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Show bt N IOMONO BEACON. June 7. 1 979. Page 6 Old Indican Troil in ccanyon oGffers I easy, picturesque hike reaching a bridge across the canal. Next, take any one of a number of dirt roads and Erosion over the years has the trail at this point and some people afraid trails heading northeast of heights may wisely decide towards the mouth of Ogden to turn back here. Most of the Canyon. Gradually all routes trail's best views can be seen merge into the old indian by this dangerous spot. trail which winds its way This relatively unknown But unless it has rained trail's gradual incline and around the south wall of the recently, this thirty foot lack of rocks combine to mouth of Ogden Canyon. section of somewhat scary The trail gradually climbs make it a shorter and easier terrain can be crossed with to an altitude of about 5,400 just a little precaution. The hike than even Waterfall Canyon. This trail also feet before it levels off for a trail continues on with no provides hiker's with some while. This means hikers dangerous places for about rather spectacular views of have to climb about 700 feet another 400 yards until it both Ogden Canyon and the during the first three fourths reaches a lookout point of a mile. During this section where the Fairmont area up Ogden area. of the hike, one receives a To start this hike, one Ogden Canyon can be seen. bird's eye view of Rainbow should go up to the top of 21st The narrow walls of Ogden Street. This street is just Gardens, a waterfall and Canyon that looked like they South of Albertson's off pipeline along the other side were scrapped by some giant Harrison Blvd. At the top of of the Canyon walls, as well hand are visible all along as the Ogden area, 21st Street, there are some the hike. suitable places to park near After the lookout point, the dangerous It takes 20 to 25 minutes to a variety of dirt roads. The indian trail gradually nearly elevation at this point is climb 700 feet and raach the disappears at an altitude of level point of trail. At that about 4,700 feet. nearly 5,600 feet. It becomes a rather dangerous point, dangerous again as the canal section of the trail comes trail is faintly seen and numerous There are along. As the trees and oak down along routes one can take that bnish disannear on the north winds it's way connect into the old indian side of the trail one can some rocky ledges towards Warm Water Canyon below. trail, but first the Ogden look nearly straight down This portion of the trail, if Canal must be into the floor of Highline Ogden it is to be hiked should be crossed. Once the road elevation (4600 feet, done with extreme caution. the is canal following along eievauont and even see the Ioose are rocks reached, walk south until road with little obstruction. everywhere. oldest and probablv of all hikes in the Wasatch Mountains East of Hiden is the Old Indian Trail near the mouth of Ogden anyon Th- ' OV? - he easiest worn away . The History of this okl indian trail is as the name suggests an old one. Before pioneer days, the indians and trappers in Northern Utah used to hold rendezvous up near Huntsville each year. Most indians and trappers used North Ogden Canyon or Trapper's loop to get to Huntsville since Ogden Canyon was a virtual gorge which had the Ogden 'river pouring out at the mouth of the canyon in the spring. Since the mouth of Ogden Canyon was so narrow, indians used this indian trail to go up over the mouth of the canyon and came down into Ogden canyon at Warm Water the word jogging, or, running is said it conjures up different ideas in different people's minds. For most it represents a very unpleasant experience or no experience at all, but to those who indulge in the sport, whether it be for the exercise or for the sheer pleasure of it, it brings to mind an overall feeling of When accomplishment physical health. and good Well, for those of us who enjoy running or jogging and for those who may like to give it a try, the City of North Ogden is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Cherry Day Run. The run this year will be 5,000 meters or ap- proximately 3.1 miles. The length of the run was halved from last year due to other competition in the city and to encourage more people to participate in this fun event. The run will start at 9:45 a.m. the morning of July 4th CAN view tha Ogdon Canyon Highway ,000 foot bolow them at several points along the old Indian trail as it winds its way around the south wail of Ogdon Canyon. HIKERS 1 r ' && Canyon. j Hence the name old indian trail and this trail has been there for hundreds of years. It provides good views and depending on how far you gr along it. will take a time ol between 40 minutes to an hour and a half round trip travel time. Next week the steep