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Show Volume XX Issue X The Ogden Valley news Page 13 June 15, 2012 Huntsville Patriotic Speech Contest Announced: Valley youth encouraged to compete for awards Wishing to encourage and increase appreciation for our constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, the Huntsville 4th of July committee wishes to announce this year’s Patriotic Speech Contest. This year’s theme is “Our Freedoms—The Gift of Heroes.” Prizes to be awarded to winning speeches include $150 for first-place, $100 for second-place, and $75 for third-place. Speeches should be limited to 3½ minutes in length when presented orally. Entrants must range in age from 14 to 18 years of age, and reside within Ogden Valley. Speeches will be presented to judges on June 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Huntsville Town Hall. Prizes will be awarded, and the winning speeches will be presented during the Huntsville July 4th Patriotic Program held at the Huntsville Park stage. To register for the competition, please call 801-745-4401, 801-745-2096, or 801-927-8424. Leading Archers to Compete for Gold and Last Chance to Qualify for 2012 Summer Games at Archery World Cup in Ogden Elite archers from more than 30 countries will travel to Ogden to compete in the pivotal third stage of the Archery World Cup, June 18-24, 2012. The third stage also serves as the last Olympic Qualification Tournament for recurve archers hoping to advance to the 2012 Summer Games in London this August. The event is free and open to the public. For the third consecutive year, Ogden will host the only Archery World Cup stage in the Western Hemisphere. Archers will compete for a coveted position at finals during elimination and qualification rounds, June 18-21. Elimination and qualification rounds will begin at 9:00 a.m., continuing until early evening at a new venue, the Golden Spike Event Center (1000 N. 1200 W., Ogden, Utah 84404). Individual and team finalists will progress to the medal matches that weekend at picturesque Lindquist Field (2330 Lincoln Ave., Ogden, UT 84401). Athletes will vie for gold, silver, and bronze medals during compound finals on Saturday, June 23 with the first arrow shot at 4:00 p.m., and recurve finals on Sunday, June 24 where the first arrow will be shot at 3:00 p.m. During the third stage, The USA Archery Team will continue their quest for excellence in men’s, women’s, and mixed teams in recurve and compound classes. Record holders, world champions, and archers bound for the 2012 London Summer Games will contend for gold. Top USA Team members projected to participate are number one world ranked Brady Ellison (recurve) and gold medalist Rodger Willet Jr. (compound). Currently, number two world ranked Reo Wilde (compound) will travel to Ogden in hopes of securing his third consecutive World Cup gold medal—a feat only his fellow USA team member Rodger Willet Jr. has accomplished. The Archery World Cup consists of three stages, Antalya (TUR), Shanghai (CHN), and Ogden (USA). Ogden, Utah was awarded the honor of hosting their third consecutive World Cup stage following successful competitions in 2010 and 2011. The World Cup Finals will commence on September 22-23, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. For additional information and most recent updates and newsworthy events visit www.ogdenwc.com or www.facebook.com/ogdenworldcup or <www.twitter.com/ogdenworldcup> DYERS WOAD cont. from page 3 morning. Also to be thanked are Laura and Hannah Warburton for manning the ticket and sign-in desk all morning, and our great cooks who so willingly flipped hamburgers: Matthew Bell, Commissioner Kerry Gibson, and Lt. Kevin Burns. There are too many to thank, but all are appreciated. It is still not too late to make a difference this year. Please continue the effort to dig, pull, cut, spray, and/or mow down existing dyers woad. If the now-forming green seeds are still soft and pliable, the weed can be left on the ground. If darker, more mature seeds are ripening, please bag and remove the seeds for proper disposal. Dyers woad will continue to spread and take over the Valley’s surrounding lowlands, uted to the volunteers who joined together for lunch after working hard all morning, the Eden Park Board for the use of the facilities, and to those who offered their time and resources in assuring the success of this effort by attending meetings for the organization of this critical ongoing effort; planning, donating, and lugging over all of the amenities and food for the delicious lunch; and running errands to ensure everything was ready to go smoothly Saturday fields, hillsides, and mountainsides unless there is a concerted effort to stop its aggressive and destructive proliferation. While much has been done to slow the spread of dyers woad in Ogden Valley, there is still much work to do. Please don’t become complacent; continue to do your part to eradicate dyers woad. And please give a gentle nudge to your neighbors, if need be. Have You Ever Wanted To Try Yoga? Beginning classes begin June 12 What is Yoga? The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. In ancient times, the desire for greater personal freedom, health and long life, and heightened self-understanding gave birth to this system of physical and mental exercise that has since spread throughout the world. The word Yoga means “to join or yoke together,” and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. There are many different types of