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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 2 Volume VI, Issue X September 1, 2002 Letters to the Editor 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 To Our Friends in the Valley On August 2 – 3, a charity garage sale was held at our home. We only serve as the host and collector of all the items for sale. The sale is organized and taken care of by Elizabeth Stitt and her co-workers—her sister Katie, mother Leslie, and many others. It is dear to us because the proceeds from the garage sale go to two charities. One is for the bereavement programs when a baby dies at the McKay Dee or Ogden Regional Hospitals. This is in memory of Jacob Broderick who lived for seven hours in January 2000. The second charity is the MakeA-Wish Foundation of Utah. This is in memory of our daughter Elisabeth Hillstrom, who was granted a wish during her sickness with cancer prior to her death in June 1999. Our hearts are full of gratitude to the people of this entire Valley. We felt of you support all during the course of Elisabeth’s sickness, and it continues to be there three years later. Thank you so very much for remembering her and us. This is the fourth year for this garage sale. Each year, the amount of funds generated has doubled. The $2500 earned this year will help other families get through situations of sadness with a little more light. Thank you for all that you have done to support this effort. A Huge “thank you” to Liz Stitt for organizing this project each year. Mike and Cindy Hillstrom, Huntsville 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. National ATV Trail Would Invite More Abuse 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. Inspirational Thought 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. I read with interest the July 22 news article (Standard-Examiner), “Wellworn trail dispute continues,” on the proposed Shoshone ATV trail system. As everyone knows, many of the proposed Shoshone routes are surrounded by illegal ghost roads and damaged slopes where ATVs have not stayed on the designated trail. The article quoted Jeff Packer, chairman of the Utah Board of Parks and Recreation, claiming that the Shoshone designation would actually “I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes The deadline for material for the September 15, 2002 issue is September 4, 2002. improve this situation: “Managed use, with adequate signage and education, will reduce abuse.” Unfortunately, this in not always true. A few weeks ago I visited the Public Grove area of the WasatchCache National Forest, where the Forest Service and many volunteers have been working extremely hard for several years to revegetate damaged slopes, and keep ATVs out of sensitive areas. Closed areas were clearly marked with signs, fences, closed gates, and even boulders, yet I observed nine ATVs and one pickup truck that went around the barriers and into the closed areas on that day. I actually spoke to the individuals in the truck; they said they “were exploring” and that (even though the road was clearly blocked, and a new path around the boulders had recently been created) they were “just following the roads” to see where they go. Until we find a way to keep local riders from violating the law like this, it would be foolhardy for Congress to designate a national ATV trial in this location, inviting thousands of others from across the country to similarly abuse our land. Arthur J. Fillion, Liberty Fund Raiser Participant Says “Thank You” This letter is long overdue, but with summer winding down, I’m finally making time to thank all who contributed, not only financially but also by giving me encouragement, and supporting me throughout my training. Yes, I did complete the full 100+ miles. The temperature at our 6:00 a.m. start time was a little brisk at 29 degrees, but after a few hours it warmed up. It was a beautiful day for a bike ride. My “Team in Training” with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was a great experience. The response I received toward my fund raising goal of $3,000 was overwhelming. I was able to raise a total of $6,002, making me the top fundraiser from Utah. The Lake Tahoe event involved nearly 3,000 cyclists who raised over $4,000,000 for research toward the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and Hodgkin’s disease. The mother of a five-year-old leukemia patient put it very well as she thanked the fundraisers at Lake Tahoe: “Ride like the wind. Stretch your bodies and minds. Live the good life and be grateful. Life is an adventure, each new day a new page in a book. Make your life story one that is so good that you can’t put it down (not because you’re rich or famous, but because you lived each day like it matters)! That is the best story ever. When the riding gets tough, take the advice of my son, John, ‘I can do it easily.’ And you’ll see that you can.” If any of you are interested in becoming a member of “Team in Training” call me, and I’ll hook you up with a great group of people. In fact, they are now training for the Tucson Century Ride to be held in November. I think I’ll go. Don’t worry, I’m not asking for money. I just want to do it. Again, thank you. Together we did make a difference! Belinda B. Rounkles, Ogden Canyon American Legion Provides Service for Retired Flags As we approach September 11, it is time that we step back and look at the flags that have been displayed since this tragic day. If the time has come that a flag is no longer usable it should be retired. The American Legion has, for many years on November 11—the anniversary of Armistice Day, now called Veterans Day—held a ceremony that is both a fitting and loving tribute to the flag we love so dearly. A flag that is made of sewn stripes and woven stars can be soaked in Chlorox II and washed in mild detergent. If it is just dirty and made of a silk screened or cotton material, any dry cleaner in Ogden will clean it at no cost to the owner. Your American flags only, no foreign flags please, can be dropped off at the Post Home; at the home of Rex Fuller 674 S. 7700 E, Huntsville; or at my home at 424 S. 9500 E., also in Huntsville, for proper retirement at the November 11 ceremony. Please take the time to put your flag at half mast on September 11, and take a moment to reflect on the war that is still being fought in Afghanistan, and ask God to bless all those who are putting their lives in harms way. God Bless America. Patricia Poulter, Huntsville MASSAGE THERAPY Swedish Deep Tissue Sports Injury Trigger Point Richard Smyka Licensed Massage Therapist 745-0108 Conveniently Located at Harper Rocky Mountain Chiropractic (Next to Valley Market) Call for appointment. Out-call available. |