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Thursday, June 9, 2016
Issue # 1154
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert Issues Proclamation Lauding Historic Ruby’s Inn in Bryce Canyon
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Lance Syrett, right, General Manager of Ruby's Inn, accepted a proclamation from Justin Harding, the Chief of Staff for Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, over the Memorial Day weekend. BRYCE CANYON CITY – Ruby’s Inn, which offers the closest lodging to Bryce Canyon National Park, was hand-delivered a proclamation Monday from Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s Chief of Staff, Justin Harding, in recognition of the lodge’s centennial. Harding read the proclamation at a ceremony inside Ruby’s Inn. In it, the governor lauded the vision of Reuben and Minnie Syrett, who 100 years ago settled their family on a homestead near the entrance of what would become Bryce Canyon National Park. “The renowned Western hospitality of Ruby’s Inn to-
day is carried on by Ruby and Minnie’s grandchildren and great grandchildren who (re) built the lodge after a devastating fire in 1984,” the proclamation read, “and extended and modernized the facilities to cater to the 1.5 annual visitors from around the world.” For a dozen years before Bryce Canyon became a national park in 1928, the Syretts had provided hospitality for folks from around the state and the region drawn to the canyon’s awe-inspiring rock pinnacles and grand vistas. Throughout the years, rooms have been added steadily, reaching a total of 694 across
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Respect America by normAn mCKee
PANGUITCH - In America the Beautiful, we sing “This land is your land, this land is my land”. Unfortunately, not all American citizens are respectful of America’s lands. In Southern Utah, we are extremely fortunate to live, work, and enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet earth. Question is, how do we treat these lands? Of the many issues currently plaguing the outdoors and our precious public lands, the trashing of most areas is un-excusable. Drive along most any highway or road, or take a hike or drive on any ATV or hiking trail. Unless recently cleaned, EVERY road or trailside has visible trash and litter. It is so irritating!! Nearly everyone, local or visitor, cherishes the accessible public lands as treasures. And yet, there is always litter. I admit, most people are responsible users of our outdoors. The real problem seems to exist mostly in a small part of the outdoor users. It seems like I pick up tons of trash each year. Approximately 80% of litter is alcohol containers. Most of
the remainder is plastic bottles and soda cans. Of course, this does not account for the discarded couches, fridges, tires, and other junk that are dumped wherever. Since the majority of litter is alcohol containers, what does that mean? Are these bottles and cans thrown by underage drinkers? Or are they left because it is unlawful to have open alcohol containers in the vehicle? Of real concern, even more than the unsightly litter, is the danger that results from alcohol use while driving. Do you feel comfortable driving
your ATV or hiking on a canyon road knowing that coming around the bend may be a guy that has just drunk several bottles or cans of beer? How about that guy when he drives Respect America Cont'd on page 3
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JUNE 9 - WED. JUNE 15 HOT and mostly sunny this week, highs in the 80s and above all week. Weekend will have the coolest temps, in low- mid-80s. Lows this week in upper 40s, low 50s. No precip in forecast. Chance of gusty winds throughout week.
Ruby’s three properties at the edge of Bryce Canyon. In recognition of the family’s efforts to promote tourism and hospitality in southern Utah, the Syrett family was inducted into the Utah Tourism Hall of Fame in 1985. “It is such a thrill to receive this type of tribute from Governor Herbert,” said Lance Syrett, General Manager of Ruby’s Inn. “My great grandpa was truly ahead of his time when it came to the tourism industry, and I am honored to be able to carry on a family business steeped in such a tradition.” As Ruby’s Inn continues to celebrate its centennial year, the historic hotel is offering travelers ways to save this summer with a special deal running from June 19 through July 8. Following their first night, visitors can get 30 percent off each additional night’s stay. This special also includes a free copy of the Bryce Canyon Auto and Hiking Guide. —Ruby's Inn
Capitol Reef Fruit Harvest for 2016 CAPITOL REEF - Fruit season is upon us. Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, and pears are typically available for harvest each summer at Capitol Reef National Park. The prediction for the 2016 fruit season shows that apricots, apples, pears and peaches should be in good supply. “We are looking forward to a fun and safe fruit season,” says Superintendent Leah McGinnis. Up-to-date fruit harvest information and pricing is recorded on the Capitol Reef Fruit Hotline as fruit ripens and specific harvest start dates are determined. To reach the fruit hotline, call (435) 4253791. Once the park number connects, press one for general information and, at the voice prompt for the orchard hotline, press five. Fruit harvest information is also posted on the park Facebook page and Twitter feed. Information on the Fruita Orchards is available on the parks website at www. nps.gov/care under “plan your visit.” Climbing fruit trees is not permitted in the park. The National Park Service provides special fruit picking ladders. Use care when picking fruit and carefully read and follow posted instructions on fruit picking and ladder use. Commercial picking requires a permit. Capitol Reef National Park uses the receipts from fruit sales to defray the cost of maintaining the orchards. The historic Fruita orchards are among the largest in the National Park System and were established beginning in the 1880s by Mormon pioneer residents of Fruita. The orchards are a main focus of the park’s celebrations during this Centennial anniversary of the National Park Service. —National Park Service
Entrada Ground Breaking Ceremony
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Entrada board of directors at the ground breaking ceremony. TORREY - The Entrada Institute has taken the first step in transforming their organization from a powerful, local nonprofit into a world-class center for promoting public understanding and appreciation of the natural, cultural, and scientific heritage of the Colorado Plateau. On Saturday June 28, nearly 50 people helped the Entrada Institute board break ground for the new Entrada Center and Holt Pavilion. For over 20 years, this local nonprofit has served as an arts and education center for a wide range of programming. Thanks to Annie Holt for her major contribution along with the many others who are supporting this project. To make a contribution, go to http://www.entradainstitute.org/support/ —Annette Lamb, Entrada Institute
Vaccination Clinic Hosted by Color Country Animal Welfare
WAYNE COUNTY - Color Country Animal Welfare will host a vaccination clinic from 9:00 to 3:00 on June 25th at the Wayne County Fair Grounds. There are 50 vaccinations avail-
nary charges for these vaccines train dogs for Rocky Mountain run anywhere from $60 to $80. Rescue Dogs. He became friends CCAW’s cost-covering charge with Dottie Weaver during that time. Dottie went on to start Colwill be only $20 per animal. Small animal veterinar- or Country Animal Welfare. Dr. ian and Teasdale homeowner, Howard is donating his time for Dr. Russ Howard, will this special, one-day clinic. Color Country Animal administer the vaccines. Dr. Howard received Welfare is an all-volunteer orB.A. and Masters de- ganization whose mission is to grees from the Univer- reduce the number of stray cats sity of Utah and a DVM and dogs in the Wayne County from Colorado State area and to advocate for the University. He has been welfare of all animals. Keep a practicing veterinar- your pets healthy. Make an apPhoto by Jen howe ian for 24 years Tripod relaxes in a flowerpot. Both including owncats and dogs are welcome at the clin- ing his own ic at the Wayne County Fairgrounds clinic in Spoable - 25 each for cats and dogs. kane, Washington They will be given on a first from 1992 to 2010. He come, first serve basis. How- currently practices in ever appointments are required. Salt Lake City area. Please call 435.491.2050 to reInterestingly, Dr. serve your spot. Howard has been visitDogs will receive the ing the Wayne County Photo by Jen howe DA2PP vaccine, a rabies shot, area as a hiker and Chauncy, looking ready to go. rabies certificate and rabies tag. camper since he was a Cats will receive the complete teenager. In the mid-1980’s, he pointment for vaccines by callFVRCP series and a vaccina- worked with CCAW member ing 435.425.2050. tion certificate. Typical veteri- and Loa resident Barb Altum to —Lorraine Miller
Senator Hatch Pays a Visit to Kazan Clinic
ESCALANTE - Senator Orrin Hatch, center, paid a visit to Escalante's Kazan Medical Clinic on Thursday, June 2. Above, Senator Hatch is joined by local officials and staff members of the Wayne Community Health Center and Escalante's Kazan Medical Clinic, and residents from Escalante. Locals shared stories with the senator regarding the importance of their new clinic to receiving medical care.
