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Grants and Incentives Meeting Lays Out Opportunities for Rural Economic Development
ESCALANTE - Jake Hardman says he spends a lot of time looking through a windshield. As Rural Outreach Coordinator for the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), based out of Cedar City, Hardman spends many work days travelling to small towns to get the word out about programs offered by the State of Utah that support economic development in rural areas. And that’s exactly what he was doing on March 31. That evening, during a special presentation held at the Escalante City Council Chambers, Hardman presented a gamut of programs available from Utah state agencies that are available to rural businesses to support business growth, job creation and economic development. Adding to the evening’s lineup, Hardman’s presentation was tag-teamed with USDA Rural Development state director Dave Conine, who shared information about federal programs available through USDA for rural businesses and residents. “One thing we have going on in Utah is a high level of cooperation between state and federal agencies,” said Conine. By the end of the evening, Hardman and Conine had outlined more than a dozen programs in the form of grants, loans and tax incentives designed to improve economic stability and productivity in rural areas. Before a packed room— which included all three of Garfield County’s commissioners—Hardman led his discussion by outlining a program called Rural Fast Track, which is offered by the GOED, and provides matching grants of up to $50,000 for business expansion. Also avail-
able through this program is a job incentive for each new job created. Hardman stated that this program is currently delivering about $500 to $600 thousand throughout the state per year. He noted that one recent change to the program is that in the past hospitality businesses were not allowed to qualify, but they are now. “So many businesses rely on tourism it just didn’t make any sense,” he said. To be eligible for the Rural Fast Track Program, a business must be in operation for at least two years and have 2 full time employees. “If you are even thinking about buying a piece of equipment or expanding, talk to us first,” said Hardman. The program is targeted to any county with more than 10% unemployment qualifies in this category, and both Wayne and Garfield Counties qualify. Moving on, Hardman also outlined several additional state-administered grant programs, including Enterprise Zones for Commercial and Industrial Development, Recycling Zones, Targeted Business Tax Credits, the BEAR program, and Economic Opportunity Grants (a reference to all programs outlined during the evening is available on page 3). “What this is about—we don’t want to cut up the economic pie that everyone already has but instead we want to increase the amount available to communities,” said Hardman. Hardman emphasized that the towns that succeed in economic development are those that work together, and that funding that comes into a community “Will benefit evRural Development Cont’d on page 2
Sweetwater Kitchen: Casual Fine Dining at its Best
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Sweetwater Kitchen Chef Scott Ashley, and kitchen staff Gloria Holladay and Billy Raaen prepare a daily culinary delight at the Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch in Salt Gulch. SALT GULCH - For anyone who loves a truly memorable evening of dining out, here is an opportunity to experience one of those, “Pinch me, am I dreaming?” moments. Never mind that this opportunity is three and a half miles down a dirt road. In fact, all the better. Because Sweetwater Kitchen, located at the Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch, is nestled in a quiet little valley along Sweetwater Creek in Salt Gulch, which only enhances the dining experience. Sweetwater Kitchen is yet another one of those res-
Utah State University Announces Smarter Tuition Plan LOGAN - Utah State University announced two significant changes to its tuition structure that allows students to save money and have more options. Beginning summer semester 2014 in-state students taking online courses will now pay the same tuition as traditional oncampus credits, and the plateau tuition level has been lowered from 13 to 12 credits. “We recognize the need for flexibility for the 21st century student,” said Steve Hawks, Dean at USU-Southwest. “This smarter tuition structure allows students to pay the same tuition for any type of course delivery method like online or traditional face-to-face. It also provides the flexibility necessary for students to reach their education goals quicker.” The new plateau adjustment makes it possible for students to pay for up to 12 credits
and then nothing above that level until they reach 18 credits even if they register for online classes. Previously, students would have paid above the plateau tuition level for online courses. For students residing in Utah taking online, traditional, and broadcast courses all credits will be applied to the regular tuition and fee table with the revised plateau benefit. Doug Fiefia, president of Utah State University Student Association, is excited about the opportunities that the structural change will offer to all USU students and believes it will help students keep momentum. “This new tuition model
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incentivizes students to take online courses and to take 15 or more credits, the amount needed each semester to graduate in four years,” said Fiefia. “This will enable students to graduate in less time, and more importantly, having options that help them do so.” USU President Stan Albrecht said the change is in keeping with USU’s commitment to deliver high-quality educational opportunities throughout the state. “The USU family includes students from all corners of the state looking to improve their lives through higher education,” said Albrecht. “The changes to the online tuition structure, as well as the plateau, will enable them to achieve their goals more quickly, and it will save them money at the same time.” —Utah State University
taurants where a lot of locals know they serve ranch guests, but they do not know it is available and affordable to those of us who are not from some faraway place like France or Germany. Yes, we can eat there, too. “We want to feed the locals,” says Chef Scott Ashley. Sweetwater Kitchen is beginning its fifth year of service under Ashley, who co-owns the restaurant with Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch owners Ron Johnson and Pat Hogle. Previously chef and currently co-owner of Michaelangelo’s in Salt
Lake City, Ashley came to the Sweetwater Kitchen at Johnson’s invitation. “What I saw with Ron’s vision and where he wanted to go with it…having the garden right here and working to be self-sustainable...I was completely in synch with that. It fulfills me,” says Ashley. Ashley works with the garden, “To create a lot of specials with ingredients from the ranch,” he says, offering as an example a fresh mozzarella dish he concocted with fresh
Thurs. APR. 17 - wed. APR. 23 LET’S SEE IF THIS WEEK IS MORE PREDICTABLE THAN LAST WEEK. The forecast is for sunny to partly cloudy skies all week, chance of rain through the week at 0 to 10%. Highs in the 60s to low 70s through Tuesday and then cooling again on Wednesday. Breezy all week with winds of 8-20 mph--windier as the week progresses. Lows throughout week in mid 30s.
PANGUITCH - Visitors to Utah’s legendary Bryce Canyon will now be better equipped to enjoy nearby, equally stunning attractions thanks to the Garfield County Tourism Office’s “Take Your Time” initiative. “Guests come for Bryce Canyon and leave wishing they had time to explore everything else Garfield County has to offer,” tourism office Executive Director Falyn Owens said. “They are shocked at just how much there is to do in this virtually undiscovered playground.” In addition to Bryce Canyon National Park, Garfield County is home to Capitol Reef National Park, Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Scenic Byway 12 and several other designated wilderness and recreation areas. To help vacationers take advantage of this secluded adventure land, Garfield County recently unveiled its “Take Your Time” campaign, featuring a new website, BryceCanyonCountry.com, and new accommodations guide to give visitors the interactive tools they need to plan their perfect itinerary. “From pristine forests to spectacular rock formations to fascinating historical sites, this area has something for everyone,” Owens said. “And for those seeking escape and exploration, you’ll find unmatched mountain biking, ATV riding, fishing and stargazing.” For more details about Garfield County or to plan your own world-class vacation, visit: www.brycecanyoncountry.com or call the Garfield County Office of Tourism at 800-4446689. —Garfield County Office of Tourism
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Cat Fix in Bryce Valley / Bryce Canyon Area Set for April 28 BRYCE VALLEY - With the support of national animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society, the Bryce Valley cat fixing crew is set to get going again for the 2014 season. The first date is set for Monday, April 28. Utah-based Best Friends runs the nation’s largest animal sanctuary for abandoned and abused pets at its national headquarters in Kanab as well as life-saving programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters across the country. Best Friends supports this local effort to reduce the population of feral and unwanted cats in the Bryce Valley/Bryce Canyon area by providing no cost spay/neuter surgeries, use of humane traps, vaccinations, and transportation to and from their Kanab clinic. If you have cats or kittens that need to be fixed, or know about feral cat colonies in the
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area, please contact Jan Stock at 435-590-0827. Adults cats and kittens weighing at least two pounds (usually eight weeks old) can be transported for surgery. The cats will be rounded up on Monday night, transported and undergo surgery on Tuesday, and then returned to Bryce Valley on Wednesday. The goal is to round up 20 cats to transport them to Best Friends for surgeries, and vaccinations. Feral cats will be
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given first priority, but some spots are usually available for pet cats. Though the services provided by Best Friends are no-cost, the local crew recommends and requests cash donations from those who can afford to do so. Whether or not you have cats needing this service, if you would like to donate to Best Friends in support of this effort, please go to their website:bestfriends.org. —Janice Stock Phone: 435-826-4400 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 105 Escalante, Utah 84726 snapshot@live.com
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Adding Resources to Local Self-Reliance: A Winning Combination
I’d like to thank Mayor Jerry Taylor and residents of Escalante for hosting the March 31 discussion on economic development opportunities for Escalante and neighboring areas of Garfield County. I was particularly impressed by the public comments and the ideas contributed about relying on local entrepreneurship and business development. Locally owned business helps communities protect and enhance the qualities they value, it helps limit the flow of capital out of the community and it is more responsive to local needs. Following the meeting I had the pleasure of listening to a number of people with plans to turn their skills and interests into business opportunities that would fit nicely into the economic future of Garfield County. Jake Hardman from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) conducted an excellent overview of funding and technical assistance resources offered to local business by the State of Utah. I was able to provide some background on the community and economic development initiatives available through the Rural Development Office of USDA. GOED and USDA are both committed to increasing job opportunities and improving Utah’s rural economy. Our two agencies will cooperate on offering technical assistance and financing options for rural business and infrastructure. USDA also has a long-standing partnership with Utah’s Division of Housing and Community Development that has led to a substantial increase in the availability of affordable housing in rural Utah. We recognize that quality, affordable housing is an essential to nurturing successful economic development. The tradition of self-reliance in Garfield County is the perfect foundation for growing the local economy. When local selfreliance is combined with the creative ideas that surfaced in our discussions I can only be optimistic about the future of Escalante and the neighboring communities in Garfield County. Several potential local business creators have already made contact with GOED. USDA Rural Development and GOED both have websites that are useful starting points for identifying the resources that can assist rural business with planning and financing. USDA Rural Development can be accessed at www.rurdev.usda.gov/ut and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development can be found at www.business.utah.gov. Both of these sites include programs for rural communities and the contact information to help you get started. Dave Conine, State Director, Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture
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The family of the late Lela Payne Taylor, wish to express our thanks for the love and support during our recent loss. We were truly touched by the many acts of kindness, messages of sympathy, prayers, phone calls, food offerings, floral tributes, memorial donations and attendance at the funeral service. In addition, we would like to give a special thanks to friends and neighbors for their love, service and support shown to our mom through the years. Jim Tolbert, Salem, Utah
Thank you to all of the Fire Departments and their volunteers, the Police Department and everyone who helped out with the Hercules Subdivision Fire. We so appreciate your support in helping save our properties and we’re grateful no one got hurt! From Harolds’ Place and all the people who live and work out here.
