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Thursday, February 5, 2015
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Issue # 1084
Business Signs Offer Boost to Rural Businesses
Legislative change could create policy to allow Tourism Oriented Directional Signs connecting travelers to rural businesses
Stephanie Frazier
A photo of a group of pronghorn was captured by Panguitch resident Stephanie Frazier in late January, as the herd ambled across a section of Highway 143 between Panguitch and Panguitch Lake. Known as the swiftest North American mammal, this group seems unconcerned about getting across the road in a hurry, opting for more of a leisurely stroll.
Bryce Canyon Winter Festival Celebrates 30th Anniversary; Free National Park Entrance All Weekend BRYCE CANYON CITYHistoric Ruby’s Inn is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors this February for a weekend of adventure, learning and sightseeing as part of the 30th annual Bryce Canyon Winter Festival. “Winter makes Bryce Canyon come alive with color,” said Falyn Owens, executive director of the tourism office for Garfield County. “I’m always telling our summer visitors to come back in the winter for a truly unique experience.” The winter tradition takes place over Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 14-16, and allows participants the rare opportunity of visiting a snowcapped Bryce Canyon. The towering red rock spires and contrasting white snow combine to create stunning scenery in the giant natural amphitheater. “For our 30th anniversary we’ve added even more to the list of activities and entertainment,” said Jean Seiler, director of marketing for Ruby’s Inn. “As always, the most anticipated events will be the cross-country ski races for kids and adults.” The ski races are just the beginning of the familyfriendly activities happening both indoors and outdoors. The schedule includes kayaking tutorials, running clinics, dance classes, leather working, watercolor painting and photography. “The winter festival is an incredible opportunity to learn something new,” Ruby’s Inn
The Bryce Canyon Winter Festival, held over President's Day weekend on February 14 -16, will combine winter sports activities at Ruby's Inn with free visitation to Bryce Canyon National Park for additional recreational and interpretive activities. General Manager Lance Syrett said. “Families can learn ski archery on Saturday at our free class and then compete in the biathlon on Monday.” This year the National Park Service is waiving the $25 per-car entry fee over the entire weekend into Bryce Canyon National Park. This will allow winter festival attendees to take part in rangerled geology talks, snowshoe hikes, astronomy presentations and telescope viewings. “We have some of the highest elevations of Utah’s national parks, giving us reliable snow cover and clear winter air,” said Kathleen Gonder, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Information at Bryce Canyon National Park. “Bryce
Garkane Offers Electrical Safety Training to Fire Departments In an effort to keep our communities safe, Garkane is offering electrical safety training to local fire departments. The training will consist of teaching fireman and first responders how to avoid being injured when they encounter downed power lines, auto wrecks involving power lines, and what not to do in a structure fire involving electrical hazards. Contact Marion Chappell at 435-836-2795 or call any Garkane office if you would like to schedule a time for Garkane to provide this training. —Garkane Energy REGIONAL Weather forecast for some but not all regions represented in our newspaper coverage area
Thurs. FEB. 5 - wed. Feb. 11 WARM. Highs Thursday through Monday in upper 50s to low 60s. Partly cloudy Thursday through Saturday and sunny Sunday and Monday. High temps dipping slightly Tuesday and Wednesday to upper 40s, low 50s. Lows all week hovering around freezing. No precipitation is in the forecast.
Canyon is the perfect winter destination for everything from snowshoeing to stargazing.” The winter festival is just one example of the outstanding partnership that exists between the national park and Ruby’s Inn, Gonder said. Ruby’s Inn is located just outside the gates of Bryce Canyon
National Park and provides the closest available lodging and a boarding zone for the park’s shuttle during the summer. “We appreciate our relationship with Ruby’s Inn and the opportunities it creates to expose more people to the Winter Festival Cont'd on page 2
Tropic - When the Escalante Rock Shop installed a portable sign for their rural business on Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 back in 2008 they were breaking the law. A Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) employee showed up at the front door of the shop, handed the sign to the owners and let them know the sign was illegal. Too bad for the owners who watched their business double when the sign was in place and then fall by half again once the sign was removed. The Rock Shop experienced the stark difference between being visible and invisible to passing tourists. Tourism Oriented Directional Signs, also known as TODS, offer a solution to this problem through a signage program available to UDOT now, but just out-of-reach due to a ruling in 2010 by the Utah State Legislature, Administrative Rules Review Committee which determined that UDOT should not be granted authority to implement the sign program. A similar program allowing logo signs near exits on urban freeways and highways, with controlled access, has been implemented for years in Utah. Only the rural TODS program is not allowed. State Road 12, along with 25 other roads in Utah designated as Scenic Byways, offer some of the best auto touring options for travelers making their way to Utah’s State and National Parks & Monuments and world-class destinations across the state. The scenic byway designation tells travelers they are on the most scenic roads in the state and that they can expect great opportunities to experience the scenic, cultural, historic, archaeological, natural and recreational values intrinsic to byways.
The coveted byway designation does come with one restriction, that is off-premise business signage has not been allowed on byways since 1965 when the Highway Beautification Act (HBA) was passed during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. The HBA was intended to protect natural and scenic beauty along highways by, among other things, controlling billboards in rural, scenic and agricultural areas. Hoping to see a change in the restriction on UDOT’s authority to implement the TODS program in Utah, a number of Utah businesses and byways are spearheading the effort to overturn the 2010 ruling through legislation to be introduced in the 2015 legislative session by State Representative Mike Noel. John Holland, Byway Coordinator for Scenic Byway 12 participated in efforts to implement TODS in 2009 and 2010. “Forty-one other states have implemented TODS so there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that Utah is missing out by not having a TODS program”, says Holland. “This is a simple economic development solution for rural businesses and it is time for Utah to implement the program. UDOT is on board and ready, willing, and able to develop a TODS policy to be implemented across Utah wherever tourism based businesses are found, not just on scenic byways.” The Escalante Rock Shop and hundreds of other businesses just off the main thoroughfare in Utah’s many tourist areas stand to benefit from a boost in visitors and business once the sign program is approved and implemented. —Scenic Byway 12 Committee
Smith Receives FFA Scholarships
Call for Photographers
GSENM announces new Artist-in-Residence program in partnership with Amazing EarthFest! KANAB - The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Amazing EarthFest! are announcing a new Artist-in-Residence Program for photographers. The purpose of the Artist-in-Residence partnership between GSENM and Amazing EarthFest! is to promote awareness through landscape photography of the exceptional natural and cultural treasures within the monument. The program aspires to share the scenic beauty and unique stories of National Conservation Lands with the public through artistic expression. The residency provides artistic and educational opportunities to promote a deeper understanding of the natural, cultural and historic resources on GSENM. The residency provides an opportunity for learning and dialogue about
the value of the National Conservation Lands and their connection to the local community. It allows uninterrupted time in a stimulating and rugged environment for artists to pursue their work and share it with the public. As a popular local event, Amazing Earthfest! invigorates Utah communities by celebrating the public lands of the western Colorado Plateau; our magnificent national and state parks, national forests and monuments. The festival provides experiential learning opportunities to connect participants with the natural beauty of the region. Artist-in-Residence – Photography Applications will be accepted through February 13, 2015. Photographers Cont'd on page 2
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WAYNE COUNTY - Breanna Smith was awarded a $200 USU scholarship for the Future Farmers of America Utah Dairy Heifer Contest. She also was awarded with a $1000 scholarship from National FFA for her FFA project. This National Scholarship was open to all FFA member in the grades 9-11 throughout the United States. Only two FFA members from Utah were awarded this Scholarship. Congratulations Breanna. —Jessica Grundy ALL content for THE WAYNE &GARFIELD COUNTY INSIDER must be submitted on FRIDAY before 5:00 pm to be included in the following Thursday edition of the paper.
