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Panguitch • Panguitch Lake • Hatch • Bryce • Tropic • Antimony • Henrieville • Cannonville • Escalante • Boulder • Fremont • Loa • Lyman Bicknell • Teasdale • Torrey • Grover • Fruita • Caineville • Hanksville
Thursday, June 20, 2013 • Issue # 1001
Torrey’s Best Kept Secret
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Member partners of the US-89 Wildlife Crossings Construction Project, including representatives from Utah Dept. of Transportation, Utah Div. of Wildlife Resources, and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Behind the group is one of the newly-constructed corridors will that allow wildlife to pass safely under US-89 east of Kanab.
Safer Travels on Highway 89 KANAB - Chances are, the next trip you take on Highway 89 towards Page will be less hazardous for you and your fellow travelers than the last time you drove down for some relaxation at the lake or for travel to points beyond. It’ll also be a lot safer for the resident population of mule deer. By July 1st, the final pieces will be in place on the US-89 Wildlife Crossings Con-
struction Project just east of Kanab. The project includes 12 miles of 8 ft. wildlife fence on each side of the roadway, seven wildlife crossings (including six underpasses and one bridge) and a series of 26 wildlife escape ramps that allow deer and other animals to leave the roadway—for those critters that do manage to sneak onto the road past the fencing and other barriers. For many years, the
Utah Dept. of Transportation (UDOT) has fielded requests from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) and others to do something about the high-accident area on US-89 due to deer-vehicle collisions. Motor vehicle collisions with mule deer have long been a safety problem along the 75-mile stretch of US-89 between Kanab and Page. The Safer Travels on Hwy 89 cont’d on page 2
Mountain Goats on Mount Dutton Share your input at a June 20 public meeting
est Service will host the public meeting from 6 – 9 p.m. in the commission chambers at the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 S. Main St. Dustin Schaible, regional wildlife biologist with the DWR, says mountain goats were first seen on Mount Dutton in the early 1990s. He says the goats most likely dispersed
from a herd that’s on the Tushar Mountains. The Tushars are east of Beaver and northwest of Mount Dutton. “It became obvious that goats on Mount Dutton were reproducing when nannies (females) with kids (young) were first observed in July 2012,” he says. “Since 2011, we’ve been working with the U.S. Forest Service to develop a management plan for the goats.” Mountain goats from Olympic National Park were released on the Tushar Mountains in the early 1980s. Schaible says the goats have done really well in Utah. “Today,” he says, “there are around 300 goats on the Tushars. During most of the year, you’ll find the goats on the highest slopes on the mountain range. The goats are very popu-
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PANGUITCH - You can learn more about mountain goats on Mount Dutton, and provide your input about a plan to manage the goats, at a June 20 meeting in Panguitch. The Division of Wildlife Resources and the U.S. For-
lar with wildlife watchers and sportsmen.” Schaible says as a wild goat population grows, individual goats often leave the herd and move into unpopulated areas. “That’s likely how the goats ended up on Mount Dutton,” Schaible says. “The herd on the Tushars got big enough that some of the goats left the mountain to find a new place to live.” This fall, some of the goats on the Tushars will be captured by DWR biologists. These goats will then be moved to states across the West. Schaible says reducing the number of goats on the Tushars should lead to fewer goats leaving the Tushars for Mount Dutton. Schaible says all of the habitat on Mount Dutton is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. He says DWR biologists and U.S. Forest Service personnel are looking forward to visiting with you at the June 20 public meeting. For more information about the meeting, call the DWR’s Southern Region office at 435-865-6100. —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
WCHC Closed June 22
BICKNELL - Due to water meter repairs the Wayne Community Health Center will be closed on Saturday June 22nd. The city is turning off the water. Emergency care will still be available. Call 911. —WCHC
TORREY - Sometimes, the best things in life are hidden in plain view. You’ve cruised past this place a zillion times. Let’s say you’re motoring down Hwy 24, on your way from Torrey to Loa. You’ve just passed the sign for Thousand Lakes Service, followed by the sign for Thousand Lakes RV Park. Out of the corner of your right eye you note the bank of RVs at the RV park. The back of your mind says : “Tourist Spot.” You’re at the edge of town, You’ve taken a nice deep breath, and are preparing to sink your foot a little deeper into the accelerator for a nice cruise to Bicknell. But wait…what’s that nested back there? There at the Thousand Lakes RV Park, behind the gift shop? There’s a sign that says “Grill.” And there it is…The Torrey Grill. Owner Daniel Hennessy thinks his restaurant is probably the most overlooked in the county. But he’s trying to change that. Long a highly successful venue catering to campers at Thousand Lakes RV Park, Hennessy, who acquired the restaurant this season, has expanded the “all-inclusive” Dutch-oven, western- style menu and is inviting locals to check out the place as well. “People from all over the world write to tell us they loved our food and that we’re they best service they had on their entire trip. So, we’d like everyone—including the locals—to know about us, too,” says Hennessy. The Torrey Grill appears especially to be a meat-eaters paradise, specializing in steaks and ribs. “Our best sellers are our ribeye, the buffalo and the ribs. Trout is popular, too,
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The Torrey Grill owner Daniel Hennessy and server RayLynne Cooper, along with a staff of eight, are prepared to serve you a great meal with great service. though. We added trout to the menu this year, and are shaking things up a little, with new items like buffalo-stuffed peppers,” says Hennessy. All meals include all you can eat salad, scones with honey butter, Dutch oven potatoes and cowboy beans, ice cream sundaes and bottomless drinks. For vegetarians, there’s a veggie burger and a veggie meatloaf. The Torrey Grill also features salads exclusively from the Torrey Greenhouse, and home made dressings. On the lighter side, if people want to come for music and they don’t want a full meal, Hennessy offers five appetizers for under five dollars, and chili. “Our restaurant is great for both lighter appetites or people who are starving to death. Nobody leaves my restaurant hungry,” says Hennesy. The Torrey Grill offers four seating times per evening, at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00 pm. Reservations for one of the seating times for all-inclusive
meals are required. For the lighter fare (appetizers) people can just drop in. Currently, The Torrey Grill offers live music every Monday night, but Hennessy is working to line up a schedule of local musicians to fill out the week. Though he says, “Anyone that plays can stop by between 6 and 7 and just play.” Birthday dinners are free for locals. Children 12 and under are half price. I’d love for people to just come down and try it. But if they don’t I’ve still got my campers.” says Hennessy. Now the secret is out. The Torrey Grill is open from Easter until Halloween, Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday). To-go meals are available at their drive up window. They do birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, and their Coca-Cola truck will be serving favorites at the Wayne County Fair and other local events. For reservations, call 435-425-3500. —Insider Report
Learning history is lifelong fun: The Wayne County History Class, lead by Steve Taylor (center of photo, in overalls), enjoyed their last outing trekking around the county.
Wayne Co. History Buffs Enjoy Final Day in the Field WAYNE CO. - Steve Taylor’s Local History Class completed their final field trip of the season by exploring the history of settlements in the north-western section of Wayne County. The trip began in the Bicknell Bottoms where the group visited the location of the Battle of Red Lake and discussed the original Thurber home sites. Next, the class explored the early settlements along the Fremont River between Bicknell and Loa. After stops to examine historic buildings in Loa, identify the Old Spanish Trail, and locate Allred Point, the group stopped at the Fremont Rock Church House and discussed the first sawmill in the area. After making stops near Hogan Pass, the group concluded the trip at the Old Spanish Trail site and Johnson Reservoir cheese camp area. Fourteen participants enjoyed lunch together at Bowery Haven in Fish Lake. If you’re interested in local history, Steve Taylor will be speaking at the Entrada Institute’s Sunset Series on Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Robber’s Roost Bookstore in Torrey. Everyone is welcome. —Annette Lamb Phone: 435-826-4400 Wayne: 435-836-2622 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 105 Escalante, Utah 84726 snapshot@live.com
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Paunsaugunt mule deer herd, numbering 5,000 to 6,000 animals, is one of the premier trophy deer herds in North America, and the herd regularly uses this corridor as a migration route between their summer and winter feeding grounds. But it’s a particular 11.5 mile stretch between mile markers 39 to 51 where 90% of mule deer migrate across US-89. UDOT has calculated that an average of 102 wildlifevehicle collisions occur each year on this stretch alone, at an annual total cost to motorists of at least $400K and possibly much more. The $2.545 million project was the result of intensive collaboration between more than a dozen state and federal agencies and regional wildlife groups. Following an initial discussion among stakeholders at a 2009 meeting that included Kane County, UDOT, ADOT, UDWR, Arizona Game & Fish Dept., Bureau of Land Management, and wildlife groups from Arizona and Utah, sixfigure sums were raised from among several of the interested parties. Due to the sheer scale and cost of the project, planners at first anticipated phasing the work in stages. However, Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument Land Use Planner Allysia Angus spearheaded a proposal for federal Public Lands Highway Discretionary funds that yielded $1.5 million, meaning the project could happen all at once. “It’s the first time that BLM in Utah has received any resources from this fund,
but we scored extra points on the application because of the Monument,” said Larry Crutchfield, Public Affairs Specialist with the GSENM. For UDOT in particular, which established a “Zero Fatalies” campaign in 2010, the wildlife corridor construction project was a perfect fit. “You can’t get to zero fatalities without wildlife crossings,” said Monte Aldridge, UDOT Region 4 Pre-construction Engineer. Fortunately, the topography of the plateau and the constructed roadway helped make the project possible, in part by using existing infrastructure. The region is a natural drainage, and the highway through that stretch is already elevated, allowing retrofit of several existing culverts which were made larger to facilitate passage by wildlife. Other new culverts were also constructed in strategic locations. But a primary convenience was that engineers didn’t have to change the elevation of the roadway. UDWR officials now hope that the Pausaugunt herd will have a much easier time traveling the 30 miles between their summer and winter ranges, which extend south to the Buckskin Mountain area in Arizona and up to Bryce Canyon. “Mule deer have a high fidelity to their seasonal ranges—they go to the same spot every year,” said Dustin Schaible, Wildlife Biologist with the UDWR. “Now we’ll just have to see how perme-
able the crossings are, and make sure we’re not turning them around. Deer will use culverts if they are the appropriate length, width and height, and several different culvert sizes were constructed, which will help wildlife officials evaluate what sizes deer are more likely to use. Schaible noted that, “Thirst is a driving factor for this particular herd. There are water sources to the south of the highway that draw them down there, especially in the dry, late fall period.” The fall migration begins in October, and so officials will soon have an opportunity to see how effective the crossings are. Following project completion, UDOT has a five year plan for monitoring wildlife crossings through the constructed corridors, as well as the changes in deer fatalities and reported deer-vehicle collisions. Corridor monitoring will take place with motion-activated sensors and trip cameras—so officials will be able to monitor and document usage of the corridors by deer and other animals such as bear, cougar, bobcat and coyotes. “It’s just a great project,” added Schaible. “I’m glad it’s gone through because it’s going to make the road safer and save our deer. This is a really good icon of how a bunch of different partners can get together and work together for a common goal.” —Insider Report
