OCR Text |
Show Panguitch • Panguitch Lake • Hatch • Bryce • Tropic • Antimony • Henrieville • Cannonville • Escalante • Boulder • Duck Creek Thursday, September 04, 2008 • Issue # 179 August 26 2008 …. Salt Lake City, Utah … After a relatively quiet fire season, an increase in humancaused fires is causing concern with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials. Officials are asking the public to be extremely careful and remember that the vegetation is dry and conditions are ripe for active large fires. In the past three days, there have been four significant human-caused fires throughout Utah. Although these fires are still under investigation, it is likely that one of the major culprits has been sparks - from vehicles, ATV’s, backhoes, target shooting, and other sources. Additionally, fires caused by unattended campfires are on the rise. “With fall approaching, it is easy to forget that vegetation has dried out during the summer and wildland fires are as much a danger now as they were earlier in the season,” said Sheldon Wimmer, fire management officer for Utah BLM. “Currently, we are in an explosive fire situation and need the public to pay more attention to simple fire prevention rules – especially those related to spark arresters and campfires. Even parking in grasses next to the highway can start a fire.” Advanced preparation, weather high: 81 low: 42 thursday september 04, 2008 high: 80 low: 43 friday september 05, 2008 high: 82 low: 45 saturday september 06, 2008 high: 84 low: 48 sunday september 07, 2008 high: 82 low: 49 clear thinking and wise actions may have prevented each of the human-caused fires. Some things the public can remember when camping, hunting, or just out for the day include: (1) Have a shovel and bucket next to your campfire at all times. Never leave a campfire burning! (2) Install and maintain a spark arrester on ATVs, chainsaws and generators. (3) Clear all grass and weeds 10 feet from any combustion engine, spark or flame – and don’t drive or back into dry grasses. (4) Carry a fire extinguisher on equipment. (5) Use extreme caution on all outdoor activities. Please: Do your part. Don’t start a wildfire. Any fire that is not the result of lightning is human-caused and may have federal, state or local civil and/or criminal statute liability. The penalties of conviction for maliciously or negligently starting a fire can be up to five years of jail time, and liability both for the suppression and rehabilitation costs. Federal policy requires that all human-caused fires on federal lands be investigated and mandates that cost recovery be pursued. Information on and links to specific fires burning in the State of Utah and on fire prevention ideas can be found at www.utahfireinfo. gov. Hale Art Gallery Main St. ~ Panguitch Original Local Art Good Prices Open-6 Days/Week During Summer AMERICA CELEBRATES U.S. CONSTITUTION DAR Promotes Constitution Week Awareness WASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday, September 17, 2008, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those unalienable rights to every American. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The aims of the celebration are to (1) emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, preserving it for posterity; (2) inform the people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and (3) encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787. The United States of America functions as a Republic under the Constitution, which is the oldest document still in active use that outlines the self-government of a people. This landmark idea that men had the inalienable right as individuals to be free and live their lives under their own governance was the impetus of the American Revolution. Today, the Constitution stands as an icon of freedom for people around the world. “Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American liberties,” states DAR President General, Linda Gist Calvin. “We encourage all citizens across the country to take time this week to reflect on our heritage of freedom.” DAR has served America for 118 years as its foremost cheerleader. In 1928, the Daughters began work on a building as a memorial to the Constitution. John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial, was commissioned to design the performing arts center, known as DAR Constitution Hall. Today, DAR Constitution Hall is the only structure erected in tribute to the Constitution of the United States of America. Known as the largest women’s patriotic organization in the world, DAR has over 165,000 members with approximately 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and 11 foreign countries. The DAR has long promoted patriotism through commemorative celebrations, memorials, scholarships and activities for children, and programs for new immigrants. For more information about DAR and its programs visit www.dar.org or call (202) 628-1776. Advertise in The Insider Call 676-2621 Owens Party Rental Hours of Indoor and Outdoor Fun!! -wet/dry slide -bungee run -bounce house -velcrowall- and more.. -birthday parties-work parties-reunions-fairs- monday september 08, 2008 high: 81 low: 47 tuesday september 09, 2008 high: 80 low: 47 wednesday september 10, 2008 end of summer dicount with $10 off small inflatable and $15 off large inflatable Phone Number (435)619-3547 THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER is owned and operated by Snapshot Multimedia and is distributed weekly to all of Garfield County. Its purpose is to inform residents about local issues and events. Articles submitted from independent writers are not necessarily the opinion of Snapshot Multimedia. We sincerely hope you enjoy the paper and encourage input on ideas and/or suggestions for the paper. Thank you for your support. WWII Vets recently honored American Legion Post #0114, in Escalante, recently honored the only remaining World War II Veterans that reside in Escalante. From Left, Larry Christensen, Vernon Spencer, Delane Griffin and Ron Brubaker shared Pie and Ice Cream with members and friends. G. C. SHERIFF’s RAID LARGE MARIJUANA GROW This morning at 5:30 a.m., the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with several other agencies, raided a large marijuana grow located 14 miles northeast of Panguitch on Mount Dutton, on the right hand fork of an area known as Sanford Creek. No arrests were made on site; it had appeared that whomever was running the operation in Garfield County had abandoned the marijuana farm. Two other large seizes in Washington and Iron County were made two days prior to this one which may have alerted the growers in Garfield County. In total, over 1,800 large marijuana plants were seized, along with huge amounts of pipe, tarps, watering lines, and propane tanks. The terrian is extremely rugged and cavernous, so much so that the Utah Highway Patrol helicopter was called to the scene to help remove the plants. The helicopter had to make 12 trips to fully remove all the plants. The marijuana plants are currently being transported to an animal dump, where they will be doused with kero- sene and burned. In all, 62 persons raided the grow this morning. The raid was spearheaded by the Department of Public Safety Tactical Team and the Cedar City SWAT team. Also involved was the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the DEA, and the Iron/Garfield County Task Force members. Sheriff Danny Perkins says that this particular grow was actually what tipped law enforcement off to the other grows in Washington and Iron Counties: “The grow here in Garfield County was actually the first one that was discovered, which helped lead us to the other grows in Iron and some of the grows in Washington county. When we found out about this particular operation, we tracked those running it, which lead us to the other marijuana grows.” Sheriff Perkins says “I want to express my appreciation to all the agencies that worked together with us on this raid. We all know that these grows are dangerous; they are a definite threat to public safety, and we have absolutely zero tolerance for any drugs in our county, period.” The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office wants to offer special thanks to Garfield County Emergency Medical Services and the Garfield County Road Crew. Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high, look it quarely in the eye and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.’ Ann Landers (1918 - 2002) ALL content for THE GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER must be submitted on FRIDAY before 5:00 pm to be included in the following Thursday edition of the paper. BOXHOLDER Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 435-836-2700 PO BOX 472, Loa, Utah 84747 snapshot@scinternet.net HUMAN-CAUSED FIRES INCREASING PRE-SORT STANDARD PAID LOA, UTAH PERMIT No. 5 |