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Show The Ogden Valley news July 1, 2011 PRSRT STD POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 11 EDEN UT POSTAL PATRON EDEN-LIBERTY-84310 HUNTSVILLE-84317 OGDEN CANYON- 84401 HCR 843AO Your Community Newspaper Dyers Woad Roundup Scheduled in Ogden Valley— Weber County Commissioner and Representative Froerer ask for community support The proliferation of the state-listed noxious weed dyers woad in Ogden Valley is an issue that should be of concern to all of us who enjoy the gorgeous green fields and hillsides that make our Valley what it is. This is an issue that will not go away or cure itself without immediate action by the private citizens and property owners of this valley. The cleanup effort will be larger and more costly the longer we wait to take action. We recently met as a group with local citizens and staff from both Weber County and UDOT, and have come up with a plan of action to begin the cleanup of this noxious weed now. Both Weber County and UDOT have agreed to put forth additional effort and resources into solving this problem within public right-of-ways. But this effort will address only a minor portion of the problem; we must also deal with the weed control issue on private property in a manner that will not require government to spend critically short resources in these tight budget years. We are hopeful that local government is not required to enforce nuisance ordinances that are time consuming and more costly to private property owners. This is a problem that we can, and should, deal with utilizing the help of local and state government—but in the way of a private-public partnership. With this public-private partnership in mind, we are calling on all the great volunteers and community members in Weber County and Ogden Valley to meet with us on Saturday, DYERS WOAD cont. on page 13 Photo by Dennis Maher of Eden. Weber County Commissioners Appoint Huntsville Youth Top High School Slugger in the State Two New Planning Commissioners is no better way to start the day than by having a morning bike ride around the reservoir. “I also enjoy hiking with our two dogs. By Shanna Francis There are so many wonderful recreation opportunities for people in the canyon and the We b e r County valley, but they would not Commissioners recently be as interesting without its appointed two new members rural nature. to the Ogden Valley Township “Professionally, I am an Planning Commission—Ann educator. I have been speMiller from Ogden Canyon cial education director for and Dennis Montgomery the past 20 years for Weber from the Huntsville area. School District. Prior to Miller says that she that, I was a special educaapplied for the open position tion teacher. I have degrees because she wants Ogden from Weber State University, Canyon and Ogden Valley to Utah State University, and be a place for multiple-use the University of Utah.” experiences for living and Montgomery is a life-long playing. “Growth and change native of Huntsville. He will happen, but it needs to currently lives with his wife be planned with the future in Kathy in the Middle Fork Ann Miller mind. My husband Alan and area in Ogden Valley. He I have lived in Ogden Canyon for more than 34 states that Weber County contacted him, asking years. We are lifetime skiers at Snowbasin, and COMMISSIONERS cont. on page 3 enjoy riding our bikes in Ogden Valley. There Bears Seen Across Utah—DWR provides tips to keep you and the bears safe A bear enters the cab of a truck on Boulder window when, all of a sudden, he saw a bear’s Mountain. Two young bears peak through cabin face and then he saw it move. Taylor shouted windows near Hobble Creek. excitedly to his Grandpa Greg, And, just a few days ago, a ‘Grandpa, turn around. I just mother bear and her yearling saw a bear!’” cub are seen wandering in Greg responded, “Oh Ogden Canyon. Taylor, it is probably just a On June 13, Greg and Rita dog.” But Taylor was insistent Booth of Huntsville, along with that he turn around to see it. their grandchildren—10-yearGreg turned around and, sure old Taylor Booth, 7-yearenough, there was a black bear old Zachary, and 4-year-old in the brush. They watched it Tanner—were driving through for a minute until it wandered Ogden Canyon when Taylor up the hill and out of sight.” spotted a bear on the south side Greg is reported as having of the road in the area between estimated the bear’s weight at the Alaskan Inn and the Gray about 200 pounds, and that it Cliff Lodge. His mother Kelli definitely was a black bear, tells the story. though with a beautiful goldBlack Bear “Taylor and his brothen brown coat. Kellie added, ers were driving with Greg and “Greg said that it was as if the Rita down to Ogden. He was just looking out the BEAR SIGHTINGS cont. on page 12 By Shanna Francis In the world of high school sports, Sam Hall of Huntsville is making headlines. The Salt Lake Tribune reported on May 11 that while all eyes were on Kayden Porter at a recent home run derby—a Spanish Fork junior who was the state’s