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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK- President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2016 – the centennial year of the National Park Service – includes $3 billion for the bureau’s critical conservation, preservation, and recreation mission. The budget boosts the National Park Service’s essential programs and operational needs by $432.9 million. The President’s budget highlights the importance of investing in a historic effort to attract and host more visitors as well as leverage additional private philanthropy for the parks. “In 2016, the National Park Service will celebrate its Centennial by inviting hundreds of millions of Americans to find their park by visiting a park and sharing their favorite park story,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “This budget will prepare the National Park Service to ensure that every one of those visitors has a wonderful and safe experience.” “We are pleased at the support for the National Park Service shown in the President’s budget as we look forward to celebrating the Park Service Centennial and the next 100 years of stewardship of America’s national parks,” said Acting Park Superintendent, Wade Vagias. “Like the more than 400 other parks across the country, Bryce Canyon National Park is a cornerstone for both conservation and regional economic vitality, contributing an estimated $321 million in revenues for Garfield County and southern
Utah communities.” Over 1.3 million visitors enjoy the many wonders of Bryce Canyon National Park and southern Utah each year. Jarvis said, “This is an investment in America’ Best Idea” that pays dividends in gateway communities across the nation. For every dollar appropriated to the National Park Service in the President’s 2016 Centennial budget, $10 is returned to the American economy in the form of visitor spending, travel and tourism and construction jobs. The President’s budget proposal supports the National Park Service as it works to engage those individuals who will be the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and advocates. It includes funding to put hundreds more seasonal employees in the familiar Green and Gray uniform to work to serve visitors. It also would provide $40 million in federal matching funds for NPS Centennial Challenge projects, which are designed to leverage partnerships with outside organizations to bring additional funding to support our national parks. Bryce Canyon is just one of 405 national parks, 23 national scenic and national historic trails, and 60 wild and scenic rivers that National Park Service is charged with preserving for their cultural and historic significance, scenic and environmental worth, and educational and recreational opportunities. —Kathleen Gonder, Bryce Canyhon National Park
Winter Festival
Besides the winter festival competitions, Ruby’s Inn also provides a variety of other adventures that are available to guests all winter season, including an outdoor ice skating rink, horse-drawn sleigh rides, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. While a few of the events require adequate snowfall, Ruby’s Inn reminds potential visitors that the majority of the winter festival activities are not weather dependent. For more information on the Bryce Canyon Winter Festival, visit www.RubysInn.com or call 435-834-5341. —Ruby's Inn
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natural wonder that is Bryce Canyon,” Gonder added. Another new addition for 2015 is a concert Saturday night at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill. The Valentine’s Day concert will feature country music star Ty Herndon. Tickets start at just $10 with package options that include dinner and/or room accommodations. During the three-day festival, children will be invited to participate in hands-on craft classes and athletic competitions, including beginning watercolor painting, pottery making, youth biathlon and cross-country ski races, and snow boot races. Photographers
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If you are a photographer who seeks an opportunity to celebrate Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument for several weeks in and around Kanab, Utah in May 2015 – and want to contribute to Amazing EarthFest! celebration of public lands, apply by February 13, 2015. For more information, please see
program details and application at: h t t p : / / w w w. b l m . g o v / ut/st/en/fo/grand_staircaseescalante/artist_in_residence. html, or contact: Gael Duffy Hill, Program Coordinator, Glen Canyon Natural History Association & Tourism Coordinator, Garfield & Kane Counties, gdhill@blm.gov. —Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument
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676-1267 or 676-1547 Mammography Office
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2014 Employee Compensation for Garfield County, Utah AHLSTROM, M. DOUGLAS (COOK) $10,442.84 AHLSTROM, VICKI (COOK) $1,411.87 ALLEN, ELLIS L. $9,782.55 ANCIRA, CHARLENE H. (CARE AND SHARE MANAGER) $8,364.76 BAGNELL, PEGGY L. (COOK) $3,541.79 BARKER, AMMON LES (RECORDER/SURVEYOR) $99,516.38 BARNEY, MELANIE (COOK) $10,394.18 BARNEY, REGINA (COOK) $13,023.10 BARTON, TAMRA JO (AMBULANCE DIRECTOR) $82,142.04 BREMNER, BRIAN B. (ENGINEER) $109,153.26 BRINKERHOFF, KIM (SECRETARY) $49,696.31 BRINKERHOFF, LLOYD E. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $90,679.21 BROOKS, JAY (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $81,987.43 BULKLEY, RUSSELL B. (JUDGE) $61,376.22 BULLOCK, GARY B. (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $3,113.19 BURNINGHAM, RAWLEY A. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $60,976.98 CHURCH, CHERYL (PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER) $3,947.32 CHYNOWETH, DONNA S. (AGING PROG. DIRECTOR) $73,644.19 COTTAM, TARI (MISS GARFIELD DIRECTOR) $1,096.50 DALTON, REBECCA (4-H) $9,000.59 DASTRUP, DENISE L. (SECRETARY) $70,257.16 DAVIS, ARDETH (COOK) $12,134.62 DUNTON, JARED (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $74,458.66 ENGLESTEAD, M. KAY (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $10,080.78 EVANS, MICAH J. (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $4,002.66 EXCELL, JANE ELLEN (COURT CLERK) $71,644.60 FIGGINS, KADEN (DEPUTY ASSESSOR) $2,714.14 FISCHER, JUSTIN D. $94,546.60 FLOYD, STEVEN J. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $81,116.01 FRANCISCO, MARLIN E. (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $80,441.04 FULLMER, KADE B. (DEPUTY ASSESSOR) $77,459.51 FULLMER, KIM (DEPUTY CLERK/AUDITOR) $5,208.69 FULLMER, SIDNEY K. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $81,969.28 GALVAN, DORA (COOK) $12,118.86 GARDNER, RAYMOND D. (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $83,478.75 GLEAVE, JAMEY (COOK) $3,359.23 GLEDHILL, DEAN Q. (SHED FOREMAN) $86,411.49 GODSEY, KATE (CARE AND SHARE ASST MANAGER) $4,381.68 GRACIE, GLORIA J. (COOK) $7,503.50 GUIDA, DONNA C. (DEPUTY CLERK/AUDITOR) $37,757.12 HAILSTONE, KELLY W. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $77,647.74 HATCH, CHRISTINE (DISPATCH/JAILER) $103,042.65 HATCH, DEBORAH (SECRETARY) $68,073.50 HAYCOCK, DWIGHT (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $80,406.18 HENRIE, JEANNIE W. (TREASURER) $90,480.74 HENRIE, JERAMY J. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $86,477.56 HENRIE, MARK (DISPATCH/JAILER) $82,438.47 HOUSTON, ERIC J. (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $83,223.35 HUNTINGTON, BARRY L. (ATTORNEY) $132,729.74 JUSTUS, CHAD (DISPATCH/JAILER) $78,174.64 KING, EUGENE L. (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $1,901.33 LEACH, CYNDI (SECRETARY) $58,038.86 LEACH, DONALD G (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $75,778.61 LEACH, SHEREE (SECRETARY) $53,104.28 LEFEVRE, H. DELL (COMMISSIONER) $72,124.04 LILES, BONNIE RAE (COOK) $638.99 MARSHALL, NATALIE $33,242.51 MATHEWS, BENJAMINE F. (SHED FOREMAN) $88,356.31 MATHEWS, DARRON (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $69,167.70 MATTHEW, NICHOLAS (DISPATCH/JAILER) $78,623.28 MILLER, ARTHUR (DISPATCH/JAILER) $91,354.62 MILLER, COLLEEN (DEPUTY ASSESSOR) $29,084.41 MILLER, JASON W. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $83,306.60 MILLER, JENNIFER C. (COURT CLERK) $68,409.08 MILLER, LANCE J. (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $75,213.60 MILLER, MELVIN B. (JAIL COMMANDER) $4,971.76 MILLER, RUSSELL R. (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $84,551.04 MILLER, SHERI L. (DEPUTY TREASURER) $31,480.54 MOORE, BRYAN (DISPATCH/JAILER) $60,965.85 MOORE, CAMILLE A. (CLERK/AUDITOR) $100,512.82 MOORE, KEVIN D. (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $92,991.16 MORRILL, BOBBIE (DEPUTY ASSESSOR) $46,465.20 MULLENAUX, JULIANNE (ASSISTANT MANAGER) $2,969.78 NEILSON, KATHRYN A. (COOK) $10,235.94 NEILSON, KELLY (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $83,468.63 OLDHAM, MALCOLM JAMES (DISPATCH/JAILER) $76,659.93 OTT, KLANCY K. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $78,497.45 OWENS, E. MICHAEL (DISPATCH/JAILER) $91,682.04 OWENS, FALYN R. (SECRETARY) $72,394.58 OWENS, GARRETT (DISPATCH/JAILER) $77,357.73 OWENS, KASEY J. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $60,389.89 OWENS, LORRAINE (ASSISTANT MANAGER) $3,003.26 PARTRIDGE, MONETTE M. (SECRETARY) $49,514.77 PERKINS, JAMES DANIEL JR. (SHERIFF) $109,301.72 PETERSON, GINA (TREASURER) $64,676.85 PIERSON, CLINT R. (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $88,824.02 PITTMAN, TEENA (COOK) $12,171.08 POLLOCK, CLINT L. (DEPUTY SHERIFF) $90,039.14 POLLOCK, GREG H (AIRPORT MANAGER) $84,596.52 POLLOCK, LELAND F. (COMMISSIONER) $71,846.62 RAMSAY, CLARE M (COMMISSIONER) $71,032.56 RAMSAY, TYE B. (AIRPORT ASSISTANT MANAGER) $75,569.81 ROBERTS, DAVID R. W. (DISPATCH/JAILER) $85,099.42 ROSE, DANIEL T. $344.48 SAWYER, ARLIN C (SHED FOREMAN) $86,860.32 SIDWELL, DENTON J. (MECHANIC) $61,779.68 SPENCER, SAMUEL T (EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) $83,521.43 TALBOT, CINDY (DEPUTY RECORDER) $63,668.84 TALBOT, THOMAS (DISPATCH/JAILER) $61,468.78 THOMPSON, JOSEPH A. (ASSESSOR) $90,892.38 TORGERSON, MELANI (CARE AND SHARE MANAGER) $21,067.61 VEATER, LORI D. (SECRETARY) $45,381.12 VEATER, ROBERT P. (BUILDING AND GROUNDS) $83,735.12 WOOD, TIFFNIE (DEPUTY CLERK/AUDITOR) $57,624.26 WOOLSEY, JARED J. (BUILDING INSPECTOR) $72,423.74 ZUBIA, URIEL (BUILDING AND GROUNDS) $41,946.62 Total: $5,997,358.37 Above figures represent compensation packages including wages and benefits. Source: http://www.utah.gov/transparency/ Employee compensation disclaimer from Utah.gov: Employee Compensation amounts shown are not necessarily comparable between entities. Job descriptions in one entity may be different than that of another entity for the same job titles, causing a corresponding difference in salary. Length of service and previous experience upon hire are other factors that may cause differences. In addition to salary information, employee compensation amounts include benefit amounts paid on behalf of, but not necessarily to, the employee, such as health and dental insurance, FICA, unemployment tax, retirement rates, etc. Employee Compensation transactions are uploaded annually.
