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Show Volume IV, Issue V THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 5 June 15, 2001 World Champion Arm Wrestler Resides in Eden PROBASCO cont. from page 1 How about an internal combustion engine that has no spark plug, no battery, no coil and no magneto? How in the world do you think it could run—by a “hot tube,” believe it or not. It takes the place of a spark plug and must be kept Ogden Valley News Staff Young and old enjoy making a snowcone the old-fashioned way. Some old farm machinery on display at the Probasco auction in Huntsville. continually red hot. There were only two made by J. H. Mallinson around 1900 in Utica, New York, and Jim McQuatters of Albuquerque, New Mexico was here in Huntsville to give attendees a peek at his. In honor of the event, the Probasco family also ran a hot dog and hamburger stand. Most everyone in the Valley knows who the Probascos are. Harold Probasco stated, “We’re very appreciative of the people who came from far away, and the locals who came and participated in Saturday’s event.” Mr. Probasco stated, “Each of these antiques have their own personality, and their own story.” Bongard began armwrestling about 14 years ago. He spent seven years competing in the amateurs and the past seven By Shanna Francis Jim McQuatters of Albuquerque, New Mexico watches over his J.H. Mallinson internal combustion engine made in Utica, New York around 1900. There are only 2 known to exist. It has no spark plug, no battery, no coil and no magneto? How in the world do you think it could run—by a “hot tube,” believe it or not. It takes the place of a spark plug and must be kept continually red hot. Kevin Bongard of Eden recently won both the left and right hand armwrestling competitions in his weight division at the Harley Pull 2001 recently held in Ohio— a two-day event. He was the only participant to win in both the left and right arm categories. Armwrestling for the title. Kevin Bongard with his prize Harley. An overall competition was also held in which Kevin took second place, again in both the left and right arm categories. During the competition, Bongard had 9 pulls with his left hand and 14 pulls with his right hand. years competing professionally. He has won three world titles and several national titles. Bongard states that many people from the Valley have supported him over the years. Wild Turkeys By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News Staff Many visitors to the mountain benches and river drainages in Ogden Valley may be surprised to see a number of wild turkeys, a non-native species to the area. Lou Cornicelli, Wildlife Manager for the Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources, explained that the wild turkeys were stocked in the area by the division about 15 years ago. According to Cornicelli, Ogden Valley has a near perfect natural habitat to support the birds, which especially like to locate in the scrub oak and cottonwoods, and down in river bottom areas. The birds are native to the west— from Kansa and Nebraska to Texas. They are very winter hardy, and are hunted seasonally from early April to mid-May. Picture of the Month Wild turkeys travel through Herb Stolfus’ yard in Evergreen on a daily basis. Photo taken around April 2001 by Herb Stolfus of Huntsville. The O G D E N VA L L E Y N E W S Photos may also be historical prints a “Picture of the Month” in photos of the Valley. Be sure to each month’s newspaper edition. include your name, address, teleAt the end of the following year, a phone number, and the name of Valley calendar will be produced the photographer. Also include using the selected pictures. The something about the picture - the calendar will be made available approximate date, and the who, for purchase. So get your cameras what and when about it. ready and start shooting! Or, if Please note, photos must be you already have a favorite photo, horizontal, not vertical and the send it in. Your pictures may be collected pictures will become black & white or color, and the property of The O G D E N should depict a Valley theme. VA L L E Y N E W S . Send your pictures to: The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS PO BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 |
