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Show The Garfield County Insider Page 2 April 0 201 10 ] Park Closes Section of the Navajo hoop Trail Due to Bryce Canyon National Park has closed the Wall Street section of the popular Navajo Loop Trail due to falling rocks. Recently two visitors were stuck by rocks (one as large as a softball) while hiking into Wall Street. Fortunately, their injuries were minor. The Wall Street section will remain closed until further notice. When conditions are safe, park staff will assess the trail conditions to determine when it can be reopened. Visitors should inquire at the Visitor Center for the latest trail information. The other section of the Navajo Loop Trail, known as Two Bridges, remains open but visitors are cautioned to watch out for falling rocks and slippery trail conditions. Hiking is at their own risk. Along this trail, visitors can still complete the 3-mile long Queen's Garden/Navajo Loop Combination Trail. Due to the abundant snowfall this winter, the snow is still 2-3 feet deep. Trails are snow-packed, icy and muddy. Visitors are urged to wear hiking boots with lugged soles for traction and use caution when descending and ascending steep trails. Rock falls are part of the natural geological processes which shape the colorful spires called hoodoos. This process is known as frost wedging; water from rain and snow seeps into cracks in the rock during the day and then freezes at the night. The tremendous pressure exerted when water expands during freezing widens the cracks and loosens the rock. At an elevation of 8,000 feet, Bryce Canyon experiences 200 days a year of freeze/thaw cycles. It is not unusual for trail closures during this time of year. In May 2006 a significant rockfall occurred on the 3-1 Earc-- Cdtatt be Ladloillo Errol. 435-616-2829 — embutah@gmail.corn HOW TRUE ! HIGH SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2010 Scenario 1: Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck's gun rack. 1957 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack. 2010 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers. Scenario 2: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school. 1957 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies. 2010 - Police called and SWAT team arrives -- they arrest both Johnny and Mark. They are both charged them with assault and both expelled even though Johnny started it. Scenario 3: Jeffrey will not be still in class, he disrupts other students. 1957 - Jeffrey sent to the Principal's office and given a good paddling by the Principal. He then returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again. 2010 - Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie. He is then tested for ADD. The family gets extra money (SSI) from the government because Jeffrey has a disability. Scenario 4: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt. 1957 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman. 2010 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist is told by Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has an affair with the psychologist. Scenario 5: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.. 1957 - Mark shares his aspirin with the Principal out on the smoking dock 2010 - The police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is then searched for drugs and weapons. Scenario 6: Pedro fails high school English. 1957 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college. 2010 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against the state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English is then banned from core curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English. Scenario 7: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the Fourth of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle and blows up a red ant bed. 1957 - Ants die. 2010 - ATF, Homeland Security and the FBI are all called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. The FBI investigates his parents -- and all siblings are removed from their home and all computers are confiscated. Johnny's dad is placed on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again. MCDONALD TRANSIT SELECTED FOR BRYCE CANYON N.P. SERVICE CONTRACT THOUSAND LAKE LUMBER & LOC HOMES Pellet Stove Sale Buy any Quadrafire Pellet Stovend get 1 TonalklIggifkr Free. The National Park Service, Intermountain Regional Office announced that McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. was selected as the new contractor to operate the free visitor transporU.S. homeowners who purchase a We also sell woodstoves tation system within Bryce 75% efficient biomass [wood or pellet) & gas fireplaces & stoves, Canyon National Park unburning stove, fireplace or insert and place der a five-year contract that it into service in their home during begins April, 2010. 