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Thursday, May 30, 2013 • Issue # 998

Boulder Farmers Receive USDA Planning Grant for Cider Business

New Mexico’s Enchanting Cowboy Mike Moutoux was the festival headliner at the 12th Annual Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival in Torrey.

Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival Rides in Torrey

BOULDER - A local farm has been chosen as one of the recipients of a 2013 Value-Added Producer Grant, administered by USDA. In early May, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the selection of 110 ValueAdded Producer Grants nationwide to farmers and rural businesses seeking to create new products and jobs within their communities.

Two of those grant recipients were farms based in Utah, with one going to Full Moon Farms right here in Boulder.

Full Moon Farms is planning to produce Southwestern hard ciders from heritage apples, and has been approved for a grant of $9,467.

Farm owners Eli and Rachel Lauren-Bernstein applied for a planning grant under the program. Eli LaurenBernstein explains that the

planning grant will help them research trends in national and regional cider production, including what cider apple varieties the farm can grow successfully and distribute from such a remote location.

“My two key goals are to restore the American practice of traditional cider making, while developing new ways for our region to be agriculturally profitable,” says Eli. Across the country, hard cider is experiencing a revival among both producers and consumers. Lauren-Bernstein says he’s interested in learning from historic production of locally-adapted apple varieties, while introducing new varieties that are well-adapted to the high elevation, short season growing conditions in Boulder. He says one the trick will be finding those late blooming and early ripening apple vari-

eties that make great cider.

“Market share for fruitbased, craft brews is expanding rapidly, both across the U.S. and internationally—and unique character is a big determinant of product success,” says Lauren-Bernstein. “We hope to blend Spanish Trail legacy fruit trees with American cider standards to make a truly memorable Southwestern hard cider. It’s obvious that this property has amazing orchard potential.”

Rachel Lauren-Bernstein has owned the farm property, located in lower Boulder, for almost seven years. The couple met five years ago and got married on Full Moon Farm last August. “Our entire gift registry for the wedding was apple trees,” says Eli. Cider Business cont’d on page2

TORREY - The Entrada Institute’s 12th annual Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, the kickoff event for its 2013 Saturday Sunset Series, was a wonderful success. An estimated audience of over 250 people attended. For the first time in a recent years, the weather cooperated. Although it was windy at times, the temperature was perfect for the outdoor festival.

Thanks to Larry Johnson for emceeing the event, Carol Gnade (Current President of The Entrada Institute) for coordinating and announcing the Wayne High School Cowboy/Cowgirl poetry writing contest winners, and the Robber’s Roost Bookstore for hosting the event.

Rod Frazier, Bob Poulton, Derek Barnes and Hank Winawer kicked off the performances with “old-time” sing-along music. Next, Ray Conrad recited some of his cowboy poetry. The group of Will Barclay, Gil Hunt, Steve Lutz and Jim Robinson were up next entertaining the crowd. Eighty-five year old Darlene Lambert shared some poetry on her birthday. Cowboy poet, singer, storyteller, and musician Dudley Elliott was also a hit with the crowd. Mike Moutoux, our headliner entertained the audience with his cowboy music and poetry as the setting sun lit up the Cockscomb and Boulder Mountain in the background.

The Entrada Institute sponsors the Saturday Sunset Series. You’re invited to join in these free, fun events throughout the Summer and Fall.

—Annette Lamb

BLM to Host Free Public Tours at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

HANKSVILLE - This summer marks the sixth season that paleontologists from the Burpee Museum of Rockford, Illinois are partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Henry Mountain Field Station, on

the long-term research initiative and interpretive plans to provide educational and recreational opportunities at the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur quarry.

Paleontologists and education personnel from the

Personnel from Burpee Museum excavating bones.

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Burpee Museum will be on site at the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry to conduct free guided tours for the public. Tours will be available at: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., from May 31 through June 9, with the exception of June 2, no tours will be offered that day. Tours will last approximately forty minutes. Groups will be limited to a maximum of 25 people per tour on a first come, first served basis. All visitors are required to sign in at the big tent before starting the tour. Tours will only be offered under favorable weather conditions– if inclement weather conditions occur, tours will be cancelled. Notification signs will be posted off of Highway 24 detailing whether the quarry tours are operating each day.

Summer temperatures may reach 90° Fahrenheit; visitors are expected to carry at least one quart of water to sustain them during the hourlong trek and should arrive prepared for high temperatures and a hike on undeveloped terrain with appropriate gear. Additionally, there are no developed facilities located at the quarry site.

The site is located approximately 10 miles northwest of Hanksville, Utah.

The road into the site is not Hanksville Quarry cont’d on page2

Eli Lauren-Bernstein, Rachel Lauren-Bernstein & Ishai Thatcher of Boulder’s Full Moon Farms, who are starting a new apple orchard and cider operation.

Fullmer Inducted Into Utah Tourism Hall of Fame

ST. GEORGE - May 14-16th was the annual Utah Tourism Conference, where tourism enthusiasts get together to network and learn about trends in tourism. With the conference two individuals were honored and inducted into the tourism hall of fame.

Bruce Fullmer, director of the Garfield County Office of Tourism was chosen as an inductee for 2013.

Bruce has served as the director of tourism for the past 22 years. He began volunteering on the county tourism board and eventually came the first full time tourism director.

As the first director Bruce had to break new industry barriers for the Garfield County and learn and develop new relationships for the area in the tourism. Bruce has literally travelled all over the world promoting Garfield County and the great state of Utah. In this time he has greatly contributed to the increase in tourism to the area. He was instrumental in the designations of both National Scenic Byway 12 and National Scenic Byway

143- and continues to serve on both of these committees. He has held various leadership positions on several tourism boards and currently serves on many committees to help promote events and activities in the Bryce Canyon Area.

He was a driving force for the Kodochrome Basin State Park Management Plan and was very involved in many ef-

Bruce Fullmer (right) accepts tourism award.

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forts of the new visitor’s center in Red Canyon. Through Bruce’s advertising efforts and marketing skills both nationally and internationally as the county tourism director visitation has vastly increased and continues to increase, due to the many bonds he has formed and contacts he has made.

—Garfield County Office of Tourism

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LETTERS

Times to Fix Escalante Kitties Set for June and July

The Insider welcomes letters from our readers. Letters to the editor must be signed and include the author’s address and phone number. We may edit letters for length and clarity. We reserve the right to refuse or eliminate libelous or tasteless material.

Thanks to You All

Our family wants to thank everyone who helped during Jerry’s illness and funeral. The phone calls of concern and visits to our home, the beautiful flowers and plants, the money given, the good food, or attending the services, we can’t thank you enough.

It’s hard to believe the love and kindness that is in this little valley. We have been overwhelmed with all your support and caring.

Jerry always said this is the best place in the world to live and we’ve found out that he was right.

May God bless you all for your thoughtfulness and caring.

The Jerry Woolsey Family, Bicknell Hanksville Quarry cont’d from page 1

maintained for passenger cars. High clearance vehicles are recommended to access the quarry and four-wheel drive vehicles may be necessary during and/or after storm events. Directions and other information regarding this site can be obtained by contacting the BLM office in Hanksville, Utah at 380 South 100 West, or by calling Sue Fivecoat at (435) 542-3461.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land – the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities Cider Business

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He also says that navigating the grant application was not too difficult.

“I’ll admit this was my first USDA grant. We saw the deadline a week out and we sat down and said we need to put this together and we spent 4-5 long days working on it.

The average farmer could put it together, for sure.”

USDA’s Value-Added Producer Program offers two types of grants. The first is a planning grant and the second in the sequence is a working capital grant that can go for things like processing costs, marketing and advertising expenses, and some inventory and salary expenses directly related to your value-added project. If you apply for and receive a planning grant you are then eligible to apply for a capital expenses grant. The planning grant specifically supports the development of a feasibility study, marketing and business develop-

on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.

—BLM Color Country District, Cedar City

ment plan. Once you go for a capital expenses grant you can go through all the details of bringing your product to market Value-Added Producer Grants are part of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, which coordinates USDA’s work to support local and regional food systems.

Three Sisters Farm & Garden, located in Kamas, is the other Utah-based farm to receive a Value-Added Producer grant this year. The farm seeks to expand their current market for organic produce and products made with organic produce such as pesto, sauces, and soups, and has been approved a grant of $10,000.

“I’m very interested in how small-scale agriculturalists can work together in southern Utah to tap into a more regional market,” says Lauren-Bernstein.

Meanwhile, they have more apple trees on order.

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USDA FSA Urges Timely DCP / ACRE Enrollment

Calendar

WASHINGTON, DC USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia emphasizes the enrollment deadline for farmers and ranchers considering the 2013 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program (DCP) or the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE). Producers who wait until the last minute to sign up could face increased waiting time in FSA county offices.

The sign-up for both programs began Feb. 19, 2013.

The deadline to sign up for ACRE is June 3, 2013. The DCP sign up period ends Aug. 2, 2013.

“We understand that producers have gotten busy, but they can’t forget to visit their county office if they intend to sign up for DCP or ACRE,” said Garcia. “Just as farmers

and ranchers plan their spring plantings, producers should plan to schedule an appointment to visit their USDA Service Center at the earliest possible time. It’s best to complete the paperwork now rather than to stand in line the day before the deadline,” advised Garcia.

The 2013 DCP and ACRE program provisions are unchanged from 2012, except that all eligible participants in 2013 may choose to enroll in either DCP or ACRE for the 2013 crop year. This means that eligible producers who were enrolled in ACRE in 2012 may elect to enroll in DCP in 2013 or may re-enroll in ACRE in 2013 (and vice versa).

For more information about the programs and loans administered by FSA, visit any FSA county office or www.fsa. usda.gov.

—USDA

Saturday, June 1 n Escalante Sidewalk Sale, Main Street

Bryce Canyon National Park Seeks Local Artists for Utah Prairie Dog Day Poster Contest BRYCE CANYON N.P. - Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking local area artists -- kids and adults alike -- to submit original artwork or photographs for the fourth annual Utah Prairie Dog Day Poster Contest!

