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Passion and Love of the Art Inspires Local Quiltmaker
Thursday, June 19, 2014 • Issue # 1053
This Year's Quilt Walk: "Amazing"
by Mariella Minton, Contributing Writer PANGUITCH - StepIn the back yard, amongst ping into Claudia Crump’s red the two old B&B cabins and brick home is like stepping an original turn of the cenback in time. As you pass the tury log cabin (whose bed is clubhouse perched in an old topped with--you guessed itCottonwood tree and walk -a time-piece quilt), is a large across the Hunter Star quilt shed-like building that serves pattern etched in the concrete as Claudia’s quilting hideout. walkway you get the sense that The first thing to notice upon you’ve entered a different era- entering is an enormous (10’ -one where horses were still x 4’ x 5’) long-arm quilting the main mode of transporta- machine. Once that’s been tion and all beds were topped absorbed all the fabric spillwith handmade quilts. While ing out of the cabinets comes horses in the streets may have phased out long ago, every bed in Mrs. Crump’s home, the oldest house in Panguitch at 139 years old, is still adorned with a quilt. Several quilts, actually. One bed has more than a dozen quilts layered on top of one another, each one made by Mrs. Crump. Claudia, 62, has been Stephanie Frazier making quilts Seamstress and renowned quiltmaker Claufor half her life dia Crump. Claudia conceived the idea for and by now Panguitch's Quilt Walk, which celebrated its she’s lost track 15th and most successful event, this year. of how many that is exactly. But between her house and the into view. Green feathery fabbed & breakfast she and her ric, delicate red and pink floral husband once ran, she has five prints, a retro black and cream beds, none of which are ever circle pattern, anything imagleft without a patterned patch- inable. The remaining cabinets work blanket. are filled with big rolls of col“I love quilts,” says Clau- orful thread and various quiltdia. This is made clear by the ing templates. Then there’s the quilted pillows in the living pile of half finished quilts in room and the build-your-own- the corner. It’s a seamstress’ quilt magnets on the refrigera- dream. tor. “Every quilt has a story, and each one is as important Quiltmaker as the next.” Cont’d on page 3
Bryce Canyon Country Prepares for Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally
PANGUITCH - Southern Utah’s premier hot air balloon event is just weeks away from wowing crowds with dozens of balloons painting the sky with color—all framed by the area’s celebrated red rock landscape. The 15th Annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally will attract enthusiasts and spectators alike for three days of awe-inspiring vistas. This year's event will take place from Friday, June 27 through Sunday June 29. Balloons launch each day at 6:30am. “The balloon glow on Saturday night is the highlight,” said Falyn Owens, executive director of the Garfield County Tourism Office. “At sunset, the pilots inflate their balloons on Main and Center streets and synchronize the lighting of their burners.”
Other family-friendly activities include a 5k race, parades, games, rides and karaoke. Each night, live music fills the streets of the National Historic District in downtown Panguitch. “It’s a great time to stroll down the street listening to the music and visiting the shops,” said balloon rally coordinator Cheryl Church. “Once a person comes to the balloon glow, they always return.” Those visiting the rally are welcome to join in the fun by helping the ground crews inflate and launch the 35 balloons. For more information about the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, visit:www.panguitchvalleyballoonrally.com —Garfield County Office of Tourism
REGIONAL Weather forecast for some but not all regions represented in our newspaper coverage area
Thurs. JUNE 19 - wed. JUNE 25 IT SEEMS LIKE if we're going to have goofy weather like this, we could at least get a little rain out of it, but nooooo...it is not in the cards, according to the forecast. Highs Thursday in the 70s and then a 10 degree jump to the 80s (90s in some places?) the rest of the week. Lows in low 50s. Windy (duh) 7-15 mph. Chance of rain 0%. But will be glad to be proven wrong should Mother Nature change her mind.
Call for Volunteers for the Capitol Reef Classic Bike Race BICKNELL - The Capitol Reef Classic road bike race will be
held in Wayne County - along with the “Gran Fondo” (big ride) on Saturday, July 19, 2014. The start and finish of the race and ride will be in Loa. Racers will participate in either the 94-mile or the 62.5-mile course, depending upon racing category; each course features rolling hills and major climbs up into Fishlake National Forest. Gran Fondo riders will have significant challenges as well as hills and a major climb on the 62.5-mile course. Volunteers will be needed for all aspects of the race & Gran Fondo. From “feed zone” assistance to course marshalls and course directions/intersection coordinators, we will need lots of assistance. It’s a ton of fun, too! Please contact Lyman Kinney, Volunteer Coordinator to get involved: lymankinney@gmail. com. The Capitol Reef Classic Road Race and Gran Fondo are produced in association with Golden Spike Cycling. Additional details are available on the website – capitolreefclassic.bike with course maps, start times and more. —Nan Anderson
Improvements Made to Fallen Officer Memorial Stephanie Frazier
Several observers admire quilts displayed during this year's quilt show, held in the gymnasium at Panguitch High School. PANGUITCH - If numbers (and fun) are a measure of success, then last week’s Quilt Walk knocked it out of the park. The Quilt Walk, which has grown steadily since its inception 15 years ago, saw a doubling this year in attendees. “It was an amazing turnout this year, an amazing amount of people,” said Elaine Baldwin, lead organizer for the event. “We had a larger audience this year, all the way around, for every part of it. We had a lot more women for the quilt classes—last year we had about 150 and this year we had 300. A whole lot of other people came to see the quilt show and the tractor parade. And we even had some folks who came all the way from Georgia
just to see the dinner theater,” she said. The thee dinner theater evenings were also sold out. In fact, the event was so successful that this was the first year that event organizers had to close the trunk show to the general public, due to the number of class registrants, who held priority for attending the trunk show. There were simply too many people to handle. “We’ll try to make arrangements differently next year so that we don’t have to do that. We’ll try to do something—though we don’t know what that is, yet,” said Baldwin. One reason for the major turnout was participation by Quilt Walk
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PANGUITCH/HWY 89 - Those of you who travel Highway 89 regularly will notice new groundwork surrounding the memorial that honors Fallen Troopers Luke and Pierson. The memorial is located at the junction of Highways 89 and 20. The groundwork has included: bringing in fill dirt and colored gravel to improve not only the look, but to help with weed control. A chain link fence was also erected around the site to protect the crosses from damage by animals. These improvements are an Eagle Scout project by Kyeron Pierson of Kanab, Utah a grandson of Fallen Trooper Ray Lynn Pierson. Kyeron would like to thank the following for donating money and materials: The Garfield County Commission, R.R. Welding, Kim Soper, Tom Simpkins, Allen and Troy Henrie, Markay Englestead, Jack Soper, the Luke Family, and all others who generously donated to help in any way. —Laura Pollock
The Results Are In: Division Winners for the Arts in the Park, Light on the Reef Plein Air Competition Arts in the Park, "Light on the Reef Award "Winners: Teen Photo/Watercolor Painting Division 1st - Keira Brill 2nd - Rachel Backman Honorabel Mentions - Anne Weight and Ruth Hansen
This year's Arts in the Park, Light on the Reef event focused on watercolor media. Above, the Utah Watercolor Society and local artists gathered for a group photo during the first annual plein air arts event held at Capitol Reef National Park. CAPITOL REEF N.P./TORREY - The first annual Arts in the Park, Light on the Reef "paint out" event on June 6 and 7 attracted a wide variety of seasoned, local and youth artists. Event chair Marci Milligan says she could not be more pleased with how the event turned out. "We are excited that our first year event was well attended by youth, artists and arts patrons alike," said Milligan. "We believe this is an annual event that will only continue to grow over time and help bookend arts on the Colorado Plateau with the fall event in Escalante. We are so grateful to our many sponsors and to our volunteers for making it memorable for everyone!" Winners of the four categories of competitive events are posted at right. Those planning to attend or participate in next year's event are encouraged to save the dates June 10-13, 2015. —Insider
Youth Kites Division Master Kite Maker – Christopher NcNey Utah Watercolor Society Douglas V. Snow 1st Annual Arts in the Park, “Light on the Reef ” Awards 1st - Sherry Meidell 2nd – Kristi Grussendorf 3rd – Linda Flannery Honorable Mentions - Jeanne Hansen, Maggie Harris, and Nena Flo Law
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The family of the late Bill Overall wish to express our thanks to our extended family and friends for the love and support we received after the sudden loss of our husband and father. We appreciate the money, food, flowers and many kind stories and thoughts about Bill. We would also like to thank Dr. Marshall and Garfield Memorial Hospital staff for all that they did to keep dad comfortable. Thank you Magelby Mortuary for your kindness and guidance. Linda Overall, Escalante Allen Overall & Family David & Barbara Reid & Family
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A BIG THANK YOU to Kat's friends and neighbors who showed up in such good numbers for her memorial gathering at the Teasdale Town Park, and for those who gave in such good numbers for the Park — overall we raised about $600. Thank you so much for your support. Ray Conrad, Teasdale
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To Lyman Town Mayor Clen Okerlund for your support and providing a dumpster to help with the clean up and recycling of Inez Johnon's trailer in Lyman. Your help is so appreciated! Jeni Scholes, Torrey
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Prairie Dog Removal Begins July 1st GARFIELD CO. - Garfield County has announced that removal of prairie dogs from private property in designated areas of Garfield County begins July 1st. Two separate programs authorized by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) allow private citizens and trained personnel to remove prairie dogs from impacted lands. The first program titled “The 4D rule” after a section of the Endangered Species Act allows lethal and non lethal take of prairie dogs to specific limits on agricultural lands. The lands have to be agricultural in nature; and property owners may apply for a permit through the Garfield County Engineer’s office, the U.S. Forest Service or the Utah Department of Natural Resources. The permit allows property owners to shoot prairie dogs on their property or to allow trained trappers to come on their property for prairie dog removal. Trapped prairie dogs will be moved to established areas in the Dixie National Forest where they can be counted to-
PAROWAN - This year’s Summer Solstice Sunset Event at Parowan Gap will reveal upcoming development plans for the site, an activity where kids can create their own petroglyph, as well as watching the sun set down the middle of the Gap as depicted on the “Zipper Glyph”. The event is scheduled for June 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m. Over the past two years, the Cedar City District BLM has updated their management plan for Parowan Gap which included participation by community land users , Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, local government agencies and the public, said Nancy Dalton, member of the Parowan Heritage Foundation, one the co-sponsors of the annual event. One of the objectives of this plan was to develop a plan on how best to interpret the site and protect the natural resources. “Those participating in the planning process concurred that multi-use interpretation was needed, but they would like the development to be minimal so as to keep the natural appearance and beauty of the area intact,” said Dalton. Dave Jacobson, Recreation Specialist for the BLM, will discuss the development plans including drawings of how the site will look after construction is completed this Fall. Starting at 7:00 p.m. will be an activity where kids will find three petroglyphs at the Gap and then create their own petroglyph that depicts who they are. The program will start at 7:30 p.m. with the BLM presentation, followed by Nal Morris discussing how the “Zipper Glyph” and other petroglyphs can be used as a calendar system. The Parowan Gap, a
