January 8, 2015 Wayne & Garfield County Insider

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Three Southwest Utah Parks to Host Open House to Discuss Proposed Fee Increases

CEDAR CITY - Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument invite the public to an open house to consider proposed increases to the Parks’ recreation fees.

Park superintendents and staff from all three park areas will be in attendance at the open house to provide information and answer questions.

The open house will take place on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 5 to 7 pm at the Iron County Visitor Center located at 581 North Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721.

Over 80% of collected fee revenues are reinvested directly back into the park they are collected within. In Bryce Canyon, recently funded projects include new comfort stations, new museum exhibits, trail rehabilitation projects, and operation of the park’s popular visitor shuttle bus system. Projects in Zion include rehabilitation of South Campground roads and restrooms (2010-2014), construction of a new visitor Restroom at the Temple of Sinewava, Preservation of the Historic Cable Mountain Draw Works and operation of the visitor shuttle bus system, among numerous other projects. Recent fee funded projects accomplished at Cedar Breaks include the addition of hot showers and other improvements in the campground, and many trail and potable water system improvements. A new ADA accessible trail from the Visitor Center area to Sunset View Overlook is planned for 2015.

Future revenues from the proposed fee increases will be used to support and enhance other visitor services including maintenance of park facilities, additional upgrades to campgrounds, restoration of historic

buildings and landscapes, and additional park interpretive and educational programs.

National park units are strong economic engines for Utah. In 2013, almost 9,000,000 visitors to the National Parks in Utah contributed $596.5 million to the state’s economy and supported 9,069 jobs related to tourism.

National park entrance fees are not charged to persons under 16 years of age or to holders of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes — Annual (good for 1 year), Senior (lifetime for U.S. residents 62+ years), Military (free annually), Access (free for permanently disabled) and Volunteer (free annually).

Periodically the National Park Service reviews its fee rates and our fee proposals locally are part of a broader assessment underway across the nation. Parks may change recreation fees to align with the NPS’s new standard entrance fee schedule, which was last updated in 2006. The new fees could be implemented as early as May, 2015. However, the fee increases and implementation schedule may change based on the results of public comments received at the open house, and those being collected through different avenues such as websites and email.

Each park will carefully consider comments received from all sources, and will develop an appropriate fee and implementation schedule.

Comments on Bryce Canyon’s proposed fee increases will be accepted online through Monday January 12, 2015 at www.parkplanning. nps.gov; search “Bryce Canyon Proposed Entrance and Increased Fees Cont'd on page 2

Sevier Valley Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of the New Year!

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RICHFIELD - Sevier Valley Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2015 on Friday, Jan. 2 at 5:39 a.m.

Braelyn J. Annabelle Cebrowski, a baby girl weighing 6 pound 11 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long, was born to Kaycee Amos and Benjamin Cebrowski – both of Monroe, Utah.

Dr. Daniel Smith was the delivering physician.

As the first baby of the year at SVMC, Braelyn and her parents were presented with a gift basket of prizes, checks and gift cards donated from the hospital and generous local businesses valued at $1,000.

—Sevier Valley Medical Center REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. JAN. 8 - WED. JAN 14 MUD IN YOUR EYE is a possibility this week. Sunny with highs in the low 50s Thursday, cooling a bit Friday through Wednesday but still warm, highs in the low 40s. Nighttime temps in the teens/20s.

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PANGUITCH - Congratulations to Josiah Sarles!

The Panguitch Prevention Coalition is a community based coalition involving many organizations and agencies working together to reduce substance abuse in our community, mainly youth substance abuse.

The Panguitch Prevention Coalition needed a new logo, so they had a logo contest and Josiah Sarles won.

Josiah is a senior at Panguitch High School. Because of his unique graphic artwork, he won first place and a $100 cash prize.

—Shawn Caine

ESCALANTE - The new Escalante Medical Center on Hwy 12 east of town is close to completion, with just a few weeks of construction remaining before the final touches take place and the Kazan Clinic moves into its new location, according to Drew Parkin, who serves as the Escalante representative of the Wayne Community Health Center board of directors. Operation of the clinic will be a cooperative arrangement, with Escalante City owning and leasing the building to WCHC, and a chief of medicine provided by Garfield Memorial Hospital under a cooperative agreement with Intermountain Healthcare. The new clinic will include five examination rooms, pharmacy, laboratory, and an x-ray room. An exact move-in date has not yet been determined, but The Kazan Clinic is expected to move to its new home sometime during February. An open house will take place shortly after everyone is settled and the clinic is in operation.

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GSENM Wants Public’s Ideas KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management wants the public to review its preliminary draft alternatives for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Livestock Grazing Management Plan Amendment currently in development.

GSENM’s planning process began November 2013 when a Federal Register Notice published the BLM’s Notice of Intent to do a Management Plan Amendment and associated Environmental Impact Statement for livestock grazing. In December 2013, public meetings were held in Salt Lake City, Escalante and Kanab, Utah, to find out the public’s concerns regarding livestock grazing on the Monument and their ideas

for addressing those concerns.

The BLM also invited eligible federal agencies, state and local governments, and Native American tribes to participate as cooperating agencies because they have jurisdiction by law or special expertise in livestock grazing management.

Five agencies agreed to serve – National Park Service (Glen Canyon National Recreation Area), State of Utah, Garfield County, Kane County and the Natural Resources Conservation Service – and have been actively involved in developing the preliminary draft alternatives.

Once the scoping comment period closed, the BLM and the cooperating agencies

looked at the public’s comments and used them to develop a range of alternatives that would address the public and cooperating agencies’ concerns. At this point in the standard BLM planning process, the Bureau would begin analyzing the draft alternatives and, working with the cooperating agencies, develop a Draft Livestock Grazing Plan Amendment and Associated Draft EIS that would be released to the public for review and comment. Following that review, the Proposed Plan Amendment and Final EIS would be written and then reviewed by the Governor’s office and released to the public.

After that, BLM would release

Josiah Sarles, logo contest winner. the Record of Decision documenting which of the alternatives were going to be implemented by the agency. That is the normal BLM process.

For the GSENM planning process, an additional opportunity was added for the public to review the preliminary draft alternatives before the detailed analysis is started.

According to Cindy Staszak, GSENM’s manager, “We added this extra step to the process because we want to make sure the full range of alternatives the public wants us to look at are going to be anaPublic's Ideas Cont'd on page 2

Wayne County Hazard Assessment Meetings WAYNE COUNTY Wildfires, floods and landslides that hit Utah communities last year are testament that even small events have the potential to cause significant and expensive damage. It is important that communities plan ahead to prevent harm to people and their property.

