March 13, 2014 Wayne & Garfield County Insider

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Panguitch to Receive Brand New Book at Birthday Celebration forward, however, as he says, “With a theme to tie everything together.” This theme is of the town finding its identity as an agricultural community and subsequently losing that identity with the loss of the railroad in the 1890s and eventually redefining itself over time as a tourist destination.

Proctor, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, has deep roots in Panguitch, though he has never lived there.

“Two of my great, great grandfathers were involved with the resettlement of 1871,” says Proctor. “One was George Washington Sevy who led the settlement. The other came over from Panaca about 3 months later, in March of 1871.”

Proctor’s father, who was raised in Panguitch, moved to Las Vegas in 1963, but the family made regular trips to Panguitch to visit family members.

These visits instilled in Robert a deep familiarity and connection with the community.

Proctor says that he was curious about his ancestors who lived in the town so he started gathering stories to get a better understanding of what Robert Proctor’s new book, The their lives were like.

History of Panguitch, will be re“About 2007 I was leased during Panguitch’s 150th doing a search on line and birthday party on March 22. found an article from the PANGUITCH - Just in time for the Panguitch Sesquicentennial, BYU Press will release a new book that takes an in-depth look at Panguitch’s history, from its earliest days of settlement almost to the present day.

The History of Panguitch,

by Robert Proctor, offers a chronological account from the year 1864 to the year 2000. It begins, of course, with the earliest settlers’ travails and triumphs, including the starvation and Indian difficulties leading to the town’s initial abandonment, followed by its re-settlement in 1871. Proctor moves

Deseret News about Panguitch receiving a National Historic District designation, and I thought about all these stories I had collected and how nice it would be to have all those in one place. I found a website of old newspapers put together by BYU and University of Utah so I started going through those looking for articles specific to Panguitch,” Proctor says.

Much of Proctor’s research was done at libraries, and he also found stories people had posted on line and he worked with many personal accounts, in addition to other books that were about or included Garfield County. His book, however, will represent the first published history specific solely to Panguitch.

The book’s official release will take place at Panguitch’s 150th birthday party on Saturday, March 22nd and Proctor will be available at Panguitch Drug from 2pm to 4pm that afternoon to sell and sign books, and there will also be copies available at the party that evening.

“I hope that people have as much enjoyment reading it as I have had in researching it,” says Proctor. “Because it’s been a rather enjoyable process learning about these individuals and about their experience. It tells us a lot about who we are and what we are doing today.”

—Insider

Mark Loewen

The GSENM’s Lythronax, literally meaning “king of gore,” on display at the Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City.

King of Gore to be Unveiled in Escalante

ESCALANTE - The King of Gore, aka Lythronax argestes, will make two appearances in Escalante on Tuesday, March 18. Dr. Alan Titus, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument’s paleontolgist, will give a personal introduction of the monument’s newest dinosaur at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center starting at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Oral History Transcriptions Make Their Way to New Local Repositories WAYNE & GARFIELD COUNTIES - The Southern Utah Oral History Project has collected 270 oral histories of long time residents since its inception in 1998. In an attempt to meet the goals of the Southern Utah Oral History Project which are to preserve and communicate culture, build partnerships and to provide information and transcripts to the public, four sets of the transcriptions have been disbursed to new repositories within the Project area: Long Valley Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Visitor Center, Orderville; the Tropic Heritage Center; The Escalante Heritage Center; Town of Boulder-Library.

The Southern Utah Oral

History Project began in 1997 shortly after the designation of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) with the aim of preserving and communicating memories and cultural history while building partnerships. The interviews cover a time span of seventeen years, with a few donated interviews dating to the 1960s. The project area traverses over 9000 square miles, two states and five counties; Kane, Garfield, Wayne, Sevier and Coconino, AZ. The interviews cover personal recollections, perspectives on past events, discussions of life-ways and are a collection of firsthand accounts of land use and adaptations to the landscape. All the interviews

reflect the unique life-ways of the communities surrounding the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, a rugged and isolated region, which combined with human ingenuity and faith, continue to define their success.

Until now the oral history interviews transcribed onto paper have been stored at Utah State History Library in Salt Lake City, GSENM Headquarters in Kanab, Utah, and the GSENM Visitor Station in Cannonville. Partial sets of transcriptions can be found at the Kanab Public Library and Southern Utah University’s Sherratt Library-digital archives, Cedar City.

Through volunteer ef-

fort and the generosity of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, four sets of the collection’s transcriptions were copied in 2013. Each set contains approximately 200 interviews and were given to the new repositories to secure, catalogue, bind, and make available to the public during the first months of 2014. The transcriptions are available for public viewing and may be copied by request, generally for a small copy fee, at each of the repositories listed above.

Further information about the Southern Utah Oral History Project is available by contacting Marsha Holland, Tropic, Utah at marsha.history@gmail.com.

—Marsha Holland

GSEP to Offer Site Steward Training KANAB - Calling all those who are interested in becoming GSENM Site Stewards and protecting the many ancient sites on the Monument!

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) will conduct Archaeological and Paleontological Site Steward Training on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at BLM Headquarters at 669 South Highway 89A, Kanab, Utah. The classroom session will be from 9:00 am - noon in the main conference room, which is located beside the lobby’s entrance at the BLM Building. After the morning session, participants will head out into the field to visit sites. Please bring a sack lunch and water, and plan to carpool in private vehicles - 4WD recommended.

If you are currently a Partners site steward, you are welcome to attend the training, but it is not required. Interested members of the public are invited to attend. A second training may be held in April or early May in the Escalante area.

For further information about the training, or to register, please contact the GSEP Office at 435-644-1308 or email Partners at partners@kanab.net.

—Grand Staircase Escalante Partners

Earlier in the day, at 2:30 pm, Dr. Titus and the Paleo Lab crew will take Lythronax to Escalante Elementary School for a Fossil Touch Table and Fossil Preparation Demonstration.

At each event, Dr. Titus will unveil a casting of the dinosaur’s skull.

“I’m obviously very excited to talk about our newest named dinosaur,” said Dr. Titus. “The animal that we are unveiling is quite rare and it is quite a find. I’m sure everyone attending will want to bring a camera and get their picture with Lythronax. ” This newly named animal, Lythronax argestes (Lie-thrownacks ar-jest-eez), is an 81 million year old tyrannosaur of the same family as T. rex. Tyrannosaurs are a group of small to large-bodied, bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

“It’s way older than T. rex,” said Dr. Titus. “T. Rex is only 68 million years old.”

In fact, this “new” dinosaur is so much older than T. Rex that it is the oldest known true tyrannosaur ever named.

Lythronax possesses several features that are unique, including a short narrow snout, a wide

Local FFA Instructor Receives Blue & Gold Award PANGUITCH - Ralph Perkins, our local FFA (Future Farmers of America) instructor at Panguitch and Bryce Valley High Schools, has been nominated to receive the Utah FFA Association Blue and Gold Award.

Mr. Perkins has been nominated because of his many years of outstanding service and contributions to the students of Garfield County School District. This award is given to those who go above and beyond in their service and contributions to the Utah FFA Association. FFA is a critical component of our communities and our lifestyle. Mr. Per-

Thurs. MAR 13 - wed. MAR. 19 YOU KNOW THE DRILL: Partly cloudy to partly sunny (are these not the same thing?) to mostly sunny with highs generally in the 50s, maybe low 60s. Lows around freezing. Kind of breezy, winds 6 to 13 mph all week. Chance of rain: zilch.

Life is too short for traffic.

—Dan Bellack

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kins has helped continue that tradition and we congratulate him on recognition of a job well done.

The award presentation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 during the Fourth General Session of the Utah FFA State Convention held at Utah State University George Nelson Fieldhouse.

The next time you see Mr. Perkins, please take a moment to thank him for his service and to congratulate him on this prestigious award.

—CTE Director Brent Judd, Garfield County School District

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back of the skull, and forwardoriented eyes.

As it turns out, Lythronax is more closely related to T. rex than any other tyrannosaur found in the intervening 12 million years that separates them. It pushes back the evolution of T. rex-like animals much farther in time than previously thought. It also suggests that true T. rex-like animals with massive heads and stereoscopic vision must have lived only in the southern U.S. until just before they went extinct.

The dinosaur was found in Kane County just north of Big Water.

Glen Canyon Natural History Association will be at the March 18 evening event offering for sale copies of the new book on GSENM Cretaceous fossils, At the Top of the Grand Staircase: The Late Cretaceous of Southern Utah, which Dr. Titus, chief editor and contributor to the book, will gladly sign.

Dr. Titus says that the GSENM is, “One of the hottest places to do dinosaur paleontology right now. We’ve found 20 new species over the last 15 years—it is one of the most amazing fossil resources we could ever imagine.”

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Thank You The family of the late Mary Perkins wish to express their deep appreciation to those who offered such love and support at the time of her passing. We were so grateful for all the phone calls, cards, food, flowers and hugs. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO WORK AT THE PANGUITCH LONG TERM CARE CENTER, for the love and care that you gave to our mother and grandmother over the passed eight years. YOU were her family and she loved each of you dearly. A big thanks to the medical doctors and nurses who took care of her, especially Becky Roberts.

Dawna Barney

There’s Even More Goin’ On in Wayne County I’m glad to see Adus back in the Insider. It’s good to be introduced to the Torrey Town Council and hear about their assignments. Good too, to read about some of the events coming to Wayne County this year.

I know the Mayor’s list wasn’t meant to be complete but I’d like to tack on a couple he didn’t mention. The eighth annual Redrock Women’s Music Festival sponsored by the Entrada Institute has a dual mission of aiding the local economy and encouraging independent female musicians. It will be held August 8 and 9. Last year’s festival brought over $150,000 to locally owned businesses.

On August 1 and 2, a new Youth Music Festival will kick off. It’s called “Take the Stage ” and is also sponsored by the Entrada Institute.

In October the Wayne County Harvest Scarecrow Festival will happen for the second year. The event will benefit from last year’s experience and only get better. This is fun for everybody!

Thanks, Adus. Just sayin.’

Lorraine Miller, Teasdale

HAMing it Up in Boulder BOULDER - Local resilience and self-reliance are the guiding principles of the Boulder Skills Foundation (BSF). Many of us in Southern Utah live in remote, rural settings, and we often take these principles for granted given that we are already pretty wellpracticed in taking care of ourselves, our friends, family, and neighbors. None-the-less there are times when circumstances are beyond our control and we learn that we are more reliant on the “outside” world than we realized, more than we might like to admit. Last November’s early season snowstorm is perfect example of such circumstances. Here in Boulder, we awoke to a 48 hour power outage (ever try and get gas when there is no electricity to run the pumps?). Many people discovered that they couldn’t heat their homes, and both the internet and cellphone service was out. The Boulder Skills Foundation believes we can minimize the impact of these kinds of events through increasing both community and individual self-reliance. Throughout the year the BSF sponsors and holds workshops, classes, and community service projects that help individuals and communities gain more self-sufficiency and resiliency.

