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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Capitol Reef National Park Gains International Dark Sky Park Status
Utah Classical Guitar Society to Host Free Concerts TEASDALE - The Utah Classical Guitar Society continues its series of free Wayne County classical guitar concerts with two performances by Jon Yerby, Friday, April 24, 7:00 PM in the Wayne County High School auditorium. Dr. Yerby heads the Utah Valley University classical guitar department and performs throughout the US and Europe. His performance last summer in the Torrey DUP School House was to a standing room only audience. He will perform at 10:30 AM for the combined high school and middle school student bodies. The evening per-
The Milky Way arches over Capitol Reef National Park’s iconic Chimney Rock. TUCSON, AZ - Few places in the continental United States experience nights as dark as those on the Colorado Plateau, but not even the isolation of the Plateau’s wild lands make its skies immune to the harmful effects of light pollution. Protecting the natural nighttime environment in some of America’s greatest national parks and monuments requires educating park staff, visitors and local communities, and adopting good outdoor lighting practices. Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) in
Utah has undertaken a multiyear program doing just that and today, the International Dark-Sky Association recognizes CRNP as a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park. “We are thrilled to honor the excellent work at Capitol Reef National Park that has put it on the map for serious amateur astronomers and casual stargazers alike,” said IDA Executive Director J. Scott Feierabend. Capitol Reef National Park staff members see the IDA designation as a comple-
ment to their outreach and education programs, raising the Park’s international profile and promoting a greater diversity of tourism. “Visitors have the opportunity to experience a wild landscape, by day and night, at Capitol Reef,” said Lori Rome, Chief of Interpretation at the Park. “We encourage everyone to see the beauty for themselves.” Offering scenic landscapes day and night, Capitol Reef National Park sprawls over 98,000 hectares (242,000 acres) of federal land in south-
BLM Artist-In-Residence Program Adds Photography KANAB - Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) is expanding its Artist-in-Residence program this year to include a photography residency to be based in Kanab, Utah. The photographer will focus on working primarily throughout Kane County, near the southern end of the monument, but also visit the nearby communities and public lands in the area. GSENM is pleased to announce that James and Jenny Tarpley have been chosen to fill the Artist-in-Residence – Photography residency this year in coordination with the Amazing EarthFest! in May. The Tarpleys hail from North Carolina where they have a professional photography business, VISIO Photography. James and Jenny Tarpley began to appreciate the nationally popular “Artistin-Residence” program offered throughout public land agencies in the last few years, spending time in Congaree and Rocky Mountain National Parks. This year they are enthusiastically looking forward to spending time in Southern Utah, throughout GSENM and Garfield and Kane Counties. They will give a public presentation, and also be working in the local schools making a presentation on photography in special landscapes. This residency provides artistic and educational oppor-
tunities to promote a deeper understanding of the natural, cultural, and historic resources on GSENM. The residency provides an opportunity for learning and dialogue about the value of the National Conservation Lands and their connection to the local communities. It allows uninterrupted time in a stimulating and rugged environment for artists to pursue their work and share it with the public. The purpose of the Artist-in-Residence partnership between GSENM and Amazing EarthFest! is to promote awareness through landscape photography of the exceptional natural and cultural treasures preserved and protected by GSENM. The program aspires to share the scenic beauty and unique stories of National Conservation Lands with the public through artistic expression. Amazing Earthfest! events invigorate Utah communities by celebrating the public lands of the western Colorado Plateau; our magnificent National and State Parks, National Forests and Monuments. The festival provides experiential learning opportunities that connect participants with the natural beauty of the region. “We’re pleased and honored to be collaborating with GSENM, and with James and Jenny Tarpley to help give visual expression to
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Jenny and James Tarpley have been selected for this year's GSENM Artist-inResidence program for photography. the Monument’s exceptionally scenic landscape”, says Rich Csenge, Director of Amazing EarthFest! Kane County Office of Tourism has been a great support to launch this new addition to the Artist-in-Residence program in Kanab. Ken Gotzenberg says, “We are proud to call Amazing EarthFest! one of Kanab’s ‘Signature Events.’ It best represents the magical nature of our surroundings. And the inclusion of this Artist-inResidence Program is the perfect way to share the beauty of Southern Utah. Good images always inspire, and there is plenty of subject material in our back yard. We are excited to see what these talented photographers come up with!” Please visit www.AmazingEarthfest.org for program information. The 9th annual festival 2015 runs from May 10th through May 16th. —Gael Hill
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formance for the entire community is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Guitar players are encouraged to bring their instruments to the evening event for a post-concert workshop with Dr. Yerby. "We are grateful to Utah Classical Guitar Society for launching its 2015 concert series here in Loa. It will expand appreciation of the guitar for the students and give the entire community a musical treat," said Mary Bray, principal, Wayne County High School. The next concert in the Classical Guitar Cont'd on page 3
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ern central Utah. It is named for a visually spectacular region of the Waterpocket Fold, a geological feature that made the area virtually impassable to early Anglo-American settlers. Its domes and cliffs of white Navajo Sandstone, reminding early visitors of the dome of the United States Capitol building, define the Park’s landscapes. Despite serving over 830,000 visitors in 2014, CRNP has largely resisted inCapitol Reef Cont'd on page 2
Police Chief Refuses to Testify in Pending Drug Cases PANGUITCH - Kevin Worlton, recently dismissed as Chief of Police of Escalante City in Garfield County has been charged by the Utah State Attorney General’s Office with 2 felony and 1 misdemeanor count of falsifying police reports. Mr. Worlton was also served with a subpoena to appear as a witness in ten pending felony drug cases in Garfield County. Mr. Worlton has filed an objection to this subpoena citing the following: Kevin Worlton, has received a subpoena in this case, and objects to the subpoena pursuant to Rule 45(e)(3)(D) of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, Utah Code Annotated, 1953 as amended, Section 77-1-6(2) (c), the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Utah because appearance and testimony in this case may require Mr. Worlton to violate his rights and privileges against self-incrimination. If compelled to testify, Mr. Worlton will invoke his rights and privileges as here instated and therefore requests that he not be compelled to testify. Garfield County Attorney Barry Huntington was contacted and stated “If Mr. Worlton, who was the lead officer in these cases refuses to testify, I have no choice but to dismiss them”. —Garfield County Sheriff's Office
When one's expectations are reduced to zero, one really appreciates everything one does have. —Stephen Hawking
Classical guitarist Jon Yerby will perform Friday, April 24 at 7pm in the Wayne High School Auditorium, kicking off a series of concerts sponsored by the Utah Classical Guitar Society.
Cannonville Town Gets Face Lift
by Andrew Branscom, Bryce Valley Community Reporter
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Artist's rendering shows proposed welcome sign which received final approval by the Cannonville Town council during their April meeting. CANNONVILLE - First settled in 1874, Cannonville is about 141 years old. At that age, everybody needs a little face lift. Residents and visitors will be seeing Cannonville's new face very soon. The Town Council of Cannonville met on April 15 and helped finalize the face lift. The park located at Main St. and Center St. will soon have a new pavilion. The pavilion will feature restrooms and kitchen facilities. Work has already started and the construction should be finished before The Bryce Canyon Half Marathon in July. Cannonville serves as the finish line for the race, so any well hydrated runners will be relieved to see the new facilities. The area known as Triangle Park, located at the junction of Main St. and Byway 12 and just across from The Grand Staircase Inn, is getting a new welcome sign. The town council also approved the final design during their latest meeting. Council mem-
bers had three different concept drawings to choose from, but the poplar tree proved to be the most popular by far. A couple of other plans were put in place to help the town functionally and cosmetically. Road grading will be happening when the equipment arrives back in town. Another improvement is the town playground is getting a new coat of paint thanks to a local Boy Scout who volunteered to take on the challenge. Cannonville may also grow in size in the future. The town council discussed zoning issues as many residents of Cannonville have portions of their property, even their homes, split between the town and Garfield County. This process is expected to take some time as individual landowners will need to be consulted on a case by case basis. One of the goals is to not leave “islands” of county land in the town and vice versa.