Valentine’s Menu
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Chicken Marsala w/Pork
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Linguini Alfredo with Chicken w/Shrimp
Prime Rib Salmon All dinners come with a roll, salad bar and dessert. Baked potato or rice is served with all meals except the pasta dish.
Served 4pm to 8pm February 14th Pizza will be available as well.
RED CLIFF
Restaurant
156 E. Main, Torrey For reservations, call 435-425-3797
Flying
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VALENTINE’S DAY
Prime Rib Dinner $15.95 Includes soup or salad, a potato,veggie, drink and dessert
Couple’s Special:
Prime Rib Dinner for Two for $30 Includes dinner sides, drinks and one dessert to share
Tax and gratuity not included; drinks are non-alcoholic.
Flying M Restaurant 614 North Main St., Panguitch 435-676-8008
From the Publisher's Desk
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n Monday night, KSL News aired an investigative report by Debbie Dujanovic and Tania Mashburn on the topic of the take-home pay and benefits that city and other public officials make throughout the state. In the report, during on-the-street interviews with citizens, people were often surprised to find out what their public officials are making. Other citizens who were interviewed, as well as commenters online, said they think that higher compensation packages are justifiable—in particular in larger cities where population levels (and therefore the tax base), the cost of living and the stress levels related to a public management position are high. The State of Utah operates a website called Transparent Utah (www.Utah.gov/ transparency) where local governments are required to post annual revenues and expenditures. With a few minutes of working through the dropdown menus it’s pretty easy to find the latest information that is posted by government agencies, and it’s a valuable tool to examine where our tax dollars are going. At The Insider we’ve received a number of requests to post information about local government revenue and expenditures, and the KSL segment provides a great jumpingoff point to do that. Checking the Transparent Utah website, we found that Garfield County
has just updated the site with their 2014 figures, and we pulled out the annual compensation numbers and have posted them here, at left. Next week we will share Wayne County’s most recently-available numbers, and over time we will take a look at what figures are available for the cities and include them as well. It’s been suggested that we do this regularly, perhaps on an annual basis, and we think that is a good idea. As one point of comparison, and as the KSL report noted, our state’s chief executive, Governor Gary Herbert, has a take home salary of $109,000, with a total compensation package, including benefits, of $153,000 per year. If you didn’t catch last night’s report on the news, you can find it on KSL.com. Oh and…maybe you noticed a different look to our newspaper’s banner! It lightens things up a bit, and provides a little more room on our front page. The first time we see it in print will be the same time you see it too—as we're pulling the paper out of the postbox! Quite frankly, the experience is a little like going to the department store and trying on a new pair of pants, and popping out of the dressing room with your whole family watching… Yes? No? Too baggy? Too tight? Needs adjusting? Or just right? Got to go and check the three-way mirror! —E.W.
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President’s Budget Requests $3 billion for National Park Service
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H2O is the Way to Go! by GaeLynn Peterson USU Extension Faculty - Wayne County
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hat do Bart Albrecht, Kevin Heaton, Andy Taft’s sheep, and the pine trees in the Lyman Park have in common? They all need WATER! In the hot days of summer, we’re more apt to get the water we need – maybe it tastes better in the summer – but we need hydration just as much in the winter! According to the experts at the Mayo clinic, the main chemical component that makes up 60% of your body weight is water and it only takes 1 % - 2% loss of fluid to cause dehydration. Every system in your body depends on water. The functions of this bodily fluid includes digestion, absorption, circulation, lubrication, transportation, and maintenance of body temperature. It is estimated that we loose 8 cups (64 ounces) of water a day depending on your age, activity level, the weather, and your general health. We can replace the liquid by the foods we eat as well as the liquid we drink. Experts suggest several reasons for making sure you’re getting enough water: 1. Water can control calories – water is not a magic bullet for weight loss but choosing water over a high caloric beverage and eating foods that are water-rich that are healthy and more filling can help you trim your caloric intake. (Barbara Rolls PhD, author of The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan.) 2. Builds muscle tone – prevents cramping and lubricates the joints.
3. Lowers stress – 70% - 80% of your brain is tissue is water. If you are dehydrated, your body and your mind are stressed. 4. Boosts your energy – water helps transport oxygen and other nutrients to your heart and other cells and amps up metabolism. If the water is cold, your body burns more calories to warm the water. 5. Reduces kidney stones – water dilutes salts and minerals in your urine that can cause kidney stones. 6. Nourishes your skin – Water helps remove impurities and plumps up the skin cells giving you a younger look. It also improves blood flow giving you a healthy glow. 7. Aids in digestion - helps you stay regular by dissolving waste products and moving them smoothly through your digestive track. The US National Library of Medicine & NIH suggests the following tips for helping you get the water you need: 1. Carry a water bottle with you when you are at work or running errands. 2. Freeze some freezersafe water bottles to take with you all day. 3. Choose water instead of other beverages when eating out. 4. Give your water a little pizzazz by adding a wedge of lemon or lime. So if you’re tired, stressed, have joint or headache pain, feel all wrinkly and heavy – grab a glass of water – it may be just what the Dr. ordered!
Resources:
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/ U.S. National Library of Medicine & NIH. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Water in Diet. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002471.htm www.webmd.com/diet/features/6-reasons-to-drink-water http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthy-water-9/slideshow-waterhealth?print=true http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/occurs-not-drink-water-2741.html
Dr. Scott Andersen, DDS The Tooth Ranch 374 S. 300 E., Bicknell Days/hours
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. call for appointment
435-425-3391
4-H Ice Fishing Classes Free 4-H ice fishing class and derby for kids grades 3-12 and parents in Garfield and Kane Counties! Classes:
Kanab Middle School Commons Area Monday, February 9 at 3:30 pm
BV Elementary, Mrs. Ott’s Classroom Wednesday, Febuary 11 at 3:00 pm
Garfield County Courthouse Basement Friday, Febuary 13 at 2:00 pm
4-H Ice FIsHIng Derby Day Fish Lake Monday, February 16, at 10:00 am (President’s Day Holiday)
Parents are encouraged to come join the fun! We will hold a fish and chips fry on the ice and have various prizes!!!
