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Volunteers Flock to Christmas Bird Count —One of the Best Ever
were several reports of Common Redpolls from the northern part of the state this year, but our specimen is the most southerly so far. But I digress. Following is a summary report of the Christmas Bird Count data collected on 14 December, six long weeks ago. There were 6” of snow on the ground at dawn, which boded ill for the count—or so we thought. Still, we plowed ourselves out and crept into town in a blizzard, only to find almost two dozen eager faces ready and willing to go out and count birds! Many thanks to Terry Tolbert for getting things started when it became apparent we would be late in arriving.
by Kathy Munthe What we thought would be a bust of a count turned out to be one of the best in several ways, thanks to the 24 field folks and six feeder counters who logged 75 party hours and covered over 300 miles by car and 17 on foot. For one thing, as the snow stopped and the fog lifted it became apparent that it was Raptor City out there. Almost all of the expected species were observed, and in goodly numbers. The dozen harriers, 21 red-tailed hawks, and nine ferruginous hawks were close to record numbers; there were more Cooper’s hawks (3), kestrels (9), and rough-legged hawks (8, a species not seen every year) than seen on previous counts. The great thing was that they were all so obvious, being active and interactive. One team was lucky enough to observe an altercation between a harrier and a red-tail. As the count occurred before our really cold period, there was a fair amount of open water and thus a decent variety of water-related species. Waterfowl included buffleheads, common mergansers, and western and eared grebes, species which aren’t observed every year; at the sewer ponds, two Wilson’s snipe were seen. There were no pygmy owls this year, but two great-horned owls turned up. There were two Say’s phoebes and more shrikes than usual, including two loggerhead and one northern shrike. The full range of corvids (crow family) were recorded, but numbers of some species were lower than usual: there were only 16 pinyon jays (no huge flocks), a single crow, and only 18 ravens. Some years we’ve had literally hundreds of ravens and/or crows. There were 13 mountain chickadees and a smattering of other bark gleaners but, once again, not a single wren of any sort. There were thrushes in abundance, including 80 western bluebirds, over 200 mountain bluebirds, and 16 Townsend’s solitaires. Most amazing, however, were the hoards of robins concentrated along the river and other stream courses: 2,001 of them! Among the sparrows, spotted towhees and song sparrows were reasonably abundant, and juncos (1,148, a record) were especially so. White-crowned sparrow numbers (561) were down, however, over most winters. Western meadowlark numbers (154) were at
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LOA weather
ESCALANTE - Greetings, bird counters, bird watchers, and others. I hope we are all past the worst of the winter and are looking forward to a birdy spring! Very cold winters do have some advantages, birding-wise. They often force birds of the extreme north southward, to the delight of birders who seldom see such things. Case in point: the Common Redpoll which showed up at our feeder a couple of weeks ago. We’ve seen them in Alaska, but in Utah? Actually, there
Devon Wildlife Trust
Common Redpoll
Texas A&M AgriLife Ext.
Crissal Thrasher
Birds of Glacier Nat’l Park
Red Crossbill
an all-time high, but blackbirds appeared in only modest numbers. The huge clouds of starlings and/or blackbirds seen in previous weeks weren’t in evidence, although over 450 starlings were identified. Other “vermin” included over a hundred collared doves and over 70 house sparrows. Among the finches, house finches (21) were concentrated in town; 94 American goldfinches and 100 evening grosbeaks were also recorded. There were two very unusual species seen this count. The Terry Tolbert/Lisa Young team identified a Crissal Thrasher in the same place they saw one four years ago, and the Steve Cox/Allysia Angus team added a new species to our cumulative count list: Red Crossbill! That is our 114th species. In total, there were 67 species seen on this count and there were 6,111 total individual birds recorded (the previous high, last year, was 5,889). So, all in all, a successful count, thanks to everyone who contributed in any way, whether out counting or in a support capacity. Special thanks go to the Waggoner family who, as they have several times in the past, provided a venue for an aftercount get-together. It was wonderful to have a place to warm up and consume hot and delicious food, but it provided a satisfying closure to the day, as well. Some awards were given out at the after-count gathering. Prize winners were Jen Aliprandini (most enthusiastic newcomer, civilian), Lee Thompson (most enthusiastic newcomer, Federal), Mary Ann Miller (youngest participant). This has been my 10th year as compiler of this count. Whether or not I continue in this capacity, I want you all to know how much I appreciate your participation and support. We’ve come a long way from the late ‘90’s, when there were literally only a handful of counters and only three dozen species recorded. See you all at next year’s count! Kathy Munthe, an avid (worldwide) birdwatcher, is a reident of Escalante.
Thursday, February 7, 2013 • Issue # 982
SUU Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Cherri Frandsen PANGUITCH - Cherri Shurtliff Frandsen’s contributions to the growth of women’s athletics in Southern Utah span two decades, and have been both countless and significant. She is an individual whose accomplishments at the high
her junior year and won state in the javelin and 300M hurdles her senior year. As co-valedictorian, she graduated in 1992 and was named Enterprise High School’s most outstanding athlete. She was a Math Sterling Scholar and received
Cherri Frandsen in a 1995 photo, playing basketball at SUU during her senior year. school and collegiate level place her among the top athletes to ever compete at Southern Utah University. Cherri was the 6th of 12 children, all of whom were excellent athletes. In the late 1980s she entered Enterprise High School where she excelled in academics, athletics, drama and music. Enterprise’s volleyball team won the state championship three years in a row and Cherri was named the girl’s volleyball 1A State MVP her junior and senior years. Enterprise’s basketball team took state her sophomore and senior years and she was named MVP her senior year. She won first place state honors in the long jump and 2nd in the high jump
Academic All-State honors. Cherri attended SUU on an academic and athletic scholarship and had the opportunity to play basketball there for two years with her older sister SuEllen. Her father, Larry R. Shurtliff, was her coach all four years and was named coach of the year during her junior and senior years. At SUU, Cherri was named to the All-American West conference first team in 1993, 1994 and 1995. In her Sophomore year she was Utah’s Collegiate Female basketball player of the year. She was SUU leading scorer all four years and still holds the career scoring record with 1,762 points. She was also second in
field goal percentage (.536), third in rebounding (774) and fifth in steals (157). Cherri was named SUU Athlete of the Year as a sophomore and SUU Female Athlete of the Year as a junior. She was named co-MVP of the conference tournament her junior year and MVP of the Conference Tournament her senior year. Cherri married David Frandsen (from Panguitch) after her sophomore year. She graduated from SUU in 1996 with a Secondary Teaching Degree in Math. The family then moved to Colorado so her husband David could attend graduate school in Physical Therapy for two years. After David’s graduation, they returned to Panguitch, where they currently reside. They have 5 children, two girls and 3 boys. Coaching legends in their own time, her grandfather Walter Brooks and father Larry R. Shurtliff instilled the knowledge and desire for competition and coaching in Cherri. She stays busy coaching several sports, including youth basketball and track and field. This year she was named as the Varsity Coach for volleyball at Panguitch High School. This gave her the opportunity to coach her oldest daughter Darri. The Team took 2nd at region and 5th in State. For her countless accomplishments as a Collegiate Athlete and Scholar and for her ceaseless efforts to extend the blessings of sports competition to young people, Cherri Shurtliff Frandsen has proven herself a most deserving representative of SUU ‘s pioneering spirit and now she takes her place as a valued member of the Southern Utah University Athletic Hall of Fame. On Saturday, January 26, Southern Utah University inducted Cherri Frandseen and four other former SUU athletes into its Athletic Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony and banquet took place that afternoon, followed by a halftime event in their honor at the Thunderbirds’ men’s basketball game vs. Eastern Washington that evening. Cherri is one of 51 Hall of Fame Athletes at SUU. —Submitted by Shawn Caine
Riley Family Delivers GMH’s First Baby of 2013
Proud parents April and Riley Roberts of Tropic with Heaton Call Roberts, Garfield Memorial’s first baby of the new year.
PANGUITCH - Garfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce their 2013 New Year’s Baby. Heaton Call Roberts was born on January 16, 2013 to April and Riley Roberts of Tropic, Utah. Heaton was born late that evening and was 7 lbs, 11 ozs and 20 inches long. Heaton’s siblings, Treyson, Rylan, Zaren and Griffyn are excited about having a new brother and welcome him to the family. The family expressed their thanks in this note: “The Riley Roberts family would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the doctors, nurses and other staff at Garfield Memorial Hospital for their excellent care and individual attention given during the delivery of Heston Call Roberts. The staff all went the extra mile to make sure we were safe and healthy and the recovery was as comfortable and as smooth as possible. We love Garfield Memorial and would also like to thank them and the community for the gifts given for the delivery of the new year baby. Thank you again, Riley, April, Treyson, Rylan, Zaren, Griffyn and Heston Roberts.” Garfield and the Roberts family would like to express their appreciation to the local merchants who donated to the New Year’s Baby Gifts: Leland’s Chevron, State Bank of Southern Utah, Subway, Griffin Grocery, Zion’s Bank, Garkane Energy, C-stop Pizza, H&R Supply, Yardley Insurance, Joe’s Main Street Market and Garfield Memorial Hospital. —Garfield Memorial Hospital Wayne Phone: 435-836-2622 Garfield Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 105, Escalante, Utah 84726 snapshot@live.com
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Shae Hatch Named Driver of the Year
Thank Yous
From the bottom of my heart, I cannot express how much the love and support from friends, family and community residents have touched me, my family, Nick’s Family and the Bowmar/Mansell Family. The kindness, generosity and food has been overwhelming. I am forever grateful for the outpouring of affection. Such care is to be relished and cherished, given and received. Melanie Boone Reznick, Escalante There just aren’t enough words to adequately thank the wonderful people of Garfield County for their love and heartfelt concern for us during the loss of our precious Chrishel. Everyone was so thoughtful and caring and it really helped us to be able to cope with the loss. Your prayers, concern and help for our families went beyond anything we could imagine. Those who called, sent cards, brought in food, sent flowers, gave hugs and words of kindness will never be forgotten. It was a time of great sadness for our families and we want you all to know how much you helped us to carry through. You took time to send cards and call to let us know that you were praying for us and helped in any way that you could. Our Heavenly Father has blessed us with the love of the people in our communities. The EMT’s and their very capable work and soothing words, the compassionate service provided by the Relief Society Sisters, the Bishopric, the many neighbors and others who came to our aid, the hospital workers, and so many others were sent to us in our time of need. While we still have unanswered questions and concerns we know that your thoughtfulness will carry us through in the weeks to come as we struggle to understand and move on in life. May the Lord bless each and every one of you and thanks for your many acts of love and kindness to the Rod Syrett family and Tim Leech and his family during this time of loss. Rod and Katheryn Syrett family, Bryce Canyon and Tim Leech and his children My family and I would like to sincerely thank all of you who supported us through the loss of our dear Donna JoAnn Orton Jones. For those of you who were able to attend the viewing/funeral services, we are deeply grateful to you. To all that sent cards, made phone calls, brought food and stopped by to visit, you may never know how much your kindness means to us. We appreciate all of you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Love, Alta “Granny” Orton and Family, Panguitch
PA N G U I T C H - S h a e Hatch of Panguitch has been named Driver of the Year for Barney Trucking, Inc. for the Alton Coal Haul in 2012. He was presented this award by Glen Barney, owner of Barney Trucking, at their awards banquet held in Salina, UT. Shae has been with the company for a year and a half. The award is given to drivers for a combination of attention to safety, productivity and good attitude.
