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Garfield County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Two New Deputies
Thursday, July 3, 2014 • Issue # 1055
Balloon Rally Creates "Joyful Atmosphere"
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
Tom Talbot and Bryan Moore will serve as Garfield County's new deputies. PANGUITCH - Garfield County Sheriff Danny Perkins is proud to welcome two new deputies to Garfield County, Tom Talbot and Bryan Moore. Both of the new officers are from Panguitch. The new officers had to go through approximately 560 hours of extensive training at the Larry H. Miller Public Safety Acadamy in Salt Lake City. Some of the training encluded Scenarios, Hands On Training, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and also Firearms. In a class of 18, Deputy Tom Talbot was honored with the Utah Peace Officer's Association Outstanding Achiever Police Trainee Award and also received the Outstanding Firearms Award.
Tom Talbot and Bryan Moore are both dual certified in Corrections and Law Enforcement along with Lloyd Brinkerhoff, Chad Justus, Jeramy Henrie, Jimmy Oldham, and Dave Roberts of the Garfield County Sheriff Office. We are also proud of our corrections officers within the Garfield County Jail: Arthur Miller, Mike Owens, Mark Henrie, Steve Floyd, Jason Miller, Sid Fullmer, Nick Matthew, Klancy Ott, Garrett Owens, Rawley Burningham, Kasey Owens, Kelly Hailstone, and our new Jail Commander Chris Hatch. —Garfield County Sheriff's Office
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Great weather and a full complement of balloons and spectators made the 15th Annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally an outstanding event again this year. Event coordinator Cheryl Church called this year's rally "A joyful atmosphere to be a part of."
Balloon Ride Spectacular in Hands of "Balloon Maestro" by Mariella Minton, Contributing Writer
PANGUITCH - Early this past Friday morning—the first morning of the 15th Annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally—as the sun came up over the mountains and shone its first rays upon town, I found myself with a bird’s eye view of the Panguitch Valley floor riding the air currents in a hot air balloon. It was a bit surreal to be floating 1,000 feet above the other balloons still on the
Staszak Selected to Lead GSENM SALT LAKE CITY - Cindy Staszak has been selected as the new monument manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, with offices headquartered in Kanab, Utah. Staszak is currently serving in the position as a temporary appointment, and will take over reins permanently within the next two months. “We are very fortunate to have Cindy Staszak as the monument manager. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in managing both people and projects; has great people skills and is very familiar with issues facing western states. Cindy has proven to be an excellent leader throughout her career, and I am very pleased she is joining our BLM Utah Leadership Team on a permanent basis,” said Juan Palma, BLM Utah state director. Staszak has served as the acting monument manager since April, and comes to BLM Utah after serving as the Associate Deputy State Director of Resources in the BLM California State Office. In that position, Cindy was responsible for oversight and direction to the Resource programs within California, with an emphasis on realty and lands, recreation, wilderness and National Conservation Lands.
and federal government positions in parks, recreation and natural resource management throughout her career in Montana, Idaho and Illinois. She has a degree in Wildland Management from the University of Idaho. Cindy has two daughters and a granddaughter in Sacramento and extended family in Illinois and Texas. —Bureau of Land Management
ground, tipped on their sides, fans slowly filling them with air. They looked like multicolored beached whales becoming more bloated by the minute. I was enjoying myself and my view until I realized that four carabineers, some steel cable, and a few seemingly sporadic bursts of flame were the only thing keeping my skull from crashing down to earth. All of a sudden questions come to mind like, “how much does this thing weigh?” or “do we have enough propane?” or “what if the winds pick up?” Then I remembered I was with ballooning pro Bryan Hill, also
known as “the balloon maestro.” Hill has been ballooning for 16 years ever since a friend took him up on a ride in Scottsdale, Arizona. Shortly thereafter he decided to get his own hot air balloon pilot’s license, an easy task seeing as he already had an airplane pilot’s license and had been flying a Piper Arrow for years. He also has a background as a hang glider pilot and a bungee jumper. He loves the thrill of being up in the sky. “Any form of aviation is 98% boredom 2% sheer terror,” says Hill, quoting an age-
old pilot’s phrase. He does make the pilot’s work look easy and carefree, but thankfully our ride, or “hop,” was terror free. Hill’s balloon, which he has named "Basketcase," has two burners, each hooked up to one of four five-gallon propane tanks. These four tanks, carrying 20 gallons of propane between them, allow the balloon two hours of fly time. The burners have a lever and when Hill wants to lose or gain altitude he simply flips the lever, igniting the propane and fillBalloon Ride Cont’d on page 3
2014 Fruit Harvest at Capitol Reef National Park
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Cindy Staszak, currently serving as a temporary appointment with the GSENM, will take over as m onument manager within the next two months.
“My current detail as the Monument Manager for the Grand Staircase-Escalante is the most challenging and rewarding position I have held within BLM. I am pleased to accept this position and really look forward to working with the outstanding Monument staff, all the surrounding communities, as well as the other state and federal agencies in the area, to strengthen our ties to the land,” said Staszak. Prior to her California position, Cindy was the Associate Deputy State Director of Resources and the Lands Branch Chief in the BLM Montana State Office. She has worked in state, county
REGIONAL Weather forecast for some but not all regions represented in our newspaper coverage area
Thurs. JULY 3 - wed. JULY 9 HOT but partly cloudy throughout the week which hopefully will help take off some of the heat. Highs Thursday through Wednesday hovering around 90, lows around 60. Winds light at 7-11mph. No rain in the forecast.
Rabbit Valley Quilters to Hold Quilt Show at Apple Days TORREY - Rabbit Valley Quilters will hold their Annual Quilt Show and Sale during Torrey Apple Days Celebration on Saturday, July 5, 2014. The historic DUP Building in Torrey will house these beautiful works of art. Our Opportunity Quilt will be on display and tickets will be available. Proceeds from this sale provide materials for our Charity Projects. The group recently donated ten hand-made quilts to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Drop by the DUP Building for your annual visit. —Marsha Chappell
The fruit harvest begins early July at Capitol Reef National Park and up-to-date information can be found by calling the park's fruit hotline or through their Facebook page or Twitter feed. CAPITOL REEF N.P. Fruit season is upon us. Cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, and pears are typically available for harvest each summer at Capitol Reef National Park. The prediction for the 2014 fruit season shows that apples, pears and peaches should be in good supply. “Fruit harvest times should range from early July through October” says Superintendent Leah McGinnis. Up-to-date fruit harvest information and pricing is recorded on the Capitol Reef Fruit Hotline as fruit ripens
and specific harvest start dates are determined. The fruit hotline may be reached by calling (435) 425-3791. Once the park number connects, press "1" for general information and, at the voice prompt for the orchard hotline, press "5". Fruit harvest information is also posted on the parks Facebook page and Twitter feed. Information on the Fruita Orchards is available on the parks website at www.nps.gov/care under “plan your visit.” Climbing fruit trees is not permitted in the park. The National Park Service provides
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special fruit picking ladders. Use care when picking fruit and carefully read and follow posted instructions on fruit picking and ladder use. Capitol Reef National Park uses the receipts from fruit sales to defray the cost of maintaining the orchards. The historic Fruita orchards are among the largest in the National Park System and were established beginning in the 1880s by Mormon pioneer residents of Fruita. —National Park Service
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CEDAR CITY - Through the Secure Rural Schools Act, the Dixie National Forest has authority to use a Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) as a mechanism for local community collaboration in recommending projects on federal lands or that benefit resources on federal lands. The Forest scheduled a three day meeting to analyze project proposals but in consideration of the recent finalization of the Title II budget for this year, the meetings scheduled for July 8th, and 9th, have been cancelled. All business will be conducted during the July 10th meeting. The U.S. Forest Service is still seeking to fill vacant positions (Categories, A, B, and C) on the Dixie Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). Application forms (hard copy only) must be received at the Dixie National Forest office, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15th, 2014. The RAC consists of 15 members and 3 replacement
members representing a wide range of interests. There are currently 5 vacant positions and 3 replacement positions for which the Dixie RAC is seeking new members. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will make the appointments to the RAC based on the applications received, striving to appoint a diverse membership. Special attention will be given to those who have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with others of different viewpoints. Citizens interested in applying for RAC membership are encouraged to retrieve an application form (AD 755) on-line at http://www.fs.usda. gov/main/pts/specialprojects/ racs or from any local Forest Service office. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 15th, 2014 at the Dixie National Forest, ATTN: Janice Minarik, RAC Coordinator, 1789 North Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, Utah 84721. — U.S. Forest Service
Fire Restrictions in Effect at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument
PAGE, ARIZ. - Due to recent fire activity, dry conditions, and high fire danger in southwest Utah and northwest Arizona, Interagency Fire Managers are expanding current fire restrictions. Beginning Tuesday, July 1 at 12:01 a.m. fire restrictions are in effect in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. The following acts will be prohibited until further notice: Igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire outside a fire structure that is provided by the National Park Service within a designated area, (agency approved fire pits and grills provided for in developed recreation sites and picnic areas). Stoves or grills that are solely fueled by liquid petroleum fuels are allowed in all locations. Smoking outside an enclosed vehicle or building unless stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is clear of all flammable materials. Note that discharging, or
using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other incendiary devices in any location on federal lands is always prohibited. The following exceptions apply within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area only: · Campfires and charcoal fires will continue to be allowed in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area below the high waterline in areas devoid of vegetation. —National Park Service
July 3, 2014
Loa Town Welcomes Capitol Reef Classic on July 18-19, 2014 Loa Town Board would like to acknowledge an upcoming event set for July 18-19, 2014. The Capitol Reef Classic is a USA sanctioned event for cyclists. The expected number of racers is approximately 400 but the numbers may be higher. The Saturday event has 3 different routes, and they will be traveling through all the communities of Teasdale, Torrey, Bicknell, Lyman Fremont and Loa, as well as traveling up the river road past Mill Meadow and Fish Lake. Loa Town would like to make you all aware of their presence those two days and hope that residents and businesses alike will welcome them into our area. This is a great opportunity for everyone involved. We will be sending out more information as to the approximate times that they will be in Loa Town and what streets will be affected. We really hope that you can all join us in welcoming them here.