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Bryce Museum Closes
Effective November 1, 2016 the Bryce Museum will be closed permanently. Due to the short season, high property taxes, the inability for the Visitors Centers or Park Service to promote it, and because we are located in such a rural area, so many of the front line employees are hired from out-of-state or another country, that they are not trained or even know that it is in the area. Until last year, we were listed as an Attraction on the Garfield County Travel map for Scenic Highway 12, but they have taken us off, which severely decreased our business. It is with regret for those visitors who have rated us “world-class” and the many excellent reviews we’ve received, that we are unable to draw a large enough customer base to keep the museum open. The museum will become part of our personal residence. Our primary business will be RENTALS ONLY. The main building will be closed to the public and ATV and BIKE RENTALS will be handled in the building(s) located in the parking lot. For those who have supported the museum, we thank you. Sincerely, Robert and Terri Driedonks. Owners, Bryce Museum
Senator Mike Lee's Representative
Response to Article About Gravel Pit
[Pub. note: Mr. Tolbert made the effort to drive over the mountain from Wayne County to Escalante last Friday to hand deliver the following letter to our office. We spoke for some time and discovered that we share very similar interests and concerns for our community(ies). I appreciate the effort he took to share his response to our article “Wayne P&Z Recommends Gravel Pit Approval” June 2, 2016.—E.W.] I do not know you and you probably do not know me. What I think I know about you I assume from what I see as the general flavor of The Insider. That's it. I moved to Torrey in 1964 and was owner of the Chuck Wagon until1974 when I sold the business to J.G. Austin. I taught math and science for thirty-nine years and am now retired. And so; I have been here for nearly fifty-two years. Not that this makes me an authority on anything; but, I have had some time to develop some opinions. Most of the folks trying to run things in Wayne County are my former students. They have lived here all their lives with parents that lived here all their lives and so on for at least another generation. The folks that lived here when I came into town wanted to be HERE and they made a living any way they could. But, to stay they had to somehow make a living. There were a few federal government jobs to be had, a state job or two, Garkane, and some teaching positions; but, most were in timbering, firewood sales, farming, and the livestock in-
dustries. No one was what you would call rich. In fact, most barely got by, but being here was more important to them than monetary wealth. They still like it here and are still trying to make a living. However, options for making a living have dried up. Timbering has "gone south," and other land use industries are under constant attack. You see, ways of making a living in rural America are under attack and it doesn't look like things are going to get any better soon. I have been reading about a gravel pit controversy in The Insider for several weeks now and did not know exactly where the proposed site was. Since this particular pit would not be in my back yard, I thought I would just let the affected communities duke it out. From all the hyperbole, I assumed it must be within the Teasdale city limits, on Torrey's doorstep, or astraddle state highway twenty-four, or perhaps all three. However, if all these "toxins," even "elevated levels of radioactive materials in surface soils" posed a "real" risk, why were there no letters in opposition coming from any native residents
of the communities? Today I visited the site. I assume you have too, but if you did you apparently didn't notice that if Torrey is downwind from the site Teasdale couldn't be. The proposed site is east and a bit north of Teasdale, out of sight, down-wind, and far enough away from the closest part of the town that anyone outside their home will have to listen hard to even hear the hum of any activity there. The site is also so far from Torrey that people living there will only see it if they specifically go to the trouble to look for it. To have all this noise in Wayne County about such a thing is a very bad sign. Obviously, those on the east and west coasts that have been legislating rural American’s business, have now moved here. I'm used to seeing the media remodel the truth to make news or further some pet agenda, but I don't like seeing it so close to home. You could at least try to tell the truth and not impose a biased coverage. The "division of communities" is not the doing of the naughty Brown Brother's Construction Company. The placement of this gravel pit is very public conscious. (Oh, by the way, the Brown Brother's gravel pit in Loa is about a quarter mile from my back yard. There are two other pits very near Loa and two active pits in Bicknell up-wind of the town, one of them is less than a quarter mile from two schools. When I lived in Torrey, there was a gravel pit up-wind of town, on the river adjacent to the present trailer park.) Construction is another way locals have found to live in the place of their birth and make a living. We have many construction companies in Wayne County, some large, some small, but together they furnish considerable employment. Everyone has gravel in the cement their homes rest on and in the asphalt over which they drive. And, there is wood in the homes of every person that lobbies to shut down the timbering industry. It's a strange world. If we were really concerned about the quality of the air we breathe, we
would be protesting the constant and deliberate burning of our forests, forests we can morally burn rather than harvest. Check your sky. Highway twenty-four between the park and Hanksville is a mess. It would be nice if a construction company we can trust got the bid to improve it. Our children from Hanksville have to travel that road twice each day during the school year. That's three hundred sixty trips. There is a lot to be learned about the source of this conflict from the names of those attached to the articles attacking Brown Brothers, the Commissioners and the Planning, Zoning Commission. One has to wonder why folks move from an area they seem to have liked, to one they don't like. "Only in Wayne County," one complainer wrote. I personally feel you, as editor of a rural paper, should not be fanning a fire of groundless hysteria. I believe your article of 6/2/16 does just that. As for me, I was wrong about not getting involved earlier. I don't care how many letters county government has received from people that cannot possibly be harmed by the placement of this gravel pit. I'd be willing to bet those letters, from those voicing opposition, came from people that don't even know where the pit site is. (We all have our "gravel pits.") This mounted effort to cripple one of the few remaining ways left to make a living in this area is ridiculous, but I'm sure it won't be the last. The problem we have goes much deeper than a gravel pit. There is a general hostility toward anyone that has to make a living in an area urban folks want for their playground. We have this problem all over rural Utah; all over rural America for that matter. When urban folks move to a rural locale, they bring their hostilities to rural ways with them. Oh well, who needs rural America when you can get all you need at Walmart and McDonalds. Sincerely, LaVoy Tolbert, Loa
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Cowboy Poetry Contest Winners
TORREY - Congratulations to our Teen Cowboy/ Cowgirl Poetry writing contest winners. They received their rewards at the Wayne Awards Assembly. First place: Caib Brian Second place: Gentry Taylor Third place: Jaylon Jackson Honorable mention: Samantha Crane, Rebecca Oyler, Kailee Blackburn, Kyler Bredsguard and Venessa Barlow. Thanks to the Entrada Institute for sponsoring this youth contest. Also a big thanks to Shannon Robertson, the Wayne high school Eng-
