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Show Page 2 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXII Issue IX July 1, 2014 The Ogden Valley news Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 801-745-2688 Fax: 801-745-2688 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 July 15 issue is July 1. Letters to the Editor That Ugly Weed Was Brought Here By a Newcomer . . . Mr. HOODOO . . . when you moved up here from California seven years ago, did you notice before you bought your retirement property that there was a yellow bush? Did you think it was part of the landscape? And when you bought your nice home, did you then have a choice to go somewhere else where there is no dyer’s woad? Why do you like is so much here in the valley? Why did you leave California? Is it because things are cheaper here? Is it because California has so much government with the laws they have, and the enforcement that it takes to enforce those laws? Did you leave California because the whole state is broke because people there need to be pampered so much there with their little things that make them uncomfortable? I am standing strong with my idea for you and the dog lady. Why don’t you and your friends go to the other side of the mountain where you can have a controlled environment to live in, and you can have more government to take care of your little problems? The last thing we need is more government up here so we can pay more taxes, so we can enforce more silly laws just so people like you can be happy until you find the next little problem. Why don’t you grab a weed eater and help your neighbors? By the way... that ugly weed was brought here by a new comer! My name is John Montgomery and I approve of this message! John Montgomery, Liberty Simple Gifts Can Ease Pain of Loss When someone in our community experiences and unimaginable tragedy, we often find ourselves at a loss as to what we should say or do. Years ago, a friend of ours, Shannon McBride, wrote a letter to her friends as a means to show them a way that they could help her in her grief. I submit this to you all in hopes that it will help us all find a way to show our compassion and shared grief. Sharon Holmstrom, Eden ---------I write to share a gift; I write to share how you might help those who have lost loved ones . . . . My husband and best friend, Dennis Mc Bride, died 45 days ago. He was 54 years old. He was too young, too vital, too energetic to die. His sudden, totally unexpected death shocked many of us and taught us how important others are in sustaining us through our losses. I have received many gifts since my husband’s death. Perhaps you can benefit from what I’ve learned about how important these four gifts can be. The gift of touch. Touch us. People who have suffered a loss need to be physically touched. A hug—a true hug—transmits energy to begin to help replace that which we have lost. A pat on the back isn’t quite enough. Touch also comes through the written word. Write of your love on a blank card when you send your sympathy. It means so much. I found incredible comfort from handwritten cards that spoke of Dennis’ vitality, his energy, and his sense of humor. Cards that spoke of the writer’s personal loss of Dennis’ presence told me they were sharing my grief. How much warmer and more soothing were these personal, handwritten remarks than a preprinted phrase from an off-the-shelf card. The gift of talk. Talk to us and listen to us. We want to talk about our loss, we want to say our loved one’s name. My truest friends are those who have called me to see how I am doing from day to day. They know I am not “fine.” They’re willing to listen to me say Dennis’ name, to hear if at the moment I feel good, sad, angry, confused, joyful or lonely. True friends make phone calls or visits that come at just the right time, when we wonder why everyone has gone back to their daily lives while we are trying to get our lives in some semblance of order. My friends are along for this emotional roller coaster ride that is now my life. The gift of time. Give us time to heal. You may see someone at a social function, smiling or even laughing, and tell yourself, “He must be getting over it. He’s doing so well.” But you see that person only at that moment. There are times when we are paralyzed by our grief. Early in the morning or late at night—and on weekends—we feel the loss so much stronger. Be patient and gentle with us. Give us time. The gift of tears. Come close to us. When you see someone for the first time after a loss, you wonder what you can say. Say anything. Say you’re sorry, say you want to help if you can, say you loved the person who is now gone. Please don’t be afraid to ask me how I am. Don’t be embarrassed to talk to me. I will tell you the truth, and truth won’t hurt you or me. Don’t be afraid of tears—yours or mine. Tears heal, and your tears are a gift to me. Don’t make us suffer additional losses—the loss of your presence, the loss of your concern, the loss of your love—because you feel awkward and don’t know what to say. I have learned that loneliness is an inevitable, uninvited guest in everyone’s life. Loneliness comes and goes, but isolation is self-imposed. To minimize our isolation, we need the energy of our friends. Help us return to the world through your touch, your talk, your time, and even your tears. We need your presence, not your presents. Give the greatest gift you’re your life to someone this year who has suffered a loss. Give yourself. Please Join with Me to Lobby for Limited Hunting & Trapping in Ogden Valley: Safety of residents at stake Four generations of my family have lived in Huntsville. For the past few years, I have been trying to convince the different agencies who regulate the government-owned lands in Ogden Valley to limit hunting and trapping near our homes, but with very limited success. Once again hunting season is coming up. With the continuing lack of safety considerations, residents will again endure the dangers inherent in hunting and trapping. Until the past half dozen years, hunting in this Valley was much more limited and the hunters and trappers were, by in large, locals. Recently, the level of hunting and trapping has increased dramatically. It is not the sheer increase in volume that is problematic; it is, more importantly, the disproportionate increase in dangerous incidents. Last year, eight pet owners reported having their pets caught in traps near their property or along major walking trails, including one in the Anderson Cove Campground. The increase in incidents of bullets whizzing near residences is also truly alarming. LETTER TO EDITOR cont. on page 13 |