Loa Town Residents / Turner Park Users Loa Town Board would like to ask residents to be mindful of your children at the Turner Park. We have had a lot of problems with graffiti, fires being built on the stage area, gravel being thrown all over the tennis courts and grass and plenty of trash being left behind. The park is a very nice place and we want to keep it that way. Some of the terrible words left on the stucco cannot be removed. As well as the words that are being engraved on the playground equipment. If you have children that are going to the park, please speak to them about how they should treat the area. If the problems continue to happen we will have to take more drastic measures.
Don’t Go Out With a Bang This Firework Season! On average, over 9,000 firework injuries occur every year in the United States. Almost half of those injured are bystanders and about 30% are under the age of fifteen. Annette Matherly, a registered nurse with the University of Utah Health Care Burn Center, explains that kids like to experiment with things “that are pretty and go boom and that are hot.” “Kids are not afraid of fire because we give them fire when they’re a year, and two
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years, and three years on a birthday cake. And so we kind of teach them not to be afraid of it,” says Matherly. “Culture is a hard beast to beat, so that’s why kids play with fire.” In an effort to reduce the risk of injury to your family this firework season and help promote safe firework practices, the Utah Safety Council has created a variety of free resources available to the public. These resources include general firework safety tips, the dos and don’ts of sparkler use, fun infographics, and more. Like the Utah Safety Council on Facebook for additional tips throughout July. These materials can be found at www.utahsafetycouncil.org under… If you have further questions, please contact Remmik Nielson, Home and Community Program Manager, at 801746-7233, ext. 312 or rnielson@utahsafetycouncil.org — Utah Safety Council
Cedar City's Neil Simon Festival Kicks off Next Week
Peter Sham, Long-Time Star with Utah Shakespeare Festival, to Star and Direct with Neil Simon Festival in Cedar City this Summer
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CEDAR CITY - Peter Sham, for many years an audience favorite with the Utah Shakespeare Festival, will be starring and directing with the Neil Simon Festival at the Heritage Center Theatre in Cedar City from July 9th through August 9th. Sham was a principal actor for eleven seasons with the Utah Shakespeare Festival in roles including Charlemagne in Pippin, Dick Deadeye in HMS Pinafore, Doolittle in My Fair Lady, King Henry IV in Henry IV Part One, Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Merlyn in Camelot, Sancho in Man Of La Mancha, and Ben Franklin in 1776. This summer for the Neil Simon Festival, Sham will portray Max Prince, a character based on legendary comedian Sid Caesar, in Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor. Sham will also direct Neil Simon’s The Star-Spangled Girl. Sham is also the book/ lyricist for Lend Me a Tenor The Musical (Brad Carroll, composer), which made its American regional premiere at the Utah Shakespeare Festival and played in London’s West End before a planned run on Broadway. Sham and Carroll
also teamed up to write and direct A Christmas Carol: On the Air, a perennial favorite in Cedar City, first with the Utah Shakespeare Festival and for the last several years with Southern Utah University. Currently, Sham is head of acting and directing in Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, where he has directed such recent productions as Romeo and Juliet and As You Like It. Several of Sham’s former students will also be performing with the Neil Simon Festival this summer, including Halie Merrill, Emilie Moulton, Grayson Moulton, Redge Palmer, Nathan Smith, and Alec TerBerg. Husband and wife team Emilie and Grayson Moulton, along with Redge Palmer, have also performed with the Utah Shakespeare Festival. “I am absolutely thrilled to join the Neil Simon Festival this year,” said Sham. “Like great comedy, the timing was perfect. To step into a role of this magnitude, for a comic actor, is simply irresistible. Laughter On The 23rd Floor is more than one of the funniest plays ever written, it’s a history lesson for all things ‘comedy.’ Sid Caesar and his brilliant team of writers prac-
tically invented the craft, laying the groundwork for the comedy we most know and love today. And to have the opportunity to work with director, respected colleague and friend, Clarence Gilyard, alongside many of my most beloved SUU student actors is icing on the proverbial cake!” Directing Sham in Laughter on the 23rd Floor will be Clarence Gilyard, longtime co-star opposite Chuck Norris on the TV show Walker, Texas Ranger. Gilyard will also play Schroeder in the Neil Simon Festival’s production of the musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, and he will reprise his role of Hoke for one night in the Festival’s acclaimed production of Driving Miss Daisy. The Neil Simon Festival performs at the Heritage Center Theatre, 105 North 100 East, Cedar City, Utah 84720. For more information and to purchase tickets to the Neil Simon Festival, call toll free at (866) 357-4666, or go to http://simonfest.org/. To request photos or an interview with Peter Sham, call (435) 267-0194. — Cedar City/Brian Head Tourism Bureau
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A bird's eye view upon ascent with balloonist Bryan Hill offers a view of the Panguitch Valley and of other ballonists preparing to launch into the sunrise. Balloon Ride
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ing the balloon, or ‘envelope’ as it’s called, with a mass of 2.5 tons of air. Changing altitude is necessary for more than just take off and landing; it’s how the pilot navigates. There is no steering capability in a hot air balloon. To change direction, the pilot has to find an air current traveling in the desired direction and ride it. The temperature of the air inside the envelope compared to the temperature of the air outside is what allows the balloon to stay afloat and support the weight of the entire aircraft – balloon, basket, propane and passengers – which can add up to a mass of 3.5 tons. Despite the inherent challenges to piloting a hot air balloon, Hill loves it. In fact, he took such a liking to hot air balloons that he started a balloon festival for them. Hill, a resident of Page, Arizona, has owned the Bryce Canyon Hotel in Panguitch for 23 years. When he started ballooning he began noticing things about the Panguitch Valley that make it a perfect candidate for a multi-balloon event. For instance, the long Sevier River Valley creates an effect called morning drainage, which is when cold air swings down
toward the ground and follows the river. But Panguitch, situated in a wider section of the valley, is in a sort of air current eddy. This means there is a lot of cold air, very good for ballooning, laying comparatively low to the ground, and swirling in many different directions. Basically, says Hill, it makes for a safe, fun, exciting environment for multiple hot air balloons to be in the air at the same time. So when the town was looking for a way to boost tourism in the area 15 years ago, he proposed hosting a balloon festival, and the Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally was born. Since then the festival has been a growing success. This year Hill invited 35 balloonists from across the southwest and they all showed up, hot air balloons in tow. On the first morning of the festival, the sky was dotted with balloons from Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and even Texas. Balloon rallies are sort of a reunion for this crowd. One couple from Vernal, John and Patricia Meekam, attend a balloon rally every month, traveling all over the American west to do so. They don’t own a hot air balloon themselves, but rather they “crew" for different balloonists at different rallies, meaning they help as-
semble and disassemble the balloon as well as provide ground support, communicating with the balloonist in the air via walkie-talkies. “You go to two or three of these rallies and you start seeing the same people,” said Mr. Meekam, “it’s like a family.” Drifting back toward the ground after our 30-minute ride, I watched the rest of the balloons hanging in the air and realized just how much they were moving. While in the air it feels like floating. But watching from beneath the rest of the balloons I noticed them bobbing up and down, constantly adjusting their altitude. I also noticed that Smokey, a hot air balloon in the shape of Smokey the Bear’s head and sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service, was drifting off toward the mountains. I pointed this out to another member of our crew, nine-year-old Panguitch resident Hunter Dickinson, and he told me that one year, a balloon landed in his own backyard. Our balloon ended up landing just a few hundred feet from where we took off, a testimony to Hill’s skills as a balloonist. As we disembarked and thanked Hill for the experience of a lifetime, he replied, “Thank you for flying Basketcase airlines.”
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More balloons making their way into the sky upon our own balloon's descent to the valley floor made for a picturesque landing.