Cedar Creek Piles Prescribed Fire FISHLAKE N.F. - The Fremont River Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest will be burning several slash piles within the Cedar Creek area.The project, scheduled for February and March, is located on Thousand Lake Mountain, east of Fremont, Lyman, and Horse Valley, in Wayne County. The Cedar Creek project is a 3,569 acre wildlife habitat and hazardous fuels reduction project. Crews with chainsaws and skid steer loaders with brush saws and/or mastication implements have removed encroaching small diameter pinyon and juniper. Resultant activity fuels have been mechanically piled on approximately 600 acres within the project area. These piles are targeted for burning under the Cedar Creek Prescribed Fire Plan. Contact: Kent Chappell, Fuels Program Manager, 435425-9578, kchappell@fs.fed.us. —Fishlake N.F.
Reports Examine Who Gets Ahead in Utah
Hunter Education Class Offered at Wayne High There will be a traditional Hunter Education class offered at the Wayne High School beginning February 12th at 3:30 PM. Classes will be on the following dates; February 12th, 14th, 19th and 26th. All classes will be taught at the Wayne High School at 3:30 pm for 3 hours each class. The qualification shoot will be on February 23rd at the Bicknell Rifle Range at 10:00 am. This class will be limited to the first twenty students to sign up. You may sign up by calling Jim Lamb at 435-6912073. If you get the voice mail leave a message with the first and last name of the student and a contact phone number. Anyone interested in taking the Hunter Education course that cannot attend the classes at the high school is invited to do the coursework online at www.ihea.com (International Hunter Education Association) or www.wildlife. utah.gov . After locating the website follow the links for “Hunter Education” and then “online courses”. There is a lot of reading associated with the online course and you must
complete and print the quizzes or certificate at the end of each chapter and bring them with you to a field day. There are field days held around the state at different dates and times published on the DWR website www.wildlife.utah. gov. We will hold a field day at the Bicknell rifle range on February 23rd beginning at 1:00 pm. Field Days typically take around four hours to complete. You must visit Royal’s Market in Loa or go online to the DWR website and purchase a Hunter Education Voucher ($10) and bring it with you to class. After successfully completing the course your voucher will be validated and become your small game hunting license for the following year. Those who take the online course must also purchase a Hunter Education voucher to bring with them to the field day. If you are planning to attend the field day on February 23rd please register with Jim Lamb at 435-6912073. If you have any other questions please contact Jim. —Jim Lamb, Utah DWR
SALT LAKE CITY One-third of Utahns don’t have enough savings to keep them afloat for three months in case of a job loss or other emergency. The Corporation for Enterprise Development says Utah could do more to help its residents improve their financial stability. It recommends in a new report increasing the minimum wage and capping interest rates on payday and car-title loans. Martha Wunderli, state director of the Utah IDA Network and AAA Fair Credit Foundation, says financial education also should start earlier than high school. “Young people may think that a cell phone will establish credit,” she says. “Well, it’ll establish bad credit if you don’t pay your cell phone bill. So, we teach people how to manage credit properly, how to open up accounts, how to pay those off monthly and not get themselves into trouble.” The report also cites Utah’s high personal bankruptcy rates and too many children without health insurance as areas of concern. Another new report examines why it’s harder for some Utahns to get ahead. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy says people at the lowest 20 percent of the income scale in Utah pay 9.4 percent of their income in state and local taxes - and middle-income earners pay 8.7 percent. The wealthiest Utahns pay 5 percent. Tracy Gruber, policy analyst with Voices for Utah Children, says that’s partly because sales taxes take a bigger bite out of a lower-income budget. Gruber says one way to make Utah’s tax system more fair would be to institute a state Earned Income Tax Credit for low-wage workers. It’s being proposed again in this year’s legislature. —Chris Thomas, Utah News Connection
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Agriculture Secretary Announces Expansion of Refinancing Program to Help More Rural Homeowners SALT LAKE CITY – Rural homeowners in Utah who have a mortgage held or guaranteed by USDA Rural Development now have access to a new Rural Refinance Pilot Program, a mortgage streamline program announced today. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is adding 15 more states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to a pilot program that enables current USDA borrowers to save money on housing costs by refinancing their mortgages with lower interest rates. USDA unveiled the initiative almost one year ago. It initially included borrowers in 19 states hardest hit by the downturn in the housing market. To date, 3,394 rural borrowers have benefited from the USDA refinancing pilot program. These loans total nearly $453 million. Utah USDA Housing Director Janice Kocher expresses her hope that Utah homeown-
ers will take advantage of this new program. “The Rural Refinance Program has expanded and is now available to both Guaranteed and Direct USDA housing borrowers in Utah. The Rural Refinance Pilot is designed to assist existing borrowers to refinance their homes with greater speed and ease. I am excited about this opportunity and hope many rural homeowners will take advantage of record low interest rates,” she said. Participants in the pilot refinancing program are required to meet income eligibility requirements, and must have made their mortgage payments on time for 12 consecutive months. Borrowers participating in USDA’s Single Family Housing Direct and Guaranteed loan programs are eligible to participate. Borrowers do not have to obtain new credit reports, property inspections or home appraisals. Refinanced loans must be
at least one percent below the original interest rate. Terms cannot exceed 30 years. No cash out is permitted to the borrower. With today’s announcement, the pilot is being expanded to include residents in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. These states are being added because they have been identified as having a very high proportion of persistent poor counties, that is, those with a poverty rate of at least 20 percent in each of the last four U.S. Censuses. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has been included due to a poverty rate of at least 45 percent in recent years, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report. —USDA Rural Development
New Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options FSA to Help Beginning and Small Farmers SALT LAKE CITY New and beginning farmers and ranchers in Utah now have an agricultural Microloan credit option to consider. As of Jan. 15, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will offer its customers a Microloan designed to help farmers and ranchers with credit needs of $35,000 or less. The loan features a streamlined application and a simplified qualification process built to fit the needs of new and smaller producers. “This innovative offering will be more customerfriendly than our larger, more traditional loan programs,” said Arthur Douglas, State Executive Director. “Farms and ranches seeking a smaller loan for start-up or operational needs now have a great new tool to consider.” “For those selling at
Farmers’ Markets or through community-supported agriculture operations (CSAs), a Microloan might serve their needs perfectly,” Douglas continued.” “And the reduced paperwork associated with the new Microloan will help expedite the process for everyone.” In 2012, the Farm Service Agency provided $55.3 million in farm loan assistance to agricultural producers of all sizes in Utah. That year, 543 operating loans accounted for the majority of the loans, while farm ownership loans were fewer at 41. In 2013, emergency loans have already been written for six producers in Utah recovering from natural disasters. “The interest rate of 1.25 percent on the new FSA Microloan is also a great benefit for farmers and ranchers who are just starting out, in need of
capital and on a tight budget,” according to Douglas. “Producers in every Utah county can contact their nearest FSA office for details and to determine if they qualify for a Microloan.” The Microloan term can be up to seven years. In response to tighter financial markets, USDA has expanded the availability of farm credit, helping farmers refinance loans across the U.S. Since 2009, USDA has provided more than 128,000 loans to family farmers totaling more than $18 billion. Over 50 percent of the loans went to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. For more information on Microloans and other FSA programs, please contact your local USDA service center. —USDA Farm Service Agency
A dog vaccination clinic will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Triple C Arena. Panguitch City dog tags will also be available to purchase during the clinic. Wayne County Senior Corner Monthly Senior Dinner - The monthly dinner is held the second Monday of each month. The next dinner will be on Feb. 11th at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center (Community Center) in Bicknell. The menu will be: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice, Peas, Rolls, Ice-cream and Cookies. Rough Around the Edges will provide the entertainment. A donation is suggested for each monthly dinner ($5 for seniors under 60, $3 for seniors 60 and up). Call the Bakers for a ride at 425-3178. Need Help with Taxes? - Six County is again offering free help with taxes for those making less than $50,000 per year. Someone will be at the Courthouse in Loa in the 4H room every Tuesday. Call 211 to make an appointment. New Volunteers on Senior Board- KaLene Chaviz (Loa) and Jeneal Moosman (at large) have joined the Senior Citizens Board to represent Loa. Welcome KaLene and Jeneal! We still need several volunteers to join us on the Wayne County Senior Citizen Board to represent Fremont, Lyman, and Bicknell. Please join us to make the lives of our wonderful Senior Citizens even better. Call Ginny at 425-2089. Meals-On-Wheels - There are currently openings available if you or someone you know needs lunch brought in several days a week. Call Ginny at 425-2089. We’re On The Web - The Senior Citizens are now on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ WayneCountyUtSeniorCitizens . We are also on the official Wayne County Website thanks to Michelle Coleman: www.waynecountyutah.org/Senior-Citizen-Corner . Click on the Facebook link here, even if you aren’t a Facebook user. Join us on the ‘web’ for updated information. NOTE: If you need a ride to any event, call the Bakers at 425-3178.
