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Circleville Massacre Victims to be Commemorated with New Monument and Ceremony

CCAW Celebrates Successful "Love Utah/ Give Utah" Fundraising Event

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An artist's rendering of a new memorial that will mark a dark but rarely mentioned moment in Utah history when Mormon settlers slaughtered as many as 30 Paiute men, women and children in the small town of Circleville 150 years ago. The monument will be dedicated April 22, 2016.

CIRCLEVILLE - In April 1866, Mormon settlers in Circleville, a small hamlet in central Utah Territory, killed as many as 30 men, women, and children belonging to the Paiute Koosharem band (by guns, clubs and knives). The massacre happened during the Black Hawk War because of unfounded fears by the settlers that the band posed a threat.

Despite being the worst atrocity committed against Native Americans in Utah, the massacre is not well known.

Circleville residents—none original descendants of the perpetrators—have in the past not discussed it; that is now changing. The massacre is hardly mentioned in general histories of the state, and even

the Paiute people know little of what happened to their ancestors.

Part of this change will begin when the victims will be memorialized with a new memorial in Circleville. The memorial will provide a solemn place of contemplation and commemoration to honor the victims of one of Utah history’s saddest episodes.

A dedication ceremony for the new memorial is scheduled for Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m. The brief ceremony will be held at Memorial Park (Main Street and 100 East) in Circleville. Speakers include representatives of the Paiute Koosharem band, town of Circleville, LDS Church History Department, and Utah Divi-

sion of State History.

The memorial has become a reality because of the efforts of the Paiute Tribal Council, Utah Division of State History, town of Circleville, LDS Church Historical Department, Utah Westerners, and a number of independent historians who felt compelled to band together and give proper recognition to the slain.

“I want to commend and say how brave and wonderful it is that all these parties would gather together for this cause, particularly the town of Circleville, which has offered the land in the middle of the town for this monument and which has also committed to its perpetual care and maintenance,” said Brad Westwood, director

of the Division of State History. “In one early meeting, Paiute tribal leaders and local LDS church leaders met in reconciliation and common commitment towards this goal.”

Starting April 22nd, the Utah Historical Quarterly and the Utah Division of State History will have a section on its website (history.utah.gov) offering additional information on the massacre, including articles about the event and some primary sources, for those interested in knowing the larger historical context surrounding the massacre.

At the request of the Paiute Tribe, on the granite stone

Color Country Animal Welfare board members Leita Kingsland, John Benson, Sarah Tal and Bill Barrett—and a couple of well-loved four-leggers—pause for a photo following a meeting with The Insider about CCAW milestones and future plans.

TORREY - Representatives of Wayne County's non profit group Color Country Animal Welfare were feeling buoyant following the single day, March 31 "Love Utah, Give Utah" campaign, during which the group raised $12,000.

"We were hoping to raise as much as last year, said board member John Benson. "But we were totally thrilled when we doubled that amount," he said.

CCAW received donations from 114 individuals, 30% of whom had not given previously. "So we feel like we're really doing well," added Benson.

CCAW is raising the money to provide future shelter and basic veterinary services in Wayne County. Currently the group provides support to house or re-home wayward animals, and offers spay and neuter support services. CCAW will be holding a spay/neuter day for cats on Wednesday, April 27. For more information, call John Benson at 435-425-3636.

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Wildland Firefighters Prepare for Wildfire Season during Engine Training Course

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Bryce Canyon National Park Receives Top Rating from Michelin Guide BRYCE CANYON N.P. For a record-breaking 18th year in a row, the Michelin Guide has awarded Bryce Canyon National Park three stars.

“We are thrilled to once again receive the esteemed three Michelin stars,” said Falyn Owens, Garfield County Director of Tourism. “This honor indicates just how much Bryce Canyon has to offer its visitors.”

The distinguished guide only gave out five 3-star awards to locations and attractions throughout Utah.

“Many people living in Utah don’t realize that a world-renowned attraction is right in their own backyard,” Owens said. “We pride ourselves on making Bryce Canyon an experience for visitors, and we encourage travelers to take their time while in the area.”

Michelin is a high-profile

European Guidebook, known for being the first to implement the system of awarding stars to restaurants. Later it expanded to include reviews of cities and attractions.

Authors of the guide take into account nine criteria for awarding stars, which cover first impression on the visitor, popularity, beauty and esthetic qualities, authenticity and charm and quality of reception and visit among other factors.

“Michelin doesn’t easily distribute three stars,” Olivier Barthez, from the Utah Office of Tourism France said. “For example, Zion National Park and Monument Valley are both rated two stars.”

The star system is as follows: one star indicates that a place is worth visiting, two stars means it’s worth the detour, and three stars justifies a trip.

“Michelin is one of Eu-

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SPRING - LIKE, with changeable weather this week. Sunny Thurs, moving to partly cloudy & windy Friday. Showers over the weekend (40% chance) and remaining cloudy with rain possible through Tuesday. Clearing Wednesday. Highs this week in 60s, 70s. Lows in 30s, 40s.

rope’s most recognized brands and the Michelin guide is THE reference in travel guides within the French-speaking countries,” Barthez said. “The

three stars will definitely make an impact on European visitors who plan a trip to the Southwestern United States.”

— Garfield County Tourism

UDOT Crews Continue SR-12 Maintenance

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HWY 12 - UDOT crews were busy the week of April 4 with a road widening project near the hogsback, contining uphill of similar activity that took place on Hwy 12 last year, nearer to the lower Calf Creek campground. On this particular morning traffic was not heavy and delays were generally just a few minutes in both directions. In the photo, UDOT road crew member Trevor Henrie of Tropic holds east bound traffic for a while while rock is removed.

Henrie said UDOT expected the work on this section of roadway to take about a week.

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In preparation for this year's fire season, The 9th Annual Great Basin Engine Academy course is being held at Dixie Applied Technology College.

ST. GEORGE - Do you think you could drive a 30,000 pound wildland fire engine to respond to a fire? Wildland firefighters are preparing for the wildfire season during the 9th annual Great Basin Engine Academy (GBEA) course hosted by the Dixie National Forest, Pine Valley Ranger District and Arizona Strip BLM District at the Dixie Applied Technology College in St. George. The training is an intense 80-hour course designed to expose wildland firefighter students to all aspects of wildfire engine operations with an emphasis on realistic application and testing.

The Academy provides students the opportunity to increase safety awareness, refine driving skills in a variety of environments, polish hydraulics /pumping skills, and to

become more proficient in the operations and maintenance of fire tools. The Academy skills testing includes the following stations: advanced driving course, pumping/drafting and scenarios, evasive driving maneuvers course, backing exercise, and engine maintenance.

Dixie Applied Technology College provides both the essential classroom training setting as well as a location for the driving courses and pumping activities at the old St. George airport. The old runways and taxi ways have a heavier asphalt base for these heavy engines and provide a much needed location for this type of training in the region.

The class size is thirtyone students, organized into Wildland Firefighters

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Thank You for Help During Water Shut Off

Robert and Terri Driedonks, Bryce Wildlife Adventure, would like to thank everyone who helped us while our water was shut off. Bristlecone Water Improvement District turned our water off for 14 days, without notice.

• Marty and Ethel Rich for supplying drinking water and showers • Pete and Keela Magnum for supplying a 3,000 gallon water tank for live animals • The Tropic Ward Relief Society for help with meals • Stan Mecham for his efforts to convince parties to turn water on • John at Gem Theatre for accommodations and supplies • Merrill Burrows who reads the meters and tests the water • Forever Resorts counter offer for water • Dan McKintrick for documentation on land/water deed Thank you all for your support. Without your help, we would not have been able to survive for the long time we were without water. Also, to clarify, this in no way affects Bryce Wildlife Adventure. We will continue to be open and look forward to your continued support. .

Robert and Terri Driedonks, Bryce Wildlife Adventure, Bryce

Let Our Community Heal

Letter to the Editor: I am sure Brown Brothers Construction did not anticipate the uproar and rancor their choosing the Teasdale site for a gravel pit would incur. It has set community against community and caused anguish for those whose lives will be affected by the health impacts of a gravel pit/asphalt plant in the windiest place in Wayne County.

