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Show The Ogden Valley news Page 10 Volume XX Issue V April 1, 2012 The Amazing Raise is Brought to You by the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley The Community Foundation of Ogden Valley (CFOV) benefits non-profits working together to benefit residents and the thousands of visitors who enjoy the Valley. Through the Amazing Raise, the Foundation will help RAISE awareness about these non-profits and assist them to RAISE funds. A special group of Pioneer Donors has given money that will be used to match funds raised by the non-profits during the AMAZING RAISE giving period, July 4 through September 17. They challenge you to join them in generous giving. For more information, visit <www. cfogdenvalley.org> CFOV will feature each of these non-profits in each issue of The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS. We encourage you to check them out. logical, and/or agricultural resources through the procurement and protection of conservation easements—a voluntary contract between a landowner and the OVLT. The OVLT now holds conservation easements on nearly 6,000 acres in Ogden Valley, benefiting the property owners, the local community, visitors and recreators, and future generations. What We Do: While conservation easements may limit development, preserving Ogden Valley’s unique complexion composed of pristine natural resources, scenic vistas, agricultural and rural lands, and open spaces, the property remains under private ownership and control, with the owner free to utilize their property in a variety of ways, maintaining all other legal benefits associated with private property ownership, including conveyance through sale or will to beneficiaries. Why Give to Us: Benefits of donating a conservation easement may include inheritance tax savings, tax benefits for donating a conservation easement to the non-profit OVLT, and annual property tax savings. Conservation easements run with the land on the deed, ensuring that the easement remains in effect in perpetuity. The OVLT relies solely on individuals who are willing to donate conservation easements. Financial donations are also needed to administer the OVLT, to provide appropriate stewardship over easements, and to generate matching funds for future easement acquisition. For more information, or assistance in developing a conservation easement, contact Board Chair Jody Smith, 801-745-9246. Featured Non-Profit of the Week The Ogden Valley Land Trust Who We Serve: A local organization with local people acting as its trustees, the Ogden Valley Land Trust (OVLT) is a non-profit corporation established for the purpose of conserving and protecting open space and scenic, historic, cultural, recreational, wildlife, eco- Remembering Ann Millner’s Time at WSU After 12 years at WSU, Paul Thomson resigned as president. The State Board of Weber State University has come a long way Regents gathered at the campus to decide who over the past ten years―buildings have been ren- would replace Paul Thomson as president. Of ovated, changes have been made to online the 55 members considered for the courses, and great programs like the position, Ann Millner was chosen by Dream Weber program have been estabthe board. She became the first female lished. All of this has happened under the president of WSU. care of WSU president Dr. F. Ann Millner, When Ann Millner began her work who announced on March 12 that she will as president on October 1, the campus be stepping down as president. had 17,000 students. Under President Before Ann Millner came to guide Millner’s care, the Layton campus and WSU, she received degrees from BYU, Davis campus were built. The dorm Southwestern Texas University, and the was remodeled, and a new language University of Tennessee. She worked and Ann Millner arts building, Elizabeth Hall, was develaided students at Vanderbilt University, oped. Dream Weber and Accuplacer Thomas Jefferson University, Southwestern math programs, online math courses, were Texas State University, and the School of Health created. Professions. She was also a member of the Now, in 2012, WSU has 24,000 students Weber Chamber of Commerce. and has more undergraduate degree programs In 1982, Ann Millner came to Weber State than any other college in the state of Utah. University and worked as a lecturer. She More good has been accomplished for the stubecame the vice president of the college in dent body than ever before. Ann Millner may 1993. She was the vice president for nine years be stepping down as president, but her time at under Dr. Paul Thomson. Weber will not be forgotten. By Stephanie Campbell VCRD (Valley Citizens for Responsible Development) Annual Membership Meeting April 18, 2012 7:00 PM Huntsville Library Auditorium Agenda Items: • Election of 4 Board of Trustee positions whose terms will run to Annual Membership Meeting in 2015 • Update on several Ogden Valley developments Members and non-members invited. Keep informed on Ogden Valley Issues: Visit the VCRD web site: www.vcrdutah.org or Ogden Valley Forum Blog www.ogden-valley.blogspot.com OVBA Invites Local Businesses to Learn About Hiring Interns Local business owners are capabilities of a small staff, and they require invited, along with current members, to the next Ogden Valley Business Association meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 19 at noon at the Ogden Valley Branch of the Weber County Library in Huntsville, which will include lunch. Jeffery Meyer and Quincey Pearce from the Weber School District Intern Program will present “How Your Business can Hire an Intern.” The Student Internship Program builds a relationship between high schools and community organizations such as businesses, professional associations, cultural institutions, government agencies, and medical facilities. Internships are an ideal way to increase the little additional investment. The cost for the event is $5 for OVBA members and $10 for non-OVBA members, which includes lunch served by Huntsville Barbecue Company. Please RSVP to terry@ovba.org by April 16 to ensure lunch availability. The mission of The OVBA is to promote and support member businesses of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon by providing opportunities for improving commerce, to be an economic resource for the betterment of our community and its visitors, and to foster a robust economic climate through the promotion of natural and cultural resources. For more information, visit <www.ovba.org> NORDIC RACES cont. from page 1 the winter. With the advent of spring, warm temps, and and back to the main road—all of that in less dwindling snow, the cross country ski season than 30 minutes for the winner. Very impressive! Contestants ranged in age from 5 to 75 draws to a close. Ogden Nordic enthusiastiand came from Salt Lake, Park City, Ogden, cally wishes to thank the many volunteers who made this winter in North Fork such a fine and Ogden Valley. Previous to the adult race, 13 youth racers time! We were able to groom cross country tested their skills and strength against a 1 and ski trails 5 nights each week for a total of 17 weeks this winter. Only about 6 days got rained a 3 km course. A out. Thanks groomfine line-up of young ing squad! racers exemplified The Nordic the essence for which Center at the South this event is named, Gate was open four the “Fun Race days each week, plus Series.” All seemed holidays, during the to cross the finish grooming season line smiling! For that to provide rentals, matter, most of the answer questions, adult contestants also and hand out free hot crossed with a smile. chocolate. Thanks They understand the Nordic Center volunsimple notion that teers! “The Beauty of Cross Thanks also to Country Skiing is the Glide.” Those of Adults in Nordic Fun Race. Photo by Jim Halay. the many season-pass holders, corporate you who engage in and private sponthe sport understand. Those of you yet to try it will someday discover sors, RAMP, Weber County Parks, and the daily users. With all the support, Ogden the magic. Saturday’s race was followed by the award Nordic can continue to provide our community ceremony—complete with ribbons and some with an outstanding cross-country ski venue. really fantastic prizes from our corporate part- Please remember us at September’s CFOV’s ners Kuhl, Salomon, and Proctor and Gamble. “Amazing Raise” celebration. Remember the A free BBQ followed, celebrating all the vol- great summer time trails in North Fork Park as unteer groomers and Nordic Center staff that well—Mule Shoe, Mule Ear, Bicentennial, the collectively make North Fork Park what it is in two Ben Lomond trail heads, and more. See you on the pathways! EMERGENCY cont. from page 1 Minimize the amount your body needs by staying cool and reducing activity. ShakeOut, the state’s largest earthquake drill l Buying commercially packaged water is best ever, now with more than 773,000 participants. and comes with expiration dates, but you can Join us. 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