Utah Prairie Dog Day will be held at the park on Friday, June 21st. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Living Together – The Complex Social World of Utah Prairie Dogs”. The park invites artists to submit original artwork or photographs depicting life in a Utah prairie dog colony. Artwork should not be larger than 11″ x 17″. Artwork will be separated into several age categories for kids 18 and under with adults 18 and over judged together. Submissions will be reviewed by representatives from Bryce Canyon National Park and Natural History Association.

First place winners from each category will receive a prize with the grand prize winning artwork placed on this year’s Utah Prairie Dog Day official poster. All submissions should be send to: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Prairie Dog Day Poster Contest, P.O. Box 640201, Bryce, Utah, 84764. Submissions will be accepted until June 5th. For more information on how to submit your artwork and this year’s festival, visit our website at http:// www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/updogday.htm.

Celebrate the 13th Annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival, June 5-8 BRYCE CANYON N.P. - Bryce Canyon National Park invites you to join its “Dark Rangers” and amateur astronomers from the Salt Lake Astronomical Society for the 13th Annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival.

“With its renowned dark skies, astronomy has long been a significant part of Bryce Canyon’s international appeal,” says Park Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh.

This year’s festival will be held Wednesday, June 5th through Saturday, June 8th and features Astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave. His Keynote presentation will begin at 9:00pm, Friday, June 7th at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill in Bryce Canyon City, adjacent to the park. Tickets available at the door—$3 per person or $10 per family. Advance tickets sales Monday – Friday, 2pm to 6pm at the Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill Desk located at Ruby’s Best Western Lobby.

Dr. Story Musgrave, Astronaut Astronaut Story Musgrave joined NASA back in the Apollo days and continued on to be the only astronaut to fly on all 5 space shuttles. Astronomers around the world know him as an integral member of the team that repaired the Hubble Space Telescope.

Fellow astronauts knew him as their flight instructor and medical doctor who dropped out of school to join the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War, but came home to earn 6 other graduate degrees in addition to his PhD in medicine. Join us to hear how this Massachusetts farm boy became one of the world’s most famous astronauts.

In addition to the keynote presentation on Friday, park rangers and guest speakers will conduct presentations on astronomy related subjects on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Join Seminole State College Planetarium Director Derek Demeter for an

June 5-8 n Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival n Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival

June 3 - July 22 n Panguitch Summer Reading & Storytime at the library. Check panguitchlibrary.org for times.

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appreciation of the “Forgotten Astronomers”, and University of Utah Astronomy Professor Anil Seth “Crowd Sourcing the Universe” where you will learn how you can help map the Milky Way’s closet neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy.

Because of limited seating, FREE tickets are required for the Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Evening Programs. Tickets must be obtained in person and are available at the Visitor Center beginning at 10 pm the night before the program. The Visitor Center will be open from 8 am to midnight each day during the festival. Every night, following these presentations, free stargazing with telescopes will be provided courtesy of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society and Bryce Canyon’s astronomy experts known as the “Dark Rangers.”

Day time activities will have a variety of fun and educational activities including: looking for sunspots with solar telescopes, exploring a 1:10 billion scale model of the solar system with Sir Isaac Newton (portrayed by Derek Demeter), and the long standing family favorite—model rocket building and launching workshops (kits range in price from $10 to $30).

The park will offer over 100 astronomy programs this year — every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday night, May through October. But, the Astronomy Festival is the main event with telescope viewing each night. “We hope to see you there!”

For more information about obtaining program tickets, shuttle-only road closures, amateur astronomer participation, and directory of area accommodations, consult the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival Website: http://www. nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/ astrofest.htm, download the Astronomy Festival brochure, or call 435-834-5322.

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ESCALANTE - With the support of Best Friends Animal Society, the Escalante cat fixing crew is set to get going again for the 2013. Two dates are scheduled so far - June 3 and July 8, both Mondays.

Best Friends, the nation’s largest animal sanctuary for abandoned and abused pets, supports this local effort to reduce the population of feral and unwanted cats in Escalante by providing no cost spay/neuter surgeries, use of humane traps, vaccinations, and transportation to and from their Kanab clinic.

The goal each date is to round up 20 cats to transport them to Best Friends for surgeries, check-ups, and vaccinations. Feral cats will be given first priority, but some spots are usually available for non-ferals. Though the services provided by Best Friends

are no-cost, the local crew recommends and requests cash donations from those that can afford to do so.

Adults cats and kittens weighing at least two pounds (usually eight weeks old) can be transported for surgery.

The cats are rounded up on Monday nights, transported and undergo surgery on Tuesday, and then returned to Escalante on Wednesday.

If you have cats or kittens that need to be fixed, or about feral cat colonies in town, please contact Cindy Calbaum, at 826-4452, Paulette Ksiezak at 826-4961, or Allysia Angus at Allysia Angus at 616-4480. And whether or not you have cats needing this service, if you would like to donate to Best Friends in support of this effort, please go to their website: bestfriends.org.

—Allysia Angus

National Park Service Announces Availability of Comprehensive Fish Management Plan Environmental Assessment GRAND CANYON, AZ - The National Park Service Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA) for waters between Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Mead within Grand Canyon National Park (Grand Canyon) and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Glen Canyon) is available for public review and comment. Comments will be accepted from May 9 through June 10, 2013.

A copy of the plan can be obtained at http://parkplanning. nps.gov/grca Comments can be submitted in the following ways: • posted online at http:// parkplanning.nps.gov/grca (preferred method).

• hand-delivered to the park’s headquarters building in Grand Canyon, Arizona • mailed to: Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park, Attn: Comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan EA, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023-0129.

Comments must be received no later than June 10, 2013 to be considered.

The goals of the plan include maintaining a highly valued recreational rainbow trout fishery within Glen Canyon downstream of Glen Canyon Dam, and restoring and maintaining a native fish community, including endangered humpback chub and razorback sucker, downstream in Grand Canyon over the next 20 years.

The EA evaluates a No Action and two Action Alternatives. The No Action Alternative would continue current management actions, which would not meet goals and objectives for fisheries in Glen and Grand canyons.

Among the actions included in the preferred alternative is implementation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conserva-

tion measures for endangered fish species in Grand Canyon and conservation measures developed for the Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) operation of Glen Canyon Dam. These measures include humpback chub translocations, non-native fish control, and razorback sucker research and management. Another action described is the potential for stocking of sterile (nonreproducing) rainbow trout in Glen Canyon. The preferred alternative addresses comments raised during public scoping and involves moderate intensity management actions.

The third Alternative emphasizes a more aggressive and proactive approach to nonnative fish control and fisheries management to meet goals and objectives.

Public comments, which were solicited in the development of this plan in May 2012, were considered during the development of the alternatives.

Potential impacts to other resources including geology, soils, and vegetation; wildlife and species of special concern; water resources, floodplains, and wetlands; cultural and ethnographic resources; air quality, soundscapes; visitor use and experience, and wilderness; park operations; human health and safety; and socioeconomics were also considered. None of the three Alternatives analyzed would have more than moderate impacts to the environmental setting.

For questions or additional information, please contact Brian Healy, Fisheries Program Manager, Grand Canyon National Park at 928-638-7453, Jan Balsom, Deputy Chief of Science and Resource Management, Grand Canyon National Park or Chris Hughes, Chief of Resources, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at 928-608-6265.

—National Park Service

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Cache Valley Bank to Acquire Eight Utah Branches from AmericanWest Bank LOGAN, UTAH & SPOKANE, WASH.- Cache Valley Bank and AmericanWest Bank have entered into a definitive agreement in which Cache Valley Bank will acquire eight AmericanWest Bank branches in Central and Southern Utah.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and all other customary conditions of closing.

The branches included are Price, Fairview, Mt. Pleasant, Nephi, Loa, St. George and two in Ephraim. The current branch leadership and teams will remain in place, including regional manager Ryan Anderson who will take on the expanded role of Regional President for Cache Valley Bank. Anderson’s office is in Ephraim.

“These branches are an excellent fit for Cache Valley Bank,” said Gregg Miller, President, Cache Valley Bank.

“We are excited to invite the employees of these branches into our family and look for-

ward to earning the trust of all of the customers presently served by these branches.”

The branches will continue to operate as AmericanWest Bank until the transaction is completed, which is expected to be in the third quarter of 2013. Upon approval, the branches will become Cache Valley Bank, expanding the Bank’s geographic reach into four additional counties across Utah.

The sale will also allow AmericanWest Bank to reshape its service area in Utah, focusing on serving the communities along the I-15 corridor from North Salt Lake to Utah County.

“Cache Valley Bank is gaining an outstanding group of employees and customers,” said Scott Kisting, Chairman and CEO of American West Bank. “Today’s banking environment requires a greater level of strategic discipline to not only compete but to be an exceptional company—for your

employees, customers and the communities you serve. “This sale was a difficult decision, yet we know it was the right thing to do because it more closely aligns our footprint with our business banking focus while adding locations to Cache Valley Bank that are a natural fit with their strategy.”

Cache Valley Bank is a highly-rated, community bank built on loyal employees that operates seven existing branches in Logan, Layton and St. George, Utah.

Founded in 1974, AmericanWest Bank is a businessfocused community bank offering commercial and small business banking, mortgage lending, treasury management products as well as a full line of consumer products and services. The Bank has $3.8 billion in assets with locations in Utah, Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho. Learn more about us at www.awbank.net —Cache Valley Bank

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Landowners and Producers Can Now Enroll in Continuous CRP with General Sign-Up to Follow

WASHINGTON, DC Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on May 14 reminded farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up beginning May 20 and ending on June 14. Vilsack also announced the restart of signup for continuous CRP, including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative, the Highly Erodible Land Initiative, the Grassland Restoration Initiative, the Pollinator Habitat Initiative and other related initiatives. Sign-up for continuous CRP began on May 13 and will continue through Sept. 30, 2013.

“As always, we expect strong competition to enroll acres into CRP, and we urge interested producers to maximize their environmental benefits and to make cost-effective offers,” said Vilsack. “CRP is an important program for protecting environmentally sensitive lands from erosion and sedimentation, and for ensuring the sustainability of our groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds and streams. Through the voluntary participation of our farmers and ranchers, CRP helps us to protect our natural resources, preserve wildlife habitat and bring good paying jobs to rural America related to hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

Vilsack encouraged producers to look into CRP’s other enrollment opportunities offered on a continuous, noncompetitive, sign-up basis.

