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Show oo, _ Volume 1, lssue 3 The Ogden Valley News J anuary e Ve P (oo --f-Page-Z‘ ~ e e He was only 10 or 1 e years old, I believe, when he started doing the gardening - around the Covey apartments. tion suggested by some. We all know that “profit” is nota dirty word in America and yet that his father managed in Salt - e e Lake City. He continued = doing this for his dad through- out high school and college e i el SR e while worklng toward his c1v1l engineering degree. | After college, as a young mamed couple, Earl and Carol began working together as a team and do so to this R i i I U day. After years of hard work, saving and dedication they purchased Coveys Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Jeff Stokes, e e N Liberty I would like to begm by e N I P N N T T AT NS T N T % et s - R T N e T T T Tt N N N et T T T TN NS TN et ™ T T TN T iy mending the staff of the Ogden Valley News for an A guest commentary originalé-" In answer to an old rumor. No, Carol Holding is not relat—’ ed to the Coveys. Earl is probably happlest when working outside, espe- ~cially landscaping. He planted most of the trees around In January, 1998, the re31f it o , _'-dents of Ogden Valley were Carol and Earl Holding have - invited to meetings in the Huntsville Library to understand operated [Snowbasin] at a loss ~ Patient Partners and the proposedr.‘ ‘every year for the past 14 ~ valley owned health care system. years of ownershlp . - Without their persever— ance and financial support, our beautiful ski area would not be in’existence. Contrary to some beliefs, there are more skiers at Snowbasm in the winter than there are hikers, bikers and horsemen in the summer. Yet the summer At about the same time, a large HMO named IHC announced - plans to place a medical clinicin Eden. There was very little mter—i' | estin the Pat1ent Partners meet- o ing. A tlme went by wnh many of the residents of the valley very. * pleased with not only the clinic. - and its convenience, but the quality of care offecred. Dr. users will still have many Housley was very personable and ‘areas there to enjoy. professional and was well acceptThose of us not d1rectly ed in the community. ‘He desired involved in the 2002 | - to be of service to the community Olymplcs may never know the and raise his family here. All “other side of the story,” “was well, for a time, then the clinic closed for various reasons whether it’s the connectmg . road to the resort or other pro-v ! and the community lost access to convenient and quality health jects requ1red by those in care here in the valley. authority. Patient Partners offers the the Cheyenne, Wyo. hotel Yes, the Holdings have ~establishment of a state-of-the-art ‘been extremely successful folwhere I worked 27 years ago medical clinic for valley residents lowing their dreams, while at ~dent and as a former employ- - He planted many new trees if they are willing to fully particiaround Sun Valley Lodge the same time maintaining a ee and longtime friend of the was an excellent idea, but can pate in the Patient Partner pro- reputation for honesty, integri- - gram. Due to the typeof busi- Earl Holdtng family, I wish to -after they bought the resort. provide a valuable service to - So, you will no doubt see him - ~ ty, sincerity and quality in all | ness structure of the patient part- respond to the comments the local people. The Valley - ners programduplication natronal— e doing the same at Snowbasin their endeavors. about Snowbasin and its” o _~re31dents have demonstrated - ly brings more financial | someday. People who truly know Olympic development. ~ in the past that they have a ~ resources not only to valley resiJust look for the guy with -and work for them respect I would like those of you -~ voice espemally when it per— - dents who have been participat‘mud all over his clothes. He’s them. I believe the people who have been silent yet | “tains to issues which affect . ing as proflt—shanng partners, but who are now criticizing the thinking individuals to con‘sid—'. ‘a hard working guy. He’s a them locally. Very good - also to the entire valley to ‘Holdings and Snowbasin good guy. You jU.St don t “er what I know to be true: - ideas and concerns have been improve facilities and service development will eventually know him. form health professmnals raised by the public. | Those of us not chrectly ‘For those of you Who - respond in a very posmve ~ involved in the plamng of the ) Nationally pauents and their ‘The Valley re81dents " ‘seem to resent the word_“mll-’ * way, as the people of 2002 