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Show OMNI V.SST 3322 S." 3r i 5. SL.2, JT r Tto MILK RATI U.S. POSTAGE PAID OGDEN, UTAH 84401 PERMIT NO. 37. bill 5 Boini lommoinKEfl Vol. 4. No. 24 Thursday July 12, 1979 At St. Bonedicts Hospital Plain City Residents will have no increase in the property tax mill levy during the coming year, even though the Plain City Council has approved a budget of $198,196 for its general fund. That figure is about $20,000 more than the previous years budget and $78,000 in surplus funds keep the mill levy the same. A sewer budget of $138,000 was also approved by the city council. A new health care center devoted, entirely to the treatable illnesses of construction work starts Work will start this week or next on one of Utahs most dangerous and confusing intersections at the junction of Pleasant View and Elberta Drives. Weber County has accepted a low bid $58,401 by the Parson Construction Company to improve this intersection. Although the basic traffic flow will be the same after construction, power poles will be removed and two new lanes with 'softened turns will be made. At the present time, the heavily traveled intersection has numerous chuckholes and is covered with gravel. alcoholism and chemical dependency, will open this month at St. Benedicts Hospital. Announcement is made by Robert K. Eisleben, hospital administrator, who invites the public to tour the $1.1 million addition to the hospital. he said, The facility, will house our Alcohol and Health Degree theEarned son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Richards, Jack Richards of 531 E. 260 N. and a North Ogden native, has received a doctorate degree in higher education from the University of Denver in' Colorado. Mr. Richards now resides in Logan and will serve as director of Alumni Relations at Utah State University. He is married to the former Janice Patterson and the couple have four daughters. .... . , . Feared Friday suffering United States. Open houses will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 13, 14, and 15. Visitors are asked to park in the front from (fear of the number 13) will THskaidekaphobia be hurting for the second time this year as Friday July 13, 1979 comes. Friday the 13th is supposed to bring bad luck because of superstitions about both the number 13 and the day Friday. Bad things which historically supposidly happened on Fridays have been: the day Eve tempted Adam, the day the Biblical flood started, the day the Temple of Solomon fell and the day Christ was crucified. In America many skyscrapers omit the number 13 from their floor numbers, while in France there are no house adresses with number 13. Fire danger Fire danger in the Wasatch Mountains is currently extremely high because of recent high temperatures, low humidity and dry weather. Recreation users are advised by the Ogden ranger District to be very careful in National Forests and even on local foothills. The annual Wasatch Front Fire Closure went into effect last week from Nephi on the South to Tremonton on the North. Fireworks are prohibited on all Forest Service buid. Smoking is also outlawed. Only campfires in specially designated recreation areas are allowed. encourages mutual support and considerable study during a program aimed at changing a lifetime of habits, he said. Offices The center has a number 1500 lounge-recreatio- two-yea- meeting place for support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, and for group counseling with patients families and patients in the aftercare program. Visitors touring the ACT Center are encouraged to designed and built with the specific need of recovering alcoholics and chemically-dependepersons in mind, said Robert J. Bednarek, lot and enter the main lobby. From there guides will conduct tours to the new parking through nt center, located on the ground level of the fifth patient wing. In welcoming the public, we are also thanking the community for helping Ala-Tee- n, program director. seven contains ACT It ' detoxification rooms. These are private rooms equipped with oxygen, suction and other capabilities