With Halloween creeping up on us, here's a treat you won't want to miss!
On October 31, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be making an appearance on Historic 25th Street during Trick or Treat Streets 2019, a family-friendly Halloween event. From 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., the eight-horse hitch will be making deliveries to several bars and restaurants along Historic 25th Street while stopping for photo opportunities with the community.
Draft Horses are a rich part of Ogden's history and we are excited to welcome them back to the downtown area.
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Governor Herbert Announces New Adjutant General for National Guard
SALT LAKE CITY (October 21, 2019) — Gov. Gary R. Herbert announces the selection of Brig. Gen. Michael J. Turley to serve as the adjutant general of the Utah National Guard. Turley will replace current Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Jeff Burton, who is set to retire on Nov. 7.
Turley, a West Jordan resident, enlisted as a United States Marine in 1985 and was commissioned a U.S. Army Engineer Officer in 1997 after graduating from Army Officer Candidate School. His most recent assignment was commander, 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Prior to this assignment, he was deputy director, Joint Training and Exercises Directorate-J7 and Chief-Joint Resources and Readiness Division-J74, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command. He was also a U.S. Army War College Fellow in Residence, National Security Affairs Fellow at the Hoover Institution- Stanford University for the academic years 2016 - 2017.
Herbert praised Turley as an accomplished and principled leader with 34 years of experience in service.
“Brig. Gen. Michael Turley’s years of service have prepared him well to lead the Utah National Guard,” said Gov. Herbert. “I am so grateful to Maj. Gen. Jeff Burton for his service and leadership. He has served our state with great honor, and we will miss him. As he retires, I know that Brig. Gen. Michael Turley will be a terrific leader for our guardsmen and women. I look forward to working with him.”
“It’s an honor and very humbling to be selected for this position, following in the footsteps of Maj. Gen. Burton,” said Turley. “It’s such a great organization and Burton has done an amazing job. I feel a great sense of responsibility for the Utah National Guard. As humbling as it is to accept this position, I am also excited for the future of the Utah National Guard and to work with these Soldiers and Airmen who consistently perform above expectations.”
Burton has served as adjutant general since September 2012. During his seven years as adjutant general, Burton reached out and cared for those in uniform. He expressed his confidence in Turley to carry on the legacy that is the Utah National Guard.
“I’m really excited about my replacement, Brig. Gen. Mike Turley, he is the right man for this job and will carry on the great traditions of the Utah National Guard,” said Burton. “I can’t think of a better person the governor could have selected for this role.”
Burton’s retirement will immediately follow the change-of-command ceremony on Nov. 7. Additional information on the change of command and retirement will be forthcoming.
“My service in uniform has been the absolute joy of my life,” Burton said. “It’s been the greatest thing I’ve ever done. It’s painful to leave, but I think we know instinctively when it’s time to go, and so for me that time is now. I go with a lot of sadness in my heart leaving the people of the Utah National Guard. I think it’s the people that I’ll miss the most.”
The adjutant general is the commanding general of the Utah National Guard and is appointed by the governor who is the Utah National Guard’s commander in chief.
The Utah National Guard will continue to provide updates via Twitter @UTNationalGuard.
Media notes:
For more information, please contact Maj. D.J. Gibb, Utah National Guard Public Affairs Officer at (801) 716-9063.
#UtahGuard #AlwaysReady #AlwaysThere
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The crucifixion of Jesus continues in Kings Bay Plowshares trial
by Kary Love
1100 words
Jesus of Nazareth was given a trial before Pontius Pilate and under Roman Law before being crucified. Crucifixion was nothing special at the time, it was the usual and ordinary punishment for many crimes. It was only that Jesus was an extraordinary advocate for peace, justice and love that made that crucifixion extraordinary.
It is odd to note that today, despite the spread of Jesus’s teachings around the world with some 2.42 billion declared followers, and the appearance of millions of Christian Churches, those who carry on Jesus’ teachings today, still face crucifixion, not in the courts of Pontius Pilate, but of Uncle Sam.
It also seems odd that in many supposed Christian Nations, no Department of Peace exists, though Departments of War (“Defense”) are universal. Those who take up the “military profession” are well paid, have health care, housing allowances, food subsidies, vacation pay and pensions. No such societal support is given those who work for peace.
For example, the Kings Bay Plowshares, who are on trial now in US District Court, face 25 years imprisonment for praying for peace and seeking to nonviolently bring an end to nuclear threat to humanity. In many ways, the Kings Bay Plowshares trial will be far less fair than that Jesus received from Pilate. Pilate was, according to the Scriptural account, actively interested in pursuing the truth. Pilate asked questions showing he was trying to understand what Jesus had supposedly done that was a crime and what Jesus intended by his actions: was Jesus a criminal or (in Pilate’s worldview) an innocent acting by mistake? Jesus exercised his right to remain silent when He could have raised a substantial defense based on truth and justice.