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ward recovery goals necessary for delisting the species under the Endangered Species Act. The 4D program runs from July 1st to August 31st and is available only on agricultural properties to the limits specified in the permit. The second program is part of a habitat conservation plan (HCP) approved by the USFWS earlier this year. Under the HCP, 200 acres of prairie dog infested lands have been designated in the Panguitch developed area for prairie dog removal. There is no limit to the number of prairie dogs that can be removed from a particular property, but removal is limited to non-lethal / trapping methods only. Trapping has to be conducted by trained personnel, and captured prairie dogs will be moved to Forest Service property far from town. Maps identifying areas covered by the HCP are available at the Garfield County Engineer’s office, the Panguitch Forest Service, Panguitch City, and on the Garfield County website. In order to maximize re-
A map showing the Habitat Conservation Limits in the Low Effect area around the city of Panguitch. Detailed maps of conservation plan areas may be obtained from the Garfield County Engineer's office. moval of prairie dogs from private lands, County has partnered with the Forest Service to provide for two trappers in the HCP area and two trappers on agricultural lands. The County has also arranged for training, so property owners can trap on their own properties if desired. The tow day prairie dog trapper training will be conducted on June 30th and July 1st be-
ginning at 8 am. The training will be free of charge and will begin at the south side of the County Courthouse. Trappers will need to attend both days to complete the process. Additional information can be obtained from Brian Bremner at (435) 676-1119 or Jake Schoppe at (435) 676-9300. —Brian Bremner, Garfield County Engineer
Annual Summer Solstice Sunset Event at Parowan Gap
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Rock face showing the "Zipper Glyph" at Parowan Gap. A Solstice Event will be held at Parowan Gap on June 21st at 7pm. natural passageway through out the mountain west includ- are free. The public is encourthe mountain pass, features ing the Parowan Gap, will ex- aged to bring their own chairs hundreds of petroglyphs with plain the solar interpretation of and water to drink, as well as various interpretations of how the most notable petroglyph, wear good walking shoes. This annual program is ancient cultures survived, their the “Zipper Glyph”. hunting and water sources, and At 8:30 p.m., the group co-sponsored by the Parowan their traditions. The Gap also will walk about one mile to the Heritage Foundation, Cedar holds a number of outcrop- back summer solstice carin (a City-Brian Head Tourism Bupings that cast shadows at dif- rock monument) to watch the reau and the Paiute Indian ferent times of the year, signal- sun set down the middle of the Tribe of Utah. For more ining a change in the season. Gap onto the mountain hori- formation, contact Dalton at Solar Engineer Morris zon as depicted on the “Zipper 435.463.3735. —Cedar City/Brian Head who has studied and researched Glyph.” Tourism Bureau petroglyphic writings throughThe activity and program
PARM Provides Local Leadership and Influence on Sage-Grouse Issues
PIUTE/WAYNE COUNTIES - The Parker Mountain Adaptive Resource Management working group (PARM) has recently submitted a proposal to the State of Utah to change the boundaries of the State’s Sage-Grouse Management Area (SGMA) for Parker Mountain (see attached map). The Utah Governor’s Office approved the Conservation Plan for Greater Sage-Grouse in Utah in April 2013. This plan established SGMAs, which are essentially large landscapes of federal and nonfederal lands with good populations of sage-grouse across Utah. Utah’s plan was created to conserve sage-grouse into the future and thwart a need for a federal Endangered Species Act listing. The original boundaries of SGMAs were done with a “broad brush stroke” to incorporate areas important to sage-grouse, but boundaries were not delineated at fine scales. PARM members, including co-chairs Andy Taft and Dave Christensen, decided that some of the private agricultural lands around Loa and Bicknell that were included in the broad brush stroke when creating the Parker SGMA are not necessary to the future conservation of sage-grouse in the area (see attached map). PARM felt that if SGMA boundaries were adopted by other entities, it could be prohibitive to these private lands in the future. The research done by Utah State University over the last couple of
decades supported these conclusions where no radio-marked sage-grouse have been documented using these agricultural fields (see attached map). Additionally, some lands north of Koosharem Reservoir are not currently included in the SGMA and have sage-grouse habitat on them. They are mostly SITLA or Federal lands, and PARM proposed these areas be added to the Parker Mountain SGMA. Utah’s sage-grouse plan relies completely on voluntary incentive-based participation by private land owners, and establishes no authority or control over private lands. The plan supports economic development while attempting to conserve sage-grouse in the future in Utah. The plan also supports livestock grazing as a compatible use within sage-grouse habitat. Therefore, an SGMA boundary as established by the State of Utah, assumes no regulatory authority over private lands and supports current land uses on private, state, and federal lands. PARM’s concerns over the boundaries in the Loa and Bicknell areas were about the potential use of these boundaries by other regulatory agencies. Private land within an SGMA boundary does have the advantage of qualifying and having a high likelihood of receiving funding for habitat improvement projects, which can also increase livestock forage and other water-
shed benefits. PARM is one of Utah’s original Local Working Groups (LWG) (see www.utahcbcp. org) and was established in 1997 as a community-based conservation organization. Members of PARM include local livestock interests, Wayne County commissioners, state and federal agency biologists, and other interested parties. PARM has worked hard over the years to establish a local voice and partnership for natural resources, including the sage-grouse issue. LWGs are recognized as a critical component for the implementation of Utah’s Sage-Grouse Plan. If you have any questions about this proposed change in SGMA boundaries, Utah’s Sage-Grouse Plan, or SageGrouse in general, please contact a local PARM Member or David Dahlgren at dave.dahlgren@usu.edu. —David Dahlgren, Extension Associate Utah State University
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One of Claudia Crump's quilts depicting the historical event that has inspired today's Quilt Walk, reads: "We can make it, one step at a time." enduring their first winter in Panguitch. The men drove their team as far as possible, but at the foot of the mountain the snow began getting deeper and deeper, and eventually they had to abandon wagons and continue on foot. But the snow was so deep and so soft that each step caused the men to sink in up to their hips. The men, starving and cold, were losing hope. Then they realized they could use the quilts as a sort of makeshift walkway. They laid one quilt down, walked across it, then picked up the quilt behind them and laid it out in front. Repeating this process, they made it all the way to Parowan and back, bringing with them food for their families and a newfound appreciation of quilts. Now in its 16th year, the Quilt Walk Festival has grown to include more than 100 quilts on display and offers a variety of classes, which more than 325 people signed up for. Claudia is no longer on the Quilt Walk board, but she’s still active in the quilting community. People flag her down as she walks through the Panguitch High School gymnasium where the quilts are displayed. They ask her questions about such and such quilting pattern, or how to perfect the fractured flower quilt block, or for advice on which long-arm machine to invest in. Some are local friends, others are friends who come once a year for the Quilt Walk. Claudia teaches day-long classes at the Quilt Walk, as well as at quilting retreats in Wyoming, Arizona, and all around her native state of Utah. Through all this and her full time job, Claudia still finds time to sew every day, even if it’s only for fifteen minutes. “Quilting is a meditative process for me,” she says. “I can
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And a seamstress is exactly what Claudia is, although her full time job at the Department of Agriculture working for the Farm Service Agency might fool you. But sewing is in her blood. Her grandmother came to Utah directly from East Germany after meeting a Mormon missionary. Upon arriving in Salt Lake City she lived with the missionary’s parents, who were fairly wellto-do, and became the family’s seamstress, sewing dresses right out of Vogue magazine. Claudia grew up sewing with her grandmother and eventually fell in love with quilting. Her first quilt was a sampler with star block patterns, which she sewed by hand. After practicing a few by hand, she started sewing quilts on her little Bernina sewing machine. She eventually moved on to work on the stand-up long-arm currently residing in her quilting room, but she still uses the Bernina for sewing blocks and other small projects. Claudia says she’s seen some changes in quilting since she started, one of the most useful being the circular cutting device that resembles a pizza-cutter. She says this makes a huge difference in accuracy compared to using scissors to cut the fabric. But she’s also seen changes in the “culture” of quilting. She notices many more young women at the Quilt Walk and other quilting classes. She’s also seen more men showing up to class. Young women interested in quilting were few and far between when Claudia was organizing the first Quilt Walk Festival. Men quilting was nearly unheard of. When Claudia moved to Panguitch from Salt Lake City twenty-five years ago she joined the Main Street Board. In 1997, the town was looking for a festival to host in the month of June to bring more business to the town during what used to be a slow period. Claudia was reading one of the pioneer books of the area and, naturally, the story of the Quilt Walk caught her eye. Claudia remembers, “I thought to myself, here we have this beautiful story with a fun twist, this is perfect!” So she pitched the idea of a Quilt Walk Festival to the board and it was a hit. Today’s Quilt Walk is a celebration of seven men who crossed the mountain to Parowan in the middle of winter to get grain for their starving families who were
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go and be alone and clear my head.” Of all the quilts Claudia makes, she gives most of them away. Many of her quilts have found homes abroad, traveling as gifts to the guests who stayed at Claudia’s old bed & breakfast. Another portion have wound up underground. Since she began quilting, Claudia has crafted about twenty burial quilts for loved ones who have passed on. Sometimes the quilt is buried with her friend or family member, and sometimes the family of the departed keeps the quilt as a memento. Claudia says she enjoys making these quilts because it gives her a way to grieve while also celebrating the person’s life. She says she tries to choose fabrics and patterns that reflect the personality of whomever she’s making the quilt for. Choosing fabric has always been Claudia’s favorite part of the quilting process, along with laying out the pattern. Cutting the fabric, though, that’s always been a challenge for her. Also, when she was starting out, templates were challenging as well. But, she worked through it because, “it was completely addicting.” To anyone thinking about delving into quilting, Claudia has this advice: “Just do it! Just get started, get going, and do it. Don’t wait for retirement,” she says, “Don’t wait until the kids are out of the house, just go for it.”
