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Thursday, April 18, 2013 • Issue # 992
Bryce Canyon N.P Initiates Scoping Process for a Multi-Use Path BRYCE CANYON N.P. - The National Park Service is seeking public comment on the proposed construction of a Multi-Use Path connecting Bryce Canyon City to Bryce Canyon National Park. The project is being planned in close coordination with Bryce Canyon City, Garfield County, Utah Department of Transportation and Dixie National Forest. The construction of the path would aid in addressing traffic congestion within the park and the adjacent community of Bryce Canyon City. For those that choose to explore the park by non-motorized means, the path would provide visitors with a safe travel alternative from Bryce Canyon City, through adjacent portions of the Dixie National Forest and throughout the Bryce Amphitheater portion of the park. An environmental assessment will be prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act to provide a decision-making framework that analyzes alternatives to meet objectives, to evaluate impacts to park and national forest resources, and to identify measures to lessen the degree or extent of any impacts. The public is invited to
provide input on the proposed multi-use path. Comments received during the scoping period will be used to help define the issues and concerns to be addressed in the environmental assessment. An open comment period will begin on April 16, 2013. Those wishing to provide comments should submit them in writing as soon as possible, but no later than May 16, 2013 to: http:// parkplanning.nps.gov/brca, to brca_informantion@nps.gov, or to Bryce Canyon National Park, P.O. Box 640201, Bryce, Utah 84764. Respondents should include their name, address and email to be added to the mailing list for more information about this project. Remember that unless requested otherwise, a list of all those that comment during public review periods, including their addresses, is available upon request. A second opportunity for public comments will be available after preliminary alternatives have been developed, and a final public comment period will be available when the Multi-Use Path Environmental Assessment is released. —National Park Service
Garfield County Urges Participation
Tyler Roundy is Panguitch’s newest Eagle Scout.
Eagle Scout & Others Honored PANGUITCH - Tyler Roundy was awarded the Eagle Rank Award Sunday evening. He received the coveted badge and pins from his parents, Raymond and Rushelle Roundy. He then thanked his scout leaders, parents, family members, and friends for helping him earn Boy Scout of America’s highest youth award. His grandfather, Delin Roundy, also gave a short speech complementing Tyler as a great grandson. Tyler’s Eagle Project will help handicapped folks better navigate the curbs and sidewalks at the Panguitch Stake Center. Many other scouts were also recognized with rank advancements and numerous merit badges. In all, 26 ranks were awarded, along with 101 merit badges. Obviously, Unit 681, sponsored by the Panguitch 3rd Ward, has a very active scouting program. Each adult leader is greatly appreciated for their time and effort in helping these boys advance in the scouting program. Of special note is that four scouts were recognized with 6 Bronze and Gold Palms, including a Bronze Palm to Tyler. Others honored were Ethen Armstrong and Joseph Vasquez with Bronze and Gold Palms, and Uriel Zubis with a Bronze Palm. Each Palm is earned by completing an addition 5 merit badges after the Eagle Rank, along with an additional 3 months of scout activity and service. Drew Fischer also earned his Varsity Scout Letter. Venturer Scout Jacob Fawson and Scoutmaster Scott Campbell each received the unique recognition of an On My Honor Award for their dedication and commitment. Brian Bremner challenged Tyler with the Eagle Charge to now live his life as explained in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Tyler, along with all these young men are great examples in our community. As they continue to live the ideals of scouting, their futures look bright. —Norman McKee
Best Friends “Cat Fix” a Success!
Correction: In last week’s article, “Loa Builders Delivers,” we stated in error that Loa Builders delivers materials free to Wayne County but there is, in fact, a charge.
