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Show Volume XI THE Issue IV OGDEN VALLEY NEWS December be used to benefit recreation, arts, museums, and parks within Weber Coun A commission appointed by the Weber County Commissioners will decide on the distribution of the collected revenue with the Commission having the final say on how the monies will be spent. The expected revenue from the newly adopted tax is $3 million annually. The tax will automatically expire after eight years unless taxpayers vote for the proposition to be readopted. The verdict is now in after waiting more than two weeks to obtain a count of 2,375 provisional ballots and 1,355 absentee ballots. Weber County has announced that Proposition 1, or ra.m.p. passed with 50.7 percent of the vote— or by a difference of 911 ballots. The passage of the proposition will allow for the collection by the county of one cent on every ten dollars spent by consumers. The money will Weber County Sheriff’s Office Asks for Cooperation from Residents By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News of storms made for slippery driving conditions. Drivers are being asked to stay off of these routes unless their vehicles are appropriately equipped with snow tires or chains. Residents are also being cautioned about leaving keys and valuables inside their automobiles. In the past, vehicles in Ogden Valley have been stolen from garages after the owners left the keys in the ignition. Valuables have also been stolen from automobiles while they have been parked in garages. Valuables left inside the trunks of cars can also be stolen if there is a lever inside the car that can open the trunk without the use ofa key. Christmas time seems to bring with it an increase in the number of robberies. Please remember to use caution, and to also keep doors and windows locked at home. It is also a good idea to install security lights, and to ask neighbors to keep an alert eye out for any unusual activity within the neighborhood. ie snow begins to fall at the end of another fall season, the Weber County Sheriffs office is reminding residents to keep their vehicles off of the streets this winter in order to facilitate snow removal effort dents to make sure they comply with county a against overnight parking on streets. cans are another impediment to snow ert efforts. It is suggested that residents place garbage cans strategically so not to impede or slow down snowplows and to remove cans from off the side of the road as quickly as possible. The county has also reported that there have been a number of incidences where motorists have slid off of the road on the North Ogden Divide and Powder Mountain Road after a rash A Touch of Italy at the Eccles Community Art Center—Holiday gifts also featured December 3rd will bring “A Touch of Italy” to the Main Gallery of the Eccles Community Art Center located at 2580 Jefferson Avenue, Ogden. Renown local Painter David W. Jackson of Mt. Green his recent trip to Italy along with his Wasatch and Western United States landscapes. The exhibit will continue through December 31. The Carriage House Gallery will continue its Artist Invitational/Holiday Boutique exhibit through December. An opening reception for the Jackson exhibit and an evening of holiday shopping in the Carriage House Gallery is planned for Friday, December3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. David W. ae is multi-talented and proficient in a varietyof art mediums. Currently his i ft d it lor, oil, and bronze. He has crafted bronze sculptures for Weber State University, Fremont High School, Skyview High School, and a number of private businesses. A native of Ogden, Mr. Jackson received his B.S. Degree from Weber State University and M.F.A. from Utah State University. He was an art teacher at Bonneville High School for 27 years, retiring in 2000 to devote more time professionally to art. ckson strives for excellence, new challenges, and opportunities. He was recently invitto stay with a client and family in an Italian villa in exchange for a painting. As Jackson said, “This was too good an opportunity too past up.” He enjoyed wandering through the Italian countryside and painting the landscapes he saw along the way. Jackson continues, “This trip has opened new doors for me as well as my eyes to the beauty of the world.” He looks forward to continue traveling and painting. The Carriage House Gallery will continue its Artist Invitational/Holiday Boutique exhibit through December with extended hours for shopping on Friday, December 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Local artists fill the Carriage House with holiday gift giving ideas, functional pottery, and wonderful new art. Eight artists are featured this month: Julie Brandt of Eden, Robert Call of South Ogden, Joe Dixon of Ogden, Debra Marin of Ogden, Ed Palmer of Roy, Stephanie St. Thomas of Salt Lake City, Blanche Wilson of Ogden, and Suzie Wood of Huntsville. They have filled the gallery with mono-prints, watercolors, woodcuts, oils, and acrylic paintings. Visit the Eccles Community Art Center and its galleries this holiday season. Regular gallery urs are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The art center will be closed Sunday, December 25 and January| 11 1, 2004 Holiday Season Fire Prevention Safety Tips The Weber Fire District offers the following Holiday Season Fire Prevention Safety Tips. These safety tips have been prepared by the United States Fire Administration and can help you and your family avoid the devastation that a fire during the holidays can bring. Live Tree Precautions Selecting a Tree for the Holiday Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needle should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard. Caring for Your Tree Set your tree up in a safe area that is located away from all heat sources. Do not place the tree near a fireplace or heating vent because the heat will dry out the tree. If there are smokers in the house, do not allow them to smoke near the tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. Disposing of Your Tree As soon as the tree becomes dry, it needs to be disposed of promptly. If your community uses a recycling service, this is the best way to dispose of the tree. Otherwise, have the tree hauled away by your waste hauler. Never put the tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove. Artificial Trees If you opt for an artificial tree, make sure that the tree has a fire-retardant label. If the tree is metal or aluminum, do not use any lights or electrical product to decorate them. Metal is a good conductor of electricity. Holiday Decorative Lighting Indoor Lights Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboraUnplug all decorative lighting before you go to bed or leave the house. Outdoor Lights e only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory and marked for outdoor c Voters Pass r.a.m.p. Initiative By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News Page ley use. Turn off electricity to the supply outlet before working with outdoor wiring. Run all outdoor cords above ground, keeping them out of the puddles and snow. To prevent moisture from entering bulb sockets, turn the bulbs to face the Do Not Overload Elec trical Outlets Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires— they should not be warm to the touch. Do Not Leave Holiday Lights Unattended Holiday Decorations Use Only Nonflammable Decorations All decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents. Never put wrapping paper in a fireplace, as it can throw off dangerous sparks and produce a chemical buildup in the home that could cause an explosion. Candle Care Ifyou use candles, make sure they are in stable noncombustible holders and place them where they can not easily be knocked down. Do not use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens, decorations and wrapping paper. Never leave the house with candles burning. Smoke Detectors Have working smoke detectors a on every level of your home, monthly, and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times. Plan Ahead Know when and how to call for help. The emergency number for fire, police, and ambulance, is 911. Also keep the numbers for your doctor and other emergency contacts posted near your telephone. Many cordless telephones will not function in the event of a power failure. Plan ahead to assure a working telephone is available. Keep a UL listed multi- purpose fire extinguisher in your kitchen when ee holiday meals— and know how to us Remember to practice your home escape sin so that all are familiar with it in the event of an emergency. For additional information, contact the Weber ie a 782-3580. David L.A Fire Chhief Science ham. Ar) psehool K-12 NATURE LOCAL BASED SCHOOL educational opportunities of the LOOKING FOR INPUT IS NEEDED: Parents, Students and Volunteers hat would like a say in the Valley are encouraged to contact Cole Schlack 801-745-1011 Email :cole@cbiins.com SUPPORT... VOLUNTEERS roduc Is nature and learn by doing BOARD NEEDED: Also for more info on the parent program Visit: wwwjourneysschoolorg MEMBERS SUPPORTERS OF ALL TYPES Paul L. 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