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Show Volume IV, Issue VII THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 9 July 15, 2001 Ogden Valley Community Church Opens in Historical Huntsville Mercantile Some time around 1895 Joseph Peterson of Huntsville opened up a Mercantile for the small community called Huntsville. That tradition continued on for over 100 years. But no longer Huntsville Parade 2001 bring it into compliance with current earthquake and handicap standards, complete main floor reconfiguration, a new paint job, new lighting, floors sanded and refinished, new bathrooms and plumbing Entertaining the guests at the Community Church open house. can coal, bagged livestock feed, seed for pastures and gardens, clothing, Red Wing shoes, canvas irrigation dams, paint, horse tack, human and animal pharmaceuticals and lots of penny candy be found in the old historic building. The original two story structure, heated by two pot belled coal stoves, one in the store and one on the second story to heat the gymnasium/dance hall, is taking on a new lease on life as home to the Ogden Valley Community Church. The congregation previously met at St. Florence’s Catholic Church until March of this year when they leased the building from the Leon Sorensen family. Remodeling of the building quickly installed, and construction of a serving area for group dinners. Vaughn Park is the pastor of the Community Church. Pastor Park is a graduate of Master’s College of California. He owns a manufacturing and retail company in Grand Junction, Colorado—The Mattress Factory. He and his wife Rhonda have two children. The church is a non-denominational community church and is interested in spiritual outreach to those in the Ogden Valley area. Those from any background are welcome and invited to attend services each Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. Youth minister Mark Schissler provides youth group activities each Your Northern Utah Realty Connection Anne Gompert, Mark Shissler and Mindy Turner welcome visitors to the open house. began. Leon worked the store beginning in 1951, then purchased the store in 1961. He retired from the grocery business in 1988. Currently, completed renovations include stabilization of the structure to Wednesday evening at the church, beginning at 7:00 p.m. A women’s Bible study is also held each week on Thursday evenings, beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information call 745-4133. Come see our New Location! 745-0551 Toll Free 888-489-0111 www.utahrealty4sale.com Jack Robbins Associate Broker * Darlene Robbins Assistant * Over 30 years Experience * FREE Mini-Appraisals Find out what it’s worth? Special Senior Discounts * |