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Show The Ogden Valley news Volume XVIII Issue I Page 13 June 15, 2010 -General Notice Regarding Disbursement of FundsIn response to questions regarding donations to the Citizen’s Rights Defense Fund, the following report is being offered. March 26, 2010 Citizen’s Rights Defense Fund Eden, Utah To Whom It May Concern, I was asked to review the financial records of the Citizen’s Rights Defense Fund and more specifically the expenses made from said fund from its origination date to current. I have reviewed these financial records as an outside individual only, as I currently work in the accounting field for a private company. While I have practiced as a CPA in the past, I am not currently a licensed CPA under Utah State Law, nor am I licensed in any other states, and thus I do not issue my opinion as such. I did review 100 percent of the cash disbursements made from the bank account held in the Citizen’s Rights Defense Fund’s name and found that between September 2008 and February 2010, expenses were made as follows: Fundraising/Event $ (amounts left out for discretionary purposes) Advertising and Signage - $ Legal Fees $ / Balance of Cash Disbursements All of the expenses made had supporting documentation kept on file and were available for review. No expenses were made to reimburse individuals for time put forth towards the Fund. I did not observe any expenses that did not directly coincide with the purpose of the Fund. The Fund did have a remaining balance as of February 28, 2010, but no further review was performed beyond that date. Due to the limited amount of activity performed by the Fund, I would advise individuals with specific questions or needs to address those question directly to the Board of the Fund and to allow the Board and its legal counsel to decide what information should be shared and with whom. I do not offer any further detail of the review other than I would answer specific questions to the best of my knowledge if needed, and I would be willing to assist with the Fund and its members to perform more work or to help to arrange with a licensed firm to have more work performed if needed. Sincerely, Jeremy J. Venz ACCIDENT Excessive speed and poor judgment seem to have been the factors that were involved.” Howell commented, “People need to learn to slow down; it’s a constant problem in Ogden Canyon. Drivers become impatient with slower moving traffic, but there’s really no good place to pass in the canyon; they just have to slow down and be patient.” Mayra Serrano was born in Tanaquillo Chilchota, Michoacan, Mexico. She had lived in Ogden for the past three years and was a junior at Ogden High School. Memorial donations are being accepted at Wells Fargo Bank in Mayra’s name. cont. from page 1 ent vehicles, but said they were generally associated with each other. The driver of the vehicle that successfully passed the van, was aware of the accident, but panicked and sped off after seeing that others had stopped to help. He was identified and questioned later on in the day. Lieutenant Howell stated, “No arrests have been made at this time, as the investigation is still ongoing. Detectives are, most likely, waiting for the result of the toxicology report; however, I am not aware that alcohol or drugs were involved. ARTIST cont. from page 4 watercolor, charcoal, pastels, and sculpture. He’s never met a piece of “found art” he doesn’t like or can’t incorporate in some way. The current Ogden exhibit includes Tinkertoy pieces and old advertising signs. Finding and repurposing objects is particularly appealing to Bingham and carries over into his paintings. For him, especially now that he’s teaching, this is symbolic for how often we discard someone’s worth and dismiss that person too easily. For the artist, the two worlds have a symbiotic relationship that shouldn’t be overlooked. When asked who his audience was, he mentioned that he feels his art is cheerful, uplifting, positive, non-controversial, and pleasing. There’s a huge difference between handmade one-of-a-kind original art and a mass-produced print from a big box store. People need to appreciate art more and its function in their lives. If people can find relaxation in his art, he has done his job. He shared that one of the best compliments he ever got was when someone said, “Whenever I feel stressed, I lose myself in your painting.” A wonderful compliment, indeed! Bingham doesn’t really predict any new trends or movements in art on the horizon as the art world is pretty much wide-open already and anything goes. If there are new ideas they will be a “mysterious surprise” and will, of course, involve imagination, the very thing he’s trying to teach his students! Michael Bingham’s work is featured through the month of June at the gallery. Partners Tami Crowley and Kris Wilkerson invite you to stop by and get excited about the many facets of art right here in Ogden. The Crowley-Wilkerson Fine Art Gallery is located at 115 Historic 25th St., Ogden, UT and hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. or by appointment. Please call 801-339-0606 for additional information or visit <www.UtahFineArt.com> Note: Author Susan H. Warren holds a M.A. degree in English from Villanova University. Prior to retiring to Utah in 2009 from the Philadelphia area, she was on the English faculty of Widener University, Chester, PA. She is an avid collector of art. Celeste C. Canning PLLC Attorney at Law 2590 Washington Boulevard, Suite 200 Ogden, Utah 84401 Local: (801) 791-1092 Office: (801) 612-9299 Email: ccanninglaw@aol.com Meeting the Legal Needs of Small Business and Their Owners FREE Initial Thirty Minute Consultation. Appointments in Ogden Valley upon request. Schedule of Events July 2, 2010 5:30 P.M. See the play at the church July 3, 2010 6:00 a.M. 7:00 a.M. 7:00 a.M. 8:00 a.M. 9:30 a.M. 9:30 a.M. 10:30 a.M. 11:30 a.M. 11:30 a.M. 11:30 a.M. 