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Hole in the Rock Area Recreation Study to Kick Off by Allysia Angus
Local Curriculum Builder Recognized for Talent, Teaching Ability by Ann Torrence
Allysia Angus
Dance Hall Rock, a popular stop along Hole in the Rock Road.
GRAND STAIRCASEESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT – The public is invited to join the conversation about recreation management and the places accessed via Hole in the Rock Road that are considered special during the first of four rounds of focus groups hosted by Colorado Mesa University’s Natural Resource Center and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument March 8 and 9 in Bob Stevenson Escalante and Boulder. The sessions are the first Hikers heading toward Dry Fork Slots. phase of the GSENM Recreation Experience Baseline stand the public’s desired out- people. The schedule, times, Study being conducted by comes for recreation manage- locations, and target particiCMU to help the BLM better ment in the Hole in the Rock pants are noted below. respond to the public’s desires Road area. Those not available to and expectations for how recThe focus groups will be participate in the March sesreation on the Monument is facilitated by Dr. Tim Casey, sions will have other oppormanaged. The study seeks to Professor of Political Science tunities later this year to have engage local leaders, business at Colorado Mesa University their voices heard. Three more owners, residents, and visitors in Grand Junction, Colorado. rounds of focus groups will be that either participate in recre- Dr. Casey is a lead researcher scheduled for May, July and ational activities in this area of and field coordinator at NRC September. Additionally, live the Monument or have a stake and has extensive experience web-based sessions will also in the quality of the experience working with BLM on simi- be utilized as part of the study. of those that do. lar social science projects on In these sessions, dates yet to The idea behind the focus the Colorado Plateau. He has be determined, participants groups is to open dialogue be- been responsible for facilita- from far and wide can join the tween GSENM and the public tion of public meetings and conversation from the comfort on recreation issues, to pro- focus groups regarding public of their homes using a phone vide information for future lands since 2006. and computer. planning efforts and project This first phase of the Each focus group sesassessments, and to gather sion will last approximately study has been funded by a data needed to better under- one hour and is limited to 30 Dates, times and locations of Hole in the Rock public meeting sessions. FRIDAY - March 8
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National Landscape Conservation System Science Grant and Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act fees. If funding allows, additional areas of the Monument will be studied in subsequent years. For more information about this project and to RSVP to guarantee a spot in one of the sessions, please contact Allysia Angus, GSENM Landscape Architect/Land Use Planner at 435-826-5615 or aangus@blm.gov.
BICKNELL - In many respects, Amy Pace—recognized last month by Gary Herbert with the Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology—is like any other high school science teacher. Her teaching load at the on-line Mountain Heights Academy is comparable to a brick-andmortar school, with about 130 biology and 40 chemistry students enrolled in her classes. One thing that is different about how Amy teaches is how she spends her time. Since her lessons are prepared in advance for on-line delivery, rather than spending her days repeating a lecture to several different class sections, instead she works individually with each student enrolled in the charter school. Some kids want daily tutoring, others check in every week or two for a progress assessment. Mountain Heights Academy, formerly the Open High School of Utah, is based in West Jordan and is a tuitionfree, online public charter school currently available to all Utah students in grades 9 - 12. Founded in 2009, the school’s curriculum is divided into weekly modules, giving students the freedom to complete assignments when and where they choose within each week. Next year, the school will expand again to include students in 7th and 8th grades. For the 2013-14 academic year, the school anticipates a statewide enrollment of about 500 students. Amy joined the faculty in 2010 when the Mountain Heights Academy began its second year and had grown to offer a 10th grade program. Her first job was to write the curriculum for biology classes. “I had to learn how to write for on-line classes, where lessons are created for a week at a time, instead of just one a day. Students can have access to them whenever they choose, and some do it all in one day. I have to make sure the lessons aren’t overwhelming or boring, but still get through all the material required by the state standards.” All the resource materials used by the students, including textbooks, are open source, meaning they are available for free to the public. Amy supple-
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Bicknell’s Amy Pace was among ten individuals selected from throughout the state to receive this year’s Governer’s Award for Science and Technology. ments her lessons with open source videos, including ones she records in her own home. DeLaina Tonks, Director of Mountain Heights Academy, said of Amy’s performance, “Amy has successfully transitioned her stellar teaching experience into the online arena, and as a result of her dedication, expertise and best practices is an award-winning curriculum builder and teacher.” Tonks added that Amy’s students appreciate her high expectations, coupled with the accessibility for individual tutoring that Mountain Heights Academy offers, which netted the school a 6th in the state ranking based on end-of-year state-mandated science tests. When the school expands this fall to include the7th and 8th grade, Tonks says Amy will have an even larger role. “Amy’s role will expand, if anything, as we will add more science teachers and her department will be a bit bigger. She is a delightful professional to work with and has the admiration and respect of all of her colleagues and students,” said Tonks. Students in the charter
school come from all over the state of Utah, including five from Garfield and Wayne Counties. About 20% are homeschoolers who want to earn a diploma from a credentialed program with a transcript that may facilitate the college application process. A Utah dancer living in New York City has studied with the program, as have US Ski Team members and an athlete on the professional Dew Tour. Some kids need the flexible schedules for personal reasons. “We hate to think there are students who are supporting their families, but there are, and if they need to work in the day, they can study at night to get their degree,” Amy said. Others are kids who have struggled in traditional schools. Amy explained, “Sometimes the classroom dynamic is fun for the student and the teacher but often it is hard for students because of the peer pressure. We have a lot of students who came because they were bullied, so it’s a good environment for them because it’s one-on-one.” Curriculum Builder Cont’d on page 2
Community Health Care Input Sought
BICKNELL - Wayne Community Health Center (WCHC) is starting an application for a New Access Point in Escalante, Utah. This new access point would provide medical, dental, mental and pharmacy services to the town of Escalante and surrounding communities. The grant funds allow the center to provide much needed services to families at discounted rates if their income fits into the guidelines. This will be an ongoing collaboration with Garfield Memo-
rial Hospital, Escalante Town, Garfield County, and WCHC. This grant application will be highly competitive with only 25 applications being funded nationwide. So we need to show overwhelming support from the community and our partners. Letters of support from community members and partners explaining in their own words why this is needed would be greatly appreciated. Your stories of medical emergencies or care issues are what define the great need in the commu-
Wayne Phone: 435-836-2622 Garfield Phone: 435-676-2621 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 105, Escalante, Utah 84726 snapshot@live.com
I think it’s always a good move to listen to that inner voice, if it doesn’t lead to a crime. —Lisa Kudrow, Vasser Commencement Address, 2010
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nity. Please send by March 20, 2013 to be included in the application. If you would like a letter template you can email Ramona. Thank you for your help and support. Please send or e-mail your letters to: rlarsen@waynechc.org Wayne Community Health Center Att: Ramona Larsen PO Box 303 Bicknell, Utah 84715-0303 —Wayne Community Health Center
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Locals Join National Day of Resistance
Just like Paul Revere, Minutemen at Concord Continental Army at Valley Forge, men and women of Garfield County braved cold, snow and blistering wind while mustering at the Garfield County Courthouse in Panguitch, Utah on Saturday February 23 the anniversary of Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima. A rousing prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was given. Garfield County Sheriff encouraged us with his understanding of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Watch the community calendar for your next meeting. Future topics: a well regulated militia, how to create peaceful political solutions, land and property rights/use, citizen rural council, community economic development and much more. We the people are the solution. Sponsor the stripling warriors. Norm Davis, Henrieville
Grant Opportunities Available for Museums SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Arts & Museums is accepting online applications for museum grants until 5 p.m. on March 29, 2013. The purpose of these grants is to help museums develop and execute projects to increase knowledge of professional skills in accepted museum practices; to better preserve, exhibit and interpret their collections; and to better serve their communities. Examples of previously funded projects include: collections management, storage and cataloging, including purchase of collection management software; exhibit planning and fabrication; education programs; building maintenance and renovation; marketing and public relations; and temporary staff to carry out the project. “Utah museums are a crucial force in the state’s cultural life,” said Margaret Hunt, Utah Arts & Museums Director. “More than four million patrons are engaged and informed by Utah museums each year. We’re pleased to offer this funding to help museums reach their goals.” There are two grant categories for museums. Development grants are for museums open fewer than 1,000 hours per year, with a maximum award of $1,000. Project Support grants have a maximum award of $6,000 and require some level of matching funds. Museums must be Certified Utah Museums to be eligible to apply. Certification is simple, free and lasts for two years. Grant guidelines are available at artsandmuseums.utah.gov under “Opportunities” and then “Grants and Funding,” and they give detailed information about accessing the online grants system. Applications are reviewed by the Utah Arts & Museums Office of Museum Services Advisory Board. For more information about Utah Arts & Museums grants, please contact Katie Woslager at kwoslager@utah.gov or 801.236.7550, or visit Utah Arts & Museums at artsandmuseums.utah.gov. — Utah Department of Heritage and Arts
Curriculum Builder Cont’d from page 1 As a teacher working for an on-line school, Amy likes the independence and absence of office politics. And while the school and parents association organizes field trips and social activities (even a prom!), Amy never has sign-on to after school activities that can stretch (and add stress to) a teacher’s day. Discipline problems don’t develop because in the on-line teaching system, the students don’t have to worry about looking “cool.” “Kids and parents choose to come to this school so they are vested in the mission of on-line education,” Amy explained. As for receiving a Governor’s Award for Science and Technology for her work, Amy was the only one among the ten 2013 medal recipients working professionally at the K-12 level. Feted at a January 17 gala in Salt Lake City among technology company executives and university professors, she was pleased to see the governor’s program generate interest for delivery of science to the state’s youth. The award ceremony itself was “pretty exciting,” a banquet held at the Children’s Discovery Museum, with a photo-op with Governor Herbert and entertainment by a rapping scientist wearing a lab coat and safety goggles. The Governor’s honor isn’t Amy’s first major recognition. In 2009, she trav-
eled to Washington, DC for a ceremony in which Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Amy was raised in Richfield and studied biology with an intention to teach at Southern Utah University. Amy holds additional credentials for teaching chemistry and physics. She taught at Wayne High School for 10 years, and tried another year at a school in St. George before moving back to Wayne County and diving into the world of remote, on-line teaching. Now living in Bicknell, Amy is married to Jamie Pace and is raising four children. As a family, they enjoy spending summers hunting, camping and hiking. “We like living in Wayne County--it’s a good place for families. I’m glad I can have a good job and live here; anyone who can is lucky.” Ann Torrence is a resident of Torrey and author of a recent book: U.S. Highway 89: The Scenic Route to Seven National Parks