Brown Brothers has a well-deserved reputation for integrity and honesty. The honorable thing for them to do would be to withdraw their application for a gravel pit in the Teasdale/Torrey location, and find another, less disruptive site. After all, there will be few, if any, new jobs created by implementing this site for a gravel pit/asphalt plant operation and the county as a whole will not benefit financially. In addition, the funds generated on behalf of SITLA are not slated for the benefit of Wayne County schools. The lone beneficiary will be Brown Brothers Construction and if they are not allowed to use this site, they will find another and it will be business as usual.

For the greater good of the whole county, Brown Brothers Construction, be a good neighbor and find another, more appropriate site and let our community heal.

Patricia Priebe, Teasdale

Multi-Agency Response Recovers Drowning Victim in Wahweap Bay

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will be an image of an eagle in flight. The eagle holds a special place in Paiute culture.

The text will include an oral account of the massacre and an inscription written by the next of kin of those slain.

The memorial has the promise of not only bringing recognition to the massacre but also of bringing healing for Paiutes and the people of Circleville. The inscription reads: “In remembrance of the innocent who were lost in this place so long ago. None of us can ever hope to describe the emotions that these people might have felt. All we can do is honor their existence as human beings.”

Event Details What: Circleville Massacre Dedication When: Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Memorial Park (Main Street and 100 East) in Circleville, Utah —Department of Hertiage and Arts, Utah Division of State History

ter Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV). The body was turned over to Kane County Sheriff’s Office Medical Investigator, and will be transported to the Utah State Medical Examiner.

On April 14, 2016, two Sevier County residents were boating in Lake Powell. They briefly stopped in Wahweap Bay. For unknown reasons, Tim Ritarita fell from the boat and into the water. His companion attempted to circle and continued to throw life jackets and floatation devices toward him. After several minutes, Tim disappeared from view.

His companion called 9-1-1.

National Park Service and Classic Life Guard Aviation arrived on scene within 17 minutes.

Initial search efforts were conducted by the National Park Service, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and Classic Life Guard Aviation.

The search continued into the night and the following day with temporary interruptions due to hazardous weather conditions. Due to water depths averaging 127 feet in the search area, Wasatch County Utah Sheriff’s Office

and Utah Department of Public Safety Dive Team joined the search effort on April 16, and used side-scan sonar to search the area. Coconino County Sheriffs’ Office, Utah State Parks and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary provided additional support.

“The search was brought to resolution, thanks to support and collaboration from all agencies involved,” said Acting Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent Billy Shott.

—Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

"Black Hawk War" and the Circleville Massacre The massacre occurred in an atmosphere of fear and conflict as the “Black Hawk War” led to violence among settlers and native peoples in many areas of Utah. Late in 1865, some Utes raided the town of Circleville, killing four citizens. In early 1866, Parowan militia officers decided to “take in all straggling Indians in the vicinity”—Paiutes included—eventually requesting several to come into Fort Sanford, where they were questioned. The militia targeted Paiute Indians due to paranoia and distrust, believing that they had allied with the Utes.

On April 21, an express sent from Fort Sanford to Circleville stated that two formerly friendly Paiutes had shot and wounded a member of the Utah militia. What the dispatch did not report was that one of the Paiutes had been injured, while the other had been shot and killed by a soldier’s long-range rifle. The military commander at Fort Sanford sent an express to Circleville and Panguitch advising that Paiutes encamped near the settlements ought to be disarmed. Later, another express rider from Fort Sanford erroneously reported that “friendly Paiutes had shot and killed a white man who belonged to the militia”—though in fact no militiamen had been killed.

Settlers and local LDS church leaders in Circleville met to decide what course to pursue. They decided to take the local Paiutes prisoner and sent a messenger to them to come into town and hear a letter read by the local LDS bishop. Those who complied were directed into the log church meetinghouse.

When the settlers told the Indians to disarm and the Paiutes indicated reluctance, the settlers forcefully disarmed them. Men were sent to bring in the Indians who had refused to come in the first time. One Paiute who attempted to escape was shot. The prisoners, including women and children, were taken to an unused cellar to be held under guard.

LDS church apostle Erastus Snow received a report from Circleville and instructed that prisoners should be treated kindly and let go unless “hostile or affording aid to the enemy.” But the dispatch arrived too late—except for two prisoners who escaped and four children thought too young to bear witness, Mormon settlers massacred as many as thirty men, women, and children of the Koosharem Band. Reportedly, the bodies were taken to the cellar of an unbuilt mill and buried in a mass grave.

The event is little-known in Utah and barely receives mention in general histories of the state. Only a few scholarly sources, including a 1989 Utah Historical Quarterly article, document its history. In order to raise awareness and honor the memory of the innocents, several groups have worked together on creating a monument.

The monument is the result of cooperation among the Paiute Tribe of Utah, Utah Division of State History, town of Circleville, LDS Church History Department, Utah Westerners, and many contributors.

The LDS Church Historical Department made an initial contribution that paid for the design of the monument. Utah Division of State History Director Brad Westwood and Utah Westerners President Steven A. Gallenson spearheaded a fundraising campaign, and a number of history-loving individuals and organizations have pledged their financial support of the project.

—Utah Division of State History

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PAGE, AZ – The Fourday multi-agency search for missing 25-year old Tim Ritarita of Sevier County, Utah concluded when his body was located at a depth of 143 feet in the Kane County, Utah portion of Wahweap Bay in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue located Ritarita on April 17 at 10:25 a.m. MST using a sidescan sonar. He was brought to the surface by the National Park Service Underwater Recovery Unit using an underwa-

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Michael McLean to Host Utah’s Site for World’s Largest One-Day Leadership Event EPHRAM - Snow College is pleased to announce that Utah’s own well-loved composer and entertainer, Michael Mclean, will serve as host at this year’s Leadercast event on May 6, 2016 in Ephraim, Utah. Leadercast is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, originating in Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world. Snow College is Utah’s only host for the event.

The theme is “Architects of Tomorrow” and will equip attendees to create their own visionary path. More than 120,000 people will participate in more than 20 countries. Nationally recognized leadership experts and on-site activities will inspire the more

than 300 people anticipated to participate in Ephraim. Specially selected simulcast presenters include: Steve Wozniak — Cofounder of Apple, Inc., Kat Cole — Group President, FOCUS Brands, Inc. (including Cinnabon®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, Auntie Anne’s®, and more) Nick Saban — Head Football Coach, The University of Alabama Henry Cloud — Acclaimed Leadership Expert, Clinical Psychologist, and Best-Selling Author Andy Stanley — Leadership Author and Communicator James Brown — Network Broadcaster, CBS Sports and News

Rorke Denver — Navy SEAL Commander and Author Chris Barez-Brown — Author and Creativity Guru “Sound leadership is valuable at every level – whether in our communities, businesses, schools or families. We hope this event will help everyone, from the entrepreneurs who support our area’s economy to parents and educators who influence the leaders of tomorrow,” says Snow College’s president, Dr. Gary Carlston.

Leadercast is open to the public. Ticket sales end on April 22. More information about the event is available at www.Snow.edu/leadercast.

—Snow College

Health Career Summer Camp for High School Students BLANDING – High School students interested in exploring health care careers are invited to participate in the annual Health Career Exploration Camp. The camp will take place July 18 – 20, and this year will be held in a new location at USU-Eastern Blanding Campus in Blanding, Utah. The camp is open to all current 9th – 12th grade high school students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The camp is designed to help participants explore health care careers in a fun and handson learning environment. Participants will partici-

pate in seven different workshops teaching students about careers such as: laboratory science, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, physician assistant and many more. Group activities such as a keynote speaker, outdoor dinner, and interactive activities are also included.

Cost for the camp is $100.00, which includes housing during the camp, meals, workshop supplies and a camp t-shirt. Limited scholarships are available to reduce the cost of camp for individuals who qualify based on household income. Transportation to and

from Blanding is up to the individual attendee.

The Health Career Exploration Camp is sponsored

by Southern Utah AHEC at Southern Utah University.

For more information you can contact Carrie Torgersen at 435-638-7449 or torgersen@ suu.edu or download a camp brochure at www.suu.edu/ ahec.

Application packets for the camp can also be downloaded at www.suu.edu/ahec.

Space is limited and participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

— Carrie Torgersen, AHEC

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Thanks to the generous support of the Cedar City/ Brian Head Tourism & Convention Bureau (http://scenicsouthernutah.com), marketing and advertising will be extended to market areas in Las Vegas and the Wasatch Front, increasing the Folk Festival’s reach to a broad audience.

The Frontier Homestead Museum Foundation is looking forward to a diverse,

high quality show, and wish to thank its exhibiting artists, musicians, and demonstrators in advance for helping to bring the arts in all of their forms to the residents of Iron County and beyond.

