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Show Volume XXIV Issue XIV The Ogden Valley news Page 5 August 15, 2017 Skyline Mountain Marathon & 50K Community Blood Drive Slated for September 15 An Ogden Valley Janet Wampler at 305-796-7778 or <janet. Comes to Ogden Valley August 19 Community Blood Drive wampler@gmail.com> Drop-in donors are also The Skyline Mountain Marathon is touted as an a-typical marathon—a “quad-burning course with an almost 5000-ft. climb with mind-blowing views. . . . The full marathon distance of the Skyline Mountain Marathon is brutal, but one of the most beautiful trailrunning events ever.” Course Route - The course starts near Liberty’s North Fork Park at 5:00 a.m. and moves directly uphill. In the shadow of Ben Lomond Peak, it twists and turns on the switchbacks for 6 miles before arriving at the “saddle” where runners connect to the Skyline Trail. Runners then turn southeast and head toward the North Ogden Divide. This section of the trail is fast and almost completely down- hill. Following the South Skyline Trail, runners head south, cresting the summit with a view of Ogden Valley before heading downhill toward Windsurfer Beach along Pineview Reservoir. An Aid Station will be located at Windsurfer Beach. From here runners face what many call “the most torturous section of the entire race,” which follows the Pineview Trail along the shoreline of Pineview Reservoir, connecting to the North Arm trail before finishing in the center of Eden at Eden Park. A staging area will be set up at Eden Park where runners will be bussed to North Fork Park before returning to the park for the finish of the race. Maps and additional information can be found at <runtheskyline.com/marathon-half/marathon/> Local Author’s Book Available at Valley Market Eden resident, singer, and author Alicia Blickfeldt’s new book They Said I Would Die is now available for purchase at Eden’s Valley Market. Ms. Blickfeldt fought Stage 3 cancer through natural protocols, such as wholefoods and holistic remedies, and won! Then five months later, Alicia was run over by a truck, nearly killing her for the second time in the same year. Her story is one of power, hope and persistence in the face of horrible obstacles. Read how this woman overcame and continued moving forward on her quest to make the lives of others better through music, song, and an unquenchable spirit of courage. You can find Alicia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and at <aliciablickfeldt@gmail.com> Alicia Blickfeldt with Terry Hancock at Valley Market in Eden where her new book “They Said I Would Did” is now available. Mark Your Calendar for the Inaugural El Doce at Pow Mow Grab your amigos for the inaugural El Doce at Pow Mow, a 12-hour endurance, cross-country mountain bike race taking place August 19. Set in the heart of the Wasatch at Powder Mountain Ski Resort and powered by the GOAL Foundation, El Doce at Pow Mow aims to be Northern Utah’s premier 12-hour mountain bike event. With roughly 11 miles of IMBA designed trails per lap, El Doce is a perfect balance of a challenging course, rewarding vistas at every turn, and interesting features that you don’t find on most trails. According to Jenny Scothern, riders will ride solo or as part of a relay team to try to get in as many laps as possible in 12- or 6-hour time frames. The course features gold star singletrack with roughly 1,100 feet of ascent and descent per lap. Spectators and team members will enjoy a festive pit environment with access to Powder Mountains lodge, food, and facilities while they wait for their athlete to complete their lap. With miles of ridgelines, rocky descents, and high-mountain alpine riding, El Doce at Pow Mow will not only satisfy the recreational athlete but will test even the most conditioned riders. All registrations include a meal, a mug, and a frosty beverage of your choice for the race finish celebration. To register and for more information, visit <www.getoutandlive.com> Weber State University Hosts Free Ogden Family History Conference A free family history/genealogy conference, “Of ing classes for beginning and advanced learners. Roots and Branches,” will be presented at Weber State University in the Shepherd Union Building Saturday, September 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family History Blesses the Living, How to Start Your Family History, and Organized Research are just three of the fifty-plus presentations being offered at this year’s free conference. Of Roots and Branches feature keynote speaker Elder Steven M. Petersen, Area Seventy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will present at 8:30 a.m. The conference will also offer many family history experts, vendors, a one-onone help area, and a tour/presentation in the WSU Library’s Special Collection area. Taught by experienced presenters, over fifty individual classes will be offered in five one-hour sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., includ- There will be something for everyone interested in family history and genealogy. To see a full list of classes, visit http://ogdenfsl.org then click on 2017 Ogden Family History Conference info. This year’s conference is again being co-sponsored by the Ogden FamilySearch Library and the Weber State University History Department. It will take place in WSU’s Shepherd Union Building. All-day free parking will be available. