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Show Page 12 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXI Issue V June 15, 2013 Second Annual Amazing Raise The Amazing Raise is brought to you by the CFOV Gears UpsWhatformakes a tion to the organization. Donation forms will community a desirable be available during the giving period through Community Foundation of Ogden Valley place to live? You the individual non-profits and through a mass CFOV benefits charities working together to benefit residents and the thousands of visitors who enjoy Ogden Valley. Through the Amazing Raise, slated for September 7, 2013, the Foundation will help RAISE awareness about these non-profits and assist them in their efforts to RAISE funds. A special group of Pioneer Donors has given money that will be used to match funds raised by the nonprofits during the AMAZING RAISE giving period, July 4 thru September 13. They challenge you to join them in giving generously at <www.cfogdenvalley.org> In each issue of The Ogden Valley News, a Valley non-profit is highlighted. We encourage you to learn more about their efforts and how they benefit the community. Then, select one or more non-profits to donate to. Featured Non-Profit: Huntsville Park Founded in 1860, Huntsville was first incorporated in 1903, but dis-incorporated some six years later, nearly insolvent. Once again, in 1924, the town was incorporated and remains the only incorporated municipality in Ogden Valley. With just over 200 homes and less than 700 residents, Huntsville struggles to provide services for the residents and our neighbors throughout the valley. In fact, our annual budget is less than the household budget of many valley residents. Huntsville is unique in that we draw thousands of visitors each year who transit our town on the way to Cemetery Point or to visit our park. In fact, the vast majority of vehicles on our roads and the town’s park users are live outside our boundaries. While we welcome everyone with open arms, it remains difficult to maintain our infrastructure. We have been fortunate in recent years in securing grants to upgrade our parks and recreational facilities, and we are proud to have one of the nicest community parks in the state. In fact, we are in the process of completing a new multi-use field (soccer, lacrosse, etc.) that is being funded largely by grant funding. Weber Pathways will be completing their trail through Huntsville in coming years, and we hope to raise money to construct a gazebostyle trailhead kiosk to complement both the new multi-use playfield and the trail system. Thanks for your support and consideration in donating to Huntsville Park. WSU Makes Science & Arts as Easy as Play in the Park Hundreds of Utah school children will create, invent, and learn about science and the arts all while having fun at the park this summer. The seventh annual Science in the Parks and the fourth annual Arts in the Parks programs are set to get under way for six weeks in June and July. The programs partner with the Ogden School District summer lunch program. While students eat lunch, they spend an hour participating in hands-on learning activities. WSU physics professor Adam Johnston, who envisioned and developed Science in the Parks, said the idea of mixing play and science is getting increased attention. “Having kids tinker and create is something that is natural to children,” Johnston said. “Showing them that this is at the heart of science is exactly what we want them to understand.” WSU alumnus Ryan Nixon worked as a student organizer with Science in the Parks for two years. He gained a great appreciation for the curiosity and inventiveness of children. After teaching three years in the Provo School District, he is now pursuing a doctoral degree in science education at the University of Georgia. Each day of the week, participants will engage in a different activity. On Mondays, during the week of arts, children create their own work of art; Tuesdays, they get involved in music and dance; Wednesdays are for puppets and theater; Thursdays and Fridays allow time for the children to express themselves in writing. During their week of science fun on Mondays, families get to play with lenses and make rainbows; Wednesdays they create magnetic structures and float aluminum boats; Friday is “Feel It” day where they create foaming chemical reactions and various slimes and goo. The dates and locations for this summer’s schedule are as follows: Arts in the Parks June 10-14: Liberty Park (751 21st St., Ogden) June 17-21: Monroe Park (850 30th St., Ogden) June 24-28: Jaycee Park (2564 Fillmore Ave., Ogden) July 1 - 3: Mount Ogden Park (3144 Taylor Ave., Ogden) July 8-12: West Ogden Park (751 24th St., Ogden) Science in the Parks June 10-14 Lorin Farr Park (769 Canyon Road, Ogden) June 17-21 Liberty Park (751 21st St., Ogden) June 24-28 Monroe Park (850 30th St., Ogden) July 1-3 Jaycee Park (2564 Fillmore Ave., Ogden) (Note the July 4-5 holiday break) July 8-12 Mt. Ogden Park (3144 Taylor Ave., Ogden) July 15-19 West Ogden Park (751 24th St., Ogden) “All activities offer entry to the arts for children of all ages,” said WSU history professor and arts program co-director Kathryn MacKay. “Many offer the opportunity for children to take home their own creations, ranging from string telephones to musical instruments, paintings to bags of homemade silly putty.” Thanks to sponsors and volunteers, the programs are free to children of all ages. For information about volunteering or to find a schedule for Science in the Parks, visit webercsme.org/ volunteer. For more about Arts in the Parks, visit <community.weber.edu/artsinthepark> Visit weber.edu/wsutoday for more news about Weber State University. Subscriptions available for out-of-area residents at $18.00 annually. need good schools, recreational opportunities, houses of worship, and, most importantly, a spirit of philanthropy—the act of giving that improves the common welfare of the community. The purpose of the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley (CFOV) is to encourage philanthropy through the support and promotion of non-profit organizations in Ogden Valley. In 2012, as a result of the first Amazing Raise campaign, the CFOV distributed $71,000 to legally-recognized non-profit organizations in Ogden Valley. Starting July 4, and running through mid-September, CFOV will be sponsoring the second annual Amazing Raise. During this time, each recognized Valley nonprofit will be