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Thursday, May 4, 2017

Issue # 1201

Loa Elementary Students Get Wild

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Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Review National Monuments by Grand StaircaSe eScalante PartnerS

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LOA - On April 28th the 1st graders at Loa Elementary presented the musical It’s a Jungle Out There to the community and fellow LES students. In the play King Leo is a victim of the corporate jungle! He has money, power, and fame, but he still has not found happiness. His trusty servants, Spot and Stripes, ever loyal to the King, begin a quest for the key to happiness. Do the monkeys have the answer? Or maybe the hyenas? Perhaps the secret lies with the elephants. This heart-warming musical play help our 1st graders see that the true meaning of happiness is not money, power and fame, but treasured friendships and life's simple pleasures. The audience was treated to 6 outstanding songs that were performed to perfection. Our kids did an outstanding job and it was a fun musical that was enjoyed by all who attended. We would like to thank Mrs. Coral Brinkerhoff for volunteering her time and musical talents to the 1st graders and Virginia Jeffery and Mrs. Liz Torgerson’s 5th grade class for helping with the decorations. A special thanks to Mrs. Laura Brinkerhoff and Mrs. Wendy Potter our truly outstanding 1st grade teachers. —John Fahey

Bryce Canyon Country Hosts Utah’s First Mule Days Event The couple owns an outfitter in Tropic, and have plenty of experience taking visitors on rides through Garfield County. With the help of the Garfield County Tourism Office, the Mechams decided to put on the event themselves. “My husband and I are excited to welcome the community of Mule Days attendees to Utah and show our friends how gorgeous Utah’s terrain and views are,” Mecham said. The three-day event will feature rides Friday through Saturday, highlighting the courteSy Powell tribute Alvin Askins takes flight in the wild ride event at Jake Clark’s Mule areas around Bryce Days in Ralston WY. The wild ride is similar to bronc riding, but Canyon National Park. like all of the Mule Days events, it features mules instead of horses. Spots will include Red Canyon, Willis Creek, BRYCE CANYON the scenery,” Merilee Mecham Henderson Canyon and PowCITY - After attending Mule said. “Our town is so lucky to ell Point. Days events all around the have the access to places like For those who want to country, Tropic residents the Grand Staircase-Escalante come but are not able to bring Merilee and Mclain Mecham National Monument and Dixie their own mule, nearby outfitcould not understand why National Forest.” ters are available to help comUtah had not joined in on the The Mechams knew their plete the experience. Other tradition. hometown of Tropic, Utah activities will include arena “There is no other place would be an ideal location to events, clinics and a Saturday in the country to ride trails show off the beauty of Utah night concert by Brenn Hill at that show so much diversity in through a Mule Days event. the Red Rock City Barn. “We are really excited to host Utah’s first Mule Days event,” Mecham said. “We hope everyone enjoys their time and we can continue GARFIELD COUNTY - The Garfield County Democratic on the tradition in following Convention will be held on Saturday, May 6th at the Escalante years.” Check in begins WednesSenior Citizens Center at 89 N. 100 W. in Escalante at 3pm. We will be taking nominations and voting to fill seats for party lead- day, May 3, at 3 p.m. at the ership and delegate vacancies. We had a great turnout at our lo- Tropic Heritage Center, just cal caucuses last year and we encourage everyone to participate off Main Street. The center again in the convention. There will be a short training following will also have information the convention for anyone planning to run for office. For more about activities, events and ways to get involved. For more information email democrats4garfield@gmail.com. —Garfield County Democratic Party information and to register, visit brycecanyonmuledays. com. REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST —Garfield County Office FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED of Tourism IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of the most spectacular landscapes America has to offer. People from all over the world travel to experience this iconic corner of the American west. It is the epicenter for the most exciting and significant discoveries in modern paleontology and holds vast and diverse cultural resources. It is essential to the research of landscape-scale management on the Colorado Plateau in the era of climate change and we’ve only scratched the surface of the potential of this national treasure. If a fair and thorough assessment of the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument with input from all stakeholders is conducted, the only conclusion is that the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument is the correct size to properly steward the resources set forth in the proclamation. This executive order is simply another play in the losing battle to sell off America’s public lands to special interests. Grand Staircase Escalante Partners trusts that Secretary Zinke will follow in the footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt, who said, "We have become great because of the lavish use of our resources. But the time has come to inquire seriously what will happen when our forests are gone, when the coal, the iron, the oil, and the gas are exhausted, when the soils have still further impoverished and washed into the streams, polluting the rivers, denuding the fields and obstructing navigation." Grand Staircase Escalante Partners is the official support organization for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Gravel Pit Decision Raises New Questions

WAYNE COUNTY Judge George L. Harmond’s April 14, 2017 decision in the case of Friends of Red Rocks vs. Wayne County possibly raises more questions than it has answered regarding the disposition of state owned lands overseen by the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration. How the ruling specifically will affect the future of the 120 acre parcel east of the Teasdale Bench Road--on which Brown Brothers Construction has applied for a permit to excavate sand and gravel--remains murky.

“I have my own opinion, but it is not based on enough evidence or knowledge about the decision at this point to comment on where this is headed,” said Wayne County Commissioner Newell Harward. “I don’t have a full take on it.” “But I’m still in favor of the gravel pit moving forward,” said Harward. One result of the decision that is clear to all parties involved is that the ruling dispels any statutory authority for local input and county-level decision-making on the SIT-

LA parcel. Community input as well as any conditions issued by the county for operation of the gravel pit are at this point null and void. Whether SITLA will be moved by any citizen or local government involvement in their future decisions related to the Teasdale property remains to be seen. In March 2016, SITLA issued to Brown Brothers Construction Company a license to mine sand and gravel Gravel Pit

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International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 13, 2017

Garfield County Democrats to Hold Convention

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Escalante photographer Irit Reed snapped this shot of these black necked stilts while kayaking on the Wide Hollow Reservoir in the Escalante Petrified forest State Park. CAPITOL REEF N.P. - over in the Capitol Reef area. International Migratory Capitol Reef National Park Park biologists will be Bird Day was created in the will be celebrating Interna- leading a bird walk from 1990s to foster a greater untional Migratory Bird Day 7:30am to 10:30am. The walk derstanding, appreciation and on Saturday, May 13, 2017. meets at the Capitol Reef Na- protection of the phenomena Many species of migratory tional Park picnic area parking of bird migration. To learn birds including several variet- log. Participants should bring more about it, visit www.birdies of warblers, sparrows and binoculars, water, sharp eyes day.org —Capitol Reef National Park raptors find a hospitable stop- and an interest in birds.

THURS. MAY 4 - WED. MAY 10

A WINDY WEEKEND AHEAD - Windy and cloudy with a good chance of rain on the 10th. Saturday and Sunday are going to be the windiest. The wind will still be blowing between 18 - 25 MPH, so good luck! Highs for the week in mid to low 70s. Lows in the mid to high 30s and low 40s throughout the week.

Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken. —Albert Camus

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My Mistake

Dear Editors, I apologize that my letter concerning the decision on the Recapture Canyon trails near Blanding contained an error. The trail within the canyon will remain open to hikers and horseback riders but not bicycles. Under the 2008 Monticello Resource Management Plan bicycles are only allowed on designated Travel Plan routes, and the canyon bottom trail is not a designated Travel Plan route. I hope that you will print this correction so that there is no misunderstanding about this among the cycling community. Thank you, Ronni Egan, Teasdale

DeAnn Brown Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

PANGUITCH - DeAnn Brown of Panguitch, Utah, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Brown was initiated at The University of Utah. Brown is among approximately 30,000 students,

faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates

for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in

all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." —Phi Kappa Phi

Gravel Pit

authority to thwart the Legislature’s clear policy prohibiting county zoning of state property.” “The decision of the Wayne County Commission declining to zone the Property is legal,” Harmond stated in his written decision. However, Harmond also concluded that a zoning change was indeed required prior to the county issuing a Conditional Use Permit. “By their very definition, “conditional uses” are uses allowed within a particular zone, and the nature of the conditional use is dependent upon the designation of a zone and the activities authorized within a particular zone.” Therefore, Harmond concluded, “The issuance of the Conditional Use Permit was illegal and the permit is invalid.” The decision leaves the county, the petitioners, and Brown Brothers with open questions as to what happens next. Brown Brothers Construction, in a statement issued last week, said, “In light of the recent ruling, which invalidated the county’s conditional use permit, BBC will be meeting with the appropriate authorities and individuals to better understand the options.” Petitioners are also working through their own options. Dave and Charlene Van Dyke, whose home is within 300 yards of the SITLA parcel and who are co-petitioners with Friends of Red Rocks in opposition to issuance of a gravel pit permit on the site, submitted a letter to SITLA on February 23, 2017, saying that they would like to purchase the SITLA property. The letter states, “It appears that at this point SITLA would, at a minimum, have an

obligation to evaluate whether it is in the best interest of the State of Utah to sell the property as opposed to simply permitting the removal of ordinary sand and gravel which… would diminish the value of the property over time.” Under this proposal, the property would be opened up for auction, and others, too, would be entitled to bid on the property. Dave Van Dyke, who is also an attorney, feels Judge Harmond’s decision presents problems for all concerned because it takes away local input and the authority of the county to have control over activities within its boundaries. “I can understand why he [Judge Harmond] has taken the interpretation he has,” said Van Dyke. “But it’s a terrible decision. If it is a decision that comports with the law, then the legislation is terrible, and it needs to be opened up and corrected.” As an analogy, Van Dyke offered, “If SITLA had a parcel in the middle of Salt Lake City, do you think they would

put a slaughter house or a feed lot on it? No, they would not do that.” Referring to a gravel pit at the proposed Teasdale location, Van Dyke said, “Everything from the aesthetics, the truck traffic, the hours working, the dust it’s going to create, it’s just not the appropriate thing to have there.” Bill Barrett, a Wayne County resident who is among the co-petitioners represented by Friends of Red Rocks, underscored the ambiguity of the situation following the court decision. “A huge amount of unknowns are swirling around with SITLA. They’ve benefitted for a long time from the ambiguity in the laws, which gives them a lot of wiggle room,” he said. “But if SITLA is really sincere about wanting local involvement in decisions about the use of SITLA land, then SITLA is facing a serious issue, as are the affected counties and municipalities,” said Barrett. —Insider

from the state-owned Teasdale Bench property. Following the issuance of the license from SITLA, Brown Brothers applied to Wayne County for a Land Use Ordinance Amendment (Zoning Change), and also for a Conditional Use Permit, in accordance with SITLA and county guidelines. SITLA was even forceful in its language to Wayne County indicating that they would require Brown Brothers to obtain a zoning change as a condition for final project approval, stating in a March 16, 2016 email to Wayne County that they would require Brown Brothers Construction to comply with Wayne County’s zoning ordinance, and that, “if this requires a zone change, then we would require Brown Brothers to seek a zone change.” However, Wayne County, following concerns over their jurisdictional authority to issue a zoning change on stateowned land, declined issuing the zoning change. But the county did issue a Conditional Use Permit to Brown Brothers for the gravel pit operation. Friends of Red Rocks, a group of more than 200 local individuals opposed to a gravel pit on the SITLA property, claimed in their petition against Wayne County that the county could not issue a CUP without first issuing the zoning change. The case was heard by Judge Harmond in Sixth District Court in Wayne County on February 15. Judge Harmond, in his April 14 decision, agreed with Wayne County on the zoning issue, stating that, “SITLA is not the Legislature, nor is there anything in SITLA’s enabling statute that gives it

Attention Change in WCHC Clinic Hours

We'd like to announce that on April 10, 2017, Wayne Community Health Center updated our Bicknell clinic hours to start scheduling patients at 7 am. WCHC works hard to accommodate everyone’s schedule, therefore we will have one medical provider that will begin each day, Monday through Friday at 7 am. Our Saturday schedule will stay the same from 9 am till 1 pm. To schedule your appointment please call the main clinic number at 435425-3744. We now have our PA-C, Daniel Palmer, certified by the State of Utah to perform CDL physicals!! We can accommodate same day appointments most days so give us a call!! We are excited for our recent changes and look forward to serving our amazing community!!

Better Choices, Better Health Class Want to decrease your pain, decrease your doctors’ visits, & enjoy life more? Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a self-management program. Classes are given in 2 hour sessions once a week, for 6 weeks, in community settings. People with different chronic health problems all attend together. Classes are conducted by two trained leaders; one or both with a chronic disease themselves. Anyone with an ongoing condition such as asthma, arthritis, chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart failure, COPD or emphysema, depression, chronic pain or others is welcome. Subjects covered include:

1) Techniques for frustration, fatigue, pain & isolation 2) Appropriate exercise to maintain & improve strength 3) Appropriate use of medications & proper nutrition 4) Communicating effectively with family, friends & health professionals 5) How to evaluate new treatments

Classes will take place in Wayne County. For more information: Call Emily Loftus in the CUPHD Richfield office at 435-896-5451 ext. 347 http://health.utah.gov/arthritis/ classes/livingwell.html

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Wayne County Wind

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The wind blew a lot in Wayne County this week, actually it blew a lot last week too, but who’s counting? Often times when the wind blows it says more than some people are willing to say, yet to see some people on the street with their hats strapped down around their ears you sure know what they are thinking about and it shows. For the farmers, they know better than to wear their best Feed Store hats out in the wind for fear a friend from Hanksville will be wearing it the next time they run into them at Harry’s, in Loa. It always gets a little awkward in the feed shed when that happens but it is a way of life in Wayne County that the old timers are used to and they usually just crack a crusty Wayne County farmer smile and say “nice hat.” Now for the women folk the wind is a whole different story, about four chapters worth. I am positive the wind is why we have so many hairdressers in Wayne County, and if anyone is calculating just think about all the different hair styles and where the wind blows the most. And if I had to make a wild guess I’d bet a dollar to a donut that the Dollar Store sells as many curlers and combs as they do Band-Aids or anything else. I have had to buy one or two

brushes there myself. On occasion, I schedule an appointment with Sheri whether I think I need a haircut or not, and I can attest to the fact that after a few windy days in a row I could just about name my price for my coveted spot in Sheri’s appointment book. I really don’t have that much hair but what I worry about the most is my unruly eyebrows and bushy ear hairs, so switching time slots with needy women at Sheri’s for some fresh from the oven homemade bread is an absolute no brainer. I’ll take warm cookies and cinnamon buns too. Make no doubt about it, I like clean laundry and I like hanging it on the line. I figure there might be some Chinese in my DNA somewhere way back as I like clean laundry so much. I am here to tell you that the wind and hanging your laundry on the clothes line don’t mix, I learned that the hard way when I moved to Wayne County. In '86 I was living out in Fish Creek and for a moment I thought my laundry would dry much faster in the wind. It might have but having to gather it up flopping on the rail fence or chase it down in the freshly plowed field… and then having to do wash all over again seem to cure my mind of that idea rather quickly. After a couple

times of that nonsense there was many a windy wash day you couldn’t find a spot in the old Bullard place to sit on for all the clothes, towels and stuff I had laid out everywhere. I am a firm believer in perspective and I believe everyone has got one, whether you got a good or bad one that always seems to be up to the other guy. In April of 1975, I was on a flat bottom boat in a CATEGORY 5 typhoon in the South China Sea, a ship if you were in the Navy. We weren’t allowed to go out on deck because we surely would have been swept out to sea… but I had to look out and see what all the fuss was about, the feline in me made do it. I slowly cracked the sealed steel hatch door open and the wind immediately ripped it out of my hand… At the very same moment the heavy steel hatch whipped from my tight grip a tattooed sailors strong arm grabbed me from behind and pulled me back in… right before I would have been sucked out in to the South China sea and lost forever. So now when somebody says it is windy in Wayne County, I always remember that tattooed sailor that saved my life and think to myself, this is only a breeze. If you live in Wayne County the wind will pretty much always sum up spring.

Rep. Chris Stewart to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Richfield Feel Like You Aren't Being Heard?

Here is your opportunity for constituents in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District to speak with their Congressperson about the critical issues facing our nation.

