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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XVII Issue IX October 15, 009 The Ogden Valley news Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 801-745- 688 Fax: 801-745-006 Cell: 801-791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@att.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 801-745- 879 Fax: 801-745- 879 E-Mail: crwendell@att.net crwendell@msn.com Opinions expressed by advertisers, columnists or letters to the editor are not necessarily the opinions of the owners and staff of The Ogden Valley news. guidelines for Letters to the Editor Letters should be 300 words or less. Letters must be signed and the address of the writer submitted. The Ogden Valley news reserves the right to edit or decline printing of any submissions. Announcements Sought As a community service, The Ogden V alley n ews will print local birth, wedding, obituary, anniversary and missionary farewell & homecoming and Eagle Scout announcements free of charge. 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Note: The contents of The Ogden Valley News are copyrighted. To protect this publication and its contributors from unlawful copying, written permission is required before any individual or company engages in the reproduction or distribution of its contents, by any means, without first obtaining written permission from the owners of this publication. The deadline for the OVN November 1 issue is October 15. Letters to the Editor I Love Powder Mountain In reading the Ogden Valley news, I’m sad to see that the resort that has drawn so many people to this beautiful valley has drawn only negative press in recent times. I have been loyal to Powder Mountain for 22 years and plan to remain so in the future; my feelings have been mixed with the change in ownership, but any change is bittersweet. Even though the First Annual Powder Mountain Motocross Event was enjoyed by greater than 10,000 spectators and 800 competitors, the only news coverage it received from the OVN was the horrible accident that took a young life and put a shadow over the marvelous weekend event. Spectators were awed by the talent of the riders, and the riders were awed by the quality of the course with the beautiful backdrop of Powder Mountain Resort. For those who feel that such a dangerous event shouldn’t have been hosted here, I daresay that every person that competes in motocross is fully aware of the inherent risks, and indeed the danger involved gives them the adrenaline rush that they are seeking. As for the dangers of Powder Mountain road, your concerns should be directed to UDOT, since it’s a state-controlled road. Powder Mountain has asked UDOT for years to post signs to promote safe driving, such as “Use Low Gear” and “Steep Grade.” Apparently, there haven’t yet been enough deaths on Powder Mountain road to get UDOT’s attention. I can empathize with the people who are disputing Powder Mountain Town because they are being roped into something that they had no control over. But please remember that the employees of Powder Mountain have no control in the matter either. Most employees there are not property owners and are simply happy to have a job in these trying economic times. Kim Arave, Eden Many Will Miss Steve Roberts—A man who loved this Valley Many of us will miss Steve Roberts, former Managing Director of Wolf Creek Resort. Steve Roberts has done so much for our Valley. When Nordic Valley ski resort went belly up and no one bought it, he acquired it with his corporation to keep it up and running, yet still affordable, so all of us could still use it. He was a strong factor in our first “Balloonfest” located all in one spot for the first few years. However, the neighbors around complained because of traffic. So, being a good neighbor, he spread the event throughout the Valley to mitigate the impact on the neighborhood, donating the use of Wolf Creek Utah’s festival field and Wolf Creek Utah’s ski resort to host the annual event. One of Steve’s dreams was to give back to the community. He started a foundation that supports the Ogden Rescue Mission, Pioneer Bible Camp, and most of all—our service men and women. He helped put on three retreats each year for our deploying ser- vicemen and their families who were about to deploy through Hill Air Force Base, donating services, lodging, food, and personnel. To raise funds for this, he provided all of us the opportunity to enjoy affordable live music at Music in the Mountains at the ski resort. Many of us who were also diagnosed with cancer, discussed our fears and worries with him and his wife Suzzane. They provided invaluable resources Steve Roberts and information to us regarding treatment options—much of which they had already been through since Steve’s own medical diagnosis of cancer. Never did he complain, even when he must have been in terrible pain, or undergoing uncomfortable procedures. In all, he was a very positive person. Steve was a very spiritual person. His faith in God was reflected in whatever he did. He wasn’t afraid to share his feelings with friends and family. He participated in our local Valley church for many years and raised his children with his belief that he was going to a better, brighter place soon. What a great family man he was! Steve Roberts had a great love for our Valley, wanting to keep it unique and clean, and a place where he wanted his own children to grow up in. There were some people who did not get the opportunity to meet Steve in person and really hear what