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Show Volume XVII Issue XXIV The Ogden Valley news Page 11 June 1, 2010 Community Rallies to Beat Cancer— Ogden Relay for Life is June 4 like these to celebrate the remarkable recovery my mother has made, but also to support cancer On May 8, friends Dana and Jordan Garner, research to find a cure for breast cancer and to be my mom (Diane Merietti), and I (21-year-old an inspiration to others who have or are currently daughter Morgan), all headed to the Susan G. battling this disease. With over 20,000 people at this event, I know Komen Race for the Cure event held at the Gateway [in Salt Lake City]. It is an annual 5K that we are not the only ones who are striving to event to raise money for breast cancer research find a cure, and that in itself is such an inspiration to me. I have never seen so many people gathered and we are devoted participants of this event! for one cause; I am so happy to know This year we celebrated my mom’s that so many people have devoted eleventh year as a cancer survivor, their lives to finding a cure as well. and I want to say how proud I am of Breast cancer has affected almost her! Every year this is an emotional every person in one way or another, event that allows my mother and me and it is events like these that help us to connect on a different level, one to find a cure. I truly am honored to that can only be felt by a mother and daughter. Jodan and Dana Garner have my mother in my life, and know At this event, we forget about with Diane and Morgan that breast cancer was brought into our lives for a reason. We are a stronger everything else in the world and are Merietti. family because of it. I can truly say reminded of this rotten piece of DNA called cancer that came knocking on our family’s that my mother is my best friend and she is the door eleven years ago. We are reminded of the most inspiring person I have ever met. Our next event is the Ogden Relay for Life courageous battle that my mother fought, and are reminded of all of the emotions that millions of being held Friday, June 4, 2010 at Weber State women are faced with each year as they are diag- University from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 Saturday mornnosed with breast cancer. But there is one feeling ing. Relay for Life is an all night team walk that this event always brings to me that is bigger where you have at least one member of your team than all of the rest—the celebration of my mother on the track at all hours; however, we normally being a survivor, and remembering the remark- walk in one hour groups. Kids are welcome as able recovery that she made and is continuing to well, and there is entertainment all night long. Join us on June 4, even if it is just for an make each day. Although she kicked cancer to the curb, the hour! Note: For more information, or to register journey is not over; however, with each new year, my mother is able to add another brick to the wall, for the Ogden Relay for Life, visit <http://main. and is one step closer to being cancer free for the acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=25117> rest of her life. We not only participate in events By Morgan Merietti Guest Speaker from Spain Visits Snowcrest By Beth Chidester, Snowcrest Student On Wednesday April 22, our eighth and ninth grade Spanish classes at Snowcrest had a guest speaker from Spain. We did a lot to prepare for our guest speaker. The day before, we watched a short video on the traditions and people of Spain, and we also wrote five questions each to ask him. Some of the questions were, ¿Cuáles deportes son populares en España? (which sports are popular in Spain?) or, ¿Cuantás personas hay en tu familia? (How many people are there in your family?), or ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? (what is your favorite food). He answered all of our questions and also told us about many of the traditions and customs they have in Spain. One of the very first things that he told us about was his name. His full name is Dan Alejandro Fernández Gavela. We thought it was interesting that in Spain they take both their mother’s and father’s last names. He always answered other questions the best that he could. When we asked him about his favorite food he said that it was ham and we thought that was a little bit strange, but then we remembered the video we watched, which explained that ham is a very popular and traditional food. We learned that the best and most expensive hams come from pigs that have eaten acorns. Our guest had a really cool accent, which sounded different than people from Mexico or other Spanish speaking countries. He also had some really cool shiny purple shoes that we, of course, had to ask him about. He told us that they were handmade, and that he likes shoes that are flashy and get people’s attention. He also told us a lot of very interesting facts about Spain. Some of the authentic dress customs that they have are that the women wear shawls in the winter and use hand held fans when it is hot in the summer. He told us that there are mostly middle class people in Spain, which makes them different than some other Spanish-speaking countries. Also, they really do have bull fights in Spain, and are a very popular attraction. Even though some people find it cruel, he explained that it is an art form that goes back several thousand years. Overall, it was a very fun and interesting experience! Thank you Dan! The Weber State Men Capture the 20092010 Big Sky Conference All-Sports Trophy The Weber State University men and the Sacramento State women have captured the 20092010 Big Sky Conference All-Sports Trophies. Points are determined based on team finishes in the regular-season standings for soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s basketball, and football. Points are awarded based on finish at the Big Sky Championship in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf. Weber State’s men picked up a record 16th Big Sky Conference All-Sports Trophy, and its second straight. The Wildcats earned 79.5 points in the six sports for an average of 13.25 points per sport. Northern Arizona was second at 11.25, and Montana was third at 10.75. Weber State capped the 2009-2010 season with a victory on its home track in the Big Sky outdoor track and field championship held in May. Weber State also won the men’s regular-season basketball championship, and tied for second in football and tennis. Eliminate Pain & Experience the JOY of a STRONG, BALANCED BODY In July, the Big Sky Conference will announce the winner of the 2009-2010 Sterling Savings Bank Presidents’ Cup. The Presidents’ Cup is an annual award that recognizes a combination of academic and athletic achievement of student-athletes. Academic criteria includes individual grade point averages, graduation rates, and number of All-Conference performers with grade point averages above 3.0. The University of Montana led the Presidents’ Cup race following the winter semester. Sacramento State has claimed the women’s All-Sports Trophy three consecutive seasons. The Hornets capped a great season by winning the Big Sky outdoor track and field championship held in Ogden, also in May. Sacramento State finished with 88 total points, for an average of 11 points per sport. 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