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erybody and it will all even out,” he said. He referred to the support for expansion of small businesses as a form of “economic gardening.” “The best way for rural towns to grow their economy is to grow the businesses that they already have,” says Hardman. “Do everything possible to take what you have and grow it. One job here, five there makes a huge difference in small, rural towns.” David Conine followed up Hardman’s presentation by discussing in particular the USDA Rural Development Agency’s housing and small business loan programs. Though altogether, the RDA has more than 20 different development support programs in a wide variety of categories. “Jake’s programs can leverage the programs I’m going to talk about,” he said. Conine noted that USDA’s Rural Development Agency invested $535 million in rural Utah in 2013 in loan guarantees. Out of that about $445 million was in home financing. “Housing is a major problem in rural areas—without housing you don’t attract employees,” said Conine. But he also stressed that business loans are an important part of their program. “Our business loan program is basically—if your business is a legal business, we will fund it. We work with small community banks that are invested within the community—we would rather work with them, because they know their communities and their people,” he said. In addition to housing and business loan guarantees, Conine added that Value Added Producer Grants and Renewable Energy Grants can provide boosts to individSweetwater Kitchen Cont’d from page 1
sage and sage oil. “But I definitely want to convey that we are not stuffy, that we’re about connecting with the food and the place.” The dining room atmosphere is casual. An upright piano and a bookshelf with worn and clearly-used cookbooks occupy one end of the hand-hued log dining room, which is upstairs from the guest check-in lobby. Dining on the second story affords a view down the valley, as well as a roost from which to observe the garden and chickens below. “We have a laid back hospitality, is how one of our guests put it,” says Ashley. The place is unpretentious, but the food is anything but ordinary. Ashley describes his approach to food as a blend of styles derived from French to Italian cooking but with some southwest influences. However, suggesting that it is southwestern is far from the mark, the flavors in general being more subtle and restrained. The menu includes French classics such as Duck Confit and Braised Rabbit, as well as Seared Venison Loin with Juniper-Red Wine Reduction. Conventional
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PANGUITCH - An early afternoon fire broke out on April 9 near the Hercules subdivision in Garfield County. Approximately 200 acres were burned. Although homes and businesses were threatened by this fire thanks to the quick and efficient response of multiple volunteer fire agencies, federal, state and local in the area no homes or businesses were harmed and the fire was brought under control. This fire is under investigation. David Dodds, Chief of Panguitch City Department would like to inform anyone visiting to be aware of the extreme dry conditions in Garfield County and take caution while camping or visiting in this area. Special thanks to the local volunteer firefighters because of their quick response property damage was held to a minimum. —Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
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ual businesses. “Value Added Producer grants can be used to create businesses around jams, artisan cheeses, all sorts of things,” said Conine. Conine noted that USDA’s program applications tend to be a lot longer than those for the Utah state programs. “It’s a thick application, but don’t throw it in the wastebasket,” he said. “We have staff that will help you get through it. We would love it if we had two page applications like Jake’s but the federal government, as we know, likes paper.” During a questions and answer session, one local resident said she’d gotten her home loan, which was for the first house she was ever able to buy, through the USDA Rural Development Program. “David Conine bent over backwards to help us get our house,” she said. “We went to them because they have great programs.” USDA also provides support for economic analysis and feasibility studies for planning purposes, which can be used by any county, city or multi-county region. One thing Conine emphasized was working with the values that are unique to a community. “Don’t develop in ways where you lose what makes you great,” he said. “And it’s got to be a local effort. If you come to us with great ideas we can help make them happen.” ************ Jake Hardman, Rural Outreach Coordinator for the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development can be reached at 435-865-6541 or by email at jhardman@ utah.gov Dave Conine, Utah State Director for the USDA Rural Development Agency, can be reached at 801-524-4321 or by email at dave.conine@ ut.usda.gov —Insider
tastes will readily relate to a very tender Utah Grass Fed Rib-Eye Steak with Horseradish and Butter. A delectable strawberry-rhubarb crisp might be on the specials board for dessert. And the prices are less than you would find in most places for fare of similar caliber. Ashley also cooks for special events such as weddings and parties. “One thing that we offer is a custom menu to fit any budget,” says Ashley. He and Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch owners are continuing to remodel the property to accommodate a variety of activities from music to retreats. “We’re doing many little things all the time,” says Ashley. Sweetwater Kitchen is open from April 1 to Thanksgiving, and is located at 3621 Hell’s Backbone Road off of Hwy 12 south of Boulder. Restaurant Hours are: Breakfast 7-10am; Dinner 6-9pm. Box lunches and lunch are also available. Open 7 days/ week. The restaurant is full service which includes beer, wine and mixed drinks. Reservations are required for dinner. For reservations, call 435-335-7480. —Insider
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Economic Development Loan, Grant and Tax Incentive Programs Available to Wayne & Garfield County Businesses and Residents A variety of programs from the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Utah Office of Tourism, and USDA’s Rural Development Program (and others) can help with rural business development and housing needs
Utah State Economic Development Programs and Resources
Utah Dept. of Workforce Services (DWS) Bridge Program The Utah DWS Bridge Program is designed to offset costs for hiring new employees. This grant provides a limited reimbursement opportunity to offset training costs from the creation of new jobs. The grant can provide up to $6,500 for veterans and $4,500 for all other employees. Businesses must apply, be approved and sign an agreement before hiring employees and request payment by June 30, 2014. Eligible business must be current on Unemployment Insurance reports and tax contributions. Newly created jobs cannot be seasonal or temporary and must be in addition to current staffing levels. Business must apply and be approved before hiring employees. Part-time positions may be applicable—not for the complete funding amount but can apply for an award proportionate with position hours.
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Rural Fast Track Program The GOED is promoting the Rural Fast Track Program as “The fastest way for growing companies to receive money.” The program’s business development incentive offers 50% matching grants of up to $50,000 for activities such as purchasing equipment, buying or leasing a building. Eligible businesses must be in business for at least two years, and have at least two full time employees. An additional incentive is available for job creation if a project creates and retains for at least 12 months new high-paying jobs in a rural county, for positions that exceed the county’s annual average wage. Enterprise Zones for Commercial and Industrial Development Enterprise zones are specific areas that are identified based on economic distress factors such as pervasiveness of poverty or deterioration or abandonment of commercial property in the proposed zones. Within Enterprise Zones, tax credits for job creation are available of up to $750 for each new full time position filled for at least 6 months within a tax year. Additional tax credits are also available for positions related to value added agriculture and for employer-sponsored health insurance programs. The program also offers tax credits for donations to a non-profit (50% of the value of a cash contribution not to exceed $100,000); for rehabilitation of a building that has been vacant for at least two years (25% of the first $200,000 spent); and for investment in plant, equipment or other depreciable property (a tax credit of 10% of the first $250,000 in investment, and 5% of the next $1,000,000 qualifying investment) within a zone. GOED representatives suggest, “First find out whether you are in an Enterprise Zone, then check out these programs.” Recycling Zones Recycling Zones have been established to “incent businesses to use recycled materials in their manufacturing processes and create new products for sale.” The program benefits business or individuals that collect, process, or distribute recycled materials. Composting is considered to be an eligible recycling operation. Eligible recycling businesses that are located in designated Recycling Market Development Zones qualify for: a 5% Utah state income tax credit on the cost of machinery and equipment; a 20% Utah state income tax credit (up to $2,000) on eligible operating expenses; technical assistance from state recycling economic development professionals “Be creative; if you don’t know if it’ll work or not we’ll tell you,” says GOED’s Jake Hardman. Targeted Business Tax Credit The Targeted Business Tax Credit program is offered to qualifying businesses that submit a specific, targeted plan for their business growth and development. The program is available within just four Utah counties in 2014, and these are: Emery, Garfield, San Juan and Wayne. All applications are ranked on economic impact based on three factors: 1) Number of new employees; 2)Wages; and 3) Capital Investment. To apply, a business must submit a 3-Year Proposed Growth application in January. Winners get $100,000 cash over 3 years: Year 1 $50,000, 2- $25,000 3 - $25,000. Important notes about this program are 1) The winning business’s numbers are fixed in stone: $1 short on any item loses everything for that year; and 2) This program is exclusive; businesses receiving funding through this program cannot get other funds besides this. GOED awards about $300,000 through this program each year. “The more employees you are going to invest in the higher the credit allowed,” according to Hardman. BEAR – Business Expansion and Retention The BEAR program is based on a “retention survey.” Your county planner asks how you’re doing and what you need and helps you get it. GOED is looking to work with this program more in the future; it is currently not active. Economic Opportunity Grant This is GOEDs “open door” program for unique and innovative projects. If ther e is an unusual opportunity, company project, or a special need, you may tell GOED about it and make your case. Keep in mind when making your proposal-how are you different? Amounts awarded through this program have ranged from $10-20,000, but there is no limit. There are no promises and each project is approved individually by the GOED Board.
Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) KSL, “Just Down the Road” Radio Campaign Most tourism campaigns are targeted to people from out of state, but many of our visitors come from the Wasatch front, or from even closer by. In this program, the Utah Office of Tourism, KSL Radio, and Governor Herbert have joined forces to promote travel opportunities that are “just down the road” to those of us here in Utah. UOT provides a 1 to 1 dollar match against the cost of the radio ads. Ad packages run from $3,725, (partner cost 1,862.50) to $5800, (partner cost $2,900). To download an example of the KSL “Just Down the Road” ad and program overview visit: http://mighty5.us/projects/KSL-JustDownTheRoad.zip Contact: Jennifer Archer, KSL Media Group Account Manager, Phone: 801-244-4928, Email: jennifer. archer@ksl.com Regional PR Campaign GOED’s Jake Hardman drove home this point: “As a tourism-related business, you want to come up with a unique opportunity that exists no where else in the world, rather than the old approach of, ‘We have everything, and will offer whatever it is you want to do.’” Utah’s Regional PR campaign is a dedicated regional public relations campaign focused on Utah and surrounding
communities (southern ID & WY, Las Vegas, western CO). The program’s goal is to secure travel-related editorial coverage of Utah’s unique travel experiences. GOED recommends that representatives from tourism related businesses in Wayne and Garfield counties attend UOT’s quarterly PR Advisory Committee meetings to discuss your destination’s unique travel opportunities, or contact UOT directly to work through the development of story angles and possible media outlets. Contact: Rebecca Katz, Public Relations Coordinator, UOT, Phone: 801538-1479, Email: rkatz@utah.gov Co-Operative Digital Marketing Campaign The Utah Office of Tourism has partnered with Madden Media to allow destinations to purchase travel-focused pay-perclick (PPC) Google AdWords at a discounted rate, with UOT providing a 1:1 dollar match with the destination marketing organization. These campaigns run annually from April to June. The UOT is in the process of evaluating options for next year’s campaign. For more information, contact: Lorraine Daly, Marketing, Assistant, UOT, Phone: 801.538.1306, Email: ldaly@ utah.gov Promoting Local Destinations to Out-of-State Visitors Visit http://travel.utah.gov/cooperative_mktg/co-opmktg. htm to download the co-op marketing application and guidelines for submission. The deadline to receive the 2014 co-op applications is June 19, 2014. co-op funds are awarded as a 1:1 dollar match up to $275,000 with nonprofit organizations in the state of Utah. The awards must be used for marketing Utah’s travel destinations to out-of-state residents. Upcoming webinars on the program are May 7th and May 14th. Contact: Kelly Day, Web & Cooperative Marketing Manager, UOT, Phone: 801-538-1727, Email: kday@utah.gov Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation Utah’s office of Outdoor Recreation, founded in summer of 2013, is the only one of its kind in the country. This year, they are sponsoring the “2014 Road Respect Tour” during May and June, to encourage safe cycling and promote positive interactions between bicyclists and drivers. The even it sosponsored by Bike Utah, the Utah Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol and Zero Fatalities .The Road Respect Tour will make its Bryce-toTorrey leg on May 30. will host the 4th Annual Road Respect Tour during May and June, 2014. For more information go to: http://roadrespect. utah.gov/ Scenic Byways Program UOT is working on sources of funding for the Scenic Byways program and how to incorporate scenic byways into overall marketing strategy. For more info contact: Kaitlin Eskelson, Director of Partner Relations, Utah Office of Tourism, Film and Global Branding, 801.538.1401 office, 435.602.0636 cell keskelson@utah.gov, www.visitutah.com Source: Rural Grants and Incentives, What they are and how to take advantage of them, Jake Hardman, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Office of Rural Development.