A Wayne County Hazard Assessment Meeting will be held on January 14, 2014, 6PM at the Wayne County Building (18 South Main, Loa). This meeting, sponsored by Six County Association of Governments, will be a way for leaders to assess the risk of disaster. The general public is welcome to give input about areas of concern in their community.

The intention of the meeting is to find out the potential impacts of disasters to the people, economy, and infrastructure of the community. Every jurisdiction will also be asked about their capabilities and critical facilities (hospitals, fire and police stations, storage of critical records, water treatment and similar facilities). A history of all natural hazards and disasters in the county will also be overviewed.

The information discussed in the meeting will be used to update Wayne County’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. “Hazard Mitigation”

Courtesy of Six County Association of Governments

A tornado in Hanksville on July 24, 1981—an extremely rare occurrence in our area—is an example of the kind of event that hazard assesment planning can help to mitigate. means to permanently reduce or alleviate the losses of life, injuries and property resulting from natural and human-made hazards through long-term strategies. These long-term strategies include planning, policy changes, programs, projects and other activities.

In 2003 Six County worked with county and community leaders to produce the current regional hazard mitigation plan. In cooperation with the State of Utah and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) the plan is being updated to better fit recent devel-

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opment. The final plan will be accessible to the public.

Although counties and communities are not mandated by law to have an approved plan, an update must be made every five years in order to be eligible for federal pre- and post-disaster mitigation funds.

Six County is responsible for updating a regional plan covering Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties. Local officials and those involved with local emergency planning are strongly encouraged to become involved in the process.

All are welcome to attend the Hazard Assessment Meeting. If you are a resident of Wayne County and would like to help with the planning process but are unable to attend the meeting please fill out this online survey: http://goo.gl/ forms/NJicH2nVjh. If you are a community leader and would like to become more involved in the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan for our city revision process, please contact Chelsea Bakaitis at 435-893-0714 or at cbakaitis@sixcounty.com.

—Six County Association of Governments

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Public's Ideas Cont'd from page 1

lyzed, and that we’ve captured and addressed the public’s concerns as much as humanly possible.”

Nine management concepts were put forth during the scoping period; and from these nine ideas, five preliminary alternatives were developed for analysis: • Alternative A is the No Action alternative and is a continuation of current management direction contained in the 2000 Monument Management Plan, the four BLM Management Framework Plans, and the 1999 Grazing Management Plan for the Glen Canyon NRA. Livestock grazing would continue at current permitted levels. Areas currently closed to livestock grazing would remain unavailable to grazing.

BLM must consider this alternative.

• Alternative B was developed in response to comments that suggested that most or all of GSENM and Glen Canyon NRA be closed to grazing due to impacts on natural ecosystems, cultural and historic resources, and recreation.

Under Alternative B, livestock grazing would be discontinued in GSENM and Glen Canyon NRA. Permittees would receive a 2-year notification that livestock grazing would be discontinued. Permittees would be provided compensation for improvements. Areas in the Kanab and Arizona Strip Field Offices would remain available for grazing.

• Alternative C was developed primarily in response to the Sustainable Grazing Alternative received during scoping. This alternative reduces the acres available for livestock grazing and the amount of forage allocated to livestock compared with current management. Alternative C establishes large ungrazed ‘reference areas’ over time; these areas can be used to enhance scientific study, especially the study of natural recovery in the absence of livestock grazing and the study of effects of livestock grazing compared to similar areas that are not grazed. This alternative emphasizes management that prioritizes native species diversity. Existing rangeland seedings would be restored for the purpose of ecosystem health with a preference for using locally derived native species. Areas that are currently

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Thank you, Dark Ranger

We want to thank Kevin 'Dark Ranger' Poe for a fun and informative evening last week in Tropic. The free program he put on for the residents of Garfield County was very much appreciated, even despite the chilly evening. His knowledge, humor and 3 very large telescopes brought the stars, planets, nebulas and galaxies down to earth. We are looking forward to the new Astronomy Center so that more people can discover how lucky we are to have some of the darkest skies in the U.S. right here in Southern Utah.

Thanks, Mike Soren & Donna Hart, Escalante Increased Fees Cont'd from page 1

Map of GSENM Grazing EIS planning area. unavailable and allotted would remain unavailable to livestock grazing. This alternative seeks to resolve some areas of livestock/recreation conflict by closing a few high use recreation areas to livestock grazing.

• Alternative C includes an objective to establish a variety of ungrazed reference areas across 20 percent of the decision area; over time the acres identified as unavailable will increase to an estimated 451,300 acres while available acres would be reduced to an estimated 1,805,300 acres. To achieve this objective, GSENM or Glen Canyon NRA allotments or pastures that are voluntarily relinquished or otherwise retired, may be put into non-use considering any of the following or combinations of the following criteria: • Areas that would serve as valuable reference areas.

• Vegetation types that are either not represented or are underrepresented in the decision area that are ungrazed.

• Monument objects that are not compatible with or are impacted by livestock grazing (e.g., biological soil crust, riparian areas, declining native plant or wildlife species).

• Significant cultural resources, such as districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects.

• Significant opportunities to conserve or restore historical, cultural, soil health,

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biological soil crust, fish, wildlife, riparian, vegetation and/or water quality resources.

• Riparian areas, springs, and hanging gardens that have potential to be impacted or are currently impacted by livestock grazing.

• Moderate to high recreation values that are compromised by livestock grazing.

• Populations or habitat for special status species.

• Alternative D recognizes the historic and cultural importance of the livestock industry while emphasizing healthy landscapes to support multiple uses. It is designed to be consistent with State and County ordinances and plans.

Livestock management actively promotes rangeland health through adaptive management principles. This would be accomplished by restoring existing rangeland seedings using a variety of treatment methods and doing additional range improvements to increase forage. More acres are available for livestock grazing and more forage is allocated to livestock compared with current management. Alternative D also prioritizes livestock grazing management over recreation in certain zones in GSENM, but prioritizes recreational use over livestock in other zones in GSENM. Comments that discussed the importance of grazing to local communities helped guide the development of this alternative.

• Alternative E emphasizes sustainable use through livestock management designed to ensure rangeland health standards are achieved and land health is improved.

Most closed areas remain unavailable; two areas would be made available. Some unalloted areas would be made unavailable. Slightly fewer acres are available for grazing and less forage is allocated to livestock compared with current management. Existing seedings would be restored for the purposes of ecosystem health and for forage production. Some livestock/recreation conflicts would be reduced by changing the season of use for livestock grazing or limiting access by livestock.

Comments that influenced this alternative include suggestions that grazing should continue

but that changes in management practices were needed to promote land health and improve user experiences.

The BLM is requesting that comments on the preliminary alternatives be submitted

by January 20, 2015. Comments can be submitted at any time during the planning process, but comments received

by January 20 will be reviewed and used to revise the preliminary alternatives to ensure the alternatives that are analyzed capture the wide variation in stakeholder values. The BLM has not made a decision about a preferred alternative.

