Get ready to cancel Washington Boulevard, Lincoln Elementary, and Pioneer Days. Such will be the case if rationale put forth by the city’s Diversity Commission to oppose a street naming proposal is not rejected.
HB209 Vehicle Registration Fee Revisions is a bad idea. Electric vehicle (EV) fees would more than double from $120 to $300/year. Plug-in EV fees would quintuple from $52 to $260.
In response to a recent letter, I was so disappointed that Mr Neunzert would actually express an opinion to “replace” Lynn Blamires. In this world where life is so crazy and people are struggling to find a way to do something different, Lynn is always showing us great ways to get out and enj…
February is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness month. One in one-hundred children every single year are born with a Congenital Heart Defect. In fact, it is the most common birth defect, yet it is hardly ever talked about especially here in Ogden. I think that Ogden residents should work to le…
Utah received $1.25 billion dollars in federal Cares Act money to help with pandemic response.
Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Genesis Project for the 110% you gave for Night to Shine this year. Every year you do such a fantastic job, but this year you went out of your way, coming to our homes to celebrate. As parents we appreciate so much what you did to make our son feel spec…
I am writing in response to the editorial, “Biden shouldn’t compromise on COVID-19 relief—or anything else”, written by Robert Reich. I strongly disagree with Mr. Reich’s sentiment that President Biden shouldn’t compromise with his Republican opposition. In his inaugural address, Biden stres…
The night I suited up as a Dixie Rebel for my first collegiate game in 1972 remains a highlight of my life. And if no one else remembers my brief football career it doesn’t diminish the richness of my early college experience on the field, in the classroom, in the dorm and in the community o…
Former Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan, George Shultz died this month at the age of 100. Under President Reagan, Shultz played a key role in ending the Cold War through a combination of military and economic strength and his ability to negotiate focused on benefiting the good of Ameri…
We communicate using words and gestures. Often, we use our hands, arms, legs even our whole body to express ourselves. So, naturally words and gestures have consequences; a frown, a raised eyebrow, even the wrong digit can cause an undesirable response.
Regarding the effort to rename part of 2nd Street, ‘Bingham Fort Lane’ (Feb 3, 2021). Wow - another case of political correctness/cancel culture run amok. It’s okay to have streets named after MLK Jr and Cesar Chavez, but not some (White...OMG!) settlers, in this case? “C’mon!”...as the Pres…
Everyone tells me we should try to do better in 2021. Perhaps we should let Lynn Blamires retire honorably and replace him with a dynamic, interactive team of writers living in this century. You know, people with enough scientific depth to know current problems cannot be solved by just addin…
I took my 73 year old mother for her vaccination appointment Wednesday. The process was smooth, however it was extremely difficult for her to stand in line for an hour. I was able to push her on her walker in order to get through it.
With the impeachment trial of former President Trump I strongly urge Sen. Lee and Sen. Romney to act in the best interest of the United States, the constitution and the rule of law. The violent, despicable and disgusting insurrection of January 6th as incited and urged on by former President…
Within his first days in office, President Biden has reminded us what the Democratic answer to climate change is: big government overreach. Make no mistake, we need to address climate change. But singling out America’s energy producers with heavy-handed regulations is the worst way to do it.
If parents are upset with the inclusion of an African American History Month curriculum in your school, I am in agreement with those who feel “disappointment” in the attitude, and that “We should not shield our children from the history of our Nation”. However, I feel we should go further in…
I got my first Covid 19 vaccination on 02/04/2021 at the Legacy Events Center in Farmington. My daughter, Tami, took off from work to drive me and make sure everything went well.
We were among the frustrated Weber County residents who tried many times to get appointments on the Weber-Morgan COVID vaccination website. After many attempts, we finally got appointments for 10 February. A few days later we received emails that said slots were available for the 3rd. We got…
As the Utah legislative session gets underway, one of the largest discussions centers around alternative voting. Ranked Choice Voting has been a hot topic ever since a pilot program was introduced in 2018. However, Ranked Choice Voting is the only method we’ve tried. If we really seek to imp…
President Biden has established the commendable goal of protecting 30 percent of our nation's lands and waters by 2030. This could be a significant response to the mounting climate and extinction crises. However, achievement of this goal is questionable given the failure of federal agencies …
"No, ma'am. He's a decent family man [and] citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign's all about. He's not [an Arab]." This was John McCain’s response to a woman who feared Barack Obama was an Arab.
The U.S. senators have taken an oath to impartially listen to the evidence presented in the Senate trial that Donald Trump instigated the insurrection at the U.S. Capital on January 6, 2021. They are to vote to acquit or convict Donald Trump of insurrection. In criminal or civil trials juror…
My wife and I believe that the 45 Republican senators who don’t think that former president Trump should be impeached are like the old saying “Hit me again because it feels so good when you stop.” Have they already forgotten that they were within 60 seconds of being run over by the mob that …
I’ve been an educator in Utah for 9 years and have loved seeing the growing diversity of options for our students over that time. Not every educational institution is the right fit for every child. That’s why I am thankful for learning options and am celebrating National School Choice Week.