Park Service Significant Emergency Response Incidents
PAGE, ARIZONA - Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) fire crews responded to a wildland fire on June 17th along the San Juan River downstream from the Clay Hills Crossing takeout. The fire burned approximately 110 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation. A 21-foot boat caught fire at the Bullfrog fuel dock on June 19th. Three people were injured in the blaze and selftransported to the Bullfrog Clinic where they were treated for 2nd degree burns. The National Park Service dispatched Classic Air Medical to West Canyon on June 20th. CPR was performed on a 17-year old male with a serious head injury. He was then flown to medical care in Utah. Grand Canyon National Park Rangers assisted with a short-haul helicopter rescue from Cathedral Wash near
Lees Ferry on June 20th where a 40-year old female slipped, fell, and broke her ankle. NPS firefighters and emergency medical staff responded to a houseboat fire at the Wahweap fuel dock at approximately 1:00 PM on June 21st. A boat management company, authorized to do business within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, had fueled the boat and started the engines, which resulted in an explosion and engine compartment fire. The blaze was knocked down with fire extinguishers by the staff on board at the time. Twenty-nine year old Nicole Rhodes from Las Vegas was thrown off the back of the boat as a result of the explosion. She was flown to definitive medical care by Classic Air Medical with 2nd degree burns. The incident is being investigated by the National Park Service and Coconino County Sheriff’s De-
partment. Also on June 21st at approximately 2:00 PM, NPS dispatch received a call about a possible missing female. After a two day search, the body of 41-year old Pamela Hammitt from Gallup, New Mexico was recovered on Monday near Lone Rock Beach from an apparent drowning. In a separate incident, a 16-year old male fractured his left femur during a descent down a houseboat slide near the Wahweap Coves. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Utah State Parks, Utah Highway Patrol, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, ARAMARK, Bullfrog Clinic, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Classic Air Medical and Encompass Health Services all provided invaluable assistance with the incidents. —National Park Service
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By Cynthia Kimball Davis One time I was at a function at a restaurant. And a 21-year-old woman was there. She was the youngest at the table. And she was pressured. To drink. In fact, to have shots of liquor in celebration. And so she had one. Then came another. And on top of a beer. I watched in horror the pressure she felt. Yet, I know she wanted to be accepted and to fit in. Therefore she complied. “People who do wrong often want others to join them because they feel more comfortable knowing that others are doing wrong too. Those who are striving to live a righteous life may receive pressure from such individuals,” (LDS. org, 2014). Yet, “Think of how much suffering could be eliminated if we learned to influence our friends in the right direction, to be courageous in the face of temptations,” (LDS.org, 2014). Which direction do you influence your friends? Negatively or positively? For bad or good? Zobell (1968) shared an experience that made a huge impact on many youth: “In a cemetery a little white stone marked the grave of a small girl. On the stone was chiseled these words: ‘A child of whom her playmates said, “It was easier to be good when she was with us.”’ Can you imagine that being on your headstone? What would you have to change for that to be what people think of you? Yet, a posting of that 21-year-old downing tequila with a woman about 10 years plus her senior went up on
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Facebook, “Corrupting the youth ;) tee-hee!” Seventeen likes and four comments supported this celebration. “It takes courage [though] to be a friend, especially when others are going in the wrong direction,” (LDS.org, 2014). Yet, many do not know they are headed in the wrong direction. The world teaches us that drinking is okay and that, “The more the merrier,” “Just one more,” and, “Everyone else is doing it.” Plus, said Brent and Chadwick (1998), “Days, weeks, and months of peer pressure can wear down the spiritual strength of youth and may cloud their view of right and wrong.” But there is good news. You can overcome peer pressure. Turn to God. Put Him
first in all things.Actually lose yourself in Him. Feast on the scriptures. Pray on your knees in private and pour out your heart to God. Just like you are having a conversation with a friend. And then listen, still on your knees, for answers to your prayers. And change your friends. Look, “No one intends to make serious mistakes. They come when you compromise your standards to be more accepted by others. You be the strong one. You be the leader. Choose good friends and resist peer pressure together.” Cynthia Kimball Davis has a doctorate in curriculum and instruction. She is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net
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After a previous article regarding probate in general, a reader emailed me and asked me two very good questions regarding other probate issues. These two additional probate questions and the corresponding answers are set forth below. Is there a threshold in Utah for which a probate is not required? If so what is the procedure to use for a small estate administration? This is an excellent question. It is true that in most states, including Utah, there is a threshold for which an estate can be administered without a probate proceeding. This is referred to as a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure. Significantly, within the last few years, the Utah legislature raised the Small Estate Affidavit Procedure threshold from $25,000 to $100,000. Obviously, this is a big increase and enables many estates to be administered without a probate proceeding. However, I must mention that this procedure only works for assets that are not real estate. Real estate if titled in an individual’s sole name or as tenants in common with someone else as opposed to joint tenancy with the other person will have to be probated upon the owner’s death regardless of the value of the real estate. Although some states (like Arizona) have a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure for real estate, Utah does not. If an estate fits within the small estate category, a simple affidavit can be prepared with an accompanying death certificate. This affidavit is signed by the person or persons entitled to the property of the deceased individual. The affidavit can then be used in a manner simi-
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lar to letters testamentary acquired from a judge through a probate proceeding. As should be apparent from this explanation, a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure is much less expensive and burdensome than a probate proceeding. Are pay on death (POD) provisions on financial accounts an effective way to avoid probate? Many financial institutes now allow pay on death (“POD”) or transfer on death (“TOD”) provisions to govern different accounts. Many mutual fund companies, financial institutions such as banks and credit unions, and asset management companies allow for a pay on death or transfer on death designation. Significantly, these designations provide that upon your death the account will pass to the designated beneficiary, similar to a beneficiary designation on an IRA, 401K plan or life insurance policy. These POD or TOD provisions can be very helpful in avoiding probate. However, it should be noted that there are draw backs. Specifically, the amount of opportunity one has to designate who the beneficiary is to be is limited. What I mean is that if your designated beneficiary dies it is unusual that there is a back up beneficiary designated on a POD or TOD account. Additionally, if the beneficiary is a minor or if the assets pass to a minor the beneficiary designation is much less helpful because a minor does not have legal capacity to receive the assets without a court appointed conservator. In conclusion the pay on death and transfer on death designations can be helpful.
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However, one using these tools must be mindful of their limitations. Often, when one creates a revocable trust the accounts are funneled into the revocable trust through these pay on death provisions. The revocable trust becomes very helpful because all contingency provisions can be spelled out within the body of the trust. Like all aspects of estate planning, the concepts discussed above are tools that can be helpful arranging one’s estate. Becoming educated and learning about these different tools is a key to making sure your estate plan is in good order. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney licensed in three states and serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a partner at the law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead, with offices in St. George and Mesquite. He is a founding member of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions or topics that you would like addressed in these articles please email him at jmckenna@barney-mckenna. com or call 628-1711.
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The No -See -Um Revisited June 30, 2014
The Red Rocks of Utah are grand to behold. Their ramparts colossal and mighty. They also are home to the no-see-um bug. Tiny, incessant, and bitey. This creature exists just to buzz in your ears, And chew on your scalp and make welts. That there’s what they do. They must love shampoo. I wish they would dine somewhere else. If we could declare an anti-bug war On wherever these pests are a-hatching, We could rid the world of a pain in the butt As well as a whole lot of scratching I fervently pray that my next no-see-um Will be labeled “EXTINCT” in some insect museum. —Ray Conrad, who has been bugged enough, thank you.
Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Receipts: 492. Last Week: 827. Last Year: 486. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: mixed but mostly 3.00-4.00 lower on similar offerings. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: firm on similar offerings. Slaughter Bulls: weak to 1.00 lower on similar offerings. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs 231.00250.00; 300-350 lbs 220.00241.00; 350-400 lbs scarce; 400-450 lbs 230.00-240.00; 450-500 lbs 208.00-227.00; 500-550 lbs 213.00-225.00; 550-600 lbs 205.00-224.00; 600-650 lbs 214.00-228.00; 650-700 lbs 184.50-215.00; 700-750 lbs 181.00-194.00; 750-800 lbs 175.00-188.00; 800-850 lbs 160.00-177.50; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs 238.00-266.00; 250300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 216.00-238.00; 350-400 lbs pkg 225.00; 400-450 206.00222.00; 450-500 lbs 193.00212.00; 500-550 lbs 188.00204.00; 550-600 lbs 184.00-203.00; 600-650 lbs 185.00-200.00; 650-700 lbs 172.00-189.50; 700-750 lbs 185.00-200.00; 750-800 lbs 170.00-175.00; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs 150.00157.00; 900-950 lbs 146.00153.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Heiferettes: 77.00-137.00. Stock Cows: Few Pairs: 1,500.00-1,950.00/pair. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 92.00-102.50, High Dressing 104.00; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 96.50106.50, High Dressing to 109.00; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 82.00-91.75. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 116.50-124.50; 1500-2215 lbs 120.00-125.75; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 110.50-117.50; 1500-1825 lbs 115.50-119.50; Feeder Bulls: 890-1195 lbs 105.00-155.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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School Notes GCSD Math Core Academy Teachers in Garfield School District have been attending the Core Academy sponsored by the District to help develop effective curriculum materials to improve the quality of academic instruction in the classrooms. The teachers have worked to develop scope, sequence, and common assessments aligned with the Utah core in mathematics. Scope is an outline of what materials and concepts will be taught throughout the year. Sequence addresses when the material will be taught. Common Assessments will allow teachers in the District to give the same assessment.
