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Show Volume XVIII Issue XXIV The Ogden Valley news Page 11 March 15, 2011 AYSO News Coaches Corner Get ready for AYSO u12 coaching certification and become a better coach to our older youth! Certification training will be held March 24 in the evening, and March 26 for a few hours for outdoor field work. Location of the training will be over the mountain, possibly in Fruit Heights so we’ll arrange to carpool down. For details, contact Brian Rague, Coach Administrator, at 801-544-6795. Anyone can attend! Commissioner Corner - It’s that time of year again! The snow hasn’t melted yet, but it is time to get out your soccer gear and get ready! This year’s AYSO soccer season is set to open the first week of April. Sign up for Challenger Soccer Camp at <www.challengersports.com> Now’s the time for the free items! Questions? Call Gina Gonzalez, RC, at 801-544-6829. Registrar’s Corner - Online registration opens the first week of April. Go online at <www.eayso.org> To make it more fun, also attend the live registration event in May! After July 22, the price of regular registration will double, so be sure to register during the early registration time frame. There will be few exceptions to this deadline. The live registration event will be held mid-May (TBD) at the Huntsville Park and at the Ogden Valley Library, 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be an event with clinics in the field, booths, food, entertainment, and fun! If you like to coordinate events, text 801-544-6829. Bring a 1.5” x 1.5” photo of your child to registration, and if you are a new registrant, a copy of the child’s birth certificate as well. Volunteer Corner - We will have a list of small volunteer projects to choose from at registration. Come join the fun! Remember that the entire region is run by volunteers so your kids can enjoy a wonderful sport. Please consider donating an hour or two of your time over the season. Referees - Free Ref training will be held late April. Visit www.ayso422.com (TBD) on a Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch will be included. Text Justin Rague at 801391-4798! Additional Information www.ayso422.com www.ayso.org www.eayso.org Fishing Begins to Heat up Near the Shore If you like to catch trout from the shore, start paying attention to Utah’s fishing reports—some of the best shore fishing of the year is about to begin. Ice is starting to pull away from shorelines at various mid-elevation waters around the state. As the ice pulls away, the sun hits the shallow water near the shore. If it doesn’t get cloudy or windy, the sun can warm the water fast. As the water warms, trout and other cold water fish move into the shallow water in search of food. And these fish are hungry—it’s been awhile since they’ve had a decent meal. “At many of the state’s waters, spring is the very best time to fish from the shore,” says Roger Wilson, cold water sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. “It’s a great time to take your kids fishing. They can catch a bunch of fish using simple techniques.” If the sun comes out and the wind doesn’t blow much, fishing during “ice off” can stay fast and furious for one to two weeks. Then, after a couple of weeks, the ice recedes even farther from the shore. As the ice recedes, water in other parts of the reservoir or lake starts to warm up too. “When that happens, the trout start to disperse and move away from the shore,” Wilson says. Your ice-off fishing experience doesn’t need to last only a week or two, though—if you stay updated on which waters are starting to open, and you’re willing to travel a bit, you Now Accepting Most Insurances Kenyon Tew, Ph.D. Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy Dr. Tew has over 25 years of therapeutic experience working with children, adults, and families. His experience includes treating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, Aspergers, A.D.D. and school related problems. OLD TOWN EDEN (801) 334-2431 can extend your ice-off fishing experience into May. Wilson says lower and mid-elevation waters will open first, followed by waters at higher elevations. “Depending on which waters you’d like to fish,” he says, “ice off will start anywhere from mid March to mid May.” You can stay updated on where the ice is coming off a number of ways. Visiting fishing-related websites and chat lines is one of the best. The following provide good fishing information for Utah: www.wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots www.bigfishtackle.com www.utahwildlife.net www.utahonthefly.com Stores that sell fishing tackle, such as Sportsman’s Warehouse and Fish Tech Outfitters, also provide excellent, up-to-date information. Stores located at various marinas around the state are also good information sources. “Also, pay attention to what the anglers around you are using,” Wilson says. “If they’re catching fish with a certain lure or bait, and you have that same lure or bait, put it on your line and start using it.” Be Patient - Wilson says trout usually group together in schools and cruise the shoreline during ice-off. For that reason, it’s important to be patient. “You have to be patient in the spring,” Wilson says. “You can sit for awhile with no action, and then—all of the sudden— it’s ‘pop, pop, pop’ as the trout move through the area and hit your bait or lure.” You can learn more about fishing at ice off by listening to an interview Wilson did for the DWR’s weekly radio show. The interview is available at <www.wildlife.utah.gov/radio> You can download the free publications at <http://go.usa.gov/4R8 and http://go.usa. gov/4Rk> Ogden Valley Community Invited to Participate in Snowcrest Relay! It’s time to start thinking about the 3 Annual Ragnar van and some great entertainment. rd “Snowcrest Relay Powered by Ragnar”! This fun run is scheduled for Saturday, May 7 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Snowcrest track and field. The Snowcrest PTSO has made this relay their only fundraiser for the year in order to dedicate their time, energy, and resources to ensure one fantastic community