Reward Offered For Vandalism And Theft
LOA - Garkane Energy is offering a $2,500 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the conviction of those responsible for any act of vandalism or copper theft to any of Garkane Energy’s facilities. The only people working in Garkane’s facilities should be Garkane personnel or those of our contractors. If you see anyone else around our facilities or of a suspicious nature, please contact Garkane Energy or call local law enforcement. The name of the informant will be kept confidential. For any questions please email nbrown@garkaneenergy.com or call 435-644-5026. —Garkane Energy
Hosted by the Boulder Mountain Lodge and HellÕs Backbone Grill
OP-ED
Future Prosperity Is Dependent On a Healthy Environment By Norman McKee
Recorded history lists many examples of lands where the people prospered for a time while resources were abundant, only to be followed by difficult times as the environment became abused and degraded. Today, millions, perhaps billions, of humans live in poverty due to mis-management of the earth’s natural resources. The United States is a land blessed with abundant resources. However our history is also littered with many examples of greed and destruction, both intentional and non-intentional. Are we currently at a crossroads to what we will pass on to future generations? Climatologists nearly all agree that during the last 150-200 years, the West was been somewhat wetter than we might expect in the next few decades or longer. This year is a prime example of the dry problems we may have to accept as the new normal. Obviously, the availability of fertile soils along with adequate water is critical for a healthy environment where plants, animals, and humans can prosper. The area of the world in which we live is, in many ways, much more fragile than other areas. The arid and semi-arid environment of the Southwest is somewhat vulnerable to the quirks of nature, especially the climate. Nevertheless, even with the fluctuations of nature and climate, most canyons and valleys, over eons of time, developed fertile soils, lush wetlands, and canyons and valleys with many stable streams, ponds, and lakes. So what is the most pressing problem we face in our day? No doubt, it is water and a growing need for more. Unfortunately, in most areas we now see the effects of past mis-management and the resulting mass erosion that has occurred in most of Southern Utah’s canyons. Of course, some erosion is a natural oc-
currence. It is expected when a powerful thunderstorm hits a steep hillside. However, in past times, much of the eroded hillside soils were deposited and held in the canyon bottoms. Just look almost any-
tinent, the beaver have been restored in appropriate areas. Not so in Southern Utah. Many of our streams still function much like a ditch. Erosion continues to be a problem. Too many canyon aquifers are
The Beaver: Nature’s speed bump. where. The canyons have deep soils forming a fairly flat bottom alongside the stream. The problem is, since pioneer settlement times, the streams themselves have been eroding, and are continuing to erode down through the soils that were deposited in earlier times. Many of the canyon lands adjacent to the stream are no longer lush riparian zones, as they once were. Sagebrush and rabbitbrush are the dominant plant species. Livestock grazing, wildlife habitat and fisheries are greatly reduced. So what really happened to accelerate the change? Mother Nature developed nature’s engineer, the beaver, to act as a speed-bump in rushing streams. The occasional slowdown of the rushing spring run-off or summer thunderstorms allowed the eroding silt from steeper slopes to filter and settle, depositing and building soils over eons of time. Early trappers nearly eradicated the beaver in much of North America, including Southern Utah. A scientist in the Water Resources Department at Utah State University once commented that the demise of beaver may have been one of the most critical environmental disasters to ever occur in North America. In some areas of our con-
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not functional. Downstream reservoirs and lakes, all too quickly, fill with the unfiltered silt-laden water. Small streams become intermittent, rather than flowing constant and clear throughout the summer. Fisheries suffer. Recently, amphibians were reported as being at the lowest levels ever recorded in the United States. Many streams and the adjacent riparian areas are not nearly as productive as they once were. The answer obviously, is more responsible and better land management practices. The vegetative ground cover must be protected and enhanced as much as possible. Of course, use must occur. However, the conservation principle of “use it, but not abuse it” is now more important than ever. Livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, forest and rangeland resource use is important and necessary. It is often said, “Mother Nature knows best”. In every way we should be attempting, as best as possible, to manage and improve the lands our generation uses. As responsible users and managers of our natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable, we as citizens, and private and public land managers, should be actively doing all that we can to leave the land for the next generation better than we found it!
Looking for a great way to spend a summer evening? Join us for the Saturday Sunset Series!
The Entrada Institute
SATURDAY SUNSET SERIES
The Drepung Monks are returning to Boulder!
June 20, 2013
presents a program by Steve Taylor
Wayne County Wildlife Before Settlement
Boulder Mountain Lodge and HellÕs Backbone Grill are co-hosting these incredible monks as they teach, perform, play and inspire! Please join us! Being with the monks is fun, uplifting and joyous! There will be many opportunities to spend time with them and events to attend. Welcome Reception at HellÕs Backbone Grill Afternoon of June 24th, time to be determined
Traditional Tea and Food will be served, offering scarves provided!
ÔOpening the Heart: Arousing the Mind of Universal KindnessÕ Tuesday, June 25th at 4pm at the Boulder Mountain Lodge
A one hour talk by the spiritual leader of the group, followed by a question & answer session
Sacred Arts of Tibet Program June 27th at 4pm Boulder Mountain Lodge Grounds
An inspiring, beautiful and humorous performance showcasing traditional Tibetan song and dance. Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on. *A donation of $15 for each event is recommended. The monks will also be selling traditional jewelry, prayer ßags, etc. All proceeds & donations go to support their monastery in India. It has been Þve long years since the monks were here last and weÕre so HAPPY that theyÕre Þnally able to return. Please call us if we can help you book a room, request a special blessing, reserve a spot at our Tibetan food group lunches or help you get in on a pick up soccer game!
Steve Taylor is always a popular speaker at Entrada events. This year, this informative local historian shares the history of area wildlife before the settlers arrived.
Calendar
9am-noon n Wayne County Farmers Market,
Red Cliffs Restaurant, Torrey 4pm
Saturday, June 22
n Entrada Institute Sunset Series
Steve Taylor, Wayne County Wildlife Robbers Roost Bookstore 7:30pm June 24-27
n Drepung Monks at
Boulder Mountain Lodge
Everyone is welcome!
What:
Presentation
When:
Saturday, June 22, 2013 7:30-8:30PM
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What wildlife roamed the mountains and valleys?
Where: RobberÕs Roost Bookstore,
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How did the wildlife change over time?
Cost?
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What impact did early peoples have on the wildlife populations?
Highway 24 in Torrey, UT This series is FREE and open to the public.
Join us for an engaging look back in time. Supported by the Wayne County Travel Council at www.capitolreef.travel Weather permitting, weÕll be outdoors. Bring camp chairs for comfort. Coolers are permitted with the exception of events when liquor is sold. (Utah law) Donations made to Entrada to assist in funding our programming are greatly appreciated. For more information, go to http://www.entradainstitute.org
HellÕs Backbone Grill · Boulder, Utah · (435) 335-7464 · www.HellsBackboneGrill.com
Saturday, June 22 n Escalante Farmers Market, St. Sylvester Catholic Church
Who:
June 28-30
n Panguitch Balloon Rally
Towns and civic groups: Call or email your calendar items to us 435-826-4400 or snapshot@live.com
Dr. Scott Andersen, DDS The Tooth Ranch 374 S. 300 E., Bicknell
NEW days/hours
M&F 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. call for appointment 435-425-3391
June 20, 2013
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School Notes
The Wayne Theatre ephraim’s rescue PG
6/21 (FRI) - 6:00PM 6/22 (SAT) - 6:00PM 6/24 (mon) - 6:00 pm
fast & furious 6 PG-13
6/21 (fri) - 8:00PM 6/22 (sat) - 8:00 pm 6/24 (mon) - 8:00 pm 6/26 (WED) - 7:00pm
Running time: 1 hrs. 40 mins.
New Employees in Garfield School District
I would like to inform the public of the recent hiring of several new employees over the past two months. The positions have been advertised and hired by hiring committees including parents, teachers and administrators. I would like to thank everyone who has donated their time by serving on the hiring committees. The following new employees have been approved by the School Board and will start at the beginning of the new school year. • Lisa Breinholt – Language Arts - Panguitch High • Scott Henrie – Counselor, PE - Bryce Valley High • Fredrick Beesley – Science - Bryce Valley High • Lacey Jensen – Language Arts - Bryce Valley High • Andrea Brinkerhoff – Pre School - Bryce Valley Elementary • Gary Syrett- BVHS Head Boys Basketball Coach • Karl Roundy – BVHS Asst. Boys Basketball Coach • Scott Henrie – BVHS Asst. Boys Basketball Coach • Jana Lee Jackson BVHS Co-Head Volleyball Coach • Emily Clark – BVHS Co-Head Volleyball Coach • Shilo Syrett- BVHS Asst. Girls Basketball Coach • Kami Stevens- BVHS Head Cheer Advisor • Kylee Frandsen- PHS Asst. Track Coach • Joelann Black- PHS Head Cheer Advisor The District is still in the process of hiring and interviewing additional teaching positions in the District. I will keep the public informed as new teachers are hired and approved by the Board. I would like to welcome the new teachers into the District and look forward to working them to improve the educational process. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
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Running time: 2 hrs. 10 mins.
General Admission: $6.00 Seniors 59 and over & Children 11 and younger: $5.00 www.facebook.com/TheWayneTheatre
11 East Main, Bicknell UT 84715 Escalante Little Leage is Back by Jason Porter, Escalante Little League
June 2013 Board Report Wayne School District held its monthly Board meeting Wednesday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m. Minutes and financial reports were discussed and approved. The Board recognized Trena Barlow as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Wayne District. Her consistent preparation, engaging student lessons, and professional conduct were noted as part of her professional resume. Mr. Jordan Crane was recognized as the outstanding Employee of the year, noting his tireless efforts to get IPAD’s into the hands of all students, and providing timely and valuable support for all district technology efforts. Congratulations to Mrs. Barlow, and Mr. Crane. These two great employees, are just 2 of the outstanding employees helping to provide success for the students in the District. There were no citizen comments. Information items included: 1. The Board was given revised copies of the Public Education Human Resources Management Act, specifically involving employee discipline and orderly termination for their information. 2. Supt. Torgerson informed the board, that a group of college students running across America would be spending one night at Wayne Middle School Gym on June 20th. These students are trying to raise awareness and funds for cancer research and treatment in young adults.
