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Show Volume XXIII Issue XI The Ogden Valley news Page 7 July 1, 2016 Announcements Obituaries Devin Shaum June 25, 1956 - June 15, 2016 Devin Richard Shaum, 59, of Rexburg, passed away in Boise Idaho on June 15, 2016 from injuries sustained Devin Shaum in a motorcycle accident in Stanley Idaho. Devin was born on June 25, 1956 to Jack and Jean Shaum in Ogden Utah. He spent his early years working at his father’s grocery store “Stop and Shop”. Devin served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to South Carolina. While on his mission Devin was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease he battled every day of his life. Devin married Kimberly Stoker in the Ogden Utah LDS Temple on November 18, 1983. They had six children. Devin attended Weber State, Ricks College and BYU where he graduated in Organizational Communications. Devin worked at Ricks College and BYU-Idaho for 30 years. He worked in Admissions, LDS Philanthropies, was the Alumni Director and headed up the student run Activities Program when Ricks College became BYU-Idaho. Devin loved the outdoors. He could identify any wildflower, bird, or plant you could FIREWORKS cont. from page 1 fuels, like grasses, which burn very easy. From grasses, the vulnerability of different fuels decreases incrementally on a vulnerability scale, moving downward from grasses to sage brush, for example, and finally to fuels such as scrub oak, then aspen, etc. Based on the moisture content of these various fuels and level of vulnerability, a determination can be made regarding how easily they will burn; thus, the level of restrictions deemed necessary to prevent wildfires. The Fire District also monitors the number of area grass fires that they see occurring. Between these two indicators—moisture content of various fuels and the frequency of small grass fires—decisions on fire and fireworks restrictions can be made judiciously. Thueson also explained that several years ago, the state of Utah changed the law that gives jurisdiction of decisions regarding fire restrictions to the U.S. Forest Service. “By state law, the State Forester enacts all restrictions for unincorporated areas of the state. However, they are doing the same type of scientific evaluations [regarding fire risks] as we are. Thus, if I and the (District) Fire Warden—Rick Cooper—make a recommendation for fire restrictions, they usually concur.” Thueson added that even though there will be no fire and fireworks restrictions for this year’s Independence Day celebrations, he asks the community to use common sense, and to take into consider your location. “If you are at your neighbors to light imagine. He was known for bringing a camera everywhere he went, snapping photos of wildlife, friends, family, and most importantly his grandchildren. The way Devin showed his love to his family was by cooking food. No one ever went hungry when he was around. Devin was thoughtful. He went out of his way to do things for others. To Devin everyone was family. Devin leaves behind his parents Jack and Jean Shaum his wife Kim, son Ryley (Chelse) Shaum, daughter Ashley (Alden) Aikele, daughter Branae (Danny) Porter, son Hayden (Tarryn) Shaum, son Garett Shaum, son Easton Shaum and his grandchildren Bane, Boston, Pierson, Hazel, Beatrice, and granddaughter on the way. As well as his siblings, Teena (Darcel) Stucki, Hugh (Teresa) Shaum, Kara (Lee) Fisher. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 20 at the Rexburg South Stake Center (2041 West 5200 South). Interment will follow in the North Ogden Cemetery. Funeral services will be under the direction Flamm Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family online at <www.flammfh.com> Deceased Sally Medina Haralson, 78, died June 8, 2016. Grant Grix Bybee, 102, died June 11, 2016. Travis Frank Randall, 25, died June 17, 2016. fireworks, and there is a large field next door with lots of dry grass, it’s probably a good idea to choose another location. Pick the right place! Common sense is a big thing. Thueson explained that the department at the Weber Fire District is growing to keep up with rising population growth. Currently there are six fire stations in the district. Two are in Ogden Valley—one in Eden, the other in the Huntsville area. He stated, “At last count, we had 73 full-time staff members, and 30 part-timers. We also have the paramedic program that we took over from Ogden City. At the fire stations in the upper valley, there is always at least one paramedic on duty at each station; usually there are two. State law requires that during an Advanced Life Support (ALS) event, two paramedics are to respond.” Paramedics from both stations are usually called out during serious ALS events to ensure compliance to this law. And remember, it is illegal to ignite fireworks on state and Federal land. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service restriction reads that possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on the area, roads, and trails within all National Forest Lands within the Intermountain Region. Likewise, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management also has a Fire Prevention Order that reads that the following acts are prohibited—the non-commercial use/discharge of explosives of any kind, 9incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices or exploding targets; and the use/discharge of any kind of fireworks. . . . Community Foundation of Ogden Valley: Putting unity in community! Question: What does the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley actually do? Answer: We work year-round to organize and carry out a community-wide fundraiser to raise money for Valley nonprofits, and to create awareness of these non-profits and the benefit they are to the community. Question: Who are these non-profits and what do they do? Answer: These non-profits include the following: • Back Country Horseman serves not only equestrians but all trail users by hauling tools into more inaccessible places to build and clear trails. They advocate nationwide for the preservation of open space and trails. The hundreds of hours they give are priceless to all trail users. • Great Basin K-9 units put hundreds of hours into training for rescue efforts using specially trained dogs who participate in actual search and rescue missions. • Mountain Arts & Music volunteers wok to provide music and art experiences to the community. They promote the talents of local artists and give them a venue in which to perform and perfect their skills. • Ogden Nordic volunteers are in North Fork Park every freezing winter evening grooming ski trails. They offer educational outdoor programs for families that are unparalleled in the area. • Ogden Valley Emergency Response Team (OVERT) uses their resources to acquire and organize medical supplies and stock community sheds throughout the valley, which will be used in the event of an emergency. OVERT supports Weber County CERT organization to recruit volunteers for emergency training. • Ogden Valley Land Trust volunteers monitor and protect existing conservation easements and work with landowners who desire to promote open space via conservation easements. • Ogden Valley Tennis Association volunteers work with local schools to promote the lifetime sport of tennis, health, and fitness. They serve hundreds of children every year as well as provide a venue for all tennis players in the community. • H u n t s v i l l e & Liberty Parks are maintained and funded by resident volunteers who donate hundreds of hours to run and enhance our local parks. • Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports volunteers provide adults and children, who have disabilities, an opportunity to experience outdoor sports. What a thrill for those whose outdoor opportunities may, otherwise, be limited. • Snowcrest & Valley PTO volunteers work tirelessly to provide educational, recreational, and social opportunities for Ogden Valley students. These volunteers enrich the lives of students and teachers alike. • Weber Pathways is a county wide nonprofit whose volunteers assist in building trails on both sides of the mountain and are instrumental in obtaining funds for those trails. • Wolf Creek Foundation raises funds and provides volunteers for an amazing weekend experience for deploying servicemen and women and their families. Each year the OVerDRIVE fundraising campaign and the Summer Scramble Golf Tournament raise money to assist these amazing non-profit organizations in their mission to serve, not only the Valley, but the greater Weber County area. Your gift to the Ogden Valley community, however large or small, is very important. Please go to cfogdenvalley.org and click on “events” to sponsor a golf team or to buy a golf ball for the Chopper Drop fundraiser. Then, click on “Donate” to give to your favorite Ogden Valley non-profit organization. |