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Show Volume XXIII Issue X The Ogden Valley news Page 9 June 15, 2016 Lacrosse Season Winds Down: Devin Stevens of Liberty Earns Sgt. James “Jimmy” Regan Award With the end of May came the end of the Weber Warriors Junior Lacrosse season. You may have seen our “Lightning Division” (Grades 3-4) practicing throughout the spring at Liberty Park. We are fortunate to have over 80% of our team from the Upper Valley. Lacrosse is the fastest growing youth sport in the nation and this season it showed as our team doubled in size from last season. The team had an even mix of new and experienced players and did very well throughout the season. Every season the players vote on a teammate that best embodies the traits of leadership, integrity, sportsmanship, and teamwork (LIST). The winner of this peer award receives the Sgt. James “Jimmy” Regan Award. Jimmy Regan played for Duke Lacrosse from 1999 to 2002. He helped guide the Blue Devils to a four-year record of 43-21, two ACC titles, and four NCAA Tournament appearances. Jimmy Regan’s coach described him as the player every coach in America would want on their team, and said that he could not imagine someone being a better teammate or friend. In 2002 Jimmy Regan enlisted into the U.S. Army and was accepted as a member of the 3/75 Ranger Bn. (an elite U.S. Army Special Operations Unit). Jimmy Regan served a tour in Afghanistan and Iraq. On February 9, 2007 Sgt. Jimmy Regan gave the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed during an operation in Iraq. His jersey (#10) still hangs in the field house at Duke and players to this day still wear his number and the “Ranger Scroll” insignia on their jerseys and helmets. The Sgt. James “Jimmy” Regan Award is quite a cherished award among the players, especially since it is a peer award. The award is not based upon popularity or skill level, but rather the aforementioned traits. This year’s winner of the Sgt. James “Jimmy” Regan Award was Devin Stevens of Liberty. Devin is a fourth-year player and, just like it states in the “Ranger Creed,” he gives “110% and then some” on the field and at practice. Congratulations Devin! The members of this year’s team are as follows: Alex Hammond, Ashton Worden, Aydyn Nelson, Bode Stoddard, Braedon Gill, Devin Stevens, Eden Burton, Fisher McQueen, Hunter Keller (goalie), Jamie Zinn, Kanyun Avner, Kasem McClellan, Luis Rodriguez, Luke McKinney, Mason Howerton, Nolan Salmon, Pierce Brinton, Rannick North, Ryker McMurdie, Sawyer Norton, Stetson Hogge, and Taylor Slater. We could not have been more proud of our boys and girls this season! Great job! If you have a child interested in playing lacrosse, we are always looking for new players. Ninety percent of this year’s team is aging out and moving up to the next division in the fall (Thunder 5-6). We are in need of kids moving into the 3rd or 4th grade. There is also a division for 1st and 2nd graders (Storm 1-2). Lacrosse is co-ed up to 7th grade. If you are interested in learning more about lacrosse, please contact us: Coach Mike McKinney (Grades 3-4), <mike. us364@gmail.com> Coach Paul Avner (Grades 5-6), <pmakav@ msn.com> For those interested in trying lacrosse, we may hold a few informal clinics throughout the summer at Liberty Park. You can also find out more about youth lacrosse by visiting weberjrlax.com (Weber Junior Lacrosse), utahlax.org, and <uslacrosse.org> Interesting Lacrosse (Lax) Facts • Lax is the fastest growing youth sport in the nation. • Lax is one of the oldest sports known to man. Lax was played by American Indians before any European contact on the continent. • Youth Lax players wear a helmet, shoulder/ chest pads, elbow pads, and gloves. Players carry a “crosse” (Lax stick) for passing and throwing. • Youth and boys’ Lax is a contact sport. Girls’ Lax (7th grade and up) is a non-contact sport and girls only wear protective goggles. • Lax is played with nine players and a goalie: 3 Attack (offense), 3 Midfield “Middies” (offense and defense), 3 Defense, 1 Goalie • You can start playing organized Lax in first and second grades. GENERAL PLAN cont. from page 1 posed Ogden Valley General Plan. Public comment will continue to be accepted through Wednesday, June 15, 2016 by visiting http://valleyplan.com/comments/ or by sending comments directly to Charlie Ewert at <cewert@co.weber.ut.us> uploads/2015/10/Ogden-Valley-General-PlanJune-2016-Draft-3.1.pdf> The public may also visit the Weber County Planning office to view the general plan open house “issue” boards or to obtain a paper copy of the pro- Liberty Couple’s Business Offers High-performance Inflatables Dave and Cailin Scadden from Liberty have been in the inflatables business for almost 30 years. Dave invented and developed their first pontoon fishing craft years ago and the business has grown ever since. They now have a line of over 65 models of high-performance inflatables, including pontoon fishing craft as well as rafts, kayaks, and stand time warranty on its inflatable boats and paddle boards. This is their commitment to the quality of their products. The best part about Dave and Cailin’s product line is the fact that they are portable; you can take them on your next vacation! They are easy to take in your boat or RV or even as luggage on an airline to desti- up paddle boards that can be used for fishing or recreation. They are known for their high performance inflatables, but even more for their customer service and long-term warranty. Theirs is the only company in the world that offers a life- nations all over the world. Inflatables open up the opportunity for so many cool adventures—a perfect fit for the Utah lifestyle. Learn more about Dave Scadden Paddlesports at 801-392-5404 or find them at <www.davescaddenpaddlesports.com> Sheriff Joins Campaign to Stop Distracted Driving Weber County Sheriff Terry Thompson, average, 21 people are killed each year due along with other law enforcement officials, has teamed up with the Utah Highway Patrol and Staker Parson Companies to promote the new “Stop to Talk. Stop to Text,” safety initiative. The campaign, which involves over 100 Staker Parson vehicles, stems from the death of one of its own employees who was hit and killed on the job by a distracted driver. On average, 1 in 10 car crashes in Utah involve a cell phone, an on to distracted driving, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety website. W a t c h for Sheriff Thompson to be rolling down the road on the barrel of a concrete mixer in an effort to bring attention to the dangers of cell phone use behind the wheel. The simple slogan, “Stop to Talk. Stop to Text,” will, hopefully, help remind of all to put down our electronic devices while driving. |
