Willard

Northern Utah--Thanks to big government, the days of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” will soon be a thing of the past or levied a large fine.  The Division of Air Quality in Utah is seeking to strip away the freedom of choice in Utah.  Utah is about to institute a mandatory no burn action when they feel the pollution is building up to unhealthy levels during winter inversions. The regulations would cover nearly every county in Northern Utah including Box Elder County and Weber County.

City Council

Annual Meeting Notice

Notice Date & Time: 1/1/15 9:00 AM

Description/Agenda:

Editor’s note: The following is a lightly edited transcription of an interview Libertas Institute conducted with a Utah mother of three whose parental rights have been violated by the judicial system. The comments in this interview do not necessarily reflect the views of Libertas Institute.

Libertas Institute: Can you tell us a little about yourself?

In 2013 the Utah Legislature mandated parental review of SAGE test questions and established what is now called the SAGE Parent Review Committee. It was a response to concerns that the computer adaptive tests could include biases or agendas that are objectionable to Utah family values.

Email from Molly Foster (written to the other members of the 15-parent committee to review SAGE test questions)

… In the spring when I was made aware of the USOE putting words in my mouth I contacted Judy Park several times, through email and phone messages to no avail until I sent a more honest email to her one day, she immediately responded. I will enclose our emailed conversation.

UTAH- Common Core has been the source of much concern for parents in Utah State. The Utah State Department of Education has gone to a lot of work and expense to ease the minds of concerned parents, citing results of a 15 parent review committee

Willard--Are you a fan of Coca-Cola memorabilia? Antiques and teacups? Unique jewelry? Fine photography and frames? If any of these things appeal to you, then a stop at the Valerie Taylor Gallery is in order. A fun stop along highway 89 has a little something for everyone. For the teacup lover, she has a unique variety of shapes and colors, all antique and fun to look at. Beautiful Navajo jewelry adorn the shop, as well as unique antique items that are just plain fun.

Documents Updated

• Historic Preservation.pdf - 1/6/15 5:00 PM
• 2015-01 Sex Offender Registry.pdf - 1/7/15 10:28 AM
• 2015-02 Fees for Prisoner Transportation Costs.pdf - 1/7/15 10:28 AM

City Council

Willard- Willard City welcomes a new police chief. Jean Loveland was hired as the new Chief of Police for Willard City in August. Chief Loveland worked for Brigham City Police Department previously, where she had worked as both a uniformed patrol officer, as well as part of the Box Elder Narcotics Task Force. Chief Loveland, who previously served Willard as mayor, city council member, and as a reserve police officer began her law enforcement career with Box Elder County Sheriff's Department, as an emergency dispatcher, before transferring to Corrections.

Willard—The Willard 6th Ward Young Women and Young Men held a coat drive for local charities. The ward was asked that if they had any gently used coats that were no longer needed the youth would be around to pick them up on October 8th. Kristi Moultrie Hone said they had 37 coats donated that they in turn donated to the New Hope Crisis Center in Brigham City. The kids are learning that not everyone has a warm coat to wear.  Hopefully, it will inspire the youth to look for other ways to help those less fortunate.