for intense medical care of patients. Detoxification can be a situation, said Mr. Bednarek. complex program which is unique to this area, said The Mr. Bednarek. treats program, the alcoholics physical, far--th- Ben Lomond Peak is no v, Analyzed separately, here where near being one ol are the three different Utahs tallest peaks, for there are at least 60 others in the NORTH OGDEN PASS f most scenic, spec- e tacular and worthwhile hike in the Ogden area is one to state taller than it. A considerable number of those peaks are in the Uintahs, like Utah's tallest r King's Peak at 13,528 feet. Further still. King's Peak itself does not rank in the top 75 tallest peaks in the United States. the top of Ben Lomond Peak-th- e highest point in Weber County at 9,712. feet above sea lelwl. The solid and utterly majestic Ben Lomond Peak rises skyward about an exact mile further than does the tip of the Ogden LDS Temple Spire and views of this area from atop Ben Lomond are unequaled by anything short of an airplane flying at a higher altitude. From the top of Ben Lomond, it is possible to see the vast majority of Ogden and the surrounding area, including: N. Salt Lake, Bountiful, Antelope Island, The Great Salt Lake, Willard Backdrop But, what makes Ben Lomond Peak Spectacular is its backdrop and the fact that it is found so close to a big urban area, like the Ogden-Salt Lake (the nations 45th largest metro area). Most of Utahs other tall peaks are either isolated Metro-are- are or cities from a surrounded by so many other tall peaks that they lost their uniqueness. Bay, Pineview Reservoir and even Mantua. On clear days, a naked eye sight of Logan, the Logan Temple, of Magna and even more is Prospective hikers to Ben Lomond Peak have a Triple option as to: 1) What type of transportation they take to the top; and 2( Which route possible. Ben Lomond Peak was they take. There are three named by a lady from routes leading to Ben Scotland who settled in Lomond Peak: North Ogden North Ogden in the 1850's. Pass Trail, North Fork Park Trail and Willard Basin She called it Ben Lomond after a considerable shorter Trail. All three routes vary in length and altitude climb, peak by same name found but except for the final 1,000 in of north Glasgow just Scotland. The original Ben foot climb to the top; all three routes can be used by Lomond Peak in Scotland next to Lomond Loch is only not only hikers, but also by horses and trail bikes. 3.192 feet tall. TO BEN LOMOND PEAK TRAIL: This trailhead begins at the summit of North Ogden Pass (6,184 feet elevation) on the North side of the road. This trail, part of the Skyline Trail System was improved by the forest service in 1976. The trail is extremely and there are no places to get lost in the daylight along it. The trail begins with an extraordinary amount of switchbacks and climbs quickly to 7,000 feet elevation before the switchbacks end. Then the trail straightens out somewhat, but stays on the east side of the mountain (giving good views of well-mark- Huntsville Valley), until y to Ben Lomond at Chilly Peak, it comes back half-wa- out on the front side and offers some good views of Ogden.. Mountain goats, sheep, deer and rattlesnakes have been seen along this trail. No water is available along the route and the trail is rocky and sharply steep in a few places. It is a nine mile walk (oneway) to Ben Lomond Peak along this trail (despite what any posted signs say) and it is impossible to walk to Ben interest in our new center, health problem, dependency." We expect considerable sad Mr. Bednarek. alcoholism and chemical Thought . rv .1 4 Dale Wride, General Chairman of Cherry Days, would like to thank all that participated and helped in any way to make this years celebration such a big success. The following is a list of winners in the Home Arts ADULT Lomond Peak along this trail s. in less than two and one Counting a stay at the top, this is no less than a 5' z to 6'i hour hike.. half-hour- Climb The total altitude climb along this route is 3,528 feet. The trail is a pretty fair one for motorcycle travel and a horse unloading area is