Reason #11 to attend Mountain-Con 4

It's been about three weeks since we highlighted one of our awesome guests, so I guess it's time to do so again.

Reason #11 to attend Mountain-Con:
Herb Jefferson Jr.

Mr. Herb Jefferson Jr. may be known best for his role as "Boomer" on the original Battlestar Galactica, but is by no means the whole of his career.

Some of Mr. Jefferson's other roles include Baxter in "Columbo: Playback", Muntzy in "Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix" (i.e. the "Knight Rider" pilot), Otis Barnes in "The Devlin Connection", and a news reporter in "Apollo 13." Mr. Jefferson has guest starred in numerous television shows, including "Airwolf", "The Dukes of Hazzard", "Mission: Impossible", "ER", and "Hill Street Blues".

Mr. Jefferson's latest role is an appearance in the film: "Star Trek: Of Gods and Men", which will be shown in its entirety at Mountain-Con this September (see "Reason" #9).

Herb Jefferson Jr. is also supporter of our Armed Forces, and is involved in organizations like the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve "Toys For Tots" program, the USO, and the California Paralyzed Veterans Association. As Mountain-Con will be near Hill Air Force base this year, we hope that the soldiers will come out and visit with Mr. Jefferson, who would be pleased to see all of you!

To recap:

Reason #1 to attend Mountain-Con: "Because it's just that COOL!"

Reason #2 to attend Mountain-Con: Brandon Sanderson

Reason #3 to attend Mountain-Con: KidCon

Reason #4 to attend Mountain-Con: "Location, location, location!"

Reason #5 to attend Mountain-Con: Kevin Sorbo

Reason #6 to attend Mountain-Con: Cool props

Reason #7 to attend Mountain-Con: Club Fahrenheit 451

Reason #8 to attend Mountain-Con: Sarah Douglas

Reason #9 to attend Mountain-Con: Star Trek: Of Gods and Men

Reason #10 to attend Mountain-Con: "We are YOUR people!"

Reason #11 to attend Mountain-Con:
Herb Jefferson Jr.

Reason #8 to attend Mountain-Con 4

Hopefully, you've been eagerly awaiting the following blog...

Reason #8 to attend Mountain-Con:
Sarah Douglas

Although we may recognize her best as "Ursa", General Zod's right-hand woman in the first two Superman movies (starring Christopher Reeve), Ms. Douglas is an accomplished actress who has been in several of our favorite shows...

Some of Ms. Douglas's other science fiction, fantasy, and horror roles include:

• "Pamela" in V: The Final Battle (television series)


• "Queen Taramis" in Conan the Destroyer


• "Dr. Lana Zurell" in Return of the Swamp Thing


• "Lyranna Tagget" in Beastmaster 2


• "Elsa Toulon" in Puppet Master III


• "Lt. Col. Sinclair" in Return of the Living Dead III


• "B" in a Space 1999 episode


• "Lady Whitehurst" in an episode of The Wizard


• "Deathwalker/Jha'Dur" in an episode of Babylon 5


• "Yosuuf/Garshaw of Belote" in an episode of Stargate SG-1

Ms. Douglas also starred as "Pamela Lynch" on Falcon Crest, which ran for two years ('83 - '85) and has had several other guest starring roles on Magnum P.I., The Love Boat, The Return of The Saint, Matlock, Remington Steele, and many others.

Ms. Douglas has offered a very rare event she calls "An Evening with Sarah Douglas", which is an intimate gathering of people that lasts for about 90 minutes. It is a private event, and has never been held outside of England ... until now. "An Evening with Sarah Douglas" is a special event at Mountain-Con, and thus has an additional fee.

To recap:

Reason #1 to attend Mountain-Con: "Because it's just that COOL!"

Reason #2 to attend Mountain-Con: Brandon Sanderson

Reason #3 to attend Mountain-Con: KidCon

Reason #4 to attend Mountain-Con: "Location, location, location!"

Reason #5 to attend Mountain-Con: Kevin Sorbo

Reason #6 to attend Mountain-Con: Cool props

Reason #7 to attend Mountain-Con: Club Fahrenheit 451

Reason #8 to attend Mountain-Con:
Sarah Douglas

Mountain-Con Bowls Over Ogden-area Children

Big Brothers Big Sisters charity event “Bowl for Kids' Sake” receives help from Mountain-Con, a Celebration of Fandom.

Ogden, UT, April 12, 2008: Mountain-Con – A Celebration of Fandom, heard about the “Bowl for Kids' Sake” event for the first time this year. In a little over two months, Mountain-Con gathered a bowling team and a donation of over $500 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah. Big Brothers Big Sisters holds several bowling events in the state each year. Mountain-Con will participate at the event held at the Fat Cats bowling alley, 2261 Kiesel Avenue, Ogden, Utah, and will have their own cheering section. Be on the lookout for Mountain-Con members in different types of costume.

Additional information:

• Mountain-Con supports several charities each year. At the 2007 convention last year, it gathered food for the Utah Food Bank.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters provides mentors for children aged 6 to 18.
• As “A Celebration of Fandom,” Mountain-Con supports activities, art, and entertainment created by fans of different genres.

Contact Information

• Contact Mountain-Con at:
• Web site: http://www.mountaincon.org/
• E-mail (see above for Jill Bogler, Publicity Chair)
• Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah “Bowl for Kids' Sake” at:
• Web site: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=260108
• E-mail Jessica at 370-bowling@bbbs.org or call (801) 313-0303.