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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Issue # 1143

Short Story Contest Winners in Panguitch Meet with Author

Garfield County Students to Compete in Sterling Scholar Competition April 7

ST. GEORGE - Dixie State University is preparing for the annual Sterling Scholar competition on April 7, 2016.

One hundred and ninety students from seventeen High schools and five school districts will meet on Dixie State's campus to complete the final round of judging.

This statewide academic competition recognizes the achievements of Utah's high school seniors in fifteen different categories of Agriculture Science, Business and Marketing, Computer Technology, Dance, English, Family and Consumer Sciences, World

Languages, General Scholarship, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science, Speech and Drama, Skilled and Technical Science Education, and Visual Arts.

Each of the 174 finalists will be judged on personal achievements and awards compiled in their portfolios as well as their interviews with the judges. The finalists will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. The three judges in each category come from local communities, Dixie State University, Snow College, and Southern Utah University.

The day's events will include not only the judging but a banquet held in honor of the finalists and their families to be followed by the Awards Program in the evening. A winner and two runners-up in each of the categories will be announced. These deserving scholars will receive a Sterling Scholar pin or charm along with a cash prize. Finalists from each high school will also receive a Sterling Scholar Certificate. Many colleges and universities in Utah Sterling Scholars Cont'd on page 2

courtesy PaNguitch library

Panguitch Teen Short Story Contest winners meet with popular author Tyler Whitesides.

Left to right are Joe Vasquez, Tyler Whitesides, Corryn Anderson and Denny Leslie.

PANGUITCH - On Tuesday, March 15, Panguitch had the unique opportunity to host Tyler Whitesides, author of the popular middle grade fantasy series, “Janitors”. Tyler has presented at over 600 schools in 24 states and his popularity as a speaker soon became evident. He captivated the audience with his own wacky, creative life stories that ranged from recreating his own “Jumanji” game with his friends to waking up an entire neighborhood working as a middle school janitor. With talents that stretch beyond writing, Tyler

played a garbage can/dustpan drum solo, made shadow puppets, and recited Shel Silverstein’s “Sarah Sylvia Cynthia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out” complete with voices mimicking Gollom, Yoda, and Jack Sparrow. His presentation appealed to all ages and one young attendee said, “I really liked the trailer to his “Janitor” books; I wish they would make it into a movie!”

Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Teen Short Story Contest winners. This competition was open to teens ages 13-18

and had 25 participants. Winning first place and $100 was Corryn Anderson of Panguitch, second place and $75 was Denny Leslie of Tropic, and third place and $50 was Joe Vasquez of Panguitch. The judges were impressed with the depth of quality and creativity in all the short story entries.

The evening ended with a drawing for 15 “Janitor” series books, a book signing by the author, and refreshments. A big thank you to Panguitch Library for hosting this fun event!

—Panguitch City Library

Mini Moquis “Stepping Up” to Make a Difference

courtesy sterliNg scholar committee

Bryce Valley High School Sterling Scholar nominees are: Back row left to right: Kallie Bybee, Science; Max Hyatt, Social Science; Zennon Hutchings, Mathematics. Front Row Left to Right: Danica Rose, English; Jailine Vasquez, Business; Elisabeth Ahlstrom, Speech/Drama; Landyn Brinkerhoff, Agriculture.

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Slow Down and Live!

by NormaN mcKee

courtesy Krystal Porter

Proud Moquis in the photo from left to right: Paisli Torgerson, Miss Garfield County Tayler Duthie, Zoee Torgerson and Kenzie Lyman ESCALANTE - In just four short weeks, Mini Moqui cheerleaders collected 83 pairs of shoes to help Miss Garfield County, Tayler Duthie, achieve her goal to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes.

Each Miss Utah contestant has been been asked to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes for the Miss Utah Shoes for Africa. Miss Utah Shoes for Africa project, is facilitated by the non-profit organization Power 2 Become. As an organization they collect millions of shoes and send them to people in need. The shoes that are not wearable are sold to a recycling company and the money then

goes towards building agriculture wells, arche wells, sow cow machines, and the Golden Sunbeam School Scholarship Program.

I told the cheerleaders they had the “Power to Make a Difference” and challenged them to help Tayler with this project. As an incentive I awarded each girl a candy bar for every 3 pairs of shoes she collected.

All the girls were excited and eager to participate and started collecting shoes right away. At the end of the four weeks Zoee Torgerson, Paisli Torgerson and Kenzie Lyman were the winners of the challenge. Together they collected 30 pairs

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. MAR. 24 - WED. MAR. 30 KIND OF LIKE LAST WEEK. Highs all week in upper 50s, low 60s. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy Thursday through Wednesday. Very slight chance of rain on Saturday and again on Tues/Wed. Lows in upper 20s to low 30s.

of shoes.

I am proud of all the cheerleaders. Each one of them really “stepped up” to the challenge and did it with a good attitude. It was a great learning experience for them too.

“I appreciate all the Mini Moquis and want to thank them for their efforts and support,” said Tayler. “I had no idea, back in 2012 when I started the Mini Moquis, a youth 4H club, it would still be active today, helping and cheering for me.”

If you’d like to donate there is still time! Drop off boxes are located at the elementary and high school. If you have questions contact Tayler @ (435) 616-1196 or tayler.duthie@gmail.com —Krystal Porter, Mini Moqui Cheer Coach

Just during the last week I almost collided with two deer.

In both situations, the young yearlings (last year’s fawns) were among several deer somewhat off the roadside. The deer all looked up as I approached and moved farther away from the highway. However, the young deer, both times, made a mad dash away from the other deer and crossed the road directly in front of me. Thankfully, each time I was alert and not speeding, and was able to brake and avoid a collision.

In Utah, figures are not definite, but it is estimated that between 12 to 20 thousand deer are killed each year on Utah’s roads and highways. This is in addition to the thousands of other wild and domestic animals that are slaughtered on the highways, such as elk, pronghorns, rabbits, eagles, and or course, horses, sheep and cattle.

These figures not only are a great loss and waste of animal life, but occasionally result in deaths of people. In recent years, approximately 5-7 people die each year in Utah from collisions with animals. This number approaches nearly 250 each year in the United States. Not only is the loss of life of major concern, but damage to vehicles can run into the millions of dollars!

Utah is somewhat pro-active in at least some ways in trying to alleviate this problem. In recent years, fencing and over-passes have been constructed to help in the annual migration of animals, largely deer and elk, from summer to winter rangelands. In our area, the overpass built on I-15, south of Beaver, has helped a lot in that area.

In the 1990s, I assisted in the study that involved radio-collaring approximately 85 deer east of Kanab on the Paunsaugunt and North Kaibab deer units. We followed those deer closely with airplane telemetry flights and hand-held antennas to keep tabs on their migratory movements. This and other data proved valuable in implementing the large highway fencing project completed in recent years on a significant stretch of US Highway 89 east of Kanab. Thankfully, vehicle collisions with deer have since dramatically decreased. The project was costly, but can you put a dollar value on the life of a family member, friend, neighbor or stranger that was saved from a life changing collision?

Unfortunately, many other highway areas are unprotected from wildlife movements. Several stretches of US 89, in Kane and Garfield Counties, are of Slow Down! concern. Also State Highway

From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.

—Dr. Seuss

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Easter Egg Hunt at Capitol Reef

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CAPITOL REEF N.P. Everyone is invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Capitol Reef National Park at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 26. The egg hunt is organized for three groups: children ages 3, 4 and 5 at the Picnic Area; ages 6, 7 and 8 also at the Picnic Area; and ages 9, 10 and 11 at the Ripple Rock Nature Center. Participants are encouraged to arrive early!

Special programming at the Ripple Rock Nature Center will be provided for visitors of all ages during Saturday afternoon.

The Ripple Rock Nature Center is located 0.8 mile (1.3 km) south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive, and the Picnic Area is slightly further.

The visitor center is open from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. The Historic Gifford House Store, located 1 mile (2 km) south on the Scenic Drive, is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Enjoy the park and help us kick off the National Park Service Centennial year at Capitol Reef National Park —Capitol Reef N.P.

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Love Utah, Give Utah & the Entrada Institute

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The Entrada Institutes hosting some of their diverse activities. transformed into the Entrada Center and include a new Performing Arts Stage.

As you know, the Entrada Institute is a vital contributor to the culture and community of Wayne County, and the surrounding area of Capitol Reef.

Through hosting music festivals, promoting artists, authors and research scientists, as well as a commitment to the educational enrichment of local youth and residents, the Entrada Institute celebrates the past, present and future of life on the Colorado Plateau.

