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Show Volume XXV Issue XVIII The Ogden Valley news Page 13 November 1, 2019 Tackle Football No Longer in Ogden Valley After less than 15 kids signing up for the tackle football program in Ogden Valley, the Wasatch Front Football League, along with current Director Jori Torman and her board of directors, came to the decision that the program could no longer survive. The equipment that the program owned was donated to Layton, Clearfield, and North Ogden’s tackle football program. Anything of large value was sold, and the remaining money in the account was donated to Weber High’s Football program this past September. “We are so saddened to see football die in the Valley, but are glad that so many Valley kids from our area can benefit from the $3,000 we gave Weber High School,” stated Director Jori Torman. If kids in our area are interested in playing tackle football in the future, they will now register and play as part of North Ogden Recreation’s program. The following, all Valley youth, Local Octogenarian Still Living Strong, Active Life Skiing, Hunting & Gardening are now playing football at Weber High School. Shown above are Ty Barrong (former Director), Luke Tawzer, Colton Doman, By Shanna Francis Coach Anderson, Nolan Barrong, Johnny Nordic Valley resident Chuck Retallik is still McKinney, and current Director Jori Torman. living a full life, but of all his hobbies—skiing, hunting, fishing, golfing and gardening—skiing, by far, is still what he is best known for as it remains his passion. And at age 80, he’s still going strong, continuing to do the things he’s always loved, and surprising all who know him. Anyone watching him on the slopes can be heard asking, “How old is he?” A widow since 2005, when his lovely wife Jan passed away, he now lives alone with is dog Cash. He adds, “I’m the last living member of my family.” Many in the Valley know Chuck because he has been a ski instructor at area resorts since about 1969—working as a professional skier for 63 consecutive years. And you’ll still be able to find him again working this season on the slopes. ing and in teaching others his same trade. Chuck was a two-time sectional Alpine skiSince most Valley residents don’t like com- ing champion in high school in upstate New muting to SLC, Jacob has decided to hold York, beginning skiing there during his sophoacting classes right here in our valley! Sorry more year, which initially led him into the skiadults, these classes are for youth ages 7 thru 17 ing instruction industry. His first professional years of age. His first classes were held for six job instructing was in 1957 at the age of 18, and weeks beginning in early October; he will begin he has continued every winter since then. another session January 11, which will run thru “I worked up to Assistant School Director February 15. The class caps out at 25 students. at New York state ski areas while getting my Because Jacob lives in this beautiful valley, first college degree in agronomy. Then I moved he is giving just under a 50% discount from the to Las Cruces, New Mexico and finished cost of his SLC classes! Also, you can save a two more undergraduate degrees in Wildlife little more by signing up before midnight Dec. Biology and Fisheries Biology, graduating sec14 with the Early Bird price of $300. Signing ond in my class at NMSU. up after this date, the cost is $350. For an extra “I married my wife Jan in 1969 and we moved $50, Jacob can also get your aspiring actor/ to Utah, beginning the best years of our lives. We actress set up with a Pro Head Shot (picture). both worked at Nordic Valley, Snowbasin, and Payments for the classes can be made through Powder Mountain ski areas. Powder Mountain Venmo or PayPal, or by check or cash. is a special place where I have worked for a very Classes are held at the Ogden Valley Branch long time, and will continue as a powder skiing library in Huntsville on Saturdays from 11:30 guide as long as they will have me. to 1:00 p.m. Jacob also looks to pull in agents, “I still jump off cornices and ski steep managers, and guest speakers/actors from LA chutes like “Hook Chute and others off of and NY to come into classes. To sign up, or for more information, please email Jacob directly at jacobwyoung1979@ gmail.com or call 201-800-3531. Youth Acting Class with Jacob Young By Elissa Ludlum Ogden Valley holds many surprises! All of us valley folk know of its ever changing, gentle and rugged beauty that we see when we look on the peaks around us or while we enjoy the many outdoor activities. But every now and then we have the fun surprise of meeting a valley resident that is famous! One such community member is Jacob W. Young, working actor. Jacob was born in the Northwest and got into acting when he was in his late teens/early twenties. He has won a number of awards for his roles on daytime TV shows and even had the fun of letting his light shine brightly on Broadway with his role as Lumiere on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! While