One assessment will be given at the beginning of the school year and then again at the end of school to show student growth throughout the year. Benchmark assessments will be given to progress monitor the student as they progress through the curriculum. The teachers in Garfield County School District have created the assessments. With the scope, sequence and common assessments in place, parents and teachers will be able to receive the data; thus allowing intervention to take place which will prevent students from falling through the cracks. The common uniformity in the math curriculum
across the District will allow teachers to meet together to discuss best practices in lesson plans, assessments and draw on each teachers strengths to provide the most effective academic instruction to the students. I would like to thank all of the teachers in the District who have spent time during the summer developing the resources used to improve the mathematics program in the District. The scope and sequence will be available to the parents in August on the District web page. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
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UT Educator: Standardized Testing Likely a Big Issue at NEA Convention
SALT LAKE CITY - Over-testing of public school students is likely to be among the top issues at the National Education Association annual meeting and representative assembly, in session now in Denver. Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh, president of the Utah Education Association, said standardized testing in reading and writing, math and science is so frequent that it's stressing students out. "Kids are miserable," she said. "In this last round of assessments that we had here in Utah, you had kids in tears, teachers frustrated at the lack of support for technological infrastructure to support the tests being given on computer."
Gallagher-Fishbaugh said there seems to be frustration from educators around the nation over the increased standardized testing which has cut way down on instructional time a teacher has with students. She said it's linked to the "No Child Left Behind" legislation passed during the George W. Bush administration, and that more than 10,000 delegates from school districts across the nation could vote on policy regarding standardized testing at the NEA national meeting. Gallagher-Fishbaugh said there are also ongoing technical issues with Utah's Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence, also known as the
"SAGE Assessment." "We sent out a survey," she said, "and I received well over 3,000 replies on that survey with horror stories about what's happening, specifically, with the SAGE Assessment." A major challenge for educators in Utah and across the nation, Gallagher-Fishbaugh said, is that non-educators in the state Legislature and at the federal level often are involved in crafting education policy. She said the NEA convention could result in a mandate to lobby the federal Department of Education and lawmakers to reform standardized testing. — Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection
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Doing it "Angry Bird's" Style At story hour on June 24th the children experimented with color, learning about capillary action, or how water moves up paper, carried along at different rates which allowed you to see that black ink is actually made up of many different colors! The children all had the opportunity to create their own paper art. It was fun to see the different ways the color reacted with the paper creating fun designs. Then the science experiments turned from exploring color to catapulting of all kinds! The children were split into groups where they used different types of catapulting. They used potato guns to shoot targets. Rockets were deployed trying to hit a hulahoop target. Plastic spoons launched ping pong balls across the lawn. The biggest, most exciting catapult of the day was “Angry Birds”! The children lined up to have the chance to catapult a bird into the tower. Fun books were
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PANGUITCH - Lissa Irene "Breezy" Harris Cooper, 92, passed away June 24, 2014 in Panguitch. She was born January 3, 1922 in Junction to Edward C. and Loa Price Harris. She married Dell J. Cooper November 10, 1945 in Parowan. He preceded her in death October 15, 1980. Irene was most known for her off-colored humor. She was always laughing, joking and making it fun for everyone. Irene is survived by her children: Terry Cooper, Escalante; Charlie (Kerri) Cooper, Kanab; and Karla M (Gary) Owens, Panguitch; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Cody Terrell Cooper, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel, 200 North 400 East, where friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
David Jay LeFevre
PANGUITCH - David Jay LeFevre, 57, passed away June 25, 2014 in Panguitch. He was born April 15, 1957 in Panguitch to Dan J. and Cora Lou Neilson LeFevre. David is survived by his siblings: Colleen (John) Curtain, Albuquerque, NM; LouAna (Dale) Bagnell, St. George; Kerrie V. LeFevre, St. George; and his dog, Jay Jay. Preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and family. Graveside services and interment will be held Monday, June 30, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Panguitch Cemetery with military rites by the Panguitch American Legion Post #25 and Utah Honor Guard. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary. com
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by Adus F. Dorsey II
There is just something about seeing those first-cutting bales of hay come out of the fields and like a magic show disappear into stacks, sheds and wherever else they go, a sight that makes folks in these parts giddy. It is worth taking an hour or two off work to drive around the county in your semi-shiny Subaru Outback, wearing a sweaty old cowboy hat and a new pair of deer skin gloves to try and pretend to be part of the action, but the real farmers know the difference and it does provide them with a chuckle as they just give you their signature wave and a polite shake of their head. I sometimes think it would fun to be a farmer, and I do have farming in my blood, but farming is so far back in my lineage that the dirt that once circulated my family's veins has been long since diluted by a thousand episodes of Law and Order and old Lawrence Welk re-runs. And the closest thing I do that can be remotely considered farming is to remember to water a cactus plant I won at a Boy Scout dinner drawing, and just the thought of pushing a lawn mower around my yard makes me itch and my nose wrinkle up. But that is not to say I don’t enjoy watching someone else do farming and for someone like Bobby Edwards to invite me up into the cab of his combine, reminds me of that old song “I’m in heaven”. Gardeners are cool too; I can watch and talk to Jim Haas all day over the fence as he hoes weeds from his perfectly planted rows as sweat rolls down his forehead. I know better than to offer any help as I am somewhat challenged when it comes to identifying what is edible and what it is nothing more than a weed but I do ask a lot of questions in the hopes someday I will, but I doubt it. I don’t have to be concerned with anyone anxiously calling me on the phone wanting to hire me as a cowboy either. I have kind of learned to like cows and love a good hamburger or steak but after an hour or so in a saddle I get a rash and my knees hurt, and I really like to be close to a shower at the end of the day. I have learned a lot about cows from Dunk Taylor and Richard Fillmore, mostly the hard way. Richard never has any beef about telling me when I am in the way, more for my safety than the cows. I do like logging and saw milling especially when Ryan, Kim and John Torgerson are doing it. Those boys make it look easy and there is nothing better than a tasty baloney and mustard sandwich and a bottle of fruit punch Gatorade
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Grand Ma, Baby Jane, and Grand Pappy for lunch up at Deep Creek on zone and badly impersonating Thousand Lake while logging, females. What I wouldn’t give just the thought of it always re- to see the dashboard video of minds of Charlie “Tuna” Torg- that traffic stop. The yearly Young Womerson. The first time I ran into en’s event did provide all “Tuna” was an evening at Rae- the more industrious guys in Ola’s in Torrey, over one of Wayne County a chance to RaeOla’s famous, hand made, spend twenty five dollars in fresh-from-the-oven combi- quarters at the Brian Auto car nation pizzas. “Tuna” was wash in Loa to wash, wax, ripping me a new one about and vacuum their high lift everything environmentally 4X4 trucks (six times) and imaginable until I mentioned I nervously gnaw the sleeves had a little Oregon made saw- off of their favorite Tee shirts mill of my own just outside of much anticipating the return Torrey and I too loved to make of all Wayne County females. boards. It was an unexpected Lucky for them the 4th of statement that came out of July is a chance to strut up nowhere that almost caught and down Main Street in Tor“Tuna” quite off guard and the rey like Prairie Chickens and only time I can ever remember dance the night away at the “Tuna” being at a semi-loss for Big Apple Wayne High Cheerwords, if only for second or leader Dance. A Wayne Countwo, then he jumped right back ty out door dance floor tradiin like nothing had happened tion that shouldn’t be missed or ever made any mention that by anybody, it is the place to I was an active member of the be and where memories (and “wood is good” club. That was often marriages) are made, for old and young alike. Winjust the way “Tuna” was. Somebody must have had ters are long enough in Wayne some left over Miracle Grow County and it is time to Get and thought the Big Apple in out, Get up and dance that is Torrey was a good place to get what summer is all about. It is rid of it as it seemed like over time Wayne County gets back night that the dirt went straight to the basics and community to a luscious green lawn. I building, become an active happen to know there are folks part of it. Along the lines of tradithat have the gift of the “Green Thumb” but that sort of thing tion, maintaining and preservjust isn’t fair, especially when ing Wayne County Heritage a fella like myself spends at and History there is an effort least ten minutes a day talking in place to try and digitize to my weeds hoping they will Wayne County historical maturn into lawn, I read some- terials and photographs for where that sort of thing works? future generations' use. The From the pictures I saw of Mormon Pioneer National the 2014 Wayne Stake Girls' Heritage Area Executive Camp it was a huge success Board (MPNHA) is a huge but it did have an awful effect supporter of this Heritage on the boys in Wayne County project. In conjunction with Steve as they spent all week moping around the county looking like Taylor’s Wayne County histoabandoned puppies. Some of ry program and his tech savvy the more desperate boys from group there will be opportuniLoa even took the drastic mea- ties to bring or a have some sure of dressing in drag just to one visit your home to digitize get a peek at what was happen- your historical materials or ing at the Single Tree camp- you can send them in yourground, something the drag self. This is a not-for-profit queen dudes of Loa didn’t con- venture. For more details you sider was being pulled over on can contact the Wayne County the curve in front of Serenity Clerks office, Steve Taylor Springs assisted living center or myself for further details. by the Utah Highway Patrol for Your support is essential and driving 36 MPH in a 30 MPH welcomed.