One of the most important projects the BSF is currently championing is a locally-owned and controlled, off-grid communication system that is open to public use. The heart of this system is an an amateur radio repeater located in Boulder with enough power to cover the communication needs of Boulder, Escalante, and many hundreds of square miles surrounding both communities. This repeater has been funded entirely by local donations and is slated to be up and running this summer. During the power outage last November, this system would have proved invaluable in keeping communication lines open throughout Boulder/Escalante area.

The heart of any local

communication system like the one described above is its users. It is hard to communicate when no one is listening. To make sure this system will be truly functional, there must be a network of users who have the knowledge and equipment to use it. Both of these requirements are easy to meet. Radios can be purchased for under $100 for the simplest unit that can fit in your hand just like a cellphone. You can also equip your vehicle or home with a more powerful unit for slightly more money. The knowledge requirement is a bit harder to fulfill, but is easy enough. Users of any amateur radio (also known in the jargon HAM radio), must pass a certification test to gain access to the public radio frequencies. Passing this test requires familiarizing yourself with some basic operating practices, as well as the safety and regulatory aspects of operating a radio on the public airwaves. There are countless resources for doing this, including online and print resources.

A couple hours of study for a few weeks will suffice for most people.

The Boulder Skill Foundation has made gaining certification that much easier by offering certification tests periodically throughout the year. The next scheduled test session is on Saturday, April 12 at the Boulder Town community center at 2:00 pm. There is a $15.00 fee for the test. Successful completion will certify you to operate on the 2-meter bandwidth (as well as selected others). This bandwidth contains the same frequencies used by the BSF repeater and literally thousands of other amateur radio repeaters across the country.

If you are interested in becoming licensed, have any particular questions about our repeater project, or simply want to find out how you can help, please call me (335-7393). Eric Feiler, Boulder Skills Foundation —Eric Feiler

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What Do I Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act?

Over 25 years of professional real estate service to Wayne County.

Bonnie Kaufman

by SuzAnne Jorgensen

What do I need to know about the Affordable Care Act (also known as ObamaCare) to make a decision that is right for me?

The purpose of the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 is to regulate health insurance to help Americans obtain it if they don’t have it and protect them against excessive health care costs and bias of health insurance coverage and

costs such as denial for insurance based on a pre-existing medical condition. However, there are drawbacks, including high cost coverage, which may cause employers and individuals to drop health insurance, an increase in penalty to non-allowable purchases for health savings accounts, flex spending accounts limited to $2,500 and concerns that the medical system will be overrun by new enrollees entering the system. It also requires Americans to obtain health insurance by March 31, 2014, or pay a penalty based on the time not insured during the year.

Open enrollment began Oct. 1, 2013, and ends March 31, 2014. The future enrollment periods will be Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014, or by state or insurer. It may be hard to get coverage outside the open enrollment period unless you have a qualifying event such as the loss of a job, birth of a child, a marriage or move to a new coverage area. In order to receive health insurance by April 1, 2014, you must apply

by March 15, 2014.

If you miss open enrollment or are uninsured for more than 3 months in 2014, you may incur a tax penalty that will be applied when you file your 2014 taxes unless you qualify for a waiver. Your tax penalty for not having insurance is paid on your taxes at the end of the year and is as follows: • 2014: 1 percent of your taxable income or $95/adult and $47.50/child, whichever is greater, up to $285 per family.

• 2015: 2 percent of your taxable income or $325/adult and $162.50/child, up to $975 per family.

• 2016: 2.5 percent of your taxable income or $695/ adult and $347.50/child, up to $2,085 per family.

After that, it will increase annually with the cost of living. If your taxable income is below 133 percent of the FPL, you are exempt from this tax.

Other possible exemptions to obtaining health insurance may include: financial hardships, religious objections, American Indian, uninsured for less than 3 months, un-

documented immigrant or incarcerated.

The maximum penalty per family is capped at no more than 300 percent of the minimum penalty (e.g. $695 x 300 percent = $2,085) The penalty is pro-rated for the number of months you are without health insurance, though there is no penalty for a single gap in coverage of less than 3 months in a year.

The total penalty for the taxable year cannot exceed the national average of the annual premiums of a bronze-level health insurance plan offered through the health insurance marketplaces.

Insurance plans are based on a metallic rating system to help you know what level of coverage you are buying. For instance, Bronze plans cover 60 percent of total average of estimated costs of the plan’s benefits package. Other plans are Silver, Gold or Platinum, which covers 90 percent total average of estimated costs of the plans benefits package.

Catastrophic plans are avail able for under the age of 30 and may have lower benefit levels. Persons under the age of 26 can stay on their parent’s plans.

There are insurance subsidies in the form of cost assistance through advanced premium tax credits which can lower the amount you spend on your monthly premium or reduce your out-of-pocket costs for things like copays, coinsurance, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximum (cost sharing reduction). Through the APTC (Advance Premium Tax Credit) part of your monthly premium is made directly to the insurance company. It can be spread out equally across the entire year, partially used or if not used, received as a tax credit it on next year’s tax refund.

There are many helps to understanding this complex issue. Enroll at www.healthcare.gov and find local help at the bottom of the page. You can type in your zip code and look for Application Assisters.

Learn more at: www.Obamacarefacts.com and www. cookmartin.com. Check www.valuepenguin.com to calculate specific health insurance costs. There are also healthcare outreach specialists available to help with enrollment and health care service questions. Our outreach specialist for Garfield County is Suzanne Catlett and can be reached at 435-826-4374.

SuzAnne Jorgensen is Utah State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for Garfield County.

Democrats Hold Neighborhood Caucus PANGUITCH - The Democratic neighborhood caucus for Panguitch Precinct 2 (West of Main Street) will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2014 at the Garfield County Senior Citizens Center, 75 North 50 East in Panguitch, beginning at 7 pm. Each precinct in the County will hold its caucus meeting within its own boundaries.

Precinct caucus meetings are the fundamental building block of the State’s political process. On Tuesday, March 18, Democrats from all over the state will gather at local caucus meetings to select delegates and precinct officers. These meetings are essential to the functioning of healthy local parties and provide every Utah citizen an opportunity to shape the political process. Delegate and precinct officer positions are open to everyone old enough to vote in this year’s November election.

Delegates serve two-year terms and are empowered to nominate local candidates for office. In some counties those elected county delegates are automatic state delegates. Garfield County chooses to elect their state delegates at a county convention to be held in April. State delegates will vote at the state convention later in the spring for statewide, congressional, legislative candidates whose districts cover more than one county, and on delegates to the national convention. Information on hosting or attending local caucus meetings can be obtained by contacting Lauren Littlefield at (801) 809-0929 or by e-mailing littlefield@utdem.org.

—Brian Bremner

bonnie_kaufman@hotmail.com 801-557-8188 435-491-0999

A Retirement Celebration Guest of Honor Becky Sue Roberts, FNP

Please join Garfield Memorial Hospital as we celebrate the 27+ years Becky has given to our facilities and our communities.

When: Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Panguitch Senior Center 87 N 40 West

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St. Patrick's Day Dinner Saturday, March 15th

Smoked ribs Pulled pork sandwiches live music, open mike

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Your RSVP is Appreciated For Reservations: Call 435.491.0426 or 435.836.2426 Or email br_loghomes@yahoo.com 1500 S. Hwy 24, Lyman, Utah

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Did you know that you can file your federal and state taxes 100% free, online or in person with www.UtahTaxHelp.org?

Now through April 15, if you earned $52,000 or less in 2013, our coalition of volunteer income tax preparers are ready to help you — for free — at many locations throughout the state.

If you earned $58,000 or less in 2013, you’re eligible to file online for free at www.UtahTaxHelp.org. And it really is free, with no hidden fees. There’s no catch. Visit www.UtahTaxHelp.org today to get started. Or call 2-1-1 or 888-826-9790 for more information. People with disabilities and veterans welcome! And ask about Spanish translator availability.

UtahTaxHelp.org provides tax help you can trust and is a coalition of statewide partners from the public, private and nonprofit sectors and is an initiative of Community Action Partnership of Utah’s Earn it. Keep it. Save it. program. UtahTaxHelp. org is also an affiliate of MyFreeTaxes.com, a collaboration between Goodwill Industries International, National Disability Institute and United Way Worldwide, powered by the Walmart Foundation.

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AARP Utah: Study Addresses Internet Scams SALT LAKE CITY Some Internet users in Utah and across the nation may be at greater risk of being victimized online, according to a new study from AARP. The study, “Caught in the Scammer’s Net,” found that 34 million Internet users may be more likely to be victimized based upon a certain profile of characteristics, said Laura Polacheck, communications director for AARP Utah . For instance, she said, people who feel isolated or are experiencing financial stress are at greater risk.

“Sometimes, when they see something on the Internet, it somehow has more validity than if they see it through the mail or otherwise,” she said.

“So they might click on an offer or click on a free trial, and not realize there’s just as much likelihood that it could be a fraud as from anywhere else.”

The study of 11,000 adults

compared scam victims with non-victims. It found that victims are more likely to click on pop-up ads, open an email from an unknown person and sign up for free trial offers. It also found that two-thirds of the victims say they often or sometimes feel isolated, and more than 40 percent report having financial stress.

Polacheck said AARP’s new “Fraud Watch Network” provides no-cost resources to help people of any age avoid being scammed, online and elsewhere.

“It gives you access to resources and a network of experts from law enforcement who can help you spot fraud, so you can protect yourself and your family,” she said.

The Fraud Watch Network and study results are online at aarp.org/onlinefraud.

—Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection

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School Notes 2014 Legislative Session The 2014 Utah Legislature will come to a close on March 13, 2014. As of March 8, the Utah Legislature has passed 210 bills. For a current listing of bills that have been passed, you can log on to the following link http://le.utah. gov/asp/passedbills/passedbills.asp.

During the 2014 legislative session, the number of bills related to education continues to increase. This session there have been 170 new bills relating to education. For an updated list you can select the following link http:// www.schools.utah.gov/law/ Legislative-Session/TrackingSheet-03-07-2014.aspx.

I was able to attend the Utah Rural Caucus meeting, Joint Legislative Committee Meeting and a Superintendents meeting with Senators and Representatives last Thursday. I would like to thank Representative Nelson, McIff, Noel and Senator Vickers and Hillyard for taking the

time to attend the meeting. It is very beneficial to visit with them to address our concerns or support on upcoming legislation. As the bills move through the legislature, there are a few bills receiving more discussion and consideration than others. One of these bills is SB 111 which would freeze the basic property tax rate at this year’s rate. Currently, property tax rates float depending on the property values. With the basic rate frozen, the State would collect additional money as property tax values increase. SB 111 would take the additional money to an equalization fund, and the State would distribute the money to Districts based on a funding formula. The Distribution creates winners and losers between school Districts. The controversy comes in when the numbers relating to the changes are discussed, the bill calls for a cap at $100 million. However, amendments to the bill were made on the Senate floor

by Senator Howard Stephen-

son specifying how the money must be used specifically for HB 131 to fund the one to one device (each student receives a personal computer) initiative by Speaker of the House Becky Lockhart. The Senate passed SB 111 with a 16-12 vote and will be sent to the House for their consideration.

