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Show Volume XVIII Issue XII The Ogden Valley news Page 13 December 1, 2010 More Than Meets the Muffin: Martha White Challenges Home Bakers to Share Their Best Recipes Armed with spatulas, measuring cups, and plenty of mixing bowls, home bakers across the country are encouraged to compete in the third annual Martha White Muffin Mix Challenge, accepting entries until December 29, 2010. The challenge: create an original recipe utilizing at least one of the 17 varieties of Martha White Muffin Mixes. Last year’s contest included more than 900 original recipes, ranging from snacks to desserts to breakfast dishes. The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000 and a Martha White gift basket, while the four runners up will each receive $1,000 and a Martha White gift basket. Open to legal residents of the United States and D.C., 18 and older. Void outside the United States and D.C. and where prohibited. For Official Rules, entry information, and complete details, visit <www. marthawhite.com> “The recipes get better every year, so I can’t wait to see what this year’s contest holds for us,” said Linda Carman, Martha White baking expert. “I love seeing how creative people get with their creations, and I’m always impressed with the wide array of recipes we receive.” The Martha White Muffin Mix Challenge officially began August 2, and will end December 29, 2010. You can enter by mail, email or submitting an entry online. Each original recipe will be initially judged on five criteria: taste, creativity, appetizing appearance, ease of preparation, and appropriate use of Martha White product(s). After five finalists have been determined, online voting at www.marthawhite.com will help decide the Grand Prize winner. For winning recipes from previous Martha White Muffin Mix Challenge contests, go to www. marthawhite.com and click on the Recipe section. WSU Wind Ensemble Pops Concert and Weber Silent Auction Gala Slated State University Wind Ensemble will share the stage with the Department of Performing Arts presents a fundraising dessert reception and concert with the WSU Wind Ensemble. The reception will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the concert at 7:00, Thursday, November 18 in the Ballroom of the Shepherd Union Building. This event is a fundraiser for the Wind Ensemble’s March, 2011 tour to Chicago to perform the closing concert of the first Chicago International Band and Orchestra Festival under the auspices of World Projects, to be held in the home of the Chicago Symphony, the Armour Stage of the Chicago Symphony Center. Since this is both a band and orchestra event, the Murray State University Symphony Orchestra in this closing concert. In conjunction with the pops concert, there will be a silent auction of items donated, created, or collected by members of the band and businesses from throughout Utah. Tickets are $30. Tickets sold for the concert and auction will directly benefit band members and are only available in advance through band members or by calling 801-626-6443 or 801626-7245. The concert will feature a variety of light works, marches, Broadway shows, and other arrangements. For more information about this concert, contact Dr. Thomas Root at 626-6443 or <troot@weber.edu> Professional Outdoor Media Association Selects Ogden Utah for 2011 Business Conference The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) has selected Ogden Utah to host its sixth annual Business Conference. It will be the first time the conference will be held in the west. The conference titled “Wild West” will take place August 10 - 13, 2011 at the Ogden Marriot Hotel. The annual business meeting provides a wide range of benefits to the media industry. Members of the organization will come together to share ideas, develop content, and build business for educational, growth, and network opportunities. The Ogden Convention and Visitors Bureau will provide local tours as well as preand post- conference excursions to attendees such as guided fly fishing, bird watching, and nature photography sessions. Excursions will take place August 8 - 9 and August 14 - 16. Additionally, attendees can experience product testing venues for tackle and shooting testing. Ogden has become one of the nation’s largest outdoor playgrounds. The city’s skyscrapers are Ben Lomond Peak, Mt. Ogden, and Strawberry Peak. The area has more than 210 miles of U.S. Forest Service maintained mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian trails. The region also boasts more than 20 federallymaintained campgrounds. Ogden is adjacent to 170,000 acres of national forest. Within the area, there are more than 13,000 acres of fresh water for both motorized and non-motorized water sports. In addition, eleven national parks are less than a day’s drive from the city, and three major ski resorts are within 25 minutes, with an additional six within one hour. There are also three cross-country ski areas, and the nation’s only recreational ski jumping complex—all less than an hour’s drive from downtown Ogden. The Marriot is a full-service hotel that has recently received a multi-million dollar renovation. It is located in the center of the downtown district with a variety of casual and upscale dining, shopping, and recreational options. Guests can enjoy the serenity of the mountains or the electric vibe of notoriously charming Historic 25th Street, making Ogden a top pick for businesses. Registration for the conference will be available in late 2010. For additional information, visit www.visitogden.com or <www. professionaloutdoormedia.org> Eden Residents Open Shop on th Ogden’s 25 Street Union Station Fermentation opened its even the most discriminating connoisseurs. doors to Ogden in November of 2010. Located Not sure what you want to try first? Union