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Show Volume XXX Issue V The Ogden Valley News Page 9 December 15, 2022 New Valley School Dedicated: March 31, 1958 Note: This article appeared in the “Ogden Standard-Examiner” Sunday, March 30, 1958. The twelve-room combined elementary-junior high school in Huntsville, brand new though part of it has been in use since September, will be dedicated in special services tomorrow [March 31, 1958] at 8:00 p.m. Principal Carl DeYoung said a full program has been arranged for the occasion. The school now serves about 300 junior high school and elementary students from Ogden Valley. It is staffed by ten teachers. For residents of the area, the dedication should signal the official end to a hotly fought campaign to keep junior high students at Valley school. Several years ago, they [parents] vehemently protested transfer of junior high students to schools out of the valley and even set up their own classes. Band Number The services, which will be under the direction of County Superintendent. T.H. (Ted) Bell, will open with a school band number, “Star Spangled Banner” under the direction of Kathleen Lupcho. Invocation will be offered by Bishop John S. Whitely and remarks will be offered by Supt. Bell; Abner Allen, president of the Board of Education; Principal DeYoung; architect Fred Hodgson; and Duane Campion, the contractor. The school band will render “Little English Suite.” Dr. Don Orton, dean of the school of education at the University of Utah, will offer the dedicatory address. This will be followed by a number, “Bless This House,” by a mixed sextet composed of Renee Brunker, Dixie Robins, Mary Sue Stallings, Verdon Richens, Louis Burhley, and Frank Southwick. Mary K. Brady will accompany. Bishop Wilmer Jensen, Huntsville, will give the dedicatory prayer. Besides twelve classrooms, the new school has a principal’s office, health room, supply room, and kitchen. Only the gym remains from the old building. It was built in the 1930’s. The $370,000 school opened with eleven classrooms last fall and the additional classroom, office facilities, and storage space were built since then. Students and civic groups have participated in finishing the building. By sponsoring the annual Valley Tournament, a basketball meet for all church, school, and alumni teams, the school student body has raised funds over a three-year period for landscaping. Due special honors Monday will be all former principals of the school. Mr. DeYoung said they will all be platform guests at the rites. From The Past . . . Newly dedicated Valley Elementary school 1958. Weber County Launches New Quarterly Program Weber County’s Economic Development department recently created and launched an “Industry Innovation Tour” program and quarterly event. Stephanie Russell, Economic Development Director for Weber County, created and successfully launched the program stating, “We are working diligently in Weber County to encourage the expansion and recruitment of sustainable energy industries and advanced technologies. This event is the first of many planned endeavors to facilitate a public paradigm shift towards implementing sustainability practices and energy and water conservation in our communities.” Russell continued, “The objective of the Industry Innovation Tour program is to showcases some of the incredible existing innovative and technology-based companies in the county, and provide a behind-the-scenes experience for community stakeholders to discuss current industry topics and explore potential partnerships.” Commissioner Gage Froerer praised the innovative efforts stating, “We appreciate Stephanie’s vision to create this one-of-a-kind program and the enthusiastic willingness of the business community to participate.” Froerer continued, “Individuals will have the oppor- tunity to learn from top executives about the showcased company’s community impact and innovative products.” Karisa Stahle, Head of Human Resources with Qnergy, was the first event host. Qnergy is the world’s leading clean technology manufacturer of Stirling energy systems and is headquartered in Ogden. “This program provides a great opportunity to showcase your business and access the resources that are already available within the community. It also benefits the community by hiring local, because we recognize that there are a lot of good, hardworking people in this area, and we want to do what we can to keep those good workers here to continue to benefit this community.” Winner of the Energy Institute’s 2022 Environment Award for impact, commitment, and climate technology innovation, Qnergy delivers solutions that create a cleaner natural gas industry through effective methane abatement. Qnergy is pleased to participate in Weber County’s Industry Innovation program. For more information about Weber County’s Industry Innovation Tours, contact Stephanie Russell at srussell@webercountyutah.gov. Twenty Years Ago: Wolf Creek to Host New Years AllCelebration Sean Luebbers, Director of Hospitality for the delicious calories of dinner can then Wolf Creek Resort, announced plans for this year’s gala New Years Celebration. “After the success of the Snowdance we held here in November, which was a fundraiser for both the Ogden Valley Business Association and the United States Ski and Snowboard Association, we received numerous calls from residents, and naturally, we were happy to oblige.” The evening’s festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, and will include a four-course, sit-down dinner where guests will enjoy a seafood cocktail, a baby field greens salad, and roasted winter vegetables. The meal will be capped off with an assortment of fine European pastries and a coffee and cocoa bar. “The Man from Nowhere” After approximately one month of constant drilling, the dramatic department presented a three-act comedy entitled “The Man from Nowhere” to the public who acclaimed it as one of the year’s outstanding achievements. Mr. Rauzi and Miss Bodily, co-directors were well pleased with the play, and can truthfully say that with the interest and attitude shown in this production by the cast that they will make great strides in the field of educational endeavor. The cast included Gaile Renstrom, Janice KcKay, Eugene Morris, Junior Green, Robert Aldous, Joyce Stoker, Mildred Hill, Lola Cottle, Floyd Hogge, Blake Storey, and Stage manager Gunn McKay. Note: This narrative is from a play noted in the The Huntsville Victorian 1940 yearbook submitted by Lucy Hales of Ogden. be danced of to the sounds of DJ Cindy Sue, who plans to cover a wide range of musical eras with her selection of dance tunes. Party favors will be provided, and bubbly will be served to toast the New Year. Guests will be able to watch the downtown “First Night” festivities on the big screen TV. Holiday attire is suggested for this celebration. The cost is just $50 per person if reservations are made by December 27. Thereafter, the cost is $75 per person. Space is limited to the first hundred people. Reservations can be made by calling Eric Householder at 7453737, extension 101. Master Card, Visa, and American Express are accepted. The Ogden Valley News is looking for Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon historical biographies, stories, and photos to use in its publication. Please mail, email, or call Shanna at 801-745-2688 or Jeannie at 801-745-2879 if you have material you are willing to share. Saturday, December 24th Christmas Eve Masses at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday, December 25th Christmas Day Mass at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Night 5:30 p.m. Saturday Night 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 a.m. Fr. Joshua Marie Santos 801-399-5627 FrJoshuaS.Stambrose@gmail.com Saturday 5:30 p.m Sunday 8:00 a.m. or by appt. Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary, Middle School, and High School Providing a challenging, college-focused education in the proven tradition of Catholic schools, for the families of the Ogden Valley. We want to teach your children! For information on our program, financial assistance, tours, or application, please call 801-393-6051 or 801-394-1515. 2668 Grant Avenue, Suite #104A, Ogden, UT 801-612-9299 |