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Show Page 2 The Ogden Valley news Volume XX Issue VII May 1, 2012 The Ogden Valley news Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 801-745-2688 Fax: 801-745-0062 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 V alley n ews will print local birth, wedding, obituary, anniversary and missionary farewell & homecoming and Eagle Scout announcements free of charge. 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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 May 15 issue is May 1. Letters to the Editor Please Be a Responsible Dog Owner I love dogs. Do you? Do you know there is a leash law in Huntsville? If you own a dog, please be a responsible dog owner. A responsible dog owner ensures their dog’s safety. A responsible dog owner keeps their dog on leash for walks and keeps their dog in their own yard. If you care about your dog, why don’t you put it on a leash while taking it for a walk? If you care about your dog, why do you let it roam around town without caring about its, or anyone else’s, well-being? When your dog Are Republicans Racist? In an apparent attempt at a preemptive strike, John Reynolds is calling upon the conservative ranks to brace themselves to be offended by the charge of racism. I guess my response to his call is “if the shoe fits. . . .” Now, are all Republicans racist? Of course they are not. Unfortunately, given the nature of today’s political landscape, if you are a racist, chances are you are also a Republican. In 1964 when Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, he fully recognized that he would be losing the South for Democrats for a generation. This recognition proved prophetic. And who welcomed with open arms these good old boys whose idea of a fashion statement was a white robe and matching hood? That’s right, the Grand Old Party. The Republican Party isn’t on a leash, or is running loose, are you aware when it’s terrorizing a child, attacking another dog or a cat, a person who’s walking their dog on a leash, or running through people’s yards? I’ve been attacked by loose dogs on a regular basis. I walk my dog on the side of the street, always keeping my dog on a leash to keep it from bothering other people walking or riding their bikes, going into anyone else’s yard, or disrupting traffic. My family members have been attacked in our front yard while our own dog was in our fenced back yard. I’ve had dogs chase my car, and, on more than one occasion, had a dog run in front of my car. Please help keep Huntsville residents and responsible pet owners safe from loose dogs. philosophy was then, as it is now, that political power is more important than social justice. More thoughtful conservatives like Mr. Reynolds should ask themselves, “Why is that?” Racism in America has not gone away. It has been driven underground. It has become more subtle, more sophisticated. Instead of an employment advertisement that reads “blacks need not apply,” employers selectively decline to invite the most qualified candidates in for an interview because their names happen to be “Jamal” or “Tomika.” Instead of hurling a racial slur at the Commander in Chief, you claim he cannot be a “Real American” and demand to see his birth certificate. You insist he is a Muslim. You say he has a “Kenyan Village” world view, whatever that means. While perhaps not Mr. Reynolds, to suggest that the President’s race is not a motivating factor for many on the right, is simply disingenuous. Mr. Reynolds is certainly right in his concern that this might well prove to be the most vicious campaign in history. These are strange days when the phrase “He spent too much time at Harvard” can be crafted into an insult. Of course, when coming out of the mouth of the presumptive Republican nominee, himself a Harvard man, it’s sort of like the pot calling the kettle…um…er… a Marxist. Yeah, a Marxist. That’s the ticket. Thank you, Mrs. Jill Toloso, Huntsville Gary Anderson, Huntsville Volunteers and Sponsors Continue to Support Canyon Cleanup Efforts Volunteers who helped pick up trash along the Ogden River and within Ogden Canyon on Saturday, April 21 had a great day! Several new people and out-of-towners visiting the area also helped this year. About 38 people showed up to clean up debris in Ogden Canyon—a twice-a-year effort by the community that is sponsored by the Ogden Canyon Club. Because of the great community support, a lot of “junk” was cleared away. Lunch was provided courtesy of Keith and Belinda Rounkles of The Oaks Restaurant in Ogden Canyon. Thanks again for your continued support. The Ogden Canyon Club would especially like to thank our sponsors: Gray Cliff Lodge Restaurant Geigerrig The Oaks Restaurant Rainbow Gardens Rooster’s Restaurant Union Grill Send Out Cards-Bruce and Kathy Grandin Sonora Grill La Ferrovia Ristorante Olive & Dahlia Treasure Basket UDOT Huntsville Please note that in the future, there will only be one annual cleanup, which will coincide with Earth Day. So if you see trash, please pick it up. Fortunately, there has been a noticeable decline in the amount of debris having to be cleaned up. Thank you to all who contribute to keeping our Valley and Canyon clean. Gail Breeze, Ogden Canyon Club Ogden Canyon Cleanup volunteers. Photo courtesy of Bruce Grandin of Eden. |