Buckled Pavement Closes US 89 South of Page
February 28, 2013
Fire Destroys Moqui Motel
Detour will add 45 miles around closure using US 160 and SR 98 PHOENIX - US 89 in northern Arizona is closed because a 150-foot section of pavement buckled this morning about 25 miles south of Page, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The cause is not related to weather and may be a geologic event. US 89 is closed northbound at US 89A, which takes traffic west toward Jacob Lake. In Page, US 89 is closed at the junction with State Route 98. The alternate route to Page will take drivers east on US 160 to SR 98 (about 50 miles) and north on SR 98 to Page. The detour is about 45 miles longer than the direct route. ADOT crews are on scene and are deploying geotechnical engineers to investigate. It is not known at this time how long the road will be closed. For the latest highway conditions across Arizona, visit ADOT’s Travel Information site at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1. —Arizona Dept. of Transportation
Help Decide How Wildlife Are Managed
Spots will soon be open on Utah’s five Regional Advisory Councils. Several positions will soon be open on Utah’s five wildlife Regional Advisory Councils (RACs). Each RAC holds about six meetings a year to listen to proposals from the Division of Wildlife Resources about hunting, fishing and wildlife management in Utah. The RACs also take input from the public about the proposals. RAC members represent one of six interests: hunters, anglers and trappers; those who don’t hunt or fish; ranchers and farmers; locally-elected public officials; federal land managing agencies; and the public-atlarge. To fill one of the upcoming vacancies, you must live in the region of the state you wish to represent. Also, no later than March 15, the following must happen: If you want to represent the public-at-large, you must contact a group in your community and ask them to nominate you. Examples of groups that have nominated people in the past include political groups, town councils, animal sanctuary committees and recreational groups. Nominating groups and organizations must submit their nominations by 5 p.m. on March 15. To learn about wildlife or conservation groups in your area, contact the nearest DWR office. Federal land managing agencies appoint their own representatives to the RACs. You can download a RAC nomination form online. Nomination forms are also available at any DWR office. For more information, call the nearest DWR office, or send an email to Staci Coons, the DWR’s Wildlife Board/ RAC coordinator, at stacicoons@utah.gov. —Utah DWR
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Fire crews responded Monday morning to a fire at Escalante’s Moqui Motel. ESCALANTE - On Monday morning Escalante residents awoke to black clouds of smoke rising over town and the news that one of the town’s oldest and longest-running businesses, the Moqui Motel, was on fire. The Escalante Fire Department was notified by dispatch of the fire at the 1940’sera building shortly before 7:00 am, and by 7:10 response crews were fully engaged at the scene. Hwy 12 was closed off in both directions, and additional crews arrived from Tropic and the fire teams worked together to contain the blaze until early afternoon. Despite the full-on efforts by responders, the property required bulldozing to contain the fire and the motel building was completely destroyed. Fire crews responded again later in the evening, around 9:00 pm, and again around 2:00 am on Tuesday morning to contain hot spots that had
re-ignited. A fire investigator arrived Monday afternoon and stated that the cause may have been an electrical problem or a faulty furnace. Mark Austin, the owner of the property, said, “I’ll be forever grateful to the Escalante
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and Tropic Fire Departments for working as hard as they did. They worked extremely hard to keeping the front office and living quarters from burning completely. They were absolutely awesome.” —Insider Report
"#"ELECT"#" Annette Chynoweth to the
South Central Board of Directors from the Bryce Canyon / Bryce Valley Area
The New Frontiers for Families Group met in Salt Lake City with Rep. Mike Noel (seated). Standing in the picture are (L to R): Laura Adams, Emma Jack, Tracy Johnson , Kylee Osborn, Aaron Chamberlin, Kristy Bridges, Austin Jack, Chelsea Twitchell.
A Capitol Adventure PANGUITCH - The New Frontiers for Families, a teen 4-H group from Panguitch, was able to attend “Chill on the Hill,” an advocacy day put on by the National Alliance for Mental Illness and Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness, at the Capitol Building in Salt Lake City. Special thanks to the Five County Association, which provided the funding for this fun and educational adventure. Our group went up to Salt Lake on the 11th of February and then got up bright and early on the 12th to go to the State Capitol. The schedule included a hearing with the Social Services Appropriations Committee where many people spoke, including two of our own group,Kylee Osborn, and Tracy Johnson. They spoke about the need for continuing funding for early intervention in mental health issues and substance abuse prevention. Then we went to watch the House of Representatives in action. Bills were being voted on; at the start we sat in the balcony and watched as they voted, and then we left and saw our representative, Mike Noel, from Kanab, who took us into the back chambers of the House during the voting. He gave us a lesson on politics, signed our papers, and took a picture with us. We had a short tour of the Capitol and even got some food at the Capitol cafeteria. The Rally was a learning experience for all of us; there were several speakers, some speaking on behalf of others, and people who had actually been through challenges themselves, and even Representative Noel gave a rousing speech. We brought posters that we had made, clapped, shouted, learned and listened. —Aaron Chamberlin
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Sports Page PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Region 20 an Action-Packed Tournament Golly Miss Molly was that a great Region 20 Tournament, or what????? At least for the Panguitch fans! The Bob Cats played Milford on Thursday night at home and came away with a big win 74 to 39. Tyce Barney had 31 and Dalan Bennett chipped in 16. The good thing about this game almost all of the team got in the game. There was a good crowd with many of the Tiger fans making the trip over from Milford, cheering for every basket the Tigers made.
The next night Panguitch played Piute, at Canyon View. When the Cats played Piute the last time, the T-Birds were playing catch up the whole game, this time it was the Bob Cats working to catch up. The Cats got behind by 8 and worked very hard to even the score at half time 29 all. The game went back and forth and was tied at 45 with 2 minutes left. The Cats decided to go for the last shot. The T-Birds trapped our player at the half court line only to force him
Junior High Wrestling
A brief catch-up on the junior high wrestlers. We have had several weekly duels that have all been away. We have done outstanding at them. Our region consists of 12 schools, with only one other one being a 1A school. The week of Jan 19th we took 11 boys to region at Salina.. We had 6th place in the championship rounds. Kolton Owens, Kellen Mooney and McClain Miller all won 1st place. With Parker Brinkerhoff, Zach Julander and Johna Schoppe winning 3rd. This last weekend, seven of the boys attended the BeeHive Brawl ( a national wrestling tournament) in Richfield Utah, There was aprox 1000 wrestlers, with several states attending. We place 4 of the seven wrestlers, McClain Miller won 2nd, Kolton Owens 5th, and Parker Brinkerhoff and Kellen Mooney both palcing 6th. Zach Julander, Zach Draper and Ceal Houston also attended and wrestled very tough. At state we place Kolton Owens with a 3rd place and McClain Miller with a 5th place. Most of these boys wrestled in a 32 man bracket against all schools in Utah 1-3A.. The boys from Panguitch that went to state were Wylee Fawson, Kaden Beckstead, Jonah Schoppe, Zackary Julandar, Zack Draper, and Parker Brinkerhoff. . A big thank-you to all the parents and Coach Robert Julander, Coaches Mat Houston and Kory Owens.. —Coach Lance Miller
to cross the line and Piute got control of the ball with about 40 seconds left. The T-Birds also went for the last shot and while passing the ball back and forth Dalan Bennett intercepted one of their passes and with only 8 seconds left, took the ball all the way for a lay up and the two point victory. Tyce Barney’s 25 points kept the Cats in the game. The excitement at the Piute game was only a preview for what was to come in the game against Bryce Valley. I though the Girls game against Milford was the best game that I had seen this season, this game was even better. This game was a war all the way through, with both teams having players getting into foul trouble. The game went back and forth all the way to the end and that’s where the excitement started. With only 8 seconds left in the game, Panguitch had a three point lead, BV missed a three pointer and two of the Cats went for the ball only to hit it out of bounds. The Mustang’s in bounded the ball behind the three point line and the shot seemed to hang there for a long time only to fall in, with nothing but net. The game went into the first over time, with both teams losing some of their best players to fouls. The game never skipped a beat; the play was very good with few mistakes, on either side.
Wayne Sports by Lauren Jackson
Region Boy’s Basketball It was region boy’s basketball this weekend, February 22-23 at Canyon View High School located in Cedar • BBB State @ SVC City. First the boy’s had a home site playoff game with EscalanFeb. 27 - Mar 2 te the day before heading into region. The Badgers made 87.5% of their free-throws, and overall had a really good game. The boy’s came out on top winning 75-62. Ty Rees led the way with 23 points and seven assists in the 13 point victory. Marc Simmons added 16 points with 12 boards. The next day the Badgers played their first game was with Bryce Valley, who ranked second. It was a tough game but the Mustangs came out on top with eleven points more. Saturday they played Piute at 4:30. The Badgers stayed up in the first half but struggled in the second and lost. The team took fourth overall. It is now time for State 1A Boy’s Basketball in Richfield at the SVC February 25th-March 2nd. The Badgers played Monticello for their first game yesterday at 4:00 p.m. Results on that match will be posted in the next issue. How they played that game will determine the next game they play. Good luck at state, boys! Track and Field season has just begun! For those of you who haven’t heard, the new track couch is Sherry Ellett. There are a lot of fine athletes this year, and we are anticipating a good season. Here’s to a great season Badger jumpers, throwers, and runners! Lauren Jackson is a senior at Wayne High School.
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With only six seconds left the Mustang’s had a two point lead, the Cats in bounded the ball to Dalan Bennett who threw a perfect pass to Mason Orton who got behind the BV defender and laid it in to tie the game, sending it into a 2nd overtime. The second overtime saw both teams with many of their starters on the bench, BV with 4 and the Cats with 3, including Tyce Barney, Dalan Bennett and Mason Orton, due to fouling out, Dalan Bennett hit 25 points before that happened. It came down to a foul shooting contest with the young Cats making some clutch free throws. Panguitch built what looked like a five point lead, when with only 8 seconds left, one of the Mustang’s hit a three pointer and was fouled, he made the foul shot and cut the lead to one. Keldon Norris was fouled and sunk both of them, to give the Cats a three point lead, but the Mustangs came back with a half court shot that just missed at the buzzer. The final score was 76 to 73, this game was a total team effort by both teams. What a game! What a game! What a team! Kaden Figgins, Keldon Norris, and Chance Campbell played a steady, strong game making the win even sweeter. Bryce Valley and Panguitch are in different brackets, wouldn’t it be great if they meet again in the finals? The big prize, the All Region Academic Team featured all four of Panguitch’s seniors. Dalan Bennett, Kaden Figgins Josh Henrie and Mason Orton. Tyce Barney and Dalan Bennett both made the All Region team.. I can’t recall a better pair of basketball players at Panguitch. These guys don’t just go for lay ups because of their size, they both can shoot out side and play really hard defense. Thanks coaches and cheer squad! To the parents and grandparents and fans you are such strong supporters of the kids. Thanks for a wonderful Region playoff. The Cats first State game was last night and their second game is today and it will be at 4:00 at Snow College South, in Richfield.
Marc Simmons of Wayne, and Logan LeFevre of Bryce Valley during the semi-finals game on Friday Feb 22. Final score 60-49 Bryce Valley.