SB 111 continues to be a bill with controversy, thus putting a hold on other bills with fiscal notes because the outcome of SB 111 remains to be seen.

The Governor has weighed in on the issue saying he would consider vetoing HB 131 if the money requested for the one to one device initiative exceeded $30 million. Garfield School District may benefit from some of the current legislation, but could also lose revenue on other bills. The final financial numbers from the Utah State Office of Education will be released to the school districts at the end of March which will be the beginning of the FY15 School District budget planning.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

PHS Notebook

by Donnie Corwin

As the whether around our little rural area starts to remind us less and less of the movie “Frozen”, so it is fitting that the winter sports season comes to a close this week. While it’s a bittersweet thing for both the athletes, coaches, and spectators, we here at PHS aim to end the season with a bang! Thanks to our boys basketball team, we are already well on our way to doing just that, as they made us a very proud student body this past weekend, beating Piute in a closely-fought game to take home the region trophy.

The hard work they have put in for the past few months is definitely on plain display, as they launched into this week of State Championship matches with eager hearts and able bodies. We wish them all the best of luck in capturing another state title for PHS. The week of intensity started of great on Wednesday, as our boys first venture up to the Sevier Valley Center brought a great match for everyone to see. (Including various members of the PHS student body, who took a fan bus that day to support the team!)

Showing that they came here with a state championship in mind, our boys bested Region rival Wayne 67-45 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Wednesday also marked an important date for the

Basketball Region Champs!

Get em’ at state BB and FBLA! members of Panguitch FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). As the boys left to take care of business, so did our awesome FBLA members, as they left for their state competition on Wednesday evening. With the number of medalists and winners of the region competition this year, we can only expect good things to take place as our students compete at the state level this week. We wish them all the best of luck!

Our boys returned to action on Thursday, This time facing Green River in the quarterfinal match. In a fastpaced, competitive game, our boys showed hearts and edged out their northern opponents 65-58. With this new development, they will next take the court on Friday, facing off against the fierce Rich Rebels. For all involved with this matchup, you can expect a barn-burner and a great game!.

We wish our boys the best of luck ( here’s to hoping they won’t need it at all) as they get prepared for anticipated matches on Friday and Saturday. if they continue the hard work we’ve seen this season, it is only fair to speculate the arrival of a new State trophy come Monday.

(P.S. Stay tuned for next week! After weeks and months of gym shoes and uniforms,

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL Spotlight on Seniors 2014

BETHANY LAMB

ÒMy name is Bethany Lamb and my parents are Jim and Toni Lamb, and Susie lamb. I plan to

attend Snow College Ephraim in the fall of 2014. I desire to major in Nursing with a minor in Agriculture. The people who inspired me the most are my parents and my Agriculture advisor Jessica Grundy who taught me that when I want something I should stop at nothing until I get it. Hard work and dedication are essential in the world today. I appreciate all support that they offer.Ó........Bethany

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This weekly student spotlight is brought to you by Wayne High School and the Entrada Institute Scholarship committee. These spotlights are not only to inform the people of Wayne County about these fine seniors, but to encourage contributions to the ÒScholarship of ExcellenceÓ program for students at WHS. For more information about tax deductible donations, please contact Candence Peterson at WHS.

our PHS Debate team will offer a change of formality, and will “suit up” for their region competition!)

Donnie Corwin is a senior at Panguitch High School and serves as high school historian.

Does Class Size Matter? Research says “Yes”

SALT LAKE CITY - As school districts across Utah continue to cope with dwindling budgets, new research examines the impact of class size and the role crowded classrooms can play in students’ educational outcomes.

In a new policy brief, Diane Schanzenbach, associate professor of human development and social policy at Northwestern University, points out that having a manageable class size really does make a difference in how well students do in school.

“Much in line with parents’ common sense and what teachers know,” she said, “smaller classes mean that children learn more, they have better achievement and better lifetime outcomes if they’re in smaller classes.”

Student-teacher ratios in public schools fell steadily for about 40 years - until recently, she said. In the past five years, the average class size in the United States has increased 5 percent, to almost 22 students per classroom. In Utah elementary schools, it’s slightly more than 24 students.

“We have to be very careful with our resources, especially when the economy is bad, but we can’t forget that investing in high-quality schools is an investment that’s going to pay off over the long term,” she said. “We shouldn’t do something today that’s penny wise and pound foolish, like increasing class sizes.”

Schanzenbach said her research has determined that reducing class sizes to 18 to 20 students will pay for itself in terms of improvements in children’s future well-being.

The brief, “Does Class Size Matter?” is published by the National Education Policy Center and is online at greatlakescenter.org.

—Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection

Loa Elementary Snippets

by Lisa Stevens

Students of the Month Congratulations to the March students of the month!

Kindergarten - Mrs. Jackson: Alejandro Rosales, Mrs. Blackburn: Bree Ellett. First grade Mrs. Brinkerhoff: Tee Spencer, Mrs. Potter: Clancey Fillmore.

Second grade - Ms. Davis: Savannah Williams, Mrs. Liz Torgerson: Emily Jensen. Third grade - Mrs. Libby Torgerson: Kate Torgerson, Mrs. Williams: Cheyanne Jensen. Fourth grade - Mrs. Barlow: Mackenzie Lyman, Mrs. Ekker: Jasper James.

Fifth grade- Mrs. Brown: Paxton Davis, Mr. Ellett: Abbi New. The new student government students are Brayden Lawton, Sadie Anderson, Destiny Durfey, and Kolt Pace.

Preschool has had a busy month! In English/Language Arts students continue to learn new nursery rhymes and have fun with creating the nursery rhymes through creative art projects. As part of the physical health and safety core standard the school nurse visited and taught the children the proper way to wash their hands and how important it is to keep their hands clean. “We just completed our “Feelings Unit” which is part of our social/emotional core standard” said Mrs. Jan Brown.

“We had a pet hamster, “Holly”

BV Elementary News

by Ellen Fagergren and Kezli Floyd

Kindergarten: enjoyed celebrating Dr. Suess’ birthday with lots of fun activities.

2nd: are working on their class play Mufaros’ Daughter.

3rd: loved the percussion assembly that SUU put on and were very interested in all the different instruments. They have been working really hard on completing their chapter book challenge before the end of April. It includes reading 15 chapter books of different genres.

4th Rock and Mineral reports in our class will be given on Friday the 14th for parents and students.

5th: we finished reading “My Side Of the Mountain” and would recommend it to everybody. A lot of the beans we planted in class are growing.

A music concert is in the works for the students of Bryce Valley. They are practicing under the direction of Jana Jackson. We really appreciate her time with the students of BVE. SUU Percussion Instrumental Ensemble came to Bryce Valley to perform for all the students at Bryce Valley Elementary and High School. It was very good and we appreciate their providing such uplifting music.

who was a lot of fun to have in our classroom, however he passed away. It was sad, but also worked well for our feelings unit to let the students express what they were feeling losing our pet.” The students continue to work on their colors, shapes, numbers, and sounds; they made a colorful dragon for letter “D” and made and ate waffles for letter “W”. In the science center students have been very busy measuring and creating and working on different projects.

“Our students LOVE water, it is fun to see the many different things they come up with to use water in” said Mrs. Brown.

In Mrs. Williams’ third grade class students are learn-

ing all about force and motion and how they can use simple machines to help them. We can see that simple machines are all around us. In art students learned a little about the French artist Georges Seurat and the technique of pointillism. “We recreated his picture ‘The Seine at la Grande Jatte’ using watercolor and Q-tips. The students realized that some artwork takes a lot of time to make it look the way you want it to” Said Mrs. Williams.

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The application is available through the school counselors at Escalante, Bryce Valley, Panguitch and Piute high schools or by contacting Lynne Neilson at Garfield Memorial Hospital.

Two $500.00 awards will be given to students from each school with an additional two awards given to students interested in pursuing a degree in nursing. Two non-traditional students also have the opportunity of receiving $500 to help cover education expenses. The Board would like to encourage students to consider a career in health care as it is a rewarding and exciting way of life.

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Every1Counts

Stuck in Traffic Kind of Love

By Cynthia Kimball I know this couple.

They’re pretty darn cool.

They love each other.

And we’re talking really love each other.

Heck, they’ve been married like over 40 years (and huge kudos to those of you who have less time or more).

I’ll call em’ Brother and Sister Smith.

But I want to ask you a question.

Have you ever been so in love that you were in a stuck in traffic kind of love?

Seriously, where you actually want to be stuck in traffic with someone because you loved them so much.

Where you speak another’s love languages (even before your own).

You know, words of affirmation, time, service, physical, gifts (Google Gary Chapman’s five love languages for more information).

And you care.

And you show that through your thoughts, actions, words, and motives.

And you make someone better by those.

And you become better in the process.

Brother and Sister Smith?

The way they look and talk to each other?

Wow. It’s something to be admired.

And after 40+ years.

How? Brother Smith has eyes only for Sister Smith and viceversa.

He’s not out checking other women and she’s not out checking other men.

After all, they made a commitment.

And they have huge loyalty and respect for one another.

They never worry when they’re not in each other’s presence.

Because they have complete trust.

And a man I know, very much like Brother Smith, has said something like this, “If someone beautiful walks by, I notice, but I don’t turn my head. That would be disrespectful to my partner. And I would expect the same of her.”

I also know a church leader who was also a leader in a company and who lived nearby his work secretary. He once said something like this, “We could have easily carpooled to work together. It would have saved time and money. But, I will never do that.” He pro-

ceeded to talk about how much respect he had for his wife and that he would never put himself in a comprising tempting situation (even with something as innocent-seeming as carpooling).

This, my friends, is stuck in traffic kind of love.

And if you don’t have it, find it.

And the radio when stuck in this love?

Non-applicable.

Cynthia Kimball is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net

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Deciding to take a day off from his important job, a young hot-shot broker went back to visit some of his professors at his old school. Entering the school yard, he saw a dog attacking a small child.

He quickly jumped on the dog and strangled it.

The next day, the local paper reported the story with the headline “Valiant Student Saves Boy From Fearsome Dog.” The broker called the editor of the paper and strongly suggested that a correction be issued, pointing out that he was no longer a student, but a successful Wall Street broker.

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Family Relationship

I ran short of money while visiting my brother, and borrowed $50 from him.

After my return home, I wrote him a short letter every few weeks, enclosing a $5 check in each one. He called me up and told me how much he enjoyed the letters, regardless of the money; I had never written regularly before.

Eventually I sent off a letter and the last five-dollar check.

In my mail box the next week I found an envelope from my brother. Inside was another $5.

Security Questions

The escalator was broken, and the only way out of the airport was up a flight of stairs. I had a big suitcase and a sore knee.

I began dragging my bag and was making a loud thud on every step when a man behind me grabbed it and carried it to the top.

“That was so chivalrous,” I gushed, thanking him.

