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I received a letter this past week from a citizen, who I will not mention, regarding my com-ments in last months newsletter about the county wide library and how there were many facts left out. I have decided to share her thoughts with you so this citizen will not feel that this Mayor is not giving you all the facts as in their eyes.

I apologize that I had not mentioned the taxes you already pay for the use of the Provi-dence library; I felt you already knew a portion of your property tax went to the Providence Library. I will quote the rest of the letter as not to misinterpret the facts.

“No mention was made of the multitude of benefits associated with a countywide library, thousands more books to borrow through any library in the valley, or through transferring books to the closest library via internet request. Hundreds more audio books on cassettes and discs, and e-books available, hundreds of additional audio materials including lan-guage programs, educational presentations, and every kind of music, hundreds of movies to borrow free of charge, educational, TV Episodes, kids, blockbusters, hundreds of take-home computer programs to borrow on many subjects, children’s games, language pro-grams, many more story time sessions offered throughout the valley for our preschoolers, many more computers and internet access places throughout the valley, convenience of several libraries in the valley for borrowing or returning materials, many more hours avail-able to go to the library in the mornings or in the evening. The county has made every effort to make the wording in the ballot proposal in November very factual and explanatory. But you have leaned heavily on a huge potential cost in our own city newsletter with out mention of the many, many benefits. I would ask you to think long and hard about what it says about our community when we do not support the literary, social and educational benefits of an improved library system available to every resident in Cache Valley. The Providence library is valuable in its proximity but laughable in its size and sad in its limited open hours. Everyone can benefit from the program, resources and materials available in Logan and throughout the valley with a countywide library. At least present both sides of the issue in the October newsletter.”

Above are the items mentioned as the facts and benefits I did not mention to you as citi-zens in the September newsletter. I feel most of the above comments are correct, but I struggle to place an extra tax burden on all the citizens of Providence when it has been demonstrated in the past that only a few are interested. The Providence library is not owned by Providence City. We own the building and maintain it, but it is a county library. So if it is so laughable or small we should thank the county. I have talked to so many citi-zens about the county wide library and for the most part I get the same comments, we have libraries in every school, Logan library, Hyrum library, USU library, so why create another government entity to tax us. Nothing is for free; this will cost the citizens of Provi-dence over $230,000 dollars a year which will come as a tax and once a tax, always a tax. It will not decrease or go away. It will only increase. I have to mention that if not for a meeting with the county and a few of the Mayors the ballot language was not clear or fair to the citizens or the cities.

~ Mayor Ronald S. Liechty ~

Just a reminder: City Council and Planning Commission meetings are

held at the City Office Building.

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www.providencecity.com

City Office: 435-752-9441

Check out our HISTORIC website

at: www.providenceuthistory.com

ANNUAL SAUERKRAUT DINNERANNUAL SAUERKRAUT DINNERANNUAL SAUERKRAUT DINNERANNUAL SAUERKRAUT DINNER————Keeping with traditionKeeping with traditionKeeping with traditionKeeping with tradition Providence is famous for Sauerkraut, so mark you calendars and join us on Friday,

October 22, 2010 for our Annual Sauerkraut Dinner and Bazaar. Dinner tickets are NOW

on sale at the City Office Building. Call Terri Lyn at 435-752-9441 ext. 14 for more infor-

mation. You may purchase by phone for will-call tickets.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening socializing with the

great residents of Providence.

Join us for the 3rd annual car show

Saturday, October 23, 2010 East of Spring Creek Middle School 350 West 100 North, Providence

12:00 pm—4:00 pm (Awards at 3:30 pm)

Sponsor’s Choice Award—Sponsor a car for $35. Awards will be given to each ‘Sponsor’s Choice’ and a pick by City Council for the ‘Pride of Providence’ award.

COME VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE CAR AND WE WILL AWARD A ‘PEOPLE’S CHOICE’ AWARD.

Car Registration $10 for Early Registration or $15 for Day of Event.

To enter your car at the show or to be a sponsor, register at the City Office, 15 South Main. Forms and information are also available on our website at www.providencecity.com. For more information, contact Sheri at 435-752-9441 ext. 22.

Providence City TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Saturday, October 30, 2010

5:30-6:00 pm

Come show off your CREATIVE & SPOOKTACULAR trunk! We would appreciate it if you participate in the taking that

you also participate in the giving! Thanks.

Sign up during the month of October at the Providence City Office! For questions or information, please call 435-752-9441 ext. 14 or visit our website at www.providencecity.com.