CRP has a 27-year legacy of successfully protecting the nation’s natural resources through voluntary participation, while providing sig-

nificant economic and environmental benefits to rural communities across the United States. Producers enrolled in CRP plant long-term, resourceconserving covers to improve the quality of water, control soil erosion and develop wildlife habitat. In return, USDA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Contract duration is between 10 and 15 years.

Currently, 27 million acres are enrolled in CRP through 700,000 contracts on 390,000 farms throughout the U.S., with enrollment in 49 states and Puerto Rico. Contracts on an estimated 3.3 million acres will expire on Sept. 30, 2013.

Offers for general sign-up CRP contracts are ranked according to an Environmental Benefits Index (EBI). USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) collects data for each of the EBI factors based on the relative environmental benefits for the land offered. FSA uses the following factors to assess the environmental benefits for the land offered: · Wildlife habitat benefits re-

sulting from covers on contract acreage; · Water quality benefits from reduced erosion, runoff and leaching; · On-farm benefits from reduced erosion; · Benefits that will likely endure beyond the contract period; · Air quality benefits from reduced wind erosion; and · Cost.

CRP soil rental rates for non-irrigated cropland were updated this year to better reflect location and market conditions.

A nationwide cap was placed on the maximum amount that may be paid per acre for the general sign-up. Taken together these steps help ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent in a fiscally responsible manner while producing the maximum environmental benefits for each dollar spent.

For more information on CRP and other FSA programs, visit a local FSA service center or www.fsa.usda.gov.

—USDA

Sprayers for Rent The Upper Sevier Conservation District has two slide-in sprayers for rent.

Rates: $1/acre with $50 minimum Contact: Anne Excell 676-8189

VENDORS WELCOMED!!

For 2013 schedule of events visit Torreyappledays.com

Torrey Parade: Friends, Family and Fun times “floating” down Torrey’s main street. Decorate a float for the parade. call Jeni Scholes 425-2217

Race for the Apple 5K Run/Walk, get in shape and race for the Apple. Call Kyle & Amber Bray 425-3576

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Torrey Apple Days committee would like to invite Vendors to participate in its annual swap meet. Spaces are $25.00 for a 10x10 foot space. Artists, collectors, those with specialty/handcrafted items, school clubs and sports organizations, food and vendors of all types. Or if you wish to clean out your garage and make some extra cash this is a great avenue for sales. Schedule early and have your space included in pre-event advertising. Contact Bob 435-979-5050 or Torrey Town at (435) 425-3600.

Volley Ball Tournament: Get your teams together and play to win!! Sign up sheets at the Town Hall or torreyappledays.com. On the schedule under activities in the park you will find the link to the sign up sheet.

Miss Apple Days Talent Show Tune up your talents for the Big Show!! Free for every one, t-shirts for all entrants.

Call April Torgerson 425-2047/691-4384

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8th Annual Wayne High School Cowboy Poetry Contest Winners

The Entrada Institute has announced their 8th Annual Wayne High Cowboy Poetry Contest winners. They are, left to right, Brittney Hagel, a Junior, 3rd Place; Ashtynn Stringham, a Freshman, 1st Place; and Caroline VanDyke, a Senior, 2nd Place. First place winner Ashtynn Stringham’s winning poem is posted below.

MY GRANDPA IS A COWBOY

by Ashtynn Stringham My grandpa is a cowboy.

He rides a horse, changes pipe, and tackles many chores.

He fixes fence, maintains the tractor, and doctors livestock sores.

He’s handy with the pliers; he can curse like no other.

He’s smart and strong, and he works with his brother.

My grandpa truly believes that life’s not about stuff.

It’s about working really hard and being really tough.

My grandpa is a cowboy.

He is filled with aches and pains, But I have never once, ever, heard a complaint.

I think he might like to find a way to retire, But that is impossible because he’s filled with the fire Of keeping the tradition of cowboying alive and well.

He won’t ever stop, he probably won’t sell.

My grandpa is a cowboy.

His land and his trucks, his horses, guns, dogs, tractors, and cows Are things that he wants to be able to pass down To my cousins, my sister, and yes, even to me.

We all love and appreciate him and work hard to be Worthy of the legacy he has given to us all.

My grandpa, a cowboy, my hero, is a least fifty feet tall.

Roadside Brush Cutting Helps Travelers Stay Safe

The photos above show before (left) and after (right) brush cutting measures, which increases visibility along the roadway.

RICHFIELD - During the fall of 2012, the Fishlake National Forest conducted roadside brushing on a number of forest roads across the Forest. The objective of the project was to clear roadsides of brush and small trees to improve sight distances on corners, and restore road corridors to their full width. Completion of the project allows travelers to better see around corners and curves in order to avoid on-coming traffic, as well as avoid scratching their vehicles on brush encroaching on the road.

The roads treated include the Kimberly Road (Forest Road 113), Forest Road 123 between Forest Road 113 and Hwy 153, Kents Lake Road (Forest Road 137), Cottonwood Creek Road (Forest Road 126), Monroe Mountain Road (Forest Road 068), Dry Creek Canyon Road (Forest Road 071), Corn Creek Road (Forest Road 106 , and Chalk Creek Road (Forest Road 100.

These roads are used by all types of vehicles from ATVs to pickups towing trailers, and are some of the most frequently traveled roads on the Forest. Every attempt is made to maintain roads to accommodate these multiple uses, and roadside brushing is one tool used to make this happen.

Ninety miles of roads were treated using a tracked excavator with a mulching-head attachment. This was determined to be the most efficient and cost-effective method to treat this many miles of roads. Due to the density and age of the brush and small trees along the roads, follow-up treatments are planned to cut stumps and damaged trees.

—Fishlake National Forest

Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Utah Farmers and Ranchers who Exemplify Land Stewardship

SANDY – Sand County Foundation, in partnership with the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Western AgCredit and the Utah Cattlemen’s Association, seeks applications for the 2013 Leopold Conservation Award in Utah.

The Award, which is comprised of $10,000 and an Aldo Leopold crystal, recognizes Utah farmers and ranchers who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and sustainable management of natural resources.

The Leopold Conservation Award is presented in honor of renowned conservationist and author Aldo Leopold who called for an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage.

“Through this partnership, we have had the pleasure of honoring six outstanding agricultural families in Utah,” said Dr. Brent Haglund, Sand

County Foundation President.

“These families are representative of the tremendous conservation work of ranchers and farmers across Utah, and we look forward to recognizing many more of them through the Leopold Conservation Award.”

The 2012 award recipient was the Heaton family in Kane County. The Leopold Conservation Award will be presented at the Utah Farm Bureau’s Convention in November in Layton.

“We are very excited to promote and sponsor this award on behalf of the farmers and ranchers of Utah,” Leland Hogan said. “The award, however, is great for all of Utah because the recognition and funding helps to preserve and enhance our open space.

Utah’s farmers and ranchers have a long history of land

preservation and a deep commitment to preserving Utah’s natural resources. As stewards of the land we want to ensure that history continues well into the future.”

The nomination deadline is August 2, 2013.

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School Notes Congratulations to the Graduates!

With the conclusion of three commencement exercises for the graduating classes in Garfield County School District, I would like to pay tribute to the classes of 2013 for all of their accomplishments.

As I sat in the graduation exercises, the number of scholarships that were awarded to the students impressed me; scholarship totals reached into the hundreds of thousands. I would also like to thank the two counselors, Mr. Bennett and Mr. Jessen for helping the students with the application process. Mr. and Mrs. Jessen, you will be greatly missed at Bryce Valley High and Bryce Valley Elementary, thank you for all of your years of service. I would like to thank the local businesses, Garfield Memorial Hospital, cities, towns, memorial scholarships, foundations, and individuals who donated money to the graduating classes in the form of scholarships. Thank you for emphasizing the importance of continuing the educational process to the students. I am amazed at the overwhelming support these organizations showed to the graduating class of 2013.

I would like to thank all of the parents who got their students out of bed each morning and told their kids they were going to school. Thanks to everyone who listened to students read or helped with homework projects during the school year. Thanks to the teachers who provide a rich environment of knowledge and learning in their classrooms. I would also like to thank Mrs. Pollock for her 33 years of teaching in Garfield County School District. She has instilled a love of English and literature in thousands of students over her career.

The quote that states, “It takes a village to raise a child” is alive and well in Garfield County School District.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

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Apply Now for 10th Annual Claudia Austin Scholarship The tenth annual Claudia Austin Scholarship will be awarded on June 5, 2013. Community members or senior high school students who are furthering their education in the medical field are the only individuals eligible for this scholarship. Please send a one page essay on what you are planning on doing with your education, how important service to your community is and how your education will improve the community you work in. These must be received by May 31st to be eligible for the scholarship. Donations are accepted year around for this scholarship opportunity.

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Bicknell, Utah 84715 Claudia Austin served as a medical assistant at the Wayne Community Health Clinic. She was a wonderful example of service to her community and of what we are all capable of if we try to reach out and help. In her memory, WCHC established a scholarship to students that are seeking to serve their communities with a medical career.

Scholarship of Excellence Wayne High School would like to thank all of you who contributed to the 2013 Scholarship of Excellence Fund. Your contributions have helped eighteen seniors with their college goals. We appreciate all of you who come through with this assistance to our students.

Special thanks to: M& D Auto Parts Dilworth & Carla Lyman Christopher Jones Barbara Sparks Carl & Gail Albrecht Duane & Ruth Hallows David Morrison Craig & Jean Wilson Michael Zimmermon Meeks Morrell Lance Calvert Herbert Scruggs Harold Hiskey Garland Bray Sale of Candy Kevin Chappell D.D.S Kenneth Jameson Harward & Rees General Contractor Classic Motors Brian Farm Service Center Tom & Virginia Jeffery Philip & Ruth Clark Sevier Heating Julia Dieffenbach UBS Financial Services Jack Chandler & Associates Cary & Elizabeth Larsen Brian & Lynette Thorn Milton Derrick Happy Valley Carolyn Morrow Bagley Family Investments Chuck Norlin & Marcie Feldkamp John Thomas & Jennifer Lawton Bert McDonald John HultQuist Phillip Enger Mark Schneideider

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SUU Offers New Degree in Aviation Technology CEDAR CITY - Southern Utah University academics will take to the air this fall when the University opens a new aviation program through a partnership with private aviation company Upper Limit Aviation (ULA).

