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Show Volume XVII Issue XII The Ogden Valley news Page 9 September 15, 2009 Valley Athlete Receives Honors— Eagle Project Aids in Newly Competes in prestigious World Developed North Fork Nature Trail Cup soccer tournament in Madrid Valley resident Taylor Bowlin recently pleted his senior year at Weber High returned from Madrid, Spain where he School where he played Varsity for four competed in the youth club World Cup years, and was voted this year’s most soccer tournament. valuable player. He He is a member of also had the privilege the Real Salt Lake Uof being chosen cap18 team that competed tain of his four teams. and won the Jr. MLS This spring he was Sum Cup in Denver named 1st Team Alllast July against other State from the Salt U.S. Jr. Pro U-18 Lake Tribune, and teams. This quali1 st Team All-Area fied them to play top from the StandardEuropean U-18 teams Examiner. in Spain at this very elite tournament. This summer he Taylor also had enjoyed playing socthe opportunity to cer with the Ogden compete in Costa Outlaws. His future Rica in March with plans include playhis Olympic Region ing soccer in the fall Development Team. for the University of Chay Warburton displays his Eagle Project in North Fork Park. Taylor played for La Nevada Los Vegas An Eagle Project, the climax of the tacted Dave Jenkins, Director of Trails and Roca Futbol Club. (UNLV). Taylor Bowlin Scouting program, is no small task. Or, it Grooming for Ogden Nordic, a chapter of Taylor just comshouldn’t be anyway. It’s the pinnacle of The Utah Nordic Association. At that time, years of work. Young men start when they Jenkins was developing a new trail; a collabUDOT & TEXTERS cont. from page 1 prison, and the fine can be up to $10,000, are eight years of age setting and accom- oration between the Swanson Environmental while the prison term for a third-degree plishing goals. Very stringent requirements Center and Ogden Nordic. Jenkins gave felony is generally 0 to 5 years and the fine guarantee a well-rounded learning journey Chay two options—clear trails or build a 12 really care about this issue,” said John Njord, can be up to $5,000. UDOT Executive Director. “Our hope is that in everything from building campfires to foot bridge capable of supporting skier and this short documentary moves beyond just Editor’s note: States with some form serving those with needs. The boys have horse alike. Chay chose the latter. educating the public and actually helps them of law in effect or scheduled to become until they are eighteen to accomplish all of Chay had to design the bridge, obtain change their behavior to avoid the dangers of effective include: Alaska, California, Illinois, their goals (merit badges) including their donations, and pull together a crew to build distracted driving.” Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Eagle. The Eagle Project is an opportu- the bridge. Considering the remote locaThe documentary is also scheduled to New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, nity to prove that their leadership skills are tion, it was no small task. Chay learned that air between games at the 2009 High School Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Washington honed enough to serve in a responsible and he doesn’t have to know everything, just be Football Championships at Rice Eccles State. Source: Hands-free Info, a Web site substantial manner. willing to ask questions, and be willing to Stadium November 20, 2009. It is also being that draws on information from state legislaWhen Chay Warburton completed all his work hard. shown in state driver’s education classes. The end result was a well-built bridge tures’ databases, law enforcement agencies, requirements, it was time for him to choose Fourteen states currently have laws in safety activists and local media reports. a project. After considering his interests and that will serve many people in the years to effect, or are scheduled to adopt such laws, the possible needs of the community, he con- come. that ban texting while driving. Utah’s law went into effect May 12, 2009. Offenders may face charges and fines as follows: • First-time offenders will be charged with a Class C Misdemeanor. The punishment for a Class C Misdemeanor is up to 90 day in jail and a fine of up to $750, plus an 85% surcharge. • If the driver inflicts serious bodily injury on another person as a result of texting or emailing, or has a prior conviction for this offense within three years of committing a second offense, the driver will be charged with a class B misdemeanor. Class B Misdemeanors are punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, plus an 85% surcharge. • In addition to those fines and punishments, the judge may order a three-month suspension of the person’s driver license for either of the above. • If a person is texting or emailing while driving negligently and causes the death of another person, the driver may be charged with automobile homicide, a second- or third-degree felony. The prison term for a second-degree felony is 1 to 15 years in MentiOn this ad tO ReceiVe 20% OFF Come Join, Relax & Have Fun Master Lu’s Tai Chi Acupuncture Master Lu Pain Relief ~ Allergies Weight Loss by 818 26th Street Tuesdays only 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - Noon Phone: 801-622-4552 or 801-463-1101 Laurie Van Zandt (801) 388-8103 Combining Creativity & Practicality Unique Landscape Design Project Co-ordination www.theardentgardener.net Harley and ’ Grill Bucks Great American Cuisine |