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Show XT I 1 4 4 s BULK RATE U S. POSTAGE PAID OGDEN. UTAH 84401 PERMIT NO. 771 Tto Em ID LotnnidiitrDiQ Volume 4 Number 40 r ist November ' RONALD COLEMAN for six years, coaching in all or several sports each year: works director establish solid programs to take care of streets, water and swer the candidate systems, Council. Mr. Walker, a five year resident of North Ogden, retired from the Air Force in 1974. He had been a Colonel for five years. He is a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in industrial journalism. Mr. Walker states that his primary concern with local government is efficiency. Too often we tend to take our local government for granted and do not speak up when we see things hap- said. As the city grows, he said, we need leadership that will strengthen our tax base to help relieve the property owners of the tax burden. rising city government. He wants to work to have the Green Acres-Jillvill- e subdivision removed from the special Bona Vista tax unit. Trinity vice-preside- Boyd Putnam Boyd Putnam is a candidate for North Ogden City Council. Mr. Putnam is an electronics mechanic and an equal opportunity counselor at Hill Air Force Base. He was born and raised in Ogden and has lived in North Ogden for the past four years. He said because he wants to change some things about the city, he has decided to try to become a councilman and do something about them. He doesnt think the accomplish those things we feel are necessary is to take the time to make sure they happen, he says. Tax increases should be approved, but only for necessary additions to services, or to keep up with inflation. Only the latest, best methods should be used in city government, as they arc in the business world, to increase efficiency and increase productivity decrease our relative Mr. Rogers is self em- ployed as a contractor. Previously he worked in a supervisory capacity for 12 years. He was manager of the Utility Engineers Company in Salt Lake for 7 years. Mr. Rogers is a graduate of Weber High School and has attended Weber State . Presbyterian Church. Flight Captain of the Hill AFB Chapter of the Order of Daedalians, he is of the Ogden Chapter of the Air Force Association, a member of the Retired Officers Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Beta Theta Pi, and has been active in Scouting. pening we dont like. I believe the best way to help The Jillville issue is another case of double taxation for this particular area, and one the City Council seems to be overlooking," he said. Mr. Rogers is married to the former Shirley Yearsley. They have four children. College. He is an active member of the North Ogden 12th Ward of the LDS church where he is a Sunday School teacher. He has been a member of the Elders Quorum presidency. has served in Mr. s the little League Walkers have two other children, Barbara Endicott, of Brigham City, and Captain Bruce C. Walker, USAF, who is missing in action in the Viet Nam conflict. Mr. Walker serves on the board of directors of the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. He is a ruling elder of the football and baseball, basketball. Charles E. Walker Charles E. Walker, a local businessman, is a candidate for the North Ogden City leadership on the council that can help the public in the Steven A. Money, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Money, 3219 N. Holiday Drive, North Ogden, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of troop 291 and the North Ogden 7th Ward. He has participated in two summer scout camps and in a number of service projects. He is treasurer of the Order of the Arrow and has won the Broken Arrow Award for Bow Shooting, a first place load. Another concern is the method of tax distribution in Weber County. A strong advocate of population based tax distribution, he feels that . we need an immediate change in the state law to insure the citizen who pays the tax has the right to use those taxes. division. Mr. Walker lives with his wife, Lorene, and two sons, upset present administration listens. Listening is important, he says. He claims the City Council has ignored major recommendations of a citizens commission and that they need to look at growth problems associated with Lakeview Heights SubAnother thing he said him was the five percent tax on utilities, Michael and Steve. The which he said should have been decided on in public meetings and not just run through. We need to utilize all of our city parks a little better. With the rapid growth of soccer in this