on Historic 25th St., this quaint shop, owned Station Fermentation will hold classes designed by Eden residents Nigel and Shoshanna Itson, for all levels of experience on making beer, mixes old world Tuscan charm with top-notch wine, soda and cheese. Try them out and see equipment and ingredients for home beer, wine, where your tastes lie! soda, and cheese-making. Like to read up on your subject of choice? Upon entering the shop, you will be tan- Our selection of books and recipes has sometalized by the warm thing for everyone. scent of 20 different How, you ask, malted grains availdoes one decide to able for home brewopen a home brew ing; enough selection shop? Shoshanna to clone any beer on explains, “Nigel has the market or give been an avid home you the freedom to brewer for years develop your own. and we both like The sky’s the limit! beer, wine, soda, A fountain in the and cheese . . . who center of the shop doesn’t! And makbrings sounds of a ing it yourself is fun, lighter time. The easy, and rewarding. huge mural painted We wanted a shop by Valley artist Ellen that made everyone Fowers gives warmth feel welcome, no to the room with a matter your tastes or quiet escape down Shanna and Nigel Itson, owners of Union Station level of experience. a cobbled alley- Fermentation in front of mural painted by Ellen We knew we wanted way. Relax under Fowers of Liberty. to make our home on the umbrella at our 25th St in Ogden, and Whistle Stop Soda Shop where you can choose we hope our customers come to love it as much from ten different extracts of old fashioned soda as we do!” flavors, and bring them home with a custom Union Station Fermentation is located at designed soda making kit. Enter into the coun- 274 25th Street. Business hours are Tuesday try kitchen section to check out all the supplies through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and you’ll need to make hard or soft cheeses right Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from your house. Our wine section will please For more information, call 801-392-9772. Ogden City Introduces First Mobile City App of its Kind Ogden City has unveiled a free mobile phone app that is the first mobile city app to enable citizen reporting, showcase area attractions and recreation, promote local business, offer local deals, and to be a one-stop-shop for local events. Recognized twice in the last five years as one of the nations’s most technologically advanced municipalities in the country, Ogden is once again pioneering into new territory. Mobile phones are always in your pocket and they are quickly becoming the device of choice for communicating and accessing information. With all of the town’s information—events, shopping, dining, attractions, recreation—as well as the city directory and citizen reporting (sometimes referred to as 311) in one easy to use resource, iOgden, the official city app, both showcases the city as a high adventure recreation destination and serves the local community. “We wanted people to easily find information on what to do and where to go in Ogden, and we wanted to make it more convenient for them to alert us about issues like street lights that need to be fixed. We are thrilled to be the first city in the country to offer an advanced mobile app that promotes the city to visitors, improves the quality of life for residents, and helps the city to become more responsive,” said Mayor Matthew Godfrey. Much like having your own personal tour guide in your pocket, iOgden allows users to: • Find and map mountain trails, historical sites, art galleries, museums, and points of interest. • Be in the know about upcoming events and contact the venues for tickets. • Search for Ogden businesses by keyword or category such as Mexican food, clothing stores, antiques, gifts, and more, view busi- Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary, Middle School, and High School Providing a challenging, college-focused education in the proven tradition of Catholic schools, for the families of the Ogden Valley. We want to teach your children! For information on our program, financial assistance, tours, or application, please call Daniela Quintana at 801-814-8192 or 801-393-6051. ness hours, dial phone numbers, and get turnby-turn directions. • Get the best bang for your buck in Ogden with exclusive deals from local merchants. • Contact Ogden City for prompt action on street maintenance, lights, potholes, and graffiti using the app to send a photo and exact GPS location of the problem. The iOgden app was developed in conjunction with iFan Media Corporation, a Utah company specializing in apps that build community by providing instant access to content, facilitating conversation, and enabling commerce via the mobile Internet. CEO of iFan Media, Mike Dodson said, “Ogden is leading its peers in using mobile technology for promoting economic development, advancing the buy local movement and expediting service response. Instead of spending money on a single feature 311 app that rarely gets used, the iOgden app will have people checking each day for things to do, deals to snag, and the latest twitter in town.” iOgden has been developed using the hosted iFan Mobile Platform, enabling Ogden to benefit from continuous improvements and innovations by the company. Near term releases of the app already include features such as: • Up-to-date movie times at Ogden theaters. • Location information on how far a business is from you. • Twitter channels where residents can follow conversations on topics of interest and get breaking news about what’s happening in town. The iOgden app is a free download available now for iPhones, iPod Touch, and iPad and will be available for Android devices in January 2011. Download and use the iOgden app and discover why now more than ever, in Ogden, Utah, “it’s all within reach™.” |