They were also requesting the community to help provide an evening meal, and breakfast for the group. Mrs. Lisa Crane suggested the track and cross-country teams might be willing to help the group. 3. Supt. Torgerson suggested a change in the typical July School Board Goal setting meeting, inviting some legal council to discuss legal issues with the board and administrators. Business items included: 1. The third reading and acceptance of the “Prohibition of Dangerous Materials on District Property. The vote was unanimous to approve. 2. A revised “Employee Leave Policy” was introduced to the board. There was a good discussion and changes and revisions were suggested. The first revisions will be made before it is disseminated to the employees for their input and review. 3. The Wayne High School Closed Campus Policy was approved. 4. A letter of resignation from Mrs. Charlette Hunt was read and approved, with appreciation for the work she has done as secretary for WMS over the years. 5. Decisions were made on bids submitted for remodel of the Wayne Middle School windows project. Sned Construction was awarded the contract. Hale Enterprises LLC was awarded the bid for refinish-
ing the Middle School Gym. The Asbestos removal project was tabled, with only one bid submitted. The lighting situation in the WMS gym was discussed, and the Superintendent was directed to get information as how to solve the problem. 6. Decisions and bids were also awarded from Undistributed Reserves. These included a new kiln for WHS art department, new lunchroom tables for WHS, and an addition to the locker bid to include new lockers in the WHS boys’ locker room. A decision on new bleachers for the baseball field was tabled to gather more information. 7. There were no applicants for the summer maintenance /custodial position, as advertised within the district, so other alternatives were discussed. Advertisement will be made for a 19 hour employee to help for the rest of the summer. 8. The 2013-2014 School budget was approved. The public is welcome to review the new budget as it has been approved. 9. Board Member Concerns were expressed over the schools practicing the “Active gunman scenario” with the fear that it was causing some trauma with the younger students. The Board requested the administration carefully consider other alternatives, and try to reduce the anxiety for students. An executive session was held to discuss personnel.
BOOKS WANTED
ÒTORREY APPLE DAYSÓ BOOK SALE July 6th PROCEEDS GO TO THE WAYNE HIGH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Drop your books off at RobberÕs Roost Bookstore Main St. Torrey by July 3rd Cash, check and credit card donations for the scholarship fund gratefully accepted before and during the event
Escalante Little Leaguers enjoyed a special day visiting with the Salt Lake Bees and participating as their “Dream Team” for the day. The group of little league team players are flanked by coaches Jason Porter (left) and Ryan Crosier (right). ESCALANTE - The crack of the bat is back in Escalante! After a 3 year absence of baseball, several volunteers stepped forward to bring baseball back to our youth. This was by no means an easy task. The gear that was on hand was very old, the field had been converted into a city park, and the new site for a field had little to offer other than a flat piece of land and a backstop as spring rolled around. In February, several parents met together to form a league board of directors in order to get plans in action to re-establish a baseball program in Escalante. This enthusiastic group of parents and community members got to work very quickly to make it happen! With the need to raise thousands of dollars to purchase new equipment, uniforms, and to get work accomplished on the field, countless volunteers stepped forward to offer monetary donations and volunteer labor. The league was able to raise over $6,000.00 that enabled funding for all of the gear, uniforms, and enough work on the field to allow ball to be played this year. With everything needed to play ball, 2 teams were organized to join league play in our local Cal-Ripken and Babe Ruth Baseball leagues. Additionally, we were able to kick off tee-ball and coach pitch baseball. We live in an amazing area; not only were funds raised in Escalante, but many businesses across Garfield County contributed to our cause. Thank you all! With the season coming to a close, our youth have made huge strides in developing their baseball skills, and planting seeds for the future of baseball in Escalante. Due to low numbers of kids in our schools, several players have stepped up to “play up” with older kids in order to field a full team. Normally where 9-10 year olds play on their
own team, they were combined with 11-12 year olds to make it work for all. Amazing kids have worked hard and made many sacrifices to get the ball rolling on a new program. It has been a tough road for our players, but they have had a lot of fun and the joy expressed just to play the game has made it all worthwhile. On behalf of our league board of directors, coaches, players, and the community, I would like to say thank you to all who have contributed to the building of our program, for all the donations and hard work. There are way too many to list here, but I would like to especially thank the board members who contribute so much time to planning, driving, and scheduling to make it all work, and to Wade Barney for his efforts in organizing and spearheading work on the ball field. These board members are: Jared Woolsey, Mandy Barnson, Tari Cottam, Natalie King, and Brooke Shakespear. Also, I want to thank our amazing coaches: Jared Woolsey and Dave Torgersen (13-15 year olds); Ryan Crosier (9-12 year olds); Dayna Porter and Kaysen Durfey (coach pitch); and Melisa Cheynoweth and Josey Muse (tee-ball). Ryan Cottam, Greg Allen, and Alan Torgersen have also contributed greatly to labor at the field. We also want to thank coaches and players within the league. We have amazing sportsmanship and support in our area! So many coaches have offered their support and even time to help us build a program. They have also shuffled players and strategies around in order to help us learn and have a good experience. Our season was capped off by a very special experience our players will never forget. They were able to attend a Salt Lake Bees (minor league) baseball game last week, where they were invited down onto the field, but that is
not all! The Bees had arranged for our team to be their “dream team” for the day! This was all a complete surprise to the team. To start things off the team lined up along the first base line where they each came forward to a microphone to introduce themselves and position to the crowd. This was also displayed on the big screen. After introductions they took their place at their position on the field where they were joined by Bees players. They were then privileged to stand alongside the players during the singing of the National Anthem. This was followed by a tour of the clubhouse, then back to their seats for the game. These kids were beaming all day long, and a couple were also lucky enough to grab a couple of baseballs from players on the field! Thanks to the Salt Lake Bees for this amazing experience, as well as Ryan Crosier for working with them to get this all set up. We all hope this special event will be a driver to get the youth excited to keep working throughout the summer, as we look optimistically forward to next season! These young men also represented their community very well during the trip! We still have a lot of work to do to obtain more gear, and progress the work forward on the field. If you would like to contribute to the program, please contact us! Email jdporter@scinternet.net or call us at 435-826-4074. We sant to say a special thanks to our Escalante Little League Donors: Garfield County, Johnny Meisenbach, Danny Miesenbach, Cottam Oil, Ruby’s Inn, JT Steel, Garfield Ready Mix, North Creek Grill, Mark Austin, Garkane Energy, South Central Communications, Escalante Lions Club, Vortex Optics, Shane Steed Welding and Firearms, Steve Angle, Wells Fargo, and Munson Construction. And we also want to thank anyone else we have possibly missed as there have been so many.
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How to Have Faith
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By Cynthia Kimball You can teach someone how to change a tire. You can teach someone how to cook. You can teach someone how to play the piano. You can teach someone how to mow the lawn. But can you teach someone how to have faith? Yes, yes and yes! It is by way of example. In how you live your life. A friend from China once told me, “You are always happy. But I am not always happy. Why are you happy?” I love her positive assessment of me. Yes, I am happy, but I am only happy after following one of my favorite scriptures found in Matthew 10:39: “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” Yet, in prior years, I did not fully appreciate this scripture. It didn’t make full sense to me. Nor did I follow it (even though I thought I was). Honestly, and I am sorry to say, it took a heart dysfunction diagnosis to learn what it meant to lose myself in God to find me. Yet, God knew I needed that diagnosis and now so do I. And I am grateful for it. I just take meds and make sure to exercise to keep it in check. Actually, I am a walking miracle. My
diagnosis changed me forever and forced me to choose God over the world. Yet, it doesn’t have to take a medical diagnosis or a tragic event to lose yourself in God to find out who you are. Yet, it could. And that’s the beauty of adversity. When it happens, ask God, “What do you want me to do with this?” And, “What do you want me to learn from it?” So how can you learn to have faith? Just do the following: Anything that relates to helping others in anyway, let it come first. First in your thinking, speaking, doing, and yes, in your motives, too. It means taking an elderly woman shopping instead of watching TV. It means calling a youth who’s gotten involved in the wrong crowd instead of being on Facebook. It means finding the good in every person you encounter instead of judging them and finding faults. It means sharing cookies with a neighbor instead of eating them all yourself. It means spending time with someone who is lonely instead of playing Words with Friends on your iPhone or iPad or whatever other electronic device you can play it on. I promise you, the more you put God first, the
more you will find out who you are, the more you will see the hand of God in your life every day, your faith will increase, and you will find happiness. Become what God wants you to be; not what the world does. In short, lose yourself in God to find you. Once you start you will see the hand of God in your life. In fact, at the end of your day, start a journal and ask what Henry B. Erying does at the end of His, “How have I see the hand of God reaching out to touch me today?” You will be amazed at what you find. So how do you acquire faith? By losing yourself in God (every moment of your waking life). Then watch daily miracles unfold and follow. PS: You will also find your purpose -who you are and what you were created to do-in the process. PPS: Oh yeah, and happiness, too. Cynthia Kimball is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Workforce Education Leadership. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net
June 20, 2013
American Idol
My wife left me a note saying I should try out for “American Idle.” But the joke is on her because she spelled it wr--- hey, wait a minute!
How Many Children
I was blessed with three beautiful, intelligent and terrific children. When they were seven, six and five, my youngest daughter who was always asking questions, came home from kindergarten one day and asked, “Daddy, how many children did you want?” Thinking for a minute, I looked at her and said, “Two.” She thought about this for a moment and then asked, “Me, and who else?”
