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Show Volume XXIV Issue X The Ogden Valley news Page 11 March 15, 2017 New Pizza Establishment in Eden New Business Offers Ironclad Home Solutions New business owner Jason Thomas of question is, ‘Will function follow form or will Offers Fresh Pizza Take-Out & Delivery Ironclad Home Solutions says his Huntsville form follow function?’ Either way, there is a solubusiness is here to put the homeowner first. “The tion that can be completed with the highest quality Eden has a new dining offering—Ogden Valley Pizza! The food service provider brings fresh, hand-crafted pizza to Ogden Valley. OVP was conceived and designed to add to the lifestyle of amazing, active, fun, and energetic adventure seekers that live in this awesome valley, according to owners Ryan and Amy Johnson. Ryan states, “After countless nights throughout the years wanting and wishing for a great delivery service for pizza (Yes, I was raised on pizza . . . and, yes, I have ordered a hot one for my kids more times than I can count!), we felt there was a niche and a need here in the Valley. “Our goal is to deliver to the customer a top-of-the-line, handmade, hand-thrown pie that is made with as much local and regional ingredients as we could get our hands on. Our shop was designed with this in mind. It is small, and laid out in a way to maximize production and minimize overhead. Almost the entire basement is laid out and used for dough production. We have an amazing mixer dubbed “Big Red” that has the ability to run over 200 lbs. of flour at a time. Now that’s a lot of pizza!” The owners say that they spent close to a year focusing almost solely on OVP’s dough recipe. “It is loosely based on a New Yorkstyle pie,” Ryan added. “One that has amazing flavor, is light and airy, and travels well…. I mean, that’s the whole point—right? We do not add seasoning to the dough to artificially give it flavor; it is good because it is done right—from the mountain water to the high-quality flour that we use.” OVP also is environmentally friendly, using new technology in the store for their walk-in refrigerator. Ryan explains, “We are the first establishment in the state to use it, and the health department is monitoring it for approval for use statewide. It’s a system that costs a fraction of what traditional walk-in refrigerators cost, using less than half the energy and a fraction of the Freon.” The owners are local. “We live right here in the Valley with the rest of you. Our kids go to school here and we support the community like the rest of this Valley! That is one of our favorite things about living up here—the amazing community support and how active people are in the community. How great is that! We pledge to work hard, and to add to this small town, local, environmentally responsible vibe and, at the same time, crank the volume knob to 11! Our menu is corny (I know, we’re a little corny too when you get to know us), but what we offer makes up for it. “Come give our pizza a try, or—better yet—have it delivered!” OVP Winter Hours: Mon. – Thur., noon to 8:00 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon to 9:00 p.m.; Sun., 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Delivery Hours: Mon. – Thur., 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Fri. – Sat., 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Sun., 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. OVP is located at 2612 S. Highway 162 in log cabin #2 at the Eden Center (across from Eden Post Office). For more information or for deliveries, call 1-385-205-6130 or visit OVP’s website at <ogdenvalleypizza.com> Correctly Fill & Use Sandbags to Minimize Flood Damage melt, permitting water to flow under the dike. Contributed by Ogden Valley Emergency Response Team (OVERT) This year’s January brought heavier than normal snowfalls while February brought record warm temperatures and substantial rain. As a result, many homes in the Valley experienced abnormal flooding even while homeowners fought to keep the water at bay. The use of sandbags is crucial in diverting water away from home, but do you know the correct way to fill a sandbag and how to effectively stack them? If bags are too full, are not stacked properly, or not positioned in the correct direction, the strenuous activity may actually become a lesson in futility. Fill sandbags only one-half full and then tie the bag near the top. This permits the sand to move easily in the bag to create a good dike. Overfilled bags, and bags tied to low, leave gaps when stacked, allowing water to seep through. Filling sandbags is usually a two-person operation; one member of the team holds the bag on the ground forming a collar at the top by folding it over while the second member shovels in the sand. Tie the bag near the top and lift bags using your legs while limiting the twisting of your back. Use of gloves, and sometimes goggles, is always recommended. Since friction is the force that prevents a dike from sliding, create a good bond between the ground and the dike by removing any debris—such as tree limbs and rocks—from the area where the bags are to be placed. Also, remove ice and snow since it will eventually Place the first layer of bags in the direction of the water flow lapping the bags so the filled portion of one bag lies on the unfilled portions of the next bag. Offset adjacent rows or layers by one-half bag length to eliminate continuous joints—creating a pattern similar to that formed when laying bricks. Compact and shape each bag by walking on it to develop dike strength and create a tight seal. Continue to walk on the bags as succeeding layers are placed. Leave at least 8 feet between the dike and the structure being protected for observation, pumping of seepage water, and other activities. The finished dike should be sealed with a sheet of plastic to improve water tightness. Lay the polyethylene sheeting (at least 6 mils thick is preferred) over the dike on the water side with a layer of sandbags to hold it in place. Do not put it under the bags since that will increase the potential for the dike to slide. Pull the plastic over the dike and place a row of sandbags to