event! Already, many businesses have donated prizes, swag bag items, and items needed to put on this community event. What is the Snowcrest Relay Powered by Ragnar? Anyone familiar with the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay that streams through our valley each summer will recognize the crazy and fun setup of the Snowcrest Relay! Our relay is a 15-mile race that different-sized teams run. Teams can be made up of 15 people, 5 people, 3 people, or just a single individual. Our race does not require chase teams. The Snowcrest Relay course is actually one-mile around the vicinity of the school that the team divides up to run—based on their size. It is quite entertaining because the teams each pick a theme then wear costumes or get-ups to represent their spirit. Anything goes and everyone has plenty to watch and be entertained by! Not only will the race be run, but there will be a silent auction, delicious food to purchase, and blow-up toys to play on! There will be plenty to do for spectators and athletes alike. Ragnar is a business that sponsors races across the country. We are lucky enough at Snowcrest to have the support of Tanner Bell and the Ragnar race officials. They provide free tech shirts for each participant, help organize the event, and come the day of the relay with the big Last year the Diamond Peak team won the 15-man division—wearing fabulous outfits that can best be summed up as “Say No to Day Glo.” The Weber High track team won the 5-man team division and “The Defending Champions” ruled the 3-man team category. Jeff Post came out as the “Flying Solo” champion. All businesses are invited to put together a team and represent their company in the best fashion statement they can come up with! We’re talking to you Zions Ladies and anyone else who can out run or out “zany” them! You do not have to be the fastest runners; there will be prizes and recognition for outstanding team spirit and costumes! Also, clubs, teams, and families are encouraged to put together a team for fun. There is a $15 entry fee per participant, and each runner will take home a “sick tech shirt” and a “swag bag” just for signing up. There are posters with sign-up sheets and relay information located at the post office, Valley Market, Valley Elementary, Snowcrest, and other wonderful businesses around the Valley! The last two years we have had a great time getting exercise, having a goofy time with family and friends, and raising money for Snowcrest. The PTSO would like to spend the money on a new sign for Snowcrest—if not outside, then an electric sign inside. For a whole lot of fun, put May 7 on your calendar and gather your friends, kids, or colleagues and put together a team for the race of the year—Snowcrest Relay Powered by Ragnar! For more information, please contact Sherene Keith at 801-920-4460. Weber Pathways News W e b e r Pathways’ eighth annual Author Event will unfold Friday, March 25 at the Timbermine Restaurant. The featured author for this fundraiser dinner will be Mark Spragg, noted for many books including An Unfinished Life. Spragg also wrote the screenplay for the Miramax movie (2005) starring Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, and Morgan Freeman. In addition to being a fiction and screenplay writer, Spragg has worked as a mountain guide, high school teacher, fence builder, oil rig worker, and horse wrangler. Spragg will speak on Nature and Writing and the Necessity of a Quiet Mind. This should prove to be an exciting evening! For more information, please visit our website or give us a call. Free Public Outings! - Check out some of the fun adventures our amazing volunteers will be guiding us on this winter! For all the outings, please check the events calendar at <www. weberpathways.org> Ladies Snowshoe Outings - The greatest snow on earth is not just for boarders and skiers! Come out and enjoy the spectacular beauty of our trails for the remainder of the season. Our snowshoe outings are great exercise and a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends. For location, call Deb at 801-940-7484. All outings start at 9:00 a.m. The last two will be held March 17 and March 31. Weekend Snowshoe Fun - Come on out for a morning of snowshoes and sunshine! The perfect way to spend your weekend. What: Snowshoe about 1.5 hours, eat lunch, than snowshoe back to the trailhead for another 1.5 hours. NO DOGS PLEASE. Bring a sack lunch to eat on the trail. There is a trail fee at North Fork Park: $5 Individual, $10 Family Meet at the Ogden Nordic Center at North Fork Park’s south entrance at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19. For more information, contact Craig and Connie Allen at 801-3881175 or 801-388-2389; or by email at <allenceco@msn.com> Friday Moonlight Glide - Weber Pathways and Ogden Nordic is hosting one more moonlight glide this winter in North Fork Park. Come and enjoy the scenic cross country trails under the light of the moon! Natural light reflecting off the snow means no lights are required. Bring your friends and ski or snowshoe out to a warming fire and then enjoy hot drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Cancellations possible due to weather. What to Bring - Bring snowshoes/Xcountry skis, mixers, and hors d’oeuvres; head lamps are optional. We’ll provide lots of smiles and red noses and the fire, hot chocolate, hot cider, and coffee. The event is slated for March 18 at 6:00 p.m. Check www.ogdennordic.com prior to departure. For more information, please call Terry at 801-690-6400. You may contact Weber Pathways at <wp@ weberpathways.org> TRADE MISSION cont. from page 1 that relationship even further. Creating new markets for Utah’s goods and services abroad means more high-paying jobs for Utahns here at home.” The April trade mission will visit China’s capitol city of Beijing as well as Shanghai, China’s largest metro area. Businesses interested in joining the trade mission should contact Kit Burton at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (KitBurton@utah.gov or 801-538-8737) for details and an application. 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