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Sports Page PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Bobcats Knock off Moquis & Buffalos; Deseret News Ranks Both Cat Teams as 3rd in State
It was an exciting week for the basketball teams. The Bobcats had two away games; the first one was in Escalante where they knocked off the Moquis by 16. The excitement was in the second game down at Valley. The Buffalos led by 5 with only 40 seconds left. Chance Campbell cut the lead to two with a three pointer. When one of the Valley players slipped, the Cats got the ball back and Chance hit another three pointer to give Panguitch the lead for the win. In those 40 seconds the Cats scored 11 unanswered points, to take a 54 to 47 victory. The Bobcats have only four games left till the region 20 playoffs. Last Tuesday Bryce Valley came here to play and the Cats play tonight, the 7th, over at Cross Creek and their JV team. The Cats have another Tuesday game on the 12th here against Piute and they finish up out at Milford, on the 14th. Currently the Bob Cats are in first place in Region 20. The Lady Cats also had an exciting week. Tuesday night was Homecoming and the Cats played host to a very good Valley team. This was the biggest crowd I have ever seen for a girl’s game, hardly an empty seat in the house. You have to
give Valley a lot of credit, their fans braved some really terrible weather, it snowed all the way up. The Cats got off to a 12 point lead in the game and maintained it throughout the game. Valley in their next game beat Wayne. The Ladies traveled out to Milford. When the Tigers played here, I thought it was the best game I had ever seen, with the game going back and forth all the way and then it ended in a tie, and into overtime. The Cats came away with a hard won 4 point victory. However this game in Milford was completely different game, in the first half the Ladies shut out the Tigers and held them to only one basket and took a first half lead of 22 to 7. There’s an old saying about letting a sleeping tiger lay. The third quarter was a complete reversal, the Cats only scored 3 points to the Tiger’s 13 and the third quarter score was 25 to 20. Behind a really rowdy crowd that was spurning the Tigers on, they took the lead at 28 to 27. Just in the nick of time Darri Frandsen scored inside and made a free throw and the Cats were back in the lead. The Tigers were forced to foul and the Ladies came away with a 38 to 31 victory. This game made the Lady Cats Region 20 champs
Girl’s Basketball RIGHT: On Tuesday, January 29, in the last home game of her prep sports career, senior SteviRee Barney, of Wayne, dribbles past defender; Kobbi Smith, of Escalante, and shoots for 2 of her 5 points.
and they earned a bye at Region. Region 20 is being held at Canyon View HS and Cats game will be at 7:00 pm and they will meet the winner of the Wayne - Milford game. The first two places at Region are in State, third, forth and fifth places have play in games. Every where the Girls have played this year the crowds have been really big, the fan support has been just great and it was really appreciated by the Cats. Both Bobcat teams are ranked third in State by the Deseret News. The Bobcat wrestlers had two meets this last week against Piute and Milford and came away victorious in both matches. Region 20 will be held at Bryce Valley this Saturday the 9th. The tough guys have a very good team this year and Region winner should be between the Cats and the Wayne. BV is close by so come on over and give them support. I still can’t understand why region has to be played over in Cedar. All of Region 20’s money goes out the area. I was told one time that the Coaches didn’t want Panguitch to have the home court advantage. Coaches if you have a good team you can win anywhere, its time to stop this nonsense.
LEFT: Senior Tori Lindsay, of Escalante; and senior Shyann McCoy, of Wayne; face off at the start of the girls varsity game in Bicknell, Tuesday night. Wayne went on to defeat Escalante 72-52; Linsey Phillips lead all scorers with 23 points for the Lady Moquis, while Rebekah Rasmussen lead the Lady Badgers with 21 points.
Wrestling LEFT: It is hard to get a sharp picture of Badger Colton Roberts; his lightening quick moves make him a crowd favorite. Colton grapples with Gunnison Bulldog Austin Rasmussen during the Badger’s final home meet of the 2012-2013 season. Colton put on a great show for the hometown crowd; he lost by 2 points in overtime.
Wayne Sports by Lauren Jackson
February Means....Tournaments!
The month of February is the busiest for winter sports, and also the most significant. All of the athlete’s hard work over the course of the season has prepared them for their region and state tournaments this month. As girl’s basketball, boy’s basketball, and wrestling begin winding down for the final countdown, we would like to wish you the best of luck in bringing home the titles, Badgers Athletes! The Lady Badgers girl’s basketball team have worked hard all last week to prepare them for this week’s Region Championship which started yesterday at Canyon View High School in Cedar City and will continue on today and tomorrow (6th-8th). Their home game with Escalante on the 29th was a success, and the team won by an amazing twenty points with Rebekah Rasmussen scoring 21 points, Hannah Ellett 17, and Maggie Ellett 14. Their accomplishments during this year’s Region 2013 will be posted in the
next issue. Bring home the title, Lady Badgers! Girl’s state basketball will be the following week, February 13th-16th. The Wayne wrestlers are also preparing for region, which will be held this Saturday, February 9th, at the Bryce Valley High School. The team has had a very strong season and the odds are looking good for them. The wrestlers also had their last home match Thursday the 31st against Gunnison and performed well. During the 1st and 2nd the wrestlers had a tournament in Enterprise. Here are the results: Tanner Jeffery 113-1st Luke Wells 170- 2nd Jared Alvey 220-2nd Preston Stephenson 120- 3rd Jaden Ellett 106- 4th The team took fifth overall out of seventeen teams. Great job, Badgers! Also congratulations to Tanner Jeffery, a junior, who received the “Outstanding Wrestler” award! Bring home the title this weekend, wrestlers! State wrestles will be held February 15th-16th. On the 30th of January the
Coming up: • BBB @ Bryce Valley Feb. 12th • GBB State @ SVC Feb. 13-Feb. 16 • BBB with Valley • Feb. 14th • Wrestling State @ Provo Feb 15 - Feb 16 • BBB Region (home site) Feb, 21st • BBB Region Tournament Feb. 22 - Feb 23 • BBB State @ SVC Feb 27 - Mar 2 boy’s basketball team traveled to Piute. The team struggled in the first half but caught up at the end of the game and lost by only four points, 63-67. Their game with Escalante was February 1st where the team won by ten points, 78-68. Senior Ty Rees scored 44 of those points along with Broc Taylor 12 and Jacob Stevens 10. Congratulations on your win, boys! They also had a game against Diamond Ranch last Tuesday the 5th, which will be posted in the next issue.
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RIGHT: In a show of complete dominance, Jared Alvey, one of 7 graduating seniors for the Wayne High Badgers, defeated his Bulldog opponent Matt Mecham, 6-1, in his final home match.
Boy’s Basketball LEFT: Wayne Badgers played host to the Escalante Moquis in an electrically charged battle January 30th. Senior Ty Rees thrilled the Badger fans with a preformance nothing short of spectaular; scoring 44 of the Badger’s 78 points. Rees finished the night with 44 points including 5 three point shots, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals in the 10 point win.
RIGHT: Moqui Dalton Quilter, battles to take a shot against a cete of Badgers during Wednesday night’s away game in Bicknell. Photos and Captions by Lisa Stevens
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School Notes
The Wayne Theatre LES miserables PG-13 Running time: 2 hrs. 30 min.
Garfield School District Online Surveys Garfield County School District will be conducting an online survey for parents, teachers, administrators, and the District Office in compliance with State code 53A-1-411. Two schools in the District, Bryce Valley Elementary and Panguitch Elementary, have been selected by the State Office of Education to pilot the surveys. These two schools will participate in an online survey from the University of Utah. The other schools in the District will participate in an online survey developed by the Garfield School District with similar survey questions. If you choose to participate in the survey, please know your identity will remain anonymous. Only students in 3rd through 12th grades will participate in the survey. Parents will be able to participate in surveys for the teachers, principals, and District Office. Teachers may also participate in surveys on principals and the District Office. The results of the surveys will be compiled and presented to each school and the Garfield County School Board. The District will use the information to address professional development for the employees and address areas of concern. I would strongly encourage everyone to take a few minutes to participate in the surveys as they become available in the next few weeks. Letters will be sent home to inform parents when they become available. I would also like to express thanks to the Garfield Education Foundation for their $3335 donation. This money was given to the foundation by Garkane energy. I will be proposing options to utilize this money for students in the February School Board meeting. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
BVHS News
by Erin Hayden Another week has gone And the King (Not Elvis by along with another home- this time) is Shan Thompson. coming week. I personally Shan did an excellent comedic thought that it went by suc- piece that had the entire audicessfully. Many activities were ence laughing. His costume planned throughout the week sure added to his comic flair. with the help of Mrs. NielThe homecoming game son’s leadership class and the on Friday ended with a win student counsel. Homecoming against Milford. The boys Royalty has officially been an- came home with a win of 66 nounced. I told you last week to 36. Prior to their victory, about the girls, this week I seniors gave their parents a will tell you about the boys. white rose, homecoming Shan Thompson, Adam Platt, court walked the court, and Connor Chynoweth, Brax- the new addition to the hall of ton Syrett and John Cloud all fame, Gayle Pollock, was ancompeted. There were some nounced. Gayle Pollock was very funny and some very in- also honored during school teresting talents, however each and gave an excellent speech. boy did very well. The boys only have two 2nd attendant is Connor more games before region Chynoweth who honored us with Panguitch and Wayne. with his legendary air-guitar The girls have region this skills. He rocked that perfor- weekend. Good luck girls. mance. Wresting also has region this 1st attendant is Brax- weekend here in BV. Come ton Syrett who showed of his support their first home region dance moves by dancing to wresting! Thanks for reading. many songs from different de- Have a great week! cades.
SPOTLIGHT Wayne High School Seniors 2013
Bryce Valley Elementary News by Maren Stewart, Fifth Grade
This week we had parent teacher conferences for the end of the 2nd quarter. We had half days of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The kindergarteners did an awesome job on their animal reports and did a pretty cool job on their dioramas. The second grade did a really good job on their assembly about weather. And it helped the younger kids learn about it while having fun. They told some fun jokes. My favorite was “What’s the weather in Mexico? Chili today, Hot tamale!” This was also Homecoming week for the BV mustangs. The cheerleaders came and did a pep assembly and we all danced to “Gangnam Style” with them. We won all our basketball games too! The Kindergarten did their Animal Reports and showed their diorama’s to the students. They did a great job. The Second Grade finished their Arctic Animal reports and invited the lower elementary grades in to see their displays. Parents also attended the showing. There was an excellent showing of parents for PTA Conferences. We really appreciate the efforts to come out in the cold weather to share the exchange with the teachers about their students.
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Loa Elementary Snippets by Lisa Stevens
Kindergarteners Are Officially Book Readers
“We are reading books!! Yeah!!” exclaimed Mrs. Nicole Blackburn, when asked about her kindergarten classes. “We’ve learned all 26 letters and sounds in the alphabet.” Mrs. Blackburn’s students continue to work on counting and identifying numbers to 100, as well as learning to group numbers. Mrs. Blackburn’s kindergarten students are also learning about maps. All kindergarten classes will be learning the nursery rhyme Old Mother Hubbard this month. If you recall during the month of December the students in Mrs. Ashlee Jackson’s OEK (optional extended-day kindergarten) class, worked very hard to build a snowman and earn a holiday party. Now the snowman is slowly ‘melting’, and after it has completely disappeared the students will earn a trip to the school store to cash in their gold slips. “We will be incorporating Valentines Day into everything we are going to be learning this month”, said Mrs. Jackson, “We are going to be word de-
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This weekly student spotlight is brought to you by Wayne High School and the Entrada Institute Scholarship committee. These spotlights are not only to inform the people of Wayne County about these fine seniors, but to encourage contributions to the ÒScholarship of ExcellenceÓ program for students at WHS. For more information about tax deductible donations, please contact Candence Peterson at WHS.
