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Show Page 8 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXV Issue XIII August 1, 2019 Veterans with Disabilities Now Receive Discounted Hunting, Combination Licenses Veterans with disabilities are now counted combination license is $28.50, instead eligible for discounted hunting and combination licenses and will also experience an easier application process. Disabled veterans were previously eligible for discounted fishing licenses, and as of July 1, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is now expanding that to include hunting and combination licenses. “We are appreciative of the sacrifices that members of our country’s armed forces make and wanted to show our gratitude,” DWR assistant director Mike Canning said. “We’d like to thank the Utah Legislature for making this opportunity possible, and we hope that by simplifying the application process and offering a discount that our veterans can more easily enjoy Utah’s wildlife and beautiful outdoors.” The discount will be offered to any veteran who is a Utah resident and has a qualifying service-connected disability of at least 20%. The new discounted hunting license is $25.50, instead of the $34 full price, and the new dis- of the $38 full price. The discounted fishing licenses are still $12. All the licenses are good for 365 days from the day they are purchased. “In 2018, DWR issued 636 fishing licenses to veterans with disabilities,” DWR wildlife licensing coordinator Phil Gray said. “There are a lot of veterans in Utah who would qualify for and enjoy the combination license, and we are excited to offer them that opportunity.” The process will also be much simpler for individuals who qualify to apply for the discounted licenses. Previously, veterans had to take their qualifying paperwork to a division office and submit the application there. Now, they can simply submit a photo or scanned PDF of their disability letter and submit it on the DWR website. Once they are approved for the discount, they can buy their license online or from any authorized license agent. The paperwork also only has to be filled out once, and the veteran will then qualify for the discounted license each year. Ogden Nonprofit Hosts Second Annual Addiction Recovery Expo We Are One Recovery is organizing a community-wide addiction recovery exposition to be held on September 7, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Spike Events Center. The expo is designed to assist Northern Utah individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health issues. This event is free to the community and will provide information from residential and outpatient treatment facilities, therapy resources, health and fitness providers, mental health experts, meditation and recreational resources, and much more. This free-to-the-public event will feature some well-known experts and speakers, such as Casey Scott, Brian Besser - DEA Agent, Randall Carlisle, Todd Sylvester, James Hadlock, Alema Harrington, and more. Additional information about speakers, vendors, and sponsors involved can be found on the organizations website, Facebook and Instagram pages: www.weareonerecovery.com https://www.facebook.com/ WeAreOneRecovery/ https://www.instagram.com/weareonerecovery/ We Are One Recovery invites everyone to join us at the second annual expo and support positively the mental well-being of our community. The expo is still accepting vendors and sponsors. Please contact Amanda Thorpe at weareonerecovery@gmail.com for more information. We Are One Recovery is nonprofit organization based in Ogden, Utah that is bringing the community together to raise awareness and connecting those affected by addiction to resources, education, and support. We hope to shine light on the world of addiction. Far too often addiction is hidden in the shadows and goes without being talked about for fear of judgment or shame. We are creating a space for addiction recovery to be talked about, celebrated, encouraged and supported. We Are One Recovery was founded by Amanda and Cole Thorpe and is supported by board members Joanna Wheelton, Valleen Day and Lisa Thompson. BLOOD DRIVE cont. from page 1 Stake.” - Pick a time and then Sign in or quickly create an account • Donors can save up to 15 minutes by using RapidPass® to complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass. • Walk-ins are welcome, but the wait time may be longer. RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or Kurt Lyman at 385-214-8796. • For online sign-ups: - Simply enter “handcart” in the sponsor code box in the upper righthand corner of the screen. - Then, locate and click on “Huntsville Utah The 24th Annual World Wake Surfing Championship Returns to Utah Sept. 5 -7 at Pineview Reservoir’s Cemetery Point Brought to Utah last year for the first time in its history by the same constellation that produces the Rocky Mountain Wakesurf Open and several other on water marquis events, this exceptional spectator venue with significantly enhanced viewing experiences and activities