Questions can be directed to Festival Coordinator Sandi Levy at (435) 531-3089, or via email at frontierhomestead@utah.gov.

—Frontier Homestead Museum

Frontier Folk Festival Accepting Vendor Applications

CEDAR CITY - Frontier Homestead State Park Museum and The Frontier Homestead Museum Foundation are pleased to bring the first annual Frontier Folk Festival to Cedar City, Utah, June 1718, 11 am – 8 pm each day.

Original art, live music, traditional craft demonstrations, a frontier stew cook-off, and a horseshoe tournament combine to celebrate the diverse heritage of southern Utah.

The Frontier Folk Festival promises to be filled with remarkable talent.

“We’ve been talking about this idea for years,” says Todd Prince, Park Manager.

“Working with our Museum Foundation, we finally decided to take the leap and offer a new experience to the community and all our patrons.

It’s shaping up to be a great opportunity for everyone.”

Although most artist and vendor booths are filling quickly, there are still spots available. All interested artists and food vendors must submit a complete application, including photos. Only electronic applications are being accepted, and can be accessed at http://frontierhomestead.

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(8) engine companies; with 4 students in each company. The companies are divided into (4) type 6 light engines (16,000 – 18,000 pounds) and (4) type 4

heavy engines (27,000-30,000 pounds). Students participating in the Academy this year are from Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana, Texas, and Georgia.

“The objective of the Great Basin Engine Acad-

emy is to increase the safety of wildland firefighters” said Kevin Greenhalgh, U.S. Forest Service, Great Basin Engine Academy Team Leader. “Improving and developing the firefighter’s skills in driving, pumping, and maintenance, will improve the professionalism of the students and increase their ability to operate safely and efficiently. This results in increased situational awareness for our wildland firefighters,” said Greenhalgh.

Check out the 2015 Great Basin Engine Academy video to see training in action: Great Basin Engine Academy Video: https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=2rhnCzNiG_0&feature =youtu.be&flag=1&enablejsa pi=1&html5=1&origin=http:// www.fs.usda.gov —U.S. Forest Service

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& Sports Bryce Valley High School News

BTSALP Art Teacher in the GCSD Over the past two years, Garfield County School District has completed grant applications to the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program (BTSALP). The BTSALP program provides funding for incorporating arts in elementary schools. Currently 130 elementary schools across the State of Utah receive funding to hire licensed teachers to provide curriculum instruction in music, visual arts, dance, and theater. When districts complete the grant application for the BTSALP funding, we must identify the number of elementary students, number of schools, and specify the desired curriculum

program. If districts combine schools to share the BTSALP instructor, we have a greater chance of receiving the funding. Initially, when we wrote the BTSALP in 2014, the district selected music as the curriculum and as such hired or assigned a music teachers for Panguitch, Bryce Valley, and Escalante Elementary. GCSD partnered with the BTSALP program to contribute additional funding and allowing for a full-time teacher to be hired in the district.

In the beginning, the music program enrolled a large number of secondary students in the early morning orchestra and regular music classes.

Over the past two years a lack

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

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

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of support for the program has led to early morning class with one student and less than 10 students in the regular schedule. With the mid-year resignation of the BTSALP music teacher at PES and BVES, the district sought suggestions to remedy the situation. A survey was conducted with teachers, school administrators provided suggestions, and the BTSALP specialist at Southern Utah University with each entity coming to the same recommendation, which was to apply for an art specialist instead of music for the 2016-2017 school year. The district has supported this recommendation by completing the 2016-2017 BTSALP application and identifying art as the focused curriculum.

Currently, GCSD is advertising for an art teacher to provide art instruction at PES, BVES, and teach two class periods of art at PHS and BVHS. Escalante Elementary will receive art instruction as well from a high school teacher. The district has requested for funding through the BTSALP grant application to allow $6,000 for Antimony and Boulder Elementary to pay for art specialist to visit their schools on a contracted service basis. In the past, the visiting art specialists have been contracted through SUU. If you have any questions relating to the BTSALP application or the partnership with GCSD, please contact me at the district office. We are looking forward to hiring a new art teacher and providing additional opportunities to all of our students in GCSD. —Ben Dalton, Superintendent, Garfield County School District

Third quarter is a busy and hectic time for Bryce Valley students and faculty and we’re all probably pretty ecstatic that it’s over; but just to recap, Girls’ basketball took 2nd at region against Panguitch, taking a loss by a mere 5 points. They proudly took 3rd place at State against Monticello 31, Bryce Valley 48.

The Boys’ basketball season started off well but unfortunately fell short. They lost their play in game against Parowan by only 1 point, resulting in a 5th place spot at region. We went onto state winning the play in but losing the next day against St. Joseph. This ulti-

mately paired us against Monticello and taking 6th with a score of 42-40 with a win.

We had 13 kids head to FBLA State in Layton. That same week, Region Debate took 2nd place overall, and Zennon Hutchings took 3rd in Spar. State debate went well but no placings.

We had 2 students go to FCCLA State this year compared to the usual 30-35. Both placed but neither made it to nationals. FCCLA use to be one of the most popular extracurricular activities that Bryce Valley had to offer. Students learned the values of community service, team work, and

career planning. FCCLA is the only organization with family as its primary focus. It’s a great opportunity to travel, educate yourself on community and international crisis, and gain leadership experience. Our advisor, Teresa Thompson, loves to help students with their projects, so let’s repay her for all her hard work with more students signing up next year!

As we move into fourth quarter, seniors are preparing for graduation and they’re more than ready for it.

Annie Syrett is a senior at BVHS.

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Lady Cat Gets a Full Ride Scholarship

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Chesney Campbell signing her contract with College of Southern Idaho head coach Randy Rogers.

CHESNEY CAMPBELL SIGNS A FULL RIDE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP TO THE COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO. Chesney Campbell this year’s 1A basketball player of the year, will be taking her many talents to CSI on a basketball scholarship. CSI is getting a very athletic student, Chesney was on the two time State Championship Volleyball team and won All State honors two years in a row. In track she set the PHS high jump record as a Freshman and this year she is only 2” below the best mark in the state. She runs the 100 Meters hurdles, does the shot put and has the 15th best mark in the javelin. The College of Southern Idaho is located in Twin Falls and has an enrollment of about 7,000. Head Coach Randy Rogers and his Assistant Couch Jason Nichols made the long trip down here from Twin Falls and were on their way over to Reno Nevada, after being treated to lunch at the Smoke House by the Campbells.

Chesney is the 4th member of the Fabulous Five to sign an athletic scholarship, from the basketball team that went undefeated for two years. Darri Frandsen and Catania Holman are at USU and Whittni Orton will be at BYU in the Fall. Coach Curtis Barney reminded everyone that Chesney was the 7th basketball player to sign a scholarship from Panguitch.

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Wills, Trusts, and More Why Plan Your Estate?

by JeFFery J. Mckenna

The knowledge that we will eventually die is one of the things that seems to distinguish humans from other living beings. At the same time, no one likes to dwell on the prospect of his or her own death.

But if you postpone planning for your demise until it is too late, you run the risk that your intended beneficiaries -- those you love the most -- may not receive what you would want them to receive whether due to extra administration costs, unnecessary taxes or squabbling among your heirs.

This is why estate planning is so important, no matter how small your estate may be.

It allows you, while you are still living, to ensure that your property will go to the people you want, in the way you want, and when you want. It permits you to save as much as

possible on taxes, court costs and attorneys' fees; and it affords the comfort that your loved ones can mourn your loss without being simultaneously burdened with unnecessary red tape and financial confusion.

If you don’t take the necessary steps to create your own estate plan, the state intestate succession statute will apply. Every state has a default plan if someone dies without their own estate plan.

The state’s default plan may not be what you would have wanted.

All estate plans should include, at minimum, two important estate planning instruments: a durable power of attorney and a will. The first is for managing your property during your life, in case you are ever unable to do so

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yourself. The second is for the management and distribution of your property after death.

In addition, more and more, Americans also are using revocable (or "living") trusts to avoid probate and to manage their estates both during their lives and after they're gone.

Although a revocable trust is just another tool for estate planning, if properly prepared and funded, it can avoid the probate process. It is important to note, a will cannot avoid probate. A will guides the probate process and makes it easier, but a will only becomes effective once a probate proceeding validates it as the decedent’s last will and testament.