Photos and captions by Lisa Stevens
Brigg Blackburn of Wayne and J.J. Ramos of Piute during the 3rd/4th place game on Saturday Feb 23. Final score 5743 Piute. Like us on Facebook where you’ll find more great sports photos by Lisa Stevens.
Nothing But Net! Kevin Griffin Wins $500
Neal Brown, right, of Garkane Energy pictured with Kevin Griffin who won last week’s Electryfying Shot contest.
Snowplows for ATVs & Side-by-Sides Sold and Installed
Kevin Griffin from Escalante, UT was the winner of the Electrifying Shot Contest held by Garkane Energy at the 1A Boys Region Championship this past weekend. Kevin made the layup, swished the free throw, swished the 3point, and on his first attempt swished the half court shot. Neal Brown says “Kevin’s Half-Court shot was right on the money. It’s exciting to be able to give back to the community in this way. Garkane Energy is a proud supporter of Region 20 sports.”
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School Notes
The Wayne Theatre No School on Thursday, March 14 ATTENTION ALL WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS AND PARENTS: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 14. This FULL DAY is set aside for teacher professional development. —Burke Torgerson
February 2013 Wayne School Board Report Wayne School District held its regular board meeting on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, In Hanksville, Utah. Financial obligations and minutes were discussed and approved. Mrs. Corri Robinson, Head Teacher at Hanksville, Elementary welcomed the Board, and provided a spotlight on the school. She reported on school activities and programs. She recognized Mrs. Cindy Wilkins and Mrs. Betsy Wells, and their “team teaching” efforts this year. She mentioned that they had tried different approaches that have helped the students’ progress. Mrs. Robinson paid special tribute to Mrs. Jan Hunt for her efforts in directing the “Gold Medal Schools” program to increase the health of their students. Of special interest, was the Healthy Fruits and Vegetables Program, which helps provide a healthy snack for students two days each week. Hanksville was honored with a special award for walking over six thousand miles each year. This year the students are walking to a “secret destination” and are excited to find out where they will arrive when the school year ends. Mrs. Robinson praised the faculty, staff, students and parents, for their support and commitment to quality education at HES. She stressed the importance of their work in providing the best educations possible for the students in their school. Superintendent Torgerson discussed the following information items: • Legislative items, and a discussion on new growth funds. He explained that some legislators were unaware that “New Growth” funds do not help rural districts, since many are experiencing decreased enrollment. They are being encouraged to provide more money for the WPU funding, or NESS funding • Superintendent reported on the full day of Professional Development on January
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30. Teachers were instructed on Ipads, smart boards, and other technology as a way to implement the new core curriculum. Teachers were given time to incorporate what they had learned and then present their work to the rest of the faculty. The day was very productive. The second full day of professional development will be March 14. Personnel from the USOE will help teachers concentrate on specific curriculum areas. Board members were given a copy of Alpine School District Handbook to study. They will decide if they want to use it to develop a Board Member Handbook for Wayne district. School Board members were given a district email account. Each Board member will decide if they wish to use that account or their own personal account. Business Items included: Mrs. Joni Taylor was elected as School Board VicePresident The School Safety plan was discussed, especially the policy on Firearms in the school. The Superintendent was directed to rewrite a district policy patterned after the Granite School District policy on gun laws and safety to be developed through the policy making process. The District Report to Patrons was given preliminary approval Garkane Energy provided a bid for extra lighting at the High School Parking lot. They replaced and installed new lights on existing poles, so the bid for extra lighting, was placed on hold until it could be determined if more lighting was needed. Hanksville Activity Bus procedures have been clarified, and were discussed with the board. It was decided to provide the activity bus to include Middle School students one day each week for extra help af-
Sequestration You have probably heard the term sequestration in the news over the past few months. Sequestration is a term used to describe the practice of using mandatory spending cuts in the federal budget if the cost of running the government exceeds either an arbitrary amount or the gross revenue it brings during the fiscal year. Simply put, sequestration is the employment, across the board spending cuts in the face of annual budget deficits according to the web page about.com. Sequestration was originally scheduled to take effect on January 2, 2013; this date was currently postponed to March 1, 2013. For the FY 13 school year, these cuts will be applied to many programs including discretionary education programs. The depth of the cuts would be estimated at 5.3%. The programs that would be affected in the Garfield School District include, Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, and Career & Technical Education Grants just to name a few. The total for all of the programs run approximately $393,738 for Garfield School District. If the estimated 5.3% cut became effective, it would account for a $20,868 decrease in this fiscal year’s budget. At this point, the District will absorb the funding shortfall for this school year. The number of positions offered next year would need to be reduced to offset the federal financial shortfall. --Superintendent Ben Dalton
ter school. • The decision was made to transfer $10,825 from Undistributed Reserve funds to the M & O budget, to complete the Hanksville Fencing project. • The Board transferred $5,900 from Undistributed Reserve funds to M & O funds to purchase surveillance cameras at Wayne High School • A decision was made to budget funds for Capital building projects before July 1, so bids could be accepted as a way to get work started by June 1, and finished before school starts. • Sherry Ellett was hired as WHS track coach • A paraprofessional was selected pending a background check approval • Tina Sullivan was hired as Hanksville Elementary custodian • The Board accepted Wanda Oyler’s letter of resignation, with thanks for a job well done. The Board decided to advertise and to hire a 10-12 hour per week lunch supervisor position. • Alisha Durfey, Pam Mosher, Barbara Sanders, and Corri Brown were approved for the Substitute teacher list, pending back ground approval for some not yet completed • The tentative 2013-2014 school calendar was discussed and recommended to be presented to district personnel for consideration • The Board changed the March Board Meeting to Wednesday, March 6. It was also decided to have the Board school/personnel work session on that day, and also to visit Loa Elementary School. • The Board considered the extenuating circumstance of Shannon Robertson’s health condition, and provided extra sick leave on her behalf. • June School Board Meeting was moved to Wednesday, June 5, due to board member conflicts. A Budget work meeting was scheduled for May 22 • Board Member April Torgerson provided the Board with a sample sick-leave policy to consider. More discussion will be held regarding this policy. She also discussed Wayne Athletics Inc.’s desire to help with athletics. An executive session was held to discuss personnel
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LES Celebrates Dr. Suess’ Birthday and Reading
Loa Elementary librarian, Joleen Johnson, has planned a day filled with fun reading activities to celebrate Dr. Suess’ 109th birthday tomorrow, March 1st. This celebration also happens to fall on the NEA Read Across America Day. Students will wear red and white that day, and the festivities will begin with donuts and books before school. Parents bring your child(ren) to the school gym between 7:30 and 8:00am and enjoy reading to them while they eat breakfast. Students will spend most of the day participating in reading activities such as buddy reading, read-a-thon, and an assembly starring guest readers. “You’re never to old, too wacky, too wild, To pick up a book and read with a child. You’re never to busy, too cool, or too hot, To pick up a book and share what you’ve got. In schools and communities, Let’s gather around, Let’s pick up a book, Let’s pass it around. There are kids all around you, Kids who will need someone to hug, Someone to read.” In Mrs. Laura Brinkerhoff’s first grade class the students are not only reading books, they are writing them too. Each student is currently writing, editing, illustrating and publishing there own ABC book;.Once they have finished their masterpiece they will share it with the class. The budding authors are also spending some time working on an animal unit in science; discussing and comparing facts. Mrs. Wendy Potter’s class is also reading and learning about animals. “In our differentiated reading groups, we were able to read an informational story about bees.” said Mrs. Potter, “Local bee keeper, Sarah Taylor, made a guest appearance and shared her knowledge of bees with us.” Mrs. Potter would like to thank Sarah for coming and spending time with her students, “We learned a lot and connected it with our reading and science curriculum.” Mrs. Potter would also like to thank student Ambria Giles and her family for the story books they donated to her first grade classroom. In second grade news students in Mrs. Liz Torgerson’s class are working hard to improve their fluency and comprehension skills. Each day the students have a timed reading, and then they set a goal for the next day, practice at home
that night, and then see if they As February winds to a can meet their goal the next close principal Cherie Blackday. “The students love to see burn would like to thank her how much they can improve student government for all their fluency by taking charge, setDATES TO REMEMBER…! ting goals, and con• Mar 1- (F) NEA Read Across sistently reading.” America Day stated Mrs. Torger• Mar 14- (R) Minimum Day of son. In writing each school week Mrs. Torger• Mar 18- (M) End of 3rd term son focuses on a dif• Mar 27- (W) No School ferent writing genre. • Mar 28-Apr 1- SPRING BREAK A week ago student wrote an imaginary narrative; each student was asked to pretend they their help these last 4 weeks. were a cow or bull that was be- Serving as the student governing approached by a cowboy. ment for February were; AlexThis past the class wrote infor- is DeBoer, daughter of Robin mational letters to the Princi- and Jeanie Harrison; Grayson pal; the letter contained facts Christensen, son of Scott and about whales, which they had Jennifer Christensen; Stran studied the week before. In Beeler, son of Jim and Toni math, students are working re- Lamb, and Jessica Jeffery, ally hard on problem solving. daughter of Ed and Julie JefMrs. Torgerson is teaching fery. her class that if you break the THANK YOU to Fidelproblems apart into smaller ity Investments; which made pieces they are less difficult to another $500 charitable consolve. “The students partici- tribution to Loa Elementary pate in a Share and Compare School. The money will be group where they talk, and used to purchase balls, jump talk, and talk about how they ropes and play ground equipsolved the problem and why it ment. is reasonable.”