neighbor left town to avoid all the “excitement”. The “glow” met the audience’s expectations and more. Shawn and Pat walked the length of the balloon displays and they were excited that the balloons went up before dark so the color of the balloons could be seen as they appeared in daylight and again in the dusk when they were “all aglow” The purpose when the Balloon Festival was just an “idea” was to bring people to Panguitch. I do believe that it has exceeded the expectations of a very young Main Street Committee. Congratulations and gratitude from the Panguitch citizens to our seasoned Main Street Committee headed by Cheryl Church for the awesome event. The Lions breakfast was humongous and they were able for the first time to keep up with all of the customers, they got a lot of compliments on the food. The Lions Club served breakfast non stop from 7:15 to 10 a.m. The lines were steady and long. The Lions Club help
with the balloon fly away luncheon on Sunday morning and even the luncheon had twice the number than usual. The Harley riders had a giant parade much bigger than ever before and the concessionaires did a land office business. It was an exciting weekend and a lot of fun and a lot of good food. Tomorrow is the 4th of July and another big day. Starting off with another Lions Club breakfast, you will have cannons going off in your front yard announcing the breakfast at six in the morning. PHS students are taking the 4th really serious and have agendas of all the events that will take place on Friday. They are encouraging every one to bring out their old cars, make floats, strut your new cycle as well as the kids with their decorated bikes and ATVs. The students will be hosting a luncheon down at the fair building around noon. They will have games for the kids at the park and it should be a fun time. There will be
a rodeo at the Triple C Arena over the weekend. And the topper will be the Panguitch Firefighters fireworks at dusk or about 10.00 0’clock. The 4th should be the biggest holiday of the year and this year a lot of work is going into making it just that. Now it’s up to the home town folks to get out and support their efforts. This weekend there is a Miata (I think the spelling is right) reunion out at Red Canyon. Miatas are a small sports car and 250 people have registered for this event. On Saturday up at the Lake at the Fire Station there will be a barbecue, with free hamburgers and hot dogs. There will be a fund raiser raffle, with thousands of dollars in prizes. So come on up for some more fun. I was out at the Bryce Canyon Park driving bus for the Astronomy Festival and we were really busy moving people from one event to another. It is really dark out there and the stars are magnificent, you
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Dave and Vivian Schuh’s annual get together near Grover was nothing short of a big hit. I am sure potluck dinners are good everywhere but with the wonderful views we have in Wayne County food always tastes better. The shredded beef that Dave served up was smoked to perfection and all the colorful side dishes were hard to choose from but it was a cool cucumber onion mix, performing perfectly synchronized swimming techniques in a delicately spiced white sauce that kept me going back to the table. I never was able to cozy up to who ever created the delicious summer salad but let it be known I want that recipe! There was a well placed “stop” sign in the Schuh’s yard that stated no politics, or work related conversation would be tolerated, and to my knowledge there wasn’t any but there was a lot of laughter which made the party atmosphere casual and enjoyable as the evening summer sun dropped from sight in the western sky. One conversation of particular interest to me was, what is the heaviest element known to man? Terry said it was americium, and without Internet access or a firm knowledge of the periodic table of elements Lori agreed. In actuality Lori was talking about her fat dog and how compact and heavy he was and how his big belly nearly drug the floor when he waddled from place to place. From just outside of my hearing distance I sort of got the impression they were talking about me and how much food was on my plate, but I learned later it was just that my 60-year-old ears had once again deceived me. One of the saddest things I surely will feel this summer is the fact that Mary Elliott will not be ringing me up to remind me it is that time of year that she will be coming by my house to pick up and re-fill my Texas size pepper jar. I guess this is her way of telling me it is time I learn to do it on my own, you will forever be in my heart and prayers Ms. Mary. I will forever love you.
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Boy! Just like everything else this year, the Balloon Festival was bigger and better than ever before. The balloons were able to lift off on all three mornings with zero wind and the wind died on Saturday night for the balloon glow. I missed the balloon glow so this is Pat’s take on it! For 2 days the traffic on Main Street was non-stop. When the “no parking” signs went up on Saturday the traffic went from cars and trucks to people and more people. It was an event shared by families, family reunions, and strangers (about 1 person in 10 was recognizable according to Steve Marshall). Steve also thought that about 10,000 people traveled our streets during the Balloon Festival! The Festival brought in venders that seemed to do well. Student projects were also popular as fund raisers as well as family businesses. There was something for everyone; one neighbor had family in from St. George that ended up as a very big tent sleep over event and another
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Amy Jackson, Owner Local pit located in Torrey Call 435-425-3030 or 435-691-5745 feel like you could just reach out and touch them. On the way out to the Park, I got to see our EMS in action, a Harley biker dumped his bike in the middle of Highway 89 and was being patched up by the EMTs, while the Fire Fighters were making the scene safe. As one who made a living as a Fire Fighter these folks are really good and you are getting very professional help by volunteers. When you see one of them, give them a hug, and thank the team for the care they give. On the sport side PHS Lady Cats have had a busy summer, crushing all of their opposition by big scores, including two 5A schools; their only loss came against a 5A
team. I believe the players have July off and they will get back into the swing in August with Baseball, Volleyball and Cross Country seasons starting up. Lori Talbot, City Manager, is all excited about the July 24th – sesquicentennial project; as she should be. She is making keepsake bricks; they are designed by local artist Bob Burton and will have the Panguitch name and the years 1864-2014 imprinted on them, similar to those at Nauvoo for those who have seen their brick memento. This is really a Sesquicentennial event keepsake! A must see, a must have! Oh what nice weather we are having, but boy can we use some moisture. Mack O.
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Bryce Valley Area News by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com The half marathon committee needs volunteers! Saturday morning July 12th we need 6 people to man water station 8 (last one B-4 the finish in Cannonville) this would be best by someone from Cannonville or Henrieville to avoid the road congestion. We also need volunteers to cut fruit at the finish line and for the Spaghetti dinner the night before. Call John & Marsha Holland if you are able to help out, thanks! Marsha 435-6918988 / John 435-616-8988 Teresa Larson asks: Does anyone know of someone looking to rent? We are looking for night managers in Kodachrome to answer phones, take reservations, and just be on sight if the guests need anything. It is a three bedroom, two bath house. It's old but the rent and utilities are free. Please message me if you know of anyone! This past week, 27th June, Jerry and Carol Pollock went with the Senior Citizen Bus to St. George Temple. They celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary. Celebrating with them were Doug and Vicki Ahlstrom, Catherine Littlefield, and gay Shakespeare. It was a great day. On the 29th of June, Yarlta Harmon and Carol met with Joni Meacham at Clarke's Restaurant and had a wonderful visit with her. We want to congratulate Jerry and Carol on their wonderful anniversary and wish them many more. Congratulations to Taylor Le Fevre who was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the past week by her father. She is the daughter of Travis and Cheryl Le Fevre and the granddaugh-
ter of Reed and Mary Le Fevre of Tropic. Ben Cloud has been advanced to the office of Priest. Congratulations to Ben who is the son of Dan and LaNae Cloud of Tropic. Skyler and Ciera Syrett had their adorable little daughter blessed today in Tropic by her father Skyler. The name she was blessed with is Aria Skre Syrett. Grandparents in Tropic are Mondell and Florence Syrett. On July 10th there will be a blood drive in Tropic from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. There is a big need for blood so if you can spare a bit please drop in and join in. There will be a 4th of July celebration in Tropic with the parade starting line up at 9:30 a.m. with the parade to follow at 10:00 a.m. After the parade there will be all kinds of activities going on at the park including lunch and games. In Henrieville they too will be having a July 4th celebration. Their Flag Raising starts at 8:00 a.m. and the parade follows at 8:30 a.m. After that there will be games, races and other activities. Lunch will be a "Pitch In" affair where you bring a side dish and the meet is furnish. Released as teachers in the Tropic Ward were Jeremiah and Jana Lee Jackson. Called to be Gospel Doctrine Teachers were Rod Syrett and Chance Stewart. Chandlyr Tebbs gave his farewell talk today in Tropic. Speaking with him were the two Sister Missionaries, Sister Jaramillo and Sister Liu. They are from Columbia and Tonga respectively. The Young Men and Young Women sang a