Now with a Panguitch Office at 46 North Main Street to Serve Clients in and around Garfield County Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA. COM

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Yell-evator Back Wreck

Our office building's only elevator was acting up. When I rode it to the lobby on my way to lunch, the door refused to open.

Trying not to panic I hit the emergency button which triggers an automatic call to the repair service.

Through the speaker in the elevator, I heard the call going through and then a recorded announcement: "The area code of the number you dialed has been changed. The new area code is 450. Please hang up and dial again."

One of our regular patrons, a truck driver, entered the cafe where I worked and hobbled painfully over to a bar stool. "What happened?"

I asked. "I hurt my back at work," he explained with a grimace. "Gee, I thought those rigs were equipped with cushioned seats, air springs and swivel controls," I said."The seats are great," he confirmed.

"It’s the ground that hurts...I fell out of my truck."

Packaging

During the last session of our teaching workshop, participants were asked to state their personal goals for the immediate future. One teacher vowed to update photo albums, another to lose weight. The goal that got the most response, however, was given by a slightly outof-shape kindergarten teacher.

"I resolve to exercise until I can complete a 20-minute workout in less than an hour," he said.

Recently, I bought a cartridge for my printer. It came in a box mounted on a card and wrapped in plastic. When I took it apart, I found that the printer cartridge itself was actually quite small, but they made the packaging unnecessarily large to make it harder to steal and to make the customer feel better about the high price. I pointed this out to my wife and mentioned how my weight gain over the years of our marriage should have the same effect: It made me seem more valuable and also made me harder for other women to steal.

She's still crying.

April 26th April 27th

Thurs.

April 28th

Sloppy joes, potato salad, baked beans, fruit cocktail, oatmeal ummy bake

All meals are served with milk or juice.

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

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

Answers for this week

Goals

Truth

"Do you want to insure this?" asked the clerk at the Post Office when I handed her my package.

"Nope," I answered. "The contents aren't breakable."

The clerk wasn't so sure.

"Ma'am, we are professionals.

We can break anything."

Poor Folk

Keith, a coworker, was driving his family to a campsite when an SUV towing a beautiful vintage Airstream trailer pulled up beside them.

Keith was salivating at the thought of owning one when his three- year-old daughter weighed in. "I guess they can't afford a tent," she said.

Today's Thought I childproofed my house, but they still get in.

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah April 6, 2016 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday April 6, 2016 Receipts: 1,130; Last Week: 781. Last Year: 806. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: steady to slightly lower; Holstein Steers: light test.

Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2 200-250 lbs pkg 269.50; 250-300 Lbs 257.50; 300-350 lbs 212.50-235.00; 350-400 lbs 210.00-232.50; 400-450 lbs 196.00-230.00; 450500 lbs 189.00-205.00; 500-550 lbs 192.50-205.00; 550-600 lbs 170.00-185.50; 600-650 lbs 164.00-177.50; 650-700 lbs 143.00152.00; 700-750 lbs 143.00-152.50; 750-800 lbs 143.00-148.00; 800-850 lbs 137.50-143.50; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs pkg 138.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 00-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700900 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs pkg 220.00; 250-300 lbs pkg 227,50; 300-350 lbs 210.00227.50; 350-400 lbs 190.00-215.00; 400-450 lbs 184.00192.50;450-500 lbs 161.00-180.00; 500-550 lbs 172.00-188.00; 550-600 lbs 150.00-180.00; 600-650 lbs 137.50-145.00; 650-700 lbs pkg 144.00; 700-750 lbs pkg 140.00; 750-800 lbs 125.00-138.00; 800-850 lbs 126.50-134.00; 850-900 lbs 126.50-130.00; 900-950 lbs pkg 125.00 950-1000 lbs scarce; Heiferettes: 85.00-112.50.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 64.50-74.00, high dressing to 76.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 69.00-79.00, high dressing to 81.00; Commercial:scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 62.00-62500.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs pkg 120.00; 1500-2300 lbs 94.75-102.25; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2150 lbs 85.50-91.25. Feeder Bulls: 750-1100 lbs 75.00-122.00.

Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)

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OBITUARIES Carroll Jean Jameson

BICKNELL - Carroll Jean Jameson, age 68, of Bicknell passed away April 5, 2016. Carroll was born February 9, 1948 to Marvin and Jean Farris in Oklahoma City, OK. She is survived by her sister Georgeanna Battles, her sister and brotherin-law, Guila and John Stocker and her sister-in-law Carol Farris all of Oklahoma and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Philip “Flip” Farris. Carroll was married twice, but never had children.

Her children were her many dogs that she deeply loved and cared for throughout her life. They were her children.

Carroll was born a free spirit. She went from bobby socks in the 1950’s to flowers in her hair in the 60’s. As a small child 14 years younger, one of my fondest memories was of her driving around barefoot in her baby blue VW bug. I always looked up to and wanted to be just like my cool hippie sister. Carroll loved to travel and embraced the gypsy lifestyle living everywhere from a hippie commune in California to a ranch in Texas to a teepee in Utah.

In the late 1970’s she became the first woman in Oklahoma to pass the exam and receive a journeyman carpenter’s license.

Living in Jones, OK on a small farm with a garden, a horse and of course her dogs, she rode her motorcycle or drove her truck 60 miles round trip to work for HCB Industries in a male dominated occupation on two of the skyscrapers that now makeup the beautiful downtown skyline in Oklahoma City.

In 1983 Carroll moved to and made her home in Utah.

Moving with her parents to Torrey they built a two story log cabin and later she was a founding member and helped build The First Baptist Church of Torrey. A few years after her parents moved back to Oklahoma, Carroll moved to Bicknell where she resided until her death. She spent the last 30 years of her life exploring and soaking in all the beauty of nature of the land around her as she hiked, camped and collected.

Carroll never met a stranger. She loved to talk. Always able to give some good words of advice, encouragement, motivation, or just able to tell you how it is. She was outspoken and never afraid to speak her mind. A trait she inherited from her dear mother. Carroll had an indomitable spirit. She was feisty, strong-willed, independent and could be quite contrary at times.

Carroll had many hobbies as she embraced anything and everything natural and earthy, she loved growing flowers, plants and herbs, collecting antiques or anything unique or unusual.

She has the quite the collection of tins and jars. She absolutely loved reading with a large collection of books of all topics. She also loved music, wrote poems, played guitar and sang.

More than anything Carroll was loving, giving and generous. She has touched and left many footprints in her colorful life and travels. She will be missed and remembered by so many. My sweet sister Carroll Jean… we love you always and all ways.

A Celebration of Life and pot luck dinner will be held at 6pm, Saturday, April 23rd at the Bicknell LDS Church with an informal musical gathering afterwards at the Bicknell Park.

April 21, 2016

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com While you are reading this, Pat and I will be walking the beaches in Southern California trying to warm up.

Right now it is snowing out side with the wind blowing out of the north, brrr! I left a few things off of last week’s paper and here they are.

John the owner of the Gem Theater will not be showing any movies for a while.

John has been showing some really great first run movies lately and the people that are coming to see them have been very sparse. John, who has tried to keep the Theater open in the winter time for the locals, said it just is not working out.

First run movies are expensive and so he will have to wait till the tourist start coming to pay the bills. The Gem Theater still has some of the best ice cream anywhere in Southern Utah and if it ever warms up treat your self to some great ice cream.

Joe Fisher who has served as the LDS President down at the Extended Care Facility

Branch, for the last 15 years, has been released from his calling.

Joe’s calling had to have been one of the longest, in at least our local area in history. Everyone who worked with Joe and the Seniors there really enjoy their assignment and hated to leave.

Joe you are a special person and the seniors really appreciated your caring for them all of these years. Joe will be replaced by Lee Mulenaux who is a member of the 2nd Ward. Lee are you up to 15 years?

The buses are running out at Bryce Canyon again, it is earlier than usual because of the heavy traffic. All of the National Parks are celebrating their 100 anniversary and there will be free admittance till Sunday. Don’t forget the new bike trail that starts up at Inspiration Point and run clear down to the bottom of Red Canyon.

The states of California and New York have increased their minimum wage up to $15.00 an hour. The total raise

Study: Utah Women’s Wages Among Worst in U.S. SALT LAKE CITY - As millions across the country noted Equal Pay Day this week, women in Utah found very little to celebrate. The pay gap between women and men in Utah is the second widest in the country, at 33 cents on the dollar, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families.