7pm - Friday, May 12, 2017 Richfield High School Richfield, Utah

GARFIELD MEMORIAL CLINIC FEATURES PRIMARY CARE SERVICES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Our medical providers offer: • Obstetrical/women’s care • Adult and pediatric primary care needs – Well-adult checks – Well-child checks – Adult and child immunization • Diabetic • Geriatric services • Colonoscopy/colon cancer screenings • and more

Call (435) 676-8842 for an appointment today.

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Schools & Sports Why 180 Days? Based totally on the agrarian need for farm labor, the school year was purposely set to not interfere with the cycle of crop growth and harvest. Family plots needed to be worked and the demand for labor got more immense during the growing season; family members were the logical choice. Schools were closed for the summer and the child workforce stayed at home for the summer months. But the family plots have been replaced by a mechanized workforce. Besides the family garden, most children have all but been forgotten from the family farm. In addition, some teachers also double as small farmers. They are anxious for summer vacation, so they can work their plots and not work in the local schools. In the State of Utah as with most other states, the required 180 days of formal school are required. Utah also has an expectation of 990 hours of formal instruction per school year. During the 1980’s, expectations begin to change across the United States with a call for an increase in the amount of time spent in the classroom. Some states increased hours of instruction and some increased days of the school year. Other created innovative school years that allowed buildings to be used all year long with rotating sections taking “summer” breaks in pieces throughout the year. While it appears that the 180 day school year has been good for the American student, other industrialized nations expect far more from their kids but the proof still is not accepted that longer school years produce better students. The current rally is for quality not quantity. In Garfield County, some kids still help out on the family farm and others may be involved in the summer tourist business. Whatever the case, school burnout and fatigue can be alleviated for both students and teachers by allowing each a break from one another. We have a name for that around here; it’s called a summer vacation. —Tracy Davis, Superintendent,Garfield County School District

Boulder Elementary School is proud to announce that we will be hosting a 5-day theatre intensive presented by the Utah Children’s Theatre. We will be holding workshops for both children and adults that will end in a performance. The Utah Children’s Theatre will also be performing their Best of State winning show Welcome to Shakespeare and their

new favorite Aesop’s Fables. Join us for fun, for theatre, and for an amazing time!

Monday, May 13 at 10:30 AM Aesop’s Fables is a bright and light

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Softball & Track As the girls softball season comes to an end the Lady Cats had another week with a big win over Milford. The Cats scored 21 runs in the first inning and I didn’t catch the final score but must have been something. They also had two losses against Kanab and Enterprise. With only two games left, the Ladies have had a real fun season and came away with some wins. They just keep getting better with each game and with many of the team returning next year, things are looking up for the Cats. Last Saturday the Bob Cats track team, went to the Nyle Norris Invitational meet in Richfield. There were 23 teams there and the Boys finished 2nd behind Richfield. The Girls finished 3rd behind Richfield and North Sevier. Their combined scores put both teams in second behind Richfield. Scores: 3200M Girls Taylia Norris #2 and Boys Jonah Schoppe 4#. 100 M Hurdles Girls, Kapri Orton #2, Boys Tyrel Henrie 2# and Trenton Stowe #3. Girls 100M Sahantae Miller #5, Boys Kanyon Lamb 6# 4x100 relay Girls Panguich 3#, Boys Panguitch 3# 300M hurdles Girls Kapri Orton 4#, Boys Kanyon Lamb 2#, Trenton Stowe 3# Tyrel Henrie 4#. 800M Tayria Norris 4# 200M boys Kanyon Lamb 6# 4x400 relay Panguitch Girls 1# , Panguitch Boys 3# High jump Acey Orton 3# and Kanyon Lamb 6#, Girls Kapri Orton 2#, Tana Frandsen 4# Discus Trey Barney 1# Bryson Marshal 2# Jace Eyre 3#, Girls Karlee Eyre 2#, Jonee Holman 3# Abbey Blevins 4# Javelin Boys Trey Barney 1# Bryson Marshall 4#, Girls Karlee Eyre 5# Shot Put Trey Barney 5#. Only 4 more meets left, last Tuesday was the Richfield Relay, BYU Invitational, May 5-6th, Region 20 will be here on Wednesday May 10th and then State at BYU on May 19/20. On May 12th – 13th will be the Annual Panguitch Ice Breaker at the baseball field.

telling of some of Utah Children’s Theatre’s most favorite fables. Learn about right and wrong and other important life lessons! Tortoise and the Hare, the Ant and the Grasshopper, and the Dog and his Bone are just a few of the stories included in the production.

Monday, May 13 at 6:30 PM Welcome to Shakespeare is based on Utah Children’s Theater’s award winning play and favorite with audiences “Breakfast with Shakespeare”. A troupe of theatre actors will take the audience on a path through Shakespeare’s plays. Geared towards newbies, Shakespeare’s language and poetry is mixed up with modern day English and summarizes action for a quick paced theatrical experience. Children and adults of all ages welcome for to attend.

May 15 – May 18 Monday 12:00 – 2:15 PM Tuesday – Thursday 12:00 – 3:15 PM

CHILDREN ages 5-12 WORKSHOP & REHEARSALS

Monday, May 15 at 7:30 PM

Attendance does not require you to participate in rehearsals & performance

ADULT & YOUNG ADULT ages 13 – 99 REHEARSALS

Friday, May 19 at 10:30 AM

ADULT & YOUNG ADULT ages 13 – 99 WORKSHOP

May 16 – May 18 Tuesday – Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PM CHILDREN & ADULT PERFORMANCES Audience needed, everyone is invited

Please RSVP on our website,

www.bes.garfk12.org These are free performances & workshops for the Boulder Town community, donations welcome.

Wayne County Library Hours Mon-Thurs 1-6:30 pm 79 N. 100 W. Bicknell 435-425-3170

Panguitch Public Library Reading Time Monday @ 4 pm Story Time (All Ages) 3rd Monday @ 4 pm Hours M/W/F 1 - 6 pm T/Th 1 - 7 pm

Earth Day reminders from Panguitch Elementary School Second Graders. Third of a 3-part series.

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Wills, Trusts, and More If I Die, What Happens to My Animals? by JeFFery J. Mckenna

If a client does not have a trusted friend or family member to name in their will or trust as caretaker of their pet, want can be done? For over twenty years, I have worked with clients regarding their estate planning and end of life affairs. As part of my planning, I have spent much time addressing concerns related to pets. Many clients have become very attached to their pets. Some clients after losing their spouse have relied on the love of their pets to help them through the most difficult time in their lives. In doing their planning, these clients feel strongly they want to provide for these “extensions” of their family. A problem arises when there is no one in the area that can take care of the pet. In helping these clients, I have come to rely on local organizations established as 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations formed to help

animals. Many of these organizations are operated on a purely voluntary basis. These organizations are comprised of men and women that do much to better the lives of all animals. The organizations are equipped to make sure the person selected to care for my client’s pet, really is the right “fit”. An extensive application, and a home visit to the person wanting to care for the pet are part of the process. I have found these organizations well suited to help with caring for animals of estate planning clients. As part of their estate plan, many clients set aside part of their estate for the care of their animals. The funds can be retained by the trustee, personal representative of the will or the client can designate a representative of the organization named as caretaker of the animal. The funds are then

used to care for the client’s pet and to be administered to the individual or family providing the care. In conclusion, many of us love animals. Planning for the animals we love most, our pets, can sometimes be hard. Using an estate planning attorney to prepare the necessary documents and relying on charitable organizations equipped to help, can make the process easier and rewarding. 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 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com

t H e Important Question

After my nephew and his kindergarten class had excitedly investigated the wonders and strange equipment inside an ambulance, they got to chat with a paramedic. When they were seated in a circle, their teacher asked, "Well, what questions do you have for the ambulance attendant?" There was a moment of silence before one little girl spoke up. "How come my mom doesn't make muffins anymore?"

Fine Print

The instructions and fine print in the manual for my new electronic humidity sensor intimidated me, so I delayed setting it up. Once I finally began, my fear was eliminated when I read the fifth hint in the four-page instruction manual, which stated: "Under no circumstances should you let it get to you! It's only a computer-like device and you cannot screw it up unless you throw it out the window, in which case it will not be under warranty!"