USDA Rural Development Agency Programs: Guaranteed and Direct Loans and Grants USDA’s Rural Development Program invested more than $535 million in Utah’s rural communities in 2013. USDA-RDAs grant and loan programs are divided into four broad categories: Rural Business & Cooperative Programs; Rural Housing Programs; Community Facility Programs; and Water and Environmental Programs. Following are details and highlights of each. Rural Business & Cooperative Programs These programs help communities by creating new business, growing production, maintaining jobs, conducting feasibility studies, improving rural energy development, creating professional business plans, and increasing revenue for rural business ventures. Programs include Business & Industry Guaranteed Loans, Renewable Energy Grants, Rural Business Enterprise Grants, Value Added Producer Grants. Rural Housing Programs USDA’s Rural Housing Program provides grants and loans to build, repair rehabilitate and purchase homes. The largest component of the program by far is Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loans, which amounted to over $445 million in financing to Utah families in 2013. Addition pro-
grams include Rental Assistance, Home Repair Loans and Grants, and Single Family Housing Direct Loans, and Self Help Housing Technical Assistance Grants. Community Facility Programs In 2013, USDA RDA supported eight projects in Utah totaling over $24 million for community facilities. The program helps build, expand, rehabilitate, purchase and support development of police and emergency fire stations and equipment, museums, child care centers, hospitals, clinics, schools and more. These are supported through both Direct Loan and Guaranteed Loan programs.
Water and Environmental Programs USDA supported five projects in Utah during 2013 under this program totaling about $8 million, improving water and waste conditions for about 19,000 people in rural areas. This program is in place to improve drinking water, sanitary sewer, solid waste and storm drainage facilities, through both grants and direct loans. Source: USDA Rural Development Progress Report for 2013 For more information on all of the USDA-RDA programs mentioned above, visit Rurdev.usda.gov/ut
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School Notes
April 17, 2014
THE WAYNE THEATRE Now serving Pizza by the slice and Churros along with our regular concessions! Feel free to eat while you watch and ENJOY THE SHOW!
Garfield School District Surplus Items Garfield School District has declared several items as surplus. These items are listed on the District Auction website to request bids. The auction page can be found by going to the Garfield School District website at: http://www.garfield.k12.ut.us/ select the “District Office” tab and then select “District Surplus Auction”. Some of the items include lawnmowers, swimming pool items and an air compressor. If you are interested in any of the District surplus items, please log onto the website and bid on the items listed. If you have any questions or need any help, please contact us at the District office. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
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Sterling Scholar Region Drama Elections? Sorry for the Delay! Dear readers, ( assuming this humble historian has any regular readers) I am terribly sorry for the exclusion of last week’s article! I accidentally sent the article to the wrong person!. To make up for that, I will cram two weeks of excitement at PHS into this weeks. Last monday was a day reeling with excitement, as the Junior Prom had finally reached its climax. Along with a special night of growth and coming of age for our juniors and their Parents, new Prom royalty was crowned:. The queen- Katie Draper, The King- Trevin Frazier. Congratulations, Juniors! Along with continuing and stellar performances by our golf and track team, Last week was also important for our Seniors, who suited up for a meeting with destiny as they traveled to Dixie for the Regional Sterling Scholar competitions. As you’ve probably already heard, there were many participants, and our Seniors represented us well. Every one of them came prepared to hear their winner sheets called at the awards ceremony. Even still, when the dust settled Panguitch had one Senior emerge from the competition as a winner. A special Congratulations to McKayla Heaton for being crowned the Sterling Scholar Winner in Family and Consumer Sciences, and also
WHS and WMS Parents Parent / Teacher Conferences Will be held on Monday, April 28
to all of our hard-working Scholars. The impressive performance of our Sterling Scholars would not be the only rallying point for the week, as our Drama Team emerged from Escalante as Region Champions! Along with taking home the Region Gold, The team’s play took second place overall, and there were many medalists from PHS to boot. Good job Drama team! and Good Luck at state ! Now for this week. Election fever is taking PHS by storm! With competitors down to primary elections, a new student council is almost among us which means, sadly, that my time as Historian of this fine school is almost at an end. I can assure the readers, though that the school and this article will be left in very capable hands. ( Once again, I’m assuming that people read this column. ) Along with the speeches
and slogans that come along with elections, the week is an opportunity for candidates to decide what it is they want to do with their campaign, and to plan for a possible future in the student council. The senior countdown for our 12th graders continues, as this Friday will mark the 40day point until we see them don the life-changing attire of the cap and gown. As a senior myself, it is a truly surreal experience to watch the time slowly slip away and know that the next stage of life is just around the corner. We wish the Region Champion Drama team safe travels and good luck as they head to Price for their state competition this week. With any luck, we will see matching gold Region and State trophies! Donnie Corwin is a senior at Panguitch High School and serves as high school historian.
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April Student Government and Students of the Month
With the new month comes the opportunity for four more fifth graders to serve on the student government; Talmage Jensen, Kash Beeler, Kayshen Brown and Shyanne VanDyke have been chosen by their teachers to be the new student government leaders. Teachers have each chosen a student as the “Catch of the Month.” Kindergarten: Mrs. BlackburnLexie Snedeger and Mrs. Jackson- Rhylie VanDyke. First grade: Mrs. Brinkerhoff- Ayla Deakin and Mrs. Potter- Averie Salt. Second grade: Ms. Davis- Silas James and Liz Torgerson- Range Welch. Third grade: Libby TorgersonBryndis Maw and Mrs. Williams- Emma Hallows. Fourth grade: Mrs. Barlow- McKinley Clingo and Mrs. Ekker- Victorya Rascon. Fifth grade: Mrs. Brown- Zeb Elmer and Mr. Ellett- Kortni Blackburn. Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-2015 school year will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Loa Elementary from 3 to 5 pm. Parents will need to bring: immunization records, birth certificate and proof of residency. Mrs. Wendy Potter’s first grade class is learning about plants, animals and all things Spring. “We are counting down until the last day of school,” said Mrs. Potter, “As of today we have 25 days of school left. We have grown in size and knowledge. We are almost ready for 2nd grade.” By May, students will be reading 60 words per minute, making steps up to 2nd grade math and writing five or more sentences on a topic. In art students made daffodil pictures to hang in the hall. In fifth grade news Mrs. Shanda Brown’s class just finished their state reports. Students chose a state to research then they created a binder of information as well as an oral presentation for the class. “They had a lot of fun learning and sharing facts on different areas across the country” said Mrs. Brown. Students are also working hard to finish up the curriculum so they can be ready for end of year testing. Mrs. Brown asked her students what they have enjoyed learning in fifth grade. She shared a few of the responses with us. Paxton Davis- “I’ve learned about the states in the 5th grade. They’re really fun to learn about and they are very interesting. It was cool to learn which states invented some of my favorite activities. I loved doing my state report. I learned so much, and it turned out that it was a lot of fun to do. I’ve learned all the states and capitals and some facts about each state. I love learning about the 50 states in 5th grade.”
Callee Jeffs- “I have really enjoyed learning new thing in math and I have learned what big words mean because we do vocabulary. I liked learning about the wars in social studies. I liked reading stories in our reading book and doing tests on the stories because that has encouraged me to read more. When tests are passed out, I am not sad about it. I am glad I get to do a test!” Brayden Lawton- “I have really enjoyed reading and learning about the wars in social studies. I really like doing Math. It is my favorite subject.” Burgan Torgerson- “I liked to learn about electricity and make our circuit boards. I also like learning about Alaska for my state report. I love all
the fun and awesome activities we do in the classroom. I liked it when we went to the science camp at Fishlake with the 4th grade.” Blake Giles- “I liked to learn math with our new core and EnVision. I enjoyed doing a state report on the state of Nebraska. I really enjoy learning about the United States of America as an early nation. I like to learn about patriotism and how it was back then. I enjoy our science where we learn about electricity and genetics. I also enjoyed doing our electric circuit boards for science.” Zeb Elmer- “I like to learn about math because it is a fun subject. I also like the state reports because you can learn a lot about the states.”
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WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL Spotlight on Seniors 2014
Marc Simmons
ÒHi my name is Marc Simmons and I currently abide in Loa UT. My mom is Farah Pace and my dad is Jeremy Simmons. Right after graduation I will be going to Fort Seal Oklahoma to attend the Army National Guard Basic Training. When return I Plan to complete my associates at DIXIE and then transfer to Weber to become either a radiologist or a nurse. A goal after college that I intend to accomplish is the ability to help others to stay healthy and live a happy life. I have had many influences on my life but it mostly came from all of my family members pushing me to go to college and further my education.ÓÉÉ.Marc
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USDA’s Farm Service Agency Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Disaster Assistance Programs Enrollment Begins April 15 for Livestock, Honeybee, Farm-Raised Fish Programs WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced on April 7 that farmers and ranchers can sign-up for disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2014. “President Obama and Secretary Vilsack made it a priority to begin enrollment for these programs,” said Garcia. “For farmers and ranchers who have been awaiting disaster assistance, help is on the way.” The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) will provide payments to eligible producers for livestock deaths and grazing losses that have occurred since the expiration of the livestock disaster assistance programs in 2011, and including calendar years 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Enrollment also begins on April 15 for producers with losses covered by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) in 2011, when the programs expired, through 2014 ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish that have losses due to disease, adverse weather, or other conditions, such as wildfires. TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by natural disasters. LIP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather and at-
tacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire. “To expedite applications, all producers who experienced losses are encouraged to bring records documenting those losses to their local FSA county office,” said Tom Miyagishima, Acting State Executive Director. Producers also are encouraged to contact their county office ahead of time to schedule an appointment. For more information, producers are encouraged to review the 2014 Farm Bill Fact Sheet, check out the LIP, LFP, ELAP and TAP fact sheets online or visit any USDA Service Center. —USDA Farm Service Agency
Sports PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Milford Invitational Track Results Boys and Girls both took first place at the Milford Invitational. Panguitch boys scored 160 pts and the girls finished with 129 points. Boys scores and times: Tyce Barney: 1st Discus 115’, 1st Javelin 162’, 4th High jump and shot put Kyler Norris: 1st 300 hurdles 46.41, 3rd 3200 Keldon Norris: 1st 800 M 2:09, 2nd 110 hurdles Chance Campbell: 3rd Long jump and high jump, 4th 100 M Uriel Zubia: 1st Shot put, 2nd Discus Trey Barney: 4th shot put, 5th 400 M, 6th javelin Jonah Shoppe: 4th 3200 M and 1600 M
Dason Houston: 2nd javelin and 300 hurdles Rowdy Josie: 6th discus, 7th shot put Trenton Stowe: 4th 110 hurdles 4x400 Relay first Garrett Finch, Dason Houston, Keldon Norris, Kyler Norris Girls scores and times: Caitlyn Brinkerhoff: 1st 100 13.9, 1st 200 M 28.15, 1st 400 M 1:06.6 Whittni Orton: 1st 3200 11:49.2, 1st 800 2:35.8, 2nd Long jump Brianne Bremner: 2nd javelin Shantae Miller: 1st 300 hurdles 51.82 McKayla Heaton: 4th 1600 M, 5th Long jump, 8th 200 M
Research Examines Link Between Stress, Infertility SALT LAKE CITY More than 6 percent of married women struggle with infertility, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, for the first time, researchers have data that link stress to a woman’s inability to become pregnant. The study finds that women with high levels of a biological indicator of stress are 29 percent less likely to get pregnant than women with the lowest levels. “I can’t tell you today that if you participate in stress reduction, that’s going to help you get pregnant faster,” says researcher Courtney D. Lynch, director of reproductive epidemiology at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. “But what I can tell you is that it will improve your health status - and one of the major things we’re trying to do in obstetrics these days is raise awareness that many
pregnancy complications can be linked back to maternal health, pre-conception.” Lynch says the research results should encourage women of childbearing age to consider managing their stress rather than ignoring it as a factor when they are trying to conceive. She says there are easy ways to incorporate stress reduction into a person’s lifestyle that are known to be beneficial for other facets of their health, such as cardiovascular disease. “Getting the recommended 20 to 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day has been shown to decrease stress levels,” Lynch points out. “Certainly meditation and mindfulness, or yoga and acupuncture. “There are many options right now that we think are potentially useful in a fertility context.” Lynch stresses couples facing fertility problems
shouldn’t blame themselves, since stress is only one of many factors that determine their ability to get pregnant. And she hopes doctors will be able to convey that message to people who are trying to conceive. “Not, ‘It’s your fault that you’re not pregnant,’” she emphasizes. “But, ‘Let me tell you what you can do while we’re waiting to see if you meet that infertility diagnosis criteria.’ “You know, ‘What you really should try to do on your own, is see if you can improve your stress levels.’” The study from Ohio State University appears online in the journal Human Reproduction. —Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection
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Last Saturday, the track team competed at Carbon High School. They competed against a few 1A schools, several 2A and 3A schools, and even a 4A school. The girls’ team had a few individuals place in the top ten. Hannah Ellett placed 2nd in the 300 meter hurdles and 7th in the 800; Kaitlyn McCoy placed 4th in javelin and 8th in high jump; Larissa Wells placed 8th in javelin and Sarah Taylor placed 10th in high jump; Maggie Ellett placed 7th in the 100 and 8th in the 400. The 4x400 relay team--Maggie Ellett, Rebekah Rasmussen, Makayla Brian, and Hannah Ellett--also did a fantastic job! They finished in 2nd place. As for the boys, Landon Chappell placed 4th in the javelin. This week they do not have a track meet, but next Saturday, the 26th, they compete in Richfield. Go Badgers! Maggie Ellett is a senior at Wayne High School.