Below are just a few of the activities the Entrada Institute sponsors each year: Arts and the Park, Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, Apple Days Music, Pioneer Weekend Activities, Take the Stage Youth Music Event, Women’s Red Rock Music Festival, Heritage Starfest, Harvest Time Scarecrow Festival and Pumpkin Fun Run, Community Halloween Party, Community Christmas Program, and much more.

Many of these events are successful because of our many partners including the National Park Service and the Wayne County Travel Council.

The Entrada Institute also sponsors a Summer Sunset Se-

Op - Ed Ever Again? by ty marKham

Bess and Harry Truman at home in Independence, Missouri following their White House years.

With the possible exceptions of Jimmy Carter and Bernie Sanders, we may never see this again. It's one you'll want your children and grandchildren to read. They won't believe this happened.

Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many—or more—important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House.

The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence, Missouri. His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there.

When he retired from office in 1952 his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year.

Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.

After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There

was no Secret Service following them.

When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale."

Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise."

As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.

Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth.

Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale.

Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!

Ty Markham is a resident of Torrey.

ries that includes evening programs and workshops related to art, music, humanities, history, science, economic development, and other areas. We’re hoping to increase our youth programming to include new citizen science projects, art and culture programs, music schol-

arships and other activities.

To support this great cause, go to http://loveutgiveut. razoo.com/story/Entrada-Institute. Or, join us March 31 at the Robber’s Roost —Entrada Institute

Sterling Scholars

marketing; realized that while their newspaper had been recognizing outstanding athletes for years, there was no mechanism in place to recognize outstanding scholars. Together with the board of education, they developed the Sterling Scholars program.

We applaud all those who labor to make this program a reality each year. The parents and teachers of all nominees have dedicated much of their time to ensuing the success of these students. We give a heartfelt thanks to all that have donated so much time and energy into providing this opportunity for the best and brightest in Utah.

Congratulations to all the nominees and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

—Sterling Scholar Awards Deseret News/KSL

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offer scholarships to both the winners and the runners-up to help these students in achieving their goals. Some of these scholarships include cash amounts up to $2500 or full tuition waivers. The support from the higher educational institution in the state is much appreciated and well used by Sterling Scholar recipients.

Since its inception, the program has expanded from its origins in Salt Lake City to become a statewide competition that continues to publicly recognize outstanding seniors and encourage academic excellence. The program began in the early 1960's, when Steve Hale, a Deseret News columnist; Laver Chaffin, an education reporter at the Desert News; and Keith West, the Deseret News' director of Slow Down!

9, from Mt. Carmel to Zion N.P., has many deer collisions.

Cont'd from page 1 In addition, State Roads 20, 12, and 24, in Southern Utah, have areas of wildlife use at various times of the year.

The highways especially attract wildlife use in the early spring. The warmth of the asphalt causes early plant green-up directly alongside the highway. In addition, storms cause water runoff from the road surface and helps with more plant growth at other times of the year. Spring and fall are also migration times for many animals, especially deer. Also, some areas are no-fence grazing zones, such as much of John’s Valley, and can have livestock along or on the highway at all hours of the day and night.

Believe me. Black cows are very difficult to see at night!

So the only reasonable and sensible answer is to slow down!! Driving the speed limit can oftentimes be excessive in some areas, especially in evening and night-time hours. Be alert!

Do not drive distracted or drowsy. Sensible driving saves the wildlife, vehicles from being damaged, and perhaps your own Life! Slow Down and Live!

Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and is a resident of Panguitch.

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TORREY - The Entrada Institute is excited to announce our participation in “Love Utah, Give Utah.” This annual day of giving on March 31, 2016 is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Utah. Much of our annual programming budget is thanks to your contributions to this important yearly event.

Celebrate with us! On Thursday March 31, we’ll be hosting an open house at the Robber’s Roost in Torrey between 3:30PM and 8:30PM. We’ll serve snacks and provide some entertainment. Local youth will be performing music from 4:15-5:00PM. Academic and youth music scholarships are just one of the many programs offered by the Entrada Institute. Later in the evening local musicians including Don Gomes, Rough Around the Edges, and Mooney Wash Boys will be performing.

During the open house, computers will be available for people to make contributions to local scholarships, festivals, weekly programming, or our capital campaign. You can also take a tour of our new property next door to the Robber’s Roost. Over the next couple years, these grounds will be

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Sage Grouse Released in Tooele County

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USU to YOU WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION AND GARFIELD COUNTY EXTENSION

38th Annual Utah/Arizona Range Livestock Workshop and Tour

by KeviN heatoN, usu exteNsioN, garfield couNty

The UT/AZ Range Livestock Workshop began due to a controversial livestock grazing issue in the late 1970’s. Parties on both sides of the issues decided that the only way to reach agreement and move forward was to understand the science behind the issue. Since that time, ranchers, government agency personnel and environmental groups have focused on the science to work together to improve all resources for the benefit of livestock grazing, wildlife, vegetation, the environment and endangered species.

This year the 38th Annual Range Livestock Workshop and Tour will be held on April 5, 6, and 7, 2016. On April 5th, the workshop will begin registration at 8:00 AM in Orderville at the Kane County North Event Center. On April 6th, the workshop will begin at 8:00 AM at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hurricane. On April 7, the range tour will begin at 8:00 AM from the AZ Strip BLM Office, 345 East Riverside Drive, St. George, UT. This years’ Range Livestock Workshop brings together range and livestock experts from across the western US to discuss current range/livestock issues of southern Utah and northern Arizona. Workshop topics include: rancher range monitoring, Mt. Trumbull allotment management plan, climate change/ weather/drought, generational ranch transfers, trichomoniasis update & official identification for livestock, seasonal cow/calf nutrition management in semi-arid regions of the west, ranch horse care, beef cattle efficiency, the Grazing Improvement Program, raven’s and endangered species/predation and AZ Game and Fish partnerships This years’ tour will highlight the Orvel Bundy Ranch at Mt. Trumbull. They will show and demonstrate some innovative range, water and cattle management.

For many workshop participants, the highlight is meeting with the industry sponsors. Representatives from seed, animal health, nutrition, fencing supplies, herbicides and animal identification companies attend and showcase their newest products and the latest technology. For others, the highlight is the free lunch or the chance to win a door prize. Whatever the motive, all participants gain a quality education, a respect for the ranching industry and usually they make a new friend or renew an old acquaintance.

For more information about the Range Livestock Workshop and Tour contact Kevin Heaton, Utah State University Extension Faculty, by phone 435-676-1117 or by email: Kevin.heaton@ usu.edu. Everyone is welcome and I hope to see you there.

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Birds released by these biologists will bolster current sage grouse populations.

VERNON - With only one exception, greater sage grouse are doing well in Utah.

And the one area where the birds are struggling—Tooele County—received some much-needed help on March 10.

At 6:45 a.m. that morning, 11 greater sage grouse— seven males and four females—were released near a breeding area called a lek. The lek is southwest of Vernon.

As soon as biologists opened the doors to the transport boxes, the newly arrived sage grouse—captured in western Box Elder County a few hours earlier—flew out of the boxes and onto their new home.

Jason Robinson, upland game coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says the birds that were released on March 10 will bolster the local sage grouse population as biologists continue to improve sage grouse habitat in the area.

“Once a population of greater sage grouse disappears,” Robinson says, “so does the chance that grouse will ever live in that area again.”

Robinson says sage grouse that are moved from one area to another usually don’t survive if resident sage grouse aren’t already present

Growing Organics?

FSA Can Help The strength of the rural economy rests upon growing, making and creating products that people want to eat, buy and use. Over the past seven years, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack has worked to enhance the range of products made in rural America, and to expand the domestic and international markets for those products. These changes strengthen traditional agriculture, be it promoting biofuels or bio-based products, improving animal genetics or even developing more plant varieties.

Another example is the growing retail market for organic products, which in 2015 was valued at $39.1 billion by the Organic Trade Association. Many organic farmers and ranchers receive premium prices for organic products by following USDA-defined standards that cover the production and handling of certified organic products from farm to market.

For farmers and ranchers

Wayne Democratic Convention Scheduled WAYNE CO. - Wayne County's Democratic Convention will be held this Saturday, March 26th at 10:00 am at the same location of its Tuesday caucus—the D.U.P. Building (pioneer log meeting house) on Main Street in Torrey.

growing organics, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs that can help. We recently announced that we’ll be providing financial assistance to organic producers to establish up to 20,000 acres of conservation buffer zones, which are protective natural borders along fields that produce organic crops. Through our Conservation Reserve Program, funds can be used to establish shrubs and trees, or support pollinating species that can be planted in blocks or strips, helping to improve soil and water quality while also providing more wildlife habitat. Interested organic producers can offer eligible land for enrollment in the program at any time.