Summer Reading... ... Is “Rockin’”
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he Utah State Library - Tri-County Bookmobile summer reading program was “Rockin” on Tuesday, June 11th. There were rocks everywhere! Chad Roderick talked and shared some incredible rocks from his own collection. He taught all about types of rocks, where to hunt for rocks and ways to cut and polish rocks. His petrified dinosaur poop, sharks teeth, and a translucent rock that he made into a night light were only a few of the large variety of rocks he talked about. TaraLynn Roderick helped show the children the rocks and provide added insight about some of the amazing rocks. Many of the 58 kids who attended also brought their own favorite rocks to share with the group. Paula Pace, the amazing story teller, was back again this week to make sure we know that “Reading Rocks”. She helped us “DIG into READING” and discover the treasures that can be found by reading a book. Paula read the book, If You Find A Rock, and discussed with the kids all the things you can do with rocks. Her favorite thing to do with a rock is to find a kicking rock and kick it down the street! Don’t miss story hour next Tuesday, June 18th, when the theme will be “We Dig Dinosaurs.” Cindy Micheli from Capitol Reef National Park will talk about dinosaurs. —Faun Jackson, Tri-County Bookmobile Library
From the Missouri School Music Newsletter, these are answers to test questions compiled by music teachers: Agnus Dei was a woman composer famous for her church music. Refrain means don’t do it. A refrain in music is the part you better not try to sing. A virtuoso is a musician with real high morals. John Sebastian Bach died from 1750 to the present. Handel was half German, half Italian, and half English. He was rather large. Beethoven wrote music even though he was deaf.He was so deaf he wrote loud music. He took long walks in the forest even when everyone was calling him. I guess he could not hear so good. Beethoven expired in 1827 and later died from this. Henry Purcell is a well known composer few people have ever heard of. Aaron Copland is one of your most famous contemporary composers. It is unusual to be contemporary. Most composers do not live until they are dead. An opera is a song of bigly size. In the last scene of Pagliacci, Canio stabs Nedda who is the one he really loves. Pretty soon Silvio also gets stabbed, and they all live happily ever after. Music sung by two people at the same time is called a duel. I know what a sextet is but I had rather not say. Most authorities agree that music of antiquity was written long ago. My very best liked piece of music is the Bronze Lullaby. My favorite composer is Opus. A harp is a nude piano. Question: What are kettle drums called? Answer: Kettle drums. For some reason, they always put a treble clef in front of every line of flute music. You just watch. The main trouble with a French horn is it’s too tangled up. The most dangerous part about playing cymbals is near the nose. It is easy to teach anyone to play the maracas. Just grip the neck and shake him in rhythm. Just about any animal skin can be stretched over a frame to make a pleasant sound once the animal is removed. NOTICE No Open Burning in Wayne County Open burning season was over on May 31 and will not open again until Sept. 15 —Wayne County Fire Marshall
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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Why Probate If a Will Exists by Jeffery J. McKenna
Do we have to go through probate if there is a Will? Why can’t we just distribute the assets as the Will says? Generally, it is necessary to go through probate or, in the case of smaller estates, a less formal procedure that is still under the general supervision of the probate court, before the deceased’s property can be legally distributed. Even if a person dies with a Will, (which is known as dying “testate”), a court generally has to have an opportunity to allow others to object to the Will, and if there are any objections, to determine if the Will is valid, because it is always possible that (1) there was a later Will (which, if valid, would replace the older Will), or (2) the Will was made at a time the deceased was not mentally competent to make a Will, or (3) the Will was the result of fraud, mistake or “undue influence” or (4) the Will was not properly “executed”, or (5) the so-called Will is actually a forgery, or (6) for some other reason (such as a pre-existing contract) the Will is not fully valid, or (7) there are other claims against the deceased’s estate that impact what the beneficiaries under the Will would
receive. For example, if the deceased owned real estate in his own name, no knowledgeable outside person would accept title to the property, and no bank would lend a new buyer mortgage money on it, unless the estate went through probate so “clear title” could be given to the new buyer. (Title CAN be cleared on such property, even in difficult and seemingly
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complex situations. For advice on how to handle property that needs the title cleared, call your attorney.) Similarly, few outsiders would enter into any other transactions involving the deceased person’s property before the Will is “admitted to probate” and/or someone is lawfully appointed to act for the estate. Unnecessary as it may seem, probate proceedings really do resolve issues that may cause tremendous hardship if left unattended. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna, 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 6281711 or jmckenna@barneymckenna.com.
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Smithfield Livestock Auction Smithfield, Utah, June 13, 2013 Receipts: 145; Last Week: 371. Last Year: 381. Feeder Steers: Feeder Heifers: to few for comparison. Holstein Steers: 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter Cows: mostly 1.00 higher. Slaughter Bulls: no comparison. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs 100.00106.00; 850-900 lbs 99.00104.00; 900-1000 lbs scarce. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: 95.00110.00/hd; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 106.00-108.00; 500-700 lbs 85.00-97.00; 700900 lbs 75.00-91.00; 900-1100 lbs 69.00-71.00. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs 101.00106.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce; Heiferettes: 83.00-94.00. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-85% Lean: 68.00-71.50; Breaking 75-80% 63.0069.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter and Low Dressing Utility: 46.00-55.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002155 lbs 80.00-86.00;Yield Grade 2 1000-1690 lbs scarce; Yield Grade: 2 1500-1800 lbs scarce. Next Dairy Sale Thursday June 20, 2013. Anderson Livestock Auction, Willard, June 4, 2013 Sheep and Goat Auction Feeder Lambs: 61-80 lbs 90.00-118.00/cwt; Slaughter Lambs: 110-140 lbs 88.00112.00/cwt. Ewes: 150-225 lbs 15.00-29.00/cwt. Bucks: 170-240 lbs 27.00-29.00. Goats: Nanny’s: 70.00120.00/hd; Wethers: 60.00115.00/hd; Assorted kids 20.00-25.00/hd; Billy’s: 90.00-125.00/hd. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT.
The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
June 20, 2013
Attention Anxious Water Lovers Wayne Co. Swimming Pool Update Thank you so much for being patient and understanding, while we have been working on repairs and updates to your community swimming pool. Unless something completely unexpected happens, we are planning to open June 24 (Monday), and yes, swimming lessons will be offered. As for repairs and updates, plaster and tile have been our main projects. The most common questions asked are about the timing of these repairs. “Why didn’t you do this in April or May?” Or “why didn’t you do this in the fall after the pool season was over?” Even though we started these projects in May, the limiting factor was temperature. Simply put, the products needed and used for plaster and swimming pool tile required warmer temperatures, specifically, 50 plus degree nights. In addition, once new plaster has been applied, it needs an absolute minimum of 28 days, recommended 2 months, of time to properly cure and season. This means, active use of swimming pool water with proper filtration, water temperature, chemical balance, and full pool (winterizing the pool requires draining the pool down about 1.5 feet. This would not have been possible in the fall, after the season ended. For those asking these questions, hopefully I have provided the answer you were seeking. If you
still require further explanation, you are welcome to talk to management, specifically, Ben Jackson. As mentioned, 24 June is the planned open date and 6 September is the planned closing date (as usual, close date will be weather dependent, so it could be later). Hopefully, the time lost in June can be found in September. Swimming lessons are scheduled to start on the 1st of July, so come in and sign up. Lesson times (morning, 8:30 – 11) and cost will be the same as last year (come in or call for price info). Any age is welcome to take swimming lesions, not just children. Season and monthly passes will be slightly different this year: Family Season ($96), Family Monthly ($50), Single Season ($30), and Single Monthly ($20). Feel free to stop reading if all you wanted was the basic update; however, I encourage you to finish reading. For future updates, check The Insider, swimming pool main entrance, and follow us on facebook: www.facebook. com/Wayne.County.Swimming.Pool Make note of the periods. We’ve waited a long, long time to get new plaster and tile. We’ve lived through many sore feet as teachers and swimmers. As for me, your swimming pool manager, I am thrilled to pieces to be getting
this done. We hope you will be as thrilled as I am about this much needed face lift to our fantastic swimming pool. It is a very wonderful and exciting improvement on the most awesome, valuable, and important facility in our county. In my opinion, I believe the swimming pool is the top facility in our county, for all ages! Its upkeep is so important. I am so grateful that the county commissioners gave the approval for plaster and tile repairs. It was so needed!! Please, everyone, swimmers and non swimmers, stand up and be grateful for our commissioners because of their interest in keeping our swimming pool open and running smoothly; as well as their desire to improve upon our existing facility. Hopefully, we will have more on that in the coming months. At this time, I would like to thank the swimming pool staff for the time and effort they have put forth toward this wonderful face lift! I would also like to thank Dave VanDyke and Lance Durfey, along with their crews, for making the completion of plaster and tile possible. If Dave had never mentioned that he had experience and knowledge about laying plaster, this project would have ended. So here’s a huge thank you Dave for helping make this all happen. The professional guys up north wanted more money than we
could offer, but Dave, Lance, and their crews, the swimming pool is important to them, so they were willing to complete this project within our budget and for much less than the guys up north. Besides, supporting local business and people can be a win-win situation. I would encourage all to come swimming and enjoy the pool. The swimming pool staff will do their best to accommodate any and all people. If you have interest in an adult night, possibly Wednesday, please let me know. Make it a date night or group night, just come. Even though time and temperature are limited, we encourage those who require water therapy to come and have a chat. Concerning those who would like to participate in early morning lap swim and/ or water aerobics, come in and have a chat. Thank you very much my wonderful, fellow residents, as well as those from other counties that have had the opportunity to use our swimming pool. Everyone is always welcome! Sooooo…come take a jump, a dive, a swim, a float, a walk, a wade , a sunbath or even just a visit to you community swimming pool. See you all there. 460 West 200 North, Bicknell. Your Swimming Pool Manager, Miriam Jackson 435-425-3275
No Pain Relief for Drug-Makers in Supreme Court Ruling SALT LAKE CITY - It isn’t a prescription to cure high drug prices - but it may be a start. The U.S. Supreme Court has just given the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to challenge deals between drug-makers to keep generic drugs off the market for certain time periods. Such arrangements allow the brand-name manufacturers to make more money as their drug patents expire, but the FTC has said these “pay for delay” arrangements cost people who use the drugs $3.5 billion a year. According to Leigh Purvis, senior strategic policy adviser at the AARP Public Policy Institute, it’s one of many ways drug companies shore up their profits. “We take a lot of what the drug industry does as, ‘Yeah, this is just the cost of doing business,’ and it isn’t necessarily illegal, but it also isn’t necessarily something that has to happen,” Purvis remarked. “So, you kind of have to get into the mindset that maybe we could try to stop some of
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this behavior.” AARP filed a brief in the Supreme Court case supporting the FTC’s position. The high court ruling doesn’t mean pay-for-delay deals are illegal, only that they’ll now be subject to more scrutiny. Generic drug companies like the pay-for-delay strategy, because it minimizes their risk of being sued if they infringe on an expiring patent. Purvis said AARP views it through the eyes of those who have to pay more for the medications they need. “From AARP’s perspective, we would really like to see pay-for-delay deals go away,” she stated. “I think people also need to be wise consumers of their prescription drugs. It really does benefit people to take a look at what they’re taking and maybe talk to their prescriber to see if there’s a less expensive option available.” Last week, AARP’s Public Policy Institute released a case study on pricing of the popular cholesterol drug Lipitor, made by Pfizer. It said that in the five years before Lipitor’s patent expired in 2011, its price continued to climb. Purvis called Pfizer’s approach “unusually aggressive.” “The price increases that were taking place occurred while they were officially or supposedly under a pay-fordelay deal - which means not only were they holding a generic effectively off the market, but they were also increasing their prices at, say, 17.5 percent in a year, just kind of adding insult to injury,” as she characterized the situation. The report alleges that, in addition to pay-for-delay agreements, rebates were offered to insurance companies to reject claims for generic equivalents and prompt more Lipitor prescriptions. Pfizer says it also offered discounts to consumers. Purvis is co-author of the report. The SCOTUS decision in FTC v. Actavis is at supremecourt.gov. —Chris Thomas, Utah News Connection