“Chivalry had nothing to do with it,” he said. “I’ve got a splitting headache.”

I was scheduled to fly from North Carolina to Germany, where my husband was stationed in the military. As I checked in at the airport, the ticket agent asked me some standard security questions.

“Has anyone given you any packages that you didn’t pack yourself?” he asked.

I told him that my motherin-law had given me a parcel to take to her son. He paused for a second, looked at me very carefully and asked: “Does she like you?”

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Wills, Trusts, and More Funding Your Trust

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Many people choose a revocable living trust instead of relying on a will or joint ownership in their estate plan. They like the cost and time savings, plus the added control over assets that a living trust can provide. When properly prepared, a living trust avoids the public and often costly, court processes at death (probate) and incapacity (conservatorship or guardianship). It can let you provide for your spouse without disinheriting your children, which can be important in second marriages. It can save estate taxes. And it can protect inheritances for children and grandchildren from the courts, creditors, spouses, and irresponsible spending.

However, many people make a major mistake in that they do not properly fund their trusts.

Funding your trust is the process of transferring your assets from you to your trust.

To do this, you physically change the titles of your assets from your individual name (or joint names, if married) to the trustee of your trust. You also will change beneficiary (or contingent beneficiary) designations to your trustee.

The trustee you name for your living trust controls the assets in your trust. Most likely, you have named yourself as trustee, so you will still have complete control. Remember,

one of the great features of a revocable living trust is that you can continue to buy and sell assets just as you do now.

You can also remove assets from your living trust should you ever decide to do so.

If you have signed your living trust document but haven’t changed titles and beneficiary designations, your trust will likely not achieve the desired results. You may have a great trust, but until you fund it (transfer your assets to it), it doesn’t control anything. Your revocable trust can only control the assets you put into it.

If the goal of your living trust is to avoid probate at death and court intervention at incapacity, then you must fund it now, while you are able to do so.

If you have a trust, your attorney should have prepared a “pour over will” that acts as a safety net. When you die, the will “catches” your assets and “sends” them into your trust. If you have forgotten to transfer an asset or two into your trust, the asset will probably have to go through probate first, but then it can be distributed according to the instructions in the will, to your trust.

You are the one ultimately responsible for making sure all of your appropriate assets are transferred to your trust. Most attorneys will transfer real estate into the trust, and will pro-

Answers for this week

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vide forms and instructions for your other assets. Often they will include sample letters or blank forms for you to use.

The funding process is not difficult. Because revocable living trusts are now so widely used, you should meet with little or no resistance when transferring your assets into your trust.

Even though the process is not difficult, it can be easy to get sidetracked or procrastinate. To prevent this from happening, make funding your revocable living trust a priority or pay an attorney to assist with all aspects of the funding.

Remind yourself why you are doing this, and look forward to the peace of mind you’ll have when the funding of your trust is complete.

Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna, and Olmstead with offices in St. George and Mesquite. He is a past President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com.

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Getting Forgetful

The man looked a little worried when the doctor came in to administer his annual physical, so the first thing the doctor did was to ask whether anything was troubling him.

“Well, to tell the truth, Doc, yes,” answered the patient.

“You see, I seem to be getting forgetful. No, it’s actually worse than that. I’m never sure I can remember where I put the car, or whether I answered a letter, or where I’m going, or what it is I’m going to do once I get there -- if I get there. So, I really need your help. What can I do?”

The doctor mused for a moment, then answered in his kindest tones, “Pay me in advance.”

AG MARKET NEWS Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, February 25, 2013 Receipts: 941. Last Week: 725. Last Year: 654. Feeder Steers: mixed wts under 750 lbs 9.00-10.00 higher; wts over 750 lbs 3.00-4.00 higher on similarofferings; Feeder Heifers: mixed wts under 700 lbs 8.00-10.00 higher, over 700lbs 2.00-3.00 higher. Holstein Steers: to few for price comparison. Slaughter Cows: 2.00-3.00 higher; Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 244.00-258.00; 300-350 lbs 238.00-251.00; 350-400 lbs 235.00-240.00; 400-450 lbs 219.00-242.00; 450-500 lbs 206.00-233.00; 500-550 lbs 208.00-230.00; 550- 600 lbs 183.00-210.00, pkg 216.00; 600-650 lbs 180.00-198.00; 650-700 lbs 167.00-183.00; 700-750 lbs 161.00-178.00; 750-800 lbs 155.00-166.00; 800-850 lbs 152.50-161.75; 850-900 lbs 146.00-158.00; 900-950 lbs 138.00-146.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300- 500 lbs 102.00-120.00; 500-700 lbs 93.00-117.50; 700-900 lbs 74.00-99.50; 900-1100 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 232.00-237.00; 300-350 lbs 227.00-230.00; 350-400 lbs 198.00-211.00; 400-450 lbs 192.00-219.00; 450-500 lbs 185.00-209.00, pkg 213.00; 500-550 lbs 182.00- 200.00; pkg 215.00; 550-600 lbs 170.00-181.00, pk 198.00; 600-650 lbs 158.00- 177.50, pkg 184.00; 650-700 lbs 154.00-170.00, pk 174.00; 700-750 lbs 150.00-160.25; 750-800 lbs 147.00-159.50; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs 132.00- 147.00; 900-950 lbs 130.00-137.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 86.00125.00.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 8090% Lean: 85.00-94.50, High Dressing to 96.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 86.00-95.00; 85-90% Lean: 74.00-83.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 100.50-108.50; 1500-2355 lbs 107.25-113.25; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 80.00-94.50; 1500-2015 lbs scarce Feeder Bulls: 965-1125 lbs 90.50-128.00.

March 13, 2014

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Sports Wayne Sports This Week

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

Panguitch’s Bobcats Basketball Team Takes 2nd at State They don’t call it March Madness for nothing, what an exciting tournament. The Cats played 7 grueling games in 10 days, and the last three were really tough defensive games.

Starting with the final buzzer beater against Piute, it didn’t get any easier when they got to State. The Cats lost to Monticello in the Championship by three, 34-31, it was a heartbreaker against a very good defensive team. The Buckaroos put 2 and 3 men on Tyce Barney and held him to a season low of 9 points. The Cats shots that fell all year long just weren’t there that night, the shots went in and out of the basket, came up short or long, missed free throws, things like this happens to the best of teams. I don’t know if it was good defense in this game or just poor shooting by both teams, but the score was 9 to 9 at half time. The Cats kept it close and with 3 minutes took a 25 to 24 lead, the only time the Cats led, the Buckaroos took a 6 point lead, Trey hit a 3 pointer to cut the lead to 3 and the Cats has several chances to tie the game and sending it in to overtime, but alas these shots fell short. Tyce and his brother Trey got to play in the Championship came together, which was a dream come true. What a wonderful year the Cats had, with 24 wins and only 2 losses, by a total of 6 points. The Bob Cats and the Lady Cats have really entertained the seniors in town, many thanks to both of the teams from the old folks.

In the first game against the Wayne Badgers, Wayne

got off to a 10 to 2 lead, but like the other games the Cats had against the Badgers they wore them down and came away with 22 point victory, 67 to 45. Dason Houston came off the bench to spark the Cats with 23 points; Tyce had 20 and 9 rebounds, in three quarters.

Against Green River it was a real tough game, the River tried to use the Hack a Shack against the Cats. This worked real well, because the Cats who were shooting over 80% on their free throws, really tanked making only 26 out of 45 (59%) and the game was a lot closer than it should have been. Keldon Norris was the only one that could make the penalty shots making 8 out of 9. It was Tyce’s three pointer with 1:30 to play was the momentum changer and finally put the Cats ahead for good. The Cats won this game by, seven 65-58. Tyce had 30 points in the game and 2 three pointers. This game was really physical and very tiring.

In the third game the Cats upset the top-ranked Rich Rebels 33 to 26. This was one for the ages, I don’t know if Coach Barney woke up with the idea on how to beat Rich or what.

The Coach played the game like a chess match and countered every move that the Rebels did. In the morning Coach Barney, told his son Tyce that he wouldn’t be able to make it to the elite 2000 point group, even though he only needed 38 in two games. It was more important to win the game and Tyce agreed and felt great relief not to have to worry about

the numbers. Rich played a running game, using 9 players and the Cats shut their game plan down, with working the ball and slowing the game and taking only good shots and really tough defense. The half time score was 16 to 14 and the Cats held Rich to only 10 points in the second half. Tyce was high point scorer with 14.

This was brilliantly Coached game; the Cats scored over 60 points in most every game this season. Again this was another tough defensive game.

Tyce Barney has entertained the PHS fans for the last four years and has had a record breaking career four years. This year he has had 619 points, 23-3 pointers, 217 rebounds, 58 assists, and 68 steals. Four year career 1985 points, 92- 3 pointers, 567 rebounds, 129 assists, and 164 steals. Tyce was on the All State Baseball Championship team.

Chance Campbell had 53- 3 pointers for the year and was also on the All Star Baseball team, as the MVP. The Norris Twins were All Staters in Cross Country and Keldon was on the All State Baseball team, Tyce Barney, Keldon and Kyler Norris were on the All State Academic Team, the team had a combined 3 .96 grade point average.

Many thanks to David and Sherrie Frandsen and Troy Norris for keeping scores and reporting them to the Deseret News, it made writing this column much easier.

by Maggie Ellett

Badger Basketball Team Finishes Strong Season; Girls Track Heats Up The boys had a great week at the state tournament winning most of their games.

On Tuesday they stomped Manilla with their lead scorer, Broc Taylor, giving them 30 of their points. Next, they played Panguitch and put up a good fight, but lost. They played Bryce Valley next and pulled out another win. Their last

game was against Tabiona and they played hard, but they lost.

They ended up finishing in 8th place in the state tournament.

Way to end the season strong boys!

Last Saturday, the track team travelled to Moab and participated in their first track meet. It was a beautiful and sunny day as they competed

against many 1A, 2A, and 3A teams. There were a few girls who took first overall in their events. Clarissa Johnson took first in the 100 meter dash, Hannah Ellett took first in the 300 meter hurdles, Kaitlyn McCoy took first in javelin, and the 4x4 team consisting of Catrina Johnson, Clarissa Johnson, Hannah Ellett, and Maggie Ellett took first place as well. There were many girls who placed in the top four in other individual events, including Carlie Chappell, Hannah Ellett, Catrina Johnson, Brooke Barney, Maggie Ellett, and Clarissa Johnson. They boys’ team did really well too!

Jay Moosman placed in the top four in the discus. Good job everyone! The next track meet will be on the 22nd of March.

Maggie Ellett is a senior at Wayne High School.

Lisa Stevens

Five Eagle Scouts Honored

Lisa Stevens

PHOTOS: After 10 days and 8 games the Wayne Badgers battled their way into the last day of the state tournament, ending their season with an 8th place finish. Pictured Seniors Marc Simmons (#33), Rhett Blackburn (#23) and Broc Taylor (#11).