“You don’t need to be an expert to have an impact on decisions. The public brings a different dimension to the BLM’s assessment of alternatives that science does not. The things that are valued by stakeholders and the community must be considered in developing a preferred alternative. You can help us most by letting us know which parts of these alternatives best meet your needs and concerns, and which parts are least important to you. We welcome any and all comments,” explained Matt Betenson, Assistant Monument Manager for Planning & Support Services.

Comments can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to: Email: BLM_UT_GS_ EIS@blm.gov Fax: 435-644-1250 Mail: Bureau of Land Management, Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument, 669 S. Hwy 89-A, Kanab, UT 84741 Please reference “GSENM Livestock Grazing Plan Amendment” when submitting comments.

More information about the planning process and the Livestock Grazing Plan Amendment and Associated Environmental Impact Statement can be found at the project website: http://blm.gov/ pgld.

“Our goal in this entire process is to come up with a management decision that will lead to sustained use of the land through improved land health and science-based grazing management,” said Staszak.

—Larry Crutchfield, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Cade Coles of Panguitch Named to Dean's List at Dickinson State University DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA - Cade Coles of Panguitch has been named to Dickinson State University's Dean's List for Fall 2014.

At the end of each regular semester, the University recognizes those students named to the Dean's List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher.

DSU appears in the 2015 Best Colleges Report and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the Midwest. One of 11 institutions in the North Dakota University System, DSU offers 51 bachelor's degrees, four associate degrees and two certificate programs in Dickinson, Bismarck and Williston.

The university's mission is to provide high-quality accessible programs, promote excellence in teaching and learning, support scholarly and creative activities, and to provide services relevant to the economy, health and quality of life for the citizens of North Dakota.

—Dickinson State University

Campground Fee Modifications.” Written comments may be mailed to Superintendent, Bryce Canyon National Park, Attn: Fee Proposal, PO Box 640201, Bryce, UT 84764 The public comment period for Zion’s fee proposal is open for 45 days; December 9, 2014 through January 23, 2015. You may submit comments on-line at: www.parkplanning.nps.gov/zion. Written comments may also be mailed to: Fee Program Coordinator, Zion National Park, Springdale, UT 84767

The public comment period for Cedar Breaks is from December 22, 2014 through January 30, 2015. You may submit comments by email at daphne_sewing@nps.gov and

by U.S. Mail: ATTN – Proposed Fee Increase, Cedar Breaks National Monument, 2390 West Highway 56, Cedar City, UT 84720. Comments will also be accepted online through the Cedar Breaks website at http://www.nps. gov/cebr/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm —Kathleen Gonder, Bryce Canyon National Park

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Congratulations Escalante Elementary!

Title 1 Schools in the State of Utah are based on socio-economic demographics which allow schools to qualify for supplemental federal funding. One determining factor in the determination of a Title 1 school is the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.

If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, please take the time to apply

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because the districts ability to secure additional supplementary funding will be greatly enhanced by doing so.

All of the Elementary Schools in the Garfield School District are currently Title 1 schools. Each year the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) identifies Title 1 schools as in three groups: “priority schools” which are the lowest performing 5%, the

SPOTLIGHT Wayne High School Seniors 2015

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!“My name is Tristen Ash Russon, I am the daughter of David and Delila Russon. Once I

graduate, I would like to attend Evans Hair College in Cedar City, in the fall of 2015. I would like to become a beautician, and at some point get some of my writing published. My parents have been the most inspiring to me in my everyday life, and have always been supportive of my dreams, and have tried to prepare me for my future in every way possible, and I know they will continue to do so.” TRISTEN

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next 10% are identified as “focus schools”. If schools are identified as either a priority or focus school, they must implement a strict school improvement plan in order to qualify for the federal funding. The third group of schools is the “Reward schools” which include schools that perform at or above the state average on the end level assessments. These end of level assessments are administered through the SAGE computer adaptive assessments given at the end of the school year.

It is a distinct honor to be recognized as a “Reward” school by the USOE. Escalante Elementary received this prestigious recognition with their recent “A” school letter grade. I would like to compliment Escalante Elementary on achieving such an honorable recognition. The other elementary schools in the District also did very well on their end of level assessments. I would like to thank the faculty, staff, and parents in all of our Title I schools for all of the additional support and extra effort that everyone puts towards helping the students in the Garfield School District.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

by Mack Oetting

Ladies and Bobs Start the Year Off Right The year got off to a roaring start, with two games on last Friday night. With the Catscoming away victorious in both games.

Milford came to the Bob Cat Arena only to be punished by the Bob Cats, 68 to 36.

The Cats got off to a really fast start and led the Tigers in the first quarter 24-2 and at half time 36 to 13. The Cats picked up their first league victory win behind Sophomore Trey Barney’s 34 pts and 11 rebounds to go with his 3 assists and 4 steals. Dason Houston chipped in 14 pts and 14 rebounds. The Cats will host Wayne on the 7th (last night) and will go down to Diamond Ranch on the 9th, you always hope nobody gets hurts in this game, because they are a rough team. On the 15th Escalante will be here and the Sophomore tournament will be here on the16th and 17th, come out and see the future Bob Cats at play.

The Lady Cats traveled down to play an undefeated 2A Kanab Cowgirls team. The Ladies got off to their usual hot start and blew by the Cowgirls 73 to 29 and

handed them their first defeat of the season. All five starters scored in double figures.

They were led by Whitti Orton who ended up going 11 for 13 and scoring 23 pts; everything she threw up went in, she also had 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. The Cats backcourt, made up of Whittni and Cantania, scored almost half of the team’s pts, with Tania pouring in 12 pts.

Taylor Bennett had another 3 point shooting night, sinking 3 more of her patented rain maker shot and ended up with 15 pts. I have the Lady Cats with 11 wins this year, to go with their 25 wins from last season, brings them up to 36 games in a row. With all of the 2 & 3A games out of the way and only league games left they should really run up some big numbers before the seasons ends. The Ladies are winning on an average by 40 pts and are currently ranked in 19th place with all of the teams in the state. I thought that the girls were so good that the games would be boring, but they are not. Coach Barney is letting these girls that have worked so hard to

get as good as they are, play.

It is like poetry in motion; the girls continue to play hard regardless of the score. Teams like this don’t come along very often; all of the starters could make it to the college level.

Last Tuesday Escalante visited and tonight, the 8th, the Cats host the number 2 ranked team in Bryce Valley. On the 9th and 10th Escalante will host the Sophomore Tournament.

On the 14th the Cats travel up to Piute and the Thunderbirds should be the toughest team the Cats will face the rest of the season.

