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Show vowmex mess "DETE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 19 July 1, 2006 Ogden Valley Nature Guide Each month the OGDEN VALLEY NEws prints a new page of the “Ogden Valley Nature Guide.” Readers can then cut out and collect these pages to create their own resource guide featuring wildlife and plants found in Ogden Valley. Along the Way... A Guide to Nature along Ogden Valley Pathways. Ogden Valley Pathways Earlier this year, Ogden Valley Pathways spon~S—_sored their annual sixth grade Valley Elementary essay contest. This year’s theme was “How I Can Maintain and Use Ogden Valley Pathways.” The OGDEN VatLtey News will be sharing some of the essays submitted by our Valley students in this and future issues. OGDEN How I Can Maintain and Use Ogden Valley Pathways By Marley Keith Drawing by April Sanders Arrowleaf Balsamroot Balsamorhiza sagittata Did You Know? e Balsamroot was an important source of food for many native peoples. Young leaves were eaten raw or steamed; immature flower stems were peeled and eaten raw like celery. The small seeds were dried or roasted, then pounded to make flour. Wild animals, such as deer and elk, and domestic livestock feed on balsamroot, especially the tender shoots. Research and text by: Dei Mitch Thompson, Tyler Roskelley, Some people think that pathways are just wasted space that could be used for houses, malls, and other buildings. But the truth is, pathways provide ways to relax and keep physically fit. Because of them, our Valley isn’t a busy city like Ogden. If we care for and maintain these trails, we will keep our Valley beautiful. On these trails, we can ride bikes and go on walks. When we’re bored, instead of watching TV, we can get outside and enjoy the nice weather. We can also exercise our animals on these trails. On the trails we can see lots of cool things. There are lots of cool birds and plants. If you leave the trail, you might step on these flowers and plants. If you make a new trail, then others behind you will think that it is a trail and tons of new pathways RAMP Native wildflower about | foot high. Bright yellow, symmetrical flower heads with a darker yellow center. Leaves arrow shaped and pubescent (finely hairy, which makes them look grayish-green). Found on dry-south-facing slopes with well-drained soil. Edible roots and seeds Kristen Rogers might be formed. Essays It would then just be a big VALL PATHWAYS FUNDING cont. from page 1 Park was awarded $41,301 for park improvements along with Huntsville Town, which was awarded $5,0! Ogden Valley Pathways was awarded $143,000 dollars for trail construction around Pineview Reservoir, and the U.S Forest Service was awarded over $36,000 for area trailhead improvements Dr. Candadai Seshachari spearheaded the effort to pass a RAMP program in Weber County. Today he sits as chair for the RAMP Tax Advisory Board which approves recommendations made by an Arts and Museums board, and a Recreation and Parks board— members who were also appointed by Weber County Commissioners. Dr. Seshachari responded to questions 4 will maintain these pathways by not littering, and keeping on the trails. I will keep my animals on leashes too. Keep our Valley clean and beautiful! How I Can Maintain and Use Ogden Valley Pathways By Caleb Naumu I think that it is important to keep the natural environment the way it’s supposed to be—natural. In this essay, I’m going to talk about ways I think are good for keeping the environment preserved. I’m glad that there are no motorized vehicles allowed in the trails. rail. Another idea is to have a sort of adopta-highway program, except it is an adopta-trail program. You could put a business’ name on a sign by the trail, and every once in a while that —— could come and clean the trailu Once gent. 1 think that it’s really important to keep the environment the way it’s supposed to be. I also think that you people who run the trails are doing a great job; keep up the great work! regarding his view of the first round of RAMP funding, “It’s very exciting. The board was able to fund a wide variety of projects throughout the entire county, and 78 of the 93 applications we received were funded in part or fully. In just a few years, we will be able to see many good things happening in the county as a result of the numerous projects being funded. It will make a difference.” Seshachari also indicated that the RAMP Tax Advisory Board will be awarding an additional 15 smaller grants in the amount of $2000 each. Non profit and governmental agencies may apply for these grant monies during August 2006. or more information on RAMP, and/or for formal applications, visit wwwl.co.weber.ut.us and click on “RAMP.” 25 eS Craft Your Mountain Home at The Highlands at Wolf Creek Resort Eden is the new hot spot in the Utah resort landscape, and The Highlands at Wolf Creek Resort is the area's finest community. These spectacular building sites offer panoramic views of Snowbasin Resort, Pineview Lake and 10,000 ft Ben Lomond Peak. Consider these valuable features: RESORT EDEN PROPERTIES - UTAH Leigh Ann Fincher toll free (877) 492-1061 = = « = PA Strict Architectural Design Guidelines protect neighborhood integrity A Sports Membership to Wolf Creek Resort's Club Program is included with your home site Located within Wolf Creek’s amenity filled master-planned community Surrounded by Open Space and Trails Emo Nome ume er teom eetCat Priced from $295,000 Another good thing to keep the natural environment to its fullest is to have some sort of clean-up. I think that once a month a class from Valley Elementary should come and help clean-up any sort of trash or ruined |