SHOwTIMES
General Admission: $6.00 Seniors 59 and over & Children 11 and younger: $5.00
tectives and go on a DATES TO REMEMBER…! word hunt. They will only be able to see • Feb 12- (T) Bookmobile the words if they are • Feb 13- (W) Mid-term Parent/ wearing their magic Teacher Conf 1-8 heart shaped glasses. • Feb 18- (M) No School PresiIt should be fun!” In dent’s Day math, while continuing to work on addition and numbers, parent teacher conference, on students will also tell time to February 13. Everyone please the hour and get an introduc- come and support the school tion to fractions; while in lan- and this time when you buy a guage students will start learn- book for your child/grandchild ing about syllables. you can pick one up for yourThe semi-annual BOGO self, free. book fair will be held during
First grade students from Mrs. Brinkerhoff’s and Mrs. Potter’s classes presented their play “E-I-E-I-Oops!” on Friday February 1st. Mrs. Wendy Potter’s class pictured.
Wayne High FCCLA
ÒMy name is Joshua Dudleston and my parentsÕ names are Colleen and Bill Dudleston. I hope to be attending University of Utah and study to be an Aerospace Engineer, to expand our knowledge into the outreaches of space. I would like to study in the Þeld of biochemistry and Þnd cures for varies illnesses. Mainly my parents, friends and family have inspired me to want to work hard in school and choose what I would like to study.Ó ......Joshua <--------------------------------------------------->
2/8 (FRI) - 6:30PM 2/9 (SAT) - 3:30 & 6:30PM 2/11 (mon) - 6:30PM 2/13 (wed) - 6:30PM
by Bridgette Brian
Wayne High School Yearbooks Buy your yearbook NOW! Books purchased January 3-April 1, 2013 will be $40.00.
Wayne High School Yearbook/FFA clubs are selling 2013 calendars. All proceeds will go to Mrs. Robertson to help with her fight with cancer.Calendars are filled with Wayne High School clubs and activities. Only$15.00! To buy a calendar, contact WHS or come to home sporting events, where calendars will be on sale. This is a worthy cause. Call Mrs, Stringham or Mrs, Grundy (435) 425-3411 for more information.
April 1, 2013 is the LAST day to buy a book! Senior photos and baby pictures are due to the Yearbook Staff on or before February 1, 2013.
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The Wayne High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Club has made a major comeback this year, with approximately 37 members Mrs. Joni Taft as the advisor. Shyann McCoy is president, Laticia Hunt is secretary, Brinlee Chappel is historian, Kiera Taylor is V.P. of activities, Kali Pei is V.P. of refreshments, and Bridgette Brian is V.P. of publicity. All officers went up the fall leadership training last fall. We bake and sale Sweet Rolls every other Friday as a way to make money for our club. It has been a fun way to create money and the students love “Sweet Roll Friday.” In October, we put on drug week. We handed out
red ribbons and had assembles about how drugs are bad for you. In December, we held a Christmas Tea. The 4th hour foods class cooked all of the treats. The reception line consisted of the superintendent and his wife, some school board members and Mr. Elmer. The officers and FCCLA members served all of the students in the school. Right now, we are finishing up our star events for region FCCLA. Last Saturday Kali Pei and Jess Alvey put on a Sock Hop dance for the high school. For admission, you had to donate a coat. The coats were then donated to the homeless shelter. WE are excited about all of the fun things we have been doing this year.
We will be closed February 12-19 (Tuesday to Tuesday)
Snowplows for ATVs & Side-by-Sides Sold and Installed
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Pictured from left to right, top row: Shyann McCoy, Kali Pei, Laticia Hunt, and Mrs. Joni Taft. Bottom row: Brinlee Chappel, Kiera Taylor, and Bridgette Brian.
February 7, 2013
The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
Every1Counts
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!
Love and Rescue, Regardless
By Cynthia Kimball Taylor’s a stripper, yet bawled when she was seven years old as she watched a movie about Jesus Christ. Her stripper job provides her a lot of money where she can buy material things of any kind. Courtney’s a mother, wife and a cosmologist, but up until 2 years ago, was addicted to meth. To her credit, she has overcome that addiction. Today, however, on her off-time, she frequently goes out to bars for “girls’ night out.” Growing up, she was a dedicated solider of Christ. Megan’s also a mother, wife and bartender. She struggles with alcohol and her marriage. She found Christ when she was under 10 and was baptized into that church. She had stability for at least nine months until her family no longer attended church. Paige’s divorced, lives with an abusive boyfriend, has struggled with addictions and calls herself an alcoholic. Yet, she desperately desires to walk the straight and narrow road even though she currently drinks every day. However, she will soon start a new 12step addiction program through a churches social service; the same church that baptized over 15 years ago.
Kam’s married, his fourth, and still struggles with a pornography addiction his father taught him when he was a child. He’s currently married to one of the women he cheated with when he was married to his 3rd wife. At one time, he was a significant leader in his church; yet, at that same time, he was viewing pornography. What do these people have in common? All were once active in their church, dedicated disciples of Christ who loved the Lord, but are now active in the world be it through strip clubs, drugs, alcohol, and or pornography. “Enter ye in at the straight gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:” reads Matthew 7:13 (LDS Scripture, 2013). Each one of these persons needs to be loved and rescued. Each one needs to be taught reminded or retaught what it means to walk the straight and narrow. Each need to be reminded that they are spiritual beings having a human experience and not human beings having a spiritual one. Each one needs to be guided. And they cannot be given up on. The adversary’s working over-
time at present. He can take a totally righteous individual and tempt them from the straight and narrow road they walk to his crooked one. He can make something that was at one time totally despicable to a person seem totally attractive just as he did to Taylor. For example, he essentially told her, “Dance in a strip club and you will earn lots of money to buy whatever you want.” Make sure your foundation of faith is solid, rock solid. Make sure there are no gaps in that foundation. Check and inspect it frequently to make sure. And fix immediately if you do find damage or gaps. In the meantime, if you know a Taylor, Courtney, Megan, Paige or Kam, rescues them regardless and now. Since, often times its loving them regardless that can help guide them back on the straight and narrow. Be that loving rescue guide. They may not appreciate or thank you right away, but deep down inside, their spirit is screaming, “Don’t stop” and “help me!” So, don’t stop. Love and rescue regardless. Cynthia Kimball is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Workforce Education Leadership. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net
How You Own Property Affects Estate Planning, Part II This is the second part of a two part article discussing the effect of property ownership on estate planning. How your property is titled will affect what happens to your property when you die. Therefore, it is very important to examine how property is owned. This is especially true if you are married and live in or have lived in a community property state. Four common forms of ownership that will be discussed in this article are the following: Property Owned in Trust, Property Owned in Individual Name, Co-Ownership of Property and Community Property. The first part of this two part article discussed Property Owned in Trust and Property Owned in Individual Name. This second part of the two part article will discuss Co-Ownership of Property and Community Property. Co-Ownership of Property Ownership as Joint Tenancy with Rights of Survivorship and ownership as Tenants in Common are two common forms of co-ownership in Utah. A main difference between these two forms of co-ownership relates to what happens when one co-owner dies. If the property is owned as Tenants in Common, the surviving co-owner does not automatically own the deceased owner’s interest. In contrast, if property is owned as Joint Tenants, the surviving co-owner will automatically own the deceased owner’s interest. Significantly, the surviving co-owner of property owned in Joint Tenancy will “inherit” the property of the deceased owner regardless of what the will of the deceased owner states. Because many people do not understand the significance of owning property as Joint Tenants, they mistakenly believe their will “supersedes” all other considerations. This misunderstanding has resulted in many estate administrations that were very different from what the deceased person intended. Additionally, because the difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common is very subtle, many people that own property as Tenants in Common are surprised to find out that the surviving co-owner does not automatically “inherit” the property. Because the surviving
by Jeffery J. McKenna co-owner of property held as Tenants in Common does not automatically receive the property upon the death of the other owner, a probate proceeding will be required. The probate court will require that the property be conveyed pursuant to the terms of the deceased owner’s will or the state intestate statute. Because the result as to whom will receive a deceased co-owner’s property can be very different depending on whether the property is owned as Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common, it is critical to determine and understand the effect of all forms of co-ownership. Community Property Community property is a form of marital property that exists in nine states. If you were married and acquired assets in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, Wisconsin or Louisiana, you likely own community property. Although Utah is not a community property state, many couples in Utah own community property. These couples have either purchased real estate in a community property state or at some time during their marriage they lived in a community property state. For estate planning purposes, it is often very important to maintain the community property status of your property. Maintaining the community property status of prop-
Attorney Jeff McKenna hiking with his son in Zion National Park
erty can save taxes. Briefly stated, the surviving spouse can inherit community property from the deceased spouse and receive a “full stepped up tax basis.” What that means is that the surviving spouse can sell the property and only have to pay a capital gains tax on the appreciation from the date of the deceased spouse’s death to the time of sale. Therefore, if the surviving spouse sells property shortly after the time of the other spouse’s death, there will be no capital gains tax. Significantly, this is not the case with co-owned, marital property that is not community property. If the co-owned, marital property is not community property, the surviving spouse would inherit the property with only a “half stepped up tax basis.” This means that the surviving spouse would have to pay a capital gains tax on half the appreciation from the time the couple originally acquired the property. This is a brief review of different forms of property ownership. There are many other issues that should be considered when determining the form of property ownership that is right for you and the effect your current titling of property has on your estate plan. In conclusion, it is very important that these and other issues related to your titling of property be discussed when you do your estate plan. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney licensed in three states and serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a partner at the law firm of Barney, McKenna, Olmstead and Pack, with offices in St. George and Mesquite. He is a founding member of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions or topics that you would like addressed in these articles please email him at jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or call 628-1711.
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Laws of Cat Physics
Anniversary Gift
One week before our Anniversary, my wife and I discovered we’d each bought the same gift for each other, The Beatles’ Number One CD. My wife suggested I return mine, but I suggested whoever paid the most for theirs should be the one to deal with the return. After she told me how much she had paid $18.99, I said, “Well I paid only $16.99 so I guess you’ll have to return yours.” “How could you get me such a cheap gift?” she asked indignantly.
Lost Luggage
A little girl asked her moI couldn’t find my luggage at the airport baggage area. So I went to the lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up. She smiled and told me not to worry as they were trained professionals and I was in good hands. “Now,” she asked me, “has your plane arrived yet?”
