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Show Volume VIII Issue X THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 9 September 1, 2003 One Hundred Years Ago Historical Photo One hundred years ago, on August 6, the citizens of Huntsville voted to become the second city in Weber County to incorporate. According to an article in the Weekly Standard newspaper dated August 7, 1903, “After the votes had been counted and it was announced that incorporation had been carried by a three to one majority, those who were on the winning side proceeded to jubilate. Cannon crackers and anvils were pressed in service to startle the sonorous echoes of the hills in to a noisy recognition of the fact that Huntsville is now a city. Flags waved and the shouts of the victors added intensity to the occasion. When all were tired and convinced that due celebration had been made, they retired to their couches. This morning the objectionists, those that had voted against the incorporation, were out bright and early, hunting a justice and threatening to swear to complaints charging the jubilant celebrators of the night before with disturbing the peace . . . It is the advice of the Standard that if they are insistent on filing complaints that they wait until the new officers are inducted into office and then let the fines be used to improve the city streets. “L. M. Nelson is to be the first mayor of the new and thriving city, and he is not only one of the most progressive but also one of the most popular men of the city.” Photo of the Huntsville City Council during L. M. Nelson’s term as mayor. First Row: Adam Peterson, Mayor Lars Magnus Nelson, and Sheriff Al Garner. Second Row: Hyrum Peterson, Alma Peterson, Christian Wangsgard, Peter M. Jensen, and Peter Anderson. Photo courtesy of V. Jorgensen of Mesa, Arizona. Note: Article courtesy of V. Jorgensen of Mesa, Arizona. GHOST TRAILS cont. from page 8 Recreation trail grants. 5. The ranger district will continue to physically close and reclaim unauthorized OHV trails. 6. The ranger district will provide additional emphasis on effective informational signing. 7. The ranger district will re-design its travel management plan map to make it more understandable and user friendly. 8. The ranger district will continue to partner with law enforcement personnel from the local sheriff’s departments, the Division of Wildlife Resources, the Division of Parks and Recreation, and the Bureau of Land Management. The portions of the National Forest that do not contain roads were inventoried and mapped in 1999 as a requirement of the Forest Plan Revision process. The Roadless Area Conservation rule does not prohibit the operation of OHV’s on trails that are authorized for motorized use within inventoried roadless areas. Additionally, the construction of new, authorized OHV trails within inventoried roadless areas is permitted under both the Roadless Area Conservation Rule and the Revised Forest Management Plan. Irresponsible users are endangering everyone’s privileges. In some cases, closure gates have been vandalized, barrier boulders have been winched out of the way, and signs destroyed. On National Forests, the investment of thousands of dollars of efforts over the years to try to provide for responsible ATV use has been lost because of this type of behavior. The Avon –Liberty area is a good example. Ogden Ranger District Road and Trail It’s only as good as what’s underneath it. It’s cheaper than concrete and repairable. It needs to be sealed every 3 to 5 years. It can last a lifetime with maintenance. It increases the value of your property. Snow is easier to remove or melts quicker. Facts Ogden Ranger District size: 185,000 acres Existing Roads: 1. Authorized – 140 miles 2. Unauthorized – about 100 miles Proposed New Roads 3. None to be built 4. 6.1 miles of existing closed roads to be included as open roads Existing Trails 5. Non-motorized (hiking, biking, equestrian) – 161 miles 6. Motorized (motorcycle, 4-wheelers) – 35 miles 7. Unauthorized – included in the 100 miles of unauthorized road Proposed in revised Travel Plan 8. New roads – none 9. Closure of existing authorized roads – 7.1 miles 10. Construction of new authorized OHV trails – 4.7 miles 11. Conversion of existing non-motorized trail to motorized trail – 10 miles 12. Conversion of existing unauthorized trail to authorized trail – 9 miles Comments on the Ogden Ranger District’s proposed Travel Management Plan are still being accepted, according to Rick Vallejos, who is managing the project. Copies of the Scoping document can be obtained at the Ogden Ranger District office located at 507 25th Street in Ogden, or off of the Forest Service Web site at www.fs.fed.us/wcnf/projects/proposed.shtml Comments can be mailed to the District Ranger at 507 25th St., Ogden, Utah 84401; faxed to 801-625-5914; or e-mailed to rvallejos@fs.fed.us COMPARE "Better service doesn't cost more…you just get more." 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