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Show Retiring city recorder honored for 25 years service to N. Ogden last meeting of the North the City Council, the approved retirement of Lettice 0. Rich. Mrs. Erroll K. Rich, who has served the city as City Recorder and City Treasurer for the past 25 years. Appointed to fill the vacancy, conforming to a state ruling requiring separation of the two positions, were Mrs. Martell (Cleo) Christensen, City Recorder, and Barbara Thomas, Treasurer. Elected to a term, Mrs. Rich took office on Jan. 1, 1952. Before the term expired, however, the position was changed to an appointive one by the state legislature, and she has served by appointment since that At the Ogden council time. She expressed appreciation for the privilege of working with many fine councilmen and the following Phillips, J. Parley Spackman, Wilbur H. Berrett, Calvin S. Chandler, William A. Bailey, and the present mayor, Eldon D. McColley. These men, she said, were not attracted to the positions because of monetary reward (which was little or nothing) but because they felt a need to serve. The first city office, rented from the LDS Church, was in the old adobe home of the first bishop of North Ogden, Thomas Dunn, on the corner of 2600 N. and 650 E., and was open for business three afternoons a week. When the church decided to demolish mayors- RETIRING CITY RECORDER and Lettice Rich (center) explains city procedures to new employes Cleo Christensen (left) be replacing Mrs. Rich. Barbara Thomas, who will Mew employes North Ogden has appointed two women to fill the vacancy left by retiring Lettice Rich, and that certainly must say something for the outstanding job Mr. Rich has done. The office was divided to allow for a city recorder and city treasurer as separate positions. Barbara Thomas will be the new city treasurer and Cleo M. Christensen is the new city recorder. Miss Thomas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lew H. Thomas, 2728 N. 600 E., has been a resident of North Ogden for the past 13 years. In her new job, she will begin duties April 1. Following someone as efficient and dedicated as Mrs. Rich will not be easy but I accept this new challenge and will serve our great city as best I can, stated Miss Thomas. Before serving an LDS Mission in Sacramento California, 0EII use sisicy she was employed by North Ogden City as a city clerk. Upon returning from her mission she was employed in Salt Lake at the LDS Church Offices where she received computer training which has been an asset in the training she is now receiving for her new position. Mrs. Christensen is married to Martell W. Christensen and they have five children. The family has lived in North Ogden for six years. acMrs. Christensen has had experience in banking, counting, and secretarial type duties prior to her new assignment with North Ogden. Taking care of the present, and planning for the future needs of the city, is exacting but challenging, commented Mrs. Christensen. We are reaping the benefits from those who have worked so hard previously and we have found this a choice place to live. - H. Dale front same goals and desire to keep it that new building. Her duties, in addition to city recorder and city treasurer responsibilities, have included Secretary to the Planning Commission, Board of way. What does she plan to do after retirement? I am retiring a little early, she said, in order to devote more time to my home, family, church duties, and to pursue other interests - genealogical research, creative writing, and music comMrs. Rich is a former position. member of the Utah State Poetry Society, has had a poem and story published in the Relief Society Magazine, and recently published a patriotic song, My Country, U.S.A She expressed appreciation for the continual support of her husband, who never complained about all the hours of overtime necessary to accomplish her duties. She has four children: Dennis E. Rich, Phoenix, Arizona, Stephen K. Rich, North Ogden, David A. Rich and Mrs. J. Brent (Diane) John of Salt Lake City, and 12 first flag flying in the breeze in of the beautiful Adjustment, and Police Department. At our first two offices, she said, I was also the custodian and mice-chase- When asked about changes in the community, Mrs. Rich said when she started working for the city she knew everyone in town and could call them by their first names. This is no longer true, she said, but this has been the most interesting part of the work because I enjoy people and have had the opportunity of greeting all the older residents and meeting the newcomers as they come into the community, choice new residents who were attracted to the area because of the groundwork of those who have preceded them, and who have the 1 e the building, the office was moved to a vacant grocery store on the corner of 400 E. and 2600 N. where the First Security Bank now stands. In October, 1962, the present municipal building was dedicated in impressive