2010, can receive a U.S. federal tax credit O A number of other profor 30% of their cost, up to $1,500 posals were received for the service operations at Bryce Canyon National Park and were meticulously reviewed by r a team of National Park Service professionals to ensure the best experiences for park visitors and the most responsible use of taxpayers' funds. McDonald Transit Associates, Inc., based in Fort Worth, Texas, provides management services in 31 locations and 16 states in the U.S. Their subsidiary, Parks Transportation, Inc., currently operates the shuttle system in Zion National Park. lb With a peak visitation of 1.75 million visitors in 1996, Bryce Canyon National Park's roads and 14 viewpoint parking lots, had become acutely congested and has degraded the visitor experience. Since the summer of 2000, the NPS has provided bus services in traffic-congested areas during the busy months from May to October. McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. will provide shuttle Come help us celebrate this unique keystone bus services from the park's shuttle staging area in Bryce species and learn about its role in the environment! Canyon City with stops at Ruby's Best Western, Ruby's Campground, Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, Sunset Point, Schedule of Events: Sunset Campground, Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon Lodge, Sunrise Point and North Campground. Ad9:000 11:00 am: Morning 0 Utah Prairie Dog WatchU ditionally, two-round trips will be conducted daily to Rain1:00 0 1:30 pm: Presentation Can you Dig It? Life as a Utah Prairie Dog at bow Point, at the southern end of the park. Bryce Canyon[ "McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. has an excellent 1:30 0 3:30 pm: Afternoon 0 Utah Prairie Dog WatchU reputation working with the National Park Service," said 1:30 0 4:00 pm: Utah Prairie Dog FunU Tables with Information, Kids Acting Park Superintendent Jacque Lavelle . "We look forActivities & Refreshments ward to working with the McDonald Transit Associates, 4:00 0 4:30 pm: Award Ceremonies for Art Contest and Special Guests Inc. staff at Bryce Canyon to provide the best possible ex:000 9:oo pm: Presentation I Utah Prairie Dogs and Other Cool Critters0 periences for our visitors. Additionally, we would like to (Bryce Canyon Lodge Auditorium) express our appreciation to the staff of All Resort Coaches, All events are at the Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center except as noted dba Lewis Stages, Inc. out of Salt Lake City, Utah for their ten years of outstanding service to Bryce Canyon National Park." A savings of Approximately $185 4635 IN G0242 o Prairie Dog NI, t FRIDAY - AP 30, 2010 tryce Canyon Nadonal REGARDING OFFSHORE DRILLING Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) issued the following statement on President Obama's announcement regarding offshore drilling: "I have long advocated for a balanced energy plan that includes conservation and renewable resources as well as domestic production of oil and gas. Today's announcement is a small step in the right direction, but only after taking a few giant steps backwards. "The president today invoked the need to reduce our dependency on foreign oil and 'harness traditional sources of fuel' as we increase homegrown energy, but his budget proposal proves otherwise by discouraging domestic production with more than $36 billion in new oil and natural gas taxes as well as several new fees. "In Utah, oil and gas jobs and business investments are critically impacted by the actions of this White House. Just last month, Utah held what very well may be the smallest oil and gas lease sale in the state's history because the Obama administration has made clear that they are not serious about developing the public's oil and gas resources. This means fewer jobs, fewer revenues to the federal treasury and fewer revenues to the state treasury. "As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, I plan to continue the fight against new taxes, fees, and red tape that kills jobs and adds to federal and state budget deficits." 200 North 400 East • Panguitch, Utah • 676-8811 www.garfieldmemorial.org Family Practice Dr. Richard Birch Dr. Todd Mooney Becky Roberts, FNP Tim Dennis, PA-C Dr. Mitchell Miller Speech Therapy Flora Howard Anesthesiology Lewis Barney, CRNA Certified Nurse Midwife DeAnn Brown, CNM VISITING SPECIALISTS FOR APRIL 2010 Dr. Robert Pearson 13 Ear, Nose Throat 676-8842 Dr. Randy Delcore 8 Orthopedist 676-8842 Dr. Eric Maxwell 21 Audiologist 676-8842 Dr. Mark Hansen 15 Gen Surgeon 676-8842 Dr. Brad Webb 5, 19 Podiatrist Dr. Robert Nakken 22 Orthopedist 676-8842 Dr. Ronald Crouch No April Urologist 676-8842 Dr. Kevin Walsh 21 Cardiologist 676-8842 (800)260-3668 Our Pharmacist, Tim Smith, will provide Coumadin testing and results at outlying clinics. Please call clinic for available dates and times. Coumadin testing and results at the Garfield Memorial Clinic will be by appointment. Mammography will be available in Panguitch on April 14th, Beaver April 7th & 8th, Escalante, April 21st & 22nd (UCCP), and Kanab Bryce Valley April 28th.. To schedule an appointment for Mammography, please call 435-676-1267. Future 2010 Mammo dates: May 5 May 12 May 19 & 20 May 26 & 27 Orderville Panguitch Enterprise (UCCP) Wayne (UCCP) June 2 June 17 June 23 Piute (UCCP) Bryce Valley Panguitch (UCCP) Clinics - Call For Appointments Garfield Memorial Clinic, Panguitch Kazan Clinic, Escalante Bryce Valley Clinic, Cannonville Circleville Clinic, Circleville Physical and Speech Therapy Mammography Diabetic Counseling(Jan Frandsen) Garfield Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Center 435-676-8842 (Mon - Fri) 435-826-4374 (Mon., Wed., Fri.) 435-679-8545 (Tues. & Thurs.) 435-577-2958 (Tues. & Thurs.) 435-676-8840 435-676-1267 435-676-8811 435-676-1265 |