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beautiful song. In Henrieville the speakers were John Yardley and Gayle Pollock with a special musical number by a double quartet of the adult singers of the Rose family. They sang "America the Beautiful". As always their voices sounded magical. In Cannonville they had the Stake Presidency speak, Pres. Klin Chynoweth, Counselors Kerry Alvey and Quinn Griffin. Channel hopping the other night I happened on Channel 14 and saw the town of Alton being talked about. It was very interesting and they were excited about the stop sign that is in town that says "Whoa" instead of stop. It was a nice tribute to one of our local towns. Larry & Glenna Fletcher, Alma & Anita Fletcher, Curtis & Pauline Hansen and Erica Fletcher went to Rockville, Utah to attend a Cox Reunion at "Grandpa's Farm". Also attending the reunion were Alma and Anita's children Michael, Stephanie and Robert and their families and Larry and Glenna's children, Matt & Kathy Fletcher, and the twins DeLon & Leon and their families. There were a lot of relatives and all had a great time. Most of them stayed for two nights and some even stayed for three nights. Coming on up to Cannonville to extend their vacation were Jonathan & Stephanie Scott and Robert & Shelly Fletcher and their families. They are staying with Alma and Anita Fletcher and they are going to stay to celebrate the fourth with the family. There are 11 grandchildren in the group and it is fun. John and Ramona Morreale still have visitors in the form of Cherie Hathaway and her children. They are enjoying the visits and the grand kids as well. Coming home soon from her mission will be Chelsea Thompson. She will be home on the 13th of July. Chelsea is the daughter of George and Teresa Thompson of Cannonville. Leaving to enter the MTC is Jordan Johnson and her farewell will be on July 13th. She is going to Houston Texas on a Spanish speaking mission. She will enter the Mexico MTC. The two wards have reversed their Sacrament meetings so both services can be attended by those desiring to attend. A reminder of the Addiction Recovery Program (arp) that is held on each Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Tropic Ward Relief Society Room. It is a twelve step program designed to help you
with any addiction you might have and attendance and discussions are strictly confidential. Strengthen Your Marriage classes are held on Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m.. at the Cannonville church. Taught by the Scofields and you are welcome to join them. The Henrieville Annual Elders Quorum Party was hosted by Lance Jaggar. They held a Surf & Turf Dinner with delicious Crab Legs, Prime Rib and Ribs with all the fixings. It was a delightful evening. We wish Jarom and Isaac Johnson a speedy recovery after their car accident. They were returning home after attending a family reunion and the car ran off the road. Jarom had to have over 100 stitches and we wish them both a quick return to good health. Also to Jacob Pollock we wish him a speedy recovery also. Released from positions in the Henrieville Ward were Carlon Johnson as a primary teacher, Nathan Platt as the Sunday School President, Brooke Palmer as the Primary Music Leader, Clayton Johnson as the Building Facilities Coordinator and Lorilei Adkins as a primary substitute teacher. Called to new positions were Shawn and Lisa Chynoweth as primary teachers, Jeff Johnson as the Sunday School President, Kim Johnson as a substitute Sunday School teacher, Jennilee Shakespear as Young Women Personal Progress Leader and Shane Shakespear as the new Building Facilities Coordinator. Arthur and I had Mike & Stacie Jensen and boys and Allen and Jara Syrett for a few days as they helped us with some home repairs and other work around the house. It was great and we appreciate the. David and Debbie Jensen came earlier in the Month to repair our ceilings and it is so nice to have the around to help. It is just plain fun the have them come visit anytime for any reason. LaNae Clud, Path Shakespear, Sammi Ott, Gayle Moore, Trista Rich, Cheryl Le Fevre, Fred Beesley and Lacey Jensen all completed a four day schooling on "Utah Standards Core" in Cedar City and St. George. Many teachers spend their summers taking classes to help them during the school year to give their students the best learning they can. We salute these folks for taking time out of their lives to improve their skills to teach our children. Henrieville Relief Society held a "In the Good Old Summertime" fun activity and luncheon Social for Jordan Johnson who is leaving on her mission the 16th of July. It was very enjoyable for all who attended. Also leaving soon on their missions are Chandlyr Tebbs on July 9th and Brennan Stewart on 23rd July. Sisters, we need lots of yummy baked goods for the Bake Sale this Friday at the 4th of July Celebration. Bring them to the park with you on Friday! Max and Logann Eagar took their children to Disney Land to fulfill a dream. They wanted to make some memories together and they had a wonderful time. It is thanks to many who helped to make this dream come true. Logann we want you to know we are so happy you got to go to California and enjoy your family. You are looking wonderful and we wish you many happy blessings with your family. Have a great fourth of July celebration. Remember those who make it possible for us to celebrate our freedoms and fly your flags. Hope to see you at the celebrations and have a safe week. Please call your news to me or email it. Thanks again to those who do that. VS
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Mary "Mickie" Holper
ESCALANTE/DUCHESNE - June Marie ‘Mickie’ Holper (nee Wilson, Brown, Kurowski) succumbed to a heart attack Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at home in Duchesne, Utah, at 83 yrs of age. Born March 9, 1931, to Junius Robert Wilson (34) and Winnifred Hansen (18) in a hospital in Salt Lake City Utah at Winnie’s request. They returned shortly thereafter to the Escalante family town home where she grew up. She often spoke of her childhood where she got to play in the crick in front of the house, help her dad with the animals, be in charge of her younger siblings, walk to Grandmother Wilson’s ranch, and swim at Calf Creek or in the wooden water flumes. She moved to Salt Lake to be with her mother as a teenager and then moved many, many places while her life experiences broadened. She lived in many areas including Utah, California, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, Nevada but always returned to Utah. She made many friends along the way. She also had a few jobs outside of the ones most important to her as wife, mother and homemaker. She was a car hop in Salt Lake City. She worked with the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and the Dept of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in Sacramento. She attained her GED at night school and later attended Sacramento City College and Southern Utah University at Cedar City where she obtained a teaching credential in her early 60’s. Marie had many passions in life. Family being the most important. Education and Temple work were also very important to her. She enjoyed gardening, moving, traveling, moving, camping, moving, learning, cooking, canning, creating a warm and welcoming home in each place she lived, proper English, self-guided nature hikes reading each item on the pamphlet out loud, as well as making holidays and birthdays extra special for her children. Her latest project has been family genealogy. She liked to present a positive outlook, to be independent and to be happy. She loved each and every one. Survived by husband of 36 years, Paul Holper, whom she married on April 1, 1978, in the St. George LDS Temple. Also survived by children Jerry Kurowski (Rulying) of Sacramento CA, Lynn Simpson (Bob) of Jefferson City MO, Pam Davis of Sacramento CA, Sheli Harris (James) of San Jose CA, ex-son and daughter-in-law Buddy Davis of Sacramento CA, and Dawn Russell (Blaine) of Idaho Falls ID, 11 grandchildren & 14 greatgrandchildren; step-children Linda Carraway of Roanoke VA, Laura Adams (Tracy) of Ephraim UT, Mike Holper (Kathy) of Mililani HI, and Melissa Holper, 10 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren; sisters Grace North of Victoria BC and Rae Hill of Salt Lake City, UT, sisters-in-law LaRae Wilson of South Jordan, UT and Donna Jean Wilson of Boulder, UT, brothers, Russel (Linda) Wilson of Springville UT and Ray Reynolds of Sacramento CA, and many numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles (19322006) and Bruce (1935-2011), brothers-in-law Bob North and Ricky Hill (1953-2007), ex-husbands Bob Brown (1929–2014) and Ed Kurowski (1927-1986) and many, many family pets. Thank you so much to our extended family in close proximity to Duchesne who included Marie and Paul in their immediate family and their holiday events. It meant so much to her. Thank you to Dawn & Blaine who did the same while she and Paul resided in northern California. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., at the Duchesne 1st and 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 130 South 300 East. There will be a viewing at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Duchesne City Cemetery which is south of Duchesne on US route 191. Donations are requested in lieu of flowers for burial expenses to Paul Holper, PO Box 402, Duchesne UT 84021. Services are under the direction of the Hullinger Mortuary. Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com
missions Elder Chandlyr David Tebbs BRYCE CANYON CITY Chandlyr David Tebbs has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He will serve in the Chesapeake, Virginia Mission. Chandlyr is the son of David and Cherrie Tebbs. He is a graduate from Bryce Valley High School. He will enter the the Provo, Utah Missionary Training Center on July 9, 2014.