SPOTLIGHT Wayne High School Seniors 2013
Preston Hanks ÒMy name is Preston Hanks. I live in Bicknell, UT, and I am the son of Wayne and Bonnie Hanks. I plan to attend SUU and receive my degree in Construction Management and Woodworking. After college I plan to work construction and soon own my own business. My parents have supported me throughout my life and have inspired me to keep moving forward.Ó...... ..Preston! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! <------------------------------------------>
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February 28, 2013
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Follow the Right Whisper
Elderly Romance
By Cynthia Kimball
ally come to that happiness. I think of my young friend, the one that came to church. I met him while shopping one day in the grocery store he works in. He’s a great young man and I feel he will do great things. I have seen him grow since he’s come to church. He also talks of reading his scriptures and praying. He’s getting to know God and it is showing in his countenance and in his decision making even in his decision to come to church. Work to listen to the right whisper. The one that will make you feel good. The one that will make you feel peace. The one that leads to happiness. Not the one that prompts you to follow the world, the popular, you know, “What everyone else is doing,” whether that is mocking, ridiculing, ignoring, and gossiping about others. Whether that is being promiscuous. Whether that is drinking, smoking and or doing drugs. Whether that is stealing and cheating. Whether that is viewing pornography and committing adultery. Whether that is abusing your
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On Sunday, a friend met me at church. After church, we talked about how the adversary’s spirit whispers for us to do things that we shouldn’t. We also spoke of how God’s spirit whispers for us to do good. He then said, “That’s exactly what happened to me this morning!” He told of how he had gotten off at midnight from working at the grocery store the night before. He said he eventually got home about 1 am, but didn’t get to sleep until 4 am; yet, was there for our 9 am service. He said he so wanted to stay in his nice warm bed and get the sleep that he needed. In fact, he even heard these whisperings “Don’t go to church. You just got into bed. You need your sleep.” Yet, he also heard another whisper, “You need to be there. You can catch up on your sleep later. Get up. Get dressed. Do it now. Go to church.” He admitted it was a little bit of a struggle, but the great news is that he showed up and made it to church. The even better news is that he said he was glad he did and that he actually felt really good. Each day, the adversary and God whispers to you. And depending upon which whisper you decide to follow can determine your and others happiness in life. Yet, one whisper, the adversary’s, wants you to fail and be miserable. The other is God’s, but He wants you to succeed. He wants you to be happy. He also knows what’s best for you even if it may be a trial you need to go through to eventu-
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family through emotional, mental, physical or sexual abuse. All these decisions are wrong. They lead to unhappiness and can cause harm to not only you, but others. Choose to listen to the whisperings of God. “I never said it would be easy,” He has said, “I only said it would be worth it.” Meaning, follow me, and in the end, although there may be a bump or mountain or two along your journey, I will be with you the entire way and you will be blessed beyond measure for your faithfulness. Come follow me, I promise, my path is one of happiness and is good. But ultimately, the choice is up to you. Thus, which whisperings will you listen to, the adversary’s or God’s? I guess it all depends if you want to do bad and be miserable or do good and be happy. 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
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For your benefit and the benefit of your family, it is a good idea to organize your estate planning documents into a family estate planning binder. The documents within your binder should constitute a complete estate plan. The question then is, “What documents constitute a complete estate plan?” First, the cornerstone of the estate plan can be either a will or a revocable trust. As discussed in articles previously published in this column, whether the estate plan should be a “will based plan” or a “trust based plan” depends on your desires with respect to privacy and avoiding probate, as well as the location, size and types of assets comprising the estate. If you own real estate in more than one state, a trust should probably be the tool of choice. By creating a trust and transferring the real estate into the trust, you avoid the need to have two probate proceedings in different states to clear title to the real estate. If the cornerstone of your estate plan is a revocable trust, it is important that you still have a will. All “trust based plans” must still have what is called a “pour over will.” It is a simple will that serves as a safety net to “pour over” assets into the trust. This type of will directs the property into the trust. Basically, the “pour over will” takes those assets that were not transferred into the trust while you were alive and gets them into the trust. However, because the assets were not transferred into the trust before your death, a probate proceeding is necessary. In addition to a will and possibly a trust, a complete estate plan should have a durable power of attorney for financial matters. This document allows legal decisions to be made regarding your financial matters in the event you become incapacitated. You
by Jeffery J. McKenna may want this document to be a “springing durable power of attorney” which means the person named in the power of attorney has no power to make decisions regarding your assets until you become incapacitated. In addition to the above documents, your estate planning binder should contain documents pertaining to medical treatment decisions. If desired, a living will for the state in which you now live should be included. A living will (also called a “directive to physician”) specifies that no use of artificial life-support systems should be used once you are beyond reasonable hope of recovery. A medical power of attorney is also an important document. A medical power of attorney allows a specified individual to make medical decisions for you in the event you are too ill to do so. Lastly, your estate planning binder should contain information pertaining to funeral arrangements. You should
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include funeral and burial information indicating the name of the funeral home and cemetery, the location of burial lots, and a list of which services, if any, have already been prearranged for or prepaid. Often, it can be very difficult for a family to harmoniously decide the numerous decisions that need to be made regarding a loved one’s funeral when emotions are high and feelings are sensitive. In conclusion, a family estate planning binder is a wonderful way to put your affairs in order. After it is complete, you need to discuss the contents with the children or other loved ones that would be involved in using the documents. You should inform them as to the location of the original binder and consider giving a copy to one or more of these individuals. Although you hope the binder will not be needed for many years, you will feel more secure knowing that it is ready. 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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Several women, each trying to one-up the other, appeared in court, each accusing the others of causing the trouble they were having in the apartment building where they lived. The judge, with Solomonlike wisdom decreed, “Okay, I’m ready to hear the evidence ... I’ll hear the oldest first.” The case was dismissed for lack of testimony.
Lost the Car
A newly hired nurse listenWhen out shopping at her local supermarket, an elderly woman forgot where she’d parked. A nearby police officer, noticing her agitation, asked, “Is something wrong?” “I can’t find my car,” she explained. “What kind is it?” he inquired sympathetically. The old lady gave him a quizzical look. “Name some.”
Alex, a widower, went to a senior citizen‘s dance. There he met Ruth, a woman also advanced in years. Alex and Ruth danced every dance together. Afterward, they went out for coffee. As they walked home, Ruth said, “You remind me of my fourth husband.” Alex said, “Really? How many times have you been married?” Ruth said, “Three.”
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A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to the dentist. “I want a tooth pulled, and I don’t want Novocain because I’m in a big hurry,” the woman said. “Just extract the tooth as quickly as possible, and we’ll be on our way.” The dentist was quite impressed. “You’re certainly a courageous woman,” he said. “Which tooth is it?” The woman turned to her husband and said, “Show him your tooth, dear.”
Gas Company
Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as they checked her gas meter. Finishing the meter check, the senior supervisor challenged his younger coworker to a foot race down the alley back to the truck to prove that an older guy could outrun a younger one. As they came running up to the truck, they realized the lady from that last house was huffing and puffing right behind them. They stopped and asked her what was wrong. Gasping for breath, she replied, “When I see two men from the gas company running as hard as you two were, I figured I’d better run too!”
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Before going off to a conference for work, a wife told her husband to give their kids Kraft Dinner for supper. When suppertime came, however, he didn’t feel like cooking and instead took the kids out to a local fast-food restaurant. While they were eating he told them to tell their mother that they had Kraft Dinner for supper if she asked, or else Daddy would get into trouble. Later, at bedtime, the wife called to say goodnight to the kids and asked the five-year-old daughter what they had eaten for supper. “Kraft Dinner,” was the reply. As the husband took a sigh of relief, she added brightly, “From Dairy Queen!”
I Don’t Get It
A mayor of a small town pI’ve got 3 TVs, cable, & a satellite dish; I have 3 phone lines in the house, a cell phone & one in the car, plus a pager. I use 2 computers, 3 ISPs and a fax. I subscribe to two daily papers and one weekly one. I watch both the local and network news every evening. And my kids have the nerve to tell me I’m out of touch.
AG MARKET NEWS Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, February 19, 2012 Receipts: 631; Last Week: 836. Last Year: 943. Feeder Steers: mixed but mostly steady to 1.00 higher on similar offerings. Feeder Heifers: mixed but mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: 3.00-4.00 higher on similar kinds. Slaughter Bulls: steady on similar kinds. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs 157.00-172.50; 400-450 lbs 157.50-161.50; 450-500 lbs 156.00-172.00, indv 176.00; 500-550 lbs 147.50-158.50; 550-600 lbs 143.00-153.50; 600-650 lbs 135.50-140.50; 650-700 lbs 126.50-142.00; 700-750 lbs 125.00-137.75; 750-800 lbs 125.50-136.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 130.75; 850-900 lbs 118.00-128.00; 900-1000 lbs scarce. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 84.00-87.00; 500-700 lbs pkg 94.50; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 139.00-151.50; 350-400 lbs 140.00-149.00; 400-450 lbs 138.00-148.00; 450-500 lbs 134.50-141.00; 500-550 lbs 128.50-140.50; 550-600 lbs 126.00-134.00; 600-650 lbs 121.00-133.50; 650-700 lbs 122.00-134.00; 700-750 lbs 115.00-129.75; 750-800 lbs 115.00-147.75; 800-850 lbs 117.50-123.50; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs pkg 120.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce; Heiferettes: 59.00107.50. Stock Cows: Few Older Pairs: 1,125.00-1,550.00. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85% Lean: 71.75-81.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 78.50-84.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 64.50-71.50. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 83.50-88.25; 1500-2620 lbs 90.75-98.00; Yield Grade 2 10001500 lbs 75.50-83.25; 15002375 lbs scarce; Feeder Bulls: 798-1010 lbs 96.00-105.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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There are still signs of life in Torrey Town although you have to look pretty hard to see them. Even the Torrey Area Hikers the hardiest group in town are searching their souls and the internet for questionable weather related excuses not to put on their weathered Carhart or stylish North Face gear and set foot out in the great outdoors of Wayne County. Conflicting winter weather reports of over cast skies with a slight chance of snow with a wind chill of -13 degrees, and on the flip side of partly cloudy skies with a pretty good chance of some sunshine in the afternoon with varying temps somewhere above freezing and prayerfully near the 40 degree mark quickly were added to the Torrey Area Hikers group Facebook page. Just as many comments ranging from curling up on the couch with an Arizona Strip Navajo blanket and some Hershey’s hot cocoa and a Stephen King novel to someone actually threatening to clean house and or a proposed drum circle were just a few reasons used not to venture outside. In a cell phone conversation while Steve Howe was skiing in near white conditions in the Wasatch Mountains “They are a fair weather group” said Mr. Utah Outdoorsman himself Steve Howe. Founders of the Torrey Area Hikers group have promised to resume area hiking activities as soon as it warms up or in June which ever comes first. Believe it or not there really are some businesses that do stay open in the winter in Torrey aside from the U.S. Post Office. Some of the local establishments that do stay open are The Torrey Trading Post and Cabins (435) 425 3716, Red Cliff’s Restaurant (435) 425 3797, The Rim Rock Patio (435) 425 3389 with weekly Open Mic night featuring a wide variety of local musicians and storytellers. The Best Western @ Capitol Reef (435) 425 3761, The Days Inn (435) 425 3111, The Broken Spur Inn (435) 425 3775, and Sheri’s Hairstyling Curl up and Dye (435) 425 3102. There has been some recent activity seen at the Chuck Wagon Motel which is always a reason for some discussion and rumors at the Post Office but until the flickering yellow lights come back on there shouldn’t be much cause for