Today's Thought

This is your life and its ending one moment at a time.

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

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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Corny A co-worker was telling me about her gardening techniques, explaining that she plants peas and corn together so that the peas can climb up the corn stalks for support. "How does it work?" I asked. "Great," she said, "we have peas coming out of our ears!"

So Helpful

I worked in England for a number of years, and my parents were traveling from Toronto to visit me. The plane landed and Dad found that he couldn't move when it was time to disembark. Mom was terrified and was about to summon a flight attendant when she noticed a key detail: Dad's seat belt was still buckled!

Fancy

I know, when people see a cat's litter box, they always say, "Oh, have you got a cat?" but just once I want to say, "No, it's for company!"

Punishment

I tried to contain myself once, but I escaped.

Twinsy

A few of my ten-year-old daughter Debra’s school friends developed a mysterious rash, and as the week progressed, more and more friends got it, until it became almost a status symbol. Then one day Debra arrived home very excited because she, too, had “The Rash” on her arm. I asked to see it, and after close inspection told her I didn’t see a thing. “Yes,” she replied ecstatically, “that’s the way it starts!”

Figures

An aching back sent me stumbling to the pharmacy for relief. After a search I found what I was looking for: a selection of heating pads specifically for people with back pain...all on the lowest shelf.

And now...

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O bituaries Sharlet R. Wells HANKSVILLE - Our kind and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Sharlet Ruth Hamilton Wells, age 75, passed into the loving arms of our Savior and her awaiting loving parents after courageously battling complications of pneumonia on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was born December 8, 1941 in Price, Utah, a daughter of Calvin Alonzo and Arminna Lola Beal Hamilton. She graduated from Carbon County High School, Class of 1960 and then attended Snow College in Ephraim. She married her eternal companion, Donald Laroy Wells, July 29, 1960 in the Manti LDS Temple. Sharlet was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in the Primary Presidency and as a Primary Teacher, Relief Society Teacher, Sunday School Teacher and church custodian for 19 years. She was a certified Emergency Medical Technician for 20 years, served on the Hanksville Town Council and coached girls softball. She also drove the Senior Citizen bus and helped with the food pantry. Sharlet was an expert gardener, loved oil painting landscapes of her desert home, sewing, quilting, crocheting and rock collecting. Spending time with her family and grandchildren was her favorite thing to do and her greatest achievement and joy. She is survived by her beloved husband, Donald, of Hanksville; her children: Lance (Lisa) Wells, Hanksville; Sandy (Chris) Wilkinson, Morgan; Bill (Jennifer) Wells, Russ (Ann) Wells, Doug (Mona) Wells, Dan (Betsy) Wells, all of Hanksville; 35 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Rodney (Marilyn) Hamilton of Big Piney, Wyoming; Clint (Vickie) Hamilton, Pat Rhoades, all of Roosevelt; Carolyn (Darrell) Hadden of Vernal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Lola Hamilton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hanksville LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 9:30 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Hanksville Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Donald L. Wells, P.O. Box 84, Hanksville, Utah 84734 On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com In just 4 days we went from spring back to winter and back to spring. Thursday was a beautiful day, but Friday had it all, snow, hail, rain and big time wind. Saturday started off with wind and snow, but stopped long enough for the American Legion to pay honor to a fallen comrade, many thanks to the seven men who braved the elements for this honor. We have several events coming up in the near future. The Panguitch Stake semiannual blood drive, will be held next Tuesday 5- 9th. It will be at the Stake Center and will run from 1:00 to 7:00. You can call Jennifer Bremner at (676-8211) for an appointment or just show up and they will put you through as quick as possible. The Red Cross is having a real shortage of blood at this time and if you can make it, it will be really appreciated. The Panguitch Prevention Coalition is having a contest. This contest is to encourage families to eat meals together. Teens who eat as a family five to seven times a week are 33% less likely to use alcohol. Terms and conditions of the contest: 1) One card per family per month. 2) Must complete all eight family meals times together to enter in the drawing. 3) Cards are due to Joe’s Market by the 5th of each month to be eligible for drawing. 4) This card is not valid with any other promos. 5) Drawing will take place the first week of every month (as long as supplies last). 6) You must like us on Face book and share a family meal picture with the #PPCFamilymealtime. Pick

up your Family Meal Time Reward card at Joe’s market. There will be $50.00 in food give a way as prizes. The LDS Church has a new program and the Stake has designated May 14-20 as their Justserve stake week to introduce the community to this program. JustServe provides opportunities to relieve suffering, care for the poor and needy and enhance the quality of life in the community. It is simply a service to help link community volunteer needs with volunteers. There will be projects posted on the web site that people can choose to participate in throughout the week. Go to www.jstserve.org to sign up and see the projects. Memorial Day weekend is the last Monday in May and it is time to remove your plastic flowers, out at the Cemetery. A lot of work goes into maintaining the Cemetery and your help will the flowers would be greatly appreciated. Memorial weekend also features the Panguitch Main Street giant garage sale, so round up your special stuff that is not needed anymore and pass it along. This sale is on Saturday. This year’s Chocolate Fest, which is the start of the Quilt Festival and held on Wednesday evening at the High School, will have a one year change. For eighteen years the funds for this event has gone to Sub for Santa, however for this one year, the money raised will go to the

DUP’s Museum. It will offset the many expenses that the Museum has incurred. It will still feature the best chocolate that you can get anywhere in Utah. In addition to the Chocolate Fest a Pioneer Mercantile will be held and great stuff will be available for sale. You out there! Please donate great stuff (used or new) to our DUP project. Pat Oetting (690-0099 or leave it on her door step-295 N Main) will take your “Great Stuff” and have it ready for sale at the Pioneer Mercantile store… If you can’t donate come buy!!! Thanks In the first Quarter of the year the economy has expanded at its weakest pace in 3 years. The economy only grew at 0.7 percent following a 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter of last year. The slowdown primarily reflected slower consumer spending, which grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 0.3 percent after a growth rate of 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter. This is the poorest quarterly showing in more than 7 years. The slowdown in consumer spending was attributed to a collection of temporary factors: warmer weather, which shrank spending on heating bills, a drop-off in auto sales and a delay in sending out tax refund checks, due to the Feds cutting back on the IRS. New jobs also took a hit, after years of new job creation at more than 200,000 each month; the job report for

March was down to 98,000. With a freeze on most government hiring and due to the usually retirements and layoffs, these jobs are not being filled. There are many jobs out there but you have to have the skills to fill them. Any day there are a need for free hand welders (300,000). Truck drivers are always in demand. The unemployment in Utah stands now at 3.5% and many of our business are asking for help. Since the first of the year our dollar has taken a nose dive, which is good for the tourist trade, by the way. In January the dollar against the pound was for 100 pounds you paid $120.00, now that is up to $130.00. When GB got out of the European Union the pound dropped down to $120.00 from $150.00 now it is on the way back. Crude oil is stuck at $49.00 a barrel, because when gas companies raise their prices and gas gets too expensive people stop driving so much and that creates a glut on the market. Prices should be going down because of the price of crude, but because of the greed of the oil companies it is going the other way, in Panguitch the gas has gone up 20 cents this last week. This causes people either not to drive so much or shop elsewh ere. Volunteering is fun, come join the thousands that find pleasure in helping others. Mack O.

