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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 2 Volume IX Issue IV December 1, 2003 Letters to the Editor The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 745-2688 Fax: 745-0062 Cell: 791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@att.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 745-2879 Fax: 745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@att.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 O GDEN 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 O GDEN VALLEY NEWS reserves the right to edit or decline printing of any submissions. Announcements Sought As a community service, The O GDEN VALLEY NEWS 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 N EWS 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. Public Encouraged to Help Families of Deployed Troops Thank you for your concern for our deployed troops. However, at this time the government is discouraging the general public from sending care packages. The mail system becomes clogged and prevents troops from receiving mail from their loved ones in a timely manner. They are encouraging the general public to help support the families of the deployed. The Family Support Center may be able to help. If interested, you can contact the Center at 7774681. Also, there is a web site called Operation Dear Abby that I believe accepts electronic email for troops overseas. Again, thank you. Kelly Flynn, Public Affairs Secretary Resident Concerned About Proposed Car Lot in Eden— County’s Interpretation of Law On November 18, 2003, some citizens of Weber County were witness to a unique experience. Before a County Planning Commission meeting begins, everyone recites the Pledge of Allegiance that says, in part, “with liberty and justice for all.” Lincoln in the Gettysburg address spoke of “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” One topic under discussion at the meeting was the establishment of a used car and ATV sales lot on the southwest entrance to Eden. Immediately west of the site is the Corrections In the November 15,2003 issue of the OGDEN VALLEY NEWS, the pictures of the Eden incorporation feasibility study petition were taken by Gary Bingham of Eden. Inspirational Thought Cause and effect, means and ends, seed and fruit cannot be severed; for the effect already blooms in the cause, the end pre-exists in the means, the fruit in the seed. home of Jim Robins, his wife, and their three small children. Further west are the homes of Keith Hill, and his mother’s; then an area described a “posh,” a neighborhood of large new homes known as Robins Roost. East of the site is a 10-acre parcel of farmland owned by the Huggins and Hogges. Continuing to the east is a 1.5-acre pasture. North is an 11-acre plot of farmland owned by the Robins, and on the south is Highway 158. Across the highway is more farmland, and the lower Eden Cemetery. Property owners within 500 feet of a new proposal going before the county are notified, and given the opportunity in a public hearing to express opinions as to whether the proposal would be good or bad for the community. Objections made by the citizens attending were: 1. The sales lot is in a residential area, and noise from ATVs would be a nuisance. 2. Sales would present a danger to little children living next to the site. Children frequenting the highway are picked up and deposited by the school bus there, and many walk to reach the park nearby, walking past the proposed site and up the road. 3. The proposed site is across from a cemetery, and noise from the ATVs and cars would interfere with the peace and tranquility respectful of those visiting, particularly during graveside services. 4. There is an expectation of the area becoming a crime site, as car radios/stereo equipment of cars parked outside may be stolen. 5. Bright lights used at night at the site to discourage theft would be a nuisance. 6. Leakage of oil, gasoline, or antifreeze from old cars could contaminate the ground water—Pineview Reservoir is located close by. 7. The Eden Planning Committee contributed their disapproval of the site for reasons such as inadequate parking, and danger from backing onto the highway from the site. 8 A neighbor living next to the property offered to buy the site to avoid these dangers. 9. This lot, ¼ of an acre, is separate from the business district, and is in a residential area. 10.One or two used car lots already exist in At the end of the discussion, the five members of the county Planning Commission began discussing the proposal. One member of the Commission, who lives in Eden and recognized the imminent dangers, made a motion to deny the proposal. The chairman seconded the motion. At this time, an attorney for the county asked to speak. Essentially, her words were: “You cannot base your decision on the possible dangers expressed by the citizens, nor on whether or not the citizens of Eden do not want the site for whatever reasons. The only thing you can use for a basis for your decision is what the law states.” In other words, the opinions of Eden citizens on the possible dangers expressed by them did not matter; the only thing that mattered was the law. What is the law? Zoning ordinance regulation 22-C-2 states the following criteria to consider in approving a proposal, or not: 1. That the proposed use of the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well-being of the community, and, 2. That such use will not . . . be detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of persons; nor injurious to property or improvements in the community, but shall be compatible with and complimentary to the existing surrounding uses, buildings, and structures when considering traffic generation, parking, building design, and location, landscaping, and signs . . . “ Is this American democracy? Hugh Huggins, Eden CLEARANCE 50% to 70% OFF —Ralph Waldo Emerson Deadline for material for the December 15 OVN issue is December 10. the small community of Eden. 11.One citizen stated that the business had been proposed for the Wolf Creek area, but people objected strongly because of the noise it would bring in a residential area, so the proposed site was changed to the proposed location. 12.A car lot on the proposed site would detract from Eden’s main entrance and view corridor into this farming and residential community. HURRY FOR BEST SELECTION Suits Parkas Sorels Powder Pants Gloves Bibs Sweaters Skis Cross Country Hats Ski Boots Etc. 560 S. Hwy 39 Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 6 p.m. Used Rental & Demo Boots 920-3190 1000 - 1500 - 3000 - 5000 Mon. thru Fri. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. AMERIMORTGAGE’s Ten Best Ways to Improve Your Mortgage Experience Tips for a better refinance or purchase transaction: 1. 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