Rachel Lyons, the group's senior government affairs manager, said that means full-time working women in Utah lose about $5.5 billion a year.

"For women who are working full time year around in Utah, they earned 67 cents on the dollar compared to men," she said. "For Latinas in Utah, it's 47 cents, and for Asian women in Utah, it's 60 cents on the dollar."

Nationally, women make 79 cents on the dollar compared with men, Lyons said, meaning that women, their families, businesses and the economy suffer as a result. If the wage gap were eliminated, she said, working women in Utah could buy two additional years of groceries for their families and could make an additional year's worth of mortgage and utility payments.

Lyons said the wage gap persists across the country, regardless of the industry or the education level, and is present in almost all occupations. She added that her group's research shows that about 40 percent of

the wage gap can be attributed to bias and discrimination, and that doesn't appear to be changing.

"We've done this every year, and unfortunately, the wage gap is not closing," she said. "We see a slight increase and a small trend, but to us, it's the unfortunate truth that the wage gap remains in every state."

Lyons warned that politicians of all stripes should pay attention. Statistics show that 70 percent of Republican women, 83 percent of independent women and 88 percent of Democratic women say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports equal pay for women.

Data is online for the nation and for Utah.

—Mark Richardson.

Utah News Connection

won’t take place till 2022. The last increase nationally was during President Clinton’s term in office. This raise went up to $7.25 and didn’t reach that mark till 2009. That was the last time that there was any increase in the hourly rate in the country, which stands at $25.00. When I was a kid the rate got raised up from $.50 an hour to $1.00 and you would have thought that the sky was falling, there won’t be a kid

anywhere that will have a job.

Every time the rate goes up it is the same old story, but if you look around in our small town, many of the workers are high school kids.

Utah women make 67 cents for every dollar earned by a man. This is the second largest gender wage gap in the Nation, according to a new report.

I hope it warms up for you while we are gone.

Mack O.

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Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. April 26th Wed. April 27th Thurs. April 28Th Fish w/ tartar sauce, potato casserole, salad bar/fruit, mixed veggies, spice cake w/ butter icing

Chicken fried steak, potoates & gravy, salad bar, green beans, pears, cinnamon roll

Cheeseburger w/ toppings, English chips, salad bar, veggies, cottage cheese w/ pineapple, cookies

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

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April 21, 2016

BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS

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

Looking for something to do during the tourist season? Then it's time for you to apply to one of the local businesses who are looking for summer help NOW. You can earn some money for the coming school year or that special thing you have been wanting to buy but don't have enough money for. Places like Ruby's Inn Restaurant and Diner, Pines Motel, Bryce Resort and even the park are all looking for summer help. They offer competitive wages for jobs like cooks, chefs, supervisors, and cashiers. Give them a visit and get an application.

Just want to thank everyone who is so loving & supportive of Lexi on her mission!!! She loves hearing from all of you. She has been transferred to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. From her mom Barbie Feltner. Here is her new address: 2669 Bethlehem way L-32669, Bethlehem PA 18015 BBQ delivery is FREE, from Cannonville, Utah.

Wanna stay inside on a cold rainy day but don't want to cook dinner? Give us a call at IDK. BBQ! You can call in an order and we will deliver to Henrieville, Cannonville, or Tropic. 435-868-8868.

It's that time of year that the Feltner family is selling Krispy Kreme Donuts!! They do this each year to help fund research. Tara Cottam's niece and nephew were born with a rare skin disease and they can't go out in the sun. They're $10/ dozen and will be delivered on April 27th. Thank you! Contact Tari on her facebook page or at home in Escalante. Cheri Feltner in Tropic usually takes orders too. This is a very worthy cause and the children benefit from the funds donated and the research that results from these donations.

A reminder for the D.U.P.

ladies about the convention in May. It will be held in Escalante on the 21st and there will be a luncheon as well.

The cost for the luncheon is $10 and you need to let your Captain know if you are going. They have tables set up with items for sale and they always have their delicious taffy on sale. It is a pleasant event and you won't be sorry if you attend.

In Cannonville, Rosemary Pearson is a new ward member and also has been called to be a Relief Society Teacher. Rosemary is the sister of Trish Thompson and has moved to Cannonville to be near family. Welcome to the Bryce Valley area Rosemary.

Jordan Shakespeare received his call to serve a mission in Tampa, Florida. He leaves for the MTC on July 20th. Jordan is the grandson of Tom and Gay Shakespeare of Cannonville. Congratulations to you Jordan.

John and Ramona Morreale attended the christening of their new little grandson, Ammon Heath. The parents are Clyde and Christina Heath of Salt Lake City.

Congratulations to Marilee Platt on becoming engaged to Barrett Dastrup.

They plan on getting married sometime this summer, probably July. Marilee is the daughter of Nathan and Lori Platt of Henrieville and the granddaughter of Ken and Artoise Platt also of Henrieville.

David Platt spent some time in the hospital with RSV but is now home and getting better each day. The family would like to thank all who called or sent in meals. David is the son of Nathan and Lori Platt and the little brother of Marilee.

Glad to hear that Cliff Johnson is home recuperating after some surgery. We hope

he has a speedy recovery.

Hagen Palmer had his mission Farewell today in Henrieville. He is headed to Portland, Oregon. Hagen is the son of Brett and Brooke Palmer of Henrieville and the grandson of Bart and Peggy Palmer of Tropic. Hagen's little brother, Crew and sister Navee, sang a beautiful duet for him and it was very nice.

Grandpa Bart Palmer was a speaker and Brooke's father, President Quinn Griffin also spoke along with Eric and Tracy Syrett. It was a very special meeting and we wish Hagen a successful mission.

A new missionary Elder in the Bryce area is Elder Tillman from Georgia. He is serving with Elder Doeling.

The Cub Scout Pinewood Derby will be held this Thursday, April 21st in the Tropic Ward House. Released as the Ward Mission Leader was Mike Burbidge, Amanda Clarke as a senior Sunday School Teacher, and Pace Clarke from the Young Men's Presidency. Called to fill these positions were Cary Deccio as Ward Mission Leader, Hayley Pollock as Senior Sunday School teacher, and Cache Mortensen as part of the Young Men's Presidency.

We are so sorry to be losing Pace and Amanda Clarke to Cedar City. Pace is going to be the President of the Se-

nior Games in Cedar. Coming back to take over his old job as Bank President is Garrett Cottam and his wife Megan and family. We are happy to have them back but will definitely miss Pace and Amanda and their darling little daughter, Rome. We hope both families have a successful change of jobs and homes and all goes well for them.

Max Hyatt, son of Kim and Teddi Hyatt, has received his mission call to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Spanish Speaking. Kim and Teddi Moved to Texas for a job opportunity and Max has been living with Cary and Teresa Deccio so he could finish school at Bryce Valley High School. He is a fine young man and we wish him well on his mission. He will enter the Mexico MTC on June 28th. Congratulations to Max and we wish you the best.

Speakers today in Tropic were Lynn Griffin and Patriarch Munson. A lot of people attended church in Henrieville to attend the missionary farewell of Hagen Palmer.

As you will notice we have a new, talented reporter for the High School news. It is Annie Syrett and we welcome her and her well written column.

Hope you all have a safe week and will please call or email me your news. Thanks VS.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Veg. beef soup, potatoes, carrots, corn, pinapple w/ April 26th cottage cheese, chocolate chip cookie WED Meetballs & gravy, potatoes, greenbeans, peaches w/ April 27th cottage cheese, white poke cake THURS Fried chikcen, potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies, April 28th pears, peach cobbler Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

By Way of Boulder

by Peg sMith

It’s Boulder Spring, which means the perennial musical chairs of housing is well underway. Lots of new, especially younger faces are showing up at the post office, the library, in meetings, and just out and about as the businesses staff up for the 2016 season. For a tiny burg like Boulder’s 250ish in-town population, this translates to 20-30% instant new, albeit mostly temporary, growth.

Add these people to a continuing baby boomlet and a small, but significant influx of younger families: Boulder has a housing issue. The question is, will Boulder encourage this growth or passively discourage it by non-attention to housing solutions? It’s not an easy question for a town that prides itself on its unspoiled uniqueness and on the determination and ingenuity it takes to settle here and stick.

The Planning Commission just approved at its April meeting a recommendation for a zoning change that enables one small step toward addressing housing.