concern. You can call Randy to disspell any rampant rumors or feel the need to start a new Torrey Town rumor. Torrey Town has sent Maintenance Man Chad Williams south to sunny St. George for the Rural Water Association of Utah annual training conference to satisfy the Continuing Education Units requirements set forth by the Great State of Utah for Towns and Cities Adus Dorsey for water systems Brody Durfey sheep shearing, 2013. safe operation. The Rural nance, and much, much more! Water Association of Utah (RWAU) The RWAU goals and was created in 1980 as a non- commitments help provide profit trade association of rural quality services for rural Utah water and wastewater systems. towns; represent the rural water Since the beginning days of the and wastewater industry in legAssociation, RWAU has grown islative issues and promote proto become a nationally recog- fessionalism among water and nized Rural Water Association wastewater personnel. Torrey and the preferred provider of Town has always been committraining and on-site assistance ted to maintaining educational for small systems in Utah. and professional level training RWAU provides several train- that aids in the continued suping sessions throughout the ply of safe drinking water and state of Utah, free of charge. water system construction and This informative program is maintenance. designed to provide up to date Once again it is sheep information for water system shearing time in Wayne County operators to maintain his/her and local sheep can be seen flycertification(s) ing out of the red sheep shearIn addition to free train- ing trailer chute all the way ings, RWAU leads the industry from Loa to Teasdale naked and in providing certification train- shivering. Generally it takes ings in both Cross-Connection the flock about a week and half Class I & II and Operator Certi- to make new friends and get fication Review courses in both reacquainted with one another water and wastewater. Partici- after a 2 minute haircut, for the pants in these courses have a herders it takes about month or significantly higher pass rate more to get reoriented with the than those who do not attend near naked flock. Sheep shearany training prior to taking a ing is a community event and certification exam. there is a special sort comrade RWAU is also an industry among sheep folks that brings leader in on-site technical sup- them together around sheep port. RWAU has 10 of 17 staff shearing time. While shearing members in the field on a daily sheep this week at Boone Taybasis. Expertise by the RWAU lor’s corrals in Bicknell Elvin staff does not end with techni- Taft told me that once upon a cal support and hands-on train- time there were more sheep ing the RWAU is well-known grazing on the mountains than for help in many system man- there ever was cows in Wayne agement practices. The RWAU County and in fine fashion and staff are well-versed in County conviction George Coombs & City ordinances, engineering confirmed that fact. needs and selection, qualifying Once the sheep shearing and applying for funding, rate starts folks from all around structuring, budgets, parliamen- seem to feel the need show up tary procedure and board gover- to help in the yearly shearing
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process. As if it was something in his genetics Brody Durfey, Great, Great Grand son of George Durfey jumped right in the sheep chute and began wrangling sheep like he was born to do it. Shane Durfey, George and Stuart Coombs and Kay Hickman were on hand to make sure young Brody got it right. With due respect, names like Hugh and Jack King, Carl and Andy Taft and many more Wayne County Sheep men were mentioned in reverence. Sheep are usually sheared once per year, usually before lambing or in the spring before the onset of warm weather. Sheep with long fleeces are sometimes sheared twice a year. Feeder lambs are sometimes sheared to make them more comfortable during the summer. Shearing prior to lambing results in a cleaner environment for baby lambs. It also keeps the fleeces cleaner. Cutting or shaving the wool off of a sheep is called shearing. Shearing doesn’t hurt a sheep. It’s just like getting a hair cut once a year. However, shearing requires skill so that the sheep is shorn efficiently and quickly without causing cuts or injury to the sheep or shearer. Most sheep are sheared with electric shears or shearing machines operated by sheep shearing professionals and often times adventurous Aussie’s looking for work. A professional shearer can shear a sheep in less than 2 minutes and will remove the fleece in one piece. The world record for shearing sheep is 839 lambs in 9 hours by Rodney Sutton of New Zealand (2000) and 720 ewes in 9 hours by Darin Forde of New Zealand. The most sheep shorn in an 8 hour period using hand blades is 50 by Janos Marton of Hungary (2003). In a long distance phone call about sheep shearing with life time Wayne County resident Meeks Morrell now living in St. George, Meeks suggested anyone that has never tried shearing a sheep should attempt the practice at least once in their lifetime. In his own words Meeks Morrell said “You will never look at a sheep or a pair of wool socks the same way ever again” As side note George Coombs of Teasdale has more sheep stories than there are presently sheep in all of Wayne County and he will tell you all of them if you ask.
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The Gem Theater has been purchased by John Crandell and is open. John has the idea that he would like to keep the theater open year around. He plans on continuing showing first run movies and has reduced the prices. Kids to 12, $4.00, students and seniors, $5.00 and all else, $6.00.much cheaper than Cedar. Panguitch owes a big thanks to Mark and Heather Childs, who took a real eyesore and made it into a very good addition to the town. The Childs, who live in Las Vegas, take fixer uppers like the theater and homes and restores them and either sells them, or keeps them and rents them out. John Crandell who lives up near SLC plans on moving here, after he finishes off some of his other businesses. Good timing, with the high school sports program coming to an end, we will need some entertainment. I finally got my wish; we now have a truck route around Panguitch. Well not exactly, but down south of Page, there has been a big time road slide. When you go through the gap, about ten miles south of Page,
there is a steep down hill, near the bottom of the hill, a large section of the road has been destroyed. It looks like an earthquake had hit it. I don’t know how far up the hill the damage was done and that will determine how much time it will take to fix it. If you need to go to Arizona, you can go on “89” up to Jacobs Lake and across that way, it’s the same distant, with mountain roads, you will come out south of the slide and it is a beautiful ride. However it wouldn’t be good for trucks. For all of us that live on Main it is a respite from the truck traffic. Lois Carter’s son Cree came home from Afghanistan last week. Cree is in the army and is on leave, I believe. Last week when I said Josh Payne was with Black Ops, it should have said that he flew Black Hawke Helicopters. Greg Payne, Josh’s father, said Josh’ plane was supposed to leave at 9:00 in the morning from the SL airport. A weather front was coming in and they left 15 minutes earlier and when the front hit, five minutes later, you couldn’t see anything.
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We have a big Rodeo event this next Saturday March 2, at the Triple C Arena. It will feature everyone’s favorite; bull riding. There will be other events with rough stock riding and possibly barrel racing. The event starts at 7:00 and if you like rodeo this will be your fix till summer time, come out and enjoy. March brings a number of days of importance: My favorite day is the 10th; it’s when Day Light saving time begins, don’t forget to spring a head your clocks, or you’ll be late for Church. Day Light Savings time always signals spring so spring a head your
clocks, or you’ll be late for Church. The City Birthday Party is on the 15th. (Both settlements took place close to March 18-19th 1864 and 1870) Stake Relief Society will also celebrate Relief Society’s Birthday on Saturday 16th ; St. Patrick’s Day is on the 17th, don’t forget to load up on corn beef, that is when it is the cheapest. The Easter Egg Hunt will be on Thursday the 28th at 1:00 pm because the kids are out of school at noon when Spring Break begins. Easter Sunday is on the 31st . Mack O.
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by Marlene Haws ~ 826-4859 • marleneh@color-country.net mom, after she took a fall, when she received word that her husband, Philip Priska had been taken by ambulance to the hospital in Panguitch with high blood pressure problems. She drove back home to be with him, part way in a snow storm, and was relieved to find that he was back home and doing better. Ryan and Val Sparks and Kylee Hamilton (daughter Tari Cottam have of Amanda Hamilton and granddaughter kept the road to of Don and Gwen Porter) the doctors quite The boys Region bashot lately. First ketball tournament has been with their son, Jaxen, who inplayed. At least one of the jured a finger in the treadmill Escalante team got sick and a while back. The finger was couldn’t play but the others growing crooked so they had played on. Our boys were deit operated on to straighten it feated on Thursday by Wayne. up and have had to make a few 75-62. Our team got a win over trips to replace the cast and reDiamond ranch on Friday. 54move stitches. Then Tari split 39 and were defeated by Valley her finger open last week while cutting quilt blocks with a cut- on Saturday. 46-39. If Kyler ting device at the church and Nelson had not been sick they had to make one of those night had a very good shot at winruns to have it sewed up. She ning that game. It’s okay boys will shoot me for telling you you did great. We still love you all this, but she also has corple and are very proud of you. Weldon and Marie Porter tunnel and tennis elbow! And have enjoyed the basketball she doesn’t even play tennis! games this winter. They have Our friend, Mary Ellen had three grandsons on the EsColeman, who lives in Richfield now, hasn’t been feeling calante team. Kayson and Cort too well lately. It would prob- Durfey, sons of Dirk and Eva ably help her morale if some of Durfey, and Jesse Ahlstrom, son of Lorie Ahlstrom. us sent her a card. Deon and Arnold Alvey Val Sparks has come into went to Loa last week to visit possession of a large number with their daughter Janeen of Bears! These bears are all (Brad) Duncan. The Duncan’s soft, cuddly and stuffed. She son, Danny, and his friend, has been delighted to see how Roshni, were also there from it puts a smile on the face of a child, crossing at the school Las Vegas so they were able to cross walk, when she presents visit with them too. Lane and Geraldine Liston them with a bear, after they went to LaVerkin last week to have made it known to her that baby sit again. I know it really it is their birthday that week! hurts their feelings when they She, and a couple of friends are asked to babysit those cute who wish to remain anonylittle great grandkids! Yeah! mous, have more bears to give Right! They probably volunteer. if anyone wishes to tell Val Anyway, they were at the home about a birthday or special occasion coming up. They will of Tyler and Jenifer McLemore for a couple of days. even deliver!
I have chosen to get the bad, or sad, news taken care of first this week. Three more funerals since last week’s news. On Monday, 25th, a graveside service was held for Helen Haycock, wife of Woodrow Haycock, at the Escalante Cemetery. Woodrow was born and reared here in Escalante and he and Helen had been married for 45 years and had made their home in Taylorsville, Ut. Woodrow is a son of the late Stan and Neta Haycock, Escalante, and Helen is a daughter of Devon and Elsie Poulson, Richfield, Ut. Helen fought a courageous battle with liver cancer and worked for Questar Gas almost up to the time of her death. She is the mother of four children and grandmother of five. Our sincere condolences to the Haycock family. In keeping with his wishes, Doyle Cottam’s family brought him home from the care center in Panguitch on Wednesday and he passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday evening. His funeral will be at the stake center in Escalante at 1:00 P. M. on Friday, 29, 2013. Sincere condolences to the Cottam family. Clem and Joyce Griffin went to Murray last week for the funeral services of their grandson, Ernie Newbold, 29. Son of Chrystal Newbold (deceased), who is a daughter of Clem and the late Donita Griffin, and Steven Newbold. Ernie is survived by his wife April Newbold, sons Joshua and Hunter, his father Steven (Susie) Newbold, siblings, Shane (Lisa) Higham, Shad (Teresa) Higham, Shawn (Carla) Higham, Shasten (Katrina) Higham, Kasi (Travis) Burbank. Grandpa (Clem) Griffin, and the Atwood and Nielsen families. Our condolences once again. Condolences also to Doug Snow whose Mom passed away this past week. For those of you who don’t know Doug…he works at Cottam’s service station. On a little lighter note, Harriett Priska was still in Pasadena, Ca. helping with her
Jesse Griffin, son of Mark Griffin, has been here staying at the home of Brent and Kathy Griffin. He says he will be here most of the summer. Dennis and Dana Waggoner, Sandy Brown and Joette Marie Rex are reminding all Escalante and Boulder Chamber of Commerce members to attend their general membership meeting tonight, Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Outfitters 6:30 P. M. Door prizes will even be awarded. It looks like they have quite a lot on their agenda so you may want to be in attendance. Norman and Ardis Christensen have had visits from some of their kids and grandkids. Their daughter Mary Blauser, her daughter, Jenny, and her 4 little kids, from Toole. Granddaughter Cassidy and her daughter, Afton, and Crisanne Christensen’s son Deven, all from Clyde and Terrie Christensen’s family, Toole. They also visited Freland and Phyllis Alvey. Liberty Torgersen also came to the house to visit with them. Greg and Beth Christensen had their kids home. Andrea and her two children, St. George, and Cade and Leslie and two children from Spanish Fork. Norm and Ardis joined with them for dinner and to celebrate the birthday of Andrea’s little girl while they were here. The Escalante First Ward will soon have three new Missionaries in the field. Brandon Nez, son of George and Lisa Nez, will be leaving in April for a mission to the California, Long Beach mission. Hailey McLemore, daughter of Marc and Susann McLemore will be going to the New Zealand, Aukland Mission in May and Alex Christensen, son of Chris and Jenifer Christensen, will be going to the Campaula, Uganda mission. The same one Jace Taylor, son of Jerry and Monica Taylor, returned from not too long ago.
