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Show Volume XVIII Issue I The Ogden Valley news Page June 15, 2010 Letters to the Editor Support Needed for Monica Fuit Hey Brewers, Let’s Get Together In November of 2007, Monica Fuit, a resident of Liberty, was diagnosed with a form of cancer known as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). In June of 2008 she underwent a bone marrow transplant. Just shy of being two years from her transplant, she is battling the cancer again and fighting Monica Fuit with her husband for her life. She has GVHD, Striker Jay and children a complication of Cheyenne and Logan. the bone marrow transplant, in which functional immune cells in the transplanted marrow recognize the recipient as “foreign.” The medication she has been required to take to help control the GVHD has had a negative effect on her body; the GVHD and the drugs are now depleting her bones. The next step to help save her life and to fight this battle a second time round, is to undergo timely and costly treatments. The hope is that the treatments will help to control and fight off the GVHD. Treatments will be performed at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. However these treatments are very expen- In past years I have met some very nice folks who enjoy brewing here in the valley. I would like to gather in our shared passion. I envision gatherings sharing our creations, some friendly competitions, and learning better ways to achieve or individual passions. sive; beyond comprehension as to what is to be expected cost wise. Monica and her family have worked with Wells Fargo Bank to set up a fundraising account in honor of her to help with these accruing medical costs. To make a charitable contribution, make checks payable as follows: Make checks payable to: Ogden Valley Wells Fargo Print in memo section of check: M o n i c a Fuit Fundraiser Please Send to: OGDEN VALLEY WELLS FARGO, PO BOX 164, EDEN UT 84310 Routing transfer: 124002971 Wire transfer: 121000248 It’s never easy to ask for help and now is certainly no exception. Monica has touched the lives of many and we deeply appreciate the support she has received in the past and in the present of times. Family and friends are planning a series of community events to benefit this cause. We can use your time, energy, and creativity in any and every way. Please call or email if you have any questions, are interested in volunteering, have ideas for fundraising, or would like to request additional information. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Nicole Householder, 801-745-1122 or 801-920-8110 nicolehughes2001@yahoo.com Nordic Valley Guest Commentary Superweeds a Growing Problem By Jane Rissler Already overburdened American farmers now have a new challenge: the development of weeds resistant to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. Twenty years ago, Monsanto promised that its genetically engineered Roundup Ready crops and glyphosate would usher in a new era of less toxic, labor-saving weed control. But now farmers in many parts of the country are reporting resistant weeds that require additional time, money, and labor to control. nd many are reluctantly returning to older, more toxic herbicides. In 1990, I co-authored “Biotechnology’s Bitter Harvest,” a report warning that resistant weeds were certain to emerge if farmers widely adopted Roundup Ready crops, which is exactly what has happened. As an alterna- tive, our report advocated modern sustainable agriculture. This involves rotating a diverse set of crops to discourage weeds and other pests, planting cover crops to control weeds, and tilling the soil judiciously to reduce the need for chemicals and prevent erosion. Two decades later, with superweeds a growing problem, research and policy incentives to help farmers implement such solutions are needed more than ever. Note: Rissler is the Deputy Director and Senior Scientist, Food and Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. For more information, contact Rissler at: Jane Rissler, Ph.D. Deputy Director and Senior Scientist, Food and Environment Program Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, D.C. jrissler@ucsusa.org 202-331-5420 get ready for summer with haf gym-only membership! If there is anyone out there who would like to join an association of fellow brewers, please contact me. Nicholas Kneipp, Pineview Brewers Association PBA@PineviewInternet.com / 801-710-6695 Art of Beauty Fashion Show Benefits YCC Have you always wondered what it would be like to pull up at a Hollywood movie premiere and walk the red carpet, then enter inside a historic building and be instantly transported to a New York fashion show—all while rubbing shoulders with celebrities and models? The organizers of the Art of Beauty Fashion Show gave attendees a firsthand taste of what that is like in Ogden on Saturday night, May 15 at the Ben Lomond Hotel. The event also attracted many attendees that simply wanted to support a good cause—Your