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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 4 “= June 1, 2006 Experience the Outdoors on National Trails Day the — Mountains and the Ogden River. grand opening celebration for the trail is slanned for June 3 on National Trails Day. The celebration is free and open to the public. Come rain or shine! et at the southwest corner of Rainbow Gardens’ parking lot in Ogden. Events include: 7:30 -—10 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Volks Walk 10K start times Audubon Society Bird Watching Walk Gold Medal Mile walk/run Trail dedication program an ceremony. Includes refresh ments and live music. All participants will receive a raffle ticket for free gifts, and free same day George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park pass for children 12 years of age and under For more information, visit www.weberpathways.org or call 393-2304. Living History Walking Tour Slated On Saturday, June 10 and Monday, June 12, the community will have an opportunity to gather within a two-block section of the Ogden Cemetery and hear from family storytellers. They will be sharing the past with those of the present. Most of the storytellers are descendants of early pioneer families who settled in Ogden when the city was just getting started. Those whose remains lie at peace were part ofa larger company who a built, and loved this place we call “hoi “Ts it rewarding a hear the stories? I think so, It certainly brings a sense of gratitude and appreciation, and love to me—even if I’m not a descendant of the early settlers. I know that we are not the first, second, or even third generation to live in this valley near the mountains. I love to hear the stories of those who were,” states Joanne J. Hansen. This year, some of the Cannon, Wilson, Hunter, Marriott, and Stratford stories will be told. There will be things to see, as well as stories to hear as the tours, spaced 10 minutes apart, meander through the beautiful, peaceful, solitude of a very special and sacred place. anh tours, lead by a tour ‘guide, will begin at 5:00 p. p.m. Each storyteller will take about 10 minutes. The tour is free, although donations are accepted and welcomed. The money will be donated to the cemetery to be used to repair damaged pioneer grave markers. amilies are welcome, especially on Monday evening. Children seem to especially enjoy the tours. One small boy, after completing the tour said, “That was cool! And I wasn’t even scared.” His family chose to wander through other parts of the cemetery rather than head for home afterwards. The tour is sponsored by the Utah Genealogical Association, Ogden Chapter, with tour guides coming from the Ogden Regional Family History Center. All are volunteers. It would be impossible to provide this enjoyable community experience without their suppo To attend, please enter the Ogden City Cemetery at Madison Avenue and continue north to Hilltop Drive. Turn west and park along Hilltop Drive. The tour will be between held between 5th and 7th Streets within the cemetery above Center Street. For more information, contact JoAnne J. Hansen at 644-3234 Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS _PO BOX 130, Huntsville Town Prepares for America’s Birthday Celebration Once again, Huntsville Town has a great line up for celebrating America’s birthday this year. For more aa please visit www.huntsvilletown.com and find information under “residents,” ties, “Independence Day.” By visiting the web site, you can find parade and booth entry forms, and applications that can be downloaded and printed. New attractions at this year’s celebration will include a 13’ water slide; a pet show; and three giant inflatables, including a 30” slide, bounce house, and obstacle course Utah Congressman Rob Bishop will be the keynote speaker at the patriotic program. This year will be Huntsville’s biggest and best fireworks show ever—approximately 20% more fireworks than last year . . . and that was a great show! The town’s world famous parade will be extended by two city blocks, and the community will be able to enjoy great musical entertainment, and a DJ for dancing in the evening a to fireworks. And don’t forget all the great pea Americana holiday favorites. pizza, and drinks iin the evening5 for “Dinner in the Parl Flying Moose Race at Snowbasin Scheduled A 3K and 5K fun run, Children’s 150Yard Hill-Climb, and Children’s Challenge (obstacle) Race are planned for Snowbasin Resort’s opening weekend on Saturday, June 24. nowbasin invites everyone to test their running/walking skills, and looks forward to the special activities planned for children—the Children’s Challenge Race (obstacle) and the Children’s 150-Yard Hill-Climb up Little Cat ski run. Following the race, a pancake breakfast will be provided to racers with the awards ceremony following. Proceeds from the race will be contributed to the Snowbasin Ski Education Foundation—Snowbasin Alpine Team. The eam is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of young ski racers. The Snowbasin Alpine Team provides a fun, yet challenging way for young men and women to improve their skiing and to develop skills and discipline that will provide lifelong enjoyment of an active out- ee Come and enjoy the new Birdsong Trail for National Trail Day on June 3. This trail is nearly two miles long and extends from the southwest corner of Rainbow Gardens’ parking lot at the mouth of Ogden Canyon to Fillmore Avenue. The trail has a very gentle grade not exceeding 8% slope, and is suitable for all classes of bikers and hikers. The trail is built on Rainbow Gardens and Ogden City properties, and was designed by retired engineer Gib Wallace. It was built by volunteers, including boy scouts, church group members; and members from Weber State University’s athletic department, and Weber County Community Service. The trail features nearly ten running springs and very lush vegetation. Because of area hydrology, there is a plethora and wide variety of wildflowers, butterflies, and birds. tt midway up the trail, it opens up onto a beautiful plateau with great vistas of door life. The Flying Moose racing events launch an enticing array of summer activities including free Sunday concerts, full moon star parties with gondola ride, and this summer season’s new Sunday Brunch at Needles Lodge on Needles Patio al fresco. To pre-register, please call Steve Andrus at Snowbasin Resort at 801-620-1011. Preregistration ends at 5:00 p.m. June 23 Pancake breakfast, and T-shirt included in the entry fee. Schedule 7:00 a.m. Registration at info desk inside Earl’s Lodge 9:00 a.m. Start at Snowbasin Plaza for K and 5K 9:30 a.m. Start at Little Cat Lift House 150 yard hill climb 9:45 a.m. Start at Wildflower Meadows Obstacle Course 10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Earl’s Lodge 11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony on Snowbasin Plaza For more information on this event, visit <www.snowbasin.com> Wasatch-Cache National Forest 2006 Forest Service Campground Status Memorial Day weekend and the early weeks of June are usually very busy on the six national forests in Utah. High Mountain areas are wet, muddy, and snow packed and access is very limited. Natural resources are very fragile when they are wet, so please be careful and only drive or camp on dry, solid surfaces. Off-highway vehicle users are responsible for knowing which roads and trails are open to motorized use. Forest Service Travel Plan Maps, which show what roads and trails are open to motorized vehicles, are available at local Forest Service offices and at the Union Station in Ogden. Safety is always a concern, especially this year. Rivers, streams and creeks are running very high and fast and are extremely dangerous, so please be very careful in these areas and keep a close eye on children and weather conditions. The following is a listing of Forest Service campgrounds in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest that will be open by Memorial Day weekend. Wasatch-Cache National Forest 236-3400 or www.fs.fed.us/r4/wenf CAMPGROUNDS cont. on page 15 LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR NEEDS!. North Fork fairy tale home! Awesome views, 2.95 acres Call for your private showing $645,000 MLS#570939 ANNOUCING NEW SUMMER HOURS! Open Mon - Sat 11 - 10, Sun § -9, We deliver! 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