Questions? Call USU Garfield Cty. Extension office at 435-676-1113 or Kane County Extension at 435-644-4910
Open Letter: Restoration is Good for Land, Wildlife by Norman McKee
The following is a letter sent by Norman McKee to Neal Clark, Field Attorney for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. McKee says he has edited the letter slightly for submission to the newspaper. As of print time Mr. McKee says he has not heard a response back from Mr. Clark. Dear Neal, One of your recent articles in the summer 2014, printing of the Redrock Wilderness Newsletter, by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, regarding the Upper Kanab Creek project in Kane County, left me disappointed. Your adjacent article about a power line and the possible effect it would have on sage grouse, left me shaking my head. The two articles are obviously in conflict with each other regarding future sage grouse habitat. Previously, you had written a similar article criticizing a restoration project planned for wildlife on the Henry Mountains of Garfield County. As a retired state wildlife officer and biologist, I have worked in Garfield and Kane Counties my entire career of nearly 35 years. After retirement, I worked seasonally for five years on a statewide comprehensive stream evaluation team. I have also served the last 11 years as a member of the Monument Advisory Committee of the Grand Staircase/ Escalante National Monument, representing wildlife interests. Your article lambasting the restoration of rangelands from the Pinyon Pine/Utah Juniper (PJ) forests back to native shrub, forb, grass community rangelands, shows a serious lack of knowledge of rangeland history and function. Western plant ecologists all agree that back in pioneer times, around 1870, the native PJ forests existed on approximately 8-10 million acres in the Western United States. By 2005, the PJ forests had encroached on surrounding rangelands and occupied approximately 78-80 million acres. Wow! What happened? First, beginning in the early part of the 19th century, beaver were nearly eradicated from most western watersheds, including those in Southern Utah. Second, unregulated livestock grazing caused serious impacts on historical rangelands. Riparian vegetation was also overused, and without beaver, mass erosion started to occur, becoming very bad by the 1890’s. An example of the situation was when the small, shallow Kanab Creek became a large, deep canyon. Also, grazing removed much of the natural material that normally carried numerous and small wildfires, thus maintaining much of the historical open rangelands. Beginning early in the 20th century, Smoky the Bear, convinced most of the U.S. population that all fires were bad fires. As a result, nearly all fires, natural or not, were put out, if possible. In time, historical shrub-grassland communities began to evolve into the PJ woodland communities we see in many areas today. Having lived and worked in Southern Utah for nearly 50 years, I have personally watched some of this transition. Is there any wonder why animal species, such as the Greater Sage Grouse, are having problems? Much the same scenario occurred on the higher elevation forests. Without fire, coniferous trees have largely taken over where aspen trees used to exist. The vegetation for wildlife greatly decreased as aspen was eliminated by the more dominating spruces and firs. In the 1970’s, I observed and counted, the last few sage grouse in much of the Upper Kanab Creek watershed. With most of their sagebrushgrassland ecosystem gone and
replaced with PJ trees, and the historical meadows now dry and eroded with deep gullies, the grouse eventually disappeared. Only a few now remain in the Sink and Alton Valley areas. As you are well aware and obviously disagree with, there is much effort to restore, as much as possible, the historical rangelands, and increase the productivity of the species of plants necessary to keep one of our iconic native species from going extinct. Adjacent rangelands on the Grand Staircase/ Escalante National Monument, need similar restorative treatments, if the native sage grouse are to be a part of that historical habitat. Your perception that a mature Pinyon Pine/Utah Juniper forest is pristine, productive wildlife habitat is ridiculous! Yes, the PJ does provide some cover to several wildlife species. And yes, the pine nuts provide some limited food for several species on a limited basis. However, to have a productive, natural landscape, there must be more than just a canopy of PJ trees. Personally, I don’t want to wait several generations, hoping that the landscape will start to restore itself naturally. In the meantime, with only a PJ canopy, and bare ground underneath the trees, erosion increases, resulting in the loss of soils that will be critical in the restoration of a natural functioning native plant community. Mature PJ trees dominate a site and almost all other plants die out. The PJ root systems dry out surface soils, making it improbable that more shallow plants, such as grasses and forbs, can exist. The resulting bare soil surface increases erosion. I live in Panguitch. The historical records indicate almost no PJ in the valley or bench-lands at the time of pioneer settlement. It was nearly all an open sage-grass landscape. Pioneers had to travel some distance into the mountains to get enough firewood for necessary heating and cooking. However, after a few decades, the landscape changed with the suppression of natural range fires, along with the other conditions that I have mentioned. Thank goodness, many great projects have been done the last couple of decades, especially on BLM and USFS lands in our area. Sage grouse are increasing on those treated areas. The pronghorn, deer, elk, rabbits, eagles, prairie dogs, and many other species are doing better each year. Livestock grazers are happy. So why fight it? Hand-cutting with chainsaws and cat-chaining remove invading PJ. However, by far, the best method to restore the rangelands has been the use
Rangeland a year or two after treatment.
Photos by Norman McKee
Gully erosion in last 135 years.
PJ area across road from treated area (no understory). of the bull-hog machine. The bull-hog literally chews up the entire tree into small wood segments that provide an excellent seedbed for restoring of shrubs, forbs, and grasses. Prescribed fire is not used much for PJ control, since the introduction of the exotic cheat-grass species into our ecosystems. With fire, the annual cheat-grass generally gets the upper hand, and native plants are outcompeted. The bull-hog gives native seedlings a much better chance to re-establish on the
historical rangelands. Neal, you are always welcome to contact me and come to this area to take an on-theground look at what I have been saying. Give me a call if you want. I love Southern Utah, and want it to be as beautiful and productive as possible, including with healthy populations of native plants and animals. Best regards, Norman McKee, Panguitch
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Schools & Sports
Economic Development As we transition into the month of February, the District begins the process of analyzing the number of students enrolled in our schools and compares these numbers to the number of teachers, staff, and building costs District wide. With funding tied directly to student enrollment, it requires districts to track the enrollments to secure funding to allow the daily operations of schools to take place. The Utah Legislature distributes money for each student through the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU). Funding is tied directly to the number of students enrolled in the district which in turn simply means more students equates to an increase in state and federal funding and the reverse is also true, less students mean a decrease in funding. When we analyzed the student numbers, it was very concerning to see how many students we have decreased in the last four months. On October 1st, 2014 the District had 926 students enrolled in school. On January 23rd, 2015 we have decreased to 900 students. This is the lowest student enrollment we have seen in the District since we have been keeping track of student enrollment. In an attempt to put the declining student enrollment in perspective, in 2001 the student enrollment in the District was 1049. If you subtract our current student enrollment from the student population in 2001, you will see a decrease of 149 students,
Bryce Valley Elementary by Ellen Fagergren
1st- We have been learning about the silent e- it's everywhere! We are learning about numbers that are greater than or less than. Thank you parents for coming the parent teacher conferences! 3rd- The third grade has been learning all about fractions. They have been using them in music. They are also getting prepared for the writing test in a few weeks. 5th- We are about to finish the Chess Club Tournament. We'd like to thank the people who participated and people who helped. We are finishing reading Panther Peak and are learning how to multiply fractions. We are also working on pronouns and animal reports. In science we are doing bean heredity and the life of a meal worm. 6th- We have just finished reading a book called Rules. We have finished chapter six in our math books. We had fun doing the Chess Club. We hope all the other kids had fun doing it too. Ellen Fagergren is a sixth grader at Bryce Valley Elementary.
which is equivalent to the number of students enrolled at Panguitch High School. In reality, we have lost the equivalent of the largest high school in the District in the last fourteen years. With such a dramatic decrease in the student numbers, I would encourage you to talk to your your locally elected officials and encourage them to participate in the video conference meeting with the Garfield County Economic Development Specialist Justin Fischer. Garfield School District will broadcast the meeting to the high schools along with connection capability to Antimony and Boulder. I contacted Mr. Fischer to see what has been done on the County level to promote economic development. He provided me with the following information. GOED In 2014, the Governor's Office of Economic Development granted more than $250,000 to businesses in Garfield County through their Rural Fast Track grant program. More grants were issued last year alone than in the previous ten years or more. USDA Grant funds from the USDA, along with local matching funds, have been used to engage Better City, an economic development consulting firm, to conduct a feasibility study for Panguitch's industrial park. This study will result in actions items that will set the stage for new or
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Another Great Bob Cats Week
existing businesses to locate in the industrial park. The focus of the study will be yearround, full-time employment. EDA An application is in process with the Economic Development Administration to help fund a countywide economic development study, which will result in a new county economic development strategic plan. This, too, will result in actionable items that the county and local communities can take to advance their economies. ELECTED OFFICIALS' CONFERENCE/VIDEO CALL Last fall, a twice-monthly conference call focused on economic development was initiated by Garfield County. The calls will resume in February, with GCSD providing video conference capability to enhance the effectiveness of the meetings. OTHER SERVICES Additionally, Garfield County connects local businesses with service providers from USU, the Small Business Development Center, and others on a case-by-case basis. USU and the County offer a biannual business conference that focuses on providing training in a variety of business needs. Please become actively involved with your locally elected leaders to promote economic development in our County. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
Dason Houston led the Bobcats with 20 pts in a revenge victory of the Piute Thunderbirds. The Cats overcame a slow start trailing 0-6, when Coach Barney called time out and got the Cats going inside and they took the lead in the second quarter and built up a 14 point lead into the 4 quarter. The only thing that the Bird could do was to foul; they did cut into the lead, but the Cats who only scored one basket in the quarter, hit 14 free throws down the stretch. The Cats earned a hard fought 62 to 52 victory. In my opinion the Cats played their best game of the year, that I have seen. There was a huge crowd at the Bobcat Arena, both from Piute and the town. The Cats went out to Milford and had a much easier time of it. The Cats posted a 77 to 45 victory over the badly outmanned Tigers team. Danson Houston led the way with 25 pts followed by Tyce’s 24, for a runaway win. The Cats improved their Region 20 record to 5 and 4, to move into 5th place with a number games left, look for the Cats to move up in the standings. Bryce Valley and Valley lead the league with a 6 and 2 record. Last night the Cats hit the road out to Wayne for another tough game and then Friday night the 6th a very good Diamond Ranch team will be here. The Cats have 5
more league games left before Region on the 27th. The Lady Cats only had one game this week and it was out in Escalante. A funny thing happened to us on our way out to Escalante, it was a boring evening and Pat said lets go out to watch the Lady Cats play. When we were about 5 miles from the school we passed about 5 or 6 cars leaving Escalante and then a little further we came across the school bus. We though maybe the Moquis might have forfeited the game and when we stopped by Cotham’s Subway we found out that because the Moquis only have a varsity team, they decided to have the game at 5. Pat and I had a nice ride and it helped fill the evening. The Cats just keep rolling along, Whittni had 17 pts to go along with her 10 steals to lead the Ladies to a lopsided 69 to 15. Whittni is getting to be a real good shooter and has 241 pts and with as many as 8 games to go she has 109 steals and 124 assists, she should blow out of the water her last years record 114 steals this week and she is only a junior. Darri is leading the Cats in scoring with 307 pts and 236 rebounds. Taylor Bennett is the second in scoring with 248 pts. and has hit 43 3 pointers, eclipsing last year record of 35. Cheseny Campbell has 139 rebounds, 73 assists and 56 steals. Catania has 78
steals to go a long with her 77 assists. The Ladies have two games left, one out at Bryce Valley and their last home game with their toughest opponent so far Piute, tonight the 5th. Region 20 will be down at Kanab next week, the 11-13 check the schedule before you go down to the Tournament. The Wrestlers had a couple of big wins over the mountain, they battled Parowan for the brick, to a really one sided victory, winning all of the weight classes but one, that we didn’t have anyone at that weight. The Bobcats body slimed the Parowan Rams 56 to 18. Then it was over to a very good team the Beaver, Beavers. It was the Beavers Home Coming and the Cats showed them no mercy taking a hard fought victory by 18 pts. The Cats go all the way out to Montecello for the Region 20 tournament on the 7th. As usually the Bob Cat Cheer Leaders have put on very entertaining half time shows all year long. All of the work and effort these girls put in their routine is very evident, thank you girls you are the best. Also to their coaches for all the time they put in making the team the best in the State. The junior cheerleaders put on a well executed dance routine last week also. The future for PHS cheerleaders is solid!
