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Show July 1 03.qxd 12/7/2021 4:12 PM Page 2 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 2 Volume VIII Issue VI July 1, 2003 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 745-2688 Fax: 745-0062 Cell: 791-4387 E-Mail: shannafrancis@att.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 745-2879 Fax: 745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@att.net crwendell@msn.com Opinions expressed by advertisers, columnists or letters to the editor are not necessarily the opinions of the owners and staff of The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS. Guidelines for Letters to the Editor Letters should be 300 words or less. Letters must be signed and the address of the writer submitted. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS reserves the right to edit or decline printing of any submissions. Announcements Sought As a community service, The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS will print local birth, wedding, obituary, anniversary and missionary farewell & homecoming and Eagle Scout announcements free of charge. We invite residents to send their announcements to: The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS PO BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 If you would like your submitted items returned, please send a stamped, selfaddressed envelope. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS, while respecting all property received, will take no responsibility for lost or misplaced items. Please remember to keep a copy for yourself. Invitation for Articles The staff of The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS welcomes the submission of articles by our readership. We invite you to submit local historical accounts or biographies, articles pertaining to contemporary issues, and/or other material that may be of interest to our readers. We also invite you to submit to the paper, or notify the staff of local events. Awards that have been earned by the reader, family members, neighbors or friends are also sought. While the staff of The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS invites the submittal of information and articles, we reserve the right to select which material will be considered for publication. All material, to be considered, must be submitted with the full name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the material. Letters to the Editor Letter From County Very Distasteful [Mr. Parks], the letter you sent to the Ogden Valley News on Dyers Woad was very distasteful to me. 1. You tried to absolve yourself from the problem. Had you released the proper information to the Standard-Examiner as to the limitation of the program, so they could print it in their 15 and 10 May articles, there would not have been a problem. 2. Quoting from your web site “We also hope to impress upon you that effective weed control is a TEAM effort.” Your crappy letter sure didn’t give me any team spirit. 3. I would like to see where the grant money went. How much of it went to your inside contracts. If county government were covered by the Freedom of Information Act, I would ask for disclosure even though it’s not a lot of money, just because of the attitude of your letter. There is a bad woad problem in the Valley, and Mr. Parks, you need to write another letter, soliciting some public support. TOO LATE THIS YEAR, but maybe next year. Since historically you have been unwilling or unable to use the landowner legal responsibility club, you best start using the honey bucket and get some allies. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS is a good ally. Wilfred Peters, Eden Tennis Tips By Melodie Hansen Tennis is a fine motor-skill sport, which means there are many intricate movements for a player to learn. It takes time to master, so be patient. But with regular practice you can hit with consistency in a short period of time. If you enjoy yourself at this stage, you’re more likely to continue with the sport. Start with the cornerstones of the sport, ground strokes and the serve. The only way to learn is to hit a lot of them, so begin immediately by taking out a bucket of balls and pairing yourself with a good partner (like a backboard or wall). What you do at this stage will have a lasting effect on your overall development, so proper technique is your main goal. See ya on the court! If interested in learning more about tennis, contact Melodie Hansen 745-3545. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS’ liability on account of errors in, or omissions of, advertising shall in no event exceed the amount of charges for the advertising omitted or the space occupied by the error. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS does not endorse, promote or encourage the purchase or sale of any product or service advertised in this newspaper. Advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS hereby disclaims all liability for any damage suffered as the result of any advertisement in this newspaper. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS is not responsible for any claims or representations made in advertisements in this newspaper. 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. 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. “Sheesh! . . . Don’t nuthin’ work anymore!” Deadline for material for the July 15 OVN issue is July 9. Editor’s View The owners of The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS would like to recognize and compensate the youth group, who were cited in the June 15 Letter to the Editor by James Park, for their effort in cleaning up area dyer’s woad. After leaving two separate messages for County Weed Department Manager James Parks, and two to County Commissioner Glen Burton, none of my calls have been returned. Thus I have been unable to obtain a contact name and number for this volunteer group. In an effort to do so, I am writing this open letter asking for a member of the “dyer’s woad pulling group” to contact newspaper staff so arrangements can be made for some type of compensation. We appreciate the effort of this group to do their part in making a difference for good in the community, and apologize for any miscommunication from the paper that may have transpired to make your efforts anything less than a rewarding and/or positive experience. Thank you again for your efforts. FIRE cont. from page 1 brick walls also help to slow the spread of flames. Keep distance between ornamental plantings so that a fire cannot spread from adjacent native vegetation to the structure. installing a sprinkler system within the house to protect your home if you are away, and to prevent a house fire from becoming a wildfire. 3. Eliminate Ladder Fuels Remove vegetation that allows a fire to move from lower growing plants to taller ones. A vertical separation of three times the height of the lower fuel level is recommended. This could be accomplished by removing the lower tree branches, reducing the height of the shrub, or both. The shrub could also be removed. 4. Lean, Clean, and Green This means keeping an area free of debris by eliminating the accumulation of old, dead vegetation such as pine needles and leaves. Plant low-growing, non-woody vegetation that can be kept green throughout the entire fire season. 5. Maintain Your Space Keeping your defensible space effective is a continual process. Annually review these defensible space steps and take action accordingly. An effective defensible space can be quickly diminished through neglect. 6. Check Your Roof Look for signs of debris build-up in gutters and shingles; remove branches over the roof, under the eaves, and within 15 feet of a chimney. Install a spark arrestor; check the rating of the shingles and replace with a fire proof/resistant type. Homeowners should inspect their roof twice a year to remove these easily combustible items. 7. Construction and Building Location For new home construction, the building site location is critical to reducing the fire danger. Locate the building away from ridge tops, canyons, and areas between high points on a ridge. Use fire resistant building materials and enclose the undersides of balconies, decks, and eaves with fire resistant materials. Consider Shanna Francis, Editor OVN 8. Have an Emergency Water Supply In communities where there is an insufficient water supply, homeowners should provide additional personal water storage. This extra water could take the form of an above ground water tank, or even a swimming pool. Make sure to clearly mark all water supplies so that firefighters can locate the source quickly. 9. Fireproof Your Signs and Access Access to your property is important not only to get firefighting vehicles to your property, but also to allow for the safe exit of residents as visibility is reduced during periods of thick smoke. Roads must be wide enough to accommodate emergency vehicles, and an alternate route of access is also recommended. If your house is not visible from the main road, make sure your address is clearly displayed on a fireproof sign at the entrance to your property. 10. Do Emergency Planning Planning in case of an emergency just makes sense. All family members should agree on a “safe area” where they can meet should they become separated during a fire. Planning should include how to secure your residence, what to pack, how to park your car for quick escape, and other important and life saving facts. Inspirational Thought Speaking from his viewpoint in history, Winston Churchill observed, “how the malice of the wicked was reinforced by the weakness of the virtuous . . . how the middle course adopted from desires for safety and a quiet life may be found to lead direct to the bull’s-eye of disaster.” |