FSA also provides risk protection for organic crop losses due to natural disasters.

Our Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program can cover 55 to 100 percent of the average market price for organic crop losses of 50 to 65 percent of expected production due to a natural disaster. New farmers and traditionally underserved or limited resource farmers are eligible for free catastrophic coverage and discounted premiums on higher coverage.

We offer several different

types of low-interest financing as well, from traditional loans to help with operating costs, or to purchase farmland, and a microloan option with a streamlined application process. We also provide loans that can be used to build or upgrade storage for organic commodities, including cold storage, grain bins, bulk tanks and drying and handling equipment.

We even offer services such as mapping farm and field boundaries and reporting organic acreage that can be provided to a farm’s organic certifier or crop insurance agent.

As American agriculture keeps moving forward, FSA is working to make unprecedented investments in every farmer and rancher so that the rural economy becomes stronger than we’ve ever known. To learn more about these FSA programs, visit www.fsa.usda. gov/organic or visit a local FSA office. To find your local office, visit http://offices.usda. gov. And to learn more about other USDA programs that can help organic producers, visit www.usda.gov/organic.

—USDA Farm Service Agency.

Bryce Woodwind Concert Canceled BRYCE CANYON N.P. - Bryce Canyon National Park had scheduled a performance by the Woodwind Percussion Group from SUU for Saturday, March 26th at 6:00 p.m. The university has had to cancel the performance at this time. We hope to bring them to the park in the future. Please stay tuned for any further updates.

—Kathleen Gonder, Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park

in the area where the birds are released. “However, the likelihood of success is high if resident birds are still present,” he says. “The resident birds help the new birds find the habitat they need for food and cover.”

Robinson says the sage grouse released on March 10 should mix with other sage grouse, and breed and raise young this spring.

The next day, March 11, eight more greater sage grouse—captured in Box Elder County the night before— were also released near the lek.

The second group included one male and seven females, bringing the total number of

birds released to 19.

Biologists want to release a total of 40 greater sage grouse—10 males and 30 females—in Tooele County this spring. The final trapping effort will happen in early April, when biologists trap greater sage grouse on Parker Mountain in south-central Utah.

Struggles in the county So why are sage grouse struggling in Tooele County while populations across the rest of Utah are doing well?

“Unfortunately,” Robinson says, “this population has suffered from the old adage ‘death by a thousand cuts.’

Overtime, several things have

happened that have led to the current situation.”

Those factors range from drought and increased off-highway vehicle use to altered water distribution and invasive weeds. Another is the continued spread of pinion and juniper trees. All these factors have reduced the habitat that’s available to the sage grouse.

“Sagebrush not only provides sage grouse with food,” Robinson says, “it also gives the adult birds the cover they and their young need to hide from predators. You can’t have sage grouse without lots of sagebrush.”

Robinson says work to reduce pinion and juniper trees, and increase sagebrush, have done much to help sage grouse in the area, especially over the past decade. Many more habitat projects are scheduled for the future.

Robinson says cooperation between government agencies and private landowners has been the key in keeping sage grouse in the area from declining more. “Some of the best habitat in the area is found on private property,” he says. “The landowners in the area have been very cooperative; they’ve been fantastic to work with.”

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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& Sports Sterling Scholars On April 7, 2016 students from Garfield County School District will be competing in the 38th Annual Sterling Scholar Awards program sponsored by Desert News, KSL Broadcasting Group, Southern Utah University, Dixie State University, and Southwest Educational Development Center. The purpose of the Sterling Scholar program is to proudly recognize and encourage the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship of high school seniors in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington School Districts. Sterling Scholar students dedicate many hours to organize an extensive portfolio relating to each content area, followed by a series of interview questions in front of judges to facilitate in the selection of the winners in each category. Sterling Scholars are eligible for multiple scholarships across the state, for more information on the available scholarships please access the following link: https://www.sedck12.org/scholarships I would like to congratulate the sterling scholars from GCSD and wish them the best of luck in the competition. The sterling scholars from GCSD are as follows: Panguitch High School: Garrett Finch (General Scholarship), Dason Houston (Speech and Drama), Mckayla Blackburn (Skilled & Technical Science Education), Amber Sidwell (Science), Jantzen Orton (Business and Marketing), Taylor Bennett (Family & Consumer Science), Makayla Dalton (Social Science), and Brianne Bremner (English).

Bryce Valley High School: Kallie Bybee (Science), Max Hyatt (Social Science), Zennon Hutchings (Mathematics), Danica Rose (English), Jailine Vasquez (Business & Marketing), Elizabeth Ahlstrom (Speech and Drama), and Landyn Brinkerhoff (Agricultural Science).

—Ben Dalton, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Escalante High School Boy's Basketball Wrap-Up

BV Elementary School by gayle moore

Third term has ended and report cards are coming out. If you haven't ordered you Yearbook contact Janece Pollock to get yours ordered. They are $15.00 each and the orders are due by April 8th.

Students had their last PE activity with April LeFevre. They gave her thank you notes and cards. She will be missed and we wish her well and thank her for coming to work with the students.

WHS Scholarship of Excellence Wayne High School would like to thank all of you who have already contributed to the Scholarship of Excellence fund for our senior class. We will continue to accept donations for this graduating class through the end of April. At that time students will be filling out applications for the scholarship, and will be interviewed by a panel of community members. If you’ve been meaning to send in your donation, there is still time.

Donations can be sent to: Wayne High School Scholarship of Excellence P.O. Box 217 Bicknell, Utah 84715

from EHS and throughout the region. Another Senior, Cort Durfey said that he was proud and happy to represent his school and to be able to work with the younger athletes in building the basketball program for the Moquis.

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Escalante's 2016 boy's basketball team are: Front row L-R: Kai Griffin, Rayjay Knight, Dylan Barney, Dalton Quilter, Cort Durfey. Middle row L-R: Dallas Woolsey, Oakley Haws, Trey Phillips, Chacen Steed. Back row L-R:Jaden Young, Morgan Torgerson, Klace Lyman, Bracken Lyman.

ESCALANTE - The Escalante Moquis recently completed their 2015-16 basketball season. The community has been wonderfully entertained by the talents of these athletes.

The season started off with a bang on December 2 at Water Canyon in Hildale, Utah with all three teams winning their games. The girls played first as the boys cheered them on.

It was a historic occasion as it was the first girls basketball game ever in that community and news cameras were there to capture all the action. A large crowd was in attendance and food was served all evening to celebrate the occasion and the completion of a new gym.

Final scores were: Escalante Lady Moquis 25 Water Canyon 23, Bobbie Griffin 14, Audrie Lindsey 10, Lilly Steed 1 Escalante Boys JV 65 Water

Canyon 28, Kai Griffin 22, Morgan Torgerson 8, Cameron Catlet 7, Klace Lyman 7, Jaden Young 6,Bracken Lyman 5, Dallas Woolsey 4, Trey Phillips 4, Braxton Barney 2 Escalante Boys Varsity 74 Water Canyon 50 Individual stats not available.

The teams from Escalante gained momentum with each game that was played this year especially the last half of the season. We want to thank the community who came out to support them.

We also want to thank the outstanding coaches who worked with the Moquis this year. The head coach for the Escalante Moquis this season was Brent Cottam. Assistant coaches were Ryan Fisher and Ryan Cottam. Ryan Fisher, said, “This year was a good year as a team. We had the op-

portunity to mesh seniors with some younger teams to put a competitive team together that grew throughout the year. I think this year will be a turning point for our program.”

Considering that several of this years' starters were out last year with season- ending leg, foot, and knee injuries, it was amazing to watch what they were able to accomplish this year. Dalton Quilter and Dylan Barney, both Seniors stated that they were so happy that they got to play this year and they had a lot of fun.