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by Sarah Haas TROPIC - With the help that may result in very high of Best Friends Animal Sanc- predation rates on wildlife tuary, a team of “cat trappers” and increase the spread of discaught a total of 17 feral cats eases. World-wide, domestic in Tropic and Henrieville at cats have been linked to the 6 residences on April 1st. extinction of many mammals, Four pet cats were also sent reptiles, and at least 33 species to Best Friends to be altered. of birds. The event was part of the Best The best way to reduce Friends’ “trap-neuter-release” the impacts of cats on wildprogram for communities in life and other domestic aniSouthern Utah, intended to re- mals is to keep them indoors. duce the number of feral and When this is not possible, homeless cats living in com- spaying and neutering your munities through “fixing” and cat will help reduce the numreturning them to where they ber of free-roaming and feral were trapped. cats, and may help you sleep There is growing evi- more soundly due to decreased dence that domestic cats are yowling and cat fights through significant predators on na- the night! tive wildlife. Feral and freeThe next cat trap is schedranging cats can also serve as uled for Monday, May 6th in reservoirs for several diseases Bryce Valley. Please contact that can have negative impacts Sarah at 435-690-9558 if you on the health of humans, wild- are interested in trapping feral life, and other domestic ani- cats at your residence or if you mals. Because humans often have a pet cat that you would feed free-ranging cats, they like to fix. can reach population levels
PANGUITCH - The Garfield County Commission is encouraging residents in Garfield and Piute Counties to participate in the upcoming Powell Ranger District open houses. The Forest Service has scheduled open houses for the public to give input on the future of roads on the Powell Ranger District. The Forest Service is looking for specific input on roads and why they are important to you. Meeting dates and locations are as follows: • Tuesday, April 23, Circleville Community Center; • Thursday, April 25, Panguitch Triple C; • Tuesday, April 30, Tropic Heritage Center; • Thursday, May 2, Kanab Search and Rescue Building All open houses will run from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, and attendees should be prepared to identify specific roads/routes they use and why they want them opened or closed. “We are working closely with the Powell Ranger Dis-
Citizens Sought for Fishlake RAC RICHFIELD - The Forest Service is seeking people from communities in and around central Utah as nominees for vacancies on the Fishlake Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). Application forms must be received at the Fishlake National Forest office by 4:30 p.m. on May 17. The RAC consists of 15 members representing a wide range of interests. The committee’s duties include reviewing proposed land management projects on or adjacent to the Fishlake National Forest. The committee recommends which projects to fund and is responsible for coordinating with land management agencies and county officials. Projects are located in Beaver, Millard, Sevier, Piute, Garfield and Wayne counties. The four-year term would begin upon appointment by the Secretary of Agriculture. Committee members serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel expenses. Members must be Utah residents, preferably living in Beaver, Millard, Sevier, Piute, or Wayne counties. Meetings are held at least once during the year, primarily in Richfield, UT. The 15 members of the Fishlake RAC are split equally between the following three categories. There may also be a non-voting replacement member in each category. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will make the appointments to the RAC based on the applications received, striving to appoint members who have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with others of different viewpoints. There are no vacancies in Category A, which represents the following interests: • Organized labor or non-timber forest product harvester groups • Developed outdoor recreation, off-highway vehicle, commercial recreation
• Energy and mineral development • Commercial or recreational fishing • Commercial timber industry • Federal grazing permit holders or land use permit holders within the RAC area • There is one vacancy in Category B, which represents the following interests: • Nationally recognized environmental organizations • Regionally or locally recognized environmental organizations • Dispersed recreation • Archaeological and historical interests • Nationally or regionally recognized wild horse or burro groups, wildlife or hunting organizations or watershed associations. • There are two vacancies in Category C, which represents the following interests: • State-elected office holders • County or local elected officials • American Indian tribal representatives from tribes within or adjacent to RAC areas • School officials or teachers • Citizens representing the affected public at large The Forest Service is also looking to fill one replacement member position each for categories A, B and C. Replacement members attend meetings with the 15 RAC members, ready to fill in a permanent vacant position upon approval by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The application form and additional information can be obtained from John Zapell (jzapell@fs.fed.us or 435-8961070) or on-line at http://1.usa. gov/10KQy3A. Applications must be received at the Fishlake National Forest, 115 E 900 N, Richfield, UT 84701,Attn: John Zappell, no later than 4:30 p.m. May 17, 2013. Applications must contain original signatures. —Fishlake N.F. Phone: 435-826-4400 Wayne: 435-836-2622 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 105 Escalante, Utah 84726 snapshot@live.com
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trict as they reconsider the past decisions made on some of the roads” said Commission Chair Clare Ramsay, “and we hope the public takes advantage of this opportunity.” If citizens are unable to attend a scheduled Open House, written information may be submitted to the Powell Ranger District, Attn: Joe Rechsteiner, PO Box 80, Panguitch, UT 84759 – 0080 or emailed to comments-intermtn-dixiepowell@fs.fed.us with MTP / Need to Change in the subject line. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Joe Rechsteiner at 435-6769320. Garfield County is also willing to receive written comments and pass them on to Forest representatives. Commissioner Ramsey added, “There will be other opportunities to comment, but we strongly encourage our citizens to participate now so their voices are heard early in the process.” —Garfield County Road Dept.
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