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Letters to the Editor Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity Says Thank You The Huntsville Monastery is deeply grateful for the work of our neighbors in clearing the debris caused by the collapsed roof of our 220 foot storage shed. The call to “Valley up” was met with great generosity, as 113 individuals signed in to help with all phases of the work-effort on May 31. The organization was very impressive, as were the persevering efforts of all the volunteers. The signed list is now our prayer list, our return for the self-sacrifices made by our neighbors in The deadline for the OVN July 1 issue is June 17. Photo courtesy of Jim Halay of Eden. On behalf of myself and my family, we would like to thank our family, friends, and the Ogden Valley community for their help and support with our little tragedy at the monastery. We would also like to especially thank Howard Schuyler, Jim Truett, and Richard Sorensen for their concern and support in organizing the cleanup effort, and the rescue of the rest of our equipment. Farming is a way of life for our family; it’s in our blood. But it is a tough business to be in these days. You have to have a passion for it or it will not work. It is also a great way to raise kids. It’s nice to know that when you’re faced with a setback like we were, you can count on your family, friends, and a good community to help you get going again. Thanks, Photo courtesy of Jim Halay of Eden. Tracy Woolsey, Huntsville Taxes and TV Translators “Ogden Valley Residents May Lose TV Signal,” “County Should Help Secure Funding for Translator Station,” “Has Our Tax Increase Been Forgotten?,” and “Loss of Virtue Equates to Loss of Freedom,” (OVN June 1, 2008) are all related. To quote Cicero from Mr. Crockett’s piece: “ . . . blame the people . . . who have . . . rejoiced in their loss of freedom . . . who hail him when he speaks . . . of . . . more security, more living fatly at the expense of the industrious.” Many who complain loudly about taxes requested the abundance of sheriff’s deputies roaring around in gas guzzlers, more fire protection, more socialist services: “more security, more living fatly . . . .” The industrious who neither want nor use the socialist programs foot much of the bill. The Founding Fathers called such taxation “legal plunder”; it is legalized theft accepted by the majority when Virtue is lost. I suppose many do not object because they get their own special interest piece of the pie. The rest of us would rather have our Liberty, exercise our unalienable Rights as we choose and accept the risks, dangers and deprivations of freedom! This ties to the TV Translator because, from the installation, my mother and others were levied a $12 fee annually, although, because of the Valley’s topography, resi- dents on the northeast end could not receive the signal. We have, except for those with dishes, little TV reception, dependent upon the atmosphere. My mother complained about paying the levy without relief. The fee is still paid annually; a small amount, but robbery none the less. Then there are the one quarter per cent sales tax levies for RAMP, UTA, the corridors levy on vehicle registrations, et alia! The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution is fascinating fiction and I recommend reading it. No one actually died for that document, . . did they? (not a deduction, a full tax credit!). Some tax credits are smaller on some brands, but it may be worthwhile to check it out. You never hear those mentioned in the media, and some states also give you a tax credit. I based these calculations on the current price of regular in Utah at the time—$3.35 a gallon. I know it is higher in many other places and gasoline could be well over $4.00 a gallon next year. It is reasonable to assume that with China, India, and African Nations coming into the modern age and its people wanting the same good life and toys that we have, gasoline is not going to ever return to the lower prices of just 3 years ago. The other consideration—hybrids cut down on pollutants. Also, in some states, you may drive in the HOV lane. I realize that if your present car may get better mileage than our Denali, but hybrids are improving every year and as the batteries get bigger it will take over more of the driving from the gas engine, seeing gas mileage up to 45-50 mpg in a few years. Taking the long view, it would be something to think about as a second, or run around car in the family. Gas prices are only going to go higher and it may be the way to offset the high costs of fuel when you buy your next car. This summer we will be driving our hybrid to Chicago. With the new improved drive train on the hybrid models, they get better mileage on the highway (40) than they do around town (37). We will see if this remains true on the trip. Roger Price, Huntsville Hybrid Models a Plus In October of 2006, my wife Sharon and I bought a Toyota Camry Hybrid. We actually went in to buy the Prius Hybrid for a second car and the dealer just had taken delivery of the new Camry Hybrid Model. We asked to drive it and it was very comfortable and