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frastructure development and instead offers visitors a rustic experience. As a consequence there is very little artificial lighting in the park, so visitors experience a night that is remarkably close to what it would have been in the pioneer era. “Most of Capitol Reef National Park is very distant from large metropolitan areas with associated outdoor lighting that causes perpetual sky glow,” explained Dan Duriscoe of the National Park Service Night Sky Team. “A climate with a high percentage of cloudless conditions and typically very clear air also contribute to outstanding night sky quality.” Today’s announcement is the result of Park efforts over
the past decade and a half to raise awareness of its dark skies and help visitors enjoy them. Astronomy-themed visitor programs began in 2000 and expanded considerably during the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. Since 2010 Capitol Reef has partnered with the National Park Service Night Sky Team to host specialized astronomy volunteers called Astro VIPs (Volunteers in Parks) who organize nighttime public programs at the Park. In addition to programs for adults, the Park offers a Junior Night Sky Ranger program to engage kids in learning more about the night sky. Capitol Reef National Park joined with the Utah nonprofit Entrada Institute to present the annual autumn Heritage Starfest star party at the
Park beginning in 2013. The two organizations wrote a successful grant to the Outdoor Foundation for funding of the event, allowing them to expand the reach of Starfest into the local community in 2015. The Park leadership believes these efforts are just the beginning in a long-term process to secure the Park’s dark skies for years to come. IDA recognition is only one step along the way to success, but an important gesture in rewarding the hard work already done. “This designation is a testament to the commitment the park has made to preserve its pristine dark skies for this and future generations,” said Superintendent Leah McGinnis. IDA established the International Dark Sky Places conservation program in 2001 to recognize excellent stewardship of the night sky. Designations are based on stringent outdoor lighting standards and innovative community outreach. Since the program began, 10 Communities, 22 Parks and nine Reserves have received International Dark Sky designations. For more information about the International Dark Sky Places Program, visit http://darksky.org/ night-skyconservation/darksky-places. The International Dark Sky Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, advocates for the protection of the nighttime environment and dark night skies by educating policymakers and the public about night sky conservation and promoting environmentally responsible outdoor lighting. More information about IDA and its mission may be found at http://www.darksky.org. —International DarkSky Association
Dana Landale was raised in Southern California, but moved to Park City, Utah in 1974 to work at the ski area, where she met her husband, Nipper. An athletic woman who was not only a skier but a competitive runner, she got her first introduction to horses in the mid '80's when a friend introduced her to competitions called “Ride & Ties,” a sport that combines trail running, endurance riding and strategy. A team of two humans and one horse race other teams across 20-100 mile cross-country courses by alternating riding and running. It wasn't long after this that she bought her first horse, an Anglo-Arab. She started going on endurance rides and was on her way to another when her horseshoer at the time suggested that she attend a horsemanship clinic that Ray Hunt was having. The horseshoer told her that “I was going to learn how much I didn't know.” That introduction started her down the road to becoming the skilled and knowledgeable horsewoman she is today.
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Dana has never stopped learning about horses and horsemanship. Her current “guru” is Than Hanchett of Annabella, Utah. A man of vast experience, ranging from bronc riding to European dressage, and a wealth of knowledge, he teaches that one of the keys to good riding is “... getting the horse to relax. He's not going to get anywhere unless he can relax.” One of the things he had her practice was riding on a 10 meter square, walking, trotting and cantering in this very small controlled area in order to develop control and fine-tuning. Besides precision riding, he required her to read detailed books on horse anatomy as well as numerous books on the various theories of horsemanship. She has also taken dressage lessons and found it to be another way to enjoy her horses. Dana refers to it as “rudimentary dressage” saying that she does this kind of work with her trail and endurance horses “to develop the balance and self-carriage of the horse. All the other things like horse and rider skills, partnership, lightness, rhythm and so on, are just the additional benefits.” Doing dressage work with her horses is the basis to being a better rider, which in turn makes her horses become better as well. Dana says “It's magical.” Participating in one of the first Outlaw Trail Endurance rides back around 1988, put on by Crockett Dumas of Escalante, was Dana's introduction to this area. On the long rides from Teasdale to Kanab, she fell in love with the country. Around
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Capitol Reef National Park Receives International Dark Sky Designation TORREY - Capitol Reef was proclaimed in 1937 as a national monument and established as a national park in 1971. It is known for the spectacular geology of the Waterpocket Fold, diverse ecological habitats, cultural landscape and recreational opportunities, and as a refuge of pristine dark night skies. Because of the darkness of the night sky and the park’s commitment to reducing light pollution and educating the public about night skies, the park has become the seventh unit of the National Park Service (NPS) to achieve designation as an “International Dark Sky Park” by the International Dark-Sky Association. The designation of Capitol Reef National Park (CRNP) as a “Gold Tier” park, signifying the highest quality night skies, comes during International Dark Sky Week, an annual event to raise awareness of light pollution and celebrate the beauty of the night sky. Over the past year, park staff has followed through on a commitment to attain this designation. The park conducted an outdoor lighting inventory, made improvements to outdoor light fixtures that increased the park’s “nightfriendly” lighting from 30 percent to 70 percent, completed night sky monitoring, and engaged the public and local community in dark-sky conservation. With this designation, CRNP begins the process to bring all of its outdoor lighting up to the new standard and continue to monitor night skies and provide outreach and education. “This year’s Heritage Star Festival on October 9 and 10 will celebrate the achievement of this International dark-sky designation and provide the
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Campers enjoy a clear, dark night at Capitol Reef National Park’s Cedar Mesa campground. public information about our conservation efforts, as well as encourage the appreciation of Capitol Reef’s beautiful night skies,” says Superintendent Leah McGinnis. The park was assisted by the NPS Natural Sounds & Night Skies Division, which provided technical support and helped the park build its popular public astronomy programs, and by the NPS Intermountain Regional Office, both in Colorado. Additional assistance with the project came from park partners—the Entrada Institute
and Capitol Reef Natural History Association—as well as from volunteers. CRNP’s Gold Tier darksky designation exemplifies the efforts of the NPS to embrace “Starry Starry Night,” an NPS initiative that the agency has pledged “to lead the way in protecting natural darkness as a precious resource and create a model for dark sky protection by establishing America’s first Dark Sky —Capitol Reef National Park
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by Gwendolyn Zeta this same time she met Doc The Landale's currently and Dotty Weaver who were have five horses, all Arabians, raising Arabian Horses on or mostly Arabian. Two of their ranch down on the No- them, “Oops” and “Arnie” are tom Road. She was camping 25 and 24 years old, respecand riding in the area and a tively. Twenty-three year old friend had asked her to go to “Rita” is still taking endurance their place to pick up a horse. titles, having completed a 100 The Weavers entertained them mile race at age 22. Her main for several days and in the horse is ten year old “Miles” process became good friends. who carries her in most of the Later, Dana helped the Weavers put on the endurance rides they sponsored for several years. It was Dotty who eventually found the piece of land on the Teasdale Road that Dana & her husband bought in '96. They moved here permanently in 2008. Dana describes herself as “not com- Dana & Rita petitive”. She goes on endurance rides, often rid- long rides she goes to. And her ing 50 miles a day for five days new horse, “Tika” is a black in a row with the idea being to Arab-Rocky Mountain Horse do it for fun. Asked why, if cross currently in training. she's not into the competition Dana and her husband, aspect, why pay money to go Nipper, continue to ride in a on a trail ride? She had the half dozen or more endurance perfect answer: It's a chance rides every year. They also to ride somewhere you'd prob- help with the flagging of trails ably never otherwise ride. The and other support work on trail is marked; there's water rides closer to home, like the available (a huge consider- Red Canyon and Paunsagaunt ation in this country); there are Rides. Dana's enthusiasm for vets available if trouble arises, her sport and her love of her and all your friends are there horses is plain to see. For Dana riding and camping too. She endurance riding is a personal says “It means a lot that your challenge that she has met horse will do that for you, and with tremendous energy and happily do that. Your relation- hard work, both physically and ship is built over time, learn- intellectually. It hardly needed ing your horse's strengths and saying, but she summed it up weaknesses. Every horse and by saying, “Endurance riding every rider is different.” has always been my passion.”
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Correction: Teasdale resident Dave Van Dyke has pointed out in a letter to the editor this week out that a column we published last week (April 16) by Adus Dorsey, The Intimidator: Frighten, Subdue and Terrify, was missing sources for development of the article. As publisher it is our responsiblity to ensure that articles are properly sourced and credited and we apologize for the error.