hold down the top edge of the plastic. Do not walk on the bags after the plastic is in place. Weber County has been supplying sandbags and sand, which can be accessed in Ogden Valley at the county shed in Eden. The county shed is located down the hill from Snowcrest Jr. High. If assistance is needed, call the Weber County Emergency Manager at 801-778-6682. Floodwater is generally considered as polluted, so sand from the bags exposed to flood water should not be used for children’s sand boxes. It can, however, be used for typical construction applications. needs of our clients are unique; therefore, the solutions must also be unique. Ironclad Home Solutions can bring forth solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.” The business specializes in home improvements, repairs, and inspections. “With more than 25 years of experience, something truly unique is brought to the business. Whether we are solving your heat-loss problems or designing a new deck or interior, you can rest assured that your problems will be solved.” Thomas says he took a break from his own business and has spent the last four years making improvements and repairs to one of the nicest Ski Resorts in Utah. Prior to this, he did over 5,000 residential and commercial inspections and ran his own home improvement and repair service. Now, he says, he’s back, “running my own business with a whole new perspective, bringing unique solutions to a unique place with a combined 25 years of experience inspecting, improving, designing new features, and repairing homes and businesses. There is very little comparison when it comes to knowledge of materials, unique design, and building solutions that are built to last. I combine knowledge of carpentry, finish carpentry, remodeling, blacksmithing and ceramics so you can find a most aesthetically pleasing solution to most any problem.” Thomas adds, “What I bring to the table is not a run-of-the-mill repair company, but an opportunity for the homeowner to bring to life the essence of their home or business—an ability to add, accent, and improve upon what is already there with very few design boundaries. The only materials and labor. Whether it is a design you found online or something that you have personally designed, the limit of what can be accomplished is seemingly endless. “Nowadays, most homes lack character, which results in a bland, unimaginative environment that relies solely upon function. Homeowners try to address these issues using decorations. Some homes may have function and form, but lack features that suit the individual’s lifestyle. Homeowners address these issues by buying mail order features or adding on in ways that don’t add to the flow of the home and, sometimes, they may not be aesthetically pleasing. Then, there are homeowners who know there is something not quite right about their home and they simply choose to accept it the way it is. The homeowner lives there trying to decorate their interiors and exteriors to give it character when what they really need to do is consider redesigning some aspect, or aspects, of the home so it will meet their needs. “Regardless of the situation, there is always room for improvement—whether it be adding a new entryway, deck, patio, walkway, fence, or interior or exterior accents, the trick is to realize that you don’t have to be a prisoner to the home’s original design or design flaws. You just have to allow someone with imagination and technical skill to assist with finding a solution. Ironclad Home Solutions is the perfect solution, whether you are getting a house ready to sell or just doing general repairs or redesigns.” Contact Ironclad Home Solutions at 801624-0281. WSU Honors Legacy of Former President Rodney Brady has honored outstanding faculty since 2006. By Allison Barlow Hess The Weber State University campus community joined in honoring the legacy and mourning the passing of its former president Rodney H. Brady, who died in January. “President Brady’s belief in humanity and his commitment to outstanding teaching left a lasting impression on this university,” said current WSU President Charles A. Wight. “We will miss his kindness and wisdom, and we will work to ensure that his legacy will live on in Weber State’s commitment to excellence.” Appointed June 11, 1978, Brady is credited with beginning a new era at what was then Weber State College. From the beginning of his tenure as president, Brady emphasized the importance of making Weber State a superior undergraduate college, stressing teaching excellence. In an interview with the student newspaper The Signpost, published Sept. 29, 1978, Brady shared his vision: “This institution is here for the students; no question about that. Our primary responsibility is to see that students that attend here…receive the finest education they could possibly get.” During his tenure as president, Brady championed teaching excellence, scholarship and research. In his name, the WSU Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor program While he was president, enrollment and donations increased. In 1982, the J. Willard Marriott Family Foundation made a gift of $1 million to the School of Allied Health Sciences, which led to the construction of the 59,000-square-foot Marriott Allied Health building. Brady, who had a doctoral degree from Harvard Business School, served as the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the Nixon administration. He worked as vice president of Hughes Tool Company, and just prior to his appointment at Weber State, had been executive vice president of Bergen Brunswig Corporation. He had a special interest in business, and was pleased when Weber State was granted its second master’s degree program, the Master of Accounting, which began in the fall of 1985. After seven years as president of Weber State College, Brady submitted his resignation in March 1985 to “involve myself in new and exciting dimensions of public service.” In May of that year, he was announced as president of Bonneville International. Brady continued to support Weber State after his tenure, attending commencement ceremonies regularly and presenting for the Ralph RODNEY BRADY cont. on page 13 |