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Show The OGDEN September 15, 2000 VALLEY NEWS BULK RATE POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO Your Community Newspaper Huntsville Teen Packs Hockey Bags for the Adirondacks Inside This Issue: Ogden Valley Junction Inn Grand Opening Page 2 Guest Commentary Page 3 Ogden Canyon Club News Page 5 Boost Your Immunity Page 6 To Know is Good - To Do is Better Page 6 Marriage Conference Scheduled Page 7 Second Annual Cycle for Life Benefit Slated Page 8 Calendar of Events Page 9 Announcements Page 10 The Sandhill Crane Page 11 Student News Page 12 Sports News Page 12 - 13 Father Cummins and the St. Florence Church Page 14 Nordic Valley Golf Course Victim of Long Hot Summer Page 14 Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) Page 15 On Enriching the Environment Page 17 A Trip to Mr. Allen’s Barn is a Trip Back in Time Page 18 Classifieds Page 19 Spectators gaze at the colorful balloons as they take to the air to compete at Eden Park early on an overcast Saturday morning, the first day of the Balloon Fest competition. Another Successful Balloon Fest Takes to The Air By Jeannie Wendell Ogden Valley News Staff Ogden Valley’s Eden Park hosted yet another successful Balloon Fest the last weekend in August. The sky was filled with twenty-six colorful balloons that took to the air to compete for cash and prizes. “Smokey Bear” and “Hooper T. Frog,” caricature balloons, joined a host of others in a spectacular show across the autumn sky in beautiful Ogden Valley on August 26 and 27. Scores of cars and people converged on Friday the 25th at Eden Park to enjoy live entertainment, food and the spectacles showcased, not only in the sky, but in the many booths around the park as well. On Friday evening, Pilot “Smiley” James Richardson toasted the Balloon Fest with champagne and gave the Balloonist Prayer to bless the event as the festivities began. As a side note, Smiley was the lone ranger who decided to risk the approaching storm last year and flew into the power lines east of Eden. This year’s event included live entertainment from singer Jessica Missner, Ayrion Adams and her clogging troop, and The Mix Band. Much to the dismay of the crowd, the weather did not permit the balloonists to launch on Friday for an evening glow. Weather plays an important part in a pilot’s decision whether to fly or not—the final decision being left to the pilot’s discretion. Many spectators had come to see the evening balloon glow, but had to suffice with only two lit, but grounded, balloons due to inclement weather—the Smokey Bear balloon and another. The fireworks show on Friday night was briefly interrupted when ponies in the corral from the pony ride became agitated and had to be moved before the explosive display could resume. Early Saturday morning, the excitement in the air was palpable as the crowd eagerly watched balloons being inflated with hot air, then surrealistically rise into the atmosphere. Calm morning conditions provide the optimal environment for launching balloons. It was incredible to be so up close and personal in a forest of balloons. Pilots fielded questions from onlookers, eager to share details of every step as they prepared their balloons for flight. They enjoyed teaching the interested onlookers their tricks, and sharing their love of flying. Incredibly, an individual need only be 14 years of age to fly a balloon, in contrast to 16 years of age to legally drive a car. Balloonists competed for cash and gift prizes in a test of flying skill on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. From high above, pilots hurled streamer-laden beanbags with the balloonist’s number attached, aiming for targets below. All were competing for first prize by trying to get their beanbags the closest to two marked targets—one in a field below the Eden cemetery, and the other back at the Eden Park. The pilots had four chances, with two markers to hit each day, to try and beat their competitors. Pilots were given points, dependent on how close their beanbags came to each marker. The try for the markers was timed. Pilots had to be off the park field by 7:45 a.m., and back again by 9:30 a.m. Pilots came from all over the intermountain area to compete and join in the fun—Wyoming, California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and New Mexico. There was a wonderful spirit of camaraderie among the pilots, and they truly enjoyed sharing their sport and talents with the community, providing a good time for all. All the pilots stated that they had a great time, and plan to mark their calendar for next year’s event. Upon arriving to Eden’s Balloon Fest, each pilot received a “pilot pack” that included a T-shirt and vest emblazoned with the Balloon Fest logo, a balloon pin, $50 cash, and a round of golf courtesy of Wolf Creek Resort. Tres Clements, only BALLOON FEST cont. on page 4 Corey Bise, a 14-year-old Huntsville native, packed his hockey bags for the Adirondack Mountains this week. Corey has been accepted at Northwood School, Lake Placid, New York to continue his education off and on the ice. Founded in 1905 as the Lake Placid School, Northwood School is the Adirondack version of a New England prep school. Hockey players gravitate to Northwood due to the school’s reputation for strong hockey teams and a tradition of outstanding athletic achievement within a challenging academic setting. Northwood School student-athletes maintain a rigorous daily schedule of academics and athletic training. Hockey players train at the 1980 Olympic Arena. Corey’s love for hockey began in Huntsville at the winterized Huntsville Park pond. His father says, “We had to drag him off the Park pond when he was younger. He would skate so long into the evening that his feet were half-frozen when he came home.” It didn’t take long for locals to notice his natural acclamation to ice, speed and a natural love for the game. Jan Stephenson, Ogden Valley resident, encouraged Corey to register for ice hockey with the Golden Spike Hockey Association. Corey’s life soon centered around “car time” to and from the rink, lacing skates and locker room camaraderie. Corey played on a Golden Spike B Corey Bise practices on the ice. Travel Team for two years, leading the Team as captain his second year. At the tryout invitation of the State Team Manager, Corey secured a place on the State Team. He played as Forward for three years on the Utah Grizzlies State Bantam AA Team. Two of the three years were under the advanced coaching expertise of Head Coach Scott Harrison. As a COREY BISE cont. on page 2 |