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National Forest Campgrounds and Roads to Open for Season ST. GEORGE - Springtime is here and with summer around the corner people are ready to explore the forest, recreate and camp in their favorite location. The Dixie National Forest encourages visitors to “Know Before You Go” and learn about the travel conditions and numerous opportunities available for exploration on the Forest. The Oak Grove Campground, as well as the Oak Grove road, Forest Service Road # 032, is scheduled to reopen on May 1st, 2014. The Oak Grove road is closed for heavy maintenance repairs. The upper road near the campground had a wash out this past fall and crews are working to repair the culvert. Additionally, forest service road crews are doing some mechanical vegetation brushing along the roadway to improve access and driving visibility. Additional road repairs, drainage and road grading are being performed to improve travel and public safety on this popular road. Additionally, the campgrounds on the Pine Valley Ranger District are planned to reopen as scheduled: Oak Grove Campground: May 1st Honey Comb Rocks Campground: May 9th Pine Valley Recreation Area: Dean Gardner loop, Reservoir May 9th Yellow Pine, Equestrian, Mitt Moody May 16th Crack foot, Effie Beckstrand loops May 16th Ebenezer Bryce loop May 21st To make Reservations in the Pine Valley Recreation Area: www.recreation.gov For information about the Dixie National Forest, please visit the website: www.fs.usda.gov/ dixie or contact the Pine Valley Ranger District at 435-652-3100. —U.S. Forest Service
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obituaries Phillip B. McGee 1939 - 2014
LYMAN - Phillip Burnham McGee, age 74, died April 10, 2014 at his home in Lyman. He was born May 8, 1939 in Pleasant Grove, a son of Harvey Lee and Matilda Burnham McGee. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, Class of 1957. Phillip married Hazel Delores Zufelt, August 3, 1966 in Elko, Nevada. Phil and Doty moved to Lyman 30 years ago and have loved every minute of it. He was a volunteer at the local food bank. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shed hunting, camping, riding his 4-wheelers, hiking and being with his family. He will be missed. Phil is survived by his wife of Lyman; children: Phillip R. and Wendy McGee, Darinda Lyn Mecham, all of Richfield; Brenda Brinkerhoff of Tooele; 11 grandchildren; brothers and sister: Jessie and DeAnn McGee of Spanish Fork; Joe McGee of Orem; Carol and Sheryl Ferry of Murray; Ken and Carol McGee of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Matilda McGee; two sons: Lander McGee and Dustin McGee; two brothers and one sister: LaVar McGee, Eugene McGee and Naomi McGee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Lyman LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may visit with the family from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
Kay Bagley 1932 - 2014
Murray/Koosharem - C. McKay Bagley, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home in Murray, Utah. He was born, April 28, 1932 in Salina, Utah, a son of Ellis Lynn and Della Elmira Anderson Bagley. Kay grew up in Koosharem, Utah. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division from 1953 to 1955. He had many fond memories of the time he spent stationed in Germany. He attended Utah State University in Logan, where he met Faun DeLeeuw from Bicknell, Utah. They were married for time and all eternity in the Manti LDS Temple on June 6, 1957. After graduating from Utah State University, Kay worked as an area service manager for Chevrolet and then as the Manager of the GM Training Center in Salt Lake City. After retiring from General Motors he accepted a faculty position at Weber State, teaching Auto Mechanics. Kay enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, being with his family, and spending time at his home in Koosharem. He is survived by his wife Faun; children: Doug and Andie Bagley; Ann and Scott Hunter; Tammy and Bret Peterson; grandchildren Sammie and Jake Bagley; Kim Hunter Anderson; Tyler, Shayla, Trevin and Kade Peterson. He is also survived by his sister Berta Rickenbach and brother Wells Bagley, as well as many nieces and nephews. Kay was preceded in death by his parents; brother Don Bagley; and sister Colleen Gehrig. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. in the Koosharem LDS Ward Chapel where friends may call for a viewing from 1:30 to 2:30 prior to the services. Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Koosharem Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The excitement for the week was the fire out by “89” and highway 12. It really got out of control, with all of the dry brush and grass, it really took off.. Thanks to the Fire Fighters from Panguitch and Hatch they were able to head off the fires before it took out a number of the homes on the hill above Harold’s Inn. These Fire Fighters are really good and it is always satisfying when the work you put in works out this well. Fire equipment came from as far away as Henrieville, Tropic, Bryce Canyon City and a couple of the Federal fire rigs came to help out. Our many thanks to all who helped with the fire last week and the continued service that you give to our communities to make them safe.
PHS Drama team takes third at State, only 10 points behind Tabiona and 30 behind the winner Duchesne. With a week off after Regions, the Cats took advantage to hone their skills. The one act play that was 2nd at Region, came in 3rd at State, however I felt they were by far the best of the plays that I saw. The Judges loved the play and had nothing but good things to say about the cast. I did judge at the 2A competition and they were all so good, it was a toss up who was the winner, it was easy to pick out the ones who weren’t quite as good as the best, but the top 4 all should have been 1st. Next week I will have the winners of the different events and will fill you in. This group of kids really knows how to have fun and really have a
Panguitch Senior Center HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
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great time and many will be back next year and who knows what the next year will bring. Cheryl Church and Elaine Baldwin do a bang up job with the kids, in the one act play each player had a different accent, and how well they did with that. The line your father, and his father and his father and on and on, was the hit of the contest, with many of the kids repeating line over and over, it did lead to a best supporting actress award. I do hope that you were able to make it to the Easter Egg hunt on Tuesday and brought your camera. Many thanks to all that put their change in the jars around town. The change goes in the plastic eggs and the older egg hunters are quick learners and go after the plastic eggs before the candy. The hunt could not be possible with out the generous help of the Panguitch Lions Club, Panguitch City and Joe’s Main Street market. This is the 18th years that the Easter Bunny has made her way to Town, with treats and prizes for the little munchkins. Most of the businesses are open in town now; Foy’s Country Kitchen is open for breakfast and lunch. The Smoke House is open for fine dinning 6 days a week. Little L’s Bakery is still cranking out fresh bakery goods daily. I
believe most of the motels are open for the tourist trade business, which should be building shortly. Shop locally and save money on gas, the Marshall’s Panguitch Drug has clothing and shoes and if you need your prescription filled, their prices are the same as the big mail order companies. This Saturday will be the annual Car Show in Hurricane, it is a fun time to go through Zion and see the Car Show and then over to St. George for dinner. This Sunday is Easter, when the Christian Faith celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, for the LDS it will be Stake Conference that will start at 10:00 am. It really saddens me to report that Wally Veater has passed away. Wally was best described as a sweetheart of a guy. I just can’t say enough about this Man’s Man. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, oh how I will miss you Wally. Teah is here visiting with her family from Mexico. They are here to do a little skiing and visiting and we compared our trips to China. They are a real happy family; their son is going to Medical school. In Mexico, Medical school starts right after high school and is six years long. Mack O.
General Turkey Hunt Starts April 28 Lots of permits available
A chance to experience the thrill of hunting a strutting, gobbling tom turkey is almost here. Utah’s general statewide turkey hunt starts April 25 for those who were 15 years of age or younger on Jan. 23. On April 28, the hunt opens to hunters of all ages. There’s no limit on the number of permits that can be sold for the hunt, so you’ll have no problem getting one. You can buy a permit at www.wildlife.utah.gov. Permits are also available from more than 300 hunting license agents across Utah and at Division of Wildlife Resources offices. Tips and tactics to help you take a turkey are available at www.wildlife.utah.gov/ hunting-in-utah/hunting-information/upland-game.html. After you arrive at the Web page, scroll down to ‘Resources for turkey hunters.’ A list of WalkIn Access hunting areas is also available on the page. Jason Robinson, upland game coordinator for the DWR, says the general hunt offers advantages hunters won’t find during the limited entry hunt. Advantages One advantage is better road conditions in the backcountry and better access. You’ll also have more time and more areas to hunt. Robinson says it’s very important to hunt turkeys when the birds are gobbling. “That’s when the male turkeys, called toms, will be most receptive to your call,” he says. Unfortunately, weather in the spring can put a damper on turkey activity. “Wet and cold weather can decrease the period of time when turkeys are gobbling,” Robinson says. “The limited entry hunt runs for only two weeks. The general hunt, on the other hand, runs for four weeks. Hunting during the general hunt doubles the amount of time you’ll have to be in the field at the right time—when the turkeys are gobbling.” Robinson says two peak gobbling periods happen in the spring. The first usually happens in early April, when tom turkeys call aggressively at the start of the breeding season. The second peak happens during the general hunt in May. That’s when toms are actively seeking hens that haven’t bred yet or that need to breed again
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because their nests failed. While it might be hard to believe, an additional advantage is a feeling fewer hunters are in the field with you. “Hunters consistently tell us they feel less crowded during the general hunt, even though more hunters are in the field,” Robinson says. He thinks this feeling has a lot to do with perception. “If you draw a limited entry permit,” he says, “you might feel crowded, even if there’s just
one other hunter in the area you’re hunting. Hunters expect to see other hunters in the field during the general hunt, and they don’t seem to mind as much.” Turkey numbers are growing After a tough winter and spring a couple of years ago, Robinson says turkey numbers appear to be on the rise. In fact, turkey habitat in northern Utah has enough birds in it that DWR biologists moved extra birds to northeastern Utah this past winter, to start new populations. In central and southwest-
ern Utah, populations in certain parts of the regions were doing well enough last winter that biologists moved birds to other areas within the regions. “Wild turkeys are doing really well in Utah,” Robinson says. “If you put the birds in the right habitat, they’ll flourish.” More information More information about hunting wild turkeys in Utah is available in the 2013 – 2014 Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook. The free guidebook is available at www. wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Fried chicken, potatoes & gravy, carrots, pears & April 22nd cherry cobbler WED Taco soup, peaches, tortilla chips & cookie April 23rd THURS Sweet & sour pork, corn, pears & cake April 24th Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
Bonnie Willis’ Family Celebrates Five Generations
Five generation photo. Top left: Great grandpa Cornell Willis of Toquerville; Grandpa Richard Willis of Monroe; Holden Searle (Jordan’s baby). Bottom left: Jordan Searle of Salina; Great Great Grandma Leslie (Bonnie) Willis of Cannonville; and Brittny Willis with her baby Jace Patterson Willis of Richfield. Photo was taken March 15, 2014 in Redmond Utah.
