January 22, 2015 The Wayne & Garfield County Insider

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 • Issue # 1082

Communication in the Event of a Disaster

by Karen Munson

GARFIELD COUNTY Have you noticed an ad on TV recently that shows many people in a shelter huddled together in groups? The camera focuses on a few groups and skirts around a woman and an official standing in the midst of the dimmed room whispering in hushed but fervent tones.

The camera zooms in on a family of five who are sitting nearby overhearing the exchange.

The mother in the family looks furtively at the father and snugs her children in closer. Only then can you distinguish the woman’s despairing questions to the official: “Can’t you tell me where he is? Have you looked everywhere? How can we reach him?” Or words to that effect. The ad is for the public to make a communication plan with family so when something hits, you know how to reach one another.

Notice the one thing the following disasters have in common: • A lack of communication between firefighters at the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attacks contributed directly to the deaths of 300 of those firefighters.

• A lack of communication after the earthquakes that caused the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 cost thousands of lives because people were not warned to evacuate lowlying areas.

• A lack of communication during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina caused more than 5000 children to be separated from their families.

• A lack of communication after the 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan left tens of thousands of people without shelter in freezing temperatures, and delayed relief efforts for more than a week.

This article is addressing ways we can prepare our communications with our families, work places and schools.

Next month’s article will address communication within the community and outside the community.

Appendix C of the FEMA handbook entitled Are You Ready? is a family communication plan. “Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan how you will contact one another and review what you will do in different situations.” It goes on to list the following information to fill out: Out of state contact name, telephone numbers, email.

Family member names, birth dates and social security numbers. Home address, phone number, neighborhood meeting place, regional meeting place.

School: Address, phone number, evacuation location.Work: Address, phone number, evacuation location. doctor, pharmacist, veterinarian contact info.

Medical and homeowners insurance.

The book recommends that each person carry a copy with them at all times.

If you do nothing else from this article, write down vital numbers and keep them available near a land line phone.

When cell phones lose connection you don’t have access to contact information.

Michael East, CEO of South Central Communications, explained in an Escalante City Council meeting in the summer of 2014 that the FCC requires the phone company to charge a certain fee for land lines. As a communications company who values just that, communication, they determined to bundle expenses to make a land line as economically feasible as possible so that every home could afford a land line. South Central has large generators in place that kick on immediately when there is a disruption in electrical service.

Using a land line is one of the most reliable communication methods in an emergency.

Additional phone guidelines include: • Limit non-emergency calls to minimize network conCommunication Cont'd on page 2

Scenic Byway 12 Annual Report Presentations Scheduled for January - March WAYNE and GARFIELD COUNTIES - John Holland, Byway Coordinator for the Scenic Byway 12 Committee, has scheduled meetings with local governments between now and the beginning of March to present the Scenic Byway 12 Committee Annual Report for 2014. During the council/commission dates listed below, Holland will provide an overview, along with copies of the Annual Report, to each of the towns and counties in the meetings. You are invited to join the meeting taking place in your town or county, to hear about and discuss projects and activities taking place on and around Scenic Byway 12.

Escalante City January 20 – 7 pm (note: this meeting is scheduled prior to press time) Cannonville Town – January 21 – 6 pm Garfield County Commission - January 26 – 11:30 am Bryce Canyon City – January 27 – 1:30 pm Panguitch City – January 27 – 6:30 pm Wayne County Commission – February 2 – 11 am Boulder Town – February 5 – 7 pm Henrieville Town – February 11 – 7 pm Tropic Town – February 12 – 6 pm Torrey Town – March 12 – 6:30 pm —Scenic Byway 12 Committee REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. JAN. 12 - WED. JAN 28 ENOYABLE. Winter days don't get much nicer than this. Sunny to mostly sunny all week with highs ranging from low 40s early in the week to upper 50s Mon-Wed. Lows in 20s thru Sunday, and then only barely freezing on Mon-Wed.

Above, Martin Tyner of the Southwest Wildlife Foundation delights Kanab Elementary School students with tales about his Golden Eagle “Scout.” Tyner will be speaking about birds of prey in Kanab on January 27 and again in Escalante on January 28.

Master Falconer Marin Tyner to Give Special Presentations on Wild Birds of Prey KANAB/ESCALANTE Master falconer and educator Martin Tyner of the Southwest Wildlife Foundation will present a special Audubon Christmas Bird-count edition of his exciting educational program, "Wild Birds of Prey," on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 starting at 6:00 p.m. in Kanab High School Auditorium at 59 E Red Shadow Lane in Kanab Utah; and again on Wednesday 28, 2015 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center at 755 W Main St, Escalante, Utah.

In "Wild Birds of Prey," Tyner teaches about these majestic birds. Identification, hunting, nesting behaviors, and the environment we share, are among the things that will be discussed. A golden eagle named "Scout" will be part of the presentation. A book sign-

ing will follow the lecture.

At age twelve, Tyner started caring for the sick, injured and orphaned creatures in his home town of Simi Valley, California. At age nineteen, Tyner was hired as curator of birds of prey at Busch Gardens, California.

He worked in the movie and television industry training big cats, elephants, primates, sea mammals, and raptors.

Tyner is a federally licensed falconer, eagle falconer, wildlife rehabilitator, wildlife propagator, and wildlife and environmental educator.

He has been providing wildlife and environmental programs throughout the western United States, to schools, scouts and community groups for over forty years.

Founded in September 1997, the Southwest Wildlife

SB34: Bill Would Allow Cities and Towns to Approve Charter Schools by

Maren McInnes, Capital West News Service

SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah state senator wants to give cities and towns the ability to authorize charter schools.

Sen. Aaron Osmond, RSouth Jordan, is sponsoring SB34 that would add cities and towns to the list of government bodies that can approve charter school applications, subject to the vote of the state school board and State Charter School Board.

Currently, three entities can approve charter schools: a local school board, the board of trustees of a college or university, or the State Charter School Board. The State Charter School Board most often approves charter schools.

“As a general rule, it is good to have more authorizers in the state,” said Royce Van Tassell, executive director of the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools. He said 3 percent fee that the school would have to pay to when they apply for authorization

Sen. Aaron Osmond, RSouth Jordan may cause some concern.

Schools might rather apply to an entity that doesn’t charge a fee.

SB 34 will be discussed in 2015 legislative session, which begins Jan. 26. Because the session has not begun, the Utah Board of Education and SB34

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Corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country.

—Karl Kraus

Foundation (SWF) is a nonprofit public organization providing wildlife rehabilitation and promoting wildlife education. With this focus, the SWF provides approximately 100 programs annually to more than 30,000 people.

In October 2000, Rocky Mountain Power, formerly Utah Power, donated 22.6 majestic canyon acres in Cedar City, Utah to create a permanent wildlife rescue facility and nature park. Nestled between beautiful red sandstone mountains, it sits on the transition point between the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin. In the spring of 2003 a paved walking and bicycle trail was built through this property with matching funds from Utah Division of Parks and Recreation and Cedar city, connecting the 23 acre nature

park area to the city's existing trail system.

The SWF cares for more than 50 sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife each year. Restoring them to health and returning them to the wild is the foundations primary goal, but for those animals that cannot be released due to disabilities, the Nature Center provides a permanent home in a natural setting while at the same time enhancing park visitor's educational experience.

The program is a delight for young and old alike. Admission is free. So, bring the whole family and come see Tyner’s wild birds of prey. For more information, call 435644-1200.

—Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

A Message from the Wayne County Fire Marshall

by Don Adams

WAYNE CO. - I would like to talk about some recent fires we have had and how to prevent them from happening to you. I would also like to share some general fire safety ideas.

Chimney fires are caused by a build up of creosote in the flue. Even a small build up of creosote can ignite if flue temperatures are excessive. Yearly cleanings are recommended, more often if your particular stove is prone to creosote build up or if you burn wood with a lot of pitch.

If you have a steel pipe going from your stove to the chimney, magnetic flue thermometers are available to monitor the flue temperature.

If the temperature is too low creosote builds up. If the temperature is too high a chimney fire is possible.

Space heaters need space.

Recommendations are at least three feet away from combustibles.

Surge protectors wear

out. We see a fire every year or two from defective surge protectors. Some manufacturers recommend changing them every five years. It is a good idea to label protectors with a piece of tape that includes the date of purchase.

If you have appliances or stoves that burn fuel (i.e. propane, wood, natural gas) a carbon monoxide detector is strongly recommended.

When a carbon monoxide detector alarm is sounded ventilate the building and get to fresh air. Call your fire department. All Wayne County fire departments have carbon monoxide meters and can check the atmospheric concentration of carbon monoxide.

Build up of lint in dryer vents is also a common cause of house fires.

I hope these suggestions help keep our county safe.

Don Adams serves as Fire Marshall for Wayne County.

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Thank You Troy and Dennis

Wayne School District Board of Education, District administration and employees, wish to recognize and extend deep appreciation to our retiring School Board members Dennis Ekker, and Troy Brian. These two individuals have unselfishly given many dedicated hours in administrative service to the students and patrons of Wayne County. Dennis served for 24 years, faithfully makings trips from Hanksville to attend Board meetings, and also in support of school activities. Troy served diligently for 12 years, and is also a dedicated fan of students’ extra curricular activity involvement. During their many years of service, they experienced both the joys and frustrations of the business of working for school improvement and student success.

Mr. Ekker and Mr. Brian have both been strong advocates for students and have worked to enhance school experiences for every student. They were concerned that students might not be challenged enough, and wanted to make sure all students received the best opportunities the District could provide to become successful.

They were cautious in their allocation of public funds, and carefully and appropriately demonstrated wisdom in their decisions to expend those funds. Their management of budgetary issues guided the District through some rough financial waters, and as a result of their leadership the District has been left in excellent financial condition.

We extend our sincere thanks for your service and feel confident that we will continue to see your support for the students, programs, and success of our students, schools, and communities. Dennis and Troy, we wish you well and hope you enjoy the next adventures awaiting you!!!

Burke Torgerson, Wayne School District Superintendent

Thank You, Adus Like many people, I have been reflecting on days gone by as we transition to a new year. As a person who used to be more active in shaping and contributing to positive growth in the community, my contemplation led me to consider my friend Adus Dorsey. Like so many communities in southern Utah, the Torrey area has growing pains. Adus is one of those move-ins (30 years ago or so) that saw some needs that he had the ability to help with. The water system was one HUGE problem that would stymie future growth. It was an old patchwork of leaks, pipes installed by land owners, and out of date meters that nobody read.

Capitalizing on small grants secured by former mayor Bruce Phillips, Adus went to work upgrading the system. Over many years he met with state water officials to find out what is required of systems like ours. He secured funding for updating.

He oversaw installation of new electronic meters. Just last year he supervised the installation of a new storage tank providing badly needed water on those hot summer weekends when visitors come to town. These updates brought us into the 21st century, enabling the water system to be eligible for future funding.

Along the way he stepped up to be the mayor. Like the water system, town government was antiquated. He went about organizing a functional planning and zoning committee and implementing regular meetings. The town offices now have functioning departments and staff to deal with issues.

Change is always hard to accept, especially with old-timers.

One problem that has been very difficult to overcome has been the talent/energy pool that is available in the town limits of roughly a half square mile. The burnout rate can be pretty high, especially when many citizens are unhappy with any changes.

Raising the water rate from $11.50 a month was one of those.

Adus managed to navigate and maintain his vision for a viable and open community.I thank him for his years of selfless effort.

Brian Swanson, Torrey SB34

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Utah PTA have not yet taken a formal position on the bill.

Osmond said, “The primary motive is to help cities that are high growth locations where we have some issue with being able to justify bonding (for new schools)."

However, he also emphasized that these charter school are not just being built “to house students.” A “high quality academic output” will still be expected from charter school applicants. Whether or

not the law would be used will depend on the area, but areas of high growth would be more likely to use the law, if passed.

Osmond anticipates opposition from those who believe charter schools are a “drain” on public education.

While he disagrees, he understands the concern. He defends charter schools because they are funded at the same level as public schools and district schools are guaranteed funding, “like an insurance policy.”

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gestion.

• Keep phone calls brief, conveying only vital information • Try text messaging if your cell phone is still functioning. Text messages often go through when a cell phone call won’t.

• Try a variety of communication services (email, land line, cell phone calls/text, radio) if you are unsuccessful with one. This will spread the demand over multiple networks and reduce overall congestion.

• Charge your cell phone in the car if the power is out in the house.

Once a phone list is made, work on the family plan. First, you should discuss likely disasters for your area and what you will do in each case. Determine two escape routes from each room in your home. Pick three places to meet: one right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, like a fire.

Next, decide a location in your neighborhood and lastly, a regional place in case you can’t return to your home. Ask an out of town friend or family member to be your contact. After a disaster, it is often easier to call long distance. Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1 and other emergency numbers including fire, police, ambulance, etc. Post these numbers near phones in your home with your other list. When this family plan is in place, understood, and practiced by family members, you will have more peace of mind.

When a family isn’t home during the day, they are usually at work, school, or daycare. Large workplaces have evacuation plans, but here in our small communities, not so much. It would be good to have those conversations with employees, even if informally, so time and energies are used to the best advantage. Identify and isolate combustibles and anything else that could make matters worse. Where are gas lines located and how to turn off utilities? Who is responsible? Determine an evacuation site so everyone can be accounted for. On a side note, have water and food stored in the event of a lock down.

While parents are at work, their children are usually at school.

Fortunately, the school districts are prepared with a plan.

Garfield County School District’s emergency plan states the following: “In the event of an emergency, school personnel shall maintain control of students and school buildings during the regular school day or until students are released to parents or legal guardians.” The district has planned three possible responses in the event of an

emergency. 1. Exterior lock down which prevents anyone entering or leaving the school.

2. Interior lock down where interior doors are locked, lights are turned off and students are secluded out of site of doors 3. Internal lock down where classroom doors are locked but class continues such as when the drug dogs come. Further details are available in the school emergency plan docs on the district website. Local law enforcement officers have keys to the school classrooms in the event of a lock down situation and police dispatch has access to all school cameras.

Parentlink is the form of communication used by Garfield schools so all parents can be contacted within two minutes of its implementation, informing parents of any emergency and what to do. Students will be kept in the school for their safety and parents are advised to get them after being informed by the Parentlink system when, how, and in the case of evacuation, where to pick up their child. Parents must listen to the message and not try to call the school back and tie up the phone lines. Principals can send current up-to-the-minute messages from their smart phones without being in the school. All contacts in a parent’s listing will be called, not just the primary line. Of vital importance is that parents keep their numbers updated in SIS for Parentlink so there is no delay with old numbers.

Superintendent Dalton has learned from other districts who have experienced emergencies that getting the support of parents in a crisis is one of the greatest challenges. The worst possible scenario is for 200+ parents bombarding the school at once wanting their child, especially if the situation isn’t fully under control. Supporting the school plan and staying in communication through Parentlink is the best way to ensure your child’s safety.