lish teacher, for encouraging students to participate. Finally, we appreciate the time Becky Pace, Peggy Chappell, and Jeff Chappell (contest chairperson) donated for judging. The winners have been asked to share their poems at the Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival held the afternoon and evening of Saturday June 18. From national performers to a horse demonstration and local rancher presentation, this free festival will be filled with fun for all ages. Sponsored by the Entrada Institute, the Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival will be held at Robber’s Roost Books in Torrey, Utah. —The Entrada Institute
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To the Editor: It was a great disappointment when Betty Arial of Senator Mike Lee’s office came to Loa — for an hour — last Tuesday to “share your concerns and comments. Get help with federal agencies,” as the flyer announcing her mission proclaimed. As it turned out, Ms. Arial wasn’t interested in hearing from Wayne County citizens at all. Many of us were there to find out just one specific thing: who Senator Lee’s office deals with at the Environmental Protection Agency: a name and an email or telephone number. It was promised many times, but never received. Additionally, instead of listening and passing on our concerns — in this case about the health consequences of the proposed open pit gravel mine in Teasdale, Ms. Arial told us it was a local matter with which the Federal Government could not help. This statement, is of course, false on its face, as such remediation is exactly why the Environmental Protection Agency exists (as the June 1 article in the Salt Lake Tribune makes clear, http://www.sltrib.com/home/3955884155/epa-will-require-more-pollution-controls). In fact, rather than listen to us at all, Ms. Arial argued with us, quite heatedly, forgetting, I suppose, for a moment that she is a Civiil Servant who is paid by us, Senator Lee’s constituents, whether or not we may have voted for Senator Lee (as many in the bi-partisan audience had, indeed, done). It must be admitted that I am relatively new to Utah (two and a half years), but I was shocked by such behavior from any Utahan — all of whom seem to have gone to charm school — but even moreso from someone who is paid by the citizens and works for one of our two esteemed Senators. I have lived in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Michigan and in all those states the people who represented the politicians to their constituents have always been unfailingly polite and helpful. I would blame Ms. Arial’s behavior on an out-of-state upbringing (we can hardly expect Utah politeness from most of the rest of the 50 states), but she went to great lengths to extoll her home-grown Utah roots: making clear that she could pronounce Utah names much more easily than out-of-state names like mine. With respect, Barry Morgenstern, Torrey
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New Triple C Director Takes the Helm
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Triple C Arena in Panguitch right off of Highway 89. PANGUITCH - Lance Miller has been hired as the new Canyon Country Complex (Triple C Arena) director in Panguitch. He started the job on May 16. Miller seems especially excited about the “fit” of his new job to his personal interests. “I love producing events, I’ve been involved with rodeo my entire life--I spent 15 years as a pro and now two years as a senior pro. I’ve always felt that things would eventually pay me for “being me” and now that is happening,” says Miller. Prior to his job at the Triple C, Miller worked for 10 years for the Garfield County road department. Miller has had a long run-
ning history of putting events on at the Triple C, which is coowned and operated by Garfield County and Panguitch City. Among his most recent, prior to starting as director, was a “Roughies and Chics” rodeo on April 30-May 1, which he organized as a fundraiser to build a warm-up arena. “We made some money for the arena though I am a long ways from my goal. But we did bring in a lot of competitors. We brought in bull riders from around Utah and also from Texas, Tennesses, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Wyoming and Colorado,” said Miller. Including but also beyond rodeos, Miller says that he will help facilitate any activity that people would like to bring to
the Triple C. “If people come to me I am here to help them do whatever they’d like. We can have any kind of sports events, we have meeting rooms. All they need to do is meet with me and I will help with whatever I can,” said Miller. “Right now for me I’m just getting in the swing of things, but I’m excited and we’ve had a lot of people express interest in throwing events, and we hope to get those to materialize,” he said. Miller says that among his goals will be to try extend the “shoulder” seasons, and bring in events in both late fall early spring. “When people come here to Panguitch they are going to be impressed with what we have and will want to come back,” he said. Rental of the Triple C Arena is $300 per day, and stalls are available at $10/ night. Miller says they are currently re-building the arena’s web site, and people can also check their Facebook page for upcoming activities. To contact Lance Miller directly about an event, call 435-6162282. —Insider
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Lori Whittaker Receives Intermountain Nurse of Excellence Award
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Lisa Palleta, Lori Whittaker, and Cami Blackham. RICHFIELD - June 3, care nurses who exemplify the 2016 – Compassion and caring organization’s philosophy of come naturally to many nurs- providing care that engages es, but Lori Whittaker, RN at the patients and their loved Sevier Valley Hospital makes ones to ensure an extraordithe effort to ensure her patients nary experience. Lori was recexperience the very best care ognized this week at an awards during their hospital stay. This banquet with other recipients is why Lori has been selected from Intermountain hospitals. as Intermountain Healthcare’s Lori's passion for her 2016 Nurse of Excellence re- work runs deep - so much in cipient for the hospital. fact that she can even be found This award is given annu- in the hospital on her days off ally to Intermountain Health- quietly doing acts of kindness
Paving begins on the Navajo Lake Road, Dixie National Forest
Wahweap Fish Cleaning Station Closed Until Further Notice PAGE - Effective immediately, the Wahweap fish cleaning station will be closed until further notice. Water to the station was shut off to
repair the area’s waste water system, and the station will be closed for visitor health and safety until water is restored. The work is not expected to
impact other services in the area. Announced on May 25, 2016 —National Park Service
Respect America
The Dickinson Hill and Three Mile Creek roads are two examples. There are also many others. What impression do visitors to our area get when they encounter trash everywhere? Thank goodness there are some citizens that are trying to make a difference. One example is the extensive roadside litter cleanup along the Panguitch Lake Highway (SR 143) by Kim and Wendy Soper. So what can you do? First, don’t litter! Also, be strict with others that are with you, especially kids, to not throw their trash. Second, when outdoors, and if possible, take along a bag or whatever, and clean an
area of litter. Always dump your own waste in appropriate dumpsters, etc. Plan a family activity several times a year to go and beautify the outdoors. Third, don’t drink alcohol and drive! Thinking that it’s OK to do that on a back road is ridiculous! If you choose to drink, do so responsibly. Please respect the public lands and beautiful outdoors of Southern Utah and elsewhere. We are so blessed to live in this area of our world. Let’s work to keep it that way! Norman McKee is a retired wildlife biologist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. He is a resident of Panguitch.
