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Show The Ogden Valley news Your Community Newspaper November 1, 2010 PRSRT STD POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 EDEN UT POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO No Federal Protection for Wolves —Utah Wildlife Board wants management authority given to the state Salt Lake City – The Utah Wildlife Board wants gray wolves removed from the Endangered Species list through federal legislation. The board consists of seven citizens appointed by the governor. Setting polices that guide the management of wildlife in Utah is their main responsibility. Members of the board want Utah’s wolf management plan to guide the management of any wolves that make their way to Utah from surrounding states. But that can’t happen until wolves are removed from federal protection. The board approved the management plan in 2005. The board also supports S.B. 36, Wolf Management Act, which was passed by the Utah Legislature during its 2010 session. “We are confident that the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has the personnel and expertise to effectively manage wolves,” Utah Wildlife Board Chairman Rick Woodard said in a letter the board formerly endorsed at a meeting October 19 in Salt Lake City. Wolves far exceed population objectives established in the recovery plan for the Northern Rocky Mountain population of gray wolves. But repeated attempts to delist wolves have been overturned by court challenges. A copy of the letter the board endorsed is available at <www.wildlife.utah.gov/wolf/pdf/ board-wolf-letter.pdf> The Utah Wolf Management Plan and a copy of S.B. 36 are available at <www. wildlife.utah.gov/wolf> Can you see me? Photo taken by Dennis Maher of Eden. Weber County Plans Work Meeting to Work on Veteran’s Monument for Discuss Ogden Valley Sign Ordinance Huntsville Cemetery Moves Forward The policy of permitting internally lit signs in Ogden Valley may seem like a small issue; however, after discussion at a recent GEM meeting, the committee felt it deserved further attention because of it’s implications for the community’s General Plan. The GEM (Growth with Excellence Mandate) committee held that Ogden Valley’s general plan is built on the thesis that maintaining a rural atmosphere is key to Valley residents and visitors, and that Valley residents wish to establish an identity different from that of lower valley cities. Committee Chair Steve Clarke stated, “If we really believe this is the case, we need to look for ways to maintain the rural atmosphere. Commercial signage is certainly one of the most important factors in establishing this atmosphere. Historically, signs in the Valley were few and were externally lighted. Plastic or plexi-glass signs lit with neon tubes are a modern convenience that does not promote a rural atmosphere.” Steve also explained, “Our current sign ordinance, 32B, was established with the rural atmosphere in mind. Earlier this year the GEM Committee recommended only externally lit signs be permitted. Lou Cooper, who was a Planning Commissioner at the time 32B was adopted, expressed surprise that the ordinance permitted internally lit signs, indicating that the intent of the drafting group was to permit only externally lit signs. Somehow, a few words exist in the ordinance that now permits internally lit signs. It is the committee’s recommen- ORDINANCE Since we first started talking a few short months ago about erecting a monument to our veterans in the Huntsville town cemetery, a lot of things have transpired. A committee to oversee the project was formed, and has decided on a design for the monument. It is to be a bronze sculpture of a cavalry riderless horse. The statue will be mounted atop a large indigenous stone, which will serve as a base to tie it in with the local surroundings. In time, we will create a nice elevated park atmosphere with trees and benches to accompany the monument. As you will see, the artist Jeff Wolfe of cont. on page 8 Spanish Fork, Utah has interpreted the design Teens Uninjured in Liberty Rollover Thirty homes were left without power on Saturday, October 16 after a Ford pickup truck lost control and rolled into a power pole in Liberty at about 2:00 p.m. Unbelievably, the driver, two passengers, and two dogs were able to walk away unhurt. Power was restored at about 9:00 p.m. The accident occurred on a sharp corner on Highway 162 near 3500 North where the road splits, with one fork leading up towards Nordic Valley. Residents nearby commented that accidents occur quite frequently at the site. wonderfully. The horse is authentically outfitted in 1880’s cavalry gear in an immediate post-battle pose and environment, complete with a period rifle on the ground. His rider is ominously missing. The horse’s head is bowed, and his posture shows an attitude of reverence, honor, and remorse—the same attitude we should all have toward our country’s finest. It will be beautiful. The committee put the project out to bid to several local sculptors, made their selection, hired the sculptor, and has a completed miniature. (Please refer to the image accompanying this MONUMENT cont. on page 9 Acclaimed Nature Photographer to Visit Ogden Acclaimed nature photographer James Balog, who is using time-lapse video and photography to document the retreat of glaciers worldwide, will visit Weber State University November 16 through November 20. Balog is a National Geographic photographer and the founder and director of the Extreme Ice Survey and Earth Vision Trust. Shocked by the changes he saw while shooting the June 2007 National Geographic cover story on melting glaciers, Balog (BAY-log), who has a graduate degree in geomorphology, initiated the most wide-ranging glacier study ever conducted. Using innovative time-lapse, video and conventional photography, he captured images at sites in Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, Bolivia, the Alps, and the northern U.S. Rockies. Balog’s Extreme Ice Survey provided a monumental and stunning look at the impact that climate change is having on the world’s glaciers. During his November visit Balog will make three presentations that are free and open to the PHOTOGRAPHER cont. on page 8 Ogden Canyon Cleanup a Success with Help from Utah Governor Candidate Peter Corroon Truck rollover demolishes power pole but no one was injured. About 50 volunteers scoured Ogden Canyon Saturday, October 16 for trash and debris as part of this fall’s Ogden Canyon Club’s semi-annual cleanup effort. Several new people also helped this year. Among those participating was Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon who is the Democratic candidate for governor in this year’s November 2 election. The Ogden Canyon Club was formed in 1994 and members gather each spring and fall to clean up six sections of the canyon that extend from the mouth of canyon at 12th Street to Pineview Reservoir. During Saturday’s cleanup, volunteers collected enough litter to fill a dump truck donated by Weber County. Volunteers also gathered afterwards at The Oaks Restaurant for lunch and raffle prizes. Lunch was provided courtesy of Keith and Belinda Rounkles of the Oaks Restaurant, and Steve and Jody Sniggs of the Gray Cliff Lodge provided fresh baked brownies. CLEANUP cont. on page 3 Driving is a Privilege, Not a Right Weber-Morgan Health Department partners with Driver’s Ed program at area high schools We all know how scary it is when we drive next to someone who wanders into our lane and it is even more frustrating when we notice that the wandering driver looks young and inexperienced. Our concerns are legitimate. In fact, drivers between 15 and 20 years old are involved in three times as many fatal car crashes. As part of Teen Driver Safety Week (October 17-24) Weber-Morgan Health Department is urging parents to talk with their teen and show by example the importance of safe driving. The National Highway Safety Administration (NTSA) suggests that parents engage in continuous conversation about safe driving and to establish a safe driving contract. The contract should include: • Put it down—no phone use or texting while driving. Those under 20 are at a much higher risk of driving distracted. • Absolutely NO alcohol—alcohol and driving never mix, but with inexperienced drivers it’s even worse. • Always buckle up—In 2008, 60% of those killed in crashes were between 15 and 20. • Have the car in the driveway by a designated time—more fatal crashes occur at night. • No more than 1 passenger—risk of fatal crashes increases in proportion to the number of teen passengers. • Follow Utah’s graduated drivers license laws—these licenses give teen drivers a chance to practice driving under safer conditions before they get their full drivers license. DRIVING cont. on page 3 Volunteers prepare to help remove debris from Ogden Canyon. |