Parents will also want to make sure their child(ren)’s daycare has all the contact info on file in the event of an emergency. This would include alternate meeting places and out of town contact. Parents will also want to know what the facility’s evacuation plans are.

Family members are rarely in the same place at the same time with our mobile culture constantly on the go. Therefore, it is unlikely you will be in the same place in the event of an emergency. Having predetermined plans for where to go, who to call, and what to do will help you sleep peacefully until you need to use the plan.

Communication Part 2 next month: Community and Out of Town Communication.

Karen Munson is a member of the Escalante City Preparedness Committee.

January 22, 2015

Op - Ed Postal Service Cuts Ill-considered

by Ruth Y. Goldway

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ast week, the U.S. Postal Service reduced its service standards for First-Class mail, and eliminated nearly all overnight letter mail delivery. Most mail will be delivered in two to three days -- longer if weekends and holidays are involved. During 2015, more than 80 processing plants serving small cities and rural areas throughout the nation will be closed in the Postal Service's push to shrink its network.

The Postal Service has achieved considerable success in removing costs from the system during the last six years, at a time when mail volumes were in decline. This latest round of operational cuts, however, threatens the very integrity and concept of Universal Service -- the Postal Service’s primary obligation under the law.

These measures will result in a two-tier patchwork network in which service to smaller cities and rural areas will be degraded much more than major urban areas. This despite the fact that the law requires that postal customers in all areas be provided prompt, reliable and efficient services.

The law also mandates that the Postal Service shall provide a maximum degree of effective and regular service to rural areas, communities and small towns where post offices are not self-sustaining. Under the law, the Postal Service is required to give the highest consideration to the requirement for the most expeditious collection, transportation, and delivery of important letter mail.

While we have experienced increased access to electronic communications options, particularly in metropolitan areas, a great many American homes and businesses rely upon the mail.

It remains essential that all Americans can rely on a fundamental communication service and avenue of commerce that provides equal access and prompt service to all, regardless of region. Binding the nation together is the founding principle of the Postal Service’s mandate.

The Postal Service is moving ahead with these changes despite three cautionary reports: a March 2013 Management Advisory Report; a September 2012 Audit Report issued by its Office of Inspector General, and an Advisory Opinion produced by the Postal Regulatory Commission in 2012.

The Inspector General in his reports called on the Postal Service to carefully evaluate

actual measured cost savings and service impacts for the network changes implemented in 2013 and 2014; to accurately and fully disclose to mailers and other stakeholders the savings resulting from closed facilities, and to provide a more reliable estimate of future changes during the notification process.

In its 2012 Advisory Opinion, the Commission pointed out that by identifying the productivity levels of plants and by basing closures and processing rearrangements on measurable efficiency gains, the Postal Service could do better than in its original plan: save more money, maintain higher service standard levels and keep more plants operating.

In fact, the Commission’s analysis indicated that the Postal Service could undertake significant network improvements and reap large cost savings while preserving most current service levels.

As a result, the Commission urged the Postal Service to carefully review the first set of plant closings and service standard reductions before embarking on this second phase of closures and further reducing service.

Unfortunately, the Postal Service has not taken those important steps. First, the Service has not publicly identified the impact on revenue and profit from the proposed changes. Second, the Postal Service has not disclosed a robust, reliable figure for savings obtained from the first set of consolidations. Third, the Service has not identified projected savings from the second phase of consolidations.

An essential role of the Commission is to help ensure that the Postal Service provides adequate transparency and accountability, particularly where there may be a gap in the public record. I believe that such a gap exists with regard to the proposed plant closings.

In August, 51 senators signed a bipartisan letter asking the Postal Service to delay these announced service changes and plant closings because of continuing uncertainty over the impact on the public. The following month, 160 House members asked for a moratorium on the plant closures, expressing concerns over slowed mail.

Ruth Y. Goldway is a Postal Regulatory Commissioner, serving at the Commission since 1998 and as Commission chairman from 2009 to 2014.

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January 22, 2015

FYI PANGUITCH

OBITUARIES

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It is really a slow week; most of the excitement is at the High School sport programs.

The weather is holding in the 50 degree level, with more California temperatures down the road. There is no snow projected in the near future, however Brian Head has great snow for skiing, so get out your boards and hit the slopes.

Gas prices are still falling all around us, Parowan, Cedar City and St. George are below the two dollar level. However the lowest prices around here are up in Richfield at $1.87.

This week is the X Games in Colorado and a number of drivers will be driving the Bryce Canyon shuttles buses.

The drivers are gone for a week and move from 15,000 to 20,000 people from the venues back to town or to their cars, each day. These are 16 hours days and are very tiring, but the food is really good and so is the pay.

Can you believe it foot-

ball season is coming to an end, with the Super Bowl just a week away. The Seattle Sea Hawks came back with only 2:30 minutes to go in the game, to score 15 pts and take the lead, only to see Green Bay kick a 3 pointer to send the game into over time. The Sea Hawks came right back and scored to take the victory 28 to 22 in overtime. They will meet up with the New England Patriots who trounced the Indianapolis Colts, in the Super Bowl.

Last week in the College football Championship, Ohio State beat Oregon, to win the first ever Championship game.

Utah’s old coach Urban Myers is the coach of Ohio St. and this was his third championship.

The Basic Computer Class has a new starting date; it’s on Tuesday, February 3.

Who can take the class? Anyone wanting to learn about basic computers and the In-

ternet. If you need computer technology high school credit, you can earn it through this class. What: Learn the basics of Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Assess, Basics Internet, and email. When: Tuesday, February 3. This is a 12 week course, two hours a week on Tuesdays @ 5 to 7 pm. This course is also available online. Where: Panguitch High School. Cost: $20. Email

shawn.caine@garfk12.org or call 435-676-1326, if you’re interested.

The 1st Ward Pinewood Derby will be held on Jan. 2th, Tuesday.so dust off your cars and get them out and see what they can do.

Enjoy the warm weather and get out in it and do some walking.

Mack O.

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Tues. Jan. 27th Wed. Jan. 28th Thurs. Jan. 29th Sweet & sour pork Rice Chefs blend vegetables Pears Raisin filled bar cookie

Oven baked chicken Potatoes & gravy Corn Peaches Tapioca pudding

French dip sandwich Onion rings Green salad Mandarin oranges Peach cobbler

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS

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

Kage Ott turned twelve and is receiving the Aaronic Priesthood as a Deacon. His parents are Klancy and Samie Ott of Cannonville. Grandparents are Bob and Mira Loy Ott of Cannonville and Lonnie and Cheryl Pollock of Tropic.

Clare Ramsay was the speaker in Cannonville today.

The Senior Citizern van traveled to St. George on Saturday and will go back on the 30th of January. If you would like to go with them call Doug or Vicki on 679-8921 and let them know. Also if you have a place of interest you would like to see a trip to on the bus then let them know about it.

We are sad to report that on January 15th Ernest (Ernie) Littlefield Henderson passed away in Salt Lake, surrounded by his wife, Wynona, of 57 years and his six loving children. Funeral services will held on Saturday, January 24th in the Henrieville LDS Ward at noon. Viewings will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22nd at the

Riverton North LDS Stake Center on 12345 S. 2700 W. from 6-8 PM and on Saturday Morning from 10 - 1130 AM at the Henrieville Ward Chapel. Interment will be in the Cannonville Cemetary.

