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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XIX Issue XXIII Page 5 January 1, 2012 Local Writers Find Success in “Diva” Group Authors Drienie Hattingh (Eden), Lynda Drienie Hattingh and Lynda Scott, as well Scott (North Ogden), Patricia Gerard (North as another local writer (not part of the Diva’s), Ogden), and Christy Monson (South Ogden), Sandee Drake (Eden), published the wellare part of a six-member writing/critique group received anthology (1,250 sold since June in Ogden. Drienie Hattingh started the group 2011), Tales from Huntsville, Eden, Liberty (Writing Divas) two years ago. The main and Beyond… The book consists of 13 stories requirement written by nine for memberlocal authors— ship of this D r i e n i e , group is that Lynda, Sandee, you have to R o x a n n a have a finished Scott (Wendy manuscript, Toliver), which is ready Tanner Clark, to undergo the Kera Erickson, critiquing proRyan Russell, cess. Dimitria Van For the last Leeuwen, two years the and Brenda Divas have Hattingh. been reading, Some of the critiquing, editstories in ing, and polishthis antholing each othogy are based er’s finished on local legmanus cripts . ends. Drienie And now, after compiled this two years, four Pictured above, from left to right, are Drienie Hattingh, Patricia book and she, of these six Gerard, Christy Monson and Lynda Scott at the Candle Light Lynda, and women have book signing at Planet Rainbow. Sandee edited been published. and published Drienie says she is really proud of the fact the book. Lynda and Drienie each have two that, out of the six women in the Writing Divas, stories published in the book. four of them are now published authors. “The Lynda also has a finished novel, Without encouragement and support that these women Reason, which has also gone through the give each other is amazing, and the reason they “Diva” process. In this book, tragedy strikes keep on writing and keep on looking for agents in 1927 in a rural Texas town, leaving three to represent them. Giving up is just not an friends struggling to survive their heart-breakoption . . . .” ing circumstances. Lynda is presently seeking Patricia’s book Faery Sight, won the League representation for this novel. of Utah Writers 2010 Self Published Book of The two other Divas, Natalie Pace (North the Year award. This book is part of a trilogy. Ogden) and Michele McKinnon (Layton), also The second book in this series has been read have finished and critiqued novels. Natalie’s and critiqued by the Diva’s and will soon be extremely tense adult mystery, True Existence, published. and Michele MicKinnon’s exciting middleChristy Monson has finished several books, grade mystery Haunted House, which is simimostly historical fiction targeted for youth lar to a Nancy Drew mystery, are now being between the ages of 12 and 14. Her book pitched to agents. Texting Through Time: A Trek with Brigham Drienie’s finished historical manuscript, Young… is the first of her books to be pub- Forever Friends, has also been critiqued and lished. Two of her others manuscripts have polished by the Divas; she is also presently gone through the “Diva” process. Clawing seeking representation. This historical novel Eagle is about a brave Native American boy, switches back and forth between present day Dre, who has to survive extremely difficult cir- South Africa and California and Seventeenth cumstances in the desert after he and his mother Century France, America (New World), and are evicted from the tribe they were living with South Africa during the French Huguenot when Dre’s father dies. Revolution. Christy’s other finished manuscript is about Drienie says the one thing that makes her a German girl, Katya, and all she and her fam- happier than having four out of the six Divas ily had to endure during WWII. Christy is now published is the fact that she has found life-long seeking representation for these novels. friends in this dedicated group of writers. The 2012 Sneddon Hof Winter Fest Planned for January 20 - 21 The 26th Annual Sneddon HOF Winterfest are the best reasons to attend this annual festiheld at Weber County’s Golden Spike Event Center, which will be held January 20 - 21, is considered Utah’s Premier Winter Family Fun Event. The Sneddon Hof Winterfest continues to be the most outstanding family entertainment in Utah. The event is held on the third weekend of January each year. Because of his passionate service to the perpetuation of Ogden’s Hof sister city relationship, we honor and pay a special tribute to the man who helped keep the relationship alive— Scott Sneddon. Outstanding German bands from Hof, Germany and Utah; and authentic German food by Seigfried’s Sausages, Crumb Bros. Bakery, and the Memorable Nut Roasters val. Great craft booths by local and