By Way of Boulder by Peg Smith, pegenias@gmail.com

We get to live in a park. In Boulder, we’re literally surrounded by national forest and national monument. A few steps out my back door puts me in terrain that millions of tourists spend fortunes to glimpse. Perhaps familiarity really does breed contempt, if you look at the offhanded manner with which nearly every elected official in Utah regards our American lands. As if it isn’t as special when you grow up here and get to take our everyday surroundings for granted. As my also-Iowa-born brother once said, “Your Boulder landfill would have been declared a national park in Iowa.” It’s not just the breathsucking views we get on a daily basis. I prefer pokey tourists to barreling coal trucks on our roads. Our water tastes good, unfiltered, right out of the well. Our air is tinged with pine and sage after a shower. Our nights spill out the Milky Way. Even the winds, which can make us a little crazy at times, at least don’t smell like mine dust and diesel. And then there’s the solitude and the quiet, which can’t be bought for any price, anywhere. I got to be reminded of all this last week while returning from a family gathering. Eastern Nebraska and the wide open plains have their own type of beauty, particularly if you’re partial to strong horizontal lines. But driving back across Cedar Mesa, past Bears Ears, over the Colorado, with snow-capped Henrys backfilling the towering redrock of Glen Canyon Recreation Area—jaw-dropping, breathsucking, however you want to describe it is pure spectacle of nature. Then, cutting off the backroad to Capitol Reef from Ticaboo, coming up the Burr Trail switchbacks, past Circle

Cliffs, through Long Canyon, and home. What a gift! And we live here! I like a friend’s idea: expand the Monument to include the very top of the Staircase, the top of Aquarius Plateau. (At least then we could fight about real timber resources in the Monument rather than the imaginary Monument timber that closed Escalante’s saw mill.) I’m very curious how our county commissioners would wield that black marker to draw a boundary around any part of GSENM that doesn’t qualify for monument status. Land that is scattered with antiquities and paleontological discoveries. Land that deserves to be, needs to be preserved. I wish somehow the blinders could come off these people who want to give away what can never be rebuilt or replaced once it’s gone. In celebration of our very

own Boulder Town Park, the Boulder Tree Committee hosted an Arbor Day celebration last Friday. Urban Forester Daniel Allen, from the state Department of Natural Resources, talked about Food Forests and Backyard Forests, presenting a great case for planting a density of trees in nearly any landscape. Even here, maybe especially here, where trees lower summer cooling costs, lower winter heating costs, increase home value, and generally promote our own well-being. Once established, trees require less water and minimal maintenance, less than alternative landscaping options. And, if you’re including fruit trees in the mix, you can eat from them. Enough talk, time for action. Attendees adjourned to the park to plant another apple tree.

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by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 orvickidiane36@hotmail.com

years." Congratulations to the Show at Dixie State Univergirls on their excellent perfor- sity and also in a dance conmance and thanks so much to cert held there. The group is Jessica for her teaching skills fun to watch and do a wonderful job of entertaining the and love for the girls. Speaking of dance, Rod audiences. They have been and Kathern Syrett had two asked to perform back east at grandsons who have partici- the end of this school session. pated in some dance programs Taryn took part in the Dance in College. Cajun Syrett at Department of "Around the Dixie University and Taryn World" at UVU. They held courteSy Vicki Syrett Syrett at UVU. They are both three performances and it was Cajun & Taryn Syrett in the "Raging Red" Dance Show at the sons of Bryce and Cherish so fun to watch. They had all Dixie State University. Syrett of Bryce Canyon City. kinds of music and performed It was a beautiful day Jess Stewart and her Cajun once again took part all sorts of dances. It was as we said goodbye to Lula "Dance Atti2ude" had a great in the "Raging Red" Dance "All aboard for a worldwide, Moore who passed away last time with rehearsal and parweek. She was 97 1/2 years ticipating in a Dance Compeold (her words). Lula was a tition in Parowan on the 28th beloved citizen of Henrieville for Solos and 29th for Team and will be missed. For a long Competition. The girls worked time she was the "Oldest Liv- hard and did a great job at the ing" resident in the Bryce Val- competition. It was a good ley Area of Henrieville. She time for all and worth the hard had a soft place in her heart work that the teacher and her for the youth and was delight- students put into this perfored when they showed up last mance. Helping with the girls week to visit her and sing to was Kara Lee Holm and Teher. She was so happy to see resa Larson who said: "I am so them. Lula was the mother of proud of these girls. They had ten children and all ten were four extremely difficult rourepresented at her funeral. tines and they were amazing. Lula was active as she could I am sad that this is the last be right up to her passing and competition with these girls. did service for many who will It has been so much fun see- Dance Atti2ude with mostly big smiles at the Dance Competilong remember her. ing them grow these last few tion in Parowan. whirlwind tour of dance, as they explored dance from multiple continents and numerous countries. Appreciate how similar and how different dance is throughout the world. It was held on the 29th of April. Congratulations to Dalton Anderson, husband of Alexis Tebbs Anderson, who graduated from BYU in Human Development with a Bachelor of Science degree. Alexis is the daughter of David and Cheri Tebbs and granddaughter of Rod and Kathern Syrett of Bryce Canyon City and Mike and Margaret Tebbs of Panguitch. We also congratulate our grandson Makay Jensen on his receiving his Eagle Scout award. His project was completing a picnic area at the town park. He is the son of Mike and Stacie Jensen. Please have a great week and stay safe. Remember the next thing coming up is Mother's Day and then Graduation. Please call your news in or email me. Thanks VS

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O bituaries Lula Moore HENRIEVILLE - Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Lula Mary Chynoweth Neilson Moore, 97 and a half, passed away April 25, 2017 at her home in Henrieville. She was born, November 20, 1919 in Henrieville to Harvey Pugh and Roxie Campbell Chynoweth. She married James Varcel Neilson, April 3, 1937. The marriage was solemnized June 8, 1939 in the St. George LDS Temple, he preceded her in death June 19, 1946. She married Van Barney, March 9, 1949. Lula married Frank William Moore, February 15, 1958. He preceded her in death, December 23, 1981. Lula spent her life giving service. She was an active member of the LDS Church where she served as a ward Relief Society President and in various others callings. She loved her family and was a friend to the youth. Lula was the oldest living resident in Bryce Valley for many years. She is survived by her son, Frankie Elige (Gayle) Moore, Henrieville; daughter-in-law, Kathryn Neilson, Henrieville; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 38 great-great-grandchildren with four more on the way; sister, Roxanna Johnson, Cannonville; brother, Ralph (Lael) Chynoweth, Henrieville. Preceding her in death are her husbands: Varcel, Van, and Frank; sons: Darreld Varcel (Mary Lou) Neilson, Doyle Harvey Neilson, Cloyd Andrew Neilson; brothers and sisters: Nelda (Virgil) Jolley, Bud Chynoweth, Lois (Darrell) Blackwell, Jack (Mae) Chynoweth, Katie (John) Morton, Gene (Maryetta) Chynoweth, Wade (Mary) Chynoweth; grandson-in-law: Russell Hatch; brother-in-law: Golden Johnson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 12:00 Noon in the Henrieville LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Henrieville on Friday evening from 6 to 8 and again on Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Burial will be in the Henrieville Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com

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Rhett Jackson Son of Tony and Amy Jackson on Friday May 5th 2017 in the SLC Temple. Join us for a reception held in their honor Saturday, May 6th at the Bicknell Community Center 605 South 350 East, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GARFIELD COUNTY The Garfield County Commission will hold a Public Hearing on two proposed resolutions, 2017-3, a Resolution declaring that freedom from domestic violence is a fundamental human right and that local government has responsibility to continue securing this right on behalf of our citizens; and 2017-4, A Resolution requesting and recommending the reversal of the designation of the Bears Ears Area as a National Monument. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 8 at 11:15 a.m. in the Commission th Chambers of the Garfield County Courthouse. The draft resolutions can be viewed at www.garfield.utah. gov. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 & MAY 4, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ANTIMONY TOWN Antimony Merc is applying for an onsite beer license that will allow cafe patrons to drink beer with their meals inside the cafe. A public hearing on the request will be held on May 4, 2017 at 7pm in the Antimony Community Center. Call Roma Henrie if you have any questions. 435-6243488. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 & MAY 4, 2017 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES LYMAN TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE hereby given Lyman Town will hold a Municipal General Election the 7 November 2017 for the Office of Mayor and two offices of Council member (4 year term each). Candidates may file for these offices by contacting the Town Clerk at 435-836-2346, from 1 June to 7 June 2017 by appointment. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 & MAY 4, 2017 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 31, 2017. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3106(a42511): Richard Chad Stewart and Jodie Lynn Stewart propose(s) using 0.0082 cfs or 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (3 miles SE of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 61-2670(a42529): E & F Investments propose(s) using 0.0385 cfs or 3.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (4 Miles West of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. NONUSE 61-2441: Gregory J. and Shuana M. Walch Family Trust is seeking Nonuse period for 0.5 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River (6.5 miles SW of Hatch) for IRRIGATION. 61-2731: Gregory J. and Shauna M. Walch Family Trust is seeking Nonuse period for 0.5 ac-ft. from the South Fork Sevier River (6.5 miles SW of Hatch) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 4 & 11, 2017