The tough guys go down to Kanab to have it out with the Cowboys, tonight the 8th, tomorrow they go back to Gunnison for a duel meet on Friday and Saturday the 9th and 10th. Many on the team are doing really well and I hope to have some stats next week. On the 13th Milford and Diamond Ranch will be here, followed by North Sevier who will be here on the 14th.

Then on the 20th it will be the Home Coming match against Bryce Valley.

Highlight on Hanksville Elementary

Wayne Basketball Left: Kaitlyn McCoy shoots for two during the Wayne vs Milford game on Saturday, January 3. The Badgers defeated Milford 66 to 48; Kaitlyn ended the night with nine points. Hannah Ellett lead all scorers with 23, Courtney Jackson 10, Kassidy Ellett also brought in 9, Carlie Chappell with 8 and McKenna Brian with 7.

Courtesy of Jacqueline Russell

Congratulations to the outstanding November Hanksville Elementary Students of the Month: Ryker Bradbury, Shawn Lusko, and Jak Ellner​. Their commitment to excellence and outstanding academic achievements reflect great credit upon their family and community. Great job!

—Jacqueline Russell

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL

Right: Nate Dendy scores two of his eight points when the Badgers traveled to Orderville on January 2. The Badgers had a rough third quarter and lost to the Valley Buffalos 51-61. Jake Stevens had 21 points, Brigg Blackburn 9, Regan Brian and Brenden Robins each with 4, Brock Brinkerhoff with 3 and Connor Rees with 2.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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End of 2nd Quarter BBB w/ Milford Times- 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 Wrestling Tournament at Gunnison Wrestling Tournament at Gunnison GBB Sophomore Tournament at Escalante

January 14th- 17th 14th

GBB at Bryce Valley Times: 5:30 and 7:00 Wrestling w/ Richfield Times: 6:00 and 7:00 15th BBB w/ Piute Times: 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 16th GBB at Escalante Time: 7:00 16th-17th BBB Sophomore Tournament at Panguitch ~ Time: TBD Wrestling Tournament at Milford ~ Time:TBD

PES Eagle's Nest

by Stephanie Frazier

Winter break is over and school is back in session. This week starts a series of practice tests that will help the students prepare to take the SAGE tests in a few months. The Student Assessment for Growth and Excellence, or SAGE, is Utah's new assessment system. Students are assessed on the state's English language, arts, mathematics, and science standards.

Parents are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to go through the practice tests with their students.

The practice test link is: http://sageportal.org/ OR you can go to: http:// pes.garfk12.org/ and click on the SAGE link.

The most FBLA Region Champions EVER at Panguitch High School! The competition was held at Snow College in Richfield.

—Shawn Caine

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OBITUARIES Karnell K. Durfey 1931-2014

EMERY - Karnell King Durfey, age 83, died December 31, 2014 at the home of his daughter in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born May 1, 1931 in Bicknell, Utah, a son of George Lawrence and Clea King Durfey.

Karnell grew up in Wayne County and attended the local schools there. He served his country in the United States Army from 1948 to 1952.

He worked as an iron worker in construction and helped in building the power plant in Emery County.

He is survived by his children: Robert K. and Darla Durfey of Yucca City, California; David H. and Mindy Durfey of San Diego, California; Joyce Freeman of Taylorsville; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Russell and Beth Durfey of Manti; Larry and Linda Durfey of West Jordan; LaWana and Allen Jones of Teasdale; Lois and Doug Baker of Murray.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; a daughter, Debra Lee Durfey; a sister and two brothers: Edra Durfey; Clem Durfey and Scott L. Durfey.

Grave side services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Teasdale Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services.

Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Teasdale Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Una B. Pace 1924-2015

BICKNELL - Una Lucy Barron Pace, age 90, of Bicknell, died of causes incident to age in the Richfield Rehabilitation and Care Center, January 3, 2015. She was born June 19, 1924 in Vermillion, Utah, (now part of Sigurd Town) a daughter of Homer Hezekiah and Anna Lucile Strange Barron. She graduated from Richfield High School, Class of 1942 and then attended a year of study at the Branch Agriculture College, (now Southern Utah University) in Cedar City. She was elected Queen of the annual Harvest Ball, and was popular with her classmates.

She worked at the Richfield Telluride Electrical Co. as a Secretary. married She Ralph Dee Pace, September 4, 1945 in the Manti LDS Temple. He died October 31, 2004. They were the parents of three sons. She had to wait for her sons to marry before she had any daughters, but she loved them as her own.

Una was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as a teacher in the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Society, Primary and Sunday School, a Counselor in the Relief Society Presidency, and supported her husband in his Church callings.

She kept her house and sons immaculate, was careful in her management and was known for her home-made bread and chocolate cake. She was an example of trust and efficiency. She read to her children every night when they were small and encouraged learning, both in school and out. She set high standards of behavior for herself and her family. Her family was her greatest treasure and that extended to her parents and siblings, nieces, nephews, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Perhaps she was a little partial to the little girls, but that's only fair. She was a great 'Boy Mom'.

She kept herself as neat as her home, and appreciated the friendship and care of her hair-dressers.

Una is survived by her children: Jeff B. and Jennifer Pace, Paul W. and Elizabeth B. Pace, all of Bicknell; David R. and Karen G. Pace of Richfield; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bruce Ashman of West Lafayette, Indiana; sisters-in-law: Louise Barron of Sandy, Barbara Barron of Highland; Priscilla Anderson of Salt Lake City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Lucile Barron; a granddaughter, Paula Diane Pace; and brothers: Howard, June, Art and Gordon; sister, Maxine; brothers and sisters-in-law: Warren Anderson, Mack and Nanna Lee Pace, and LaVerda Barron.

We as a family, would like to thank her doctors, special home health care providers, the staffs of the Sevier Valley Medical Center and the Richfield Rehabilitation and Care Center, and the many friends and neighbors for their loving kindness and professionalism.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel in Bicknell, where friends may call for viewing Friday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior the services.

Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

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January 8, 2015

FYI PANGUITCH

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com We need more holidays!

It brings the snow and what a great way to start the New Year, washed clean with a coat of white. It brought a lot of cold with it, it was -2 degrees in Kanab at the girls basketball game. Do not fear it is suppose to warm back up to 50 degrees by the time this issue comes out.

I hope you made it to the City’s New Years party, it was a blast. The kids were really having fun with the coin sand pile dig and the wall climbing, a lot of really little kids made it to the top. What fun it was with the PHS Drama students performing music from Grease. I have been to a lot of these celebrations and I though these kids put on the best show yet. The sad side is many of the kids that have entertained us for the last 4 years are graduating this year. Most of us know Slatter and Josiah by now and how really good these guys are. The one lad that I though was lip singing in Grease wasn’t. Matt Jackson has a remarkable voice and is a star in waiting; I should have gotten his autograph, because he is going to be famous one of these days. Cheryl Church said when he tried out for a part in the musical, she told him that he had a problem; no one was going to believe he was really singing, he is that good. Many thanks to the City workers and all of the volunteers that made this evening so much fun. This was Gaylen Moore’s first outing as the Triple C’s Manager, and as well as this event went he is going to have a job for a long, long time.

