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Show Page 12 The Ogden Valley News Volume XXIX Issue VIII August 1, 2022 Trail Etiquette Trail Enjoyment and Etiquette - We hope that you are enjoying the trails in Ogden Valley this summer whether by foot, bike, or horseback! Practicing courteous trail etiquette helps to make the outdoor experience enjoyable and safe for everyone. The USDA Forest Service, which manages national forests and grasslands encompassing 193 million acres across the nation, has provided the following information on trail etiquette. The information is a good reminder for each of us about the importance of trail etiquette. Ogden Valley Pathways would also like to hear suggestions from you regarding trail etiquette in Ogden Valley. Trail Etiquette - Some of the trails you’ll visit on the forest or on the foothills, or even on our urban and rural pathways are multi-use, meaning hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders may all share the same trail. A basic etiquette rule is Wheels Yield to Heels. Keep this in mind when approaching other trail users; bicyclists yield to all other users while hikers and walkers yield to horseback riders. Safety on the Trail - It is every trail user’s responsibility and right to ensure their own safety and expect safe practices from other trail users. Exercise caution at all times and follows guidelines and rules of the trail. Preventing accidents or injuries is the first step; acting responsibly if something does happen is the second. Always think clearly! Mind Your Manners - Think of trail etiquette as a polite way to share our forest and other public lands. It outlines guidelines for the many users who ride, walk, hike, bike, or ski trails. If you have never considered trail etiquette to be one of the more important aspects of trail use, you may want to reconsider. Trail etiquette should be a major part of any trail users experience. Trail use is a privilege that cannot be abused or disrespected, so making trail etiquette a priority allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors and have a good time while being safe and courteous. Also remember, everyone is out there for the same reasons—to enjoy nature and to enjoy what they are doing. When traveling multi-use trails, you may encounter many different forms of trail use; therefore, the user must adjust to different regulations (who passes first, who slows down, who gets the right of way). If trail users conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, and respect the environment and other users, the trail experience will only get better. Keep safety and etiquette in mind when you are participating in trail use, this way trails will stay in good condition and the privilege will remain accessible for everyone. Basic Trail Etiquette for All Users • Leave No Trace; take only pictures! • Be aware of other trail users. • Stay to the right of the trail (except when passing). • Slow down at corners. • Always clean up after yourselves. • Obey all the trail rules. • Give a clear warning signal when passing: call out when approaching, and pass on your left. Always look ahead and behind when passing. Travel at reasonable speeds. Keep pets on a leash. Move off the trail when letting others pass. Yield to other trail-users when entering and crossing a trail. • Do not disturb the wildlife and its habitat. • Stay on the trail. Respect the environment; do not venture off the trails, which can create unauthorized new trails or shortcuts. • Do not litter. • Do not drink or contaminate water sources (wash 100 feet away from any nearby water source). • Use provided toilet facilities. If you are unable to find a facility, dig a hole 6 inches deep at least 200 feet from any open water. If you have pets, you should also consider where they are going to the bathroom— stay away from waterways and wetlands, especially if you are on a sensitive watershed. Also, pick up after them, taking their waste in waste bags with you! • Do not make fires; use picnic areas and grills if provided. • Respect wildlife. Your surroundings are home to many plants and animals: you are the visitor. • Obey all posted signs. These indicate special restrictions that apply to the trail you are on. • Be nice and say “Hi” to other trail users as you pass! Hiking with Animals • Clean up after your animals. Again, taking their waste in waste bags with you! • Keep them on a leash or lead, except where allowed otherwise. • Give larger animals the right of way. • Do not let your animal disturb wildlife or others. • Keep them on the trails. Hikers, Walkers, Backpackers • Move off the trail whenever possible for other trail users. • When meeting someone riding a horse, step off the trail and speak calmly. Mountain Bikers • Know your ability, equipment, and the area. • Move off the trail for less mobile users. • Do not ride under conditions where you leave evidence of passing, i.e., after rain or snow. • Stay on the trail. • Do not ride through streams. • Make presence known at corners or blind spots. • Control your bicycle. • Always yield at trail crossings. Equestrians/Horseback Riders • Practice minimum impact techniques. • Avoid sudden moves and loud noises when horses are near. • Observe speed limits. • Always clean up after your horse. • Avoid campsites used by other types of trail users. • Keep horses in campsite only long enough to unpack or pack them. • Stock tied to trees ruins trees and turf: do so only for a short time. Use tie lines instead for longer stops. • Never tie horses within 200 feet of lakes, streams, or springs. For more info, please visit trailsalliancenu.org. • • • • • Now Enrolling SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY We believe in Catholic Education, so should you 1. We educate the whole Person 2. Academic Excellence 3. 