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Show Volume II , Issue I Page 1 October 1999 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS October 1999 BULK RATE POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 POSTAL PATRON EDEN - LIBERTY- 84310 HUNTSVILLE - 84317 OGDEN CANYON - 84401 HCR 843AO Your Community Newspaper Inside This Issue: Liberty Drug Bust Marijuana Bust Page 3 By Shanna Francis Artist Steven Johnson Page 4 Silvestri Christmas Lighting Class Page 4 Role Modeling for Children Page 5 Less Stress Money System Page 5 Defending the Family Page 6 A Call From the Families of the World Page 8 If The Family Matters Page 8 Calendar of Events Page 9 How to Survive a Heart Attack Alone Page 10 Telemarketing Fraud Page 10 Mrs. Halloween Page 12 Health & Life Insurance Do’s and Don’ts Page 12 Historical Article Page 13 Announcements Page 14 Student News Page 15 Sports News Page 16 Home Equity Loans Page 19 Planning News Page 20 Classifieds Page 21 Sweeten Your Day Page 22 Harvesting the Rewards of Retirement Page 23 Technology for Country Folk Page 23 Nordic Valley Golf Resort Sold to New Owner DEA Blackhawk helicopter drops a load of marijuana in preparation for burn. Over 8,000 plants were confiscated and destroyed along the Liberty mountainside, representing Utah’s largest bust to date of marijuana production. Story on Page 3 Police Seek Suspects in Marina Burglary By Barbie Sunderland Several boat owners experienced firsthand that the seemingly quiet Ogden Valley is not immune to crime when their boats were burglarized while docked at the Port Marina in Eden on the evening of August 19. Thieves stole more than $12,200 worth of property. Detective C. Johansen of the Weber County Sheriff’s Department said that, to date, they have no suspects. Although just 11 police reports were filed, the deputy at the scene reported that 17 boats showed evidence of being rummaged through. “To know someone is riffling through your stuff hurts—it hurts,” said Ed Rahrer of Eden. He estimates the burglars took $350 worth of fishing gear, including a rod and reel he received for Father’s Day. Rahrer was one of the first to discover the break-in when a friend who was borrowing his boat couldn’t find the fishing gear. He went to the marina to investigate and noticed items on the boat were misplaced. He searched where the fishing gear was usually stored, and discovered it was missing. The two then noticed other boat covers were unsnapped and the boats appeared to have been riffled through. As the two searched the dock, another boater arrived at the marina. Rahrer said that after a few moments the boater began “cursing and carrying on.” His stereo was missing. The wires were cleanly cut and the mounting screws gone. Other items taken in the burglary included: fish finders, skiing equipment, generators, camping equipment and boxes of tools. The marina’s dock has a locked gate which boat owners access by key. The suspects either climbed the fence, or went to the end of the fence and swam to the dock says Detective Johansen. This is the second burglary in as many years at the marina. Johansen said that the yacht club, which is just down the road from the marina, has only seen isolated incidents probably because they have a higher level of security. These incidents are usually an act of revenge targeted to a single boat owner who can usually help lead police to the suspect. Since the majority of boats have an open canopy and aren’t lockable, there isn’t much owners can do to protect themselves against these burglaries said Sergeant Jones of the Weber County Sheriff’s Department. He said that the best advice he could give boat owners is to leave as few items as possible on board. Jones also recommends recording the serial numbers for the equipment that needs to be stored on the boat. This will help aid in the recovery of those items in case of a burglary. He says it’s also a good idea to get to know the others who dock their boat at the marina. By doing this, boat owners can look out for each other, especially if they see someone they don’t know hanging around the area. Police were unable to get any leads from the victims, such as people who might be seeking revenge. Additionally, the crime lab was unable to find evidence at the scene that would lead them to any suspects. Police are seeking the public’s help by offering a reward to anyone with information that will lead to an arrest and conviction. People with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Detective Johansen at 399-8508. On September 30, fifty acre Nordic Valley Golf Resort was sold to business woman Ayla White of Ogden for 1.17 million dollars. Mrs. White hopes to develop a new water system with a 500,000 gallon capacity holding tank, and a sewer system that will allow for future development of approximately 300 homes, and close to 80 high ended condominium units around the revamped golf course. Mrs. Whte says that a prospective sewer treatment system would produce grade “A” water as a byproduct that could be used for watering the golf course. Janna and Bruce Vail, and Sandy and Rod Shaw sold the golf course after owning and operating the business for the past seven years. They bought the golf course after it had been left vacant and unkept for five years after the prior owners left the area. Janna and Sandy’s father Keith Downs made design improvements to the golf course, and a new club house was constructed. The family pointed out that they have enjoyed running the business in the Valley, and have felt fortunate for the support the residents have provided while the business has been in operation. Ayla White looks forward to making continued improvements to the Nordic Valley resort. She has been spending considerable time in the Valley trying to get a sense of the community. She is anxious to receive feedback from residents regarding her proposed high density recreational development, and encourages neighbors to call her at her business Nova Investments at 621-7276. Nordic Valley Water System Fails By Shanna Francis The upper well in Nordic Valley that provides culinary water to 80 homes at the top of Nordic has been failing to provide an adequate supply of water. For the past three weeks, the situation has become critical. Water Board Chair Rick Foy has been working doggedly over the past weeks to find a solution to the emergency situation that has left homeowners on a rotation system or without water completely for several days. The Nordic Mountain Water Company is privately owned by the residents who have hook-up rights. Currently there are 185 hook-ups to the system that consists of 3 different wells. Potentially, that number could increase to 326. For the past several years the upper well, well number one, has been, going dry,or nearly dry periodically. Nordic Valley Golf Course owners have, in the past, traded spring water that lies near the upper system, to subsidize the deficiency, in return for lower well water to water the golf course. This resource was recently withdrawn. Mr. Foy WATER cont. on Page 3 |