Today Jan. 8th Elvis Presley turned 80 and he is more popular than ever. I first heard Elvis when I was stationed in Memphis and my radio alarm went off with him singing “Momma” and I was hooked.

I went to his first Vegas show and most of the people there were older and didn’t know what to think of him and he

didn’t come back again for many years. We were walking down one of the halls and he came by in the opposite direction and my friend went over and talked to him, I always regretted that I didn’t go with him, to at least get his autograph.

Tim Smith is our new Justice of the Peace, taking long time serving Judge Martin Nay’s place, who had to resign do to health matters. Tim has served on the City Council for 9 years and is excited to get on with a new chapter in his life. I believe that 10 people put in for this position as city councilman, but many of these weren’t from our area, most of us think that you should know the city and it’s people before you try to represent them.

On Monday the 12th Julia Reynolds a PHS student is holding a blood bank drive.

It will be at the high school and will start at 1:30. Panguitch is one of Red Cross’s best places for gathering badly needed blood. If you missed in Nov. try to make it here, you can give blood every 6 weeks if you would like. Call the school for reservations.

Things are really slow so I though I would write why Panguitch is such a great place to live. In my case my family lives here to start with. We live in some of the most scenic areas in the world with 1 ½ million visitors coming here each year. We have an excellent hospital with 4 of the best doctors in the state. An extended care unit that will take care of you in troubled times. Natural gas, sewer systems and the best drinking water anywhere add to the list. A historic down town area that brings a lot of people to stop and shop. A Market that has excellent meat products and saves you having to travel else where for food.

A number of antique shops and a sporting goods store for your hunting and fishing needs. A new Family Dollar

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There's a Downside to Tech Toys?

SALT LAKE CITY - Mobile phones and tablets were among the hottest gifts this year, but experts are cautioning parents about the drawbacks of technology. Dr. Ann Lagges, an assistant professor of clinical psychology at Indiana University, said electronics have many positives, from educational uses to helping kids stay connected with friends - but added that moderation is key.

"Whenever anything takes up all of somebody's time, it becomes their sole focus; it means that other parts of their life are paying the price," she said. " So, things like real-world social activities, schoolwork, sleep, physical exercise - things like that."

Lagges suggested that parents keep an eye on what their kids are doing online and set some time limits. She said parents also should consider the quality of activity, since working with friends on a school project is very different than playing a violent video game.

Lagges also encouraged parents to consider the example they set.

"The parent who has their phone with them all the time and responds immediately to every 'bing' is perhaps not sending the best message to their kids about how to keep technology and social media in its proper place," she said.

—Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection

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nerals to ATV rallies, there are folks that are willing to lend a hand. Wood gatherers go out and collect fire wood for those who aren’t able to do this for themselves. If someone is sick, there is always some one to check on them. Luncheon meals at the Senior Center are always good and many of the meals are delivered to Hatch and in town here, to seniors that can’t leave the house. We are entertained by the students at PHS, whether it is Sports, FCCLA, FBLA, Debate or Drama, most of the kids at the school are first rate and will be leaders in the world. We have well educated dedicated teachers and staff who not only teach our kids but they love and support them as they prepare for the future. Over the years PHS has produced Doctors, Educators, Dentists, Lawyers, many Skilled Workers and even Politicians.

Growing up in LA., you can’t go home, because when you come from a city, you will never find anyone who is still living there. Many from Panguitch go elsewhere to earn a living, but many come back home when they retire, to get back in their comfort zone.

I love Panguitch and it is my Home Town Mack O.

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Store and the Gem Theater who shows first run movies and a new Mexican restaurant A first class cemetery that is well maintained and the place to be seen at on resurrection day. City employees who go the extra mile to keep things running no mater what the weather conditions are. A City Manager who isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty, helping out with many of the events that go on in the City. We have plenty of police coverage for out town and they come to help out if you get in a jam.

An EMS system whose staff is among the best anywhere, that always handles the problems that confront people that live in a rural area. A first rate fire dept. that is well equipped and could compete with any paid department. These people are all volunteers and really respond quickly to all calls, regardless of the time of day or night. We have a Search and Rescue group that comes out from all over the area, who are willing to go anywhere in the Co. to look for the lost and helpless. There are plenty of events through out the year to keep you either entertained or busy. We have some of the finest ATV trails in the Country, with trails that run from Mexico to Canada. Our town is held together by volunteers, no mater what the event, from fu-

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Jan. 15th Roast beef Mashed potatoes & gravy Green beans Roll peaches Rice pudding

All meals are served with milk or juice.

If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317.

Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

Modes of Transportation

Take horses on the one hand, and autos on the other.

Which of them would you prefer, if you had your druthers.

Autos are my choice to make a long trip in a hurry, And autos ain't all hairy, requiring brush and curry.

If you do not drive your car, there ain't no cause to feed it.

Standing quiet in its stall, it really doesn't need it.

Horses, on the other hand, demand their flake of hay, Even if they haven't done a lick of work that day.

Autos do not sweat a lot, and get a potent odor, But they do demand expensive tuning for their motor.

Autos, when you need 'em, will be there, waiting for you, Instead of in the river bottoms, trying to ignore you.

Another point for autos; generally they're neat.

I have never seen one make doo-doo on the street.

Horses, on the other hand, go potty when they got to, And, generally, I find, it's gonna splash up on my auto.

I guess I vote for autos, and one big point remains.

Horseback, it's hard to close the sun-roof when it rains.

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by Ray Conrad

Modes of Transportation, 2005. from Fence Lines, by Ray Conrad.

Published by Avalanche Creek Productions, 2009.

Wayne County Senior Corner Monthly Senior Dinner - The monthly dinner is held the second Monday of each month. The next dinner will be on January 12th at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center (Community Center) in Bicknell.

The menu will be: Chili or ham & potato soup (your choice), cottage cheese and pineapple salad, corn bread, and your choice of apple or cherry pie. Steve Taylor will be on hand to talk to us about Wayne County History. A donation is suggested for each monthly dinner ($5 for seniors under 60, $3 for seniors 60 and up). Your children can accompany you, even if they are not senior citizens. Call Jim Adams for a ride at 836-3070.

Book Sale - We have a huge selection of used books. Please stop by the Senior Center on Tuesday or Thursday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to purchase. Anyone can purchase these, not just our seniors.

