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Show Page 12 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXV Issue XII May 1, 2019 Ogden Nature Center 2019 Fun Run Registration Now Open Registration is now open for the Ogden Nature Center’s 5K Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast slated for Saturday, May 11. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. Runners and families are invited to enjoy a casual, fun trail run and lively morning at the Ogden Nature Center. Whether running or walking, the route is beautiful, and the event is topped off with an outdoor pancake breakfast at the end of the run. The 5K course is two laps that wind through 152 acres on dirt trails. Children under 12 can run a 2.5K and young children can participate in a free, 100-foot kids dash with tree-cookie medals for every child who participates. Please note: walkers will not be timed for medals, but are welcome and encouraged to participate.\ The Ogden Nature Center staff will be on hand to introduce live birds of prey and other native animals. Union Grill will cater a delicious pancake breakfast with coffee by Grounds for Coffee. Awards, prizes, and kids activities will follow the race on the back lawn of the visitor center. Cost - $28 for adults and $16 for kids 12 & under $8 for additional breakfasts ONSTAGE cont. from page 4 Home Companion on National Public Radio. Bella Hristova is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including a 2013 Avery Fisher Career Grant, First Prize in the 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, First Prize in the 2007 Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand, and Laureate of the 2006 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. She was awarded YCA’s Helen Armstrong Violin Fellowship, the Mortimer Levitt Career Development Award for Women Artists, and the Gordon and Harriet Greenfield Foundation Artist Management Fellowship of YCA. Born in Pleven, Bulgaria to Russian and Bulgarian parents, Ms. Hristova began violin studies at the age of six. At age twelve, she participated in master classes with Ruggiero Ricci at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. In 2003, she entered the Curtis Institute of Music, where she worked with Ida Kavafian (YCA Alumna) and studied chamber music with Steven Tenenbom. She received her Artist Diploma with Jaime Laredo at Indiana University in 2010. Ms. Hristova plays a 1655 Nicolò Amati violin, once owned by the violinist Louis Krasner. Tickets for this delightful performance are only $10 and can be purchased online at <symphonyballet.org> About Bella Hristova - Acclaimed for her passionate, powerful performances, beautiful sound, and compelling command of her instrument, violinist Bella Hristova is a young musician with a growing international career. Ms. Hristova has performed extensively as soloist with orchestras including with Pinchas Zukerman and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Lincoln Center, with the New York String Orchestra under Jaime Laredo at Carnegie Hall, as well as with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pasadena, Charleston, Asheville, Greenwich, Vermont, Kansas City, Delaware, and Columbus symphonies; and Orquesta Filarmónica de Boca del Río, Asturias Symphony Orchestra, Centro Nacional de la Música-la Orquesta, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Korea’s Cheongju Symphony Orchestra internationally. She has also appeared on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Dates & Times • May 9 & 10: Registration packets may be picked up before the race at the Ogden Nature Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • May 11: Run Day! Day-of registration at 6:30 a.m. Race begins at 8:00 a.m. Please dress appropriately; the Run will be held rain or shine. All proceeds directly benefit the Ogden Nature Center. To register online, please visit <www. ogdennaturecenter.org/events/fly-with-theflock-5k-fun-run> To register in person, visit the Ogden Nature Center located at 966 W. 12th St. in Ogden. To register by phone, call 801621-7595. This year’s annual event is sponsored by The L.S. Peery Foundation, StandardExaminer, Union Grill on 24th, Grounds for Coffee, Golden Beverage, Salomon, Suunto, and Bloom Recyclers. For additional information visit <www. ogdennaturecenter.org> Three Things to Know About the Spring Turkey Hunt Your heart pounds as you sit crouched in a few short scrub oak trees. You break the still morning silence again with another repetition of your turkey call. Very slowly, you raise your shotgun and take aim at the magnificent strutting tom turkey making its way steadily toward where you are sitting. It’s another incredible experience in nature that you’ll never forget. Utah’s spring turkey hunting seasons are in April and May, and this year is the perfect opportunity to get out there, enjoy the fresh spring air and experience the thrill of the hunt. Utah’s spring limited-entry turkey hunt started April 13 and runs until April 25. The youth turkey hunt runs from April 26-28, and the