The Utah State Board of Regents approved the new associate of applied science degree in aerospace/aviation technology in April. This new program provides professional licensure in rotor-wing and fixed wing pilot training. Flight labs and aircraft will be housed at the Cedar City Regional Airport.

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Aliya Alvey Earns Hanksville Elementary Citizenship Award HANKSVILLE - Mrs. Susie Hatch presented the Hanksville Elementary Citizenship Award for 2012-2013 to a graduating 5th grader on May 23. Aliya Alvey received a $100.00 cash award for being an exemplary citizen throughout his years at HES. Aliya is the daughter of Duke & Jessica Alvey. The staff at Hanksville Elementary is proud of Aliya and her willingness to help others and be a positive influence in our school. Aliya always has a smile and a good attitude.

Kevin & Susie Hatch donated the award this year in honor of their son Patrick Pentico. Mrs. Hatch recounted the six traits of character to the student body before presenting the award. “We encourage you to continue to be good citizens of not only your school, but the community and the country. Our community needs you all to participate and give support.” Congratulations go out to Aliya Alvey!!

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obituaries Carla Coleman 1963 - 2013

TEASDALE - Our kind and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and nurse, Carla Jean Williams Coleman, age 49, died May 22, 2013 at her home in Teasdale, surrounded by her loving family and close friends, after a very brave and valiant five year battle with cancer.

She was born September 20, 1963 in Panguitch, Utah, a daughter of Everett J. and Carolyn Grace Barney Williams.

She grew up in Teasdale and enjoyed living there. She married Jeffrey Wayne Coleman, August 12, 1983.

Carla graduated with the Class of 1981 from Wayne High School. She continued to further her education and earned her RN Degree and was able to work in the EMS and Nursing field for 20 years. Carla had a deep love and compassion for nursing and was loved by all those she served. One of her greatest pleasures was when she was able to share her skills while training the new nurses that were going through the nursing program.

She was always available for anyone who needed her; she was a caregiver and friend to all who knew her.

Carla had a love for the outdoors including: boating, hiking, riding four wheelers, jeep rides on the mountain, and most of all, gathering firewood. She enjoyed and loved being with her family every moment she could. She had a passion for bicycling which included an annual 50 Mile Hite Ride and many other rides she and her sister Michelle could find to sign up for.

Carla is survived by her caring husband, Jeff, of Teasdale; her three daughters: RandiSue and Bary Barney of Monroe; Danielle and Shaun Albrecht, and Heather Coleman, all of St. George; four grandsons: Brogan Barney, Kydan Barney, Daitan Barney and Treyson Albrecht; brothers and sisters: Kendal Williams, Michelle and Greg Coleman, Chad and Stephanie Williams, all of Teasdale; Joni and Kim Hardy of Plymouth; Vivian Bitahy of Snowflake, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Carolyn and Everett Williams and her parents-in-law: Kell and Shirley Coleman.

In lieu of flowers, Carla requested that donations be made to the Teasdale Christmas Lights’ Fund in care of American West Bank in Loa. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Monday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the Stake Center in Loa, Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Burial will be in the Teasdale Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

Amanda Ann Crowther LEHI/CEDAR CITY - Our beloved Amanda Ann Crowther, 25, of Lehi and formerly of Cedar City, Utah, passed away May 25, 2013 in Lehi. She was born September 15, 1987, in Bountiful, Utah, to Henry Jon and Leisa Leach Worthen. She married Colby Paul Crowther, February 15, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She is survived by her husband, Colby of Lehi; children, Cloe Crowther and Marlie Crowther both of Lehi; parents, Henry Jon and Leisa Leach Worthen, St. George; brothers and sister: Shaun Paul (Sutton) Worthen; Jesse Jon Worthen; Karlee Alene Worthen, all of St. George; Alex M. Tanner, Lotheuie, CO; grandparents, Lewis and Pat Leach, Panguitch; Mary Worthen Pike, Littlefield, AZ: Tony Worthen, Washington; great-grandmother, Betty Frandsen, Panguitch; mother and father-in-law, Paul and Diane Crowther, Lehi; sister-in-law, Emily Diane Crowther, Lehi; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

Preceded in death by uncles, Lewis Troy Leach; Paul Don Worthen; great- grandparents, Bert (Thora) Leach; Keith Frandsen.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 12:00 noon in the Panguitch 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 200 N. 400 E. Friends may call at the Ward Chapel in Panguitch on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery.

Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield. On line guest book www.maglebymortuary.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Amanda’s name at any Zion’s bank.

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Luana was raised on a farm on Cedar Mountain called Woods Ranch. She said she was a lonely child and spoiled rotten, because her brothers and sisters were so much older. She had dance lessons, piano lessons, voice lessons, and her horse Laddie.

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On Memorial Day, the Hardest Lesson of All Children of Fallen Troops Learn Coping Skills SALT LAKE CITY - For the families of Utahns who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it means someone important won’t be at this season’s graduation or wedding.

Over this Memorial Day weekend, about 500 kids from across the country have been in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., to attend what’s known as “Good Grief Camp.” As part of the group TAPS - the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors - it helps children heal after losing a parent serving in the military.

According to TAPS spokeswoman Ami Neiberger-Miller, the kids learn, among other things, how to manage their feelings during life’s milestone moments.

“Children are a lot like adults; they will often compartmentalize or hide their grief from other people in the family, just because they don’t want to upset those people or remind those people of the loss, too,” she said. “Knowing these different coping skills is really helpful for them.”

The kids also come away from Good Grief Camp with mentors. Some 500 active-duty military volunteers main-

tain their relationships with the campers, in case the kids need someone to talk with in the future.

Neiberger-Miller said it’s critical to offer children a way to express their grief.

At camp, they make collages about their loved ones, pound out their anger on Play-Doh, and more.

She said TAPS’ clientele grew by 4800 people just last year. Thirty percent had lost a family member in combat.

“The other 70 percent have lost their loved ones in other ways; through military training accidents, sudden illnesses, many of them linked to deployment, and also to suicide,” she specified. “And so, we are seeing an increasing need at the same time that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are winding down.”

She explained that it takes about five to seven years for a family that has suffered a traumatic loss to create a “new normal” in their lives, and that the need for support from friends and the community never goes away.

The TAPS website is TAPS.org.

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WEDDINGS Smith - Nielsen

Tim and Jolyn Smith and Cindy Harp are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter

Kaelee Ann to Shawn Eric Nielsen Son of Russell and Cindy Nielsen Friday, June 7, 2013 in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple.

They request the pleasure of your company at a reception in their honor on Friday, June 7, 2013 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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Singletary - Miller

Emily Singletary and Justin Miller Have chosen to be married on June 8th, 2013 in the St. George LDS Temple.

A reception will be held that evening in their honor at the residence of Marlene and Stanley Stowe, 280 North 200 West, Escalante, UT from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Emily is the daughter of ReNae Singletary and David and Karen Singletary.

Justin is the son of Marilee Griffin Miller and Jeff Miller.

The couple will make their home in Shreveport, Louisiana where Justin is stationed in the Air Force.

Emily will continue her education at Louisiana State University at Shreveport.

May 30, 2013

TORREY NewZ Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday, which occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service. As a free society we thank all servicemen and women for their sacrifice and service.

This Memorial Day weekend the Torrey Cemetery was decorated in full American regalia with American flags respectfully placed on every military veteran’s grave. Folks like the now ancient war veteran Jehu Blackburn of the 1800’s and men and women from every arm of the U.S. services. A proud patriotic and time honored tradition that annually recognizes the service of all U.S. veterans that have served in the United States Armed Services and fought and died in all the wars in the United States of America, Europe, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The prominent and proud fifty star embedded red, white and blue American flags are a visual reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of our military servicemen and women that continually serve in our United States of America armed services. And those that are charged with the ultimate responsibility for the protection of our American way of life and the freedoms we as free voting and united citizens of these United States of America still enjoy today.

Sadly enough, at the first whiff of the Memorial Day weekend gas prices at the pump at the junction of highway 12 and 24 immediately shot up 30 cents a gallon. The Sinclair station in Bicknell would have done well to pay some extroverted high school kid to don a costume as a “Red Gas Can” with a flaming red sign directing folks to Bicknell where motor homes and international travelers could save a few bucks on gas, see some beautiful scenery and meet some mighty nice people.

Bring on summer.

Reminiscent of the Gold Rush of 1849 and as early as last Tuesday, long convoys of recently retired baby boomer couples in their flamboyant block long RV’s with their expertly air brushed scenes of untamed wild bucking horses

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or a lost and lonely grazing Buffalo, all of which looked like rolling billboards that slowly made their way through Wayne County. Comically and intermittently dispersed in-between the elaborate and expensive rolling RV billboard scenes were extended cab Chevy pick up trucks from the 80’a 90’s packed to the gills with excited and just out of school kids, stacked Hillbilly high like they were escaping the Oklahoma dust bowl. All of them in search of a Memorial Day weekend spot to camp, most likely on any semi-flat area large enough to park a 80 foot 100 thousand dollar RV or a 4 X 4 foot Cabella’s canvas tent with just enough of an area to place a safe fire pit, all within 100 feet or so from the highway as all the local RV parks and designated campgrounds have all been booked since last September.

Not that the locals or recent 25 year move ins could be unknowingly caught off guard or were oblivious to the eventual arrival of all the holiday traffic, but like the Chuckwagon that yearly prepares for the holiday masses the locals and knowingly Torrey newcomers stocked up on groceries and essential supplies well over a week ago. They did so as to not have to jockey for parking spots on Main Street, stand in a long line at the grocery store or even have to venture out on Memorial Day weekend unless it was absolutely necessary. Heaven forbid if you forgot to buy toilet paper because a roll of squeezable soft Charmin would probably be selling for a buck two fifty plus tax, even if there was any locally available on Saturday, and who knows what a new roll of “see through” single ply Western Family toilet paper would be going for on Sunday?

