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Show Volume XXII Issue IX The Ogden Valley news Page 11 July 1, 2014 Tennis Anyone? You better believe it! Canyon Cove Apartments at Mouth of ogden Summer Tennis Clinics are going great! We July 21 - M-T-W (Wed. because of July 24) want to thank the community for getting behind July 28 - M-T-W Canyon Suffer Smoke and Fire Damage this great non-profit organization. Aug 4 - M-T-TH At 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, structure fire at The Gate at Canyon Cove We just finished our second weekly session of tennis and had a great time. Our three-day session was full with four groups: Beginner, Beginner Intermediate, Intermediate, and Adults. We are filling up fast for our other sessions and have added some new weeks. Each participant receives an Ogden Valley Tennis wristband; however, if you or your child is in four or more sessions, you receive a free OVTA T-Shirt. If your child was in the first two sessions, and you want them in other sessions to continue their progress, please email us at OgdenValleyTennis@gmail.com as soon as possible and let us know now before the classes are full. Junior Sessions (ages 4-17): $25 These sessions run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. with holiday exceptions: June 30 - M-T-W- (Wed. because of July 4 holiday) July 7 - M-T-TH July 14 - M-T-TH Advanced Teens & beginner to Advanced Adults Session: $30 These sessions also run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. with holiday exceptions: June 30, 1 - M -T- W (Wed. because of July 4 holiday) July 7, 8, 10 - M -T- TH July 14, 15, 17 - M-T-Th July 21, 22, 23 - M -T -W (Wed. because of July 24) July 28, 29, 31 M-T-TH Aug 4, 5, 7 - M-T-TH For the adults, don’t worry about performing... lessons are all about learning and improving. Even the top-ranked professionals like Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Maria Sharapova have coaches and lessons! Come join us and have a great time with the tennis community! Contact us at <OgdenValleyTennis@gmail.com> Support and Momentum Grow for North Fork Park Designation Momentum is rapidly growing for North Fork Park accreditation as an International Dark-Sky Park (International Dark-Sky Association, Tucson, AZ). Letters of support have been received by the following, as named below, and many others, who will also be included in the official application. • rob bishop, United States Congressman “It will be good to see a Northern Utah venue be included in the astro-tourism activity that continues to grow in Southern Utah as opportunities to see the dark skies diminish in the urban areas.” • Governor Gary r. Herbert, lieutenant Governor Spencer J. Cox executive D i r e c t o r , Milky Way over North Fork S p e n c e r by Casey Grimley. P. eccles (Governor’s Office of Economic Development), Vicki Varela, Managing Director (Tourism, Film & Global branding) - “Utah’s ‘Life Elevated’ branding has, since 2006, been an attempt to capture visitors’ astonishment at, and assessment of, Utah’s range of beauty, breadth of recreation and quality of life possibilities. And now, it seems a kind of ‘Eyes Elevated’ opportunity presents itself; we are pleased to support efforts to accredit North Fork Park as a prestigious International Dark-Sky Park and further solidify Utah’s international reputation as a premier dark-sky destination.” • Matthew bell, Weber County Commissioner - “Weber County is proud to have passed the first local dark-sky laws in the state of Utah (Ogden Valley Lighting and Sign Ordinances) and to be moving into a leadership position with respect to the many advantages of darksky lighting: protection of the starry skies, enhanced energy savings, and, importantly, improved security (I spent many years in the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and know this to be true.).” [Letters of support have also been received from Commissioners Gibson and Zogmaister; park administration reports to Commissioner Bell.] • Charles Wight, President, Weber State University - “Weber State University has played a foundational role in the effort to gain accreditation . . . and has joined the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Ogden Astronomical Society as application Collaborators.” • Penn Holist, Chair, ogden Valley Planning Commission - “We particularly welcome the opportunity for activities under the relatively new Agri-Tourism Ordinance to be bolstered by those of astro-tourism, now such a force in Southern Utah. The Park’s dark skies do, indeed, provide a respite from the densely populated and brightly lit Wasatch Front.” • Mike Caldwell, Mayor of ogden City “North Fork Park is a tremendous asset to our community, and I’m proud to support the application for accreditation of North Fork Park as an International Dark-Sky Park. . . . The fact that North Fork Park remains dark amid a highly developed area is remarkable, and we support this effort to recognize the dark-sky quality of its night Park on May 3, 2014. Photo skies.” • J i m Truett, Mayor, and the Huntsville Town Council “Huntsville has a dark-sky ordinance modeled on that of Weber County (which was the first in the State of Utah), and, just as important, a reasonable record of enforcement. These efforts help to preserve the qualities of an old-fashioned, quintessential