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Show Page 2 The Ogden Valley news Volume XX Issue IX June 1, 2012 The Ogden Valley news Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 801-745-2688 Fax: 801-745-0062 Cell: 801-791-4387 E-Mail: slfrancis@digis.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 801-745-2879 Fax: 801-745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@digis.net crwendell@msn.com Opinions expressed by advertisers, columnists or letters to the editor are not necessarily the opinions of the owners and staff of The Ogden Valley news. guidelines for Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor In Wolf Creek Canyon, Dyers Woad is in Retreat! The Wolf Creek Canyon trail, which leads up from the Powder Mountain Road to the foot of James Peak, is a special place, and now is an example to the rest of Valley residents that eradication of Dyers Woad can be accomplished. Last year, thirty determined volunteers hacked, chopped, scrambled up and down banks, and bagged nearly 30 huge, industrial-sized bags of woad from the trail and its adjacent slopes. Powder Mountain sponsored the effort and the hauling of many of the filled bags down for disposal. Others in the community also helped clear and haul. This year . . . well, you have to go see the trail to believe it. Where last year the whole trail was buried in a monster crop of dyers woad, now, thanks to the efforts of last year’s Wolf Canyon Woad Warriors’ it is almost completely clear of the noxious weed. The bottom end by the trailhead, which was already dripping seeds when the clearing was done, however, still needs some help. But this is only a matter of about 100 yards, up to the corner with Letters should be 300 words or less. Letters must be signed and the address of the writer submitted. The Ogden Valley news reserves the right to edit or decline printing of any submissions. 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Awards that have been earned by the reader, family members, neighbors or friends are also sought. While the staff of The Ogden Valley news invites the submittal of information and articles, we reserve the right to select which material will be considered for publication. All material, to be considered, must be submitted with the full name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the material. The OgdenValley news’liability on account of errors in, or omissions of, advertising shall in no event exceed the amount of charges for the advertising omitted or the space occupied by the error. The Ogden Valley news does not endorse, promote or encourage the purchase or sale of any product or service advertised in this newspaper. Advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Ogden Valley news hereby disclaims all liability for any damage suffered as the result of any advertisement in this newspaper. The Ogden Valley news is not responsible for any claims or representations made in advertisements in this newspaper. The Ogden Valley news has the sole authority to edit and locate any classified advertisement as deemed appropriate. It also reserves the right to refuse any advertising. Note: The contents of The Ogden Valley News are copyrighted. To protect this publication and its contributors from unlawful copying, written permission is required before any individual or company engages in the reproduction or distribution of its contents, by any means, without first obtaining written permission from the owners of this publication. The deadline for the OVN June 15 issue is May 29. Last year’s thick woad lined the Wolf Creek Canyon trail. the straw piles. Then the next hundred yards has only a few plants. After that, it is just solitary woad plants, often 200 yards apart! Other vegetation is moving back in, on the widened section of trail (lower 1.5 miles). When you see a patch of yellow up ahead, it often turns out to be wallflower or dandelion. There are just a couple of short sections that need to be wacked again. Overall, it is an amazing transition, and about 95 percent free of woad. There are wonderful wild flowers, moose, and other wildlife. The trail leads about 3 miles up to the foot of James Peak. Up in the “Wolf Creek Park,” it is simply a beautiful piece of Top of Utah—butterflies, flowers, sagebrush, and a few trees, with the trail running up along the Rocky Mountain stream. This is a truly worthwhile hiking destination. Naysayers will say the woad will be back . . Orin Hatch Still the Best Candidate Utah citizens should not pay attention to such carpet baggers as “Freedom Works.” Telling Utahans whom they should or should not vote for ought not to be dictated by foreign money. Please, Utah voters, the lies, innuendos, and half-truths put out by these folds are, at best, just that. I am a conservative and feel Republican discussions and views should be by and for Utahans. My pleas to voters is to choose what’s best for Utah, then the U.S., then where and what your taxes are used for. Orin Hatch isn’t the purist conservative, but he has improved in time, and will sure be the best when all things are considered. After clearing the trail of woad, native plants have a chance to grow back unhindered. . ; maybe. Last year’s huge crop probably was growth of seeds that had been waiting around several years before germinating (seeds can lay dormant for 5 – 7 years!). Other than at the bottom of the trail, all of the new mega-plants were removed and the seeds bagged before they could be spread down slope. There are also some signs of dyers woad rust, a purposefully spread fungus that can renders infected plants sterile. This is an opportunity to reclaim this beautiful trail to a 100-percent-woad-free state. During the June 2 Woad Roundup starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Eden Park bowery, we will request some volunteers to work on the trail during the morning, to help bring this trail to “woad free” status. If you would like to work on this effort, please contact Miranda Menzies at 801-745-2793. Miranda Menzies, Eden T. G. “Bud” Mahas, Salt Lake City One of the beautiful wildflowers growing along the Wolf Creek Canyon Trail. Memorial Day Cemetery Schedule May 28, 2012 Each year on Memorial Day, the American Legion Ogden Valley Post 129 holds Military Honors Memorial services at four Ogden Valley cemeteries. The schedule is as follows: Liberty Cemetery 3900 N. 3500 E. Liberty 9:00 a.m. Lower Eden Cemetery (Meadow View) 5100 E. 2200 N., Eden 10:00 a.m. Upper Eden Cemetery (Mt. View) 5500 E. 2770 N., Eden 11:00 a.m. Huntsville 12:00 p.m. 5500 E. 100 S. Huntsville After the ceremonies, a potluck lunch will be held at the American Legion Post 129 at 12:30 p.m. in Huntsville located at 604 S. 7800 E. Please bring your favorite dish! For more information, call Brad Brooks at 801-791-8661. |