Also out in force was the Wayne County Sheriff, his dedicated Deputies and UHP law enforcers. In stealth mode, hiding in plain sight and cruising the highways of Wayne County they were looking for lawbreakers, suspicious characters and a constant reminder to drive safe, beware and wear your seat belts.

Of particular concern in Torrey town is the out of town ATV rental public, the young and often times speeding and reckless motorcycle and ATV operators on the town streets of Torrey Town. A Torrey Town Ordinance does restrict all ATV vehicles and motorcycle us-

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ers to a “fifteen” mile an hour speed limit and requires that all ATV’s and motorcycles exclusively use the paved surfaces for travel within the Town limits. “Don’t press your luck, some Torrey residents have the local law enforcement officers on speed dial and are not afraid to use it just ask DJ. Wayne High School held Graduation ceremonies on Friday May 24th at Wayne High; local graduates are Laticia Hunt, Caroline VanDyke, Jamen Brindley and smiling Josh Dudleston. Congratulations, good luck and welcome to student loans and the real world where the reality exist that your life of education never really does end if you plan on getting anywhere in this rough and tumble world.

The Entrada Institute held their annual Cowboy Poetry get together on Saturday May 25th at the Robbers Roost Bookstore. First up was the multi instrumental Bob Poulton, crooner Rod Frazier, guitar picker Derek Barnes and the infamous Hank Winauer plucking away on the wash tub bass and characteristically being quite funny. Second up was Fremont famous Uncle Ray Conrad reciting some of his favorite poems, next on the schedule was internationally famous Will Barclay, Bicknell born Gil Hunt, Utah’s Dobro master Steve Lutz and constant local music promoter and good music friend Jim Robinson. Darlene Lambert, a classic Mid-western little old cowgirl lady residing at Ray Lynne Cooper’s Serenity Springs in Loa recited from memory three of her own poems. Then Dudley Elliott made a long overdue appearance and climbed up on the Entrada stage in the visible delight of his wonderful wife Mary Elliott. During his musical performance Dudley respectfully dedicated one of his south of the border Spanish tunes to Dee Hatch that had the crowd immediately craving a bowl of

Beth’s homemade chili. Dudley then launched into some of his best known and always requested cowboy tunes and as a finale’ ended his performance with his garden fresh rendition of “Home Grown Tomatoes”, a crowd sing along favorite.

The winners of this year’s High School Cowboy/Cowgirl poetry writing contest were Brittney Hagel, a Junior, Ashtynn Stringham, a Freshman, and Caroline VanDyke, a Senior at Wayne High. They each received a cash prize from the Entrada Institute!

The head liner act for Entrada’s Cowboy Poetry and Music extravaganza was Mike Moutoux, the singing cowboy from Silver City New Mexico http://enchantingcowboy.com/ It was immediately recognizable that Mike Moutoux does his homework and knows how to work a crowd. As a good story teller Mike included local lore and stories that the Entrada crowd could associate with like the tale of Butch Cassidy and the well known outlaw Butch Cassidy’s far-reaching Wayne County connections.

I would be sorely remiss if I failed to report the passing of Carla Williams Coleman of Teasdale and it sincerely breaks my heart to do so. Carla was a caregiver to the very core of her being and if you ever encountered her at the Wayne clinic you know what I mean.

In her presence and with the gentle touch of her hand you felt better; she was a healer of the highest caliber and like her Mother Carolyn, Carla was always on duty.

As best described and in the words of Carla’s niece Whitney Coleman, Whitney said, “Auntie Carla, I love you more than anything. I can’t wait to see you on the other side, and for all those of you on the other side you have just received one heck of an angel. You guys are so very lucky, I’m so jealous.

Love you forever and always, I will never forget you. Love; your baby Whit!”

they can get a copy of the Insider. They all seem to be doing well.

The annual Escalante Ladies Reunion will be held this year, in Richfield, on June 15th.

So you may want to put that on your calendar. It is being hosted

by Beth Alvey Pollock and Elna Cottam Creek. It will be held at The Richfield City Park on 400 North Main Street. 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Pot luck lunch.

Bring your own drinks (the soft stuff) and $3.00 per person for expenses.

I received a message from Roma Bailey Clark, through Marilyn Jackson’s grapevine.

Roma too enjoys the Escalante column when she gets a chance to read it. She also says her sister Joy Bailey Gates has been in the hospital with pneumonia and her other sister, Geraldine Bailey Munson, has fallen and broke a hip. Pratt Munson, Geraldine’s husband, isn’t in the best of health either.

We all ride in the same boat when we get older don’t we?

It’s the pits and it sure isn’t a game for sissies!

Our sincere condolences to the families of Faye Jepsen and Theresa Coombs, Boulder, who passed away last week.

On a happier note: We have two weddings coming up.

Both on the same day, so that will be great we can go to both,

just in different locations.

A reception will be held for Justin Lyman and Kaylee Gladden at the Wild West Retreat from 7 to 9 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2013. 269 South 200 East, Escalante. Kaylee is the daughter of Dawna and John Jones and Jeff Gladden.

Justin is the son of Tyler and Lisa Lyman.

Emily Singletary and Justin Miller have chosen Saturday, June 8, 2013 to be married in the St. George Temple. Their reception will be held that same evening from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the home of Stanley and Marlene Stowe, 280 North 200 West, Escalante. Emily is the daughter of David Scott Singletary and ReNae Singletary.

Justin is a son of Jeffrey Miller and Marilee Griffin Miller.

I’m still waiting for news from the rest of you!!!

ESCALANTE News

by Marlene Haws ~ 826-4859 • marleneh@color-country.net I think I must have my signals crossed! I hear from a lot more of you when I don’t have news in the paper than I do when I’m trying to gather up news from you for the paper!

There have been a lot of people in town over the Memorial weekend and a lot more that I didn’t know than ones I did know. Some say there were more people at Calf Creek than there were in town!

The Sarah Smith Griffin Reunion was a rather small group. So small in fact that they will try it next year and if there is not more interest they will not pursue it. Too bad. There are a lot of those relatives in Escalante.

Budd Porter, Debbie Nelson, Berniece Losee, Edith Sharp and other members of the Leland and Mary Porter family were here and hosted the reunion. Edith’s daughter, Karen, has just finished a painting of Hyrum and Jerusha Smith, together, that would be hard to beat anywhere.

Ed and Phyllis Jarrett, Kingston, were here but they got away before I was able to visit with them. Anyway, it was good to see them again.

Tom Porter, son of Jack Porter was here but he must have had kids that were wanting to see the sights because he didn’t stick around long.

Terrie Gates Dowdle, Salt Lake, was at the reunion so we got to visit with her for a short time.

Ben and Renee Porter had a large group at their home on Saturday afternoon.

Gene and Renon Reed and Diane Pierce were here from Richfield.

Vernon and Peg Roundy had part of their family here from Monroe.

Jim and Jolyn Spencer were here from Orem.

Arnold and Deon Alvey had The family of Dave and Raylene Whitefield , Las Vegas, here for the weekend.

Gordon Shurtz, Ivan Shurtz, Dorothy and Newell Cowles, Don Shurtz, Virginia Fry and her son were all here again to decorate the grave of their father, Calvin Shurtz, but they had a new one to decorate this year. That of their mother, Loreta, who passed away just last August 31, 2012.

Bill Griffin and family were here and sang songs for Dawn at her gravesite. I’m sure she was there too, in spirit.

Dick and Donette Lee were here.

Ted Barker and his family were here again.

Alvin and Joan Cowles, Annabella, stayed at the home of Alvin’s sister, Margean Stowe over the weekend.

LaVee and Steve Wiscombe, Lola and Jim Alvey and Jimmy and Amy Alvey were all here from Mapleton.

Darrell Alvey visited in town recently and is now in Richfield for the summer where he will be training horses.

Kay and Catherine Gates, Elberta, were here and so was Kay’s sister, Montell (Monty) Revord. Monty has been living in Florida for a number of years and gets really homesick to see the “Hills of Home” around Escalante. It is my understanding that Butch and Rene Olson brought her from Cedar City after she flew in and they stayed with their son Terry and Marla Olson here in Escalante.

Steve Barney visited at the home of his parents, Ray and Lois Barney.

The Cottams held a Doyle and Thelma Cottam Reunion on the weekend. They were all in attendance except one member from each family. Karen and Sherrill Ott’s daughter, Michon, Myron and Sannette Cottam’s daughter, Nicole, and Brent and Patrice Cottam’s daughter, Shondelle and their families were unable to be here.

Shondelle and Reggie Gillins left on the weekend to move to Safford, Arizona,

where Reggie is employed in the hospital there. They are hoping to get back up this way for the 24th of July.

Almeda Haycock had a visit from a cousin last week who is 101 years old! Her name is Gaitha Woolsey Butterfield and she lives in Ogden, Utah. Her parents were Riley and Wilhelmina Lay and they moved from Escalante to Ogden when Gaitha was only 10 years old. Her family dearly loves Escalante and they come back every chance they get.

Her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Robin Butterfield, brought her this time and they wanted to see: The D.U.P. Museum, the pictures of all the L.D.S. missionaries in the hallway of our stake center, the Heritage Center, their old homestead site, etc. Some of you may have seen Gaitha on TV not too long ago. Up until last year she was still volunteering at a school near her home and helping the children there learn to read. The old stock had a lot more determination than we do now days, didn’t they?

I had a visit from the Mounteer girls. They still like to hear what we are doing down here, even though they have lived in Salt Lake for a long time now. They enjoy reading about us whenever

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Bryce Valley Area News

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

Here is a great way to help the Safe Sidewalk fund out.

South Central Communications (our local telephone/ internet provider) has teamed up with Amazon to offer community rewards to shoppers.

It doesn’t cost you anything, and benefits community projects such as our Safe Sidewalk fund. Here’s how it works: When you’re ready to order from Amazon, first go to socen. com then click on community rewards; choose “Tropic” in the drop box “choose a town”.

Click on Tropic Town Safe Sidewalk Start Shopping box in the upper right hand corner. This takes you directly to amazon.com and you can begin your shopping.

Amazon will contribute anywhere from 4-12% of your purchase amount back to the sidewalk project through South Central Communications. And again, it doesn’t cost you a dime! It’s one more avenue to raise funds for the sidewalk so the kids can walk home safely.