Jedediah Rogers is Senior State Historian at the Utah Division of State History, coeditor of the Utah Historical Quarterly, and author of Roads in the Wilderness: Conflict in Canyon Country, Univ. of Utah Press. He grew up in Utah and has fond memories exploring the wonders of the region. When discussing environmental conflicts in UtahÕs canyon country, too often we caricature others and reduce complex issues to us v. them. Rogers seeks to break down stereotypes by demonstrating how environmental conflictsÑin particular conflicts over roads and access to the public landsÑare deeply rooted in history and culture. He urges us to think about the
canyon country not just as a physical place but also as an imagined landscape. This historical perspective enables us to understand the abiding connection folks on both sides of the debate have about the canyon country and offers us tools to shape the dialogue about the areaÕs future. Who:
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Gauge Test is FREE and includes handouts Just bring lid with gauge attachedweights don’t need testing, but rings can be checked (Other canning information available for a nominal fee.)
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By Cynthia Kimball Davis Embers of a fire need to be put out or they can spark a fire. What are the embers in your life? Is it a relationship? A habit? An addiction? A lie? Or maybe even a fear? Smokey the Bear said, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” What forest fires do you need to prevent? One might be if you were addicted to pornography, for instance, but you keep the embers of it going by viewing it on your phone or on a DVD, in a magazine, by frequenting inappropriate websites, flirting with others even though you are married (and not to leave out when your eyes ogle another’s body up and down), or even carrying out an affair. Unfortunately, by so doing you spark a fire or fires. Those fires can include lying, cheating, disloyalty, disrespect, broken family, dreams, finances, job, self-confidence, and selfrespect. Is this what you want? A forest fire? To prevent this, all embers need to be put out. Completely. 100%. Every thought, word, action, and motive of it. You simply cannot entertain one ember. Unless you “Get excited and enthusiastic about your own dream. This excitement is like a forest fire – you can smell it, taste it, and see it
Put Out All Embers Unless They Are Good and Light
from a mile away,” said psychologist and motivational speaker Denis Waitley (www. brainyquote.com, 2014). Your life purpose did not include pornography, a bad habit, addictions, lying, to name a few dark embers. But it does include becoming your best. And helping others become theirs too. It includes making positive differences in the world. These are light embers. Ones you can entertain and leave burning. Some embers might be, like Waitley said, a dream. So decide today which embers you leave burning. Light or dark ones? Good or bad ones? Ones that bring you clos-
er to your family or further away? And if they’re dark ones, put them completely out as that is the kind of forest fire that will destroy you and others. Yet, if they are light and good ones, keep them smoldering. And let them burn like a forest fire. So that others can smell, taste and see it from a mile away. And so they too can get excited and enthusiastic about their own dream. Cynthia Kimball has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. She is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. Email: kimball@every1counts.net
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Just after we moved into our first home, I decided to build a garden shed. I bought a prefab package from a building-supplies store and read the instructions carefully. With much rereading and rechecking of measurements, I finally completed the shed. Proud that it had turned out perfectly, I called my brother to come over to show him my handiwork. He listened silently, all the while looking at the floor as I pointed the features out. Then I followed his gaze to the floor and read the large black lettering: THIS SIDE DOWN.
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June 19, 2014
tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!! The Writing on the Wall
After arriving home from work, I found out that Courtney, our six- year-old daughter, had written on the washroom wall at school. I talked to Courtney about the importance of respecting others and their property. Then I asked her how it was discovered that she'd written on the wall. "I don't know, Daddy," she said. After reading her a bedtime story that night, I asked again if she had any idea how the teacher had known for sure who had written on the wall. "I don't know, Daddy," Courtney again replied. Then I asked what she'd written. "My name," she said.
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Preparing for a garage sale at our house, my wife and I decided to put out a wall mirror we'd received as a wedding gift. Because of its garish aqua colored metal frame we just couldn't find a room in our house where it looked good. Shortly after the sale started, a man looking to decorate his apartment bought it for one dollar. "This is a great deal," he said excitedly, "It still has the plastic on it." Then he peeled off the aqua colored protective covering to reveal a beautiful gold finished frame.
Junk Food
I guess you can get too health conscious... As a family, we don't keep "junk food" in the house. Once when my son was eating a snack at his grandparents' house, he asked his grandmother what vitamins they had in them. She responded that she doubted there were any at all. He replied wide-eyed, "You mean these are just for fun?"
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Wills, Trusts, and More My Parent Died With a Trust... Now What Do I Do?
