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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 2 Volume VI, Issue V June 15, 2002 Letters to the Editor The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Staff: Shanna Francis Tel: 745-2688 Fax: 745-0062 Cell: 791-4387 E-Mail: shannafrancis@att.net Jeannie Wendell Tel: 745-2879 Fax: 745-2879 E-Mail: crwendell@att.net crwendell@msn.com Resident Urges Neighbors to Contain Dyers Woad When we first moved into our home in Huntsville, we were amazed at all the “pretty” wildflowers that surrounded our home! Needless to say, it didn’t take long until we realized that it was all we would ever grow—if we didn’t take control. Our trees were 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. Announcements Sought As a community service, The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS will print local birth, wedding, obituary, anniversary and missionary farewell & homecoming and Eagle Scout announcements free of charge. We invite residents to send their announcements to: The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS PO BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 If you would like your submitted items returned, please send a stamped, selfaddressed envelope. The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS, while respecting all property received, will take no responsibility for lost or misplaced items. Please remember to keep a copy for yourself. Terri Boyce, Huntsville Huntsville Town Urged to Clean Up Flag This beautiful flag was painted on the intersection in the heart of Huntsville town, shortly after September 11. Soon after the flag was painted, a construction company dug along the Guidelines for Letters to the Editor 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. native to this area, flowers we didn’t see until we managed the problem. In addition, I can plant my own trees and flowers now, and they survive! We’re here to testify: you can succeed; and you can help your friends and neighbors do the same! Before control of dyers woad. streets, and laid a pipeline. Mud and dirt soon covered the beautiful flag. I drive a school bus full of students to Huntsville Elementary every day. I thought after the pipeline was completed, the intersection would be washed and the mess cleaned up. It didn’t happen. It has saddened me to see the flag in this condition every day. Huntsville needs to wake up, with the upcoming events taking place in Huntsville and other communities in Ogden Valley, Huntsville needs to show off their beautiful flag once again. I love America. Melva Richens, Eden dying, and our native plants didn’t have a chance. You see it happening all over our Valley: home sites, vacant lots, and nature trails. Dyers woad is not selective, it merely takes over, strangling natural and planned vegetation. We hired teenagers to help us gain control the first year. We own one acre; it seemed like an endless task, but The American flag in Huntsville as it used to be. Featured Home Invitation for Articles The staff of The OGDEN VALLEY NEWS welcomes the submission of articles by our readership. We invite you to submit local historical accounts or biographies, articles pertaining to contemporary issues, and/or other material that may be of interest to our readers. We also invite you to submit to the paper, or notify the staff of local events. 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 OGDEN VALLEY 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. After dyers woad is eliminated. we were confident we could succeed. In the following years, the task became easier. Each year brought new surprises, new native plants, and a far greater variety than the waves of yellow that turn brown/black. Now, we reap the benefits. There are so many beautiful wildflowers Inspirational Thought “When you create peace in your mind, you find it in your life.” -Author Unknown The deadline for material for the July 1, 2002 issue is June 19, 2002. Dick Dixon Associate Broker EDEN 940-4040 FOR ALL YOUR OGDEN VALLEY REAL ESTATE NEEDS $289,000 Beautiful views from this 5 BR 3 BA rambler on .33 AC. Central air & Vac, wet bar, deck, patio and sprinkler system. One of Eden’s most desirable neighborhoods & just minutes to golf, ski & water sports. dickdixon@att.net Visit www.dickdixon.org 2580 N. 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