by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com with ski enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers as they all joined in the fun activities that took place during the three day event. There was great participation in all of the events such as Cross Country Skiing race, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing, Ski Archery, a Kayaking Seminar, Photo Clinic, Yoga classes, and much more. It all went very well and those who came had a great time. The planners for the event were kept busy the whole weekend and were happy with the turnout. Gary and Sandy Johnson were released as Wolf Den Leaders in Henrieville with a huge thanks for a job well done. Taking their place are brothers Nathan and Landon Platt. Congratulations to you all. A Scout Fireside was held in Tropic for all the Tropic Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Parents and Leaders. It was a wonderful event and well done. The Fireside was planned by The Tropic Troop Committee. The flag ceremony was lead by the eleven year old scouts. eric Syrett s the COR(Charter Organization Representative) was in charge. Speakers were Ken Marshal, District Executive, Lonnie Pollock, outgoing Den Master for the Cubs, spoke on the Importance of the uniforms, Cary Deccio, Scout Master, spoke on the Web Master and how it was doing, Dan Cloud talked on Merit Badge Counselors for advancement and WaLon Brinkerhoff spoke on the Importance of Being an Eagle Scout. Gayle Moore followed with a talk about Life to Eagle. Tracy Johnson and Sandrea Francisco were in charge of the good refreshments. The turnout was great and everyone had an enjoyable evening. We send out condolences
to the family and friends of Willie Flores who passed away last week. He will be missed by many as he was always such a friendly person and always was smiling. The Wild Land Fire Fighters turned out in full fource for support and honored Willie with an escort to the Cemetery. He was carried by one of their trucks to the cemetery and was also escorted by some fire engines. To his wife Kori, his children Alycia, Ambry, and Ashton, and his mother Yolanda we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time in your life. On March 5th the Relief Society Sisters and the Young Women of the Tropic Ward will meet together for a Fashon Show by the Young Women and a Birthday Celebration for the Relief Society. It begins at 6:00 P.M. and will be for the Young Women and Relief Society Ladies in the Tropic Area. There is still a goal of collecting 100 Dresses for donation. Mike and Cookie Riffle were excited to have daughter, Kayleena home for a visit. Skyler and Ciera Syrett had a beautiful baby boy on February 13th. Stratton Mont Syrett weighed in at 8 lbs. 3 ozs. He has a sister, Swayzi. Grandparents in Tropic are Mondell and Florence Syrett and in Blanding, Utah it is Loyd and Blyth black of Blanding. Congratulations to the family on this joyous event. Now if you could just get settled in your new home it would be great. Whitni Syrett received an All-State Academic Award along with seven other girls from 1A Division. They were honored at half time of the girls 1A Championship game. Whit-
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Bryce Valley Area News Watching the Region Championship playoff game between Bryce Valley and Panguitch was as good as watching a Jazz game. In fact it was more exciting because we knew all the players. It had all the excitement and heart stopping adventure of the NBA games. The game kept going back and forth and the players were all at their best on both teams. We were involved to the very end. It was a great game and we congratulate Panguitch on their close win but we want the Bryce Valley Mustangs to know we are so proud of their sportsmanship and great playing skills. It went into two overtimes and they had us on the edge of our seats the whole game. We are so proud of our ball players and congratulate them on a game well played. Thanks for a fine season of basketball and good luck in the State Tournament to Bryce Valley Mustangs and to all the teams. Coach Jessen and Coach Syrett great job. Sandy Johnson had the privilege of traveling up to SLC for her family’s annual family German dinner. It was a great surprise to everyone when our German dinner turned into a Mexican feast! Her brother, Karl and his family were in charge this year. Nine of her 12 siblings were there, along with relatives from her uncle’s side. Sandy was able to stay with Richard Lifferth, her brother and his wife, Carole, in Springville. The President’s Day weekend at Bryce Canyon City was busy, packed with lots of people, and full of fun. It was the annual Cross Country Ski Race for the area and Ruby’s Inn was the host for the event. Over 400 rooms were filled
HATCH - Douglas and Larissa Huntington have been living in Missoula, Montana where Doug has been attending the University of Montana to obtain a doctorate degree in Pharmacy. He will graduate in May, 2013 and recently received a letter from the President of the University stating: “Congratulations! Your inclusion on the 2012 Autumn Semester Dean’s List is a noteworthy accomplishment. Best wishes in your future endeavors.” Doug has consistently maintained a 4.0 grade point average in his schooling. He is a son of Stan and Valerie Huntington, Hatch. Larissa is a daughter of Tom and Cheryl Gurr, Parowan. The couple, with their two children, Thomas Allen, 4, and Lyvia Lynne, 2, will be residing in Overton, Nevada, where Doug will be working as a staff pharmacist. —Marlene Haws
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Doyle Cottam
ESCALANTE - Enthusiasm and zest for life are words that best describe Doyle V. Cottam. He embraced life with high expectations and determination to make things happen whether it was in leadership, work, play, or family life. Doyle was always involved with a project. He faced challenges with willpower to solve the problems and to make things better than he encountered them. Doyle was a hard worker and an active participant of life. Doyle died on February 23, 2013 at the age of 91 at his home in Escalante. Doyle was born on April 11, 1921, in Escalante to Mae Euzell Roundy and Victor Ellis Cottam, the oldest of eight children. He had three sisters and four brothers. Doyle graduated from Escalante High School and attended one year at BYU. Doyle’s early youth (12-13) took him to the Boulder Mountain to Jacob’s Valley in the summer. He and his brother Milan would camp and herd sheep. They would move the sheep from Jacob’s Valley to the Rodger. He and his father would then take 10-day shifts. Doyle was happiest when he was riding his horse--with his dog trailing, and a gun slung over his saddle. He had a great love for Posey Lake, Blue Spruce, and Jacob’s Valley because this was where he spent his youth, and also his courtship with Thelma. Doyle received his call to serve his mission in the San Antonio, Texas Mission. Because we were in the middle of World War II, there was a halt in calling out missionaries. Doyle was one of the last ten missionaries to serve in Texas. During the last two months of his mission, he was serving alone. He recalled that his main duty was to organize and oversee funerals. He would often give prayers, a sermon, and dedicate the grave. After his mission, he hitch-hiked his way back to Panguitch. His future wife, Thelma Spencer, was working there. Thelma and Doyle began dating when they were seniors in high school. Doyle arrived home from his mission at the end of July. He and Thelma were married on August 15, 1944 in the Salt Lake Temple by Elder Spencer W. Kimball. They were married one month before Doyle had to report to Camp Roberts in California in preparation to ship out to the South Pacific. He served in Okinawa, Sipan, Tinnian, and Guam, 1944-1946. After returning home from the war, Doyle and Thelma built their home in Escalante and resided there for the rest of their lives. Their children are Myron D. (Sannette Checketts) Cottam, Escalante; Karen Cottam (Sherrell) Ott, Tropic; and Brent S. (Patrice Haws) Cottam, Escalante. Doyle has worn many hats and has had good life experience. His favorite hat had to be his Western Stetson. He invested in farmland and cattle and as a result filled other occupations to keep the farm going. He worked for the state road, on the Glen Canyon Dam, superintendant for VC Mendenhall Construction Company, and later on in life he served as a Garfield County Assessor (12 years). He was a devout Republican and had the opportunity to be a district and state Republican delegate. He was active in Escalante politics as he served on the town council and was a member and president of the local water board for 20 years. Doyle served as the ward clerk and later on as 2nd counselor in the Escalante LDS North Ward for 15 years. He was then called to be the bishop for five years. A call to be a high councilman allowed him to visit with friends throughout the stake. He also served in other capacities in church callings. Doyle and Thelma in their retirement years were called to serve as temple ordinance workers in the St. George Temple (August 23, 1988). This was the highlight of their lives. They enjoyed the St. George area, and made many new friends. This calling came to an end when his wife, Thelma, had a massive stroke. The next 14 years, he served and took care of Thelma through the final chapter of her life. She preceded him in death March 24, 2008. Doyle loved to travel, eat out, and indulge himself by eating chocolate candy, Dr. Pepper, and a bag of popcorn as he watched the Jazz Play. He was always eager to see the Dairy Queen open each spring. Doyle loved to tell stories about his youth, and the early pioneer history of Escalante. His 92 years have been a bridge from pioneer days to the current modern conveniences. He and his wife, Thelma were extremely loyal to their Escalante heritage. They have loved their grandchildren and were blessed to see them grow up and attend their activities. They loved the Escalante basketball games. His family will truly miss him. Doyle is survived by his children and their spouses. He has 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters: Beth Smith, Veryle Gracie, Diane (Steve) Marth and sisters-in-law: Laura Cottam, Golda Cottam, Arcola (Pratt) Gates, and Janeal (Jerry) Chatterton. He is also preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Milan Cottam (WWII), Rodney Cottam, DelMar Cottam, and Allen Kent Cottam; brother-in-law: Vernon R. (Rula Jane) Spencer. A special thanks to all who have helped Doyle at any time at home and in the Garfield Memorial Care Center. A special thanks to Sue Bassett for her patience and the care she has given him for the last six years. As a family, we deeply love and appreciate her. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Escalante Stake Center where friends may call from 10:30 am.—12:30 pm. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery with military rites by the Escalante American Legion Post#0114. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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ST. George/PANGUITCH - Jeremy Shawn Olsen, age 31, was tragically taken from this life by a senseless act of violence. He suffered a head injury February 15, 2013 in St. George and passed away, February 16, 2013 in a Las Vegas ICU, surrounded by family and loved ones. Shawn was born June 21, 1981 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He spent the majority of his childhood in Panguitch where he graduated from Panguitch High. He was a state champion wrestler, winning his title in 1998. Shawn was a skilled, avid extreme sports enthusiast. He was a master of dirt bikes, BMX bikes and mountain biking. If it rolled, he could ride it. He loved repelling and snowboarding. At the age of 15 he was sponsored by Duotone Snowboard. He was happiest outdoors, camping at every opportunity he could find. Shawn was excited about life, always smiling and happy. People were drawn to him and everyone wanted to be his friend he was a true friend to many. Even at a young age, Shawn realized that true riches in life were not gained through chasing after material objects; that true wealth came through the people you loved and cared about; that you could not put a value on two foot of new powder on one of Brian Head’s ski slopes; that ripping down Dee Dee Holler on a dirt bike was priceless; and having Grandma Vera come after you doing the windmill was worth more than anything money could buy. Shawn was a thoughtful and caring man, whose last act of generosity was to be an organ donor. Seven people were given the gift of a future because Shawn Olsen lived, and live he did. All who knew and loved Shawn will miss him deeply. His cruel passing leaves a void that nothing will ever be able to fill. He is survived by his parents, Lisa and Glen Worthen; grandparents, Vera Olsen, Ruby and Orson Worthen; his companion of 8 years, Deseri Sanchez and her children, Anthony, Devon and Gabe; sisters, Haley, Nickie (Emanuel) and their baby Memphis; brothers, Kye (Karlie) and their baby Sienna; Brady (Melodie), Shay, Justin and his children Riley, Kameron and Kennedy, Thad and his children Thadius and Tyler, Travis. He is preceded in death by grandfather, Hal Olsen; uncles, Pete Olsen, Jeremy Olsen, Orson Dale Worthen. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 in the Panguitch 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 200 North 400 East, where friends may call on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Panguitch/Las Vegas - On Thursday, February 22, 2013, in St. George, Utah, our mother, grandmother and friend, Hazel Worthen Houston Rich Salanti, 81, completed her earthly test and returned to her Heavenly home. She was born March 2, 1931 in Panguitch to Herbert Nello and Alice Prince Worthen. She was the seventh of 12 children. She was raised in Panguitch and graduated from Panguitch High School in 1949. She married and was sealed to Wallace Matheson “Mat” Houston, August 2, 1948 in the Logan LDS Temple. To this union was born four children. Mat preceded her in death on November 11, 1986. She married Mayo Rich October 1989 in St. George. He preceded her in death January 19, 1998. She married Nick Salanti in Las Vegas January 19,1999. Mom loved to work and occupied many positions during her lifetime, including telephone operator, school lunch manager, waitress, auto parts manager, bank teller, county clerk and owner of Houston Ranch and Steak House. She took pride in keeping her home clean and making sure her windows were continually washed. She was an excellent cook, her speciality was baking rolls and making sure she had bottled enough jelly to top them off. She loved activities surrounding a “good party” and was often the life of the party. She loved to shop and did it as well as anyone we know. She lived most of her life in Panguitch with summers spent at the ranch at Panguitch Lake. She loved the mountains, hunting, fishing, picnicking, and hauling wood and going for a “little ride”. The last 20 years she lived in Las Vegas where she finally was able to enjoy the things that she had always heard were so great. Most of her evenings were spent at one of the many famous eating establishments. While there she did comment on how homesick for the mountains she was. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and loved her callings as president of YWMIA and her service in the Relief Society presidency. She taught us not to be judgmental and to be self-sufficient and reliant. She is survived by her husband, Nick, of Las Vegas; children: Geneil Weideman, Salt Lake City; Joyce Marshall, Cedar City; Randy (Nancy) Houston, Panguitch; and Elizabeth (Terry) Trujillo, Kearns; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren with three on the way; one great200 North 400 East • Panguitch, Utah • 676-8811 great-granddaughter; siblings: www.garfieldmemorial.org Sheldon Dick (Joan) Worthen, Orem; Joseph Alan (Deanna) Family Practice Speech Therapy Worthen, Payson; Alice Jean Dr. Richard Birch Flora Howard (Stephen) Dickson, Morgan; Dr. Todd Mooney Certified Nurse Midwife She was also preceded in Dr. Mitchell Miller DeAnn Brown, CNM death by her parents; grandBecky Roberts, FNP, GNP Anesthesiology children: Sam Randall HousTim Dennis, PA-C Lewis Barney, CRNA ton and Shelly Marshall; siblings: Bill Worthen, Frank Dr. Colin Marshall Worthen, Bob Worthen, Parley Worthen, Pearl Rowley, Betty Jo LeFevre, Dorothy VISITING SPECIALISTS Rowley, and Pat Fox. FOR MARCH 2013 Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 Dr. Robert Pearson Mar.12th Ear, Nose Throat .................................. 676-8842 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch th Orthopedist............................................ 676-8842 Dr. Randy Delcore Mar. 14 1st Ward Chapel, 550 South th th 100 West, where friends may Mar. 13 -27 Audiologist............................................. 676-8842 Dr. Eric Maxwell call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 Podiatrist........................................800-260-3668 Dr. Brad Webb Mar. 4th - 18th p.m. Burial will be in the Panth Orthopedist............................................ 676-8842 Dr. Robert Nakken Mar. 29 guitch Cemetery. Funeral DiDr. Ronald Crouch ? Urologist................................................ 676-8842 rectors: Magleby Mortuary, th Richfield, Salina and Manti. Dermatology...................................435-586-6440 Dr. Ben Adams Mar. 7 st Online guestbook at www. Cardiology............................................. 676-8842 Dr. Aaursh Manchanda Mar. 21 maglebymortuary.com General Surgeon............................ 435-586-8192 Dr. Michael Stults Mar. 4th The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Dr. Thomas Marshall , Dr. Asiago, Our Pharmacist, Tim Smith, will provide Coumadin testing and results at outlying clinics. the staff at the dialysis center Please call clinic for available dates and times. and the staff at the Kolob Care Coumadin testing and results at the Garfield Memorial Clinic will be by appointment. Center. To schedule an appointment for Mammography, please call 435-676-1267. Future 2013 Mammo Dates: March 7 - Panguitch UCCP March 13 - Milford March 19 & 20 - Kanab
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Garfield Memorial Clinic, Panguitch ................................................... 435-676-8842 (Mon - Fri) Kazan Clinic, Escalante . .........................................................435-826-4374 (Mon., Wed., Fri.) Bryce Valley Clinic, Cannonville ................................................ 435-679-8545 (Tues. & Thurs.) Circleville Clinic, Circleville . ...................................................... 435-577-2958 (Tues. & Thurs.) Physical and Speech Therapy . ............................................................................435-676-8840 Mammography .....................................................................................................435-676-1267 Diabetic Counseling (Jan Frandsen) .................................................................... 435-676-8811 Garfield Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Center ............................................435-676-1265
The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
February 28, 2013
For Your Health
CLASSIFIEDS
Meniere’s Disease: Sudden Dizziness or Vertigo Some patients have a medical condition known as Meniere’s disease. While it is not considered a major health threat, it can cause serious problems with hearing and balance. It is important to recognize the condition in order to help prevent future attacks.
Enlist Family Support Make sure that your friends and family are aware of your condition. Inform them that you may lose your balance with little warning, and that they should be ready at any time to support your body and help you walk to a safe location. During an Attack The dizziness and loss of balance you feel during an episode of Meniere’s should cause you to take great care. First, reach a safe location where you can lie down and will not fall and injure yourself. This should be a firm, nonmoving surface. A water bed would not be appropriate. Try to move as little as possible while the attack is in progress. Any sudden movement can worsen the attack and make you even dizzier. You may find it helpful to lie in a dark room to minimize visual stimulation that could prolong the attack, but do not gaze at a twirling ceiling fan. During the attack, do not read, play video games, or watch television. If you must move during an active attack, enlist your family to assist you. After an Attack After you have recovered from the incident, you may still be prone to further attacks. Increase your activity level gradually to see if you are still symptom free. To increase your safety, do not drive, operate dangerous machinery, or engage in hazardous outdoor activities such as climbing until at least one week has passed. A sudden attack during these activities could endanger your life. Seeing Your Physician As soon as is practical, make an appointment with a physician. A board-certified otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat [ENT] doctor) is the best choice. Your physician will explore such issues as the symptoms and type of attack you experienced, any triggers that may have brought it about, and your other medical conditions. Tests may be required, and your physician may choose to recommend prescription medications (e.g., antiemetics). Follow the directions and take them exactly as advised by your pharmacist and physician. You may be instructed to alter your diet to lower your sodium intake. You may also be able to minimize attacks by ceasing use of caffeinated beverages and alcohol and by quitting smoking. Remember, if you have questions, Consult Your Pharmacist Steve Marshall, Shaunna Rechsteiner —Pharmacists 95 East Center St. l PHONE (435) 676-2212
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HELP WANTED Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime Cook and Home Delivery Driver for the Senior Citizen’s Center in Escalante. Applications are available at the Escalante Senior Center, 82 North 100 West, Escalante or the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch and will be accepted until 2 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2013. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant must pass a background screening.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse in Torrey is now accepting applications for the following positions: housekeeping, cooks, waitress/waiter, hostess, and dishwasher. Please stop by the Broken Spur Inn to pick up an application. Deadline for accepting applications will be March 9th. Please feel free to call 435-425-3775 with any questions. 2/28
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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
HOUSE FOR SALE INTorrey - Sleeping Rainbow Estates 40-50 Native Trees, 3 BR 2 Bath, Incredible Views, 2000 Sq ft. with 2000 sq ft. detached garage. 2 Acres. Call Lowell at 4253824 or cell (435) 896-7092
APTS FOR RENT IN LOA 1, 2 and 3BR, 1BA apartments. Call for pricing. Security deposit required. Contact Mel, (435) 491-0899
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Partial house for rent - Log house in beautiful Torrey. 1 block from main street. Mature trees, garden. Call Bernie 435-491-0909. 3/14
TRAINING Bus driver training - Classes for anyone interested in driving bus for Wayne School District. The first two hours of the required 40 hour training will begin on March 19, 2013 at 5.00 P.M. at the School District Office. Contact Ned Taylor for information (435)425-3813 3/7
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Common Symptoms of Meniere’s Disease The most dangerous aspect of an acute attack of Meniere’s disease is a sudden dizziness or vertigo that can endanger your life. If you are driving when this hits, you may be forced to brake and steer with great care to the side of the road. If you are standing, you may be unable to balance and suddenly fall to the ground. You may also notice a loss of hearing in one or both ears, ringing or roaring in the ears, and/or a feeling of fullness in the ears. Perhaps you experience nausea and/or vomiting during an attack.