The Kings Bay Plowshares (“KBP”), I predict, will not try to exercise their right to remain silent—but silence will be imposed upon them. The KBP would like to explain truths that would justify their actions not merely to avoid being convicted criminals, but to show that the true crime is the nuclear threat they tried to stop. If they were being tried by Pilate, the KBP could show that they were motivated by their faith in god and Jesus; their desire to follow the “Prince of Peace,” and that they were petitioning for redress of grievances as allowed by the Constitution of the United States. The KBP would introduce evidence of Treaties to which the USA is a signatory party that make nuclear weapons criminal.
If they received a fair trial, the KBP would show the US Military’s own “Law of Land Warfare” supports the contention that nuclear weapons are criminal and that the USA, operating under such laws executed “Major War Criminals” at Nuremburg War Crimes Trials for “planning, preparing” for wars conducted contrary to the international law of war even in times of peace. Justice Jackson, of the US Supreme Court and Chief US Prosecutor at Nuremberg, made it clear the US position on the law of war was that planning and preparing for criminal wars, even in times of peace, was itself a crime. The KBP in a fair justice system could explain their religious beliefs that motivated them, as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution. That the KBP acted, not with criminal intent, but with religious motivation to advance the cause of peace. The foregoing is just a hint of the evidence the KBP could adduce that a just trier of fact would want to consider in judging whether or not the KBP were criminals.
The KBP would be far better off were they to be tried by Pontius Pilate. It is likely the Judge in their trial will issue an Order In Limine restricting most of the facts and evidence the KBP would seek to prove in their defense. In similar cases, Judges have ordered the Defendants not to mention certain words: “freedom of religion or speech;” Jesus or god; international law; the law of Warfare; the World Court and its decision that nuclear weapons violate the law of war; Nuremberg or Tokyo War Crimes trials; the prohibited words and facts is longer than this but it will be sufficient to make certain that the KBP will not be allowed to present the most compelling facts supporting their innocence.
This is not error by the Judges. Rather it is a carefully crafted strategy to avoid having a jury (the conscience of the community) be granted access to the vast body of law and facts indicting nuclear weapons as per se criminal, because if the jury heard the truth, they would be hard pressed to convict any person who opposed such criminal monstrosities. The US Government cannot allow such heresy to reach the jury: that its nuclear arsenal is the greatest crime on the planet. The US Government has learned that when jurors are informed as to the truth of history and law, they are likely to acquit defendants such as the KBP because no rational basis for legality of instruments of world death can survive review of the truth. Thus the use of Orders limiting evidence, or truth, in peaceful nuclear protest cases.
So, I expect the KBP will be railroaded. Carefully restricting the evidence allowed, the Government will be able to convict, simply by making sure the Defense witnesses are prohibited from “telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you god.” Rather, the defense witnesses, being hobbled by the Judge’s Order in Limine, will be forced to tell the “untruth, part of the truth, and nothing but the allowed facts.” It is not clear whether the Defense can mention “god”—so is taking the oath a violation?
Some of the KBP, being so hobbled, may not be able in good conscience to testify in their own defense. Being persons of conscience, they may elect to “remain silent” rather than try to testify to “the truth” under the strict rules the Judge will impose—knowing those limits on their statements effectively prohibit them from telling the truth. In this respect, they will be like Jesus before Pilate, remaining silent rather than speaking truth in the face of injustice.
And so it goes. One may be forgiven for concluding such a trial is nothing more than an extension of the Crucifixion of Jesus. One may be excused for regarding the KBP “trial” as one more exercise of naked power railroading over justice. One may beg forgiveness for seeing in the KBP trial another crucifixion: of the innocent peacemakers on a cross of nuclear annihilation. Not even Pontius Pilate could wash his hands clean following such a travesty.
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Kary Love, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Michigan attorney who has defended nuclear resisters, including some desperado nuns, in court for decades and will on occasion use blunt force satire or actual legal arguments to make a point.
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BBB Tip: Learn to Spot a Charity Scam During International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
10/21/2019 Salt Lake City, UT — Con artists are experts at playing to our emotions. In honor of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (October 21-25), BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers these tips on what to watch out for in a charity scam.
How the Scam Works
Scammers can use charitable causes to tug on your heartstrings and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (Give.org) urges donors to remain vigilant in researching charities before donating to avoid questionable appeals. In recent years, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state Attorneys General, and state charity regulators to help the donating public avoid misleading charity appeals. Among other things, bad actors mislead the public about providing assistance to particular individuals (like veterans or cancer patients), use robocalls misrepresenting that the message is an appeal from a charity, or are a for-profit corporation holding itself out as a charity.