Scout Court of Honor left to right: Tyrel Henrie, Jaren Frandsen, Chasyn Campbell, Bosten Englestead, Konner Hughes.

PANGUITCH - December 23 was another great night for families and friends in the Panguitch Third Ward, Unit 681. Five of their special young men were recognized and honored with advancement to the Eagle Scout Rank.

As is always the case, scouts leaders, parents and other family members and friends also should feel a sense of accomplishment as part of the success in their scouts reaching this milestone in their lives.

The new Eagles: Tyrel Henrie (14) is a son of Jodi & Troy Henrie. Ty’s Eagle project involved cutting with hand lopers, the small Pinon Pine and Utah Juniper trees that are re-invading a BLM range project area west of Panguitch.

Jaren Frandsen (14) is a son of Cherri & David Frandsen. His Eagle project took place in Hatch making horse-

shoe pits in the city park for folks to enjoy in that town.

Chasyn Campbell (13) is son of Kimberly & Scott Campbell. Chasyn organized the work to develop a USFS trailhead on Mt. Dutton. Enjoy guys! You now have a place to tie your horses, among other things.

Bosten Englestead (14) is the eldest son of Heather & Markay Englestead. Bosten supervised a crew of workers at our city park with a fencing project for his work on his Eagle project.

Konner Hughes (14) is son of Shannon (Travis) Hatch & Dane Hughes of Cedar City.

His Eagle project involved supervising the planting of trees in the Hatch City Park.

Each of these boys is a prime example of staying on a path focused towards responsible manhood. Congratulations, Eagles! Continue

towards your goals! Royce Pollock awarded each new Eagle with a special knife that he personally made. A really nice gift!

Many other scouts were also presented with earned ranks and many merit badges.

Of note was Tyler Roundy earning his 4th palm, and Saxton Matthew being presented the Star Rank.

A special thanks also goes to Bridgette Atkin, the new Cubmaster. Her efforts resulted in five recently graduated cub scouts being presented the Arrow of Light Award. The five boys are Dallas Englestead, Korbin Atkin, Ethan Crofts, Wylee Fawson, and Wyatt Tebbs. This is the highest award that a boy can earn as a cub scout. Congratulations!

—Norman McKee

Lisa Stevens

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obituaries

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

Lela Taylor

FREMONT - Lela Dallas Payne Taylor, 85, died March 8, 2014 in Loa. She was born July 13, 1928, in Koosharem, a daughter of Harry Lamont and Eva Orelia Torgerson Payne. She married Van Gross Taylor, June 12, 1947 in Fremont, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple, February 12, 1960. Van preceded her in death, January 5, 2006.

Lela was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Primary, Young Women, Relief Society and Sunday School. She was a lifetime visiting teacher. Lela was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Camp Geyser.

Lela loved to cook, sew and garden. She was an excellent homemaker, wife, mother and a very special grandmother and great-grandmother. She took great pride in her home and her family. Her door was always open and there were always cookies or brownies waiting.

Lela is survived by her children: Valynn and Ron Huffaker, Ephraim; Rodney and JoAnn Taylor, Gunnison; DeMar and Misako Taylor, Torrey; Corinne and Wesley Jensen, Torrey; and Teena and Jim Tolbert, Salem; 20 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Karon Williams Wilson, Castle Dale; Shauna Lee Leslie, Enoch; and brother Val Payne, Cleveland.

She is also preceded in death by parents; brothers Harold T. Payne, Jerry Lamar Payne, Warren Payne; and sisters: Eva Lillian Underwood, and Evalynn Payne.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 13th at 1 p.m. in the Fremont LDS Ward Chapel where friends may call Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thrusday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Fremont Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

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The political party caucuses will take place next week. The Democrat caucuses will be on Tuesday the 18th and I don’t know the location.

The Republicans will meet on Thursday the 20th and I believe they will be held at the Triple C, for the east side and Senior Citizen’s building, for those on the west side of town and will be at 7:00.

The GOP struck a deal with the “Count My Vote” organization, if they would pull their initiative. The Count My Vote had gathered the102,000 signatures to put their initiative on the ballot. The changes will allow any candidate who gathered enough signatures of registered voters to be listed on the primary ballot. A statewide candidate would need to gather 28,000 signatures, and the four congressional districts would need 7,000, state senate, 2,000 and a House candidate would need 1,000.

The parties also would have to allow Utah’s largest party, the unaffiliated voters, to vote in their primaries and allow absentee voting for delegates at a party convention.

Most of the elected positions in the County are up, some of those: Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Assessor, two of the County Commissioners, Panguitch and Bryce Valley to name a few. Three of these positions will be for a 6 year term, so all of the positions won’t come up every four years.

Also the four congressional districts will be up.

The changes in the caucus system, won’t take place until Jan.1, 2015. Senator Lee tried to stop the changes or to not have them take effect until 2018. He is up for election in 2016.

The legislative session comes to an end tomorrow, they did stop the use of Medicaid funds to help fund the 110,000 poor uninsured to help pay for insurance. Four

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million have signed up for affordable insurance and another two million are expected to be insured by the March 31 deadline. If you have cheap insurance that dosen’t cover much, the government is letting you keep it for another two years.

What help makes this affordable insurance work is, 80% of the premiums collected have to go to pay medical expenses.

Not salaries. Before, the CEO’s from the medical insurance companies were pulling down multi-million dollar bonuses; I read that three years ago the Blue Cross CEO received over twenty million in bonuses. I used to think that the women in Utah not getting mammograms for breast cancer was a Utah thing, but not so, they cost too much and when much of the cancers are discovered, they are stage 4 and it is too late.

The legislature did pass a law to stop pan handling on major highways, which is good.

However the fire fighters will not be able to pass the boot, on Labor Day to raise funds for the MDA foundations. Fire Fighters have been doing this for at least 50 years.

They also cut back on their free meals from lobbyists, by 10%. They are in session for 45 days and they can only receive 97 meals, it hardly makes it worth while to serve in these positions. Oh I forgot their free health insurance.

St. Patrick’s Day is on the 17th, it is a good time to load up on corned beef, and it’s about half price at this time of year and is about as easy a meal that you can prepare. Throw it in a pot of water and boil till tender and add veggies.

Spring is just around the corner so you can expect that gas will be going up, you might want to fill your vehicle when it gets down to half a tank, that way it won’t seem like it is so much. Diesel is by far the cheapest here in town, as much as 30 cents lower than the rest

of the state.

Utah’s unemployment is really down, below 4%, this is the lowest that it has been since the great recession 5 years ago.

Now is a good time to apply for work out at the Park or at Ruby’s Inn. I am including a list of planned events for the Sesquicentennial year 2014.

January we started the events off with a New Years Eve Party at the triple “C”. Included in the events was a birthday cake and ice cream dessert to start the celebration... Thanks to Tony Beckstead and the City employees. February events at the elementary school included square dancing and Panguitch history. On Main Street, the light poles were given a “heart attack” as we were reminded that “we love Panguitch.” With the permission of Sam Marshall (Panguitch Drug Store) the corner where the Tabernacle Monument stands, is a sesquicentennial project and weeds and greenery will be removed and replaced by brick and the Lions club will donate benches at the site.

March is the Panguitch Sesquicentennial Birthday Party at the Social Hall - 7:00 pm on Saturday March 22nd. Both companies of early pioneers settled in March. The program includes the Studio “89” dance team directed by JoAnne Black and dancer’s age’s K-6. Robert Proctor with descendants on both the G.W. Sevy and William Proctor sides of his ancestral line has written “The History of Panguitch.” He will be here to tell of his book and he will also have soft copies for sale for $25.00 each. Under the direction of Elaine Baldwin, the 7 Quilt Walk Pioneers and Jens Neilson will be here to tell their story in words and music.

Again Elaine Baldwin directing the entertainment will present the 6th grade elementary class treating us to old Pioneer dances. A Birthday Party with out cake and ice cream is unheard of, our party is no exception, Peggy Bagnell will decorate the cakes using the sesquicentennial theme. Prizes will also be part of the celebration. See you there. Call Pat @676-2418 if you have questions. In addition to the sesquicentennial pins ($4.00), designed by Art Cooper, Tshirts designed by Ms. Caine’s multi-media students and silk screened by Matt Houston at the “Shed” will be available at the “party” for $10.00 each.

Only 100 have been ordered so get yours early. This is a T-

shirt you will want to wear at many events during 2014.

April sesquicentennial events include a clean-up project at the Spry cemetery. Pat will let you know which day the “clean-up” will take place.

She hopes to give it a very nice face lift in respect to the many pioneer ancestors buried there (84). Your help will be appreciated. Easter is also in April this year (April 20th). Flyers will announce the time and date of the Easter Egg Hunt. Donation jars will be out at the first of April. The money collected in the jars goes into plastic eggs for the children at the egg hunt. Both the City and the Lions Club donate money to this event in which the Easter Bunny brings prizes and candy to the Hunt held at the City Park. Wanting to put a Sesquicentennial tweak on the Easter Egg Hunt has caused Pat some anxiety. If you can think of something special to make this egg hunt pioneer-like; or B-day like; or sesquicentennial -like she would really appreciate your input; call at 676-2418.

In the month of May there are several events to put on your calendar. There will be a special veteran’s program at the cemetery planned and executed by LaMont Olsen.

Several of the pioneer ancestors buried at the cemetery will be portrayed by their decedents as they tell their story and their history. As usual the cemetery will be looking its best with flags decorating the graves of the veterans and also at the entrance to the cemetery; this is an American Legion Project.

Flowers will adorn the graves and the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion will be there with poppies as part of the remembrance. Flyers will remind you of this event. This is a once in a life time event so plan and attend.

On the Saturday before Memorial Day, as usual, it is requested that you fly your flags high. The Main Street Committee is planning a “garage sale” so do your Spring Cleaning and make some money.

The tables will be provided by the committee at a cost. More information will be available at a later date.

June is the Quilt Walk Festival and the Balloon Festival. A Sesquicentennial tweak will be added to these events.

Look for another great year.

See you next week.

Mack O

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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER

March 13, 2014

WEDDINGS

TORREY NEWZ

by Adus F. Dorsey II

With our daily world changing faster than anyone can tell you whom we are at war with there is nothing better than spending the day with a bunch of Wayne County cowboys working calves to help remind you about what is really important.

I mean I am talking about guys that think the inner “net” is some sort of new replacement for the fly swatter, and really do wonder what aisle this new fangled fly swatter is on at IFA in Loa so they can get one, two if they are on sale. Straight up and strike me down with a bolt of lightening if I ain’t telling the truth, I gave some of these guys a DVD once of some video I shot of them herding cows and when it wouldn’t play Garth Brooks on their CD player in their pick up truck they thought is was broke and pitched it out the window somewhere on the Henrys.

These are guys that never do learn to call you by your given Christian name, they use some visible and identifiable feature of your being to get you to hold the reins of their horse while they go take a leak, names like Slim, Red, Curly, Clffy, and a few other endearments best left unsaid.