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn how to find your ancestors. For more information, you may also contact Stephen Felt (fufelts@gmail.com) at the Ogden FamilySearch Library, 539 24th St. in Ogden or David and Cindy Erickson, Directors of the Ogden FamilySearch Library, <cindyerickson@ familysearch.org> is scheduled for Friday, September 15 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wolf Creek Resort (3718 N. Wolf Creek Dr.) in Eden. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please visit redcrossblood.org or contact community blood drive coordinator welcome. You may start the donation process by completing an online pre-donation health history questionnaire on the day of your appointment by logging in to <redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass> Your gift can save a life. Eclipse, Star Gazing, and a Crawfish Boil at Snowbasin Resort Summer is still in full swing at Snowbasin Resort this August. The 5th Anniversary Blues, Brews & BBQ line-up has been great so far and August is no different. Snowbasin is excited to fill the air with music from Old 97’s, Turnpike Troubadours, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, and Larry & His Flask on Sunday afternoons throughout August. The third week of August, Snowbasin centers their events around the sky. The Dark Sky Viewing Night is back on August 19. With the popularity of this event, Snowbasin has expanded the evening offerings with opening both Earl’s Lodge and Needles Lodge plus a free showing of Star Wars on Earl’s Lawn. On Monday, August 21 Snowbasin is offering a Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing at Needles Lodge. The path of totality is about 150 miles north, but Northern Utah will have the greatest viewing circumstances in the state. The gondola will take riders to the top of Needles for the viewing that starts at 10:13 am, the peak is at 11:33 am, and the end is at 12:59 pm. The Dining Discovery Dinner this month is a Cajun Crawfish Boil on Friday, August 25. It will be a family backyard style Crawfish Boil with shrimp, Andouille sausage, potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, creole dishes, and incredible desserts. The seafood will literally be poured on the table. A featured beverage will include ‘hurricanes’, which can be made alcoholic or non-alcoholic. A traditional ‘Dixie Land Jazz Band’ will provide entertainment. See the full menu at www.snowbasin.com . To make reservations call 801-620-1021. Eastman Family Recovery Foundation Fun Run Announced Come run with us and celebrate councilor Rob Eastman’s eighth year of sobriety September 2. This year 50% of the proceeds will go to the Eastman family Recovery Foundation and 50% will go to a mother and her two daughters who just lost their husband and father to this disease—Derek Derek Naylor Marc Naylor, the son of Linda and March Naylor of Liberty. Derek passed away July 10, 2107 from an opiate overdose after succumbing to the addiction he battled for many years. Organizers state, “We had an amazing turnout last year and hope that we can grow it each year. Please help us spread awareness by donating to the Eastman Family Recovery Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization that helps Utah’s troubled youth, adults, and families who are struggling with suicide and/or addiction, and do not have the money to get the proper treatment.” The event emphasizes the strength and effort it takes to overcome the challenges of addiction, mental illness and suicide. The goal is to bring awareness as well as celebrate and inspire those who are on their journey towards recovery. Fundraising will support the mission of the foundation—“To educate the youth and our community about mental illness, suicide, and addiction prevention.” This will be a morning fun run with three distances: 1K, 7K, and 14K Walk, Run or Bike. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to join. Registration is required and includes a tee shirt and finishers medal. The walk, run, or bike will be held at 1498 W. Glovers Lane in Farmington, September 2, 2017, beginning at 7:00 a.m. For more information and to register, please visit https://ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=49138 or call Cristina Eastman at 801-755-3791, and help the Naylor family. |