Olympics can’t possrbly health professionals are taking. showed a concern for the > let me remind you lionaire,’ ‘SunValley have done. ~control of our health care system “know the whole story and all ‘ rapid growth and dlmmlshmg which after the early 1950’s was that America is not only the ‘Those who were- the i the details pertaining to 1ts ‘open space. Local Planning ~_ completion. Some of you ~land of free speech, itis also ~ strongest critiCS'whenthe“" v - lost to large insurance and HMO = Committees were formed ~ - may not even be at-all interthe land of free enterprise. | Holdmgs first purchased Sun - corporate conglomerates Valley ~with people selected by the. residents would not make capital = Why don’t we stop cnt1c1zmgValley in 1976 are now the -investment of time or money due public from each commrttees o ested in hosting the Olymplcs others for their well-earned. same people thanking them but now that we are committo the fact that they are profltlocal area. These committees success and instead, start pur- . for the many years of physical - sharing partners. ‘ted, I feel it will benefit all of ~ representatives contrlbute - suing our own dreams howlabor and financial expendi- “us to be the best we can be. There will be meetings on a their time and sometimes - ever small or large theymay tures that have enhanced the ~ one-to-one basis in homes or Earl Holding is being resources to pursue this ser-resort far beyond anyone’s -: attacked by people who do not be. ~ larger group meetings around vice for thel.r community. Eden and Huntsville. If the resi-The Holdm gs have never - expectations and has ‘’know him personally, whodo I feel the rest of the"s"tate; - - not know that he and his love- desecrated land. Actually, dents would call 745-0163 for an improved the local economy has followed in some of the appointment or watch for they are-known for buying tremendously. If you haven’t ly wife, Carol, are Utah = ‘announcements and 1nform thClI‘ issues raised in the valley ~ land surrounding their proper-i' ~been to Sun Valley and natives who care about their friends, we can begin this pro- These issues are: open space, ties to stop, not to promote, Ketchum, it’s worth the ride state as well as their own rep‘gramin 1999 allowing us to growth planmng, fair repregrowth such as fast food just to visit the beauty of the utations, reputations well ,4 ‘idea and job well done! This newspaper not only As an Ogden Valley resi- D ‘sentation in government.and concerns with the Olymplcs People, it is your right to NI 00" i N ahe NI NI bysuccess . ly printed in the Standard -~ Examiner on April 4, 1 998 reprinted by permission. flI'St thanking and also com- VP e, R e~ PN S e N T N e T S P o i Pl N N NI R . ™ ™ e il T W e et ee et e e e e R " Ogden Valley ResndentS°“7:"fl | ~ speak out. Now is not the time to sit back and not exer- cise your freedom to vote, to offer your ideas on issues or ' to participate in the direction of your communities. Sometimes the outcome or final decision on any issue ralsed known for integrity and sin- cerity in the business and financial world. | ~ The people of Utah and E chains, neon lights and other - unfavorable development. When the Holdings first pur- " chased Sun Valley Resort they . bought all the land around the especially those living near existing condominiums to stop Snowbasin should be thankful further construction because that Holding is the developer. they felt the previous owner His standards are far above “others and his honesty is with- ‘had over built. out question. He is probably more of an environmentalist may only represent your | than most of us. His love of - opinion but hopefully it w1ll | nature and land beautification | _began at an early age. represent the majonty Yes, there wrll be some ~ development at Snowbasin because it’s necessary for a successful resort, but not the major construction or destruc- area and talk to the re31dents and workers alike. Then, confident that you will come back and enjoy your “ride with the Holdmgs at Snowba51n Barbara Hanson is a former ~ complete a state-of-the-art medi- I'm Cheyenne, Wyo., Little America 'Hotel Emplayee and member of the Ogden-Hinkley Azrport Advisory Board. She resides in Ogden Valley | | cal facility before the year 2000. . We cannot see what the future will bring, butit is already ~ obvious that something must be - done now. This program does not rely on capital investments by the community, and will requ1re very little time involvement even for the leaders. | Sincerely, . CIliff Sorensen, D.D. S PO Box 139 Huntsville, UT 84317 .745 0163 B |