Dylan had to have knee surgery during his Junior year after a baseball injury, and Dalton suffered an achilles tendon injury last year. Senior Rayjay Knight said that he really enjoyed playing and getting to know the other players both

GAME BY GAME December 10, 2015 at EHS Varsity: Escalante 65 Milford 57, Rayjay Knight 28, Dalton Quilter 15, Kai Griffin 12, Cort Durfey 6, Dylan Barney 2, Travis Knight JV: Escalante 52 Milford 57 Kai Griffin 26, Travis Knight 11, Jaden Young 6, Morgan Torgerson 4, Klace Lyman 3, Bracken Lyman 2, Freshmen: Escalante 29 Milford 44, Morgan Torgerson 8, Bracken Lyman 7, Dallas Woolsey 6, Trey Phillips 6, Oakley Haws 2 December 11 & 12, 2015 1A Preview at Sevier Valley Center, Richfield, Utah *Escalante 59 Green River 47 Kai Griffin 22, Cort Durfey 14, Rayjay Knight 11, Dalton Quilter 6, Jaden Young 4, Travis Knight 2 *Escalante 40 Tintic 64, Rayjay Knight 10, Kai Griffin 9, Klace Lyman 7, Dalton Quilter 5, Braxton Barney 3, Morgan Torgerson 3, Cort Durfey 2, Trey Phillips 1 *Escalante 58 Wendover 69 Kai Griffin 23, Rayjay Knight 13, Cort Durfey 10, Klace Lyman 7, Dalton Quilter 4, Morgan Torgerson 1, December 16, 2015 at EHS Var-

WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL

April 1st - April 9th

1st

WHS Preference Dance

2nd

Matt Burr Invitational Track Meet @ NSHS

5th

State Math Contest at Snow College

9th

ACT Test at WHS Track Meet at Milford High School

Hanksville Elementary Students of the Month Hanksville Elementary has some wonderful students. Here are a few who excelled in their respective months.

Congratulations to these outstanding students!

EHS Basketball Cont'd on page 6

Photos courtesy of michelle cooK

In January, we have Ryker Bradbury, Kenny Cook, and Ryli Ward (not pictured).

In November, we have Amanda Morrill, Dalvina Wagner, and Taegan Whipple.

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March 24, 2016

Wills, Trusts, and More Trust Maintenance

by Jeffery J. mcKeNNa

If you don’t maintain your car, it will break down and fail to perform. Like a car, if you fail to maintain your trust, it will not achieve the desired purpose when needed.

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 maintain their trust by keeping it properly funded.

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 contin-

gent 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 maintaining your trust. Most attorneys will transfer real estate into the trust, and will provide 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.

Like maintenance on a car, funding your trust and keeping your assets properly titled in the trust brings peace of mind because you know, that just like a well tuned car, your trust will perform properly when needed.

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. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com.

With an office in Panguitch, to better serve clients in Garfield and surrounding counties.

tHe lAuGhiNg Opportunity pOiNt!!

Honesty

Driving back from my hometown in Ohio, I stopped at a roadside vegetable stand.

It was deserted except for a sleeping German shepherd. I stepped over the dog, helped myself to some corn, then opened the cashbox to pay.

Taped to the inside of the lid was this note: "The dog can count."

Always in Trouble

A senior in the high school class I taught was always in trouble, both at home and at school, and he was getting fed up. "That's it!

I'm tired of people telling me what to do," he announced at the end of class one day.

"As soon as I graduate, I'm joining the Marines."

The Truth

Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby", when babies wake up every two hours and poop themselves?

Today's Thought

Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.

To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Mar. 29th

Breakfast burrito, hashbrowns, ham, stewed tomatoes, peaches, rice pudding

Wed. Mar. 30th

Pulled pork Sandwich, coleslaw, potato salad, Jell-o fruit cake, pumpkin cookie

Thurs.

Mar. 31st

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Shepherd's pie w/ mashed potatoes, green salad, french bread, spring cake

All meals are served with milk or juice.

If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00am. 826-4317 Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

Answers for this week

"What do you have to do to become a doctor?" my sixyear-old granddaughter once asked.

Her dad, seeing an opportunity, said, "You have to do extremely well in school, take a lot of math and science, get into an excellent college, make the highest grades possible, and then go to medical school, and follow that with an internship.

Then you can start your own practice. Honey, as smart as you are, you can be anything you want to be."

She gave all this a moment's thought and then asked, "What do you have to do to be queen?"

Artists

Artist Pablo Picasso surprised a burglar at work in his new chateau. The intruder got away, but Picasso told the police he could do a rough sketch of what he looked like. On the basis of his drawing, the police arrested a mother superior, the minister of finance, a washing machine, and the Eiffeltower.

Happy Spinster

Miss Emily was everybody's favorite spinster. Every year, for her birthday, she received dozens of little gifts from friends and family. Year after year the knickknacks were added to, and soon filled every corner of the house.

On her hundredth birthday, her niece asked what she wanted this year.

Miss Emily said, "I'll take a kiss. Anything I don't have to dust!"

Thrifty

A patient at the dental office where I work stopped by my desk to pay her bill. She began rummaging through her purse, as so many patients do when they have a check to write. "Do you need a pen?" I asked, offering her mine.

"Yes, thank you," she replied. She took it, put it in her handbag, and proceeded to pay in cash.

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah March 16, 2016 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday March 15, 2016 Receipts: 748. Last Week: 1,016. Last Year: 874. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: steady; Holstein Steers: light test.

Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 207.50-210.00; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs pkg 215.00; 400-450 lbs 195.00-214.00; 450500 lbs 185.00-206.00; 500-550 lbs 187.50-217.50; 550-600 lbs 172.50-188.00; 600-650 lbs 167.00-180.00; 650-700 lbs 158.00-168.00; 700-750 lbs 154.00-168.00; 750-800 lbs 142.50156.50; 800-850 lbs 140.00-152.50; 850-900 lbs 140.00-145.50; 900-950 lbs 137.50-141.00; 950-1000 lbs pkg 139.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs pkg 128.00; 500-700 lbs pkg 106.00; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs pkg 217.50; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350400 lbs 180.00-202.50; 400-450 lbs 170.00-188.00; 450-500 lbs pkg 189.00; 500-550 lbs 172.50-180.00; 550-600 lbs 170.00180.00; 600-650 lbs 162.50-168.00; 650-700 lbs 142.50157.50; 700-750 lbs 132.00-140.00; 750-800 lbs 132.00145.00; 800-850 lbs 130.00-136.00; 850-900 lbs 131.00-136.00; 900-950 lbs 130.00-142.50; 950-1000 lbs 129.00-134.50; Heiferettes: 73.00-115.00.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 67.00-73.75, high dressing to 74.75; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 70.00-76.75, high dressing to 77.25; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 59.00-72.25.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002100 lbs 94.75-100.50; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs 80.0095.00; 1500-2100 lbs pkg 87.50. Feeder Bulls: 850-1350 lbs 125.00-132.50 Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)

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ANNIVERSARY Pace 50th

TORREY - The children of Rudolph and Paula Pace are celebrating 50 years of marriage with their parents. So come on over, swing by, Drop in Say Hello and Join us from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Broken Spur Conference Center, located in Torrey, Utah on the 26th of March Paula and Rudy were married on March 18th, 1966 in Logan Utah. their children are Brad and Jodi Pace, David and Joyce Pace, Brian and Tasha Pace Matt and Valyn Pace and Jill Pace.

We are grateful for all they have done and salute them on 50 years of marriage. Happy Anniversary!!!

FYI PANGUITCH

March 24, 2016

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The Easter Egg hunt was yesterday and many of Panguitch’s future generation were out in force. Usually the weather for the hunt is always terrible and if the weather prediction holds, this year will be no different. Many thanks to all that helped make this fun event possible and the City for their generous contribution, that helps cover the cost of the candy. The money in the jars around town goes into the plastic eggs. The older wiser kids with years of Easter Egg hunting have put that knowledge to good use and they go after the plastic eggs before they go after the candy. This event amazes me each year; the park grounds are cleaned up in less that 15 minutes once the “On your mark, Get set, GO” has been called.

Also this last week, there were the Presidential caucuses on Tuesday evening. This is the first time that I can remem-

ber having these caucuses, some how in the back of my mind I can remember that Utah wanted to move up earlier in the year, so that Utah would be an early state to vote, instead of being one of the last after everything has been decided. However I think that means there will be another election sometime in June, or a primary election. I was hoping that where these caucuses were being held in Garfield County, would have been in the paper, you can look them up on your computer.

The kids are on spring break this week and I hope they were able to do some tripping. This is always a good time of the year to go down to Zion, the weather will be great and you can still use you car to see the sights. The buses will be starting up on April 1st there. While you are there go on over to Hurricane and take in the car show, they have cars there from all over the country, makes you want to get with it and do work on some of your old iron.

Pat and I had a real whirlwind three days. We left for Seattle, from Vegas at 9:00 pm. on Thursday. (If you plan on buying anything at the Vegas airport, bring lot of money, soda pop, $3.60, Dramamine $13.00 for a $1.50 bottle). We got into Seattle at about 12:30 and were in bed by 1:30 only to be up at 7:00 to make it to school by 8:30.

We were on our way to our Granddaughter's match ceremony; I believe most medical schools do this. The students visit 15 medical facilities or clinics throughout the nation and have interviews with them. They list the facilities in the order that they want to spend the next three years at.