The intent is to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), sometimes known as motherin-law apartments, or add-ons to existing dwellings. Their recommendation now goes to the Boulder Town Council for their consideration, another public hearing, and a vote.

Speaking of newer faces, an diligent group of incoming Boulderites has answered the call for more EMTs in town.

Sylas Nevar, Andy Alldredge, and Troy Julien have been busy the past couple Thursday evenings conducting the requisite medical assessments on any willing volunteers

who can spend 10 minutes or so getting their vitals checked.

These EMTs in-training join Rebecca Harris, Jacque Koenig, and Donna Owen in service to Boulder and beyond.

Recently, we lost our one “Advanced” EMT, and Boulder can no longer run its own ambulance. This is a difficult, but hopefully not a permanent condition. Although the local EMTs can use their own vehicles, the ambulance itself, with the onboard equipment, has to come from Escalante. The reduced capacity to directly respond to calls, along with increased traffic, more accidents, plus Boulder’s remoteness create a potentially tragic mix.

Nevertheless, we’re all proud of and grateful to our EMTs and trainees for stepping up and being willing to expend many hours of volunteer time.

The trainees still have another week or so of the fictionalized assessments they need to conduct. All willing bodies, those who’ve participated before are needed for those few, brief minutes to help them finish up their training requirements.

More willing bodies, the town’s Tree Committee, and Town council person Steve Cox have all worked hard the past few years to create a town park, now nearing completion. Access has apparently been cleared from Boulder Mountain Lodge to connect their property with the park path and thus, to the post office, community center, and museum. This path will enable lodge guests, school kids, joggers, and wanderers to traverse a portion of Boulder along a graveled pathway rather than on the highway itself. This former strip of BLM land in

the heart of town, currently referred to as “the tract park” already features a covered pavilion, plumbed restrooms, a beautiful rock wall (thanks to Todd Campbell and helpers) and lots of new tree plantings.

The intent is to keep it as an accessible, public open space smack within the heart of Boulder, overlooking Thompson Ledge and beyond. Playground equipment, pickleball/ basketball court, and a few well-shaded picnic tables have long been in use across the street on the town grounds.

And finally, the “pocket park,” the beautifully landscaped corner adjacent to the post office, has been lovingly maintained for years by Bob and Naomi Brems and friends. These three special areas, available to all area residents and visitors, provide a lovely outdoor space for gatherings, kids at play, and impromptu chats.

It’ll be nice to move some of the foot traffic off Highway

12. In addition to endangering people, too many cats, ducks, dogs, and other creatures have been flattened by travelers apparently not realizing they’re in the midst of a town. Too many cars speed, despite UDOT’s posted limit of 40. It’s bad for safety, it’s bad for business. You can’t see, let alone turn off to any of the delectable eateries or services in town when you’re passing them at 50 miles per hour. Boulder residents would love to lobby for a maximum speed of 30 through the heart of town, same as for all other towns in our area. We’re hoping the two new flashing, speed monitoring signs will alert drivers when they’re driving too fast. Maybe word spreading of a few more speeding tickets, together with a few well-placed paintball wallops may serve notice to drivers to SLOW DOWN through Boulder!

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OBITUARIES

Marjie Lee Spencer

ESCALANTE - Marjie Lee Zenz Spencer,"Teach," 82, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 peacefully at her home in Escalante. She was born December 27, 1933 in Susanville, California to Vergil John and Lola Rhodes Zenz. She married Thurman "Deadeye" Spencer, November 13, 1951 in Las Vegas, Nevada and returned to Escalante to share their lives together. Marjie was a devoted and loving wife to Thurman and a dedicated and supportive mother to her three sons. He preceded her in death.

Marjie began her love for teaching in Escalante in 1960 and affectionately earned the nickname "Teach" by her friends, students and associates.

Her teaching career touched the lives of many at Escalante High School and Ticaboo where she taught Home Economics and History classes for over thirty years. She was an accomplished seamstress and assisted many young girls in her classes in school and within the community whenever she was called upon.

She was always willing to help the "girls she never had" and took great joy and delight in helping others.

She also coached and enjoyed supporting the local high school sports teams and could be "clearly and distinctly heard cheering" on the teams to victory! Later in life, that same vigorous enthusiasm was repeated as Marjie could be seen and heard once again at games cheering on her grandchildren and great grandchildren!

Marjie loved politics. With Thurman’s encouragement and support, Marjie became a member of the Escalante City council and eventually became mayor, where she served diligently and honorably with a firm commitment to the town that she has shared a lifelong love for. She also devoted her time and talents and served for over 10 years on the Board of Directors for Garkane Power Association and served as president of the Utah Rural Electric Association. She was always willing to give her heart and soul to the whole community! She was an accomplished, hardworking, educated, talented, loyal woman and an example to all those whose lives she touched.

Marjie’s other love was gardening. Her flowers brought her much pleasure and enjoyment, as well as gratification of having the greenest lawn in Escalante! Her family will always have fond and lasting stories to share and tell of "Ma," Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma!

She is survived by her three sons and their spouses: Sam Spencer, Escalante; Lee and Nancie Spencer, Palmyra, NY; and Fred and DeEtte Spencer, Escalante; former daughter-in-law, JanaLee and Louie Bernardo; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

At Marjie’s request, no public services will be held. The family suggests contributions be made to a scholarship fund to the Escalante High School in Marjie’s name.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Donald D. Woolsey 1960 - 2016

BICKNELL - On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, our beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Donald Dewey Woolsey, completed his last haul here on earth.

He was born January 25, 1960 in Richfield, Utah, a son of Dewey Heaps and Remola Jones Woolsey. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1978. He was a member of the LDS Church. He served in his community as a Class 2 Officer and on the Wayne County Search and Rescue.

He enjoyed riding horses, camping, hunting, 4-wheeling, logging, trucking, fishing, chasing buffalo and bummin', BUT he most enjoyed pestering, harassing, pinching or giving you a good ol' friendly zap from his "hotshot". He was a big kid at heart and these are the things he did to show he cared. His infectious, loud, boisterous laugh made you know of his presence before even seeing him. Hearing the laugh made you turn and there was that unforgettable smile.

His greatest joys were his children and his grandsons who proudly called him "Papa Duck".

He also found great joy in working side by side with his Dad, big brother, Scott and Wade, and numerous good men throughout this community, logging the beautiful mountains here in this place we call home. He had an amazing talent running the log loader and driving truck.

Donald is survived by his children: Melissa and Darcy Edwards of Loa; Lacey and Jason Grundy of Fremont; Jed D. and Kirsten Woolsey of Torrey; Dax Donald Woolsey of Lyman; grandsons: Trigg and Ryder Edwards, Tate and Colt Grundy, and two baby girls on the way; his father: Dewey H. Woolsey of Bicknell; sisters: Kathleen Wilson of Sandy; Alcea and Verl Bagley of Greenwich; Annette Woolsey of Bicknell; Joan Woolsey of Richfield; and sister-in-law: Kathy R. Woolsey of Bicknell.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Remola Woolsey; a brother, Jerry Woolsey; a brother-in-law: Jeff Wilson; and twin infant sisters: Mary and Marie Woolsey.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 1:)0 P.M. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel in Bicknell. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the ward chapel in Bicknell, Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Burial will be in the Bicknell 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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April 21, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

VEHICLES FOR SALE WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County will accept separate sealed bids for the following 2 vehicles: 1. 2008 Dodge Mega Cab Diesel pickup, ¾ ton, 4 wheel drive.

Minimum bid $12,000.00.

2. 2010 Dodge Diesel pickup, ¾ ton, 4 wheel drive.

Minimum bid $15,000.00.

Vehicles will be sold as is, no Warranties. The vehicles are available for inspection at the County Road shed at 195 N. 200 E. in Loa. Bids will be accepted in the County Clerk's Office, 18 South Main, Loa, until 5:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2016. Bids will be opened on Monday May 2 during Commission meeting. For additional information contact Rhett Jeffery at 435836-2682 or the Wayne County Clerk's Office at 435-836-1300.

