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Show Volume XXII Issue VII The Ogden Valley news Page 3 June 1, 2014 Snowbasin Resort’s Opens for Summer Season with New Additions Mountain Top Brunch, turning it into a Dining Snowbasin Resort will open Father’s Day Weekend with exciting new family-oriented additions to their already popular summer activities. Snowbasin Resort will be open for operations Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer staring June 14. Come and enjoy scenic Gondola Rides to Needles Lodge, mountain bike and hike on 26 miles of trails, go on one of the free guided tours, play some Frisbee Golf on the 9-hole course, enjoy brunch at the top of the gondola, explore your cravings at a themed mountain top dinner, or come to a free outdoor concert in this beautiful highalpine environment. New family-oriented additions to the activities this summer include a playground, a euro bungee, and bounce houses for the kids. These new attractions will further enhance the overall family experience at Snowbasin Resort. Also new this summer are the ‘Dining Discovery: Explore your Cravings’ events, which will replace the weekly Saturday night dining, with six events planned throughout the summer. The Dining Discovery: Culinary Expedition events will be an adventure into a designated cuisine, including Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian & Curry, and Farm to Table—to name a few. These top-of-the-gondola dinners are an exciting and unique experience. This new Dining Discovery concept showcases the award winning culinary expertise at Snowbasin Resort. “Our goal is to take an already incredible reputation for quality cuisine and sculpt it to enhance the experience for our guests,” says Peter Baker, Director of Food and Beverage. He continues, “Come take a culinary adventure, try something new, or indulge in your favorite cuisine. Either way, these Dining Discovery events are not to be missed!” Snowbasin has also reinvented their Discovery experience and making it the premier Sunday morning brunch spot for miles around. A scenic ride on the Needles Express Gondola to the top of the mountain sets the tone for the decadent and beautiful brunch experience at Needles Lodge. While overlooking the breathtaking views of the valley, enjoy all-youcan-eat delicious brunch items. Snowbasin Resort’s popular free concert series, Blues, Brews & BBQ will be back again this summer every Sunday with both nationally touring artists as well as regionally touring acts. Snow cones and soft-serve ice cream will now be served, along with your favorite BBQ items and local Utah craft beers. The music series kicks off on Father’s Day with the ten-piece funk band, “Cure for the Common” with support from local Ogdenite the Codi Jordan Band. Then every Sunday thereafter, the gates of the venue will open at noon. The first act will go on at 12:30, with the headlining artist taking the stage at roughly 3:30 p.m. Concessions will be available as soon as the gates open, and will go until the headlining act has completed their set. June 15, 12:30: Codi Jordan Band; 3:30, Cure for the Common June 22, 12:30: The Congress; 3:30, The Wheeler Brothers June 29, 12:30: Bullets & Belles; 3:30, Screen Door Porch With the new children’s-oriented additions, the little ones will be occupied for hours while mom and dad enjoy the music and the fresh air. Bring your blankets, chairs, and sunglasses to enjoy the afternoon of good food, fun, and music for the whole family! With all the new additions to Snowbasin Resort’s summer activities, there is no better place to be every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer! Escape up to the high alpine environment and enjoy all that this beautiful mountain has to offer for the whole family. For more information, please visit www. snowbasin.com or call 801-620-1000. 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 508 Ogden Canyon, Ogden www.grayclifflodge.com Are your kids ready to become special agents for the one true God? Then they won’t want to miss a minute at International Spy Academy, the most exciting place around! At International Spy Academy, kids will learn about God while they enjoy songs, crafts, games, and goodies. We’re calling all special agents to join us in knowing, loving, and living for the one true God! DATE: June 9-13th TIME: 6:00-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Fellowship Bible Church 4783 N. 3100 E. Liberty, UT 84310 Ages 4-12 years old Please contact Vicki @ 801.745.4626 for further info or to register! Vacation Bible School at the International Spy Academy will be filled with excitement, so contact us today! Tennis Anyone? By Jenny Waldrip, April Storey, & Wendy McKay The Ogden Valley Tennis Association (OVTA), and the wonderful tennis courts at Snowcrest Jr. High, are beckoning tennis players of all skill levels. Tennis is a sport you can play your whole life. The best way to learn and improve is to be taught the correct skills, and play as often as you can. If you or your children want to learn how to play tennis, sharpen existing skills, or get some exercise in the sun, sign up for OVTA Summer Tennis Clinics. Participants may sign up for one session, or multiple sessions for tennis action all summer. Clinics are also a great venue to meet others with an interest in tennis. Optional tournament play during off weeks will be offered for participants to lay down muscle memory with their newly learned skills. The Ogden Valley Tennis Association will be scheduling four, one-week sessions. They will be available for $25 per session, with a multiple child discount. Mark your calendars for the weeks of June 2, June 23, July 7, and July 14. More sessions may be added. Each session will include three, one-andhalf hour classes, taught on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. In case of rain cancellation, lessons will be made up on Friday. Clinics will be held from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., and 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Your clinic time will depend on age and skill level. Registrants will be grouped in class sizes of five to eight. Register for lessons now at <OgdenValleyTennis@gmail.com> Please include the following information: parents’ name (if youth), name of participant, age, beginning or intermediate, session date or dates interested in, and phone number. Also, because of our association with the USTA, they will be sponsoring a free play day with professionals from their association to teach more skills and spread the love of tennis. Watch for more information on this in upcoming papers. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jenny Waldrip at 801-745-8399 or April Storey at 801-675-6251. You may also email us at <OgdenValleyTennis@gmail.com> See you on the courts! Zions Bank Anticipates SBA Rule Change Will Improve Access to Capital for Utah Entrepreneurs Utah entrepreneurs should have improved access to capital in light of recent modifications to the two main loan programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA has published a final rule on the Federal Register that eliminates or revises several requirements for its 7(a) and 504 loan programs. The changes, which took effect April 21, eliminate the personal resource test for 7(a) loans and the nine-month rule for the 504 loan program. “As a result of this rule change, we expect to see an increased number of businesses who qualify for SBA-guaranteed funding,” said Cece Mitchell, senior vice president and SBA lending manager for Zions Bank, which has been the SBA 7(a) Lender of the Year in the Salt Lake District for the past 20 consecutive years. “This translates to better access to capital for small businesses. That’s important because small businesses are key drivers of economic growth and the principal source of new jobs.” Mitchell noted that previously, the personal resource test adversely affected legitimate small businesses who had received outside support— from venture capital, an angel investor or a family member—and, in some cases, kept them from obtaining an SBA loan to start or expand their business. Mitchell said that the change will also eliminate a time-consuming step in the application process, enabling lenders of all sizes to improve the efficiency of their SBA loan product delivery. Mitchell is a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, which serves the needs and represents the interests of the small business lending community that utilizes SBA business loan programs. She authored a statement supporting elimination of the personal resource test submitted by Zions Bancorporation, the SBA RULE CHANGE cont. on page 8 The 2013 Consumer Confidence Report for Nordic Mountain Water Inc. is available for review in our office located at 4794 E. 2600 N. in Eden, Utah. For more information, call 801-745-2605 or email us at nmwi@digis.net |
