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Show Page 8 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXV Issue IX June 1, 2019 The Monarch in Ogden Reveals Artistic Fuel Prices Drive Wasatch Front Wedding Venue & More This Spring/Summer Consumer Price Index Higher The Royal Room encompasses 10,000 square feet on The Monarch’s top level, where While Housing Price Growth Slows modern design elements balance the build- The Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 1.1% from March to April on a non-seasonally adjusted basis. Year over year, the Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index has grown 3.4%, while the national Consumer Price Index has increased 2% since April of last year. Due almost entirely to a rapid rise in gas prices, transportation costs jumped 5.7% in the past month. This is the largest month-to-month leap since June 2015. Gas prices soared 31% in April and are 3.2% higher than they were in April 2018. In the housing sector, hikes in hotel and motel prices, along with slight lift in apartment rates, contributed to an uptick in overall costs. Housing prices are at the highest level ever recorded, setting a record high for the third straight month. However, the year-over-year change in housing prices, at 5.2% in April, is the lowest it has been since June 2018 and price growth in the sector has dropped for the fourth straight month. Slight dips in prices for food at home and utility rates put downward pressure on the overall consumer price index. The utilities sector is the only area showing a year-over-year decline Big Boy steamed into Ogden May 9 as part of Utah’s “wedding of the rails,” sesquicentennial celebration. The Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive rolled out of a Union Pacific restoration shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming for its big debut, heading to Ogden, after five years of restoration. Above photo by Dan Rodgers. The two photos right are by Bruce Grandin of Eden. in prices at 1.2% lower than in April 2018. “Utah’s strong economy inevitably has put upward pressure on prices,” said Scott Anderson, president and CEO of Zions Bank. “The positive to this trend is Utahns are seeing increased wages and income as well.” Additionally, Utahns should get some relief at the gas pump as refinery maintenance ends and capacity grows. “Although gas prices have shot up, we do not expect that trend to continue,” said Randy Shumway, chairman and partner at Cicero Group. “This will be good for the overall economy as gas prices tend to cause fluctuations in prices across the board.” Analysis and data collection for the Zions Bank CPI and the Zions Bank Consumer Attitude Index are provided by Cicero Group, a premier management consulting firm based in Salt Lake City. The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index will be released May 28. About Zions Bank - Zions Bank has been serving the communities of Utah for more than 140 years. Additional information is available at <www.zionsbank.com> A division of Zions Bancorporation N.A., Member FDIC. The Monarch, opening this spring/summer as Ogden’s kaleidoscope for creativity, is a one-ofa-kind historic structure encompassing multiple event venues, creative studios, art exhibitions, restaurants and retail space. The Royal Room, Atrium and Upper Deck are The Monarch’s three designated venues that have been artfully designed for memorable “instagram-worthy” events. The Monarch is conveniently located downtown on the corner of 25th Street and Ogden Avenue, and your guests will appreciate ample parking, covered entrances, and a unique artistic atmosphere. ing’s industrial architecture. It is ideal for weddings, corporate events and special occasions. Occupancy capacity is 100 to 875 with table seating for 100 to 425 guests. The Atrium is located among The Monarch’s creative studios, where natural light and artistic energy provide the ideal setting for workshops, exhibits and fairs, or even a creative cocktail party. The Upper Deck is available for outdoor events, music and markets with a world-class mural, “Monarch in Moda” by Ink Dwell as your backdrop. Get creative with your next event! More information can be found at <www. themonarchogden.com> Celebrating the New Maverik Station & Its Protection of Dark Skies affect the night skies over North Fork Park. “Helping to preserve community character is simply good business for us. Maverik is pleased to be in Ogden Valley and support the dark sky values of its scenic rural setting. We hope that folks keep coming to a place that’s The new Maverik station glows at night very, very different from the Wasatch Front with effective lighting that enhances secu- and similar to other scenic gateway towns with rity and commercial visibility while protect- dark sky efforts—Jackson, Moab, Torrey, Sun ing the Valley’s rural community character, Valley, Ketchum, among others.” Shanna Francis, Editor/Co-owner, The good-neighbor private property values, and the accreditation of North Fork Park as the world’s Ogden Valley news, “I have greatly appreciated the lighting improvements adopted and 21st International Dark Sky Park. The Maverik station features no light spill- implemented with the construction of the new Maverik station in over, canopy lights Eden. What a differilluminating pumpence a well-thoughting area only, an out lighting plan can effective monument make to ensure the sign, and shielded protection of our building lights. valued dark sky The reactions canopy that blankets from Maverik manour beautiful Valley. agement and Valley I hope that business residents speak to and homeowners how commercial alike will continue success and comto follow this exammunity character go ple, and adopt simihand-in-hand. lar measures, such N a t a s h a as appropriately Markham, Manager Maverik station at night. Photo courtesy of Ron shielding outdoor Gleason of Huntsville. of the new Maverick lighting, turning off station: “I was happy to speak at one of the Weber County Commission meetings about our all indoor and outdoor lights when not in use, renovation permitting and now am delighted installing motion-sensors on outdoor lights, and that our hard work paid off so that our new sta- using warm/white bulbs to insure long-term tion lives up to the expectations of the residents protection of this vital asset—our beautiful, of this Valley. Eden, Huntsville and Liberty are star-studded dark sky. It has also been demonall gorgeous and deserve a facility that doesn’t strated that dark skies are a necessary marvel detract from the magnificent mountains or used by migrating birds and other animals, which have depended on this natural resource through eons of time.” Sara Toliver, President/CEO, Visit Ogden and Weber County Convention & Visitors Bureau, “The dark sky product we offer, in addition to our other natural resources, is quite valuable and we as Weber County have a responsibility to protect that asset. As our world becomes increasingly more populated, it’s vital to keep these areas in our outdoor environment protected.” Marion Horna, Ogden Valley resident, “The new refurbished and expanded Maverik Station here in Ogden Valley is a wonderful example of a business complying with our Dark Skies Lighting Ordinance. I have driven into this newly refurbished and expanded Maverik Station at night to pump gas. With the downward-directed lighting, there was plenty of light to see very well without excessive light glaring out into our dark night sky.” Richard Webb, Ogden Valley resident, “Great to have Maverik support our local citizens and General Plan with their new facility. It means a great deal to everyone.” Ron Gleason, Ogden Valley resident, “It’s a chosen lifestyle—the ability to go out and enjoy the outdoors and enjoy them at night.” Jan & Gary Fullmer, Ogden Valley residents, “. . . from our perspective, it is a 100% improvement! The architecture is certainly much more consistent with the rural atmosphere we want to keep in our valley and the lighted sign is certainly compliant with our need to have dark skies throughout our valley. Actually, both of these items are also in line with the updated Ogden Valley General Plan, which Weber County paid outside consultants to develop.” Kim Wheatley, Ogden Valley resident, “Our General Plan says we want to retain our dark skies and when I first saw our new Maverik in the dark, I said “WOW...our General Plan is working.” I know the signs and lighting are minimalist because a bunch of people are pretty passionate about preserving our Valley’s starry nights, and Maverik listened. I thank the many who made this happen.” Check out the new Maverik station and mark your calendars for Friday, September 17 to attend the Valley’s Annual Star Party. For more information, visit <www.starrynightsutah.org> SUNShINe CleANINg Let us brighten your day. Vacation/Private homes & Condos 801-690-3900 Cleanliness is next to Godliness. dianawilson101@gmail.com Licensed & Insured Locally owned and operated. |