Awesome, South Central and Amazon! (from Annette Chynoweth and Irene Von Brockdorff) John Yardley was the speaker at the Bryce Valley High School Graduation ceremony. He did an excellent job and everyone enjoyed what he had to say. Jordan Johnson, daughter of Carlon and Heather Johnson, was the Valedictorian and Josh Spencer was the Salutatorian, he is the son of Boyd and Nannette Spencer. There were 24 graduates. Scholarships were amounting to over 200,000 dollars and were to be congratulated. Mr. BVHS was Tyler Hansen, is the son of Curtis and Pauline Hansen, and Miss BVHS was Jordan Johnson.

Stephanie Scott and her children are visiting with Alma and Anita Fletcher for two weeks. Her husband Jonathan Scott will join them this weekend and they will soon return to Mesa Arizona, their home.

Condolences go out to the family of Luana Riddle who passed away this past week.

What a lovely lady she was.

Her golden voice will now be heard through the halls of Heaven as she delights everyone with her singing talents.

We will miss her here and her family will also. Her granddaughter, Tari Cottom summed it up with “My Grams and best friend passed away this morning. I am going to miss her more than words can express. She has always been my number one fan. I will miss her contagious smile, loud cackle,words of encouragement, kisses on the lips, and the love that she has for everyone.

You may be gone Grams, but never forgotten. I love you so, so much.” Ben Riddle we send our love to you and to Cheri and Lamar Feltner and family at this time. Our prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with the family at this time. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, May 30th at 1:00 P.M. in Tropic.

The town of Cannonville has grown smaller by five families. They have moved on to opportunities in other towns and will be missed so much in our communities. Moving to Hurricane is Fred and Diane Wagstaff. Duchesne is the lucky down to get Eric Jessen and his family as he is moving there to be a counselor in the High School. Richfield welcomes the Garrett Cottam Family and the folks around here taking violin lessons will now have to travel to Circleville to continue taking their lessons from Megan Cottam. Matt and Kathy Fletcher at moving to North Dakota where Matt has a new job. Kathy will be joining him in a few weeks. Tim and Cherish Willyerd are moving to St. George for the warmth and career opportunities. Good luck to everyone who is leaving, you will be sorely missed.

Dallas Clark has been called to be the new Secretary in the Bishopric as Garrett Cottam is released as 2nd Counselor and Stewart Ivie is called to fill that position and leaving his calling as Secretary. Good luck to all three of you. Trish Thompson was called to be the Relief Society Secretary and Cherish Willyerd was released.

May 23rd was Tropic Town’s 121 st birthday. Who knew that?

Saw Cache Mortensen at the Manti Temple on Saturday with is fiance’, Kylie, and her family. They had all gone there to celebrate the 50th wedding

anniversary of Kylie Palmer’s grandparents, the Brians. Congratulations to them and their family.

Hagen Palmer was welcome into the Henrieville Ward.

Frankie and Gayle Moore welcome her family, the Ferrin’s from Farmington, Utah, here for the Memorial Day weekend.

Gayle says thank you to all the Cemetary Caretakers who cleaned up the cemeteries in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend.

Arthur and I spent five days traveling all over Utah.

We started in Roy Utah where we celebrated with grandson Alex as he graduated from Roy High School. He had made many accomplishments and ended with a 4.0 average the last year of school. His woodworking skills are amazing and he is also into making pottery that is excellent. He plans on going on a mission and has his papers all ready to send in when he has his doctors approval. Way to go Alex.

We then went on down to Cedar to see granddaughter Cambry Jensen graduated from Canyon View High School.

She was High Honor Society Member, an Academic AllStar in Track and Field, a Magma Cum Laude, and was chosen by the teachers of CVHS to be the Girl of the Year, a student who performed above and beyond what was required to graduate. We were so excited and surprised when they announced her name. She also plans on going on a mission the first part of 2014. From there we went to Richfield to see grandson Joshua Jensen graduated from Richfield High School with high honors, Magna Cum Laude, and 8 Merit Diplomas (colored cords). He had been chosen as Academic All-Region and All-State in Tennis. He leaves the end of June to the MTC in preparation of his mission in Fukuoka Japan. Alex is the son of Karen Frahm of Roy. Cambry is the daughter of Mike and Stacie Jensen of Enoch and Joshua is the son of Dave and Debbie Jensen of Central Valley, Utah.

We are so proud and excited for their future adventures. We

spent Saturday in Manti at the Temple as Joshua received his Endowments for his mission.

Also having graduates at Canyon View High School was Erica Fletcher’s son, Michale Racker. Patrick Clarke, formerly of BVHS and Cannonville and of of Enoch, had a son, Zachary graduate. Joyce Ott Edwards also had a graduate at this same school. She is Stan and Louise Ott’s daughter and also graduated from BVHS. Called to be the new Branch Presidency of the Bryce Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is Blaine Anderson as President, Stan Mecham as 1st Counselor and Lowell Mecham as 2nd Counselor. Congratulations to all of you.

Logan LeFevre, son of Layne and April LeFevre and Josh Spencer, son of Boyd and Nannette Spencer. were advanced to the office of Elder in prepartion for their leaving on their missions. Logan to Mexico and Josh to Texas.

Larry and Glenna Fletcher had family come to visit. They had a picnic at the Cannonville Park and everyone had a great time. Delone and Fatima Fletcher, Moss and Megan from Mt. Pleasant. Leon and Barbara, Garrett and Brent came from Payson. Dianne from Provo and Pamela from Elsinore. Alma and Anita Fletcher and family, Pauline and Curtis, Steven and Mariah from Cannonville, Gail and Garry from Cannonvile and Matthew and Cathy, Ryan, William, and Ananda from Cannonville all attended and had a wonderful visit.

Tom and Gay Shakespeare report that granddaughter, Kayla Shakespear of Cedar High School took first in 100 M. and 200 M and with her sister, Brooklyn took 1st in 4x100 m relay at the both the BYU Invitational and the State Track Meet. Overall ratings were Kayla 1st in her region and Brooklyn took 3rd. Kayla is a senior and Brooklyn is a Freshman. They are the daughters of Jeff and Tracy Shakespeare of Cedar City. Congratulations girls, job well done.

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meet and was missed during the reporting was that of Trey Barney in Shot Put. He threw it 41’ 6 1/2” and broke the record set

by Pace Clarke in 2002 at 40’ 3”. Sorry we missed that Trey.

Last of the school year at Bryce Valley Elementary was so busy. Events that took place were the trip for 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades to the Morgan Dairy in Circleville. It was amazing and went very well. They milk over 2,000 cows a day and the students were very interested in all that took place.

5th and 6th took their annual trip to Calf Creek and had a great day. Kindergarten had their picnic and graduation that went very well. 6th grade had their graduation with a flag ceremony and shared their talents and a slide show of their year in 6th grade. Layne LeFevre, Principal, was the speaker. 3rd grade went swimming at Ru-

by’s Inn and 4th grade held a mini Olympics that was a great deal of fun. It has been a great year and now they can spend a few weeks enjoying the summer.

Thanks again to Maren Stewart, Erin Hayden, and all who helped with reports for the school news during the year. If you are interested to do it next year please let me know. Thanks to all of you for doing your bit by reporting your news and I hope you will continue during the summer. Please call or email about your graduate and any visitors you have. Thanks for letting me brag a bit about my family now and then. Please you do it too. We would love to hear it. ALso anyone who has some news they would like in, please call or email. ANYONE!!

Thanks VS

car and tractor parade; followed by the Quilt Walk race and a tractor pull and car show down at the City Park. At 2:00 there will a heritage fair and Pioneer Village. At 3:00 there will be a Pioneer Home Tour another Sub for Santa event and at 7:00pm there will be the final night of the Quilt Walk Play for the year. Join in the fun there is something for everyone from Chocolate to Tractor Pulls.

On June 3rd the irrigation water will be turned into the pipes, be sure that your valves are shut or you will have a lake in your yard. On Sunday the 2nd the LDS Panguitch Stake will be fasting to bring moisture to our area, we have been

in a very bad drought for the last two years.

June 3rd through the 7th is the time to file for the open positions on the City Council.

With the passing of Council Person Laura Mosdell, there will be four openings on the Council. Two four year positions and two, two year openings, the two four year terms will go to the two highest vote getters. The Mayor position will also be open for a two year term. Get involved, I know I plan on signing up.

Summer time is fun time in Panguitch, get out your fishing poles, hiking boots, horses, bikes and ATV’s. Panguitch is the place where it all happens.

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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Last week was one for the books, so much going on and it is ending with Memorial Day. Bryce Canyon got hammered this weekend, there were so many tourists on Sunday that they shut down the park to vehicles and they had to take the shuttle to get into the park. On Saturday they had over 4,200 riders and they expect many more on Sunday, with the shut down. It’s been a long time when all of the no-vacancy signs were out at all of our motels. On one of my Friday shuttle turns I picked up one of the cooks at the Lodge and he said the restaurant served over 400 meals on Thursday evening and there was a two hour wait for some of the customers When I go to Bryce Point, I point out to the riders that the town of Tropic is two thousand feet below us and I always tell them that it’s only a 7 mile hike down there, but you have to hike back, because there aren’t any shuttles, this usually gets a laugh. On Friday I picked up a couple from Germany that wanted to go to Bryce Point, they had hiked up from Tropic and wanted to go back down, wow.

The American Legion put out the flags at the cemetery and as usually the wind was blowing. Don’t they look good going down the cemetery road?

Please don’t put flowers in the crosses, they are for the flags that honor the Veterans that gave so much for this Country.

Pat and I went up to the Salina and Richfield cemeteries to put flowers on her Grandparents graves, both places were loaded with people honoring their family members that had passed on. Richfield Cemetery has a new Veterans monument that is really impressive, with

separate markers for each of the conflicts our Country has been in and an eternal flame in the pavilion.

Thanks to Kevin Barnhurst, Stephen (grand son) and Pat for their help in putting out the flags. Coming from a big city, there is very little decorating of the graves, I have no idea were my grandparents are buried. A couple of months ago we went down to a funeral in Orange Co. and out at the cemetery, there were four burials going on at the same time. Burials are two deep and the grave sites cost $3,500. One head stone I found interesting, born 1943 and returned home 2003.

