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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Capitol Reef National Park Gains International Dark Sky Park Status

Utah Classical Guitar Society to Host Free Concerts TEASDALE - The Utah Classical Guitar Society continues its series of free Wayne County classical guitar concerts with two performances by Jon Yerby, Friday, April 24, 7:00 PM in the Wayne County High School auditorium. Dr. Yerby heads the Utah Valley University classical guitar department and performs throughout the US and Europe. His performance last summer in the Torrey DUP School House was to a standing room only audience. He will perform at 10:30 AM for the combined high school and middle school student bodies. The evening per-

The Milky Way arches over Capitol Reef National Park’s iconic Chimney Rock. TUCSON, AZ - Few places in the continental United States experience nights as dark as those on the Colorado Plateau, but not even the isolation of the Plateau’s wild lands make its skies immune to the harmful effects of light pollution. Protecting the natural nighttime environment in some of America’s greatest national parks and monuments requires educating park staff, visitors and local communities, and adopting good outdoor lighting practices. Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) in

Utah has undertaken a multiyear program doing just that and today, the International Dark-Sky Association recognizes CRNP as a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park. “We are thrilled to honor the excellent work at Capitol Reef National Park that has put it on the map for serious amateur astronomers and casual stargazers alike,” said IDA Executive Director J. Scott Feierabend. Capitol Reef National Park staff members see the IDA designation as a comple-

ment to their outreach and education programs, raising the Park’s international profile and promoting a greater diversity of tourism. “Visitors have the opportunity to experience a wild landscape, by day and night, at Capitol Reef,” said Lori Rome, Chief of Interpretation at the Park. “We encourage everyone to see the beauty for themselves.” Offering scenic landscapes day and night, Capitol Reef National Park sprawls over 98,000 hectares (242,000 acres) of federal land in south-

BLM Artist-In-Residence Program Adds Photography KANAB - Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) is expanding its Artist-in-Residence program this year to include a photography residency to be based in Kanab, Utah. The photographer will focus on working primarily throughout Kane County, near the southern end of the monument, but also visit the nearby communities and public lands in the area. GSENM is pleased to announce that James and Jenny Tarpley have been chosen to fill the Artist-in-Residence – Photography residency this year in coordination with the Amazing EarthFest! in May. The Tarpleys hail from North Carolina where they have a professional photography business, VISIO Photography. James and Jenny Tarpley began to appreciate the nationally popular “Artistin-Residence” program offered throughout public land agencies in the last few years, spending time in Congaree and Rocky Mountain National Parks. This year they are enthusiastically looking forward to spending time in Southern Utah, throughout GSENM and Garfield and Kane Counties. They will give a public presentation, and also be working in the local schools making a presentation on photography in special landscapes. This residency provides artistic and educational oppor-

tunities to promote a deeper understanding of the natural, cultural, and historic resources on GSENM. The residency provides an opportunity for learning and dialogue about the value of the National Conservation Lands and their connection to the local communities. It allows uninterrupted time in a stimulating and rugged environment for artists to pursue their work and share it with the public. The purpose of the Artist-in-Residence partnership between GSENM and Amazing EarthFest! is to promote awareness through landscape photography of the exceptional natural and cultural treasures preserved and protected by GSENM. The program aspires to share the scenic beauty and unique stories of National Conservation Lands with the public through artistic expression. Amazing Earthfest! events invigorate Utah communities by celebrating the public lands of the western Colorado Plateau; our magnificent National and State Parks, National Forests and Monuments. The festival provides experiential learning opportunities that connect participants with the natural beauty of the region. “We’re pleased and honored to be collaborating with GSENM, and with James and Jenny Tarpley to help give visual expression to

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THURS. APR. 23 - WED. APR. 29 Cool and partly cloudy Thursday with more clouds moving in Friday and Saturday and a chance of rain, highs Thurs-Sat in low 60s. Clearing and warmer Sunday through Wednesday, mostly sunny and highs in 70s. Low throughout week in the 30s.