American small town, surrounded by farms and ranches while dealing with the pressures of suburban-style and second-home growth.” • Father Charles, Abbey of our lady of the Holy Trinity - “You have a praiseworthy cause in your dark-sky efforts at North Fork Park.” Jennifer Graham, Director of Weber County Parks, the Ogden Astronomical Society and the Ogden Valley Starry Nights Committee have been working collaboratively to determine a “Dark-Sky Viewing Area” and a “Dark-Sky Trail” to be presented to the Weber County Commission for final approval. Additionally, Dave Jenkins of the Swanson’s North Fork Environmental Center and Alan Wheelwright of Ogden Nordic have generously helped park administrators to ensure all light fixtures are fully dark-sky compliant under stringent IDA regulations. Casey Grimley has been selected as official accreditation photographer, and his most recent photograph from the top of Ben Lomond accompanies this article. For additional information, email janet.e.muir@gmail.com and visit <www. starrynightsutah.org> ARCADIA Located in Pool Tables and More The Old Cannery in North Ogden, Just “over the pass.” 2005 N. Washington Blvd. This is our Barn Wood Model, made from 100-year-old Douglas fir. Really rustic and unique.Custom built one at a time. One table the whole family will gather around. 4-6 weeks from start to finish. June 22, fire crews responded to Apartments at 6:15 a.m. Crews arrived to find a two alarm structure fire at the heavy fire coming from all three levels of the Canyon Cove Apartments located three-story apartment building. at 1429 Valley Drive at the mouth Trapped on the third-floor balcony were a of Ogden Canyon. Upon arriv- mother, a father, and their baby. Fire crews al, crews found a twenty-two-unit apartment quickly entered the structure and were able to building with heavy smoke and flames emerg- rescue the three from the fire safely using a ing from the west side. Crews made entry and hallway and stairwell that was not engulfed in systematically searched all twenty-two units flames. A total of four people were treated on for occupants. All of the occupants had exited scene for minor smoke inhalation, and did not the apartment buildrequire transport to ing except for one local hospitals. individual who was Firefighters sleeping. Fire crews were able to systemawoke the individuatically search each al and assisted him apartment. Found out of the building. and rescued in the One dog and one search were two cat were rescued as dogs and three cats. well. Unfortunately, one The fire was dog perished in the extinguished quickfire. Firefighters ly, although multiple extinguished the fire units suffered extenquickly and spent sive smoke and fire Photo from June 25 fire at Canyon Cove Apartments. the next two hours damage. Fire invesperforming overtigators and the Fire Marshal were on scene haul looking for any fire extension. investigating the fire. The cause at this time is The June 25 fire was in a separate building still unknown. Damage from the fire is estimat- from the earlier Sunday fire located on the proped at $200,000. The Red Cross and the property erty, which displaced residents in 18 units. The manager were on scene and set up a victim assis- two fires are unrelated. Thirty-four firefighters tance center on sight at the complex’s clubhouse. from Ogden City Fire Department and Weber They assisted the displaced occupants with their Fire District battled the larger fire, which left the needs. apartment building heavily damaged. Fire crews helped occupants back into their The June 25 fire involved 30 units—28 of apartments to collect their essential items, which were occupied. Five units sustained i.e. medications, identification documents, and heavy damage and several others sustained phones, etc. light smoke and water damage. The fire According to Deputy Fire Chief Eric leaves the residents of 28 units displaced. The Bauman, thirty-two firefighters from Ogden American Red Cross was, again, on scene very City Fire Department, Northview Fire quickly and set up a Victim Assistance Center Department, and Riverdale Fire Department at the clubhouse with the property manager. responded with three ladder trucks, three Over 30 residents were assisted by the Red engines, an ambulance, a paramedic rescue, a Cross. According to information conveyed by battalion chief, fire marshal, and deputy chief. the Fire District, the property management at There were no injuries associated with the fire. the apartment complex now requires renters to This is the fourth noted fire at the apartment carry a renter’s insurance policy. complex since 1981. Fire crews were also called The cause of the two separate fires has been to distinguish blazes in 1994 and again in 2005. determined by the office of the Ogden City Fire A fifth fire was called in Wednesday, June Marshal. Both fires were human caused, acci25, three days after Sunday’s fire. Crews dental, from inappropriately discarded smokfrom Ogden City Fire Department and Weber ing materials. Initial damage estimates are Fire District responded to this second recent $250,000 for the latest fire. Summer Zumba is Back! Tuesdays & Thursdays morning starting on July 1st, 9 a.m. at Valley Dance And Fitness. Ditch the workout, join the party! 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