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obituaries Alan L. Chatterton 1934-2013
TORREY - Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Alan Larson Chatterton, age 78, of Torrey, died June 13, 2013 in Richfield, Utah. He was born December 13, 1934 in Preston, Idaho, a son of Elmer Buckley and Louvana Larson Chatterton. He graduated from Preston High School, Class of 1952. Alan served his country in the US Army. He served from 1954 to 1956, receiving the Good Conduct Medal and was a vehicle mechanic. He then went to college and got a Master’s Degree in Psychology. Al retired from the Salt Lake County Mental Health Center, where he worked with troubled children and their families. They nick named him “Uncle Al the kiddies pal”. He retired to Torrey, Utah where he has resided for the past 25 years. Al loved wood carving, fishing, hiking, camping and making jewelry. He possessed an extreme talent in various forms of art. He was an avid collector of rocks he found while exploring all of southern Utah’s great landscapes. He worked as a tour guide for Hondoo in Torrey for several years. Al loved taking his kids and granddaughters to hidden wonders throughout Utah, educating them and telling stories of his life. He was the best grandpa, ever. He is survived by his children: Alan Craig Chatterton of Ocean View, Hawaii; Deborah C. and Ray L. Johnstone of Lyman; grandchildren: Nishelle and Jeremiah Wood; Katie Chatterton; Sharice Gonzales and Camille Chatterton; 3 greatgrandchildren; a brother, DeVon and Rosa Chatterton of Brea, California. An Open House in honor of the life of Al Chatterton, will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at The Mill Lodge, 1400 South Highway 24, which is approximately one mile south of Lyman of the eastside of the Highway 24. At his request, his remains have been cremated and burial will take place at a later date under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
June Barton 1927 - 2013
TORREY - Our kind and beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and sister, Wilma June Marsing Barton, age 86, of Torrey, died June 15, 2013 in Parowan, Utah. She was born February 13, 1927 in Helper, Utah, a daughter of Alma June and Edith Zoe Wells Marsing. She married Ray Bruce Barton, January 1, 1950 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, December 2, 1963. Bruce died October 7, 1994. She was an active member of the LDS Church, and worked in the St. George LDS Temple. She loved working in her garden and always had a beautiful vegetable and flower garden. June and her husband were the first Camp Hosts in the State of Utah, serving as hosts in Goblin Valley on the San Rafael. She enjoyed camping and being in the hills. June and Bruce moved to Torrey 22 years ago where she has since resided. She is survived by her three sons: Robert Bruce and Garnet Barton, Douglas Ray and Jane Barton, all of Cedar City; Carl Dean Barton of Torrey; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Norma Bryan of Weber and Sherma Eves of Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kami Jo Barton; a brother, Robert Marsing and a sister Rosie Marsing. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1:00P.M. in the Torrey LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Torrey 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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TORREY NewZ
WEDDINGS Palmer - Mortensen
Together with their parents
Cache Mortensen & Kylie Palmer Are excited to announce their marriage on Friday, June 21, 2013 in the St. George Temple Wedding Reception June 22, 2013, from 7:00-9:00 PM Red Rock Barn-Tropic, UT Parents of the Groom: Parents of the Bride: Shawn & Crystal Mortensen Tyce & Paula Palmer Grandparents of the Groom: Grandparents of the Bride: Pete & Keela Mangum Stanley & Lois Brian Lyle & Nancy Mortensen Bart & Peggy Palmer
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Son of Wesley and Corinne Jensen Are pleased to announce their marriage Friday, June 21, 2013 In the Manti LDS Temple Please join us for a reception held the following evenings Friday, June 21, 2013, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Jensen Residence 284 S 520 W River Dr, Torrey, Utah 84775 Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Jeff Birrell Residence 14678 S 2600 W, Bluffdale, Utah 84065
June 20, 2013
Adus Dorsey
On Thursday night the 13th of June the Torrey Town Council held a public hearing in regards to the 2013 – 2014 budget, there was only one proposed change to the budget, which was to rescind proposed pay increases for the Town Council and Mayor. The Public meeting was then adjourned and the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting was opened, a motion was made and seconded to accept the 2013- 2014 Torrey Town with changes and with exception of an individual no vote the 20132014 budget passed. What would a Town Council meeting be like without any surprises? In more cases than not there always seems to be a surprise admission and the June meeting at the Torrey Town Hall proved to be no exception. Generally Town Council meetings tend to be boring and uneventful with mundane discussions about how green the grass is in the park and cemetery, and on occasion there even have been people falling asleep when things get really slow. But then again there are times when things get down right interesting, like a report of recent regular break ins at the park pavilion in the men’s restroom. A back of the neck hair raising, mentally appalling report so complete that included DNA evidence and multiple discarded foil wrappers. The kind of dicey and little talked about information that every Town Council member everywhere totally lives for and only comes around about once a term. It has been such a mind numbing and recurring event so bizarre that if the NSA ever caught wind of it, a thousand government employees dressed in black would surely swoop into Torrey driving ash colored tented windowed Suburbans, all of them wearing dark sunglasses and naively thinking no one in Torrey town would notice their cloak and dagger presence. Then flash official badges at the staff of the Torrey B&B and begin to systematically occupy all the rooms for surveillance purposes, with a million antennas and telescopes protruding from every window to observe any after hour’s activity taking place in the men’s restroom at the Torrey pavilion in dire hopes that the men in black might
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acquire some national security information breach. Physically breaking into to the Men’s restroom at the Torrey Town pavilion is not all that challenging (anybody with a pocket knife or a Red Cliffs pizza gift card could do it). Once inside the cement block confines of the Men’s restroom it is not a real romantic place for a lovers rendezvous. Anyone that thinks it is needs to seriously take a closer look at their mental sate of mind and should consider seeking out the readily available mental health services from the Central Utah Mental Health Department in Richfield—an anonymous social service source that provides wayward degenerative guidance and certain kinds of shots if needed. But I will say if I were Arlo Gutherie Jr. I would certainly find the secret night time lovers rendezvous in the Torrey Town pavilion Men’s restroom to be a subject that I could write at least a fifteen minute dialogue about, something that would be worthy to be included as an extra verse in the song Alice’s Restaurant. As part of the once in a lifetime Torrey Town council discussion the purchase of a Cabella style surveillance camera was suggested to positively identify the culprits in the men’s restroom escapade so pictures could be posted on facebook. But instead a quick door jam fix to the lock remedied the break in problem and will save the “Torrey pavilion restroom intruders” from any social media embarrassment and hopefully keep the NSA
out of Torrey. Moving right along. For those of us that have always had trouble coloring inside the lines, somebody in Wayne County made the ultimate smart, safe driving decision to install rumble strips on the highway in Wayne County? A professionally and informed judgment call which will certainly save lives and loosen dental fillings for folks that cannot resist dialing and refusing to pull over to answer their cell phones while driving. Also on the radar (some pun intended) is reducing the speed limit through Torrey Town to 30 MPH. A full scale and coordinated effort by the present Torrey Town Mayor, the Wayne County Sheriffs Department and the Utah Highway Patrol is in place to educate and influence the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to reduce the present speed limit from 35 MPH to 30 MPH throughout Torrey in an effort to ensure a safe environment for pedestrian and the ever increasing seasonal tourist traffic. An ongoing Torrey Town Main Street highway safety speed issue that continues to plague the consciousness of local Torrey Town merchants, the mayor and local residents that daily put their life on the line to avoid being plowed under by speeding cars, construction and cattle trucks, all in an attempt to safely find an opening in the fast moving traffic to cross the highway to access their mail box at the Torrey post office. Not to go without mentioning the ever-increasing summer time events happening
in Torrey Town that increasingly fills the semi-graveled shoulders of Torrey’s Main Street with overflowing and speeding traffic oblivious pedestrians. In my tunnel vision thinking, I happen to feel that with a formal and coordinated request to UDOT personnel for an immediate change in the speed limit on Torrey’s Main Street by five MPH from 35 to 30 MPH, UDOT will have to take notice of our loud cry. If not, maybe a Torrey Town sponsored Dunkin Donuts UDOT Monday morning coffee and donuts breakfast will make some sort of impression and hopefully save some lives. Last weeks hurricane forced winds were cause for increased sales of Q tips and orange spungy ear plugs at the Chuckwagon General Store in Torrey. The wind blew so hard on Thursday that it took Hanksville residents a full tank of gas to fight the westerly blast and make their way up county. A semi futile and gas guzzling slow drive all the way to Loa to deposit pay day checks at what was once was called the Far West Bank, but has recently changed names faster than the price of gas. Fortunate for us local banking customers the management and familiar smiling faces we have all become so accustomed to behind the teller line in Loa have happily remained the same, a condition that if were to ever change could result in a county wide revolt and be cause for a dramatic shift in banking business to upscale metropolis places like Koosharem or Richfield.
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Have you ever seen the yellow roses look so beautiful? Emma Ahlstrom’s rose hedge is something special, when the morning sun shines on it, it glows. Emma lives next to the Quilt Walk Park and her hedge was planted by her father many years ago. Emma explained to me why I couldn’t trim the hedge, the blooms come from the old growth and it can only be trimmed after the roses bloom and die. Get your camera and get up early enough for that Kodak moment. The BMW Riders made it through the weekend. With all of the construction going on down at the park, someone forgot to tell the contractor that the Beamers were com-
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day the 22th. Brady who trains horses said he will have 12 of his horses ready to go. Like all events it takes a lot of folks to put it on, if you would like to help out give Brady a call. The following week is the biggie, its Balloon Fest time. This festival brings in a lot of people to town and is a busy time for all. Read all the advertisements so you get a picture of the activities that are available. This is a Main Street Event and the committee works on it all year to make it the big event that it is! Thanks Main Street Committee!!! While you are waiting for the balloon glow, Pat is going to hold a fund raiser at her home, for Debbie Pollock. There will be entertainmentBrent Leach a hometown boy made good! Chocolate (can’t go wrong with chocolate) and a Historical Home and Garden Tour (since we are on Main Street, Pat decided we had a built in opportunity so we are taking advantage of it!). It will be Saturday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm or until the Glow starts! The cost will be $10:00 and all of the proceeds will go to Debbie Pollock supporting her as she battles stage 4 Breast Cancer. It is not always possible to give back to those who make a difference in your life or the lives of others. That old bumper sticker that says “If you can read this, thank a teacher!” applies well here. Debbie has
made a difference in the lives of many students over the past 30 years. This is just one way you can say “THANKS”. At the Pat Dix baseball tournament the high School team came away with three wins and won the tournament. It looks like Coach Barney is going to have another winner again this year. The Girls basketball team keeps on rolling; winning their tournament and showing great promise for the up coming seasons. After fourteen years and a lot of whining on my part, we are going to get a sign along Highway 12, declaring it to be an All-American Highway. There will be two signs one at each end of the highway, one in Wayne County and the other here in Garfield County. Highway 12 is considered one of the top By-ways in the Country and these signs should peak the interest of the tourist that go out to Bryce Canyon and should get them to stay longer in our area. With school out in most of our bordering states this week, the tourist business ought to start getting heavy. With it being so hot down in most of the southern section, I would think that they would love to come here just to cool off, if only someone could figure out how to stop the lousy wind. Pray for rain. Mack O.
