~~ Bear Essentials ~ August 26, 2017~~

Antiquities Act Examined: "Instead of focusing on the protection of specific historic, cultural and scientific objects, the modern designation process is now driven by political gamesmanship, climate change, presidential legacies, corporate interests, and outdoor recreation.”

Matt Anderson and Amy Cooke ~ Aug. 2017

San Juan County Information:

n  Freedom Fest Writing Contest Entries due Aug. 31, 11:59 AM

n  Facebook Freedom Fest Information

n  Items for Freedom Fest Raffle: Great prizes   Rifle and Quilt added

n  Grayson Girls Singing at Freedom Fest

n  $ue Happy $UWA Enforces Power through LItigation  by Phil Lyman

“They sue counties; they sue federal agencies; they sue politicians; they sue federal agencies. They sue anyone who disagrees with them.”  P.L.

Secretary Zinke Sends Review Recommendation  

“No President should use the authority under the Antiquities Act to restrict public access, prevent hunting and fishing, burden private land, or eliminate traditional land uses, unless such action is needed to protect the object,” Zinke said Thursday August 24.

                   

Good News Bears

n  Balanced Report by Wash. Post on Zinke’s announcement 8/24

n  Heavy Handed Antiquities Act Oppresses Rural States

n  No Monuments to be removed; resizing promised   Deseret News

n  Rob Bishop Seeks Full Investigation on Dan Love

n  Zinke Sends Report to the White House

n  Antiquities Act has become tool of subjugation  by Matt Anderson

n  C-Span Interview with Representative Mike Noel

n  A great FB site “Balance Resources”

n  Tony Tooke announced as new Forest Service Chief  -- hope he’s good

Bad News Bears

No more Steaks on the Grill if Animal Activists have their way

Activists in attendance were encouraged to be as extreme as possible to advance their goals, including breaking the law when necessary. Attendees were also told to pressure restaurants, retail and foodservice brands to adopt certain policies with the end goal of forcing them to stop selling animal products.

n But… you may be able to have an Ancient Potato!

n  Subjugation through litigation: Targets Kane & Garfield Counties

n  Oregon Governor signs gun confiscation law

n  Putin is Funding green groups to Discredit Natural Gas Fracking   Newsweek

n Closed Coal Mines in W. Virginia Impact Water Negatively

n Not sure if this is Paranoia, Alarmism, or Grasping at Straws

                                                              ~~~~~~

http://beyondthebears.blogspot.com/

                                     Documenting Bears Ears “No Monument” efforts since July 2016

Performing Sept 9: Tim Gates and Freedom Fest 2017 Concert

Listen to his Music: 

Tim’s Facebook page

1)   Vendors and Concessions open 4 PM SJHS Football Practice Field

Come Eat, Greet, and Meet your friends and neighbors

$10 each (under 5 yrs  free)

2)   Donations $10 for 5 tickets (See Prizes)

12 donated prizes will be on display and tickets available with a donation

3)   Entertainment begins  at 6 PM with:

 

Follow them on Facebook:

                        Magnetic Pull                      

And  The Grayson Girls  

"United We Stand” Theme for San Juan County Freedom Fest September 9

Listen to Tim Gates Video 

“United We Stand:  Local Voices for Public Lands“ is the theme of this year’s San Juan County Freedom Fest being held Sept. 9 at the San Juan High School (Blanding, Utah) football practice field.  Chairwoman, Kim Henderson, emphasized, “No matter what side of land issues you are on, or what side of the mountain you are from, we want everyone to come and unitedly enjoy an evening of great entertainment and sociability.  We hope to have people from other counties, and even states, come and join us.  Invite your friends and family from other places.”  

 The event begins 4 PM and offers a full slate of entertainment, food and craft booths, concessions, and 10 great raffle prizes. Local performers include Native American dancers, The Magpies (Beverly Felstead, Terri Card, Kaleigh Gilson, Cheryl Bowers, Emma Holliday, and Gayle Shumway), and Magnetic Pull, "the best in Native Rock" from Blanding, Utah.  The group includes Dennis Kaniatobe Sr. on keyboard, lead guitar and vocals; Travis Moses -percussion and Native Flute, and Dennis Kaniatobe II, Lead and Bass guitar. Darren Parry of the NW Shoshone tribe, will be a guest speaker.

The main performance begins about 8 PM featuring Tim Gates, lead singer in a Nashville trio called Due West.  Gates is also a member of the Nashville Tribute Band, which has performed in San Juan County several times.  Attendees need to bring their own chairs or blankets.

Vendors Needed

Anyone interested in setting up artisan, food, or product booths should call Nicole Perkins before August 21. 435-485-0214. There is a $25 charge; however, two concert tickets will be provided to each booth. 

Freedom Fest Writing Contest

In preparation for Freedom Fest students in grades 3-8 are encouraged to enter the Unity writing contest.  There are two different brackets: grades 3-5, and grades 6-8.  The essays will be judged on development of the theme, “United We Stand.”  Winners will be announced the night of Freedom Fest, and first place winners will be invited to read their essays. Students do NOT have to live in San Juan County to participate.