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues. July 8th
Potato bar Salad bar w/chili, broccoli & cheese Pears Snickerdoodle
Wed. July 9th
Chicken enchiladas Salad bar Chuck wagon corn Peaches Lemon cake
Thurs. July 10th
Pork chops Stuffed potatoes Salad bar Tropical fruit Tapioca pudding
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
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VIRGIN/LOA Our kind and beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Douglas Criss Bliss, age 52, died June 29, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada, of complications from a motorcycle accident. He was born January 9, 1962 in Murray, Utah, a son of Chan Fred "Chuck" and Mary Ann Moosman Bliss. He graduated from American Schooling, Class of 1989 and the Utah Peace Officers Standard Training in 1990. He married Robin Deonna Uptain, October 5, 1993 in Loa, Utah. Doug served as the Chief Deputy in the Wayne County Sheriff's Department for 19 1/2 years. He was an honorary member of the Wayne County Search and Rescue, was a Drug Recognition Expert, received the "Yes Utah Reward" and was a valued member of the community. He was a member of the LDS Church. Doug was an avid outdoorsman. He loved everything from fishing, hunting, riding four-wheelers, camping and boy did he ever love his margaritas! His passion for gardening showed in the many hours he spent in his yard and it would take numerous people to do the job he did by himself. His grandchildren called him "Fix it Felix" because he could fix anything and he loved his grandchildren more than anything! Doug is survived by his wife, Robin, of Virgin and Loa; children: Loren Chan and Sabryna Bliss of Hurricane; Roger and Kirsty Baker of Riverton, Wyoming; Nichole and Whitey Brown of Loa; 6 grandchildren; his mother, Mary Ann Bliss and Dick Nielson of Loa; sisters: Linda and Alma Paulsen of West Jordan; Julie and Kim Zentmeyer of Grand Junction, Colorado; Debbie and Doug Davis of Loa; 2 nieces, 2 nephews; 4 great-nieces; 5 great-nephews and 1 great-great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Chuck Bliss; his grandparents: Elmer and Elma Moosman; Joseph and Elva Bliss; an aunt and uncle, Loren and Gerry DeLeeuw; brother-in-law: Terri Rhoades; his best friend, James K. Turner; and his fatherin-law: John Uptain. There will be no formal services, but friends may call for viewing at the Loa LDS Stake Center, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. As per his wishes, his remains will be 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
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public notice "Garfield County will hold a public open house regarding the proposed improvements to the Burr Trail switchbacks located in Garfield County, Utah on Thursday, July 10th from 6-8 p.m. at the Garfield County Office Building (55 South Main Street Panguitch, UT 84759). Comments will be accepted until August 4th and can be submitted to Bryan Hansen at bhansen@pec.us.com, or 986 West 9000 South, West Jordan, Utah, 84088." Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3, 2014 NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Torrey Annexation Plan Notice is hereby given that the Torrey Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 15th, at 6:00pm at the DUP building on Main Street, for the purpose of presenting the annexation plan of Torrey and accepting comments regarding the plan. Copies of the plan are available at the Town Office. All interested parties shall have an opportunity to be heard. Paula Pace Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3, 2014 TWO HENRY MOUNTIAN CABIN LEASE OPPORTUNITIES The State of Utah Trust Lands Administration is seeking proposals for two separate leases for the following properties: Bromide Canyon/Crescent Creek Lease Township 31 South, Range 10 East, SLB&M Section 36: N½NE¼NW¼NE¼, SE¼NE¼NW¼NE¼, SW¼NW¼NE¼NE¼ (10 Acres M/L) And Copper Creek Lease Township 32 South, Range 10 East, SLB&M Section 2: NW¼NE¼NE¼ (10 Acres M/L) SUBJECT TO all easements of record or prescriptive. Sealed bid proposals are due no later than August 15, 2014 and should be sent to the address below. Interested parties must submit an agency application form found at www.trustlands. utah.gov and a check for $950 for the application and processing fees along with a check for their proposed first year rental bid. All bid proposals must submit a written letter describing the following bid considerations: 1. Income potential to the Trust Land Administration 2. Enhancement of adjacent trust lands by the proposed use 3. Desirability of proposed use 4. Proposed timetable for development 5. Ability of applicant to perform A map and legal description is available upon request and may be obtained by: - Calling Bryan Torgerson at (435) 259-7417 - Visiting our Southeastern Area Office (address below) - Or emailing bryantorgerson@utah.gov Utah Trust Lands Administration Southeastern Area Office 217 Center Street #230 Moab,UT 84532 Published in the Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3, 10 & 17, 2014 Garfield County School District Request for Proposal Fire Alarm and Extinguisher Inspection Services Garfield County School District is accepting proposals for Fire Alarm and Extinguisher services which includes: inspections, testing, maintaining and repairs as needed for eleven buildings and extinguishers for bus fleet. Interested licensed and certified vendors or companies are required to go to the District website at http://www.garfield.k12.ut.us/ to obtain the RFP information required to bid the project. For questions please contact Damon Brinkerhoff at damon@garfk12.org or by phone at 435690-0028. Sealed proposals will be accepted until Monday, July 14, 2014 at 12:00 pm (noon). Sealed proposals may be mailed to the Garfield County School District at P.O. Box 398, Panguitch, Utah 84759. Sealed Proposals may also be hand delivered to the District Office at 145 East Center, Panguitch, Utah 84759. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3, 2014
Utah Gets an 'F' in Help for Working Parents SALT LAKE CITY - Utah gets an "F" in a new report analyzing how each state supports - or doesn't support - new parents and families, with policies that encourage paid time off and job protection when people have to take a leave for parenting or care-giving. The study is from the National Partnership for Women and Families, and co-author Vicki Shabo, the group's vice president, described why Utah scores so low.
"Utah specifically gets an 'F' because it hasn't done a single thing beyond what federal law requires in terms of family and medical leave, pregnancy disability or accommodations, or rights for new nursing mothers in the workplace," she said. Shabo said Utah is among 31 states which scored "D" and "F" grades in the annual report released to coincide with a White House Summit on Working Families held this
week. Topics at the conference included paid sick leave, family leave and equal-pay protections for women. The state with the highest grade in the report is California, which received an "Aminus." In the nation overall, Shabo said, states and employers are adopting more flexible workplace policies that support families - but it's slow. "There has been some improvement, but not enough," she said. "So, for example,
when we first did this report in 2005, there were 19 states that had a grade of 'F,' and now we're at 17 states." Shabo said the United States is one of only three developed nations in the world that do not guarantee paid maternity leave to new mothers. The full report is online at NationalPartnership.org. —Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection
Utah Galleries Call for Exhibition Proposals SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Arts & Museums’ Rio and Alice galleries are now accepting proposals for visual art exhibitions in 2015. Applications open July 7 with a dead-
line of September 1, 2014. The Rio and Alice galleries, in Salt Lake City, were created as a service to Utah artists. They provide free venues for emerging and established
Salt Lake City's Alice and Rio galleries are requesting exhibition proposals featuring Utah artists.
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artists to collaborate on exhibits and engage the community through art-making and dialogue. Both galleries participate in the monthly Salt Lake Gallery Stroll and host public receptions on Gallery Stroll evenings. We welcome proposals from artists, arts organizations and independent curators. Proposals may be for solo exhibitions, small group shows of two to eight artists, or larger curated/juried exhibits. All media are accepted, and all work must be original. We are also excited to announce that we recently received a grant to purchase equipment aiding in the display of new media works, including video and audio. Exhibitions have been
a program of the state since 1899. Utah Arts & Museums will exhibit the work of more than 125 Utah artists in 2014 as part of this program. “Our program is unique in that not only do we display the work of Utah artists,” noted Utah Arts & Museums Director Lynnette Hiskey, “we also provide professional development and assistance for curation, coordination, artist statements and exhibit installation. Providing these services from start to finish is an invaluable service to Utah artists.” To submit a proposal for exhibition, visit http://visualartsutah.org/ and download guidelines in the Galleries section. —Utah Arts & Museums
NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE JULY 30, 2014. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5330 (A32509c): Wayne County Water Conservancy District propose(s) using 36.0 ac-ft. from the Green River and Wells in Hanksville area (near Caineville) for IRRIGATION. 95-5331 (A80062): Wilda Gene Hatch Trust #20 FBO Deepika Avanti and Descendants, dated 12/31/63 propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile SE of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 95-5332 (A80063): Wilda Gene Hatch Trust #8 FBO Deepika Avanti and Descendants dated 12/31/63 propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile SE of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 95-5333 (A80064): Wilda Gene Hatch Trust #25 FBO Descendants of Deepika Avanti propose(s) using 1.2 ac-ft. from groundwater (1 mile SE of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 95-5330(a39963): Gaylen and Nancy Rees, Wayne County Water Conservancy District propose(s) using 36.0 ac-ft. from groundwater (Grover area) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 3 & 10, 2014
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garfield county school district Part-time Paraprofessionals POSITION AVAILABLE: Bryce Valley High School is hiring two part-time Paraprofessionals. These positions will be up to 28 hours per week with no benefits. SALARY: Beginning paraprofessional hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School DistrictClassified Salary Schedule ($9.16 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education preferred, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check and work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff, 435-231-2879, and application packets to: Bryce Valley High School, P.O. Box 70, 721 West Bryce Way, Tropic, Utah 84776. Online application available www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: July 11, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 7/10
garfield county school district Foodservice Worker for Bryce Valley High Garfield School District is now accepting applications for a food service worker at Bryce Valley High School. This position will be up to 19.75 hours per week with no benefits. SALARY: Beginning food service hourly rate according to the 2013-2014 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule. ($10.07) QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a High School Diploma. Must satisfactorily pass an employment background check and work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff 435-679-8835 and applications packets to: Bryce Valley High, PO Box 70, Tropic, UT 84776. Online application available at: www.garfield.k12. ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: July 11, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 7/10
garfield memorial hospital Cook Position Full-time position #154475 Job will close when filled Apply at www.intermountainhealthcare.jobs Job Description The Cook is an integral part of the Intermountain Team. They contribute to the extraordinary care of patients and customers by providing delicious and appetizing meal selections. The Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of foods for patients, cafeteria, and special functions and for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quality food production, and portion control to ensure food is served in an attractive manner. The Cook must estimate accurate food quantities needed to meet menu requirements and adjust to the changing demands in the cafeteria in a timely manner. Through their knowledge of quantity food production and cleaning methods, the Cook is able to effectively prepare menu items following standard recipes. Through their excellence and dedicated efforts they ensure our healing commitments are met. Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: This position will work full time 40 hours a week Minimum Requirements • One or more years of food service experience • Read, write, and communicate effectively • Customer service skills • Ability to work independently and part of a team • Ability to follow instructions • Food Handler's Permit as required by county Physical Requirements • Carrying, Climbing, Hearing, Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pushing, Pulling, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting, Kneeling, Standing and Walking: Preferred Qualifications • Hospital food service experience • Cook experience in a restaurant Please Note All positions subject to close without notice All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 7/10
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Garfield Memorial Hospital HOUSEKEEPERS – Full-time #152899 with Benefits Apply online at www.intermountainhealtcare.jobs All positions will work day & night shifts- rotating weekends and holidays. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Housekeeper is an integral member of the Intermountain team. They provide a comfortable and safe healing environment for our patients by performing comprehensive housekeeping tasks that ensure clean, sanitary and attractive facilities. They follow standard procedures in the safe disposal of infectious waste and trash and safely use cleaning chemicals in accordance with Joint Commission and OSHA standards. They use supplies appropriately and effectively and report problems with equipment and with the facility in an appropriate and timely manner. The Housekeeper has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives patients every day through their courteous and efficient service. Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: this is a 36 hour a week posiiton MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to communicate effectively including: o Read color coded labels and chemicals o Ability to follow written and verbal directions • Ability to work a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department • Must be able to speak and read English Physical Requirements • Carrying • Lifting • Pushing/Pulling • Seeing, Speaking • Squatting/Kneeling • Standing/Walking PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Professional housekeeping experience • One year customer service experience • Read, write, and communicate effectively in English • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability to follow instructions PLEASE NOTE: All positions subject to close without notice. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 7/10
Garfield County is seeking volunteers to drive the van for the Bryce Valley Senior Citizen’s Center. For more information, please contact Donna Chynoweth, County Aging Program Director at 435-826-4317 or 435-616-4339.