PES Eagle's Nest by Stephanie Frazier
Hoofbeats News From Bryce Valley High by John Cloud
Hello again! Things are going well this week, and the general insanity resumes. There was some confusion regarding the King contest, on my part. It did not actually take place the last week, it's this week. What happened last week was the registering and signing up. There was a bit of a mad scramble, as many didn't sign up until the last minute, though there were a few exceptions. There are for certain three seniors competing, and several juniors as well. The queen contest was amazing. The girls performed beautifully, and I am glad that I was not the one who had to judge their pageant! Because there were only four contestants, they only chose a Queen and a First attendant. Sierra took the queen, with her violin piece, and Tyerah Tebbs was the first attendant. Congrats girls! (A comment off Facebook by Megan Brinkerhoff: "These girls were full of poise and confidence! We have such amazing talent in our community and if you didn't make it tonight you missed out!! Way to go girls! In everyway
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you should be so very proud of yourself. Smart, educated, talented, beautiful, classy, and kind are just few words to describe these amazing young woman. Bright futures are in store for them!!") Our boys won a very close game this weekend, and from the sound of it, the game was tight enough that it almost came to blows during a couple of the plays. Our wrestling team had a rougher time this week, and they're hoping to do much better, with region coming up on them in a hurry. They took quite a few losses, and the hope is that those losses will fuel them in the upcoming competitions. The Wrestling team participated in a two day tournament in Enterprise and did really well this last weekend. On another note, our girls successfully took 1A state Cheer! They came home with sirens blazing, and we are very excited that they managed to do so well in their first year of going to Competition. The school is excited to see where they go from here, and we don't doubt that they are too! Another exiting development has been the confirmation of the date for Junior Prom. BV will be holding prom at Ebenezer's by Rubys's Inn on April 10th, it willl certainly be interesting for them to set up in a new location! Until next week, Fare thee well! John Cloud is a senior at Bryce Valley High School.
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Students from Mrs. Henrie's Kindergarten Class. The students at PES are officially 100 days smarter. The 100th day of school is more than just a milestone worth noting. Mrs. Henrie's Kindergarten class decided it was the perfect time to have fun with the number 100. From seashells, rocks, and beans... to beads and Smarties, each student brought in 100 items for their classroom activities. Mrs. Henrie had the kids sorting their 100 items, discovering patterns, and exploring color using the number 100. They also practiced their writing skills by seeing how many times they could write their names in 100 seconds. They ran in place for 100 seconds, did jumping jacks for 100 seconds, and my favorite.... practiced being quiet for 100 seconds. (If you've ever been around 29 kindergartners, you can appreciate how hard that might be to accomplish!) The students had a fantastic day and are still talking about it. If you know any PES Kindergartners, ask them about their 100 Days Smarter activities.
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by Lexi Johnson I am happy to inform you that things are moving along very well at Escalante High School. Teachers are working hard to be prepared for every class, and students are absorbing new knowledge everyday. The boys’ basketball team traveled to Milford on the 23rd. On the way, their bus broke down in Cannonville. Luckily, they were able to borrow a bus from Bryce Valley. Rayjay Knight had an excellent game, scoring 28 points!
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the wrestlers were in Kanab at a dual. Both wrestlers that competed did very well, and Trace Torgersen won both of his matches. The outstanding athletes of the week were Audrie Lindsay and Kai Griffin. Audrie is a talented athletic player. Audrie executes well and takes sport seriously. Audrie is a junior and also a new team captain. Kai Griffin is a strong part of the boys’ team, who shows outstanding work in games and practice. Kai is talented and strong willed. Kia is a sophomore. Even though the sports teams have been looking stronger and stronger every day, the boys team had four boys injured. Dylan Barney, Dalton Quilter, Braxton Barney, and Landon Mutcher. We wish these boys a quick recovery. Lexi Johnson is a Junior at Escalante High School.
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Wayne Sports by Lisa Stevens
In boys basketball, the Badger defense turned up the heat in the last minute of Saturday night's game against the Valley Buffalos, forcing 3 turnovers and scoring seven quick points to tie the game with only seconds left on the clock. Unfortunately the Buffalos made a game winning shot with less than two seconds left, making the final score Wayne 62, Valley 64. Brigg Blackburn lead the scoring with 16, followed by Jake Stevens with 14, Nate Dendy and Regan Brian each with 11 and Brenden Robins with 10. Pictured (right): Seniors Brigg Blackburn and Regan Brian, of Wayne, tie up the ball forcing Valley to take a time out, and (left) Brenden Robins takes an easy jump shot cutting Valley's lead to 2, with 30 seconds to go.
Photos and Captions by Lisa Stevens
Saturday, January 31 was a busy day for basketball fans in Wayne County. The Wayne County Girls Youth Basketball hosted a tournament in the morning and later in the evening the Wayne Badger boys basketball team took on the Valley Buffalos. To start off the day the seventh grade team held a mini tournament with North and South Sevier. The Wayne team had to split up and fill two slots on the bracket when Milford was unable to attend and took 3rd and 4th in their bracket. Then teams from Beaver, Grand, North Sevier and South Sevier came to play in the eighth grade tourney. Again the Wayne 7th grade team filled Parawan's place on the bracket and South Sevier's 7th grade team took the place of Milford. The eighth grade team took 4th, losing a hard fought game in the final minute to North Sevier. Pictured are 8th graders Samantha Crane (jump shot) and Brynnli Nelson (lay up).
