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Show Page 8 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXIII Issue IX June 1, 2016 Announcements Obituaries William Bailey August 17, 1921 ~ May 16, 2016 Our beloved father, grandfather, friend and the Patriarch of our family, William “Bill” Bailey, returned home with honor May 16, 2016. He finally heeded the call of his beloved wife Eileen, “Won’t you come home William Bailey Bill Bailey.” Bill was born August 17, 1921 in North Ogden to Ellen Louise Shaw and James Alma Bailey. He married the love of his life, Eileen Bramwell, April 23, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Bill served in the Navy during WWII from March 1945 to April 1946. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He faithfully served in many church callings. Bill was a visionary and inspiring community leader and served in many positions, including mayor and member of the North Ogden City Council, and served as a Weber County CHARITY SALE cont. from page 1 Elisabeth was only able to enjoy her horse for a short time before passing away. That summer, in 1999, in memory of Elisabeth Hillstrom, a thirteen-year-old neighbor, Elizabeth Stitt, decided to have a garage sale and give the proceeds to Make-A-Wish. The first year the garage sale was just for kids, and it made $226 for Make-A-Wish. In 2000, the Broderick family of Huntsville lost an infant son to birth defect trisomy-18. McKay Dee Hospital’s Labor and Delivery Unit provided them with special memorabilia to help them deal with the loss. Elizabeth again organized the garage sale and Make-A-Wish and the Labor and Delivery departments of McKay-Dee and Ogden Regional were the fund recipients. Money is currently earmarked for McKay-Dee to help provide memory boxes, rings, stuffed animals, gowns, etc. to families who have an infant die. (As a private hospital, Ogden Regional is no longer able to accept donations.) When McKenna Burton, infant daughter of Zach and Angie Burton of Huntsville and granddaughter of Colleen and the late Rob Burton, passed away a few hours after her birth, her family received the same compassionate treatment from the hospital, and McKenna was added to the memory list. In 2007, a tragic car accident took the lives of Janine, Matthew, and Esther Howard of Huntsville and the garage sale pro- Commissioner. He and his wife were Ogden Pioneer Days Grand Marshalls, and were also honored by the Ogden Weber Chamber by being made members of the Wall of Fame in 1990 and received the Utah Heritage Award. His leadership was instrumental in establishing the Weber County Fairgrounds, the North Ogden Bicentennial Park and many other parks, water systems and other projects in both Weber County and North Ogden. He enjoyed fishing, horses, and politics, but more than anything he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Bill is survived by his children, William Durk (Robin), Steven Dwain (Sheryl), Joy Eileen Christenson (Richard), Deborah Jill Jones, Jana Louise Erekson (Kent), and James Alma (Debbie); 29 grandchildren and 71 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eileen, in 2006; a son-in-law, Terry L. Jones; his parents, three brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Pleasant View 2nd Ward, 250 W. Elberta Dr., N. Ogden. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at <www.myers-mortuary.com> ceeds made a donation to Primary Children’s Medical Center and the Howard Family Fund that year. Every year since, other Valley families have been helped by the funds that the garage sale generates. The Charity Garage Sale is now organized each year by a group of dedicated Ogden Valley volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the original tradition alive. Between 100 to 200 families donate items to the Charity Garage Sale yearly. You can be a friend of the Garage Sale in one of the following ways: Donate items to sell; Come and shop; Tell your neighbors, family, & friends about the garage sale;Help us set up the garage sale on July 19, 20, and 21; Donate a meal, treats, or bottled water for the hard-working volunteers; Help us take down the Garage Sale on Saturday at 1 p.m. Please visit our Facebook page—Ogden Valley Charity Garage Sale—and like us so you can receive updates and notifications, and please support this wonderful cause any way you can. Contact people are Liz (801-710-7221), Leslie (801-564-5137), and Dave (801-458-2737). Items can be dropped off at the Hillstrom’s home starting June 1. And don’t forget to come and buy something too! Mark July 22 and 23 on your calendar, and follow the signs to a great sale for great charitable causes! Rising Gasoline & Housing Prices Drive Increase in Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index The Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 1.1 percent from March to April on a non-seasonally adjusted basis. The index has increased 2.1 percent since this same time last year, which is very near the Federal Reserve’s national inflation target of 2 percent. The national Consumer Price Index increased 0.5 percent from March to April and increased 1.1 percent over the last year. Transportation prices were the primary driver of the increase in Utah’s April CPI, rising 3.6 percent from the month before as airfare and gasoline prices increased. The price of Brent Crude Oil, the international benchmark for oil prices, increased nearly 20 percent in April despite volatility stemming from a failed OPEC deal in the middle of the month. Currently, futures register at about $49 per barrel compared to $67 per barrel a year ago. Rising crude prices and increased demand pushed gasoline prices higher in April. However, gasoline prices remain low compared to previous summers due to a decline in oil prices year-over-year. Gas prices in Utah are slightly higher than the national average of $2.23 per gallon, currently averaging $2.42 per gallon in the state. Prices for food away from home increased 1.6 percent from March to April, and have increased 6.6 percent since this time last year. Food away from home prices have been pushed higher as labor costs rise and as restaurants continue to make larger investments in technology. Meanwhile, food at home prices remain relatively low. Food at home prices decreased 0.1 percent this month, and have decreased 4.4 percent since this time last year. Education and communication prices increased 1.4 percent this month as tuition and fees for colleges and elementary and high schools rose. Bolstered by a strong housing market, apartment rental and hotel and motel rates rose this month, driving housing prices up 1.0 percent from March to April. Housing prices have increased 4.8 percent since this time last year, and are expected to continue to rise through 2016. Accounting for a combined 43 percent of the average Utahn’s consump- The Ogden Valley News is looking for Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon historical biographies, stories, and photos to use in its publication. Please mail, email, or call Shanna at 801-745-2688 or Jeannie at 801-745-2879 if you have material you would be willing to share. tion, increases in housing and education and communication have a significant impact on the overall CPI. Recreation prices increased 0.8 percent this month due largely to slightly higher rates for subscription television services. Prices for medical care increased 0.5 percent. With recreation and medical care each accounting for 6.1 percent of a typical Utahn’s consumption, these two categories in aggregate contributed slightly to the increase in this month’s overall CPI. In spite of rising oil prices, utilities declined more than any other sector in April as providers switched to lower summer rates for gas. These lower rates, along with decreased prices for propane, offset slight increases in rates for water, causing utilities prices to decline 2.3 percent this month. Prices for other goods and services also declined as prices for personal care products decreased. Prices for other goods and services declined 0.6 percent, but only account for 3.0 percent of the average Utahn’s consumption, resulting in a marginal impact on the Wasatch Front’s overall CPI. “Rising gasoline and housing prices may seem like unwelcome strains on tight budgets,” said Scott Anderson, Zions Bank’s President and CEO. “But rising oil prices from historic lows lead to greater stability in the global economy, and a strong housing market signals promising returns and financial security for Utah homeowners.” Analysis and data collection for the Zions Bank CPI and the Zions Bank Consumer Attitude Index are provided by the Cicero Group. The Cicero Group is a premier market research firm based in Salt Lake City. The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index will be released May 31, 2016. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank has been serving the communities of Utah for more than 140 years. Additional information is available at <www.zionsbank.com> |
