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Show Volume XXVII Issue II The Ogden Valley news Page 7 June 1, 2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HUNTSVILLE TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION, MAY 28TH, 2020 Burning Busses and Admiral Byrd By Becky Wood just in front of me has stopped and the car in front of that one has also stopped, and so on and so on until my vision goes all the way up to the top of the hill and I see bumper-to-bumper stopped cars in all three lanes. And the sight that caps it off—large clouds of black smoke spiraling ominously into the sky. Something is burning, something overwhelming and frightening, and it signals a problem that is bigger than our ability to maneuver and drive past it and keep on going. We inch up the hill slightly, but that is only because some of the cars are somehow turning around and leaving the solid lines of traffic. I wait and I wait, most of us do, thinking surely we will eventually reach the summit and victoriously make it from there to our destination. I don’t know how long I had been sitting there daydreaming about this, but I was awakened from a semi-stupor by a knock on the passenger window where I saw a uniformed police officer standing outside my car. He was cupping his hand towards himself and then pointing to the lane beside the main road where I was basically parked… the one that is usually an entrance lane. I was quickly on full alert and rolled down my window to hear him yell, “You’ve got to pull over,” and I don’t know why, but I responded with one of the dumbest things I have ever said to a police officer, or anybody, “But I want to go to Salt Lake.” “Nobody is going to Salt Lake today. There’s a bus on fire up there and the road is closed; all lanes of traffic are being diverted.” (“Well, OK, since you put it that way…”) I didn’t actually say that. I don’t think it’s wise to be flippant or to argue with people in uniforms. I cranked the steering wheel to the right and with an, “OK, thanks,” and a soul filled with disappointment and the insistence of law enforcement, I gave up my quest to go south and started heading north—the only option left for anyone on the road that morning in this particular part of Commuter Land. Our routines hold us captive in thought and action and sometimes that’s good, but sometimes it rattles your cage when they are interrupted and you have to come out of your comfort zone and start using your mind to really think about what you are doing. What is Plan B? Where can I go if I can’t go south? So I say, engage your brain more often and challenge yourself to think outside the box even when there isn’t a bus on fire and the road ahead is closed. And though this sounds ironic, do it routinely… be like Admiral Byrd when questioned about the unlikely possibility of going to the North Pole and returning to tell about it (plenty of people had gone there, but nobody had come back—true story), “If there’s not a way, I’ll make one.” Today we are having our wonderful firm lunch on our wonderful Firm Lunch Friday, which has become a special routine that we all look forward to… when we can all join together and enjoy, as a firm, and not even have to stretch that comfort zone to think outside the box or, “Wonder what I’ll have for lunch today,” because the firm decides for us—this is an example of a “good” routine and benefits all of us physically, socially and financially. Thank You Dear RBMN (my company). We love you! Happy Fabulous Firm Lunch Friday! Every day we wake up at the same time, or try to. We walk through our same steps and go through our same routine. Lock the front door, head for the car, wish it were cleaner, get in, we don’t have our cell phone, get back out, unlock the door, look in the bathroom (where did I leave it this time?), find it on the kitchen counter, second attempt at leaving the house, have to say “Goodbye” to the dog again who always, invariably looks so sad, and then I make the most heartfelt, but dichotomous statement on earth, “I love you,” (she says as she walks out the door). The dog must be conflicted when he hears that; I know I am when I Posted: Town Hall say it to him. “Then why are you leaving?” his Dated this 21st day of April, 2020. Post Office sad eyes are asking. Why am I leaving? I stop _______________________________ for a moment, look into those eyes, and then huntsvilletown.com Beckki Endicott, Recorder quickly turn away. Again I lock the door behind pmn.utah.gov In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance with me. “Reality” is the answer. Turn the ignition switch and just like the attendance to these meetings should call Beckki Endicott @ 745-3420, giving at least a 48 hour moment when they scan your credit card at the advance notice. store, that tension-filled moment, when you question if it’s going to work and when it does, you breathe a sigh of relief that exhales from you when things actually do go right because if they didn’t go right you would have to come TH up with a back-up plan and what’s that going to be? (I never think that far ahead.) The engine Public notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Huntsville Town, makes that comforting roar and I start backing Weber County, Utah, will hold Public Hearings June 6th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at out of the driveway. the Huntsville Town Hall located at 7309 E. 200 S. Access to Town Hall attenI follow the identical course every morndance may be restricted due to social distancing guidelines. ing when I leave for work, turn down the same The meeting will also be held electronically on Zoom and streamed street that will take me east to Highway 39, to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXbMfNfYOZwy9uLcPxBKhQ?view_ drive past the fields that are incredibly still, as=subscriber. The public will have access to this meeting by Zoom link which will be published make a left off 39 and go up and over Trapper’s on the website at www.huntsvilletown.com the day of the meeting. Public comments are currently Loop road, a relatively new road as roads go. being received for this meeting at clerk@huntsvilletown.com. Please include the date of this meet- It was installed over the hills where only farm ing in the subject line of your email. All comments will be read during the meeting. roads and Indian trails used to be about 30 years ago. It is the only other full-time way to get Public notice is hereby given the Huntsville Town Council will discuss the following: in and out of Ogden Valley and cuts about 45 minutes off my drive when I take it. 1) Adoption of proposed amended budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal years. On the other side of the mountains is 2) Adoption of proposed budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal years. Mountain Green, a long narrow stretch of land that follows what is called the Old Highway Copies of the proposed budgets are available for review at the Huntsville Town Hall. All to the westbound entrance lane on Highway interested parties are invited to attend. 