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Show SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A4 4NRcs Treasures inside...hoping to find just the right one Conservation Corner Pasture walk BY ALISON HATCH Soil Conservationist I took advantage of the beautiful weather last weekend and took my nephews for a walk. I wanted to see the new calves so we headed out through the pastures. The cows had been fed in the same field for several months so I spent most of the time watching my step and avoiding cow pies. I was surprised by some of the things I saw. I have driven the feed truck through the field and taken the 4 wheeler out to check calves, but the view was different looking straight down instead of out over the field. The first thing I saw was bare ground between the plants. In pasture bare ground is the enemy. It increases rain caused erosion, breaks down soil structure, and allows weeds free reign. Each time I saw a bare spot I was picturing the Canada thistle that would have to be sprayed later this summer. The worst thing about bare dirt is the production that is lost. If all the bare areas in the field were added up, would it total 1 acre, 2 acres, or 5 acres? Could the additional forage be used to reduce win- ter feeding or increase herd numbers? The next thing that I noticed was the short grass stubble heights. Over the course of the winter the cows have grubbed the grass nearly to the ground. Dormant grasses store much of their energy reserves in the 23 inches above the ground. Removal of this energy slows regrowth in the spring and can cause plant death which results in a reduction in productivity. The other thing that I noticed was the start of spring growth. Here and there new grass growth was visible. Grass leaves were coming up from the crowns of many of the plants, but were being nipped off as soon as the cows could get at it. This puts extra strain on the plants energy reserves. During the majority of the growing season, plants absorb energy in the form of light and use it to grow additional leaves, roots, and to store energy. The plant uses this stored energy to start regrowth after each grazing. Early spring growth relies heavily on these reserves. It takes several inches of plant growth to supply enough energy to grow the MAY 13, 2011 CHERYL OVARD SCN Editor plant and replenish the reserves. Grazing too early in the season forces the plant to deplete reserve energy further than normal. These plants can be spindly, weak and more susceptible to disease. There are many other things going on in that field that I probably missed during my walk and every field that we walked through was different. Each one had different challenges associated with it. Some challenges are easily met, while others may take more time and effort to correct. The first step is to determine what you have. Take fifteen minutes walking through your pasture and write down all the things you observe. Take a few more minutes and think of as many ways to change the negative aspects and improve upon the positive. If you have questions about your pastures or are ready to make some improvements, the NRCS offers both technical and financial assistance. We can be reached at (435) 336-5358 in Coalville, or (801) 629-0580 in Ogden. NRCS is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Twice a year a garage in Hoytsville becomes a place for a "Treasure Hunt!" Many prized possessions are parted with by one person and put on display, hoping to find a new owner to take it home and "show it off" as a priceless treasure. It lures one on like a flea market in London or Paris! Close to home and just as exciting for many a "treasure hunter's delight!" This is the second time this event has taken place in Hoytsville - and a tiny garage comes to life with nooks and corners filled with "someone's memories" finally parted with to share with another! The idea is the creation of two friends, Teena and Kathy, who tried last fall to present some of their own "stuff" and also some of other people's prized possessions which were brought in to be put on display in that small garage turned into a "Vintage Collection". Filled with antiques, items of curious design and make, and unique "old" and almost "old" things to find a place in someone else's home. "I hope everyone ...who comes takes the chance to come and be delighted with their finds," says Teena. Kathy, who has really traveled has contributed items from Portobello Rd. in London or Paris, bringing them to Hoytsville and put on display for others to find!. "...my rule is to take something old out of its place and bring in the new!" This always brings others to ask... "where did this come from...or how old do you think that hat is?" People bring their items to be put on display, or call Kathy or Teena to come and pick it up for them. Some- Many items are over 50 years old...still an exciting treasure to take home in 2011! times these two women can be found late at night trying to put an old high chair together and then finally, after completed and it looks like it should - they give it a new coat of paint! Another treasure found by one, repaired for another, and taken home by the "treasure hunter"! This weekend will find many men and women out looking for... "The hope of a Treasure!" at the Vintage Market at 33 West Judd Lane - a new and creative idea made possible by long-time friends - awaiting the "new" friends who would just love to come and visit their 2nd Vintage Collection in Hoytsville on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. - May 13 and 14. For more information call: Kathy: (435) 640-9200 or Teena: (435) 513-9849. Check out their new website at: www.ghvintagemarket.blogs pot. Photos by Cheryl Ovard SCN Editor Ted Chidester to receive USHFF Coach of Merit Award Ten-year old Girl Scout Kayla Jolley of Coalville spent Saturday morning planting trees with the Coalville City Arbor Day Celebration. She enjoyed getting her hands dirty as they patted the dirt around the tree's roots! Pictured with mom, Lisa Jolley, they planted one of the trees by the Senior Citizen's building in Coalville. Photo by Cheryl Ovard, SCN Editor Ted Chidester, former North Summit High School basketball coach, has been selected to receive the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Coach of Merit award. Ted, along with six other individuals, will be recognized and honored for his outstanding success in athletics and influencing for good the young people under his tutelage, and who led by example in promoting dedication, hard work, character development and leadership. The USHFF Coaches Hall of Honor Banquet will be held Wednesday, June 1, at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 South State Street in Sandy, beginning with a 6:15 p.m. social and 7 p.m. banquet. Those wanting to join Ted and his family at the award banquet may purchase tickets by mailing a request with check payable to USHFF to USHFF, 10182 South Cornerstone, South Jordan, UT 84095 or by calling Scott Mayne at (801) 253-7361 no later than May 28, 2011. Banquet tickets are required. When making a reservation, please indicate that you are in support of Ted and you will be seated accordingly Go Classifieds! It Pays! 783-1471/336-5501 yf LLL THE FUTURE IS NOW. Mud and rock slides Due to the wet weather caution must be taken when driving around the roads near high visibility rock and muddy areas. This slide covered two lanes on Old Lincoln Highway about 4 miles up from the Echo Junction leading to the freeway entrance to 1-80-84. 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