The Panguitch Lions Club purchased flags to put along Main and Center Streets. These flags are to make the downtown look a little more patriotic.

These flags will be put out on Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Friday night PHS unleashed the Class of 2013 on the World. These very bright students know where they are going in life. There was a very large crowd on hand to see these young people get their diplomas. It was a awesome evening and the ceremony, talks and music were great. I always think about my granddaughter’s graduation. If anything could go wrong it did. She called it a “White Trash” Graduation.

She loved it and each graduation brings back many special memories.

Rick Swanger got the “Bob Cat Pride” Award for his service to the high school. Congratulations to him.

There had to be a record on how many scholarships that were awarded. Awarding scholarships to such a bright

class is really a tough project, They are all winners. Claudia Crump gave out a Quilt Walk Festival scholarship. She could not select a winner so she and Leon gave each contestant a prize.

Many more scholarships are coming, such a Leadership, Valedictorian and Student Body President to name a few.

Dalan Bennett received a very large scholarship from the National Guard, to attend any College of his choice. Adding to the special moment, it was his uncle that awarded the scholarship! Full dress and all!

There were six students that were scholar athletes, Fresia Houston, Katlynn Parkins, Mason Orton, Dalan Bennett, Kaden Figgins and Josh Henrie, all made at least one team, Academic All State. Good luck to the Class of 2013 you are the future of our Country.

The 7th and 8th Graders took their annual trip on Thursday, instead of going to Lagoon they went to St. George. First they went to the anti-gravity gym and spent a couple of hours bouncing on a whole gym full of trampolines. In the afternoon they went to Washington City and their new Community Center. Washington City won the State’s Community Center of the year award for 2012 and it is special. As you drive up to the community center you pass a soccer field on your left and 3 little league fields on your right. The Community Center is really something, three swimming pools, two basketball courts, a very large weight room and a gymnastic area. There is a running track that is 8 laps to a mile and a large community area that is used to hold public meetings.

The only thing lacking is tennis courts and they are working on that. The kids loved the pools and had a lot of fun.

I was helping the 2nd Ward Young women with a pancake breakfast (a real success, they earned money for Girls Camp)and didn’t get over to the Main Street Garage sale.

But judging by all of the tables that were out, there must have been a lot of good stuff to be had. This is going to be a Memorial Day tradition and is a fund raiser for the Main Street program.

The new hitching posts are being put up and should be finished by week’s end. They will be used throughout the summer for decorations such as quilts during the Quilt Walk Festival.

We are hoping to figure out a way to attach the Lions Club Flags to them. They will also have lighting available I am sure Main Street Committee will have lots of great ideas for seasonal decorations.

The Quilt Walk starts off with a bang on Wednesday the 5th with the Sub for Santa Chocolate Fest and Silent Auction, at the old high school.

There will be lots and lots of Chocolate and entertainment.

Remember, seven days without chocolate, makes a weak, woman. On Thursday the 6th through the 8th the Quilt classes start in the morning with a Trunk show at lunch time and continuing classes in the afternoon. The Quilt Walk dinner show will also run for three nights and you might want to make reservations for the show.

Saturday morning starting at 7:30 will be the Lions Club all you can eat Breakfast, served at Zions Bank. Starting at 10:00 there will be a vintage

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May 30, 2013

CLASSIFIEDS

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HELP WANTED GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Preschool Teacher, Bryce Valley Elementary Garfield School District is hiring a part-time Preschool Teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary. This teacher must want to help create a safe, loving, educationally sound environment for children ages 3 to 5 years old. The teacher will implement an early childhood program based on sound principles of child development, interact positively with children, and act as an appropriate role model. The teacher will have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for teaching young children (both students with disabilities and non-disabled students), early childhood curriculum and implementation, and appropriate parent communication and support.

SALARY: Beginning step/lane according to the 2012 2013 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have an Associate’s Degree, but a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Ed or related field and a valid Utah Teaching License is preferred.

Candidates with a special education license or background will receive special consideration. Applicant must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions and applications to Chris Kupfer: Garfield County School District, P.O. Box 398 145 East Center, Panguitch, Utah 84759 (435) 676-8821 Online application available www.garfield.k12.ut.us. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject 5/30 any or all applications.

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bus Drivers Bus Drivers needed! Wayne School District is currently seeking substitute bus drivers for all the bus routes in Wayne County.

The district will provide the training to become certified, as well as the information to get the proper endorsements on your driver license. Anyone interested in a bus driving job contact Ned Taylor at 435-425-3813.

Bus Driver Wayne School District is hiring a bus driver for the Torrey, Teasdale, South Bicknell bus route. This bus driving route will be morning and afternoon each school day. This job will also include driving activity trips as needed. Applicants must be currently certified to drive bus. Contact Ned Taylor Wayne School District 435-425-3813 5/30 Wayne County School District Part-Time Technology Assistant POSITION: Wayne School District is seeking a part-time technology assistant who will work directly with the technology coordinator at the district level. This position will be 12 hours/ week with no benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 2 years technical or associates degree directly related to the field of electronics technology. Experience in educational technology is preferred, as well as, 3 or more years of recent work experience in the technology arena. Additionally, multi-platform operating system knowledge (primarily Mac OS, IOS, and Windows OS) is desired.

DUTIES: Duties as assigned by technology coordinator including, but not limited to: - Mobile device management - Content filtering - Imaging labs - Assist schools with technology as needed - Basic network troubleshooting, website content development, tier 1 support, Server role management, etc.

APPLICATION: Job applications can be picked up at the district office or found online at http://www.wayne.k12.ut.us/ jobs.cfm. Applications may be submitted at the district office or by email at jobs@wayne.k12.ut.us.

Any questions pertaining to this position should be directed to Jordan Crane at (435) 425-3813.

DEADLINE: All applications must be received by 12:00pm on Wednesday, the 12th of June.

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

6/6 Wayne County School District Custodian Wayne School District is accepting applications for a custodial position at Loa Elementary. This position is for 15 hours a week. It is a year round position with a furlough in July. Applications can be picked up at the District Office. Questions about the position can be answered by calling the Wayne School District Office at 425-3813. Applications will be accepted until June 12, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Applications can be mailed to: Wayne School District PO Box 127 Bicknell, UT 84715 6/6

LEGAL NOTICES

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 JUNE 19, 2013.

Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2997(a38990): Young, James W. and Susan N. propose(s) using 0.25 ac-ft. from groundwater (SW of Panguitch) for DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 89-1103(a13835): Ott`s Ranch Inc. is/are filing an extension for 5.0 cfs. from the Yellow Creek (South of Cannonville) for IRRIGATION.

Kent L. Jones, P.E.

STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on MAY 23 & 30, 2013.

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LEGAL NOTICES GARFIELD COUNTY SURPLUS SALE GARFIELD COUNTY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1 - 1995 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 1 - WHIRLPOOL REFRIGERATOR 7 - BANQUET TABLES BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013 . BIDS WILL BE OPENED MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE GARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 55 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PANGUITCH, UTAH. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. All vehicles and equipment will be sold in "as is" condition, and all sales will be final. Purchases can be made with cash or certified check. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers. For additional information contact the Clerk’s Office at 435-676-1100 or www.garfield.utah.gov.

Torrey Town 2013-14 Budget Hearing and Adoption Torrey Town will hold its budget hearing for the 2013-2014 fiscal year on Thursday June 13, 2013 at 6 PM, in conjunction with is regularly scheduled Town Board Meeting. They will adopt the budget for 2013-2914 fiscal year following the public hearing. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall 75 E. 100 North.

Anyone who would like to review the budget prior to this evening may come to the Torrey town hall after June 7th between the hours of 10 and 3 pm on Wednesday and Thursday and ask for a copy of the budget. All public is welcome to attend the public hearing prior to the adoption.

If you have any questions call 435-425-3600.

Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne &Garfield County Insider on MAY 30 and JUNE 6, 2013 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL TO RESORT/RECREATION WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: BARN W/LIVING FACILITIES TO BE RENTED FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS/ VACATIONS/ REUNIONS, ETC. ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: ALLAN H. & SANDRA H. DIETLEIN A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: JUNE 12, 2013 @ 7:00 PM, WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 1 AC OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN SEC 34 T29S R5E SLB&M LOCATED AT 820 N 460 E GROVER, UT Published in the Wayne &Garfield County Insider on MAY 30 and JUNE 6, 2013 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INTENDED USE: GUEST HOUSE ON SAME PARCEL AS A RESIDENCE ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: CHARLES SALTZMAN & INGRID NYGAARD A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: JUNE 12, 2013 @ 7:00 PM, WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 41.52 ACRES LOCATED IN SEC 5 T30 S R5E SLB&M Published in the Wayne &Garfield County Insider on MAY 30 and JUNE 6, 2013 Garfield County School District Public Budget Hearing Notice Thursday, June 20th , 2013 Garfield County School District will be proposing to the Board of Education its final budget for fiscal year 2013. This budget hearing has been scheduled at Panguitch High School at 4:00PM, on June 20th, 2013 in conjunction with the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. The District is also proposing the beginning and tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2013-14. A copy of the proposed budget can be obtained on May 27, 2013 or thereafter from the District’s internet web site or from the District Office at 145 E Center Street, Panguitch, Utah, 84759.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 23 & 30 and JUNE 6, 13 & 20, 2013

Notice of Municipal Offices The following offices to be voted on in the Bicknell Town Municipal General Election on 5 November 2013: Mayor - 4 year term (2) Town Council Member - 4 year term each.

Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination petition must be filed in person with the Town Clerk at 64 W 100 North, Bicknell, Utah.

Filing dates are from 3 June to 7 June 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10-3-301 Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 23 & 30, and JUNE 6, 2013

Notice of Public Hearing The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 11, starting at 7 p.m. in the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room, 351 No 100 East, Boulder, UT. The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear comment on a proposed Conditional Use Permit for signage at the Boulder Recycles location.

The public is welcome to attend the hearings or submit comments in writing to Peg Smith, Planning Commission Clerk, at femmith@scinternet.net.