Jenny and James Tarpley have been selected for this year's GSENM Artist-inResidence program for photography. the Monument’s exceptionally scenic landscape”, says Rich Csenge, Director of Amazing EarthFest! Kane County Office of Tourism has been a great support to launch this new addition to the Artist-in-Residence program in Kanab. Ken Gotzenberg says, “We are proud to call Amazing EarthFest! one of Kanab’s ‘Signature Events.’ It best represents the magical nature of our surroundings. And the inclusion of this Artist-inResidence Program is the perfect way to share the beauty of Southern Utah. Good images always inspire, and there is plenty of subject material in our back yard. We are excited to see what these talented photographers come up with!” Please visit www.AmazingEarthfest.org for program information. The 9th annual festival 2015 runs from May 10th through May 16th. —Gael Hill

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formance for the entire community is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Guitar players are encouraged to bring their instruments to the evening event for a post-concert workshop with Dr. Yerby. "We are grateful to Utah Classical Guitar Society for launching its 2015 concert series here in Loa. It will expand appreciation of the guitar for the students and give the entire community a musical treat," said Mary Bray, principal, Wayne County High School. The next concert in the Classical Guitar Cont'd on page 3

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ern central Utah. It is named for a visually spectacular region of the Waterpocket Fold, a geological feature that made the area virtually impassable to early Anglo-American settlers. Its domes and cliffs of white Navajo Sandstone, reminding early visitors of the dome of the United States Capitol building, define the Park’s landscapes. Despite serving over 830,000 visitors in 2014, CRNP has largely resisted inCapitol Reef Cont'd on page 2

Police Chief Refuses to Testify in Pending Drug Cases PANGUITCH - Kevin Worlton, recently dismissed as Chief of Police of Escalante City in Garfield County has been charged by the Utah State Attorney General’s Office with 2 felony and 1 misdemeanor count of falsifying police reports. Mr. Worlton was also served with a subpoena to appear as a witness in ten pending felony drug cases in Garfield County. Mr. Worlton has filed an objection to this subpoena citing the following: Kevin Worlton, has received a subpoena in this case, and objects to the subpoena pursuant to Rule 45(e)(3)(D) of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, Utah Code Annotated, 1953 as amended, Section 77-1-6(2) (c), the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Utah because appearance and testimony in this case may require Mr. Worlton to violate his rights and privileges against self-incrimination. If compelled to testify, Mr. Worlton will invoke his rights and privileges as here instated and therefore requests that he not be compelled to testify. Garfield County Attorney Barry Huntington was contacted and stated “If Mr. Worlton, who was the lead officer in these cases refuses to testify, I have no choice but to dismiss them”. —Garfield County Sheriff's Office

When one's expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have. —Stephen Hawking

Classical guitarist Jon Yerby will perform Friday, April 24 at 7pm in the Wayne High School Auditorium, kicking off a series of concerts sponsored by the Utah Classical Guitar Society.

Cannonville Town Gets Face Lift

by Andrew Branscom, Bryce Valley Community Reporter

Andrew Branscom

Artist's rendering shows proposed welcome sign which received final approval by the Cannonville Town council during their April meeting. CANNONVILLE - First settled in 1874, Cannonville is about 141 years old. At that age, everybody needs a little face lift. Residents and visitors will be seeing Cannonville's new face very soon. The Town Council of Cannonville met on April 15 and helped finalize the face lift. The park located at Main St. and Center St. will soon have a new pavilion. The pavilion will feature restrooms and kitchen facilities. Work has already started and the construction should be finished before The Bryce Canyon Half Marathon in July. Cannonville serves as the finish line for the race, so any well hydrated runners will be relieved to see the new facilities. The area known as Triangle Park, located at the junction of Main St. and Byway 12 and just across from The Grand Staircase Inn, is getting a new welcome sign. The town council also approved the final design during their latest meeting. Council mem-

bers had three different concept drawings to choose from, but the poplar tree proved to be the most popular by far. A couple of other plans were put in place to help the town functionally and cosmetically. Road grading will be happening when the equipment arrives back in town. Another improvement is the town playground is getting a new coat of paint thanks to a local Boy Scout who volunteered to take on the challenge. Cannonville may also grow in size in the future. The town council discussed zoning issues as many residents of Cannonville have portions of their property, even their homes, split between the town and Garfield County. This process is expected to take some time as individual landowners will need to be consulted on a case by case basis. One of the goals is to not leave “islands” of county land in the town and vice versa.

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