10:1 Student to Teacher Ratio 4. Safe and secure campus 5. Extra-curricular inclusivity! All students make the team. We are excited to share our campus with you. www.stjosephutah.org 801-394-1515 Valley Elementary Releases 2022 – 2023 School Class Supply Lists Below are the suggested school items for each grade at Valley Elementary. The items on this list will be used during the regular school day. Please notice, however, that they may be brought from home on a voluntary basis; otherwise, the school will furnish them. Any donations should be delivered to your child’s teacher. Kindergarten Supply List • 1 large Clorox Wipes • Child scissors (please label) • 6 – 12 glue sticks • Crayola Triangle crayons—16 count • 1 plastic pencil box (8x5) labeled with child’s name. The inexpensive one, please. No locks or zipper pencil boxes. • Small black Expo dry erase markers (4 per child) • Crayola watercolor set • 2 sets of snacks for about 25 students • Personal, over-the-head headphones. Send in a labeled Ziploc baggie. NO EARBUDS. Please choose at least two of the following items. • Small playdough • Small treasure box prizes • Class-size bottles of hand sanitizer • Paper plates • Small paper cups • Paper lunch bags • Forks & spoons First-grade Supply List • 1 plastic pencil box (8x5) - the inexpensive kind. Please, no locks or zippered ones (please label). • Personal over-the-head headphones - NO earbuds. Please send in a labeled Ziploc baggie. • 12 - 24 yellow #2 pencils - sharpened would be appreciated. • 6 to 12 glue sticks • Expo dry erase markers • 1 large Clorox Wipes • 1 roll of paper towels • Band-aids We also request that you pick 1 or 2 items from our back-to-school wish list: • Food for snacks • Pretzels • Goldfish crackers • Paper Plates • Plastic Cups • White Coffee Filers • Forks & Spoons • Large paper lunch bags • Party favors • Playground toys (balls of all types and/or jump ropes) Second-Grade Supply List • Pencil box • Headphones; mouse for Chromebook is optional • Composition notebook • 4, 2-pocket notebook • Dry erase markers • Band-aids • Tissues • Paper towels • Crayola markers, pack of 8 • Twistables, if in Ms. Webb, Bruggink, or Trejo’s class • Scissors • 1 box Ziploc bags, any size • 1 bottle Elmer’s glue • Glue sticks (4-pack) • Eraser tops • Ticonderoga pencils • Disinfecting wipes • Ziplock bags (choose either gallon, quart, or sandwich size) • Any small prized, individually wrapped trets, are welcome any time of the year • Please, no handheld pencil sharpeners • Thank you! Third-grade Supply List • 8 black FINE POINT dry erase Expo markers • 1 yellow highlighter • 1 red pen • 1 pack 24-count crayons • 24 #2 pencils – Ticonderoga sharpens the best • 1 small pack pencil top erasers • 12 glue sticks • 1 plastic pencil box (about 5½x9). No metal, keyed, or zipper pouches • 1 child scissors • 4 sturdy two-pocket folders (no prongs) • 2 composition notebooks (no spiral) • 2 Clorox/cleaning wipes • 2 large boxes of Kleenex • 2 rolls of paper towels • Please, NO handheld pencil sharpeners • Inexpensive earbuds/headphones brought in a Ziploc bag with student’s name on it and a mouse with USB plug. Extra Donations • Ziploc bags (gallon, quart, sandwich, or snack) • Treasure box items Fourth-grade Supply List • 1 large box of tissues • 1 roll paper towels • 1 2-pocket folder • Clorox/cleaning wipes • 10 - 12 pencils - #2 Ticonderoga brand. Send additional pencils each month • 1 large eraser or extra pencil top erasers • 1 pencil box (standard size – approx. 8 5/8 x 5 3/4 x 2 1/2) • 1 pair of scissors • 2 red pens or 2 red pencils • 2 glue sticks • 1 box crayons, 16 - 24 count • 1 box of colored pencils, 12 count (optional) • 1 - 4 pack of BLACK Expo/dry erase markers (keep 2 in your pencil box - 2 for the classroom extra markers box) • Inexpensive earbuds/headphones to keep in your pencil box - labeled • Inexpensive personal mouse with USB plug (optional) - labeled • Please, NO handheld pencil sharpeners Fifth-grade Supply List • 5 pocket folders • 5 page protectors • Colored pencils • 10 glue sticks • 12 fine point Expo markers • 10 pencils - #2 Ticonderoga • 5 highlighters (each a different color) • 1 box quart-size Ziploc bags • Scissors • Watercolors • 1 roll of Duct tape (any color), which will be used for a wallet • Markers (optional) • Earbuds • Computer mouse (optional) • 1 box of Kleenex • 1 Clorox Wipes • 1 roll of paper towels Sixth-grade Supply List - Most of these items will be used as a class, so please do not label. • 2 to 3 packs of college-ruled lined paper – 3-hole punched • 1 package graph paper, 3-hole punched • 25 pencils • 25 pencil top erasers/or regular eraser • 3x3 sticky notes, any color • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer • Clorox wipes • 2 boxes of Kleenex • Gallon-sized Ziploc bags or paper towels Individual supplies; please label with first & last name. One package of colored: • Pencils • Markers • Dry erase markers • Highlighters Also: • 1 pair of scissors • Headphones or earbuds that plug in, (no Bluetooth headphones) • 1 composition notebook Optional, extra donations: • 20 x 23, or larger, Post-it Notes for group activities. • Fieldtrip donation (to the office as a grade donation) Music & PLC Teacher (PE, Library, Computer/STEM) • Kleenex/tissues • Band-aids • Paper Towels Subscriptions available for out-of-area residents at $18 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: The Ogden Valley News PO BOX 522, EDEN UT 84310 |