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Show Volume XII THE Issue IX OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 11 June 1, 2005 Fire Wise Landscaping Along the Urban Interface of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest The Forest Service would like to promote the use of native species for Fire Wise landscaping in the urban interface. The idea behind fi the advance of a fire and provide firefighters enough space to safely defend your property. No plants are “fire retardant.” A\ the right temperature anything will bum. Using native species increases the likelihood of the same plants returning after a fire and prevents unwanted introductions of cultivars into the forest. There are four important factors when considering landd your | 2. Know the soil type that particular plant likes to grow in. 3. How much water the plant will thrive the fire will stay on the ground where it can be fought. Also, avoid “ladder fuels.” This would be where you plant medium sized 4. The provides a “ladder” by which fire can climb into the crown. Don’t “bunch” up plants. on, an sp hat like to grow together. Irrigation No matter what plant you use, if it is not well watered, portions of the plant, if not all, will dry out and provide fuel for a ire. Plants that have their maximum moisture content will slow the advance of a fire and improve the chances of saving your property. Well-irrigated does not mean watered ona a regular basis. Native aie v and in Utah this normally means = males than horticultural varieties. plant. Over watering may be as detrimental to the plant as not providing enough. Maintenance Maintenance is crucial to a fire wise landscape. Choose plants that do not produce a lot of litter annually (last year’s leaves and stems) or the litter breaks down and decomposes quickly. Ifyou use plants that produce a lot of it n good annual maintenance is a must. Clean up the debris and litter and deprive fire of the fuel that itneeds. When choosing trees, either pick trees and shrubs that lose their lower branches with age OF ene, prune the lower branches. TI oO in the event ofa willie: Plant Selection, Irrigation, Maintenance, Spacing Plant Selection Growing native plants are not hard if you have done your homewot an create landscapes that are just as spectacular landscapes _ with cultivated varieties. When considering using native species there is abt a of homework to be lone. 1. Know the types of species and their specific habitats. forbs next to shrubs that are next to trees. This Plant landscape material in descendHe order of height with the tallest at ast 30 feet from the house. The idea is o provide for defensible Defensible space is an area w € crews can install firebreaks around your home that will help insure protection of your home while providing for safety of the firefighters. Also, one of the most dangerous and non-combatable fires is a crown fire (a fire racing through the upper level of trees). There is very little firefighters can do to fight a crown fire until it is on the ground. By spacing plants far enough apart, the fire cannot travel from plant to plant and make its way into the crown. Also, make sure plantings are spaced far enough apart so that it does not provide the fire a continuous path to your house. Depriving the fire of fuel is the surest way to protect 1 property. information, visit or more Latter-day History—Saints ‘Present Two Events Marking Momentous Year in Church Our youth will participate in two events that will be sponsored in the northern Utah area by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints to commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the church by the Prophet Joseph Smith as well as the 200th Anniversary of the Prophet Joseph Smith’s birth. On Friday, July 15,2005 the Logan area youth (ages 14-18) will present a pageant entitled “Vision of Truth—Warriors of Light,” in Romney Stadium on the campus of Utah State University. This event will begin at 9:00 p.m. and feature performances by over 4,500 youth in song, dance, and drama. Special performers will include Jenny Jordan-Frogley, Greg Simpson, the vocal ensemble “Eclipse” and music arranged by Sam Cardon and Clive Romney of “Enoch Train.” Also performing will be Chris Frogley who in recent years has portrayed the Prophet Joseph Smith in “The City of Joseph” pageants. Mr. Frogley is a fifth generation direct descendant of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The general public is invited to attend. Over 20,000 general admission tickets will be available through local wards and stakes in the Logan area which includes sections of Idaho and Wyomi ing. The pageant will also be broadcast live to local LD for th ho cannot attend in the stadium. Titled, “A Mighty Change,” the event in Ogden will be held Saturday, July 16 in the Dee Events Center on the campus of Weber State University at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. More than 4,500 youth are expected to present a celebration of music, dance, and pageantry to atotal live audience of nearly 22,000. Additional performers for the Ogden