Answers for this week
by Jeffery J. McKenna
Many people are familiar with Trusts. In recent years, a Trust has become a popular Will substitute. Many people have decided to use a Trust as opposed to a Will in doing their Estate Planning. The primary purpose is to avoid probate and maintain privacy at the time of one’s death. However, many people after doing their planning have the question, “What do I do when someone dies and I am named as a Successor Trustee?” First, although the Trust avoids probate and makes estate administration easier, it certainly does not avoid all headaches. When someone dies, even if there is a Trust, there is work that must be done. One of the first things needed in administering a trust estate is a Death Certificate. In fact, for most estate administrations it is advisable to obtain many Death Certificates. You may find it necessary to have an original Death Certificate for each asset owned by the Trust. Very often, the institution with the record of ownership for the asset wants an original Death Certificate to show that the Successor Trustee is now in authority. The good news is that if the asset is titled in the name of the Trust nothing more than a Death Certificate should be
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needed to clear title. Upon the death of the Trust maker, the Successor Trustee will need to contact all institutions and show the institutions that they are now the acting Trustee and in control of the assets. In addition to the above directions, the Successor Trustee must be prepared to do an accounting to all beneficiaries. Additionally, the Trustee will be responsible for paying all bills. If the Trustee desires to cut off potential creditor’s claims, the Trustee can publish notice to unknown creditors and mail notice to known creditors. By providing notice to creditors, the Trustee can shorten the creditor’s right to submit a claim from a one year statute of limitations to 90 days. Eventually, the Trustee will distribute money or assets of the Trust to the beneficiaries. When this time comes, a prudent Trustee should get a receipt and release from each of the beneficiaries. This document acknowledges receipt of the monies and releases the Trustee from any further liability to that particular beneficiary. As a final matter, there may be tax matters that the Successor Trustee must address. Likely, the Trustee will
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need to obtain a tax identification number for the Trust. This tax identification number becomes the way to identify the Trust for IRS purposes. Upon the death of the Trust maker, the social security number can no longer be used. The Trustee should be prepared to file an income tax return, if necessary, for the Trust, as well as an estate tax return if the Trust exceeds the federal estate tax threshold which in 2009 is $3.5 million dollars. Hopefully, this brief article provides some guidance to Successor Trustees. Although a Trust can help significantly the estate administration process, as evidenced by this article, it cannot eliminate all work related to the passing of a loved one. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is the former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council and a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna, and Olmstead with offices in St. George and Mesquite. 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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Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Receipts: 827. Last Week: 735. Last Year: 486. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: 8.00-10.00 higher instances 15.00-20.00 higher. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: firm on similar offerings. Slaughter Bulls: weak to 1.00 lower on similar offerings. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 263.00274.00; 300-350 lbs 250.00258.00; 350-400 lbs scarce; 400-450 lbs 237.00-246.00; 450-500 lbs 220.00-239.00; 500-550 lbs 212.00-235.00; 550-600 lbs 219.00-241.00; 600-650 lbs 212.00-229.00; 650-700 lbs 199.00-213.00; 700-750 lbs 179.00-191.00; 750-800 lbs 182.00-184.00; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs pkg 775 lbs 130.50; 9001100 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs 250.00-278.00; 250-300 lbs 232.00-251.00; 300-350 lbs 226.00-241.00; 350-400 lbs 220.00-231.00; 400-450 212.00-224.00; 450-500 lbs 208.00-215.00; 500-550 lbs 198.00-214.00; 550-600 lbs 185.00-209.00; 600-650 lbs 187.00-204.00; 650-700 lbs 183.00-193.00; 700-750 lbs 180.00-187.00; 750-800 lbs 173.00-181.00; 800-850 lbs 168.00-179.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 85.50-141.00. Stock Cows: Few Pairs: 1,800.00-2,200.00/pair. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 91.00-101.75, High Dressing 105.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 96.50106.00; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 81.00-91.75. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 108.50-107.00; 1500-2060 lbs 118.00-125.75; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1840 lbs 110.00117.50; Feeder Bulls: 8251010 lbs 131.00-165.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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School Notes UHSAA "Register My Athlete" This year the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) has implemented a new program to register student athletes throughout the State of Utah. The new program is called “Register My Athlete”. It requires all athletes to be registered in the program before they will be eligible for tryouts this fall. When you go to this web page, http://registermyathlete. com/schools/ you will first need to create an account and select the school your student attends to begin the registration process. Once you have created an account, add a new athlete. This is accomplished by selecting “My Athletes” tab. Once the athlete has been added, you can edit their profile. Next, select “Register for a Sport” at which point you will select the sports your student will be participating in next year. The program will
then ask you to acknowledge the concussion and sportsmanship policies, complete the physical, and answer the UHSAA tryout checklist. In prior years, students were required to complete the “Physical Form A” once in four years. Students are now required to complete the “Physical Form A” every year with a physician. The physical form will be turned into the school office. During the registration process, you will be asked to pay a $25.00 fee. You will not be able to pay this fee online; you will need to pay this fee at your local high school office. The $25.00 fee is the “pay-to-play” fee collected at each school. The Garfield County School Board reduced or removed fees from the 2014-2015 fee schedules. One of the fees the School Board reduced is the “pay-toplay” fee. In prior years, a
student who participated in an extra-curricular activity was required to pay $50 for each sport they chose to participate in with no limit on the number of sports. So, in essence if a student played in 4 sports they would be required to pay $200 in fees. With the changes made by the Garfield County School Board, the “pay-toplay” fee was reduced from $50 to $25 with a maximum cap of $75. I will address the changes to the fee schedules in an upcoming article. I would encourage you to take the time to register your student athletes in the “Register My Athlete” program. If you have questions, the best way to reach the local high school secretaries is by email. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
Summer Program Encourages Utah Kids to Read SALT LAKE CITY Education officials are hoping a program now in place will encourage more kids in Utah to read during their summer vacation. Tiffany Hall, K-12 literacy coordinator at the Utah State Office of Education, said the "Utah Reads: Find a Book" program is specially geared to help stop summer learning loss. According to Hall, not reading during the summer break can cause severe loss of reading skills in some students. "A child can lose any-
where from a month," she said, "to, in very severe cases, almost a year of reading ability." Hall said the program features a website that will provide a list of recommended books based on the student's age and reading ability. The aim is to help parents know what reading material to get their children from the local library, rather than struggle to learn age-appropriate content. Hall added that another critical part of getting children to read during the summer is finding books that interest them.
"Students should enjoy it," she said. "It should be at a level they can read comfortably by themselves and feel like a confident reader with. And on a topic that they like." Hall said research shows that summer reading will help make good readers better and weaker readers stronger. Learn more about the "Utah Reads: Find a Book" program at the Utah State Office of Education website. —Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection
Torrey Apple Days July 4th - 5th Volunteer Needed!
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Torrey Parade: Friends, Family and Fun! Decorate a float for the parade. Call Tracey Fallis @ 425-2088
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Career Step Scholarship Deadline for Graduating Seniors Extended Career Step has extended the deadline for its scholarship for graduating high school seniors until August 31, 2014 PROVO - Career Step, an online provider of career-focused education, has extended the deadline for its scholarship for graduating high school seniors, announced in April, until August 31, 2014. The school is offering over $450,000 in scholarships to Utah high school seniors graduating this year through a tuition-free enrollment available to one student at each of the 152 approved Utah high schools. “We are very excited about our scholarship program and the opportunity it offers to graduating seniors who are just embarking upon their career path,” said Career Step CEO Steve Tober. “Our scholarship program is designed to help graduating seniors realize that education can improve their lives even if college is not the right path. We have made the decision to extend the deadline to allow more time for students to learn about and take advantage of this great opportunity.” The new August 31 deadline gives students the summer to further consider their post-high school plans. To be eligible, students need only have graduated or be graduating in 2014 and submit a 200 to 500 word essay on why pursing additional education after high school is important to them at CareerStep.com/ utah-scholarship by the new August 31 deadline. The over $450,000 in tuition Career Step hopes to award will be divided among students from the 152 schools on the approved list, which
includes public, charter and alternative high schools throughout Utah. One scholarship will be awarded per school, and the winning students will receive a free enrollment in the Career Step training program of their choice. “Career training programs are a great option for students looking for an alternative to college or a way to pay their way through school,” said Ryan Ewer, Career Step Vice President of Enrollments and Marketing. “Our goal is to help the students in our immediate community get the training they need, sooner rather than later, to start a rewarding career and earning a good living right away. This is why we are extending the scholarship’s deadline—we want students to have the best chance possible at taking advantage of this program.” Career Step programs are offered entirely online, which allows students to study at the pace and on the schedule that fits their individual needs. Courses are focused in the high growth areas of healthcare, technology and administration, and available programs include training for pharmacy technician, computer technician and medical administrative assistant careers, among others. For more information on the Career Step high school scholarship program or the school’s training programs, visit CareerStep.com/utahscholarship or call 1-800-4117073. —Career Step
Utah’s s summer driving d sea ason is off to a deadlly start – ffollow these simple tiips to make sure s that you, your fa amily and everyone e ellse can arr rive alive.
ON THE ROAD Make safe choices when n you’re traveeling on Utah h’s roads.
KLE UP – every trip,, every tim me, BUCK everyo one. Half of the fatal craashes the UH HP handlees are a resu ult of peoplee not wearin ng their seat s belts. DRIV VE SOBER – If you plan to o drink, choosse a desiignated driveer. 81% of peeople killed in DUI crashes c are th he impaired driver or theeir passen ngers. STAY Y FOCUSED D – if you’ree driving, ju ust drive. Pay attentio on and avoid distraction ns. Leavee the phone, GPS, radio, etc. to you ur passen ngers. STAY Y ALERT – avoid fatiguee – if you feeel sleepy y, pull over att a rest stop. OBEY Y THE SIGN N – Speeding g is a leadin ng cause of fatalities in n Utah. SLOW W DOWN & MOVE OVER O – wheen approaaching emerg gency vehiclees, slow dow wn and move m over.
ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD If soomething goees wrong andd you’re on thhe side of the road, remem mber these tipps to keep thiings from gettting worse.
ON TWO WHEELS When you hit the road on your mottorcycle, mak ke sure you riide to live.
GEAR R UP – You ur gear is the only thin ng proteccting you in th he event of a crash. GET SKILLS – Acquire the needed skillls g/curve nego otiation. Rid de such as breaking within n your limits. STRA ATEGIZE – Ride R like you u are invisiblle, constaantly on the lo ookout for dan nger. GET ONLINE – Visit ridetoliiveutah.org for fo detaileed info on geaar, skills and strategies. PLAN N YOUR ROU UTE – At rideetoliveutah.orrg you can c find a map m rating many m of Utah h’s roads according to their difficulty for fo motorrcycle riders. Ride R to live.
ER/PULL OF FF – if you’re involved PULL OVE in a crash oor have any eemergency, ppull off to the next exiit if at all posssible. If not, get as far off the roaddway as you ccan· STAY IN Y YOUR VEHIC CLE – The siide of the road is veryy unsafe. Keeep the peoplle outside of the vehiccle to the baree minimum. E Everyone else should stay buckledd up inside thee vehicle. Never let children exit tthe vehicle, eespecially on high-speeed roadways. TIRE CHAN ANGING – is very dangeroous on the side of thee road. Try tto use the em mergency lane to drivve slowly to the next exiit. If this isn’t possibble or practtical, get off ff on the shoulder ass far as poossible. Be eextremely cautious whhen changing driver side tiires close to traffic. PLAN AHE EAD – Goodd vehicle maiintenance and fuel suppplies can hellp avoid situaations that may cause a roadside emergency. Keep a well-stockeed emergencyy roadside kit in your vehicle.