raising funds to be matched by the CFOV—up to $5000. So, if you have a favorite non-profit organization, this is the time to make a donation. For instance, each donation will double until the non-profit has raised $5,000, which, in reality will result in a $10,000 dona- mailing at the beginning of the Amazing Raise. In addition to the Amazing Raise, the CFOV will be presenting its second annual celebration for the community on Saturday, September, 7 with the Valley Elementary Walk-a-thon kicking off the activities at 4:00 p.m., followed by the COLOR ME AMAZING 5Color/5K race at 5:00 p.m. Casey Scott from KUTV2 will emcee the Walk-a-thon, the 5Color/5K, and dance party, including this year’s group color throw. Ogden Valley non-profits will provide festival activities, including tasty food, a beer garden, and a Codi Jordan Band concert. The CFOV will continue to promote Ogden Valley non-profits through a series of short articles in The Ogden Valley News that highlight each non-profit’s purpose, past activities, and how they are utilizing the monies that were raised last year. Look for these articles to learn how you can continue to support these local non-profits. For more information, visit amazingraise. com or look for us on Facebook. Terrace Plaza Playhouse Presents Curious Savage Terrace Plaza Playhouse is pleased to present their upcoming performance of Curious Savage, running June 14 through July 27, 2013 every Friday, Saturday, and Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it. These latter, knowing that the widow’s wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of it, commit her to a “sanatorium” hoping to “bring her to her senses.” Curious Savage is being directed by Dee Pace, and stars Carolyn J. Stevens (S. Ogden) as Mrs. Ethel Savage. Ticket Information - Tickets for adult are $12 & $10; children $9 & $7; seniors & students discounted one dollar off of the regular ticket price. Season Tickets, which includes seven shows in the reserved section, are $70. Reserved tickets are available at Terrace Plaza Playhouse, 99 E. 4700 S., Washington Terrace, or by calling 801-393-0070 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. For more information about this and other shows in our season lineup, visit www.terraceplayhouse.com or follow our Terrace Plaza Playhouse page on Facebook. Auditions for Aida - Auditions for the musical Aida are slated for Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Terrace Plaza Playhouse. Call backs will be held later that afternoon by invitation. In the Egyptian wing of a modern museum, a man and a woman touring the exhibit catch each other’s eyes. A statue of Amneris, a female Pharaoh, comes to life and transports them to ancient Egypt, where Radames, captain of the Egyptian army, and his men are returning from an expedition through the land of Egypt’s long-time enemy, Nubia. When his soldiers capture a group of Nubian women, he is captivated by one of the women, Aida, who tries to free herself by outdueling one of his soldiers. Radames forces her to wash his back, but she refuses, saying that although the Egyptians took everything from the Nubians, they will never take their spirit. Radames saves her and the other women from the copper mines by sending them to the palace groundskeeper instead, but sends Aida as a handmaiden to his betrothed, Princess Amneris. Radames’ father, Chief Minister Zoser, greets his son with news that the Pharaoh is dying, and Radames must prepare to become the next ruler of Egypt. Unbeknownst to Radames, his father is poisoning the Pharaoh in order to accelerate Radames’ ascension to the throne. Terrace Plaza Playhouses’ production of Aida is being directed by Emily Checketts, and will run August 9, thru September 21, 2013 every Friday, Saturday, and Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. All roles are open. Be prepared to sing an upbeat Broadway-style song. An accompanist & ipod deck will be provided. A’capella auditions are not preferred. Headshots are not necessary but are appreciated. Must be 16 years or older. BOARD MEMBER cont. from page 1 public education I received, which has been a springboard for many opportunities in my life. Because we live in such a competitive world, we have an obligation to prepare our children so they can successfully compete; this requires, of all of us, a commitment to society and to our children. Serving on the Board of Education looked like an opportunity to fulfill this commitment. Hopefully, I can add something to the group. It’s all about supporting the kids and the educators in the district, and preparing the next generation for their future.” Residents of Precinct #6 can contact Mr. Hansen via email at <schansen@wsd.net> 2009, and now works as an attorney in a private law practice in Ogden. 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AMERICAN SPIRIT CONTEST - 2013 American Spirit Contest begins May 31, 2013, Memorial Day, entries close September 3, Labor Day. Awards at Veterans Day Ceremony on November 8, 2013 at Ogden Veterans Home. Choose WESTERN American or VETERANS American Contest, or BOTH $200 REWARD – WESTERN AMERICAN SPIRIT Write an essay or poem, or Cowboy Poetry about the Western American Spirit, any Western subject; pioneers, cowboys, Indians, ranchers, settlers, cattle drives, hunting, fishing, trapping, trailblazers, merchants, etc. Describe your thoughts on Western American Spirit in 200 to 300 words. Do your best writing; we value content over punctuation and spelling. $200 REWARD – VETERANS AMERICAN SPIRIT Write about any branch of the service, any war, battle, or activity anywhere. Write about acts of bravery, valor, sacrifice, courage and don’t forget to write about the families of our military men and women. Describe your thoughts about Veterans and their American Spirit. 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AMERICAN SPIRIT –KEEP IT ALIVE! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY FORM – PLEASE ATTACH FORM TO YOUR ESSAY Name_________________________Address_________________ City______________Zip________Phone#_______E-mail_______ Check one -Western American Spirit___or, Veterans American Spirit___ Please mail entry form and your essay to American Spirit Project c/o John Reynolds, 28 White Barn Dr., Pleasant View, UT 84414 or e-mail to <wbarn28@aol.com> Questions? Call John at 801-782 8077. If entering both WESTERN American and VETERANS American Spirit Contests use separate entry forms. Entries close September 3, 2013. |