Community Connection of Ogden/Northern Utah (YCC), which provides safety and classes for women and children in domestic abuse situations. Those who were looking for a fun-filled event that included a great meal from Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, celebrities and models strutting the catwalk, dance performance, and live music by Brett Turner and DJ Chris Bagshaw spinning the tunes all while a silent auction was taking place were not disappointed. No matter what the individual agenda’s may have been, the organizers assured that everyone had an amazing time and experiencing an event that will have people “talking” about it for a while after the fact. “There was so much going on from the time that people arrived until the time they left, it was sensory overload,” stated one of the organizers and Master of Ceremonies Jennifer Burns. “There wasn’t a dull moment to be had with an entrance that people will not forget, along with great food, a non-stop show with fun fashions for men and women, dance performances and the ‘reveal’ of some of the women that once utilized the YCC’s services. We gave them makeovers and clothes for a new start and to feel good. “This was one of our favorite parts of the whole event,” commented Kris Wilkerson and Tami Crowley, co-owners of Crowley Wilkerson Fine Art Galleries and two of the organizers. “The joy that these makeovers gave to the ladies was priceless. We watched a video of their “before” the night of the event and then had them come up on stage. Listening to them brought tears to many. The other extremely rewarding part of this entire process has been painting and transforming one of the housing apartments at the YCC, making it an elevated space that is uplifting and beautiful for the families to live in and shift their future. We are heavily influenced by the spaces around us. It can lift or drain our emotions and our energy.” Some of the celebrities that participated on the catwalk included Kerri Cronk, host of Good Day Utah, Live at 11, and the noon news on FOX13; members of the Fab Five that were runner ups in NBC’s America’s Got Talent; Miss Utah 2009, Whitney Merrifield; Miss Utah USA 2007, Heather Anderson; Mrs. Utah America 2009, Heidi Murray; Artist Eric Zschiesche; and Movie Stuntwoman Michelle Sebek-Christie, just to name a few. We were thrilled to have Dottie Becks, Bahama Bronze/My Closet, Chetta B (clothing found at Dillard’s), R & K Originals (clothing found at JC Penney’s), Madison B (clothing found at Macy’s and Dress Barn), D. Grant Ltd., Lithica Fine Jewelry, Valley Hair, and Salon & Spa Fifth Avenue as our retail partners; and Free Spirit Mountain Holistic Spa, Roosters, Union Station, Ogden Arts/Downtown Ogden, Ivy Lane, Artists & Heirlooms, Fine Arts Gallery, Dragonfly Health Foods and Historic 25th Street, Eccles Art, and Wilkerson Fine Design as sponsors. We couldn’t have done it with out them. We encourage you to support them as they clearly support the greater good for all. Thank you to all who attended. Your support was greatly appreciated by Crowley Wilkerson Fine Art Galleries and the YCC. For an inside look, visit <http://mikebrice.blogspot.com/2010/05/art-of-beautyfashion-show.html> Thanks again. Crowley Wilkerson Fine Art Galleries, Eden/Ogden Eden 4th of July Celebration 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Flag Ceremony 9:00 a.m. Children’s Parade Come join in the fun and participate in the parade! Decorate your bikes, four wheelers, tractors, wagons, trailers, etc. Breakfast is $4 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for a family. June special - space limited Gym memberships only $25 per month/per per person. Certain restrictions and rules apply, please contact HAF for details. No classes with Not valid for existing members. this membership! Only $25 per month! Õ1:!Tvnnfs!Bdujwjujft Pqfo!Kvof!38!.!Pdupcfs!5! Annual membership is required for this special. Call (801) 745-1700 to sign up now. 4776 East 2600 North ~ Eden Located down behind the old car wash at the end of the cul-de-sac. Hpoepmb!Pqfsbujpo;!Tbuvsebz!'!Tvoebz-!:!bn!up!7!qn Hpoepmb!Ejojoh!Bddftt;!Tbuvsebz-!6!qn!up!:!qn Hsj{{mz!Dfoufs;!Gsjebz-!Tbuvsebz!'!Tvoebz-!:!bn!up!7!qn Father’s Day BBQ and Music on Earl’s Patio Sunday, June 21 - Noon to 4 pm DINING ACTIVITIES Cinnabar Lounge in Earl’s Lodge: 9-Hole Disc Golf Course Rentals available in the Grizzly Center Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm Needles Lodge: Elevated dining experience Gondola accessed hiking and mountain biking Saturday, 5 pm to 9 pm Moderate and novice trails with shuttle service back to the base Sunday buffet, 10 am to 2 pm Guided tours Earl’s Patio: Sightseeing and picnicking Sunday BBQ, 1 pm to 6 pm, Sunday concert series with free concerts, 3 pm to 7 pm Shopping in the Grizzly Center (Sept. - Oct., 3 pm to 6 pm) Bike rentals and repairs Lodges available for mountain weddings, reunions and meetings For a complete listing of activities and events: 912.731.2111!!!www.snowbasin.com |
