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Show wm mexs DET OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 3 July 1, 2006 USDA Forest Service Dedicates Aviation UDOT to Hold Open House Regarding Express Lanes— Carpool lane decals to be sold to motorists Hangar at Ogden Regional AirportShowcases fire fighting aircraft and ground equipment The Intermountain Region of the Forest Service dedicated their Aviation Operations Hangar located at the Ogden Regional Airport on June 2. The Forest Service recently renovated and expanded the facility. The Aviation Operation Hangar is the agency’s largest aviation operation group. Though operational year round, peak activity occurs during the months of June, July, August, and September when wildfires traditionally burn in the West. Approximately six planes from the Forest Service’s Aviation fleet were on display OGDEN ALLEY including a Douglas DC-3, DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, King Air BE-200, King Air B90, Aero Turbo Commander TC-690, and Cessna Citation CE-550 along with fire fighting engines from the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Twenty-eight full time employees work at the facility year round with an additional 15 to 20 smokejumpers stationed in Ogden during the summer months. Approximately $5.5 million to $6 million UDOT will hold an open house in Salt Lake County to answer questions about the new Interstate 15 ae Lanes that begin operation on September 1, The open house will be ie June 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the SLCC Miller Campus at 9750 S. 300 W. in Sandy. Beginning in August, up to 600 single occupant drivers who are willing to pay $50 er month can acquire an official Express Lane decal for their vehicles. In September, direct dollars per year are channeled into the local economy through the Forest Service Intermountain Region Aviation Operations Hangar. Ogden Valley Business Association Website Wins State Tourism Award a “Welcome Kit” full of special offers and coupons from OVBA member businesses. The website was designed and developed by Pamela Mitchell of Website by Design. The Ogden Valley Business “sociation is proud to announce that website www.ovba.org has won a prestigious ak from the State of Utah. he Utah Office of Tourism recently held their first annual Utah Tourism Advertising and Marketing Contest and the OVBA won the Best in State for organizations with annual budgets of less than $200,000. The OVBA website currently experiences an average of 10,000 visitors per month. t is the premiere guide to goods and services in Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon for visitors and locals alike. he home page features special offers from local businesses and a complete calendar of area events. The entire Ogden Valley Phone Book can be found on the site. Locals use the site for local weather and ski reports. Visitors use this site as their first stop for area information prior to their visit, requesting additional travel information via the electronic contact page. Newcomers to the Valley will find community resources, and may request For more information about the OVBA, visit www.ovba.org or call 745-2550 Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System UDOT UDOT recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System by hosting a farewell event for members of the commemorative convoy from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). In honor of the 50 year celebration, AASHTO organized a coast-to-coast convoy featuring approximately 20 trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and cars to travel along Interstate . to commemorate the original convoyof Lt. Col. Dwight Eisenhower in 1919. “a 1919, Eisenhower traveled from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. The difficult trip took over two months and was his inspiration for the interstate highway system. As President, Eisenhower signed the legislation making the creation of the U.S. Interstate system a reality on June 29, 1956. y OVBA Chair Jim Halay, Website Designer Pam Mitchell, and Executive Director Lisa Karam Fuller. those motorists will be allowed to drive in the carpool lane. Carpoolers, buses, motorcycles, and clean fuel burning vehicles will still be able to drive in the lane for free. The carpool lane is currently reaching less than half of its capacity. By allowing solo drivers to purchase decals and drive in the excess capacity, the other general lanes will see a decrease in travel times without negameely impacting travel times in the carpool lan ees a Park onto eastbound I-80. Speakers at the event included Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., UDOT Executive Director John Njord, and Idaho Department of Transportation Executive Director David Ekern. Other motorcycle participants included John Njord; Robert Flowers, Public Safety Commissioner; Speaker Greg Curtis; and 25 UHP motorcycle troopers. The convoy will reach Washington, D.C. on June 29 to celebrate the anniversary of the 1956 Federal-aid Highway Act. ~ = ST eee”, anne \ The convoy entered Salt Lake City June 17 to meet with local transportation professionals, and departed on Monday, June 19. Governor Huntsman rode his motorcycle with UHP motorcycle troopers to lead the 20-vehicle convoy from Sugarhouse —_— an eclectic CLOTHING COLLECTION inspired by the color, sights, and ARTISTRY of southeast ASIA f ® ogden, Bi ut RIK KKK / & 801.39.d KK > 0.0.6. 0.6.0.! oo & OO. 8 @.! -snowbasin A Full Moon Gondola SUN VALLEY RESORT Rides During the full moon of each month Snowbasin Resort offers a Full Moon Gondola ride and Bavarian accordion music at Needles Lodge, where you can indulge in summer seasonal food specials and activities. Join us for Snowbasin’s Star Parties in conjunction with the Ogden Astronomical Society. Saturday, July Ist * On the Plaza $24 for Adults ¢ $10 for Children 12 & Under * Sat., July 8 *« Sat., August 1 2006 Summer Includes BBQ, Beverage, Dessert & Dancing. Bar Service is available. Concerts Sundays 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Free to the Public Beginning June 25, Snowbasin Resort offers free music on the plaza, featuring a high altitude eclectic variety of performers, from Reggae to Renaissance, Bluegrass to Flamenco. Special barbecue menus are paired with the music and a wide variety of beverages will be available. Menu: 7:00 - 8:30 pm 8:00- 10:00 pm 10:00 pm_ BBQ Music & Dancing BBQ Chicken, London Broil Pork Loin, Corn on the Cob with Black Diamond Baked Beans, Fresh Potato Chips, (Country Western Band) Fireworks Brownies & Blondies Deli Salads, Rolls, Watermelon, 3900 Needles at Night Dinner & Gondola Rides - Beginning June 23,2006 Friday evenings 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. www.snowbasin.com ¢ 801-620-1000 N. Wolf Creek Reservations Drive Recommended 801-745-3737 More i isi proud to announce the arrival of information at www. wolfcreekresort.com |