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Mr. Adus F. Dorsey, II’s article entitled “The Intimidator: Frighten, Subdue and Terrify” began in that all familiar Adus Dorsey manner. However, upon further reading it became clear that the ideas being presented were those of someone other than Mr. Dorsey. After reading the article I felt certain I would see a few citations which would indicate the source(s) Mr. Dorsey used to prepare his article. But alas, there was nothing to indicate that this was anything but Mr. Dorsey’s own original ideas and thoughts. Mr. Dorsey would have his readers believe the ideas and thoughts in his article were his own. However, it appears that Mr. Dorsey simply plagiarized his article. With a quick search of the internet I was able to locate three articles that appear to have contributed significantly to Mr. Dorsey’s “ideas” and “thoughts.” Following are three quotes from these articles which Mr. Dorsey appears to have used in writing his article: (1) “The perpetrator will show signs of compassion towards the individuals that they control, but this concern is only conditional upon the praise that someone reaps upon them, or that their ego is being fed sufficiently.” Thomas M. Cunningham, Leadership 101: The Intimidator, www.WithTheCommand.com/2002-Aug/ MD-TMC-leader101.html. (2) “They also attack self-esteem by creating unwarranted guilt, a sense of worthlessness, a feeling of incompetence, and of course, fear. Often the “Intimidator” will also express threats publicly and boast illustrations of how they dealt with or destroyed others in the past.” Liz LaSage, The Four Styles Of Control Dramas, www.reluctantspirit. com/2009/08/the-four-stylesof-control-dramas. (3) “A specific way Intimidators attempt to knock us “off balance” is by their powerful, merciless attacks and attempts at publicly humiliating the enemy. These attacks are intended to incite all kinds of hurtful emotions in the foe. Examples include such things as unwarranted guilt, a sense
of worthlessness, a feeling of incompetence, and of course, fear.” How People Deceive And Manipulate, www.lomem.weebly.com. Mr. Dorsey’s article drew on the ideas and thoughts of others and yet Mr. Dorsey failed to give proper credit to the sources of his ideas. It appears a brief refresher on plagiarism is in order. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary provides that to “Plagiarize” means: ● to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own ● to use (another’s production) without crediting the source ● to commit literary theft ● to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source “In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else’s work and lying about it afterward.” www.plagiarism. org/plagiarism-101/what-isplagiarism. A few examples of “Plagiarism” are: ● Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit ● Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks ● Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit ● Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not (see our section on “fair use” rules). See www.plagiarism.org/ plagiarism-101/what-is-plagiarism. “Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source is usually enough to prevent plagiarism.” Id. My simple request to Mr. Dorsey: Please acknowledge your sources and stop attempting to “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as” your own. David Van Dyke, Teasdale
Giving Thanks Where Thanks Is Due During the past few years, my only contribution to our city has been to sit back and observe the changes. There have been a lot of good ones and some not so good and apparently there have also been some that have gone completely unnoticed or disregarded. For instance: In reference to Jean Brambles article in the “Insider,” April 16, 2015, about the new clinic, some people have been recognized as being “pivotal” in bringing about the completion of the project, while others, who have been involved in this same project for 30 years were thrown under the bus and barely passed muster in getting to help with the cutting of the ribbon at the opening ceremony of our new Escalante Medical Center and Pharmacy. To quote Jean Bramble again: “ Leland Pollock spoke about health care facilities being part of the life of people in the county and how it takes a lifetime to do something like this.” Deon Alvey, long active in Garfield County healthcare matters quietly stood by and nodded her head in agreement with Mr. Pollock. BUT! Deon’s name was never mentioned nor was the fact that for the past 30 years she has kept the idea alive of the possibility of having our own medical center in Escalante. There has been more than one group of “Notables”
who have met with Deon and discussed the possibilities of this medical center. Never quite completing the plan, but never losing sight of the glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Then “finally”, because so many of our Eastern Garfield County citizens were going to the clinic in Wayne County for affordable health care and with the help of Gina Flanagan, Executive Director of the Wayne County Community Health Center, Escalante was able to get a foot in the door for a chance at our own clinic, through the parent organization in Wayne County. I for one, having seen first hand the determination and hard work that Deon has put into, what seemed to be at one time, an “Impossible Dream,” would like to extend my “THANKS” to her, not only for her part in the new clinic, but for all the things she did (and still does) for the senior citizens while she was the “Garfield County Senior Citizens Coordinator.” It would take a whole page to thank everyone who has been instrumental in making this project come to fruition. So whoever you are or whatever part you have played in getting it done; Thanks so much to all of you. What a great accomplishment! Marlene Haws, Escalante
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TROPIC - A new business will be appearing in a familiar location in Tropic. Shortly after The Town Council of Tropic convened on April 16, they approved a business license for Emilee's Beauty Boutique which will replace the art gallery between the Clarke's Restaurant and the Bryce Valley Inn. Owner and operator Emilee Clarke plans to have the new salon up and running on May 1st. Services provided will include haircuts, perms, coloring and nails. Her current setup in Cannonville, open since 2003, will remain available for those who would rather not make the journey to Tropic. Other topics covered in the meeting included maintenance of the Heritage Center. The town is still looking for bids on various repairs. ResiClassical Guitar Cont'd from page 1
2015 Wayne County series features the Lightwood Duo with the unique pairing of guitar and clarinet through master musicians Eric Nelson and Mike Christiansen. Their repertoire includes classical, jazz, rock, Latin jazz, Celtic, and film music. Christiansen heads the guitar program at Utah State University. Nelson is the band director at Spring Creek Middle School, and is an artist/endorser for Yamaha clarinets. Their concert is 7:00 PM, June 26 in the DUP Schoolhouse, Main Street, Torrey. Other performers in the 2015 series are... * Utah artist Michael Lucarelli, whose music blends classical, popular, jazz, Spanish, South American, and original compositions. His YouTube musical offerings of guitar performances in exotic landscapes have received 20+ million views. * Michael Chapdelaine, the only guitarist to win first prize in the world's top Classical and Fingerstyle competitions. Acoustic Guitar Magazine compared him to Andre Segovia. He is Professor of Music and heads guitar studies at University of New Mexico. Dates for these performances will be announced soon. The Utah Classical Guitar Society schedules an annual program in Salt Lake City of US and international artists performing classical, flamenco and modern guitar. In conjunction with Westminster College, it is starting a guitar instruction program
Barclay Benefit a Success WAYNE CO. - From Fremont to Hanksville, thanks to everyone from Wayne County and beyond who came out to support the Benefit for Wesley Barclay. The quilt raffle was particularly popular and the winners have been notified. Thanks to the planning committee members and many others who donated their time, money, and expertise to making this event a success. Cash donations are appreciated and are still being accepted at Cache Valley Bank in Loa. Your contributions will help pay for Wesley Barclay’s medical bills. —Annette Lamb
dents who like to walk at night will be pleased to know the council also approved a new streetlight for the 550 N area. A couple of other road concerns were brought up as well. Mayor Brinkerhoff expressed concern over the poor condition of the road near the “top of the dump”, a very steep section of road just east of Bryce Canyon on Byway 12. The council agreed to express their concerns to those that have the authority to fix it, in the form of a letter. One citizen in attendance suggested that speed bumps be added near the school. The council countered that the recent bevy of speeding citations handed out in that area would work just as well. Local speeders will have to find another place to live out their NASCAR fantasies, or pay the fine. in Utah public schools.The group's mission is to promote classical music and music education in the State of Utah by means of classical guitar performance, clinics, masterclasses, outreach concerts, and school education programs. To be notified of upcoming classical guitar concerts in Wayne County, visit the Utah Classical Guitar Society website http://www.ucgs.org and provide your name and email address. —Utah Classical Guitar Society
