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Show Page 2 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXX Issue XI March 15, 2023 The Ogden Valley News Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 801-745-2688 Fax: 801-745-2688 Cell: 801-791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@digis.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 801-745-2879 Fax: 801-745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@digis.net crwendell@msn.com Opinions expressed by advertisers, columnists or letters to the editor are not necessarily the opinions of the owners and staff of The Ogden Valley News. Guidelines for Letters to the Editor Letters should be 300 words or less. Letters must be signed and the address of the writer submitted. The Ogden Valley News reserves the right to edit or decline printing of any submissions. Romance Rekindled at Ogden Valley’s Frozen Hearts Ball In true Cinderella fashion, the magical Heritage Foundation (WCHF), spotlight Former Eden resident Judy Stallings remiFrozen Hearts Ball made its midwinter return to the Hearthside in Eden last Valentine’s weekend. Dancing the night away to classic love songs, attendees enjoyed music from two live bands— Ogden Valley’s Frozen Hearts Club Band (Victoria Blanchard, Nate Meredith, Daniel Burt, Chris Burt,,and Jake Martin) and Eden’s Yellow Rose (Brad Vause, Kelly Gerritson, Mark Harris, Jody Booth, and Dave Carver). Recently, two short film documentaries, produced by the Weber County and celebrate Ogden Valley’s longstand- nisced about dancing years ago, “In the 1940’s ing tradition of community dances—Ogden and 50’s, dances were held here every Saturday Valley’s Frozen Hearts Ball (youtube.com/ night. It cost 25 cents to get in. The Ernie watch?v=_l6iQWto1gA&t=609s) and Historic Jensen Orchestra would come up from Ogden Community Dances in Ogden Valley (youtube. to play. We were packed together elbow to com/watch?v=y5q9JvjwZgI). elbow! It was so much fun!” Former WCHF President Kate Nelson comMany here in Ogden Valley will remember mented, “Hundred-plus years ago, on any the deep snows and frigid temperatures of given Saturday night, community dances were 2023’s winter. Romantics will remember an held at the historic 1896 Valley Chapel (aka enchanting ball, mingling and dancing in the Hearthside Event Center). Neighbors and warm glow of Ogden Valley’s dancing heritage. friends, leaving their smartphones home, would arrive by wagon or sled to enjoy an evening dancing together to the melodies of community musicians. You can almost feel the presence and energy of past community residents here when you’re standing (or dancing) in this hall. People today don’t realize what a significant role dancing played in community lifestyle. This was Yellow Rose (Brad Vause, Kelly Gerritson, Mark Harris, a major social connec- Frozen Hearts Club Band (Victoria Blanchard, Nate Jody Booth, and Dave Carver). tion.” Meredith, Daniel Burt, Chris Burt,,and Jake Martin) WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU! Announcements Sought As a community service, The Ogden Valley News will print local birth, wedding, obituary, anniversary and missionary farewell & homecoming and Eagle Scout announcements free of charge. We invite residents to send their announcements to: THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING 2022 SPONSORS The Ogden Valley News PO BOX 522 EDEN UT 84310 If you would like your submitted items returned, please send a stamped, selfaddressed envelope. The Ogden Valley News, while respecting all property received, will take no responsibility for lost or misplaced items. Please remember to keep a copy for yourself. Invitation for Articles The staff of The Ogden Valley News welcomes the submission of articles by our readership. 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