Wayne County reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 14 & 21, 2016 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE MAY 18, 2016. Please visit http://waterrights.utah. gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3076(a41524): Russell R. Miller, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 1.6 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles NE of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 61-2925(a41552): Terry J. and Karen L. Welsh propose(s) using 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (2.5 m. SW of Hillsdale) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC; OTHER: One part-time domestic use (0.25 acre-foot for this use) NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5356 (A80583): Kay Jones propose(s) using 0.015 cfs. from groundwater (3 miles SE of Torrey) for DOMESTIC. 95-5357 (A80586): John RE propose(s) using 1.48 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles SE of Hanksville) for STOCKWATERING. EXTENSION(S) 61-2967(a20557c): Jerome L. Felton Revocable Trust, Steven M. and Teresa Symmonds Scott is/are filing an extension for 0.03568 cfs or 0.68 ac-ft. from the 3 Underground Water Wells and 8 Springs (East of Cedar Breaks N.M.) for STOCKWATERING. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider APRIL 21 & 28 2016

REQUEST FOR BIDS WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County will accept sealed bids for the placement of approximately 2500 yards of Rip Rap material and fabric along the Teasdale Road from Teasdale to Highway 12. The Rip Rap material will be placed in the water ways and drainages and arming the culvert inlets. Rip Rap is to be furnished by the contractor. Bid needs to include removal of trees and other debris from culvert inlets and outlets. A mandatory on site walk through is scheduled for Monday April 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If interested, meet at the cockscomb dirt pit on Teasdale Road.

Bids will be accepted in the office of the Wayne County Clerk untiL 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 29, 2016. Bids will be opened on Monday May 2, 2016 during Commission meeting.

Wayne County reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

Please call Rhett Jeffery at 435-836-2682 with any questions.

Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk-Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 14 & 21, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETERY DISTRICT It's that time of the year.

Please remove all items not attached to the head stone, this also includes crooks hanging pot holders. By May 1st Thank You! Panguitch Cemetery Board Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider APRIL 14, 21 & 28 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR WAYNE COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH 18 South Main, Loa, Utah 84747 In The Matter Of The Estate Of John Edward Sammond a.k.a. John Sammond Probate No.: 163600002 Judge: Marvin D. Bagley NOTICE TO CREDITORS Be it known that Jennifer Lynn Sammond, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-entitled estate. All creditors and/or other persons having claims against the above estate are hereby notified that they are required to: (1) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representative at the above address; (2) deliver or mail their written claims to the Personal Representatives’s attorney of record, David A. Van Dyke, Of Van Dyke Legal Services, P.L.L.C., at P.O. Box 194, Teasdale, Utah 84773, (435) 491-0491; or (3) file their written claims with the Clerk of the Sixth District Court in Wayne County, State of Utah, or otherwise present their claims as required by Utah law within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Date of first Publication: April 14, 2016. /s/ David A. Van Dyke, Attorney for the Personal Representative UPAXLP Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider APRIL 14, 21 & 28, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE & GARFIELD COUNTY BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) The Six County Association of Governments is accepting written applications for FY 16/17 55W funds. Applications must be submitted by April 28, 2016 to the Community Assistance Department located at 250 North main suite B-38. Requests may be mailed to P.O. Box 820 Richfield, UT 84701. Funding must be used by service providers for social service clients on a reimbursement for service basis. For more details contact the Community Assistance office at 435-893-0744 Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider APRIL 21, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING PANGUITCH CITY WHY: Possible Transfer of Funds from Water Fund To General Fund.

WHEN: April 26, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. WHERE: Panguitch City Council Chambers, 25 South, 200 East, Panguitch Utah 84759 Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider APRIL 21,2016 NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT TRUSTEES FOR WAYNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT #3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two (2) vacancies exist on the Board of Directors for the Wayne County Special Service District #3. This Special Service District will be used for Fire suppression and to track Fire Department revenues and expenditures. If interested in serving on this board, please submit resume and cover letter to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office by 5:00 pm, Friday April 15, 2016.

Persons with experience and knowledge in fire suppression preferred. At its regular meeting on Monday, May 2, 2016, the Wayne County Commission will appoint two (2) trustees to the governing board of the District for a four (4) year term. If you have any questions, contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-8361300.

Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider APRIL 21 & 28 2016

The Insider

April 21, 2016

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To place your ad, call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Elementary Special Education Teacher POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:Garfield County School District is hiring a full-time Elementary Special Education teacher for Panguitch Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year.

SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule plus benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a current mild/moderate or Severe Special Education endorsement. Applicants must have a valid Utah Teaching License and a current transcript of credit. All applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

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

Please direct questions to Principal Nick Reynolds, nick.reynolds @garfk12.org (435-231-9028) and application packets to: Panguitch Elementary School P.O. Box 393 Panguitch, Utah 84759 Online applications are available at: http://www.garfield. k12.ut.us/index.php/do/employment Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: April 22 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

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

4/21 GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Art Elementary/High School Teacher SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 20162017 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule, 183 day contract, full-time position. Salary negotiable based on skill, education, and experience. Insurance package provided.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required education-BS degree in art or related field. Current Utah teaching License.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time K-12 art teacher at two elementary schools and two high schools. The elementary schools participate in the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program. This program is designed to integrate fine arts into the elementary curriculum. Each classroom at both elementary schools will be taught with collaboration time with the classroom teacher and prep time. The high school classes will be taught in the afternoon and the elementary classes will be taught in the morning hours.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District Certified Application, resume, three current letters of recommendation and transcripts. Provide a cover letter outlining special competencies related to position and your philosophy on how art influences student learning.

Please direct questions to Superintendent Ben Dalton at 435-676-8821 or ben.dalton@garfk12.org and submit applications to Garfield County School District PO Box 398 145 East Center Panguitch, Utah 84759 Pick applications up at the district office or visit our website at www.garfield.k12.ut.us 4/21 TORREY TOWN Summer Help Wanted Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to operate a tractor, lawn mower, and able to make repairs to sprinkler systems and other small repair work. Should able to lift 50 lbs. There are no benefits. Pay will be $10.00 an hour. This position will run for approximately 14 weeks. Applications may be picked up at the office and be returned into the office by 4:00 pm May 4, 2016. Work will begin the middle of May. Contact office 425-3600 if any questions.

4/28 BACKCOUNTRY OUTFITTERS - TORREY Shop/Sales Help Backcountry Outfitters in Torrey is looking for someone to work in the shop. Duties are dependent on the skill set and ability to learn but will include some or all of the following; retail sales assistant, phone reception, service sales assistant, merchandising, equipment upkeep, social media, inventory, product research, & marketing assistant. A large part of the retail shop duties are interacting directly with customers (tourists) who seek information about the area in general or Backcountry Outfitters services specifically.

Please contact the shop at 435-425-2010 or email Elessa at elessa@backcountryoutfitters.com.

ROYAL'S FOOD TOWN - LOA Cashiers Royal's Food Town is hiring cashiers. Prefer 18 years of age and older. To apply, come in and fill out application. For more information call Joe Hiskey or Penni Torgerson, 435-836-2841 rtn

EDWARDS TRUCKING OTR Flatbed Drivers Needs to have 3 yrs driving experience with a clean MVR. Starting wage is negotiable. Run mostly the 11 western states. Home most weekends, stop/tarp pay, fuel bonus' and incentives payed quarterly. $500.00 Sign-On Bonus. Contact Derik at 435-691-1169 / edwardstrucking@gmail.com rtn

WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Chief Executive Officer Closing Date April 21, 2016 Start Date: October 1, 2016 Job Description: GREAT OPPORTUNITY for a full time position as Chief Executive Officer of a mission-oriented notfor-profit organization with over 38 years of service to the medically underserved of Central Utah, founded in 1978. This is a real rural- frontier site. There are no Wal-Mart’s or shopping malls in our area. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall success of the organization by executing the strategic plan, championing the mission, building relationships with community partners and ensuring excellence in services. Wayne Community Health Center (WCHC) has five service sites across both Wayne and Garfield Counties. The service area is over 7700 square miles with long drives and high mountain passes, and small population centers. These sites serve 4700 patients during 17,000 visits annually. Wayne has 58 employees and a budget of $5.3 million. Services include primary and preventive care, prenatal care, urgent/emergency care, dental care, pharmacy services and behavioral health therapy and treatment.

Requirements: At least five year’s progressively responsible work experience in a healthcare or non-profit setting. Must have experience at a senior management level. Candidates with Community Health Center experience strongly preferred. (At minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in combined experience or education.)

