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Show Ciunty „ PANGUITCH • PANGUITCH LAKE • HATCH • BRYCE • TROPIC • ANTIMONY • HENRIEVILLE • CANNONVILLE • ESCALANTE • BOULDER Thursday, April 28, 2011 • Issue # 320 SANDBAGS AVAILABLE FOR GARFIELD HERITAGE FESTIVAL NEW RELEASE 2011 COUNTY RESIDENTS With the large amount of snow and rain we've received this winter, and the amount of snowpack still yet to melt and run off, the risk of flooding in the county is high, and the Garfield County Sheriff's Office wants you to be prepared. The Garfield County Emergency Management team under the direction of Sheriff Danny Perkins, has thousands of free sandbags ready and available for anyone that might need them. The sandbags were filled with the help of inmates at the Garfield County Jail. If you are in need of sandbags, empty or filled, you can contact Deputy Chris Hatch or Sheriff Danny Perkins at the Garfield County Sheriff's Office at 435-676-2678. NRCS TO HOLD SAGE GROUSE WORKSHOP MAY 4 IN PANGUITCH A new Sage-Grouse benefit sage-grouse and sage-grouse, also negativeConservation Initiative the ranches that depend on ly affects the health, prowill be announced and dis- them. ductivity and sustainability cussed by the Natural Re- "We can show that what's of native grazing lands," sources Conservation Ser- good for rangelands is good she said. vice (NRCS) at the Flying for grouse," said Kristie The Flying M Restaurant M Restaurant conference Hatch, NRCS district con- is providing the conference room on May 4th at 6:00 servationist in Panguitch. room at no cost. Participm. Ranchers who operate For example, she said clear- pants are welcome to come within prime sage-grouse ing of encroaching trees can early and enjoy a meal from habitat are encouraged to benefit livestock through the restaurant menu. attend and see how they can increased forage production If you are not able to atnot only improve habitat for and sage-grouse habitat is tend the Wednesday evethe threatened sage-grouse, benefited through increased ning workshop, please feel but can improve sustain- forage production and the free to drop by the USDAability and productivity of removal of predator perch- NRCS Service Center lotheir native rangelands. es. "For the most part, we cated at 225 East Center Under this new conserva- can show that the same fac- Street, or call (435) 676tion initiative, available tors that negatively affect 8021 for more information. throughout Western sageLaw Offices of Barney, McKenna & Olmstead, PC grouse states, NRCS is funding conservation work Wills, Trusts & Probate — Business Law & Bankruptcy through its EnvironmenReal Estate - Contracts — Commercial Litigation Family Law & Divorce — Select Personal Injury tal Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife 1 Offices: Habitat Incentive Program BARNEY St. George, Utah (WHIP). Both are costMCKENNA (435) 628-1711 share programs that allow OLMSTEAD Mesquite, Nevada the producer to contract (702) 346-3100 with NRCS to install conservation practices that FOUNDING PRINCIPLES - ENDURING LEGACY VIM THURSDAY [WINDY HIGH: 71 LOW: 38 FRIDAY WINDY HIGH: 60 LOW: 26 SATURDAY PARTLY CLOUDY HIGH: 53 LOW: 28 SUNDAY 0 SUNNY HIGH: 64 LOW: 33 MONDAY,. MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH: 66 LOW: 37 TUESDAY SUNNY HIGH: 67 LOW: 38 WEDNESDAY SUNNY Member of: or Utah Press HIGH: 68 LOW: 37 ***** IFPA. NORPINDENT TREE PAPERS OF AMERICA ac_ Ul • n • Ma liana Ni. •tig The Escalante Heritage/ Hole-in-the-Rock Center board members are pleased to announce the dedication of the first phase of the Escalante Heritage/Hole-inthe-Rock Center in conjunction with the annual Escalante Heritage Day Festival May 28, 2011. The day will be filled with exciting events beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Veterans' Memorial in the City Park. This will be a re-enactment of the first Fourth of July celebration by the pioneers after they entered the Valley in March of 1876.Wanting a flag to fly over their festivities, and not being able to find an American flag, a Union Jack was offered by one of the pioneers who had migrated from England. But since it was the Centennial Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from England, no one want an English flag flying over their celebration. Finally an Indian Blanket with the colors red, black and grey was run up the pole and served as the flag for the day. By the time they celebrated the 24th of July, a flag had been made by Mary Ann Schow. This re-enactment is an an- RED CANYON VISITOR CENTER OPENING The Red Canyon Visitor Center located along Hwy 12 Scenic Byway is opening Easter Weekend