High 2009 graduates . . . the world Snowcrest Jr. High Orchestra Performs in Spring Orchestra Have fun and learn this summer with Mrs. Zaccardi. Don’t let your child forget everything they learned this year, and get them ready for next year. This camp is for students entering 3rd and 4th grades. Children will learn math and literacy skills. SUMMER CAMP By Shanna Francis Five hundred and sixteen high school students graduating from Weber High School were honored in pomp and circumstance on May 27, 2009. The commencement program was held at Weber State University’s Dee Events Center in Ogden. Official acceptance of the class was offered by Huntsville resident Buck Froerer, member of the Weber School District Board of Education. Speakers included 2009 Weber High Salutatorian Jeremy S. Lofthouse, Valedictorian Kyle C. Farr, and Senior Class President Garret M. Bassett. These student speakers offered words of wisdom and council for the 2009 graduates. They advised their peers to continue to learn and grown, and to strive for excellence in all their endeavors—even those that seemed trivial or mundane. “On the road to success, it’s not the getting there that is important, but what you learn on the way.” They also extolled the importance of knowledge, stating that it is the best asset you can have. The youth were also reminded that, as they go through life, when they look back over past years, the things that will bring them the most satisfaction and happiness will be the things they did with love. The students were also told that they will be defined by their choices, not their abilities, and to remember to ask themselves, “What can I Any parent or guardian off a student who meets do with what I’ve already been given?” Not, this qualification may declare themselves or nomi- “What can I obtain?” “Now is the time to stand out, to be great nate a qualified individual as a candidate for election to the community council. Please return the following nominating form to the Valley Elementary office. Nomination forms will be accepted until June 22, and ballots will be sent out ballot on June 23. Ballots will be due back in the office at Valley on June 29. The new council member will be notified by June 30. _________________________ Valley Elementary Looking for Members to Serve on Community Council SENIORS cont. from page 1 Weber High School Graduates Counseled to Continue to Gain Knowledge—Serve in the community and in the world On May 12, 2009, the Snowcrest Jr. High Orchestra performed in the Spring Orchestra held at Northridge High. Members pictured, but not in order, are students Mariah Arave, Mitchell Collins, Cheyenne Fuit, Justine Norris, Taylor Osborn, Briann Russell, Marissa Shepherd, Brennyn Simpson, Trevor Smith, Keaton Tanner, and Morgan Ward. Conducting were Teresa Ellis, violinist and Joe Clem, percussionist. |