June 20, 2013
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Bryce Valley Area News by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com
Congratulations to Eric and Kristen Clarke on the birth of an adorable little boy, Declan Wesley Clarke. He joins older siblings Gavin, Adelle, and Olivia at home. Grandparents in Tropic are Wes and Ellen Clarke with Lester and Vertis Clarke also of Tropic being the Great-grandparents. On Wednesday June 26th, there will be a Stake Girls Activity Day held at the Escalante Stake Center. This is for girls 8 to 11 years of age. Please be at the Tropic Ward by 8:00 A.M. so you have a ride over to Escalante for this fun activity day. June 21st & 22nd is the Stake Father and Sons outing at Sweetwater above the town of Widstoe. Heard some fine Father’s Day tributes from six young women today. They were loving talks that showed how much their Father’s meant to them. Speaking were Edith Garcia, Jeanette Pollock, Elisabeth Ahlstrom, Katie Stewart, Morgan Syrett and Codi Mangum. They then sang two songs to our delight. Of course the Primary kids opened the meeting by singing to us about Father’s and it was wonderful. Larry and Glenna Fletcher had daughter Denise Broderick and two daughters come for a visit. Jessica and Crystal came with their mom to see their grandparents. Dianne Fletcher also was here for a visit. Granddaughter Crystal is planning to stay for a couple of weeks. It was so good to see Val Kelly and see her looking so good. She has had a fight on her hands with her health the past few months and I was excited to see her home. The Stake Blood
Drive is coming up on the 11th of July so mark it on your calendar if you can give blood. Appointments start at 1:00 P.M. and go until 6:00 P.M. It will be held at the Tropic Ward and there are lists being passed around or you can call and make and appointment with Annette at 679-8755. Amazon shoppers be aware that you can donate to the Safe Sidewalk fund by ordering from Amazon. You just go onto the following: I would like to repeat the following information for you use. It will really be a big help to getting the sidewalk finished up to the Bryce Valley Schools for safety of our kids. Here is a great way to help the Safe Sidewalk fund out. South Central Communications (our local telephone/internet provider) has teamed up with Amazon to offer community rewards to shoppers. It doesn’t cost you anything, and benefits community projects such as our Safe Sidewalk fund. Here’s how it works: When you’re ready to order from Amazon, first go to socen.com then click on community rewards; choose “Tropic” in the drop box “choose a town”. Click on Tropic Town Safe Sidewalk Start Shopping box in the upper right hand corner. This takes you directly to amazon.com and you can begin your shopping. Amazon will contribute anywhere from 4-12% of your purchase amount back to the sidewalk project through South Central Communications. And again, it doesn’t cost you a dime! It’s one more avenue to raise funds for the sidewalk so the kids can walk home safely. Awesome, South Central and Amazon! (from Annette Chynoweth
and Irene Von Brockdorff) FATHERS. . .We salute you and hope you had a wonderful Father’s Day. There will be a Girl Scout meeting on June 18th at 10:00 A.M. at the Tropic Park for those that signed up. Also if anyone would still like to sign up come to the meeting and we can sign them us there. Please contact Teresa Larson in Cannonville if you want more information. In Henrieville the Young Men sang for the Father’s. Primary went into the men’s meetings and sang Father’s Day songs to them. It was really cute and they gave their dads a mini
loaf of bread. “It’s Father’s Day - your day to “loaf” around”. Thanks to South Central for a nice “Thank You and Customer Appreciation” picnic at Tropic Town Park on Thursday. We appreciate their service and committment to the public. There are some fun things being planned for the July 4th celebration. Details to follow. A parting thought for you: “Joy and Depression cannot reside in the same place”. Have a great week and please call or email your news to me. Thanks VS
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Brother and Sister Both Assigned to Japan Missions Joanna Marie Jensen was called to serve in the Tokyo Japan Mission. Joanna is now serving in Japan and loving it. Joanna graduated from Richfield High School and Snow College with an Associates Degree before being excited to find out that she was now old enough to serve a mission. She went right to work and sent her papers in and was called within a few days. Brother Joshua Jensen sent his papers in a few weeks later and received his call to the Fukuoka Japan Mission which is about 800 miles below his sister's mission. He will have his farewell on June 23rd and is very excited to go. He is disappointed they don't have ranch dressing in Japan. The family would not believe him when he told us he was going to Japan as well until we saw the actual call paper. Joshua graduated from Richfield High School and is getting an Associates Degree from Snow College. Both Joanna and Joshua are children of David and Debbie Jensen of Central Valley, Utah and the grandchildren of Art and Vicki Syrett of Tropic and Lyle and Nida Green of Roy, Utah.
all had birthdays on the 16th. Margo Smith on the 21st; Ardis Christensen the 25th; Marie Porter the 26th. I heard there was a birthday party at the home of Crockett Dumas, but I’m not quite sure just which one was celebrating. We should start having a birthday party at the Pavilion once a month then we could all join in! We wouldn’t even have to say whose birthday it was if we didn’t want to! That was a fun little gettogether sponsored by South Central Communications and the board meeting of Garkane Power and there are always some really nice prizes at those meetings. It is reunion time for the McInelly family. The family of Yoland and the late Dave McInelly is in charge this year. Jody Brooks flew to Mesa, Arizona and will drive her mom, Yoland McInelly, here so they can get started with the preparations. The reunion will be the weekend of June 28th and 29th. Gayle and Ken Prentice are here, from Arizona, for the summer. Welcome back! Bill and Bev Kuhns have been in Alaska on a cruise with their son, who flew up there from California to join them. Robert and Louise Liston went to Cedar City to watch their grandson, Ty, play basketball in the summer games. He is a son of Matt and Lynette Liston, St. George. They also visited daughter Michelle and Aaron Johnson while they were there. The wedding of Justin and Emily Miller turned out beautifully. Now they have gone to
TROPIC BRANCH CHANGES Garrett Cottam has recently transferred to a our Richfield Branch. State Bank of Southern Utah would like everyone to know that we still offer all banking services at the Tropic Branch. Kami Brinkerhoff will be the new loan officer servicing all consumer loans. Rick Blackwell from Circleville will be in Tropic weekly, to service commercial and agriculture loans. A 20-hr teller position is also open for hire at this time. See details in the help wanted section of this paper or at our website www.sbsu.com.
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Shreveport, Louisiana, where Justin will be stationed at the Barksdale Air Force Base. He is expecting to be deployed to Guam in September, but plans could change in that length of time. Anyway, we wish them the very best. Jaden Miller will be working with his dad, Jeff Miller, this summer in Phoenix. They will be helping with the construction of the LDS Temple there. Reggie and Shondelle Cottam Gillins made their move to Safford, Arizona. They say it is hot and the drinking water is terrible. Other than that they are settling in. I told Shondelle if her grandpa Haws were here he would bring her some Escalante water down there, in five gallon cans, on a mule! That’s what he told my brother, Ron Mecham, when we were visiting him in Las Vegas one time. “Of course I would want the same price you are paying for that Sparklettes water you are buying here,” he said. And Ron told him if it was Escalante water it would be worth it! On June 8th little 7 year old Kinley Shakespear sang and danced her way right into the title of Miss Piute Jr. in Circleville. Her parents are Shane and Jenni Shakespear, Henrieville and Kami and Jordon Gas, Circleville. Escalante grandparents are Greg and Paula Shakespear and Howard and Sandra Miller and another grandmother in Henrieville, Lyllian Shakespear. Congratulations to Kinley and we will be expecting to see her in more pageants in the years to come!
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Jones from Wayne County. Now this is just to name a few and I hope I got them right! Congratulations to Lori Ahlstrom who accepted an engagement ring from Jeff St. John on June 13, 2013. Maxine Horrocks, a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Horrocks, and Maxine’s daughter Dianna Mclean, West Jordon, came down to Panguitch on the 11th to see Velma Boulter and spend some time with her on her 95th birthday. Carolyn and Vergean were there too so they had a good visit. Then they all, except Velma, came to Escalante and stayed for two days. Maxine wanted to visit all of the old spots she used to spend a lot of time in while she was growing up here. She is a daughter of the late Roland and Mina Porter. A sister to Vergean, Velma, Marie Griffin, etc. She says this may be her last visit down here. Velma Boulter will be celebrating her birthday later on this month at the Care Center in Panguitch. “Happy Birthday, Velma!” Our sincere condolences to Glenna Cottam, who lost her father, Glen Owens, 81, on June 9, 2013. He passed away in St. George, but lived in Panguitch. Our sympathy also to the whole Owens family. There have been a lot of birthdays this month. Some celebrated, some not. Some not even wanting to make it known, but they still turned a year older anyway! The last two weeks of the month show quite a few. Some past, some coming up. Lois Spencer, Patrice Cottam and Robert Haws
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by Marlene Haws ~ 826-4859 • marleneh@color-country.net Well, Summer is officially here! Tourists are streaming through from all directions, not only from our country but from a lot of other countries. All proclaiming that the scenery they have seen on highway 12 is indescribable! And life goes on here with many family gatherings, summer visitors, parties and weddings. The wedding last week at the Steed’s Wild West retreat was for Justin and Kayla Lyman. It was beautiful and very well attended. Kayla was walked down the aisle by her father Jeff Gladden and her stepfather John Jones. Besides Justin’s parents, Tyler and Lisa Lyman, Justin’s sisters and their families were all in attendance: Jennifer and Todd Goodrich and daughter Aniston, St. George; Joni and Eric Hardison and two daughters, Daneca and Peyton; Jamie Lyman and three little girls, Kaitlin, Chasey and Capri and Mike Lind. Lisa’s family, Vicki Coons, West Valley City; Dennis Shakespear, Kanab; Lynne Shakespear, St. George; Travis Shakespear, Henrieville; Justin’s grandma Lillian Lefevre, Henrieville and all families included. Tylers family: Dana Alvey,Cedar City; Faye Lyman, Gwen Porter and Grandma Rolain Alvey, all of Escalante; Uncle LaDell and Aunt Karen Alvey, Kanab and families included. Kayla’s family, besides her dad, Jeff Gladden, and her mom Donna and John Jones, included the Carters: Amber, Landon and Ryan who were all here from Salt Lake and Jake and Jenny
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARINGS Garfield County is in the process of accepting public comment on several proposals including: 1. Revision of the Protection of Cultural Resources Ordinance 2. Creation of the Escalante Historic/Cultural Grazing Region, its inclusion on the County Register of Cultural Resources and associated regulations 3. Creation of a Wildlife/Habitat Zone as part of the County Zoning Ordinance 4. Creation of regulations regarding Utah Prairie Dogs This comment period provides those interested in or affected by these proposals an opportunity to make their opinions and concerns known prior to a decision being made by the Garfield County Commission. Written, facsimile, hand-delivered, oral and electronic comments will be accepted until June 15, 2013. Written comments must be submitted to the Garfield County Planner, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, UT 84759. Hand-delivered comments must be delivered to the Garfield County Planner at 55 S. Main, Panguitch, Utah. Offices are open from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding designated holidays. Oral comments must be delivered to Justin Fischer, Garfield County Planner, during normal business hours via telephone or in person. Electronic comments must be submitted in rich text (.RTF), PDF or word (.DOC or.DOCX) format to justin.fischer@garfield.utah.gov. Public hearings regarding each of the proposed measures will be held beginning at 1:30 pm June 24, 2013 at the Garfield County Commission chambers, 55 South Main, Panguitch, Utah. Garfield County provides reasonable accommodations to disabled members of the public. Please contact the County Human Resources Office, (435) 676-1120, at least 2 working days in advance if you have special needs. Additional information regarding the proposal can be obtained at http://garfield.utah.gov or by contacting Justin Fischer at (435) 676-1157, e-mail at justin.fischer@garfield.utah.gov Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 6, 13 & 20, 2013 CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES The following candidates have Declared Candidacy for the upcoming election on November 5, 2013 for Escalante City. MAYOR (4 YR. TERM) (one vacancy) Jerry A. Taylor COUNCIL MEMBER (4 Yr. Term) (two vacancies) Melani Torgersen Marian Louise Barnes Dated: June 11, 2013 Vickie L. Schulkoski, City Recorder, MMC Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013 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 Divisionoffice during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE JULY 17, 2013. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2384 (A79738): Stephen J. Seymour propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (3.5 miles South of Escalante) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013.