available for use at the summit of North Ogden Pass.. BEN LOMOND TRAIL FROM NORTH FORK PARK This trail to Ben Lomond Peak begins east of the horse corral area in North Fork Park, a park found northwest in Liberty. This trail is also very but it is less of a hiking distance at only six miles long to Ben Lomond Peak. The climb on this trail is steeper, though from North Ogden Pass, being at an altitude of 5,750 feet at its trailhead. The total climb from here to the Peak is 3,962 or 309 feet more than N. Ogden Pass Trail. The Trailhead has a well-mark- commemorative plaque located at its beginning and has plenty of facilities for horseman using the trail. This trail is perhaps the most popular of the three for horseman, but motor-bike- s can also use it. The trail starts with numerous switchbacks and d of the way up passes some waterfalls. game animals, like rabbits may be seen along - Cherry Days results listed Our faults are more pardonable than are the methods we think up to hide them. Some this route. Water is available on this route about one mile from the summit by taking a one half mile long spur trail that Fair: Quilts: Grand Prize Shanna Muirbrook, First Prize Diann Harrop, Third Prize, Chloan Kowaluk, Hon. Mention Sharon Sarlo, Hon. Mention Shauna Muirbrook. Knitting, Grand Prize Carol Quillen, First Prize Kathryn Moore, Second Prize Lou Ann Orton, Third Prize Kathryn Moore, Hon. Mention Lou Ann Orton. Handwork: Grand Prize Veda Arvey, First Prize Carol Sanders, Second Prize Kathryn Moore, Third Prize Carolyn Eddy, Hon. Mention Carol Sanders, Hon. Mention Brenda Murray. Needlework (rugs: Grand Prize Karma Shaw. First Prize Jan Mahas, Second Prize Maureen Garner, Third Prize Jan Mahas, Hon. Mention Maureen Garner. Needlepoint: Grand Prize Helen Bury, First Prize Karen Leech, Second Prize Brenda Murray, Third Prize Kathryn Moore, Hon. Mention Karen Leech. Crocheting: Grand Prize Veda Arvey, First Prize Sandy Heiner, Second Prize Mrs. Fred Boyes, Third Prize Christine Stegen, Hon. Mention, Elaine Roylance, Hon. Mention, Brenda Murray, Hon. Mention Jo Miller, Hon. Mention Carol Quillen. Sewing: Grand Prize Bonnie Bailey, First Prize, Sharon Hall, Second Prize Karen Muirbrook, Third Prize Joanne Schow, Hon. Mention Sharon Hall. Macrame: Grand Prize Shana Child, First Prize Brenda Murray, Second Prize Shana Child, Third Prize Jo Rae Mitchell, Hon. Mention Roy Derricott. Tole Painting: Grand Prize Christine Stegen, First Prize Christine Stegen, Second Prize Christine Stegen, Third Prize Christine Stegen. Hon. Mention, Christine Stegen, Hon. Mention Joanne Schow. Ceramics: Grand Prize Kelly Isenberg, First Prize Anna Lee Eckhardt. Second Prize Karmen Rowse, Third Prize Anne Lee Eckhardt, Hon. Mention Calvin Heiner. Crafts: Grand Prize Carol Quillen, First Prize Jo Miller, Second Prize Carol Quillen, Third Prize Carol Quillen; Hon. Mention Elaine Roylance. Candy: Grand Prize Penny Cutler. Canning: Grand Prize Robin Kirk Patrick, First ..Prize Carol Quillen, Second Prize Leona Orton, Third Prize Leona Orton. Live Floral : Grand Prize Mrs. Fred Boyes. First Prize Loy Ann Orton. Second Prize Mrs. Fred Boyes, Third Prize Carol Quillen, Hon. Mention Mrs. Fred Boyes. Artifical Floral Arranging: Grand Prize Marilyn Nye, First Prize Carol Quillen, Second Prize Jo Miller. Woodwork: Grand Prize Ruel Child, First Prize Arthur Rose, Second Prize Craig Williams, Third Prize Betty King, Hon. Mention Stephen King, Hon. Mention Ruel Child. Leather: Grand Prize Parley Ferrin, First Prize Monte leads to Cutler Spring, behind Ben Lomond Peak. Matue. Seond Prise Scott Tanner, Third Prize Monte Matue, The remains of an old cabin Hon. Mention Monte Matue.. Stamps: Grand Prize Howard Orton, First Prize Bob Lund. Bailey's can also be seen Best of Show along this route just before saddle. the reaching Adult: Thelda Elliott, Junior-TodHarrop, Children- When the saddle is reached at 8,750 feet, this trail in- Allison Roylance. tersects the trail coming i Short vacation d " V-- ' ' ' - A by. "C f . A ' t i S ", 1 For those outdoor enthusiasts in the Ogden ares, there are a variety of maps and