And let it be known I have found myself standing aimless around holding the reins of a lot of horses, with better names than what they call me while these guys are off in the bushes or doing something else that Workman’s Comp would certainly find questionable to file a claim on if an accident were to happen.

And just to be absolutely clear I have also been asked with the graciousness of the Queen Mother herself, to hold the royal horse reins of their magnificent steeds by some of the finest girls, women and la-

Adus Dorsey

Ian Fllmore. dies in Wayne County. Women with just as many, if not more cowboy abilities than some of the best men ropers, cow herders, and horse healers around, and like a Buckingham Palace Guard I was proud to do so.

Like clock work and seasons of the year, cattle also have a cycle and good cowboys know when those are and when it is time to wake up early and go to work, nobody knows it better than the farmers, ranchers and cowboys in Wayne County. Whether it is some sort of celestial signal from above, a certain phase of the winter moon, or just plain intuition, cowboys and cows seem to find themselves on the same time schedule. And if you are fortunate enough or find yourself in the chosen position to have anything to do with cows you better have prepared yourself to rise early and go to bed late, usually without any supper and rarely without more than a month old biscuit smeared with butter and jelly for breakfast, unless you have a good cowgirl around.

According to Richard Fillmore, son of DeRae and Robert Fillmore and Grand Son of the Great Dunc Taylor, in Fremont, Utah and life long time Wayne County cowboy.

To be a real Wayne County cowboy you are explicitly

required to firmly place your rope burned calloused, manure stained left hand squarely on the IRMB handbook. Then raise your sometimes bloody right hand as far in the sky as you can get it and swear to dedicate your life to long and worrisome nights, often filled with sleeplessness, troubled pregnancies all spent in dirty manure covered and smelly Carhart insulated coveralls. If you are lucky you might even have been able to grab fifteen minutes snooze time on an aging R.C. Wiley couch that is about as comfortable as the back of an old International pick up truck.

On a bright and beautiful morning rolling up to the corrals at the ranch I see a long row of well-worn horse trailers, all of which have two, three or four saddled horses tied to them. In the largest part of corrals the first year heifers are bawling away for their babies that are all bunched up in a round pen, a little confused and surely unaware of what is about to take place.

A large group of cowboys and girls are shuttling a worktable full of various types of medical and medieval looking utensils and liquids out to a place being set up by an opening in the pen. A barrel with a semi smoking electric brand-

ing iron sits nearby and is a sure sign some serious work is about to take place.

After the surgical table is set up the cowboys start leading their sweaty horses into the corrals while checking their chaps and other essential cowboy gear for a good fit. Feeling a bit out of place in my new jeans, converse tennis shoes and a baseball cap I to try to go through similar motions, tightening my belt, and adjusting my hat as if I might actually have to do something cowboy related, but I really know better—or would my deductible permit such foolish thoughts.

Soon a small group of the cowboys are mounted up swinging their lassos into wider and wider loops, looking intently for something to rope and eyeballing my converse tennis shoes. I tighten my belt another notch and adjust my hat again hoping they don’t notice my nervousness but they do anyway. The other group of cowboys and ranch hands open a section of the round pen and strategically station themselves at the opening. I naively ask Wylie if they are gonna go in there and ask the calves for volunteers, he looks at me and says no.

Without much conversation the cowboys on horses ride slowly in to the round pen swinging their lassos overhead having forgotten all about my tennis shoes and with more important business on their minds. The calves are all in a bunch and not before long the ropes start to fly and soon enough one of calves, looking quite unlucky, is plucked from the herd. Then the crack team of cowboys goes to work near the gate, what takes place next is just like what has been happening in corrals all over the world for a couple of centuries or more.

Bryce Valley Area News

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

“I have such mixed emotions today. On one hand I am happy to just be home knowing I no longer have to travel for anymore basketball games, but on the other hand I am sad that the season is done and I will no longer be able to watch my son and all those wonderful boys on the Mustang Team play any longer. It doesn’t matter whether we won or lost, I enjoyed watching a team come together and play like a team should. Not to mention have coaches coach them in a way that was both positive and challenging. Thank you for a wonderful basketball season. It was an honor to watch the season”. (A quote from a Mother of one of the basketball players on Bryce Valley High School Team) We all echo what Tracy Henderson is saying. We love our young men and young women in Bryce Valley and we are so proud of them.

They conducted themselves with great sportsmanship and friendship during all the games. Thanks to the players, fans, the coaches and the

parents of the Bryce Valley Mustangs for a great season of basketball. Looking forward to next year.

It was noticed during the games that when one of these high school boys got hurt they kept on playing through it. All the teams were the same. The NBA could take a lesson from these young men and women as they continued to play ball even though you could see they were hurt. They did not lay down on the floor and act like it was the end of the world.

Thank you for being such great sports as you all played on, walked it off or just plain ignored the pain. Kuddos to you all.

I need to insert a word of warning here. If you live in Henrieville keep your children out of the washes. Someone has put out poison that kills quickly and this Saturday we lost our beloved “Beau” because he was poisoned. Don’t know what the poison is for or why it is on the border of the wash and on our hay field property but I hope you lose a lot of sleep because you robbed us of

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a sweet little dog that hurt no one. He was just there to keep Arthur company as he gave water to the animals and now he is gone forever. Shame on you. How would you feel if a child playing there touched this poison and then put his hands in his mouth.

That would indeed be a tragedy.

Congratulations to Skylar Ott on being baptized by her father, Klancey Ott. Klancey and Samie Ott are the parents with grandparents being Lonnie and Cheryl Pollock of Tropic and Kowan and Melanie Ott of Cannonville.

Great-grandparents are Bob and Mira Loy Ott also of Cannonville.

John & Ramona Morreale and Alma & Anita Fletcher traveled to Hanksville on Friday. They enjoyed the ride over and back and had a delightful lunch while they were in Hanksville on business.

They ran into Bob and Mira Loy Ott who were on their way to Monticello to attend a wedding.

A mountain lion has been spotted in Henrieville so watch out for him/her.

Big Kuddos being sent out to Christian Mathews and ben Rose who asked and were given permission to clean up the leaves, limbs and sticks in Lula Moore’s yard. They did an excellent job and it was much appreciated by Lulu.

Good work boys.

In the Bryce Valley area we appreciate all the service

hours given by the scouts and others to help those who need a little extra hand here and there. Especially in the springtime when weeding and cleaning yards is happening.

Ernie and Wynona Henderson went to Salt Lake to appointments for Ernie at the VA Hospital. While they were up there they got together with their four children who all live in or around Salt Lake City.

They celebrated the birthdays of Kevin Denny and Dallas Henderson. Kevin is their son-in-law married to Dorsie and Dallas is their son.

Wynona got a call from granddaughter, Niki, who is attending Odessa College to play softball. She wanted to let Wynona know that Bonnie Blackwell Mecham has a granddaughter that is also attending Odessa College.

Bonnie is a great friend of Wynona’s and is married to Jerry Mecham, brother to Lowell and Stan in Tropic.

Wynona and Barbara were friends in Henrieville and were excited to find out that both their granddaughters are attending the same school in Texas. Incidentally the Mecham’s granddaughter is also named Nikki. Small world isn’t it? Over the years they have attended the same softball games but did not recognize each other. Now they are corresponding again.

Please have a safe and enjoyable week. Phone or email your news to me. Thanks VS.

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March 13, 2014

LEGAL NOTICES

HELEN Y. PEKOVICH, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD J. SHAKESPEAR, A.K.A. HAROLD J. SHAKESPEARE,

Plaintiff, v.

THE HEIRS OF FRANCIS SHAKESPEAR, A.K.A. FRANCES SHAKESPEAR, DECEASED, et al.

Defendants,

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION

Case No. 130600055 Judge Marvin D. Bagley

This matter came before the Court pursuant to the Plaintiff’s Motion for Service by Publication. The Court having reviewed the file, and for good cause appearing; now therefore, it is hereby ORDERED: The Plaintiff is authorized to serve the Defendant Lois Dutton and the Defendants who are the heirs of Francis Shakespear, a.k.a. Frances Shakespear, deceased; the heirs of Frances Viola Marshall, deceased; the heirs of Lucille Marshall, deceased; the heirs of John Franklin Marshall, deceased; the heirs of David James Marshall, deceased; the heirs of Joseph Leroy Marshall, deceased; the heirs of Minerva Dutton, deceased; the heirs of Eliza Mae Dutton, deceased; the heirs of James Richard Dutton, deceased; the heirs of Carvel Oscar Dutton, deceased; the heirs of Idella Dutton Corporan, deceased; the heirs of Elva Dutton Mealey, deceased; the heirs of Reva Wilcock, deceased; the heirs of Elton R. Dutton, deceased; the heirs of Edith Lenola Dutton, deceased; the heirs of Wendell Dutton, deceased; the heirs of Merrill Willis Dutton; the heirs of Elsie Shakespear Davenport, deceased; the heirs of Elwin Davenport, deceased; the heirs of Getta Shakespear, deceased; the heirs of Louise Warner McMullen, deceased; the heirs of Thella Delong, deceased; the heirs of Carla Herberger, deceased; the heirs of Alvin Delong, deceased; the heirs of Elouise Talley, deceased; the heirs of Richard Delong, deceased, and all other persons unknown who claim and may claim an interest in and to this property, by publication, by publishing a Summons in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” in the Garfield County Insider, a newspaper of general circulation in Garfield County, Utah, once each week for a period of four weeks. Service shall be deemed complete upon the last publication date.

DATED this 3rd day of February, 2014. /s/ MARVIN D. BAGLEY District Court Judge Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 6, 13,20 & 27, 2014 Public Notice The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is proposing to lease cattle grazing on the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Kingston Canyon Wildlife Management Areas in Piute County, UT. The UDWR Kingston Canyon WMA’s are comprised of two substantial land parcels; the East parcel and West parcel.

Grazing on these parcels will be conducted on a rotational basis between four pastures. The minimum bid per AUM is $6.50.

The allotment specifications are as follows.

Kingston Canyon WMA Allotment: 20 AUMs 2014-Entire West Parcel (May 15 – June 15) 2015-East Pasture 1 (May 15- May 31) East Pasture 2 (June 1- June 15) 2016-East Pasture 2 (May 15- May 31) East Pasture 3 (June 1- June 15) Interested parties need to contact Trail Kreitzer at the Division of Wildlife Resources Southern Region Office for information, locations, bid packets and maps.

Phone (435) 704-1713 Email: trailkreitzer@utah.gov Address: Division of Wildlife Resources Attn: Trail Kreitzer 1470 North Airport Road Cedar City, UT 84721 All bid applications are due no later than 5:00 pm on March 30th, 2014. The successful bidder will be notified by mail.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 6 & 13, 2014 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The application(s) below requesting an EXTENSION OF TIME WITHIN WHICH TO SUBMIT PROOF OF BENEFICIAL USE have been filed with the Division of Water Rights.

It is represented that additional time is needed to place the water to beneficial use in Wayne County.

These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2.

Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE APRIL 9, 2014.

