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Show Volume XVI Issue XIII The Ogden Valley news Page 11 July 1, 2009 Grass Plus Landscaping—Trying to do its part Grass Plus Landscaping, located across from the Eden Park, has just completed efforts to lower their reliance on foreign oil by cutting back on the usage of non-renewable energy resources. Their efforts have been multi-faceted, covering a variety of projects in order to achieve this goal. A Grass Plus representative stated, “We feel like we’re taking a proactive role in our community, and that we really are helping, contributing to a better future for our children by cutting back on energy. “One of our projects was to convert part of our trucks in our fleet to natural gas. We currently have six natural gas vehicles in our fleet and a natural gas filling station with five hookups on site. This allows us to greatly reduce our use of imported oil as well as the cost to run our fleet. During the last year, we also manufactured our own bio-fuel diesel using cooking oil. “To reduce our usage of electricity, we have installed a solar powered grid tracking system that feeds into our company’s electrical power system. This system allows us to generate our own electricity as well as sell back power when our usage is low. We have also begun installing solar powered water features.” Grass Plus owners Dusty and Travis Poulson state that they have also installed wind and solar powered energy features at their personal residences to try to help with the energy crunch. They also say that that their efforts are a bit of a hobby as well. For Grass Plus Landscaping information and services, please visit <www.grassplusinc.com> Come See What Eden Has to Offer! Not quite sure what to do this summer with The Old Town Eden Farmers and Artists the kids? How about visiting the Old Town Eden Farmers and Artists Market? The kids section at the market is now filled with fun activities for young children, including “pin the tail,” “go fish,” the bean-bag toss, a cake walk, a petting zoo, and face painting! But that’s not all; there’s also balloon animals and free magic shows courtesy of local children’s entertainment company boobiliboo! LLC. Take a look at the boobiliboo website at www.boobiliboo.com, or call Brenda Hattingh at 801-745-9284 for more information on this new company specializing in entertainment for children at birthday parties and other events. Market also offers hotdogs, cotton candy, and plenty of other art, and live music to keep the adults entertained as well. So bring the whole family! This market event is located in the historic Old Town Eden Plaza, 5510 N. 2200 S., Eden (located directly north of Harley & Bucks Restaurant/ Eden General Store), and runs every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through October 31. For more information, visit http://ovba.org/FAM/ or contact Linda Knudtson at lknudtson@ wildblue.net or 801-745-6663. Come visit us and take a look at what Eden has to offer! Appreciation Day at Valley Market North-East Eden Neighborhood Guest The Valley Market’s fifth annual Guest Appreciation Breakfast was a great success due to over five hundred wonderful and hungry guests! The combined families of Terry Hancock and Tom Ferguson served a fantastic breakfast with all the fixin’s—in spite of the inclement weather. Watch Program Organized Owners and staff of the Valley Market wish to thank all of the Greater Upper Ogden Valley After a string of burglaries in the area, neighbors Neighborhood Watch, they should consider the for their continued support. in the North Wolf Creek Drive area below Powder following: Mountain organized a Neighborhood Watch pro- • Contact law enforcement officials who can gram. The new Neighborhood aid in training members in Watch Coordinator and conhome security, reporting tact is Ruthann Halay. For techniques, and for criteria more information, she can be on local crime patterns. reached at 801-745-0134. • Select a coordinator The Weber County and block captains who will Sheriff’s office encourages be responsible for relaying neighbors to organize, and to information to members be alert to suspicious activiand for organizing meetties. Since law-enforcement ings. officers can’t be in all places at • Have someone all times, it helps if neighbors responsible for recruiting can look out after each other Eagle Scout Robert Ziegler III with new people and keeping Tom and Tracey Ferguson and one another’s property. Jim Halay. The Neighborhood Watch current status on new memAnyone Can Join a Program in the area was Robert’s bers. Special efforts should Eagle Scout project. Neighborhood Watch be made to involve all peoAny resident of a community can join a ple, including the elderly, working parents, Neighborhood Watch. There are many ways and young people. people can come together to help make their com- • Work with the local law enforcement and munities a safer place to reside in. government to have Neighborhood Watch signs put up. This can usually be done after Getting Organized at least 50% of households are signed up. Once a group of people decide to start a Restaurateur Craig Bonham Brings Great American Cuisine to Resort Wolf Creek Utah, a private, master planned, the historic General Store in Eden, Utah—the all season resort community, has announced that Harley and Bucks’ owner Craig Bonham will bring his fantastic yet unpretentious dining experience to the resort and mountain. Harley and Bucks will be the main restaurant at Wolf Creek Utah, open to members and to the public, operating all food and beverage services, including catering and banquets. “This is a great opportunity to move Harley’s into a bigger location that has fantastic views of Ogden Valley, and offers both indoor and outdoor dining,” commented proprietor Craig Bonham. “At Wolf Creek Utah, we will have access to a large on-premise catering kitchen. We have a great