Thank You! - We would like to thank High Country Harmony for entertaining us at our December luncheon. Also, thanks to Brooke Larsen for her presentation on help for the deaf.

Volunteers Needed - We need volunteer representatives on the Senior Citizens Board for Bicknell. You don’t have to be a senior to be on the board. It would be wonderful to get some young hands and fresh ideas to help us out. The commitment is generally one specific day a month for just a few hours. We fix and serve a hot lunch for our seniors, with a short board meeting just prior. If you’re interested, give the Senior Center a call at 425-2089, or come to our board meeting just prior to our monthly luncheon.

Newsletter Information - Do you have information you would like to share in our Wayne County Senior Citizens Newsletter? Call Joan at 425-3077.

Note - If you need a ride to any event, call Jim at 836-3070.

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January 8, 2015

BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com

Alexis Tebbs is home from her mission to Mississippi and she is looking great.

Alexis is the daughter of David and Cherrie Tebbs of Bryce Canyon City.

John and Ramona Morreale had a wonderful Christmas, children visiting this year were, Jacob; Raphael; Tamra&Ben Lee; Cherie Hathaway and family; Charlene Moses and family, and LaVera Moss.This year Ramona just relaxed and went with the flow, it felt sooo good, when we have our eye on Christ everything else is easier.

There will be no Addiction Recovery Meetings until further notice. There is an Addiction Recovery program meeting in Panguitch on Wednesday nights at 7:30 at the Stake Center.

Hayden Adkins and his brother were able to attend the Fiesta Bowl to see Boise State Broncos play football. He was even interviewed on the news and looked like he was having fun. Way to go Hayden.

Gwen Brinkerhoff and Andrea Brinkerhoff we both released as the Music Leaders in Primary. Cherrie Tebbs and Karen Ott were called to be the Music people for the Primary.

Karen Ott was released as the Chorister for the Young Men and Young Women. Released as Primary Teachers were Phoebe Wiseman, Mondell Syrett, and Joey Shakespeare.

Called to serve as Primary

Teachers were Mykelle Richards, Melody Richards, Scott Barton, and Jana Williams.

Blake Syrett was baptized by his father. Blake is the son of Lance and Sara Syrett of Tropic and the grandson of Mondell and Florence Syrett.

The adorable little son of Kam and Jade Roundy was blessed by his father and given the name of Emmett Beau Roundy. Little Emmett has a bunch of dark hair and looks like his Dad. He is so cute.

Grandparents are Carl Roundy, and Ron and Susie Harris.

Great grandparents are Mondell and Florence Syrett.

There will be a youth fireside on Sunday the 11th at 6:00 P.M. in Tropic. The speaker will be John Yardley of Panguitch.

Suzi Clark and Louise Patterson were called as Primary Teachers.

Logann Eager and family Headed *'Up Narth' (*that's for YOU, Gma Henderson!) for our traditional Eagar Family Gift Exchange/Logann's Birthday/New Year's Eve PARTY!!! Yippee!! Logann's thoughts on the trip were: Honestly though, "I am feeling somewhat anxious about it this year. Remember.... it was last year, on this same trip, that we found our that my cancer had come back and metastasized to my spine (as well as other yet unknown places), which had caused a compression fracture of one and a half of my

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Hope everyone had a safe New Year's celebration. Or did you just stay home and enjoy the comfort found there?

We did and watched the big ball drop on Times Square at midnight. May all of you have a wonderful New Year and be safe and happy.

School News: Since School starts on Monday 5 Jan. there is no news yet.

Please call or email your news to me. Thanks VS.

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OBITUARIES Keith Wirtz

FREMONT/MURRAY - Keith Thomas Wirtz, 65, died at his home in Fremont on January 3, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 12, 1949 in Salt Lake City to Thomas William and Virginia Davies Wirtz. He spent his childhood in the wilds of Murray and loved every minute of it.

He married Dawneen Garret in 1972, later divorced.

They had three children: Jeffery Thomas (deceased in infancy), Tiffany Marie, and Nicholas Wirtz.

He married Margene Taylor, December 1, 1990 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had 24 wonderful years together.

Keith worked at Wonder Bread for 17 years. He moved to Fremont in August 1994 and became a cheese maker. He later became a butcher, security guard in Mesquite NV, and a chef at The Lodge at Red River Ranch. He started driving an 18-wheeler in 1999 and thoroughly enjoyed it. He traveled to 47 of the lower 48 states. He loved to hunt and fish, especially ice fishing.

Keith received new life on May 21, 2010 when he received a liver transplant at IHC in Salt Lake City. He was so very thankful for these extra years to spend with family and friends.

Keith was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, serving as a Primary teacher, ward clerk, scout leader and teacher of the high priest’s group.

Survived by his wife, Margene; children: Tiffany Wirtz, West Valley City; and Nicholas Wirtz (Katie Campbell), Ronon, MT; former daughter-in-law, Neffy Nunley, West Valley City; six grandchildren; sisters: Christina (John) Fillmore, Provo; and Teressa (Kent) Anderson, Sandy.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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Every1Counts

By Cynthia Kimball Davis I first met Jean Torgerson Taylor of Loa, Utah, at her great-granddaughter's bridal shower earlier this year. When she walked into the room her presence lit it up. And although 92, she walked around the entire circle of women and personally greeted each one (whether she knew them or not). Thus, I wanted to know more about her. So I contacted one of her daughters, Angela Henrie, who provided me with information on how and why Jean ticks like she does.

Jean Torgerson Taylor was born on July 19, 1922 in Lyman, Utah.

Throughout her life, she lived in Bicknell, Utah, and Austin, Nevada, in addition to Loa. She had eight children. Jean taught young scouts and was awarded a Silver Beaver award for that.

And even though she has had a lot of surgeries and falls, she’s still smiled and remained happy. “Mom’s a very, very positive person in spite of her illnesses,” said Angela. And, “Little children love to hug and kiss her.”

Below are some questions Angela asked her mom, Jean.

ANGELA TAYLOR HENRIE: What’s your advice for making it through life?

JEAN TORGERSON TAYJOR: Rely on the Lord.

That is one thing you can depend on, you and the Lord.

HENRIE: Why are you so happy?

TAYLOR: I am happy and contented because of my family; the love they give me and their care and help. Even the little ones’ say I say, “I love you.”

HENRIE: What advice do you have for youth?

TAYLOR: I don’t think I’m a great one to advise youth.

But, “Always mind your mother.”

HENRIE: What advice would you give adults?

TAYLOR: Try to remember that you were once young, too.

HENRIE: What is one word that describes you?

TAYLOR: Stubborn.

Ask any of the family what describes me and they’ll say, “stubborn.”

HENRIE: How do you get through trials?