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back into town. Your kids are walking home from school or riding their bikes as the drinker drives back into the neighborhood. Are you OK with that? It’s not just about littering our outdoors. It is also about the safety of our kids and everyone else. In most cases, it seems that much of the litter, including the alcohol containers, is left by only a few of our local citizens. The question is how much effort is our local law enforcement doing to focus on this problem? I clean up several bac roads 2 or 3 times each year. It never seems to get better.
for our patients. Fellow nurses consistently note that Lori, “goes out of her way to ensure that our patients feel at ease,” from taking the time to sit on patients’ beds to better explain their care, to engaging them in conversations about their lives and families outside of the hospital. “With over 28 years of experience in healthcare, Lori's knowledge and understanding of how to care for patients in a variety of hospital settings is a huge benefit to our hospital, allowing her to "float" throughout the nursing departments, and contribute where she is needed,” explains SVH nurse administrator, Cami Blackham. When the Richfield native isn’t at the hospital, Lori can be found spending time with her family. — Sevier Valley Hospital
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Get ready to see a little bit more of this guy this summer. Navajo Lake Road starts its scheduled paving on June 6th and will continue through late fall. DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded a contract to begin asphalt paving of the Navajo Lake Road (Forest Road 30053) on the Dixie National Forest, June 6 through late fall, 2016. Currently, the gravel Navajo Lake Road is a high traffic roadway that provides access to summer recreation cabins, trails, campgrounds, Navajo Lake and the North Creek Road. Numerous locals and visitors to Navajo Lake
have been highly awaiting paving of this road to decrease the road dust. The road construction project will reduce dust hazards, improve visibility and enhance overall safety of roadway conditions. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded the Navajo Lake Road Reconstruction contract to local contractor, Mel Clark, Inc., located in Cedar City, Utah. The scheduled road work will consist of roadway excavation, grading, improving drainage,
aggregate base, rock walls, asphalt paving, erosion control, signing and striping, seeding and mulching, and temporary traffic control along the entire 5.70 miles of Navajo Lake Road. The road construction schedule will be Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M.7:00 P.M. Construction is not currently scheduled for weekends and federal holidays. All visitors and travelers to the Navajo Lake Road may expect at least a 30 minute delay during scheduled construction times. Be aware of heavy equipment that may take up most of the width of the road during this work. Please slow down and adhere to road restrictions and one lane travel with a traffic escort. “The short duration road delays may cause a temporary inconvenience to some Forest users until this work is completed. Be prepared with personal needs and expect delays, plan some additional time to get your destination,” said Steven O’Neil, Forest Engineer. —Dixie National Forest
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Class of 2016, and New District Employees I would like to congratulate the class of 2016. It was a privilege for me to attend all three graduation commencement ceremonies for the high schools in Garfield County School District and acknowledge each student as they received their diploma. I would also like to thank the private business, individuals, hospital, and cities who provide our students with scholarships to attend university or career and technical colleges. With the financial assistance from our local communities, our students are more likely to be successful in their chosen career. Just how important is a high school diploma? According to a report published in 2011 by the U.S Bureau of Labor and Statistics, adults who do not receive a high school diploma have a 14% unemployment rate and earn a median annual income of $23,542. Comparatively, a high school graduate experiences a 9.4% unemployment rate and a median income of $33,304. Please see graph above. The graduating class of 2016 has successfully completed the first step on their path to independence and self-sustainment. Congratulations once again class of 2016 and best of luck on your future endeavors. In preparation for the 2016-2017 school, Garfield County School District has hired the following individuals; Brent Bonner - Special Education teacher at Panguitch Elementary School, Andrea Brinkerhoff - Full-time teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School, Cameron HenrieTeacher at Panguitch Elementary School, Jason Henrie - Math/Science teacher at Panguitch High School, Jodi Henrie – Teacher at Panguitch Elementary School, Teresa Osborne – Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts teacher at Panguitch Elementary/High, Bryce Valley Elementary/High, Kim Quarnberg - Full-time online intervention teacher at Panguitch, Bryce Valley, and Escalante High Schools, Rod Quarnberg - Part-time Career and Technical Education (CTE) director for Garfield and Kane County School Districts, Heather Weiler - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). The district is still in the process of hiring a part-time kindergarten teacher at Bryce Valley Elementary School, Special Education teacher at Escalante Elementary/Escalante High School, full-time English/ Health teacher at Bryce Valley and Escalante High Schools, principal at Panguitch High/Panguitch Middle School and district superintendent. We welcome these new employees to our district and know they will be an asset to our students and communities. The district plans to announce the new principal and superintendent next week. This information will be published in this newspaper. —Ben Dalton, Superintendent Garfield School District
Wayne Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll High Honor Roll – 4.0 GPA 8th Grade Logan Chappell 7th Grade Paxton Davis, Blake Giles, CJ Torgerson 6th Grade Tamara Ayala, Maggie Ekker, Mizuki Ito, Kassen Pace, Hali Peterson
High Honor Roll – 3.8 to 4.0 GPA 8th Grade Kayla Batty, Aubree Brian, Hannah Gardner, Hikari Ito, Gavin Rees, Maggie Taylor, Thomas VanDyke 7th Grade Jadyn Blackburn, Jackie Christensen, Brody Durfey, Destiny Durfey, LynDee Harker, Brayden Lawton, Kalina Maw, TJ Peterson, Abby Stevens, Hanna Williams 6th Grade Miles Guerrero, Millie Ice Honor Roll – 3.5 to 3.8 GPA 8th Grade Maddisen Barton, Stran Beeler, Tyrel Brian, Quinsee Ellett, Ian Fillmore, Addison Grundy, Ty Hilton, Kent Jackson, Braige Jacobson, Tate Torgerson 7th Grade Sadie Anderson, Trevor Barlow, Kortni Blackburn, Jace Edwards, Dallas Failner, Terry Lough, Ethan Morrill, Abbi New, Josse Peterson, Burgan Torgerson, Shyanne VanDyke, Felicity Williams 6th Grade Shaleen Nelson, Aleydis Pineda, Greta Portmann Halley Spencer, Sam Torgerson, Whitney Woolsey
Hanksville Elementary Citizenship Award
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Shawn Lusko & Susie Hatch pose for a picture after the awards ceremony.
Mrs. Susie Hatch presented the Hanksville Elementary Citizenship Award for 2015-2016 to a graduating 5th grader on May 26. Shawn Lusko received a $100.00 cash award for being an exemplary citizen throughout her years at HES. Shawn is the son of Donald Guy (DG) & Saleta Lusko. The staff at Hanksville Elementary is proud of Shawn and his willingness to help others and be a positive influence in our school. Shawn 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 goes out to Shawn Lusko!!