had a lot of extras that the first Hybrid Honda Civic we bought in 2002 didn’t have. The mileage was less than the Prius, but we felt it was a better looking car, so we leased it for three years. It turns out that over the 18 months we have owned it, we average about 37 MPG compared to 17 MPG in our Yukon Denali XL. After now having driven the Hybrid about 10,000 miles, I sat down to figure what the savings were. Based on my calculations, if you drive a car 15,000 miles a year, or 45,000 miles in three years, when you compare the fuel cost of our two cars, we saved about $4800 over three years in fuel costs. Added to that, we received a tax credit on our Federal taxes of $1,300 the year we bought the car. If we would have bought it before October 1, 2006, we would have received a $2,600 tax credit Larry and Sharon Zini, Huntsville Inspirational Thought I am done with great things and big plans, great institutions and big success. I am for those tiny, invisible loving human forces that work from individual to individual, creeping through the crannies of the world like so many rootless, or like the capillary oozing of water, which, if given time, will rend the hardest monuments of pride. -- William James Snowbasin Mountain Outdoor Learning Adventures Dining Schedule Fridays: Needles Lodge Breakfast Needles Lodge Lunch 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. NEW Needles at Night – Seafood Buffet 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. - $45.00 per person includes gondola ride. Seafood Buffet begins June 20. Saturdays: Note: The contents of The Ogden Valley News are copyrighted. To protect this publication and its contributors from unlawful copying, written permission is required before any individual or company engages in the reproduction or distribution of its contents, by any means, without first obtaining written permission from the owners of this publication. Abbot David, Huntsville Family, Friends, and Community a Great Support Weekend dining choices include: The Ogden Valley news has the sole authority to edit and locate any classified advertisement as deemed appropriate. It also reserves the right to refuse any advertising. the area, and supporting companies. In times of crisis and need for help, we have proved once again that we can depend on each other for the love expressed in mutual support. Gratefully in the Lord, Needles Lodge Breakfast Needles Lodge Lunch 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. NEW Needles at Night – Around the World Chef Series – A Themed Entertainment Let the Needles Gondola take you to the top of the mountain to Needles Lodge to experience an ever changing, ultimate, cultural dining experience. You will be transformed around the world where food, entertainment, and ambience will make you feel like you have arrived at your destination. Event 4:00 p.m until 9:00 p.m. $45.00 per person Saturday, June 21, 2008: “A Night in California” Dan Weldon Saturday, June 28, 2008: “A Night in Tuscany” Ever changing ultimate cultural dining experience Around the World Chef Series begins June 21. Sunday-Beginning June 22: Needles Lodge Sunday Brunch 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. $45.00 per person BBQ on the Plaza at Earl’s Lodge 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch begins June 22. Complimentary guided excursions for all ages and abilities. 1:00 p.m. Free-Gondola Pass required July 6 - Geology, Glaciology, Geomorphology July 27 - Plant Identifications and Wildflowers August 3 - Plant Identification and Wildflowers September 7 - Forest Ecology September 28 - Circle of Cirques Hours of operation are 9 AM – 6 PM, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 801-620-1000 Snowbasin Resort opens for the 2008 summer season with a boatload of new activities for all ages. Opening day will be June 14th, 2008. 5K and 10K Flying Moose race kicks off the weekend. What’s Happening at Snowbasin Summer Season 2008 Disc golf 18 “hole” , “The Plaza Nine” “The Needles Nine” Back by popular Demand Moonlit Gondola rides and Star Parties. Sunday Afternoon Free Concerts On the Plaza at Earl’s Lodge. (Please no outside food or beverage) Sunday, June 22, 2008 Sunday, June 29, 2008 Sunday, July 6, 2008 Sunday, July 13, 2008 Sunday, July 20, 2008 Zone Azul– Brazilian Jazz The Kap Bros. Band – Classic Rock Moxxie – Classic Rock Abraxas – Carlos Santana Tribute Band Flew the Coop - Classic Rock-n-Roll Great Basin Wildlife Rescue Outreach program on Sunday afternoons. Featured rescued animals this season include, Mesa, a Ferruginous Hawk, a Ringtail Cat, and a raven named DB Cooper from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. June 22, 29, July 6, 19, 20, 27, August 10,16,17,24, September 13, 14, 21 and 28. Fun-filled evening at the top of the mountain. Staged outside of Needles Lodge below the gondola terminal, join the Ogden Astronomical Society and Snowbasin Mountain Outdoor staff for star gazing and FUN! July 19, 2008, August 16, 2008, September 13, 2008. NEW BBQ Out under the stars 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. NEW BEYOND TRAILS Snowbasin Mountain Outdoor Program 514926 6-13-08