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Show THE Page 2 OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume XI Issue VI January 1, 2005 Letters to the Editor The OGDEN VALLEY NEws Jeannie Wendell Tel: 745-2879 Fax: 745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@att.net erwendell@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. Let- 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, residents to send their announcements to: The OGDEN VALLEY NEws PO BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 If you would like your submitted items NEws, while respecting all property received, will take no responsibility for lost or mises items. Please remember to keep a copy for yourself. Invitation for Articles The staff of The OGDEN VALLEY NEws welcomes the submission of articles by our readership. 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The OGDEN VALLEY NEws is not responsible for any claims 0’ tisements in 1 this newspaper. 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 advertis- It’s Time for Commissioners to Keep Promise—New form of government needed in Weber County Our Extra Christmas Gift We were ahead of our time! Six years ago, a group of Weber County residents worked hundreds of hours researching, planning, and gathering 10,000 signatures so that a seven-councilmember and county-executive form of government initiative could be placed on the November ballot. One day before the vote, a Standard-Examiner editorial headline stated, “Vote no for change of government,” and the voters defeated the proposal, allowing our current three-commissioner form of government to continue for another six years. I commend the Standard-Examiner its recent editorial found in the December 10 of the paper that endorsed a study for atrnctiral change in Weber County government that would make elected officials more responsive and accountable to the people (“Reconsider eber’s form of government”). The concentration of power in just three people can be disastrous as evidenced by our current commissioners enacting a large tax increase despite tax revenue having doubled from $22 million to $47 million in the last six years The Standard-Examiner editorial stated correctly that private industry would give th “Texas Boot” to managers who couldn’t hold costs down more effectively. Six years ago after the voter brouhaha on the current commissioners promised to fo of ments, and even promised to create a citizen task force to provide input. But, as yet, that promise has never materialized; I guess that’s like asking the fox to guard the henhouse door. We desperately need a group of informed and caring citizens to step up again—this time the initiative could succeed since it appears that the media (the Standard-Examiner) now supports such a study and the needed change. The tax burden for the average Weber County resident isalready too heavy. At the rate taxes have been increasing, many will be taxed right out of the county. Higher taxes also have a chilling affect on business development and the county’s ability to attract new businesses to the community. It is time to limit irresponsible administration in Weber County. Changing our form of county government will ensure greater fiscal responsibility and public representation. don’t know the reason someone left them there. I do not have an “animal control” or “shelter” sign on my door, but maybe it’s because I have been trying to find homes for two other kittens that came from wild cats that are already living on our property. Since then, I have caught and spayed the mothers so I will not have to go through this again ext summer—finding homes for kittens. Unfortunately, no one seems to want these new kittens someone dropped off because they are six months old and not the cuddly six week old kittens that everyone wants. Since I was young, I learned to be responsible for my actions and for the things I own, which includes my pets. So when I get anew pet, I always get them fixed because there are already enough homeless pets in Ogden Valley. This summer I spent $200 on cats that were not mine. And now, I have one more to find a home for and another wild one. If anyone would like a six month old kitten for an indoor cat or a barn mouser, please stop by (2948 N. Hwy. 162 in Eden). if you would like to help pay to have these kittens fixed, any help would be greatly appreciated. So that no more cats end up on my door, here is some information about were to find help with your pets so you can be a responsible owner: Kent D. Fuller, Eden The porte ofiThe OGDEN VALLEY ee and contributors from unlawful copying, w 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. On Christmas day I received an extra gift; my doorstep, someone left two little ~ No more homeless pets in Utah, 1-866-pets-fix, or www.utahpets.org ~ Weber County animal control, 399-8244 Remember, dropping cats on to your neighbors’ doorstep is not very neighborly. Please be a responsible pet owner. Krista Clarke, Eden Winter Road Maintenance Needs to Be Improved I have lived in the Valley ten years and have always bragged about the care our state and sanded very quickly—auntil last year. So far this year, the service has been like last year’s. Why has it deteriorated so significantly? We tolerated it last year, assuming it was an aberration. Is it from a lack of budget, equipment, workers, or what? We want the previous, excellent service restored. While I’m on the subject of roads, would everyone please travel 40 mph in Ogden Canyon when the weather permits, or please pull over at one of the many available places to let those who can drive the speed limit do so. If you see three cars tailing behind you, take the hint that others want to travel the speed limit. Dianna Currie, Eden Weber County Offers Rabies Clinics for Pet Owners Weber County Animal Service is holding three rabies clinics for the unincorporated areas and cities within Weber County. Weber County dog licenses will also be sold at that ime. The clinics will be held January 29, February 12, and February 26 at the Weber County Animal Shelter Rabies Clinic located at 1373 N. 750 W., Ogden (Inside the Weber County Fairgrounds). The clinics will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Rabies shots are TRAVEL LINE cont. from page 1 Line delivers up-to-the-minute information about traffic incidents and road conditions. Utah was the first state to implement a voice-activated 511 service that ws callers to simply speak their requests instead of having to select options by dialing more The system offers four main Traffic, Public Transit, Road $7.00 and will - administered by Dr. Steve Lemmon, DV Dog license at prices are as follows: Non-spay/neutered: $20. ‘ Spayed or neutered: $10. Spayed or neutered ovned ry senior citizen: $5.0 This year the annual clini held at the Eden fire station is not being offered due to poor attendance last yea For more information, call 399-8244. There are currently 25 “511” systems across the country in 21 states. Eventually, travelers will be able to dial 511 anywhere in the United States to obtain local travel information. Utah’s free 511 system can also be accessed by dialing 1-866-511UTAH Know Before You Go with CommuterLink. -UDOT- Inspirational Thought | Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.” LAKES | DE —Napoleon Hill ?Would You Believe? Zia Cosmetics Nordic Naturals Omega Oils Gluten Free/Wheat Free Foods Fast Lunch/Quick Dinner Ideas eg of aie2H Diy Bright health New ¢ Day me 952 Note: on oO Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 745-2688 Fax: 745-0062 Cell: 791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@att.net ond 26 28th Street OGDEN | Tues.-Sat. 9:30 am-6:30 pm Enlighten Your Wa www.bndhealth.com VILLAGE Join us for an Apres Ski Party Each Friday and Saturday 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Come and meet new friends while enjoying refreshments from local valley restaurants. Enter to win a drawing for a weekend getaway! $289,500 Gorgeous FAIRWAY OAKS Home! 4 BD/3 Full BA! 3,200 sq.ft! Granite, Slate, tons of extras! 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