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Wills, Trusts, and More
Can You Tell Me “What is Probate?”? It is common to hear the statement, “I want to avoid probate” or “I don’t want my family to go through the horrors of probate.” When you ask these same individuals “What is probate?” many do not have an answer. Probate is one of the least understood of court processes. However, it is a procedure that can affect the family and heirs of every mature adult following his or her death. Simply stated, probate is a special state court legal process for settling the debts of someone who has died, and distributing the remaining property to rightful heirs. In a probate, the person who is authorized by the probate court to administer the estate of a deceased person is called a personal representative (or executor or administrator in some states). A primary purpose of
by JeFFery J. mCKennA the probate process is to have a personal representative appointed for the deceased individual. The personal representative must be appointed in order to “sign” the decedent’s name after death. During life, a person signs a deed or bill of sale to transfer property. When a person dies, it is still necessary to have some document to show a transfer of title. In other words, a “signature” of the decedent is necessary. The probate process provides one method of doing this. By appointing a personal representative, the court authorizes that person or persons to sign for the deceased individual. Many people believe that if they have a will there will be no probate. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whether you have a will or do not have a will, your estate must go through a probate proceed-
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ing if the assets are in your sole name. The only difference between dying with a will and dying without a will is that if you die with a will, you tell the probate court how you would like to have your property distributed after your death. If you die without a will, the state legislature tells the probate court how to distribute your estate. In either case, probate will take place. When considering whether to “avoid probate” or not, it is important to understand what is being avoided. In all cases, it is important to be educated about the different estate planning tools. After you have reviewed the different estate planning possibilities, you can then make a decision as to what is best for you. WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.
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While having lunch in a restaurant one day, a man was asked by a businessman at a neighboring table whether he would like to buy the place. When he declined, the stranger made another request: "Can I have your name," he asked, "so that I can say we discussed business?"
Boots
The first carload of Boy Scouts had left my house minutes earlier, bound for our three-day wilderness trip. As I backed my own vanload of Scouts out of my garage, I noticed a pair of hiking boots on the back steps, so I stopped to retrieve them. An hour later, we caught up with the first car, which was parked at a highway rest stop. Seeing me pull up, my assistant Scout leader rolled down his window. "Your wife just called on my cell phone," he said. "She asked if you knew anything about the plumber's boots that were on your back steps."
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The Mexican restaurant looked great, but it wasn't open. So I jotted down the name for another day. Just then, a man came out of the restaurant and took a peek at what I'd written. "That's not the name of the restaurant," he said, pointing to the sign. "That's Spanish for 'Closed on Mondays.'"
Sounds 'bout Right
I was touring a naval vessel, wearing my American flag lapel pin. As I asked the tour guide a question, he called out, "Sir, you are in distress!" I was greatly confused, until he pointed out that the flag on my lapel was upside down, the naval symbol for a ship in distress. I fumbled with the sticky clasp for a moment, but was only able to turn the flag 90 degrees. "Ah," he said sternly, "now you're being boarded by pirates."
Yup
The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so they can tell when they're really in trouble.
Shoe Fits?
My friend had been pounding the pavement in search of a job with no luck. Frustrated, he asked his dad to look at his résumé. He didn't get much further than the first line of his cover letter before spotting the problem. "Is it too generic?" he asked. "I doubt it," said his father. "Especially since it's addressed 'Dear Sir or Madman.'"
So Sweet
My husband and I were dining out with our children one evening. Our four-yearold son caught the eye of a woman at the next table who smiled at him, and he smiled back. When she got up to leave, we encouraged Joe to say goodbye. She leaned over and said, with a smile, "Good night, young man." Joe looked up at her, with an equally big smile, and said, "Good night, old lady."
Clever
Just changed my Facebook name to ‘No one' so when I see stupid posts I can click like and it will say ‘No one likes this'.
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Salt Lake City, Utah June 2, 2016 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday May 31, 2016 Receipts: 620; Last Week: 644. Last Year: 278. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: slightly lower; Holstein Steers: light test. Slaughter Cows: slightly lower. Slaughter Bulls: steady. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-500 lbs scarce; 500-550 lbs 163.50-170.00; 550-600 lbs scarce; 600650 lbs 147.50-152.00; 650-700 lbs pkg 160.00; 700-750 lbs 138.00-142.00; 750-800 lbs 138.00-142.00; 800-850 lbs 131.00-142.00; 850-900 lbs 127.00-128.00; 900-950 lbs pkg 122.00; 950-1000 lbs 115.00-118.00. Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 Lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs pkg 162.50; 350-500 lbs scarce; 500550 lbs 128.00-132.00; 550-600 lbs pkg 142.00; 600-650 lbs scarce; 650-700 lbs pkg 156.00; 700-750 lbs 120.00-125.00; 750-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs 110.00-115.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs 118.00-119.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: scarce. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 64.50-70.00, high dressing to 71.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 68.50-74.25, high dressing to 82.50; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 52.00-60.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs n/q; 15002250 lbs 92.50-98.00; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2300 lbs 82.00-90.00; Feeder Bulls: 950-1150 lbs 80.0097.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT. (435-230-0402.)
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FYI PANGUITCH
OBITUARIES Adam McEwen 1984 - 2016
PANGUITCH - Adam Wyatt McEwen, 32, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Adam was born on May 9, 1984 in Choteau, Montana to loving parents, Steven Eugene and Leslie Diane Kirby McEwen. Adam was raised and spent most of his life in Panguitch, Utah, with occasional periods in Salt Lake City where he worked in construction. Adam loved family more than anything. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family camping and exploring back roads and mountain trails. He loved driving and traveling, and he loved the mountains and all the beauty they had to offer. Adam was an animal lover, and was especially fond of his brother’s five dogs. Adam was blessed with many friends who, like his family, were privileged to get to know the "real" Adam: the quiet, introverted, yet very caring young man. His Grandma Betty always says, "Adam’s not only my grandson; he’s my friend." Adam thought and felt deeply about life and his loved ones and will be greatly missed by many. Adam is survived by his father, Steven, Panguitch; brothers: Luke Matthew Kirby, Panguitch; and Brent Aaron McEwen, Sunset; grandmother, Betty Dickinson McEwen Brown, Panguitch; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Adam is preceded in death by his mother, Leslie; grandparents: Eugene J. McEwen, Beverly and Calvin Kirby. Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to attend. A luncheon will be provided for the family and friends by the Panguitch 1st Ward Relief Society at the Panguitch Stake Center at 2:00 PM following the interment. A luncheon will be provided for the family and friends by the Panguitch 1st Ward Relief Society at the Panguitch Stake Center at 2:00 PM following the interment.Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com I started this letter this morning in San Diego and am finishing it up at midnight at home. We were setting up our Granddaughter in her apartment and it was a fun three days, with some long hours. This is June swoon time on the coast and it is not a good time to visit the ocean and this has been going on forever, it’s like the wind in Panguitch. This week is the start of the festivals that go on most of the summer, it is Quilt Walk time. I hope you got your fill last night at the Chocolate Feast. Oh it is so good. Today the Quilt Walk classes start, I hope you got signed up; the instructors for this event are brought in from all over the country. This is getting to be a real big event with over 300 enrolled in the classes. Tonight the Quilt Walk play will be presented for the 18th year and Elaine Baldwin has the cast ready to go. With new people in the cast each year it is always a challenge for Elaine. The show will again run through Saturday. Tomorrow, Friday will be the Home Tours and it starts at 3:00 and goes to 6:00, Pat has 5 homes for your viewing, including her own. Pick up tickets at the Social Hall any of the 5 homes. The cost is $5.00 and all of the proceeds will go to the Sub for Santa fund. With you ticket you can go to the Gem theater and get a scoop of their great ice cream.
