Wayne & Garfield Insider December 29, 2011

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Panguitch • Panguitch Lake • Hatch • Bryce • Tropic • Antimony • Henrieville • Cannonville • Escalante • Boulder • Fremont • Loa • Lyman Bicknell • Teasdale • Torrey • Grover • Fruita • Caineville • Hanksville

112th Christmas Bird Count A Big Success!

The Bryce Canyon Christmas Bird Count was held on December 15th with the help of over 25 volunteers and hundreds of students from kindergarten through 6th grade in Bryce Valley and Panguitch Elementary Schools. This was the 6th year in a row that Bryce Canyon National Park has been involved in this long-standing citizen science effort by the National Audubon Society. The Bryce Canyon Natural History Association sponsors this important event that aims to count any and all bird species in the area on one day. The information is used to monitor population trends in bird species from North America and beyond! For more information on the Christmas Bird Count, check out – http://birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count. This year’s bird count was dedicated to an amazing lady and friend – Mrs. Marilyn Bulkley. Mrs. Bulkley was a champion of nature, including plants, rocks and all the wildlife that surrounds us in southern Utah. She loved birds and the Christmas Bird Count was one of her favorite activities. More than nature or birds, Mrs. Bulkley loved students and teaching. It was difficult completing the bird count without her, but I could see her enthusiasm in all the excitement demonstrated from students in Panguitch and Bryce Valley! In early December, K-6th classes were given a raptor (bird of prey) as their class “Team Bird” and the students were challenged to learn about their bird and do a project that would teach other students about that raptor. Raptors included the red-tailed hawk, northern harrier and American kestrel, among others. Students rose to the challenge and did some great projects! Poster boards, research papers, drawings, Christmas ornaments, fact lists and even an amazing poem were created by the students. Some of these projects are on display at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center – come and take a look! During the day of the count over 40 species of birds were identified. We added three new species to our count circle list including a white-winged dove located by Kevin Doxstater (Bryce Canyon Park Ranger) in the town of Tropic. Thank you to the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, all the students, teachers and principals at Bryce Valley and Panguitch Elementary Schools, and the birding volunteers!! You made the event a huge success. I’m sure we made Mrs. Bulkley proud!

DWR TO CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE CHECKPOINTS

The Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is planning to conduct a number of administrative checkpoints in Wayne and Garfield counties in the next few months. Checkpoints provide a means to contact hunters along the state’s transportation arteries. The purpose is to monitor compliance with hunting regulations and harvest success. Where necessary, conservation officers can address violations of law, and take the opportunity to educate the public about regulations. Checkpoints will be situated where they may best contact hunters and yet avoid slowing the flow of traffic. It is the responsibility of the DWR to protect and conserve the state’s fish and wildlife. By so doing, the agency fulfills its mission to protect the interests of Utah’s citizens.

Thursday, December 29, 2011 • Issue # 921

MAKE DRIVING SAFELY A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION The Utah Safety Council urges Utahns to make a resolution this year to drive safely and observe traffic rules. This means buckling up everyone in your car on every trip, no matter how short the drive. During the New Year holiday weekend alone, two Utahns may die and many more will be injured in motor-vehicle crashes. To help ensure a safe and happy holiday season the Utah Safety Council offers the following winter driving tips to make your excursions safer. PLAN AHEAD FOR SAFETY Schedule a preseason checkup. Ask a full-service mechanic to check your car’s battery and check or change the oil and antifreeze. The brakes, exhaust system, headlights, heater, defroster, hoses and belts should also be inspected. Get a grip. Brand-new allseason or snow tires will perform better than tires that are nearing their limit of reliable tread wear. It’s equally important to maintain the air pressure listed by the vehicle owner’s manual. Ask yourself, “Is this trip necessary?” Assess your own physical and emotional state, as well as external conditions. Tune in to radio or television broadcasts for weather and traffic news. Assemble an emergency kit. A plastic milk crate or tote bag will hold gloves, a scarf, knit cap, extra clothing, ice scraper, flashlight, flares, jumper cables, water and energy bars. Other safety items you may want to include are boots, blankets, a snow shovel and a snowbrush. HIT THE ROAD CAREFULLY Do not drink and drive. Convince friends to stay

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THE WAYNE & 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.

overnight, ride with someone else, or call a taxi for them. Also, be aware of other drivers who may have had too much to drink. Alcohol-impaired drivers drive at inconsistent speeds, change lanes frequently, disregard traffic signs and drive outside of lane markers. Allow extra time. Plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to travel to your destinations. For highway conditions, call (801) 964-6000. Buckle everybody up. Before you depart, everyone should be properly restrained. Children under age 12 should travel in the back seat in an age appropriate child safety restraint or seatbelt. Be kind to your battery. Make sure the heater, wipers, headlights and radio are all turned off before you start the engine. Make sure your vehicle is visible. Remove all snow and ice from the front and rear windshields, headlights and taillights before you drive off. Drive with headlights on day and night. Use the low beams so that light isn’t aimed or reflected to-

ward oncoming drivers. Slow down and spread out. The three second rule can help you establish safe following distances at any speed. On icy roads, in heavy snowfall or in dense traffic, you’ll need to slow down and double or even triple the three second count to create a buffer zone. Be gentle and deliberate at the controls. Avoid braking too hard or abruptly, which can cause one or more wheels to lock. Alternately, avoid stepping too forcefully on the accelerator, which causes wheels to over spin on slippery surfaces. Both wheel lockup and wheel spins cause tires to lose traction. If your vehicle has an antilock braking system (ABS), do not pump – just brake firmly. The brakes will pulse automatically when the system senses that the wheels are locking. Following these safety precautions can help you steer clear of winter driving hazards and enjoy a safe, happy holiday season. For additional information, contact the Utah Safety Council at 801.746.SAFE (7233) or 800.933.5943.

Citizens of Garfield County, I was very surprised to see a solicitation on my behalf in the Thursday, December 22, 2011, issue of the Wayne & Garfield County Insider. The solicitation was asking for donations for me to attend a conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in January. The conference is sponsored by the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. No one from this organization has ever contacted me in regards to attending this conference. I am also very concerned about the $1,000.00 fee per sheriff to attend. This seems to be an unusually high amount to pay for registration. I do attend other conferences and training sessions and have never paid anywhere near this amount. Please do not donate your hard earned money for me to attend this conference. I have no immediate plans to attend. Sincerely, Sheriff Danny Perkins, Garfield County We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Wayne Phone: 435-836-2622 Garfield Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 472, Loa, Utah 84747 snapshot@live.com ALL content for THE WAYNE &GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER must be submitted on FRIDAY BEFORE 5:00 PM to be included in the following Thursday edition of the paper.

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