April 17, 2014
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obituaries
by Adus F. Dorsey II
Talk about a change in attitudes, and all it took was turning water into the canal and into the Sand Creek irrigation pond, can we get a “big alleluia” on that. On Saturday morning you would have thought the Easter Bunny had made a mistaken early appearance leaving behind little surprises all over Torrey, as there were folks running around town like little kids at an Easter egg hunt. At first it was a little unclear what they were all looking for but it became quickly apparent when water started sprouting up where there hadn’t been any for a while. According to an expert source, this year’s “turning in the Sand Creek water” came off with out a hitch, and only minor repairs were needed. The lack of leaks was due to the attention to detail by volunteer share holders in draining the Sand Creek system in the fall of 2013 and there was no need for a big run to Harry’s (IFA) in Loa for plumbing parts, but if the truth were to be known my bet would be Harry (IFA) was ready for it. Had there been a big parade planned for the Sand Creek and Torrey Irrigation Company spring water “turn in” event, surely Leon and Dean Bogedahl, McKay Hickman, Al Dieffenbach and Jed Pace and many others working
in the background would have been on the 1st place float, (of which McKay Hickman is the only Torrey Town resident). But there was no planned parade and as long as anyone can presently remember there has been little recognition shown to the early pioneers and dedicated individuals that every spring and fall volunteer their time to spread the Love (water) to areas that stretch way beyond the Torrey Town boundaries that consist of 3rd West to 3rd East, Main Street to a jagged northern boundary of Torrey Town that encompasses maybe 180 voting residents of Torrey Town. In the Torrey book of Genesis and unless you are a direct descendant of an early Torrey settler and once sat at the knee on a cold winter night to experience the stories of Robert Peden, Elijah Cutler Behunin, or Ellis and Haddie Robinson, or any number of pioneers that settled the area of Wayne County now known as Torrey, it is hard to perceive what life was really like in the “early days.” The late 1800s and the early years of the 1900s in the “Wild West” was a time when survival was a way of life, hard work and the advantage and privilege of working with your neighbor was the only way you and them were going to make
it. Those early days were a true testament to the Bible phrases “Love thy neighbor and Do unto Others,” because like it or not you were all dependent on each other, and if you couldn’t find it in your heart to do so, you better be on your knees nightly to try and celestially figure out if it was your problem or theirs, and just how you were going to deal with the human situation facing you, or something bigger that may ultimately involve the intervention of the local ward Bishop? Water is the elixir of life and nowhere is it more evident than in Southern Utah and in the area East of the Grist Mill in Wayne County and in the small town of Torrey. May we never forget or take for granted those early pioneers that through dedication, fortitude, and a lot of teamwork and a sense of community took it upon themselves to make the monumental effort to legally divert water from the Fremont River to what were once large fruit producing orchards and fertile fields near Teasdale and what is now Torrey Town and beyond. Since a good source of water was one of the first things early settlers searched for when longing for that special place to settle, what would later be called Sand Creek provided just such a source. It was Peter Brown that first chose to live near Sand Creek in a sandy valley northwest of town in 1878; it is also a well-known fact that Peter Brown was the first to raise crops near Sand Creek while laboriously attending to the needs of his small family and the care of his cattle. In December 1886, John W. Young and George D. Morrill moved their families onto the Torrey bench having purchased the water rights of Peter Brown. The following March with crude farming tools John W. Young and George D. Morrill painstakingly dug ditches through the rough and rocky ground near Torrey to bring water to the Torrey bench. In the months ahead, like any diligent sheepherder that George Coombs of Teasdale has ever described protecting his flock, John W. Young and George D. Morrill nurtured their crops into existence and declared the land near Torrey fit for future growth. By the winter of 1889-90, settlers had increased and a branch of The Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS) was organized. These early settlers had an expectation that water would be brought from the Fremont River by way of a surveyed canal, but when the canal was never built most of the people moved away and like
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their dreams of fertile fields on Poverty Flats the LDS branch dissolved. It was Homer McCarty that surveyed the building of the Torrey canal, a canal network that would systematically extract water from the Fremont River at the narrows south of the Old Grist Mill near the Bicknell Bottoms. In 1902 the Torrey Irrigation Company incorporated and made an application to the State of Utah for water from the Fremont River. Work started on what would soon be known as the Torrey canal and within a few years the “Torrey” canal was completed on the south side of the Fremont River so that people on ranches west of Torrey could use the water. The building of the Torrey canal was a long and arduous task for the poor people of Torrey. By 1898 the canal was completed as far as Cigarette Hollow on the south side of the river and water was distributed to the lower part of the George Chaffin farm during which times were hard and commodities were scarce and once again settlers moved away. Work on the Torrey canal was at times slowed or discontinued. While some discontented settlers moved out, other optimistic minded individuals drifted in. By 1907 the colony that would become Torrey was strong enough to pursue the completion of the Torrey canal. It was Robert M. Peden that was contracted to construct a ditch through the sand stone ledge 150 yards long that is now called the “Peden Cut”. Charles W. Lee and Robert M. Peden were then contracted to finish the work that is known today as the “Tunnel.” Alfred Ostberg contracted the cut below the tunnel. Walter B. Lee, Lewis M. Chaffin and John Hancock contracted with the newly formed Torrey Irrigation Company from the “Peden Cut” to the Joseph place near town. In the year 1909, Deseret N. Hickman was called to Torrey to act as Bishop of the Torrey Ward. Through his energetic efforts and his interest in this monumental effort Deseret N. Hickman did much to encourage the completion of the Torrey canal. By 1910 water from the Fremont River reached Torrey Town to the corner of John A. Hancock’s lot across the road from the LDS church. As was and continues to be a Torrey tradition a dance was arranged to celebrate this important achievement for the night that water from the Fremont River finally reached Torrey Town. A full description of the celebration and dance of that memorable event can be found in Corral Coffey and Mary Jean Harmon’s book “Our Beloved Torrey” available for purchase at the Torrey Town Hall. All proceeds from Corral Coffey and Mary Jean Harmon’s book sales are graciously being donated to the preservation of the pioneer history and present growing eclectic culture of Torrey Town. Presently and through the continued efforts of past and present community minded individuals Torrey Town enjoys a complex water system that proudly provides, the Elixir of life called water. A well documented and consistent water source of mountain spring drinking and irrigation water that provides the present population of Torrey Town and the surrounding “water service area” with available amounts of water through a closed drinking water system, piped Sand Creek and open canal Fremont River irrigation system. All of which is strictly regulated and ultimately filed for and owned by the Great state of Utah http://waterrights.utah.gov/ wrinfo/default.asp. References; “Rainbow Views” by Ann Snow, “Our Beloved Torrey” by, Corral Coffey and Mary Jean Harmon. http://waterrights.utah. gov/wrinfo/default.asp
Wally Veater
PANGUITCH - We are sadden by the passing of our beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, Wallace Ralph Veater, 61, on Sunday, April 13, 2014 in St. George Utah, following complications due to pancreatitis. Wally was born March 17, 1953 in Panguitch, to Ralph and Darlene Davis Veater. He married Tamyra Excell, November 18, 1972. After having four children, they divorced. He married Mary Beth Lowder, September 7, 2007. They were sealed, June 26, 2010 in the St. George Temple. Mary Beth and Wally were truly each others’ sweethearts. Mary Beth was Wally’s first and last kiss. Wally attended and graduated from Panguitch High School and later joined the Utah National Guard. He was a hard worker and was dedicated to providing for his family. A professional saw filer, he worked for Kaibab for 20 years where he enjoyed working with numerous friends. Following the closure of the Kaibab, he and his son, Jamie, started up the local waste sanitation company, J.W. Disposal, where he has been owner/operator for 19 years. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he held many callings. Wally enjoyed the outdoors, his legacy will live on in Dog Valley by all the “roads” he made. He loved the game of golf, and playing it with his buddies, sons and son-in-law. He was sure proud of his hole-in-one he hit last year. His greatest passion was his family. Wally was an amazing husband and father and always took the time for his family. He enjoyed spending every moment with his entire family, hunting in Dog Valley, fishing at Panguitch Lake and Otter Creek, or riding 4-wheelers with the love of his life. He loved attending his grandchildren’s activities, and made time to be with his special grandson, Daltyn, while he was in Primary Children’s awaiting a kidney transplant. Wally touched many lives by his generosity and kindness to all. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the wonderful doctors and staff of Garfield Memorial Hospital and Dixie Regional Medical Center for their kind loving care for our husband, father, son, brother. Wally is survived by his wife Mary Beth; sons: James (Monica), Chad (Melissa); daughters: Amber (Nicholas) Matthew and Brittany (Brandon) Sullivan; step-daughter, Mindy (Andrew) Kuykendall; grandchildren: Avery, Kenzey, Brenley, Rylen, Remington, Saxton, Mckenley, Daltyn, Madison, Ryley, Keegan, Karter, Gauge, Krew, Tye; father, Ralph; brothers: Daryl (Maxine), Robert (Lori), Jeff (Colleen). Preceded in death by his mother, Darlene; brother, David; sister-in-law, Karleta Riggs. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch Stake Center, 550 South 100 West where friends may call Friday from 6:00 -8:00 pm and Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery, except for the legendary trigger finger—it will be laid to rest on his favorite lookout point in Dog Valley. Military rites will be provided by the Panguitch American Legion Post #25. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
missions
Elder Brennan R. Rees LOA - Elder Brennan R. Rees has returned from serving for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Brazil Sao Paulo East Mission. Elder Rees is the son of Ryan and Sarah Rees, Loa. He will speak in the Fremont Ward on April 27, 2014 @ 10:00 am.
Anniversary Norman & Debra McKee 50th
PANGUITCH - Norman and Debra (O’Donnal) McKee were married April 24, 1964 in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple. They are the parents of 5 children and 8 grandchildren: Eileen (Nolberto) Castro & children Jessica, Katherine & Nicole; Darwin (Sara) McKee & children Maegan, Porter & Zachary; Laresa (Chad) Waller & children Sadie & Max; Brenda McKee; Brent (Kellen) McKee. Norman & Debra plan a visit along the Oregon coastline during their anniversary week. A family gathering and celebration will be held in July. They have made Panguitch their home for 44 years.