trail to hidden valley a branch off of the old indian trail will be featured. Cherry Days run planned by city ii ySfcf m along the old Indian trail are many, like this scene of the waterfall, pipeline and area at the mouth of Ogden canyon from 1000 feet up. SCENIC VIEWS Classes scheduled A wide variety of classes taught by regular faculty members will be available at Weber State College during the summer term, both in the daytime and in the evening joint ' . State h By Carol Shaw masters degree in school. Milton C. Mecham, dean of admissions and records, said at Staceys Square. It will then proceed over to Albert registration packets are now Drive and at the half way available at the registrars mark will turn around and office on the second floor of finish at Staceys. the Miller Administration If there are enough parBuilding. Both day and evening ticipants there will be both a mens and womens division students will register June 18 in each of the 6 age and classes begin June 19. These age The signup will be by categories. categories are as follows: 12 alphabetical arrangement. and under, 12 to 19, 19 to 29, High school students who 30 to 39, 40 to 49 and 50 and wish to complete their basic over. A gift certificate will English requirement may do be presented t o the person so during the summer by with the best time in each taking the accelerated division in each category. English offering. Ribbons will be awarded to Other accelerated the 2nd and 3rd place win- programs' are available in ners in their categories. some other fields, Dean A fee of $1 will be charged Mecham said. to participate and 4 for Selection A good selection of classes those who would also like a tee shirt as a momento of will be available under the this race. Mr. Bob Colvin, chairman of the 5,000 meter run encourages all runners and would be runners to get Shon Lynn Hay, a into training now for this graduate of Columbia City annual race on the 4th. (Indiana) High School will be awarded an Associate Degree at the Stevens WSC-Uta- University education on The North Ogden program and both secondary elementary levels, in addition to others in research and general background. Council Dean Mecham said high school students who school students who plan LDS missions or expect other breaks in their schooling can accumulate valuable credit which will help them graduate sooner by attending summer school. Others who would like to finish their college work in three years can also accomplish it by attending three summer schools in addition to the regular school years. Regular advisement offices for veterans, those needing academic or other counseling, and those with financial problems will be open. The summer calendar lists holidays on July 4 and 24. r-- 1 Degree awarded Graduation Henager Exercises to be held on June 14, 1979 in Ogden, Utah. Shon has completed the Secretarial Executive .Course as an Honor Student and is currently employed by Hughes, Sandberg & Johns, Attorneys at law. She is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. G. Duane Hay with residence at North Ogden, Utah (3159 Mt. Lomond Dr.) Earns degree executive Leslie Parrish, a graduate of Weber High School will be an awarded Degree Associate at the Stevens Henager Graduation Exercises to be held on June IS, in Ogden, Utah. 1979 has completed Leslie the council! CBtfy Secretarial Course and is currently employed at the Adult Portiation Office in Ogden. Lislie is the daughter of Mrs. with Helen Parrish residence at North Ogden (2218 W. 1850 N.) City the approved rezoning of Clint Scotherns property near 2200 N., gave the go ahead on a new lawn mover for the city, and discussed problems. Scothern Clint property was rezoned from l to MP-1- . It was recently annexed to the city with the understanding that it would be considered for rezoning for light manufacturing and use. The commerical The , R-- property is located about 200 feet behind Washington Blvd. on the West behind the The new mower will cost a 1900.00 trailer to move it around $7,000.00, including with. think it is the Councils responsibility to give me 1 water, Graduation Henager Exercises to be held on June 15, 1979 in Ogden. Utah. Writ a Letter Ken a system on his property near the Green Acres School. He said that he had water rights for the property which the city interfered with when they tiled a ditch and lowered it 8 feet, making the sprinkling dental office of Dr. Mackley. for Mr. Scothern is planning to water inaccessable use the property for his irrigation. He said he could plumbing business and to use the secoondary water manufacture some of his which was available on his property if his sprinkling inventions. The city fathers expressed system were enlarged. The mayor and Counpleasure at seeing a North Don Colvin agreeded cilman as business the