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities * A passion for the mission of WCHC to make health care accessible to medically underserved populations; * Ability to motivate and inspire others; * The ability to work with staff and community partners to build confidence and respect; * A dedication to building and maintaining community partnerships to improve access and maximize resources; * A vision for building access and improving quality; * A collegial management style that builds a culture of teamwork and collaboration; * Strong written and verbal communication skills; * Experience with Community Health Center program requirements; * Experience meeting healthcare recognition and incentive programs such as Meaningful Use and Medical Home; * Successful experience writing and managing federal grants including meeting reporting requirements; * Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors; * Ability to work in an environment requiring non-negotiable deadlines; * Ability to understand and assist with the development of operational and financial systems; * Ability to interpret and design solutions related to financial and clinical performance data; * Experience working with insurance companies to realize financial incentives; * Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Wayne Community Health Center offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an enjoyable work environment. To learn more about the position or send resume contact aellett@ waynechc.org.

To apply send resume and cover letter with subject line: Health Center CEO Att: Amberlee Ellett, Admin Asst. 435-4253744.

4/21

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Information Technology Director Job applications can be picked up at the district office or found online at https://www.waynesd.org/district/employmentopportunities.html. Applications may be submitted at the district office or by email to coral.chappell@waynesd.org Any specific questions pertaining to this position of the technical nature should be directed to jcrane@waynesd.org by email or call (435) 425-3813 All applications will be recieved until the position has been filled.

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

5/5 PART TIME HELP WANTED 8 to 10 hours per week for odd jobs and errands.

Must have driver’s license. Some heavy work. $12/hour.

Call Cathy Bagley, 435-425-3200.

4/28

GARFIELD COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT Road Crew Garfield County Road Department is accepting applications for Temporary Seasonal road crew positions to help with road maintenance in the Escalante/Boulder area. A CDL is preferred and pre-work drug testing is required. The position will run through October 2016. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerks Office (435) 676-1100 or online at Garfield.utah. gov. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. May 4, 2016.

Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

4/28

REAL ESTATE PROPERTY FOR SALE

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RENTALS LOA - Spacious Loa Home 4 Rent, 2005, $800/Month with $500 Deposit, 4 Bed 3 Bath, Living Room + Family Room, Large Master Suite, 3/4 Acre, too many extras to list. See more details and pictures on KSL.com, Rent to Own option available.

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The Insider

Page 10 Practical Money Matters

Five Ways to Save on an Overseas Trip? by nathaniel sillin

My neighbors and I talked for weeks about their upcoming European vacation with their teenaged kids. We discussed every single place they planned to visit. But when I asked if they knew how much their European train and ground transportation, smartphone data plans and meals out were going to cost, they shrugged and said, "We're not worried. That's the cheapest part of the trip!"

They might have been right if they had planned ahead. Sometimes it's not the airfare and hotel bill that get you, it's the failure to monitor small expenses that can turn into big ones in a hurry. No matter where you go, there are hidden money pits. That's why smart money management before you travel is so important.

Whether you meet or exceed your budget depends on how you plan and execute your spending.

Consider these five tips to help you conserve funds in all major areas of vacation spending: 1. Start by sweating the small stuff. Take some time to do a bit of research on basic expenses at the various locations where you're planning to go. Talking to friends can help and so can travel magazines and sites.

2. Keep the costs of ground transportation in mind. The convenience of

cabs or rental cars will likely cost more and depending where you go, some options might be safer than others so study options like reloadable city smart cards or continental rail passes. Paying individual ticket prices for short hops or long journeys can drain your budget. Also, consider traveling at off-peak times of the day to get cheaper rates on train travel.

3. Know what it costs to use your electronics.

You've probably heard about people getting socked with huge cell phone bills. To avoid this, call your carrier before you leave to make sure your phone will work wherever you're going. If so, check if they offer an affordable international talk and data plan. If not, consider options like an international SIM card a small chip card that fits inside your phone for specific use within that country or a prepaid phone. If you're downloading any apps to supply maps, translation or reading material on your phone or computer, do it while you are home to avoid chewing up international data at your destination. Also, be careful with Wi-Fi. Many recognizable global restaurants and fast-food chains offer the service for free, so check before you pay for it. Once you're home, be sure to cancel any international services you've ordered.

4. Eat like the locals.

The Internet and the myriad travel sites it offers make it easy to find good places to eat at all price levels practically anywhere in the world. But eating food out can add up.

Focus on the cheapest and safest ways the locals eat.

5. Travel insurance can be smart money management.

Lost luggage, missed connections or a medical emergency won't just ruin your trip they can potentially wreck your finances. Check your personal home and health insurance to see what they might cover on a trip and back your protection with a leading travel insurance policy. Visit websites that will allow you to compare coverage you need to select the best option for you.

Make sure to check any travel insurance policy closely for any exclusions or pre-existing conditions that could void your coverage.

Bottom line: It's surprisingly easy to overspend when traveling overseas if you don't do your research. Take the time to analyze all possible expenses large and small before you leave. Your travel budget will thank you.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

Catch Cutthroats, Earn a Medallion Utah launches Cutthroat Slam

A new program might take you to places in Utah you’ve never fished before. In the process, you’ll also learn about cutthroat trout, the only trout that’s native to Utah.

The state’s Cutthroat Slam is underway. If you register for the program and catch all four of Utah’s cutthroat trout—Bear River, Bonneville, Colorado River and Yellowstone—you’ll receive a medallion and a certificate. And photos of the cutthroats you catch will be available, for everyone to see, at www.UtahCutthroatSlam.org.

Paul Birdsey, cold water sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, is excited about the program. “The Cutthroat Slam provides an added incentive to visit some pristine waters in Utah—waters you may have never fished before—to catch the only trout native to the state,” he says.

Birdsey says the program also provides an incentive to learn more about cutthroat trout. “The cutthroats you learn about include the Bonneville,” he says. “Bonneville cutthroat trout are Utah’s state fish.”

Birdsey says most Utahns aren’t aware that cutthroat trout were the only trout settlers found when they arrived in 1847. “All of the other trout anglers catch in Utah,” he says, “including brook, brown and rainbow trout, were brought here from other places.”

You can register for the Utah Cutthroat Slam—and learn more about it—at www.

UtahCutthroatSlam.org.

A partnership between the DWR and Trout Unlimited made the program possible.

“The state of Utah is a hugely important partner in our work to recover native trout,” says Chris Wood, president and CEO of Trout Unlimited.

“The Utah Cutthroat Slam will simultaneously allow us to raise important resources for this work while also providing a ton of fun for anglers. What's not to like?”

DWR Director Greg Sheehan says the Cutthroat Slam is a great example of what can happen when a state wildlife agency and a conservation organization join forces.

“I’m really excited to partner with TU,” Sheehan says. “And

we’re very interested in partnering with other conservation organizations to provide Utah’s anglers with even more slams."

The Utah Cutthroat Slam officially launched on April 1.

By April 3, Kirk Nichols, one of the first anglers to register in the program, had already caught the first cutthroat caught by a program participant, a Colorado River cutthroat. You can watch Nichols catch the fish at https://youtu.be/wyLooi_N_ek.

“The Utah Cutthroat Slam caught my attention because, ever since 4th grade Utah Geography classes, I have been curious about how any fish, especially trout, arrived in this isolated region of desert playas and mountain ranges,” Nichols says. “The archaic Snake, the Green and the Colorado rivers sent fingers into where the Great Basin is now. Yet only

one species of trout was captured by the isolation of the Great Basin, the cutthroat.”

Brett Prettyman, Intermountain communications director for TU, says Trout Unlimited’s support for the Utah Cutthroat Slam came from both the national and local level.

“The Utah Council and all eight local chapters of TU, representing more than 1,500 members, contributed money to help purchase the medallions that will be handed out to successful anglers who complete the slam requirements,” Prettyman says.

In addition to www.UtahCutthroatSlam.org, you can learn more about the Slam by watching a video on the DWR’s YouTube channel. The video is available at http://bit. ly/1Xw7GpN. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

courtesy utah division oF WildliFe resources

Top photo: Bear River cutthroat trout; Middle photo Bonneville cutthroat trout. Bottom photo: If you register in the program -- and catch all four cutthroat trout -- you'll receive these medallions.

April 21, 2016

Garkane Annual Meetings Featuring

& The Kaye Sisters

“Mary Kaye delivers a spellbinding, emotional vocal performance in every song she sings.”- Western Horseman Magazine www.mary-kaye.com

Koosharem Elementary School

Tuesday, April 26th

Escalante High School

Wednesday, April 27th Centennial Academy (Centennial Park)

Thursday, April 28th

(AZ)

Schedule of Events (UT Time) Free Catered Meal: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Country Music Entertainment: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Garkane Business Meeting: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

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