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Thursday, June 2, 2022
Utahns, Visitors Invited to Search for Explorer Corps Marker in Garfield
GARFIELD COUNTY How well do you know Utah? You’re about to find out! Each of the state’s counties—including Garfield County—has a specially designed marker that celebrates a lesser-known Utah wonder just waiting for explorers of all ages to discover by participating in the Explorer Corps. Back for 2022, the statewide adventure from the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) invites Utahns and visitors to test their Utah knowledge and get off the beaten path. Explorer Corps employs a digital smartphone app and a physical passport to direct users to a distinct physical marker placed in each of Utah’s 29 counties. All summer long, participants are invited to seek out these markers and follow their own path to see what makes Garfield County—and all of Utah—so special. “On top of everyone’s to-do list this summer is getExplorer Corps Cont'd on page 3
Garfield County Commission
Torrey Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 5th Anniversary with 'Music of Night and Day' June 16 - 19
May 23
Courtesy Ada Mae Crouse
The 5th annual Torrey Chamber Music Festival celebrates the natural world with "Music of Night and Day" from June 16 -19, 2022. Events will take place at Robbers Roost in Torrey and at the Teasdale Cultural Hall.
TORREY - Torrey Chamber Music Festival (TCMF) is celebrating its 5-year anniversary this year. "One way that I have seen the impact over time is what it has done for our youth," says TCMF Chair Ada Mae Crouse. "Recently at a fundraiser con-
Alternative Anchoring Pilot Program Underway on Lake Powell
Courtesy Brandon Rolfes | Beach Bags
Beach Bags(TM) provide non-Impairing anchorage on Lake Powell. GLEN CANYON N.R.A. - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is pleased to announce an Alternative Anchoring Pilot Program is underway on Lake Powell. The pilot program currently includes one commercial use authorization permit holder, Beach Bags, that offers a new technology designed to provide a non-destructive houseboat anchoring system for use on sandstone outcroppings previously inaccessible using conventional anchoring methods. This nondestructive anchoring method can provide a viable alternative to the growing practice of illegally securing houseboats using rebar and other types of metal pins drilled into sandstone along the shoreline. According to Superintendent William Shott, “Lake Powell is one of the most unique and scenic boating locations in the world and provides a houseboating experience like no other
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in the heart of the Colorado Plateau. Unfortunately, some houseboaters have learned to become dependent on drilling holes in the fragile sandstone to anchor their vessels. The accumulative effects of this illegal practice have caused significant resource damage while also becoming a larger safety issue. Pins and rebar that have been left behind injure swimmers and damage vessel hulls. If this practice were to continue it would detract from the very reason boaters travel to Lake Powell. We are excited to launch a pilot program that focuses on providing non-destructive anchoring alternatives to address this issue. Through piloting new technologies, providing public information about the nexus between pin anchoring and damage to park resources, and strengthening our enforcement efforts, we hope to put an Pilot Program Cont'd on page 3
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cert for our Strings Camp, there were some of our students now going off to college and the very young ones who are just beginning to play. All were sitting together enjoying hearing the artistic directors of TCMF performing for them. Even during the school year,
Colorado River Authority of Utah Invites Utahns to Share Perspectives, Organizes Advisory Councils
SALT LAKE CITY - As the impacts of Utah’s ongoing drought become more prevalent, the Colorado River Authority of Utah (Authority) is asking citizens to take an active role in sharing their perspectives and participate in critical discussions related to the Colorado River. As part of its establishing legislation, the Authority will create three geographicallybased advisory councils each consisting of 7-11 members. These councils will meet at least four times each year to provide local input to help the Authority meet its objective to protect, conserve, use, and develop Utah's waters of the Colorado River system. Advisory councils will consist of engaged citizens, stakeholders, area and topical experts, along with other Utahns who care about the Colorado River. Advisory councils will serve as a forum to collect and consider diverse perspectives and, when appropriate, may also be tasked with Advisory Councils Cont'd on page 2
the coaching has continued to help prepare students for auditions." TCMF is excited to continue their week-long Strings Camp, in which local students study intensively with festival artists and have the opportunity to perform in en-
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CCAW New Animal Care Facility to Hold Grand Opening June 4
Courtesy Melvin Perc
Color County Animal Welfare will hold a grand opening for their new Animal Care Facility in Torrey, Utah, on June 4, 2022. TORREY - Color Country Animal Welfare (CCAW) is pleased to announce the completion of its Animal Care Facility in Torrey, Utah, the gateway community to Capitol Reef National Park. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, June 4 from one to three p.m. This efficiently designed, 4000-square foot building combines day and overnight boarding for dogs and cats with animal welfare services. CCAW is the only animal rescue organization in Wayne County, and
until recently, was run entirely by volunteers. CCAW is an independent 501(c)(3) private organization and provides services including rescue, adoption, vaccinations, spay and neuter support, and education. Funds from the boarding operation supports CCAW’s mission to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats and to advocate for the welfare of all animals. This important addition to Wayne County was made possible by many donors, volunteers and supporters, and
follows years of planning, design consultation, fundraising, and ultimately, construction. The building, at 1200 West Highway 24 in Torrey, is located on 12 acres of scenic red-rock land well suited for hiking with boarded and rescued dogs and provides room for future expansion. The facility has 12 regular kennels and two isolation kennels for dogs, as well as an isolation area and two large rooms for Grand Opening Cont'd on page 6
UPCOMING EVENTS... Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival
Highway 12 Music Festival
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Escalante • Tropic • Boulder highway12musicfestival.com
June 8 - 11
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sembles with music especially arranged for them. This year, they will perform a work written for them by a Utah Composer. Strings camp also offers additional enrichment activi-
GARFIELD COUNTY In his board report at the May 23 Garfield County Commission meeting, Commissioner David Tebbs stated that the Forest Service is on full suppression mode on all fires until further notice. Further, he said the Forest Service had issued standdown for all prescribed fires for next 90 days. Commissioner Jerry Taylor reported on the status of the Burr Trail/Hwy 12 intersection, saying Boulder will need to work with UDOT as the Burr Trail is a town road at that location. He also reported a request by offroaders in the Ticaboo area, saying it would be great for pulling in revenue for that area. According to Commissioner Leland Pollock, a Hatch Town dam may be in Garfield County’s future. He referred to Governor Cox’s initiative to “build as many dams in Utah as possible,” and said appropriations are
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—James Russell Lowell
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