84, which puts you into Weber Canyon and Posted: Town Hall follows the Weber River, a curvy road with no Post Office Dated this 1st day of June, 2020. straight stretches anywhere. And in the winter, huntsvilletown.com _______________________________ with tall mountain walls on either side shading pmn.utah.gov Beckki Endicott, Recorder the asphalt below, combined with the freezing temperatures and moisture from the river, a In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance with dangerous phenomenon is created called black attendance to these meetings should call Beckki Endicott @ 745-3420, giving at least a 48 hour ice. You are guaranteed to see an average of at advance notice. least one slide off per week on this treacherous section of the freeway system. (Fortunately, I have not, so far, been one of those statistics!) Retail, Including Grocery, Pharmacy & GUIDELINES cont. from page 1 When the canyon breaks open as you Convenience Stores and pickup. approach Uintah and the road inclines upward, • Resume to normal patron capacity if social • Removes the restriction on groups of 20 and you will see the spherical, almost complete distancing can be maintained. encourages children from the same household circle, curvy exit that will dump you out onto • Face coverings worn for interactions that to be kept in the same group whenever southbound Highway 89. From there you will take place within a 6 foot distance. possible. • Customers may bring their own bags if store continue mostly in a southerly direction until • Restricts offsite activities to only places you reach Salt Lake City, which has been my allows it. where social distancing and proper journey’s endpoint for the last almost 36 years. Gyms & Fitness Centers (indoor recreation, cleaning can be controlled. Except on this day, Monday, there was yoga, dance studios, tumbling, indoor something different—an unscheduled stop in Children, Including Playgrounds sports) the typical flow of the going-to-work routine. I • Playground equipment use allowed with 6 ft. • Screening patrons for symptoms upon entry passed through the first traffic signal after distance maintained. is not required. Still required for closenavigating the exit and making my wayon to contact or team sports. Outdoor Recreation Youth Outdoor Sports, 89, not really even thinking about • Restrictions on touchless or sign-in sheets for Highway including Parks, Playgrounds, Pavilions, what I was doing (nothing new there). I am on entry removed. Parades autopilot when, suddenly, I realize that the car • Recreation camps may operate in accordance • Recommendation that high-risk individuals not use facilities is removed. with existing policy and health guidelines. • Chemical disinfectant supplies available for • Recreational vehicle parks may operate in LETTERS TO EDITOR cont. from page 3 compiled a list via LINKEDIN at https:// cleaning equipment after use. Requirement accordance with existing policy and health www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activi that staff disinfect the equipment is removed. guidelines. ty:6667972923476865024/ • Spectators allowed with social distancing. Toll Free 866-772-8824 • Roadway rest areas may open. You can also view Briana Kobor’s VOTE Email: psc@utah.gov • Restriction on sporting activities requiring Driver’s Education, Specifically on Range & SOLAR report. Vote Solar proposes re-opening Hours: 8:00 – 5:00 Monday – Friday opponents to be closer than 10 feet has been Roads net metering for Utahns. To view, visit https:// To read other emails sent in on this votesolar.org/net-metering-rates/vote-solarchanged to “Exhibit caution when engaging • This is a new section. Refer to phased DOCKET to the UT PSC, visit https://psc.utah. in close-contact or team sports”. guidelines V4.3 for all guidance. proposes-re-opening-net-metering-utahns-aftergov/all-electric-dockets/# • Participants should have symptoms checked. reviewing-solar-data/ K-12 Schools It would appear that no emails on this • Limited spectators now allowed with social Thanks in advance for writing emails to UT • Schools are open with increased cleaning and Docket have been received yet. All that are PSC on saving the Utah Rooftop Solar Sector. distancing. hygiene regimen. See phased guidelines for received will be posted to this noted location; • Distributing promotional items, candy, food all requirements. is the law. items, etc. during spectator events must be done in If you want to read more articles that Eleanor Thompson, a manner that does not encourage congregating. Church Services have been published on this issue, I have Park City Pools, Water Parks, Spas • No changes. • All pools are now allowed to open at a capacity that enables 6 feet social distancing—both in the water and on the deck. • Swim team and swim lessons now allowed as long as social distancing can be maintained on pool deck. Hospitality, Tourism & Accommodations • Relaxes some recommendations for decreasing housekeeping services during patron stay, recommending that rooms to stay vacant before cleaning and providing sanitizing supplies to guests. • Face coverings worn in settings where social distance is difficult to maintain. We are on-site at Pineview, Willard Bay, East Canyon, and Starvation located in Events, Cultural Arts & Entertainment • No temporary mass gatherings as defined in Northern Utah. We are Ogden Valley’s and surrounding areas Fun Destination. R392-400. • Event size can exceed 50 individuals if organizational oversight can be provided that ensures guidelines are followed. • Distributing promotional items, candy, food items, etc. during spectator events must be done in a manner that does not encourage congregating. Personal Services • No changes. Public notice is hereby given that the Huntsville Town Planning Commission, Weber County, Utah, will hold a Public Hearing Thursday, May 28th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held electronically by Zoom Meeting. The public will have access to this meeting by Zoom link which will be published on the website at www.huntsvilletown.com the day of the meeting. Public comments are currently being received for this meeting at clerk@huntsvilletown.com. Please include the date of this meeting in the subject line of your email. All comments will be read during the meeting. A Public Hearing will be held on the following item: • Proposed amendments to Land Use Title 15.31.5: Penalties regarding Land Use violations. The ordinance will be available for viewing on http://huntsvilletown.com under Government/ Planning Commission Minutes and Agendas tab. All interested parties are invited to attend. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF HUNTSVILLE , JUNE 18 , 2020 Cemetery Point/Bluff Marina is Open for Rentals and Operating at Full Capacity! Please send your announcements & photos to: Ogden Valley news PO BOX 130 eden UT 84310 Announcements are placed free of charge. We have all the rental gear you need. We also sell souvenirs, shirts, and accessories in our Eden store. 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