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Pain is a part of almost every illness – sometimes severe, sometime persistent, but most of the time self-limited. So when is it appropriate to use a stronger pain medicine? Well, that can be a difficult question. Just as everyone doesn’t look alike, it seems each individual responds to pain differently. How we react to pain depends a lot on how we process the sensation of pain in our brains and where we are emotionally. That said, there are some medical conditions in which stronger pain medication is good and appropriate. Some examples: broken bones, severe sprains, kidney stones, tooth ache, severe acute back pain, pain associated with cancer and after surgery. Most of these, with the exemption of cancer, are illnesses associated with severe but relatively short term pain. When the pain is not associated with cancer and continues to require narcotics beyond the usually expected time, or if the pain is from a recurring condition that is not expected to resolve (recurrent headaches) it moves into the condition of chronic pain. For chronic pain, the benefits of narcotics are not well defined. There are no high quality long term studies that indicate narcotics are beneficial
for chronic pain. Specifically, narcotics have not been shown to be beneficial for headaches, fibromyalgia and most types of low back pain. Its use for short periods of time for acute flares of chronic pain conditions may be beneficial, but studies show that if you continue to use daily narcotic after 90 days, you are at high risk for life long use with its associated complications of dependence, addiction, and a shorter life span. Certainly, chronic daily narcotics should never be used unless the underlying condition is disabling and all other treatment options have failed. In summary, if you’re injured, just out of surgery or sick with something that should pass in the next few days (or suffering from cancer pain) a prescription narcotic is a good option. If it’s something that will likely be a part of your life going forward, do everything you can to avoid narcotics. As bad as it is now, narcotics can make it worse. Thanks for your confidence and support. Jeff Chappell, M.D. (Dr. Chappell works full-time at the Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell, Utah. He has a medical blog at: redrockcountrydoc. blogspot.com)
DENTAL SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT ESCALANTE DENTAL CLINIC 65 N. CENTER ST. , ESCALANTE, UTAH Our new dentist, hygienist, and staff are available each Tues and Weds to provide dental services to our patients in Garfield County we are hoping to increase our days of service as we grow. Below is a chart to explain what services are available at what costs. This is a very expensive service and because of the costs, co-payments must be made at time of service. Services Cleaning Exam
X-rays Fillings
Adult Medicaid PAID NOT PAID/ SLIDE MAY APPLY PAID NOT PAID/ SLIDE MAY APPLY
CHIP
PCN
PAID/COPAY PAID/COPAY
PAID/COPAY PAID/COPAY
Sliding Fee Depending on Income $25.00 - $35.00 25-45% of Fee
PAID/COPAY PAID/COPAY
PAID/COPAY PAID/COPAY
-0- w/cleaning 25%-45% of FEE
Escalante Dental Clinic accepts all dental insurances and some families will still qualify for sliding fee and it can reduce your costs substantially. We look forward to providing our patients with as many services as possible at very low cost. Please call the clinic for more information. 435-826-4333
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April 23, 2015
Schools & Sports Why Are Background Checks Required?
Garfield School District is responsible to protect the health and safety of all students in our schools. To ensure the students safety, the District requires background checks for all employees, supervisors, and volunteers. Also, Utah Code and District policy requires background checks for everyone who will be supervising or working with our students. Who needs a background check? All GCSD employees have received background checks. New District employees are required to complete background checks before they are employed by the District. If you would like be a chaperone or volunteer on a school activity such as a field trip, or other school sponsored events, you will need a background check. Also, volunteers who work in the classrooms or parents who help with classroom parties/activities will need to receive a background check.
If you have a current teaching license from the Utah State Office of Education, you are not required to complete an additional background check because a background check would have been required for you to receive your license. What type of background check will be accepted? Only background checks that have been conducted through the Utah State Office of Education will be accepted. If a background check has been conducted by other agencies such as federal background check or background checks for a concealed weapons permit, they are not valid in the District because we are not privy to background checks from other agencies. Background check instructions. If you would like to be a volunteer, supervisor or chaperone in the Garfield School District, you will need to contact your local building principal to request the “GCSD Vol-
unteer Form”. Once you have met with the building principal, completed the form and acquired the principal’s signature, you can contact the District office to schedule a time with LyNese Miller to conduct the live print scan to complete the background check. When you come to the District office for your background check you will need to bring a current driver’s license. Please know, it may take up to five days to receive the results of the background check, so advanced planning will be required on your part. Background checks will be valid for five years in the District. The fee for the background check will be paid by the District for volunteers, supervisors and chaperones. We thank you in advance for your patience as we work to ensure the safety of all students in the Garfield School District. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
Bryce Valley Elementary by Ellen Fagergren
2nd- We are learning about geometry, faces, and vertexes. We are also doing a "Reader's Theater." 3rd- The third graders have been studying living and nonliving things. They LOVE science! They are also becoming shape experts and can identify all attributes of any kind of shape. 4th- The fourth graders are masters of customary measurement. We have decorated the front bulletin board of the school with murals of Utah's 3 main habitats with animals and their adaptations for survival. The board looks awesome and we invite you to come study it. We are also looking forward to a warm Wednesday as we go on our annual field trip to Fremont Indian State Park and Cove Fort. 5th- We have just finished Wrinkle in Time. We are reviewing science and doing geometry. We are also working on persuasive writing for our news broadcast. Ellen Fagergren is a sixth grader at Bryce Valley Elementary.
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack Oetting
Congratulation to the Bob Cats girls Basketball team, with all five of the starters making the Deseret News All State Team. Whittni Orton, was this years MVP, for her hard fought playing skills. She had 176 assists to go with her 143 steals and 13 pts per game scoring. Whittni was last years Defensive Player of the Year. Darri Frandsen was this years Defensive player of the year, she had a 17 pt. per game average, 13 rebounds per game and had 114 blocked shots. Taylor Bennett had 57-3 pointer, Chesney Campbell had 12 ppg and 7 rebounds pg and Catania
Bryce Valley Track by Crystal Mortensen
The Bryce Valley High School Track team attended The Old Capital Invitational meet last Saturday hosted by Millard High School. The weather was ideal, and we were fortunate to have almost the entire team participate along with 25 schools from 1-3A. Many of the athletes were successful in qualifying for the upcoming BYU Invitational and also some were able to post state qualifying marks. The following were successful in finishing in the top eight. Congratulations to Emilee Courtright-First Place Finisher in the Javelin and 5th in High Jump; Lizzy Platt 5th in Long Jump and 8th in High Jump; Samantha Chynoweth 8th in 100 Meter Hurdles; The Girls team placed 6th in the 4x100 relay, 5th in Medley Relay, and 8th in the 4x400 Relay. Roman Platt placed 8th in the 110 Meter Hurdles and Denny Leslie placed 5th in the High Jump. The Boys team placed 7th in the 4x100 Relay. This coming week we have a meet in Kanab on Wednesday and the Nyle Norris Invitational in Richfield on Saturday.
Holman had many steals and assists. I believe this year's team was one in a life time team, that didn’t have any weakness. Over a three year time they won 54 games in a row. This years team averaged over 70 points per game and beat their opponents by over a 30 pt average. With Whittni and Catania bringing the ball up the court, there wasn’t any team that could trap them. With Whittni's speed many of her steals led to easy layups. Taylor’s rainbow 3 pointers were a thing of beauty and were shot at a very high percentage. Darri and Chesney controlled the boards with their inside shooting and between the two of them had 20 rebounds per game. It is my understanding that Catania Holman has signed a letter of intent at SUU to run on their cross country team. Dixie Track meet Panguitch participated in the Dixie High Track meet on Friday and got a lot of individuals qualified for state and the BYU track meet. It was a fun meet with great competition. Whittni Orton had a great 1600 meter run taking first place with a time of 5:19. Arilin Sawyer does a great job with coaching the
discus and we had three girls place in the top 6. Darri Frandsen 1st 115’ Brenna Mooney 5th 96’and Jonee Holman 6th 93’. Brenna was also 3rd in the Shot put 31’8 and Darri 8th 29’2. Brianne Bremner continues to throw the Javelin really well where she took 4th place with a throw of 101’11”. Hunter Hatch was the lone boy to place at the meet where he took 5th place 5’8” in the high jump. This week we will be in Kanab on Wed. and the Nyle Norris Invitational on Saturday in Richfield. Like all of the seasons this year, the track season will be over shortly. Yesterday afternoon there was a meet down at Kanab, this meet was postponed from April 15 because of bad weather. This Saturday the 25th will be the Nyle Norris (Troy’s Father) meet in Richfield. Then next Tuesday the 28th will be the Richfield Relays. On May 1-2 it will be the BYU Invitational. May 6th a Wednesday is Region and on May 15-16 it will be State at BYU. Just three more weeks of competition. P.S. Trac Norris took 2nd place at the Mt. SAC relays in California over the weekend and broke his own school record in the 3,000 Meter Steeple Chase at 8:53.