MILLER BROTHERS wanted: drivers Drivers: Out & Back FT Solo & Team and PT-1 trip/wk Openings! Great Pay! Quarterly Bonus! Medical/Dental/401k! NoForced Dispatch!CDL-A, 2yrs exp. req. Miller Brothers Express: 1-866-823-0361, x103 or x123 7/3 SERENITY SPRINGS ASSISTED LIVING Personal care provider/cook 30+ hr Sat Sun Mon. Assists residents with personal care activities of daily living, including hygiene, activities, preparing and serving meals to 10 elder residents. Prefer experience in a long-term health care setting. Care center to provide drug screen and criminal background check TB, 1st aid, CPR and food handlers training call 435-836-3600 or stop by 151 E Highway 24 Loa, Utah
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garfield county school district Panguitch Elementary Para and Librarian Positions POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield School District is hiring three part-time Para Educators and one part-time Librarian at Panguitch Elementary. These positions will be up to 28 hours per week. SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule ($9.16 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Nick Reynolds, 435-231-9028, and application packets to: Panguitch Elementary, P.O. Box 386, 110 South 100 West, Panguitch, UT 84759 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: July 11, 2014 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Loa Elementary Paraprofessional Loa Elementary is accepting applications for some paraprofessional positions. These positions will require applicants to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students or small groups of students. These individuals would also provide other assistance to teachers in various capacities as assigned. Loa Elementary is a Title I school and must meet the criteria of the guidelines of “No Child Left Behind.” Applicants must meet the requirements to be “Highly Qualified” to be considered. “Highly Qualified” requires the applicant to have at least two years of higher education which includes basic general course work, or an associate’s or higher degree, or pass a rigorous academic assessment. These positions will be from 15 to 27 hours per week with no benefits. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer providing programs and services to all persons on a non-discriminatory basis. Wayne School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Please send applications to: Burke Torgerson Loa Elementary PO Box 30 Loa, UT 84747
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Practical Money Matters
Claim a Tax Credit for Summer Daycare Expenses For harried parents, the definition of true panic is realizing in April that you forgot to enroll your kids for summer day camp and now all the slots are filled. Cut to: as the school year ends, you're feverishly trying to find adequate daycare because neither of you can take time off work to watch the kids. I know of one such couple; with any luck you're more organized than they were. In fact, bonus points if you thought ahead and signed up during last fall's open enrollment for a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), which allows you to pay for childcare using pretax dollars. But if you didn't enroll in an FSA or your employer doesn't offer them, there's still a way to get a tax break on your summer daycare expenses (and other dependent care costs throughout the year): the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Here's how it works: If you pay someone to care for your young child (or other qualifying dependents) so you can work – or look for work – you may be eligible for this tax credit worth up to 35 percent of those expenses. Because it's the IRS doling out the credit, there are a number of qualifying provisions:
by Jason Alderman • Typically the dependent must be a child in your custody under age 13. • However, the credit is also available if you paid for the care of your spouse or other dependent who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care and lives with you more than half the year. • Your tax-filing status must be single, married filing jointly, head of household or qualifying widow(er) with a dependent. If you're married but filing separately, you generally cannot receive the credit. • You (and your spouse, if married) must be working or seeking employment when the care was administered. Exceptions are made if one spouse is a full-time student or physically or mentally incapable of self-care. • The payment must be made to a care provider who is not: your spouse; someone you claim as a dependent; the child's parent; or your child under age 19. • Typical eligible caregivers include: summer day camps (but not overnight camps); daycare, beforeschool or afterschool care providers; babysitters or nannies; housekeepers who also provide care for your
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dependent; and nursing, home-care or other providers who care for a disabled dependent. • You must provide the taxpayer ID number (usually the Social Security number) of each qualifying dependent on your tax return. • You also must report the name, address and taxpayer ID number (either the Social Security number or the employer ID number) of the care provider. • Employer-provided dependent care benefits could reduce your credit amount – for example, companyprovided daycare or money you contributed to a dependent care FSA. The maximum amount of expenses that qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit is $3,000 a year for one dependent and $6,000 for two or more. If your adjusted gross income is less than $15,000 you generally can claim a credit for 35 percent of eligible expenses. The percentage gradually decreases, the higher your income. It caps out for those earning more than $43,000, who can claim 20 percent. To learn more about the Child and Dependent Care Credit, see IRS Publication 503 and Chapter 32 of IRS Publication 17 at www.irs. gov. Bottom line: If you're paying someone to take care of your kids while you're at work, make sure you're taking advantage of the available tax savings. Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
July 4TH and 5TH Schedule of Events
JULY 4TH
For information call 425-3600
4:00 PM
Turkey Shoot, sponsored by the Wayne County wrestlers. Near the Red River Lodge. Look for the signs along HWY 24! “We don’t really shoot a turkey”
6:30 PM
Miss Apple Days Talent Show, at The Big Apple. This event has grown to become a fun adventure for the young girls of Wayne County. Contact Josie at 435-979-0896
7:00 PM Movie at Sunset $4 per person Picnic Dinners by Broker Spur $7 to $9
Movie and Picnic dinner on the Lawn at the Robbers Roost! 185 W. Main St. Featuring Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Customer service provide by the Wayne High Wrestling Team. Bring your lawn blanket or low-back chairs. Please, no coolers or containers.
JULY 5TH 7:00 TO 9:00 AM Family $25, Adults $7, Children $5 (under 12 free)
Boy Scout Breakfast Fund-raiser, at the Torrey Town Pavilion.
8:00 AM Registration 8:30AM Race begins Run $15 / Walk $10
“Race for the Apple” 5K/1-ml walk Reg, at the Torrey Town Hall. For info call Amber at 425-3576. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards for each category. Start line at the Fire Dept.
8:00 AM-3:00 PM 10X10 space $25
Swap Meet at Town Park, Artwork, collectables, hand-crafted items, heirlooms, antiques, and more.
10:00 AM Friends, Family & Fun Times
Torrey Apple Days Parade, lineup begins. Judging begins at 9:00 AM for those lined up. Those lining up later then 9:00 AM will not be judged. Contact Tracie at 425-2088
10:00 AM to 8:30 PM $5 registration
Classic car show, prizes awarded at 3:00 PM. T-shirts, prizes, trophies, raffle! Hosted by La Cueva, location 875 N SR24 Torrey, Utah. Contact Art at 435-425-2000 or Kermit 435-201-9754
After Parade to 3:00 PM Wristbands $7 ea.
Children’s games, bouncy houses, water slides, Swap meet, food vendors and sand volleyball tournament. Bring you bathing suit.
11:00 AM
Pie Eating Contest, at the Torrey Town Pavilion. Sponsored by the Broken Spur. Cash prize of $100 to the winner.
1:00 PM $40 per team/8 players
Sand volleyball. Contact volleyball@infowest.com
1:00 to 8:30 PM
Patriotic Program, at the Robbers Roost. Presentation of the colors: (Rick McCartney) Torrey Scout Troop Readings by Charity Faddis, Saren Faddis, Preston Stephenson, Ruger Torgerson
2:00 PM
Robber’s Roost Book Sale, White ‘N Blue, Redrocks Too. A star-spangled afternoon into evening event with local musicians and the annual Apple Days Book Sale.
2:10 PM
Rough Around the Edges (Sing-a-long)
3:00 PM
Apple Derby, at the Torrey Canal, start at the Post Office. Float your apples for a chance to win great prizes! Prizes include a mini iPad, a youth bike, and gift certificates from local merchants for the Apple Derby Tickets available at the Chuck Wagon, Sheri’s Hair Design, and the Town hall.
8:00 PM to Midnight $5 per person
The Big Apple Dance, sponsored by the Wayne High cheerleaders, and D.J. Rhett Taylor setting up the music. ART AND ANTIQUE SALE Paintings, Photographs, Antique Furniture, Navajo Rugs, Antique Farm Equipment, Rocks & Fossils9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Torrey Gallery next to the Big Apple