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Show Page 2 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue VII February 15, 2022 The Ogden Valley News Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 801-745-2688 Fax: 801-745-2688 Cell: 801-791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@digis.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 801-745-2879 Fax: 801-745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@digis.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. 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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 Our Ogden Valley Community is Strong & Beautiful One of the things I love about living in a small town is our newspaper, The Ogden Valley News. That’s right; a real-life, oldfashioned newspaper! I love reading it with my morning coffee, getting acquainted with the goings-on of our valley—all the concerns, the triumphs, the cute deer photos. Sure, some of this can be found online, but there’s something wonderful about flipping through the flimsy, inky, colorful pages. The Differences Between Protests I’m having a little trouble with some of Mr. Reynold’s points in his recent letter to The Ogden Valley News. He claims that the Biden administration and Democrats are equating the events of Jan. 6, 2021 with Pearl Harbor and 9-11. I haven’t heard that many people say that, but it was the worst attack on the Capital in over 200 years. He states that the events on Jan. 6, 2021 were merely a protest against protests that happened around the country the previous summer. I think the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys might be a little insulted by that statement. They came to Washington with the intention of stopping the certification of The kids (Rough Riders) and I spent the winter having a ball promoting the Utah Bull Moose Party platform from our Mad Moose Café Campaign Headquarters here in Eden and throughout the streets of downtown Ogden. We met with and listened to thousands of Utahans in subfreezing temperatures day after day. No small task to be sure, but uniquely rewarding participating in America’s 1st Amendment right to free speech. Posturing with not just “our” right to free speech however, but also exercising social accountability and responsibility. Yup, behaviors though hard to legislate are an absolute demand that go hand in hand with our rights and Constitutional freedoms. Good form, patience, and thoughtful cool headedness were the order of the day—every day—as it ought to be. We made these efforts all with an eye toward registering The Utah Bull-Moose Party and getting on the ballot for the 2022 U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Mike Lee. Why? In a word “Leadership!” That, and our position that we think we are a pretty dang awesome bunch of intelligent Rough Riders, and we are also an excellent alternative to the leadership we’ve all seen delivered in the latest stretch of time. Check us out online and see why we think you deserve better and why we think you are worth it! So Mike, Arron, Nallely, Jamie, Summer, Cami, Gavin, Sara, and scores of others who spread the word and drove support “Did It!” Though the Utah Bull Moose Party represents a deep and comprehensive vision that means to inspire the hopes of all Americas toward a bright future, our petition drive hung its hat on the long overdue need to reform healthcare. Reform both Republicans and Democrats have failed spectacularly to deliver on. Healthcare for working moms and dads, small business than those protesting in the cities, it comes down to marketing. The insurrectionists did everything they could to show up on national TV and numerous social media sites, as well as getting identified by friends, bosses, and coworkers. The FBI never had it so easy. The investigations surrounding the melee on Jan. 6 have nothing to do with political rhetoric but might have something to do with “the party of law and order.” Dave Sorensen, Saratoga, California folks, veterans, and others that continue to go underserved and can, if properly managed, work for all Americans within the budgets we already have. You Betcha Baby, we’re dead serious about it. Just like Teddy, we’re about throwing it out there, taking chances, making a difference, getting “in the arena” and supporting women’s suffrage (uh, women’s’ right to vote!). Call us crazy! Call us “Progressives.” Call us when you need a sandwich, too! Now, don’t make me spell out the reference to women’s suffrage—if you need a lesson on this come to The Mad Moose and share a Cup of victory with The Colonel, me (The Colonel “Mike”) and I’ll tutor you. Let’s just say if you think we are progressive, we’ll remind you that our 26th President, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, was a Republican and advocated for women’s right to vote. So, for the ladies, I’m inclined to remind your male friends, before they alienate half the American electorate, that 50% of the voting power in the United States resides in the control of the fairer gender. Put that in your mint julep and smoke it! Alas, the Lieutenant Governor’s office has pushed back on the threat of our small, but comprehensive, package of petitions. The elections office has produced upon our petition package submission a portion of Utah State Code that says, “sorry, you have missed a submission deadline. Nice! This, despite that fact that the Utah 2020 Candidate Manual we followed makes no reference to “said” Utah Code reference (20A-8-103 (2) (a) and (b)). And the fact we stayed in close contact with the Office of Elections at the Utah State Lieutenant Governor’s office that included a meeting as early as October 6 with key staff for the purpose that we were proceeding appropriately. But not to be deterred in our efforts, and in keeping with our campaign motto “Never Give Up,” not only have we asked the Lieutenant Governor for a waiver to accept our petitions, we will progressively ask the State of Utah Attorney General and Governor Cox for the same if needed. And, even if all that fails, we will still register to be on the 2022 ballot—albeit symbolic since if you are not aligned with a political party or have an egregiously high threshold number of petition signatures, your name does not even appear on the ballot in the ballot box on voting day—only the hollow consolation of the status of a write-in candidate—which we’ll indeed pursue. So, stay tuned, “Never Give Up” and when you pass by The Mad Moose, throw us a “honk” of support for standing up for Americas and Utah’s interests for the next hundred years! Oh, and take a look at the depth of our platform at UtahBullMooseParty. com. You may like what you see. Colonel Mike, “The Mad Moose” Seguin Correction This Snowcrest volleyball team photo was taken by Mattie Fuller, 8th-grade Snowcrest student. She is the daughter of Robert and Nicole Fuller of Eden. We’re Back for Two Nights RESERVED SEATING Sponsored by Snowbasin Sports Education Foundation (SSEF) snowbasinskiteam.org Sponsored in part by Roosters & B Street Mountain Luxury Real Estate and Lodging mountainluxurylodging.com Showings 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. February 18, 2022 7 p.m. February 19, 2022 7 p.m. at Peery’s Egyptian Theater 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. The deadline for the OVN March 1 issue is February 16. the Electoral College vote count and, also, to support Donald Trump’s lies about the election results, which, by the way, he lost by 74 electoral votes and 4.4 percent of the popular vote. There were peaceful protesters in the three cities mentioned and peaceful protesters on Jan. 6 at the Capital. There was violence across the country in 2020 and violence on Jan. 6, 2021 at the capital. Violence and destruction on the Capital building is not OK, regardless of what happened somewhere else. Violence is violence and two wrongs don’t make a right. If anyone wonders why the insurrectionist on Jan. 6 are having a higher conviction rate boogie on (and perhaps meet a new Valentine), don’t miss the Frozen Hearts Ball. Want to go to a charity dinner or a play? Our local schools are rolling out the red carpet! In a time when people stay more to themselves, and many of us get the “February blahs,” our Ogden Valley community is strong and beautiful, and welcomes you with open arms. Wendy Toliver, Eden We Did It! The “Utah Bull-Moose Party,” OV’s “People’s Party,” Achieves Necessary Number of Petition Signatures to Register! 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. 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. This most current issue really warmed my heart—not because of one entry in particular (though Shanna Francis’ take on “idealists” was inspiring, and who can resist a snuggling kittens photo?) but because it’s great to get a reminder that virtual and in-person get-togethers are still happening, from county public meetings to pickle ball. If you want to play music or make art, Mountain Arts & Music hosts music circles and open studios, and if you want to get your 2415 Washington Blvd. Ogden Tickets available now at the NEW FILMS EACH NIGHT! Box Office and online: 801-689-8700 peerysegyptiantheater.com Janifer Larson 801-540-8873 $20.00 Each $35 for Both |
