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At their August 14 City Council meeting, the Providence City Council rejected the water ordinance that will be on the ballot in November. Instead, they passed a new ordinance governing how the city ob-tains and uses new water sources. The members of the City Council felt the new ordi-nance expands potential sources beyond those already existing within Providence City, establishes an annual Supply/Demand study with a five-year forecast of water and infra-structure needs, and protects the integrity and future of Spring Creek Water Company and Providence/Blacksmith Fork Irrigation Company. Members of the City Council and I agree that the ballot measure causes unnecessary threats to those companies.

You will still get to vote on the ballot measure, but I urge you to compare it with the one the City Council passed.

On October 24, 2006, the Providence City Council annexed 42 acres that are bounded on the west, north, and south by Providence City and on the east by National Forest. Some residents objected and organized a citizen petition to put the issue on the ballot. State law requires that such a petition must be filed within 45 days of passage of the annexation. The residents filed their petition on January 2, 2007. Because the legal deadline was De-cember 8, 2006, Providence City did not put it on the ballot. The petition organizers sued and lost as First District Court Judge Willmore dismissed all counts of the suit.

The primary election for the three open seats on the Providence City Council is September 11 and, as of today, eleven candidates are running. Please be an informed voter and vote. To help you make up your mind among the candidates you might ask questions like the following:

• Does the candidate support the water ordinance that is on the ballot or the one cre-

ated and adopted by your elected representatives?

• What are the bumper stickers on the candidate’s car? Do you agree with them?

• Does the candidate have business, managerial, or other experience that will benefit

the city?

• Does the candidate share your core values about family, property, the role of govern-

ment, etc?

• Do you respect the candidates’ supporters?

I am sure you can think of other good questions to ask. You can also seek advice from people whose opinion you trust. Ask questions. Be informed. Then vote!

You can find more about Providence City issues at www.randysimmons.org where I make daily comments. You can also ask me questions and I can post responses for everyone to read.

—Mayor Randy Simmons—

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To view the Providence City newsletter online, visit our website at:

www.providencecity.com

City Office: 435-752-9441

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E L I B R A R Y

Story TimeStory TimeStory TimeStory Time Story Time resumes September 25th at 10:30 a.m. and will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays mornings at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m.

What’s New in our Library:

� Distant Magic — Mary Joe Putney

� Fires of Heaven — Robert Jordan

� Firewing — Kenneth Oppel

� High Noon — Nora Roberts

� Meet Me in Venice — Elizabeth Adler

� Once Upon a Crime — M. Buckley

� Problem Child — Michael Buckley

� What Matters Most — Luanne Rice

� Up Close & Personal — F. Michaels

� Third Watch — Anne McCaffrey

� Up Close & Dangerous — L. Howard

� Wish List — Eoin Colfer

� Someone To Love — J. Devereaux

� A Lady of High Regard — Tracie Peterson ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Check Us Out!Check Us Out!Check Us Out!Check Us Out!

» Library closed Monday, September 3—Labor Day

» Patriot Day—September 11

» Autumn begins—September 23

» Banned Books Week—September 22-29

CELEBRATE SEPTEMBER!

• September is Library Card Sign-up Month

• September is National Piano Month

• September is National Hispanic Heritage Month

CONCERT IN THE PARK SCHEDULE:

September 17…..Lightwood Duo

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Thank you all for supporting this

summers Concerts in the Park.

Adult Immunization, it’s Your Best Shot! The Northern Utah Immunization Coalition encourages you to get protected by getting immunized against diseases you may be at risk for.

For more information contact:

Bear River Health Department 655 East 1300 North Logan, UT 84341 (435) 792-6500 www.brhd.org

� The Planning Commission recommended the City Coun-

cil deny for a rezone request from Rich Arnold in behalf

of Providence Highlands, Dallas Elder, Boyd Campbell,

and Robert Harris for the rezone of approximately

105.05 acres east of Grandview Drive from Agricultural

(AG) to Single Family Large (SFL).

� The Planning Commission recommended the City Coun-

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P L A N N I N G C O MM I S S I O N R E C E N T A C T I O N S :

Providence Elementary Carnival

Providence Panda’s are having a carnival for

family and friends.

Friday, September 21st

4:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Bring your family and friends and have a great time!

GAMESGAMESGAMESGAMES—PIZZAPIZZAPIZZAPIZZA—PRIZES

September 24-30, 2007 is National Adult Immuni-zation Awareness Week.

Get vaccinated, it’s your best shot! and

*Don’t forget your flu shot this fall*

cil approve a code amendment changing Providence City

Code Title 11 Subdivision Regulations, Chapter 3 Plat

Procedures and Requirements and Chapter 5 Public Im-

provements to provide consistency with the Land Use

Authority ordinances and recent changes to the Provi-

dence City Department of Public Works Standards and

Specifications Manual.

“We will never forget…” Sept, 11, 2001 Sept, 11, 2001 Sept, 11, 2001 Sept, 11, 2001 ———— Patriot Day Patriot Day Patriot Day Patriot Day

P R O V I D E N C E C I T Y A N N O U N C E M E N T S :

� CONCERT IN THE PARK: The group Lightwood Duo

will be our final Concert in the Park for the summer.