SHARE THE ROAD Goood weather m means motorccyclists, bicycclists and ped estrians are oout on the roadd.
GIVE THR REE FEET – to bicyclists and pedestrians.. LOOK TW WICE, SAVE A LIFE – Mootorcycles are smaller than cars andd can be hardder to see. Take an eextra momennt to really look for motorcycless, especially when you’ree turning at intersectiions or into/oout of parkingg lots and driveways.
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WEDDINGS
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Elder Jeffrey Brinkerhoff BICKNELL - Jeffrey Brinkerhoff has been called to serve in the California Sacramento mission. He will enter the missionary training center on July 2, 2014. He is the son of Dwight and Laura Brinkerhoff of Bicknell. Dwight graduated from Wayne High School in 2014. He will speak in the Thurber Ward at 10:00 am on June 22, 2014.
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The age-old adages like the mountain is always clearer from the prairie, and you can’t see the forest for the trees only seem to apply when you are looking for something that is already there, believe you me I have tried them all. In reality we only have it as good as we want to make it, and only then if we are willing to work hard to get it. Mick Jagger said it best, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need.” Presently I am writing this column from Shawnee, Kansas and like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, from the time I clicked my heels together three times and found myself in Kansas with Auntie Em, I actually thought just maybe I would get a rosier picture of from whence I came. But I haven't so I am just going with it. I am happy to report and much to my surprise people out here on the prairie like it just fine and are as happy to be here as we are there. (But
I am also learning that they think Utah is some far away exotic place in the Wild West, “beyond the mountains” that they can’t see from here, only see pictures of and read about on the internet and imagine in their dreams at night. Life out here in the flat land is different, their green is our red. There are so many trees that you have to go to a baseball game to sit in the sunshine, and like us they love their baseball and it comes in all sizes. Interestingly enough these days that no matter how far away you go from home in a matter of seconds you can be connected as if you were there. Cell phones put you at everyone's finger tips and the internet lets you read about every scenario as it happens. Good or bad it is what it is, and you get to choose to deal with it or not. Shawnee, Kansas sits on the border of Missouri and Kansas, once the stepping-off place for those searching for a new life in the unknown and western wilderness. Like Utah
there are parks and monuments everywhere with statues of oxen, covered wagons and the hopeful faces of west bound pioneers of yesteryear. Surely some of our western relatives with their lives cast forever in bronze. What isn’t evident in those monuments and forever stationary statues are the uncertainty and hardships that we now know those hardy and adventurous individuals would eventually face while planting roots and settling the west. A fact that is often lost on the prairie folks that chose to stay here in the comforts of the mid-west in places like Shawnee, Kansas. Much to these flat landers credit they have found it historically significant to save many of the culturally important structures and build museums to honor our heritage as a nation, places like Fort Osage that sits on the banks of the Missouri and many others. Places that the folks that live here don’t find near as interesting as someone visiting
from the west where history is still as alive as our Senior citizens, and just for the asking they will tell you all about it. That is not to say these folks are void of any interest in the past, as I am sure they are but it is hard to pick up on during a short week on vacation. What I am experiencing is that life here in the “burbs” moves more quickly than I can keep up with. Baseball practice, hitting cages, soccer, going to the grocery store five times a day, climbing in and out of a mini van so many times that my head is so full of bumps that a phrenologist would have a hard time diagnosing my mental condition or foretelling my future. Either way I am soaking it all in because soon I will be back in Red Rock country. Missing my Grand Kids and all the things they say that I find entertaining. Like I said Mick Jagger said it best, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need.”
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The big news of the week was the huge success of the Quilt Walk Festival. Much had to do with the Quilting expert Jenny Doan coming here, this was quite a coup to get someone of her status here. Jenny Doan is with the Missouri Star Quilt Co. She is so well known in the quilting circles that quilters came from all over the country. Starting with the Chocolate Fest record numbers came out for a delicious chocolate feast and to be entertained by Clive Romney, D.J and our own Tim Smith, as well as to participate in the silent auction. There were over 300 that took part in the fun. To all the many who donated chocolate and silent auction items for the Sub for Santa event many thanks. At the Quilting activities; classes, truck show and quilt show they had over a hundred more quilters registered this year than ever before, with 306 attending classes. A lot of the credit goes to Jerilu Houston and Dianne Fullmer. In the wings were Linda Olsen and Jolene Pollock that made the event run smoothly. At the Quilt Walk play the first night was sold out, opening night usually has only between 40 and 80 in attendance. Jenny Doan was there and I ask what it would take to have her stay the summer, she just laughed. Friday night was also SRO and the cast performed flawlessly. The young kids were great with their performances, both in dancing and singing. This was the play's 16th year and I feel one of the best performances ever, many kudos to Elaine Baldwin for her directing and faith that all will be well, just relax. Elaine says she will be doing the play for another 30 years into her nineties. The play, with the passing of Rick Swanger, did not have a speaker system, but as Elaine said a little miracle happened, Randy Swanson a very musical individual had a speaker system and microphones that saved the day. Randy plays the trumpet in the Southern Utah Symphony Orchestra and has a passion for recording events and did the half hour video on the Town’s Veterans that played at the Gem Theater over Memorial weekend. Saturday night much of the cast stayed and helped put away all of the props, even the little ones did a great job of sweeping up the hay. Saturday morning the Lions Club had a big turnout for their breakfast. The Lions had a big turnout of members and got a lot of help also from the FCCLA students. There was plenty of help at the end, putting everything away. The
BMW Bikers were in town and the Lions started serving at seven to get them on their merry way. This is the 15th year that the BMWers have come here, many camped down at the Fair Grounds and many are staying at the Motels, as they get older. The Panguitch Fire Fighters prepared a deep pit barbecue which is always one of the highlights of their stay. Janet Oldham had a lot to do with the Bikers coming here and when they ask Janet what charity they could contribute to, she told them the Sub for Santa always needed money and they have contributed to that fund every year since. This year, the woman that was the MC recalled her youth, she said that she wore hand me downs from her sisters and she expressed how grateful she was when she got her first NEW dress and it came at Christmas time from the Sub for Santa program in her area. She expressed her gratitude for the program. The tractor parade was also bigger than ever and they were followed by the Cedar City Model A Club with a number of vintage cars and they put them on display down at the Fair grounds. I missed out on the tractor pull, just too much going on and so little time. Wally Veater was missed! Friday’s home tour also had record numbers. Ardeth Davis had great fun showing off her hand quilted quilts and serving her home made chocolates. Arty is one of the few that still quilts by hand, most of it is done by machine now a days. Each home on the tour had interesting architectural structures that were a delight to those on the tour. Homes with out halls, scary stairs and major construction on the inside of the home without touching the original red brick, kids playroom in the attic, and a staircase whose construction would stump even the carpenters of today. Again a Sub for Santa event so to those who showed their homes, many children and parents appreciates your generosity. The high school gym was again loaded with Quilts from all over our area, oh how much beauty can be in one place? The venders were side by side with new quilting ideas and tools. Saturday afternoon at the Heritage Fair they got slammed with more large crowds, who were taught how to make soap, candles and butter, there was a lot of butter making going on and they used 14 loaves of bread to put the butter on. Lorena Decker had her great petting zoo here again, with fewer children growing up on farms this is a real treat for them. Much of
the success of the Quilt Walk Festival is the hard work that Ruth Boshell has put in. She is in charge of the Heritage Fair, Quilt Walk races and decorating the town with quilts. Much of the work is also done by the never tiring Linda Langley, working all week long on the play, selling tickets and is one of the last one to leave after the Quilt Walk show. Saturday she was helping at the Lions breakfast at 6 in the morning and was one of the last to leave after the play at about 11 o’clock. The Quilt Festival was started by the Main Street program and the 2nd weekend in June was selected for the festival because the first 2 weeks in June were the slowest weeks in the summer, with many of the Motels “Vacancy” signs blinking red, I don’t think this is a problem any more. Many thanks to all of the volunteers that made this event so successful. Dave Etter the Fire Chief up at Panguitch Lake called to say that they will again have a festival at the fire station on July 5th. There will have hot dogs and drinks and they will be giving out many gifts. Just as a point of information Bob Burton our local artist is at it again. The Thrift Store got some lettering on the windows, making it more noticeable, The Fire Station Antique Store “Smokin Hot Antiques”, got a new face lift and new home tour signs were on display at each home. Bob is a great artist and his talents sometimes are just taken for granted. Oh by the way, the Quilt Walk park sign, t-shirts and matching banners are also recent works of his. Thanks Bob, your talent makes our city even more enjoyable. The Town's next big event will be the Balloon Festival and will be held the last weekend in June. There will be many people in town for this event, around 4,000 for the balloon glow. This event has been going on for 14 years and is a real money maker
for the town. There is always plenty of music on the corners through out the town. It is a fun event, where much of the town comes out to walk the town and enjoy the balloons going up. The Lions Club will again be hosting their famous breakfast at Zions Bank. Also I suspect there will be a motorcycle parade and a lot of venders that sell any thing from shoes to soup. If you wonder what the sign is that is painted on Main Street it is the starting line for the Tour of Utah bike race. They have upped the distance and elevation gain for this race, expanding it to a 7 day race. The mileage has been upped to 753.8 miles and the climb to 57,863 feet. Panguitch is blessed to have these elite athletes come through here twice. On opening day Aug. 4, with the Cedar to Cedar run they will be flying down the Lake Road and down Center Street on their way over to Highway 14th. The second day of the race starts in Panguitch and goes out Highway 12 to Torrey; this is the hardest stage of the race. Last year I tried to take pictures of the start of the race, but was only able to take two, before they were on their way. This year's race will go out of state, with a stage starting in Evanston, Wyo. and end up in Kamas. The Tour of Utah now lays claim to the longest toughest stage cycling race in North America. This year the first women’s event will be added to race week. They are still looking for volunteers for the race, they need about 40 people, so join in the fun. Paula Palmer's playground is done and was used last Friday when there was a baseball tournament. Paula wanted to thank the Lions Club members Tom Langley, Bob Lowe and Joe Orman for all their help in assembling the equipment. There is a lot going on this summer so enjoy and join in the fun. Mack O.
