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Show Page 8 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXI Issue VII July 15, 2013 OVBA Announces Photography Workshop The Ogden Valley Wasatch Mountains, internationally acclaimed Business Association photographer Adam Barker has a passion for has exciting news to photography matched only by his zest for life. pass along! The OVBA, Known for bold landscape and active lifestyle in partnership with imagery, his love affair with exceptional imagAdam Barker Photography, is pleased ery has translated into stirring editoto announce the 2013 Ogden Valley rial work for Outdoor Photographer, Fall Photography Workshop. This Skiing, Ski, Powder, Flyfish Journal, intensive weekend of outdoor and USA Today, The Drake, Adventure indoor sessions will help you with Fishing, Mountain Magazine, and the skills to create those five-star many more publications. He has images. Utah’s own Adam Barker drawn praise for his teaching style at will conduct this workshop in beauworkshops both domestic and abroad, tiful Ogden Valley for the second and has drawn similar accord for his Adam Barker year. Attendees of all skill levels are instructional DVDs. Barker has prowelcome to attend; however, it is recommended duced imagery for a varied array of commercial that you own and have at least a basic working clients including Black Diamond Equipment, knowledge of a digital SLR camera. Volkswagen of America, Deer Valley Resort, The three-day event is scheduled for Friday, Suunto Watches, Loon Outdoors and many September 27 through Sunday, September 29. more. When not shooting, Barker can be found Topics covered include, basic photographer spending time with his wife and two sons, or refresher course, including shooting techniques, “product testing” in the mountains, on the river, etiquette, etc.; engaging the viewer through or wherever else nature happens to call. composition; and obtaining accurate exposures Cost for the workshop is $790. at time of capture, including an in-depth look Accommodation packages are also available. into useful landscape filters; and shooting in Read more about joining us for an inspiring morning, daytime, and evening light. weekend at <http://visitogdenvalley.com/fallAdam Barker - Raised amongst Utah’s color-photography-workshop/> David Carver Bigfoot Updates By David Carver I’m reporting on a wonderful Bigfoot conference in Pocatello, Idaho this past month; and also on a private Bigfoot interview in Huntsville. Becky Cook of Blackfoot, Idaho assembled some top notch speakers for the Idaho conference, and I spent the day listening to them. Some great information and personal experiences about Bigfoot were given. Becky’s “Walking with Bigfoot” conference was a great success! She had a really nice turnout and that helped make it such a wonderful event. She hopes to have another show next year, but on the Fort Hall Indian reservation next time. The next conference at the Indian reservation would be one that Bigfoot enthusiasts would not want to miss. Two of the speakers at this year’s conference were; Arla Collette Williams from Oklahoma, and Tom Cantrell from Washington State. The two of them agreed to come down and be interviewed by me at Huntsville BBQ. The interview took place on June 18, of this year. These two individuals have had many Bigfoot experiences, perhaps the most in the world. These two people really know Bigfoot. Their combined knowledge gives us a real insight into Bigfoot culture. Some of the questions I asked Tom and Arla during the interview were, “How come we never find dead bodies of Bigfoot?” They stated that the Bigfoot, ‘bury that their dead.” I also had questions as to their mode of communication. “How do they communicate? Can they talk?” “Yes, they have their own language,” They replied. “Bigfoot can also communicate through mind-speak, and they have been known to speak phrases in English and other languages.” It was a fabulous conversation with both of these wonderful people, what a treat! I asked Tom and Arla, “How long is the lifespan of Bigfoot?” The answer was, “About the same as us— slightly longer— maybe 100 years.” I went on to ask, “What do they eat?” They replied, “Everythingexcept processed foods.” I had heard of eye-shine before, but wanted to know more about it, so I questioned, “What is eye shine?” In the interview it was explained to me that, “Eye-shine is not reflected light, but it is a light that emanates directly from their eyes.” I found it interesting to note that Bigfoot have been known to have a variety of colors associated with their mood. I also wanted to know approximately how many Bigfoot there are? Arla and Tom stated that their numbers could be, “As high as 20,000 to 30,000 in North America and Canada.” I talked with them about the most recent encounter in our area that occurred on skyline trail in May. What an amazing encounter. I’m going to have this latest “Bigfooter” up to Huntsville and interview him directly. His experience was so spectacular—and just within the last couple of months. To re-cap for those who may not know, this gentleman followed a Bigfoot on his mountain motorcycle, and eventually had a stare down with the creature. This was just an amazing experience! For those of you that would like to be on my mailing list for the next Private Bigfoot Show in a few weeks, e-mail me at CarverDavidL@ aol.com and in the subject say “Bigfoot Lover.” Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo and Celebration— The annual event of the year! The organizers of the annual Ogden Pioneer ebration are the five nights of a PRCA rodeo at Days rodeo and community extravaganza are putting the finishing touches on plans to produce the summer’s biggest and best statehood celebration, which is held each July in Ogden. Only Ogden Pioneer Days can deliver the type of bloodpumping, hand-slapping, adrenaline-soaked good times that can appeal to both the iPod and Johnny Cash generations. Even with fireworks, a rock-and-roll soundtrack, and a JumboTron, Ogden Pioneer Days takes us back to where we came from—to the roots of our free country, to the hearty stock of men and women who trekked westward into the rocky, golden horizon of the wild West. Events have been planned throughout July. Activities include under-the-stars concerts with such artists as Mile Marker 6; an art show; the Lindquist Family Pops Concert and Fireworks; the Miss Rodeo Utah pageant, which is held exclusively at Pioneer Days; a celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy; a children’s parade, a Horse and Hitch Parade, tractor shows, an old west shoot-out, and western film festivals. To be sure, the capstone events of the cel- Ogden Stadium—Friday, July 19 to Wednesday, July 24, with a break on Sunday, July 21—and the Grand Parade on Washington Boulevard on Pioneer Day. See our Web site at http://ogdenpioneerdays.com/events/calendar.php for dates, times, and places. New this year to Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo, which has been nominated by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association as one of the best rodeos of its size in the country, is the welcome that can be extended to crowds; more assigned seating options. Assigned seating for the entire northern grandstands at Ogden Stadium, 668 17th St., is now available through SmithTix. <http://smithstix.com/events/item/ root/ogdenpioneerdaysrodeo> Assigned seats in the northern grandstand also are available for purchase at Ogden Pioneer Days headquarters, 1810 Washington Blvd in Ogden. General admission remains available on the southern grandstands. The cost for the rodeo, which annually draws more than 30,000 people, varies from $8 to $30. There is no additional cost for the assigned seating on the northern grandstand. Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative Agrees to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations at Utah Power Plant The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Clean Air Act settlement with Utah-based Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative (Deseret) resolving alleged violations at the Bonanza Power Plant on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation near Vernal. According to a complaint filed with the settlement, Deseret allegedly violated provisions of the New Source Performance Standards under the Clean Air Act by emitting excess particulate pollution at the Bonanza plant. The agreement requires Deseret to pay $35,000 in penalties and implement new procedures for controlling particulate emissions during startup and shutdown of the coal-fired boiler at Bonanza. Deseret will also finance a $260,000 vehicle replacement program to replace at least five fleet vehicles in the area to use natural gas. “This settlement secures Deseret’s commitment to significantly reduce emissions of particulate pollution and visible emissions from the Bonanza plant during startup and shutdown events and improve visibility in the surrounding area,” said Mike Gaydosh, EPA’s enforcement director in Denver. “Additionally, the conversion of the company’s vehicles to natural gas will benefit local air quality by significantly reducing emissions of harmful nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and particulates.” EPA alleges that Deseret’s pollution control device was bypassed during startup and shutdown events resulting in excess particulate matter emissions. As part of the settlement, Deseret has agreed to route emissions through the control device during startup and shutdown, resulting in significant emissions reductions. The air pollutant reductions achieved through this settlement will directly benefit surrounding communities, including lowincome and minority populations. Particulate pollution contains microscopic solids or liquid droplets that can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems, including heart and respiratory illnesses. In addition, fine particulate pollution is the main cause of reduced visibility (haze) in parts of the United States, including many of our national parks and wilderness areas. Nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide can also have adverse impacts on public health, especially among children, the elderly, and others sensitive to pollution. Nitrogen oxides also contribute to ozone formation, a local air quality concern in the Uinta Basin. For more information on the Clean Air Act, visit <www.epa.gov/oem/content/rmp/ caa_faqs.htm> |