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Escalante Canyons Art Festival to Feature PBS Dinosaur Expert Dr. Scott Sampson ESCALANTE - In 1934, young poet-artist Everett Ruess left the small town of Escalante, Utah, to “follow . . . the sweeping way of the wind” into the nearby deserts and canyons. A few months later his burros were found grazing peacefully in a box canyon, but he would never be seen again. Though he was only 20 years old when he disappeared, Ruess’ disappearance, along with the poetry and art he left behind, created the perfect amalgamation of myth, mystery, imagination, and wild beauty. Each year artists from around the nation descend upon Ruess’ Canyons of the Escalante and find that the magic remains. Now in its ninth year, the Escalante Canyons Art Festival-Everett Ruess Days has become one of Utah’s premier art, literary, and musical gatherings. Held in the stunning geography of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that so captivated Ruess, this year’s festival will be held September 28 and 29 in Escalante. The plein air painting competition begins the prior week on Friday, September 21, and welcomes artists of any age, experience, and ability. Cash prizes totaling more than $8,000 will be awarded. Artists will paint throughout the week leading up to the festival culminating in a silent auction on Saturday, September 29, at which art collectors and firsttime buyers have an opportunity to purchase outstanding original artwork at great prices. Paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, author, and Research Curator at the Natural
Natural History Museum of Utah Research Curator Dr. Scott Sampson will discuss “Dinosaurs of the Lost Continent” during the Escalante Canyons Art Festival. History Museum of Utah, Dr. Award-winning singer/ Scott Sampson, also known as songwriter, Mary Kay Kna“Dr. Scott” on PBS’s Dinosaur phus, will appear twice at the Train, will speak at 7:30 p.m. festival including a special on Friday, September 28, about Saturday evening performance “Dinosaurs of the Lost Conti- after the auction. nent.” In addition, the festival ofGrand Staircase Escalante fers a full lineup of speakers, National Monument offers musicians, arts, crafts, food, some of the strongest evidence and spectacular natural beauty of isolated dinosaur “provinces” throughout the weekend. All and many previously undis- events are free and open to covered dinosaurs have been the public. For a full schedule revealed within the Monument. of events visit out website at Dr. Sampson will speak about http://everettruessdays.org/ the latest ideas and controversies reviewed in his recent book, Dinosaur Odyssey: Fossil Threads in the Web of Life.
Garfield County Sheriff Office Unveils Monument to Fallen Deputy PANGUITCH - Last Saturday, a beautiful stone monument was unveiled at the Garfield County Jail to honor Deputy David C. Jones, who was shot to death in 2003 near Escalante while in the line of duty. The monument was the Eagle Scout project of 17-yearold Wyatt Moore of Panguitch, whose dad Kevin Moore is a Garfield County Deputy. Wyatt designed the monument, and found donations enough to have the monument created and set in front of the Garfield County Jail. Jones’ wife Karen, their 5 children, 2 daughters-in-law,
and 4 grandchildren all attended the memorial unveiling, and Karen spoke at the service, expressing her appreciation to Wyatt and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office for the beautiful monument and memorial to her late husband. She also presented several gifts to Wyatt, including his Eagle Scout tie pull. Last Sunday, Karen rode in the Ride For The Fallen with 4,000 others on her motorcycle, and says she is the only widow of a fallen deputy that has ridden every year in the Memorial Motorcycle ride for fallen Deputy Jones was killed
January 26, 2003 in a place called Alvey Wash near Escalante, while he was attempting to arrest a man who was drinking and driving. The passenger in the car, Earl Barnes, was found guilty of shooting and killing Deputy Jones and is currently in prison. The driver of the car, William Allred, died in prison of natural causes in 2008. The 44-year-old Deputy Jones had only been a deputy for 16 months; having fulfilled his life-long dream of working in law enforcement. Prior to his being a deputy, he worked for the Utah Transit Authority.
The family of fallen Garfield Sherriff’s Deputy Dave Jones at new memorial, dedicated on August 25th. The memorial was designed by Wyatt Moore (2nd from left) as an Eagle Scout project.
Wayne County Connector Open House Engages Public Input Regarding Trail Proposal
The Escalante Canyons Art Festival’s plein air painting competition attracts artists from throughout the U.S. Cash prizes totalling more than $8,000 will be awarded.
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BICKNELL - On August 23, Wayne County along with the team from Psomas & Lochner held the 2nd Public Open House for the Wayne County Connector Project at the Wayne Community Center in Bicknell. The Open House was a good success and many people came to learn and discuss the Pathway Project. During this Open House the Psomas & Lochner team presented the public with a proposed alignment for the Connector Pathway and answered many questions regarding the location of the alignment. The following is a brief description of the proposed alignment: Beginning at the junction of Highway 24 and the Teasdale Bench Road, the trail will be located on the North side of Highway 24 with a UDOT approved crossing providing access to Teasdale Bench road. The trail will then travel along the north side of Highway 24. Using the old Highway 24 right-of-way crossing, the trail will cross the Fremont River and continue along the north side of Highway 24 to Sand Creek Road. From this point
the pathway has two options: Cross Highway 24 to the south side or continue on the north side to 300 West and then cross Highway 24 to the south side. Because the Great Western Trail travels down Sand Creek Road an alternative route for ATV/OHV users will travel along the north side of Hwy 24 to 300 West and then turn north to 100 North. It will then follow 100 North through Torrey to 300 East where the Great Western Trail leaves Highway 24. This will remove ATV/OHV traffic from Main Street which will result in less congestion for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. From 300 West the pathway will continue along the south side of Highway 24 through Torrey Town to the Junction of Highways 12 & 24. In an effort to reduce congestion at the highway junction the trail will travel south on the west side of Highway 12 to a point where property owned by Torrey Town (part of the cemetery property) meets Highway 12. The trail will then travel back to Highway 24 following the old highway right-of-way and continue on along High-
way 24. Along Highway 12 the trail will be located on the west side of the highway until reaching the North Slope Road. Highway 12 will be a more challenging section to plan due to limited right-ofway and more challenging landscapes. Any comments or suggestions regarding the trail location or challenges will be greatly appreciated. This proposed alignment was the made possible through the hard work and dedication of the steering committee members and the Psomas & Lochner team. The Connector Team feels this proposed alignment will provide much needed safety to part of our county. While the study is not yet completed, the team welcomes any and all comments the public would like to share. You can contact any of the members to share your comments and questions regarding our Wayne County Connector Pathway project. The Steering Committee members are as follows: • Brandon Jensen – Wayne Co GIS Dept • Michelle Coleman – Wayne Co Economic Development Director
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• Marcy DeMillion – NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program • Sue Fivecoat – Hanksville BLM Office Director • Kurt Robins – USFS Representative • Emery Polelonema - Six County Association of Government Planner • Todd Thorne – Six County Association of Government Planner • Adus Dorsey – Torrey Town Mayor • Dave Worthington – Capitol Reef National Park Representative • Rhett Arnell – UDOT Coordinator • Nycole Durfey – Wayne County Travel Council Director Comment forms are available on the Wayne County webpage, www.waynecountyutah.org, or you can stop by the County Courthouse in Loa and fill one out. The Wayne County Connector Team thanks you for your support and together we can build a pathway that is not only safe but a benefit to all who use it.
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