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Show 1 Page 9 The Garfield County Insider October 14, 2010 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 UTAH LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD Sand County Foundation, the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, the Utah Cattlemen's Association, and Western AgCredit are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2010 Leopold Conservation Award. "The health of Utah's landscape is dependent on hard-working farmers and ranchers who are dedicated to ensuring that Utah's land, water and wildlife are in better shape than when they found them," said Dr. Brent Haglund, Sand County Foundation President. "Year after year, the high quality of nominees for the Leopold Conservation Award makes the selection process difficult but proves that Utah's natural resources are being cared for by innovative landowners who want to see them flourish for future generations." The Leopold Conservation Award, named in honor of world-renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, is comprised of $10,000 and a Leopold crystal. The award is presented annually in eight states to private landowners who practice responsible land stewardship and management. The 2010 finalists, listed alphabetically, are: • Karl & Raymond Heaton, Kane County • Osuthorpe Family, Red Pine Land and Livestock, Summit County • Dennis Stowell, Iron County • Tanner Family, Della Ranches, Box Elder County "We are very excited to present this award on behalf of the farmers and ranchers of Utah," said Leland Hogan, President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. "This award, however, is great for all of Utah because the recognition and funding helps to preserve and enhance our open space. Utah's farmers and ranchers have a long history of land preservation and a deep commitment to preserving Utah's natural resources. As stewards of the land we want to ensure that history continues well into the future." The finalists will be formally recognized at the Utah Association of Conservation Districts Annual Convention Nov. 10 in Layton. The Leopold Conservation Award recipient will be announced Nov. 18 at the Utah Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Layton. The Leopold Conservation Award in Utah is sponsored by the Bradley Fund for the Environment, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Nature Conservancy and the Utah Council of Farmer Cooperatives. For more information, please visit www.leopoldconservationaward.org or contact Matt Hargreaves, 801-233-3003, matt.hargreaves@fbfs.com . ABOUT THE LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD The Leopold Conservation Award is a competitive award that recognizes landowner achievement in voluntary conservation. The award consists of a crystal depiction of Aldo Leopold seated on a horse and a check for $10,000. Leopold Conservation Awards are currently presented in: California, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming The awards are presented to accomplish three objectives: First, they recognize extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation on the land of exemplary private landowners. Second, they inspire countless other landowners in their own communities through these examples. Finally, they provide a visible forum where leaders from the agriculture community are recognized as conservation leaders to groups outside of agriculture. www.leopoldconservationaward.org ABOUT SAND COUNTY FOUNDATION Sand County Foundation is a private, non-profit conservation group dedicated to working with private landowners to improve habitat on their land. Sand County's mission is to advance the use of ethical and scientifically sound landmanagement practices and partnerships for the benefit of people and their rural landscapes. Sand County Foundation works with private landowners because the majority of the nation's fish, wildlife, and natural resources are on private lands. The organization backs local champions, invests in civil society and places incentives before regulation to create solutions that endure and grow. The organization encourages the exercise of private responsibility in the pursuit of improved land health as an essential alternative to many of the commonly used strategies in modern conservation. www.sandcounty.net ABOUT THE UTAH FARM BUREAU FEDERATION The Utah Farm Bureau Federation (Farm Bureau) is Utah's largest general farm and ranch organization, made up of 28 county Farm Bureaus and more than 21,000 member families. Its mission is to improve the net income of the state's farmers and ranchers and to represent, protect, and promote agricultural interests throughout the State of Utah. It seeks to find solutions to problems of the farm, ranch, and the rural community through political action, educational, and informational means. The Farm Bureau is a non-governmental, non-partisan, voluntary membership organization, and its efforts are based on grassroots policies developed by members at the local, county, and state levels. Farm Bureau strives to protect and improve the ability of farmers and ranchers engaged in production agriculture to provide a safe and reliable supply of food, fiber, and fuel through responsible stewardship of their resources. It is affiliated with the American Farm Bureau Federation, the world's largest general farm organization, with more than 6 million family members in 50 states and Puerto Rico. http://utfb.fb.org/ ABOUT THE UTAH CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION The Utah Cattlemen's Association is a cattle industry, member driven, organization formed in 1890 for the purpose of promoting and protecting the busi- ness of raising cattle in the state of Utah. The association works to uphold the rights of all persons engaged in the cattle business. Members are encouraged to improve the quality of cattle and beef produced and adopt good principles of management while caring for livestock and the land. The association represents cattlemen on state and local issues and is affiliated with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association on national issues. www.utahcattlemen.org/ ABOUT WESTERN AG- CREDIT Western AgCredit is the leader within the agricultural finance industry with over 90 years of lending to farmers in the Intermountain West. It currently serves approximately 1,700 customers with a full range of credit and financial services, as well as providing financial and volunteer support to several agricultural and community activities, including, among others, Utah Farm Bureau, Utah Cattlemen's Association, Utah Farmers Union, FFA and 4 H. www.westernagcredit.com/ - erencs Ca r pet &Upholstery cle ani ng Fro/1,41 4,j two rFi li 6,th flhePrroA/peeri e6.1 9-1/144'PC Care gl:n"L Car of Yogu sr Caer_pt.e Teasdale, Ut 84113 Brent Hurley Keeping [43513401536 stopt ckalikh SPECIAL .880 it 1 _ 111,9081_ isseartettos* Features: Maxim Stainmaster Carpet Protection, Furniture & Fine Fabrics, Orientals, JUT Strip Wax, Tile Grout Cleaning Commercial Carpet Cleaning with Encapu Clean MANY SUMMER SERVICES TO END SOON AT BRYCE CANYON While Bryce Canyon National Park remains open year round and showcases some of its most striking vistas during the winter season, some peak season facilities and amenities will close soon in preparation for winter's cold and snow. The final day for shuttle service in the park, including the Rainbow Point Shuttle Tour, is Sunday, October 10. Shuttle service will resume in the spring. Reservations for the Bryce Canyon Lodge, operated by Forever Resorts, will be accepted through the night of November 13. The lodge restaurant & gift shop, general store & showers and the Sunrise Motel will all close at 12 noon on Sunday, November 14. The Western Cabins and the Sunset Motel portion of the lodge will close at 12 noon on Monday, November 1. The final day for horseback and mule rides operated by Canyon Trail Rides will be Sunday, October 31, subject to weather cooperation. Snowstorms or other adverse weather may hasten the closing date for the trail rides. The Visitor Center and Bryce Canyon Natural History Association Bookstore as well as the Backcountry Permit desk will remain open throughout the winter. Starting Sunday, October 3, operational hours will be reduced to 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Ranger-led programs will be offered throughout the winter, transitioning to snowshoe hikes as weather permits. Visitor Center hours will change to 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Sunday, November 7. Sunset Campground will close for the season Friday, October 15. North Campground will remain open throughout the winter, with some loops closing as visitation decreases and snowfall makes loop roads impassable. The North Campground dump station will also close October 15, or possibly earlier if adverse weather requires the water system to be drained to prevent frozen pipes. Dump facilities are available outside the park during winter months. Bryce Canyon National Park's main road will remain open through the winter, subject to road closures after heavy snowfall. The Fairyland Point and Paria View spur roads will be closed and intentionally left unplowed to provide a surface for cross-country skiers. Once snow and daytime freezing temperatures increase, hikers are encouraged to prepare by dressing warmly and hiking with snowshoes or under-boot traction devices. Trails dropping below the rim are open to snowshoeing and hiking, but hikers are encouraged to check with the Visitor Center for weather updates and avalanche conditions. Cross country skiing is permitted and encouraged above the rim, but no skiing, snowboarding, or other sliding is allowed over the rim down the canyon slopes. Additional information can also be obtained by visiting the park's website at www.nps.gov/brca or by calling the park's main information line at (435) 834-5322. NOVEMBER 2, 2010 ELECTION EARLY VOTING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE 55 South Main Street, Panguitch TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19 th - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW A VALID PICTURE ID AT THE POLLING PLACE. POLLING LOCATIONS The Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. ANTIMONY PRECINCT: BOULDER PRECINCT: BRYCE CANYON CITY: CANNONVILLE PRECINCT: ESCALANTE PRECINCT: HATCH PRECINCT: HENRIEVILLE PRECINCT: PANGUITCH PRECINCT #1: PANGUITCH PRECINCT #2: TICABOO PRECINCT: TROPIC PRECINCT: BY MAIL BY MAIL BY MAIL BY MAIL ESCALANTE SENIOR CENTER BY MAIL BY MAIL COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PANGUITCH COUNTY COURTHOUSE, PANGUITCH BY MAIL TROPIC COMMUNITY CENTER BY MAIL VOTERS SHOULD RECEIVE THEIR BALLOTS BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 TH. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR BALLOT BY THAT DATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERKS OFFICE AT 435-676-1163. |