In turn the hospitals do the same thing and list the students that they would like, till

there is a match.

The students gather around the table and pick up their matches placed in an envelope and some open them up there, or they do like our granddaughter did, go in the other room with 10 of her friends and they opened them all at one time, Teah got her first pick and will be going to the Scripts Hospital in Chula Vista, it is near San Diego and the border of Mexico. All but one of Teah’s friends got their first pick and she got her second. One of the things that I though was really cool was, while we were eating lunch, Teah got a call on her I Pad and it was from the Scripts Hospital and about 30 of their staff yelled how much they loved her and where so glad that she picked Chula Vista to come to. Teah even got a call from Twin Falls, where she spent 6 months, congratulating her and told her that they also got a couple of matches, but they weren’t their first pick.

It was exciting and a lot of fun, the students went all over the country on their picks and even one chose Utah. He was a BYU graduate and had a wife and three kids. Teah is off to Peru to finish out her rotations and we will be going down there to meet up with her

EHS Basketball

2, Oakley Haws 1, January 8, 2016, at Bryce Valley Varsity: Escalante 59 Bryce Valley 85, Rayjay Knight 22, Klace Lyman 15, Dalton Quilter 8, Kai Griffin 8, Dylan Barney 6, JV: Escalante 47 Bryce Valley 57, Kai Griffin 27, Klace Lyman 7, Bracken Lyman 6, Dallas Woolsey 2, Trey Phillips 2, Jaden Young 1, Morgan Torgerson 1, Oakley Haws 1, January 14, 2016 at Diamond Ranch Varsity: Escalante 71 Diamond Ranch 95 Rayjay Knight 26, Cort Durfey 13, Dalton Quilter 10, Dylan Barney 10, Kai Griffin 10, Klace Lyman 2, JV: Escalante 47 Diamond Ranch 78, Kai Griffin 33, Trey Phillips 6, Morgan Torgerson 6, Bracken Lyman 2, January 15 & 16, 2016, Sophomore Tournament at Milford High School *Escalante 31 Panguitch 94, Trey Phillips 12, Bracken Lyman 8, Morgan Torgerson 8, Jaden Young 2, Oakley Haws 1, *Escalante 35 Piute 55, Morgan Torgerson 13, Bracken Lyman 10, Dallas Woolsey 4, Oakley Haws 4, Jaden Young 4, *Escalante 32 Piute 54, Jaden Young 14, Bracken Lyman 9, Trey Phillips 5, Dallas Woolsey 2, Oakley Haws 2 January 20, 2016 at Escalante Varsity: Escalante 46 Water Canyon 28, Rayjay Knight 26, Kai Griffin 19, Cort Durfey 9, Dalton Quilter 7, Dylan Barney 4, Trey Phillips 3, Jaden Young 2, Klace Lyman 2, JV: Kai Griffin 24, Jaden Young 9, Klace Lyman 5, Morgan Torgerson 4, Bracken Lyman 2, Trey Phillips 2, January 22, 2016 at Milford, Varsity: Escalante 48 Milford 40, Kai Griffin 15, Rayjay Knight 12, Dylan Barney 11, Cort Durfey 5, Dalton Quilter 3, Klace Lyman 2, JV: Kai Griffin 26, Klace Lyman 11, Jaden Young 6, Trey Phillips 5, Morgan Torgerson 3, Dallas Woolsey 2, Bracken Lyman 1, January 28, 2016 at Panguitch Varsity: Escalante 52 Panguitch 85 Dalton Quilter 18, Rayjay

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sity: Panguitch 82 Escalante 38, Rayjay Knight 9, Klace Lyman 8, Kai Griffin 8, Cort Durfey 6, Dylan Barney 4, Dalton Quilter 2, Jaden Young 1, JV: Escalante 23 Panguitch 71, Travis Knight 8, Bracken Lyman 5, Kai Griffin 4, Klace Lyman 2, Trey Phillips 2, Morgan Torgerson 2, December 18, 2015 at Parowan Varsity: Escalante 36 Parowan 51, Kai Griffin 18, Rayjay Knight 8, Cort Durfey 3, Dalton Quilter 3, Dylan Barney 3, Jaden Young 1, JV: Parowan 62 Escalante 47, Kai Griffin 25, Klace Lyman 8, Morgan Torgerson 4, Travis Knight 4, Bracken Lyman 3, Dallas Woolsey 2, Jaden Young 1, December 30, 2015 at Escalante Varsity: Escalante 59 Pinnacle 68 Cort Durfey 15, Kai Griffin 11, Klace Lyman 10, Travis Knight 9, Rayjay Knight 6, Dylan Barney 5, Dalton Quilter 3, JV Stats not available, January 2, 2016 at Escalante, Varsity: Escalante 44 Piute 76, Braxton Barney 8, Rayjay Knight 8, Kai Griffin 8, Jaden Young 7, Dalton Quilter 6, Bracken Lyman 3, Cort Durfey 2, Klace Lyman 2 JV: Stats not available, January 6, 2016 at Valley, Varsity: Escalante 46 Valley 72, Kai Griffin 17, Rayjay Knight 16, Cort Durfey 7, Dylan Barney 4, Dalton Quilter 3, JV: Escalante 31 Valley 54, Kai Griffin 16, Cort Durfey 4, Klace Lyman 3, Rayjay Knight 2, Jaden Young 2, Morgan Torgerson 2, Bracken Lyman 2, Freshmen: Stats not available, January 8, 2016 at Escalante Varsity: Escalante 57 Wayne 91, Rayjay Knight 27, Dylan Barney 19, Kai Griffin 7, Cort Durfey 3, Bracken Lyman 1, JV: Escalante 35 Wayne 67, Kai Griffin 16, Klace Lyman 10, Rayjay Knight 2, Jaden Young 2, Morgan Torgerson 2, Trey Phillips

sometime in May. We left Seattle at 7am and arrived back in Vegas at about 11:30pm and left about 12:30pm and made it home by 4 am.

The Legislators did not do away with the death penalty after all, the congressman who submitted the bill pulled it at the last minute when he saw that he didn’t have the votes to get it passed. Amen.

It is March Madness and the Utah team didn’t fare too well, the Ute’s lost to Gonzaga in the second round. It was one of those games that everything the Zags through up went in.

In a couple of weeks the pros will be in action for a month or longer. It doesn’t look like the Jazz will be there, but they did beat the Cavaliers’ the other night.

Locally it is track season and the Girls won down in Kanab and the boys took second. Also the girl’s softball season has started and I hope to keep you up on how they are doing.

Sunday is the holiest of days in the Christian religions.

I pray that all will be blessed with the teachings of Christ, of a better life ever after.

I didn’t think old age would have gotten here so quickly.

Mack O.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. Mar. 29th Wed. Mar.30th Thurs. Mar. 31st Chicken & dressing Salad Bar Peaches White Cake w/ butter icing

Shepherd's Pie w/ beans & corn Fruit salad Cinnamon roll

Potato Soup Grill Ham & cheese Sandwich Fruit, pickled beets Cookie

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

Knight 12, Cort Durfey 11, Kai Griffin 7, Klace Lyman 4 JV: Klace Lyman 11, Jaden Young 5, Kai Griffin 5, Dallas Woolsey 2, Oakley Haws 2, Morgan Torgerson 2, Trey Phillips 2, Bracken Lyman 2, January 30, 2016 at Escalante-Homecoming Varsity: Escalante 54 Parowan 50, Rayjay Knight 19, Cort Durfey 16, Dylan Barney 12, Dalton Quilter 4, Kai Griffin 3, JV: Escalante 38 Parowan 68, Kai Griffin 16, Bracken Lyman 7, Trey Phillips 6, Jaden Young 4, Morgan Torgerson 3, Dallas Woolsey 2, Oakley Haws 1, February 3, 2016 at Piute Varsity: Escalante 47 Piute 72 Rayjay Knight 15, Kai Griffin 11, Cort Durfey 10, Dalton Quilter 7, Dylan Barney 6, JV: Escalante 33 Piute 62, Kai Griffin 19, Bracken Lyman 7, Morgan Torgerson 4, Trey Phillips 3, February 5, 2016 at Escalante-Double Overtime, Varsity: Escalante 67 Valley 74, Kai Griffin 26, Rayjay Knight 23, Cort Durfey 6, Dylan Barney 4, Klace Lyman 4, Jaden Young 2, JV: Escalante 43 Valley 52, Kai Griffin 32, Bracken Lyman 6, Klace Lyman 3, Morgan Torgerson 2, Freshmen: Escalante 11 Valley 19, Jaden Young 8, Morgan Torgerson 3, February 9, 2016 at Wayne Varsity: Escalante 62 Wayne 69, Kai Griffin 29, Klace Lyman 9, Dylan Barney 8, Rayjay Knight 8, Cort Durfey 5, Dalton Quilter 3, JV: Kai Griffin 19, Klace Lyman 6, Dallas Woolsey 4, Morgan Torgerson 3, Trey Phillips 3, Jaden Young 3, Freshmen: Escalante 16 Wayne 37, Bracken Lyman 8, Morgan Torgerson 5, Dallas Woolsey 2, Trey Phillips 1, February 16, 2016 at Escalante Varsity: Escalante 52 Bryce Valley 66, Kai Griffin 19, Dylan Barney 11, Rayjay Knight 9, Dalton Quilter 6, Cort Durfey 5, Jaden Young 2 EHS Basketball Cont'd on page 10

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BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS

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

The Cannonville Relief Society ladies traveled to the Manti Temple to do a session together. The St. George Temple is closed for two weeks due to maintenance.

