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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XIV Issue XVI November 1, 2007 Mishap in Ogden Canyon Shuts Down Traffic By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News A single car accident in Ogden Canyon on October 17 shut down traffic for about Photo taken by Larry Zini. 25 minutes. A 49 year old driving a red 2006 Chevrolet pick-up truck westbound failed to negotiate a corner and crashed into a row of Jersey barriers, finally breaking through before careening down the embankment. The vehicle came to rest on its side about 30 feet from the edge of the road. Six cement barriers spanning about a 75 foot distance had to be replaced by UDOT, causing further delays in traffic throughout the afternoon. Two additional passengers were in the truck at the time of the mishap, which occurred around noon. No injuries were reported. An officer with the Weber County Sheriff’s office stated that it looked like speed played a primary role in the accident. Motorcycle Accident Halts Traffic in Ogden Canyon By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News A 39-year old male traveling westbound through Ogden Canyon, lost control of the motorcycle he was driving after being distracted by a motorist following too close. After hitting a patch of gravel, he left the road, hitting a cement Jersey barrier, which propelled him over the top and down into the ravine on the north side of the road at about mile marker 9.5. Emergency personnel reported to the accident scene around 7:30 p.m. after the motorcycle driver called 911 from his cell phone. Upon arriving, they swept the edges of the road with flashlights searching for the victim, who was finally able to steer rescuers to him via his phone. The motorbike was found down the road about 400 feet. The cyclist was transported to the McKay Dee hospital with a broken leg and other minor injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Traffic was shut down in the canyon until the victim was located and transported. Ski Utah Hosts Annual Fat Flake Festival—A free flurry of pre-season fun! Ski Utah will host its annual winter kickoff celebration, the Fat Flake Festival (formerly Snow Jam), Saturday November 3, 2007. The event takes place from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City. New to this year’s event will be the Monster (Energy Drink) Rail Jam. The largest rail structure in Salt Lake City history will be built on top of the Gallivan Center ice rink, completely engulfing the skating venue. A 14 foot high, super sturdy scaffold ramp in-run/jump will lead to a 20 foot C-box, provided by Park City Mountain Resort, and a 37 foot “volcano” box (a battleship with a slightly concave plateau), provided by The Canyons. Fresh Wasatch snow will be trucked down from Alta and Brighton for the event. “The Monster Rail Jam will be the largest and most impressive rail jam ever produced in downtown Salt Lake City,” said Mountain Sports International’s (MSI) Keith Carlsen, who is the event director for the second annual Fat Flake Festival. “MSI is building the in-run and installing the rails on the ice rink oval in the middle of the Gallivan Center. This addition to the event, which will feature Utah’s top professional skiers and snowboarders, will take the winter kick-off festival to a whole new level. People will be blown away.” In addition, the event has adopted a new name. “We decided to call it the Fat Flake Festival in honor of our new logo, the fat flake,” said Raelene Davis, Ski Utah marketing director, “Not to mention, this event celebrates Utah’s incredible powder snow.” FAT FLAKE cont. on page 13 Art and Holiday Shopping at Eccles Local painter Paul Butler of Ogden will exhibit his recent landscape paintings in the Main and Second Floor Galleries of the Eccles Community Art Center. The Carriage House Gallery will feature a variety of works by invited Northern Utah artists, and craftspeople. Paul Butler was born and continues to live in Ogden. At the age of 17, he was already holding one man shows of his artwork, as well as participating and winning awards in professional art competitions. He continues to receive significant awards in several art disciplines including oil painting, pastel, sculpture, watercolor, drawing, and photography. As a full-time artist, Paul continues to work in a variety of media. He enjoys the “inherent expressive characteristics” of each. His work is represented in art collections nationally and internationally. Butler has studied at Utah State University, Weber State University, California State University at Long Beach, as well as in New York City, and Vermont. A reception for Paul Butler is planned for Friday, November 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in association with Ogden’s First Friday Street Stroll. The Carriage House Gallery’s Artist Invitational/Holiday Boutique will include a selection of works by Northern Utah artists: Alison Benjamin, Julie Brandt, Robert Call, David Cox, Meri DeCaria, Curtis Fuller, Roberta Glidden, David W. Jackson, Cara Koolmees, Dottie Miles, Arlene Muller, Liz Pierce, Steven Sheffield, Mac Stevenson, Sue Valentine, Doug Wride, and others. Art by Additional Artists Alison Benjamin states, “Today my artist’s focus is on nature. My impressions of plants and landscapes are non-traditional, yet easy to identify. I am inspired by the beauty, simplicity, and sacredness of nature and life.” David Cox of Huntsville will be participating with some new functional ceramic pieces. The work of other potters, Richard Barker, Salt Lake City; Craig Haaser, Ogden; Karl Haaser, Ogden; and Ed Palmer, Roy will also be on exhibit. The wood works of North Ogden artist Curtis Fuller will also be on display. He has created a number of lovely turned exotic wood ornaments and goblets for this exhibit. Ogden artist Roberta Glidden has delivered a new selection of her lovely silk scarves. Cara Koolmees of Mountain Green is known for paintings with exaggerated color and patterns. Liz Pierce of Roy has always enjoyed incorporating color and design into her paintings. Arlene Muller of Ogden Canyon will share her whimsical imagination with us in her creation of soft sculpture holiday elves. Her other soft sculpture creations and dolls will also be on display. Salt Lake artist, Steven Sheffield bases his paintings on abstract design, landscape, or non-representational art. He says, “I let the creative process lead me, often using multiple media in one piece.” Doug Wride, a Northern Utah watercolorist residing in Pleasant View, says he discovered watercolor in high school after taking an art class with the thought that it would be an easy credit. Doug expresses his love of the outdoors and rural America in his watercolors. The Carriage House Gallery will be open two evenings for holiday shopping: Friday, November 2; and December 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., as well as during regular gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For additional information, call 801392-6935 or visit <www.ogden4arts.org> MARATHON cont. from page 1 vates me to run the most is my Dad, he has run over 125 marathons—several 50 mile runs, and five 100 mile endurance races. Sometimes we think he’s crazy but his example really does motivate us. He says it’s the best therapy there is. My favorite run is from the North Ogden Divide, over the Skyline trail and on to Wind Surfer Beach at Pineview reservoir. Sometimes we will do it in the middle of the night.” Cheyenne’s younger brother Caleb turns ten next month and plans on starting his training to run the St. George marathon next October. Cheyenne explains, “This will be a very special achievement for Caleb. 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