area, we should try to put a soccer field in one of the parks, he said. He is a member of the Weber County Grand Jury which he said helped me make up my mind to run. Seeing information that came into our hands opened my eyes to some of the things going on. Mr. Putnam graduated from Ogden High School in 1961 and had training in counseling through base training programs. He is a master sergeant in the Air Force Reserve, a PTA worker and a Scout committeeman. He is active in the LDS Pleasant View 2nd Ward where he is an Explorer Advisor. He also coaches a Little League soccer tern. Mr. Putnam is married to the former Carolyn Eckersley. They have six children. Ronald Coleman Ronald Coleman is seeking election to a seat on the North Ogden City Council. He has lived in North Ogden for the past 11 years. Mr. Coleman wants to broaden the tax base for North Ogden by bringing in new businesses. He is also concerned streets, with better bettec animal control and better parks. Mr. Coleman wants to have more input from the public and thinks that this can be accomplished in part by opinion polls. I would go out to see the public, think he states, the City listens. feels Mr. Coleman strongly that the paries in North Ogden need to be developed now. The Green Acres Park is a health hazard, he asserts. He says that this can be accomplished through community effort volunteer work and grants. applying The PTA says, Since this is not a presidential election year, some of you may think it is an important year. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pleasant View is facing many crucial challenges to its very being, and needs a strong, decisive City Council and Mayor to make the necessary decisions. For that reason we urge you to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The PTA also expressed appreciation to the three outgoing members of the City Council for their four years of dedicated service. By Carol Y. Hale The Ridge Riders junior posse is looking forward to another exciting year. About 50 young people, eight to 16 years old, are members. Organised 25 years ago by Earl Jones and Chuck Storey, the group competes with 12 other Junior Posses in Weber County and one in Davis County,. Members also compete in the Pioneer Days Rodeo. Their purposes are to build competitive spirit, to learn the proper care of horses and their gear, and to compete in such events as barren, pole and keyhole racing and queen contests. Officers this year are Tyler Shaw, captain; Mindy Howells, first lieutenant; July Gray, second lieutenant, and Jean Richards, secretary. Tyler, ninth grader, is the son of of Plain City displays buck with 31 14 spread that he shot last week. Wesiora goflo door him. The buck still had snow topping his antlers. Brent hoisted the new rifle to his shoulder, peered through the scope and fired. The leaves on the oak held the snow and made the deer visible. Brent said he never would have seen the deer if it hadnt snowed. Five hours later, about three in the afternoon, he finally hauled his trophy out of the hills. Brent has shota deer five our of the six years hes gene on the deer hunt But this was the year Ids wife Becky ve Mm a new rifle wish a telescopic It all began Friday night Brent Weston, of 2133 N. 4980 W. in Plain City, headed for the Lost Creek area, turning off at Devils Slide and heading toward Croydon, Utah. He and his party made camp in the dusk that night They awoke early the next morning in a foot of fresh, white snow. The oak brush was covered with leaves which could camouflage the wily deer, but now now frosted the hillside. Brent stationed himself en a kdiia, '!W' --- . T- - Lomond View School PTA invited to Meet the for election to City Candidates Council on Tuesday to get to know the candidates better and to give them a chance to ask some of the questions you have been discussing among yourselves. Three vacancies will exist when Ed Morgan, Stan Larsen and Thane Hales complete their terms this year Vying for the three positions are Helen Packer, Norm Penrod, John Wadman, Brent Hales and Ross Nielsen. Pleasant View residents for We dont have the money, he says, but he still believes the work can be done. Mr. Coleman had his Cub Scout pack work to clean up a park to earn their Soar Award. We need to involve other service groups, he said. He is a teacher in the Ogden School District. He attended schools in Ogden and Davis County and graduated from Davis High School. He received his B.S. degree at Weber State College and his masters degree in Education from Brigham Young University. Her served