Almost A Century of Advice from Jean

TAYLOR: With the help of the lord. The first thing you do is pray when you have a trial. Rely on the Lord.

Here are a few questions I asked Henrie about her mom Jean: DAVIS: What stands out to you about your mother?

HENRIE: She was always a hard worker. I can remember when I was growing up if my dad needed help she was always there to help and it didn’t matter if it was irrigation, with a shovel, or hauling hay, or riding a combine, or bagging wheat. The combine, you ride on that and it would cut the wheat and it would separate the wheat from the chaff.

The sack would get full and my mom worked just as hard as anybody.

DAVIS: Do you think you’re a positive person because of your mom?

HENRIE: Well, my dad was a positive person, too.

There’s a story my mom tells when she and my dad [Denzel] were just newly married.”

Here it is verbatim per the Taylor’s genealogy …

One incident from the string of roundup adventure stories is told by Jean. She referred to it as “a day in the desert,” but others refer to it as her “bull story.” She and Denzel [Jean’s husband] had taken their horses in the back of the truck and gone down some distance south from Hanksville to look for cattle. Jean tells the story in these words: “We saw a small herd of cattle off to the east of the highway, and wondering if some of ours might be in the bunch, we backed the truck into a dry wash and unloaded our horses. We were driving our one-and-a half ton Chevrolet truck which Denzel had purchased new in 1950 for $1,800. The rack had been heightened with removable sections that could be added for hauling livestock. “While riding among the cattle we spotted a bull, about three years old, with big horns. His ears were long and unmarked, and there was no brand on him. Obviously he had grown up wild and could belong to anyone who ran cattle on that range, perhaps even to us, we conjectured. So we began to

plan how we could capture this animal and perhaps take him to the auction to relieve some of our money worries. Denzel took down his lariat and roped the bull around the horns.

The animal went berserk and charged his horse. Only the agility of the horse saved him from serious injury. I hurried up and enticed him to charge my horse, which he did. So this is the way we made it back to the truck. I went slowly enough to antagonize the bull and keep him from charging me while Denzel kept him from reaching me with the rope around his horns, which was snubbed to his saddle horn.

“When we reached the truck, there seemed to be no way to load him since we were just backed up to a bank in open country without the benefit of a corral. So while the beast was watching me, I climbed off my horse. The beast charged and I ran into the back of the truck with the bull in hot pursuit. I clambered up the front of the rack and onto the cab, and Denzel quickly locked him in.

Then we further analyzed the animal by slipping a chain over his horns and chaining him in a corner in order to remove the rope, so he could not injure the horse when they were loaded.

“When we arrived home, Denzel unchained him but kept him locked up. He would neither eat nor drink, so Denzel butchered him, and we enjoyed a lot of good bull.” Returning from the episode on the desert it seems that over the years, family, farming and livestock have been our major interest. Wealth and fame are seldom part of life in a small town, but although life is not soft, our friends are old friends, and we do have all that makes life meaningful and worthwhile.

HENRIE: It was extremely dangerous, but mom had so much trust in dad that he would not hurt her and he had to trust her … and that was just how their marriage was. Yeah, I learned a lot from my mom.”

Cynthia Kimball Davis, Ph.D., is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect.

E-mail: cynthiakimballdavis@ gmail.com

Wills, Trusts, and More How Can Taxes Be Saved Upon Death

"Cost basis" is the term used to describe the original cost of an asset. It is used to determine the taxable gain on the sale of that asset. For instance, if you purchased a parcel of vacant real estate in 1980 for $50,000, your cost basis in the property is $50,000. If you sell the unimproved parcel of land for $150,000 (its fair market value), your taxable gain would be $100,000; the sale price less the cost basis ($150,000 - $50,000 = $100,000). You would therefore be subject to capital gain tax on $100,000.

In situations where property is used for business purposes, the cost basis must be reduced by the depreciation taken against the property during the period of business use.

When you give an asset away during life, the recipient of the gift assumes your original cost basis. For example, if a father gave his son the real estate we discussed above, the son's cost basis would also be $50,000.

If the son likewise sold the property for $150,000, he, too, would have a taxable gain of $100,000.

However, when you leave an asset to someone upon your

death, the recipient receives what is referred to as a stepup in basis. The step-up in basis is the fair market value of the asset on the date of the decedent's death (or on the date 6 months after death if the alternative valuation date is used). Using the previous example, if the father died and left the property to his son upon his death, the son would receive a step-up in basis in the property, which would be the $150,000 fair market value. If the son subsequently sold the property he inherited from his father for its fair market value of $150,000, the son would have no taxable gain.

Although it makes sense at times to give away assets during life, one must consider the possible income tax ramifications to the recipient of the gift on the subsequent sale of that asset. In many cases it is preferable to leave an asset upon your death rather than to give it away during life to take advantage of the step-up in basis rule.

Many people give away assets to children during their life to avoid the delays and expenses of probate upon their death. In doing so, they

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Typewriter

Most of my boarding school students are very computer literate, so I was surprised to find one sophomore writing her term paper on an electric typewriter.

In a reminiscent mood I said, "When I was in school my typewriter wasn't even electric."

She looked at me in shock and asked, "Do you mean it was battery-operated?"

The Bishop

We were celebrating the 100th anniversary of our church, and several former pastors and the bishop were in attendance. At one point, our minister had the children gather at the altar for a talk about the importance of the day. He began by asking, "Does anyone know what the bishop does?"

There was silence. Finally, one little boy answered gravely, "He's the one you can move diagonally."

Yardstick

While waiting in line to check out at a paint store, a customer held up a yardstick and asked the clerk, "Do you have these in a larger size?"

Heavy Sedation

A patient had broken his leg and it was going to have to be set. To get him ready for this painful event, he was heavily sedated.

While in this "state," he spoke rather freely with the hospital staff and with his wife. She apparently learned several things about her husband.

When it was time to reverse the medication, the wife said "Wait! Not yet. I have some more questions I want to ask."

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lose advantage of the step-up in basis rule. A better alternative may be to create and fully fund a Living Trust during the parents' lifetime and leave the assets to children upon their death. The assets in the Living Trust would pass to the children free of probate, and they will receive a full step-up in basis.

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

Shopping Purchase

One evening my teenage daughter and I were out shopping when she decided to make a purchase. She greeted the cashier with only a "Hi," then proceeded to dig nervously in her wallet. She was having obvious trouble counting out the correct bills and change.

But rather than help, the cashier simply stood and watched while she fumbled and mumbled her way to the correct amount. Finally, the transaction was completed.

As we were walking to the car, my daughter turned to me and said, "That was my math tutor."

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Salt Lake City, Utah December 17, USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Receipts: 1,050. Last Week: 1,157. Last Year: 1,326. Feeder Steers: mixed but mostly 8.00-10.00 lower.

