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Hill Air Force Base

Clifford Gorman Oshel

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 8:18pm

Clifford Gorman Oshel, 92, died at his Clearfield home Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden. Friends may visit family from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Herbert defends Hill AFB's merits

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 6:02am

SALT LAKE CITY -- Hill Air Force Base should continue to operate based on its merits, not based on politics, Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday.

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Arden Lee (Whitey) Sandall

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Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 9:48pm

Arden Lee (Whitey) Sandall, 88, died after a short illness Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at the Davis Hospital and Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at Lindquist’s Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main. Friends may visit family from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Billy Orval Baggs

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Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 9:45pm

Billy Orval Baggs, 85, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Lindquist Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit family from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Interment will be at Ogden City Cemetery. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Hatch vows to defend Hill Air Force Base from cuts, closure

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 11:27pm

Making sure Hill Air Force Base is not a casualty to budget cuts and upcoming base closures his top priority, says Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.

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Chambers ask legislators for help fighting BRAC

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 5:38am

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Northern Utah Chamber Coalition has asked legislators to seriously consider allocating money to promote Hill Air Force Base.

Members of four chambers of commerce -- Davis, Ogden-Weber, Box Elder and Cache -- met with Top of Utah legislators early Monday morning to discuss their priorities concerning public policy and government funding.

At the top of the list is funding for the Utah Defense Alliance, a nonprofit organization that has played a key role in keeping the base open during previous Base Realignment and Closure actions.

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Clarence Dale Hawkins

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Last updated Monday, February 6, 2012 - 5:06pm

South Ogden resident Clarence “Chick” Dale Hawkins, born Dec. 22, 1948, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. A viewing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday before the service. Interment will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Grace Elizabeth (Hooper) Kettlewell

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Last updated Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 9:28pm

Grace Elizabeth (Hooper) Kettlewell, formerly of Clearfield, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner’s e-edition.

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John Henry Bott

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Last updated Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 9:19pm

John Henry Bott, 88, of Corinne, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at his home. Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Corinne Ward Chapel, 2325 N. 4000 West, in Corinne. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 East, in Brigham City, and from 11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at the Corinne Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Myers Mortuary to help with the funeral. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com.

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Joe M. Trujillo

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Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 11:02pm

Ogden resident Joe M. Trujillo, born Sept. 19, 1943, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, from pulmonary fibrosis. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at St. James Catholic Church, 495 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. A potluck luncheon and celebration of his life will be held after Mass, from noon to 4 p.m., at the FOE Eagles at 975 Wall Ave. Post condolences at viewobit.com/larkinmortuary. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Verona Gwen Garrard

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Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 10:54pm

Roy resident Verona Gwen Garrard, born April 30, 1934, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden after an extended illness. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Roy Central Stake Center, 4900 S. 2000 West. A viewing will be held at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 S. 1900 West, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and at the church from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday before the service. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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Stevenson wants help fighting BRAC

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 10:44pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Local lawmakers are gearing up to prevent Hill Air Force Base from becoming a casualty in any Base Realignment and Closure action that may occur as the Defense Department cuts its budget.

Sen. Jerry Stevenson, R-Layton, on Tuesday presented to the Senate Republican Caucus a proposal to set aside $500,000 for the Utah Defense Alliance, a nonprofit organization that has played a key role in keeping the base open during BRACs in 1995 and 2005.

Caucus meetings are closed to the public.

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Vickie McCall is receiving the Wall of Fame award from the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce. The Wall of Fame honors those who have made major contributions to the community over time. McCall, a Realtor with Utah Executive Real Estate, started with the Ogden-Weber Chamber 35 years ago. She soon joined several committees, such as military affairs, Women in Business and legislative affairs. She says she has been involved with almost every committee and held the post of chairwoman of the board. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Realtor reaches Ogden-Weber Chamber's Wall of Fame

Jesus Lopez Jr. Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 11:22pm

OGDEN -- During her more than three decades of service, Vickie McCall has worn many hats with the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, even the prestigious Big Hat.

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Proposed defense cuts bring worries to HAFB

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, January 30, 2012 - 5:37pm

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Even without knowing the specifics of the upcoming military budget cuts and the recommendation of new rounds of Base Realignment and Closures, there is a lot of concern that the changes could affect Hill Air Force Base.

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Ronald A. Johnson

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Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 11:06pm

Longtime South Weber resident Ronald A. Johnson, born Aug. 24, 1923, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in Mesquite, Nev. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Leavitt’s Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th St., Ogden. Services under the direction of Leavitt’s Mortuary. Post condolences at www.leavittsmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

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