NOTICE OF TAX SALE WAYNE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on May 25, 2017 At 10 o’clock am, at the front door of the county courthouse in Wayne County, Utah, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provision of Section 59-2-135 1, the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. Bids for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty and administrative costs which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted. PARCEL 1: 01-00930597 / O-588-2 Carl Hunt and Janice Hunt Commencing 132 feet East and 330 feet North of the SW corner of the NW1/4 of Section 15 T28S R11E SLB&M Thence North 470 feet thence East 1188 feet thence South 50 feet m-l to a chain link fence thence SW'rly along said fence line 436.46 feet thence South 270 feet m-l to the NE corner of Parcel O-588-3 thence West 792 feet m-l to beginning. Containing 9.68 acres m-l Also commencing 50 feet East of the SW corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15 thence North 429 feet thence East 82 feet thence South 429 feet thence West 82 feet to beginning. Containing .81 acre Total 10.49 acres m-l Subject to easement 30 feet on each side of Bull Creek Channel for improvements Together with existing roadway for ingress & egress across the following: Beginning 291.6 feet East from the Southwest corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 of

Section 15 thence West 30 feet along Highway 24 thence North 330 feet thence East 30 feet thence South 330 feet to Highway 24 which is also said point of beginning. PARCEL 2: 01-00930580 / O-588-8 Carl Hunt and Janice J. Hunt Beginning 8 rods East from the SW corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15 T28S R11E SLB&M thence North 330 feet thence East 143.6 feet thence South 330 feet m-l to Highway 24 thence N89°52' W along Highway 24 143.6 feet to point of beginning. Containing 1.087 Acres Subject to existing roadway for ingress & egress along the following: Beginning 291.6 feet East from the SW corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15 thence West along Highway 24, 30 feet thence North 330 feet thence East 30 feet thence South 330 feet to Highway 24 which is also the point of beginning. PARCEL 3: 01-00910586 / O-581-1 Carl Hunt and Janice Hunt

NOTICE OF FINAL TAX SALE GARFIELD COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of May, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash, under the provisions of Section 59-2-1351.1, the following described real property located in the county and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. A bid for less than the total amount of taxes, interest, penalty, and administrative costs which are a charge upon the real estate will not be accepted. NOTICE: The Garfield County Recorder’s Office has maps available upon request for a nominal fee. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO DETERMINE THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE LAND, ITS GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OR VALIDITY OF WATER RIGHTS. PARCEL 1. Eva Moore PARCEL 4. Rodney PinkerPO Box 62 ton and Candice Grigg Ben Lomond, California 4437 Socrates Street 95005 North Las Vegas, Nevada BF-1 89031 02-0014-0001 HRE-A-3 All of Lot 1, Boulder Fields 14-0044-0003 Subdivision. All of Lot 3, Block A, Hidden Total Fees and Taxes Due: River Estates. $6,604.26 Total Fees and Taxes Due: $327.98 PARCEL 2. Cindy Hopkins C/O Katy Fife PARCEL 5. Rodney PinkerPanguitch, Utah 84759 ton and Candice Grigg P-361-4 4437 Socrates Street 07-0063-0702 North Las Vegas, Nevada Beginning at the Southeast 89031 Corner of Lot 3, Block 45, Plat HRE-A-4 B, Panguitch Town Survey 14-0044-0004 and running thence West 77.00 All of Lot 4, Block A, Hidden feet; thence North 231.00 feet River Estates. thence East 77.00 feet; thence Total Fees and Taxes Due: South 231.00 feet to the Point $407.59 of Beginning. Total Fees and Taxes Due: PARCEL 6. Rodney Pinker$3,258.93 ton and Candice Grigg 4437 Socrates Street PARCEL 3. Chief Longtail North Las Vegas, Nevada Inc 89031 529 South Woodsview Circle HRE-A-14 St. George, Utah 84770 14-0044-0014 ECD-7 All of Lot 14, Block A, Hid11-0024-0007 den River Estates. Beginning at Corner #1 of Total Fees and Taxes Due: HES #113 located South $407.59 84°24'00" East 1,300.69 feet from the Northwest Corner PARCEL 7. Rodney Pinkerof Section 31, Township 34 ton and Candice Grigg South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake 4437 Socrates Street Base and Meridian and run- North Las Vegas, Nevada ning thence North 35°25'30" 89031 East 1,567.50 feet to Corner HRE-A-20 #2; thence South 70°17'00" 14-0044-0020 East 843.75 feet to Corner All of Lot 20, Block 1, Hid#3; thence South 23°34'00" den River Estates. East 1,229.55 feet to Corner Total Fees and Taxes Due: #4; thence South 62°38'00" $401.41 East 175.55 feet along a line between Corners #4 and #5 PARCEL 8. Dorothy M. of said HES #113; thence Hughey South 34°20'30" West 595.40 1651 Pampas Lane #9 feet to Point on a Line be- Anaheim, California 92802 tween Corners #7 and #8 of HU-6-1 said HES #113; thence North 14-0053-0205 55°39'30" West 469.50 feet All of Lot 1, Block 6, Hercualong said Line to Corner #8; les Subdivision. thence North 74°48'30" West Total Fees and Taxes Due: 1,685.24 feet to Point of Be- $469.20 ginning. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $2,418.91

PARCEL 9. Reginald G. Montano PO Box 4022 Apple Valley, California 92307 HU-8-38 14-0053-0274 All of Lot 38, Block 8, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $469.20

from the SW corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15 T28S R11E SLB&M thence North 131.5 feet thence West 150 feet thence South 131.5 feet m-l to Highway 24 thence East along Highway 24, 150 feet to beginning. Containing .45 acre

rods thence East 8 rods thence North 371 feet thence East 1188 feet to beginning. Also commencing at the SE corner of the NW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15 T28S R11E SLB&M thence North 300 feet m-l thence West700 feet thence North 1000 feet m-l to the North section line Section 15 thence West 120 feet thence South 1200 feet thence West 450 feet thence South 120 feet to the SW corner of the NW1/4NW1/4 thence East 1320 feet to beginning. Total 26.96 acres m-l Subject to easement 30 feet wide on each side Bull Creek Channel for improvements

SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 10 T28S R11E SLM Also beginning at the NW corner of the NE1/4SW1/4 of Section 10 thence East 80 rods thence South 20 rods thence West 80 rods thence North 20 rods to beginning. Less 5.31 acres: Beginning at the center 1/4 Corner of Section 10 T28S R11E SLB&M running thence S00°06'05" W 331.11 feet along the 1/4 section line thence N89°34'17"W 856.95 feet to the SE'erly right of way line of the County road thence along said r-w line the following 2 courses & distances (1) N47°23'19" E 65.95 feet & (2) N48°11'45" E 425.99 feet to a point on the 1/4 section line thence S89°32'40" E 491.45 feet along said 1/4 Section line to point of beginning. Less 2.46 acres: Beginning at the center 1/4 corner of Section 10 thence N89°32'40" W 491.45 feet along the 1/4 section line to the SE'erly r-w line of County road thence N48°42'41" E 655.06 feet along the said E'erly r-w line to 1/4 section line thence S00°06'05" W 436.15 feet along the said 1/4 section line to beginning. Subject to easements & right of ways Containing 38.77 acres m-l PARCEL 4: 01-00930581 / O-588-7 Carl A. Hunt and Janice J. Hunt Beginning 528 feet East