is planned to bring the pinnacle of wake surfing and beach festival feel to the next level with the 24th installation. One hundred and forty of the sports top pro athletes, right down to junior athletes, from all over the world will convene on the shores of beautiful Pineview Reservoir for three days of competition across 14 divisions wrapped in a beach festival. Bookended by Snowbasin and Powder Mountain ski resorts, Pineview’s sandy beaches set the stage for this year’s World Wake Surfing Championship 2019! An overload of outdoor recreational opportunities in the surrounds and the dynamic offerings of Ogden, Utah just down the road, this destination is highly anticipated by wake surfing’s top athletes, and gives the region’s enthusiasts and folks that just love the beach an opportunity to see competition on wake surfing’s biggest stage! An invite to World’s is what everyone has been working toward at tour stops across the globe and it all comes down to this event for top honors and vying for $50,000 cash for pro divisions and another five figures in prize value for all other divisions. Centurion boats and presenting sponsor GM Marine galvanize this competition series as sanctioned by the CWSA (Championship Wake Surfing Association) as title sponsor and exclusive tow boat for the event featuring competitors from amateur youth through pro divisions. Event organizer and V.P. of Fred’s Marine, Kip Ames stated, “The magnitude and growth of wake surfing in the region inspired us to want to bring the highest levels of competition here again and to sustain it—getting Utah, [with] it’s ravenous water sport culture and amazing venues, on the big stage. We see it as a great opportunity to catalyze more growth and participation in the sport generally and earning the bid to host the World Championships for a second year running in Utah is a big deal.” The World’s top professional wakesurfers will take to the water, including reigning World Champions Connor Burns, Cassidy Gale, John Ackerman, and Jodi Grassman—along with all the World’s top-ranked riders in amateur, masters, juniors, and outlaw in both skim style and surf style divisions, male and female. “Our motivation in putting on these events is building the family culture and community around it in the region. Our ability to work closely with authorities and create optimal conditions and spectator experience is key,” said Paul Avner, event organizer and principal partner at <ClubRecUtah.com> Along with those previously shared sponsors, AD-Triple-S Motorsports will be onsite with side-by-side demos and wave runners from their brand offerings. As a core to the presenting entities, Art Hopson of Utah Lodging added this. “As one of the largest operations of rental units and luxury properties in an area with many natural assets, participating in events promotes the local economy and helps introduce our area to people who might not otherwise be reached, which will build year after year if done right.” Locally-owned Jones Shirts & Signs is a sponsor as well, providing official event apparel. Salt Lake Magazine has come aboard this year as key media sponsor, reaching Utah’s active lifestyle segment. Indie Ogden has also stepped up support, coordinating a local artisan vendor village and reach to the vibrant Ogden community. Boardco.com as part of the legacy production group brings a water sports shopping experience like no other right to the beach with great deals to be had on apparel and gear all weekend. Tony Duffy, Principal at All-Actionsports. com and project manager had this to say, “The years of building waterside events here is paying off, earning us top ratings and the opportunity to host world class activations. This event will be pretty loaded with beachside fun—music, Social Axe throwing, beach games, frisbee, nerf and water-gun wars, slip-n-slide, and land-board trainers from Flowrider. Bring your bike to ride around the area and get a tune onsite from Swiftbike. Stoked to get out and play this year? Rounding out the sponsors, vendors, and partners are the U.S. Forest Service, Weber County Sherriff supporting the event, along with Lucky Slice,Wasatch Roasting, Burger Bus, Wimpy and Fritz, and more—all keeping the crowd fed. Houser, Fatsac SheShreds.co, Brigade Wake Surfing, Composite One, Dartside, NiceRack, Custom Marine, Traeger Wood Fire Grills, Chums, Roswell Sound, Acme Propeller, Great Lakes Marine, SMITH optics, John Watson Chevrolet, Sewlong, Gatorstep, Extreme Trailers, Murphy, Marine Hardware and Powder Mountain Resort providing their assets, resources, activities and support to make this an epic, must-attend weekend to wrap up the summer season in Ogden Valley, including the “Water Proof Demo,” where you can get on and behind the 2020 Centurion and Supreme boats. Go to www.waterprooftour.com or call 801-4913710 to book your slot. Expect three days of music, food, activities, and fun on the beach on top of the world class wake surf competition! FREE to the public; however, parking fees apply. For more info, please visit <https://wakesurfchampionships.com> |