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Show Page The Ogden Valley news Volume XV Issue XIV July 1, 008 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. Letters to the Editor Republic v. Democracy Kudos for OVN and for the author of “Why the 2nd Amendment Matters and Why it Must Not Be Altered” (OVN 06/15/08). Some of the fundamentals of our republic and the principle of Creator endowed unalienable rights are well defined. Understanding Republic versus democracy and why we have a Constitutional Republic to protect the rights of individuals, families, communities, states, cultures, nations, et alia, is the duty of every U.S. citizen. The protection of liberty does begin with an individual’s right (and duty) for self defense and expands. Those who accept the idea that they have no such right, that it is the government’s responsibility to defend them, have already given up their freedom! After the praise, I would be remiss if I did not point out what I believe to be a contradiction in the author’s commentary: “And more than two centuries after its inception, America’s [U.S.?] federal government remains subject to popular control/law.” Democracy is popular control: a republic is ruled by law. Our republic’s Constitution is [was] the supreme law of the Land. Our presidents, governors, other politicians, and a majority of residents pro- claim democracy because, depending on the election, anywhere from 5 to 30 percent of registered voters give them power that is not constitutionally granted because such power denies, or infringes upon, the equal, unalienable rights of others. With that wrongful power, they may correct what they view as the original Creator’s mistakes and recreate others in their own image, while forcing the rest of us taxpayers to foot the bill! Roger Price, Huntsville Politics Shouldn’t Reign Over Common Sense 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. We invite residents to send their announcements to: The Ogden Valley news PO BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 If you would like your submitted items returned, please send a stamped, selfaddressed envelope. The Ogden Valley news , while respecting all property received, will take no responsibility for lost or misplaced items. Please remember to keep a copy for yourself. A gentle reminder to Ogden Valley property owners—the 2008 tax assessments will be with us in a couple of months. Will our taxes be the same as they were in 2007 or could they be more equitable? To add to our problems with the County Commission, Don Bell, our most competent, tireless spokesman for all property owners, not only in Ogden Valley but the entire county, withdrew his candidacy for the state legislature. A valuable resident of Huntsville for approximately 20 years, he was the first to step forward to challenge the auditor and county commission for their unbelievable assignment of property taxes in Ogden Valley—unlike our Mayor, James C. On June 24, 800 fires destroyed 17 homes in California. On that same day, 50 families in Nordic Valley took steps to protect their homes from wild fire. Each participated in the Nordic Valley Firewise Annual cleanup in an effort to create a defensible space around their home. On June 24 – 27 a crew of nine kept busy chipping landscaping debris that residents had piled along the road. The cleanup was made possible through a matching grant to the Nordic Valley Firewise Committee. The grant from the Utah Department of Natural Resources paid for the brush crew; 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 July 15 issue is July 1. Douglas Wilson, Huntsville however, the community must match any costs incurred through sweat equity. Residents are asked to keep track of hours worked in the yard. Any yard work that mitigates fire fuel will be given an “hourly wage” and the total wages will be used as a match for community fire prevention projects. The Nordic F i r e w i s e Committee would like to extend their thanks to the Utah Department of Natural Resources for the grant, Wolf Mountain for the camping facilities, and all the residents who participated. If you would like information on the Nordic Firewise Committee or Firewise Landscaping, contact Nicole Householder at <nicolehughes2001@ yahoo.com> Thanks, Carolyn Daniels, Nordic Valley Personal Training: WorkouTs DesigneD for You PeRsonal Focus Since we’ve opened in 2006 we have focused on providing our clients with exercise solutions designed to meet their needs whether they be weight management, increasing range of motion, health, and stress management. aFFoRDaBle soluTIons Our small group sessions allow our clients to work with a Personal Trainer 3 days a week while keeping the price affordable. Our trainers work with up to 4 individuals in our weight room, three days a week. A great way to get effective, efficient workouts tailored to your needs and goals. We currently have openings in our Monday/ Wednesday/Friday 6 a.m. group. Join with friends or join a group we have created. 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. 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. traversing his property that dead-ends in Pineview Reservoir and creates a serious covenant if he ever decides to sell his property. And where were the friends he asked to come and support him? While mayor, I received a similar request as Don made to our current board. I, as well as my board, unanimously approved this request; it was a no-brainer decision and none of us claimed to be a tutelary spirit. Mayor, look up the definition of “moral turpitude.” Residents Work to Prevent Fires Like Those Claiming Homes in California Invitation for Articles The staff of The Ogden Valley news welcomes the submission of articles by our readership. We invite you to submit local historical accounts or biographies, articles pertaining to contemporary issues, and/or other material that may be of interest to our readers. We also invite you to submit to the paper, or notify the staff of local events. Awards that have been earned by the reader, family members, neighbors or friends are also sought. While the staff of The Ogden Valley news invites the submittal of information and articles, we reserve the right to select which material will be considered for publication. All material, to be considered, must be submitted with the full name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the material. McKay, who declined to defend Huntsville property owners because he “didn’t want to jeopardize the fine relationship he has with the county commissioners.” Don, a highly-decorated fighter pilot in Vietnam, where his life was on the line daily, has, in addition, worked on behalf of his fellow man his entire adult life, having an ongoing interest in the welfare of the communities where he has resided. Apparently, Don’s interest in local government hasn’t met with everyone’s approval. It’s beyond my comprehension why Mayor McKay and the town board would deny Don’s request concerning the vacating of an unused 100-year-old right-of-way Weight Room One-On-One We also offer one-onone Personal Training for individuals that prefer to work in a one-on-one setting. Perfect for individuals that have specific goals and needs our Personal Trainers can design a program that will meet those needs and help you achieve your goals. We offer members access to our gym 7 days a week from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. For a tour of our weightroom call us today at 801-745-2653 iT’s Time To regisTer for Pre-school… Our pre-school programs focus on reading and writing with an emphasis on art and music. Come see what we have to offer your child. Ms. Pat’s Pre-Kindergarten Program offered M/W/F from 9 a.m. until noon Ms. Carol’s 3 year-old school offered Tues/ Thurs. For more information call: call 801-745-2653 KIDs-In-moTIon Does your child like to build volcanoes, make flubber, paint birdhouses, jump on the trampoline, go through obstacle courses, play with squirt guns, paint with ice, paint with straws? Then we have just the classes for you. All summer long we are running a Kids-In-Motion program for kids. Classes are offered Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays from 9 until 10:30, Tuesdays 9 until noon. The week of July 7th we offer a weeklong Kids-In-Motion from 9 a.m. until noon. Also, check out our Star Wars camp, and Sports and Water Camp on-line at www.hafutah.com |