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obituaries
Bryce Valley Area News
Gatha E. Larsen
by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com If you have any cub scouts shirts that you are not using anymore, please let Cub Master April Johnson know or drop them by her house. There are a couple of boys in need of shirts. Thanks! Tropic cub scout pack meeting. will be Thursday June 19th 6:00 p.m. at the park. We will be working on the Physical fitness belt loop. If the weather is good the Pack Meeting will be held at the Tropic Town Park. If it rains we will meet at the church. This week's karate class will be Wednesday only (6:457:45 p.m. at the Bryce Valley Elementary School Gym). Next classes will in two weeks - June 25 & 26 from Dan Cloud! Trenton Leslie we have you in our prayers and thoughts and hope you have a quick recovery from your fall. How scary to fall so far down and we hope you are soon up and zipping around town again. I have been told you broke your back so you take care and do what the doctors say. Trenton's parents are Randall and Dianna Leslie of Tropic. About time for some good luck in your house isn't it? Marion Littlefield decided to spend a couple of days in the hospital and we are so relieved to hear he is back home recovering. Marion you are in our thoughts and prayers also as we hope you are soon back on your feet again. Hasn't your
family had enough hospital visits yet? Hope so. "Strengthen Your Marriage" classes on Sunday nights at 6:00 P.M. in Cannonville Ward. Taught by Bro. & Sis. Scofield. On June 20-21st there will be a Stake Fathers and Sons Outing. It will be held at the C.C. Camp just below Posey Lake. Hope to see you there. On the 29th there will be a Fire Side on "Safe Guarding Your Home" held at 7:00 P. M. in the Tropic Ward Church. Come join us and find out how to make your home safer and to keep strangers out of it. With all the tourists and others visiting in our areas each summer it is wise to safe guard your home. We are sad to be saying goodbye to the Gerald and Shauna Talbot family. They have moved to Cedar City to take new jobs. We wish them the best of luck and will certainly miss the. Released as Assistant Librarian was Gerald Talbot and Thad Steele as "Duty to God" coordinator. Called to replace them are Patricia Shakespear as the new Assistant Librarian and Dan Fagergren as the new "Duty to God" coordinator. Congratulations to Taylee Williams on her choice to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her parents are Shawn and Jana Williams of Tropic.
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Brennan Stewart and Chandlyr Tebbs have both been advanced to Elders in preparation for their missions. Brennan is the son of Sean and Kim Stewart and Chandlyr is the son of David and Cherrie Tebbs. Val Kelly called from down in Arizona where she was visiting and doing business to say she was having a good time. She also wanted to tell everyone that she and a friend went out to dinner at the new Stone Canyon Inn Restaurant and they had a wonderful meal she said. Said the ambiance was great and it was a good place to go celebrate something special. Alma and Anita Fletcher had granddaughter, Nisha Fletcher of Parowan, here visiting while she attended "Music Camp". Nisha is the daughter of Michale and Rimi Fletcher. Cherrie Hathaway and her children came to visit from Colorado. They stayed with parents John and Ramona Morreale. The Morreale's also have another granddaughter, Aloria Labrum here for a couple of weeks. She is the daughter of their daughter, Chritina Labrum. In Cannonville the Clint and Stephanie Brinkerhoff family were the speakers. In Tropic the Young Women were led into their program for their Fathers by the Primary Children singing a couple of songs. The girls did an excellent and emotional tribute to their Dads! In Henrieville the speakers were Oakley Johnson, daughter of Clayton and Heather Johnson, Cliff Mathews and Stanley Mecham. Wynona Henderson did a beautiful musical number. Henrieville welcomes Shelly Page to town. She has moved into the Kenny Gould-
ing home on the hill. Tyson and Rochelle Platt and baby C.J. have also moved back to Henrieville. Welcome everyone. The Henrieville Cemetery folks would like you to remove any unattached floral arrangements or flowers from the graves. Please attach to the headstone or throw them away. Thanks so much for your cooperation in this matter. Jonah Sorenson, son of Duztin and Sara Sorensen has been advanced to a Deacon. Sandy Johnson is the new ward Camp Unit Leader and Lori Lei Atkins is the new Relief Society Teacher to replace Beverly Thompson who was released. I would like to remind everyone reading this paper that if you have news you would like in please call or email it to me. ANYONE can do that. Thanks for those who take the time to do just that. I have had complaints about too much church news but when you don't get anything else what do you do? Also in small areas like this the church news is as important as any other news and any church can put in their news, if they want to. Of course the job is yours if you would like it. Gladly!! Fathers, I hope you all had a wonderful Father's Day. Please know how important you are in our lives. Whether you are a father, a grandfather, great-grandfather or even a step dad you are loved and appreciated. Your role in our lives is so important to a normal life full of love and caring. Thank you for all you do to make our lives better. Have a great week and lets pray for rain. We sure could use it before we have fires come down on us. Stay safe and call or email. Thanks VS.
Bryce Canyon Music Camp Finishes Fourth Great Season TROPIC - Last week the Bryce Valley Music Camp completed its 4th season offering local kids instruction in music, dance and performance, during the week-long camp that took place June 9 -13. It was another successful music camp week with an enrollment of 86 students, most of whom were from rural southern Utah, but students also participated from California, Nevada and Salt Lake City. Bryce Valley Music Camp offers “An affordable arts opportunity for kids here in rural Utah,” says Megan Cottam, who serves as director of the event. The music camp program offers 5-6 hours of intense instruction per day, from music to movement, and the cost is $40 for one week-long class, or $300-350 to participate in the entire program, which is about half of what it costs for similar music camp opportunities throughout the country, according to Cottam. “The reason our program is so affordable is because of our local business sponsors, as well as the Garfield County Commission, the Garfield County Travel Council and the Garfield School District,” says Cottam. “We couldn’t do it without them.” The music camp’s primary focus is on Suzuki violin, viola and cello instruction. However, for kids who are not learning those instruments, other enrichment classes are offered. This year, a choir class was offered by award-winning teacher Rebecca Boyle who teaches at Santa Clara Elementary in St. George, an African Drumming Class, a storytelling class, and dance classes taught by Lyndsey Wulfenstein. This year’s dance class styles included everything from jazz to jitterbug. A remarkable aspect of the camp is the quality of the clinicians who are both regionally-based and from around the country. “One of our clinicians, Terry Durbin, is one of the most sought after in the United States, and comes to us from Kentucky,” says Cottam. “He's been with us for 3 years and he loves coming to work with our camp. We also had a clinician there who was from Boston, Susan Reed and Phill Baldwin from Whitworth University in Washington state." Bryce Canyon Music Camp is offered under the wing of the Bryce Valley Foundation for the Arts, a fledgling non-profit that is seeking to enhance arts events and education in the Bryce Valley region. Their board of directors includes Ellen Clark from Tropic and Tammy Houston from Panguitch, and Annie Anderson, who Cottam said was instrumental this year with the hiring of the clinicians. For those wishing to plan their children's participation for next year, dates for the 2015 Bryce Canyon Music Camp will be June 8 - 12. “If people want to start planning for it we'd love to have them next year,” says Cottam. For more information visit their website at http://brycecanyonmusiccamp.com —Insider
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Above photos: During the Bryce Canyon Music Camp, violin instructor Phil Balwin hams it up with a student; and cello clinician Megan Titensor with a couple of young cellists.
