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Show PAGE A4 JUNE 5, 2009 Summit County News Key landmark in Echo now open for business… Conservation Corner BY ALISON HATCH Native Pollinators Soil Conservationist Most fruits and vegetable rely on insects for pollination. Historically most of the pollination of these crops was dependent on native species of bees. Changes in farming and increased housing development have reduced the available habitat. As populations of native pollinators decreased, honey bees were used to fill in the gap. Colonies are highly social and can easily be transported between fields. With the number of hives available decreasing each year it is increasingly important to protect and enhance native pollinator populations. In North America there are over 4000 species of native bees. They come in sizes ranging from ¼ inch up to 1 inch in length. Some are similar in appearance to honey bees, while others look more like flies. Native pollinators are typically solitary. Each fe- male builds or finds her own nest. Existing insect tunnels in trees, bare ground, and spaces between gravel can all provide nesting sites. Another benefit of native bees is that most are non aggressive and most don’t sting. Increasing and maintaining pollinator populations can be accomplished by avoiding using pesticides, providing suitable nesting sites, and improving season long pollen availability. Most native bees fly from mid morning to afternoon. Spraying early in the morning or later in the evening will reduce bee exposure to the chemicals. Chemical drift is also a concern for bees nesting at the edges of fields. By not spraying the outside 15-20 ft of crop, both bees and adjacent field crops are protected. Ground nesting sites are most often found in semi bare ground. Non-cropped strips around fields work well as long as the area isn’t tilled. Ground nesting sites can be created by removing most of the dead plant material from the ground surface or creating piles of sandy soil in well drained areas. For pollinators that use trees and shrubs, nesting sites can be created by drilling holes in dead limbs or wood blocks. A variety of drill sizes should be used to accommodate a variety of bee species. Bees fly through out the growing season, so it is important that they have food sources available for this whole period. Try to select several different plants that will bloom in each portion of the growing season. Also try to get plants with different color and shapes. This will attract a wider range of bee species. The closer nesting sites are to food sources the better. Native plants are a good choice because they are suited to local growth conditions and are good sources for nectar and pollen. For more information on pollinator habitat contact the Natural Resource Conservation Service in Coalville at (435) 336-5853 or Ogden (801) 629-0580. Kozy Cafe has its lights - a welcome sight in Summit County CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor The Kozy Cafe has lights on, the bright red (faded pink now) “open” sign is flashing, and cars are once more lined up in front of the restaurant for a burger and fries, or whatever is appears tasty on the menu! Paul Nebeker, a former Baptist Minister in the Evanston area and owner of Bear Town - a cafe in Evanston, have leased the Kozy from owner of the Polar King, Rodriquez. He and Jody Burton have worked hard cleaning the past two months, and have made great progress - and are ready to serve new and former customers! Paul has brought his “Bear Town” menu to the Kozy, and the food is great! Jody makes the best homemade soups, and Chamber Visitors Center on Highway 224, at the entrance to the Utah Olympic Park. Volunteers should wear long pants and bring gloves. Those participating in the trail maintenance projects will receive a Stand On Your Land t-shirt and lunch afterwards. Thanks to All Seasons Adventures, the trail maintenance crews may find some treasures along the way. More information on helping maintain the trails is available on the Mountain Trails website at www.mountaintrails.org At noon, the whole community is invited to the Chamber Visitors Center on Highway 224, at the entrance to the Utah Olympic Park. With the backdrop of the PRI open space jointly purchased by the County and the City, the “Stand On Your Land” celebration will feature food, award winning local live music, an art exhibit, prizes, hikes, and a kid’s adventure hike. Members of the City and County open space advisory committees will be on hand to lead events, to showcase maps, and to explain how the bond monies have been spent. “The Basin Open Space Advisory Committee (BOSAC) was created in November 2004 when the voters of the Snyderville Basin approved a $10 million dollar bond to purchase land for open space,” explains BOSAC chair, Chris Donaldson. “BOSAC was comprised of very competent community-minded people who wanted to get the biggest and best pieces of open space for the community. Our patience paid off with the acquisition of 316 acres of the PRI parcel at Kimball Junction in December 2008. The joint efforts of the county and city have provided a great legacy for the community.” Myles Rademan, who helped develop Park City Municipal’s open space purchase program, says, “I’ve always believed we need room to think and be creative. I think open space encourages open minds and heaven knows with all of our modern problems we certainly need open minds more than ever. So I hope we can stand on our land and be inspired to think great thoughts.” Park City and Snyderville residents deserve some real kudos, explains BOSAC member Kathy Mears. This community is willing to pay to keep the values that make this place a home. Cheryl Fox, director of the Summit Land Conservancy notes, When you think of Park City, chances are you think about the land, about the