Garfield County School District Public Budget Hearing Notice Thursday, June 13th, 2013 Garfield County School District will be proposing to the Board of Education its final budget for fiscal year 2013. This budget hearing has been scheduled at Panguitch High School at 4:00PM, on June 13th, 2013 in conjunction with the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. The District is also proposing the beginning and tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2013-14. A copy of the proposed budget can be obtained on May 27, 2013 or thereafter from the District’s internet web site or from the District Office at 145 E Center Street, Panguitch, Utah, 84759. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on MAY 23 & 30 and JUNE 6, 13 & 20, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING OPENING OF 2012/2013 BUDGET Panguitch City will hold a public hearing on June 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Panguitch City office, 25 South 200 East, to open the 2012/2013 budget. The purpose of this hearing is to finalize 2012/2013 spending and receipts. Published in the Wayne &Garfield County Insider on JUNE 13 & 20, 2013 FREMONT RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING Public Notice is hereby given that the Fremont River Conservation District will hold a Public Budget Hearing to review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2014. This hearing will be held on Thursday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse (Commission Chambers), 18 South Main Street, Loa, Utah. Karla Joens, Clerk Fremont River Conservation District Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20, 2013 CANDIDATES FILED The following individuals filed to run for office for Hatch Town in the upcoming election: MAYOR (4 yr Term) - Lucinda Josie COUNCILMEMBER (2 yr Term) - Merrill K Burrows COUNCIL MEMBER (4 yr Term) - Tony Dinges There are two - 4 year terms available & only one person has filed. Interested individuals may fill out a WRITE-IN DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY to run for office until September 23, 2013. Jacie Torgersen, Hatch Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013
Public Notice The following individuals have filed for Mayor of Antimony Town: Shannon Allen. The following individuals have filed for Antimony Town council member 4 year term: Tom King Any questions please contact the Town Clerk Roma Henrie, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013 Election Notice The following names will appear on the ballot for Boulder Town’s municipal election to be held November 5: Mayor: Bill Muse; Council Members: Gladys H. LeFevre, Colleen Thompson, Cindy Wilson. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013
Declare Your Independence with My Social Security SALT LAKE CITY - Independence Day is a good time to declare your independence from heavy traffic, long lines, and visits to crowded offices by taking important matters into your own hands. When it comes to doing business with Social Security, you can! Anytime, anywhere Social Security’s website is waiting to let you take care of important matters yourself, independently, without the need to visit or call an office. All you need to do is visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to set up a my Social Security account so you can do business with Social Security the easiest, fastest, and most convenient way. We’re only halfway through 2013 and, already, more than six million people are registered for a my Social Security account. They use it to
easily get information and service — without needing to visit an office or make a phone call. That’s a great reason to set off some fireworks! The things you can do using your account are as varied as the menu at a Fourth of July picnic! For example, you can use my Social Security to obtain a copy of your Social Security Statement to check your earnings record and see estimates of the retirement, disability, and survivor benefits you and your family may be able to receive. If you are already receiving benefits, you can join the parade. We recently expanded my Social Security for those receiving benefits; now you can use your account to view, save, and print a benefit verification letter, check your benefit payment information, and even change your address and your
phone number in our records. You also can start or change your direct deposit information. You can do this all from the comfort of your home. Whether you are currently getting Social Security benefits, or you are planning for that day in the future when you do, you can easily access all your important Social Security information by creating a my Social Security account. Just visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount. Before you go to your Independence Day picnic and fireworks, declare your independence from traffic and lines by saving a trip to the office and going online to www.socialsecurity.gov. And happy Independence Day! —Mickie Douglas Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
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PUBLIC NOTICE The following persons have filed for office in the Bicknell Town November 2013 election. Mayor: Gilbert Hunt Four-year Council members: Maurice Albrecht Julie Howard Noreen Johnson Kerry Stevens Connie Durfey, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 13 & 20, 2013 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On July 9, 2013, at 6:45 p.m. the Panguitch City Council will hold a meeting at 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the issues of: Panguitch City Ordinance NO. 2013-6 An ordinance amending the Panguitch Municipal code to add a section pertaining to the regulation of retail tobacco specialty businesses. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. in the city conference room, 25 south 200 east, Panguitch Utah 84759. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Dated this 14th day of June 2013. Posted by order of the Panguitch City Council. Draft ordinance NO. 2013-6 is available for review at the Panguitch City Office at 25 South 200 East, Panguitch, Utah between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 17, 2013. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013 LOA TOWN 2013 CANDIDATE FILING The following Loa Town residents have filed for the November 2013 Election: Jeffery M. Olsen - Mayor (4 year term) Gary R. Brian – Town Council Member (4 year term) Ryan Rees – Town Council Member (4 year term) Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013 LOA TOWN ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT 2012 Loa Town Water System is pleased to be able to present its Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2012. At the present time, Loa Town water system has not had any violations and the drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. The EPA has determined that your water is SAFE. If you would like to see how we’re doing, stop by the Loa Town Office during the regular office hours Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JUNE 20 & 27, 2013
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HELP WANTED Head Wrestling Coach Escalante High School Garfield County School District Escalante High School is seeking applications for a Head Wrestling Coach. QUALIFICATIONS: This position will require adequate knowledge of wrestling rules, skills, schedules, and safety. Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, coaching, and CPR/ First Aid certificates. Applicant must satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicants must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Eugene King at 435-231-9041 and applications packets to: Escalante High, PO Box 228, 800 East Hwy 12, Escalante, UT 84726. Online application available at: www. garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Open Until Filled 6/20 BUS DRIVERS Wayne School District Bus Drivers needed! Wayne School District is currently seeking substitute bus drivers for all the bus routes in Wayne County. The district will provide the training to become certified, as well as the information to get the proper endorsements on your driver license. Anyone interested in a bus driving job contact Ned Taylor at 435-425-3813. 6/27 Summer Maintenance Worker Wayne County School District Wayne School District has a position for a Summer Maintenance Worker. This position will be for 19 hours a week with no benefits and will be for the summer months of June, July, and August. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and will do general maintenance and custodial work. This position will close on June 26 at 4:00 P.M. Please send applications of: Wayne School District, PO Box 127 Bicknell, UT 84715 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 6/20
FIRST GRADE TEACHER PANGUITCH ELEMENTARY Garfield County School District Garfield School District is hiring a full-time First Grade Teacher for Panguitch Elementary. SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 20122013 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a valid Utah Teaching License and a current transcript of credit. Previous teaching experience is preferred, but not required. All applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District Certified application, resume, three current letters of recommendation, and a transcript. Please direct questions to Principal Nick Reynolds, 435231-9028, and application packets to: Garfield County School District, P.O. Box 398, 145 East Center, Panguitch, Utah 84759. Online applications are available at: (http://www.garfield.k12. ut.us/index.php/do/employment) Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: June 28, 2013 Garfield School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, 6/20 Affirmative Action and ADA STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH TROPIC BRANCH 20-HR TELLER POSITION Open thru: June 28, 2013 Employment Type: 20 Hr M-F 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Duties: • Assist customers with their deposits, cashing checks, loan payments, sell money orders, cashier checks, gift cards, complete cash advances etc. • Balance cash drawer • Follow Bank policy • Inform customers of other bank products available Qualifications: • Computer and ten key skills a must • Must have excellent customer service skills • Bi-Lingual a plus • Previous cash handling experience • Be self motivated and able to work independently Applications can be picked up/turned in at the Tropic Office, 200 N Main, Tropic, UT 84776 or at our Cedar City Main Office, 377 N Main, Cedar City, UT 84721. You can also visit our website at sbsu.com to print an application. Pre-employment background check and Credit check required State Bank of Southern Utah is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. State Bank of Southern Utah participates in the E-Verify.
