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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XVI Issue VI March 15, 009 The Ogden Valley news Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 745- 688 Fax: 745-006 Cell: 791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@att.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 745- 879 Fax: 745- 879 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 V alley n ews will print local birth, wedding, obituary, anniversary and missionary farewell & homecoming and Eagle Scout announcements free of charge. 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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 To My Friends in Ogden Valley—Thank You It would be impossible to write a letter of love and appreciation and praise to each of you individually. For all that you 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. The deadline for the OVN April 1 issue is March 15. Bless you, Deanna Miles, Eden Member of Armed Forces Thanks Community for Their Support Dear Ogden Valley Residents, I apologize for how late this thank you is, but thank you notes are difficult to come by over here. Thank you so much for the box you sent! The snacks, supplies, and games really made life here a little easier and more enjoyable for me and a few sailors who I shared them with. It means a lot to have this kind of support from home! Sincerely, Erik Reynolds, Joint Base, Balad Iraq Snowcrest Talent Show a Success—Participants commended This year’s talent show at Snowcrest Junior High was overflowing with amazing performances by our own Skyhawks. What a fabulous group of kids we have in our Valley. We appreciate everyone who supported this fun and entertaining event. Thank you to our returning alumni Drake Loud and Jake Martin who got the night started. It was awesome to have them back! The amazing Codi Jordan band closed the evening for us, and we didn’t want them to stop the music. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you, to everyone who performed or donated their time and talents; we loved every minute of it! Snowcrest PTSO Carlos & Harley’s—Kudos to a Great Local Restaurant and Sports Bar Kudo’s to Carlos & Harley’s! Finally! The new Texmex restaurant and sports bar opened this winter—Carlos & Harley’s. Wow, it was great to have a new, local venue to enjoy. It has been quite a while since there has been a new option for dining and fun in this fantastic valley. I went to the new location in the Peak Plaza just south of the grocery store and was surprised at all of the new shops and food options! The place was brimming with activity. Even though there was a wait on the restaurant side, it was nice to be able to hop over to the private club side for dinner. First, I have to say the service was fantastic, and the hostess was very friendly and accommodating to my beautiful bride and me. The servers also get an A+ for friendliness and speed. Last but not least, the food was very good. The marinated beef in my fajita was right on the money and (drum roll please) a local place that has mastered the margarita makes me very happy. The food was fresh, seasoned right, cooked to perfection, and delivered promptly. And did I mention how grateful I am for all of the musical talent in Ogden Valley? We are truly all lucky to have so many performers in one place. It’s great to have dinner and let it settle while watching musicians on stage in the club. After dinner we hung around and enjoyed seeing my friends and neighbors while watching live music. It is great to have an alternative for nightlife other than driving into Ogden. I spoke with Rob the manager, and he told me that they have a whole hit list of fantastic events planned to fill the evenings: live music; sporting events from, car racing, x-games, football, baseball, basketball, horse racing, and boxing; even a karaoke night; and more. All special events are televised on the flat screens and 12’ projector screen along with other fun events. There’s no question about it; I’ll be back! Ron Lackey, Eden Pets Also Impacted by Economic Downturn The economic downturn continues to create many difficulties with negative consequences. However, some impacts are not so apparent. Recently a couple of friends and I became concerned about the increasing number of reports of owners deserting their pets, sacrificing their own food or medical needs, or surrendering pets to already overwhelmed shelters because they could no longer afford the cost of pet food. A pet is often an important member of the family. For the elderly, pets may represent their primary source of companionship and joy. And an increasing number of seniors and people with disabilities rely on service animals. Having to give up a trusted companion can be devastating. To further understand the issue and how we might address it, we met with the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank that collects and distributes food to the major food banks, senior centers, and a number of homebound residents in Northern Utah. We were discouraged to hear that there is an extremely limited supply of pet food for an ever-growing number of requests. They indicated that when food is available, only a small quantity, such as a onepound bag of dog food per month, per household, is provided; yet, more often, individuals are turned away altogether. In an attempt to turn the tide on this under-addressed issue, we discussed the issue with the Boy Scouts and they have agreed to include pet food in the March 21 and March 28 food drives they are participating in. We are asking everyone to add a couple of cans or a small bag of pet food to their regular food donations. A website, NoMoreHungryPets.com will be online in the next couple weeks to provide ongoing information concerning this issue, including drop-off locations, additional food drives, and how to receive help if needed. If you have immediate questions, please feel free to email us at <info@ NoMoreHungryPets.com> with their suggestions and concerns. WCRW is a nonprofit organization that was organized after WWII for the sole purpose of supporting the republican agen- da. The group has become a dynamic force in the community. You won’t hear individual names mentioned in the newspaper nor will you see many of the activities advertised; however, rest assured, their influence runs deep. Their charter states several objectives, which include: to improve local communities; recruit women into the republican party; support local, state, and national candidates; promote patriotism; educate members about government; and identify and lobby for GOP ideals. However, what they excel at is education. They educate themselves about important issues and then educate family, friends, and neighbors. For more information about WCRW, contact standing President Pat Iannone at 801-399-4749 or email <patiannone@ comcast.net> Patricia Allaire, Linda Grow Skeen, and Hannah Merola Making a Difference On Monday, February 23, a few concerned women met at the Ogden Frontrunner station to travel together to participate in a luncheon with their republican state representatives and senators at the state capital. Nondescript by most accounts, yet determined to make a difference, these women came in all different sizes, shapes, and from a variety of demographics. They had one thing in common; they were members of the Weber County Republican Woman’s (WCRW) group. Once at the Capital, the women observed the House while in session. Then, they had lunch in the boardroom where Weber County Republican Representatives and Senators took turns explaining important bills. The floor was then open for candid questions resulting in frank and enlightening discussion. The Representatives and Senators expressed deep and sincere appreciation for the group’s influence inviting them to contact them any time The OgdenValley 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. 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