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Last week The Insider missed a few of the Wayne Middle School sixth graders who made the honor roll. Here they are, and congratulations, kids. Good job!:
Wayne Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Honor Roll – 3.5 to 3.8 GPA 6th Grade: Kash Beeler, Jadyn Blackburn, Brody Durfey, Destiny Durfey, Brayden Lawton, Ethan Morrill, Abbi New, Josse Peterson, Felicity Williams, Hanna Williams
Wayne County Senior Corner Monthly Senior Dinner - The monthly dinner is held the second Monday of each month. The next dinner will be on February 9th at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center (Community Center) in Bicknell. The menu will be: Chicken cordon bleu, baked potatoes, carrots, tossed salad, and Valentine cookies. Tracie Jones will entertain us with her beautiful voice. 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. Appointment Transportation - Transportation is available to Richfield on the 2nd Thurs. and last Thurs. of each month for doctor appointments, shopping etc. Call Jim Adams at 836-3070 to schedule your ride. A $5 voluntary contribution is suggested for gas. Thank You! - We would like to thank Steve Taylor for his presentation at our January luncheon. 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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Mary Dickinson Calcara ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA - Mary Ella Dickinson Calcara passed away January 29, 2015 in Encinitas, California at the age of 94. She was born on September 8, 1920 in a small farmhouse in Panguitch, to Joseph Leland and Lula Elizabeth Baker Dickinson. They were poor, but didn’t know it because everyone in town was in the same situation. She was the 6th of 10 children: Rena, Grace, Jay, Bob, Art, Mary, Dell, Betty, Leila and Jimmy. Betty Brown, of Panguitch, and Bob’s wife Amy of Henderson, NV, are the last survivors of that great generation. Mary (or Molly as she was usually called, but she never liked that nickname!) attended school in Panguitch, and many of her friends were her cousins. After high school (1938) Mary went to work at Ruby’s Inn and in Salt Lake City until joining the US Marine Corp in 1943. Her assignment was to Camp Pendleton, California. Her 2nd day there she met Carl Calcara, and they quickly fell in love and were married April 8, 1044 in Oceanside, CA. Mary and Carl were honorably discharged within the next year, and 5 children followed. Mary and Carl settled in Oceanside and ultimately Carlsbad, CA in the middle of an old avocado orchard. She was a homemaker until most of her children were raised, then she joined her husband’s real estate business and worked for many years with Carl and some of their sons. Mary was active in the LDS church and fulfilled many callings therein. She was an active volunteer as well, working many years at the local hospital, her ward’s family history center and as a worker in the San Diego LDS Temple. She had a love and respect for the elderly, and regularly visited several widows in nursing homes, bringing them a small bag of their favorite candy. Mary always put others’ needs before her own. Family was her pride and joy. She was a wonderful mother and a fabulous grandmother. Everyone loved visiting her home or having Grandma and Grandpa come visit them. She made each person feel loved and feel as if he or she was the favorite, but she had no favorites: all were loved equally and abundantly. She loved taking walks, being at the ocean, and traveling on cruises and in their motor home, especially to see her family. She is survived by her children: Charles Arthur "Chuck", Carla Rae (Dan) Paterson, Joseph Dickinson "Jody",, and Rick Anthony (Phoebe); daughter-in-law, Virginia; 12 grandchildren 28 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; husband; son, Jeffrey Lynn; daughter-in-law, Sono; and a great-grandchild. Memorial services will be held in Carlsbad CA on February 6. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Panguitch LDS Stake Center,550 South 100 West, where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery with military rites by the Panguitch American Legion Post #25. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Just finished watching the Super Bowl game and I saw one of the greatest catches ever, only to see the dumbest call in the history of the NFL to off set what should have been a victory for Seattle. I am a big fan of Pete Carroll, the Sea Hawks coach but what was he thinking, second down and one foot to score and he calls for a pass, oh my. Up until that last play it was one of the best Super Bowl games that I had seen, well there’s always next year. The Basic Computer Class started last Tuesday, February 3. But it is not too late to sign up for the class. Who can take the class?: Anyone wanting to learn about basic computers and the Internet. 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 opening for the City Council position is temporary and will be on Nov. ballot as a two year term. There also will be 3- 4 year terms up for election, as well as the Mayor’s position and that will also be a 4 year term. For the Nov. election you need to have your résumé in by June 1st and closes by the 8th . For the temporary opening you need to have your resume’ in by 2 – 20 – 15 and the Council will review and interview each candidate at the Council meeting on 2-24. Steve Marshall is enjoying retirement and he went down to the Mesquite Car Show a couple of weeks ago, with Carl Henrie. He found a 23 TRoadster Hot Rod there that he fell in love with. It is much like Carl’s Model T, Carl is souping up his car with a
much larger engine, these cars are really cool and can be driven anywhere. Randy and Becky Yard are a couple who are always busy supporting the Town, by their contributions, belong to the Hospital Board, Main St. Committee, Travel Council and running the drawings at Christmas. They have a problem and would like your support, they live out by the Airport. There is a helicopter training school that is based in Cedar City and uses Parowan’s and Panguitch’s airport for their training. These copters are very noisy and one has also crashed out there, the Yard’s would like the town to support them and see if there isn’t something can be done to curtail the noise by this business. Call (676-8585) and express your support for the Yards. We did get a little moisture this last week, along with about an inch of snow. This winter rain is really deceiving, the temperature on the ground
is colder and the rain freezes and can be really slippery, so watch out. Laurel Holman took his daughter up to the Lake and they caught their limit, with some really nice looking trout. Panguitch 1st ward is starting a “quilting bee”. If you want to learn how to quilt, if you are a experienced quilter, if you have a quilt that needs quilting, if you would like sometime with friends come join the group. All within the reading of this newsletter is invited to attend. Linda Olsen has a quilt on --- call her at 676-8933 or drop by her home. Word of mouth is how you can learn about where the quilting is taking place; so ask a quilter. The weather forecast for this week is again going to be warm and not a lot of moisture in sight. The Panguitch Stake had a Fast for moisture so get out your umbrellas. Mack O.
Bryce Valley Area News by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com
I would like to make a correction to an earlier entry in my article. I congratulated Kage Ott on becoming a Deacon and mistakenly listed his grandparents as Bob and Mira Loy Ott. His grandparents are actually Kowan and Melanie Ott. I apologize for this error. Sorry folks. PTA & Subway HalfTime Shoot!! PTA & Subway have joined to raise money to renew our movie license that allows our teachers to use movies in the classroom. We need to raise $2,000, come help us out and earn great prices!!! We will sale tickets for $1.00 at all home games that gives you a chance to shoot baskets at half time. Cookies, sandwiches and Lagoon Tickets are all up for grab!!! Family and friends!! Meet Jaxon Lindsay born Jan 22 at 10:58am ten fingers ten toes 7lbs12oz 20in long. A belated congratulations to John and Jaycee Lindsay of Beaver on the birth of their precious new little son. His grandparents in Tropic are Lucky and Sandra Cox. Everything is wonderful with this new little boy and we wish them all a great life. His big brother in heaven is watching out for them. We want to send congratulations to two very loving and kind folks on the event of their 66th Wedding Anniversary. Charlie and Eva Dean Francisco are two people who deserve every bit of happiness that God and the world can show them. They have helped so many people in their lives and are a delight when it comes to hearing their
stories. Charlie we congratulate you on your 90th birthday and Eva Dean on her 84th birthday. How exciting it is to know you both and love you as friends. Keep up the great life and know you are loved by many in our area and beyond. We are sending our heartfelt prayers and thoughts out to Nathan and Lori Platt and their adorable little 3 year old David. David has serious Pneumonia and was llife flighted to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake where he is still. He had a bad day yesterday but today was a better day for him and we wish little David the very best. The family expresses it's gratitude to all the people who have come forward to help with the other children and with meals. Also to the EMT's who responded and were very helpful in getting David taken care of. The prayers and meals being brought in are also very much appreciated. Hurry and get well David and come home where you are missed. Just heard from the Platt's that David is off the machine and just on a mask. They are very happy about that as it shows improvement. The Senior bus made a trip to St. George on Friday and everyone going had a great time. Their next trip is scheduled for February 14th. If you would like to go please call Doug or Vicki Ahlstrom at 616-8926 to reserve a space. The Hearing Specialist will be coming once a month and appointments can be set up by call 1-800-794-5534. Exercise classes, "Walk With Ease", are held every Tuesday
and Thursday at 11:30 A.M. The van can pick you up if you would like to come to the center to eat and/or to exercise class. They are asking if you have a destination in mind for a "field trip" to let them know at 616-8926. They will try to set a trip up for that. Congratulations to Moxin Floyd, son of Steve and Kasidi Floyd, who was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by his father. Grandparents in Tropic are John & Jan Floyd and the late Greg and Paula Richards. Ralph Chynoweth was called as the new Building Facilitator Coordinator in Henrieville. The Quilting Meet is taking place this week at Ruby's Inn and there are many attending. A former resident of Tropic, Bonnie Miles comes down each year and coordinates this event that is well attended. It seems to get bigger each year and many come to learn new techniques, new patterns, and many more things of interest to the quilters. Daughter's of Utah Pioneers please take note that the February meeting is held on Tuesday the 17th of February due to President's day on the 16th. It is pot luck and so bring your favorite dish to share. There were many friends and family who paid tribute to Ernie Henderson at his funeral on Saturday the 24th of January. All of Ernie and Wynona Henderson's children and grandchildren were in attendance. Dorsie and Kevin Denny, Trish and Brian Dixon of Riverton, Dallas Henderson of
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Wills, Trusts, and More Can I Write My Own Will?