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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
April 17, 2014
LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Wayne School District is seeking bids from licensed and approved contractors to remodel two restrooms at Loa Elementary School. This will be a complete remodeling project requiring at least partial removal of the concrete floors and replacement of all plumbing. Due to the complexity of this project, Wayne School District is issuing this “Request for Information.” This is a nonbinding process for the purpose of requesting information to obtain comments, suggestions, or further information from potential bidders, before issuing an invitation to bid. This request will be to generate interest in an invitation to bid, to request information that is unfamiliar or complex, determine best practices, industry standards, product specifications, try to identify complications, and gather other possible information related to this project. District Personnel have scheduled an on-site visit and review at Loa Elementary School, on April 28, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. for interested contractors. This request for information will provide an opportunity to obtain specifics regarding the project and allow a closer inspection. Interested contractors are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. Plans and specifications may be obtained by contacting the Wayne School District office, at 435-425-3813, or by contacting Shane Bradbury at 435-691-4126, or Jason Grundy at 435-3913836. These specifications may be altered, changed, or edited for bidding purposes, depending on information gathered at the site visit. Opportunities to bid this project will be published after the results of the information gathering meeting are finalized. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10 & 17, 2014 DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF UTAH, GARFIELD COUNTY 55 South Main Street. Panguitch. Utah 84759. Telephone: (435) 676-1104: Facsimile: (435) 676-8239 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AUBREY DARLENE EDMISTON, deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS, Case No. 14600002. Assigned Judge: Marvin D. Bagley, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MCALLYN EDMISTON. was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of AUBREY DARLENE EDMISTON. and creditors of the estate are given notice to present their claims to BARRY L. HUNTINGTON, attorney for the estate, P.O. Box 388, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah 84759, within 3 months after the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. DATED this 27th day of March, 2014. BARRY L. HUNTINGTON Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 3, 10 & 17, 2014
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 1, 2014, the Board of Trustees of the Local Building Authority of Escalante City, Garfield County, Utah (the “Issuer”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Lease Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the provisions of the Utah Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and the Utah Local Building Authority Act, Title 17D, Chapter 2, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (collectively, the “Act”) and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and the potential economic impact on the private sector that the facility funded by the Bonds may have. TIME, PLACE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on May 6, 2014, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is the City Office, 56 North 100 West, Escalante, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact that the Project financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of the Bonds may have on the private sector. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. PURPOSE FOR ISSUING BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing a portion of the cost of constructing a medical facility and related facilities; and (ii) paying costs of issuing the Bonds. OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE There are no outstanding bonds secured by the revenues from the lease of a medical facility, which revenues are being pledged to secure the payment of the Bonds. ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS The estimated total cost to the Issuer for the proposed Bonds is $475,000. The estimated cost of interest on the Bonds is $116,985. PARAMETERS OF THE BONDS The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $550,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 2.5% per annum, to mature in not to more than 35 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid. The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the Issuer pursuant to said resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Authority duly adopted on April 1, 2014, and pursuant to the provisions of the Utah Local Building Authority Act, Chapter 2 of Title 17D of the Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (the “Act”), are to be issued for the purpose of defraying the cost of constructing a medical facility and related facilities, and for paying all costs incident thereto and to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds. A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the City Recorder in Escalante, Utah, where it may be examined during regular business hours of the City Recorder from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a period of at least 30 days from and after date of the last date of publication of this Notice. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to law for a period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this notice, any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the above-described Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Authority adopted on April 1, 2014, the Master Resolution (only as it relates to the Bonds), or the Bonds or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever. DATED this 1st day of April, 2014. /s/ Vickie Schulkoski City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10, 17, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the public of Wayne County that the County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 5th, 2014 at 10:00 to adopt an Ordinance vacating a dedicated, non-existent road located at approximately 75 East 50 South in Teasdale. The hearing will be held in the Commission chambers at the Courthouse in Loa. Any interested citizen may attend the meeting. Please call Colleen Allen at 435-836-1303, or Ryan Torgerson at 435-836-1300 if you have any questions or concerns. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2014 INVITATION TO BID Wayne School District is seeking bids to purchase an 18,000 gallon propane tank to increase storage capacity. An appropriate reconditioned tank on built in permanent skids, is the preferred choice. The tank must be approved to meet all federal, state and local safety and installation requirements. The bid quote will include delivery and approved installation on site at 300 N 400 W, Bicknell, Utah. Bids will be accepted until the purchase is made. More information or questions may be directed to Supt. Burke Torgerson, 435-425-3813, Shane Bradbury, 435-6914126, or Jason Grundy, 435-691-3836. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10 & 17, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT TRUSTEES FOR WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on Monday, July 21, 2014, the Wayne County Commission will appoint (or re-appoint) three trustees to the governing board of the Wayne County Water Conservancy District. The trustees will be sworn in on or after July 21, 2014, for a three year term, and will represent the divisions of Lyman and Hanksville and one atlarge position. For additional information, persons may contact the Wayne County Clerk at 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17 & 24, and MAY 1, 2014 ACCEPTING BIDS FOR LAWN CARE Garkane Energy is accepting bids for lawn maintenance for the Loa Office lawns and flower beds (2 year bids). Work will also include sprinkler maintenance and general clean-up around the office. Bids are due by 12:00 Noon, Monday, May 5th. Inquiries can be made to Marcus Lewis at (435) 836-2795. Please send bids to: Garkane Energy, Attn: Marcus Lewis, P.O. Box 465, Loa, UT 84747. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17 & 24 2014 Notice of Trustee’s Sale The following property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable at the time of sale, at 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT, on May 16, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a trust deed originally executed by George Gautier, as trustor, in favor of Dorothy Gautier, covering real property located in or around the Cherokee Springs Resort, described as: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 37 South, Range 5 West Salt Lake Base and Meridian. The current beneficiary of the trust deed is the Estate of Dorothy Gautier, and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is K. Valerie Green. Dated 3/19/2014. /s/ David A. Reay, Trustee. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10, 17 & 24, 2014 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION In compliance with State procurement policies, Wayne School District is seeking bids from licensed and approved companies to replace/upgrade the existing Wayne High School fire alarm system/Carbon Monoxide detection systems. Due to the complexity of this project, Wayne School District is issuing this “request for Information.” This is a nonbinding process for the purpose of requesting information to obtain comments, suggestions, or further information from potential bidders, before issuing an invitation to bid. This request will be to generate interest in an invitation to bid, to request information that is unfamiliar or complex, determine best practices, industry standards, product specifications, and other possible information related to this project. District Personnel have scheduled an on-site visit and review at Wayne High School, on April 28, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. for interested contractors. This request for information will provide an opportunity to obtain specifics regarding the project and allow a closer inspection. Detailed specifications may be obtained by contacting the Wayne School District office, at 435-425-3813, or by contacting Shane Bradbury at 435-691-4126 or Jason Grundy at 435-6913836. These specifications may be altered, changed, or edited for bidding purposes, depending on information gathered at the site visit. Opportunities to bid this project will be published after the results of the information gathering meeting are finalized. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 10 & 17, 2014 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Request for Statements of Qualifications The City of Escalante is seeking CONTRACTOR Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) construction services for the Escalante City Medical Clinic Building Project. The project generally includes approximately 5,000 square-feet of new medical facility building space, site improvements, and related work. The City will use the Statements of Qualification to create a shortlist of prequalified contractors who will be eligible to submit bids for construction services. The detailed requirements for the SOQ will be available April 2, 2014, and may be obtained from the office of Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT, Monday thru Friday between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M or by contacting the Jones & DeMille Engineering at (435) 896-8266 and requesting an electronic copy. The deadline for submitting the Statement of Qualifications is 4:00 p.m. on April 23, 2014. Deliver all Statements of Qualifications to: Escalante City c/o Jerry Taylor, Mayor, at the office of Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT. Escalante City, Jerry Taylor, Mayor Dated March 26, 2014 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 3, 10 & 17, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff’s Case Number: 13W0035 Date of Sale: May 5, 2014 Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m. Location of Sale: Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main Street, Loa, Utah 84747 Media Publications: The Insider IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WAYNE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH INVESTORS CAPITAL ALLIANCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs. GREENTECH MINING INCORPORATED, a Delaware corporation; GREENTECH MINING UTAH, LLC, a Utah limited liability company; WINNING LLC, a California limited liability company; REVERE INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Connecticut limited liability company; FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, a California Corporation; Defendants. Pursuant to that Amended Order of Sale entered by the Sixth Judicial District Court in and for Wayne County on April 1, 2014, case no. 130600017, notice is hereby given of a Sheriff’s Sale to take place at the courthouse steps of the Wayne County Courthouse located at 18 South Main Street, Loa, Utah 84747, on May 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., for the sale of the real and personal property identified and described in the attached Exhibit A, in an attempt to satisfy a judgment entered in favor of the Plaintiff in the amount of $1,162,842.32 as of November 1, 2013, plus accrued interest and attorney’s fees and costs incurred by Plaintiff in the above-entitled action and for the sale. The real and personal property to be sold can be viewed at 2330 E. Fairview Ranch Road, Hanksville, Utah 84734, on May 4, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m. For questions regarding the property interests to be sold, please contact Platte S. Nielson, Esq., of Kruse Landa Maycock & Ricks, LLC, 136 East South Temple, Twenty-First Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Dated this 10th day of April, 2014 /s/ Kurt R. Taylor Sheriff of Wayne County, State of Utah Exhibit A Real and personal property set forth in the Second Commercial Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Filing attached as Exhibit A to the Amended Default Judgment: The real property located in County of Wayne, State of Utah more particularly described as ALL OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 11 EAST, SALT LAKE BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN WAYNE COUNTY, UTAH. TAX PARCEL NO. 02-0066-0948; SERIAL NO. 0-946-2, including all heretofore or hereafter vacated alleys and streets abutting the property, and all easements, rights, appurtenances, tenements, hereditaments, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water, water rights, and water stock appurtenant to the property, including without limitation that certain water right more particularly described as Utah Water Right No. 95-5290, in the name of Greentech Inc. (collectively “Premises”); TOGETHER with all of Greentech Mining Incorporated’s estate, right, title and interest, now owned or hereafter acquired, in, under, and to: (a) all buildings, structures, improvements, parking areas, landscaping, equipment, fixtures and articles of property now or hereafter erected on, attached to, or used or adapted for use in the operation of the Premises; including but without being limited to, all heating, air conditioning and incinerating apparatus and equipment; all boilers, engines, motors, dynamos, generating equipment, piping and plumbing fixtures, water heaters, ranges, cooking apparatus and mechanical kitchen equipment, refrigerators, freezers, cooling, ventilating, sprinkling