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Show Volume XX Issue X The Ogden Valley news Page 5 June 15, 2012 Liberty Actor Pursues His Passion Snowbasin Opens for Summer Operations Tyson Baker, 26-year-old son of Richard and signed up for Weber’s Play Productions class. “I Cindy Baker of Liberty, enjoys acting, and has thought it was going to be some ‘easy “A”’ playspent much of his young adult life doing so. If he writing class (which later on I found I was also very passionate about), but it turned has his way, he will be able to make out to be a performing class. We went acting a life-long career, though he has to Disneyland that year and performed no delusions about how difficult it will at Disney Magic Music Days. The be to achieve this goal. rest is pretty much history. I then Baker states, “I think a lot about did every show I could at Weber the profession I’ve chosen to pursue High—Romeo & Juliet being one of and, to be honest, it’s tough. This field my favorites—and I became involved of work is very limiting. Almost 90% at the Heritage Community Theater in of actors are unemployed at any given Willard and did a lot of shows there.” time; we live from paycheck to payAfter Tyson graduated from high check. The arts have seen a definite school, he worked for about a year decline the past few years, especially at various jobs while doing a handwith the economy the way it’s been. I ful of shows at the Heritage. He have all these reasons . . . not to purTyson Baker then enrolled in classes at Weber sue theatre or acting, yet I do. I don’t State University in the Theatre Arts know if I’m chasing some vain dream of one day being famous and making movies or Department. “After my first year there, I set a being on Broadway—a dream thousands of others goal for myself to get paid to do theatre. I had a have, too; however, I know that there can only be friend from college who was from Jackson Hole a select few in the end who achieve this dream. who had been involved with The Jackson Hole It’s just what I love to do; it’s what speaks to my Playhouse all of her life, and she encouraged soul. One day I dream of being able to act fulltime me to audition for their plays for their summer and create good art and good theatre and good season. So I went to BYU, which is where the film. I might end up on the streets because I’m auditions were held; I didn’t make it. So my summer went on. I was working at a vitamin plant and chasing my crazy dream, but I’m o.k. with that. Baker says that he first recognized that he had doing Paint Your Wagon at Rodger’s Memorial the acting bug when he was in high school, but, Theater in Centerville when I received a call from perhaps, it was earlier experiences that helped my friend from Jackson. She said that one of the pave the way for his passion. He states, “When I actors whom I had auditioned with had suddenly was a kid, there were tale-tell signs. I had a little dropped out and they needed somebody to fill tape recorder that I lugged around everywhere and his part. I said yes, and was up there the next would record songs, jokes, or me just talking on weekend learning the part. I had about two days and on. I loved putting on magic shows for my of going over music, dance, and my lines before friends and family, and making movies with my I was to be on stage. It was utterly terrifying, but parents’ video camera. I also did a play here and I did it. And whatever I did, I must have done it right because, ever since then, I’ve auditioned for a play there in elementary and Jr. High school.” But Baker says things changed when he was the Playhouse and made it. This season will be in his junior year at Weber High; that’s when he LIBERTY ACTOR cont. on page 10 Due West to Perform at Huntsville Barbecue on June 25 Get up close and personal in the unique outdoor setting at Huntsville Barbecue Company as the band Due West performs a special acoustic show featuring songs from their latest album with hit singles such as “I Get That All The Time,” “Bible and the Belt,” and “When the Smoke Clears,” and their newest release, “Things You Can’t Do In a Car.” Join us in welcoming back Due West with a fabulous evening, “BBQ with the Band,” Monday, June 25. Enjoy the best BBQ in Utah as you mingle with the boys in the band. Dinner will include all your favorite meats and sides, and will be served buffet style from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A special ticket is required for the dinner. Then, catch an opening act from 6:30 to 7:15, with the much anticipated Due West full performance from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Cost for the individual show only is $10; the show, along with the “BBQ with the Band,” is priced at $25 per person. Huntsville Barbecue Company is closed on Mondays. Access to restrooms will be made available, but no food will be served out of the restaurant. There will be a