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Show Volume XVII Issue XII The Ogden Valley news Page December 1, 2009 Local Mother and Daughter Team Up to Publish Illustrated Children’s Books Did your first child feel displaced when the second child arrived? Some first children want their bottles back, become clingy, and exhibit a variety of atypical behavior. And why not? They have to leave the nursery, and some tiny, squawking intruder has claimed Mom and Dad’s attention. Relatives “ooh” and “ahh” over this attention-grabbing, wet-at-every-end creature. The toddler suddenly has to be quiet because baby is napping. Life gets a little tougher! When our daughter announced that their first son, our first grandchild, Nikolas was going to be a big brother, our family was overjoyed. I wondered how Nikolas would react to baby brother. I knew that Nik would be just fine, but I wanted to write about it through a child’s perspective. The basic question is always, “Do you still love ME?” At the same time, my own daughter, Andrea Evans Hyatt, was taking some art classes toward her degree. Her talent was so obvious that I thought, “Hey, let’s write a book together!” Once “Dear Nikolas” was completed, we had a message for granddaughter Lucy. “Lucy Loo Dimples the Dip-Doodles” was created! Lucy Loo encounters problems in her life that she must solve. If Andrea and I don’t go insane, we’ll complete a book with every grandchild in mind! Books can be purchased online at <www.whydoyouloveme.com> Or contact us directly in order to avoid shipping and handling charges. Email me at smichelle. evans@att.net or call 801-745-6609. Have a Jolly Holiday in the Historic Jolly Boy Cabin By Corrine Simonsen and Sheri Farley If you’re looking for a holiday season to remember this year, look no further than Texas Pride Barbecue and our newly refurbished Jolly Boys cabin. Once nestled in the mountains of Monte Cristo, the Jolly Boys’ cabin now rests in Huntsville in the historic Village at Huntsville Square. Originally, the cabin served as a Forest Service guard point station in the early 1900s. In the late 1930’s, a forest service employee by the name of Roy Stoker, aka Wouser, purchased the building and eventually moved it to Huntsville behind his home on 200 South. Stoker and several of his friends, called the Jolly Boys, all of whom acquired their own personal nicknames, enjoyed Friday night poker games rotating through their own homes. After Stoker purchased and moved the building, now fondly called the Jolly Boy, it became their hang out. Many evenings were spent telling stories, playing poker, and hiding out to keep warm after rabbit hunting late into the night. The Jolly Boys used this building to develop their friendships, strengthen their story telling, play poker, and enjoy precious time together. In 2003, Jeff Hyde purchased the Jolly Boy cabin from Stoker’s grandson and moved it across the street to the Village at Huntsville Square. He restored it for the purpose of a gift shop, for which it was used for several years. Starting this November, the Jolly Boy is returning to its formal glory as a hang out adjacent to Texas Pride Barbecue. You and your friends or family can gather together for intimate gatherings of up to 12 people catered by Texas Pride Barbecue. Whether ordering from the traditional menu, or from one of their signature dishes, such as delicious Prime Rib or Smoked Pork Loin with Spicy Cranberry sauce, it will surely be a night to remember. Make history this holiday season in the historic Jolly Boy by booking your private party today. For more information on booking parties visit <www. texaspridebarbecue.com> To find out more of the history of the Jolly Boy, visit <www. trappersvillage.com.> The Jolly Boy can accommodate parties up to 12, or for larger groups up to 60, Texas Pride Barbecue can cater your party in the adjacent Rendezvous Lodge. If you prefer to party at your own place, don’t forget that everything on the menu at Texas Pride is available for take out, or for off-site catering for groups up to 600. Huntsville Square Will Come Alive This December On December 29 and 30, the Village at Huntsville Square will come alive with a dinner and music at the Rendezvous Lodge with an incredible buffet featuring slow-smoked specialty meats and savory side dishes. The cost will be $30 per person and will include music by Huntsville’s very own Danielle Vaughn. There will also be sleigh rides through the streets of Huntsville. Tickets are limited to 50 per night, and can be purchased in advance as a great holiday gift or for your own, or a friend’s enjoyment at www.DanielleVaughn.com or at Texas Pride Barbecue. The Firemen of Weber Fire District & Merchants of Old Town Eden’s Festival of Lights Share Christmas With Local Families This holiday season our local firemen, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters, will bring the spirit of giving to families in need here in the Valley. Every year the firemen collect money to buy presents to help make the season a little bit brighter for families in need. “Our men will tell you that there is nothing better than rolling up in our engine to one of our families on Christmas Eve and giving them a Christmas they might not otherwise have. The joy of the children and the gratitude of their parents—that is what the holiday season and this community is all about,” commented Fire Captain Rock Toone. This year, for the first time ever, the station will be joining forces with the Merchants of Old Town Eden’s Festival of Lights. The festival takes place on December 5. Members of the community are encouraged to bring canned goods, a new toy, or cash to donate to this year’s gift giving. By being involved in the festival, the fire fighters hope to broaden the number of families they are able to support. “At this difficult economic time, Christmas is going to be especially hard on some families,” said Captain Toone. “We are proud to be a part of the Festival of Lights, an old-fashioned Christmas celebration that is free to the public and will help us expand our efforts.” The Festival will also include a visit from Santa who is rumored to be arriving by fire truck. There will be Christmas carolers from the local schools, horse and buggy rides, and the official lighting of the town Christmas tree. The Merchants of Old Town Eden would like to invite everyone to attend this first annual holiday event and help the firemen give back to families in need. For more information about the IAFF charitable giving campaign, please contact Caption Rock Toone at 801-814-0511. For details on the festival, please contact Christy Tew 801-745-6627. Snowcrest Benefit Fashion Show a Great Success Local retailers Chic Style and Diamond Peak collaborated their time and efforts A fashion show to dazzle one-and-all took to showcase the latest clothing styles and trends in fashion. Chic Style place on Friday, November showcased women’s, men’s, 6 at Snowcrest Junior High. and children’s fashion; and More than 50 models enthuDiamond Peak, the newest in siastically strutted and posed ski apparel for men, women, up and down the runway to and children. the beat of dynamic music. The fee to enter the event Models included men, was $2, which included the women, and children of all show, intermission entertainages. ment by Girls with Guitars “I was really impressed Theresa Ellis and Kris Evans, with the production,” said and treats provided by Eats of Brandi Messerly, Eden resiEden. A few of the many treats dent. “It was really fun to included bite-size brownies and see an event that was done in such a professional manner. It was a fun cheesecake cups. All proceeds from the event atmosphere and I could truly sense that the models were having a great time.” FASHION SHOW cont. on page 7 By Jennifer Hanni DOTTIE BECK’S INTRODUCES troll beads beautiful keepsake jewelry TRUNK SHOW December 3, 4 & 5 11 am - 6 pm vii Ê ÌÊUÊÌ ÕV Ê ÌÊUÊÌÀÞÊ ÌÊ Located next to the Eden General Store 5522 East 2200 North Eden, Utah 84310 (801) 745-6627 ÀiiÊLÀ>Vi iÌÊv ÀÊÌ i v ÀÃÌÊÌi ÊVÕÃÌ iÀÃ dottiebecks@me.com Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bailey’s Christmas Trees Come by for a Sleigh Ride and Enjoy a Cup of Hot Chocolate While selecting your Christmas Tree. Eugene & Ruth Bailey 3908 N. 3300 E., Liberty Open Saturdays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Other Days by Appointment For an appointment and/or information call 801-791-1545 or 801-745-6639 |