mountains, the trails, the wildlife. These shared open spaces define us as a community. Stand On Your Land will be a great opportunity for people to come out and celebrate the land that make Park City what Park City is. List of Sponsors: Deer Valley Resort, Talisker Corp., Park City Board of Realtors, Park City Mountain Resort, Oll’ Miners Car Wash, Jupiter Inn, Mountainscape Landscape LLC, Zions Bank, Park City Municipal, Summit County, Starbucks, Park City Bagel, Curb-It Recycling, Utah Olympic Park, All Seasons Adventures, The Canyons, White Pine Touring, Jan’s Mountain Outfitters, Skullcandy, All Season Adventures. Other Things to Remember: Don’t bring pets; Carpool/bus/bike/walk; Websites for more informat i o n : www.mountaintrails.org www.summitlandconservancy.org NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING North Summit School District regularly scheduled School Board Meeting has been changed from Wednesday, June 10, 2009 to Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 6:30 P.M., in the North Summit School District Office, 65 S. Main St., Coalville, Utah. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Steve Carlsen, Superintendent at 65 South Main, 336-5654, at least three working days prior to the meeting. and enjoying dinner on their regular stop through Echo as they had done for many years in the past - and were grateful to once again enjoy a break from the road, good food, and a visit with their acquaintances once more. Stop in for a little “R & R” - just like the “ole’ times!” Matt Butler ready for the Ultra Marathon? Nearly so – or so he hopes! Stand on your land Local open space advocates are hosting a community celebration of open space on Saturday June 6. “Stand On Your Land” is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of activities designed to showcase the properties that the community has purchased with open space bond money. Held in conjunction with National Trails Day, activities include music, food, art exhibits, trail maintenance projects, and community hikes for children and adults. Many local non-profit organizations including, Utah Open Lands, Mountain Trails, the Wildlife Protection Society, and the Summit Land Conservancy will be joining with members of both Park City’s Citizens Open Space Advisory Committee (COSAC) and the Basin’s Open Space Advisory Committee (BOSAC) and Basin Recreation to provide a fun, informative day that celebrates Park City’s landscape. The day begins with a complimentary breakfast for people participating in trail maintenance projects. Mountain Trails and Basin Recreation will lead crews in trail maintenance projects on publically owned open spaces. “There are so many trails in Park City and Basin area we could never accomplish the amount of valued work that is done yearly on National Trails Day,” explains Carol Potter, Mountain Trails Executive Director. It would take our trail crews one whole week to achieve the amount of trail work that we do in one National Trails Day as part of nationwide trail party with hundreds of thousands of cheerful volunteers. Helpers will meet at 8 am for coffee and bagels donated by Starbucks and Park City Bread and Bagels at the pies don’t remain in the cafe long enough to be even put into the refrigerator! Jody is hoping to find a home to rent in Henefer to live closer than west of Salt Lake City! Two regulars who have patronized the Kozy were in the restaurant during the interview with the new Leasee’s CHERYL OVARD SCN EDITOR June 25 is rapidly approaching, and that means that Mat Butler, running for Special Operations Warrior Foundation is nearing his final days of training for the 50+ mile Ultra-marathon in Afghanistan (running in under 12 hours) commemorating not only his 40th birthday, but 1) to honor the sacrifice of his Special Forces brothers and sisters, and 2) with the hope that someone would do the same for his children. Matt hopes to raise $10,000, for the donation goal he has personally set, which will go towards education for the children of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice – their lives – to their country! “The running date is fast approaching and donations are off to a good start,” stated Matt. The goal as of this date (Monday, June 1) is now up to nearly $4,700. “$50K seems like a lofty goal”, said Matt, “but I am confident that with enough distribution and con- tributions of every amount will get us to our goal!” Matt is feeling the effects of his training, and has reached the 30+ mile stretch. He has been putting in 2+ hours a day in an effort to get his mileage up. He wishes to thank everyone who has contributed thus far, and remember, “…every donation counts”. You can donate online on Matt’s website t : a http://www.firstgiving.com /matthewbutler1 C lo g g i ng ~ Ba ll r oom D a nc in g Ready to work it off?! Did winter catch up to you?! Give yourself and the kids a great workout CL O G G I NG L E S S O NS ! Family Classes...Kid’s Classes...Adult Only Classes! B a l l r o o m C l a s s e s s t a r t in g N O W ! Basics and advanced... no partner needed! Classes in South Summit & North Summit areas. For more information call: Cheryl Ovard @ 801-898-0900; or Lacey O’Driscoll @ 435-513-9085 SUMMIT COUNTY SURPLUS SALE Go Classifieds! 336-5501 June 11, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. Public Works Facility 1755 South Hoytsville Road Furniture, Electronics, Bikes, Tools and more! PUBLIC WELCOME Coalville City has a position to be filled on our City Council. If interested please submit a letter of intent to the Coalville City Hall by Monday, June 22, 2009 before by noon. In order to apply for this position, you must have been a resident of Coalville for one (1) year. If there are any questions, please contact Chantel Pace at 435-336-5981. Coalville City 10 North Main Street PO Box 188 Coalville, Utah 84017 |