out-of-state vendors decorate the festival and offer their wares. The Weber State University Institute Folk Dancers and yodeling lessons will entertain festival goers. The young at heart can dance to polkas, waltzes, and the “chicken dance” late into the night. The event will be held at the Golden Spike Event Center at the Weber County Fairgrounds located at 1000 N. 1200 W. in Ogden. For more information, please call 801399-8798 or visit <www. GoldenSpikeEventCenter.com> Plan to attend this enjoyable cultural family event. ONE WEEK ONLY!!! A nnuAl S torewide S Ale January 2nd to the 7th Biggest savings of the year! Visit www.chicstyleutah.com! 2595 Hwy 162 Suit 5 Eden 1695 E. Skyline Dr. S. Ogden 801-745-3286 Visit on Facebook! aFTer ChrisTmas BlowouT! all clearance items marked down aNoTher 20% oFF with lots of New markdowns! The Shop Around the Corner Located next to Carlos & Harleys. 5522 East 2200 North Eden, Utah 84310 801-745-3930 MOn. - sat. 11 aM - 6 PM Don’t Forget - $25 Trollbead bounceback gift card to use in January! Everything from perfume, jewelry, home decor, “Like” us on Facebook to see all the happenings, specials and events! collector tabletop dishes, candles and much more! It’s Back: Get ready to fly! Yes, it’s true, there is an updraft of energy and the Ogden Valley Balloon & Artists Festival is returning for the 2012 season. Save the dates— August 17, 18 and 19. You won’t want to miss the balloons, food, crafts, fine art, booths, kids’ games, pancake breakfast, plein air art competition, and the great, live musical performances. For more information and/or to volunteer, please call Kris Wilkerson at 745-9557. Snowcrest Talent Show Scheduled: Students asked to prepare now for tryouts Attention Snowcrest Junior High students . . . it’s time to prepare for Snowcrest Jr. High’s annual talent show! We always look forward to the outstanding performances by the school’s student body. Tryouts have been announced since the beginning of the year and we encourage students to begin planning their performances early so they are prepared for tryouts. Tryouts will be held Wednesday, January 4 and Thursday, January 5 from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. A sign up sheet is located near the school’s main office. We are looking for a variety of talent from different types of dancing, instrumental performances, bands, comedy acts, skits, lip sync, singing, and more. Please come to tryouts prepared. All performances must be by Snowcrest students only, as we are highlighting talent from the school. Students who are singing must have a minus track or be accompanied. The talent show will be held in an assembly on Thursday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, please call Ms. Perrin at the school at 801-476-5366. Winter Trails Day to be Held January 7 Ogden Nordic The cross-country venue at and Weber Pathways North Fork is ideal because are hosting Winter it gets so much snow, is very Trails Day, Saturday, scenic, and is always quiet. January 7 in North The venue at North Fork also Fork Park. The event is open to everyone inter- boasts nearly 30 kilometers of groomed trails and ested in cross-country skiing and snow shoes. is arguably one of the more scenic cross-country People of all ages and abilities venues in Utah. are welcome to come and try This year, free demo gear will free demo gear. A $5 trail fee be provided by Ogden Nordic, will be collected. Canyon Sports, Diamond Peak, Ogden Nordic and Weber Weber State Recreation, and Pathways team up each year Solomon. Information booths to put on this fun event in an will be available from each effort to get people out to enjoy of these providers as well as our winter trails and to learn Weber Pathways, the GOAL about skiing and trails. Both Foundation, the U.S. Forest organizations are dedicated to Service, and Eden Coffee creating great non-motorized Company. four–season trails and are local Refreshments will be pronon-profits. vided by Eden Coffee Company. The event will take place at Please stop by the Nordic Center the Ogden Nordic Center, which hut for a sampling of Drew’s is located at the south gate to finest. Trail maps, water, heat, North Fork Park. The schedule and a friendly smile will be begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at available in the hut. 1:00 p.m. Activities include free Photo by Dennis Montgomery. The Nordic Center is located ski clinics, guided tours, inforat the South Gate trail-head at mation booths, and tasty coffee and hot chocolate. North Fork Park. For more information, contact The event is well suited for individuals of all ages jimhalay@ogdennordic.com or call 801-690-1722. and abilities. The idea is to introduce people to Come out and enjoy, and learn what winter low-cost, outdoor-trail activities for the winter. trails are all about! |