We've just gotten word from a reliable source that there's an important Ogden City event transpiring within the next few minutes. We've received word that the Godfrey administration has scheduled a ground-breaking ceremony at 11;00 a.m., in the vicinity of the Ogden River, presumably to "formalize" the initiation of the Ogden River Restoration Project. Senator Bennett is scheduled to be in attendance, along with a cadre of grinning Emerald City dignitaries, according to riverfront property owner who received a written invitation.
Strangely, this event has received no attention at all from the Northern Utah press, although we're informed that at least one Standard-Examiner reporter was nosing around yesterday for information.
Equally strangely, the administration hadn't even hired a project developer, the last time we addressed this topic. We're also informed that there remain a number of necessary easements which have not been perfected.
We're all aware of course, of Boss Godfrey's peculiar penchant for scheduling ceremonial "ground breaking" events even before the "ducks are all lined up." Perhaps this morning's event is one of these. Nevertheless, we're puzzled that Boss Godfrey hasn't been publicly crowing about this.
We've also calendered a phone appointment early this afternoon with one Emerald City lumpencitizen who's planning to be in attendance. If all goes well, we'll be able to update this story later today.
Update 1/7/10 3:37 p.m: Per Gentle Reader made ch13 news: Fox 13 is now carrying this story:
• Organizers Break Ground for Ogden River Project