his ideas were—those who could not get past what they thought of as “big corporation” so they could see his true love for this Valley, and what has become Wolf Creek Utah today. June Anderson, Eden October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month—Liberty mother helps thousands I’ll never forget the day my mom came home and told the family that she had breast cancer. I was a Senior in High School, the oldest of six, and all I can remember is saying over and over again, “My mom can’t die, she’s only 39. Who’s going to take care of my five siblings?” Well, 16 years later my mom is still living and doing great! She turned something negative and devastating into something beautiful and positive. I am so inspired by her strength and compassion, and felt that you should also know her story. After my mother had her mastectomy, she was fitted at a breast prosthetic store in Salt Lake City. These types of stores match the existing breast with a silicone “falsie.” The falsie then fits into a pocket in the bra. You would never know which breast is the real thing, and which is the prosthetic. Mom was fitted and became friends with the owner. She then decided to commute to Salt Lake to work at this breast prosthetic store. The store gave her a way to help breast cancer survivors with her own story, and also help them feel whole again. The experience was very rewarding for my mother, and I noticed a difference in her attitude immediately. Three years later, my mother decided to open her own breast prosthetic shop in Ogden. She thought the store would be a great benefit to the survivors up North who wouldn’t have to make such a long commute just to get a prosthetic. “Debra Lynn’s”—Post-Mastectomy Specialty Shop has now been open for ten years and is thriving. I have worked at the shop one day a week for the past seven years and have witnessed the positive love that my mom has shown to over 2,000 women! They leave feeling new and reborn. They can even get new hair, swimming suits, hats, bras, and, yes, a new “booby,” and leave feeling like a woman again. Debbie Carter speaks at many seminars, helps with the Cancer Society, and is an active participating member on many boards. She is an encouraging business woman who supports others who are going through their own traumatic experience, helping them use the experience as a positive life change. What a great example of not only a business woman, but a mother and friend. I love you Mom! Shanelle Carter Russell, Eden Note: Shanelle’s mother’s lump was found by self-examination. Options for Reducing Breast Cancer Risks Imagine seriously considering a double mastectomy, without any sign of breast cancer. Yet, every day, there are women at high risk for breast cancer who are thinking about it. “For people at high risk for breast cancer, a risk-reduction mastectomy is one option, but not the only one,” said Dr. Amye Tevaarwerk, medical oncologist at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC). “There is no guarantee that removal of the breasts will prevent breast cancer, but it can cut risk by upwards of 90 percent.” Tevaarwerk says candidates for the surgery generally have known genetic mutations, BRCA1 and BRCA2. But people with a very strong family history of breast cancer might also find themselves considering it. In addition to the risk-reduction surgery option, patients are also counseled about chemoprevention and the use of drugs to reduce risk. The drugs tamoxifen and raloxi- fene can reduce risk of breast cancer by up to 50 percent. Other options include more frequent screening with mammograms and clinical exams supplemented by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Tevaarwerk says women should also ask about clinical trials of new drugs. There are no comprehensive data on the number of women who are at high risk and opt for risk-reduction surgery. But a 2007 study by Canadian researchers found that 21 percent of 342 women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutations who did not have breast cancer had risk-reduction bilateral mastectomies. The study also looked at other breast-cancer reduction strategies including risk-reduction ovary removal (54 percent) and chemoprevention or drug therapy (tamoxifen six percent; raloxifene four percent). Tevaarwerk says the UW Carbone Cancer Center breast team explains and lays out all the options to patients considering a risk-reduction strategy. “Before any decisions are made, a team of medical professionals including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and genetic counselors works with the patient to find the most appropriate approach,” said Dr. Catherine Beckman, UWCCC surgeon. Beckman agrees with Tevaarwerk that risk-reduction breast surgery can be very effective, but it doesn’t always prevent breast cancer. “People need to understand that there can be breast tissue up higher on the chest wall or on the abdominal area. Breast tissue looks like other tissues, so it’s easy to miss some.” Reconstruction is usually done right after breast removal. Beckman says both procedures can take 12 hours or more. With all the factors to consider, Tevaarwerk and Beckman urge women to take time to decide. Beckman says it’s not unusual for a patient to take six months to a year to make a decision. “There are so many things to consider,” said Beckman. “A 20-year-old with a known genetic mutation might look at options much differently than a 40-year-old who already has children. Everyone is different, and it boils down to a very personal decision.” |