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

EXTENSION(S) 95-4857 (A68422): Charles A. Callis is/are filing an extension for 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 1/2 mile South of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13 & 20, 2014 public notice A meeting of Wayne County Special Service District #1 will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at the Wayne County Courthouse. The directors will discuss allocation of district money. All interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting. For additional information, call the County Clerk=s office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13, 2014

public notice JAMES W. JENSEN (6578) JENSEN LAW OFFICE Attorneys for Plaintiff 250 South Main P.O. Box 726 Cedar City, UT 84721 Telephone: (435) 586-4404 IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH HELEN Y. PEKOVICH, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD J. SHAKESPEAR, A.K.A. HAROLD J. SHAKESPEARE,

Plaintiff, v.

THE HEIRS OF FRANCIS SHAKESPEAR, A.K.A. FRANCES SHAKESPEAR, DECEASED, et al.

Defendants,

SUMMONS (30-Day)

Case No. 130600055 Judge Marvin D. Bagley

THE STATE OF UTAH TO THE DEFENDANTS, THE HEIRS OF FRANCIS SHAKESPEAR, A.K.A. FRANCES SHAKESPEAR, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF FRANCES VIOLA MARSHALL, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF LUCILLE MARSHALL, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF JOHN FRANKLIN MARSHALL, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF DAVID JAMES MARSHALL, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF JOSEPH LEROY MARSHALL, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF MINERVA DUTTON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF ELIZA MAE DUTTON, DECEASED; LOIS DUTTON; THE HEIRS OF JAMES RICHARD DUTTON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF CARVEL OSCAR DUTTON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF IDELLA DUTTON CORPORAN, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF ELVA DUTTON MEALEY, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF REVA WILCOCK, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF ELTON R. DUTTON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF EDITH LENOLA DUTTON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF WENDELL DUTTON, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF MERRILL WILLIS DUTTON; THE HEIRS OF ELSIE SHAKESPEAR DAVENPORT, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF ELWIN DAVENPORT, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF GETTA SHAKESPEAR, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF LOUISE WARNER MCMULLEN, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF THELLA DELONG, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF CARLA HERBERGER, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF ALVIN DELONG, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF ELOUISE TALLEY, DECEASED; THE HEIRS OF RICHARD DELONG, DECEASED; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN AND TO THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED: You are hereby summoned and required to file an answer in writing to the Complaint for Quiet Title in this matter with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court whose address is 55 South Main Street, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759, and to serve upon, or mail to James W. Jensen, Jensen Law Office, Plaintiff’s Attorney, 250 South Main Street, P.O. Box 726, Cedar City, Utah 84721, a copy of said answer, within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons upon you.

If you fail so to do, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in said Complaint for Quiet Title, which has been filed with the Clerk of said Court.

This is an action to quiet title in favor of the Plaintiff all interest in and to the following described property: Parcel No. 1: Beginning at the SW corner of Lot 1, Block 22, Plat “A”, Tropic Town Survey, and running thence North 63 feet; thence East 160 feet; thence North 176 feet; thence East 81 feet; thence South 239 feet; thence West 241 feet to the place of beginning.

Parcel No. 2: All of Lot 4, Block 22, Tropic Town Survey.

Parcel No. 08-0073-0096/T-06 Seven (7) Shares of Stock in Tropic and East Fork Irrigation Company If the Plaintiff is successful in this action, title to the above-described property will be quieted in favor of the Plaintiff and against all interests in and to the water right herein described. A copy of the Complaint for Quiet Title in this action has been deposited with the Clerk of the Court and can be picked up by anyone claiming an interest in the above-described property at no charge.

DATED this 23rd day of January, 2014.

JENSEN LAW OFFICE /s/ JAMES W. JENSEN Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 6, 13,20 & 27, 2014

Livestock Producers Affected

by Severe Weather Urged to Keep Good Records

WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia, repeated his appeal last week to livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as the drought in the West and the unexpected winter storm in the upper Midwest to keep thorough records.

This includes livestock and feed losses, and any additional expenses that are a result of losses to purchased forage or feed stuff.

“I urge producers to keep thorough records. We know these disasters have caused serious economic hardships for our livestock producers. We’ll do all we can to assist in their recovery.”

Each severe weather event causes economic consequences for farmers and ranchers throughout the United States.

FSA recommends that owners and producers record all pertinent information of natural disaster consequences, including: • Documentation of the number and kind of livestock that

have died, supplemented if possible by photographs or video records of ownership and losses; • Dates of death supported by birth recordings or purchase receipts; • Costs of transporting livestock to safer grounds or to move animals to new pastures; • Feed purchases if supplies or grazing pastures are destroyed; • Crop records, including seed and fertilizer purchases, planting and production records; • Pictures of on-farm storage facilities that were destroyed by wind or flood waters; and • Evidence of damaged farm land.

Visit www.fsa.usda.gov or an FSA county office to learn more about FSA programs and loans. For information about USDA’s Farm Bill implementation plan, visit www.usda. gov/farmbill.

—USDA Farm Service Agency

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following described real property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, purchase price payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the time of sale, at the main entrance of the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, on Monday, April 7, 2014, at the hour of 12:00 noon of that day for the purpose of foreclosing a deed of trust originally executed by Alex Nay and Sheena Nay, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for CCSF, LLC. dba Greystone Financial Group, its successors and assigns, covering real property located at approximately 87 East Sagewood Circle, Panguitch, Garfield County, Utah, and more particularly described as: ALL OF LOT 5, SOUTH PANGUITCH ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. SPE-5 The current beneficiary of the trust deed is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Sheena Nay. The trustee’s sale of the aforedescribed real property will be made without warranty as to title, possession, or encumbrances. Bidders must be prepared to tender a cashier’s check in the amount of $20,000.00 at the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier’s check or wire transfer received by 12:00 noon the following business day. The trustee reserves the right to void the effect of the trustee’s sale after the sale based upon information unknown to the trustee at the time of the sale, such as a bankruptcy filing, a loan reinstatement, or an agreement between the trustor and beneficiary to postpone or cancel the sale. If so voided, the only recourse of the highest bidder is to receive a full refund of the money paid to the trustee. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 6th day of March, 2014 ________________________________ Marlon L. Bates, successor trustee Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, P.C. 15 West South Temple, Ste. 600 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Telephone: (801) 531-7870 Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Trustee No. 51121-1049 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 6, 13 & 20, 2014

public notice The Town of Hatch will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Hatch Town Hall located at 49 West Center. The meeting will be held at 7pm. The purpose of the hearing will be to discuss proposed zoning for the town and the newly annexed area.

Jacie Torgersen Hatch Town Clerk Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 13, 2014

Tourism to GCNRA and Rainbow Bridge Creates $190 Million in Economic Benefit Report shows visitor spending supports 1488 jobs in local economy

PAGE, AZ - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,136,542 visitors to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument in 2012 spent $190 million in communities near the parks.

That spending supported 1488 jobs in the local area.

“Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument are proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Todd Brindle. We are delighted to share the story of these places and the experiences they provide and to use the parks as a way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers.

National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy – returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service – and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities.”

The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber and Lynne

Koontz for the National Park Service. The report shows $14.7 billion of direct spending by 283 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park unit. This spending supported 243,000 jobs nationally, with 201,000 jobs found in these gateway communities, and had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $26.75 billion.

According to the report most visitor spending supports jobs in restaurants, grocery and convenience stores (39 percent), hotels, motels and B&Bs (27 percent), and other amusement and recreation (20 percent).

To download the report visit http://www.nature.nps. gov/socialscience/economics. cfm The report includes information for visitor spending at individual park units and by state.

To learn more about national park units in Utah and Arizona and how the National Park Service works with Utah and Arizona communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/UTAH or www.nps.gov/ARIZONA. —National Park Service

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Classified Ads

Classified ads start at $7.50 for 25 words or less. Call 435-826-4400 or email your ad information to snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Panguitch High School Secondary Science Teacher Garfield School District is hiring a full-time Secondary Science Teacher for Panguitch High School.

SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 20132014 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a valid Utah Teaching License and a current transcript of credit. All applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District Certified application, resume, three current letters of recommendation, and a transcript.

Please direct questions to Principal Rod Quarnberg, rod. quarnberg@garfk12.org , 435-272-6849, and application packets to: Panguitch High School, P.O. Box 393, Panguitch, Utah 84759. Online applications are available at: http://www.garfield.k12.ut.us/index.php/do/employment Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: March 14, 2014 Garfield School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action and ADA 3/13

garfield county school district Panguitch High School Math Teacher Garfield School District is hiring a full-time Secondary Level III or Level IV Math Teacher for Panguitch High School.

SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 20132014 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a valid Utah Teaching License and a current transcript of credit. All applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District Certified application, resume, three current letters of recommendation, and a transcript.

Please direct questions to Principal Rod Quarnberg, rod. quarnberg@garfk12.org or 435-272-6849 and application packets to: Panguitch High School, P.O. Box 393, Panguitch, Utah 84759. Online applications are available at: http://www.garfield. k12.ut.us/index.php/do/employment Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: March 14, 2014 Garfield School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action and ADA 3/13

Garfield County School District Bryce Valley High School Head Volleyball Coach Bryce Valley High School is seeking applications for a Head Volleyball Coach.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position will require adequate knowledge of volleyball rules, skills, schedules, and safety. Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, coaching, and CPR/ First Aid certificates. Candidates must satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicants must work well and establish positive relationships with BVHS faculty, administration, athletes, and parents.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Jeff Brinkerhoff at 435-679-8835 and applications packets to: Bryce Valley High, PO Box 70, 721 West Bryce Way, Tropic, UT 84776. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: March 14, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

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Garfield County School District Panguitch Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Garfield School District is hiring a half-time Kindergarten Teacher at Panguitch Elementary. This teacher must demonstrate mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for Kindergarten. Maintain and implement an early childhood program based on sound principles of child development and interact positively with children. Provide a variety of assessments and use assessments for planning and instruction.

SALARY: Half Salary of the beginning step/lane according to the 2013-2014 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a valid Utah Teaching License and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a preference in Early Childhood Education endorsement. Applicant must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District certified application, resume and three letters of recommendation. Please direct questions and applications to Principal Nick Reynolds: Panguitch Elementary School P.O. Box 386, 110 South 100 West Panguitch, Utah 84759 (435) 676-8847 Online application available www.garfield.k12.ut.us. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: March 14, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Escalante Canyons Art Festival Seeks Part Time Executive Director The Escalante Canyons Art Festival, an event organized under the umbrella of the non-profit Envision Escalante (501-3c), seeks a part-time executive director.

The executive director will lead a dedicated team of volunteers to produce the annual September event, now heading into its eleventh year. The primary responsibilities of the executive director include: • Fund-raising (grant writing as well as donor solicitation) • Outreach to donors, sponsors and artists • Festival programming oversight and organization.

Specifically, the successful candidate will have: • Proven fundraising experience • Excellent organizational skills • Solid verbal and written communication skills The minimum amount of time that is estimated for the position is 300 hours over the course of the year, with the majority of the hours worked in August, September, and October.

