Ogden Valley News | 2003-05-01 | Page 2

May 1 03.qxd 12/7/2021 3:58 PM Page 2 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 2 Volume VIII Issue II May 1, 2003 The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Cell: 791-4387 E-Mail: [e-mail] Jeannie Wendell Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail] [e-mail] 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 VALLEY NEWS will print local birth, wedding, obituary, anniversary and missionary farewell & homecoming and Eagle Scout announcements free of charge. 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All material, to be considered, must be submitted with the full name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the material. The OGDEN VALLEY 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. What Treasures are Worth Saving in Our Paradise? People Moving to Rural Areas Want Amenities of City Life The excellent Ogden Valley News coverage of the proposed Eden incorporation deserves a Valley-wide “thank-you.” The Editor’s View on “Clichés Not to Live By” targeted those of us who are not thinking carefully. I confess that the “growth is inevitable” cliché/assumption inhibited me from getting involved. However, my long life experience has also taught me that government decisions are often influenced by the reality of “Money talks” – a cliché left off that list. Perhaps I am one of the “newcomers,” having lived in the Valley for only 25 years. I grew up in Cleveland, and came to Utah after ten years in Washington D. C. As a big city person, the Valley took my breath away, and my friends back east did not believe that there were no streetlights where I lived. Moonlight, starlight and no traffic lights assured me that I had, indeed, discovered an Eden Paradise. My love for the rural beauty of the Valley places me as a supporter of the Master Plan, and opponent of a sewer system that can only ensure high density development. That said, I understand the objections of people who support development “for comfort and convenience” as described in Dreinie Hattingh’s insightful article. The closed dam road certainly interfered with convenience. As for comfort, back pain awoke me to the fact that we need more facilities for seniors who can no longer hike or ride horseback. But we don’t need a McDonalds when we have two Eden pizza parlors, the Eden General Store, and the Huntsville restaurants. A movie theater? I prefer watching videos available for rent in Eden. A community center open to everyone would be a more welcome development for us “newcomers.” One last thought. Observe how fast the world has changed during our lifetimes. Are we ready to concede that “progress,” and “development” are uncontrollable? Or, will our sorrow for the loss of the irreplaceable antiquities in Iraq give us pause in deciding what treasures are worth saving in our little paradise? The article you wrote, “Clichés Not to Live By” was very interesting. It seems to me that so many people want to live in rural areas, and after they get there, they want all the amenities of city life. Which of course brings all the problems. We find that happening here in California all the time. Even though I live here in California and will, by all chances, die here, I still miss the small town ambiance that I knew growing up in Huntsville. I sometimes get teary eyed when I read about some of the changes you tell about in the paper. I really enjoy getting the paper, and hope that you and the others working on it will keep it going for years to come. Keep up the good work. Marjorie Hilton, Eden/Liberty Gordon Madsen, Granada Hills, California Inspirational Thought "What we are is more important than what we have been. And what we can become is more important than what we are." 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. She cooked the breakfast first of all Washed the cups and plates, Dressed the children and made sure Stockings all were mates. Combed their heads and made the beds Sent them out to play Gathered up their many toys Put some books away. Dusted chairs and mopped the stairs, Ironed an hour or two, Baked some cookies and made some pie Then she made a stew. The telephone rang constantly The doorbell did the same. A youngster fell and stubbed his toe, And then the laundry came. She picked up blocks and mended socks And blackened up the stove. She thought (Gypsy folks were fortunate With carefee ways to rove). And when her husband came home at six He said, “I envy you.” “It must be nice to sit at home Without a thing to do.” — Author Unknown --Author Unknown “For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him may have eternal life and I myself will raise him up on the last day” Jesus, John 6:40 Worship God with us. OGDEN VALLEY Each Sunday Morning COMMUNITY CHURCH 7390 E. 200 S. (in the old market building) Huntsville, Utah 84317 Bible Study 10:00 a.m. [phone] Worship 11:00 a.m. www.ovccutah.org “Preaching God’s Word One Verse at a Time.” HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! $3.00 OFF $2.00 OFF $1.00 OFF 16" Pizza 12" Pizza Hot Oven Sandwich Not Valid for Delivery ~ Please present this coupon ~ Expires 5/15/03 We Deliver Hours: Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 4920 E. 2550 N. 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