Shooting Sports Leaders (18 year old or older). We are in need of caring adults willing to teach youth proper gun handling and gun safety as well as encourage youth to participate in 4-H Shooting Sports competitions. One day training offered March 9th, 2013 in Escalante. Must be willing to instruct youth a minimum of six hours in one year. The rewards of the program are priceless! Be the person who changes a youths life, help make the best better, and receive recognition for your volunteerism. To register for the 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training visit www.garfield4-h.org or contact Garfield County 4-H Assistant Cassie Lyman 435-826-4088
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ESCALANTE PROPERTY - 575 S. Center St. 1/2 to 3 acres for sale, price negotiable. Out of greenbelt, all 7 years back taxes paid, making perfect building lots. Water neg. Flat ground w/mature trees on west boundary. Seller motivated. 435-826-4982 or 435-6909455 or 535-690-9456 rtn
HOUSEKEEPER THE AQUARIUS MOTEL in Bicknell has an opening for a housekeeper. Pick up application at motel office, or call if questions: 435-425-3835 3/7 SCHOOL LUNCH SUPERVISOR Wayne School District is accepting applications for a District School Lunch Supervisor. This position will be for 10-12 hours per week, 9-10 months per year, without benefits. This position is to supervise district school lunches including menu planning, purchasing food, free and reduced applications, and reporting. Applications will be accepted until March 4, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer providing programs and services to all persons on nondiscriminatory basis. Wayne School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Please send applications to: Wayne School District PO Box 127 Bicknell, UT 84715 2/28
POSITION AVAILABLE Edwards Trucking is looking for an OTR flatbed driver. Valid CDL, 3 yrs driving experience and clean MVR required. Call Derik at (435) 691-1169. 3/7
FOR SALE MATTRESS KING - Twins from $79.95, Queens from $139.95, Kings from $349.95. In Richfield. Can deliver. (435) 201-4368. Sofas, Sectionals, Recliners available. *Call me* rtn
LIQUIDATION SALE March 5th-6th, 10 am to 6 pm SBSU is liquidating some Hardware Store inventory and shelving. The sale will take place just west of Cottam’s 66 gas station, in Escalante.
LEGAL NOTICES DOCUMENT NO. 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Owner: Panguitch City 725 South 200 East Panguitch, UT 84759 Separate sealed BIDS for the Panguitch City – Handicap and Park Improvements Project, which includes approximately 750 square yards of concrete flatwork, 450 lineal feet of H-curbing, fencing, metal roofing, and related work will be received by Panguitch City at the office of Jones and DeMille Engineering, Inc. 1535 South 100 West, Richfield UT 84701, until 10:00 a.m., March 12, 2013, and then at said office chambers publicly opened and read aloud. The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at Jones & DeMille Engineering and the following locations: 1. Mountainlands Area Plan Room, 583 W 3560 S, Ste 4, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 2. AGC-McGraw Hill, 1680 E 230 N, Ste B-1, St. George, UT 84790 Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701 Phone # 435-896-8266, upon payment of $40.00 for each set or an electronic copy for $20.00, no part of which will be refunded. Electronic copies will be made available for download at www.jonesanddemille.com. February 14, 2013, Leland Howlett, Mayor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 21& 28 and MARCH 7, 2013 Notice of Public Hearing The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, March 12, starting at 7 p.m. in the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room, 351 No 100 East, Boulder, UT. The first public hearing will be to gather input on a Boulder Town application for Conditional Use Permit to erect a sign in the Town Park. The second public hearing will be for gathering comment relative to revisions proposed by the Planning Commission to the Boulder Town General Plan. Copies of the conditional use permit application can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office; proposed changes to the General Plan can be viewed online at http://boulder.utah.gov/documents The public is welcome to attend the hearings or submit comments in writing to Peg Smith, Planning Commission Clerk, at femmith@scinternet.net. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 28, 2013
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REQUEST FOR BIDS Garfield Memorial Hospital, located at 224 North 400 East in Panguitch, Utah, is requesting bids for upgrading/remodeling the Acute Care Nurse Station. This project will require demolition, construction, electrical, plumbing, medical gas, nurse call, security system and other changes. Details of scope of work will be provided during an on-site visit. Contractors must be sensitive to the special needs of patients and staff members during the Remodel. Contractors must also follow infection control guidelines as directed by hospital infection control officer. Hospital remodel experience is preferred. For additional information contact Jon Torgerson at 435616-3001. Sealed bids will be due on or before March 8, 2013. Garfield Memorial Hospital/Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 21& 28, 2013 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Five County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board is currently accepting applications from ALL agencies providing or capable of providing emergency food and/or shelter assistance. EFSP funds are Federal funds made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. Five County Jurisdiction (Washington, Beaver, Kane, and Garfield Counties) has been chosen to receive $19,810 and Iron County Jurisdiction has been chosen to receive $15,113. The selection was made by the National Board and a Local Board will determine how the funds are awarded and distributed to local service agencies. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Agencies interested in applying for EFSP funds may contact Jane Lewis at Five County Association of Governments, 435-673-3548 or email jlewis@fivecounty.utah.gov for an application or www.fivecountyCAP.org. The deadline for applications to be received is noon on Friday, March 8, 2013. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 28, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE Garfield Memorial Hospital will be destroying medical records with service dates before April 2003. If you would like access to your medical records prior to destruction, you must contact the facility at #435-676-1278 (Connie Sawyer) prior to April 1,2013. After that time, the medical records will no longer be available. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on FEBRUARY 14, 21, 28 & MARCH 7, 2013
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Practical Money Matters
Fantastic February Date Night
by Jason Alderman and credit card accounts, loans, insurance policies, utilities and other important accounts. Update it regularly and save copies in secure, offsite locations such as a safety deposit box or with a trusted friend living in another area. You can also email the list to yourself in an encrypted, password-protected file, save it on a CD or USB drive, or use a cloud-based storage service like Dropbox that will let you access it from any Internet connection. Make PDF copies of tax returns, insurance policies and legal documents and save offsite in the same manner as above, in case your files or computer are destroyed by fire or flood. Also make digital copies of invaluable family photos, documents and memorabilia that money can’t replace. Document your possessions. If you should ever need to file an insurance claim or claim a tax deduction for lost, stolen or damaged property, it’ll be much easier if you have an inventory of everything you own – photos or videotape are even better. A few available tools: • The IRS’ Casualty, Theft and Loss Workbook (IRS Publication 584) includes a worksheet for cataloging and estimating the value of your possessions. • The Insurance Information Institute maintains a free, secure online home inventory software application that lets you access your home in-
The recent Wayne County Date Night Dinner was a huge success. Over 50 people showed up at the new Mill Lodge in Lyman for the event. Bruce Chappell spent over 6 hours cooking and smoking the ribs for the dinner. The results were amazing. Many of those who attended said they were some of the best ribs they had ever had. For the couples who showed up early, Cliff Peterson was kind enough to teach them some fun dances which they put to good use at the end of the night. After dinner Aaron Larson taught the couples how a marriage can be a lot like a campfire. As long as we keep adding fuel to the fire then it will keep burning brightly. But if we neglect the campfire, or our marriage, then it starts to lose its glow. During the first year or two of the relationship this seems like it will never happen. But that has a lot to do with the gasoline that the body is pouring on the fire in the form of hormones. Eventually the body stops pumping the gasoline for free and the couples have to put forth effort to feel that kind of heat again. The good news is that researchers have found that any couple, at any age or stage of marriage, can access that gasoline, they just have to put forth some effort. He also taught about the things that we can pour on our marital fires that put them out. And finally he said if your marital fire isn’t as hot as you want or if you are staring at fire that appears to be out, then gather some wood and start building your fire again. It will probably take a lot of time and effort but in the end when the fire is crackling you will realize that it was worth all the effort. You can visit his website for some free suggestions on adding fuel to your marital fire. HealthyMarriageTips.com After the presentation five couples were lucky enough to win the door prizes, including two gift baskets to the Wayne Movie Theatre in Bicknell. Paige and Kerry Cook were excited to find out that they had won the grand prize of a free night stay at Ruby’s Inn. With beautiful accommodations, Ruby’s Inn should make for a wonderful romantic getaway for the two of them. Everyone was reminded they can earn extra entries in the drawing by inviting couples to the next date night dinner in March. Details will be provided here in the Insider as well as on the new facebook page for the Wayne County Extension agency. —GaeLynn Peterson
Prepare Now for Natural Disasters Natural disasters are inevitable, unpreventable and often come without warning. No part of the world seems to be spared, whether it’s a hurricane, earthquake, tornado, drought or flood. Even though such catastrophes can’t always be predicted, their likely aftermaths often can, including property loss, power or water service disruption, scarcity of food and supplies or overtaxed relief organizations. Superstorm Sandy was a powerful reminder of why it’s vital to develop a family disaster plan. By planning ahead and knowing what you might need under dire circumstances, you can save yourselves a lot of time, money and grief. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers great suggestions for developing a family emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit, and learning what to do before, during and after emergencies – even a plan for family pets (www.fema.gov). Once your physical safety has been assured, you’ll inevitably need to access important financial and legal records, whether to file insurance claims, apply for loans or simply withdraw cash. Taking these few steps now will make accessing such information much easier when the time comes: Create a log of all account numbers, toll-free emergency numbers, contact information and passwords for your bank
ventory, anywhere, anytime (www.iii.org). • Your insurance company’s website likely contains a downloadable inventory form. Make sure you fully understand what is and isn’t covered by your insurance policies for natural disasters. You may need additional coverage for damage associated with hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and other weather conditions. Also: • Document any damage with photos or video before you start cleanup or repairs. • Keep track of expenses you incur to prevent further damage, for temporary housing or to move your possessions for safekeeping, as they may be reimbursable under your insurance claim. • Don’t delay submitting your claim, since insurers often settle claims in the order filed. FEMA provides information on how you might be able to get government assistance before, during and after a disaster at www.disasterassistance. gov. Bottom line: Develop a family emergency plan now and make sure everyone knows what to do when disaster strikes. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney.
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Adding Fuel to the Fire If you read the article in this edition of The Insider regarding February’s date night, you will have learned about the need to add fuel to the fire of your marriage to keep it burning brightly. We decided it is not good enough to talk about the fuel; we are including one of the options for fuel in this edition of The Insider. The pamphlet inserted this month discusses the importance of “Respect” in marriage. Read through the information, complete the assignment, and enjoy the results of increased respect for each other! Each month a different pamphlet will be available. Now you might say that since you are single, widowed etc., this pamphlet is of no use to you – not true! The concepts presented are important in any relationship! If you plan on marrying, this is important information to bring to a marriage. If you are not married at the present time but have children that are married, either teach them the concepts presented or pass the pamphlet on to someone else. Learning and trying something new is rewarding in itself. Read, learn, and enjoy! —GaeLynn Peterson
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