LAW OF CAT INERTIA - A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force, such as the opening of cat food, or a nearby scurrying mouse. LAW OF CAT MOTION - A cat will move in a straight line, unless there is a really good reason to change direction. LAW OF CAT THERMODYNAMICS - Heat flows from a warmer to a cooler body, except in the case of a cat, all heat flows to the cat. FIRST LAW OF CAT ENERGY CONSERVATION - Cats know that energy can neither be created nor destroyed and will, therefore, use as little energy as possible. LAW OF BAG/BOX OCCUPANCY - All bags and boxes in a given room must contain a cat within the earliest possible nanosecond. LAW OF FURNITURE REPLACEMENT - A cat’s desire to scratch furniture is directly proportional to the cost of the furniture. LAW OF PILL REJECTION - Any pill given to a cat has potential energy to reach escape velocity. LAW OF CAT COMPOSITION - A cat is composed of Matter + Anti-matter + It Doesn’t Matter. LAW OF SPACE-TIME CONTINUUM - Given enough time, a cat will land in just about any space. LAW OF CAT OBEDIENCE - As yet undiscovered.
Intercom Repair
My friend’s son worked at a fast-food restaurant when he was in high school. One night while he was manning the drive-thru, a customer told him that the Intercom wasn’t working properly. My friend’s son went about filling the order while a female co-worker fiddled with the intercom. She asked, “Is that okay now?” “Well, no,” the customer replied. “Now you sound like a girl.”
AG MARKET NEWS
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Anderson Livestock Auction, Willard, January 29, 2013 Receipts: 180; Last Week: 623. Last Year: 286. Heavy winter storm causing light receipts. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: Holstein Steers: Slaughter Cows: Slaughter Bulls: no comparison. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs pkg 365 lbs 156.00; 400-500 lbs scarce; 500-550 lbs 140.00155.00; 550-650 lbs scarce; 650-700 lbs pkg 680 lbs 121.00; 700-1000 lbs scarce. Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Holstein Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs 90.00-96.00; 900-1100 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame:1-2: 200-500 lbs scarce; 500-550 lbs 130.00137.00; 550-600 lbs scarce; 600-650 lbs pkg 125.00; 650700 lbs scarce; 700-750 lbs pkg 118.00; 750-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: scarce. Stock Cows: Bred Heifers 5-7 months 825.00-1,100.00/hd; Young to Middle Age: Bred Cow 6-8 months 1,100.001,425.00/hd. Older Bred Cows 725.00-1,075.00/hd Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85% Lean: 63.00-70.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 64.00-71.00; Commercial: scarce. Cutter 85-90% Lean: 53.50-61.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002015 lbs scarce; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2175 lbs 74.00-88.50. Feeder Bull 775-1285 lbs scarce. Anderson Sheep and Goat Auction Tuesday January 29, 2013. Sheep: Feeder Lambs: 75103 lbs scarce; Slaughter Lambs: 100-135 lbs 121.00130.00. Good Ewes: 164-235 lbs scarce; Old Ewes: 150-210 lbs scarce; Bucks: 245-350 lbs scarce. Goats: Nanny’s: scarce; Old Nanny’s: scarce; Wethers: Small scarce; Large Wethers: 65.00-80.00/hd; Billy’s: scarce; Assortd Pigmy’s scarce. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT ( 435-230-0402.).
The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
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ESCALANTE News
OBITUARIES Thayne Clark Smith
KANAB - Thayne Clark Smith, 88, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his home in Kanab, Utah following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Georgia Joan “Jo” (Johnson) Smith; his daughter Michele Davis and her husband, Willie, his daughter, Denise “Tye” Smith, his son, Eric Smith and his wife; Karin, his sister, Alaska Richards; nine grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Another son, Kurtis Fredric Smith preceded his father in death as well as Thayne’s siblings; Dee Shumway, Owen Smith, Kent Smith, Gennett Smith, Thomas Smith & Nedra Swapp. Born and raised in Henrieville, he was the sixth of Thomas and Minnie (Clark) Smith’s eight children. Thayne was a longtime resident of Kanab. In his early years, he helped herd sheep with his brothers. He attended elementary school in Henrieville and junior high school in nearby Cannonville and moved to Kanab for high school, living with his sister Nedra and Tuffy Swapp and their family. After graduating from Kanab High School in 1942 he attended a semester at BYU. After enlisting in the Navy he served on three ships, including the seaplane tender, USS San Carlos, and spent eighteen months in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II. After discharge from the military, he returned to Utah. Thayne and Jo married in Elko, Nevada in 1947. They were sealed in the Frankfurt, Germany LDS Temple in 1997. Following three years in the military, Thayne continued his education at the University of Utah, graduating with a composite degree in anthropology, history, and sociology. He also received a degree in education and taught school in Price, Hatch and later in Southern California. After a temporary holiday job in retail, Thayne decided to make it his career and spent the next 23 years with Sears, working in a number of different capacities including management. In 1975 he returned to Kanab to combine his gardening hobby with his business experience. He operated the Green Thumb Nursery for 15 years. A passion for serving the community was evident throughout his life. Thayne was a life-member of the Kanab Lions Club, the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, and the American Legion. He served also on the Kane County Planning Commission for 22 years, 20 as president. Thayne held various callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often utilizing his teaching experience and love of history. Thayne was a key participant, along with boyhood friend Larry Little, in organizing the Kane County Hospital Auxiliary and it’s Thrift Shop, which has now raised over a million dollars for the hospital. An avid history buff and genealogist, Thayne coordinated activities at Johnson Canyon Cemetery to verify burials and erect a monument. At Pahreah Cemetery he worked with BLM representatives to map grave locations, fence the area and erect other monuments. A trip to visit his aunt’s family at age five ignited a love of travel. Thayne journeyed extensively both in the US and out, visiting nearly 80 countries with his wife. Another passion was bringing people together: he coordinated many reunions for various ancestral families, his elementary school, high school class, navy shipmates and fellow Sears’s retirees. He enjoyed early western movies from the 40s and 50s, reading Louis L’Amour novels and always more history books. Please join us for one more reunion to say ‘auf Wiedersehen’ to my husband, our dad, our granddad, our uncle, our cousin, and our awesome friend at the LDS South Chapel at 550 S 100 East in Kanab on Monday, February 4 at 11:00 AM. Viewings will be held Sunday, February 3rd from 7 to 8 PM at Mosdell Mortuary, 676 S 175 East, Kanab, and Monday from 10 to 10:45 am at the church.
Greg Richards TROPIC - Our dad, son, brother, and friend, Gregary Floyd Richards, 62, is finally reunited with his sweetheart, Paula, after almost 20 years apart. Greg passed away February 2, 2013 in Panguitch. Greg was born May 18, 1950 in Panguitch to Floyd David and Alaska Smith Richards. He married Paula Shafer on July 10, 1971, she preceded him in death. Greg was a life-long resident of Tropic, with the exception of about 10 years in the oil fields of Nevada. He spent the rest of his career working for the National Park Service at Bryce Canyon with a 10 year stint at Capital Reef. He worked in all areas of the maintenance division. He was most proud of doing restoration work on the Bryce Canyon Lodge and other locations in the Rocky Mountain West. He really enjoyed working with the young adults doing preservation on the Bryce Canyon Lodge. He loved his grandchildren, and they will miss him greatly. He is loved much and will be greatly missed by all. Greg’s survivors include his children: Kasey Greg Richards, Enoch; Kasidi (Steve) Richards Floyd, Henrieville; 7 grandchildren; mother, Alaska Richards, Henrieville; brothers and sisters, Thomas (Melody) Richards, Tropic; NaKole (Rick) Crofts, Orderville. He is also preceded in death by his father, Floyd. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 12:00 Noon in the Tropic LDS Ward Chapel where friends may call from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Henrieville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary. com
February 7, 2013
by Marlene Haws ~ 826-4859 • marleneh@color-country.net According to some, and probably depending on the area, the ground hog did not see his shadow. So, many are looking forward to an early Spring. Magen Richins Carlisle is one of those optimists and is already planning for the Easter Egg Hunt, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2013. This year they are incorporating a food drive along with the fun-filled event to assist our local care and share. Food donations can be delivered at the egg hunt or you can contact Megan at 435-559-0937. Also any business or private donations are welcome to help sponsor their egg hunt or food drive. All proceeds will go to these two events. Megan is looking forward to making this another exciting community event this year. Reports from Martha Schow’s family are that when she fell a week or so ago she broke her shoulder and will have to wear a sling for six weeks or more. She fell on her daughter’s walk during one of the big snowstorms in Salt Lake. I also received a call from Martha’s sister, Connie Jepsen, this past week. She and Alfred are still in Cedar City.
They have had their health problems this winter but are doing better now. Connie had talked to former Escalante resident, and classmate, Ilene Alvey Coffman. Ilene is living in Salt Lake now and doing well. She was very excited about the fact that her relatives and friends send her a copy of the Escalante News every week. It seems that we have quite a large following with our news. With everyone sending it to their family and friends they have formed quite the network! Think how happy they would be if all of you called your news in to me every week! Robert Haws just spent a long weekend with his kids in Colorado. He stayed with his son and wife, Justin and Michelle Haws, in Fruita. They have a new little baby boy, Colton Robert, who is a carbon copy of his big brother, Ashton, 5. Robert also got to visit with his daughter and family, Chad and Terrilee Davis and two children. He was there to see his grandson, Christian, play in his first basketball game. Then he visited with his oldest son, Kelly and Kristina and family, and helped Kelly get Kris moved into her new
beauty shop on the main street in Grand Junction. Kevin Porter, Parowan, and Clint Porter, Cedar City, came to visit their parents Vergean and Carolyn Porter. Vergean has had pneumonia so the boys came to check on them and see what they could do to help. Hopefully Vergean will be feeling better by the time you read this. I received a call from former resident and cousin, Verl Shurtz, who lives in Salt Lake. He had to tell me again how much he enjoyed his visit in Escalante when he was here a few months ago for the funeral of Loreta Shurtz. It’s too bad that sometimes a funeral is the only chance we have to visit, but that happens all too often. Verl will soon be 93 years old, is doing fairly well and is hop-
ing that he will be able to come back to his “hometown” to visit one more time. His brother, Gordon Shurtz brought him down the last time and Verl said he really enjoyed riding around town and telling Gordon about things that Gordon was too young to remember back in the day. Part of Delane Griffin’s family went to Spanish Fork for the funeral of Michael Losee, son of Bernice Porter Losee. Marilee, Joy, Quinn, etc. Quinn was one of the speakers in the funeral. Michael was just a little older than Quinn and their moms were sisters. Ben Porter may have had something to do with the appearance of the Ground Hog. I think he is hoping to be able to come “home” a little early this Spring!