until the end of October. The Red Canyon Visitor Center has information on hiking, camping, picnicking, and sightseeing. The visitor center has a picnic area, several trails and a U.S. Forest Service campground is across the road from the visitor center. "The visitor center provides daily interpretive geology walks for the public, displays of local artists work throughout the summer at the visitor center;" said Joe Rechsteiner, Acting Powell District Ranger. "The visitor center, partnered with Bryce Canyon National Park also provides solar scoping and night sky programs at the Red Canyon Campground." The visitor center is staffed primarily with volunteers and partners with the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association (BCNHA). The BCNHA brings school children to the visitor center several times each year and teaches them about trail maintenance and the flora and fauna. For more information, call the Powell Ranger District at (435) 676-9300. The surprising thing about young fools is how many survive to become old fools. Doug Larson 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. nual event. There will also be an impressive ceremony by the Escalante American legion Post 114 to honor our veterans. After the Ceremonies at the Veterans' Memorial, breakfast will be served at the Lions Club Pavilion in the City Park by the Holein-the-Rock Chapter of the Sons of the Utah pioneers. It will be a delicious breakfast, so come and support your local chapter of the Sons of he Utah Pioneers. The price is $6 for adults and $4 for 12 and under. Beginning at 10:00 a. m. at the Escalante High School commons area, there will be an art and crafts show that will last until 4::00 p.m. People may come and go as they please. At 10:30 a.m. will be the dedication of the first phase of the Escalante Heritage/ Hole-in-the-Rock Center. This dedication will take place on the Center site unless high wind or rain forces us to move the ceremonies to the high school auditorium. Lt. Governor Greg Bell will be representing Governor Gary Herbert and will address the audience. Also representatives from Senator Orrin Hatch, Senator Mike Lee and Representative Jim Matheson's offices will be present, as well as many state legislators, county commissioners, LDS Church officials, and many state and local dignitaries. Noted LDS author Gerald Lund will also be present. Gerald is the author of the book The Undaunted which has brought a lot of publicity to the Hole-in-the-Rock trek. Elder Steven Snow of the Presidency of the Seventy, will represent the LDS Church and will speak and offer the dedicatory prayer. Also music that has been composed by local musicians for the several plays that have been presented over the years will be performed. Multimedia During the noon hour you will be able to find delicious food at any one of the fine eating establishments in town, as well as from the venders at the art and crafts fair. At 1:30 p.m., in the high school auditorium, Lamont Crabtree, authority on Hole-in-the-Rock history, will do a power-point presentation on the San Juan Expedition entitled Experiencing the Trail. Lamont has produced three videos on the Hole-in-the-Rock and is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable person on the history of this pioneer trek in 1879-80. You won't want to miss this very informative presentation. At 3:00 p.m., in the high school auditorium, Gerald Lund, author of The Undaunted, will speak on the subject Undaunted Courage, and will discuss the writing of his book. Gerald Lund needs no introduction since he is so well known because of his novels. He will also be available to autograph his books. From 4:30 to 6:30 at the Lions Club Pavilion, dinner will be served by the Potato Valley Lions Club. This will be a delicious meal and everyone is encouraged to support the local Lions Club. The price is $8 for adults and $6 for 12 and under. Please come and support your local Lions Club. At 7:00 p.m. the play, Holein-the-Rock—The Last Wagon, will be presented in the high school auditorium. This play was written in 2005 by Jerry Roundy and Louise Listen and was performed to honor the 125th anniversary of the famous Hole-in-the-Rock trek. It was well received and will be performed again as part of the festivities and dedication of the first phase of the Heritage Center. Tickets will not be pre-sold since admission is free, but a donation of $5 at the door is suggested. Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 472, Loa, Utah 84747 snapshot@scinternet.net 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 PRE-SORT STANDARD PAID LOA, UTAH PERMIT No. 5 |