Feeder Heifers: mixed, but mostly 6.00-8.00 lower. Holstein Steers: no comparison with last week. Slaughter Cows: weak to 1.00 lower.

Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs 382.50-388.00; 250-300 lbs 352.50-385.00; 300-350 lbs 345.00-390.00; 350-400 lbs 337.50-360.00; 400-450 lbs 290.00-320.00; 450-500 lbs 277.50-297.50; 500-550 lbs 265.00-280.00;550-600 lbs 250.00-265.00; 600-650 lbs 242.50-247.50; 650700 lbs 219.00-231.00; 700750 lbs scarce; 750-800 lbs 219.00-221.00; 800-850 lbs 213.00-220.00; 850-900 lbs 195.00-208.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs 110.00-137.50; 700-900 lbs 141.00-155.00; 900- 1100 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs 355.00-380.00, pkg 400.00; 250-300 lbs 300.00-330.00, pkg 352.50; 300-350 lbs 280.00-320.00, pkg 327.50; 350-400 lbs 285.00-315.50; 400-450 lbs 257.50-260.00; 450-500 lbs 245.00-252.50, pkg 285.00; 500-550 lbs 235.00-260.00, pkg 272.50; 550-600 lbs 228.00-239.00; 600-650 lbs 221.00-235.00; 650-700 lbs 205.00-217.50; 700-750 lbs scarce; 750-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs 182.50-198.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900950.00 lbs 182.50-189.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Heiferettes: 82.50166.00.

Stock Cows: Younger Bred Cows: 1,500.002,200.00/hd; Few Older Bred Cows: 1,100.00-1,888.00.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 102.00112.50; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 103.00-114.00; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 91.00-101.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 118.75-123.00; 1500-2405 lbs 125.00-133.50, High Dressing 135.25; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 84.00-115.00; 1500-1965 lbs 110.00-123.00; Feeder Bulls: 750-1625 lbs 108.00-177.50.

Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)

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NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 841146300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 28, 2015. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

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Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier's Check in an amount not less than five percent of the total bid made payable to Garfield County, or by a Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.

The Bidder must supply all the information required by the proposal forms and specifications and he/she must bid on all items of every schedule. Garfield County reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various bid items. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening thereof.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Bryce Canyon Airport on January 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. MST. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions.

The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of 24 September 1965, as amended and to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications, including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation.

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Practical Money Matters

Yours, Mine and Ours: Planning Stepfamily Finances

by Jason Alderman

The Pew Research Center reports (http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/) that four in ten American adults have at least one steprelative, defined as a stepparent, a step-or-half sibling or a stepchild, in their family. While the Pew study says that many stepfamilies operate harmoniously, it also notes that adults "feel a stronger sense of obligation to their biological family members than they do to their step kin."

That is one reason why blended family finances can get so messy.

Couples planning to blend families often have to make financial arrangements that respect previous relationships with ex-spouses and their families. Issues range from childcare and eldercare to potentially complex matters involving businesses, investment assets and real estate.

That's why involving trained experts in stepfamily financial planning is a must.

Here's a basic checklist of issues and solutions potential spouses and partners should consider: Start with all cards on the table. Today's first-time marriages or partnerships alone can introduce some staggering financial variables – business and inheritance issues, college debt, consumer debt or even past bankruptcies. Couples planning stepfamilies face even more complications. But all couples need to start with a critical first step – sharing personal information with a potential impact on finances.

Start with the following: • Current credit reports and credit scores. Extensive loans or bad credit for one or both partners can endanger future purchasing plans for auto, home or tuition. It's also important to share information

about personal or cosigned loans to family and friends.

• Assets and liabilities. Potential spouses or partners should know each other's financial assets and liabilities and any issues connected with them. As mentioned above, debt and credit issues may be a problem, but if one spouse has extensive assets, it's important to clarify whether those assets will be shared legally or promised to others.

• Legal issues. If divorce, child custody, foreclosure, bankruptcy, or any other civil or criminal legal proceedings are pending against either partner or members of their families, full disclosure is essential.

• Business and estate issues. If potential spouses or partners have significant estate or business assets assigned to children, former spouses or family members, those commitments need to be factored into the finances of the planned marriage or partnership.

Bring in professional expertise. Beyond disclosure, it's good to have qualified professionals who have specific expertise with blended families and their many unique issues.

Both partners should start by bringing any existing advisors into the discussion. But if none exist and friends and family members don't have solid suggestions, the following organizations might provide local experts with specific skills in helping stepfamilies plan: • Financial planners. The Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Education and the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards are two nationwide organizations that can identify advisors in your area.

• Tax advisors. Your state CPA society can suggest

qualified personal, business and estate tax advisors in your area.

• Estate planners and attorneys. Organizations like the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel might be able to help.

Address problems before move-in. Most experts tell you it's best to start any new marriage or partnership with a clean slate – or a slate that's as clean as you can make it.

That's doubly true with stepfamilies. As many income, asset, debt, child custody, estate and business issues as possible should be identified and solutions put in place before the family is legally joined.

Make a fresh estate plan.

Financial experts say it's time to review all money issues whenever you face a major life event, and remarriage or re-partnership certainly qualifies. Even if the individuals have their own separate estate matters in order, stepfamily issues restart the planning clock on everything.

Plan – or re-plan – your retirement. You may have planned a great retirement with a former spouse or on your own, but what if your future spouse hasn't? Whatever steps you've both taken toward retirement, you need to review your strategies so you can retire comfortably together.

Bottom line: Money issues complicate all relationships. But stepfamilies have unique, detailed planning needs that should be discussed and settled before marriage or move-in.

Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

Range Management Workshop Offered in Wayne County BICKNELL - A one-day Range Management School (RMS) workshop will be offered on January 22, 2015 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm at the Wayne County Community Center-in Bicknell.

The workshop, sponsored by the The Wayne County Farm Bureau, Utah Cattleman’s Association and Fremont River Conservation District in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and Wayne County Commissioners is open to ranchers, county, state and federal land managers, environmentalists, elected officials and interested citizens. RMS will focus on providing in-depth range information in a common-sense, science based approach that helps participants understand rangeland, plant growth, vigor and the interrelationship with animal nutrition, and how to implement grazing management decisions to meet the requirements of the range, animals and profitability.

The educational program was developed in cooperation with the livestock industry, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Colorado State University.

Topics of discussion will included plant growth, plant responses to grazing, designing the grazing strategy, time and timing of grazing, range nutrition and animal behavior, rangeland monitoring, using livestock as a tool to manage vegetation Range Management School instuctors will be Robbie Baird LeValley - CSUCE, Dave Bradford - USFS (Retired), Floyd Reed - USFS (Retired), John Murray NRCS (Retired) and Chase Roeber - rancher.

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