PARCEL 5: 01-00930583 / O-588-6 Carl A. Hunt and Janice J. Hunt Beginning 378 feet East from the SW corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15 T28S R11E SLB&M thence North 131.5 feet thence West 86.40 feet thence North 198.5 feet thence West 16 feet thence South 330 feet m-l to Highway 24 thence East along Highway 24, 102.40 feet to beginning. Containing .382 acres m-l Together with an existing roadway for ingress & egress along the following: Beginning 291.6 feet East from the SW corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 15 thence West along Highway 24, 30 feet thence North 330 feet thence East 30 feet thence South 330 feet to Highway 24 said point also point of beginning. PARCEL 6: 01-00930588 / O-588 Carl Hunt and Janice Hunt Commencing 800 feet North from the SE corner of the SW1/4NW1/4 Section 15 T28S R11E SLB&M thence North 520 feet thence West 80 rods thence South 28 1/2

PARCEL 10. Ellard W. And Ruth E. Fisher c/o Diane Patterson 315 Rivaway Lane Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 HU-1-26 14-0053-0555 All of Lot 26, Block 1, Hercules Subdivision. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $469.20 PARCEL 11. John A. and Joyce D Wood 484 South 150 East Cedar City, Utah 84720 WR-114-1-3 16-0081-0918 The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 35 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $805.33 PARCEL 12. Paul B. Chaffee and Rosemary C. Arrigo 49262 Sherman Way Oakhurst, California 936449647 WR-114-5 16-0081-0929 Beginning North 75°57'50" West 417.78 feet from the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 35 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence North 75°57'50" West 417.78 feet; thence North 990.00 feet; thence South 75°57'50" East 417.78 feet; thence South 990.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $787.20 PARCEL 13. Paul B. Chaffee and Rosemary C. Arrigo 49262 Sherman Way Oakhurst, California 936449647 WR-114-6 16-0081-0930 Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 35 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence South ; thence South 990.00 feet; thence North

75°57'50" West 525.06 feet; Thence North 990.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $837.93 PARCEL 14. Security Maintenance Inc c/o Linda Fielding 1424 Southern View Drive Cedar City, Utah 84720 WR-721-1 16-0081-1205 Beginning South 88°05'14" West 328.63 feet along the Section Line from the Southeast Corner of Section 5, Township 37 South, Range 6 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian and running thence South 88°05'14" West 6.30 feet; thence North 0°30'00" West 1,338.42 feet; thence North 40" East 1,338.62 feet to the Point of Beginning. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $418.82 PARCEL 15. Security Maintenance Inc c/o Linda Fielding 1424 Southern View Drive Cedar City, Utah 84720 WR-725-8 16-0081-1229 Beginning South 88°05'14" West along the South Line 328.63 feet from the Northeast Corner of Section 8, Township 37 South, Range 6 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, running thence 32 feet; thence South 88°27'34" West 6.54 feet; thence North 0°06'51" East 1,333.29 feet; thence North 88°05'14" East 6.30 feet to the Point of Beginning. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $551.66 PARCEL 16. Bruce C. Murphy and Esther C. Murphy 10092 Sunrise Lane Santa Ana, California 92704 WR-737-9 16-0081-1409 The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 37 South, Range 6 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Total Fees and Taxes Due: $1,228.07 IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 20th day of April, 2017. Camille A. Moore Garfield County Auditor Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 & MAY 4, 11 & 18, 2017

PARCEL 7: 03-00450023 / LY-23 J. Ray Jensen and Inez DeLeeuw Jensen All of Lot 2 Block 2 Plat A Lyman Townsite Survey Containing 1.25 acres IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and official seal on April 27, 2017. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Auditor Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WAYNE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: MAY 10, 2017 TIME: 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM PLACE: WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMMISSION CHAMBERS SUBJECT: AMENDING THE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN The Wayne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and take comments concerning adoption of an amendment to the County’s General Plan. This hearing notice is issued in accordance with 17-27a-204 UCA. Documents pertinent to this effort may be examined as they become public at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, Utah. For further information call Colleen Allen at 435836-1303. Comments can also be mailed to: Wayne County Planning, P.O. Box 187 Loa, Utah 84747 or emailed to: planning@wayne. utah.gov Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on APRIL 27 & MAY 4, 2017 Legal Notices Cont'd on page 9

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Legal Notices Cont'd from page 8

Fishlake National Forest Fishlake National Forest & Boulder Mountain Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project PUBLIC NOTICE SCOPING DOCUMENT Small Project Proposal UDSA Forest Service Fishlake National Forest Beaver, Fillmore, Fremont River, and Richfield Ranger Districts The Fishlake National Forest is proposing to treat Phase I and early Phase II pinyon-juniper stands. The selected stands are undergoing a successional transition from grassland or sagesteppe to a tree dominated environment. There are several hundred of these stands, adding up to approximately 75,000 acres across the Fishlake National Forest, and the old Teasdale Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. The proposed treatments are within the following management areas: Big Game Winter Range-Non Forested, Fish Habitat Improvement, Habitat for Management Indicator Species, Improved Watershed, Intensive Livestock Management; Livestock Grazing, Municipal Watershed, Riparian Management, Rural and Roaded Natural Recreation, Semi Primitive Recreation opportunities, Semi Primitive Motorized Recreation, Semi Primitive Non-Motorized Recreation, Wood Fiber Non-Sawtimber, and Wood Fiber Products. Portions of the project area lie within Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRA) totaling approximately 35,000 acres. The purpose of this proposal is to implement the Fishlake and Dixie National Forests Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) by proposing vegetation treatment designed specifically to achieve the following goals: 1) Maintain species diversity; 2) Improve or maintain the quality of habitat on big game winter ranges; and 3) Reduce conifer and pinyon-juniper invasion, modification of existing timber and pinyon-juniper stands, improvement of riparian zone vegetation, and rejuvenation of aspen and mountain brush to improve conditions for Management Indicator Species (MIS). The proposed management is needed because the current condition—the percent of conifer canopy cover in the grassland and sage steppe community—is to dense and not meeting the desired condition of less than 10% conifer canopy cover in current or former sage-steppe and grassland sites. The stands proposed for treatment currently contain between 10 and 30 percent conifer cover. These stands are transitioning away from important habitat types, thus reducing vegetative diversity at a landscape level. As a result, these areas are not meeting the desired condition. This discrepancy between the desired and current condition points to a need to remove post-settlement pinyon juniper trees from Phase I and early Phase II sites. The proposed action consists of stand improvements or wildlife habitat improvements designed to remove undesirable conifer cover from encroached habitats: Treatment methods would include cutting conifers with handsaws or chainsaws, lopping with pruning shears, and/or using tracked or wheeled machinery fitted with a grinding implement (masticator) or shearing implement (large, powerful pruning shears). Trees would be cut as close to the ground as practicable and no live branches will remain on the stump. Within the entire project area, cut conifer would be lopped to ≤ 24” and left on site with no piles. The proposal does not include the harvest of commercial timber, the use of herbicides, or the cutting of any old growth or persistent woodlands. Contractors or Forest Service crews would accomplish the proposed stand and habitat improvements. Under the LRMPs, wheeled or tracked mechanical treatments may only occur on slopes less than 40 percent. Within the IRA’s, hand-cutting is the only treatment to occur. Moreover, the proposal does not include the development of new roads. During a preliminary assessment, Fishlake National Forest officials find this proposal lies within categories of actions listed in 36 CFR Part 220 (and Forest Service NEPA Handbook (FSH) 1909.15) that can be excluded from documentation in an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and that no known extraordinary circumstances exist that preclude exclusion. The proposed action is a routine activity as defined in FSH 1909.15 Section 32.2 and fits Category 6: “Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction.” For maps and detailed information about the project visit: www.fs.usda.gov/projects/fishlake/landmanagement/projects Public Involvement - The USDA Forest Service (USFS) is no longer required to offer notice, comment, and appeal opportunities pursuant to 36 CFR 215 or 36 CFR 218 for categorically excluded projects. However, such legislative ruling does not limit the public’s ability to comment on USFS projects and activities. By soliciting public comments the USFS ensures that a wide range of interests and perspectives are considered and that site specific natural resource concerns are identified and meeting the NEPA requirements for public scoping with an opportunity to comment prior to a decision by the responsible official. Comment Process - Please submit your detailed project specific comments within 14 days of the publication in The Richfield Reaper. The anticipated publication date is May 4, 2017. Comments received, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record for this project, and may be made available for public inspection. Comments can be submitted to the Fishlake National Forest by facsimile, hand-delivery, post office mail delivery or email. Emailed comments need to be in Word (.doc or .docx), rich text format (.rtf), text (.txt), or portable document format (.pdf) and addressed to: comments-intermtn-fishlake@fs.fed. us. Include in the subject line: Pinyon Juniper Project. Please address post office mail comments to: Jason Kling, Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District, 115 E. 900 N., Richfield, Utah 84754. Hand delivered comments are welcomed at the Forest Supervisors Office front desk on weekdays, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, excluding holidays. If submitting comments via FAX send to: 435-896-9347. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 4, 2017

