The Midvale Arts Council is proud to announce two inductees to the Midvale Hall of Honors this year.  The Hall of Honors Reception will be held in conjunction with the Youth Ambassadors Reception on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 7pm at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 West Center (7720 South). 

Koda and Officer Brian Todd: Koda was born in France on May 12 2006. He received training in France and was purchased by Alderhorst International and imported to the United States. In March of 2008 Midvale Police went to Alderhorst and selected Koda as our new Police Service Dog. Officer Gerry Wayne continued Koda’s training. In April of 2009 Officer Wayne and Koda were at the (Utah Police Officers Association) U.P.O.A. K9 trials. Officer Wayne and Koda took 4th Place in the Apprehensions sections of the competition. This is for all K9 dogs through out the state of Utah. In June 2009 Officer Wayne received another assignment. Officer Brian Todd was selected to be Koda’s new partner. In July 2009 Officer Todd and Koda attended and obtained Utah State certification for Narcotics Detection through P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training). In October 2009 Officer Todd and Koda attended and obtained certification in the Patrol Dog Certification Class through P.O.S.T. Shortly after finishing training and starting patrol work a tragedy occurred. January 01, 2010. Officer Todd and Koda had responded on a Burglary in progress call. Shortly after officers had arrived on scene one of the suspects fled the area. Officer Todd and Koda began a track of the fleeing burglar. The suspect was located a few houses away hiding behind a deck. The Suspect saw Officers Todd and Koda and took off again. Koda was released and caught up with the Suspect. The Suspect pulled a handgun and fired three shots killing Koda. The Suspect then turned his attention to Officer Todd and fired additional shots towards the Officer. Officer Todd returned fire and stopped the Suspects aggressive actions. Koda made the ultimate sacrifice and saved the life of Officer Todd that fateful evening.

Chris Hase: Chris Hase is a devoted husband and father.  In 1980 he married the love of his life, Denese Silcox, and they've raised four children that they're very proud of.
Chris attended Union Elementary and Midvale Junior High.  He graduated in 1972 from Jordan High School having served as student body vice-president.  He also was awarded the outstanding athlete award.
He attended the College of Eastern Utah on a wrestling scholarship, where he also lettered in cross country.
Chris is the proud owner/operator of Midvale Mining Cafe and Catering for the past 25 years.  He also shares part-ownership with Tony Caputo's Marketplace and Deli and Carlucci's Bakery, which is co-owned with his niece Therese and named after his "Momma" Carlucci.  Both businesses are located in downtown Salt Lake City.
For the past nineteen years, Chris has been actively involved with the Boys and Girls Club of South Valley.  He was serving as board president when the Midvale club moved to its new building in 2000.  Chris has served three terms as board chair of the club, and was the recipient of the "Guardian Award" in 2006.
Fifteen ago, Chris took his love of golf and started the Annual Boys and Girls Club of South Valley Golf Tournament.  It has raised over $400,000 for the club since its inception.
Chris was the recipient of the Department of Correction's "Dale Harrison Osborne" gold medal of valor award in 1991.
Chris and the Midvale Mining Cafe have been present these past nineteen years at the Harvest Days Bingo night, raising money for the Boys and Girls Club one cheeseburger at a time.
In 1995, he was awarded the Harvest Days "Spirit of Midvale" award, and was grand marshall of the parade in 2004.
Chris is also an avid runner.  He has run in a number of marathons, including the prestigious Boston Marathon this past spring.  In 2001, Channel 4 News awarded him the "Source of Pride" award.  He also received Midvale Chamber of Commerce "Outstanding Business Owner" award in 1992.  He has also been recognized by the Midvale Lion's Club.
Chris has donated or raised funds for several other organizations which include: Midvale Senior Center, Babe Ruth Baseball, the Angel Hands Foundation, Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant, Junior Achievement, and Habitat for Humanity.
Chris loves serving and cooking and is very much honored by this recognition by the Midvale Arts Council.
"See you at the Cafe!"