Attending this event was Stephanie Brinkerhoff, Shantel Manning, Anita Fletcher, Glenna Fletcher, Katie Beesley, Pauline Hansen, Erica Broderick, VerJean Clark, Gay Shakespeare, Melanie Muir, Samie Ott, and Holly Baugh. Afterwards most of the ladies went to lunch in Manti and then some went shopping and then everyone went on home. It was a nice day for the trip. The Temple Trip was part of the Relief Society Birthday celebration.

Tropic held their annual Relief Society Birthday dinner on March 17th. Longtime news anchor and Author Bruce Lindsey was the speaker and he was so entertaining.

When we write our newspaper articles for the Insider we think the people that live around us are going to read the news and that's it. Well imagine the surprise to find out that

Bruce Lindsey was a reader of small town news articles and loves them. He talked about the fact that these articles talk about things we live with each day and not about war, disasters or such and so they are a page out of the life of small town America. Bruce Lindsay was born in San Francisco.

At about age 20, he served as a missionary for the LDS Church in French Polynesia.

He has a degree in broadcasting from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Utah. Lindsay is also the author of "The Hometown Weekly: Good News For a Change". It takes place in Parley's Progress and is about the small town news reporter and the stories are delightful to read about the trials and tribulations of a reporter for the small town news. His presentation to the Relief Society was wonderful and he is very funny. Thanks Bruce for a wonderful night. Also thanks to our Relief Society for a delicious dinner of Ham, potatoes with sauce, green jello and a marvelous chocolate cake for

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Mar. 29th WED Mar. 30th THURS Mar.31st

Ham & beans, pickled beets, tropical fruit, chocolate chip cookie Hot turkey salad, carrots, green salad, apples, chocolate pudding Pork chops, potatoes & gravy, corn, tropical fruit, vanilla pudding

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

dessert. A very wonderful evening was had by those in attendance. This reporter was lucky enough to receive one of the books by Bruce and I recommend it for a good read.

Visiting with Michael and Dixie Burbidge were Bruce and Shari Lindsey and their friends Tom and Dorothy Tall.

The two couples served a mission in Perth Austrailia together and became good friends.

Ramona and John Morreale had a lot of company due to the funeral for LaVera Moss. We send our condolences to the family on LaVera's passing. She was quite a quilter and would often help others with their quilts.

There were a lot of family and friends in attendance.

We also send our condolences out to the family of Carla Sawyer of Hatch and Rex Stone of Escalante on their passing.

Andy Mortensen was released as a Sunday School Teacher and Stephanie Roberts was released as Primary Teacher with a thanks. Dirk Chynoweth and Bryan Clark were called as teachers in the Henrieville Ward.

Henrieville Relief Society had a very fun Relief Society Birthday Party on March 17th. Everyone visited, had fun, ate good food, and enjoyed each other's company.

They ate soup, breadsticks, and cupcakes along with fruits and cheeses. Thanks to all who participated and it was a good evening together.

The Bryce Lions Club will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday March 25th at Cannonville Park at 10:00 A.M. Ages are Babies up to age twelve. Come out and have a fun time collecting Easter Eggs.

Allen Larson of Cannonville is just wondering if and when someone from Bryce valley might be doing a hunter's ed class?? Anyone?

Starting Monday, March 21st, Clarke's will be OPEN from 7:30 AM to 8:00PM! Rustler's will be OPEN Monday - Thursday 5:00 to 8:30PM. Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 8:30PM. Has spring sprung or are we in for more of the cold stuff? I prefer it stay warm because the "Popcorn is popping on the Apricot tree" and wouldn't like to see them freeze again. The rose bushes are starting to bud and other plants are peeking out of the ground. And darned it if doesn't include weeds.

Derrick Clark reports on his daughter from Canyon View High School and that their 3A team won. They were down 8 with a minute to go and Shontae Taylor Clark buried two 25 footers in the last minute and Shaylee Reed from Snow Canyon made the go ahead three with 12 seconds left for 1 point win. This took place at the All-star games in Monroe for the girls basketball teams. Proud grandparents are Steve and VerJean Clark of Cannonville.

Have a great week and stay safe. Please send in your articles or call. Thanks VS.

St. Anthony of the Desert Catholic Church

608 N. Sandcreek Rd. Torrey

Easter Mass 3 pm Saturday, April 26

Fr. Manuel Ceron Light refreshments Please bring something to share

Everyone Welcome

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OBITUARIES Lamar Elmer

March 4, 1937 - March 16, 2016 WAY N E & GARFIELD COUNTIES Lamar was born to Ira and Julia Elmer on March 04, 1937 In Cannonville, Utah.

He passed away March 16, 2016 in South Dakota.

Lamar is survived by his children Edwin (Bea) Elmer of Texas, Randy (Bunny) Elmer of Utah, and Lacy Elmer of Utah.

Brothers and Sisters John Chester (Arlene) Elmer, Theora (Jerry) Mangum and Virginia (Late Delroy John) Moosman all of Utah. He was preceded in death by his Parents Ira and Julia.

Sisters Beth Wogan and Dorothy Elmer, and Brothers Howard, Lyle and James (Jim) Elmer.

Lamar loved being outdoors hunting, fishing and camping.

As per his request there will be no formal services held.

Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial held at a later day.

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March 24, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES SUMMONS In the District Court of Utah, Sixth Judicial District, Sanpete County.

Gunnison Valley Bank v. Kayton Elmer, Case No. 150600060, Judge Marvin D. Bagley. The State of Utah To: Kayton Elmer: You are summoned and required to file an answer in writing to the Amended Complaint filed in the case identified above. Within 30 days after the last day of publication, which is March 31, 2016, you must file your answer with the clerk of the court at: the Sixth District Court, Sanpete County, 160 North Main Street, Manti, UT 84642 and serve a copy of your answer on Plaintiff/Petitioner or their attorney at: Snow Jensen & Reece, P.C., Curtis M Jensen, Esq. 912 West 1600 South, Suite B-200, St. George, UT 84770. If you fail to file and serve your answer on time, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. The Amended Complaint is on file with the clerk of the court. You can obtain a copy of the Amended Complaint by requesting one from the clerk of the court at the above address or by calling (435) 835-2121. The subject matter, sum of money, and relief sought in the Amended Complaint against you are based on Breach of Contract (Default on Promissory Note) for $10,344.98; Money Had and Received; Writ of Replevin (Collateral Repossession). Dated this 10th day of March 2016. /s/ Curtis M Jensen, Plaintiff for Attorney.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 17, 24 & 31, 2016

GARFIELD COUNTY SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1 - 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO K2500 HD PICK UP TRUCK 1 - 2010 FORD EXPEDITION 1 - 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA 1 - 2013 DODGE 1500 RAM PICK UP TRUCK 3 - 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALAS 4 - 2015 DODGE RAM 3500 CREW CAB DIESEL LONG BED PICK UP TRUCKS

PUBLIC HEARING - ESCALANTE CITY Pursuant to section 32b-1-202 Utah code annotated, a public hearing will be held on April 7, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at Escalante City Office, 56 N. 100 W., Escalante, UT 84726. The Public hearing will be held to gather information regarding whether a variance should be granted to Wild West Retreat & Cowboy Cookouts, located at 44 West Main, Escalante, UT, to obtain a Department of Alcohol Beverage Control Limited Service Restaurant liquor license.

Wild West Retreat & Cowboy Cookouts is located within the 600 foot proximity restriction of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act with regard to the Escalante City Park, 100 North Center Street in Escalante. Public input is welcome. Written comments/input may be sent to: UDABC, 1625 South 900 West, SLC, UT 84104 Dated this 9th day of March, 2016 Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should contact DABC at (801)977-6800 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 24 & 31, 2016

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BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 . BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION.