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues. 12th
Wed. 13th Thurs. 14th Lasagna Green salad French bread Red Jell-o w/fruit Sugar cookie
Pulled pork sandwich Cole slaw Baked beans Apple sauce Oatmeal cake
Baked chicken in gravy Mashed potatoes Roll Mixed veggies Peaches
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
Bryce Valley Area News by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com
We were sad to hear of Greg Richards passing and want the family to know that we have them in our prayers and thoughts at this time. We send our condolences to Kassidy Richards Floyd his daughter, Kasey Richards his son, Alaska Richards his mother, and all the Richards family on the loss of Greg. The funeral will be held on Thursday with viewing at 10:30 with the funeral following at 12:30. Welcome back to Kevin Clark and his wife and daughter who have moved back to Henrieville. We are happy to see this little family back with us again. In the Tropic Ward Carla Ramsay was called to work in the Nursery. Congratulations Carla it is one of the hardest jobs in the church.
Short on news this week. If you don’t call or email I cannot put your news in and then you are in danger of hearing my news. Please call or email your news to me. thanks VS SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHES: Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a meal. Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $6 for those under 60 years of age. Milk is served with each meal. 679-8666 Also the senior bus will be going to St. George this Friday so call and let Vicki Ahlstrom know so you can have a seat on the bus. 679-8921. This is a fun trip and you are able to get appointments, shopping and maybe even a Temple trip in. Lunches: THURSDAY7th: Sweet &
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CIRCLEVILLE Glen Arthur Haaland, 78, passed away January 25, 2013 at his home in Circleville. He was born September 26, 1934 in Seattle, Washington to Clarence Ordner Haaland and Nina Ethel Johnson. Glen grew up and attended Bothell High School in Bothell, WA. He then joined the Navy and served aboard two different aircraft carriers during the Korean War: the USS Tarawa and the USS Midway. He married Sharon Adair Boe, on Aug 27, 1955 in Seattle, Washington and had two boys, Michael and Scott. After the service, he earned a BA from University of Washington in Seattle, then a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University at Fullerton, California. After Sharon’s death in 1974, he married Clara “Cindy Elizabeth” Barton Hermli, May 29, 1974 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Glen and Cindy moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1977 and both worked briefly in the casino industry until they started Haaland Insurance in the early 1980’s. Glen retired from his insurance agency in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2002, and then started a cabinetry business in Circleville, Utah. He again retired in 2009. Glen always enjoyed building something and you never found him without a project. He was a member of the V.F.W. Piute Post #7561 and enjoyed participating in the annual Independence Day parades and other V.F.W. activities. He loved playing poker with the local poker club, dancing at the senior dances in both Salina and Richfield, and spending time with his family. Survived by children: Michael Haaland, Circleville; Jeff Clarke, Las Vegas, NV; Brenda (Richard) Lebens, Huntington Beach, CA; Jason Clarke, Las Vegas, NV; Travis (Megan) Clarke, Pittsburg, PA; 6 grandchildren; siblings: Audrey (Jerry) Cottom, Renton, WA; Margaret (Joseph) Ruhl, Edmonds, WA, Yvonne (Larry) Forcier, Bothell, WA; Gary (Carla) Haaland, Sultan, WA.. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Sharon; wife: Cindy; son: Scott Haaland. Joint memorial services for Glen and Cindy will be held February 4, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Marysvale Baptist Church, 180 N. State, Marysvale, Utah, with military rites provided by the V.F.W. Piute Post #7561. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com It is Super Bowl Sunday and I have blown it again. I hate all the hoopla that goes along with this game, that starts two weeks earlier and just goes on and on, so when I saw that the game started at 6:30 pm and I turned it on it was half time, oh well it must have been EST. I have never been able to understand any of the half time singers, but they looked good dancing around. Well the half time score was 21 to 6 in favor of the Ravens. However on the kickoff the Ravens ran it back for a touchdown to make it 28 to 6. Baltimore finally pulled off the victory with a 34 to 31 win. This year’s City birthday party will be on March 15 and we will be honoring all of the past Mayors of Panguitch. This party will have a heart theme and there will be TShirts available for $7.00, that say I love Panguitch on them, with a heart instead of love on them. If you would like a shirt call Pat (676-2418) and get your order in. She needs to get a count. Easter is also in March this year, the 31st. The Easter egg hunt will again be on Thursday the 28th. School lets out at noon so the hunt will began at 1:00 pm. so the families that want to can get an early start on their Easter vacation. I hope you didn’t show up for the Pine Wood Derby on Tuesday, because there are ball games scheduled for the next two Tuesdays. The Derby for the 1st Ward has been
rescheduled for February 19th, it will be opened to all that bring a car. I ran into Terry Brown yesterday, she had been in a horrific truck accident on I 15. Her truck rolled 2 1/2 times and because she had her seat belt on, her life was spared. She had pictures of the truck and herself, boy was she beat up. She had two broken bones in her neck and her face looked like hamburger.This happened on Christmas Eve and it is hard to believe that she has made such a remarkable recovery so quickly. She will have to wear her neck brace for another six weeks, but she looks as good as new. Lesson learned: Wear your seat belt! From the SLC Tribune: After years of not reporting Utah’s mentally ill to the Federal Database, meant to keep
guns out of the hands of those with a history of psychiatric problems and convicted felons, Utah has now fed more than 10,000 records to the Clearinghouse. These records were for Utah eyes only, however this did nothing to stop any of these people from going to another state to purchase a gun. Congratulation go to Cherri Frandsen for her induction into University Southern Utah, Hall of Fame. Cherri continues to use her talents to work with the kids here in Panguitch. I finally made the Redneck list at Leland’s Chevron. “You might be a Redneck if you think you’re healthy because you drink Dr. Pepper every day.” Mack O.
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When the February Garkane power bills hit the post office it was fiscally apparent that January was a bone chilling month with baseboard heaters, furnaces and wood stoves working overtime. January 2013 was also not a good month to be a live plant at a bachelor’s pad. (Thanks to MariDee and Dennis Hiskey for the artificial flower arrangement, the only blooming thing that has any color to it in my house this winter.) The January eye popping utility bills were cause to change some house heating habits and a personal promise by many to dig out Granny Berneal’s hand stitched quilts and put them on the bed at night, and to wear more winter clothes in an attempt to keep warm in the month of February instead of cranking up the money-hungry thermostat. Let it be known that contrary to popular belief and football fans every where Super Bowl Sunday is not a well celebrated event in the chicken world. For many years now chicken wing amputees have been encouraging the ravaged football loving public to change their chicken wing eating habits and desire more grass fed beef on Super Bowl Sunday which in turn makes local cows very nervous and prone to desperately seek cover in the desert during the run up to Super Bowl Sunday. In addition the Society for Handicapped Chickens (SHC) suggests and is heavily lobbying for the football loving public to “Just go Vegan”. The Utah Community Forest Council in conjunction with the Utah Chapter of the International Society for Arboriculture awarded Torrey Town the Utah State 2012 Community of the year at their annual award ceremony and luncheon in Sandy, Utah on Monday January 28th. The Utah Community Forest Council/International Society of Arboriculture-Utah
Chapter is a non-profit organization that advocates for proper management and care of Utah’s community forests through partnerships, and public and professional education. Since 1991, the Utah Community Forest Council/ ISA-Utah Chapter has been serving the needs of Utah’s professional tree care industry. The organization operates through the combined efforts of numerous volunteers and a part-time Business Manager. Requirements for Community of the year demand a rigorous community urban tree program of tree trimming, planting and expanding the community urban forest. In 2012 Torrey Town planted in excess of 30 new trees in and around Torrey Town. Torrey Town also earned its first Tree City USA status in the spring of 2012. Torrey Town officials attended the Utah League of Cities and Towns 2013 Local Officials Day at the Legislature in Salt Lake City on Capitol Hill. It was an opportunity for local officials to mingle and network with our Representatives, Senators and many other officials from around the state. Ken Jennings of Jeopardy fame was the guest speaker at this year’s conference and offered some good advice to the youth city council participants. Ken said “It isn’t so much about how smart you are but how interested you are that will make you good at life”. Ken was working as a software engineer for a Salt Lake City health care staffing company in 2004 when he got the phone call telling him that his contestant audition had been successful and he would appear on Jeopardy that June.
He spent a month making flash cards and cramming on familiar Jeopardy subjects like U.S. presidents, world capitals, and “potent potables”. Much to his surprise, Ken’s Jeopardy appearance extended far beyond a single game: he took advantage of a recent rule change allowing returning champs to appear on the show indefinitely, and spent the next six months hogging America’s TV screens. Before losing on the November 30 show because he didn’t know enough trivia about H&R Block, Ken won 74 games and $2.52 million, both American game show records. The Utah League of Cities and Towns initially was organized in 1907. ULCT serves 242 incorporated municipalities in the State of Utah. ULCT represents municipal government interests with a strong, unified voice at the state and federal levels and provides information, training and technical assistance to local officials on municipal issues in order to create a greater public awareness and understanding of municipal responsibilities, governance and administration. ULCT is a non partisan, inter-local, government cooperative, working to strengthen the quality of municipal government and administration. As we enter into a new year in Torrey Town, dedicated and interested individuals are encouraged to “get personally involved” in the Torrey Town community government. Three positions on the Torrey Town Council are up for grabs in 2013, a four year term as Mayor and two council positions, (1) four year council person (1) two year term on the Torrey Town council, contact the Torrey Town office @ torreyutah. gov for more information on applying for these prestigious community positions. “You too can make a difference.”
