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North Ogden Pool – A Marvelous Thing?
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Helen R. Taylor North Ogden Pool – A Marvelous Thing?
By Helen R. Taylor
Her discomfort became obvious shortly after I uttered the word ‘Pool’ to Debbie Cardenas, Finance Director, who then patiently explained the history to me. Debbie. hoped this would be for the last time, “It seems like every two years someone from this publication is in here wanting to go over this issue. Will the questions never end? The citizens love this pool and use it all the time!”
The issue as to whether building a new Aquatic Center to satisfy the recreation desires of citizens was the Proper Role of Government - an overriding and predominant theme of this publication, was never a consideration according to Debbie. Congressman Rob Bishop, at a 9-12 Project meeting held in Riverdale in early April of 2010, described it as doing “Marvelous things that we can’t afford.” He summarized that only when the people stop demanding entitlements will we reverse this destructive trend (see [Click For Full Story] |
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City Government Activities Are 24% Proper
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by Managing Editor and Publisher City Government Activities Are 24% Proper
by Managing Editor and Publisher - July 2, 2010
Analysis of agendas items from January 2010 show 24% meet the definition of appropriate government activity in the public domain
The agendas of our six local cities(North Ogden, Pleasant View, Harrisville, Perry, Willard, and Farr West) were surveyed and analyzed to determine what portion of items on the agendas are part of the proper role of government. The proper role of government is defined as police power and proper public access and right of ways. Of approximately 576 agenda items counted from agendas until June 1, 2010 this year, 136 were legitimately within the public domain. The 24% of items properly within the public domain were counted pro-rating agenda items that included two or more topics or were general such as taxes and budgeting, appointing committees, and administration. Excluded from the analysis were normal activities such as prayer, pledges of all [Click For Full Story] |
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May 8, Republican State Convention
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Managing Editor GOP Winners Emphasize Return to Constitution
by Managing Editor
The winning Republican Contenders at the Utah 2010 Republican Convention almost universally promoted a return to the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The topic was certainly brought up more than just in passing. Only one race continues on to the statewide Republican primary on June 22, 2010. That is the U.S. Senate race between Tim Bridgewater and Mike Lee. Although Tim Bridgewater had the highest vote count at the end of the third round of voting, it wasn’t enough to preclude a primary election.
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