yoga. Just to name a few, there’s Hatha, Raja, Jnana, Karma, Tantra. Who can practice yoga? Yoga is suitable for most adults of any age or physical condition. Because of the non-strenuous nature of our approach to exercise, even those with physical limitations can find a beneficial routine of Yoga. What is the best way to get started? Find a qualified teacher, or get a book or video, study the type of yoga you would like to try, and just go for it. Valley Dance and Fitness is now offering a beginner course. This four-week class is perfect to help you get acquainted with the basic poses, breathing techniques, and path towards peaceful meditation. The class is one hour with a certified yoga instructor who teaches and guides you through the basics of yoga. Again, this class is just for beginners. It doesn’t matter what your body shape is, how flexible you are, your age or height, just come and try it. The beginning Yoga course begins June 12, and lasts for four weeks. Classes are held Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. The cost is $20 for four classes. To register, please call 801-388-7002 or email us at <valleydanceandfitness@gmail.com> Valley Dance and Fitness is located at 2595 Hwy 162, Eden, behind Chic Boutique and Eats of Eden. Weber High Girls’ Softball team captures state 5A title. WEBER SOFTBALL cont. from page 1 Then they faced the prospect of beating the team that had defeated them on Tuesday and having to beat them twice to claim the title. The first game looked to be another pitching duel until three errors in the fourth inning, combined with three hits led to a seven-run inning for Weber. The Grizzlies changed pitchers at the end of that inning, but the Warriors’ lead was too much to overcome. In the second game, Weber’s offense was led by Reichle again, who got on base on a single and then scored when a teammate was walked. The Grizzlies went back to senior Shelby Abeyta, who threw an impressive final game. Copper Hills actually tied the game in the second inning, but then catcherHaylee Chugg, who got on base on a walk, scored on an error to give the Warriors the lead again. “I just think this was a new experience,” said Copper Hills head coach Jentry Johnson. “My girls felt a lot of pressure. I could tell.” Still, advancing to the title game was something the program has never done. “We were riding an adreneline wave for several days, and when we made a few mistakes, we weren’t able to make those small adjustments,” she said. “It doesn’t take away from what they accomplished. I’m proud of every one of these girls.” Wade said the Warriors’ win was the perfect ending to the school year for the team and the community. “It’s huge,” she said as her son asked her if they were now the best in the world. “A championship means a lot to Weber High.” a price to pay (for losing Tuesday),” she said. “And we were prepared to pay the price.” That price was winning five softball games in two days, and Bull admitted that throwing so many pitches took a toll on her. But after losing Tuesday’s game on a wild pitch, she was prepared to do whatever was necessary to earn the state title for Weber High. “I definitely felt like I needed to help my team out,” said Bull, who wept as she hugged each of her five grandmothers who made the drive to watch her win the school’s first softball title. She said it helped that her coaches and teammates also admitted that the squad needed more offense so that all of the responsibility of winning didn’t depend on the future BYU pitcher. The team played well Wednesday and Bull said she felt confident all day Thursday. “I just woke up this morning, and I knew I was ready,” said the soft-spoken player. Still, she left nothing to chance. She went to her grandfather’s house (who also happens to be her pitching coach) and asked for a blessing. “He just gave me strength to keep going,” she said as tears streamed down her face and she cradled her swollen pitching hand. “I kept it with me all day.” As for being part of earning the school a softball title, she grinned through the tears, “It’s just the greatest thing in the world.” The trip to the special moment was fraught with obstacles. First was getting past Bingham Thursday afternoon. Junior first baseman Erin Reichle scored on a Bingham error in the Note: This article is being run by permission fourth inning. Haleigh Mortensen hit the single of the Deseret News. The article was originally that scored Kennede Clarke in the seventh to printed on May 24. give the Warriors a 2-0 win. July 16-17 6:00-8:00 p.m. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. at Eden Park Send payment with mailing address to: Any questions call: Jeff and Melanie Shaw 745-0275. Come get signed up and be ready to play! If you are a new registrant, bring a copy of birth certificate. The Ogden Valley news Ogden Valley Football Registration PO BOX 130, EDEN UT 84310 Valley Storage Take advanTage of our ouTdoor STorage! JunE & July SPEcialS Two Convenient Locations Spruce up your kitchen with a Moen Camerist Pull-out Chrome Kitchen Sink Faucet Installed: $280 AIR TIghT OuTSIde COnTAIneRS Store Your: recreational equipment trailers trucks ~ Construction equipment Camera Monitored American Standard Cadet III Toilet Elongated for comfort Comfort Height - 2” higher than regular toilet Tank has Anti-Bacterial Silver ionized Lining Installed complete with seat: $300 24-Hour 7-Day Access 801-745-6234 Located at 4780 E. 2600 N.and 4905 E. 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