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Show Page 8 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume VI, Issue IX August 15, 2002 Free Mulch for Weber Residents Due to a surplus of ground up tree limbs, Ogden City is offering free mulch to all Weber County residents until the stockpile is reduced. City operation’s manager Dan Grigsby said he expects the free mulch to be made available several times a year. Mulch will be dumped by city staff into truck- or trailerbeds. No trucks or trailers larger than the size of a pickup will be allowed. County residents my also fill up their own bags or other containers. For more information, call 6298271. When available, mulch can be obtained from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at the Green Waste drop-off site at 1845 Monroe Blvd. Red Cross to Offer Pet Resuscitation Class The American Red Cross of Northern Utah is offering a Mouth-toSnout skills class. “This 4 ½ hour firstaid program teaches participants hands-on skills that can save their pet’s life,” said Denise Lyon, Health and Safety Services Director. The next class will be held on August 17, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. With the help of pet mannequins designed especially for this course, participants will receive training on symptoms and procedures for common pet ailments, and emergencies such as choking, bleeding and CPR. The cost of the course is $25 per person. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling 801-627-0000. Everyone in attendance will receive a Pet First Aid book. The Red Cross offers forty different educational, hands-on classes. For more information contact the Northern Utah Chapter at (801) 627-0000. Powder Mountain’s Powder Pedal a Success Powder Mountain – More than 220 racers hit the trails for the Pedal Power mountain bike races on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at Powder Mountain Resort. Salt Lake City’s Eric Jones fired out to a first-lap lead, then held off a challenge from Carl Swenson to win the pro division race, the 10th of the Intermountain Cup Series. Rhet Povey of Ogden won the ages 9-under division in his first-ever race. Other northern Utah winners included David Lifferth of Kaysville in beginner men’s 13-15, and Les Vierra of Eden in the Clydesdale division. Looking for an alternative to high cost and chemically treated produce. Come to the FARMERS MARKET at The Eden General Store 5510 East 2200 North, Eden Utah Upcoming Events: Sept. 7 8:00 am to Noon Annual Garden of Eden 11.5 Miler and 5K to be Held The annual Garden of Eden 11.5 Miler and 5K will be held August 17, 2002 at the Eden Park. The 11.5 Miler well begin at 8:00 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 8:15. Pre-registration for this year’s races can be completed by calling Mark Jolley at (801) 393-1010 for an entry form, or you can download an entry form from www.strideracing.com and mailing it to PO BOX 150316, OGDEN UT 84415. In-person registration can also be done at the Salt Lake Running Company at 3142 S. Highland Dr. in Salt Lake City. Race day registration will take place at 7:00 race day morning at the Eden City Park. This year’s entry fee is $13 ($20 day of race registration) for students aged 18 and under, and $15 ($20 day of race registration) for adults. Entry fee includes race T-shirt, entry for door-prize drawings, overall awards (top 3), age-group awards (top 3), past-race refreshments, aid stations, and a goodie bag. For more than 25 years in Eden, the Garden of Eden races have served as a fundraiser for the Weber Track Alliance, a non-profit organization that supports the Weber State Track and Field team, as well as post-collegiate athletes in their desire to compete at national-class meets around the country. Wolf Creek Resort Steps Up Security Wolf Creek Course Superintendent Rob Thomas has announced increased security measures to improve guest safety on the golf course in Upper Ogden Valley. “Recently, one of our staff members discovered a couple of teenagers who had somehow managed to take a golf cart from our fleet and take it for a joy ride.” Noted Thomas. “They weren’t even old enough to hold drivers licenses, so we were naturally very concerned for their safety.” While the increased security is largely designed to enhance the “paying” guest’s experience, Thomas added that being a golf course that is open to the public poses safety challenges. “Because we are open to the public, many folks think that gives them free reign to use the course in whatever fashion they deem appropriate. While we would prefer that these activities are limited to those activities we endorse, our concern is for safety first.” Effective immediately, security guards will roam the course several times each evening before the course closes for the day to make sure “all’s safe on the front and back nines.” Wolf Creek Resort is a high mountain, 18 hole public course in Upper Ogden Valley, about 55 minutes from Salt Lake. The par 72 course is the centerpiece of a 12-year master plan that ultimately will bring 18 additional holes to the course and a pitch and putt practice course. The master plan consists of 2,500 acres, 80% of which is permanently protected as open space. The residential build out will include condominiums, twin homes, single-family homes, two condominium hotels and a small commercial village. For more information, call (801) 745-3737. Celeste C. Canning PLLC Attorney at Law 2456 Washington Boulevard, Suite C Ogden, Utah 84401 Local: 801 791-1092 Office: 801 612-9299 Email: ccanninglaw@aol.com 10:00 Fall Gardening Tips Meeting the Legal Needs of Small Business and Their Owners Learn how to enhance your soil and prevent weeds at the same time. FREE Initial Thirty Minute Consultation. Sept. 21 8:00 am to Noon Special Event: Kid’s Farmers Market Come visit the special section of the market devoted especially to the local young artists, growers and crafters. Oct. 5 8:00 am to Noon Bounty to Bounty: Bring canned foods More dates and events to be announced. If you would like to sell goods, contact the Market Foundation at (801) 745-2400. The Market Foundation works to preserve the quality and high standard of the market. Appointments in Ogden Valley upon request. SEALCOAT EVERY 3 t o 5 y ears TO MAINTAIN YOUR ASPHALT DRIVEWAY FOR A LIFETIME (better than replacing the whole thing later!) 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