and vacuum cleaning systems, fire extinguishing apparatus, gas and electric fixtures, carpeting, floor coverings, underpadding, elevators, escalators, partitions, mantels, built-in mirrors, window shades, blinds, draperies; screens, storm sash, awnings, signs, furnishings of public spaces, halls and lobbies, and shrubbery and plants, and including also all interest of any owner of the Premises in any of such items hereafter at any time acquired under conditional sale contract, chattel mortgage or other title retaining or security instrument, all of which property mentioned in this clause (a) shall be deemed part of the realty covered by this Instrument and not severable wholly or in part without material injury to the freehold of the Premises (all of the foregoing together with replacements and additions thereto are referred to herein as “Improvements”); and (b) all compensation, awards, damages, rights of action and proceeds, including interest thereon and/or the proceeds of any policies of insurance therefor, arising out of or relating to a (i) taking or damaging of the Premises or Improvements thereon by reason of any public or private improvement, condemnation proceeding (including change of grade), sale or transfer in lieu of condemnation, or fire, earthquake or other casualty, or (ii) any injury to or decrease in the value of the Premises or the Improvements for any reason whatsoever; (c) return premiums or other payments upon any insurance any time provided with respect to the Premises, Improvements, and other collateral described herein for the benefit of or naming Investors Capital Alliance, LLC, and refunds or rebates of taxes or assessments on the Premises; (d) all written and oral leases and rental agreements (including extensions, renewals and subleases; all of the foregoing shall be referred to collectively herein as the “Leases”) now or hereafter affecting the Premises including, without limitation, all rents, issues, income, profits and other revenues and income therefrom and from the renting, leasing or bailment of Improvements and equipment (“Rents”), all guaranties of tenants’ performance under the Leases, and all rights and claims of any kind that Greentech Mining Incorporated may have against any tenant under the Leases or in connection with the termination or rejection of the Leases in a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding; (e) plans, specifications, contracts and agreements relating to the design or construction of the Improvements; Greentech Mining Incorporated’s rights under any payment, performance, or other bond in connection with the design or construction of the Improvements; all landscaping and construction materials, supplies, and equipment used or to be used or consumed in connection with construction of the Improvements, whether stored on the Premises or at some other location; and contracts, agreements, and purchase orders with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and materialmen incidental to the design or construction of the Improvements; (f) all contracts, accounts, rights, claims or causes of action pertaining to or affecting the Premises or the Improvements, including, without limitation, all options or contracts to acquire other property for use in connection with operation or development of the Premises or Improvements, management contracts, service or supply contracts, deposits, bank accounts, general intangibles (including without limitation trademarks, trade names and symbols), permits, licenses, franchises and certificates, and all commitments or agreements, now or hereafter in existence, Cont’d on page 9
The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
April 17, 2014
LEGAL NOTICES
intended by the obligor thereof to provide Greentech Mining Incorporated with proceeds to satisfy the loan evidenced hereby or improve the Premises or Improvements, and the right to receive all proceeds due under such commitments or agreements including refundable deposits and fees; (g) all books, records, surveys, reports and other documents related to the Premises, the Improvements, the Leases, or other items of collateral described herein; and (h) all additions, accessions, replacements, substitutions, proceeds and products of the real and personal property, tangible and intangible, described herein. In addition to the foregoing: (a) all of the personal property on or relating to the Premises now owned or at any time hereafter acquired by Greentech Mining Incorporated or Greentech Mining Utah, LLC or in which Greentech Mining Incorporated or Greentech Mining Utah, LLC now has or at any time in the future may acquire any right, title or interest, including without limitation the assets set forth below: 30 x 120 metal building, insulated, heated, lighting, water Concrete ore storage bins and pads fully lined HDTP water storage pond systems 671 acre perimeter security fence 2 complete water well systems with water rights Truck weight scale concrete assembly Underground piping and electrical systems 1 unit - T-2000 complete Dragon Smelter System-diesel fired industrial semi rotary metallurgical mold capacity of 2000 lbs 7 units - Universal auger transfer units with motors Baldor cat # cem 366it 3 hp w/ 4inch and 14 drive system 5 units - Flux mixing metal bin systems with vibrators/Baldor motor cat # gifl848c-ap17.55 ratio 1 unit - 40ft complete bag house tank assembly 20hp vibrating assembly 1 unit - 20 ton complete batch mixing feed bin assembly mm 3 units - 20 hp ventilation blower assemblies 1 unit - Feeder bin with auger assembly 1 unit - Stutenroth 10 rock crushing mill 1 unit - Simplicity 3’ x 6’ vibrating 2 deck screen plant 1 unit - 4’ x 16’ reverse belt gold concentrator 2 units - 3x2 Galliger slurry pump 1 unit - 4x3 Galliger slurry pump 1 unit -Triple deck Deister table 1 unit - #6 Deister finishing table Misc. electrical panels, switches and cables Misc. plumbing systems - in-ground and in-building Misc. small tools and spare parts 2 units - mobile offices (b) all of Greentech Mining Incorporated’s and Greentech Mining Utah, LLC’s Accounts, Chattel Paper, Commercial Tort Claims, Deposit Accounts, Documents, Equipment, Fixtures, General Intangibles, Goods, Instruments, Intellectual Property, Inventory, Investment Property, Leases, Letter-of-Credit Rights, Money, Supporting Obligations and Identified Claims (each as defined in the Utah Uniform Commercial Code); (c) all books and records pertaining to any of the foregoing; (d) all proceeds and products of any of the foregoing; and (e) all collateral security and guaranties given by any Person with respect to any of the foregoing (the “Collateral”). Personal property set forth in the UCC Financing Statements attached as Exhibit B to the Amended Default Judgment: For purposes hereof, the term “Premises” shall mean that certain parcel of land in Wayne County, Utah described as all of Section 36, Township 29 South, Range 11 East, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, Wayne County, Utah (a) Plans, specifications, contracts and agreements relating to the design or construction of the improvements on the Premises (the “Improvements”); Greentech Mining Incorporated’s or Greentech Mining Utah, LLC’s rights under any payment, performance, or other bond in connection with the design or construction of the Improvements; all landscaping and construction materials, supplies, and equipment used or to be used or consumed in connection with construction of the Improvements, whether stored on the Premises or at some other location; and contracts, agreements, and purchase orders with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and materialmen incidental to the design or construction of the Improvements; (b) All contracts, accounts, rights, claims or causes of action pertaining to or affecting the Premises or the Improvements, including, without limitation, all options or contracts to acquire other property for use in connection with operation or development of the Premises or Improvements, management contracts, service or supply contracts, deposits, bank accounts, general intangibles (including without limitation trademarks, trade names and symbols), permits, licenses, franchises and certificates, and all commitments or agreements, now or hereafter in existence, intended by the obligor thereof to provide Greentech Mining Incorporated or Greentech Mining Utah, LLC with proceeds to satisfy the loan evidenced hereby or improve the Premises or Improvements, and the right to receive all proceeds due under
such commitments or agreements including refundable deposits and fees; (c) All books, records, surveys, reports and other documents related to the Premises, the Improvements, the leases relating thereto, or other items of collateral described herein; and (d) All of the personal property on or relating to the Premises now owned or at any time hereafter acquired by Greentech Mining Incorporated or Greentech Mining Utah, LLC or in which Greentech Mining Incorporated or Greentech Mining Utah, LLC now has or at any time in the future may acquire any right, title or interest, including without limitation the assets set forth below: 30 x 120 metal building, insulated, heated, lighting, water Concrete ore storage bins and pads fully lined HDTP water storage pond systems 671 acre perimeter security fence 2 complete water well systems with water rights Truck weight scale concrete assembly Underground piping and electrical systems 1 unit - T-2000 complete Dragon Smelter System-diesel fired industrial semi rotary metallurgical mold capacity of 2000 lbs 7 units - Universal auger transfer units with motors Baldor cat # cem 366it 3 hp w/ 4inch and 14 drive system 5 units - Flux mixing metal bin systems with vibrators/Baldor motor cat # gifl848c-ap17.55 ratio 1 unit - 40ft complete bag house tank assembly 20hp vibrating assembly 1 unit - 20 ton complete batch mixing feed bin assembly mm 3 units - 20 hp ventilation blower assemblies 1 unit - Feeder bin with auger assembly 1 unit - Stutenroth 10 rock crushing mill 1 unit - Simplicity 3’ x 6’ vibrating 2 deck screen plant 1 unit - 4’ x 16’ reverse belt gold concentrator 2 units - 3x2 Galliger slurry pump 1 unit - 4 x 3 Galliger slurry pump 1 unit -Triple deck Deister table 1 unit - #6 Deister finishing table Misc. electrical panels, switches and cables Misc plumbing systems - in-ground and in-building Misc small tools and spare parts 2 units - mobile offices (e) All of Greentech Mining Incorporated’s or Greentech Mining Utah, LLC’s Accounts, Chattel Paper, Commercial Tort Claims, Deposit Accounts, Documents, Equipment, Fixtures, General Intangibles, Goods, Instruments, Intellectual Property, Inventory, Investment Property, Leases, Letter-of-Credit Rights, Money, Supporting Obligations and Identified Claims (each as defined in the Utah Uniform Commercial Code); (f) All collateral security and guaranties given by any person with respect to any of the foregoing; and (g) All additions, accessions, replacements, substitutions, proceeds and products of the real and personal property, tangible and intangible, described herein. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 17 & 24 and MAY 1, 2014
Utah State Courts Warn of Jury-Duty Scam SALT LAKE CITY - Officials with the Utah State Courts are cautioning the public about a scam that relates to jury duty. Nancy Volmer, public information officer at the Utah State Courts, explains the scam involves the victim being called by someone claiming to be a court employee and telling the victim that a warrant has been issued for his or her arrest for failing to report for jury duty. “And they’re saying that they need to get some personal identifying information such as a Social Security number, a birth date, and sometimes even a credit card, so they can recall that warrant,” she adds. Volmer says the scam was fairly common several years ago and only recently resurfaced in Utah. She says
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Every1Counts How You Face Adversity Can Teach Others By Cynthia Kimball This week Cynthia Kimball is taking the week off to defend her PhD dissertation, so we are offering a reprise column from December 2012. Break a leg, Cynthia! Today I found out that a couple I’d met in the last year—an amazing couple by the way—years ago lost their 2-year old son to brain cancer. I was shocked to learn this. I mean, I would never have known. After all, they’re one of the happiest and most stable couples I know. However, once I learned this news, I couldn’t help shake it out of my mind. I wondered, how does this couple endure? Why are they so happy? What makes them so strong? Yet, I didn’t have to wonder very long since I already knew they were Latter-day Saints. I also knew their dedication to their faith. And I knew they believed in eternal families or that families can be together forever. Yet, their trial made me think of all the excuses and reasons I’d used in my lifetime. Truly, how could I ever have complained about anything? I just don’t believe anything compares to the loss
of a child even though, I, too, believe that families can be together forever. Nonetheless, everyone has trials. Often we hear someone say, “I could never go through what you’ve endured.” Perhaps we all feel that about each other’s trials. Still, this stoic couple reminded me of some very important life lessons…like how important it is to have a rock solid foundation of faith; of how important it is to endure to the end no matter what; of how important it is to be kind and to assume the best always giving the benefit of the doubt; of how important it is to build up through love instead of tear down through hate; of how important it is to find virtues instead of imperfections; of how important it is to walk the straight and narrow instead of the crooked path; of how important it is to look forward instead of backwards; of how important it is to believe that you were created to do great things; of how important it is
to believe in and love yourself so that you can believe in and love others; of how important it is to look for blessings and express gratitude for them; of how important it is to not gossip, judge and label; and of how important it is to forgive and not hold grudges. I am still in awe of this sweet couple and their beautiful family. I am grateful for what they have taught me through their example dealing with adversity. The opportunity for you and I going forward is, when someone learns of one of the trials we’ve endured, for it to have a profound impact on their life to where they want to be better. That’s what this couple did for me. And you can do the same for someone else. After all, right now, someone needs to hear that. Cynthia Kimball is a professional speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Workforce Education Leadership. She also writes frequently through Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net
Medical Acronym
An elderly gentleman was reviewing his records at the hospital where I work. He expressed some concern at one notation. “I know I’m a bit difficult at times, but I didn’t realize I was that bad,” he said to me apologetically. “I hope I didn’t offend anyone.” Then I explained the acronym in question meant “Short Of Breath” and not what he thought.
Celebrating The Raise
My sister landed a good job with an accounting firm, and after a while she got a generous raise. The day she found out about it, her husband picked her up from work, and they stopped for ice cream. As they continued home, my sister blurted out, “Isn’t it hard to believe that I have a job that pays this much money?” Just then, she went to toss the last of her ice cream cone out the window. However, the window was closed, and it smacked against the glass. Her husband replied calmly, “Yes.”