spring general-season turkey hunt runs from April 29 to May 31. However, because we’ve had a cool, wet spring, there are a few things you should know and do before heading out to hunt: Where to hunt - There are currently between 25,000-35,000 wild turkeys throughout the state, and they’re doing really well. However, Utah’s south central and southwestern regions have the highest density of turkeys in the state — and a relatively low number of hunters — which means these areas may provide better hunting opportunities. Turkey populations in the southeastern areas of the state may be lower this year due to harsh winter conditions, so hunting will likely be better elsewhere. Turkeys may also be primarily located in lower-elevation areas this year due to a higher snowpack and late spring. What hunting conditions will be like - Due to a wet spring and slower snowmelt, you will likely have difficulty accessing some higher elevations this year. There are still snowdrifts and wet, muddy roads in some lower-elevation areas as well, so you should be prepared for the conditions. The cold, wet weather may have delayed nesting this year, which means that hens still need to be bred. So tom turkeys will be especially interested in chasing hens later into the year, making gobbling peaks a little later than usual. “Hunters can expect toms to be receptive to calls, and overall, the general season should be better than in years past,” DWR assistant wildlife program chief Blair Stringham said. General tips - There are two turkey subspecies that live in Utah: Rio Grande and Merriam’s. Rio Grande turkeys are usually found at lower elevations. River bottoms dotted with cottonwood trees and areas containing mostly oak and pinyon-juniper trees are some of their favorite spots. Merriam’s turkeys, on the other hand, are typically found in ponderosa pine forests at higher elevations. If you’re planning to hunt, try to get out and scout a few days before your hunt begins. Becoming familiar with the area and locating where the turkeys are is key to a successful hunt. You should spend time observing the turkeys’ daily patterns so that during the hunt, you can set up in an area where the birds will be active. “Turkeys are often found on private property, so be aware of the land ownership in the area you’re hunting,” Stringham said. “Also, calls and decoys can greatly increase your success so I’d recommend practicing with those beforehand. And lastly, turkeys have incredible eyesight so be sure to wear good camo.” For other general turkey hunting tips, visit the DWR website. Buying a turkey permit - You can buy a permit for the statewide general season anytime between now and when the hunt ends on May 31, 2019. Permits for the limited-entry season, however, are available only through a drawing. General-season permits are available on the DWR website. They’re also available at hunting license agent locations and DWR offices. For more information on season dates and permits, see page 35 of the 2018-19 Utah Upland Game & Turkey Guidebook. The free guidebook is available online at www.wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks or at hunting license agent locations and DWR offices. “Utah’s turkey population numbers have never been higher,” Stringham said. “Whether you’re a long-time hunter or just getting started, now is a great time to get a tag and chase some gobblers.” TENTH ANNUAL AMERICAN SPIRIT PROJECT ESSAY CONTEST- WIN $1000 THEME: YOUR 20-20 VISION FOR UTAH & AMERICA IN 2020 WHY: Because in many ways ours is a divided country due to political conflict and cultural differences. An objective assessment of today’s conflicts is needed along with positive recommendations for solving them. Your thoughts and insights could be a part of the answer. Contest rules and requirements - One essay per person – Minimum age 16; Must be a Utah resident. Essay length -300 to 500 words, printed with sources notated; received between June 10 and October 10, 2019. Send your essay to American Spirit Project c/o John W. Reynolds @ 28 White Barn Dr., Pleasant View, Utah 84414 by U.S. Mail, UPS, FEDEX, or hand deliver to the above address. Questions - text message to 801-940-3698 or call 801-782-8077. ESSAY JUDGING POINT VALUES Life Sketch (who you are and what you have accomplished) Writing Style & Readability Historical Content Documentation of sources Content & adherence to theme Total points available 5 10 15 10 60 100 Minimum score to be considered for Best Essay is 90 points. Winner will be notified by November 1, 2019; $1000 award will be given during the Thanksgiving Holidays. If you decide to participate in this essay contest then give it your best shot and good luck! Your voice is important for our future. SPONSORED BY AMERICAN SPIRIT PROJECT Tim Ludlum caught this photo from near Windsurfer’s Beach April 18. High Altitude Kids Summer Tumbling June 3rd – August 16th Summer Tumbling Classes, Beginning to Advanced Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sign up today…space is limited! 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