Jacob continues working in his career, he also has a passion for helping people to take steps towards achieving their dreams in acting as well! Packed out acting classes in SLC provides clear evidence of his gifts in act- The historic “Big Boy” No. 4014 steam engine rolled into Provo October 1 and remained on display for a few days. It is the only Big Boy, of 25 made, that is still in operation. It first made its way to Ogden in 1941, used to power train cars between the steep terrain between Cheyenne, Wyoming and Ogden. While Cheyenne sits at an elevation of only 6,063 feet above sea level, before reaching Cheyenne, Big Boy had to climb to over 7,000 feet above sea level, beginning in Ogden, which sits at about 4,300 feet above sea level. Big Boy reached Provo via Weber Canyon. Bruce Grandin of Eden took this shot of the steam locomotive while friend Jeff Eddings drove. This shot was taken while passing Big Boy on I-80 near Morgan. Grandin stated, “It was a nice experience because the crowds were gone from last summer, and the colors were brilliant.” Lightning Ridge. My figure-eight ski tracks down the front side of Lightening Ridge are known by all the expert skiers at Powder Mountain to be mine. “I have always ski raced for the fun of it, and still do race in the Intermountain Masters.” I have had over 50 podium finishes and at least half of them have been as First Place wins. I’ve also had about a half dozen articles published in Snow County and Ski Magazine in the past during the time when I was a ski school director and examiner for the Professional Ski Instructors of America, working directly with the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association. “During these earlier years, my summer job was working for large ranches as a Wildlife Consultant. For example, I was the first wildlife biologist at “Deseret Ranch,” and set up their first management program. So, for fun, and work, I ski, hunt, fish and golf. I’ve also worked part time for Wolf Creek Resort every year since 1975 in various jobs, and am currently a volunteer there. “I still hunt upland game birds about 45 to 50 days a year with my dog Cash. I also hunt elk every season, and have taken over 20 mature bulls. Last year I was hunting the tough Pilot Mountains in northwestern Utah. Friends I met there couldn’t believe I was there by myself. “The rest of my time is spent in my yard and gardens. I have a vegetable garden at my home in Liberty and also have one at my small ranch in Idaho. I supply all of my friends with fish, game, and vegetables until they say, “Stop!” “At my age, I’m lucky to have some good doctors. My family Dr. is Robert Mohr and I also have many V.A. doctors who keep me patched up when necessary. So far, so good, fortunately; I’m still going hard and fast!” Bruce Grandin of Eden states, “I’ve skied with Chuck at Pow Mow many times. No one knows that mountain better than he does. It’s hard to believe he is in his 80’s. He is an excellent ski instructor. He has the ability to determine your level of skiing and then tailer that to the perfect runs for your ability. Chuck is an extremely positive person and that rubs off on you while you are in his presence.” Photos by Bruce Grandin. -NOTICE OF 2020 TENTATIVE BUDGETPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Powder Mountain Water and Sewer Improvement District Transcript 84310 NOTICE OF 2020 TENTATIVE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Proposed Tentative 2020 Budget Proposed increased rate structure Proposed O&M rates increase Notice of review Water and Sewer Impact Analysis Plan Notice of review Water and Sewer Impact Fees Facility Plans NOTICE is hereby given that Powder Mountain Water and Sewer Improvement District will hold a Public Hearing on November 19, 2019, in the Weber County Commission Breakout Room #105, located at 2380 Washington Blvd. Utah, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive input on, and to consider approval and adoption of (1) 2020 Tentative Budget, (2) Proposed increase rate structure, (3) Proposed increase in O & M Rates. The District would like to notify the public of an upcoming, (4) Review of Water and Sewer Impact Analysis Plan, and (5) Review of Water and Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan. All interested persons will be given reasonable opportunity to be heard. Written comments are welcome. Copies of the referred-to documents are available for public review, beginning November 5, 2020, in the District Offices located at the following locations: 298 24th St. Ste. 150, Ogden, Utah 84401; the office of the Ogden Valley Library located at 131 S. 7400 E., Huntsville, Utah 84317; and on the Powder Mountain Water and Sewer Improvement District website <www.pmwsid.org> In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, Powder Mountain Water and Sewer Improvement District will make reasonable accommodations to participants in the hearing. Requests for assistance can me made by calling 801-983-2727 at least 48 hours before the hearing. |