To those republicans in congress who are refusing to sign those articles of impeachment for former president Donald J. Trump, or recognize his part in inciting and provoking that insurrection of the capital with the intent to over turn the election. Reminds me of what the late Dr. Martin Lut…
With a grateful heart I and so many senior souls in Weber County would like to thank the State of Utah, Weber County Health Department, Weber State University Nursing Program and many other volunteers who championed the inoculation of many at the Dee Event Center this past week. Everyone the…
Despite a global pandemic, residents throughout the Northern Utah Area Team shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
I would like to congratulate our new OPC Eric Young. I don't know him personally, but have read about his amazing qualifications and feel like he is going to be perfect for Ogden.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Title VII indicates that individuals cannot be discriminated against due to race, sexual orientation, etc. In recent years, little has been publicized that this law applies to discrimination against Whites and males as well as minorities. Fin…
“They” want to be heard, and so “they” demonstrate and riot. Yes, “we” do want to listen to them, so “we” say. But “we” cannot hear them, or understand them — so they claim.
Half of the nation is resentful and silenced as 2021 begins.
I'm sure there were many letters sent in regarding the COVID crisis and the vaccine that was finally developed. I believe that the vaccine has planted the seed of hope for the world, particularly China. Now there are skeptics regarding the vaccine, and I believe that they have good reason to…
I am writing again because of the homeless situation in Davis County.
I am lucky enough to have made it to the over-70 age group and, therefore, qualify for the second wave of the COVID-19 vaccine. I preregistered and recently received the email inviting me to schedule an appointment. Even though I opened the email and tried to request an appointment within tw…
Saturday morning, I was up early, and looked out my front window to see a beautiful crescent moon. I like watching the moon in its various cycles. It gives stability and continuity.
The city of Ogden, Utah really needs serious change on signs for driving. I have lived here 8 months, and almost been ran over probably 15 times. No stops on lights, no arrows, no enforcement on COMPLETE STOPS at lights and signs is the norm. It is not safe for walking, biking or scooters. I…
What am I missing here? A central demand of Christianity was that we take care of the sick, the poor and the needy among us.
It just amazes me that Ogden City comes up with all these ideas on how to spend this RAMP money. $199,000 for artificial turf at Serge Simmons Field. That turf will be damaged or stolen within 1 year. Before you approve this look at 4th Street Park. The 3 baseball diamonds and soccer field s…
Those who propagate a lie are accountable for the consequences of that lie.
It was indeed a huge disappointment for much of our local community, with the limited opening of Ogden's Christmas Village this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Ogden Breakfast Exchange Club — which typically holds its annual fundraiser for Shoes for Tots, through sales of hot chocola…
We all know the story of the Emperor Has No Clothes. The Emperor loves fine clothing. Swindlers arrive claiming to be the best weavers imaginable. They claim that the clothing they make is the finest with beautiful, intricate patterns. They say that this clothing is magical and would appear …
The Truth will set us free. Our nation will never heal until we speak the hard truth. The truth is that Donald Trump has lied about the results of a free and fair election. He invited his followers to come to Washington to overturn the will of the people and then incited them to take over th…
2021 will be better than 2020, or so some think. Not so fast my friend. Things will only get better when the Liberal minded “leaders” in our government take their collective boot off our necks.
I grew up in Salt Lake and when I was a teenager in the 1960s, I had the honor to meet former U.S. Senator Arthur Watkins. He was a Republican from Utah who was given the thankless job of heading a select committee to investigate Senator Joe McCarthy. Watkins was asked because his integrity …
My sleep was intermittent last night because of ongoing news about rioting and takeover in Washington DC. I asked myself: How did all this come about? What are the reasons? How did chaos evolve with President Trump? Some of my thoughts on Trump's actions are based on his ability as a manipul…
Anyone, any American who has taken an hour out of their daily lives to listen to President Trump and the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s recorded, unbeknownst to Trump, conversation, must examine the real stature and moral compass of this man who has landed us, in 4 short yea…
If a group of terrorists grabbed a hundred people and threatened to shoot some of them, but before that happened, someone knew the ones most likely to be shot dead, and had the opportunity to give them bulletproof vests to save their lives, do you think there would be any hesitation or quest…
Letter to the Newly elected attorney general. Mr. Reyes, I will be blunt! I too agree with Zachery V. and his opinion of your actions regarding your sudden abandonment of office, the moment you have been "SWORN" in running off.
Genelle Pugmire’s special article to the Standard on December 30 bore the headline “LDS keeps fast pace of 2020.” In the opening paragraphs, President Russell M. Nelson said “members needed to pause and understand how an individual personally hears their maker.” The article mentioned a new i…
I would like to comment on this article that was published December 30th in the paper. Power poles serve a purpose to all of us supporting electrical and communication lines to our homes and businesses. I am not surprised that our Mayor in Kaysville thinks it’s funny, a running joke, creativ…
I want to express my appreciation to all those that set aside their personal lives to run for public office this year. I am extremely proud of my Democratic running mates, as the political landscape is a challenging one. It is not easy for an individual to allot time and money to compete in …