Ernie is a beloved part of the Bryce Valley Community and will be missed by many. We want Wynona and the family to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Norman Littlefield also a past resident of the Bryce Valley Area passed away and they will be having a Graveside Service at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, the 22nd in Tropic. We want his family to know that they are also in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Sunday in the Tropic Ward the Stake Priesthood Meeting will be held for all from the Young Men to the High Priests.

Kasey Chynoweth has received the office of Elder in

the Escalante Stake.

Bode and Michelle Pollock have been called to serve as Stake Round Table Committee people. Bart Palmer was set apart as a High Priest in the Escalante Stake.

Speaking in Tropic today was Lindsey Phillips and Vance Pollock. They both did a wonderful job. Then the Full Time Missionaries along with John Cloud sang for us and it was a beautiful song.

Congratulations to Carrie Platt on her recent engagement to Daniel Medena. They met in St. George and will be getting married in the near future. Carrie is the daughter of Ken and Artoise Platt of Henrieville and the granddaughter of Delpha Rose of Henrieville.

Called to new positions in Henrieville Ward were Tyson and Rochelle Platt as Primary Teachers, William Jones as Assistant to the Young Men's Presidency, Jessyca Jones as a Visiting Teaching

Supervisor, Stephanie Roberts as a Primary Teacher, Lori Platt as substitute Relief Society Teacher, and. Shayde Roberts was ordained to the office of Teacher.

The Elder's Quorum was reorganized in Henrieville.

Release were Lance Jaggar as President, Brett Palmer and Max Eagar as counselors.

Called to fill these positions were as President Brett Palmer, Counselors 1st Joe Neighbor and 2nd Andy Mortensen.

Cal Chynoweth is still the Secretary.

Welcome to Rex and Kathy Rushton who are now living in Henrieville. We wish them the very best.

Congratulations to Makelle Pollock on her recent engagement to Austin Owens of Panguitch. We wish them well.

Have a safe week and stay healthy.

Please call or email your news to me.

Thanks VS.

OBITUARIES

Iva May Hickman 1938 - 2015

TORREY - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Iva May Pace Hickman, age 76, of Torrey, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 in Provo, Utah, of complications from surgery.

She was born July 10, 1938 in Torrey, Utah, a daughter of Don William and Clella Mary Cook Pace, in the same house she lived in today. She graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1956.

She married Sherild Dez Hickman, June 26, 1956 in the Manti LDS Temple. They moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and lived there for 40 years, until her loving husband of 52 years, passed away.

He died July 28, 2008. She then returned home to Torrey.

She is survived by her children: Tammy Holcomb, Linda Carlin, Joan and Jim Letner, adopted son, Terry Hickman, all of Las Vegas, Nevada; Connie Hickman of Torrey; Chris and Andrea Hickman of Layton; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Rudolph and Paula Pace of Torrey; sisters-in-law: Sonja Pace of St. George and Carol F. Pace of Woodland Hills.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Kathy Hickman Anderson, who was married to David Anderson, and Cheryl Lynn Hickman; and two brothers: Alfred William "Bill" Pace and Wilford "Wif" Don Pace.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Monday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

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

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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Mazel Littlefield

LAS VEGAS - Norman Mazel Littlefield, Jr., age 75, died at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15, 2015. He was born September 12, 1938 in Salt Gulch, Utah to Norman Mazel and Clella Hall Littlefield. He joined the US Navy in 1955 when he was only 17 years old. He was able to travel to many parts of the world. On October 29, 1956 he married Deanna Henderson in Tropic, Utah.

Mazel moved to Tropic, Utah after his father was drafted into the Army. Although he wasn’t a man of many words, he loved his family and sometimes worked three jobs to keep a roof over their heads. He raised his family in Henderson, Nevada and Tropic Utah. He later moved to Louisiana with his two brothers. Many memories were made there before he moved back to Utah, then to Las Vegas after his wife died.

Mazel was a born leader who rose to the top of every job. He worked at Stauffer Chemical in Henderson, Payne & Keller in Louisiana and Salt Lake and Las Vegas Paving in Las Vegas. He had a quick wit and always liked to joke, tease and show love and kindness to his family. He will truly be missed.

Survivors include four sons and three daughters: Kelly (Anne); Kathi (JW) Walizer; Kayleen (Darrell - deceased) Shakespear; Kerry; Keith (Jaylene); Kody (Julie); Karlin; 26 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his one infant son, his parents, two brothers: Denny and Jay and one sister, Marie Zohner.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Vegas Valley Ward Chapel, 2285 Treeline Drive, Las Vegas, NV. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. (MST) in the Tropic City Cemetery, Tropic, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.moapavalleymortuary.com

Melvelene S. Worthen 1936 - 2015

CENTERFIELD - Our kind and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Melvelene Sparks Worthen, age 78, of Centerfield, passed away January 16, 2015 in Centerfield. She was born November 5, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Melvin Hyrum and LaVina Wardle Sparks.

She married Neils Earlin Worthen Sr., March 16, 1950 in Granger, Utah.

Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple January 20, 1987. Earlin died May 31, 2009.

Melvelene was a strong member of the LDS Church in the Axtell 1st Ward.

She loved taking care of her husband and hunting and fishing right beside him. She loved caring for her children and grandchildren.

She was a pro at cooking, baking and canning.

She was a very caring, forgiving and loving person and would do anything for anyone. She will be greatly missed.

Melvelene is survived by her children: Earlene Rasband of Salt Lake City; Michael Don (Deceased) and Becky Lynn Worthen of Fairview; Debra and Dean Idom of Salt Lake City; Tamara G. Turner of Burrville; Earlin Jr. and Shelaine Worthen of Centerfield; 24 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren with three on the way; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sisters: Donna Fausett and Marlene Waters, both of Salt Lake City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Mike; grandsons: Little Mike Worthen and Chip Rasband; a great-granddaughter, Isabella Rasband; and her siblings: James Tate; Wanda and Frank Harvey; Ronald and Jenny Perkins; Delores Perkins; Elsie and Loyal Blackett; and Velma Farnsworth.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 12 Noon in the Axtell 1st LDS Ward Chapel, 75 West Center in Axtell, where friends may call for viewing Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services.

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

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Ernie L. Henderson HENRIEVILLE - Our loving father and husband, and a true patriot, Ernest "Ernie" Littlefield Henderson of Henrieville, Utah, passed away on January 15, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his wife of 57 years and his 6 loving children. He was born July 20, 1935 in Orem, Utah to LeRoy and Dora Littlefield Henderson. He married his sweetheart Wynona, in October, 1957; they were sealed in the Jordan River Temple November 1984.

Ernie and Wynona made their home in then Granger, Utah for 37 years, and raised their children there before moving to Henrieville.

Their children are Dorsie (Kevin) Denny of Riverton, Dallas Henderson of Kearns, Wendy (Dan) Davis of Ephraim, Trish (Brian) Dixon of Riverton, Lynne Granger of Sandy, and Mitch (Pam) Henderson of St. George, 18 grandkids and 13 great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Junior, Eddie, and Earl, his sister LaNell, and his granddaughter Dani. He is survived by his sister Joan (Doyle) Jackson, Harrisville.

He played basketball for Provo High, then went on to serve as a Medic in the US Army in Germany. He retired from Kennecott after 23 years, and was a faithful member of the LDS Church, serving in many callings He was President of the Local Lion’s Club, interim mayor of Henrieville, and on the Town Board. He volunteered to drive the Senior Citizens van of Bryce Valley for a number of years.