DENTAL ASSISTANT Panguitch Dental Must be compassionate, hard working, self-motivated. Part time position. Experience preferred, but we will train. $9.00/hr. (more if trained).Call Panguitch Dental at 676-2443 6/20
APTS FOR RENT IN LOA 1, 2 and 3BR, 1BA apartments. Call for pricing. Security deposit required. Contact Mel, (435) 491-0899 rtn HOUSE IN BICKNELL 4BR, 2BA, family, living, dining, laundry and fruit rooms, pellet stove, wood fireplace, oil furnace, carport, on 1/2 acre. $550/month, $12 garbage, 1st, last and $600 deposit. Call 435-425-3723. Also available - a home on Main St. and 2 mobile homes. rtn
DRIVERS NEEDED Barney Trucking Barney Trucking is looking for truck drivers in the Beaver/Panguitch area. Valid CDL with Doubles endorsement required. Haz Mat a plus. Great pay and benefits. To apply: www.barneytrucking.com LOA OFFICE AND DANCE 6/20 STUDIO SPACE FOR RENT - Former Insider building, 45 N. Main St., Avail. July FLATBED DRIVER 1st. Office space $350/mo; Edwards Trucking dance studio $350/mo. Call Edwards Trucking is looking Ryan 435-691-0263 rtn for an OTR flatbed driver. Valid CDL, 3 yrs driving experience STONE HOUSE MASSAGE and clean MVR required. Call Derik at (435) 691-1169. 6/27
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FOR SALE LOWELL’S COLLECTIBLES - Fifty years of collectibles & antiques. Selling everything and moving on. Taft Storage Units south of Bicknell. Call 435-896-7092 and I’ll meet you there. Watch for signs and flags on the road.6/27 QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS - Premium natural latex mattress, firm, virtually new, Arizona Latex Mattress Company brand. $350. 435-826-4579 6/27
BEAUTIFUL GRIFFIN COMPANY ARTIST’S PRESS Freestanding, 22 in. x 41 in. bed, with new pad, roller and blanket. Recently serviced and in excellent condition. $1,800. Call 435-425-3075. 6/20 BEAUTIFUL WOOD ANTIQUE SLEIGH BED Full size, with good mattress. $500. Call 435-425-3075 6/20
WANTED PRIVATE PARTY wants to buy old wrist watches, pocket watches, wind-ip clocks, any old turquoise. Call Greg at 435-676-8631 7/4
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Utah Small Businesses tives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. “Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4% for businesses and 2.875% for private, nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private, nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Judd said. By law, SBA makes EIDLs available when the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. Secretary Tom Vilsack declared this disaster on May 29, 2013. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching
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WANTED - Experienced individual to lease and operate the Toscono’s Restaurant located in the Snuggle Inn located in Loa, Utah. For further details, contact: Dick Davis at 435616-2898 or 435-836-2898 6/20
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REAL ESTATE ESCALANTE PROPERTY - 575 S. Center St. 1/2 to 3 acres for sale, price negotiable. Out of greenbelt, all 7 years back taxes paid, making perfect building lots. Water neg. Flat ground w/mature trees on west boundary. Seller motivated. 435-826-4982 or 435-6909455 or 535-690-9456 rtn 3 ACRES FOR SALE - In Loa. Beautiful views, power and water accessible. $23,999. Call 435-691-0689 7/25 TORREY - SANDCREEK RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND is for sale. Serious inquiries, only. Call 435-4253577 8/29
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SACRAMENTO, CALIF Small, nonfarm businesses in 11 Utah counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by the drought that occurred from April 1 - May 26, 2013, in the following primary Utah counties,” announced Alfred E. Judd, Director of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations CenterWest. Primary Utah counties: Piute, Sanpete and Sevier; Neighboring Utah counties: Beaver, Carbon, Emery, Garfield, Juab, Millard, Utah and Wayne. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Judd said. Small, nonfarm businesses, small agricultural coopera-
HOME FOR RENT IN LOA Nice home for rent in Loa located at 244 S. 100 W. All kitchen appliances are included, 3 BR, Bathroom, Laundry Room, Lg. Family Room. For more info, please contact Marcus Lewis at Garkane Energy (435) 836-2795. 6/27
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are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency (FSA) about the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, in drought disasters nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling SBA toll-free at (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877 8339. The deadline to apply for these loans is January 29, 2014. —U.S. Small Business Administration
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office is greatly concerned about the danger involved with the recent contact between domestic animals and the white tailed prairie dog. The white tailed prairie dog is a notorious carrier of certain disease including the bubonic plague. The white tailed prairie dog is federally protected and has recently found its way into Panguitch City limits. There have been at least two instances reported the most recent being a confrontation between a family dog and the prairie dog where the prairie dog was killed. This prairie was sent to the State Health Laboratory to be tested for any diseases. If you see a white tailed prairie dog avoid all contact and report it immediately to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office at 435-676-2678. —Panguitch City
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
COP SHOP NEWS CASE UPDATES June 14, 2013
Animal Call - On April 4, 2013, Deputy Gulley was dispatched to Torrey, on a possible dog poisoning. According to the reporting party, her dog became deathly ill and was rushed to an animal clinic to receive medical attention. Unfortunately, the dog succumbed to it’s health issues. According to the lab results, this dog was not poisoned. Cause of death was undetermined. Theft - On April 29, 2013, Deputy Webster was dispatched on a theft in Loa. Four youth had entered a retail store and stolen an assortment of cold medicines for the purpose of getting high. During the investigation, it was determined that they were also fermenting a brew for an alcoholic beverage. The four individuals were cited with the following offenses: retail theft, possession of alcohol, abuse of a psychotoxic chemical solvent. Controlled Substance On May 16, 2013, Deputy Gulley, assisted by Deputy Webster responded to a business in Loa where a female youth had been engaged in huffing gas and had become intoxicated. Youth was charged for intoxication. Phone Harassment - On May 17, 2013, Deputy Gulley was dispatched to Teasdale on a telephone harassment. According to the reporting party this is an ongoing issue. The subject was contacted and warned of the possible violation. No charges at this time. Search and Rescue - On May 18, 2013, Deputy Gulley, assisted by the Wayne County Search and Rescue High Angle Team and personnel, respond-
ed to the Alcatraz Canyon area in Eastern Wayne County, for an injured female who was unable to navigate the canyon. Department of Public Safety Helicopter was also dispatched to assist in the transportation of the victim to the Hanksville airport where they met the Hanksville ambulance to receive medical attention and then transported to Castle View Hospital in Price, UT. Fraud - On May 23, 2013, Sheriff Taylor received information concerning of one check that was fraudulent in a checking account belonging to the Wayne County School District. A case was generated through the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and then turned over to American West Central Investigation Office. Burglary - On May 25, 2013, Deputy Brown responded to a possible burglary at a residence in Loa, where approximately $50.00 was stolen during the night. A few days later, money was returned in an envelope to the home owners. No suspects at this time. Domestic Assault - On June 2, 2013, Deputy Robinson was dispatched to a assault in Torrey. Through the investigation it was determined that alcohol was involved, a male subject had assaulted his spouse. Suspect was arrested and charged with domestic assault and intoxication and transported to Sevier County Jail. If you have any information concerning these reports or others please call the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office 435836-1308.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Activity Analysis May 2013 Accidents (PD) 1-assist Accidents (PI) 1-assist Animal Calls 5 Assaults 1 Assist Agency 9 Assist Ambulance 6 Assist Citizen 3 Assist Motorist 3 Assist Officer 10 Attempt to Locate 1 Attempt Suicide 1 Burglary 5 Call Outs 6 Citations 23 Civil Disturbance 6 Court Bailiff Hours 18 Court Security Hours 18 Criminal Mis/Vandalism 1 Deaths 1 Disturbing the Peace 1 Domestic Dispute 4 Drugs/Narcotics 4 Felony Charges 1 Fingerprints 4 Follow-ups 19 Forest Service Hours 2 911 Hang-ups 9 Harassment 1 Illegal Consumption 4 Impounded Vehicle 1 Intoxication 2 Intrusion Alarm 1 Investigative Hours 48 Juvenile Problem 10 Juvenile Referrals 6 Keep the Peace 1 Meetings 20 Misdemeanor Charges 19 Papers Served 10 Prisoner Transports 8 Probation Violation 3 1-assist Public Relations 3 Search and Rescue 3 1-assist Special Assignment 3 Suspicious Circumstances 2 Suspicious Vehicle 1 Theft 2 Traffic Control 7 Training Hours 41 Trespassing 2 Warnings 48 Welfare Check 4
The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
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June 20, 2013
Practical Money Matters by Jason Alderman
Whether it’s expected or accidental, the death of a loved one can shake you to the core. The last thing you want is to have to interrupt grieving to deal with mundane tasks, but unfortunately there are many actions that must be done on behalf of the deceased. Some must be taken immediately, while with others you can take your time and reflect on the best path to follow. Here’s a checklist: If the death occurs under hospital or hospice watch, they will notify the proper authorities and help you make arrangements with the coroner’s office for transport of the remains. If it happens at home, call local police or 911 for assistance. If he or she was an organ donor, you’ll need to act quickly. Reach out for help in making arrangements and locating key documents. Split up such tasks as contacting others who will want to know, taking care of pets, collecting mail and safeguarding the deceased’s home if it’s now vacant. Look for a will or other document that spells out the deceased’s burial or cremation wishes – many people make fu-
neral arrangements in advance, even paying ahead of time. The funeral home can guide you through the paperwork process, such as placing an obituary and ordering death certificates. Hopefully, the deceased prepared a will that names an executor to oversee the disposition of his or her estate; otherwise, the court will have to appoint one. In sorting through their files, also look for: a trust; insurance policies; bank, credit card, mortgage and loan accounts; safe deposit box key; contact information for lawyer, doctor, accountant or other professional advisors; and passwords to computer and other accounts. Within the first few days, start notifying organizations with which the deceased had business or financial arrangements. In most cases you’ll be required to submit a certified copy of the death certificate, so be sure to order ample copies. You’ll need to contact: • Current or former employers for information about possible final wages, accrued vacation, retirement, life insurance or other death benefits.
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• Social Security Administration. If they were receiving Social Security benefits, you’ll need to stop payment right away. Funeral homes often do this, but be sure to ask. • Once you’ve notified Social Security, they will contact Medicare to cancel benefits. However, if they were enrolled in a Medicare Prescription or Advantage Plan or had a Medigap policy, contact each to cancel coverage. • Veteran’s Administration. Veterans, their immediate family members and certain others may be entitled to burial at a national cemetery. • Forward their mail to a secure address so you don’t miss important correspondence. • Cancel their driver’s license to avoid identity fraud. • Banks, credit unions, credit card issuers and other lenders to close accounts – or if you are a surviving spouse, to convert accounts to your name only. • If they had a safe deposit box and you don’t have the key, ask what documentation you need to gain access. • Insurance companies, to cancel auto and homeowner’s policies; however, consider keeping them activated until assets are sold, in case of theft or damage. • Close email accounts. • Cancel magazine subscriptions and utilities. Finally, the executor will have to deal with such issues as locating beneficiaries, distributing inherited property, filing final tax returns, and settling outstanding debts. You’d be wise to work with an attorney who specializes in probate issues. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www.twitter. com/PracticalMoney
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