top prospect to win, and a pitching recruit for the University of North Carolina— Porter was beat out of the limelight by slugger Sam Hall at the high school derby hosted by the Salt Lake Bees on May 7. After two rounds, Hall had 12 dingers and Porter had 11. The Huntsville youth plays third baseman for Bonneville High, and has annually been a top slugger throughout the state. Hall says that part of his secret for being a top hitter is that he lifts weights every day. In a quote in the Tribune, he stated “It’s what helped me get signed at college. Even Kayden will admit he doesn’t lift like I do. I didn’t change a thing leading up to the derby.” When it comes to weight lifting, Hall says he focuses on his legs, core, and arms, which, he believes, allows him to drive balls farther. Hall’s ball speed when batting is up to 96 mph. During last year’s season, he hit 11 home runs. Hall will next be competing in the 2011 Triple-A Home Run Derby on July 11 at Spring Mobile Ballpark in Salt Lake City. Both he and Porter earned the chance to compete at the event. Hall has been offered a scholarship to play baseball at Wichita State University. Currently he lives in Huntsville with his parents Susan and Doug Allen. For information on the Triple-A Home Run Derby, visit <http://smithstix.com/events/item/ root/2011-all-star-gameSam Hall of Huntsville. and-home-run-derby> Ogden Valley Library Goes to the Movies The Ogden Valley Branch of the Weber Eleven JBL cinema class speakers l County Library is taking movie entertainment to a cinematic level. The installation of an incredible, state-of-the-art theater system has been implemented, courtesy of a Community Library Enhancement Fund (CLEF) grant through the Utah State Library. The newly installed technology boasts a High-Definition picture and True Cinema surround sound for the ultimate movie theater experience. For a great movie experience, why drive to Ogden when you can go to the Ogden Valley Library! Installed highlights include: l Ultra bright Hi-Definition digital projection l 184” wide screen l Over 4,000 watts of 7.2 surround stereo power The system features the same professional equipment in use at popular movie theaters, and will provide an incredible experience for library visitors and film fans alike. There’s nothing like watching great movies on the best technology available. Films will be presented every Tuesday and Thursday through August, with future schedules to follow. The Ogden Valley Library will be offering a wide range of movies, including new releases, classics, documentaries, and special interest and family-oriented films. For a list of upcoming films, see page 4. Please call 801-337-2660 for more information. Community Asked to Participate in Effort to Clear Dyers Woad from Ogden Valley By Shanna Francis The entire community of Ogden Valley and Ogden Canyon are being asked to participate in a Dyers Woad Eradication event slated for Saturday, July 16. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with an informational seminar regarding the Utah state-listed noxious weed and the best way to eradicate, manage, and control the spread of the weed. Weber County Vegetation Manager James Park will be on hand at Snowcrest Jr. High to provide the information and answer questions from the public. Afterwards, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, the community is being asked to participate in the Valley-wide effort—to disperse into the community and clear dyers woad. Weber County has offered the use of dump trucks that will be parked at the junior high in Eden to receive the bags of woad that are collected by community members that morning. Please make arrangements to meet at the school before 9:00 a.m. to attend the informational meeting and obtain large orange collection bags from Weber County’s Road Department. It is suggested that participants bring gloves, a sharp digging tool if you have one, a brimmed hat, and plenty of water. The Weber County Sheriff’s Department will also have crews on hand to help with the clean-up event. Representative Gage Froerer of Huntsville, and owner of Century 21 Gage Froerer real estate office in Eden (2405 N. Highway 158), has generously offered, along with his staff, to provide and serve hamburgers and drinks for volunteers at 12:30 p.m. following the cleanup effort. The luncheon will be provided in the Century 21 parking lot located west of Wells Fargo Bank and Maverik gas station on On June 9, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a 1982 Chevy pickup truck heading westbound on Highway 158. Church and scout groups, families, busi- Highway 39 in Huntsville drifted off into standing water on the side of the road, lost control, and nesses, and other organizations are being asked rolled. Three occupants, two males and one female, were checked at the scene and released with minor injuries. They were not wearing seatbelts. The victims were driver John Neal of Ogden, ROUNDUP cont. on page 13 22-years old; and an 18-year-old female passenger; and a 22-year-old male passenger. |