His love of country came from his pride in his father and brothers who all served in the military.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 24, 2015 in the Henrieville LDS Ward Chapel. Viewings will take place on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 at the LDS Ward Chapel located at 12345 South 2700 West in Riverton or on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to services at the church in Henrieville. Burial will be in the Cannonville Cemetery where military rites will also take place.

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Schools & Sports

Master Boards Award

During the Utah School Board Association (USBA) Conference last week, all five members of the Garfield County School Board were recognized for completing the requirements of the Master Board Award (MBA) program. Board President Ken Platt and Board Vice President Cheryl Cox received their level III, Myron Cottam, Melaney Draper and Mike Savage all received their level II MBA recognition. The MBA program was developed by the Utah School Boards Association USBA to provide local school board members with professional development training in school finance, legislation, ethics, policy, and board meeting procedures. Only five districts in the State of Utah had all of their Board members complete the program. In order for a Board member to complete the MBA program they must dedicate time to individual study, group seminars, state conferences, community meetings, involvement in legislative issues, and ensure proactive procedures and policies in their districts. Each School Board member also received a personal letter from Governor Herbert which said, “Congratulations for your achievements and commitment to the children of Utah. On behalf of all residents of Utah, I extend our appreciation for your dedicated and selfless service to the children in your schools.” I would like to congratulate Ken Platt, Cheryl Cox, Melaney Draper, Myron Cottam, and Mike Savage on this prestigious recognition.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

PES Eagle's Nest

by Stephanie Frazier

Because of recent events surrounding our community, and because I forgot to get the memory card out of the school camera, I want to address the subject of bullying. To begin with, it's good to know what bullying is.

According to www.stopbullying.gov: Verbal Bullying is: • Teasing • Name-calling • Inappropriate comments • Taunting • Threatening to cause harm Social Bullying is: • Leaving someone out on purpose • Telling other people not to be friends with someone • Spreading rumors about someone • Embarrassing someone in public Physical Bullying is: • Hitting/kicking/ pinching • Spitting • Tripping/pushing • Taking or breaking someone's things Bullying can be both direct (in the presence of a tar-

geted person) and indirect (not directly communicated to a targeted person). Bullying can happen anywhere, at home, at school, at sports events, at work. Bullying is not limited to any age. .

Cyber Bullying is: • Threatening or harassing someone using phones, email, chat rooms, instant messaging, and/or online posts.

Some bullying actions can fall into criminal categories, such as harassment, hazing, or assault.

You can find more information and advice on what to do if you need to take action at www.stopbullying.gov There is no easy fix, but if parents, teachers, students, and community members work together to help and protect each other, it would make a huge step in the right direction.

This is my opinion and not the opinion of Garfield County School District or Panguitch Elementary School

Bryce Valley Elementary

by Ellen Fagergren

1st- We've made it through the first half of 1st grade! We already thinking ahead to 2nd grade! We learned all about penguins and are getting really good at base ten math. We get to start learning about long vowels in spelling.

2nd- We are learning about weather and did animal reports. We also learned tornados and reading thermometers.

3rd- We are learning about gravity and informational writing. We are also doing our chapter book challenge.

4th - We are testing on Sage testing - writing and language arts sections. It consumes most of our time.

6th- We are starting a new book called Rules. We have started chapter six in our math books and we are learning about planets in math.

Ellen Fagergren is a sixth grader at Bryce Valley Elementary.

The E

by Lexi Johnson On January 14th the 2nd Quarter will end! We are very excited to be half way through the school year! Faculty, staff, and students have been very hard at work to get grades up to expectations.

The boys’ basketball team had a great game against Valley. Kai Griffin was the high scorer with 18 points! Kai is only a sophomore, and we look forward to seeing him play for a few more years. On Wednesday January 21st, the Moquis have a home game against Wayne, and on the 23rd, they will be on the road to Milford.

On Thursday January 22nd the Lady Moquis will be on the road to Piute, and on January 24th, they will have a home game against Bryce Valley. The Lady Moquis played the Milford Tigers on the 8th.

The ladies lost in a defensive battle. Both teams played very hard and were very aggressive.

Audrie Lindsay was again the high scorer for the girls with 14 points! Then on the 9th, they played Monticello. The Lady Moquis had a great fourth quarter, but did not come out with the win. Jaycee Nez was the high scorer of the

Monticello game, also with 14 points.

Our wrestlers did a great job when they traveled up to West High School. The boys competed against kids from much larger schools. Travis Knight and Klint Torgerson both took second, and Trace Torgerson took fourth. Outstanding job boys!

This week the outstanding athletes were Keyera Churilla, Cort Durfey and Klint Torgerson. Keyera Churilla is a sophomore who shows up to practices and games with a positive attitude and a big smile. She works very hard and always puts her best effort forward. Cort Durfey is a junior who always gives 110%

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and is a great leader for the boys’ team. Cort is an aggressive player, who is always trying to bring the entire team up.

Klint Torgerson is a freshman who has shown great effort.

Klint is very tough; he has a great three years ahead of him.

The Academic Achievers for the week were Rayjay Knight and Audrie Lindsay.

Audrie is always dedicated to her work, and Rayjay always has a great attitude about what he’s assigned.

Escalante High School wants to thank everyone for their support, and we hope to see everyone in the community out at the games supporting.

Lexi Johnson is a junior at Escalante High School.

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Cats Excitement Continues...

The Bob Cats got off to a fast start against the Moquis and led at half time 45 to 15.

This was a real team effort, with Dason Houston’s game high with 21 points with limited playing time and all 14 players seeing playing time.

The Cats have improved their record to 7-3 and really went to the basket this game for a lot of lay ups. Next Wednesday the 21st the Cats travel down to Valley, to meet up with a very tough Buffalo team. On Friday the 23rd, Bryce Valley Mustangs will be here and it will be Home Coming. Most of the teams in Region 20 seem to be pretty equal in ability and it is going to boil down to the Region tournament.

Mark your calendar on the 29th Piute will be here and the Cats will be out to avenge their 5 point loss, at the Thunderbird gym.

At the Boys Sophomore tournament a very large crowd was treated to an exciting final game between the Bob Cats and the Piute Thunderbirds, with the Birds pulling off a one point victory 45 to 44.

The Cats were trailing 35 to 45 with 3 minutes left when they went to work and hit a couple of three pointers and a basket and one to draw within one. The Birds threw the ball away and the Cats had one last chance with 16 sec left. With 3 seconds left the Cats last shot went over the basket and PHS came up one point short. It was a real exciting finish and made it the game of the tournament.

What really came out of this game, both Piute and Panguitch have really got a future (both teams have great young players) and are going to be tough on the rest of the State, if not this season, next year for sure.

The Lady Cats had two more wins and two more routs

to boost the record to 15 and 0. The Cats formula for winning is becoming very familiar: an ironclad defense and a starting 5 that can score from anywhere. The match up with the # 2 ranked Piute Thunderbirds, didn’t slow the Cats down, they led 22 to 2 in the first quarter and 40 to 15 at the half, for a run away victory 78 to 44. Whittni led all scorers with 18 and Darri had 15 pts. 25 rebounds and 9 blocked shots. In he second half Piute tried to double team Whittni and Darri and that left Cantania open and she hit 4 straight shots and Taylor was unguarded and added three more 3 pointers. The Thunderbirds are the only team that the Cats haven’t beaten by 40 plus points this year.

The Cats went down to Valley with the same results.

The Buffalos played keep away with the ball to keep the score down, however they didn’t do much shooting and trailed the Ladies 42 to 4 at the end of the third quarter and finally fell 58 to 13. Taylor Bennett continued her 3 pt. shooting sinking 5 of them for a game high 17pts.

