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Show Volume XXV Issue IX The Ogden Valley news Page 3 June 1, 2019 Letters to the Editor Ogden Marathon/Ogden Canyon Cleanup a Success Well Saturday, the day of the Ogden Marathon, was certainly an interesting day weather-wise; unfortunately, more typical marathon weather than not. How did the combined Ogden Canyon cleanup go? It went well! Volunteers all showed up and worked hard. We estimate that, at least, forty 55-gallon bags of trash were hauled out of the canyon that day; plus, a lot of big stuff that wouldn’t fit in the bags! We found a trash dump at the waterline of the river about the size of a Volkswagen bug. We removed as much as we could and informed the county. They will be working to get the rest cleaned up, saving the river from a lot of pollution. Many thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who showed up in full rain gear! Thanks, also, to the runners who placed most of their trash in our trash cans; thus, most of the trash we picked up was the litter left by the public over the years. Rick Kearl, Ogden Canyon Guest Commentary Efforts to Control Dyer’s Woad and Other Noxious Weeds Continues with Annual Event Gage Froerer, Weber County Commissioner In one beautiful Saturday morning, we completed our twelfth-annual community event to eradicate dyer’s woad and other noxious weeds from Ogden Valley. With over 80 people in attendance, we made excellent progress. Little by little, this now 12-year investment is achieving a big payoff. Trails are safer and cleaner, and the mountainside is blossoming as gardens and yards aren’t being choked out by these noxious weeds. Dyer’s woad and other noxious weeds have no natural predators, which means the only way to get rid of them is through our work and sweat. I would personally like to thank all the participants who came out May 11 to help; it was a great success because of your involvement. Special thanks to all the stakeholders, including the U.S. Forest Service, UDOT-State of Utah, Weber County, and Weber Pathways, and all the sponsors who so generously gave to this fun event. I would also like to express my gratitude to Weber County Sheriff Deputy Lowder and his inmate crew for their diligent work in our community effort. All the private citizens who took time from their busy Saturday schedule also need to be recognized for their selfless efforts in removing weeds both from public and private property. I know that those who have made a personal commitment to rid the Valley of dyer’s woad, and have been persistent in doing so over the past twelve years, will testify that we are making significant progress; however, we must continue the fight. I would encourage all private landowners to do their part now to remove this weed from their property. If we are to accomplish our goal of eradicating this weed from our valley, it will require that all owners become involved with this effort. Voluntary removal is by far the best avenue; but knowing that some owners will not take responsibility, Weber County has agreed to notify property owners asking for compliance of the existing weed ordinance. Again, many thanks to all those who continue to help in this great effort, and I hope to see all of you next year as we continue down the path of a woad-free valley. Huntsville Town 2019 Nominating Convention Public Notice is hereby given that Huntsville Town will hold its Nominating Convention at the Ogden Valley Library, located at 131 S. 7400 E., Huntsville, May 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. There are two positions open for this year’s 2019 Municipal Election. Two: 4-year terms for Council Member seats. Both Nominating Conventions: Party #1 and Our Town, will hold a combined Nominating Convention at the Ogden Valley Library at 7:00 p.m. Party #1 Our Town Chairman: Artie Powell Chairman: Rod Layton Please plan to attend the convention and show your patriotic duty by supporting your local neighbors and Town leadership. Candidates must be a registered voter of Huntsville Town, and live within Huntsville Town boundaries. Those nominated at the convention will need to file a Declaration of Candidacy during the filing period of June 3 thru June 7. Nominees must be present or provide a written statement to the Town Clerk stating they agree to serve on the Town Council. For questions or concerns about the upcoming elections please contact Beckki at 801-7453420. Dated this 22nd day of May, 2019 Posted: Huntsville Post Office Huntsville Town Hall Huntsvilletown.com www.pmn.org ________________________________ Beckki Endicott, Clerk/Recorder Tribute to Spring By Zane Froerer This has been a really stormy and chaotic spring. It has also been a very beautiful spring, filled with all kinds of wonderful manifestations of what makes this valley such a great place to live. In honor of the way nature makes our lives so much better, I’ve written this tribute to spring—to be read in authentic nature video voice. In the early moments of spring, before the snow thaws have begun in earnest, the mother bear emerges from her cozy den with her two fuzzy cubs. Having spent the winter nestled together in the den, these are the first steps outside for the cubs. At first the cubs step gingerly over the snowy slopes, but with their mother hungry, they soon plod along after her. In the sky, birds can be seen, beginning to return from their southern wintering havens. Day by day the air becomes filled, more and more, with their joyful songs and chirping. As the snows recede, the grasses and wildflowers sprout in a fuzzy carpet that covers the hills and meadows. It is not THE long before insects are buzzing and crawling around; the abundance of life that bursts from seemingly out of nowhere is soon ubiquitous. It is not long before a mother deer and her fawns are wandering through the forests, picking their way along. The mother deer picks up a scent she doesn’t like; her ears perking up and she becomes completely still. In a sudden dash, the mother deer flees away with her fawns following after her. Their flight is so fast that one of the fawns gets separated for a moment and instinctively flattens down against the ground to disappear into the tall grass. Not even the keenest eye could detect the fawn. However, the mother bear’s sense of smell is not fooled. Still hungry from her long hibernation and needing sustenance to feed her cubs, the fawn’s cuteness is of no avail. The mother bear quickly snatches up the bleating fawn and, like a true sophisticated Tokyo connoisseur of the hyper fresh cuisine, the mother bear begins her feast without waiting for the fawn to die. Welcome back spring! MONARCH CREATIVE IN OGDEN SPOTLIGHT Stephen Henry is a Utah artist who paints dramatic mountain scenery, lush farmland, cattle ranches and “ordinary folk" of the rural west. Beginning this summer, Stephen will be showing and creating his oil and watercolor paintings in his Monarch studio. OGDEN VALLEY ARTISTS: Connect With Your Creative Kaleidoscope! The Monarch opens this summer with studio space available for creatives of all types from artists to architects and all makers in between. Connect, inspire and create in downtown Ogden's new Nine Rails Creative District. To learn more, schedule a tour on our Facebook page or contact us through our website. follow our metamorphosis www.themonarchogden.com @TheMonarchOgden |