Held at Von Baer Park Parking Lot, 350 East Center Street, ProvidenceHeld at Von Baer Park Parking Lot, 350 East Center Street, ProvidenceHeld at Von Baer Park Parking Lot, 350 East Center Street, ProvidenceHeld at Von Baer Park Parking Lot, 350 East Center Street, Providence

GET OUT AND VOTE November 2, 2010!

Early Voting Locations: Cache County Administration Building, 179 North Main, Room 109, Logan October 19-22 & October 25-28: 8:00 am—5:30 pm October 29: 8:00 am—5:00 pm Hyrum Library, 50 West Main Street, Hyrum October 25-28: 9:00 am—4:00 pm Former Smithfield City Office, 69 North Main, Smithfield October 25-28: 9:00 am—4:00 pm Utah State University, Taggart Student Center, Juniper Lounge October 25-28: 9:00 am—4:00 pm

� Regular voting on Nov. 2 will take place at the LDS Church Bldg. on 100 North

for all Providence Precincts.

Be sure to go to www.cachecounty.org and check out a sample ballot. Know what and

who you are voting for! Call Cache County at (435) 755-1460 for more information.

Don’t forget to

drive careful on

Halloween.

We want to keep

our children safe!

DON’T FORGET TO

BRING VALID

PICTURE ID WHEN

VOTING!

� SAUERKRAUT DINNER: The annual Sauerkraut Dinner will be

held on Friday, October 22. Tickets for the dinner are now on sale. For more information on the dinner, please contact Terri Wennergren at 752-9441 ext. 14.

� CAR SHOW: Our annual Car Show will be held on Saturday,

October 23rd. If interested in entering a car or being a sponsor, please contact Sheri at 435-752-9441 ext. 22. Mark your calen-dars. This is a fun event!

� ART IN THE PARK EVENT: Thank you to those that came out

in support of our annual Art in the Park event. It was fun for all that participated. Thank you to the local artist that came and shared their beautiful talent!

� 100 MILE & EXERCISE CLUBS: The 100 Mile and Exercise

Clubs have ended for this year. We hope this challenge helped you in having some fun exercise and a healthier summer. If you completed your club form, please bring it in to receive your prize.

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 :

M E S S A G E F R O M Y O U R C I T Y C O U N C I L :

The Council reports cover meetings held on 24 August and 14 September 2010.

August 24: Carol Nyman was unanimously approved as a member of the Providence City Historical Preservation Commission. A resolution approving the name change of Spring Creek Parkway to Gateway Drive (to 100 North) was also approved. This was the result of a joint construction project with UDOT, Logan City's 100 East extends south through River Heights and becomes Gateway Drive at the north boundary of Providence City. In as much as the extended Gateway Drive utilizes the south end of Spring Creek Parkway, it was feasible to change the ending point of Gateway Drive and the beginning point of Spring Creek Parkway. Gateway Drive will extend to 100 North and Spring Creek Parkway at the newly created intersection at approximately 240 North.

Proposed changes concerning our cemetery regulations were also reviewed as well as requests from the Staff concerning the safe, efficient mail delivery by regulating how close parking is to a mailbox and a revision for the maximum size of plat submittals for storage purposes within the City offices. In addition there was a discussion on the wording of the ballot for the proposed county wide library tax and its financial impact on Providence City residents.

September 14: A concerned citizen presented data on the dangers of the new drug referred to as "Spice" and was supported by a representative from the Sheriff's department with the purpose of Providence banning the drug within city limits. During the meeting we heard that the Cache County Council passed such an ordnance. A continuation of this proposed ordnance will be scheduled for consideration. Both the parking regulations near mail boxes and the cemetery regulations were also discussed and determined further research was needed before legislative action would be taken.

The Council is considering putting in new carpet within the city offices and bids to perform the work was reviewed. Further bids will be obtained before any decision is final.

The Council passed a resolution accepting a corrected UDOT offer to purchase right of way for property and/or purchase easement(s); a Perpetual Easement from Providence City to the Utah Department of Transportation for the purpose of relocating existing public utilities thereon and also constructing thereon cut and/or fill slopes and appurtenant parts thereof incident to the widening of the existing State Highway SR-252; a Temporary Construction Easement from Providence City to the Utah Department of Transportation, until the project construction on the property is complete or for three years, whichever occurs first.

The Mayor and a Council member were able to "sample" the upcoming meal for the sauerkraut dinner and gave a very favorable report not only on the cost but also that it was an excellent and delicious meal. We would hope that all would attend.