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February 7, 2013
LEGAL NOTICES PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL VACANCY Due to the recent appointment of Council member Eric Houston as Mayor of Panguitch City, the Panguitch City Council is seeking applicants lor appointmcnt to the Council. Theappointment will last until December 31,2013. Whoever is appointed to fill the vacancy could thcn run to fill the unexpired two-year term of Mr. Houston. All interested citizens of Panguitch City are invited to send an application letter to the City which: 1) indicates why the applicant would like to hold this position; 2) lists the applicant’s qualifications for the position; 3) verifics that the citizen is a registered voter in Panguitch City, is a U.S. citizen, and has been a resident of Panguitch City for 12 consecutive months; and 4) the full name, address and telephonc number of the applicant. Letters must be received at the City Office, PO Box 75, 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah, 84759 no later than 5:00 p.m. February 20, 2013. All letters should be addressed to: Donna Osborn, City Recorder PO Box 75, 25 South 200 East Panguitch, UT 84759 Members of the City Council will review all applications and may set up interviews from among the applicants. These interviews may be conducted at City Council meeting on February 26, 2013 beginning at 6:35 p.m. Any questions shoild be directed to Panguitch City Office at 435-676-8585. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 7& 14, 2013 NOTICE OF HEARING DOCKET NO. 2009-019 CAUSE NO. C/025/0005 BEFORE THE BOARD OF OIL, GAS AND MINING DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE OF UTAH THE STATE OF UTAH TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Oil, Gas and Mining (“Board”), State of Utah, will conduct a hearing on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013, at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as possible, in the auditorium of the Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. DOCKET NO. 2009-019 CAUSE NO. C/025/0005 – In the Matter of the Request for Agency Action of Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Natural Resources Defense Council, and National Parks Conservation Association, Petitioners; Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, Respondent – Request for Board to permit Alton Coal Development to file a petition seeking recovery from Petitioners of all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in proceedings before the Board and the subsequent Utah Supreme Court appeal, for the Coal Hollow Mine located in Kane County, Utah. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCEEDING will be for the Board to receive argument in the above entitled Request for Agency Action asking that the Board enter an Order: 1. Awarding reasonably incurred fees and costs (including attorney’s fees), in accordance with Utah Code Ann. section 4010-22(3)(e), and 43 C.F.R. § 4. 1294(d) (if applicable), against Petitioners incurred in proceedings before the Board and the subsequent Utah Supreme Court appeal. 2. Providing such other relief as may be just and equitable under the circumstances. The hearing will be conducted as a formal administrative adjudication in accordance with the rules of the Board as set forth in Utah Administrative Code R641-100 through 641-119 et seq. as provided for by Utah Code Ann. § 40-10-1 et seq. and Utah Code Ann. § 63G-4-101 through 601. The Request for Agency Action, and any subsequent pleadings, may be inspected at the office of the undersigned. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons requiring auxiliary communicative aids and services to enable them to participate in this hearing should call Julie Ann Carter at (801) 538-5277, at least three working days prior to the hearing date. DATED this 31st day of January, 2013. STATE OF UTAH BOARD OF OIL, GAS AND MINING James T. Jensen, Chairman /s/ Julie Ann Carter Secretary of the Board 1594 West North Temple, Suite 1210 Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 (801) 538-5277 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 7, 2013 2013 GARFIELD COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING DATES JANUARY 14 & 28 FEBRUARY 11 & 25 MARCH 11 & 25 APRIL 8 & 22 MAY 13 & 28 (Tuesday) JUNE 10 & 24 JULY 8 & 22 AUGUST 12 & 26 SEPTEMBER 9 & 23 OCTOBER 14 & 28 NOVEMBER (Tuesday) 12 & 25 DECEMBER 9 The regularly scheduled Commission meetings are held at the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 S. Main Street, Panguitch, Utah on the second and fourth Monday of each month, excluding holidays. Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 7 & 14, 2013 LOA TOWN OFFICE HOURS AND TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2013 Loa Town Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm Loa Town Board meeting schedule is as follows: Wednesday, February 13 @ 7 pm Thursday, March 14 @ 7 pm Thursday, April 11 @ 7 pm Thursday, May 9 @ 7 pm Thursday, June 13 @ 8 pm Thursday, July 11 @ 8 pm Thursday, August 9 @ 8 pm Thursday, September 12 @ 8 pm Thursday, October 10 @ 7 pm Thursday, November 14 @ 7 pm December (no TB Meetings) Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 31 and FEBRUARY 7, 2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, on the sidewalk in front of the main entrance doors to the Sixth Judicial District Courthouse located at 18 South Main, Street, Loa, Utah, at 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed originally executed by Wilford Duain Brinkerhoff as Trustee of the Wilford Duain Brinkerhoff Family Living Trust Dated January 20, 2003 and Debra K. Brinkerhoff as Trustee of the Debra K. Brinkerhoff Family Living Trust Dated January 20, 2003, collectively as Trustor, in favor of First Western Capital Company, L.C., a Utah limited liability company, as Beneficiary, which was recorded on December 29, 2009, as Entry No. 148673, in the office of the Wayne County Recorder, regarding the following real property located in Wayne County, Utah, commonly known as 1201 S. 600 W., Bicknell, Utah 84715, and more particularly described as follows: PARCEL 1: The Southeast of the Northeast Quarter and the Northeast of the Southeast Quarter, Section 3, Township 29 South, Range 3 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (Tax Parcel No. 02-0004-0636) PARCEL 2: The West half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 3 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. (a portion of Tax Parcel No. 02-0003-0621) PARCEL 3: Commencing at the Southeast Comer of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 3 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence North 20 rods; thence Northwesterly 86 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence West 2 rods; thence South 80 rods; thence East 80 rods to the point of beginning. ALSO, Commencing at the Northeast Comer of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 3 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South 60 rods; thence Northwesterly 86 rods; thence North 12 rods; thence East 78 rods to the point of beginning. ALSO, the North half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the North half of the South half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the North half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the North half of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 3 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. LESS AND EXCEPTING FROM ALL OF PARCEL 3 the following described land: Commencing at the intersection of the extension of two fence lines which is located South 89 deg 52’29”East along the Section line 1146.86 feet and South 1794.71 feet from the Northwest Comer of Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 3 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian; thence South 3 deg 01 ‘09” East along a fence line 257.15 feet; thence South 53 deg 26’20” West along a fence line 197.74 feet; thence South 2 deg 59’49” East along a fence line 154.73 feet; thence South 89 deg 59’14” West along the South line of the North half of the South half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2, 182.85 feet; thence North 1 deg 34’38” West along a fence line 131.77 feet; thence North 1 deg 45’53” East along a fence line 93.64 feet; thence North 31 deg 58’00” West along a fence line 279.47 feet; thence North 81 deg 53’55” East along a fence line 473.4 7 feet to the point of beginning. (all the remaining portion of Tax Parcel No. 02-0003-0621) LESS AND EXCEPTING from all parcels those portions identified as roadways, as evidenced by the county plats. The current Beneficiary of the Trust Deed is First Western Capital Company, L.C., and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default was Wilford Duain Brinkerhoff as Trustee of the Wilford Duain Brinkerhoff Family Living Trust Dated January 20, 2003 and Debra K. Brinkerhoff as Trustee of the Debra K. Brinkerhoff Family Living Trust Dated January 20, 2003. Bidders must tender to the Trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the time of sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 Noon the next business day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be in certified funds payable to First Western Capital Company, L.C. Cash and Bank “Official Checks” will not be accepted. A Trustee’s Deed will be made available to the successful bidder within three (3) business days following receipt of the bid amount. The sale is made without any warranty whatsoever, including, but not limited to, any warranty as to title, liens, possession, taxes, encumbrances, or condition of the property. The Trustee is not currently aware of any bankruptcy filing, payoff, reinstatement or any other condition that would cause cancellation of the sale. If any of these conditions occur, the sale will be null and void, the successful bidder’s funds shall be returned without interest thereon, and the Trustee and the Beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damages. Dated this 16th day of January, 2013. /s/ Dwayne A. Vance, Trustee Vance Law 3100 W. Pinebrook Road, Suite 2400 Park City, Utah 84098 vance@vancelawutah.com (435) 659-4176 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 24 & 31, and FEBRUARY 7, 2013 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES to be voted on in the Loa Town November Elections on November 5, 2013 Mayor 4 year term and (2) City Council Member 4 year term each Candidate Filing Period Begins. June 3, 2013 Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination Petition must be filed in person with the Loa Town Clerk at 80 W. Center Loa, Utah on Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm. Candidate Filing Deadline Ends June 17, 2013 UCA 10-3-301. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 7, 2013. Garfield County School District STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATION FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Garfield County School District is accepting Statements of Interest & Qualifications (SOIQ) from qualified design firms experienced in Mechanical Retrofit projects for the work required at Bryce Valley Elementary School. The specifications and details for this SOIQ for design services can be obtained from Damon Brinkerhoff at: damon@garfk12.org or by calling Garfield County School District at 435-676-8821. Questions regarding this request should be directed to Damon Brinkerhoff. SOIQ submittals must be received by the Garfield County School District no later than 3:00 PM on February 20, 2013. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 7 & 14, 2013
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 27, 2013. Please visit http://waterrights. utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 97-2186(a38651): Joseph K. and Kathleen M. Borshanian propose(s) using 0.75 ac-ft. from groundwater (Black Boulder Mesa - Parcel 10) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 95-4588(a38669): Toni Thiriot propose(s) using 0.015 cfs or 1.256 ac-ft. from groundwater (1/2 mile South of Grover) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-1905(a22007): Rickey L. and Pamela A. Freeman, Donald and Susan Geoffroy, Kane County Water Conservancy District, Tyssen L. and Stacie L. Booth, Michael and Victoria Gill, Thomas & Jennifer Hardina, Victor A. Richard A. Lello, Long Valley Development L. C., Paul and./or Denise Martin is/are filing an extension for 0.0377 cfs or 4.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 mi. N. of Long Valley Junct.) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 7, 2013. NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID Bids for construction of the Loa Town Storm Water Control Improvements will be received via sealed envelope at the offices of Loa Town until 2:30 PM Mountain Time on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Bids will be opened and tabulated at that time. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. The outside of the envelope should be labeled “Storm Water Control Improvements Bid.” It is the intent of the Owner to award this project to the lowest responsible bidder. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid. A mandatory pre-bid conference and project walk-through will be held at 11:00 AM Mountain Time on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, beginning at the Town office at 80 West Center, Loa, Utah. The Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the project. All prospective bidders are required to attend. This project will include the installation of approximately 7,270 feet of 18-, 24-, and 30-inch diameter culvert and approximately 33 concrete catch basins; grading of existing storm-water swales as needed; removal and replacement of approximately 510 feet of curb and gutter; removal and replacement of approximately 310 feet of sidewalk; installation of approximately 520 feet of new curb and gutter; and additional services as detailed in the project plans and documents. Copies of the Contract Documents and Project Drawings may be obtained from the following beginning February 24, 2013: Owner: Loa Town 80 West Center Loa, Utah 84747 Contact: Michelle Brian, Town Clerk Phone: 435-836-2160 Email: loatown@scinternet.net Engineer: EarthFax Engineering, Inc. 7324 South Union Park Avenue Midvale, Utah 84047 Contact: Richard White, P.E. Phone: 801-561-1555 Email: rbwhite@earthfax.com The non-refundable cost of the Contract Documents and Project Drawings is as follows: Electronic copy by email: Free Electronic copy by CD: $25.00 (payable to Loa Town) Hard copy: $100.00 (payable to Loa Town) A Bid Bond will not be required for this project. Guarantee Bonds in the form of a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100 percent of the Bid, will be required of the successful bidder. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 24 & 31, and FEBRUARY 7, 2013 Public Notice NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES TORREY TOWN Notice of municipal offices to be voted on in the Torrey Town Municipal General Election Nov. 5 2013, Mayor 4 year term (2) Town Council Members, 4-year term each. Candidate Filing Period Begins June 3, 2013. Declaration of candidacy forms must be filed in person with the town clerk at 75 E 100 North Torrey, Utah on Wednesday or Thursdays from 10 am until 2:00 pm. Candidate filing deadline ends June 17, 2013 at 5pm. UCA 10-3-301. Paula Pace, Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 7 and 14, 2013
PANGUITCH CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES to be voted on in the Panguitch City Municipal General Election on November 5, 2013 Mayor 2 year term (1) City Council Member 2 year term (2) City Council Members 4 year term each Candidate Filing Period Begins June 3, 2013 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. Candidate Filing Deadline Ends June 17, 2013 UCA 10-3301. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 7 & 14, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICE Loa Town Board has changed its February Town Board Meeting from Thursday, February 14, 2013 to Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7 pm. All meetings are welcome to the public and are held at 80 W. Center at the Loa Town Hall. If you need to get on the February agenda, please contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 7, 2013.