even an outdoor guide available on this area. .J T- - - T ' 4 V A- Outdoor maps available 4 , - 4 v ' 4 THIS DANGEROUS MTERSECTION - ot the junction ol Pleosont View ond Elberta Drives Inf Pleosont View is scheduled to be improved beginnin in the next few days. The turns will be "softened" ond the rood signals mode less confusing to motorists. i - one-thir- Sunday July 15 until Tuesday July 24th has been declared as: Western Dress Up Days in Ogden. Ogden Mayor Stephen A. Dirks encourages everyone in the area to dress up in western style clothing during those ten days to recall our western and pioneer heritage. The Sierra Club has published an Ogden area outings guide and it is available from most our sporting good stores for $2. It lists many ana hiking trails, bike trails and other information J- public ask questions about the - Western Dress The Summer is going by quickly and as of Friday July 13th, there will be but 41 days remaining until school starts up again in the Weber County School District. School is scheduled to begin on Thursday August 23. 49 days of summer vacation have already gone BEDNAREK, administrator of the Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Treatment Center :ACT; at St. Benedict's Hospital, and Edythe Mulhall, R.N., head nurse, place books on shelf in new ACT center. ROBERT Ben Lomond Peak Hike best Yet! By Lynn Arave . persons Dependency Treatment Center (ACT), which has become a model program in the western By 2175 N. North Ogden was Douglas L. Deis of 455 recently awarded a Masters degree in science (applied and organizational psychology) from the University of Utah. His parents are residents in the Southern California area. individual patients and their families. The program enjoys a high of counseling offices for and individual rate of success documented group and conterence counseling, at 70 percent. where physicians, The new center has rooms nurses and counselors have facilities for treating 31 team meetings to review ouas well as inpatients patients progress. tpatients and those parn is a large There r in the ticipating This also area. follow-u- p program. This center has been serves as a lecture room and Chemical . Master's degree E. Those provided help to some who have wardrobes, and a study table. This arrangement ld . patients bathroom, The ACT Program, which has been in housed temporary quarters on the new St. Benedicts campus, has this important facility, said Mr. Eisleben. Funds for much of the Last week, the Plain City Council accepted a low bid of $9,747 from the King Company to supply playground equipment for the park located near city hall. This purchase includes a bowery (24x60 feet), a slide, swings and basketball standards. Plain City is developing this park with the aid of a grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor and Planning Agency. provide Park equipment For been through detoxification or observation, there are rooms with eight three-be- d Resource Development ul highly-successf- were raised during a community drive in 1976. with aooroval for the project given by Utahs , Recreation. PtogiFaim to IKgMhi (Sap no tax incroaso over to Ben Lomond from North Ogden Pass. For the final 1,000 foot climb up some steep switchbacks, the two trails are the same. This final section of trail is so steep (and is partially covered with snow into midsummer) that motor bikes and horses are best left on the saddle of the mountain while the final 1,000 feet up is hiked by foot. Some snow Cont. on Pcgo G JUNIOR WINNERS Quilts: Grand Prize Harrop Family. Needlework: Grand Prize Kristine Hunter, First Prize Leslie Hahas. Crochet: Grand Prize Stacee Stokes, First Prize Chelle Muirbrook, Second Prize Chelle Muirbrook, Third Prize Becky Welch, Hon. Mention Brenda Murray. Sewing: Grand Prize: Chelle Muirbrook, First Prize Chelle Muirbrook. Second (none given, Third Prize Sean Moore, Hon. Mention Chelle Muirbrook. Macrame: Grand Prize. Jeffry Lund. Tole Painting: Grand Prize Kathy Mitchell, First Prise Stacey Stokes, Second Prize Stacey Stokes. Ceramics: Grand Prize Mark Schweppe, First Prize continued on p. 3 |