~ Your Council Member, Don Calderwood ~

� PARK RESERVATIONS: Park reservations are over

for the season. We will begin to take park reservations for May-September 2011 on January 3, 2011. If you want a date that you were not able to get this past year, please be sure to contact Sheri come January 3, 2011.

Dates fill up fast!

� COMMUNITY CALENDAR: We will putting together

our 2011 Community Calendar. If you would like add space for your business, please contact Terri Lyn at 435-752-9441 ext. 14.

Winter ParkingWinter ParkingWinter ParkingWinter Parking Winter Parking is just around the corner. No vehicles can be parked along the road between November 1 and April 1 from Midnight until 6:00 am. This allows the City to do a great job plowing snow once the snow falls. Make sure you remind any guests that you may

have visiting you of our ordinance. Vehicles not complying with this ordinance may be subject to a $25 fine. Be prepared!

Message from Providence Elementary School SEP’s will be held on Tuesday, October 5th. There will be no school on this day. Kindergar-ten is scheduled for SEP’s on October 4th & 5th. No Kindergarten classes will be held on either of these days. There will be an early release on Monday, October 4th at 2:10 pm for the 1st-5th graders...(just like Friday schedule).

Providence Macey’s Little Theater! Free Cooking & Community Classes October 2010 Schedule: (Weekday classes are offered for adult’s & kids ages 10 yrs & up) Wednesday, Oct. 6th—Cheesecake: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 7th—Garden Clean-up: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 12th—Diabetic Holiday Eating: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 13th—Temptation Cupcake: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 16th—KIDS CLUB: Anytime between 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct.. 19th—Gluten-Free Thanksgiving: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 21st—Halloween: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 22nd—Calorie Cutting: NOON-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 27th—Japanese: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Seating is limited, so reserve

a seat today at the Service

Desk or call 753-3301

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

Celebrate October!

■ Computer Learning Month

■ National Arts and Humanities Month

■ National Pizza Month

■ National Go on a Field Trip Month

Dates to Remember

■ The Library will be closed Monday, October 11—Columbus Day

■ Preschool Story Time will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am.

■ Story Time schedules are available in the library.

Check us out at: www.maceys.com

Religious Fiction:

� Becoming Kate—Dixie Owens

� Bridge, The—Stacy Averett

� Cold As Ice—Stephanie Black

� Finding Mercie—Blaine Yorgason

� Finding Rose—Stephanie Humphreys

� Journey of Honor—Jaclyn Hawkes

� Key Lime Pie—Josi Kilpack

� Lipstick Wars—Christine Thackeray

� Luck of the Draw—Rachael Anderson

� No Place to Hide—Kristoffer Neff

� Reluctant Soldier/Saint—Tom Roulstone

� Sister’s Test, A—Wanda Brunstetter

� Snow Rising—Matt Baldwin

� Stone Traveler, The—Kathi Peterson

� Tranquil Light—Anita Stansfield

Calendar of Interest: Oct. 11—Columbus Day Oct. 15—National Grouch Day Oct. 16—Dictionary Day Oct. 17—Beginning of Teen Read Week Oct. 23—Make a Difference Day Oct. 24—United Nations Day Oct. 27—Teddy Bear Day Oct. 31—Halloween

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What’s New in our Library: YA Fiction

� Mockingjay—Suzanne Collins

Religious Non-Fiction

� Women of the Book of Mormon—H. Moore

Message from Public Works Department:

With fall just around the corner, the Public Works Department would like to remind you that we will be picking up leaf bags. We would ask that you do not rake your leaves or place your leaf bags in the gutter and that the bags be placed on the curb or edge of your property.

We will not be picking up or chipping branches. The green waste bins are still available at the Public Works Facility at 350 East Center. If you choose to take your leaf bags to the green waste bins, please do not place the bags in the bins, you will need to open them and empty your leaves into the bins.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Public Works Office at 753-0313.

Planning Commission Actions: During the Planning Commission meetings held on September 8, 2010, there was only one item. There was no meeting held on August 25th.

� The Planning Commission discussed the Land Use Authority and Conditions/Design Standards for Chapter 10-4-4, Mixed Use District, Commercial Highway District and Commercial General District. No action was taken. This has been continued.

Test Your SmokeSmokeSmokeSmoke Detectors! All smoke alarms in

your house should be

tested once a month,

and their batteries

replaced annually.

Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms in the home are considered one of the best and least expensive means of providing an early warning of a potentially deadly fire. Smoke alarms save lives, prevent injuries, and minimize property damage by enabling residents to detect fires early in their development. The risk of dying from fires in homes without smoke alarms is twice as high as in homes that have working smoke alarms.