Hanksville Elementary Students of the Month
Hanksville Elementary is proud to recognize the March Students of the Month: Maggie Ekker, Alyssa Morrill (1st/2nd/3rd grades), and Jacob Whitehair (Kindergarten). They were selected as a result of their exceptional citizenship and outstanding behavior. Congratulations!
Artist-in-Residence Nicole Pouliot Spends a Week with Hanksville Elementary Students
SPOTLIGHT Wayne High School Seniors 2015
KELSIE LEAVITT “My name is Kelsie Leavitt I am the daughter of Evan and Teri Leavitt. I live in Fremont Utah and have lived there my whole life. I want to attend Southern Utah University and get my associates degree to begin with. I have been considering child psychology or a substance abuse counselor as a major. After college I want to get married have a family and continue my career. My mom, Morgan, Candie, and Nikki have each been the greatest support I could ask for throughout my high school years.”…KELSIE <————————————>
This weekly student sotlight is brought to you by Wayne High School and the Entrada Institute Scholarship committee. These spotlights are not only to inform the people of Wayne County about these fine seniors, but to encourage contributions to the “Scholarship of Excellence” program for students at WHS. For more information about tax deductible donations, please contact Candence Peterson at WHS.
HANKSVILLE - Hanksville Elementary hosted an artist in residence last week. Nicole Pouliot, an artist and professional educator from New York (http://nicolepouliot.com/), was anxious to visit the quaint school after visiting artist friends who had been the resident artists at HES last year. The week was an exciting and enlightening one for the students. Starting Monday, with watercolor paintings to which students added salt, each creating an interesting and beautiful picture. Tuesday the students were creators of tin can robots, giving the students experience with 3-D art sculptures. Printmaking was a fun experience on Wednesday. Collaborative drawing topped with powdery pastels to add color was the art on Thursday. Friday Miss Nicole explained to the students that she'd had a fundraiser to help pay expenses of a 200 mile flight and 500 mile drive to get to Hanksville. Then the students drew pictures on postcards with an ink pen which will be a collaborative work with the artist. Miss Nicole will paint the postcards and send them to the people who donated to financing the trip as thank you cards. The week was highlighted with an art show for students and parents. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the week's experiences and are grateful for people willing to share time and talents with our children. A special thanks to Hanksville PTA, town, and businesses who contributed to make the experience possible. —Cindy Wilkins
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April 23, 2015
Wills, Trusts, and More How Charitable Giving Can Benefit Everyone Except “Uncle Sam” by Jeffery J. McKenna
Although charitable giving can be beneficial whether you have a large or small estate, there can be significant tax savings for larger estates that would otherwise be subject to estate tax. In an effort to encourage gifts to charities, congress has established laws that reduce one’s taxes when gifts are made to a qualified charity. Gifts made to a charity qualify for an income tax charitable deduction. In addition to reducing your income tax liability through charitable giving, you can also reduce estate taxes. Estate Taxes - Estate taxes apply to individual estates that are over $5,430,000 in the year 2015. Amounts in excess of the preceding limit can be subject to estate taxes of 40% of the total estate which includes retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and all other property. Because of high estate tax rates, many individuals with taxable estates consider gifts to charities. Significantly, income taxes, capital gains taxes, and estate taxes can all be minimized through charitable giving. For those individuals that want to receive significant tax savings through charitable giving and continue to retain a lifetime income interest, a charitable remainder trust is a powerful estate tool. Charitable Remainder Trust : A charitable remainder trust is a special kind of trust that has two beneficiaries. The donor of the assets receives an
income interest from the contributed assets. This income interest can be a set percentage of the assets. A qualified charity receives the remainder interest at the end of the income interest. This is what is left of the trust assets at the end of the donor’s lifetime or some other set period of time. Because the charitable remainder trust is tax exempt, appreciated assets can be contributed to the trust and then sold by the trustee without incurring a capital gains tax. This means that all of the property in the charitable remainder trust is available to pay an income interest to the donor during his or her lifetime. Anyone that has charitable desires, appreciated assets and an estate that will be subject to estate tax should strongly consider a charitable remainder trust. In donating the appreciated property to the charitable remainder trust, the donor receives an income tax deduction for the year the donation is made. Additionally,
if the donation is an appreciated asset, the asset can be sold by the trustee of the charitable remainder trust without incurring a capital gains tax. The money in the charitable remainder trust can then be invested in income-producing assets with the income being paid to the donor. Lastly, upon the donor’s death, the assets in the charitable remainder trust will not be included in the donor’s estate for estate tax purposes. WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.
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tHe lAuGhiNg First Day of Big Fish pOiNt!! School
My youngest child was thrilled when her turn came to enter kindergarten. To make sure we had plenty of time to eat breakfast and get ready on the first day, I woke everybody up early, so early that it was still dark. I was getting dressed when my little daughter came into my room looking troubled. "What's wrong? I asked, mustering as much cheerfulness as I could at that hour. "This is your big day!" She blurted, "You didn't tell me I was going to night school."
Two men went fishing. One was an experienced fisherman, the other wasn't. Every time the experienced fisherman caught a big fish, he put it in his ice chest to keep it fresh. Whenever the inexperienced fisherman caught a big fish, he threw it back. The experienced fisherman watched this go on all day and finally got tired of seeing the man waste good fish. "Why do you keep throwing back all the big fish you catch?" he asked. The inexperienced fisherman replied, "I only have a small frying pan."
Baby Car Seats
A man and wife were making our way back to their car in the packed shopping-center parking lot. As they squeezed between cars, the husband pointed to a couple of baby car seats strapped in the backseat of one. "Look, dear," he exclaimed, "this one comes with duel exhaustion!"
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Gambling
When I go to casinos, the most ridiculous sign I see is the one that says: "If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER." I thought about it for a moment and dialed the number. When they answered I said, "I have an ace and a six. The dealer has a seven. What do I do?"
Paying the Bill
A patient at the dental office where I was a receptionist stopped by my desk to pay her bill. She began rummaging through her purse, as so many patients did when they had a check to write. "Do you need a pen?" I asked, offering her the use of mine. "Yes, thank you," she replied. She took it, put it in her handbag, and proceeded to pay in cash.
AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah April 7, 2015 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday April 7, 2015 Receipts: 806. Last Week: 712. Last Year: 732. Feeder Steers: mixed butmostly 3.00-4.00 lower, on similar kinds; Feeder Heifers: mixed but mostly 1.00-2.00 lower on similar kinds. Holstein Steers: mixed but mostly 6.00-8.00 higher on similar kind; Slaughter Cows: 2.003.00 higher on similarkinds; Slaughter Bulls: steady on similar kinds. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 335.00-340.00; 350-400 lbs pkg 307.50; 400-450 lbs 267.50-287.50; 450-500 lbs 272.50-292.50; 500-550 lbs 255.00-277.50; 550-600 lbs 255.00-280.00; 600-650 lbs 245.00-262.50; 650-700 lbs 222.50-247.50; 700-750 lbs 210.00-230.00; 750-800 lbs 190.00-205.00; 800-850 lbs187.50-192.50; 850-900 lbs 177.50-185.00; 900-950 lbs 171.00-184.00; 950-1000 lbs 166.00-173.00. Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 167.50-170.00; 500-700 lbs 145.00-187.50; 700-900 lbs 135.00-165.00; 900-1100 lbs pkg 900 lb wts 137.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 265.00-304.50; 350-400 lbs 272.50-287.50; 400-450 lbs 257.50-282.50; 450-500 lbs 255.00-267.50; 500-550 lbs 242.50-245.00; 550-600 lbs 225.00-237.50; 600-650 lbs 206.00-232.50; 650-700 lbs 205.00-235.00; 700-750 lbs 212.50-222.50; 750-800 lbs 200.00-215.00; 800-850 lbs 182.50-192.50; 850-900 lbs 174.00-185.00; 900-950 lbs 167.50-180.50; 950-1000 lbs 160.00-173.00. Heiferettes: 95.00-168.00. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 101.50112.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean:103.00-113.50; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 90.00-101.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 122.50-123.00; 1500-2430 lbs 130.50-134.50; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 100.00-117.50; 1500-2390 lbs 116.00-129.00; Slaughter Bulls: 1020-1355 lbs 149.00-180.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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OBITUARIES Bill Vidrine
ESCALANTE - Audley Gayle "Bill" Vidrine, 85, our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully April 16, 2015 in St. George, Utah. He was born April 23, 1929 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Martin Louis and Corinne Andrus Vidrine. Bill served in the US Navy from November 12, 1946 - January 24, 1950. He married Clorene Alvey on November 11, 1951, later divorced. He lived in Escalante, Utah for most of his life where he was in the sawmill business. He was always willing to help others when he could. He loved the outdoors and especially loved being in the forests near Escalante. In recent years he loved coming back to Escalante and really enjoyed the 24th of July celebration. He is survived by daughter, Annette (Jerry) Muse, St. George; sons: Martin (Debbie) Vidrine, Salt Lake; and Gregory (Rachel) Vidrine, Morgan; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; Clorene; son, William; grandson, Ryan; and sister Wynonah. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Escalante 2nd Ward Chapel where friends may call on Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery with military rites by the Escalante American Legion Post #0114. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Beth C. Smith ESCALANTE - Beth Cottam Smith, 89, passed away April 19, 2015 in Panguitch. She was born December 3, 1925 in Escalante to Victor Ellis and Euzell Roundy Cottam. She married Wells Tilman Woolsey, he preceded her in death. She married Glover Kenyon Smith, October 7, 1966 in Las Vegas, NV. The marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Utah Temple. He preceded her in death August 15, 1996. Most of her time was spent raising a large garden and tending flowers that surrounded her home. She loved being with her family, gathering fire wood, Eastering on the desert and time at the sheep camp. She spent many years as a waitress and visited with people from all over the world when they came to see the wonders along Hwy 12. Beth is survived by children: Vickey, Robert, Weldo, Linda, Jimmy; step-children: Harlan, Danny; many grand and great-grandchildren; sister, Diane Marth. She is also preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers and 2 sisters; step-son, Elmer Max. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Escalante LDS Stake Center, where friends may call on Saturday from 11:30 to 12:30. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues. Apr. 28th
Corn chowder Roll Relish tray Mandarin oranges Peanutbutter bars
Wed. Apr. 29th
Chef's salad w/ham, turkey, cheese French bread Peaches
Thurs. Apr. 30th
Chicken sandwiches w/tomato, lettuce Macaroni salad Pears Spice cake
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Apr. 28th WED Apr.29th THURS Apr. 30th
Vegetable beef soup, potatoes, carrots, corn, pineapple w/cottage cheese, banana cream pie Pork roast, potatoes & gravy, green salad, tropical fruit, cupcake Hot beef sandwich, potatoes & gravy, carrots, pears, pudding
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
April 23, 2015
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The April showers are doing their thing, however the two showers of snow combined only amounted to 2/10 of an inch of moisture. Most of this last storm went up north, where they really are hurting for moisture. The 10” that SLC received in snow was more than they got in Jan., Feb. and March combined. I will have my car washed again this week to see if when can bring a little more of the white stuff to town. Big news at last weeks City Council meeting; the Council on a 4 to 1 vote they approved the annexation bill that was purposed by Kim Soper. I believe that this will bring in to the City 480 acres and should add considerable new residents. The annexation was first proposed back in 1984 when Jon Torgerson was the mayor. Parts of this annexation probably had been brought up at each Council term. I know that during the 1990s we tried to bring the Kevin Moore residence into the City Limits so he would be a legal employee, but his neighbor didn’t want it so it failed. It really took someone like Kim Soper with the tenacity to get it done. Many spoke at the meeting in favor of the bill, this opens up a lot of things to those who live in the county, like holding office, jobs and a say so in the running of the City. A number of questions were asked and I believe that they were answered to everyone’s satisfaction. Those living in the county area have paid a higher rate for water these long years and that rate will be
dropped to the city rate and it will be made up in an increase in their property taxes. These people who go to our churches, schools and use the emergency services will be really welcomed into the City. Foy’s Country Kitchen has new owners, Dr. Mitch Miller and his wife Ashlee have purchased the restaurant. The Country Kitchen has been in the Foy’s family for four generation and 82 years. Stan Foy’s Mother Mary was the cook there for over 70 years and I don’t believe she missed many days at work. The restaurant is going through a new do over and should be opened in the near future. John Blevins who was a chef out at Fosters restaurant for many years and a brother-in-law will be the manager. For many, many years the locals met at Foy’s to solve the world problems and get a great breakfast and a cup of coffee to start their day. Foy’s is a Panguitch landmark and the longest running family business and has served the people of Panguitch well. I got surprised with the Circus that was in town last Tuesday. These small circuses are a lot of fun and it has been sometime since one was here. I hope you were able to take your kids and grandkids to see this event. Bryce Canyon is really busy for this early in the year. On Easter they had 3,500 people entering the park and with all of the warm weather, most of the trails are open. The shuttle service will be starting
BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS
by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com Congratulations to Alannah Goulding, of St. George, on being called on a mission to the Morristown, New Jersey mission. She leaves for the mission home on May 13th. She is the daughter of Micheal and Lourdes Goulding, and the granddaughter of Alan and Shana Jane Rizzone as well as Jose & Consuelo Ramirez and honorary granddaughter of Herb & Dorie Baugh. Alannah worked and enjoyed a summer in Tropic and loves so many of the people here. Scott Neilson took over his Dad's cemetery work, and with Memorial Day coming up, was wondering if people would come out and remove what they want from their families graves in Henrieville's Cemetery? That probably holds true in the other towns as well. Due West Live in concert at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill Friday April, 24 2015 at 8pm! Visit http://www.rubysinn. com/ and click on the Due West banner to purchase your tickets today! This is going to be a great family event! Enter promo code: facebook to receive special pricing. We send our prayers and thoughts out to the family of Mabry Word. Kimber and sons, Oscar, John and Mabry we wish you peace and love in this time of your sorrow. We know you will miss your father and husband, Mabry Word. Brad Hill, the son of Steve and Wendi Hill gave his Homecoming talk today in Tropic. He served his Mission in Hawaii. Also speaking was High Counselman McLemore. The Young Men and Young Women of Tropic will meet on Tuesday to do their monthly highway clean-up. Be careful out there. Tourists are back. Marilee Platt will return from her mission to California on the 22nd. Her family is eager to see her again and welcome her home after a successful mission. Her brother Roman PLatt was moved to the position of Priest in the Henrieville ward. Their parents are Nathan and Lori Platt
of Henrieville and their grandparents in Henrieville are Ken and Artoise Platt. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will meet on Monday the 20th for their next to last monthly meeting until September. The meeting is at 3 PM. On the tenth of April, Daniel Medina and Carrie Platt were married in the St. George Temple. Carrie is the daughter of Ken and Artoise Platt and Daniel is the son of Robert and Janet Medina. They will have a reception in their honor at the Henrieville Church on April 24th at 7:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. Congratulations to the newlyweds and we wish them a very happy and successful life. On May 1st, Shawn Syrett and Kara Stewart will be getting married. Shawn is the son of Eric and Tracy Syrett of Tropic. Okay is it time for spring yet? I would love to see it come at the right time and not snow anymore. We would love rain however along with the warm weather. Have a great week and stay safe. Next holiday coming up is Mother's Day so think about it ahead of time. We love our MOMS. Please call or email your news to me. Thanks VS
on Friday and this is the best way to see the North end of the Park and it keeps you from having to spend time looking for parking places. The Rainbow guided tour will be offered again this year, twice a day, weather permitting. The Park employs many people that live in Garfield County. Last year President Obama raised the minimum wage to $10.00 for all of those that work in Federal Parks and are employed by private contractors. So many of those that work at the Hotel and services will be raised up to 10 bucks an hour. Up at the Point of the Mountain gardens (Thanksgiving Point) it's Tulip time. If you haven’t been to the Gardens this is a great time to go see it. The Tulips will be on display till May 6th. This is a world class garden, plan on being there for a while it covers many acres and has water falls and streams running through it. It is well worth the trip up
there to see this wonder. While you are there you might as well make a day of it and take in the Aquarium, which is just a little farther up the road. You need to take down your flowers and anything that will interfere with the lawn up keep at the cemetery. If you know of anyone that does not have a Veteran grave marker please give me a call at (6762418). This year's Business Women Graduation Tea will be on May 17th and will be held at 4:00 pm at the high school auditorium. The graduation tea is for graduating seniors and their parents and grandparents. The same night is Seminary graduation at 6:30. The tourist season is upon us, I believe that all of the Motels and business are now open, remember to shop local and enjoy good food at the local eateries. Mack O.