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February 7, 2013
LEGAL NOTICES GRADER FOR SALE Wayne County will accept sealed bids for a 1999 John Deere 770CH Road Grader S/N DW770CH571124. The Grader has 6471 hours, 14’ mold board, and ripper. Service records available. The grader is available for inspection at the County Road shed in Loa. Bids will be accepted in the County Clerk=s Office, 18 South Main, Loa, until 5:00 P.M. Friday, February 22nd, 2013, when the bids will be opened. For additional information contact Rhett Jeffery at 435-703-1098 or the Wayne County Clerk=s Office at 435-836-1300. Wayne County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 7 & 14, 2013
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NOTICE Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime Cook for the Senior Citizen’s Center in Panguitch. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. Track Coach Wayne School District is seeking to fill the position of Track Coach for the 2012-2013 sichool year. This position will require adequate knowledge of Track rules, skills schedules, and safety procedures to properly prepare girls/boys for high school league participation. Applicants must have all certificates required by the UHSAA. Also will need to have the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character and have excellent communication skills. Applicants must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort to facilitate effective practice and schedule meets. He/she must be able to work cooperatively with high school faculty, staff and administration. Applicant must exhibit a willingness to promote and encourage healthy, safe and sportsmanlike conduct. This position will start approximately February 1, 2013 and finish approximately May 25, 2013. Applications will be accepted until February 8, 2012 or until the position is filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer providing programs and services to all persons on a nondiscriminatory basis. Wayne School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Please send applications to: Principal Mark Elmer, C/O Wayne High School P.O. Box 217, Bicknell, Ut. 84715 2/14 Cross Country Coach Wayne School District is seeking to fill the position of Cross Country Coach for the 20132014 school year. This position will require adequate knowledge of Cross Country rules, skills schedules, and safety procedures to properly prepare girls/boys for high school league participation. Applicants must have all c:ertificates required by the UHSAA. Also will need to have the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character and have excellent communication skills. Applicants must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort to facilitate effective practice and schedule meets. He/she must be able to work cooperatively with high school faculty, staff and administration. Applicant must exhibit a willingness to promote and encourage healthy, safe and sportsmanlike conduct. This position will start approximately June 1, 2013 and finish approximately Oct. 30, 2013. Applications will be accepted until February 8, 2012 or until the position is filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer providing programs and services to all persons on a nondiscriminatory basis. Wayne School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Please send applications to: Principal Mark Elmer, C/O Wayne High School P.O. Box 217, Bicknell, UT 84715 2/14
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT Wayne Community Health Center( WCHC) is accepting applications for the position of Medical Assistant (Estimated 2 days per week). The role of the Medical Assistant (MA) is to provide compassionate care to patients and customers through friendly, caring, courteous, and professional services and to ensure that our patients feel welcome in our health center. The MA is responsible to provide a variety of patient care tasks including: preparation of patients to be seen by physicians, performance of diagnostic tests, and appropriate documentation. MA’s have the opportunity to work every day with a variety of patients and provide exceptional care in a friendly clinic environment. Preferred Experience * One or more years experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting * One or more years of Medical Assisting or similar work experience * One or more years experience using electronic medical records (EMR) * Comfortable with IV’s and other medical procedures. * Bilingual in English and Spanish This position will close on February 10th. There will be a working interview to determine skill set. Please send resume to Gina Flanagan… ginaf@waynechc. org ..or mail to Gina Flanagan, PO Box 303, Bicknell, Utah 84715. If you have any questions please feel free to call Gina 435-4251102. 2/7
RESTAURANT STAFF Chimney Rock Restaurant in Torrey is needing waitresses and cooks. Apply in person. 2600 E. Hwy. 24. Tel. 435425-3323 2/7
RENTALS HOME FOR RENT IN LOA Nice home for rent in Loa located at 244 S. 100 W. All kitchen appliances are included, 3 BR, Bathroom, Laundry Room, Lg. Family Room. For more info, please contact Stan Chappell at Garkane Energy (435) 836-2795. 2/28 APTS FOR RENT IN LOA - 1, 2 and 3BR BR, 1BA apartments. Call for pricing. Security deposit required. Contact Mel, (435) 491-0899 2/28
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There is a monthly premium for Medicare Part B. In 2013, the standard premium is $104.90. Some high-income individuals pay more than the standard premium. Your Part B premium also can be higher if you do not enroll during your initial enrollment period, or when you first become eligible. There are exceptions to this rule. For example, you can delay your Medicare Part B enrollment without having to pay higher premiums if you are covered under a group health plan based on your own current employment or the current employment of any family member. If this situation applies to you, you have a “special enrollment period” in which to sign up for Medicare Part B, without paying the premium surcharge for late enrollment. This rule allows you to: * Enroll in Medicare Part B at any time while you are covered under a group health plan based on your own current employment or the current employment of any family member; or * Enroll in Medicare Part B during the eight month period that begins following the last month your group health coverage ends, or following the month employment ends, whichever comes first. If you receive disability benefits and have coverage from a working family member, the same rules apply.
If you live in one of the 50 states or Washington D.C. and you’re already receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits or railroad retirement payments, you will be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B automatically. However, because you must pay a premium for Part B coverage, you have the option of turning it down. If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B when you first become eligible to apply and you don’t fall under the special enrollment period, you’ll have
to wait until the general enrollment period, which is January 1 through March 31 of each year. At that time, you may have to pay a higher Medicare Part B premium. For more information about Medicare, visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website at www.medicare.gov. Or read our publication on Medicare at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10043.html. Mickie Douglas is a Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Salt Lake City
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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER Practical Money Matters
Gratitute and Appreciation are Lessons From Date Night
Must-have Insurance Plans Many people adopt a “penny wise, pound foolish” mentality when it comes to buying insurance. When trying to lower expenses, some will drop or reduce needed coverage, gambling that they won’t become seriously ill, suffer a car accident or fall victim to a fire or other catastrophe. But all it takes is one serious uncovered (or under-covered) incident to potentially wipe you out financially. Here are insurance policies no household should be without: Medical. This is the most critical – and unfortunately, the most expensive – coverage you need. When comparing plans, consider: • Are your doctors in their provider networks? If not, can you afford out-of-network charges – or are you willing to find new doctors? • Are your medications covered under the plan’s drug formularies? • Do they restrict specialized services you might need like maternity, mental health or weight reduction treatments? • If you choose catastrophic coverage to lower premiums, can you afford the high deductible in case of an accident or major illness? Homeowner/renter. Faulty plumbing, theft and home-accident lawsuits are only a few catastrophes that could leave you without possessions or homeless. A few tips:
February 7, 2013
Last month we held a the challenge this month is to by Jason Alderman Wayne County Date Night din- express more appreciation! ever, they only pay up to the • After your kids are grown • “Actual cash value” covWith Valentine’s Day comner at the Chappell Gathering actual cash value (ACV) miyou may be able to lower Place in Lyman. It was well at- ing up we thought we would erage repairs or replaces nus deductibles. Because the your coverage; although tended by couples from all over do something extra special belongings, minus the deACV for older cars is low, carefully consider your the county. We played games, for monthly date night. Bruce ductible and depreciation, repairs often cost more than spouse’s retirement needs. whereas “replacement cost” ate great food and learned how Chappell has been kind enough the car is worth. • You probably don’t need life important expressing appre- to allow us to use his new log coverage replaces items in insurance on your children, ciation is to keeping our marital facility south of the mill in Lytoday’s dollars. Deprecia- • Common ways to lower premiums include: Raising deman. On Friday, February 15th but you might want spousal gardens healthy. tion can significantly lower ductibles; discounts for good The interesting thing about at 7:00pm we will have dance coverage if you depend on values, so replacement covdrivers, exceeding age 55 or appreciation is it benefits the instructions starting at 5:00 foleach other’s income. erage is probably worth the installing security systems; • If your divorce settlement receiver and the giver as well; lowed by a dinner that will inextra expense. comparison shopping; and includes alimony and/or the receiver because it’s nice to clude barbequed ribs with all the • Jewelry, art, computers and buying homeowner and car inchild support, buy life insur- know that someone has recog- fixin’s. In addition to the dinner, luxury items usually require surance from the same carrier. ance on the person paying nized and appreciated your ef- Linda Blackburn has agreed to additional coverage. Life insurance. If you’re it, naming the receiving ex- forts. But the giver also benefits provide flowers to couples who • Review coverage periodibecause in expressing apprecia- attend the dinner for a 10% disspouse as beneficiary. cally to adjust for inflation, single with no dependents, you tion they are expressing grati- count. You can order them diDon’t gamble your future home improvements, new may get by with minimal or no tude. Researchers have found rectly from Linda and then pick possessions, change in mari- life insurance. But if your fam- financial stability by passing on that those who are more grateful them up at the dinner. After dinily depends on your income, vital insurance coverage – the tal/family status, etc. are also happier. Our thoughts ner we will hear a fun presen• The market is competitive, experts recommend buying odds aren’t in your favor. determine our emotions. Re- tation on keeping the love fire Jason Alderman directs searchers have found that when burning brightly followed by a so compare your rate with coverage worth at least five other insurance carriers. Get to 10 times annual pay. Other Visa’s financial education pro- we are grateful, our bodies pro- night of dancing. Door Prizes grams. To Follow Jason Alder- duce “feel good” hormones as will be given including a free “apples to apples” quotes considerations: since policies may have • Many employers offer life man on Twitter: www.twitter. opposed to when we think nega- night stay at Ruby’s Inn. You insurance, but if you’re com/PracticalMoney. varying provisions. tive thoughts, our bodies release really don’t want to miss this young and healthy you may stress hormones. But we can fun and inexpensive way to celVehicle. You probably be able to get a better deal on only benefit from this informa- ebrate Valentine’s Day. can’t even get a driver’s license —GaeLynn Peterson tion if we actually apply it. So your own. without demonstrating proof of insurance. Consider these coverage options: • “Liability” pays if you cause an accident that injures others or damages their car or property. • “Uninsured motorist” pays for damage caused to you or your car by an uninsured motorist. • “Collision” pays for damage to your car resulting from a collision and “comprehensive” pays for damage Sevier Valley Medical Center Affiliated Providers caused by things like theft, vandalism and fire. How-
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