All vehicles and equipment will be sold in "as is" condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at 435-676-1100 or www.garfield.utah.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31 and APRIL 7, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE THE WATER WE DRINK PANGUITCH CITY The 2015 Annual Water Quality Report is available at the Panguitch City Office. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of the water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water sources are Delong Creek Springs, Indian Hollow and the Panguitch City Well.

Panguitch City has a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan that is available for review to our customers at our office. It provides more information such as potential sources of contamination and our source protections areas.

We're pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements.

This report shows our water quality and what it means to you, our customer. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Panguitch City at (435)676-8585. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Panguitch City Office at 25 South 200 East in Panguitch.

Panguitch City routinely monitors for constituents in our drinking water in accordance with the Federal and Utah State laws. This report is the results of our monitoring for the period of Jan. I to Dec. 31, 2015.

Again, a copy of this Consumer Confidence Report is available at the Panguitch City Office.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 24, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration has received an application to remove ordinary sand and gravel from the following described land: WAYNE COUNTY Township 30 South, Range 11 East SLB&M, Section 8: E2SW4 Section 17: W2W2 Containing 240.0 acres, more or less The Administration will accept competing applications to remove the sand and gravel, and also competing applications to lease, purchase, or exchange this property, a portion thereof, or a parcel including any of the above described acreage. Contact Andy Bedingfield for the appropriate required application.

The Administration will accept competing applications during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. March 15, 2016 Until 5:00 P.M. April 14, 2016 TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION 675 East 500 South, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801-538-5100 In the absence of competing applications for lease, purchase, or exchange, the Administration will evaluate the applications for the removal of ordinary sand and gravel and award the permit for such removal. Each application for the removal of sand and gravel must be accompanied by a completed application form.

Materials permit bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) The amount of the bonus bid; 2) The amount, rate, and type of the proposed materials extraction and associated minimum royalty*; and, 3) Other requirements provided for by the rules of the Administration or contained in this notice. The successful applicant will be required to pay advertising costs and the costs of a cultural resource study if necessary. The successful applicant will be required to rehabilitate any areas disturbed during the permit period and areas with existing disturbance. Bonding for reclamation and performance will also be required by the Administration. A term of up to five (5) years, will be considered for this Permit. Applicant must be qualified to do business in the State of Utah. Please submit sealed application to Trust Lands Administration at the above referenced address. Reference MP # 567 The Administration reserves the right to reject any application or subsequent bids. *Minimum royalties vary by commodity Contact Mr. Andy Bedingfield for details Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 24 & 31, 2016

NOTICE OF CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to prepare plans, specifications and a final bid package and perform preliminary engineering services for the improvement of the Hole in the Rock Road in Garfield County.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, information on the Request for Proposals and Guidelines for Preparing Proposals for Engineering Services can be obtained from the Garfield County Engineer, at 55 South Main, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone (435) 676-1101. The deadline for submitting the proposal is 5 p.m. on March 29, 2016. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Garfield County, being an equal opportunity employer, suggests that qualified DBE’s and WBE’s consider this notice. Dated this 23rd day of February, 2016 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2016

NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE APRIL 20, 2016. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3070(a41447): Dain E and Lisa Ellsworth propose(s) using 0.0078 cfs or 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles west of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 61-3069(a41453): Jason and Holly Curtis propose(s) using 0.0037 cfs or 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (Meadow Lodge Lake area) for DOMESTIC. 61-3071(a41446): Robert Wesley and Carolyn Ann Scott propose(s) using 0.0039 cfs or 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (20 miles south of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 24 & 31, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE Escalante City Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2015 is available at the Escalante City Office upon request.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 24, 2016

PUBLIC AUCTION SITLA Four one-acre parcels at Widtsoe Junction, near John's Valley and Bryce Canyon National Park will be sold at auction by Utah State School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration on May 25, 2016. Please visit www.trustlands.utah.gov or call (877) 526-3725 for additional information.

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Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MARCH 24 & 31 and APRIL 7, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER TOWN The Boulder Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 6:30 in the Community Center (351 N. 100 E.) for the purpose of receiving public comment on the Planning Commission's recommendation that the Zoning Ordinance definition for Long-term Temporary Use be revised to delete the phrase "such as mobile food concessions." Written comments can be emailed to boulderutah@scinternet.net.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission hereby gives notice of its intent to consider abandoning a County Road.

A public hearing will be held concerning abandonment of the road on Monday, April 11th, 2016 at 11:20 a.m. in the Garfield County Commission chambers, Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. The descriptions of the road is as follows: Parcel ID 14-0064-0366, Old Hillsdale Road, SW ¼ of the SE ¼ , Section 35, Range 5 West, Township 35 South commonly known as Old Hillsdale Road. The request is to abandon the existing road that runs through the property and allow the property owners to manage the roads privately.

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To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Business Teacher Wayne School District is seeking applicants for a part-time certified Business Teacher for Wayne High School.

Applicant must possess a valid Utah teacher certificate, or be able to obtain one by August 2016, in Secondary Education with an endorsement, or willing to work toward alternate route to certification to become endorsed, in Business. Must meet the “Highly Qualified Teacher” standard for a secondary CTE educator under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

Applicant must submit a letter of application indicating his/ her interest in the position. A university placement file should be sent to Wayne School District, or, if a placement file is unavailable, a current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching certificate, and four letters of recommendation should accompany the application letter.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. March 31.

Send application to: Superintendent Burke Torgerson, Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

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GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Speech Language Pathologist POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Garfield County School District is hiring a full-time Speech Language Pathologist for Panguitch Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year.

SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule plus full benefit package. A stipend is available if the candidate is ASHA certified. Years of service will be honored according to district policy and any advanced degrees will be taken into consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a current Utah Teaching Certification and valid driver license. Candidate must be knowledgeable in the provisions of speech and language services to students with disabilities ages 3-22. Candidate must demonstrate a thorough understanding of speech and language assessment instruments, specifics of language development, and implementing programming strategies and interventions for identified students. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to interact with fellow professional staff in an effective and productive manner, participate as a knowledgeable IEP team member and work effectively with parent of students with disabilities. Candidate must be willing to travel to all schools within the county. Applicant must pass a background check.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District Certified application, resume, three current letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Please direct questions to Chris Kupfer, Special Ed Director (435-5598144) and application packets to: Garfield County School District Office P.O. Box 398 Panguitch, Utah 84759 Online certified 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 25, 2016 at 5:00 pm.

Garfield County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

3/24 GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Elementary Special Education Teacher POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Garfield County School District is hiring a full-time Elementary Special Education teacher for Panguitch Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year.

SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 20162017 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule plus benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a current mild/moderate or Severe Special Education endorsement. 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 transcripts. Please direct questions to Principal Nick Reynolds, nick.reynolds @ garfk12.org (435-231-9028) and application packets to: Panguitch Elementary 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: April 22 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Garfield County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

4/21 GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bryce Valley Elementary Physical Education Paraprofessional POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield School District is hiring a Paraprofessional at Bryce Valley Elementary School for Physical Education. This position will be up to 8 hours per week without benefits.

SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2015-2016 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($10.55 hourly).

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application.

Please direct questions to Principal Layne LeFevre at 435531-0405, layne.lefevre@garfk12.org or Janece Pollock at 435679-8619, and application packets to: Bryce Valley Elementary P.O. Box 286 500 West Center 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 25, 2016 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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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne High School Cheer Advisor Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Cheer Advisor at Wayne High School. Questions about the position can be answered by calling Mary Bray at Wayne High School 435425-3411. This position will remain open until filled.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Applications can be mailed to: Mary Bray, Wayne High School, PO Box 217, Bicknell, UT 84715.

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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Volley Ball Coach Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Volleyball Coach. This position will require adequate knowledge of volleyball rules, skills, schedules, and safety procedures to properly prepare girls for high school league participation. Applicants must posses the ability to work and interact well with student athletes, demonstrate professional and ethical character, and posses excellent communication skills. Applicant must commit to the appropriate amount of time and effort to facilitate effective practice and scheduled games.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Contact Mary Bray or Heidi Woolsey at 425-3411 with questions.

Send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715 or Wayne High School, PO Box 217, Bicknell, UT 84715.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all application.

3/31

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Math Teacher Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Math Teacher at Wayne High School. Preference will be given to applicants holding a current Utah Secondary Teaching License with a Math Major and level 3 or 4 endorsement. Internships or applicants committed to earning the appropriate credentials are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications 1. Working knowledge of the secondary math core curriculum.