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tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! Hearing Aid
My wife and I laughed when John, a neighbor, told us how his hearing aid occasionally emits a high-pitched squeal that can be heard by anyone near him. His granddaughter was sitting on his lap one day when the device started to beep. Surprised, the granddaughter looked up at him and said, “Oh, Grampa, you’ve got e-mail!”
Camping Inconveniences
The members of my wife’s bridge club were exchanging stories of their days camping with their families in the 1950’s. Each related how they remembered the primitive conditions ... gathering wood, pumping well water and carrying it to the campsite, using an outhouse, and so forth. Finally one woman asked my wife, who was raised in rural Montana, if she had ever done any camping. “Oh, no, we didn’t bother,” she replied. “We had all those inconveniences at home.”
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Wills, Trusts, and More
Everything You Need To Know But Don’t Want To Think About by Jeffery J. McKenna You know you should have an estate plan. You may think about it, but if you’re like many people, you’ve never actually gotten around to having an estate plan drawn up. Estate planning professionals estimate that 70 percent of Americans don’t have an estate plan! There are many reasons people put off estate planning. One reason is simply that no one likes to think about their own mortality. But the truth is, there is no way to avoid the fact that you won’t be able to dictate how your assets are divided up from beyond the grave --unless you have an estate plan. Every family should have an estate plan to protect assets like a home, insurance proceeds, family heirlooms and more. One reason people never get around to drawing up a will and/or trust is the belief that they don’t have enough assets to need one. People mistakenly think that only the wealthy need estate planning. The truth is that everyone needs at least a simple will, unless they are happy with the one the state has provided for them. If an individual dies without a will, or “intestate,” the state decides what happens to
the decedent’s property. You can make the process much easier on your family by putting your intentions in writing, either in a basic will or a will plus a living trust. A will can specify who gets what after you die. A living trust can help you avoid probate, reduce estate taxes or set up long-term property management. Both are part of a good estate plan. Property transferred into a living trust before you die doesn’t go through probate. Instead, the trustee you have appointed merely transfers ownership to the beneficiaries you named in the trust. If privacy is a big concern for you, living trusts offer the advantage of being shielded from public disclosure. While a will becomes a matter of public record, the terms of a living trust are not required to be made public. Even if you establish a living trust, you’ll still want to have a will. If you don’t have a will, any property that isn’t included in your trust will go to your heirs in an order determined by state law, and this may not be the distribution you would have wanted. It may all sound overwhelming at first, but there are many professionals trained
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When my kids were little, I read them the Nativity story out of the big family Bible. When my son was old enough to talk, he asked me what a stable was. I thought for a moment how to explain it to him in terms he could understand, then told him, “It’s something like your sister’s room -- but no stereo or computer.”
AG MARKET NEWS Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, April 8, 2013 Receipts: 743. Last Week: 638. Last Year: 645. Feeder Steers: wts under 500 lbs 8.00-10.00 higher, over 500 lbs 1.00-2.00 lower; Feeder Heifers: Mixed but mostly steady. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: steady; Slaughter Bulls: steady. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs 224.00-232.00; 250-300 lbs pkg 225.00; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs 236.00251.00; 400-450 Lbs 219.00240.00, pkg 249.00; 450-500 lbs 211.00-230.00; 500-550 lbs 196.00-211.00; 550-600 lbs 190.00-206.00; 600-650 lbs 179.00-185.00; pkg Pkg 205.00; 650-700 lbs 162.00180.00; 700-750 lbs pkg 173.00; 750-800 lbs 158.00163.00; 800-850 lbs 159.00161.00; 850-900 lbs pkg 159.00; 900-950 lbs 138.50144.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 80.00-116.00; 500-700 lbs 103.00-109.00; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs pkg 206.00; 300-350 lbs 192.00-211.00; 350-400 lbs 198.00-216.00; 400-450 lbs 193.00-210.00, pkg 215.00; 450-500 lbs 190.00-208.00; 500-550 lbs 179.00-198.00; 550-600 lbs 176.00-192.00; 600-650 lbs 167.00-186.00, pkg 191.00; 650-700 lbs 166.50-182.00; 700-750 lbs 162.00-176.00; 750-800 lbs 144.50-154.75; 800-850 lbs 142.00-151.00; 850-900 lbs 139.00-144.00; 900-950 lbs 138.50-140.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 82.00136.00. Stock Cows: Few Pairs 1,225.00-2,000.00/pair. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 91.00-101.75, High Dressing 103.25; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 101.25112.50; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 80.50-90.50. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 107.00-114.00; 1500-2325 lbs 113.00-121.75; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 91.00-102.50; 1500-1900 lbs 109.00-111.00; Feeder Bulls: 685-1380 lbs 82.50-133.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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Classified ads start at $7.50 for 25 words or less. Call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED fremont river ranger district Forestry Technician The Fishlake National Forest will be seeking to fill a GS0462-07 position which will serve as a Forestry Technician (Recreation) for the Fremont River Ranger District. The incumbent works in support of the unit’s recreation program and is responsible for implementing both annual and long-term work plans. Duties include but are not limited to the following: • Principal operator of Fish Lake Basin sewer system which serves 3 campgrounds, 3 resorts, and approximately 30 recreation residents. • Operate 10 water systems that deliver potable water to 10 campgrounds, 3 resorts, and multiple recreation residents. • Maintain, clean and repair restroom facilities which include flush toilets, vault toilets and septic systems. • Works closely with campground concessionaire on maintenance of 10 campgrounds. Serves as principal contact for the concessionaire permit for the district. • Operates 2 campgrounds and 1 rental cabin • Supervises seasonal staff and volunteers • Performs various maintenance tasks on the district • Performs other duties or projects as assigned This position requires a unique combination of skills, education, and experience. To be successful, candidates should: Have a broad understanding and working knowledge of campground utility systems including water systems, sewer systems, fish cleaning stations, etc. Be customer service oriented. Have experience with a variety of hand and power tools including chainsaws. Be open to new ideas and willing to learn new ways of doing business. Be energetic, organized, resourceful, self-motivated, and able to think outside the box. Exhibit effective communication skills. Be safety oriented and be able to contribue to a safe working enviroment. Take pride in being a steward of public lands and enjoy working with a diverse public. Represent the Forest Service in a professional manner and be responsible, honest, and accountable. You must apply for this position through usajobs.gov . The job will be open from April 21 through May 5, 2014. Following are the announcement numbers: Merit – 14-0408-0002-G-MW Demo – 14-0408-0002-DP-MW If you have any questions, please call Cody Clark at 435836-2800. 4/24 garfield county school district Part-time Media/Library Para Educator Garfield School District is hiring a part-time Media/Library Para Educator in Escalante High School. This position will be up to 19.75 hours without benefits. SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School Districts. Classified Salary Schedule ($9.16 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 Eugene King, 435-231-9041, and application packets to: Escalante High School, P.O. Box 228, 800 East Hwy 12, Escalante, UT 84726, 435) 826-4205. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: May 5, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 4/24 garfield county school district Escalante High School Assistant Baseball Coach Escalante High School is seeking applications for an assistant baseball coach. SALARY: Coaching Stipends will be paid according to the 2013-2014 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule. ($1,045 per season) QUALIFICATIONS: This position will require adequate knowledge of baseball rules, skills, schedules and safety. Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, coaching, and CPR/ First Aid certificates. Applicants must satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicants must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Eugene King at 435-231-9041 and applications packets to: Escalante High School, PO Box 228, 800 East Hwy 12, Escalante, UT 84726. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: April 25, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 4/24
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garfield county school district Panguitch Elementary Teacher Garfield School District is hiring a full-time Teacher for Panguitch Elementary. This is a benefited position. 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. Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required. 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 Nick Reynolds, 435231-9028, and application packets to: Panguitch Elementary, P.O. Box 386, 110 South 100 West, 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 18, 2014 Garfield School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action and ADA 4/17
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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
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April 17, 2014
Practical Money Matters
Reining in Prom Expenses
by Jason Alderman If you’ve got teenagers, • New tuxedos cost several hundred dollars, not to menyou already know how extion the formal shirt, tie, pensive high school can be. studs and shoes you’ll need. Besides food, clothing and Even renting all this will school supplies, a whole host likely run over $150. of extracurricular activities are competing for a share of your • Prom tickets typically cost $50 to $150 per person, dewallet – even as you frantically pending on venue, entertaintry to save for college and your ment, meals, etc. And don’t own retirement. forget about commemoraOne of the biggest extive photos. penses you’ll encounter is prom. Gone are the days of • The couple will probably need at least $50 for a nice borrowing dad’s suit and crepe pre-prom meal. paper streamers in the school As with weddings and vagym: Today’s proms are often more like a Hollywood cations, spending on prom can premiere with limousines, easily spiral out of control, esdesigner gowns and swanky pecially if your teenager isn’t used to sticking to a budget. Use after-parties. I’m not kidding. Accord- this as a learning experience by ing to a recent nationwide sur- getting your kid involved makvey conducted by Visa Inc., ing tough decisions, helping to the average U.S. family with prioritize expenses from vital to a high school student attend- non-essential. To help with the prom buding the prom expects to spend $978 this year. Surprisingly, geting process, Visa launched a that’s down 14 percent from free smartphone app last year last year’s survey average of called Plan’it Prom. You simply enter your budgeted amounts $1,139 per family. A few other interesting for each item and then track acstatistics the survey uncovered: tual spending on your phone or • On average, parents plan to tablet as you shop. Here are a pay for about 56 percent of few prom cost-saving ideas: prom costs, with their kids • Shop for formal wear at consignment stores or online. As picking up the remaining 44 with tuxedos, many outlets percent. rent formal dresses and ac• Parents in lower income cessories for one-time use. brackets (less than $50,000 a year) plan to spend an av- • Team up with other parents to host a pre-prom dinner erage of $733 – a considerbuffet or after-party. able share of the family budget. Thankfully, that’s down • Take pre-prom photos yourself and have the kids use significantly from last year’s their cellphones or digital $1,245 estimate. cameras for candid shots at • Those earning over $50,000 various events. will spend an average of Bottom line: You want to $1,151. Here’s a breakdown of ensure your child has a memohow those prom dollars typi- rable high school experience, but not at the expense of your cally get spent: • New prom dresses often overall budget. Jason Alderman directs cost $100 to $500 or more. • Plan on spending another Visa’s financial education procouple hundred for shoes, grams. To Follow Jason Alderaccessories, flowers and man on Twitter: www.twitter. professionally styled hair, com/PracticalMoney. nails and make-up.
Garkane Energy’s Annual Member Meetings Tuesday April 22, 2014
Come join Garkane Location: Kanab High School Energy for an evening Kanab, UT of entertainment, food, and many DOOR PRIZES Wednesday April 23, 2014 as we celebrate 75 years Location: Bryce Valley High School Tropic, UT of lighting South-Central Utah and Northern Thursday April 24, 2014 Arizona. Location: Wayne High School Bicknell, UT
th 1939-2014
AGENDA 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
CARL ALBRECHT RETIREMENT RECEPTION
“Lighting the Plateau - Garkane Energy’s First 75 Years” A history, picture book of the electrification of South-Central Utah and Northern Arizona by Garkane Energy. A copy will be given to all members who attend the annual meeting sessions.
5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. CATERED MEAL 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING
SUMMER SEMESTER STARTS: MAY 6, 2014 EARN A USU EDUCATION IN YOUR HOMETOWN
Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's & Doctorate
SAIGE EDWARDS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GRADUATE
Contact your local advisor, Jacob Christensen, for a personalized graduation plan. (435) 283-7590 • jacob.christensen@usu.edu