by Jeffery J. McKenna A holographic will is a sen to receive the assets. Also, will that is written entirely in going to court and figuring out your own handwriting. No wit- who your heirs are can be an nesses are required, and no por- expensive and time-consuming tion of the will may be typed. matter. In addition, courts will If you type some or all of the require two witnesses who are words, or you incorporate other familiar with your handwriting markings or other documents to testify that the will was, in Attorney Jeff McKenna hiking into the text, you could inad- fact, written by you. with his son in Zion National vertently invalidate the will. It's often the case that The idea behind holo- handwritten wills don't name a Park. graphic wills is that since the personal representative. Failure Handwritten wills are valid if entire document is in a person's to name a personal representa- they are properly drafted. Howhandwriting, there is no need tive could result in an adminis- ever, they are almost always for witnesses to sign it to es- tration of your estate that is ful- more difficult to probate than tablish its validity. Holographic ly court-supervised, expensive, typed wills. wills don't need to be notarized and lengthy. WITH A SATELLITE OFeither, but they do need to be Another important provi- FICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. signed. sion that is often left out of a Jeffery J. McKenna is a loMost lawyers would tell holographic will is a waiver of cal attorney serving clients in you it's a bad idea to write your bond. When you don't request Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. own will because you can eas- a waiver, the judge can require He is a shareholder at the law ily create ambiguities and other that your personal representa- firm of Barney McKenna and defects that can lead to litiga- tive post a bond. Sometimes, Olmstead. He is a founding tion following your death. This it's not possible to even get a member and former President is especially true in second bond, and if your personal rep- of the Southern Utah Estate marriage situations when one resentative can get one, it is Planning Council. If you have or both spouses have children generally expensive. questions regarding this arfrom prior marriages or relaThere are a number of oth- ticle or if you have a topic you tionships. er provisions that should be in- wish to have addressed in this If you decide to write your cluded in wills that the average column, you can call 435 628own will, you should be sure to person would almost certainly 1711 or email jmckenna@barsay in the introductory sentence leave out of a holographic will. ney-mckenna.com. that it is your will, and that you are revoking all prior wills. If you don't revoke all prior wills, your handwritten will and any 438 WEST 100 NORTH ~ BICKNELL, UTAH 84715 ~ (435)425‐3280 other wills that have not been revoked will be looked at together to determine who inherits your estate. As you may expect, problems arise when the various documents conflict. Be sure to identify each be*GOODYEAR TIRES *KELLY TIRES quest clearly and to give away all of your property. A frequent *DUNLOP TIRES *ATV TIRES problem with handwritten wills IN STOCK FOR PASSENGER & LIGHT TRUCK VEHICLES is that they list some accounts CALL US FOR A COMPETETIVE PRICE QUOTE! and properties, but then leave out others. Property that you don't mention in your will passes to your heirs as determined by the courts. Your heirs may not be the same persons named in your will, and may not be the ones you would have cho-
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Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday January 27, 2015 Receipts: 1,142. Last Week: 1,484. Last Year: 1,054. Feeder Steers: wts Under 450 lbs 4.00-5.00 higher, over 450 lbs 4.00-5.00 lower. Feeder Heifers: Wts under 650 lbs 5.00-6.00 higher; Wts over 650 lbs 2.00-3.00 lower; Holstein Steers: to few for comparison; Slaughter Cows: 2.00-3.00 lower; Slaughter Bulls: 2.00-3.00 lower. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 305.00-339.00; 350-400 lbs 295.00-300.00; 400-450 lbs 257.50-282.50, pkg 303.00; 450-500 lbs 250.00-270.00; 500-550 lbs 245.00- 265.00; 550-600 lbs 227.50-253.00; 600-650 lbs 205.00-230.00; 650-700 lbs 193.00-214.00; 700-750 lbs 182.50-208.00; 750-800 lbs 182.50-195.00; 800-850 lbs 177.50-193.00; 850-900 lbs 179.00-189.00; 900-950 lbs 176.00-184.00; 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 104.00-126.00; 900-1100 lbs 97.50-118.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250300 Lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 270.00-287.50; 350-400 lbs 260.00-280.00; 400-450 lbs 245.00-277.50; 450-500 lbs 227.50-252.50; 500-550 lbs 205.00-235.00; 550-600 lbs 208.00-222.50; 600-650 lbs 190.00-216.00; 650-700 lbs 181.00-191.00; 700-750 lbs 187.50-195.00; 750-800 lbs 167.50-185.50; 800-850 lbs 175.00-180.00; 850-900 lbs pkg 178.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 89.00-175.00. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 89.0099.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 94.00-103.00; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 79.00-88.50. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 112.50114.00; 1500-2280 lbs 116.00122.50; Yield Grade 2 10001500 lbs 102.50-111.00; 1500-2190 lbs 110.00-115.50; Feeder Bulls: 775-1725 lbs 104.00-165.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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LEGAL NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration hereby gives notice that the following properties are being considered for disposal through sale in Garfield County: Township 37 South, Range 3 West, SLB&M, Section 2: S½SE¼, W½SW¼, E½SW¼, which contains 240 acres more or less. Any party asserting a claim to a temporary easement or right of entry in the subject property pursuant to 72-5-203, Utah Code Annotated who wishes to make such easement or right of entry permanent may file an appropriate application, as set forth in Utah Administrative Rule R850-80-250(2). Applications will be accepted during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. January 29, 2015 until 5:00 P.M. April 29, 2015 at TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION, 675 East 500 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, (801) 538-5100. Reference No.: PS 8554-6. Applications will be evaluated pursuant to Sections 53C-1-302 and 72-5-203(1)(a)(i), Utah Code Annotated. If no application is received, or if an application to make the temporary easement or right of entry permanent is not approved, the temporary easement or right of entry will be extinguished. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 29 and FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 2015 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Wayne County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss submitting an application to the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board for the Fish Creek Road Project. The Public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday February 17th at 7:00 pm in the Commission chambers at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 29 and FEBRUARY 5, 2015 Notice of Municipal Offices Hanksville Town The following offices to be voted on in the Hanksville Town Municipal General Election on 3 November 2015: (1) Mayor 2 year term (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 30 S. Hwy 95, Hanksville, Utah. Filing dates are from 1 June - 8 June, 2015 from 10:00am to 2:00pm Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 2015 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES LOA TOWN To be voted on in the Loa Town November Elections on November 3, 2015. (2) Town Council Members – 4 year term each. Candidate Filing Period Begins on June 1 2015 and ends on June 8, 2015. Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination Petitions must be filed in person with the Loa Town Clerk at 80 West Center, Loa, Utah Between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm (UCA 10-3-301) Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 29 and FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 2015
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES TORREY TOWN The following offices to be voted on in the Torrey Town Muncipipal General Election on 3 November 2015: (1) Mayor 2 year term (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 the town office, 75 E. 100 North Torrey, Utah. Office Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 10am-5pm. Or one may call 425 3600 or 425 3291 to make an appointment at another time. Filing dates are from 1 June to 8 June 2015, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 29 and FEBRUARY 5, 2015
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL To be voted on in the Panguitch City Municipal General Election on November 3, 2015 There is an opening for One City Council Member 2 year term and Three City Council Member 4 year terms each Candidate Filing Period Begins June 1, 2015 Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination Petition must be filed in person with the City Recorder at 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah between the hours of 8am and 5pm. There is no filing fee. Candidate Filing Deadline June 8, 2015 UCA 10-3-301 Candidate must be 1. A United States citizen. 2. At least 18 years old. 3. Be a resident of Panguitch UT for at least 365 consecutive days immediately preceding the date of the election. 4. Be a registered voter on Panguitch city. 5. Cannot be a convicted felon. Tyrissa P. Howell, Panguitch City Clerk/Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 29 and FEBRUARY 5, 2015 NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL POSITION PANGUITCH CITY Panguitch City has an opening for Council Member. Position will be filled at a regular City Council Meeting on February 26, 2013. Interested parties may submit a letter of interest and qualifications to Panguitch City, PO Box 75, 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah 84759 by February 20, 2013. Interviews may take place on February 26, 2013 and will be conducted by the City Council. Panguitch City is an Equal Opportunity Employer Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 29 and FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 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 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY Notice to the residents of Wayne County. The Assessor's office is in the midst of the reappraisal of the Bicknell, Lyman, Loa and Fremont areas. We are out in the field doing visits to each and every home in those areas. The Motor Vehicle part of our office is closed on Fridays while we are out in the field doing our reappraisal work. The DMV hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:45. We are happy to help you anytime during business hours. If you need a renewal on Fridays while our office is closed, there are two on-thespot renewal centers in our county. If you have any questions for our office, please feel free to contact us anytime at 435836-1305. Thank you. Sharon E. Torgerson, Wayne County Assessor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 5, 2015
LEVY AND NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE REAL PROPERTY IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH
CHRISS LAKE, LLC, Plaintiff, v. KARL ROUNDY Defendant.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale Case No. 120600009 Judge: Marvin Bagley