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to art@ escalantecanyonsartfestival.org. Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2014.

Questions about the position maybe be submitted to art@ escalantecanyonsartfestival.org or by calling 435-616-4480.

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Wayne County ems applications and training Wayne County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be hosting an Emergency Medical Technician EMT-BASIC class that will be held on March 21, 2014. We are now accepting applications. You will need to pass a background check prior to the class starting. If interested please contact Jeri Johnson at 435-896-1319 or Kassidee Brown at 435-836-1348 as soon as possible.

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Retail Sales Help Seeking retail sales help for the season. Weekends required. Sales experience a huge +. Computer literate, able to multi-task in busy setting, cheerful & positive. Torrey. (435) 425-2010, www. backcountryoutfitters.com, info@backcountryoutfitters. com 3/20

PANGUITCH DENTAL Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Needed – Part-Time.

Compassionate, hard working, self-motivated person needed. Experience preferred, but we’ll train. $9.00/hr. (more if trained).

Panguitch Dental 676-2443.

AQUARIUS INN Housekeeper The Aquarius Inn is taking applications for housekeeping for the coming season. Apply at Aquarius Inn motel office after 2pm. Questions? Call rtn 435-425-3835

RENTALS Tropic - Beautiful Large 3 and 4 bedroom homes available in Tropic Utah. 2 baths/ carport /Central Air. Pets welcome ( restrictions) must income qualify. Rents starting at $ 416. Equal Housing.

Please give us a call 801-3222505 or 435-865-1455 4/24

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FOR SALE HAY FOR SALE Good Better Best Orchard and brome grass hay.

No weeds. Second crop. Got hit by rain in the windrow, went dark. No mold or spoilage. Approx. 20 tons, small bales. Asking $150/ton. Grover. Call Bob 801-688-1725.

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Utah Concealed Firearm permit

Saturday, March 22 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Flying ‘M’ Café Panguitch ($50 Please RSVP)

435-704-0045

Shane’s Carpet Cleaning Carpet, Tile and Upholstery Reasonable prices Call Shane at

Application Process Firearm Safety & Laws Holster Selection Reciprocity & Travel Bring a friend!

Wayne County Travel Council Information Specialist Wayne County is accepting applications for the following position: Title: Information Specialist Department: Travel Council FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, part-time GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties and provide day to day customer service.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Travel Council Director SUPERVISION EXERCISED None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide excellent customer service.

• Answer all incoming calls to the information center and retrieve messages from answering machine and fulfill their request and / or call them back.

• Keep brochure racks filled • Keep bulletin board updated with current information.

• Sweep / vacuum and clean the restroom at the information center when needed.

• Keep area free from trash and looking nice.

• Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of Wayne County and surrounding areas.

2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; operation of standard office machinery; filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; basic interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

3. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching.

Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties.

Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking.

Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s office.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 21st at 5:00 p.m. For further information, contact the County Clerk’s office at 435-836-1300.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor

Prescribed Fire Planned Near Antimony RICHFIELD – Interagency fire and fuels personnel plan to conduct a prescribed burn in the Antimony area, under the direction of the BLM, Richfield Field Office. The Antimony project area is located in the Deep Creek and Dry Hollow drainages. The project area is approximately 4 miles southwest of Antimony.

Project implementation is scheduled to begin on March 10 through March 24, 2014. Exact dates will depend on favorable environmental conditions, and the availability of adequate firefighting resources.

Those who plan to visit the area during the aforementioned dates may be subject to smoke impacts and temporary road/ trail closures.

This prescribed fire plan is specific to units that have been

mechanically treated. These units total approximately 1,120 acres.

The primary objective of this prescribed burn is to reduce the existing wildland fire hazard by removing dense, closed canopy pinyon and juniper trees, thus reducing potential negative effects from future wildland fire to Federal, State and private lands, while restoring fire-adaptive ecosystems.

The project will also help improve conditions for public safety, as well as, reduce the risk of large scale wildfire.

After the burn is complete, a mix of desirable grasses, forbs and shrubs-suitable to the site, will be aerial seeded.

For more information visit www.utahfireinfo.gov.

—Bureau of Land Management

435-691-3504 The Garfield County Office of Tourism is excited to host the very first

Concealed Firearm Permit Class Class will be held in Lyman, UT on Saturday March 22nd at 5:00 PM. The cost is $50 which includes finger prints and photo. The only other cost to apply for your permit is the $46 that the state charges.

To sign up call Brant Taylor at 801-981-1932

GARFIELD COUNTY TOURISM DAY 11:00-3:00 @ Best Western Ruby’s Inn This is a free event open to tourism related businesses and individuals in Garfield County. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

Presenters Include: Kaitlin Eskelson- Utah Office of Tourism, Director of Partner Relations Gary Schluter - Rocky Mountian Holiday Tours (Bring In Your Business Brochures For Exchange With Others)

Register online at:

http://garfieldcountytourismday.eventbrite.com

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Wayne High School Sterling Scholar Finalists Announced Sevier Valley Center to Host Awards Ceremony on March 20

Bethany Lamb Agriculture Science

Colby Banner Social Science

Bridgette Brian Family and Consumer Sciences

Brittney Hagel Business and Marketing Education

Velden Kenneth Noyes Speech /Drama

Maggie Ellett English Literature

Brinlee Chappell General Scholarship

Marc Simmons Trade /Technical Education

RICHFIELD - High school seniors totaling 120 from 12 schools throughout the central Utah region will vie for Sterling Scholar honors Thursday, March 20, in Richfield.

Students will be interviewed throughout the day March 20 in Richfield by professors from Brigham Young University, Dixie State University, Snow College, Southern Utah University, Utah Valley University, and some local professionals. Judges will have already viewed and scored online portfolios prior to interviews and will select one winner and two runners-up in each of the 15 categories when interviews are over. All judges volunteer their time.

Results will be announced that same evening during the forty-second annual Deseret News/KSL Broadcast Group

Sterling Scholars of Central Utah awards program beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sevier Valley Center, 800 W 200 S, Richfield. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Portfolios were produced online for the first time this year so these won’t be available for public viewing.

Forty-two of this year’s nominees are seniors from Richfield, North Sevier, South Sevier, Wayne and Piute high schools. Other participating nominees hail from Gunnison Valley, Delta, Manti, Juab, North Sanpete, Millard, and Tintic high schools.

Judging is based on scholarship, leadership, and citizenship that are profiled in each nominee’s portfolio and also on their interview.

Andy Peterson, Gunnison Valley High School, Gunnison,

is hosting this year’s awards program under the direction of Jason and Mary Okerlund, Aurora, co-directors of the Central Utah Sterling Scholar program.

The program recognizes students for their scholastic achievements in 15 categories.

Students are awarded cash prizes, scholarships, a Sterling Scholar pin and a key chain medallion. Local committee coordinators include Stephanie Johnson, Richfield High; Tamara Nilsson, South Sevier High; Ammon Trimble, North Sevier High; Peggy Chappell and Weston Taylor, Wayne High, and Devin Shakespear, Piute High. Mavanee Loftus, Sevier School District, serves as committee secretary.

Following is a list of this year’s area nominees from Wayne High School by category along with their parents.

Wayne High. Trade and Technical Education, Marc Simmons, Jeremy Simmons and Farah Pace, Loa; Business and Marketing Education, Brittney Hagel, Mark and Beverly Hagel, Bicknell; Family and Consumer Sciences, Bridgette Brian, Durran and Teresa Brian, Loa; Social Science, Colby Banner, Neil and Annette Banner, Loa, and English and Literature, Maggie Ellett, Jan and Mary Ellett, Loa. Also, Agriculture Science, Bethany Lamb, James and Toni Lamb, Loa; Science, Katelynn Torgerson, Eric and Trudy Torgerson, Loa; Speech and Drama, Velden Noyes, Kenneth and Ardell Noyes, Lyman; Music, and General Scholarship, Brinlee Chappell, David and Lori Chappell, Lyman.

—Mavanee Loftus, Sevier Valley School District

March 13, 2014 Practical Money Matters

Don’t Forfeit Past Tax Refunds

by Jason Alderman Does this sound familiar? and may be used to offset unA few years back your yearly paid child support or past-due earnings were pretty low so federal debts, such as student you figured you wouldn’t owe loans.

Another good reason to any income tax. Thus, when April 15 rolled around the fol- consider going back and filing lowing year you didn’t bother a previous year’s tax return: filing a tax return, knowing you the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Chances are, if the reawouldn’t be penalized. son you didn’t file a return was Big mistake.

Even if your income fell because you didn’t earn enough below the threshold at which to owe taxes, you may have you’d owe anything, chances been eligible for the EITC, are taxes were deducted from a “refundable” tax credit for your paycheck throughout the low- to moderate income workyear. (Check your year-end W-2 ing taxpayers. (“Refundable” form). If so, you probably left a means that if you owe less in sizeable tax refund on the table. tax than your eligible credit, And you wouldn’t be you not only pay no tax but also alone. The IRS estimates that get a refund for the difference.)

As an example, for tax each year close to a million people don’t bother filing fed- year 2010, a married couple fileral tax returns, thereby forfeit- ing jointly with three or more ing around $1 billion in refunds qualifying children whose adthey were due – refunds that justed gross income was less average several hundred dol- than $48,263 were eligible for an EITC of up to $5,666. To lars apiece.

Here’s the good news: find out how EITC works and The IRS generally gives you a whether you qualify, consult three-year window to go back IRS.gov.

For the rest of us, April 15 and file a past year’s tax return if you want to claim an unpaid looms as the deadline for filrefund. For example, to collect ing our 2013 taxes. At the very a refund for 2010 you have un- least you should request a filing til April 15, 2014, to file a 2010 extension by then; otherwise return. After that, the money the penalty on any taxes you becomes the property of the owe increases dramatically.

Typically you’ll have to U.S. Treasury.

You can order prior year pay an additional 5 percent tax forms at www.irs.gov or by of taxes owed for each full or calling 800-TAX-FORM (800- partial month you’re late, plus 829-3676). If you’re missing interest, up to a maximum penany supplementary paperwork alty of 25 percent. However, if (e.g., W-2 or 1099 forms), you file your return or request you’ll need to request cop- an extension on time, the penies from your employer, bank alty drops tenfold to 0.5 percent or other payer. If that doesn’t per month, plus interest.

Bottom line: If you work, file IRS Form 4506-T to request a free transcript show- skipped filing a tax return in ing information from these the last three years, go back and crunch the numbers – you year-end documents.

Keep in mind that if you may be pleasantly surprised by file to collect a refund on your a hefty refund.

Jason Alderman directs 2010 taxes but have not also filed tax returns for 2011 and Visa’s financial education pro2012, the IRS may hold onto grams. To participate in a free, the refund until you file those online Financial Literacy and subsequent returns. Also, past Education Summit on April 2, refunds will be applied to any 2014, go to www.practicalmoamounts you still owe to the neyskills.com/summit2014.

IRS or your state tax agency,