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Rock Springs, Wyoming/Bicknell - Gatha Ellett Larsen, age 83, of Rock Springs, Wyoming and formerly of Bicknell, Utah, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Deseret Health and Rehab Center in Rock Springs. She was born April 19,1931 in Bicknell, Utah, a daughter of Charles Leland and Cleo Chasty Albrecht Ellett. She attended Wayne High School in Bicknell. She married Lowell Swan Larson October 11, 1947 in Fremont, Wayne County, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on April 30,1966. Her husband preceded her in death December 3, 2009. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Her interests were sewing, baking, and gardening. Survivors include her sons John Leland and Debbie Larsen and Lloyd Charles and Becky Larsen both of Lander; daughter Kathie McFarlane of Rock Springs; brothers Charles DeLoy and Dixie Ellett of Glenwood, Utah; Dwight and Lucia Ellett of Fremont, Utah; sister Bonnie and Roy Brown of Loa, Utah; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Leland and Cleo Ellett, her husband Lowell S. Larsen, sons Douglas Lowell Larsen and Sheldon Kaye Larsen; two brothers, Arlo Thad Ellett, John Leon and Carol Ellett; sister-in-law: Ramon Ellett; and a son-in-law, Nyle McFarlane. Grave side services will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Bicknell Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Thurber LDS Chapel in Bicknell, Thursday morning from 11:30 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery in Bicknell, Utah under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
Donna Harward 1913 - 2014
LOA - Donna Pauline Bagley Harward passed away June 16, 2014. She celebrated her 101st Birthday on June 1, 2014. Donna was born June 1, 1913 in Koosharem, Utah, a daughter of Edward C and Pauline Martinsen Bagley. She grew up on the family farm with six siblings and a cousin and aunt who had been taken in to their home. She raised doggie lambs and rode horses. She attended school in Koosharem until age fifteen and then boarded with families in Richfield so she could attend high school. She graduated from Richfield High School where she was a top student. She attended Snow College where she met her future husband, Royal T Harward of Aurora, Utah. Donna and Royal were married March 21, 1934 in the Manti LDS Temple and lived in Aurora for three years. Royal was a trained cheese maker and in 1937 they were sent by the Nelson Ricks Creamery Company to start the first Wayne County Cheese Plant. The plant was located in the old rock grain mill which still stands on what is now the Brink Potter Farm. They lived in a three room apartment with a single tap of cold water on the top floor of the plant. They moved into Loa town in 1942 where they later purchased and managed the business which is now known as Royal’s Market. In the early 1950’s they purchased a farm and dairy located in the Bicknell Bottoms. They upgraded what was known as Circle Cliff Dairy where they produced and delivered Grade A milk to homes, schools, and businesses. They also produced ice cream and cottage cheese. Donna was a gifted writer and teacher. She was a fine seamstress and quilt maker. She was an active member of the LDS Church in which she served in many leadership and teaching positions; including Stake and Ward Relief Society President. As a widow at age 70, she filled a full time proselyting mission to the Portland Oregon Mission. Her mission experiences are a treasure to her. Although her sight was very dim she studied the gospel everyday by listening to tapes and television. She loved to travel and has visited many countries and most of the United States. She enjoyed reminiscing about her many travels. She lived alone in her home in Loa. Donna is the mother of six children; Carol and Dwight Williams, Teasdale, UT; Carvel and (Marilyn deceased) Colleen Harward, Las Vegas, Nevada; Ronald and Julie Harward St. George, UT; Newell and Gloria Harward, Loa, UT; Kendall and Margo Harward, Nampa, ID; Layne and Betty Harward, Farmington, UT. She has 31 grandchildren, 81 great grandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren, all of whom she can name, and place in the correct family with the correct spouse, children and occupation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Royal T. Harward; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Brian Harward; a grandson, Thomas Dwight Williams; four brothers and two sisters: Merrill Bagley, Ellis Bagley, Verge Bagley, Ben Bagley, Ila Mary Magleby and Vonda Anderson. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center, where friends may call for viewing Friday morning from 11:00 t0 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
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Utah Businesses See Reduction in UI Tax Trust fund reaches healthy post-recession levels
SALT LAKE CITY—Many Utah employers are seeing a reduction in Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes thanks to the health of Utah’s Unemployment Compensation Fund. Much of the reduction—to the tune of $35 million dollars in 2014— comes from automatic downward adjustments when the fund has adequate reserves. Employers pay into the UI program—administered by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS)—which pays benefits to workers who lost their jobs. The fund currently has $738 million, a significant improvement from the $253 million balance about three years ago. It has taken several years of strong economic growth to replenish the fund. “This is good news for businesses because they will save money on their UI taxes,” said Bill Starks, Director of the Unemployment Insurance Division. “But it’s also an indicator of sound management of the program here in Utah.” Utah, along with only 15 other states, was able to maintain the fund without borrowing over the last four years. Utah’s contribution rate formulas help build up the fund during economic growth to have in reserve in case of an economic downturn. As Utah’s economy continues to grow in the coming years, the fund should stay strong, which will likely trigger more reductions in the tax rate. —Utah Dept. of Workforce Services
Recent Study Identifies Utah as the Friendliest State for Small Business Thumbtack.com and the Kauffman Foundation release survey results and Utah ranks high
SALT LAKE CITY After surveying more than 12,000 entrepreneurs, Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, has identified Utah as the best place in the country for small businesses. The annual Thumbtack. com survey is unique in that it is the largest survey of its kind and the only survey to obtain data from an extensive, nationwide sample of small business owners. Professionals grinding the pavement trying to make their businesses successful see Utah as the most supportive state of growing companies. “After a two-month survey of thousands of small business owners nationwide, Utah has emerged as the top state for business friendliness once again,” said Jon Lieber, chief economist of Thumbtack.com. “Creating a business climate that is welcoming to small, dynamic businesses is more important than ever, and for small businesses looking for an educated workforce and a welcoming environment, Utah is a great place to locate.” In all 29 counties, in both rural and urban areas, economic development directors
across the state recognize the contribution small business makes to a successful economy. By coupling educated, innovative individuals with state resources such as small business development centers and business resource centers, both new and growing businesses have the opportunity to flourish in Utah. “Business grows where business is appreciated,” said Scott Hirschi, Director, Washington County Economic Development Council. “Utah’s reputation as a welcoming, productive state has been underscored by the results of this extensive survey. Entrepreneurs recognize that the local services and reasonable business regulations Utah offers make a positive difference. Thumbtack.com and the Kauffman Foundation evaluated states and cities against one another along more than a dozen metrics such as ease of starting a business, ease of hiring and regulations. Utah received high marks across the board. Other top states include Idaho, Texas, Virginia and Louisiana. —Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
June 19, 2014
Executive Director of Governor’s Office of Economic Development Steps Down Eccles to be a founding principal in private investment company
SALT LAKE CITY After nearly five years at the helm of Utah's economic development efforts, Spencer P. Eccles, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), is departing state government to form a private investment company. "Building on the state’s past economic development efforts, Spencer’s leadership has helped Utah be at the forefront in bringing the nation out of one of the most devastating economic recessions this country has ever seen," said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. "He has worked tirelessly in developing a top-notch GOED team, and his collaborative efforts with the Legislature, other state agencies, cities, counties, the educational community and industry leave a lasting legacy that will benefit all Utahns for years to come.” “Our work at GOED has been about benefitting the people of Utah, improving their quality of life and helping to provide them with opportunities to succeed," said Eccles. "Thanks to Gov. Herbert’s leadership, our partnerships across the state, and the tenacity of the private sector, Utah has become a leading economy in the nation.” Eccles played a key role in driving Utah's unprecedented "post-recession" economic results, and helped solidify Utah’s #1 ranking for three consecutive years on Forbes’ list of the "Best States for Business and Careers." During his tenure, Utah’s unemployment rate decreased from over 8 percent to 3.8 percent, the job growth rate has risen to 2.9 percent and the state achieved Gov. Herbert’s goal to accelerate the creation of 100,000 jobs in 1,000 days. Since 2009, GOED has facilitated the expansion or relocation of strategic anchor companies in Utah's urban and rural counties, the companies are projected to create more than 32,500 jobs and $2.1 billion in new state revenue in the coming years. "Five years ago when I took office, I asked Spencer to lead my economic development team because of his busi-
ness background and family’s generational commitment to Utah,” said Gov. Herbert. “He has succeeded in every aspect of the post, fostering the economic growth and development that is the 'rising tide that lifts all boats.'" "I've been fortunate to work with what I believe is the greatest economic development team in the country, who have, at every turn, placed the good of their fellow Utahns above themselves,” said Eccles. “I can't thank Gov. Herbert enough for the tremendous opportunity he gave me to serve my state in this capacity." Eccles is departing state government to form a private investment company, The Cynosure Group, along with partners Randal K. Quarles, former U. S. under secretary of the Treasury and Partner at The Carlyle Group, and Herbert E. “Bud” Scruggs, former senior executive at Leucadia National Corporation (LUK-NYSE). Eccles will assist in the transition at GOED as his successor is identified over the coming weeks. The governor has also asked Eccles to continue in an advisory capacity as a member of the Governor’s Advisory Team. "Spencer possesses an unparalleled understanding of the driving forces in the increasingly strong Utah economy, and brings to us a background in venture capital, technology development and the expanding capacity of the Intermountain West as a global exporter,” said Scruggs. “We look forward to accelerating our efforts when Spencer completes his state service in the near future.” Highlighting Eccles’ tenure at GOED were additional significant achievements on behalf of the state, including: Working with the governor to develop and achieve his economic development vision, “Utah will lead the nation as the best performing economy and be recognized as a premier global business destination;” Focusing the Governor’s Economic Council’s efforts toward planning for the state’s future growth and accelerating Gov. Herbert’s partnership with Envision Utah’s
More from last week's fabulous Quilt Walk.... Images below are from the Quilt Walk Play and Dinner Theater, the Trunk Show, and one of the many quiltmaking classes.