demand for offsite catering, but have been limited by facilities, so this will allow us to really expand that segment of our business. We look forward to providing great American cuisine to the many weddings, private parties, and corporate gatherings that book this facility.” Harley and Bucks will be located in the Wolf Creek Utah golf course clubhouse, offering lunch and dinner. In addition, Bonham has opened the Four Under Par and Grill, which is located on the lower level of the clubhouse adjacent to the golf shop and outdoor dining plaza. Four Under Par and Grill serves pool guests and others looking for a quick, casual bite to eat. Offerings include both hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and more. Harley and Bucks and Four Under Par and Grill are now both open. All Harley and Bucks’ food and beverage services at Wolf Creek Utah are open to the general public. The original Harley and Bucks is located in Dave and Sharon Beckert of Eden braved Valley Market co-owner Terry Hancock the rain Saturday, June 13 to enjoy the Terry helps serve up breakfast at the annual Guest heart of the Ogden Valley. Harley and Bucks Hancock and Tom Ferguson families’ annual Appreciation Breakfast. at Wolf Creek Utah will feature similar menus Guest Appreciation Breakfast. with the same great style, taste, and quality. The lunch menu will feature gourmet chicken sandwiches and burgers; hardwood-smoked USDA choice beef brisket; hardwood-smoked premium pork spare ribs; a Kona chicken platter topped with pineapple, green onion, and sesame; great The Ogden Valley September 12 beginning at the Port Ramp soups and salads; and more. Business Association Marina is complimented by the Annual Taste The dinner menu will feature all that the announces that it has of Ogden Valley Event, providing food and lunch menu has to offer and more, including received a Weber County entertainment for the athletes and spectators fresh Ahi tuna steak, a hand-cut USDA prime RAMP Grant in the amount of $2,000 for the as they wait for the athletes to finish the race, three-quarter pound New York strip grilled to expansion of the Ogden Valley Triathlon and and to supplement the awards ceremony. This your specification, jumbo gulf shrimp seasoned Taste of Ogden Valley event scheduled for event promotes the fine eating establishments and grilled and served with drawn butter, shrimp September 11 and 12. in the upper Ogden Valley to locals and visitors brochette wrapped with applewood bacon and This year the event is expanding to include alike. There will also be a number of activities stuffed with cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeno, the arts and cultural aspects of Ogden Valley. and facilities to entertain children, making the and smoked USDA choice prime rib offered in What in the past has been the athlete’s “carb- event a great for families too. a half-pound cowgirl cut, a three-quarter pound loading dinner,” held on Friday evening before A local artist will be commissioned to cowboy cut, and a one-pound rancher cut. In the Saturday morning event start, will now be a design the signature poster for this event. addition, Harley and Bucks wine list features a block-party-style event held at Old Town Eden. Gyclee prints will be auctioned off and posters wide range of select varietals from California, There will be food, entertainment, and farmer’s will be produced as event souvenir keepsakes. France, Italy, Australia, and South America. market/artist booths. This event is a fundraiser for the Ogden “We are excited about teaming up with Craig “We anticipate this event will increase the Valley Business Association with a portion of and his staff,” said Rob Thomas, managing awareness of the arts and culture of Ogden the proceeds going to local charitable organizapartner of Wolf Creek Utah. “His passion to Valley, while supporting local businesses dur- tions such as Ogden Valley Pathways. create the best destination restaurant in Utah at ing a typically low occupancy/commercial If you or your company has an interest in our resort will help complete our vision to be the activity time of year,” states OVBA Executive participating in this event as a sponsor and/or number one family-friendly resort in the state.” Director Lisa Karam. volunteer, please contact Lisa Karam at 801For more information about all that Wolf The Ogden Valley Triathlon on Saturday, 791-8801. Creek Utah has to offer, please visit www. wolfcreekutah.com or call 801-745-3511. For more information about Harley and Buck’s and/or to view the complete menus, please visit <www.harleyandbucks.com/> OgdenValley Business Association Receives Weber County RAMP Grant Expand Your Retirement Possibilities It’s Possible With A New Loan Limit For Reverse Mortgages Now, if you’re a homeowner 62 years of age or older, your home may help you do even more in your retirement years. There’s a new national loan limit of $625,5001 for FHA-insured reverse mortgages. So, you may have access to more of your home’s equity, and more tax-free funds2 to use any way you choose: • Eliminate your existing mortgage • Cover healthcare expenses • Supplement your retirement income • Reduce your credit card debt Call for your free reverse mortgage analysis today. Peggy Stout, Reverse Mortgage Specialist 877-245-7573 peggy.stout@wellsfargo.com • www.wfhm.com/wfhm/peggy-stout 1. Loans must close on or before December 31, 2009. 2. Consult a tax advisor. Information is accurate as of date of printing and is subject to change without notice. Wells Fargo home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. © 2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. #64030 03/09-06/09 Community Yard Sale and Breakfast Buffet Breakfast served at Eats Of Eden (8: 00 a.m. - Noon) Vendors with new and old treasures (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) July 24th Interested in selling your stuff Call Jayne 801-791-2908 |