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Show Volume XXIV Issue VI The Ogden Valley news Page 3 April 1, 2017 Letters to the Editor Willson Family Says Thank You We as a family, and especially Hadley, would like to thank all the wonderful people who have supported us! Thanks especially to The Club at Wolf Creek and their wonderful staff. Thanks to Danielle White, Jenet Davis, Eileen Burke, and Melissa L e w i s . T h a n k s Mareena Shaw, Emily Morris, Carlee Montgomery, Sam Millus, Taylor Hansen (and I’m sure there are lots of names I am forgetting) for all your help in putting the event together for us. Thank you to all of our wonderful Valley supporters, friends, and family. The dinner, dance, and auction were just so wonderful. We are, truly, still in awe and speechless with all the wonderful support we have received. You all are truly angels! With much love, Reggie, Heidi, Skyla, Taytem, Deacon, and especially Hadley Willson, Liberty Volunteer & Make a Difference at Wolf Creek th Foundation’s 32 Military Family Retreat For over a decade, the • Families have time to reconnect with each Wolf Creek Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, has been supporting military families through the generosity of this community. Whether being deployed or returning from deployment, separation brings stress and anxiety to a military family which often difficult to overcome. Through a partnership with Hill Air Force Base, the Wolf Creek Foundation sponsors weekend retreats twice a year, where our military families relax, reconnect and develop much needed skills that help the entire family cope with deployments. Meals, lodging and entertainment, along with dedicated programming for adults and children are offered at no cost to the family. This program has held Best Practice status within the Air Force since 2008 and several bases from around the U.S. are working to create something similar for their families. One of the unique qualities of this program is what is done for the children. Several base organizations along with Air Force child development specialists take over Snowcrest Jr. High with a myriad of activities along with focused programming to help these children deal with the inherent fear and uneasiness that comes with a parent’s deployment. The parents go through three training sessions that thoroughly deal with the issues that arise during a spouse’s deployment as well as re-integration issues when the spouse returns. Several seasoned officers have reported that in their 25 to 30 year careers, they have never been offered anything as beneficial to their families as this program. During a Typical Retreat • Each family receives a complimentary family photo. Many of these photos as well as pictures taken during the weekend have ended up in an airman’s helmet while on deployment. • Each child receives a teddy bear that has a voicebox for the deploying parent to record a message for their son or daughter. other in a way that is not normally possible. They can choose to participate in the daily recreation opportunities or simply spend time with each other. • Some come to a retreat after their spouse has already deployed—this is always particularly poignant. We have a great DJ that gets everyone up on the dance floor and the “Daddy/Daughter” dance is very emotional for everyone on staff. • Families have opportunities to connect with each other and the spouse left behind leaves with a support system in place. Base commanders and Chapel staff spend time getting to know the families during each retreat and families leave with the knowledge that they are not alone. • One of the unique qualities of this program is the lodging. Families stay in luxury second homes and condominiums that have largely been donated by the homeowners. Most of these families could not afford a weekend in this type of accommodations and the fact that the homeowner has donated it to them makes it even more meaningful. Your Opportunity to Make a Difference We are looking for volunteers to help serve at some of the meals during the next retreat taking place May 5-7, 2017. Your only commitment will be for one meal during that weekend. All of the meals are buffet style so a volunteer’s main responsibility will be serving occasional beverages, clearing tables and resetting for the next meal. We are looking for six to eight volunteers per meal. The real benefit of volunteering at this event will be interacting with the retreat participants. When you talk to these families you truly become aware of the sacrifice that the whole family makes for the freedom that we take for granted. We invite you to thank these airmen and their families. To volunteer please call Sue Munson at 801-388-7596 or 801-745-9233. We look forward to seeing you at the next retreat! Applicants Needed for the Weber County Board of Adjustment The Weber County Commissioners are taking applications for the Weber County Board of Adjustment. The Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month as needed. The meetings begin at 4:30 p.m. Special meetings may be scheduled throughout the year. Please drop off your completed application to the Planning Division Office. Applications will be accepted until April 14, 2017, or until the position is filled. Call Tammy at 801-399-8794 for additional information. Ogden Valley Planning Commission Meeting Agenda March 28, 2017 5:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance & Roll Call: 1.Legislative Items: 1.1 ZTA 2016-04: Public hearing, discussion, and decision on a proposal to amend Section 1011-7 (Definitions), 108-10 (Public Buildings and Public Utility Substations [or] Structures, and 104-29-2 (Ogden Valley Destination and Recreation Resort Zone DRR-1) to provide the definition of “utility” to modify the front setback requirement for utility structures when not on a lot abutting a public right of way, and to clarify provisions for public utility substations and structures. 1.2 ZTA 2017-02: Public hearing, discussion, and decision on a proposal to amend Section 101-17 (Definitions), to eliminate redundancies and provisions no longer relevant in the definition of “lot of record.” 1.3 ZTA 2017-03: Public hearing, discussion, and decision on a proposal to amend Section 1011-7 (Definitions), to clarify that a “recreation lodge” includes sleeping rooms intended for nightly rentals. 1.4 ZTA 2017-04: Public hearing, discussion, and decision on a proposal to amend Part I of the County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-17 (Township Planning Districts) and Section 102-5 (Rezone Procedures) to remove irrelevant references to “townships” from the Weber County Code. 1.5 ZTA 2017-05: Public hearing, discussion, and decision on a proposal to amend Section 1011-7 (Definitions), 102-4-3 (Land Use Permit Revocation), and 108-4 (Conditional Uses) to clarify permit or approval time limits before commencement of construction or commencement of use. 1.6 ZTA 2017-06: Public hearing, discussion, and decision on a proposal to amend Section 1021-5 (Hearing and Publication Notice for County Commission, 106-1-6 (Agency Review and Public Notice), and 106-1-8 (Final [Subdivision] Plat Approval Procedure) to extend the timeframe a subdivision proposal has before being reviewed by the Planning Commission, to correct old references, to clarify that a public meeting is required for a subdivision but not a public hearing, and to clarify the code generally. 1.7 ZTA 2017-07: Public hearing, discussion, and decision on a proposal to amend Section 1011-7 (Definitions), to eliminate irrelevant or conflicting provisions regarding the definition of a “restricted lot.” 2. Public comment for items not on the Agenda: 3. Remarks from Planning Commissioners: 4. Planning Director Report: 5. Remarks from Legal Counsel: The regular meeting will be held in the Weber County Commission Chambers, in the Weber Center, 1st Floor, 2380 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. Please enter the building through the front door on Washington Blvd. if arriving at the meeting after 5:00 p.m. A Pre-Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers Break Out Room. The agenda for the pre-meeting consists of discussion of the same items listed above, on the agenda for the meeting. No decisions are made in the pre-meeting, but it is an open, public meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary services for these meetings should call the Weber County Planning Commission at 801-399-8791 Spring is in the Air: Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and Receive 10 Free Trees The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees. Join the Arbor Day Foundation and receive ten free white pine trees or ten white flowering dogwood trees. “White pine trees or white flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers and red berries that attract songbirds during winter. White pine trees are fast-growing landscape trees that will break heavy winds, making them an ideal addition to any yard.” The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. With planting instructions included, the trees will be shipped at the right time for planting thru May 31. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, and The Tree Book, which contains information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE WHITE PINE or 10 FREE DOGWOOD TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by March 31, 2017. Or join online at arborday. org/march. |