To be sold at Sheriff's Sale at the County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, west entrance, County of Garfield, State of Utah, on the 17th day of February 2015 , at 10:00 of said day, all right, title and interest of said KARL ROUNDY, in and to that certain piece or parcels of real property situated in Garfield County, State of Utah, described as follows to-wit: Real Property Parcel: 02-0005-0257; Serial # B-83-1-4 as recorded in the Garfield County Recorder's Office, Garfield County, Utah, and being described as follows: BEG AT A POINT WHICH ISS 1097.07 FT AND W 1121 .83 FT FROM THE NE COR OF SEC 35 T33S R4E SLB&M AND RUNNING TH S 16°33 '47"W 227.34 FT; TH S6°48'47 "W 460.00 FT; TH N73°31' 13"W 37.00 FT; TH S2° 18'42"W 879.48 FT; TH S9°33'55"W 196.25 FT; TH S6°37'49"E 1492.00 FT:TH S2I057' 11 "W 313.00 FT; TH S 38°05'49"E 373.00FT; TH SI5'35'l1"W 324.00FT; TH S41'12'17"W 90.61 FT M/L TO THE S BOY LINE OF SAID SEC 35; TH S89°57' 11 "W ALONG SAID S BOY LINE 1616.78 .FT M/L TO THE CENTERLINE OF A 50.00 FOOT ROAD EASEMENT, TH N'L Y ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A POINT WHICH IS S 1530.11 FT AND W 2611.88 FT FROM THE NE COR OF SAID SEC 35, TH LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE S89a58 '42 "W 66.44 FT; TH N2JC09'14 "E 564.66 FT; TH N21°11'16"E 1062.51. FT (DEED N21 °30'01 "E 1048 09 FT) MIL TO THE S R/W LINE OF UTAH STATE HWY 12; TH S89°47'09'E (DEED N89°32'31 "E) 302.56 FT' ALONG SAID RJW LINE; TH S0°29' 14"E 291.26 FT (DEED 279.29 FT); TH N89°32'31 "E 840.07 FT; TH S I6°33'47"W 806.78 FT M/L TO THE POB CONT 146.18 AC M/L Parcel: 02-005-0263; Serial 4' B-83-1-4-1 as recorded in the Garfield County Recorder's Office. Garfield County. Utah, and be described as follows: A PORTION OF THE REMAINDER ROUNDY PARCEL AS SHOWN ON THE ROUNDY PROPERTY SUBDIVISION AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEG AT A POINT S89°59'32W 723.52 FT AND S0°0l '01 "W 36.11 FT AND S21. °09'47"W 944.58 FT AND S21 °30'03"W 14.86 FT FROM THE NE COR OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 35 T33S R4E SLB&M AND RUNNING TH S21 °30'0 3"W 175.00 FT: TH S89°52'37"E 1325.11 FT; TH NI6°34'37"E 169.92 FT; TH N89°52'37"W 1309.45 FT TO THE POB CONT 4.93 AC M/L Parcel: 02-0005-0256; Serial # B-83-1-4-3 as recorded in the Garfield County Recorder's Office, Garfield County, Utah, and being described as follows: A PORTION OF THE REMAINDER ROUNDY PARCEL., AS SHOWN ON THE ROUNDY PROPERTY SUBDIVISION AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOW: BEG AT A POINT S89°59'32"W 420.96 FT AND S0°0l '01 "W 37.37 FT FROM THE NE COR OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 35 T33S R4E SLB&M SAID POINT BEING LOCATED ON THE S RIW LINE OF UTAH STATE HWY 12 AND RUNNING TH N89°46'08"W ALONG SAID RIW LINE 302.56 FT; TH S2I°09'47"W 944.58 FT; TH S21° 30'03"W 14.86 FT; TH S89°52'37"E 1309.45 FT; TH NI6°34'37"E 638.00 FT; TH S89°33 '39"W 840.07 FT; TH N0°28'22"W 291.26 FT TO THE POB CONT 20.26 AC M/L Water Right - Note, all water rights will ONLY provide any and all rights that Defendant Karl Roundy has in the water right. The deed provided by the Sheriff shall inform the successful purchaser that the water right deed is minor to the deeds on file. Water Right 97-43; and Water Right 97-154 DATED this 18 day of December, 2014. SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Purchase price payable in lawful money of the United States of America. /s/ James D. Perkins, Sheriff of Garfield County, State of Utah. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 29 and FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 2015
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Garfield County Corrections Officer Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the Standardized P.O.S.T. Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. 2/12
Wayne County School DistriCT Bus Driver Training Classes Training classes will begin mid February. Anyone interested in becoming a substitute bus driver for Wayne School District contact Stephen Ellett 435-691-5319
Part‐Time Wayne County RN for Gunnison Valley Home Care RN Functions independently in performing the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patient overt and covert needs and/or complications of treatment in the patient's home. RN is accountable and responsible for assigned patient care and clinical documentation. Qualifications: Current RN License 21 years old with good driving record Reliable transportation (mileage will be reimbursed) Must be able to relate positively and favorably with patients and families Willing to assist other, including co‐workers How to Apply: Please email, fax or mail application/resume to: Gunnison Valley Hospital Attn: Liz Brown PO Box 759 Gunnison, UT 84634 Fax: 435‐528‐2197 Email: lizb@gvhospital.org Equal Opportunity Employer Gunnison Valley Hospital has a continuing commitment to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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FOR SALE HAY - Good quality alfalfa cow hay, small bales, 2,000 bales available, $5/bale. Also oat hay, 500 bales, $4/bale. Call 435-491-0730 or 435749-2110. In Fremont. 1/29
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WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER WCHC - BICKNELL SITE Medical Office Receptionist Please e-mail resume with work experience, contact information, education and references to ginaf@waynechc.org, or mail to WCHC, P.O. Box 303, Bicknell, Utah 84715. These positions will be at Bicknell Site. Bilingual in English and Spanish beneficial for all positions. The starting hourly rate will be based on experience and training. This position is a part time position. WCHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Provider and Employer. Wayne Community Health Center- Medical Office Receptionist Job Duties Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Schedules appointments in person or by telephone. Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information. Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims. Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs. Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies. Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information. Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications: Multi-tasking, Flexibility, Telephone Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, Scheduling, Computer Skills , Professionalism, Quality Focus. This position could be filled at any time.
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You probably didn’t know that when Scott Grundy is not maintaining the Wayne County electrical system, he is volunteering his time as a fireman and search & rescue specialist. Scott has been on the Wayne County volunteer fire department for 22 years and has been involved in high angle search and rescue efforts for over 6 years. High angle rescue consists of time consuming training involving, rapelling, rock climbing, and specialized avalanche courses. Their crew covers the vast Robbers Roost area, Capitol Reef National Park, the slot canyons of Lake Powell, and everywhere in between. They spent hours and hours looking for Aron Ralston, who was stuck in Blue John Canyon in rural eastern Wayne County for over 5 days. Grundy says “it’s very challenging and time consuming, but very rewarding.” Get to know the
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Financial Literacy and U.S. Teens by Jason Alderman
A first-time global financial literacy study shows that the keys to successful personal finance education are student perseverance and an openness to problem solving. That's one of the main findings in the inaugural financial literacy portion of the Program of International Student Assessment (PISA) test (http://www.oecd.org/ pisa/keyfindings/pisa-2012results-volume-vi.htm), which evaluated the skills and knowledge of 29,000 15-year-olds in 18 countries and economies in 2012. Final results were released in September, and PISA officials announced that the assessment of financial literacy will be offered as an optional component in 2015 testing. PISA was launched in 2000 by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which promotes policies that support economic and social well-being around the world. U.S. students earned an average score of 492 out of a possible 700, which ranks those teens between eighth and twelfth place among all 18 participating countries and economies, according to the PISA study. Other findings from the U.S. results: • About one in 10 U.S. students is a top performer – 9.4 percent, compared with 9.7 percent across OECD countries. The report said this means they can "look ahead to solve financial problems or make the kinds of financial decisions that will be only relevant to them in the future." It added that top performers "can take into account features of financial documents that are significant but unstated or not immediately evident, such as transaction costs, and can describe the potential outcomes of financial decisions." • More than one in six U.S. students – 17.8 percent, compared with 15.3 percent across OECD countries – do not reach the "baseline level of proficiency in financial literacy." The report explained that "at best, these students can recognize the difference between needs and wants, can make simple decisions on everyday spending and can recognize the purpose of everyday financial documents such as an invoice." • About 50 percent of all U.S. 15-year-olds said they had a bank account and were found to perform better than those who did not. But the report said the performance gap vanished after accounting for socioeconomic status; only 32 percent of students in the
lowest quartile of socioeconomic status had accounts, while 70 percent of those in the highest quartile did. Countries with students who scored better than their U.S. counterparts seem dedicated to a nationwide, mandatory personal finance curriculum, though most programs have not been in place for very long. The top scorer, ShanghaiChina, has a history of placing financial education topics in its national curriculum that dates back to the 1970s, according to the report. It added that beginning in 2009, the ShanghaiChina system has introduced "regular training on finance" throughout its "primary and lower secondary schools." Furthermore, in Australia, the nation's education authorities "have endorsed three iterations" of the country's National Consumer and Financial Literacy Framework since 2005. According to the PISA report, Australia's framework helps structure consumer and financial education throughout the country's educational system and the program has worked with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission to create MoneySmart Teaching a resource portal for K-12 educators. In America, more teens
could improve their financial literacy if states chose to require mandatory personal finance training as a requirement for high school graduation. The Council for Economic Education reported that as of 2014, only 17 states required students to take a high school course in personal finance or that personal finance be included in an economics or civics course as a graduation requirement (http://www. councilforeconed.org/newsinformation/survey-of-thestates/). That's compared to 13 states in 2011. However, only six states (Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Missouri, Michigan and Texas) required testing of that material last year. The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy reported that only four states (Missouri, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia) require at least a one-semester course devoted to personal finance. Bottom line: The results from the first-ever global high school financial literacy test show that organized and systemwide personal finance training helps students excel at money management. Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
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