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Dixie National Forest to Begin Spring Prescribed Burning
GARFIELD CO. - Dixie National Forest fire and fuels managers are preparing to begin spring prescribed burning to reduce hazardous fuels, restore forest health and work toward fire adapted communities. Garfield County residents and visitors may notice smoke in the air with “Prescribed Burn Ahead� or “Managed Fire, Do Not Report� warning signs on the road side as early as this week, indicating that the spring prescribed fire season has begun. Natural vegetation cycles of growth and mortality, past land management practices, including decades of fire suppression and other disturbances have resulted in uncharacteristically high and continuous accumulations of vegetation and fuels that influence fire intensity and contribute to unwanted fire effects, high fire suppression costs and reduced public and firefighter safety. Wildland fire is a natural part of most of southern Utah’s ecosystems, where regular intervals of fire assisted in maintaining ecosystem sustainability and resilience to fire and other natural disturbances. “Living in the west means
living with fire. It is my hope that communities can be aware of the long range benefits of prescribed fire in restoring forest health and reducing the threat of wildfires to communities,� said Angelita Bulletts, Forest Supervisor. Additionally Bulletts said, “Fire stimulates native vegetation growth, improves wildlife habitat and enhances rangeland conditions, all elements important to local heritage and livelihood.� Prescribed fire projects are conducted under a defined set of fuel and weather parameters (a prescription) including factors such as: fuel type, fuel moisture, temperature, wind speed, wind direction, aspect, slope and relative humidity to achieve identified fire effects, intensities and behavior for each project. Air quality is another prescription factor required for prescribed fire implementation. The Utah Division of Air Quality regulates the project approval process using the process identified in the Utah Smoke Management plan. Smoke from a prescribed fire project may continue for several days after the initial ig-
nition as fuel accumulations are consumed. Prescribed fires are monitored regularly to ensure appropriate fuel consumption, fire containment and smoke dispersal. Action is taken to mitigate concerns as they arise. Planned spring burning project locations on the Dixie National Forest, Garfield County (see attached map). Escalante Ranger District: Stump Springs: 937 acres, Pretty Tree Bench: 600 acres Powell Ranger District: Dave’s Hollow: 500 acres, Ahlstrom Hollow: 600 acres Cedar City Ranger District: Cooper Knoll Central: 500 acres. Be sure to check with other agencies on their burn schedule as well. For latest fire information in Utah visit www.utahfireinfo.gov. To learn what you can do on your private property to make it fire wise go to: http:// www.firewise.org/ For additional information contact the Escalante Ranger District at 435-826-5400, Powell Ranger District at 435-6769300 or the Cedar City Ranger District at 435-865-3700. —Dixie National Forest
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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETERY DISTRICT It is time to get the grounds ready for Memorial day and Summer maintenance. Please remove all items not attached to the headstone. Items including crooks and lights need to be removed by May 1st. All items not attached to the headstone will be removed by the cemetery. Thank You, Panguitch Cemetery Board Memorial Flowers: May 18 through April 1 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 16, 23 & 30, 2015 REQUEST FOR BIDS ON CAPITAL PROJECT FOR WINDOW REPLACEMENT, SUMMER 2015 WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne School District is seeking qualified contractors to submit a sealed bid for replacing windows on the east-facing end of Loa Elementary (old section). All old windows will be eliminated and appropriate new windows installed. Bid//plan specifications may be obtained by contacting Mr. Shane Bradbury at 435-691-4126 or Mr. Jason Grundy at 435691-3836. On-site inspections may also be arranged through Mr. Bradbury or Mr. Grundy. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Bids can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 87415. Please put on the outside of the envelope that this is a window bid. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 16 & 23, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE WAYNE COUNTY Utah State Tax Commission Notice: The cyclical reappraisal by the assessor requires that every property have a detail review every five years. This year’s cyclical reappraisal area includes Loa, Lyman, Bicknell, and Fremont. In addition to this year’s required area, the Wayne County Assessor’s office will also be completing a detail review of ALL greenbelt structures and land. The Utah State Tax Commission will be assisting in the completion of these greenbelt structures and land. This will include, but not limited to, greenbelt structures that have not been previously taxed as part of the tax roll assessment. The Utah State Code that requires that ALL agricultural buildings be taxed is 59-2-507 which states “All structures which are located on land in agricultural use‌ shall be valued, assessed, and taxed using the same standards, methods, and procedures that apply to other structures and other land in the county.â€? Please be aware, and communicate to your neighbors that appraisers will be completing detail reviews on these properties including taking pictures and measuring the outside perimeter of these buildings. If you have questions, please call Benjamin Hulet, CPA of the Utah State Tax Commission at 435-574-9272. If the line is busy or unanswered please leave a message with any questions and concerns. You may also contact the Wayne County Assessor. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 23 & 30, 2015
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 20, 2015. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3043(a40663): Butch-Co Properties LLC propose(s) using 0.0341 cfs or 20.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (5 miles southeast of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; COMMERCIAL: RV Park, 150 pads at 100 gpd/pad, 16.8 ac-ft. 61-3033(a40690): Spring Hollow Lodge propose(s) using 0.0156 cfs or 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 miles southwest of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5340 (A80260): Kathy Lisa propose(s) using 0.015 cfs. from groundwater (1 mi northwest of Grover) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 23 & 30, 2015 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FREMONT IRRIGATION COMPANY Attention Fremont Irrigation Company Shareholders, Fremont Irrigation Company will hold an informative meeting at the Loa Civic Center on April 29, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to update shareholders about the project to pipe and remove portions of open ditch and install a hydro power plant. Cost estimates, figures, and maps will be presented, as well as funding that has been secured. Board members, the engineer for the project and the company attorney will be available to answer questions. All interested shareholders are invited to attend. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 23, 2015 PUBLIC HEARING BOULDER TOWN The Boulder Town Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center, 351 N. 100 E. for the purpose of receiving public comment on recommendations from the Planning Commission for three changes to the Zoning Ordinance Table of Uses: 1) add Community Market as a permitted use in the Commercial zone; 2) add Farmstand as a permitted use in the Commercial zone and a conditional use in all other zones; 3) add Mobile Food Business as a conditional use in the Commercial zone. The complete recommendation can be viewed at the Town Office during regular office hours. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 23, 2015
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, at the Main Entrance, Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah, on May 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust for Utah (“Trust Deed�) dated June 24, 2009 and originally executed by Ireta Ann Miller, as Trustor, in favor of the United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, as Beneficiary, covering the following real property located in Garfield County, State of Utah: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Lot 3 Block 58 Panguitch Town Survey, and running thence North 100.00 feet; thence East 129.00 feet; thence South 100.00 feet; thence West 129.00 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel No.: 07-0063-0770 The current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is Ireta Ann Miller. Said sale will be made without any covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Trust Deed. The address is the property is reputed to be at 284 West 500 South, Panguitch, Utah. The opening bid will be the net recovery value of approximately $117,296.00 which is not a representation of the exact amount owed. This Notice of Trustee’s Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $25,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. Both the deposit and the balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to Backman Title Services, Ltd. Cash payments are not accepted. Dated this 16th day of April, 2015. Backman Title Services, Ltd., a Utah limited partnership, Successor Trustee By: Backman Title Company of Utah, a Utah corporation, its general partner Paul D. Newton, Vice-President File No. 9-000882 Office Hours: 8am-5pm (M-F) 167 East 6100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 (801) 288-8818 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 23 & 30, and MAY 7, 2015 NOTICE OF LAND FOR SALE UTAH SCHOOL AND INSTITUTIONAL TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) will sell 4 separate parcels in Garfield County, near Bryce Canyon National Park at a public auction on June 3, 2015. These parcels each contain between 40 to 80 acres and offer recreational opportunities with proximity to many nearby amenities. For more information call (877) 526-3725 or visit www. trustlands.com. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 16, 23 & 30, 2015
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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 WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Dental Receptionist Needed - Kazan Clinic - Escalante Weds & Thurs 8-10 hr days Perform various office tasks as necessary. Make appointments, answer phone, collect copays, and must have good people skills. Computer skills helpful. Assist dental office in other tasks as needed, willing to learn. Dental experience would be helpful, but is not required. We would provide training as needed. WCHC will need to cover 2 days a week and would hope to go fulltime in future. Please email resume with work experience, contact information, education and references to ginaf@waynechc.org, or mail to WCHC P.O. Box 303 Bicknell, Utah 84715. This position could be filled at anytime. The starting hourly rate will be based on experience and training. WCHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 4/23 PANGUITCH CITY Marketing Director Panguitch City is hiring a part time position as Panguitch City Marketing Director. This position is 19 hours per week with no benefits. Starting wage will be $10.00 to $12.00 depending on experience. Strong communication skills and ability to deal well with the public are necessary. Strong computer skills will be required and a general knowledge of social media will be helpful. Applicant will spend a significant amount of time helping to market Panguitch City through social media, web page management and other assignments as directed by the city. Questions about this position should be directed to Lori Talbot or Brinda Bair at 435-676-8585. Applications are available at the Panguitch City Office and will be accepted until 5 pm of Friday May 1, 2015 at the Panguitch City Office, 25 S 200 E Panguitch, UT 84759. Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 4/23
SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS - PANGUITCH HAS AN IMMEDIATE FULL TIME JOB OPENING FOR A DRAFTSMAN South Central Communications is looking to add to our great team. This positions responsibility will primarily be drafting. The successful candidate must be computer savvy with an eye for detail. Experience in ESRI recommended but not required. Experience in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Submit resumes to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email to HR@socen.com
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NOTICE Garfield County is accepting applications for a Cook at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Panguitch. Applications are available at the County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2015. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant must pass a background screening.