Saturday will start off with Panguitch Lions Club great breakfast and that again will be held at the Zion’s Bank. Saturday also will have the annual tractor parade, so oil up them babies and join in the fun. There will be a tractor pull down at the fair grounds after the parade. In the afternoon there will be a heritage fair, where you can learn how to make soap, candles and butter just like the pioneers. There will a quilt race in the afternoon, so get a team together and win some prizes. In the evening it will be the last play for the year. Many thanks to all of the volunteers that make these events in town possible. Next the BMW riders will be here and they have been
coming for the last 18 years. They really enjoy the roads we have, especially Highway 12. The Lions Club will be cooking breakfast for the riders and the Fire Fighters will be serving their famous deep pit barbecue, both events will be on next Saturday. Congratulation to Mary
Ann Crofts, her C Stop pizza parlor is celebrating their 25 year, serving the best pizza in So. Utah. I am tired and because we have been gone so much, I hope that I can catch up on some of the happenings in town for next week’s column. Mack O.
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BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com
BRYCE RUN/WALK CLUB: from Fred and Katie Beesley. . . . . Those who participated had a great time running and walking with 16 people in the morning. Thanks for coming! Thursday we met at BVH 7am, and went up the dirt road toward the Tropic Trail Head and back. Saturday we went and parked at the Bryce National Park Entrance, 7am, and ran/walked on the dirt roads up there. Check with the Beesley's for more information on these walks and
they can tell you times, places and whatever information you need. Hayley Pollock can also fill you in and she says the walks are great for those who can participate so early each day they meet. It is worth the time spent. It was thrilling to drive around and see all the flags set out on the graves in the various cemeteries. They looked so regal and patriotic blowing in the breezes. What a tribute to our military folks. In spite of the weather there was still a lot of people driving around
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and visiting while decorating their loved ones places. Mike and Stacie Jensen and Cambry and Ian their children came over on Memorial Day to visit us and do some chores that needed finishing. They also went to the Henrieville Cemetary to visit the sites of Stacie's family members. Great grandparents and grandparents plus others. She is related to the Bryan Johnson family. Her mom is Linda Johnson White who grew up in Henrieville. Mike is our son. It was a nice visit and we appreciated the help around. Pauline Hansen and Anita Fletcher traveled down to Mesa Arizona to visit Jon and Stephanie Scott. The event that attracted them to the area was the baptism of Anita's granddaughter, Ellen by her father Jon. When they returned home to Cannonville they had a couple of tag alongs with them in the form of two grandchildren who wanted to come stay with Grandma and
Grandpa Fletcher. Zae and Jacob will be visiting for a couple of weeks or maybe three and they are very excited. I have said it before and I will say it again, Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are wonderful to be around. They are very special. Called to work in the Cub Scout program were Sheldon and Jamie Pollock of Tropic. Lesa Ahlstrom was called to work with the 14 year old class in Sunday School. We send out get well wishes to all who are recovering from illness...Ed Boger, Tom Shakespeare, Hayden Adkins, and Marion Littlefield. Wishing them a quick recovery. Short on news today but wishing everyone a safe week. Enjoying the heat?!?! Please call or email your news to me. Thanks VS Addendum to Bryce Valley Area News submitted June 6th, 2016. Wynona Henderson, Henrieville, has been touring the state for family events and doctor appointments, and has had visits at home with family. First she went to Ephraim on May 21st for the wedding of her grandson, Austin Davis. He married Dalyn Delaney, and the new family, which includes her two children Bubba and Brecca, will live in Salt Lake City where Austin is employed. From there Wynona went up to Mt. Pleasant, to visit friend Terry Mahoney. She stayed there three days with her daughter Wendy and husband Dan Davis. Then she went down to Cedar City for doctor appointments for follow-ups after cataract surgery on both of her eyes. Then, off to kindergarten graduation in St. George for her grandson Tabian Henderson at Red Hills Elementary, which sits under the mountain at Tuacahn, and another graduation for grandson Kenyon Malloy who graduated from Tuacahn High School. Kenyon is the son of Jeremy and Jobeth Davis. Back at home, on Mother's Day Wynona had several family members visit her in Henrieville--daughter and son and their families arrived--Trish and Brian Dixon from Riverton, and Mitch and Pam Henderson and their two little boys from St. George. Also over for Memorial Day were cousin Cal Goulding, who lives in Sandy and his wife Judy. They are newlyweds, and he is 85! And Cal's Sister Zoe and her husband Ernie from Pleasant Grove. This coming week, Steff Fosky (she is the neice of Gloria Clark and her mother is Orlene Johnson) will be vising from Tennessee.
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OBITUARIES
Elaine Chidester Matthews 1939 - 2016
PANGUITCH - Elaine Chidester Matthews, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed from this life May 31, 2016, in Panguitch, Utah. Elaine was born July 21, 1939, in Highland, Utah to James Earl and Thelma Esma Strasburg Chidester. Elaine’s childhood was spent in the Highland area. She graduated from American Fork High School in 1957. Following high school, she studied at BYU. On March 18, 1960, Elaine married Verl Baxter Matthews in the Salt Lake Temple. Their 56 years together took them to many corners of Utah. The past 45 years they have called Panguitch home. Elaine is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She has faithfully served in the Relief Society, Young Women’s and Primary where her influence has blessed many. Elaine holds her church membership and testimony of the restored gospel as precious. She taught her family through example the importance of keeping covenants and staying true. Elaine has spent her life building families, communities, youth and friends. She served as a 4H instructor, preschool teacher, PTA member, community orchestra member, singer in the Chantilly Ladies, mentor and cheerleader to countless people that were fortunate to cross her path and call her friend. She cherished her friends. You all know who you are because she always let you know you mattered to her. Elaine worked in the school lunch program in the Panguitch schools. She shared her special talents of sewing and cooking with whomever would accept. Verl and Elaine became the parents of nine children: Verlaine (David) Spencer of Panguitch , Jeanette (Garland) Sawyer of Greenville, Lynea (Chad) Limb of Beaver, Laurel (Darin) Nikolaus of Bellevue, Nebraska, James (Tiffanie) Matthews of Cedar City, Christian (Melanie) Matthews of Richfield, Jennifer (Eric) Douglas of Panguitch, Benjamin (Ericka) Matthews of Enoch and Cassandra (Joshua) Talbot of Greenwich. Elaine is the grandmother to 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her family is her joy. She has spent her life supporting her family in all of their various school, community and church activities. Each child and grandchild felt special in her presence. She is the master of turning simple traditions such as good bye waves, Easter egg hunts, turkey bellies, cookie houses and camping trips to Calf Creek and beyond into treasured memories that her posterity cherish. Elaine is a woman committed to her faith, family and friends. She exemplifies staying the course and enduring well through all of the good and bad in life. She is our example of kindness, generosity and acceptance of all. Her door and heart were always open. She truly is “one of a kind” and irreplaceable. As we sorrow at our loss, we are joyful that she is now free from the pains and trials of her physical body. Elaine’s family would like to express deepest gratitude and appreciation to all of her friends, community members, medical providers and fellow patients that have cared for and assisted her in any way these past several years. You are angels. Elaine is survived by her husband, 9 children, 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren (with 2 more on the way). She is also survived by brothers Leon (Irma) Chidester of Cedar City, Reed (Lynette) Chidester of American Fork, Richard (Susan) Chidester of Glenwood, Missouri, Dale (Debra) Chidester of Leoti, Kansas and Robbie (Nancy) Chidester of Highland, sister-in-law Kay (Wesley-deceased) Chidester of American Fork, Matthews family brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many loved nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Wesley Earl Chidester and Lee Ray Chidester and sister Diane Chidester. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4th, 1pm in the Panguitch 2nd Ward LDS Building, 178 North 400 East in Panguitch. There will be a viewing preceding the funeral from 11:30-12:30 and a viewing the evening before at the same location from 6-8pm. Interment will be in the Panguitch City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. We love you - wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. You are superb. Save a spot on the bench for each of us!