The Lady Cats have played all of the region 20 teams and Valley is the first team they played on the second go around.

Milford will be here tonight the 22nd and Wayne will be here Saturday night the 24th. Boy the season is slipping by with the Ladies only having 5 more games left, but 3 of those will be at home. Do you want to hear something really, really, really stupid, the Girls region basketball games will be down in Kanab ( my opinion). Panguitch hosted the Girls Volleyball region tournament and had huge crowds.

Going to Kanab for region, adds an hour driving time for

all of the teams, except Valley.

I understand that some coaches worry about the games being held here in Panguitch, giving the Cats an advantage, should note the Lady Cats also beat the undefeated Cowboys by 40 points. ( again in my opinionPanguitch’s advantage is her team not the court!)To send Region 20 money over to either Cedar City or Kanab is not looking at what is best for the region.

Last Tuesday the 13th the tough guys traveled out to Milford and met up with them and Diamond Ranch and the Cats came away winning all of the Varsity matches but two. The Middle school kids also wrestled at Milford with great success. Wednesday night the Cats were here against No.Sevier and before a very large crowd came away by losing by only one pt. No. Sevier is a 2A powerhouse and in the past has really handled the Cats. On Saturday the Cats again went back to Milford to a bracketed tournament. They came away with 3 - 1st places, Kelton Owens, Kellen Mooney and Jonah Schoppe. 4 took 2nd place: Hunter Owens, MaKay Dodds, Parker Brinkerhoff and Kaden Beckstead. Tom Halestone and Gerret Finch finished 3rd. Zack Julander took 4th. In the end the Bob Cats came back with the team Trophy. This week the Cats have three more meets, last Tuesday they had Bryce Valley here for Home coming, over to Wayne last night and on Friday and Sat. the 23-24 it’s out to Delta for a Duel Tournament. Next week is the last week of the season, with away Matches, against Parowan on 27, on the 28th Beaver and on 30-31 it’s the Enterprise Duel tour.

Region is @ Montecello on Feb. 7 and State @ UVU on Feb. 13-14.

Hoofbeats News From Bryce Valley High

by John Cloud

Another week gone by!

Our sports teams have done fairly well, with several laughs among the wrestling team about some of their more recent pins, and with our girls taking the Cheer competition for our region smoothly, and moving on to state! It will be very interesting to hear their stories of how the Cheer competition went, and it will be interesting to see if the inevitable debate as to whether or not Cheer is in fact a sport will once again resurface. :D Our boys did well in the sophomore tournament, and they are discussing how to improve-even outside of practice. :D Other than that...mostly, students of BV are fitting into the next semester. We have had many class changes across the

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Another week gone by, and another one ahead! (although we did get Monday off. :D ) Writing back soon!

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January 22, 2015

Schools & Sports

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Wayne Sports

by Lisa Stevens

Wayne District January Board Report Wayne School District held its monthly meeting on January 6, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.

New Board Members Cory Anderson and Curtis Whipple were sworn in and began their service on the board. Minutes and financial statements were discussed and approved.

There was one citizen comment. Mary Bray informed the Board that Preston Stephenson was wrestling at this time in the prestigious State All-star Wrestling Tournament. This is an honor in which only a few students across the state are able to participate. The Board wished him well.

Supt. Torgerson shared the following information items: 1. Clarification on the date and time of the work meetings scheduled for Jan. 22. The Audit committee will meet with the Auditor at 3:30 and the full Board will meet at 4:30. Following the Audit meeting, a discussion will be held to discuss future facilities, needs, and priorities.

2. Finalized plans for the State and National Board conventions 3. Preliminary discussion on a facilities upgrade and future priorities 4. There was discussion on the proposed 2015-2016 District calendar. Mary Bray expressed concerns with the Concurrent Enrollment calendar being different than the District calendar. More discussion will be held to see if the problem can be helped.

5. Loa Elementary was recognized for high achievement as a Title I Honor School because of their high SAGE scores.

Business items included: 1. A motion was passed to begin Board Meetings with prayer.

2. Supt. Torgerson shared more information about the district report card, and commended school personnel for their work in getting a “B grade” in all schools.

3. Farrah Pace was hired as a part time custodian at the High School.

4. Policies CBD, CBF, & CBG, were approved for

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second reading. These policies deal with procurement requirements.

5. The 2014 audit report was approved.

6. Brenda Wood’s letter of resignation was approved with her retirement date of March 13. The Superintendent and Board expressed sadness in her retirement, but also praised her and expressed appreciation for the many years of service she has given to the District.

Board Member items included: 1. A request for clarification from the Superintendent about the new teacher/ principal evaluation.

The Supt. outlined the three major components of the evaluation, and requested an opportunity to share it more in depth as a specific information item in another Board meeting.

2. House keeping details for more timely information in Board packets, and using more technology in communication between the district office and Board Members were requested.

3. There was a short discussion about trying to provide more teacher specific professional development in technology. This will be a topic of discussion in the upcoming work and budget meetings.

4. There were concerns with poor surfacing around the WMS gym, and a request to work on trying to repair some of the problems now and also a more permanent solution in the future.

An executive session was held to discuss personnel.

—Superintendent Burke Torgerson

SPOTLIGHT Wayne High School Seniors 2015

Photos and captions by lisa Stevens

ABOVE: Brigg Blackburn from Wayne and Piute's Logan Steed fight for a loose ball during Thursday night's match up. The Badgers defeated the Thunderbirds 47 to 42. Brigg was the leading scorer for Wayne with 16 points, athlete of the week Brenden Robins had 10, Regan Brian and Jake Stevens both had 6, Nate Dendy added 4, Connor Rees 3 and Landon Chappell 2.

ABOVE: Kelton Cropper takes down his opponent during the wrestling match on Wednesday, January 14. Wayne hosted Richfield in an outstanding and exciting match up. At the end of the score was tied at 42, Wayne was awarded one more point for having a greater number of first points to take the lead and the victory.

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

January 22th-24th GBB w/ Valley 22nd Times: 5:30 and 7:00 23rd BBB w/ Diamond Ranch Times: 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 24th GBB @ Panguitch Wrestling Tournament @ Page 23rd-24th

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January 28th-31st GBB @ Milford 28th Times: 5:30 and 7:00 Wrestling @ South Sevier Time: 7:00 BBB @ Bryce Valley 29th GBB @ Piute 30th Wrestling Tournament @ Enterprise BBB w/ Valley 31st Times: 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00 Wrestling Tournament @ Enterprise

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ABOVE: Zane Taylor, of Wayne, takes a pull up jump shot in the second round of the Sophomore tournament. Wayne finished third overall.

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Wills, Trusts, and More Don't Forget to Plan for Pets

by Jeffery J. McKenna Many people have pets inary care. A lump sum distrithat they are devoted and at- bution can be provided to the tached to. Perhaps you are caretaker after your death. If concerned about what would you have a trust, certain provihappen to your pets if you sions can be included to emwere no longer able to take power the trustee(s) to assist care of them. Below are an- in your animal's care. Funds swers to the most commonly can be given to the caretaker asked questions. specifically for pet care.

Can I provide for my pets Can I create a trust just if I am unable to take care of for my pets? them?

