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Due to concerns about the Equine Virus, the 2011 Wellsville Horse Parade has been canceled by its organizers. The remainder of the Cowboys Day’s events will be held as scheduled on Saturday June 18. More information will be available shortly.

As summer vacation for school children nears, the Logan City Environmental Department would like to remind parents to teach their children about safety around garbage trucks and containers.

It is important that children do not chase, follow, or get near the garbage trucks that are working and they should not play near, on, or inside the containers.

For more information, please call Logan City Environmental office at 716-9755.

This lucky 3-year old caught the first fish in last year's Youth Fish Derby

Youth from age 3 to 15 are invited to participate in the second annual Youth Fishing Derby to be held on Saturday, June 4th (Utah’s free fishing day) from 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

There will be fun prizes for the biggest fish caught each hour and overall. Family members are encouraged to assist young children. Volunteers will be available to help those who are inexperienced and to measure the fish that are caught.

For more information, or if you would like to help, please call Brett Jorgensen at (435) 754-7587.

Note: no boats will be allowed on the dam during the Fishing Deby.

The Youth Fishing Derby is great family fun. No fishing license is required.

Wellsville City looks forward to completion of phase I of the new Wellsville Dam trail system.  As soon as the weather cooperates, wheel chair accessible concrete ramps to the bridge will be installed and then the bridge area will be graded and grass seed planted. 

One thing citizens will notice is that fishing and diving from the bridge are not allowed.  We had hoped to allow fishing from the bridge but it seems fishermen need lawn chairs, coolers and tackle boxes.  It became apparent other trail users were having a hard time getting across the bridge – thus the change.  

Another new feature at the Dam is an accessible fishing deck being build by Eagle Scout candidates.  As soon as handrails and a wheel chair access ramp are installed, the deck will have a sign installed to remind fishermen the deck was build with donated funds for the use of senior citizens, those with physical limitations, and families with pre-school children.

The Parks and Recreation Committee has noticed that with the increased use of the trail system, and our new community fishery, thee has been a corresponding increase in the amount of littering.  We would like to get feedback to determine if any Youth Groups, Clubs, Sports Teams, or families would consider supporting an “Adopt a Trail” program.  The idea would be to assign short sections of the trail and shoreline and then put up signs recognizing the group.  If you would be interested in supporting this idea or have other suggestions, please call Gary Bates or MaryAnn Degn. This project is a great opportunity for parents to teach their children the value of community service.

In keeping with our goal to become a Utah Healthy City, the Parks and Recreation Committee has recommended and the Wellsville City Council has approved a NO SMOKING and NO DRINKING OF ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES resolution for all Wellsville City Parks.  This includes the area around the Wellsville Reservoir.  Persons ticketed for violating this resolution will be subject to a significant fine.  Citizens are encouraged to report violations to the Cache County Sherriff.

Finally, we are pleased to report the Parks and Recreation Committee has submitted grant requests to Cache County (RAPZ) and The State of Utah to build phase II of the Wellsville Dam trail system.  Phase II will run from the intersection of Center Street and 400 South and proceed East along the steam.  The trail will end at the Wellsville Dam Park.  We should know if we received the grants for 2011 within a few months.

A special Memorial Day Veteran’s program will be held at the Veteran’s Monument located in the Wellsville Cemetery on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.  The program will include a flag ceremony, music, remarks by an honored speaker, the reading of the names of all the veterans buried in the Wellsville Cemetery, and the playing of Taps. Please join us in honoring those who have served our country.  A limited amount of seating will be available, but we encourage you to bring a lawn chair. All veterans are invited to participate in the group photo that will be taken following the program.

Youth from 3 to 15 in age are invited to participate in the second annual Youth Fishing Derby to be held on Saturday, June 4^th (Utah’s free fishing day) from 7:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. There will be fun prizes for the biggest fish caught each hour and overall. Family members are encouraged to assist young children. Volunteers will be available to help those who are inexperienced and to measure the fish that are caught. For more information, or if you would like to help please call Brett Jorgensen at (435) 754-7587.

In the event of a disaster, there’s a new radio station in Cache County that can provide residents with important emergency information. WQKP, 1610 AM, was established with funds from a 2008 Federal Homeland Security grant to broadcast emergency public information in a disaster.  Cache County is currently broadcasting National Weather Service information on this Station, but future programming will also include educational emergency preparedness information. Broadcasts will be made from this channel to keep residents updated around the clock during emergencies.

Everyone is invited to come to Wellsville’s 5^th annual perennial exchange.  It will be held on Saturday, May 14^th in the Tabernacle parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring what you can or a list of what you are willing to share.  If you don’t have perennials, come and get some! Bring extra seeds of any kind, trade gardening tools, house plant starts, herbs or gardening supplies. Come and share your knowledge, or ask questions. It will be a fun time for all gardeners.  For more information please call Sharon Rouse at 770-2540.

The Logan Environmental department would like residents who live along the streets surrounding the Elementary school ( 1^st East, 1^st South, 2^nd South and Center) to have your garbage cans to the curb by 8:00 a.m. the morning of May 17^th.  In case of inclement weather on May 17^th, garbage cans will need to be put out early on May 24^th. Thanks for your help in this matter.

The Wellsville Horse Parade and Cowboy Days Celebration will be held on June 18, 2011. More information will be available soon.

The Wellsville Foundation Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wellsville City Office located at 75 East Main. 

Wellsville Foundation board officers will be elected and new board members will be ratified. 

This will be followed by a discussion of the status of the historic Wellsville Tabernacle and the capital campaign to obtain funds for renovation of the building so it can again service our community.  The public is welcome. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Wellsville Foundation Board, please contact Kaylene Ames (245-6950) or Delpha Hall (245-4017).

Remember: Wellsville Citizens can use the Hyrum Library at no change.

Sign-ups for the library’s summer reading program begin on May 16^th. Summer reading programs will run from June 6^th until July 16^th.  Many fun activities are planned including a craft day, a magician, and a great closing party.  Sign up the entire family and enjoy a fun summer of reading at home and at the library. 

Nibley author, Shaundra Kennedy Wenger will be speaking at the library on May 9^th at 7:00 p.m. Shaundra is the author of five children’s books, co-author of a cookbook, and has been published in many magazines. Shanudra will speak on how to get a book published and answer any questions to budding authors. Refreshments will be served.

Please remember to donate your Ridley’s Advantage Points to the library.  This is a great way to raise money for the library.  We appreciate all who participate in this program.

Bricks are still for sale to finish off our second donor wall. Contact the library for more information.

The Hyrum Senior Center is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All seniors are invited to come  and join us for lunch, activities, etc.

▪Monday Fit Over 60 is at 10:00 a.m.
▪Tuesday Chair Yoga is at 10:30 a.m.- Games start at 12:30 p.m.
▪Wednesday is program day.

Please call 245-3570 to reserve a place for lunch or for more information.

The Cache County Senior Citizen Center (located at 240 North 100 East, Logan), invites those 60+ to come and participate in our many activities.  We are looking for volunteers as Meals on Wheels drivers, and instructors for some classes. We have a variety of opportunities and would love to have your expertise. Please call Jan at 755-1720 for more information.

The Cache County Senior Citizen Center (located at 240 North 100 East, Logan), invites those 60+ to come and participate in our many activities.  We are looking for volunteers as Meals on Wheels drivers, and instructors for some classes. We have a variety of opportunities and would love to have your expertise. Please call Jan at 755-1720 for more information.