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June 9, 2016
LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT Garfield County School District Proposed Budgets The Garfield County School District will be proposing to the Board of Education the following: Fiscal Year 2016 Revised and Final Budget; and the Fiscal Year 2017 Proposed Budget. A public hearing will be held at Bryce Valley High School at 721 West Bryce Way in Tropic, Utah, on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 4:00PM. The hearing will be held in conjunction with the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. A copy of the budget can be obtained from the District’s website at: http:// www.garfield.k12.ut.us or from the District office at 145 East Center Street, Panguitch, Utah. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider MAY 26 and JUNE 2 & 9, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION 2016-17 BUDGET LOA TOWN BUDGET 2015-16 AMENDMENT - Loa Town will amend the budget for 2015-16 fiscal year on Thursday, June 9, 2016 @ 8 pm located at 80 West Center at the Loa Town Hall, in conjunction with its regularly scheduled town board meeting. They will also hold a public hearing for the budget of the 2016-17 fiscal year and adopt the budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year, following the public hearing. If anyone would like to review the budget prior to this hearing and adoption, you may come to the Loa Town Hall, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm All public is welcome to attend this public hearing prior to adoption. If you have any other questions, contact Michelle Brian at 435-836-2160. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 2 & 9, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF HATCH Notice is hereby given that the Hatch Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss submitting an application to the Permanent Community Impact Board for grant and/or loan funding for a Transportation Master Plan. The Hatch Town Council will solicit comments concerning the size, scope and nature of the funding requests for the above project. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hatch Community Center, 49 West Center, Hatch, Utah and shall begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jacie Torgersen, Town Clerk, (435)735-4364 at least three working days prior to this meeting. Jacie Torgersen, Hatch Town Clerk Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Utah Code, Title 17B, Chapter 1, Section 643, the Governing Board (the "Board"), of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District, Garfield County, Utah, on April 28, 2016 , during a Regular Meeting reviewed a tentative rate increase commercial solid waste services and adding a rental fee for solid waste containers. A public hearing regarding the rate increase commercial solid waste services and adding a rental fee for solid waste containers, will be held on June 23, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board's regular meeting place at 430 W. Ticaboo Drive, LDS Church Ticaboo Branch, Ticaboo, UT 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the proposed rate increase commercial solid waste services and adding a rental fee for solid waste containers. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the rate increase for commercial solid waste services, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the rate increase for commercial solid waste services and adding a rental fee for solid waste containers can be examined at the District's offices located at Utah State Hwy 276, Mile Marker 27, Ticaboo, UT 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9 & 16, 2016 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING BOULDER TOWN Boulder Town will hold public hearings on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 351 N. 100 E., for the purpose of receiving public comment on 1) opening the 2015-16 budget to make necessary changes, and 2) the tentative 2016-17 budget. The hearing will be immediately followed by a meeting adopting the 2016-17 budget and any changes to the 2015-16 budget. If you have questions, contact Clerk Judi Davis at 435 335-7300. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9, 2016
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE SECURITY TITLE COMPANY OF GARFIELD COUNTY NO. 00021990 The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the Garfield County Courthouse located at 55 So. Main Street, Panguitch UT, Garfield County, Utah on June 28, 2016 at 10:00 of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed originally executed by Colleen M. Henke as trustors, in favor of Lake Front Estates, Inc., covering real property located at 525 E. Fisherman's Lane, Panguitch Lake, UT 84759 and more particularly described as: All of Lot 3, Block B, Lake Front Estates, a Subdivision according to the Official Plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Excepting therefrom all oil, gas and /or other minerals in, on or under said land, together with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of exploring and/or removing the same. The Current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Lake Front Estates, Inc. and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default are Colleen M. Henke. The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff reinstatment or any other circumstances that would affect the validity of the sale. If any such circumstance exists, the sale shall be void, the successful bidders funds returned and the trustee and current beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damage. This Notice of Trustee's Sale is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be sued for that purpose. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. The deposit must be in a form of a cashier's check or bank official check payable to Security Title Company. The balance must in be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier's check, bank official check (credit union official checks are not accepted) or U.S. Postal money order payable to Security Title Company. Cash payments are not accepted. A Trustee's deed will be delivered to the successful bidder within three business days after receipt of the amount bid. Dated: Security Title Company of Garfield County, Trustee /s/ Travis V. Hatch, President 15 No. Main Street/POBox 177 Panguitch, UT 84759 (435) 676-8808 Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 2, 9 & 16, 2016 BUDGET NOTICE TOWN OF HATCH The Town of Hatch will hold their council meeting on June 15, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center at 49 W Center. They will be amending the 2016 budget and adopting the budget for the 2017 fiscal year at this time. Public comment is welcome. If you would like to review a copy of the budget, please contact the town clerk. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION DISTRICT Please take notice that the Canyonlands Conservation District will hold its annual budget hearing on June 27, 2016 at 6:00 PM at 475 West Main in Escalante. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF 2016/17 BUDGET, LYMAN TOWN Public Hearing Adoption of 2016/2017 Budget Lyman Town Lyman Town Council will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyman Town Hall in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9, 2016
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS REQUESTING SUBMISSION LYMAN WATER SYSTEMS Lyman Water System is requesting submissions for the following project. Bids will be received by Lyman Water System for; LYMAN WATER SYSTEM-WATER SYSTEM IMPROVMENTS Project Number SU1167A Project includes: Replacing existing waterline with 8” PVC waterline and installing fire hydrants. All contractors responding to this procurement process must comply with, and require all of their subcontractors to comply with, the license laws required by the State of Utah. All bidding documents and addenda will be distributed through Ensign Engineering & Land Surveying by email. To receive the Bid Plans and Specifications send an email to Kelly Chappell at kchappell@ensignutah.com include the following information. Lyman Water System-Water System Improvements Contractor Name Address Phone Number Email address Hard copies of the bidding documents are also available for pick-up at Ensign Engineering 5 West Constitution Way Suite 1140, Richfield, UT 84701 beginning June 1, 2016 with a $30 non-refundable fee. All Bid Documents are due June 23, 2016 12:00 p.m. MT. Lyman Water System reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or to waive any formality or technicality in any submittal in the interest of the System. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9 & 16, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE SITLA The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration hereby gives notice that the following properties are being considered for disposal through sale in Garfield County: Township 37 South, Range 3 West, SLB&M, Section 36: N½, N½S½, SE¼SE¼, which contains 520 acres more or less. Any party asserting a claim to a temporary easement or right of entry in the subject property pursuant to 72-5-203, Utah Code Annotated who wishes to make such easement or right of entry permanent may file an appropriate application, as set forth in Utah Administrative Rule R850-80-250(2). Applications will be accepted during the following period of time: From 8:00 A.M. June 2, 2016 until 5:00 P.M. August 31, 2016 at TRUST LANDS ADMINISTRATION, 675 East 500 South, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, (801) 538-5100. Reference No.: PS 8577. Applications will be evaluated pursuant to Sections 53C-1-302 and 72-5-203(1)(a) (i), Utah Code Annotated. If no application is received, or if an application to make the temporary easement or right of entry permanent is not approved, the temporary easement or right of entry will be extinguished. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 2, 9 & 16, 2016 PUBLIC HEARING TROPIC TOWN Notice is hereby given that Tropic Town will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 9, 2016 Tropic Town Heritage Center 20 North Main Tropic Utah which will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tropic Town proposes to apply for a loan and grant funding from the Utah Permanent Improvement Impact Fund Board (CIB) to secure funds for Road & Drainage Improvements within Tropic Town. The Public is invited to attend and provide comments on the proposed application. If you need special accommodations to participate in the above meeting, please notify the Tropic Town Office 435-679-8713 at three-(3) working days prior to the meeting. Published in The Wayne & Garfield County Insider JUNE 9, 2016
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Utah Makes Deeper Cuts to Medicaid Expansion SALT LAKE CITY Utah health officials are getting criticism for a proposal to widen the state's health-care coverage gap beyond what the Legislature recently passed. The Utah Department of Health wants to limit the state's Medicaid expansion to cover only 10,000 people instead of the 16,000 in the Legislature's plan. Laura Polacek, communications director with AARP Utah, said the plan would mostly cover those who are homeless or mentally ill. Although they deserve insurance, she said, that leaves thousands of others without access to affordable health care. "This plan covers just a fraction of the neediest people," she said. "To cover simply 10,000 people - instead of the over 60,000 people who still fall into the health-care coverage gap - we think is inadequate." The gap mostly includes people who earn too little to qualify for assistance under the Affordable Care Act, but too much to qualify for Medicaid. Under the Legislature's plan, single adults must make less than $600 a year, and a family of three can only make about $11,000 to qualify for Medicaid. Polacek acknowledged that it's good that some Utahns are gaining health coverage, but said the Legislature could have covered everyone in the gap at little or no extra cost. Legislative leaders have disagreed, saying they were concerned that the state eventually would bear the entire cost. Polacek said many AARP constituents find themselves in the coverage gap. "People who are 50 to 64, it affects very much," he said. "People do have access to Medicare when they're 65, but we have people 50 to 64 who have lost jobs, so it's difficult for them to get health care. It's really important that they have access to quality care." She said state polls show strong public support for Medicaid expansion well beyond the current plan, and that AARP Utah hopes to work with the Legislature again next year to close the coverage gap. —Mark Richardson, Utah News Connection
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Teach Money Skills to Your Middle Schooler This Summer by nAthAnIeL sILLIn compare purchases, gather coupons and come up with other ways to save in print and online. It’s also not a bad idea to let your child start suggesting thoughtful purchases when grocery shopping for your family. Before he or she can drive, you’ll have a chance to discuss choices and spending while you’re both in the store. If they’re not working, give them an opportunity to earn. If your middle schooler isn’t picking up a few dollars babysitting or doing chores, come up with an earning opportunity for the summer. It could mean cleaning out the basement or garage or a project around the house that they can handle. It will provide you both with an opportunity to talk about what he or she will do with that extra income. If your child has an entrepreneurial spirit, encourage converting a hobby into a summer business. If they show empathy to help others, suggest they donate their time to help elderly neighbors with simple yard work. Introduce the ‘bucket” system. It’s hard to know what to save, spend, give or invest without a system. That’s as true for adults as it is for kids. The “50-25-25” rule refers to setting aside 50 percent for everyday, non-discretionary expenses like school lunches or transportation, another 25 percent for savings and the remainder for discretionary purchases, better known as the latest smartphone your young teen says she or he can’t live without. If your middle schooler still doesn’t have a banking relationship, it’s a good time to get started. A custodial checking account will allow you to see how your child is handling money and debit cards are a reliable means of tracking every cent. Also, for savings, you’ll have the opportunity to introduce him or her
According to a 2014 University of Michigan Study, the average high school senior – who may already be juggling a part-time job in addition to their schoolwork– knows little about saving or proper money management. In fact, they spend most of what they earn on entertainment and clothing – a pretty bad precedent for young adults heading off to college and the working world. At that age, the money young teens earn in the summer usually comes from parents for household chores like mowing the lawn. Most parents never have a discussion with their kids about how to spend or save that money. Young teens generally don’t think about whether something is a “want” or a “need” — it is typically a want, which would be spent on a game, candy or comics. If you’re the parent of a 12-14-year-old, that might give you pause – or provide a great opportunity to make a difference. Consider using this summer to stop your child’s bad money habits before they kick in. After all, even though most middle schoolers are shy of legal working age, many begin to work at odd jobs that are starting to put money in their pockets you don’t see. Consider these steps for an informal summer money curriculum: Introduce – or reinforce – the “Needs vs. Wants” talk. Maybe your child has a spending goal for the summer – new clothes, maybe a smartphone. It’s all about intelligent money management, even if the goal is somewhat short-term. The “needs vs. wants” talk is all about delayed gratification, the foundational behavior of healthy money management. Link it to smart shopping, encouraging the teen to price-
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to price-comparing accounts for features, savings rates and usage fees. Banking relationships should be treated like any smart purchase. Discuss making a budget. Remind your children that if they want to maximize any part of the 50-25-25 system, they need to learn how to find value and stick to a budget. Most importantly, they need to know how to track their spending so they can stay within a budget. The number of mobile apps that allow people young and old to track their spending grows each year. Whether it’s pen and paper or technology, let the teen find a budgeting solution they like. They’ll be more inclined to use it and stick to a budget. Consider being more transparent about your finances. There’s no single right answer to the question of how much you should tell your children about your own finances, but keep in mind that they learn by both good and bad examples. It’s important for young teens to know that anyone – even the most important adults in their lives – can make a great financial decision or a mistake. Speak openly about money, with the appropriate safeguards for personal and family privacy. Find a way to make your personal experiences part of the summer money conversation. Bottom line: Middle schoolers may grumble they don’t have access to the car keys or the cool clothes and technology that the older kids do. But they do have something more valuable – time to learn critical lessons about money. Use this summer to build their financial knowledge for a lifetime. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
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