Donors also need to be on guard when responding to appeals in the wake of a disaster. For instance, while there are a number of ways to check out charitable organizations, it is difficult to vet individuals requesting help on crowdfunding sites.
You may stumble across such online content while surfing the web or scrolling through your social media feed. Sometimes though, fraudsters reach out to you directly via an email, social media direct messages, or even door-to-door campaigns. To help donors avoid disappointment or potential fraud, the first and most important step is to find out more about the charity before making a gift.
How to Avoid Charity Scams
Watch out for charity name confusion. Be alert to questionable groups seeking to confuse donors with names that sound similar to charities you know.
Resist pressure to give on the spot. Don’t give in to excessive pressure on the phone to make an immediate donation.
Find out more about the charity. The charity’s website provides access to information on its programs, board roster and finances. You can also verify government registration. About 40 of the 50 states in the U.S. require charities to register with the attorney general’s office or secretary of their state. In Canada, check with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Do an online search to reveal potential scams. Search the person or charity in question along with the words “complaint” and “scam.” What you find could reveal a dishonest scheme. BBB Scam Tracker can help you learn from others’ experiences (BBB.org/ScamTracker).
Check for BBB charity accreditation. Visit charity reports on org to verify if the organization meets the 20 BBB Standard for Charity Accountability (i.e., a BBB Accredited Charity.) There is no charge to charities for accreditation.
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USDA Honors 25 Years of Tribal Land-Grant Universities and their Contributions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today honored the 25th anniversary of the legislation that recognized 29 tribal colleges and universities as land-grant institutions. Signed on October 20, 1994, the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act enabled tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to receive federal support and train the next generation of agricultural professionals.
“For 25 years, tribal land-grant colleges and universities have enjoyed a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” said Mike Beatty, Director of USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. “Tribal colleges and universities draw on the strength of traditions while preparing graduates who can contribute to their communities.”
Tribal colleges and universities (aka “1994s”) play a significant role among tribal nations. These institutions serve as anchors in their communities, advance tribal health, promote economic opportunity, further environmental conservation, and prepare young people for the workforce. In addition to offering the distinctive land-grant mix of research, education and extension, they also frame that education in the context of Native American history, indigenous knowledge, and traditions. Today there are 36 federally recognized tribal colleges and universities designated as land-grants.
USDA supports tribal colleges and universities through student scholarships, internships, and support for research, classroom education, and extension (sharing knowledge, training, and informal education with agricultural professionals and local communities).
The 1994 institutions are the latest additions to the land-grant university system that has democratized American higher education. The Morrill Act of 1862 created land-grant institutions to give working class citizens equal access to higher education, focusing on agriculture and mechanical arts. A second Morrill Act of 1890 authorized land-grant institutions for African Americans. The 1994 Act gives tribal higher education centers the same status as other land-grant institutions.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert's Schedule
October 21, 2019 - October 25, 2019
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, October 21
9:15 a.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Tuesday, October 22
8:30 a.m. Meet with José Cabañas Rodríguez, Ambassador to the United States for Cuba
Location: State Capitol
1:00 p.m. Speak at Education Discussion with Governor Jeb Bush
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Access
3:30 p.m. Meet with Attorney General Sean Reyes
Location: Governor’s Office
Wednesday, October 23
1:00 p.m. Meet with Chief of Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
Thursday, October 24
10:00 a.m. Governor’s Monthly News Conference
Location: KUED Studios, Salt Lake City
12:00 p.m. “Let Me Speak to the Governor” Radio Show
Location: Salt Lake City
Friday, October 25
No Public Events
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox's Schedule
October 21, 2019 - October 25, 2019
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, October 21
No Public Events
Tuesday, October 22
8:45 a.m. CSforALL Summit
Location: University of Utah
Media Access
12:30 p.m. Utah State Bar Access to Justice Summit
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Access
2:00 p.m. Shelter the Homeless Board Meeting
Location: Salt Lake City
3:00 p.m. Elections Review with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. Meet with Chief of Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
Wednesday, October 23
11:45 a.m. Film PSAs
Location: State Capitol Building
3:00 p.m. Attend Press Event
Location: Salt Lake City
4:30 p.m. Meet Commissioner Steven Lund
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
5:00 p.m. Meet Stanford Education Innovation Fellows
Location: Governor’s Office
Thursday, October 24
11:00 a.m. Salt Lake Estate Planning Council Fall Institute
Location: Sandy
12:30 p.m. 2019 Holland & Hart Employment Law Summit
Location: Salt Lake City
3:45 p.m. 2019 Holland & Hart Environmental and Natural Resource Summit
Location: Salt Lake City
4:45 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
7:00 p.m. Western Caucus Evening Reception
Location: Salt Lake City
Friday, October 25
9:00 a.m. Board of Regents Entrepreneurial Summit
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Access
11:45 a.m. Utah Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference
Location: Layton