Spencer P. Eccles, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development, is departing his post after five years to form a private investment company.
planning efforts; Playing a key role in the Herbert administration's policy decisions, including working with legislators and stakeholders on legislation related to programs such as the Smart School Initiative, the STEM Action Center, the Outdoor Recreation Office, the Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program, USTAR, and the Utah Fund of Funds; Supporting the initiatives that grew Utah tourism revenues to $7.4 billion; Creating the Integrated Global Branding Strategy initiative, working closely with
the governor and Legislature to gain their support; Restructuring the Office of Rural Development, improving its focus on the unique economic needs of rural Utah; Recruitment of multi-million dollar feature films and television series productions to the state; Consolidation of GOED, the World Trade Center Utah, USTAR, the Governor’s Office of Energy Development and the STEM Action Center at the World Trade Center Building in City Creek, generating greater collaboration and effectiveness. —Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
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special guest Missouri-based star quiltmaker Jennie Doan. “She was really amazing, so down to earth, she was so well received,” said Baldwin. “But we had a lot of other teachers whose classes filled up, too.” Baldwin seems to sense a momentum in interest in the Quilt Walk in general, and thinks that next year's event will continue to see a good turnout. "Next year we anticipate more teachers, new teachers and some really fun classes. We’re making plans and we’re not quite sure who will be our special guest but we will have another special guest next year," she said.
She noted that next year they'll also have an opportunity to display more quilts downtown. "We’ve always put a lot of quilts out on the street—we've put up these brick pillars to do that—but over the next month or two we'll be putting out about 20 more. These will help us a lot, and they'll be used for other Main Street events, too," she said. Baldwin noted that of all the Panguitch Main Street events the Quilt Walk requires more volunteers than any of the others. “We’ve had tons of volunteers doing everything you can imagine. And we're so grateful for that. It’s been a good thing.” —Insider
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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Wayne County Commissioners will meet on June 25th at 9:00 a.m. to consider applications for the Wayne County Attorney position. The position was vacated when Mark McIff accepted the position of Sevier County Justice Court Judge. One of the applicants for Wayne County Attorney may be appointed at the meeting. The meeting will be held in the Commission chambers at the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 South Main, Loa, UT 84747. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 19, 2014 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 JULY 16, 2014. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-1973(a39895): Rick and Susan Sawyer propose(s) using 1.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles SW of Hatch) for DOMESTIC. 61-3016(a39902): D&D Richards Trust, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.688 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 miles north of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 19 & 26, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING OPENING OF 2013/2014 BUDGET Panguitch City will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Panguitch City office, 25 South 200 East, to open the 2013/2014 budget. The purpose of this hearing is to finalize 2013/2014 spending and receipts. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 12 & 19, 2014
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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Loa Elementary Paraprofessional Loa Elementary is accepting applications for some paraprofessional positions. These positions will require applicants to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students or small groups of students. These individuals would also provide other assistance to teachers in various capacities as assigned. Loa Elementary is a Title I school and must meet the criteria of the guidelines of “No Child Left Behind.” Applicants must meet the requirements to be “Highly Qualified” to be considered. “Highly Qualified” requires the applicant to have at least two years of higher education which includes basic general course work, or an associate’s or higher degree, or pass a rigorous academic assessment. These positions will be from 15 to 27 hours per week with no benefits. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer providing programs and services to all persons on a non-discriminatory basis. Wayne School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Please send applications to: Burke Torgerson Loa Elementary PO Box 30 Loa, UT 84747 7/3
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garfiELd county school district Panguitch Elementary Para and Librarian Positions POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield School District is hiring three part-time Para Educators and one part-time Librarian at Panguitch Elementary. These positions will be up to 28 hours per week. SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School Districts. Classified Salary Schedule ($9.16 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Nick Reynolds, 435-231-9028, and application packets to: Panguitch Elementary, P.O. Box 386, 10 South 100 West, Panguitch, UT 84759. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: June 20, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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Wildlife Officials Caution That Summer Means Rattlesnakes in Utah SALT LAKE CITY State wildlife officials are offering some advice to Utahans who may encounter a rattlesnake this summer. Krissy Wilson, native aquatic species program coordinator at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, says this is the time of year when snakes leave hibernation and move around in search of food. "So, the snakes that you see this time of year are the males that are dispersing from hibernation," she explains. "So, they have three goals in mind: one is shelter, two is food and three is breeding." Wilson adds that rattlesnakes are a valuable part of the ecosystem because they help control rodent populations. She cautions though, that when you are hiking in foothills or other outdoor areas, you are entering the snake's territory. She says there are more and more rattlesnake encounters each year because cities have expanded onto what has historically been the snake's turf. "The first thing we say is have respect, stay back," she advises. "Get 5, 10 feet away, and observe what it is. "But then don't harass it, leave it, and most likely it is going to pass through and you won't see it again." Wilson adds that when walking your dog try to keep an eye on what the dog is investigating. She says dogs often get bitten by a snake because they put their nose in the wrong place. Wilson says a person or animal bitten by a rattlesnake should receive medical attention as soon as possible. —Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection
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For Your Health When Your Child Has Ringworm Children can develop several fungal infections, such as diaper rash (with candidiasis), oral thrush, and ringworm (tinea corporis). Ringworm in children is usually found on the trunk, arms, shoulders, back and/or legs. What Is Ringworm? Ringworm (tinea corporis) is a fungal skin infection that can affect just about anyone of any age, although it is more common in children. What Are Some of the Common Causes? To get ringworm, you must first come into contact with the fungi that cause it. You may contract the infection by touching a person, animal, or object with the organism on it. Pets, shower and pool surfaces, and combs are all common sites that carry these fungi. The fungi that cause ringworm are able to thrive on warm, wet parts of the skin. This includes areas prone to sweating (under the arms or beneath the breasts) and areas not bathed often. Fungi that have reached the skin can penetrate damaged skin to begin an actual infection. Once they have become inoculated into the broken skin areas, they spread quickly. What Are the Symptoms? The original infection looks like red spots, but as it progresses it resembles its namesake and begins to look like a red circle, or “ring,” with a less inflamed center. The only other major symptom commonly observed is itching. How Do I Know If It Is Ringworm? A healthcare provider usually can tell you whether it is ringworm by a simple observation of the skin. Occasionally a skin scraping, which is sent to a laboratory, may be done, but this is uncommon. How Do I Treat It? Try to keep the skin dry, as the fungi enjoy moist environments, and consult your pharmacist for an antifungal product. Generally, OTC creams will take care of the infection (e.g., Lamisil, Lotrimin, Micatin, Tinactin), but sometimes oral medication is necessary. Follow all the directions on any product before, during, and after use. If treatment is successful, most infections are eradicated within 4 weeks. How Do I Stop It From Spreading to Others? Because showers and pool areas are so likely to harbor the fungi, many infections are contracted in these areas. Wearing foot coverings in community showers or pools will help prevent transmission. Wash your towels with soap, dry them well, and use a new towel each time to ensure that towels are not consistently wet. If you have fungal infections in other areas, such as athlete’s foot, make sure not to dry the body with towels that have already touched the feet. If your child has ringworm, he or she can return to school after you have begun treatment. Pets should be treated if they are also infected. Steer clear of stray animals to help avoid transmission. When Should I Contact My Healthcare Provider? Ringworm does not usually go away on its own. If you have any questions upon presentation with these symptoms or during treatment, or you do not believe self-treatment is working, you should contact your healthcare provider. Remember, if you have questions, Consult Your Pharmacist Sam Marshall, Shaunna Rechsteiner —Pharmacists 95 East Center St. l PHONE (435) 676-2212
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Make Sure Your Family Has a Disaster Plan
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Be a Part of The Tour of Utah! Become a Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Sponsor The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, one of the top professional cycling events in North America, will return to Torrey again this year! Torrey will serve as the Stage 2 Finish on Tuesday, August 5.
Outlined below are several sponsorship packages for you to show your support. Please review the packages and contact Nycole Durfey (info@capitolreef.org or 435-425-3930 or 435-616-2114) to support this community event.
Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah - Stage 2 Finish Torrey Sponsorship Packages:
Silver Sponsorship - $500 Gold Sponsorship - $900 (4) VIP Hospitality Passes (1) Expo Booth Space: 10’x10’ booth space within lifestyle Expo; Includes tent, table, and chairs (1) Big Screen Television commercial- :30 second commercial shown on the big screen televisions located in the Expo and finish line area Company Logo with “hot link” and/or Business Name included on Torrey page of official Tour of Utah Web site Facebook shout-out on Torrey’s Tour of Utah Facebook page
(2) VIP Hospitality Passes (1) Expo Booth Space: 10’x10’ booth space within lifestyle Expo; Does not include tent, table, and chairs (1) Public Address Announcement- :15 second announcement read from the main stage at finish line Company Logo with “hot link” and/or Business Name included on Torrey page of official Tour of Utah Web site
Bronze Sponsorship - $300 General Donation: We are open to unique sponsorship opportunities and welcome your suggestions.
(2) VIP Hospitality Passes Company Logo with “hot link” and/or Business Name included on Torrey page of official Tour of Utah Web site
Packages are limited and will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
Note:VIP Hospitality Passes allow access into the VIP Hospitality tent at the finish line. Each ticket allows access for one individual. VIP Hospitality includes food and beverage.
We appreciate your business and everything you do for Wayne County and the Tour of Utah.