in the Army for 3 years, 2 of which were spent in Paris, France. He is an active member of 1 be North Ogden 14th IDS Ward where he is Cub- master. He served on a mission for the church to Alaska and Canada (B.C.). He is an active member of the PTA and a Little League coach. Mr. Coleman believes in working to make things the He is happen. Democratic Chairman of the North Ogden 11th District, and was the county and state delegate for the Democratic Convention. He has campaigned for Governor Matheson and others. of Ridge Riders junior posse ore Julie Gray, second lieutenant; Tyler Shaw, captain, and Mindy Howells, first lieutenant (from NEW OFFICERS left). Riders anticipate year BRENT WESTON award for tin target shooting, a first place award in .22 calibur and 410 shotgun shooting. He played football at North Ogden Junior High School and is presently on the Weber High School football team. He has been president, first counselor, second counselor and secretary of the Deacons . Quorum and has been senior patrol leader, patrol leader and youth conference leader. notes critical issues of elections a contractor, Mr. Rogers said he sees a variety of problems within the city. North Ogden needs He is concerned with 1979 PTA As expenditures , Money cams Eagle Scout Award reviewed Council CGjidiCSites Qy Candidates for the North Ogden City Council are Boyd L. Putnam, Michael L. Rogers, Ronald E. Coleman, Charles E. Walker, Leland E. Walker and Alan T. Christiansen. Three will be elected. Leland R. Erickson and Alan T. Christiansen have been featured in previous articles in this paper. This issue includes information on the other men running for the office, to aid voters in making their selections at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6. Mike Rogers Mike Rogers, a 14 year resident of North Ogden, is seeking a council seat. 1 """""" Alfred B. and Sally Shaw of 4157 N 900 W., Pleasant View. He is student body president at North Ogden Junior High School and has earned his Eagle Scout Award in Troop 296. He likes drama and was in the Weber State College production of Peter Pan, appeared in Please Dont Sneeze and Annie Get Your Gun, and was student Birdie. His director for Bye-By- e bay horse, Patty, is a Quarter Horse. He won a trophy in the Pioneer Days Rodeo and is very competitive. Mindy Howells, daughter of David P. and Carole Howells. 2626 N. 200 E., North Ogden, is eight grade class secretary at North Ogden Junior High. She says she was raised with hones, as her grandparents had horses in the Uintas where she would ride every summer. She rides Tigo, an High School, is the daughter of Jimmie and Carmen Gray, 3266 N. 250 E., North Ogden. She rides a half Apaloosa half Quarter Horse. Her specialties are barrells and poles. This is her first year in the group, and she is winning ribbons for her riding. Jean Richards, daughter of Steven R. and Christine Richards, 2626 N. 200 E., North Ogden, is the top pole rider in the posse, for which whe won a trophy in the Pioneer Days Rodeo. Tyler says, She has the fastest horse in the posse. She rides Poco Gal, a sorrell registered Quarter Horse. Advisors for the equestrian group are Dennis and Linda Spencer, 993 W. 3800 N., Pleasant View; and Grant and Linda Perkins, 3629 N. 950 W. in Pleasant View. Their first outing this year was an overnight trail ride to North Fork Park and Ben Lomond Peak for posse about junior members and their parents. Larry and Jolene Crouch are in sorrel Quarter Horse. She likes everything charge of getting contributions. They are looking for sponsors so they can provide nice trophies for the kids. Anyone interested in sponsoring the junior posse should contact Mr. or or the adMrs. Crouch at visors, Mr. or Mrs. Spencer, or Mr. or Mrs. Linda Perkins, 782-858- 782-435- 782-553- 0. The posse grounds were recently torn apart in order to expand the arena to 50 ft. larger. The gathers of posse members put it back together. Still to come is a sprinkling system to keep down the dust, which is a problem for the horses and riders. The group gives thanks to Gary and Mary Rae Swenson, junior posse leaders for the past three years, for the commendable job they did, giving good guidance and bringing the posse a long way. Appreciation was also expressed to Shorty and Jo Thompson for their moral support, helping the posse members extensively, and making their arena available for posse use. Any youth interested in joining the Ridge Riders Junior Posse may contact Tyler or the sponsors. Any adults interested in supporting the group may contact the same people. |