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Show Page 2 The Ogden Valley news Volume XIX Issue V June 1, 2011 The Ogden Valley news Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 801-745-2688 Fax: 801-745-0062 Cell: 801-791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@digis.net Letters to the Editor Local Resident Thanks Ogden Valley Residents and Businesses for Their Support Jeannie Wendell Tel: 801-745-2879 Fax: 801-745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@digis.net crwendell@msn.com Ogden Valley residents and businesses who contributed to or attended the fundraiser for the Women’s Ski Jumping Team last October in Mountain Green can share in knowing they helped get the women into the Olympics in 2014. This great news was announced in April. Thanks again for your support! 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. George Muller, WSJUSA Fundraiser Chair 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. 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. 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. 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 June 15 issue is June 1. Colonoscopy Saved My Life I read with interest your article on colonoscopies in the May 15 issue of The O GDEN VALLEY N EWS. I had seen the “Doug Miller” commercials, and since in a few weeks I was going to be 55 years old, I decided to be brave and go ahead with the procedure. To my surprise, a small malignant tumor (about the size of a peanut) was found in my colon. I had noticed no symptoms of any problems to that point. On May 9, within less than a week, the tumor was removed with a section of my colon, and I am presently recouping at home. I was worried about my job as the owner of “The Cut Hut,” and how things would go in my absence. But, all has gone well, and I expect to be up for short shifts next week. I almost cancelled the appointment for the colonoscopy because I was fearful of the “cleaning out” process; it didn’t sound too fun. Your tips in the article are very good. I even used Vaseline to keep from getting sore. The actual procedure I don’t even remember—so I must have been “loopy.” The Gater-aid prep mix is a lot more palatable than the others! I thank my Heavenly Father for the quick diagnosis, skilled surgeons, and a procedure that most certainly saved my life! I have had many surgeries, and many infections due to the surgeries. I have been under doctors’ care for my sadness and cloudy mind, as well. The doctors have, in the past, given me 28 different suggestions. I am now on three different suggestions, and have quit smoking! I was told all of my adult life that I would never be well and have a normal life; however, I am now extremely happy and very healthy. I exercise daily and have, since September, lost 100 pounds and have gotten married to the man of my dreams! I have had very good support from my husband, sister, and my best friend. I now am off all caffeine and drink a ton of water. I also have so much energy. I love Isagenix; it has been a miracle in my life. I have also had foot surgery and a knee injury since. I healed faster than normal. If I can be a help to anyone who has experienced the same things in their lives that I have, please contact me at 801-920-6810. Kari Byington, Ogden Good Health is Possible My name is Ranae Wilcox Wheeler. I wanted to write about my story on my transformation in life. Since September 2010, I have been on a Health wellness and cleansing program, which is called Isagenix. I have been extremely clinically sad and very unhealthy for a really long time—since I was 23. I am now 49. I have smoked since then, and have battled with weight as well. I used to drink diet soda every day, and would have up to six to eight cups of coffee every morning. Ranae Wilcox, Huntsville Use It or Lose It—Let’s all use it before it’s gone! I was stunned to read the letter to the editor in the Valley News that our Ogden Valley branch of the library may close due, basically, to the fact that Valley Elementary is no longer across the street from it. Is there anything we can do to keep this from happening? Speaking for myself, now that the library is finally getting books in that I like, and I no longer have to, either buy them or wait for 3+ years for a copy of what I want to appear on paperbackswap. com, I’m really upset about this. I know Quilt Guild used to meet there but it seems that now it doesn’t. I spoke to a couple of the librarians, and they said the best way is to spread the word that the library is available for meetings and such. Please note, that if the library closes, we’ll also lose a wi-fi spot in the valley. That also worries me as quite often internet is hit or miss for me at my home, and when it’s a miss, I rely on the library as a hit. E-books are also available through the library, meaning if you own an Nook or other e-readers (sadly not the Kindle), all you need to do is contact the Ogden Valley branch for the selection of what is available in that format. Use is necessary to keep the doors to this branch open, even if it means passing through the theft scanner gizmo hundreds of times as it tracks just how many people do pass through the facility. Check out books! Check out DVDs! Just use the library! I know I would hate to see it go. Take your children to the library before it’s a thing of the past. Can we start a petition or something? I know I will not be too willing to trek down to Ogden to retrieve or bring back any library materials, and I would imagine that unless one is headed that way on a daily basis, library users in the valley will be in for a lot of driving into town for just that reason. Cindy Maher, Eden A Big “Thank You” to Pizza Man! We would like to thank the North Ogden Pizza Man and its employees Sandy and Andy for making a wonderful day for our preschool children. Pizza Man opened an hour early in order to allow some of our local preschool children learn how pizza is made! The kids watched as the dough was made, mixed, and rolled out. They were then able to make their own little breadstick twists and individual pizzas to take home. The kids had an absolutely amazing time, and we are appreciative to businesses that make such wonderful experiences possible. Thanks again, Pizza Man! You are responsible for making some very happy kids! Sincerely, Tiffanie Haun, Eden GOVERNOR cont. from page 1 tors and the Governor for their support with this economic development initiative. House Bill 496 was also signed and Representative David Clark noted, “This bill provides tax credits for investors and businesses working in the life science and technology sectors as an incentive to spur growth in these targeted industry clusters.” In Representative Clark’s comments he recognized that life sciences and technology jobs have continued to grow despite the national economic downturn and Utah is well positioned to take advantage of the national recovery and business growth in these areas. Pictured from left to right are Aeva Haun, Farrah Farnsworth, Gabe Waldrip and Will Cheyney. Spencer Eccles, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), introduced the three other economic development bills. He underscored the overall value of these bills in that they will give GOED new tools to use in growing Utah’s business community and will help in the coordination and collaboration efforts with local business and government leaders. Senate Bill 312 will establish a council made up of various economic development stakeholders, which will better align economic development plan development, strategies, and goals. Senate Bill 319 will allow the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to issue grants and loans to the various colleges, universities, and licensees in Utah for the purpose of commercializing technology. Mr. Eccles noted that GOED is working hard with their partners around the state to remain an international leader in technology commercialization; this new bill will assist the state in remaining competitive. House Bill 359 also signed today, modifies and expands the scope of the Utah Business Resource Center Advisory Board. “These actions were taken to continue to improve the delivery of state-funded business assistance programs in Utah. It will, along with the other Bills signed today, help to coordinate and expand economic development efforts statewide,” said Mr. Eccles. |
