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Show The Ogden Valley news Page 10 Volume XIX Issue V June 1, 2011 Dyers Woad & Other Noxious Weeds A noxious weed is a plant that has been des- control is often the only practical approach to ignated and published as being noxious by the widely spread weed infestations in environState or the County. There are about 27 weeds mentally sensitive areas. on the Utah State noxious weed list. The fact Chemical control of weeds is a fairly new that these weeds have been designated as nox- science. While it carries some risk to the appliious gives the State the right to restrict the sale cator and the environment, it is very effective or spread of any plant part that is capable of and economical. The label of a herbicide is the reproducing. The County has the authority to law. Reading and following label directions is require that these noxious weeds be controlled. a critical aspect of using these tools effectively Names and pictures of Utah’s noxious and safely. weeds can be found at <http://www.utahweed. Dyers Woad & Other Noxious Weeds org/weeds.htm> Each spring we recognize dyers woad by its All noxious weeds listed are non-native bright yellow flowers. This weed belongs to plants; most of them are from Europe and the mustard family. In colonial times it was Eurasia. One of the reasons that nonintroduced from Europe as a source native, introduced, weeds are excepof blue dye. Dyers woad was first tionally invasive is that many of their identified in Utah, near Brigham native pests and parasites were not City, in 1917. It is presently in 21 of introduced with them, leaving them Utah’s 29 counties. to spread uncontrolled through their While it can be a short-lived new found land of promise. perennial, it generally has an annual Who is responsible for control- Dyers woad seed life cycle. Seeds germinate in the fall ling noxious weeds? Property ownand develop into small rosettes before pods. ers are responsible for controlling the winter. In the spring they bolt up and noxious weeds on their property. If a property flower fairly quickly. The flowers have four yelowner fails to control their noxious weeds, the low petals. Once the yellow flowers are gone, County, after proper notification, can control green seed pods develop along the flower stalk. the weeds and require the owner to pay for the By midsummer the seed has matured and the costs. If we would all just control the weeds on entire plant turns black. After seeding the plants our own property, the weed concerns of the com- die and the cycle starts over again. It is one of munity would be resolved. the 27 designated “Noxious Weeds” in Utah. Why control weeds? Noxious weeds have Dyers woad thrives in dry sandy or gravelly been described as a raging biological wildfire. soils that are common to many foothills. It is Introduced weeds are a major threat to many of often seen in waste areas, disturbed sites, right our endangered plant species. Weeds are aggres- of ways and rangeland. It is not palatable to sive competitors with crops, resulting in enor- livestock or wildlife. It crowds out other edible mous economic losses. Millions of dollars are range vegetation, and dies early in the summer, also spent controlling weeds in home leaving no food for grazing. In addilandscapes. tion, the seed pods rot on the ground The first step in controlling a and exude a toxin that kills the roots weed is to identify it correctly. If of nearby plants. The Bureau of you need assistance contact James Land Management estimates that Barnhill at 801-399-8200 at the Utah heavy infestations of dyers woad can State Extension Office in Ogden. reduce rangeland carrying capacControl Methods: The most ity by 38% (“BLM NW Regional effective way to control weeds is Noxious Weed Control EIS, 1985). to never allow them get started. Control - Dyers woad can be Purchase sod, seed, and nursery hand pulled while soils are moist in stock that are weed free. Avoid the spring; however, it’s probably bringing soil, manure, hay, or equipbest to plan on using a shovel. The ment onto your property if it is likely crown of the plant is approximately Dyers woad to be contaminated with viable weed an inch below the soil surface. If seed or plant parts. the root is broken off or cut below the crown, Keeping a healthy, desirable plant popula- the plant will not survive. However, if it is cut tion is another excellent way to keep weeds out. off at ground level, it will rapidly produce more Mother Nature hates bare ground. If you don’t flower stalks and go to seed. Plants pulled grow something there, She will very likely while they still have yellow flowers can be grow weeds. Soils generally have an enormous left in the field; none of its seed will be mature store of weed seeds. Once the native vegetation enough to germinate. If all of the flowers are is torn up, weeds will grow unless something gone, some of the seed will be viable and plants more desirable is planted. need to be collected and put in the garbage. Mechanical methods of control include; Chemical control of dyers woad can be very hand pulling, tilling, and mowing. This is often effective. Small land owners will want to use the most practical approach when dealing with 2,4-D with a surfactant (an adjuvant that helps home lots. Remember that allowing just one the herbicide spread on, stick to, and penetrate weed to mature and go to seed can undo a sum- the leaf surface). This herbicide works well mer’s efforts in weed control. while the plants are young. Once the dyers Biological control involves the use of living woad is mature enough to have flowers the organisms to control the weeds. This usually 2,4-D is not very effective. Large property entails introducing the predators from a weeds owners will get their best control with Escort native homeland. While it will never eradicate or Telar. These products are only sold in larger a weed, it can be very effective at bringing its size packages. They have some soil activity population into balance with the environment. and one application will often control dyers Once established, the biological organisms pro- woad for two years. Please read and follow the vide a permanent control measure. Biological label instructions. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: The Ogden Valley news P O BOX 130, EDEN UT 84310 Huntsville Woodworker Creates Interesting Art Piece woodwork that he does. He is always building something that is unusual, and that few Ralph Keoppel is married to the former carpenters would ever tackle. In addition, it’s Janet Allen, daughter of Edger and Leota Allen, almost always something for someone else. Several weeks ago, however, Ralph decidwho are longtime natives of Huntsville. ed to tackle the When Ralph job of buildretired, he deciding something ed to stay busy for himself—a doing what he casket. He did enjoyed—working lots of research with wood. He and, through trial has bought lots of and error, built, equipment for this what I would call, hobby, and, in his as fine of cascozy little shop, ket as you could can make just ever buy from any about anything mortuary, and for that can be made about one tenth of out of wood. the price. He is always I have watched there to help his with amazement friends and relaas this project tives with anygot underway and thing that they ask of him. I am Huntsville resident and woodworker Ralph Keoppel progressed. He one of the lucky pictured above with a casket he recently built. The recently finished it and I took some Huntsville resi- casket is made of birch, poplar, and beech wood. pictures of it. I dents who call thought it would be interesting to share the Ralph a friend. His perfection really shows in the fine story with our Valley neighbors. By Kent Hislop Fellowship Bible Church Ordains Pastor Over the weekend of April 15 – 17, since it is the first time in our twelve-year history Fellowship Bible Church (FBC) in Liberty for- to ordain a man into the gospel ministry.” mally ordained Pastor Greg Baker to the gospel On Sunday, April 17, FBC dedicated its ministry. worship hour to a special ordination service. The ordination process began Friday morn- Three speakers highlighted the occasion: Pastor ing, April 15, when a committee of eight like- Dominic Gonino, his wife Elaine, and Pastor minded pastors from the Utah/Idaho region Joel Owen. Pastor Gonino addressed the conquestioned Pastor Baker over the cardinal gregation on the needs and purposes of ordinadoctrines of the Christian faith and practical tion. Elaine Gonino encouraged Pastor Baker’s issues that commonly arise in pastoral ministry. wife, Danielle, about the unique challenges Church members, as well, were able to ask pastors’ wives face. And Pastor Joel Owen of questions. Pastor Baker was excited for the Cambridge, Ohio, a longtime friend and mentor opportunity, “It of Pastor Baker, was a good for challenged him the people to on his role in get to know me the gospel minbetter. Issues istry. arise during a The service doctrinal quesculminated with tioning that FBC’s leaderunder normal ship team laycircumstances ing hands on simply don’t Pastor Baker come up very and leading the often. I’m glad congregation they could hear in a dedicatory my convictions prayer. After on some of the service, those things.” along with a The comreception, the mittee, chaired Pictured from left to right are Nancy & Joel Owen, Pastor church presentby FBC’s former Greg & Danielle Baker, and Elaine & Pastor Dominic ed Pastor Baker Pastor Dominic Gonino. a hand-crafted Gonino, voted pulpit and a unanimously to approve Pastor Baker for ordi- gift-certificate to a Christian bookstore as a nation by the local church. token of appreciation. Although Dr. Baker has been serving as the Pastor Baker and his wife have a two-year-old church’s pastor since August of 2010, he had son, Paton, and are looking forward to buying yet to submit to an official ordination process. a home in the Valley. Both Greg and Danielle Baker said, “I had an opportunity to go through have enjoyed their time here. Danielle is espethe process earlier. But I thought being ordained cially excited, “You’d have to take me away by this church, the church where I hope to spend from here kicking and screaming!” And Greg the rest of my life, was too good an opportunity feels the same way, “We’ve really fit in well to pass up. There was no need to rush.” and made friends so quickly. I feel like we’ve The membership of FBC agreed. Not only do lived here a lot longer than nine months, but in they believe that several New Testament scripture a good way!” verses demand ordination for pastors (verses like Fellowship Bible Church is non-denomiTitus 1:5 and Acts 14:23), but considered the national and member-supported. Their newly event an important step in the church’s develop- remodeled website can be found at <www. ment. As Pastor Gonino said, “This is a big deal fbcliberty.com> 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. EDEN From the Service Deli www.valleymarketeden.com STORE HOURS: MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM - 9 PM Pace Bars 50c OFF with coupon Expires 6/15/11 Any Dole Salad 50c OFF with coupon Expires 6/15/11 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls 20c OFF with coupon Expires 6/15/11 4 pack From the Deli Dept. Six Count Hoagies from the Bakery 50c OFFwith coupon Beth Kristenson, Licensed Acupuncturist Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on non-Community Acupuncture days. 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