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Show Volume II , Issue VI Page 3 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS March 2000 Relatively Low Turn Out at Bureau Meeting dam could send 36 billion gallons of water rushing down the canyon and into the Valley below. The human and economic losses would be staggering. Work to strengthen the spillway and dam could begin as early as the summer of 2001, and, depending on which alternative is selected for improvements, be completed by the winter of 2002 or the winter of 2003. Commissioner Glen Burton of Eden is concerned about the impact road closures across the dam will have on traffic loads on the North Ogden Divide. He stated that improvements Pineview Reservoir and Dam before 1957. would need to be made to the mountainous route if and concerns. The meeting conducted increased traffic generated by the by the Bureau of Reclamation closure is to traverse safely in and out presented information regarding of the Valley. Commissioner Burton proposed modifications to the has already contacted the County structure, and already identified and Engineer, Road Department and other projected impacts resulting from work entities that will have to evaluate the on the modifications. The Bureau situation and propose solutions to also explained the need for improve the county road. It is improvements to the dam to meet the possible that the North Ogden Divide demands a major earthquake would will be widened and additional have on its integrity. In a worse case barriers placed at road edges. Road scenario, a successful threat to the In relation to the number of Valley residents that will be affected by a proposed two-lane closure of State Road 158 across the Pineview spillway and dam, only a small number turned out to raise questions DAM cont. from page 1 increasingly emphasized. The most preferred recreational activities include picnicking, camping, boating and fishing. Recreation facilities are managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The BOR uses public comments to help determine viable alternatives that are in line with public needs and facility capabilities. The public may provide their comments concerning the modifications until April 3. All comments received will be considered in the Environmental Assessment. The final EA will be completed by mid-April. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the Draft EA by contacting Russ Findlay or Don Merrill at the Provo BOR Area Office. The telephone number is 801-3791000. AWARD cont. from page 1 the advice older mothers gave her many years ago. “Enjoy this time of life,” said Hale. “Don’t wish it away. Enjoy them while they’re still at home.” In April, Hale will represent Utah’s chapter of the AMI at its national convention in New York City. She, along with 50 other mothers, will give speeches as part of the selection process for the National Mother of the Year. To find out more information about how to nominate a mother for next year’s award, contact Fern Wimmer at 621-7034 or Alice Wyatt at 782-7064. ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE OAKS! N OPEN DAILY: 8:00 a.m. TO 9:00 p.m. TAKE OUT ORDERS..............394-2421 750 Ogden Canyon Bring this ad in and receive a free appetizer with the purchase of any entree grades may also be modified. Burton also stated that the Commission would be looking at funding options, including federal assistance, to meet costs associated with improvements to the mountain road. The idea of constructing a new bridge route over the reservoir was also discussed at the meeting. Ivan Flint, director of the Weber Basin Water Conservancy liked the idea of constructing a bridge to avoid future conflicts between traffic and necessary work and improvements to the dam. Others attending the meeting liked the idea of a bridge, especially if a pedestrian or bike trail could be added to the side of a new route crossing at a narrow point at the west end. Stan Tixier of the Eden Planning committee concurred. “A bridge could be constructed relatively painlessly.” |