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. 6:45 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 9:45 P.M. 10:00 P.M. Wake up call – Red light and sirens. Breakfast in the park 5K, 10K races – Good old Valley invigoration! Flag raising- SHOW YOUR PATRIOTISM!!! F-16 Flyover Parade – Second only to the Rose Parade! Patriotic Program-Scholarship speech contest in the park, Games, food, crafts, vendors – (Town shack), Dog pulling contest Lunch in the park – Hamburgers and hot dogs that melt in your mouth! Entertainment in the park Auction preview Auction Play in the church. A local historical theme. Hypnotist DJ Music and Dancing by the bowery Skydivers Retire Colors Fireworks – Best show ever in Huntsville history. Limited T-shirts! Pre-purchase to ensure that you get yours! Call Steve Johnson (801)745-0634 Visit www.HuntsvilleTown.com for more details, registration forms and the latest schedule Snowcrest Students Perform Play Snowcrest Junior High students performed the play The Outsiders on May 14 and May 17 at Valley Elementary. The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, is a timeless story about the overwhelming affects of hate on individuals, families, communities, and society. The author wrote the book when she was fifteen, and since its debut, The Outsiders has become an American classic, used in many schools; however, banned in others. This enduring story includes memorable characters, powerful scenes, and a message of lasting hope. “May you hold on to the good in you and always ‘stay gold.’” In preparation for the play, the cast participated in 43 rehearsals, and worked for over one hundred hours. Student Olivia Buttars, commenting on the play stated, “Being in The Outsiders was such a great experience! It was a lot of hard work and dedication, but it was all worth it in the end. I’ll never forget being in it, and I was glad to take part.” Character Ponyboy Curtis, Elijah Taylor, added, “Being thrown into such an important role like Ponyboy has really motivated me in my life, and interacting with the rest of this great cast has too.” Snowcrest teacher Angie Bulloch supervised the production. Standing (left to right): Kason McKay, Ryan Belnap, Dylan Padilla, Brody Zaccardi, Garrett Fuller, Carson Malan, Tomek Perkins, Chase Warburton, James Belmont, Brennyn Simpson, Jordan Argyle, Olivia Buttars, and Gennalyn Guthrie. Seated: Andreas Sanchez, Roxanne Key, Taylor Robbins, Matt Orkin, Kacey Story, Elijah Taylor, Alexis Argyle, and Cassidy Wixon. Floor: Angela Bulloch, Josh Argyle, Lacey Argyle, and Sydney Orkin (not pictured). Wildlife Life news Virgin – If you arrive at the right spot in southern Utah early enough, some of the largest and rarest birds in the world might be soaring directly over your head. On June 19, the Division of Wildlife Resources will host its annual California condor viewing event. Dubbed “The Day of the Condor,” the free event runs from 8:00 a.m. to noon at an area 21½ miles north of Virgin in southwestern Utah. You can see what others have seen at events in past years by viewing a free video at <www. youtube.com/user/UDWR> Biologists from the DWR, the National Park Service and the Peregrine Fund will be available to answer your questions. Free information about condors will also be available. For more information about the Day of the Condor viewing event, call the DWR’s Southern Region office at (435) 865-6100. Visit Sunnyside, See Bighorn Sheep Those who live in Sunnyside have an advantage no one else in Utah has—they get to share their town with a herd of wild Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep! You can enjoy what the residents of Sunnyside get to enjoy at a free viewing event. The Division of Wildlife Resources will host the event on June 19. Biologists will be available from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on June 19 to help you locate the animals and answer your questions. Late afternoon until dusk is usually the best time to see the sheep. If you can’t make it to the event on June 19, don’t be disheartened. Stettler says you can drive up another day. For more information, contact Stettler at (435) 613-3707 or brentstettler@utah.gov. Buy Deer and Elk Permits If you don’t have a permit to hunt buck deer in Utah this fall, your next chance to get one begins June 17. That’s when Northern Region rifle and muzzleloader permits that were not taken in this year’s big game draw go on sale. Most of Utah’s buck deer permits were taken in the draw, but 5,500 Northern Region rifle and muzzleloader permits are still available. Bull elk permits to hunt during Utah’s general season also go on sale June 17. You can buy a permit starting at 7 a.m. at the DWR’s Web site (wildlife.utah.gov) and from DWR offices and more than 300 hunting license agents across Utah. “Our Web site will be busy on the morning of June 17,” says Judi Tutorow, wildlife licensing coordinator for the DWR. “If the site reaches the maximum number of people it can serve, a message will pop up indicating the site has reached its full capacity. For more information, call the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR’s Salt Lake City office at (801) 538-4700. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: The Ogden Valley news P O BOX 130, EDEN UT 84310 |