vending booth with popcorn, chips, drinks, and other snacks through the night. Parking for the event will be available on each side of 7400 East in front of the restaurant and along 200 South on the north side of the town park in Huntsville. For updated information, or for tickets, visit <www.huntsvillebbq.com> Visit www.facebook.com/huntsvillebbq and become a fan and stay connected! For questions, call Huntsville Barbecue Company at 801-745-2745. Due West - When the pieces fall into place, you know it. For the three guys known as Due West, that time is now. You could start with songwriting skills that quickly earned all three publishing deals and help define their fresh, unique sound. You could start with producer Garth Fundis, whose credits include Keith Whitley, Don Williams, Trisha Yearwood, and Sugarland. But anyone who’s heard them sing will tell you that the place to start with Due West is with their vocals, collectively a three-lane road to magic. It happened the first time they ever sang together when old friends Matt Lopez and Brad Hull met Tim Gates at a party. The three started harmonizing and the other attendees—Music Row stars, newcomers, and friends—kept asking how long they’d been a group. It’s been happening ever since as they’ve toured the country, visiting radio stations and playing for appreciative audiences along the way. “We’ve been told that when we sing harmony, it’s something special,” says Brad, “and we’ve learned to believe it.” “It just seems like anytime we play live,” adds Tim, “we usually end up with some long-term fans.” Don’t miss Due West at Huntsville Barbecue Company and become a fan too. Snowbasin opens for Summer Operations Father’s Day weekend, so tune your bike and pull out your hiking shoes! Snowbasin’s Needles Gondola will begin running June 16, and will be open weekends only through early October. Hours of operation are Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food service at Needles Lodge will be limited to snacks and drinks until June 30, when we will begin offering a full lunch menu. Don’t forget about our Saturday Night Mountain Top Dining beginning June 30, as well as our Sunday Entertainment and BBQs starting Father’s Day. Snowbasin looks forward to seeing you on the mountain this summer! For more information, visit www.snowbasin.com or call 801-620-1000. Postal Carrier Steps Down from Huntsville RouteandAfter 12 Years leave them in the mailbox. On one she By Shanna Francis wrote, ‘You’re the prettiest mail lady ever.’” Huntsville Postal Carrier Debbie Story is Debbie has attended many of her customer’s leaving her regular route with the Postal Service family weddings, including Anna’s, who is now after 12 years of service. Her last day will be a teacher. While some youth left heartwarming cards Saturday, June 30. On Friday, June 29, customers are welcome to stop by the Huntsville post and small gifts, such as Anna’s, Debbie adds office to say goodbye and enjoy some refresh- that there were also a few peculiar, interesting ments as part of an informal farewell honoring treasures left for her benefit. She relates with a chuckle, Debbie. “I think the Huntsville scariest gift I Postmaster ever received D a r l e n e was from the Filban stated, Jorgensen “Debbie has boys; they been a really once left a good carrier, garter snake and well-liked for me in the by the people. mailbox!” She will be Debbie sorely missed, also shared not only by that her carme, but by rier position our customers, with the post too.” office has Debbie been a famstated that ily affair. Her she will miss husband Brad the friendly delivered people on her mail for eight route. “I absoyears, and her lutely love daughter and the people of son, Natalie Huntsville, Debbie Story and family and Elias, and I’m going have worked to miss them a lot. I think I have half of Marvel Hislop’s as substitute drivers for mail delivery in the garden from starts she’s given to me through Valley—Natalie for six years, and Elias for eight. the years.” “I would like to express my gratitude to the Flowers aren’t the only gifts Debbie has received from her customers. She reminisced, people of Huntsville; a big thank you from the “Anna Kendell used to draw pictures for me Story family.” Carver’s Cove Baby Animal Days June 1 - 30 $1.00 OFF ADMISSION COUPON can be printed off of our website Open Wed. thru Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 801-745-3018 or visit www.carverscove.com Make Father’s Day Special Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations required. 801-392-6775 Kids… you are invited to Vacation Bible School Date: Time: Place: Who: Cost: Monday – Friday, June 18-22 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Fellowship Bible Church, 4783 N. 3200 E., Liberty Kids ages 4 through 6th grade Admission Free For more info or to register call 801-745-6200 or visit fbcliberty.com 508 Ogden Canyon, Ogden |