They will be performing on September 17 at Zollinger

Park. Join us at 7 p.m. for an enjoyable night with your

family. This concert will be one you won’t want to miss!

� YOUTH COUNCIL: We have extended our due date for

Youth Council applications to September 30. All teens

in grades 8-11 are invited to join the Providence City

Youth Council. You will get the opportunity to make

new friends and participate in activities, meetings and

service projects. The Youth Council will meet Septem-

ber through June and members are expected to attend

75% of all events. Meeting times will be decided after

applications have been received. To apply, pick up an

application in the City Office. Please have all applica-

tions returned by September 30.

� SAUERKRAUT DINNER: Tickets for the Annual Sau-

Primary Election:

Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the LDS Church

located at 420 West 100 North Providence Lane. Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close

at 8:00 p.m. Early and absentee voting are available at the City Office building, 15

South Main, during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

until September 10, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the City

Office at 752-9441.

ALL PRECINCTS will vote at the same location (420 West 100 North at the LDS Church Building)

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E J U S T I C E C O U R T :

• School is now in session so make sure to observe all crosswalks and school zones. The mini-

mum fine for speeding in a school zone is $99.50. U-turns and stop sign violations will cost you $82.00.

• Center Street is closed for 1/2 hour before and after school. Please do not travel on Center

Street between Main Street and 100 East when the cones are up and the lights are flashing!

erkraut Dinner are on sale now! They may be pur-

chased at the City Offices. For information, please con-

tact Terri W. at 752-9441 ext. 10. Dinner will be held

October 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Spring Creek Middle School.

� 100 MILE CLUB: The 100 Mile Club ended August

31st. Make sure you turn your papers in for a prize!

� FALL RECREATION: Youth fall soccer and kickball

has begun. For game details, a schedule will be posted

at Zollinger Park, or you may call Sheri at 752-9441 ext.

22.

� COMMUNITY CALENDAR: We are looking for histori-

cal pictures of Providence City for the 2008 Community

Calendar. If you have any you would like to see in the

calendar, please bring them to the city office. Also, if

any business is interested in placing an ad in the 2008

Community Calendar, please contact Terri W. at 752-

9441 ext. 10.

Seating is limited, so reserve

a seat today at the Service

Desk or call 753-3301

Providence Macey’s Little Theater! Free Cooking & Community Classes September 2007 Schedule: (Weekday classes are offered for adult’s & kids ages 10 yrs & up)

Tuesday, Sept. 4th—Chicken: 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 5th—Shopping on a Budget: 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 11th—ADD/ADHD: 12:00 Noon—1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 12th—Great Harvest: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 15th—KIDS CLUB: 10:00 a.m.—Noon (Kids ages 3 to 11)

Tuesday, Sept. 18th—Desserts: 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 21st—Dairy in your Diet: 12:00 Noon—1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 25th—Weight Loss: 7:00 p.m.

Elementary School

Drop off / Pick-up Location:

The City has received permission to allow par-

ents that are dropping off or picking up their

children from the Providence Elementary

School to do so in the LDS Church parking lot

located off 100 N. and 100 East. This will help

with the congestion at the school off 100 East

and they will have the crossing guard there to

safely help them across the street. We feel

this will also help with less U-Turns off 100

East also. Please try to advise you children to

meet you at the LDS Church parking lot for

picking up or dropping off this year.

Let’s keep our children as safe as possible!

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Tips for Preparing for the Fall Season:

YEAR 1

The topped tree is an ugly

stub and a remnant of a once

lovely tree. If pruned prop-

erly, size is reduced but form

and beauty are retained.

YEAR 6

In a relatively short time, the

topped tree is as tall-and far

bushier and more danger-

ous—than it was to begin

with. The properly pruned

tree is safer, more beautiful,

and its size better con-

trolled.

YEAR 3

Vigorous sprouts have

sprung out of the topped tree

in large numbers and are

growing with abnormal rapid-

ity. The pruned tree adds

growth more slowly and

distributes it more normally.

When a decision is made to

reduce the size of an older

tree, it can be topped, or it can

be pruned properly. Although

the speed and nature of re-

groth will depend on species

and local factors, any compari-

son of irresponsible topping

vs. competent pruning will be

dramatic.

Topping vs. Pruning

C I T Y C O U N C I L R E C E N T A C T I O N S

• The City Council has approved an ordi-

nance amending Providence city Code 11-

5-8 Water Stock Transfer and replacing it

will 11/5/8 Water Availability Require-

ments. (NOTE: this will also be on the

ballot)

• The City Council adopted a resolution ap-

proving a lease agreement with De Lage

Landen Financial Services leasing two

Sharp color digital copiers.

• The City Council adopted a resolution

amending the Design Standards for Com-

mercial District by changing Planning

Commission to Land Use Authority.

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Written comments are always appreciated

on any topic. ~ Thank you ~

Topping by Any Other

Name Is Just as Ugly

Sometimes pseudo tree experts

use different terms for the mal-

practice of topping. Here is a

rogues’ gallery of synonyms:

• Stubbing

• Heading

• Heading-back

• Stubbing-off

• Tipping

• Hatracking • Topping-off

• Dehorning • Lopping

• Roundover

Topping Pruning

NOTE: BILLS ARE NOW DUE ON THE 20TH OF THE MONTH.