grow, Ogden sales tax problem is still to look into the matter and make a recommendation to around. Mayor McColley explained, the' council next week.' , , Water that if the sales tax Clair Brown was refused a agreement goes through, it is in his $118.06 water only a 2 year moritorium on reduction bill. He was told the city the problem. We must begin im- could not make an exception in his case without setting a mediately to prepare, exprecedent for others. asserted the mayor, Mr. Shupe explained that it the need for the city plaining to begin now to increase its was the citys policy to make tax base before all of the an adjustment if there were sales tax goes to the point of evidence of a leak, but since Mr. Brown actually used the collection. water he was billed for, he Mower Citing an urgent need for a would have to pay. Mr. Brown was charged 18 new mower. City for each 1,000 gallons cents Dennis Administrator, Shupe said the city crews of excess water he used over hadn't mowed some parks the 50,000 gallon maximum the city allows for the $ for 10 days. Since the purchase of a winter months when the new mower had already meter wasn't read. Mr. Brown used the water been allowed for in this year's budget, the council to water his cattle, letting it quickly approved buying run a stream all winter. one. Sylvia has completed tl Stenographic Course. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn R. Pulsipher with residence at North Ogden (882 W. Pleasant View Dr.) asserted a fence and expand Awarded diploma a Pulsipher Sylvia Weber of High graduate School will be awarded a Diploma at the Stevens . Grazier. Mr. Grazier asked the city to give him $400.00 to replace 'Jr p. Penicillin wet discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming by accident in 1928 when some fungus fell into e preparation of bacteria Fleming was about to throw away. He noticed no bacteria grew there. to the Editor THIS IS on ortist s drawing ol what could be in store for the old Rocky Mountain Point Restaurant. Read and use the classifieds SitoraD scute pi?p8 A proposal to make the old Rocky Point Restaraunt located north of Ogden into a community art and cultural center was announced today by Mr. Scott Crabtree. Nearly 20 years ago, Mr. Crabtree concieved the idee of developing a tourist complex above U.S. Highway 91, north of Ogden and was overlooking the newly completed Willard Bay. for 2' years with his family of small children, they stntpied to build, mostly by hendTthe first phase of this tourist complex which they Caotr They operated tide house for 3 years until steuek In the farm tresy a fire that destroyed the roof. The building, being ol constructed entirely of concrete and the native rock sustained little damage. Financial problems plagued Mr. Crabtree and they were not able at the time to refurbish It Scott Crabtree lost the building to foreclosure a few years after the fire, and while a brother Dahl reclaimed the mortgage, little restoration work was done on the building for many years. However, Mr. Dahl Crabtree replaced the burned roof with a new one and hat three years for hid the After the fire, Scott crabtree went Into the Auto Salvage businesa from what he retired this past year to pursue a hobby of metal art and to try and do something with Rocky Point Because of his involvement with his metal arts he found there to be a good deal of interest in the arts and cultural field but too few good facilities for exposure and invotvemcot So he concieved the Idea of making Rocky Point into an Art Center. As a center requires community par- - Dctpaoontttmsmtatons brothers, who consisted of Dahl and 4 others, that they go togither Md itrneti the faefiass to a organization center dedicated to the children who then were all perpetuity of the arts and under 12 years of age. The proposed organisation crafts of this area. His proposal met with considerable interest both on the part of his brothers as well as many community lenders in the towns, schools, would eventually build the entire basic concept as illustrated, however, the Art Mr. Crabtree potato out that the buUSag la and of itself, is a work of art, as R was tad almost monk) fey hand. The rack fadag was has nothing arises to do with the heart The disin the esophagus and stomach. I would liko to hove the Ben YU Lomond Beacon mailed to my homo ovory Thursday. Please Mart my subscription right away ! concern for the present la only with the large round has wvA the churches, and arts and crafts fiekLAn organisation attention of thousands of was established as they are passers by aa they traveled now soliciting participating lot Bpwtyt 9IBf BOnJL IS by interested citizens in the form of labor or money to gat Involved la helping to make this a reality. 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