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Show Page 4 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume II, Issue XVIII September 15, 2000 BALLOON FEST cont. from page 1 16 years of age, won first prize with his balloon “Lady Lex.” He was awarded $300 cash and chose a DVD player from the prize table. Band provided live music. The Dream Academy dance troop offered a great show of different dance routines for the audience. Much to the dismay of the crowd, the weather did not permit the balloonists to launch on Saturday evening either. However, seven balloons glowed on the ground for the guests, while a tethered balloon gave rides up and down, and over the park. This year there were over one hundred booths with food, arts & crafts, vendors and games. A variety of foods were available to park goers between watching the balloons and enjoying the entertainment. Food vendors offered pizza, Navaho tacos, and Greek and The Smokey Bear balloon looms over the crowd. Hawaiian dishes. A little old lady from Morgan faintWill Jeffries took second place. He ed while looking up at the balloons. chose a beautiful headboard and nightShe was aided by the fire department. stand hand-carved by Brent Carver of She exclaimed, “I feel faint every time Eden. He also received a $250 cash I look up at the balloons.” Fire prize. Third place was taken by Betty Brown and her balloon “Laughing Bird II.” She wowed the crowd with a dramatic swoop and got right in close to the ground to try for the marker below during the competition. She was awarded $200 cash and chose an a r t i s t i c a l l y The Dream Academy dance troop performs for the audience. etched stone created and donated by Marty Porter of Department personnel responded by Eden. The award ceremony was held telling her, not to look up! A variety of rides were available for on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at Eden Park, the young kids as well as the not-sofollowed by a brunch at Hungry Wolf young kids. The “Simulator” gave a for pilots and sponsors. roller coaster of a ride in a dune buggy On Saturday, the Red Dragon moving at high speed through the Karate School performed various desert with all kinds of action. The demonstrations of weapons and selfGyro turned the daring in all direcdefense techniques while Angie tions—hopefully before the riders ate. Biesinger, the Kapp Brothers, the Pony rides were held in the corral. Monkey Butlers and the Flew the Coop There was the Climbing Wall for the adventurous, along with an inflated Giant Slide, Olympic Challenger obstacle course, and The Joust for even more fun. About 30 classic cars were on display, showing off their chrome and high gloss finishes as part of a The Simulator ride in action. car show. Some were junior dragsters from Harrisville. Only six of the classic autos were from out of the Valley . Members of this year’s Balloon Fest Committee included Lamar Bott, Brent Carver, Linda Gillespie, Bonnie Knobla, Flint Guthrie, Ruth Monahan, Beth Porter, and Jessica Schroder. Along with the committee, many others contributed to the success of the event. For the past six years, Jeff Jordan has generously and effiHooper T. Frog balloon gets ready to lift into the sky. ciently handled garbage control duty, gratis. Linda were free for all staff and volunteers. Gillespie stated, “Everyone on the The Eden Park committee stated that, committee was so grateful to see all accounting wise, the weekend event their hard work pay off and to see all should put the park in the black again. these people having a great time. Carol The Balloon Fest is sponsored by the Guthrie was greatly missed this year!” Eden Park Service District, with proThis year’s Balloon Fest was dedicated ceeds supporting the maintenance and to Carol who passed away earlier this improvement of the Eden Community year. Flint Guthrie said, “The event Park. Sponsors are needed for next year’s went really great.” Linda Gillespie said August 2001 event. Proceeds from she was still receiving messages on her sponsors go towards fireworks, fuel for the balloons, lodging for the pilots, and entertainment. If you would be interested in getting involved, or would like to volunteer at future events, contact an Eden Park Committee member at 7451465, or visit the park website that Little ballerinas at the Balloon Fest. will soon be answering machine on Monday, the online at www.4edenpark.com. Again, a tremendous thanks to all day after the Balloon Fest was over, the sponsors, supporters, food supplifrom pilots thanking the Balloon Fest ers, balloonists and the myriad of volCommittee again for a great time. unteers who made this year’s event a About 2,000 breakfasts were served success. over the Balloon Fest weekend. Meals Balloons lay on the ground as they are filled with air. |