Yes, the use of trusts is alYes, you can. This ap- lowed to provide for the care plies to any domestic animal. of an animal. You can set forth The law allows you to choose your wishes for a caretaker of a caretaker for your pets. If your choice, and direct how you become sick or disabled, funds may be spent. You can you should designate the cus- provide that in special circumtody and care of your pets to stances, such as an illness or a friend or relative until your emergency, your pet caretaker health improves. You do this can spend additional funds. by writing a note or a docuIf I can't find a caretaker, ment that authorizes someone can I name a humane society to care for your pets in your or animal shelter? absence. You can also include Yes. A cash gift along directions for the care of your with the designation of the pets in your will or trust. Be- shelter of your choice may be fore you name someone as appropriate and could result in caretaker for your pets, you a longer adoption period for should discuss it with them to your pets. You may wish to make sure that they are willing state your wishes as to the new to take the responsibility. home for your pets including Can I provide financially pet names, and any special for my pets during my ill- needs. Gifts to shelters or ness or disability, or after my an animal sanctuary of your death? choice are considered chariYes. During any sickness table donations and can bring or injury, the person who is tax savings. handling your financial affairs What else can I do to procan also be given the power to tect the pets I love? provide for your pets. You may You could carry a note in provide funds to your caretak- your purse or wallet explainer for food, supplies and veter- ing that you have pets at home

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that depend on you. List their names, what kind of pet and what care they need. You may wish to include the name and phone number of a friend or relative who can gain legal access to your home or yard.

In conclusion, your estate planning can entail issues related to the care of a pet.

Pets can be a very important part of one’s life. If your pets are very important to you, do not neglect to plan for them when considering your estate planning affairs.

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

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January 22, 2015

"Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. For years I've been stealing building supplies from the lumberyard where I work."

"How much did you take?"

"Enough to build my own house and my son's house. And houses for our two daughters and our cottage at the lake."

"This is very serious. I'll have to think of a far-reaching penance for you. Have you ever done a retreat?"

"No, Father, I haven't. But if you got the blueprints I can get the lumber."

My six-year-old grandson called his mother from his friend Charlie's house and confessed he had broken a lamp when he threw a football in their living room.

"But, Mom," he said, brightening, "you don't have to worry about buying another one. Charlie's mother said it was irreplaceable."

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Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages

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may rely on a variety of personal factors, so check with a tax professional.

• Generally, they don't impact Social Security or Medicare payments. Again, important to check personal circumstances.

• You won't owe more than the home is worth. Most reverse mortgages have a "nonrecourse" clause, which prevents you or your estate from owing more than the value of your home when the loan becomes due and the home is sold.

• Reverse mortgages may be a smarter borrowing option for some downsizing seniors. With proper advice, some borrowers use them to buy new homes.

Cons of reverse mortgages: • You may outlive your equity. Reverse mortgages are viewed as a "last-resort" loan option and certainly not a singular solution to spending problems.

• You and your heirs won't get to keep your house unless you repay the loan. If your children hope to inherit your home outright, try to find some other funding solution (family loans,

other conventional loan products) first.

• Fees can be more expensive than conventional loans.

Reverse mortgage lenders typically charge an origination fee and higher closing costs than conventional loans. This adds up to several percentage points of your home's value.

• Many reverse mortgages are adjustable rate products. Adjustable rates affect the cost of the loan over time.

• If you have to move out for any reason, your loan becomes due. If you have to suddenly move into a nursing home or assisted-living facility, the loan becomes due after you've left your home for a continuous year.

Bottom line: Reverse mortgages have become a popular, if controversial, loan option for senior homeowners.

For some, they may be a good fit, but all applicants should get qualified financial advice before they apply.

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Over the last decade, reverse mortgages have been marketed as an easy way for seniors to cash in their home equity to pay for living expenses. However, many have learned that improper use of the product – such as pulling all their cash out at one time to pay bills – has led to significant financial problems later, including foreclosure.

In actuality, there are some cases where reverse mortgages can be helpful to borrowers. However, it is imperative to do extensive research on these products before you sign.

Reverse mortgages are special kinds of home loans that let borrowers convert some of their home equity into cash. They come in three varieties: single-purpose reverse mortgages, Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) and proprietary reverse mortgages.

Who can apply? Homeowners can apply for a reverse mortgage if they are at least 62 years old, own their home outright or have a low mortgage balance that can be paid off with the proceeds of the reverse loan. Qualifying homeowners also must have no delinquent federal debt, the financial resources to pay for upkeep, taxes and insurance and live in the home during the life of the loan.

Consider the following pros and cons as a starting point for trying or bypassing this loan choice. Even though HECM loans require a discussion with a loan counselor, you should bring in your own financial, tax or estate advisor to help you decide whether you have a safe and appropriate use for this product.

Pros of reverse mortgages: • They're a source of cash.

Borrowers can select that the amount of the loan be payable in a lump sum or regular payments.

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AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah January 14, USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, January 13, 2014 Receipts: 1,501. Last Week: 1,404. Last Year: 1,619.

Feeder Steers: wts Under 500 lbs 25.0030.00 lower; over 500 lbs 8.00-10.00 lower; Feeder Heifers: wts under 450 lbs 25.00-30.00 lower; wts over 500 lbs 4.00-5.00 lower; Holstein Steers: scarce; Slaughter Cows: 2.00-3.00 higher; Slaughter Bulls: 2.00-3.00 higher.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs pkg 325.00; 350-400 lbs 267.50-277.50; 400-450 lbs 245.00-272.50; 450-500 lbs 250.00-272.50; 500-550 lbs 235.00-265.00; 550- 600 lbs 232.50-260.00; 600-650 lbs 217.50-235.00; 650-700 lbs 195.00-213.00 pkg 233.00; 700-750 lbs 195.00-215.00; 750-800 lbs 186.00-207.50; 800-850 lbs 183.00-198.00; 850-900 lbs 183.00-192.50; 900-950 lbs 175.00-180.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

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

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 260.00-267.50; 350-400 lbs 265.00-275.00; 400-450 lbs 237.50-262.50; 450-500 lbs 242.50-257.50; 500-550 lbs 227.50-252.50; 550-600 lbs 227.00-239.00; 600-650 lbs 195.00-205.00; 650-700 lbs 189.00-212.00; 700-750 lbs 182.50-200.00; 750-800 lbs 182.50-193.00; 800-850 lbs 173.00-185.00; 850-900 lbs 160.00-167.50; 900-950 lbs 161.00-162.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 86.00-168.00.

Stock Cows: Mixed Age Bred Cows: 1,485.001,800.00/hd.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 94.00105.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 100.00-109.00, high dressing to 113.50; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 84.00-93.75.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 117.50120.00; 1500-2170 lbs 123.00130.25; Yield Grade 2 10001500 lbs 93.00-114.00; 1500-1885 lbs 108.00-122.00; Feeder Bulls: 1630-1830 lbs 128.50-129.00.

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

January 22, 2015

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HELP WANTED GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Custodian at Boulder Elementary Garfield County School District is hiring a custodian for Boulder Elementary. Applicants must be fingerprinted and pass an employment background check. Applicants must work well with children.

This position will be up to five hours per week. Beginning custodial rate of pay will be based on the 2014-2015 classified salary schedule ($15.80).

Interested Individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application which may be obtained at the District Office, 145 East Center, Panguitch, UT or online at: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applicants may direct questions to Garfield School District at 435-676-8821.

Deadline: January 16, 2015 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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BRYCE CANYON CITY Part-time Clerk Bryce Canyon City is accepting applications for a part time clerk position 8-10 hours a week. Applications can be emailed to brycecanyoncity@ gmail.com or handed to one of the council members before January 27 at 12:00 PM. The position will be filled at the council meeting at 1:30 PM that day.