2. Use of “hands on” learning activities.

3. Strong, consistent classroom management/organizational skills.

4. Encourage struggling students towards academic success.

5. Must possess good communication skills and be proficient working as a member of a team.

Minimum Job Responsibilities 1. Plan a program of study that is consistent with Utah State Core.

2. Cultivate and nurture high expectation of students.

3. Create and foster a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all high school level students.

4. Committed to providing quality instruction.

Application Procedure 1. Applicant must submit a letter of application indicating his/her interest in the position. A university placement file should be sent to Wayne School District, or, if a placement file is unavailable, a current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching certificate, and four letters of recommendation should accompany the application letter.

2. Applicants will be screened based on the documents submitted and interviews will be scheduled with those deemed most qualified.

3. Application materials should be sent to:Superintendent Burke Torgerson Wayne School District PO Box 127 Bicknell, UT 84715 This position will remain open until filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer; however, the District reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

3/31

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Special Education Director Wayne School District is seeking applications for the position of District Special Education Director. This will be a yearly part time position, with working hours up to 20 hours per week and no benefits. Applicant must have a current Special Education certificate. Preference will also be given for applicants with previous educational administrative and Special Ed. experience.

Responsibilities will include oversight of all Special Education related services of the District, including all aspects of Sp. Ed. federal, state and local compliance, Sp. Ed. personnel responsibilities, oversight of Sp. Ed. services and service patterns for all District schools and students, and all other Sp. Ed. related responsibilities. Contract details will be finalized with the successful applicant before employment begins.

This position will start as soon as possible after the applicant has been accepted and approved by the Board, and at the earliest convenience of the successful candidate. This immediate employment will allow for assessment of present District Sp. Ed. services, possible professional development, trainings and summer meetings required by USOE, and a smooth transition into services for the 2016-2017 school year.

Speaking with Superintendent Burke Torgerson either by phone at 435-425-3813 or arranging a personal meeting is encouraged to obtain more specific information.

Wayne District will accept applications for this position until close of business day Thursday, March 31. The successful applicant will be approved in the Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer; however, the District reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

3/31

PANGUITCH DENTAL Dental Assistant Needed Compassionate, hard working, self-motivated. Part time. Experience preferred, but we will train. $10.00/hr (more if trained).

Call – Panguitch Dental at 676-2443.

Has Job position open for the following areas Apply and inquire at www.intermountainhealthcare.jobs 181042 - Cook – fulltime with benefits 180877 - Housekeeper – fulltime with benefits 181489 - Patient Care Tech in LTC – fulltime with benefits 181612 - Patient Care Tech in LTC – As needed 181492 - Patient Care Tech in LTC – Temporary summer employment 181134 - Registered Nurse - fulltime with benefits COWBOY'S SMOKEHOUSE - PANGUITCH Kitchen Help Panguitch restaurant is hiring kitchen help to work 40 hours per week for the 2016 season. Work hours will be between 5 AM and 1 AM Monday thru Saturday. Employees WILL be required to work Fridays and Saturdays. Pay DOE. E-mail resume to Heather at panguitch.csh@gmail.com 4/14

RED SANDS MOTEL - TORREY Red Sands Motel in Torrey is now hiring.

Call 801-915-2073.

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LA CUEVA RESTAURANT - TORREY La Cueva in Torrey is now hiring for all positions: waiters, cooks, dishwashers. Wage depending on exprience.

Apply in person or call 435-425-2400.

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KENNY RAYS RESTAURANT - PANGUITCH Cook Kenny Rays is seeking full time cook for morning and night shifts. Salary is competitive.

Experience preferred, but otj training possible.

Please stop by for an application or call 435-676-8851.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Scholarships are available through the Garfield Memorial Board of Trustees. $500.00 scholarships will be awarded for non-traditional, nursing school or regular high-school graduates who are planning on a health care related field.

Eligibility requirements for high school students are: Applicant must have graduated from a school in the GMH service area. (Garfield & Piute Counties) Applicants must have a declared intent to pursue a degree in a health care related field.

Applicant must have either a 3.0 GPA or have scored at least a 20 on the ACT test.

Non- traditional students must be pursuing a career in the medical field.

Request an application through your high school counselor or contact Lynne Neilson at Garfield Memorial Hospital.

Applicants must complete and send application in full with official high school or college transcript and any other required attachments to: Garfield Memorial Hospital Attn: Lynne Neilson PO Box 389 Panguitch, UT 84759 E-mail: lynne.neilson@imail.org Fax: 435-676-1525 Phone: 435-676-1262 4/31

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Putting Together a Great Wedding on a Budget

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Will a modern wedding endanger your finances? It doesn't have to.

With the average price of an American wedding over $31,000, the big day can impose financial stress for those who don't have savings in place. It's important to remember that these numbers indicate greater trends – not suggested spending patterns.

Before discussion about a ceremony or reception even begins, it's smart for couples to have a frank talk about money issues in general. Share financial information such as current spending, savings, investment and credit status (https:// www.annualcreditreport.com/ index.action). While this conversation may not seem terribly romantic, honesty about respective finances is the first step to responsible financial planning and compatibility.

Once you've chosen a desired wedding date, set a savings target with a realistic budget. If you want to get married fairly soon, realize you'll have less time to build a wedding fund. Start by making a general list (https://www.theknot. com/wedding-budget/start) of everything you might want in a wedding, and then adjust

your vision to what will be in the bank by your desired date.

As the numbers start looking real to you, determine what can be purchased or done inexpensively and others that will require professional help.

Take a look at the guest list and see if you can make some cuts. Consider a handheld music player hooked up to a great speaker system instead of a live band. Are you content with your brother's photo and video skills, or is it a better idea to hire a professional team?

Consider off-dates, offtimes and off-venues. Though wedding season is more yearround than it's ever been, wedding prices still tend to be highest throughout the warm months. Explore winter dates and more obscure venues.

Take City Hall, for example.

Depending on the municipality, you can either schedule ahead or show up with local license and ceremonial fees as the only costs involved.

There's no need for expensive wardrobe or other trappings.

What about having the wedding at home? It's free space and, depending on the talents of friends and family, homemade food and decorations

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22, Rayjay Knight 9, Cort Durfey 8, Dalton Quilter 8, Klace Lyman 5, February 25, 2016 at Panguitch-Game 1 of the Region Tournament, Escalante 36 Panguitch 83, Rayjay Knight 13, Cort Durfey 7, Dylan Barney 6, Dalton Quilter 4, Klace Lyman 3, Kai Griffin 2, February 26, 2016 at Cedar City-Game 2 of the Region Tournament, Escalante 55 Wayne 61, Kai Griffin 24, Cort Durfey 15, Rayjay Knight 7, Dalton Quilter 5, Dylan Barney 4, February 27, 2016 at Cedar City Game 3 of the Region Tournament, scalante 39 Valley 45 Kai Griffin 9, Rayjay Knight 8, Dylan Barney 8, Dalton Quilter 7, Cort Durfey 5, Klace Lyman 1.

Region Awards Dylan Barney was named to the Academic All-Region Team, Kai Griffin was named to the All-Region Team.

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JV: Escalante 67 Bryce Valley 47, Klace Lyman 17, Kai Griffin 15, Morgan Torgersen 5, Dallas Woolsey 4, Oakley Haws 2, Bracken Lyman 1, Freshmen: Escalante 15 Bryce Valley 23, Bracken Lyman 7, Oakley Haws 3, Dallas Woolsey 3, Morgan Torgerson 2, February 18, 2016 at Diamond Ranch Varsity: Escalante 50 Diamond Ranch 87 Rayjay Knight 21, Kai Griffin 11, Klace Lyman 6, Cort Durfey 4, Dylan Barney 4, Dalton Quilter 3, Morgan Torgerson 1, JV: Kai Griffin 26, Klace Lyman 8, Bracken Lyman 5, Morgan Torgersen 2, Jaden Young 1, February 23, 2016 at Escalante-Play in game for the Region Tournament, Escalante 79 Milford 63 Kai Griffin 27, Dylan Barney

can also keep expenses to a minimum. But remember that the home or property owner may need a special insurance rider to cover any potential damage or liability, particularly if liquor is being served.

And finally, consider a "surprise" wedding. Planning a party or gathering where a wedding breaks out can provide money-saving advantages to guests and bridal party alike. Having a wedding at a party – especially a regular holiday party you host where family and friends already know to gather – requires little more than a legal officiant and whatever food, beverage, entertainment and insurance costs you need to consider. An unannounced wedding eliminates all pre-wedding costs related to invitations, showers and parties, and you can give your guests a break on gifts.

Bottom line: Flashy weddings aren't worth jeopardizing your finances for years to come. Make creative, affordable wedding planning part of your love story.

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