Published in the Wayne &Garfield County Insider on MAY 30, 2013 Notice of Public Hearing The Boulder Town Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 11, starting at 7 p.m. in the Boulder Community Center Meeting Room, 351 No 100 East, Boulder, UT. The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear comment on a proposed change to the Zoning Ordinance regarding setbacks for commercial properties along right of ways.

The public is welcome to attend the hearings or submit comments in writing to Peg Smith, Planning Commission Clerk, at femmith@scinternet.net.

Published in the Wayne &Garfield County Insider on MAY 30, 2013 NOTICE INVITING BIDS The Scenic Byway 12 Committee is accepting bids for Scenic Byway 12 Gateway Monument Sign Construction. Work includes construction of two identical Scenic Byway 12 AllAmerican Road masonry monuments to be located in the SR12 right-of-way near each end of the road, one in Garfield County and one in Wayne County.

Design specifications can be obtained by contacting the Scenic Byway 12 Committee, Byway Coordinator at 435-6168988 or by email to jholland.sb12@gmail.com or by U.S. Mail at P.O. Box 132, Tropic, Utah 84776. Bidders shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the bid submittal. Bids postmarked on or before Monday June 17, 2013 will be accepted for consideration.

All bid submission documents will be plainly marked with the project title and shall be addressed to Scenic Byway 12 Committee, P.O. Box 132, Tropic, Utah 84776. Pre-bid questions can be directed to the Byway Coordinator, contact information above.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 30, and JUNE 6, 2013 Public Notice Bicknell Town’s Budget Hearing for 2013-2014 will be held on 6 June 2013, in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Town Board Meeting. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall building, 64 W 100 N. The budget for 2012-2013 will be opened for revisions.

Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 30, and JUNE 6, 2013

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES to be voted on in the Town of Hatch Municipal Election.

Mayor - 4 year term (1) Town Council Member - 2 year term (2) Town Council Members - 4 year term each Candidate filing period is from June 3, 2013 - June 7, 2013. You must file in person with the Town Clerk at 138 N 100 W. Jacie Torgersen, Hatch Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 23 & 30, 2013

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May 30, 2013

Every1Counts To All You Prospective

By Cynthia Kimball Missionaries One night, around 10:45, I received this text, “Hey Cynthia it’s Amy* the girl you met in the nail shop just wanted to say congratulations on graduation J please pray for me I’m going through a lot and I can really use prayer thank you ;) and have a goodnight.”

Now, I’d only spoken to Amy one time 2-months ago, for maybe an hour, in a nail shop. Yet, I’d learned that she was a mature 21-year-old, one of the youngest in her family, whose parents were deceased, a college senior and mother of a new young son who was living in an apartment with her boyfriend. After that encounter, we then texted that next week and then I never heard back from her. Yet, that day in the nail shop, we connected immediately.

So I replied to Amy’s 10:45 PM text, “Hey beautiful Amy, of course I remember you; you’re awesome! J I’m sorry, though, to hear you’re going through a tough time.

Yet, you’re in my prayers.100% on that! Let me know if you’d ever want a blessing and or blessing on your place. I get blessings all the time and they really help a lot. Also, you’re still welcome to come to church with me anytime. I can pick you up no problem. You okay right now? Call if you need. I’m up studying. Will finish my degree in July and

walk through graduation in December. Yet, huge congrats to you on finishing school! Let me know what I can do and I’ll help you out in any way I can.

In the meantime, my friend, God Bless you.”

To which Amy texted, “I currently no longer live in Henderson anymore me and my sons father went our separate ways it’s for the better although I’m having a hard time with that.” But I do believe god has a plan for me and my son. Everything is going to work out for the better I believer and I receive that J I’m currently looking for a job and believe that gods going to bless me with one real soon J If I need anything I will let you know right now I’m alright I’m trying to get through everything but it’s not easy! If I need anything I will give you a call please keep in touch with me this is my new number don’t wanna stop you from studying so feel free to call whenever.”

To all those considering going on a mission, go. People like Amy need you. In fact, they are waiting for you. Remember Amy texted me, “.I do believe god has a plan for me and my son.” People like Amy need you to go tell and teach them that God has a plan for her and her son. Church leader Neil A. Anderson (2013) wrote, “Brothers and sisters, as surely as the Lord has inspired

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“Great idea, Honey,” he smiled. “Now you can eat them straight out of the box.”

To keep their active twoyear-old from roaming onto the busy street in front of their home, my sister and brotherin-law decided to put a gate across the driveway.

After working over two weekends on the project, the dad was ready to attach the lock to complete the job. He was working on the yard side of the gate, with his daughter nearby, when he dropped the screwdriver he was using and it rolled under the gate, out of his reach.

“I’ll get it, Daddy,” the little girl called, nimbly crawling under the newly erected barrier.

When my daughter-inlaw and I caught only one perch on our fishing trip ... not enough for even a modest lunch ... we decided to feed it to her two cats.

She put our catch in their dish and watched as the two pampered pets sniffed at the fish but refused to eat it.

Thinking quickly, my daughter-in-law then picked up the dish, walked over to the electric can opener, ran it for a few seconds, then put the fish back down.

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They walk past you on the street, sit by you in school, and connect with you online. You too are an important part of this unfolding miracle,” (LDS.org).

And for those who don’t serve a formal mission, Anderson has advice for you too: “If you’re not a full-time missionary with a missionary badge pinned on your coat, now is the time to paint one on your heart-painted, as Paul said, ‘not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God.’ And returned missionaries, find your old missionary tag. Don’t wear it, but put it where you can see it. The Lord needs you now more than ever to be an instrument in His hands,” (LDS.org, 2013).

“All of us have a contribution to make to this miracle,” (Anderson, 2013, LDS.org). *Name change Cynthia Kimball is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Workforce Education Leadership. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net

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Wills, Trusts, and More How Charitable Giving Can Benefit Everyone Except “Uncle Sam”

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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 $5,250,000 in the year 2013.

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

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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.

Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna, Olmstead and Pack with offices in St. George and Mesquite. He is the former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com.

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Practical Money Matters

Leasing A Car On the Cheap

by Jason Alderman

My trusty Volvo wagon served our family well for 13 years, but after 106,000 miles it finally gave up the ghost. My wife just completed graduate school so we weren’t ready to commit to a new car payment. I rented a car at first, but at $500 a month, that soon got old.

Then I came across a concept new me: assuming someone else’s car lease. Initially I was skeptical, but after considerable research I took the plunge. It took many emails and phone calls and a monthlong wait for the paperwork to clear, but I now have a oneyear lease on a quality car whose monthly cost is about a third less than the strippeddown model I was renting.

With the caveat that car lease assumption is not right for everyone, here’s how the process works: People need to get out of their car leases for a variety of reasons but it’s notoriously difficult to do so – you usually must pay the outstanding balance plus an early termination fee.

One way around this, if your finance company allows it, is to transfer the lease to another party for the remainder of its term. Many people use online lease assumption services like Swapalease.com and LeaseTrader.com. I went with Swapalease.com.

These companies match people wanting to unload their

lease (think of them as “sellers”) with so-called “buyers” interested taking over the remainder of someone’s lease.

Among the potential advantages for buyers: • No down payment.

• You can secure a shorterterm lease.

• Sellers will generally offer or agree to financial incentives to unload their lease.

• Newer cars are usually still under warranty.

However, be aware of the many fees involved on both sides of the transaction: • Sellers are charged a fee to advertise their vehicle on the websites (generally $50 to $150), and a transaction fee if a lease transfer is initiated ($100 to $150).

• Buyers pay a registration fee to obtain contact information for sellers (around $40 to $80). Some sites charge buyers a transaction fee as well.

• Buyers must file a credit application with the lender which can cost up to several hundred dollars; the fee typically isn’t refundable if the credit check deems you aren’t creditworthy.

• The leasing company itself will typically charge the buyer a lease transfer fee (typically $50 to $600).

A few additional suggestions and precautions: Inspect the car and note any damage. You may also

want to have a mechanic inspect it.

• Ask whether the lender will remove the seller’s name from the lease – some won’t.

• During negotiations, ask the seller to pay the application and lease transfer fees. It doesn’t hurt to ask and you’re still saving them a ton of money.

• Don’t expect a lot of customer service from the swapping website.

• Make sure there’s enough mileage left on the lease to suit your needs.

• You’ll have to pay DMV registration fees and sales tax may apply.

• Your insurance company will need to provide the leasing company with evidence that you have adequate coverage.

• Know that it can take several weeks or more for the transaction to fully close.

For me, that meant an extra month’s rental.

All in all, if you’re flexible about what kind of car you’re willing to drive and not in a big hurry, assuming someone else’s lease can be a viable option. Just make sure to do your due diligence.

Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney

Spring’s “Great Bird Current” Flows through Utah BRIGHAM CITY - This is an exciting time of year for bird-watchers in Utah.

It’s the spring migration season, and more than half the birds you see at backyard feeders and soaring across the sky right now are headed north to Canada’s Boreal Forest.

It’s the largest intact forest on earth, and Dr. Jeff Wells, senior scientist with the Boreal Songbird Initiative, says it’s a major nesting ground for America’s birds.

Although a lot of the migration happens at night, he says there are plenty of chances to see the birds during the day as they feed and rest.

“I sometimes call it the ‘Great Bird Current,’” he says, “because it’s like a river

of birds that flows north, and splits up into smaller streams and tributaries, kind of as they’re migrating - tens of millions, hundreds of millions that are moving daily, through an area.”

About three billion of North America’s land birds and 26 million waterfowl breed in the Boreal Forest. Of those that remain in Utah for breeding - such as avocets, mallards and California gulls the Bear River Refuge reports that they’re well into the nesting phase, and this is a good time to spy the first new babies of the year.

Wells says many migratory birds are at risk as the Boreal Forest faces new threats - and that some species have

already seen significant declines.

“It is because there is this place to our north that is still intact that we have this great resource that we enjoy,” he says. “But it is under threat from mining, forestry, oil and gas, hydro, lots of different factors, and is being impacted by climate change.”

The birds face other challenges as they make their way north. For instance, the white lights on tall buildings and towers that are meant to warn pilots actually attract and confuse songbirds and can cause them to collide with the structure, or circle a light until they wear themselves out —Chris Thomas, Utah News Connection

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