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Show Volume XIV Issue XV The Ogden Valley news Page 11 October 15, 2007 For the first time, artwork from the Museum of Church History and Art is now available online. In the past, people wishing to purchase prints of art owned by the Museum needed to come into the Museum Store in Salt Lake City or place an order over the phone. Now, a new partnership between the Museum and Distribution Services makes it possible for anyone in the United States and Canada to view prints available for purchase, and order over the Internet on <www.ldscatalog.com> The project includes approximately 70 paintings by well-known artists such as Minerva Teichert, John Hafen, and Walter Rane. These paintings are replicated using the giclée printing process, which uses detailed digital scans, pigmented archival ink, precision color control, and technically advanced ink-jet printing to create reproductions. In normal display conditions, giclée prints are expected to last over 50 years without fading. Most of the prints will be available in three different sizes, with prices ranging from $40 to $345. These fine art prints are available online only at www.ldscatalog. com and can be shipped to individual customers in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, call the Distribution Center at 1-800-537-5971 or 801-240-3800. Currently, the Museum art available through the Web site can be purchased unframed only. To purchase a framed print, contact the Museum Store directly at 801240-3592. The Ogden Valley News is looking for Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon historical biographies, stories, and photos to use in its publication. Please mail, email, or call Shanna at 745-2688 or Jeannie at 745-2879 if you have material you would like to share. History of the Co-op Farm, Now the Monastery The old co-op farm that commanded so much attention and jealousies by the early settlers has an intriguing history of ownership. It is now home to the present Catholic Monastery—Abbey of the Holy Trinity. Its past owners are as follows: B. H. (Baldy) Watts squatted on what has been known for many years as the Co-op Farm. This was in 1862. He used to peddle pots and pans through the town, and left about 1865 according to D. D. McKay. A. W. Cooley traded for Watts’ rights in the property. In 1873 a Huntsville Co-op was formed and the property was acquired from Cooley by Bishop Francis Hammond. The Co-op bought 450 more acres of land. When the Halls brothers, who had purchased the co-op farm from the citizens, moved to San Juan County, the property was sold to Major J. M. Langsdorf who stocked it with Hereford cattle. When the Langsdorf Company left the place, it was operated for some time by William Jennings and later on, several pieces were disposed of to other people. A Mr. Thompson managed the outfit until Joseph Barker bought what was left. In Donald D. McKay’s booklet of 1960, he states: “Before Major Langsdorf disposed of this property, he did a very gracious thing. On October 19, 1891, his company gave a deed to the present and future residents of Ogden Valley for the right, privilege, and license to quarry and take out red sandstone from Section 27, Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Salt Lake Meridian, U.S. Survey, together with the right to pass over and use the present existing roads leading to said quarry over and across the lands of said company. About 1929 or 1930, George A. Fuller and his sons of Eden purchased the property from Joseph Barker for about $62,000. Later, the Fullers deeded the land to William Park and sons—who in turn sold it to the Monastery for a reported $110,000. Rumor has it that Park and sons were not particularly anxious to part with it, so they put the price high enough that no one, so they thought, would want to buy. It is also reported that the LDS Church had a chance to but it as a welfare farm, but thought it was too much money. The Monastery land, once the old co-op farm, is considered the prettiest and most lucrative farm section in Huntsville. Note: This article was taken from “Remember My Valley,” by LaVerna Burnett Newey. Historical Photo Class Of 1959 front Row: Blake ?, Rick Jensen, Bill Grow, Rex Lund, Gary Matthews, Denise Calder, Judy Bailey, Willow Wood, Darlene Lindsay. Middle Row: Judy Montgomery, Jolene Allan, Dorothy Sparks, Carol Stokes, Peggy Wilson, Mavis McKay, Kaylene Wood, Ed Vanbeakum, Chuck Hoffman, Tom Clarke, John Rowe, Robby ?, Tom Creamer. Back Row: Mrs. Chard, ?, Jim Poulter, Jim Stoker, Neal Jorgensen, Randal Knudsen, Scott Willard, Debbie Fuller, Ruby Fuller, Diane Jackson, Marinda Shaw, Joan Petersen, Sandy McKay, Terry Beckstead. If you can identify any of theses missing names, please call Shanna at 7452688 or Jeannie at 745-2879. Photo courtesy of Debbie Fuller Bingham. VALLEY ZONING ISSUES - NEW ORDINANCES – TAX INCREASES Speak up for what you want . . . or Take what you get . . . . Take action today on urgent issues! for information on time sensitive issues facing Ogden Valley residents, your community, and your property, log onto www.Ogden-Valley.blogspot.com Please view on line petitions and add your electronic signature if you agree with VCRD position. Valley Citizens for Responsible Development (VCRD) Mail to: VCRD, P.O. Box 115, Huntsville, UT 84317 VALLEY ZONING ISSUES - NEW ORDINANCES – TAX INCREASES TAX INCREASES –IRRESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT TAX INCREASES –IRRESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT Artwork from the Museum of Church History and Art Now Available Online |