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Show The OGDEN October 15, 2000 VALLEY NEWS BULK RATE POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO Your Community Newspaper Valley Sixth Graders Step Back in Time Inside This Issue: Ve Vant Eyore Blood Page 2 My Own Ghost Stories Page 3 Frightening Fun for the Whole Family Page 4 Rainbow’s Halloween Harvest Food Fest Page 4 How to Have a Safe and Happy Halloween Page 5 Keeping Your Pet Groomed Page 6 Tami Proctor to Exhibit Art at New Gallery Page 7 How Serious is Whiplash? Page 8 Why Develop an Estate Plan? Page 8 Calendar of Events Page 9 Announcements Page 10 How Parents Encourage Active Learning Page 11 Student News Page 12 The Conservation Reserve Program Page 13 Weber County Commissioners Voter Information Page 15 Heating Systems: What You Should Know Page 16 Carbon Monoxide-The Silent Killer Page 16 Remember Not to Forget Page 17 The Lime Kilns of Ogden Canyon Page 19 Classifieds Page 19 Mrs. Carolyn Hogge’s sixth grade class stands before the old pioneer cabin in Huntsville. The children were given lessons on pioneer life . Pictured from left to right front: Lynnsey McGonegal, Robby Clark, Ryan Froerer, Alexsis Telleson, Mary Pantone and Cassidy Barnes. Pictured in the back: Luke Granquist, Kyle Brown, Bryant Farnesworth, Stuart Roskelley, Jessica Shaw and Mrs. Carolyn Hogge. See page 12 for more photos on pioneer days at Valley Elementary. A Bit of Ogden Canyon History to be Restored By Lorine Murtagh Ogden Canyon Club the Ogden area from 1865 to 1885. Lime was quarried from nearby slopes and fired for several days between layers of burning wood in this “pot” kiln for use as cement for foundations, mortar and plaster, and as whitewash for many of Ogden’s pioneer structures. This kiln was built into the steep hillside for easier access to the top and may have been loaded from a narrow- For a long time residents of Ogden canyon and local history buffs have watched the old limestone kiln at the base of the Indian Trail in Ogden Canyon slowly destruct—from weather, vandals, and old age. Every so often the topic to restore the kiln would creep into a conversation, but the “how to get it done” was put in the “hard to do” pile. It has long been known that the educational value of the kiln should be preserved so school kids, hikers, and visitors to the canyon could absorb some of the rich history of the early canyon dwellers and their Working to restore the lime kiln in Ogden Canyon. contributions to the building up of Ogden City. Plus, the kiln’s visibility and gauge railroad cart used to transport the easy access at the mouth of Indian Trail limestone. In a year, up to two tons of makes its reconstruction value even more lime may have been produced in this kiln. worthwhile. Well folks, it is going to hapA short distance to the west are rempen. Thanks to the Weber County nants of another kiln own and operated by Heritage Foundation teaming up with the Thomas. Work to restore the kiln will begin Ogden Canyon Club, and the go-ahead from the Division of State History’s his- shortly. This is not going to be an easy torical architect, its restoration is going to task as historical restoration-thinking be a reality! The target date of June 2001 minds are going to have to develop a plan has been set for the ribbon cutting cere- to rebuild the kiln “as close as possible” to its original state to maintain its status as mony. A bit of history—the kiln was in oper- a historical landmark. This is where you, ation over 115 years ago. Enterprising the public, and fellow historical buffs can pioneer James Moroni Thomas constructOGDEN CANYON cont’d on page 5 ed and operated this first limestone kiln in Sixth grade Valley Elementary students were grouped as pioneer families for the day on September 28 for a real pioneer experience. They wove fabric in order to make rag rugs, dipped candles, ground corn, baked cornbread, and were taught lessons on etiquette, and the finer art of cooking a hog’s head. The busy day also allowed students to experience school as a child in 1847 may have—in a real pioneer cabin no less. Students were taught to use the old Deseret alphabet and phonics program. This program began as an experiment by our early Utah pioneer forefathers. The students also read through the McGuffey Reader and worked basic math problems. Penmanship and language drills were also part of the curriculum for the day. Lending to the true pioneer atmosphere, students dressed as children from the early pioneer era. Properly dressed, the students were ready to learn the alphabet, to play pioneer games, and to work as pioneers worked. Old Levis, overalls, flannel and button-up shirts, long dresses and aprons were proper attire. A volunteer team of costumed parents also participated, helping with each activity. Donations of heavy cream and small jars to churn it in, beeswax, wicking, paraffin, popcorn, wheat, butter, salt, material, and 9” x 13” cake pans completed the pioneers’ needs list for the day. The day’s event was also tied to the class’s EconoMe program. Only students who had earned enough Econome bucks VALLEY cont’d on page12 Liberty Youth Runs a First Place Race The Top of Utah Marathon was held on the morning of September 23. It started at Hardware Ranch and ended at Merlin Olsen Park in Logan. The race started at 7:00 a.m. The first 14 miles of the course followed Blacksmiths Fork Canyon to Hyrum. It snowed heavily through this entire section of the course, tapering off the closer runners got to Logan. Approximately 1700 people were registered for the race, but only about 1200 crossed the finish line. There were many no shows due to the snowy weather. Adrianna Tanner of Eden finished the race in four hours and 24 minutes, taking first place in her age group. This was the first time Adrianna had competed in a full 26.2-mile marathon. In spite of the cold and snow she pushed through the pain and showed extreme mental toughness for an eleven-year old. Adrianna is the daughter of David and Teresa Tanner. Shane Martin from Eden and Mrs. Facer, a teacher at Valley Elementary also completed the marathon. Runners World Magazine describes the Top of Utah Marathon as one of the best kept marathon secrets. |