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Show The OGDEN February 1, 2001 VALLEY NEWS PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 11 EDEN UT POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON-84401 HCR 843AO Your Community Newspaper Inside This Issue: New SUBWAY Restaurant Opens in Huntsville Page 4 Ogden Valley CERT Team Receives Donations What To Do When You Fall Head Over Heels Page 4 By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News Staff Valley Residents Reminded to Be a Good Neighbor Page 5 CERT Team Receives Donations Page 5 An Extraordinary Woman and Her Pottery Page 6 Family Space - Make it a Matter of Change Page 6 Valley Residents Take Time to Ask Questions at Public Meeting Page 7 The Artful Classroom Page 8 Ogden Valley Library Update Page 8 Calendar of Events Page 9 Announcements Page 10 Student News Page 11 Michael Taggart (middle) displays one of the six body splints he donated to CERT Team Leader Chuck Millet (left) and Assistant Team Leader Linda Spencer (right). See page 5 for more details. Valley Residents Propose Formation of Business Association By Clair C. Beasley and Paul Judd Over the past several years, different individuals and groups within the Ogden Valley business community have discussed forming an Ogden Valley Business Association (OVBA). The goal of such an organization is to bring the collective energy and talents together of local businessmen and women in an effort to better serve the business needs of Ogden Valley residents and guests. Recently, a small but diverse working group of business associates have undertaken the necessary steps to establish this Ogden Valley Business Association. Their role has simply been to identify the neces- sary organizational steps, and then draft bylaws and a proposed charter. Once the staff work necessary to develop the draft is completed, all Ogden Valley businesses will be invited to join as charter members. An election of officers will be held by the membership and the charter and bylaws will be implemented. It is anticipated that the draft charter and bylaws will be ready for review by mid March, ratified by early April, election of OVBA officers in mid May, and the complete implementation of the organization by early June. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Paul Judd at 7456000 or Clair Beasley at 745-3021. Third Annual Rabies Clinic In a surprise move, developer Julee Bramson of Huntsville withdrew her request for a property zoning change before Weber County Commissioners and an audience full of local residents ready to voice their opposition to the proposal. Bramson has been working doggedly for over a year, spending thousands of dollars jumping the bureaucratic hurdles which might have prevented her from successfully rezoning her 9.4 acre Huntsville area parcel of property off of Highway 39. Her proposal included an 85,000 square feet clustered, high-density commercial development to be called “The Village.” Plans prepared by the developer included a 25-suite bed and breakfast, restaurant, country café, office space, farmer’s market, gift shops and boutiques, a pharmacy, and a gazebo for receptions and other outdoor events. According to a January 18 article in the Standard-Examiner, Bramson said her investors had signed on with the understanding the development would by open in time for the 2002 Olympics. “Opening for the Olympics was crucial. We had the facility booked for full occupancy for four months. 500 media crew[s] and thousands of international travelers were booked for rooms and banquets.” According to Bramson, because of all the delays, there would be no way to finish the project in time for the Olympics. The Standard-Examiner also quoted Bramson as saying, “I spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to get a plan they’d accept. I love Huntsville and don’t want to build storage units on my land. I got a recent call from a fast good chain that wants my property. I don’t want to go that route either.” As currently zoned, Bramson could build storage units or nine separate resortoriented businesses located on individual subdivided commercial lots. Huntsville Resident Honored with Community Award Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Page 12 Jazz Update Page 13 Weber High Hockey Teams Enjoying a Great Season Page 13 Sports News Page 14 Classifieds Page 15 Developer Withdraws Zoning Change Request Liberty resident Debbie Carter and her two daughters Lyndee and Kailee wait in line at the Eden Fire Station for rabies shots for Arrow, their Brittany Spaniel and their Long Hair Chihuahua, Oakley. This was the third year the clinic has been held at the Fire Station. Etta Baker, owner of Valley Veterinary Clinic, administered the rabies shots. The County was on hand to issue dog licenses. Lisa Catanzaro of Huntsville was recently honored with the Community Service of the Year award from the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Awards Dinner. Lisa and her husband Ron own and manage Ski Lake Corporation, a land development company located in Ogden Valley. Lisa serves as the company’s VicePresident. Lisa is originally from Washington D.C. Since moving to Ogden Valley, she has been involved in many community efforts such as chairing the fundraising gala for Ogden’s Family Support Center. She is also a Spiker for the Chamber, as well as chair of the Marketing Committee. Lisa also volunteers on many community boards. |