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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Business Teacher Wayne School District is seeking applicants for a certified Business Teacher for Wayne High School. Applicant must possess a valid Utah teacher certificate, or be able to obtain one by August 2015, in Secondary Education with an endorsement or willing to work toward alternate route to certification to become endorsed in Business. Must meet the “Highly Qualified Teacher” standard for a secondary CTE educator under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Applicant must submit a letter of application indicating his/ her interest in the position. A university placement file should be sent to Wayne School District, or, if a placement file is unavailable, a current resume, a university transcript showing all course work, a copy of applicant’s teaching certificate, and four letters of recommendation should accompany the application letter. Send application to: Superintendent Burke Torgerson Wayne School District PO Box 127 Bicknell, UT 84715 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer; however, the District reserves the right to reject any or all applications. 4/30
DEPUTY ASSESSOR WAYNE COUNTY Department: County Assessor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE:Performs a variety of entry level clerical and administrative support duties as required to expedite the maintenance of property valuation records and documents and provide day to day customer service. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under general supervision from the Wayne County Assessor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs various clerical and secretarial duties; provides for long-term records maintenance of property appraisal and valuation documents. Updates and maintains various files of documents generated through the on-going operations of the office of the County Assessor. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of personal property tax returns. Operates personal computer and custom software applications to maintain and create property owner accounts. Provides clerical assistance to appraisers, enters property field notes and sales comparable information as needed to complete property valuations; routinely reviews appraisal forms to insure standard information is provided to enable proper computations of property value; Motor Vehicle (DMV) software, registrations and related forms. Performs general secretarial duties; drafts or composes correspondence; performs over the counter customer service as needed. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: a. Graduation from high school; AND b. One (1) year experience performing above or related duties. OR c. An equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; basic mathematics involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication and percentages; operation of standard office machinery; complex filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; appraisal terminology; basic interpersonal skills; various tax exemption forms and application processes. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; perform accurate mathematical computations; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; learn and apply new skills; travel for further education; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. 3. Special Qualifications: Must be able to operate standard calculator and to type (accuracy emphasized over speed). 4. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve hiking, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking. Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk=s office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 30, 2015. Please submit Resume and Cover letter with application. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk=s office at 435836-1300, or the County Assessor’s Office at 435-836-1305. Ryan Torgerson,,Wayne County Clerk/Auditor 4/23
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Retirement planning can face derailment after a divorce. Married, two-income couples have the advantage of splitting living expenses and pooling all their investment assets, including retirement accounts. Once the marriage is over, costs for separate households may limit the ability of ex-spouses to keep their retirement on track. After a divorce, individuals generally walk away with a share of joint retirement assets based on how they negotiate that split. However, returning to singlehood means the end of shared expenses with housing, food, transportation and related expenses now being paid out of one wallet, not two. This can mean considerably less money to direct toward retirement and other savings and investments. To assure a comfortable retirement, many experts advise individuals to save and invest over time so they can live annually on at least 70 percent of their pre-retirement income. Divorcing couples should retain separate qualified financial experts to assure an equitable split of assets and a continuing plan to build a solid retirement in single life. Here are a few steps to reset one's retirement goals after divorce. Gather a personal finance team. It's a good idea to hire a financial professional to of-
fer advice on all relevant financial, investment, tax, estate and retirement details of a divorce negotiation. Afterward, individuals may continue with these advisors or interview new ones. Personal referrals are best, but the following resources may help: • The Certified Planner Board of Standards • The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education • The Financial Planning Association • Your state CPA society Budget. Spending priorities can change after a divorce. Newly divorced spouses should track all new spending diligently so they can reset their budget for retirement. (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/retirementcalc) Qualified financial advisors can help review a divorcing individual's budgeting strategy to make sure as much money goes to savings as possible. Evaluate all retirement assets. When divorce is finalized, it is a wise idea to take inventory of all retirement assets to determine whether they still fit investment goals. If one's 401(k) or employer plan administrator does not have a calculator to help estimate how accounts will grow under certain investment scenarios, refer to Bankrate.com's various retirement calculators for help. Review Social Security
benefits. Most experts urge individuals to wait as close to age 70 as possible to start drawing their Social Security benefits. Check the Social Security Administration's Delayed Retirement Benefits page (http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/delayret.htm) for a discussion of how and when to start taking payments. Also keep in mind that retirees married 10 years or longer who have stayed single may be entitled to Social Security benefits on their ex-spouse's record if they meet certain requirements. Be honest about new financial limitations. If a serious retirement shortfall emerges after divorce, it's important to reset financial priorities. That may mean speaking with family members about necessary cutbacks in certain expenses. It is important to have retirement in the best shape possible to avoid stress on family finances later. Bottom line: The personal and financial disruption caused by divorce can make it easy for newly single individuals to neglect their retirement planning. It is important to seek advice and take all necessary steps to keep one's retirement on track. Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
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USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1 Deadline
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WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers that the 2014 Farm Bill requires producers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD1026) with their local USDA service center by June 1, 2015, in order to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium support. Most farmers already have a certification form on file since it’s required for participation in most USDA
programs such as marketing assistance loans, farm storage facility loans and disaster assistance. However farmers, such as specialty crop growers who receive federal crop insurance premium support, but may not participate in other USDA programs, also must now file a certification form to maintain their crop insurance premium support. “USDA employees are working very hard to get the word out about this new Farm Bill provision,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
“While many producers will not need to take action, we want to help make sure that those who are required to act do so by the June 1 deadline. We want all eligible producers to be able to maintain their ability to protect their operations with affordable insurance.” Producers should visit their local USDA service center and talk with their crop insurance agent before the June 1, 2015, deadline to ask questions, get additional information or learn more about conservation compliance procedures. Producers that file their form by the deadline will be eligible for federal crop insurance premium support during the 2016 reinsurance year, which begins July, 1, 2015. USDA will publish a rule outlining the linkage of conservation compliance with federal crop insurance premium support. Go to http://go.usa. gov/3Wy5J to view a copy of the rule. The Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form is available at local USDA service center or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/ AD1026form. When a farmer completes this form, USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff will outline any additional actions that may be required for compliance with highly erodible land and wetland provisions. USDA’s Risk Management Agency, through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, manages the federal crop insurance program that provides the modern farm safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. —U.S. Department of Agriculture
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