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Show Page 12 The Ogden Valley news Volume XX Issue VII May 1, 2012 Essay Contest Sponsored by Community Foundation of Ogden Valley C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D AT I O N O F OGDEN VALLEY Theme: How I Can Be a Part of the Community Foundation for Ogden Valley. or Here’s How I Benefit by Giving my Money or Time, or Both, to Help Others Through the CFOV. For your information CFOV goals include improvements to our Valley in many different ways. From tennis courts to trails and from our Valley schools to parks, the CFOV is committed to The Amazing Raise! Watch for more information about this 2012 September event on our website! Name:____________________________________________ Grade:_________ Address:__________________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________ Contest information: Contest is open to Valley Elementary students. Applications can be obtained through the newspaper or at each school. Cash awards of $25.00 to be awarded to ten students, one from each grade level if there are entrants at each level or ten best essays overall. Winning essays will be published in the Ogden Valley News or the Ogden Standard Examiner. Essays will become the property of CFOV and will not be returned. Completed entry form and essay must be turned in to Mrs. Evans at Valley Elementary by May 18, 2012. Essays without signatures on this contest form will be disqualified. Late essays are disqualified. Essays must be neatly hand printed or computer printed in size 12 font. Essays should contain no less than 100 words. 200 words maximum. Essays should reflect the theme ideas presented above. Newspaper release signatures: Parent signature:___________________________ Student signature:_____________________ Your donation to Community Foundation of Ogden Valley is tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Contact through www.cfogdenvalley.org Snowcrest Jr. High Spring Dance Spring into Fitness with a Race Whether you are getting ready for bathing suit season or looking for a new fitness challenge, spring races offer an opportunity to find motivation and turn workout goals into reality. Signing up for a race is the first step, but once you’ve decided to participate, it’s important to prepare. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weightloss support organization, shares reasons to take part in a 5K or other middle-distance race and offers training tips for the event. Benefits of Races 1. Have a starting point. 5Ks are perfect for beginners, and they are often a stepping stone to future goals – 10Ks, half marathons, and, possibly, marathons. 2. Say “goodbye” to winter blues. Exercising outside will expose you to more sunshine, and running kicks off the production of endorphins, which are associated with positive emotions. Researchers from the American College of Sports Medicine recommend 30 minutes of cardio activities to reduce tension, depression, anger, and fatigue. 3. Get in shape for summer. Training for a race requires exercising more frequently for a longer period of time. It’s a great workout, raising the heart rate, burning calories, relieving stress, and toning the body. 4. Workout with a purpose. A training schedule to meet your race goal will keep you motivated and focused. It’s essential to have a positive fitness goal to get and keep you moving. 5. Help others and yourself. Many races are hosted by a nonprofit organization or benefit a charity to raise money. It’s an opportunity to support a worthwhile cause while getting in shape. Getting Started - It’s essential to train in advance for a race. “Choose a race that is approximately six to 12 weeks from the start of your training,” says Amy Goldwater, M.S., educator, former body building champion, and physical fitness expert for TOPS. This will give you time to plan ahead, get into shape, and MRS. FACER cont. from page 1 One commenter stated that he didn’t think it was fair to make one landowner’s property more profitable and valuable by taking the value away from another’s. Jack Robins stated, “While I respect free enterprise and the Jones, I am also a real estate broker and appraiser; I know values. I know when we pass a facility like this my clients are going to say, ‘What is this?’ And when I tell them, I expect it will impact the [neighboring] real estate value; we have enough of that kind of exposure. People expect their property values to increase. We don’t need something like this to drag down values further.” Jones stated, “Like any other business, this business will operate and support the local economy. Some [businesses] are more intense and are allowed all over the Valley. If people are looking for problems, they can find prob- MRS. FACER cont. from page 1 Photos courtesy of Melissa Lewis. be a substitute music teacher.” “Sleep in.” “You won’t see her when you are in 3rd grade unless she walks around at lunch time.” “She is going to have lots of parties, and she loves to travel.” “I will miss her singing.” “I will miss her help with math.” “Mrs. Facer is going to miss talking to her friends, and especially her class.” First-grade teacher Kathy Anderson also commented about Mrs. Facer and about her students. “The students’ favorite stories are about Mrs. Facer’s cat, which is named Coon. First Mrs. Facer goes home and tells her husband about her day; then she tells Coon. adveNtureS lems; there are always pluses and minuses. I just want to stress how passionate I am about Ogden Valley, and am concerned about other’s feelings, and have worked hard to try and lessen the impact. . . . It [the meat cutting and wrapping business] definitely will be a benefit to the Valley . . . . I feel my situation is unfair.” After over two hours of comments from the petitioner and audience, and questions directed to planning staff from the Planning Commission, the Commission unanimously denied the request from petitioner to recommend to the Weber County Commissioners that they amend the Ogden Valley agricultural AV-3 zone to allow for custom exempt meat cutting, including wild game. Unless the petition is recalled by Jones, the Weber County Commissioners will set a date to hear the petition. They have the authority to make the final decision on the petition. One day, Coon got into her closet when she wasn’t looking and slept on her pants. When she got to school, she noticed all the cat hair stuck on them. After everyone in class had a good laugh, the students helped her with the cat hair.” Kathy Anderson continued, “Every child had a smile on their face as they talked about Mrs. Facer. They love her. They love to learn because of her. And they love to read and do math. She touches the hearts of everyone she knows.” Mrs. Facer says she would love to visit with all of her former students at the open house, and take the time to share memories. Now Accepting Most Insurances HigH altitude KidS & YOutH SiZZliNg Summer set goals for the race. According to Runner’s World, run for three days out of the week, resting the remaining four, reaching six to 15 miles total each week, for 5K training. Run for five days out of the week, resting the remaining two, reaching 17 to 22.5 miles total weekly, when preparing for a 10K race. Follow these other tips to transition from walking to running and get ready for race day: 1. Start slowly. If you’re new to running, start out walking and progress to a brisk walk or run. You can also alternate between running and walking. When you start out running, take it easy. A good rule: you should be able to have a conversation during the workout without struggling for air. 2. Seek variety in a workout. Mix running with walking to change up the workout’s intensity. Participate in resistance training. “Weight lifting two to three times per week is another way to improve your 5K run and strengthen your legs to reduce fatigue,” explains Goldwater. 3. Join a group or do it with friends. Many gyms have walking or running programs that members can join. Participating in a group or exercising with a friend will help keep you motivated and accountable. 4. Eat right. It’s important to fuel your body properly for a race. According to Goldwater, “Individuals should consume a meal of 300 to 400 calories about two hours before the race begins.” 5. Invest in proper gear. Buy well-fitting shoes and comfortable, moisture-wicking clothes. If you’re not sure where to begin, look for a running store in the area. Many have staff that can assess you and help select the ideal attire. 6. Rest. Respect your body. If you’re tired or sore, you may need a break for a few days. Understand what your body needs, so you know when it’s time to push yourself and when it’s time to rest. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per year in the U.S. and $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view www.tops. org or call 800-932-8677. Kenyon Tew, Ph.D. Child, Adult & Family Therapy Field Trip Based advenTure program Dr. Tew has over 25 years of therapeutic experience working with children, adults, and families. His experience includes treating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, Aspergers, A.D.D. and school related problems. OLD TOWN EDEN High Altitude Kids offers adventure camps for the day, week, or summer. advenTure programs For The 5 & 6 old explorer summer preschool program 2-4 Years old 801.745.2653 l www.hakutah.com (801) 334-2431 ... Because life is too short to hate your hair. |