ceremonies, and Mrs. Rich says she still recalls the feeling of seeing the cs Thursday, March 31,1 977 North Ogden, Utah Vol. 2 No. 12 Lettice Rich North Ogden changes maximum water limit on minimum $5 fee The maximum amount of water that residents of North Ogden City may use for the minimum fee of $5 was reduced as part of a comprehensive water ordinance that was enacted by the city council last week. In an effort to conserve the citys water supplies, the cut gallons ditional with no users off was lowered from 12,000 to 10,000 gallons. Each 1,000 gallons will cost 18 cents reduction in the rate for large as in the past. Mayor Eldon McColley stressed the fact the city could pass a temporary stringent ordinance to enforce the conservation of water if voluntary reductions did not lower water usage enough. He said they were staying close to the situation and monitoring Even people with heavy users. secondary watering systems use excessive amounts of water. He asked residents to voluntarily water their lawns only every three days during the summer Residents living above the canal do not have a secondary water system available to them so they will have to pay more to water their lawns. This will help offset the cost of pumping the city water uphill to them. The ordinance also covered the size of meters and cost of connecting to the city water. Kesideratfs cosExed v begs cd prep&jratfion tfor Cherry (Dcays Its only March 31, but Cherry Days are just around the corner. Prepare now to join in the fun at the exhibits. Let July 4th be your goal to finish your prize creation and enter it in one of these categories: Handicraft, Woodcrafts, Clothing, Needlework, Rugs, Macrame, Quilts, Foods, Flowers and Plants, and Heritage Arts (genealogy etc.). There will be an adult and junior division in each area. For more information about any home arts, contact Karen Fuller at and Claude Ellis caught these mules and had their picture taken Cream Parlor which was located about where the North Ogden Bank now stands. ABOUT 1910 Parley Spackman Junior High PTA plans program John Weis (left) and La Mar Taylor, choir director, practice for the special program the North Ogden Junior High School music deparBAND LEADER tment is preparing. The North Ogden Junior High PTA under the leadership of Helen Done, is sponsoring a special spring activity, A A Knight to Remember. spaghetti dinner will be served from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, in the North Ogden Junior High cafeteria. Following the dinner a movie, Savage Sam, will be shown in the cafeteria for all younger children. They will be supervised by the girls ensemble and pep club. Candy and pop corn will be sold during the movie. A musical program for the older children and adults will begin at 7:15 p.m. Featured on the program will be the school's band, concert choir and Knight Minstrels with many outstanding guest artists. Proceeds from the evening will go to improve the music department's facilities. Family tickets are $7.50, adult tickets are $1.50 and childrens tickets are $1. The community is invited. in front of the Ice Council accepts rezone petition North Ogden City Council approved a rezoning petition by Wahlquist Enterprises in their regular meeting last Tuesday night. An area South of 2600 North and East Blvd. was changed of Washington This change will to C2-from make the area uniform except for a The R5-C- 2 Anti-pornograp- ship. If the individual owners want a change in zoning, they will have to petition for it. The City Planning Commission the and preparation dissemination of obscene materials, profanity, nudity and the commission of explicit sex acts whether in person, upon film or in printed form. Anyone violating this ordinance will be guilty of a misdemeanor. In conjunction with this ordinance, the City Council passed another or recommended the area be zoned C2-instead of C2 as it is much more restrictive. The city will have better control over egness and ingress as P well as design and location of buildings and beautification of the area. It will be developed into a shopping center. law adopted hy An ordinance against pornography was passed by the North Ogden City Council last week. The ordinance specifically prohibits obscene or lewd acts, small strip of homes that cannot be changed at the same time because they are not under common owner- the dinance possible making revocation of a city business license of anyone convicted of any pornographic act or allowing any violation of the pornography ordinance in connection with their business. Celebration pictures sought have any pictures of last Days celebration? The committee would like very much to be able to have some copies made of any pictures as they had over 200 shots that were ruined while being Do you years Cherry developed. They can use either prints or negatives and will return the originals to the owners. Please leave your pictures at the city office or call Dale or Carol Shaw at Wride at 5 |