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Show June 1 03.qxd 12/7/2021 4:04 PM Page 1 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Your Community Newspaper Summer Brings A Wealth of Activities June 1, 2003 PRSRT STD POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 EDEN UT POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO Weber County Asks UDOT to Consider Construction of Bridge Across Pineview The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has received a letter from Weber County Commissioners requesting the agency to consider constructing a bridge across Pineview Reservoir in the narrow neck area above the dam. UDOT Region One Senior Project Manager stated that UDOT has formally agreed to look at this option. “At this point, we have agreed to look at building a bridge, but the planning on this is very preliminary. We haven’t even decided on when or how. But it is something we are working toward.” Project Manager Bruce Berrett with the Bureau of Reclamation stated that his agency had also been approached about the idea, and voiced interest in seeing an alternative route so increased dam security could be achieved. Many Valley residents had asked government officials to look at this idea prior to construction on the dam so road closures and traffic delays could be averted while the Bureau implemented upgrades to the dam. Second Annual Cowboy Gathering Slated at Red Rock Ranch Photos courtesy of Dreinie Hattingh of Eden. Snowbasin Resort Announces $250 Season Pass for Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grades HUNTSVILLE — Snowbasin is making it easier for Utah families to get started skiing and snowboarding. For the 2003-2004 season, Snowbasin will offer a $250 Season Pass for students enrolled in Kindergarten through the 12th grade. “Skiing and snowboarding are getting too expensive for too many Utah families,” Snowbasin owner Earl Holding said. “While these sports will never be inexpensive, I want to put Snowbasin within reach of more families with this lower price for students. They are the future of skiing and snowboarding.” Last season a child aged 7 to 12 paid $295 for a Snowbasin Season Pass, while teenagers from age 13 to 18 paid $495. Students over age 16 will need to show proof of high school enrollment. K–12 Season Pass restrictions and ordering information will be available after June 15, 2003 at www.snowbasin.com This summer, Snowbasin Resort will concentrate considerable energy and effort on preparing for the opening of the 2003-2004 Ski Season. Work planned for this summer includes extensive revegetation and landscaping of the areas adjacent to the Base and Mountain Lodges, as well as continuing revegetation of ski runs and trails. This work will begin as soon as weather permits and will continue into the late summer. Also planned is the completion of several mechanical and electrical infrastructure projects at the resort. Snowbasin has no plans to open lifts, restaurants, or retail shops to the public during the 2003 summer season. Several reunions and other private functions will be hosted by Snowbasin this summer. For online information and announcements regarding Snowbasin, please go to www.snowbasin.com Snowbasin, A Sun Valley Resort, is located 20 minutes from Ogden and just 45 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport. Snowbasin hosted six races at the 2002 Winter Games, including the prestigious Men’s Downhill and Women’s Downhill events on the world-famous Grizzly and Wildflower racecourses. With more than 2,500 acres of terrain, 400 inches of light Utah-powder snow, and one of the world’s largest automated snowmaking systems, skiers can count on terrific skiing at Snowbasin from Thanksgiving until late spring. Snowbasin Resort is a partner in skiing with the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Red Rock Ranch Round Up invites Valley residents and all others to the second annual Cowboy Gathering slated for June 6, 7, 8, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Gathering will feature many toprated performers from the local area, as well as other well-known performers. Talent includes Don Kennington, Steve and Terri Taylor, Dave and Amanda Anderson, Stampede, The Iverson’s, Fred Engle, Latigo, Peteetneet Creek Ranch Hands, Saddle Strings, Coyote Moon, Sam De Leeuw, Barbara Hall, Stan Tixier, Michael “Boots” Robinson, Jo Lynne Kirkwood, Jeff Coates and the Shiny Boot Boys, Mike Dunn, Richard Olson, The Marshall and Cowgirl Chorus, and JP Carson from the town of Tumbleweed. Fiddlers and performers, ages 5 to 95 will also be on hand to entertain the crowds. Don O’Barr BLCP, and Lisa Stubblefield will be among the MC’s for the event. There will be a sign-up sheet for any and all performers who wish to RED ROCK RANCH cont. on page 3 BOR Pineview Overview Update done, designs the work, and the contractor performs the work. BOR inspectors then oversee the work to make sure specifications are being following. Two contractors, CM Concrete and Chung & Associates are now finishing the first and second of three contracts for Pineview Dam. CM Concrete was responsible for gate and spillway reinforcement. Chung & Associates moved a 42” water pipe that serves Ogden City. WW Clyde was expected to begin its work May 19. The work will consist of excavating a portion of the downstream side of Traffic lights were installed to assist with traffic over Pineview the dam (removing part of Dam. the road) to place a ten foot Reclamation oversees work done by contrac- retaining wall along its length. It will also tors on required Safety of Dams upgrades. consist of excavating a 35 foot deep hole The agency determines what needs to be PINEVIEW cont. on page 3 Reclamation awarded a contract to WW Clyde on April 10 to finish the last phase of the seismic fix on Pineview Dam. The Spainhower family inspects the charred remains of Haley Spainhower’s car after an accident on the North Ogden Divide. See page 3 for more information. Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . Historical Article . . . . . . . . . . . Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Page 6 Page 9 Page 14 Page 15 |