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We are looking for friendly, Hardworking professionals who enjoy the hospitality industry and interaction with guests. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Front Desk Agents Laundry Services Housekeepers Maintenance Bellmen

Positions to start April 1st through October 31st At Capitol Reef Resort we promote from within. Please stop by in person to complete an application. We are located at 2600 E SR 24, Torrey UT 84775 435-425-3761 rtn TORREY TOWN SUMMER HELP Torrey Town is advertising for summer help. 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 shouls be returned into the office by 4:00 pm May 9, 2017. Work will begin May 15th. A background check may be required. Contact office 425-3600 if any questions. Thank you. Torrey Town Clerk, Paula Pace 5/4

Notice to Torrey Residences

Spring is here. Warmer weather means time to clean up yards and property. Please be aware that Torrey has a clean lot ordinance. Private Property must be cleaned up and free from anything that is noxious unsightly, or injurious so as to not diminish the value of other property in the neighborhood. Please note all lumber, junk, trash, or debris should be removed from the property. NO lumber, junk, trash, or debris should be on the town right a way. Abandoned furniture stoves refrigerators, freezers, or containers should also be removed. Weeds should be maintained so they do not create a fire hazard. Unsheltered storage of old junked machinery implements or personal property that is no longer safe should be removed. We are asking all residents to please comply to this ordinance. People are starting to visit our community so please make it a beautiful one for people to see, by cleaning up your yard. Town Clean up is scheduled for May 8th through the 12th. Dumpster will be located at the town office. If you need assistance with moving items or cleaning up please call the office and make arrangements. 425-3600.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS - Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Boulder Elementary School Para Professional Escalante High School Language Arts Teacher Escalante High School Math Teacher Panguitch Elementary School Teacher Panguitch Elementary Special Education Para Substitute Teachers for all schools SALARY: Please see 2016-2017 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to: BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-231-9028) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

LOA TOWN MAINTENANCE FULL TIME POSITION OPENING Loa Town is looking to hire a full time maintenance person to care for the town. Individual must be self-motivated and willing to do several different jobs. Individual must become a certified water operator. Pay and benefits dependent upon experience. You may pick up an application at the Loa Town Office, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm or contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160 for more information. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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PANGUITCH - COOK, Kenny Rays is looking for a full time cook/ morning kitchen manager. Hourly wage from $12-14/hr depending on managing experience. Please call or text 435 676 3187 for more info or email abmmiller@hotmail.com. 5/11 TEASDALE - BREAKFAST COOK, Breakfast Cook Wanted – Paying up to $20.00 per hour, based on experience. Hours (generally) 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Contact Charlene Van Dyke (435) 491-0900. 5/4

HOUSES/ROOMS FOR RENT TROPIC - Beautiful Large 3 &4 bedroom homes available in Tropic, Utah. Two baths/ Carport /Central Air. Pets welcome (restrictions) must income qualify. Rents starting at $500. Equal Housing. Please give us a call 801-322-2505 or 435-865-1455. 5/25

SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR WAYNE AND GARFIELD COUNTIES, Design and Print Management Services. Business cards, rack cards, posters, flyers, newspaper inserts, print and web advertising, anything you need. Let us help you get the product you want, from your idea and through the whole creation and printing process. We can also train you and your staff on keeping your website and social media current. Give us a call and see what we can do for you. 435-826-4400.

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PANGUITCH LAKE - 2 Bedrooms for rent in a Panguitch Lake Cabin. Kitchen, washer/dryer, own bath, phone and all utilities provided. If interested call Ken at 435-676-2646

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MEETINGS TROPIC TOWN 12 STEP MEETING - Tropic AA Meetings are held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center. Meeting Schedule: 12 Step & Tradition Study. Changed to Thursday @ 6 pm. Closed meeting discussion rtn

OFFICE SPACE RENTAL

ESCALANTE - Commercial office space for rent at 520 West Main St., Ste. D. 9' x 15' unit, suitable for 1 or 2 person business. Perfect space for real estate, bookkeeping, attorney, software engineer, non-profit or any other small office business. Common space includes kitchen, 2 baths and lobby area. $350/month with annual lease. Call 435-826-4400.

REAL ESTATE CANNONVILLE - 1154 sq. foot home (2 bedrooms, one bath) with a 320 sq. foot basement with an additional bedroom and a large storage room on .93 acre lot that is garden ready with fruit trees and water. New roof and water heater. $135,000 Call Kelly at 435.676.2323 (evenings).

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Flipping Houses — It's Not Like TV Flipping a house can seem like a walk in the park when it's wrapped into a few montages during a halfhour TV segment. Find a run-down property. Buy it. Take out a few walls, paint, replace carpets, upgrade the kitchen and voilà – you could make tens of thousands of dollars in just a short time. Reality is seldom so straightforward. Flipping a home can be risky, and there's no guarantee you'll profit. Finding and buying the right house at the right price point can be difficult. The shows often start with the submission of a winning offer on a home. You may not realize that it takes a lot of work to determine what a potentially good flip looks like and find a property to match. Experienced flippers have learned how to estimate costs and work backward. A rule of thumb in the industry is to take 70 percent of the potential selling price (what's known as the after-repair value, or ARV), subtract the renovation costs and use that as the maximum buying price. You'll need a lot of background information, including comparable selling prices of similar homes, to figure out the right numbers. The ability to be honest with yourself while estimating the cost of parts and labor is also important. For example, if you estimate that you could sell your renovated home for $200,000, you'd start at $140,000 (70 percent of a $200,000). If you calculate that the renovation costs will be $40,000, you'll arrive at the maximum buying price of $100,000. The 30 percent margin that remains if everything goes according to plan isn't entirely profit; you may still have expenses like closing costs or reimbursing your investors. You need a lot of working capital. While paying cash for a home can expedite the sale

by nathaniel Sillin and increase profits, it might not be an option for beginner flippers. However, traditional lenders don't necessarily offer financing for flips, especially if you're trying to fix up a dilapidated home. Even when they do, you might not be able to borrow enough to cover all your expenses. Instead, some flippers turn to hard-money lenders, private individuals or companies that issue short-term loans backed by real assets (such as the home you're buying). With either traditional or hard-money lenders, expect the financing costs to be higher than what you'd pay for a mortgage if you're buying a home to live in. Keeping an eye on your total budget is essential. If you borrow enough money to make the purchase but don't have cash on hand to pay for the renovations and unexpected contingencies, you'll be stuck before you even start. In addition to the purchase price, you'll need money for renovations, upgrades, inspections and permits. Also, consider the cost of ownership between the purchase and sale. Carrying costs, including utilities, financing, insurance and property maintenance, can add up each month. You want to move fast. One thing you pick up from TV is that time is of the essence. In competitive markets, you'll need to move quickly to evaluate a home and put in an offer before someone else buys it. Successful flippers may have a real estate license or work with a real estate agent to get access to the multiple listing service (MLS), a directory of homes that are for sale. Others look for homes that are for sale by owner (FSBO) or use direct mail campaigns to reach out to prospective sellers. Once you buy the home,

there's another race against time to complete the work and make a sale. Working with a trusted contractor and real estate attorney could expedite the project. Once you've developed a strong working relationship, you may even want to invite others to join your team and contribute their work in exchange for a cut of the profits. Bottom line: Flipping homes can be profitable, particularly for those who have professional real estate experience, but don't expect it to be easy money. Months of hard work can go into a flip without any guarantee of success. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

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