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PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County is accepting proposals until 5 p.m.

Thursday, January 29th, 2015 to operate the Dead Animal Pit Located North of Panguitch, Utah. For proposal packets contact the Garfield County Engineer at 435-676-1101.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 8, 15 & 22, 2015

ESCALANTE CITY Victim Assistant Escalante City is accepting resumes for a part time Victim Assistant Applicants must have minimum qualifications, which can be obtained at the city office.

Resumes must be submitted by January 30, 2015 at 12 P.M. to Escalante City, P.O. Box 189, 156 N. 100 W., Escalante, Utah, 84726 Escalante City has the right to refuse any and all resumes.

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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Business Administrator WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of District Business Administrator. This is a full time position with full benefits.

SALARY: Salary to be negotiated based upon experience and education QUALIFICATIONS: Highest preference will be given to candidates with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

Preference will also be considered for candidates who have had considerable experience in school finance, business, accounting, or comparable work related disciplines.

Candidates must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, budget development and management, purchasing, payroll and employee benefits programs and accounting procedures. A working knowledge of Google Docs or Boarddocs is also desirable.

Candidates should possess the quality personal skills of having an even temperament, being a good listener and an effective communicator, and being a team builder with a desire to accomplish personal and district goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Administrator is responsible for the coordination and management of all fiscal resources of the District, and serves as an advisor to the Superintendent and School Board on all fiscal issues. The Business Administrator has supervisory responsibilities based on the needs of the District under the direction of the Superintendent. The Business Administrator also serves as the District Resource Officer, and provides appropriate counsel and support in personnel decisions.

APPLICATION: Candidates should submit a formal application that includes a one page open letter of interest to the School Board to include the following: (1) Affirmation of your desire and interest in this position. (2) A statement of your personal and professional qualifications for this position, and (3) A statement of your work place philosophy in a supervisory role.

Application should also include a current resume, a transcript of credits, and a copy of any applicable credentials including degrees, certificates, honors, and/or special recognition, and three current letters of recommendation. Online applications are available at: (http://www.wayne.k12.ut.us.)

DEADLINE: All applications and supporting materials must arrive at the Wayne School District Office at 79 No. 100 W. (P.O. Box 127), Bicknell, UT 84715 no later than 5:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE BRYCE CANYON CITY Bryce Canyon City is accepting applications for a council member position with the city. Applications can be emailed to brycecanyoncity@ gmail.com or handed to one of the council members before January 27 at 12:00 PM. The position will be appointed at the council meeting at 1:30 PM that day.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 15 & 22, 2015

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH A.I.P. PROJECT NO. 3-49-0041-16-2014 Sealed bids for improvements to the Bryce Canyon Airport, A.I.P. Project No. 3-49-0041-16-2014, will be received by Garfield County in the County Offices, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759 until January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. MST and then opened and read aloud.

The work involved includes the following: SCHEDULE I SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING, INCLUDING SITE WORK SCHEDULE II BUILDING INTERIOR FINISHING SCHEDULE III BUILDING UPGRADES For a complete set of Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents all purchases must be made through our website at www.armstrongconsultants.com. A digital copy may be downloaded for $50.00. A hardcopy may be purchased for $100.00 for each set. There will be no refunds.

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.

A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00.

The proposed contract is subject to the provisions of Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation).

Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to all schedules awarded for this project.

Any questions regarding this project are to be directed to the office of Armstrong Consultants, Inc., Grand Junction, Colorado, (970) 242-0101, for interpretation.

GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on DECEMBER 25, 2014 and JANUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2015

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 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 11, 2015.

Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3038(a40362): Richard and Jean Lockwood propose(s) using 0.0078 cfs or 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (6 miles southeast of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 61-1962(a40361): Daryl J. Hopkins propose(s) using 0.0014 cfs or 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (11 miles SE of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 15 & 22, 2015

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES BICKNELL TOWN The following offices to be voted on in the Bicknell Town Municipal General Election on 3 November 2015: (2) Town Council Member — 4 year term each.

Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination petition must be filed in person with the Town Clerk at 64 W 100 North, Bicknell, Utah.

Filing dates are from 1 June to 8 June 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.m. I-JCA 10-3-301.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 22 & 29, 2015 WAYNE COUNTY TRAVEL COUNCIL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDING Wayne County Travel Council is accepting applications for Special Events funding. To qualify for funding, advertising must be done outside of Wayne County and have the WCTC web address on the ad. If you are hosting a Special Event and would like help with advertising, please pick up an application at the courthouse. Deadline for applications is Monday February 2, 2015. If you have any questions or for more information please contact: Nycole Durfey - WCTC Director, 1.435.425.3930, info@capitolreef.travel.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 22 & 29, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has adopted Garfield County Ordinance 2015-1, Aggressive Canine/ Wolf Ordinance. The complete ordinance is available for review at the office of the Garfield County Clerk, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah or online at www.garfield.utah.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 22 & 29 and FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 2015 EQUIPMENT FOR SALE BICKNELL TOWN John Deer Riding mower, Hydro 175, 42" cut, as is. 3-Point Sprayer, 110 Gallon tank, as is. See at town shed, 100 W 300 N. Send bids to Bicknell Town, PO Box 96, Bicknell, UT 84715 by 2/12/2015.

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SB43: GOP Attack on Election Compromise Raises Concerns

by Christopher Larson, Capital West News Service

SALT LAKE CITY Members of the Utah GOP have introduced legislation that seeks to nullify a compromise struck in last year’s legislative session to change Utah’s closed caucus system.

According to Curtis Haring, utahpoliticalcapitol.com’s editor who has followed the issue since its inception, SB43 seeks to undo the most divisive part of last year’s compromise, officially known as SB54 and commonly referred as the Count My Vote compromise.

Sen. Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City, is sponsoring SB43.

“The main goal of (SB43) is to step back what many opposed to the Count My Vote compromise . . . felt was the most egregious – requiring political parties to open up primaries to unaffiliated voters,” Haring said. “This is the most contentious portion of SB54 and was the portion that Count My Vote and its supporters fought the hardest for.”

GOP threats of a federal lawsuit circulated upon the inception of the compromise. The Utah GOP filed the lawsuit in December despite the statements made in a March GOP news release saying the actions of the legislators were made in good faith and in the best interest of the state.

The Utah GOP has now come out in open rebellion against the compromise. Sen. Curtis Bramble, R-Provo, championed SB54 that required all political parties to have an open primary where candidates got on the party ballot by collecting signatures and allowing anyone to vote in that primary while removing the traditional caucus system. The bill faced a last-minute compromise that kept the old caucus system but still kept the open primary requirement.

SB54 supporters across party lines are disappointed that the Utah GOP has made the decision to back away from the

compromise and believe that the lawsuit will not have its desired effect.

Sen. Todd Weiler, RWoods Cross, said that he will not support SB43 and thinks the lawsuit will go nowhere.

“We made a commitment and I am going to honor that commitment,” Weiler said.

Utah Democratic Party Chairman Peter Carroon, said in an email, “We believe the Republican Party should honor the compromise enacted in SB54, and not now turn its back on what it promised. I am not sure

why Sen. Jenkins is acting now.

It is unfortunate that the Republican Party and its elected officials would turn its back on the compromise they entered into.”

Weiler pointed out in his interview that the state makes the laws, not the parties.

“They have pitted their rights as a non-profit political party against the rights of the state. The state is created by the U.S. Constitution. We are a sovereign entity. They are a non-profit organization,” Weiler said.

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