event will include John Schmidt, Cherie Call, and Enoch Train with special musical arrangements by Sam Cardon. On display members of the church celebrating these events in church history. Projected video clips, which relate directly to the theme of “A Mighty Change,” will also be part of the presentation. The general public is invited to attend. Tickets will be available through local wards and stakes in the area, including cities from North Salt Lake to North Ogden, Utah. The 8: :00 p.m. performance will be broadcast live to loc: S not attend at the aa Events Center. “Let us make the gospel and the Church fun for the young people of the Church. Bring in some fun for the young,” stated President Gordon B. Hinckley in speaking of the general church support for such events. Other large scale events have also been scheduled throughout the state as part of this year-long celebration commemorating these historical events. We rakes, Items: Trappers Village is looking for a variety of items unique to Ogden Valley. These items will be displayed around the Village for visitors to enjoy. are looking for weathered forks, sickles, hay rake poles, saddles, stirrups, wheels,cowboy aa f\ bridles, boots, D harnesses, hats, old skis, pitch boots, » OR ATR Dp ONCEA R Southfork Mercantile Expands Inventory and Services In January of ae ais and Kay Sidwell ofM ship of Southfork eau in Huntsville. Manager Mary Anne Harris states that ever since then, the owners have continued to expand and upgrade the business’ services and inventory offered. A sampling of what the store offers includes propane refills and exchanges, state fishing licenses, paintball supplies (including CO2 tank refills), and Salt City candles and lotions, small household appliances, and electrical and plumbing supplies. The Lawn and Garden area has been expanded; it now carries such items as landscaping supplies, sprinkler system parts, seeds, trees, shrubs, plants, hand-tools, and chemicals. ollar Store has been such a success that the owners have doubled its size, offering over a hundred different Mylar balloons at one dollar each, and over forty colors of Latex balloons at the price of two for a dollar. At the other end of the store, the sporting goods and pet section has been expanded. ey now offer a larger selection of fishing supplies, livestock feed, pet food, | and accessories. and bird A full line of high quality Valspar brand paints has been added, which are available in half-pint to five gallon sizes. Our latest addition to the paint department is a custom paint matching machine that will match any type of color sample brought into the store. For the convenience of Valley residents, a wide variety of tool rentals has been added, including hourly, daily, and weekly rentals of skid steers, trenchers, aerators, sewer snakes, and cement mixers. A complete listing of rental equipment and prices is available at Southfork Mercantile. The latest addition to the store is w copy center, which offers black and white copying, color copying, scrapbooking supplies, laminating, binding, faxing, and a shipping center. Watch for upcoming coupons for e new copying center. outhfork Mercantile would like to tok the residents of the Valley for their continued support and patronage. For more information, call 745-4200. of our Eden Junction Office—serving the real estate needs of our neighbors in Eden, Huntsville & Liberty. p R Jacqueline “Jaci’ ’ Hoff Sales Associate (801) 920-8853 AND) saan 4 iD) 0 A DO 0 CRS, GRI A 2) Ns BAND i} Barry J. Van, ABR, Branch Broker (800) 853-7414 QR R . » lean on us. UCA Information rete through Tri-County ILC. Call 612-3215 for more information about ou programs and services. & other related items. "Your donations are greatly appreciated." If you would like to donate items please contact Jeff Hyde @ 745 -9690. D care, peer support, and much more. Simply dial 211, toll-free and statewide, to speak to a person whc can refer you to numerous caregiver-support orgaeattons and resources. visit www.ucare.utah.gov ‘for links to ¢ wide variety of caregiver resources, caregiving advice, and a care-planning tool that helps with specific caregiving situations. If a loved a ae on you, If you take care of someone you love, you might not call yourself a caregiver; instead, you’re a spouse, a child, a parent, a grandchild, a friend, or aneighbor. But the fact is, you are also a caregiver. Whether your care is around-the-clock or once a week; whether it’s trips to the doctor or visits of support; whether it’s help with household chores or personal hygiene, you don’t have to do it all alone. UCARE connects you with hundreds of local resources that offer assistance with meal delivery, personal care, transportation, home health- We are pleased to announce the opening WANTED...Donated TRappeas Village™ Are you a Caregiver? Mary Etta Tubbs, The Disability Forum 0 | D ay Please stop in and say “Hi”! . Blair Lierd Sales Associate (801) 388-1925 i ‘ x i S > RESORT It’s natural Help, POWER OF to a a neighbor. Stop,,Violence Against COMMUNITY DOMESTIC ve SES: Women. 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